13 Facts About Elizabeth Oropesa

1.

Elizabeth Oropesa was crowned as Miss Luzon of the Miss Republic of the Philippines 1972.

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Elizabeth Oropesa was one of the Miss White Castle models in the mid-70s.

3.

In 1974, a young Elizabeth Oropesa was introduced in Celso Ad Castillo's Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop Sa Balat Ng Lupa lending support to former Miss Universe Gloria Diaz, who was then being launched to stardom.

4.

Elizabeth Oropesa portrayed the role of Saling, the barrio lass who is madly in love with Simon and loathes the presence of Isabel on the barrio-island.

5.

Elizabeth Oropesa was launched to stardom in Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko, produced by Jesse Ejercito and directed by Ishmael Bernal.

6.

Elizabeth Oropesa is one of director Ishmael Bernal's favorite actresses to work with.

7.

In 1987, Elizabeth Oropesa was charged with rebellion by the Northern Police District for her participation in the January 27 takeover of the GMA Network television station.

8.

Elizabeth Oropesa did Mister Mo, Lover Ko a comedy film again directed by Joel Lamangan, starring Glydel Mercado, Eddie Gutierrez, Gary Estrada and Danny Ramos.

9.

Elizabeth Oropesa played the mother of Jennica Garcia and stepmother of Jolina Magdangal in GMA's Adik Sa'Yo with Marvin Agustin, Dennis Trillo and Joey Marquez, directed by Joel Lamangan.

10.

Elizabeth Oropesa starred in a digital movie Ded Na Si Lolo, about a family staying together and getting stronger amid personal differences and hardships, starring Roderick Paulate, Gina Alajar and Manilyn Reynes.

11.

Elizabeth Oropesa made a comeback as a grandmother in the TV drama, Angelito: Batang Ama which aired on ABS-CBN.

12.

In 2004, Elizabeth Oropesa played a villain named Belinda Manalo in Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man, the character was bitter and hot-headed.

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Elizabeth Oropesa has appeared in more than 150 movies and television shows since 1973.