Caridad Sanchez

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Caridad Sanchez
Born
Caridad Yuson Sanchez

(1933-08-01) August 1, 1933 (age 90) [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]
Mandaue, Cebu, Philippine Islands
Occupation Actress
Years active1958–2014
SpouseVicente Babao
ChildrenCathy S. Babao
Alexander Joseph Babao
Relatives Julius Babao (nephew)
Christine Bersola-Babao (niece-in-law)

Caridad Yuson Sanchez-Babao [8] (born August 1, 1933 [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.

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Early life and career

Caridad 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

She 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

In 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

Film

YearTitleRoleCompany
1958 Malvarosa Melanio's woman #1 LVN Pictures
1963Magtiis Ka, DarlingAmbassador Productions
1970 Santiago! Pilar Lea Productions
1984Alyas Baby TsinaNena
1985Ano ang Kulay ng Mukha Ng DiyosAling Ceiling
1988The Untouchable FamilyMa Barker Falcon Films
Hati Tayo sa Magdamag Aling Pinang Viva Films
Kapag Napagod ang Puso VH Films
1989Takot Ako, Eh
1990 Shake, Rattle & Roll II Manang Regal Films
1991 Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue Inay Litga
1992 Hiram Na Mukha Lola EmmaViva Films
1994 Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie Nena Star Cinema
1995 The Flor Contemplacion Story Flor's mother-in-lawViva Films
1996 SPO4 Santiago: Sharpshooter Jaime's motherMahogany Pictures
Viva Films
1997 The Sarah Balabagan Story Sarah's auntViva Films
1998 Pusong Mamon Nick's grandmotherViva Films
Kaizz Ventures
1999 Sidhi Tia Manuella Crown Seven Ventures
2001 Mila Principal Star Cinema
2001 Bagong Buwan Bae Farida Star Cinema
2004 Panaghoy sa Suba Aunt LahiCM Films Inc.
2006Saan Nagtatago si Happiness?Sotela Esteban/Tikyo's mother Cinemalaya
2007Ang 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
2008BotelyaPenning

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
1993–1995 Kate en Boogie GMA Network
1995–2000 Bayani Lola ABS-CBN
1997 1 for 3 Gene's mother GMA Network
1999–2001 Saan Ka Man Naroroon Cleotilde De Villa ABS-CBN
1999–2003 Tabing Ilog Lola Juling
2001–2003 Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka Loleta Quevedo
2001 Maalaala Mo Kaya : "Basket"
2003–2004 Basta't Kasama Kita
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas Choleng
2005 Bora Tita Yolly
Mars Ravelo's Darna Aling Caring GMA Network
2006 Your Song : "Perslab"Lola Marge ABS-CBN
I Luv NY Lola Juliana GMA Network
Now and Forever: Dangal
2007 Asian Treasures Meranda / Melchora
2007–2008 La Vendetta Nana Meldrid
MariMar Lola Cruz Perez†
2008 Codename: Asero Lola Bertita
E.S.P.: A Ghostly Past
E.S.P.: The Soul of Lucas
E.S.P.: The Rescue
2009 Carlo J. Caparas' Totoy Bato Concha Velarde
2009–2010 Mars Ravelo's Darna Loleng
2010 Sine Novela: Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? Susing Mendiola
Diva Aretha Abdul-Ah
2011 Carlo J. Caparas' Andres De Saya Minda Taguyod
Time of My Life Becky
2011–2012 Ruben Marcelino's Kokak Berta
2012 One True Love [22] Lola Matilda Bulaong
2013 Pahiram ng Sandali Salve Umali
Agustin dela Cruz's Mga Basang Sisiw Lagring
2014 The Borrowed Wife Ceiling
Magpakailanman: Dalawang Kasarian Deling

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References

  1. ↑ Danielle Aquino. "Caridad Sanchez makes an odd request for 'apo' John Lloyd Cruz". Star Cinema, ABS-CBN, 1 August 2017.
  2. ↑ 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)
  3. ↑ Stacy dela Fuente. "Daughter of Caridad Sanchez shares sad condition of veteran actress' dementia". Kami (msn.com).
  4. ↑ "Caridad Sanchez has dementia – daughter reveals". Philstar.com.
  5. ↑ Salve Asis. "'Mama is still strong': Caridad Sanchez's son denies she has dementia". Latestchika.com.
  6. ↑ "Veteran Actress Caridad Sanchez faces the toughest battle of her life according to her daughter". trendzph.com.
  7. ↑ Jojo Gabinete. "Who is Cathy Sanchez-Babao?". Pep.ph, October 7, 2020.
  8. ↑ Mario Dumaual. "Caridad Sanchez's son disputes sibling's claim that their mother has dementia". ABS-CBN News, October 5, 2020.
  9. ↑ Danielle Aquino. "Caridad Sanchez makes an odd request for 'apo' John Lloyd Cruz". Star Cinema, ABS-CBN, 1 August 2017.
  10. ↑ https://www.pressreader.com/philippines/the-freeman/20190423/282016148730314 . Retrieved 2020-05-03– via PressReader.{{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  11. ↑ 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)
  12. ↑ Prieto, Apple (2019-01-21). "The Colorful Life Of Cebu's Pride Caridad Sanchez". Cebu Philippines Ultimate Travel & Food Guide. Retrieved 2020-05-03.
  13. ↑ Aedrianne Acar. "TRIVIA: Who is Caridad Sanchez?". GMA News.
  14. ↑ Mario Dumaual. "Caridad Sanchez's son disputes sibling's claim that their mother has dementia". ABS-CBN News, October 5, 2020.
  15. ↑ Jojo Gabinete. "Caridad Sanchez has Dementia; daughter Cathy reveals, "My mother is fading"". PEP.PH.
  16. ↑ Cathy S. Babao. "Lessons my mother taught me". Inquirer.
  17. ↑ Jojo Gabinete. "Caridad Sanchez has Dementia; daughter Cathy reveals, "My mother is fading"". PEP.PH.
  18. ↑ "Unexpected Blood Relations". Baybayin News.
  19. ↑ Bianca Geli. "Caridad Sanchez's daughter opens up about actress's dementia". GMA Network News, Entertainment.
  20. ↑ Mario Dumaual. "Caridad Sanchez's daughter shares heartbreaking revelation of actress' dementia". ABS-CBN News, October 03, 2020.
  21. ↑ 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.
  22. ↑ ""I love her so much!" - Alden Richards on Caridad Sanchez". www.gmanetwork.com. March 25, 2014. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
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