Elizabeth Ramsey
Elizabeth Ramsey | |
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| Born | Elizabeth Indino Ramsey December 3, 1931 San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, Philippines |
| Died | October 7, 2015 (aged 83) |
| Occupation(s) | Comedienne, singer, actress |
| Years active | 1958–2015 |
| Children | 4 including Jaya |
Elizabeth Ramsey (born December 3, 1931 - October 7, 2015[1]) was a Filipina stand-up comedienne, singer and actress. Known for her trademark Visayan-accented dialogues, which she performed in English or Tagalog, she is regarded as the country's "Queen of Rock and Roll"[2] and "Original Queen of Comedy". She rose to fame in 1958 after winning a singing contest in Student Canteen, the first noontime show on Philippine television.[3]
Ramsey is also the mother of Filipina recording artist Jaya.
Early life
Ramsey was born on December 3, 1931 in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental. Her father was Arturo C. Ramsey, a Jamaican marine based in the Philippines, while her mother was a Filipina of Spanish descent, Marcelina Rivera Indino.
Personal life
Ramsey has 3 children with her first husband, who was of Jamaican heritage.[3] After his death, Ramsey met Ray Kagahastian, a Filipino, with whom she has one daughter, Maria Luisa "Jaya" Ramsey (born in 1969), before separating. She is also the mother of Diosdado Artiaga[4]
Death
Elizabeth Ramsey died October 7, 2015 in her sleep because of a hyperglycemia attack.
References
- ^ Elizabeth Ramsey passes away at 83
- ^ "Elizabeth Ramsay shares life story". ABS-CBN News. March 14, 2014. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b Logarta, Michelle (September 1, 2002). "A thousand laughs in a lifetime". PhilStar. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Elizabeth Ramsey: Proud Mary, Proud Mama". PhilStar. August 30, 2008. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
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Elizabeth Ramsey dies in her sleep at 83