Maria Elisa Cristobal Anson-Rodrigo (née Anson; born January 30, 1945), better known as Boots Anson-Rodrigo, is a Filipina actress, columnist, editor, and lecturer.

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Boots Anson-Rodrigo
Anson-Rodrigo in 2022
Born	Maria Elisa Cristobal Anson-Rodrigo (1945-01-30) January 30, 1945 (age 77) Manila, Philippine Commonwealth
Nationality	Filipino
Occupation	Actress, host, columnist, editor, lecturer
Years active	1962–present
Spouse(s)	Pedro "Pete" Roa ​ ​ (m. 1964; died 2007)​ Francisco "King" Rodrigo Jr. ​ ​ (m. 2014)​
Children	(4) Joey, Chiqui, Leah and Ben
Parent(s)	Oscar Moreno (father) Belen Cristobal (mother)
Relatives	Alvin Anson (brother)

Early life and education

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.[1]

She finished her primary and secondary education at the posh Assumption Convent, Manila. From 1960 to 1964 she studied for an A.B. in Speech and Drama at the University of the Philippines, but did not graduate. From 1983 to 1984 she studied journalism and Public and Media Relations at Georgetown University, Washington D.C.^{[citation needed]}

Acting career

Anson-Roa began acting in 1968, appearing opposite actors including like Dante Rivero, Joseph Estrada and Fernando Poe Jr. under Sampaguita Pictures and with Ramon Revilla Sr. She was given Lifetime Achievement awards by FAMAS and Star Awards.[2]

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[3]
• Gintong Ina Awardee: Guillermo Mendoza Foundation – 1994[4]
• 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

Professional activities

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
• Director for Philippine National Red Cross from 1980 to 1982[4]
• Director for U.P.-PGH Medical Foundation from 1979 to 1981[4]
• Director/ Board Member: National Commission on the Rehabilitation of the Disabled – 1979
• Director/ Resource Person: Philippine Mental Health Association, Quezon City Chapter – 1979–1980
• Director for DARE (Anti-Drug Foundation)[4]
• Adviser: Philippine Association for the Deaf – 1977–1982

Civil service

Anson-Roa unsuccessfully ran for a seat in the Senate of the Philippines in 2004 under the Koalisyon ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino (KNP).[5] She was the President of MOWELFUND, Inc. from 2002 to 2020.[6][7] In 1982, she was appointed as Press Attaché and Cultural Officer as well as Special Assistant to the Ambassador at the Philippine Embassy in Washington DC.[1][4]

Filmography

Film

Television

Radio shows

• Boots Talk (DZMM)
• Music and Memories (DZMM)[3]

Personal life

In 1964, Boots Anson married Pedro "Pete" Roa who was her co-host in the television show Dance-o-Rama.[1] They had four children.[1] Pete Roa died in 2007.[1]

On November 30, 2013, she was engaged to lawyer Francisco "King" Rodrigo Jr., son of Senator Francisco "Soc" Rodrigo.[10] They married on June 14, 2014.[11]

References

External links

• Boots Anson-Roa at IMDb