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Caridad Yuson Sanchez-Babao[8] (born August 1, 1930[9] in Mandaue[10][11]) is a Filipino actress, mostly seen on GMA Network. In 1977, she played the role of Nanay Idad in the revival TV drama series based from the very successful radio soap opera (first heard over DZRH in 1949) Gulong ng Palad as a household mother of Luisa.
Caridad Sanchez | |
|---|---|
| Born | Caridad Yuson Sanchez August 1, 1932[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1958–present |
| Spouse | Vicente Babao |
| Children | Cathy S. Babao Alexander Joseph Babao |
| Relatives | Julius Babao (nephew) Christine Bersola-Babao (niece-in-law) |
Early life and career
editCaridad Sanchez's father, Marcos F. Sanchez, and mother, Sofia Yuson, are from Mandaue, Cebu. She comes from a big family of 15 children,[12] and she is the youngest. She dreamt to become a lawyer before she become an actress.[13]
As a professional actress she did Visayan films and then starred in many TV shows in supporting roles in the early 1960s to the 1970s. She honed her acting skills working with big stars such as Dolphy, Nida Blanca, and Fernando Poe Jr. She was later cast in bigger roles in the late 1970s. She became a TV household favorite as Nanay Edad in Gulong ng Palad, a classic radio serial turned TV soap on the old BBC 2. She then made acting comebacks in multiple sitcoms and weekly drama anthologies. She appeared as John Lloyd Cruz's grandmother in Tabing Ilog, a show for younger viewers. In 2001 she starred in Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka as Judy Ann Santos's grandmother and in 2003-2004 she played a major role as Joel Torre's mother in Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas on ABS-CBN. In 2005-2015 she appeared on TV shows and movies with GMA Network.
She is remembered for playing supporting roles in dramas and comedies. She is currently retired from acting.
Personal life
editShe was married to Vicente Babao and they two had children named Cathy Babao, who was a grief educator, counselor, and columnist at the Philippine Daily Inquirer and Alexander Joseph Babao.[14] She was widowed at the age of 47 after Vicente died from a heart attack[15] and raised their children alone. Cathy described her parents are "both very passionate people with strong beliefs."[16]
In 1998, she lost her four-year-old grandson, Migi, who died from heart surgery.[17]
Sanchez is the aunt of journalist Julius Babao and the aunt-in-law of his wife, Christine Bersola-Babao.[18]
Health
editIn an Instagram post on September 17, 2020, Sanchez's daughter, Cathy Babao, disclosed the actress' battle with dementia which was diagnosed in late 2015.[19][20] However, Alexander Joseph disputed his sister's claims, explaining that Sanchez only has a "mild cognitive handicap that goes with aging" and is physically fit under his care. He also called out his sister for violating their mother's privacy.[21]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Malvarosa | Melanio's woman #1 | LVN Pictures |
| 1963 | Magtiis Ka, Darling | Ambassador Productions | |
| 1964 | Scout Rangers | Zultana International | |
| 1967 | Maruja | Petra | Lea Productions |
| 1968 | Ngitngit ng Pitong Whistle Bomb | Lea Productions | |
| 1970 | Wanted: Perfect Mother | Nanny | Lea Productions |
| Santiago! | Pilar | Lea Productions | |
| 1971 | Stardoom | Lea Productions | |
| 1973 | Lupang Hinirang | Lea Productions | |
| 1984 | Alyas Baby Tsina | Nena | Viva Films |
| 1985 | Ano ang Kulay ng Mukha ng Diyos | Aling Ceiling | Lea Productions |
| Menudo at Pandesal | Essex Films | ||
| 1987 | Takot Ako, Eh! | NCV Productions | |
| The Untold Story of Melanie Marquez | Miracle Boy Films International | ||
| 1988 | The Untouchable Family | Ma Barker | Falcon Films |
| Hati Tayo sa Magdamag | Aling Pinang | Viva Films | |
| Kapag Napagod ang Puso | VH Films | ||
| 1990 | Shake, Rattle & Roll II | Manang | Regal Films |
| 1991 | Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue | Inay Litga | |
| 1992 | Hiram Na Mukha | Lola Emma | Viva Films |
| 1994 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie | Nena | Star Cinema |
| Vampira | Regal Films | ||
| 1995 | The Flor Contemplacion Story | Flor's mother-in-law | Viva Films |
| 1996 | SPO4 Santiago: Sharpshooter | Jaime's mother | Mahogany Pictures Viva Films |
| 1997 | The Sarah Balabagan Story | Sarah's aunt | Viva Films |
| 1998 | Pusong Mamon | Nick's grandmother | Viva Films Kaizz Ventures |
| 1999 | Sidhi | Tia Manuella | Crown Seven Ventures |
| 2001 | Mila | Principal | Star Cinema |
| Bagong Buwan | Bae Farida | Star Cinema | |
| 2004 | Panaghoy sa Suba | Aunt Lahi | CM Films Inc. |
| 2006 | Saan Nagtatago si Happiness? | Sotela Esteban/Tikyo's mother | Cinemalaya |
| 2007 | Ang M.O.N.A.Y. ni Mr. Shooli (Misteyks Opda Neysion Adres Yata) | ||
| Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko... The Beginning of the Legend | Lola Ina Magenta | VIVA Films | |
| 2008 | Botelya | Penning |
Television
editReferences
edit- ^ Danielle Aquino. "Caridad Sanchez makes an odd request for 'apo' John Lloyd Cruz". Star Cinema, ABS-CBN, 1 August 2017.
- ^ Ronnie Carasco 3rd. "Lolit Solis recalls Caridad Sanchez's role in life". The Manila Times, November 1, 2020.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Stacy dela Fuente. "Daughter of Caridad Sanchez shares sad condition of veteran actress' dementia". Kami (msn.com).
- ^ "Caridad Sanchez has dementia – daughter reveals". Philstar.com.
- ^ Salve Asis. "'Mama is still strong': Caridad Sanchez's son denies she has dementia". Latestchika.com.
- ^ "Veteran Actress Caridad Sanchez faces the toughest battle of her life according to her daughter". trendzph.com.
- ^ Jojo Gabinete. "Who is Cathy Sanchez-Babao?". Pep.ph, October 7, 2020.
- ^ Mario Dumaual. "Caridad Sanchez's son disputes sibling's claim that their mother has dementia". ABS-CBN News, October 5, 2020.
- ^ Danielle Aquino. "Caridad Sanchez makes an odd request for 'apo' John Lloyd Cruz". Star Cinema, ABS-CBN, 1 August 2017.
- ^ https://www.pressreader.com/philippines/the-freeman/20190423/282016148730314. Retrieved 2020-05-03 – via PressReader.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Ronnie Carasco 3rd. "Lolit Solis recalls Caridad Sanchez's role in life". The Manila Times, November 1, 2020.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Prieto, Apple (2019-01-21). "The Colorful Life Of Cebu's Pride Caridad Sanchez". Cebu Philippines Ultimate Travel & Food Guide. Retrieved 2020-05-03.
- ^ Aedrianne Acar. "TRIVIA: Who is Caridad Sanchez?". GMA News.
- ^ Mario Dumaual. "Caridad Sanchez's son disputes sibling's claim that their mother has dementia". ABS-CBN News, October 5, 2020.
- ^ Jojo Gabinete. "Caridad Sanchez has Dementia; daughter Cathy reveals, "My mother is fading"". PEP.PH.
- ^ Cathy S. Babao. "Lessons my mother taught me". Inquirer.
- ^ Jojo Gabinete. "Caridad Sanchez has Dementia; daughter Cathy reveals, "My mother is fading"". PEP.PH.
- ^ "Unexpected Blood Relations". Baybayin News.
- ^ Bianca Geli. "Caridad Sanchez's daughter opens up about actress's dementia". GMA Network News, Entertainment.
- ^ Mario Dumaual. "Caridad Sanchez's daughter shares heartbreaking revelation of actress' dementia". ABS-CBN News, October 03, 2020.
- ^ Dumaual, Mario (October 5, 2020). "Caridad Sanchez's son disputes sibling's claim that their mother has dementia". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
- ^ ""I love her so much!" - Alden Richards on Caridad Sanchez". www.gmanetwork.com. March 25, 2014. Retrieved January 4, 2020.