Boots Anson Roa

Early life

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, Manila.

Personal life

Anson-Roa was married to Pedro "Pete" Roa, her co-host in the series Dance-o-Rama from 1964 until his death in 2007. The couple had four children and nine grandchildren.

On November 30, 2013, she was engaged to lawyer Francisco Rodrigo Jr., son of Senator Francisco Soc Rodrigo They married on June 14, 2014.

Educational background

A.B. Speech and Drama: University of the Philippines, 1960–1964 (thesis incomplete)

Basic Journalism: Georgetown University, Washington D.C. – 1983

Public and Media Relations: Georgetown University, Washington D.C. – 1984

Television Production: Media General Cable Network, Virginia – 1993

Acting career

Anson-Roa began acting in 1968, appearing opposite prestigious names of her generation like Dante Rivero, Joseph Estrada and Fernando Poe, Jr. under Sampaguita Pictures and with the legendary caviteño Ramon Revilla Sr. She was given Lifetime Achievement awards by FAMAS and Star Awards, for all her contributions to the media industry.

Awards, honors and distinctions received

Outstanding Movie Personality: PMPC – 1979

FAMAS Award for Uplifting the Movie Industry: FAMAS Awards – 1976

Best Emcee ALIW Awards: – 1979–1981

Ten Outstanding Women in the Nation's Service Award: TOWNS Foundation – 1974

Gintong Ina Awardee: Guillermo Mendoza Foundation – 1994

Outstanding Parents of the Year: Gintong Ina Foundation – 1994-1998

Women Who Make a Difference: Soroptimist International – 1995

Outstanding Women in Media: Philippine Women's University – 1995

Outstanding Media Practitioner: Eastern Telecommunications – 1997

Outstanding Alumna: University of the Philippines – June 2000

Lifetime Achievement Award: Star Awards for Movies – March 2001

Lifetime Achievement Award: FAMAS Awards – March 2003

Best TV Actress (MMK:Kamison – 22nd Golden Dove Awards – 2014

Outstanding Manilan Award – 2017

Membership in professional organizations

Member, Board: Balikatan sa Kaunlaran – 1997–present

Vice-Chairman for Television: Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas, Metro Manila Chapter – 1998–present

Chairman: Friends of PHSA (Philippine High School for the Arts, CCP) – 1995–present

Vice-Chairman: National Commission for Culture and the Arts – Film Committee

Director: U.P. Arts and Letters Alumni Foundation – 1995

Trustee: MOWELFUND – 1994–present

Publications

Columnist/ Feature Writer: Manila–U.S. Mail – 1992–1993

Editor-in-Chief: Balikatan Herald – 1994

Columnist: Isyu (broadsheet) – 1998

Contributor: Philippine Daily Inquirer – 1995–present

Workshops/ seminars/ lectures conducted

Lecturer/Trainer on Media, Communications, Culture, Performing Arts, Public and Human Relations, Women, Family and Values

Conference/ conventions

RP-China Film Exchange Program: Beijing, China – March 2002

20th UNESCO International Media Conference: UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France – March 1999

International Congress on Communications: Mariapolis Center, Rome, Italy – June 2000

Community involvement

Public Relations Officer: Assumption Alumnae – 1987–1993

Governor: Philippine National Red Cross – 1980–1982

Director/ PRO: U.P.-PGH Medical Foundation – 1979–1981

Director/ Board Member: National Commission on the Rehabilitation of the Disabled – 1979

Director/ Resource Person: Philippine Mental Health Association, Quezon City Chapter – 1979–1980

Benefactor/ Advisor: DARE (Anti-Drug Foundation)

Adviser: Philippine Association for the Deaf – 1977–1982

Civil service

Anson-Roa ran for a seat in the Senate of the Philippines in 2004 under the Koalisyon ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino (KNP). She has held a variety of positions, including Executive Director of MOWELFUND, Inc;

Movies

Siete Dolores (1968)

Ang Kawatan (1969)

Adriana (1969)

Rowena (1969) Sonya

Si Darna at ang Planetman (1969) Cynthia

Wanted: Perfect Mother (1970)

Santiago! (1970) Rowena

I Love Mama, I Love Papa (1971)

The Wonderful World of Music (1971)

Living Doll (1971)

Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria (1971)

Liezl at Ang 7 Hoods (1971)

El Vibora (1972) Cecilia

Tatay Na Si Erap (1972)

Santo Domingo (1972

Villa Miranda (1972)

Ang Agila At Ang Araw (1973)

Zoom, Zoom, Superman! (1973) Superman's Creator

Tanikalang Dugo (1973)

Ander Di Saya Si Erap (1973)

James Wong (1973)

Paruparong Itim (1973)

May Isang Tsuper ng Taksi (1974)

Dalawa Ang Nagdalantao Sa Akin (1974)

Bawal: Asawa Mo, Asawa Ko (1974)

Sumigaw Ka Hanggang Ibig Mo! (1974)

Lulubog Lilitaw Sa Ilalim Ng Tulay (1974) Sister Elisa

Pagsapit ng Dilim (1975)

Anak ng Araw (1975)

Anino ng Araw (1975)

Saan Ka Pupunta Ms. Lutgarda Nicolas? (1975) Lutgarda Nicolas

Ang Pag-Ibig Ko'y Huwag Mong Sukatin (1975)

Mga Uhaw na Bulaklak (1975)

Isang Gabi, Tatlong Babae (1975)

Isinumpa (1975)

Postcards From China (1975)

The Goodfather (1975)

Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson Sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin (1976) Rosa Henson Averion

Tatlong Kasalanan (1976)

Daigdig ng Lagim (1976)

Hubad na Bayani (1977)

Mga Mata ni Angelita (1978) Mother Superior

Camerino (1978)

Tonyong Bayawak (1979)

Angelita... Ako ang Iyong Ina (1980) Mother Superior

Hiwaga (1980)

Tembong (1980)

P.S. I Love You (1981) Isabel

Jack en Jill Sa Amerika (1988)

Doring Dorobo (1993)

The Myrna Diones Story: Lord, Have Mercy! (1993)

Kadenang Bulaklak (1993) Mrs. Hidalgo

May Minamahal (1993) Becky

Mayor Cesar Climaco (1994) Julia Floreta-Climaco

Bawal na Gamot (1994)

Grepor Butch Belgica Story (1994)

The Maggie dela Riva Story: God... Why Me? (1994)

The Anabelle Huggins Story – Ruben Ablaza Tragedy: Mea Culpa (1995)

Kahit Harangan ng Bala (1995) Aling Cedes

The Lilian Velez Story: Till Death Do Us Part (1995)

Mangarap Ka (1995) Belen

Kay Pait ng Bukas (1996)

Ama, Ina, Anak (1996) Cita Nolasco

Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos 2 (1997)

Nagmumurang Kamatis (1997)

Flames: The Movie (1997) Amparo (segment "Pangako")

May Isang Pamilya (1999) Isabel

Hinahanap-Hanap Kita (1999) Mrs. Matias

Ganito Ako Magmahal (1999)

Kapalit? (2002)

Mano Po (2002) Elisa Go

The Cory Quirino Kidnap: NBI Files (2003)

Bridal Shower (2004) Doña Vergie

Mano Po III: My Love (2004) Maria

Ilusyon (2005) Doktor

Ang Anak ni Brocka (2005)

Pepot Artista (2005) Richter

Blue Moon (2005) Cora

Ang Huling Araw ng Linggo (2006) Aling Tess (segment "Martes")

White Lady (2006) Lola Tasya

Sukob (2006) Tessie

Rekados (2006) Josefina

Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di (2006) Ama

Angels (2007) Lola Conching (segment "Angel of Love")

Shake, Rattle & Roll 9 (2007) Lola Susana (segment "Christmas Tree")

When Love Begins (2008) Marietta Caballero

Caregiver (2008) Marissa Gonzales

One True Love (2008) Lola

Lovebirds (2008)

Tutok (2009) Lydia

Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love (2009) Jin Feng

Till My Heartaches End (2010) Tita Baby

Ang Babae Sa Sementeryo (2010) Sister Sol

Ika-Sampu (2010) Mrs. Amada dela Vega

Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 (2011) Marites

My House Husband: Ikaw Na! (2011) Lilia

Unfriend (2014) Grandma Ester

Third Eye (2014) Gloria

Radio shows

Boots Talk (DZMM)

Music and Memories (DZMM)

Endorsements

United Home

Master Sardines

Grow Growing Up Milk