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Boots Anson-Roa

Boots Anson-Roa

Actor · Born January 30, 1945 (81) · Manila, Philippines

María Elisa Cristóbal-Anson or Boots Anson-Roa (born January 30, 1945) is a Filipino actress, columnist, editor, and lecturer. She was born on January 30, 1945. Anson-Roa, a Bicolana, is the eldest daughter of post-war matinee idol Oscar Moreno, then known as the Robert Taylor of the Philippines, and Belen Cristobal, a descendant of Epifanio de los Santos. She finished her primary and secondary education at the posh Assumption Convent in Herran St., Manila. Her younger brother, Alvin Anson (born October 20, 1962; Manila) was also a lead actor and model. Anson-Roa was married to Pete Roa, her co-host in the series Dance-o-Rama from 1964 until his death in 2007. They have four children: Leah Cuevas, Joey, Chiqui Roa-Puno, and Ben from whom they have nine grandchildren. On November 30, 2013, she was engaged to lawyer Francisco "King" Rodrigo Jr., son of Senator Francisco Soc Rodrigo; They married on June 14, 2014.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
January 30, 1945 (81)
From
Manila, Philippines
Works as
Actor
Titles
9 on MovieCove · 110 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Down 14% in 30 days

What are Boots Anson-Roa's films like?

Across their 8 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
48%
Self
21%
Survival
16%
Morality
8%
Ideas
3%
Power
3%
Society
2%
Family bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeTrauma2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 8 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 4 · Serious 3 · Dark 1

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 5 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 4 · Charged 3 · Intense 1

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 5 · Shifting 3 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 4 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 0

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 6 · Even-paced 2 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 5 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 5 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

1 analyzed role

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Warm
5
Tense
3
Hopeful
2
Melancholic
4
Dread
2
Other
6

How their films linger

Hopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy3
  • Bittersweet3
  • Ambiguous2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Boots Anson-Roa's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 2 of their 9 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Boots Anson-Roa's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

110 credits, 9 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Until She Remembers(2026)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • GG (Good Game)(2024)

    as Griselda

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Ikaw At Ako (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 40 episodes · as Consuelo Yang-Chan

  • Kaibigan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Lola Alice

  • Obsession (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 78 episodes · as Adora Divinagracia

  • The Girl Allergic to WiFi(2018)

    as Norma's Lola

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • I Am Here (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Nelia

  • The Baggage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Destined to be Yours (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 63 episodes · as Helen Rosales

  • Princess in the Palace (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 187 episodes · as Victorina Jacinto

  • LolaBasyang.com (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 27 episodes · Actor

  • Maskara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Esoterica: Manila (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Raul

  • Strawberry Lane (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 80 episodes · as Stella Tolentino

  • Third Eye(2014)

    as Gloria

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Unfriend (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • The Lady Next Door (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Rhodora X (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 88 episodes · as Amparo "Panchang" Sales

  • Misibis Bay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 45 episodes · as Delia Ramirez

  • Aso ni San Roque (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 90 episodes · as Doña Constancia Aragon

  • My House Husband - Ikaw Na! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Lilia

  • Rain Rain Go Away (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Maritess Gomez

  • Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Maritess (segment "Rain Rain Go Away")

  • Pintakasi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Garden of Eve (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 118 episodes · as Remedios Sebastiano / Elena

  • Ika-Sampu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Mrs. Amada dela Vega

  • Till My Heartaches End (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Tita Baby

  • Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Jin Feng

  • Tutok (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Lydia

  • One True Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Lola

  • Lovebirds (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Caregiver(2008)

    as Marissa Gonzales

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • When Love Begins...(2008)

    as Marietta Caballero

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Christmas Tree (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Lola Susana

  • Shake, Rattle and Roll 9 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Lola Susana (segment "Christmas Tree")

  • Kokey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 70 episodes · as Doña Ingrid

  • Angels (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Lola Conching (segment "Angel of Love")

  • Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Rekados (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Josefina

  • White Lady (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Lola Tasya

  • The Last Day of the Week (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Aling Tess (segment "Martes")

  • The Wedding Curse(2006)

    as Tessie

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Blue Moon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • The Son of Brocka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Pepot Artista (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Judge

  • Sugo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 160 episodes · as Adela

  • Illusion(2005)

    as Doctor

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Mano Po III: My Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Maria

  • Bridal Shower (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Doña Vergie

  • Edades: Victorio C. Edades and Modernism in Philippine Art (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Narrator (Voice)

  • Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 93 episodes · as Felisa Verder

  • Mano Po (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Elisa Go

  • Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 200 episodes · as Feliza

  • May Isang Pamilya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Isabel

  • Always Looking for You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Mrs. Matias

  • Wild Grass (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Producer

  • Flames: The Movie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Amparo (segment "Pangako")

  • Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Ama, ina, anak(1996)

    as Cita Nolasco

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Mangarap Ka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Belen

  • The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Mayor Cesar Climaco (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • The Maggie dela Riva Story (God... Why Me?) (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!) (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Doring Dorobo: Hagupit Ng Batas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Loving Someone (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Becky

  • Kadenang Bulaklak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Mrs. Hidalgo

  • The Myrna Diones Story (Lord, Have Mercy!) (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Jack & Jill Sa Amerika (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • P.S. I Love You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Isabel

  • Leon ng Central Luzon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Sampaguitang Walang Halimuyak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Lydia

  • Tonyong Bayawak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Wife of Tonyong Bayawak

  • Warrant of Arrest (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Angelita... Ako Ang Iyong Ina (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Mother Superior

  • Hermano Pule (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Angelita's Eyes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Mother Superior

  • Asawa Ko Silang Lahat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Naked Hero (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Luisa

  • The Rebel Hunter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • A World of Horror (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Rosa Henson Averion

  • The Goodfather (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Ang Pag-ibig Ko'y Huwag Mong Sukatin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Pagsapit ng Dilim (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Postcards from China (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • May Isang Tsuper Ng Taxi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Anino ng Araw (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Mga Uhaw na Bulaklak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Isang Gabi... Tatlong Babae! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Dalawa ang Nagdalantao sa Akin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Femia

  • Sumigaw ka hanggang ibig mo! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Your Memory is My World (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • The Bells of San Jose (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Lydia

  • Isinilang ang Anak ng Ibang Babae (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Tanikalang dugo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Zoom, Zoom, Superman! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Superman's Creator

  • The Eagle and the Sun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Paru-parong itim (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Santo Domingo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • El Vibora (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Cecilia

  • Villa Miranda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Santiago! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Lydia

  • Wanted: Perfect Mother (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Carla

  • Leslie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Andang

  • Adriana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • Darna and the Planetman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Cynthia

Career shape

Star power in the 27th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 110 titles from 1969 to 2026.

Biggest box office

When Love Begins... (2008)

$2M worldwide

Highest rated

The Girl Allergic to WiFi (2018)

Midcredits 52nd

Film career

  • 2018Screen debut· The Girl Allergic to Wi-Fi

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting109 of 110: 109 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score49thProducing1 of 110: 1 only producing, 0 with another role

By decade

1960s3 · acting1970s33 · acting1980s4 · acting1990s15 · 14 acting · 1 crew2000s26 · acting2010s25 · acting2020s4 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Boots Anson-Roa's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 49th percentile, the median of all 9; across their 8 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 51st percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

51stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Approval · how many liked their films

43rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Reach · how many have seen their films

37thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Midcredits score across 9 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up1
  • 50th to 74th3
  • 25th to 49th4
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

4 of their 9 titles are Divisive.

  • Loved with Detractors1
  • Divisive4
  • Cult Classic2
  • Mixed2

Most divisive · actor

Ama, ina, anak (1996)

96th percentile spread · 28% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Ama, ina, anak (1996)

Midcredits 71st · 58% liked

Reviewers score the acting 58/100 in their films, across 5 reviewed titles; fans 76, detractors 36. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Boots Anson-Roa work with?

People who share at least 2 of Boots Anson-Roa's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Charo Santos-Concio shares the most, 4.

Directors

Actors

Editors

Producers