Elizabeth Oropesa (born July 17, 1954), also known asLa Oropesa, or "Boots" to friends is aFilipino actress. She was aGrand Slam Best Actress winner forBulaklak Ng Maynila (1999). She was crowned as Miss Luzon of the Miss Republic of the Philippines (RP) 1972. She was one of the Miss White Castle models in the mid-70s. One of her notable roles is Sandra Salgado, the evil stepmother and the main villain in hit soap operaEsperanza. Aside from showbiz assignments and commitments, Oropesa is currently working as a healer.

In 1974, a young Elizabeth Oropesa was introduced in Celso Ad Castillo'sAng Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa (1974) lending support to former Miss UniverseGloria Diaz, who was then being launched to stardom. She portrayed the role of Saling, the barrio lass who is madly in love with Simon (Vic Vargas) and loathes the presence of Isabel (Gloria Diaz) on the barrio-island. She and Gloria Diaz made a big splash by introducing the "wet look" in Philippine cinema.

Oropesa was launched to stardom inMister Mo, Lover Boy Ko (1975), produced by Jesse Ejercito and directed byIshmael Bernal. She won theFAMAS Best Actress award forLumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga (1975), also directed by Bernal. Again, Bernal directed Oropesa inNunal sa Tubig (1976), considered one of the best films of the '70s. Oropesa is one of director Ishmael Bernal's favorite actresses to work with.

Other notable movies she made areAlupihan Dagat (1975) andAguila (1980) with Fernando Poe Jr.;Si Rafael at Raquel (1976) andHide and Seek sa Manila, Makati (1977) with Christopher de Leon;Mother and Daughter (1975) with Paraluman and Vic Vargas;Katawang Lupa (1975) with Eddie Gutierrez;Uhaw Na Dagat (1981) with Gloria Diaz and Isabel Rivas;Iking Boxer (1975) with Chiquito;Nueva Vizcaya (1974) with Vic Vargas;Si Malakas, si Maganda at si Mahinhin (1981) with Alma Moreno and Dindo Fernando; andPalabra de Honor (1983) with Eddie Garcia.

She received Best Supporting Actress trophies forMilagros (1997) andSa Pusod ng Dagat (1998), both directed byMarilou Diaz-Abaya, and a Best Actress grand slam, five best actress trophies forBulaklak Ng Maynila (1999), directed byJoel Lamangan.

She didMister Mo, Lover Ko (1999) a comedy film again directed by Joel Lamangan, starringGlydel Mercado,Eddie Gutierrez,Gary Estrada and Danny Ramos. In 2003, she made the movieHomecoming, an entry in theMetro Manila Film Festival, directed byGil Portes, withAlessandra de Rossi, playing a mother and daughter caught in a heart-wrenching homecoming. She played the mother ofJennica Garcia and stepmother ofJolina Magdangal inAdik Sa'Yo (2009) withMarvin Agustin,Dennis Trillo andJoey Marquez, directed by Joel Lamangan. She starred in a digital filmDed Na si Lolo (international title:Grandpa Is Dead, 2009), about a family staying together and getting stronger amid personal differences and hardships, starringRoderick Paulate,Gina Alajar andManilyn Reynes. Oropesa made a comeback as a grandmother in the TV drama,Angelito: Batang Ama which aired onABS-CBN. In 2004, Elizabeth played a villain named Belinda Manalo inTe Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man, the character was bitter and hot-headed. In 2017, she played a role inImpostora in which the character plays is calm and supportive of the main protagonist. In 2018, she was tapped to play the funny arrogant and brainless mother of Amber. Named Violet "Violy" Bolocboc, she is one of the anti-heroines ofPamilya Roces. She and her daughter scheme to become rich, but overall they are anti-heroes.

She has appeared in more than 150 films and television shows since 1973.

In 1986, Oropesa campaigned for the reelection ofpresidentFerdinand Marcos in the1986 snap election.^[1]

In 1987, Oropesa was charged with rebellion by the Northern Police District for her participation in theJanuary 27 takeover of theGMA Network television station.^[2]

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