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Caridad Sanchez
Born
Caridad Yuson Sanchez

(1933-08-01) August 1, 1933 (age 91)[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
OccupationActress
Years active1958–2015
SpouseVicente Babao
ChildrenCathy S. Babao, Alexander Joseph Babao

Caridad Yuson Sanchez-Babao [8] (born August 1, 1933[9] in Mandaue[10][11]) is a Filipina 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.

Biography

Caridad Sanchez is her real and stage name. Both her 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 as a supporting role in the early 60’s-70’s her acting skills got the hone of many big greats like Dolphy and Nida Blanca And Fernando Poe Jr later on she would also be part of bigger roles in 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 come backs in multiple sitcoms and Weekly Drama Anthologies then Tabing Ilog for younger viewers as John Lloyd Cruz’ grandmother in 2001 she starred in Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka as Judy Ann Santos’ grandma and 2003-2004 in lead role as Joel Torre’s mother in Sana’y Wala Nang Wakas on ABS-CBN. 2005-2015 she moved to GMA Network where more work arrived on TV and in Movies although retired she will always be remembered for supporting roles and her differentiating to Drama and Comedy roles as well.

Personal life

She was married to Vicente Babao and they 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 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 went from heart surgery. [17]

Sanchez is the aunt of ABS-CBN broadcaster Julius 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

Television

Year Title Role Network
2016—2017 Ika-6 na Utos Aling Berta de Jesus†
GMA Network
2014 Magpakailanman: Dalawang Kasarian
The Borrowed Wife Ceiling
2013 Agustin dela Cruz's Mga Basang Sisiw Lagring
Pahiram ng Sandali Salve Umali
2012 One True Love[22] Lola Matilda Bulaong
2011–2012 Ruben Marcelino's Kokak Berta
2011 Time of My Life Becky
Carlo J. Caparas' Andres De Saya Minda Taguyod
2010 Diva Aretha Abdul-Ah
Sine Novela: Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? Susing Mendiola
2009–2010 Mars Ravelo's Darna Loleng
2009 Carlo J. Caparas' Totoy Bato Concha Velarde
2008 ESP: The Rescue
ESP: The Soul of Lucas
ESP: A Ghostly Past
Codename: Asero Lola Bertita
2007–2008 MariMar Lola Cruz Perez†
La Vendetta Nana Meldrid
2007 Asian Treasures Meranda / Melchora
2006 Now and Forever: Dangal
I Luv NY Lola Juliana
Your Song: Perslab Lola Marge
ABS-CBN
2005 Mars Ravelo's Darna (2005) Aling Caring GMA Network
Bora Tita Yolly
ABS-CBN
2003–2004 Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas Choleng
Basta't Kasama Kita
2001 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Basket
2001–2003 Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka Loleta Quevedo
1999–2003 Tabing Ilog Lola Juling
1999–2001 Saan Ka Man Naroroon Cleotilde De Villa
1997 1 for 3 Gene's mother
GMA Network
1995–2000 Bayani[12] Lola
ABS-CBN
1993–1995 Kate en Boogie
GMA Network

Movies

Year Title Role Company
2008 Botelya Penning
2007 Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka Fairy Ko...The Beginning of the Legend Lola Ina Magenta VIVA Films
M.O.N.A.Y (Misteyks obda neyson adres Yata) ni Mr. Shooli
2006 Saan Nagtatago Si Happiness? Sotela Esteban/Tikyo's mother Cinemalaya
2001 Bagong Buwan Bae Farida Star Cinema
1990 Shake, Rattle & Roll II Manang Regal Films
1989 Takot Ako, Eh
1988 The Untouchable Family as Ma Barker Falcon Films
VIVA Films
1970 Santiago! as Pilar LEA Productions

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. ^ "PressReader.com - Your favorite newspapers and magazines". www.pressreader.com. Retrieved 2020-05-03.
  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. ^ a b 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. 25 March 2014. Retrieved 4 January 2020.