2. CARIDAD SANCHEZ
• 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.
3. EARLY LIFE AND CAREER
• 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.
4. • 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.
5. 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 heart attack[15] and raised their children
alone. Cathy described her parents are "both very passionate
people with strong beliefs."
6. • n 1998, she lost her four-year-old grandson, Migi, who
died from heart surgery.[17]
• Sanchez is the aunt of ABS-CBN broadcaster Julius
Babao and the aunt-in-law of his wife, Christine Bersola-
Babao.
7. 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.
8. FILMOGRAPHY
• Film
1958 Malvarosa Melanio's woman #1 LVN Pictures
1963 Magtiis Ka, Darling
Ambassador
Productions
1970 Santiago! Pilar Lea Productions
1984 Alyas Baby Tsina Nena
1985
Ano ang Kulay ng
Mukha Ng Diyos
Aling Ceiling
9. 1988
The Untouchable
Family
Ma Barker Falcon Films
Hati Tayo sa
Magdamag
Aling Pinang Viva Films
Kapag Napagod ang
Puso
VH Films
1989 Takot Ako, Eh
1990 Shake, Rattle & Roll II Manang Regal Films
1991
Juan Tamad at Mister
Shooli: Mongolian
Barbecue
Inay Litga
10. 1992 Hiram Na Mukha Lola Emma Viva Films
1994
Maalaala Mo Kaya:
The Movie
Nena Star Cinema
1995
The Flor
Contemplacion Story
Flor's mother-in-law Viva Films
1996
SPO4 Santiago:
Sharpshooter
Jaime's mother
Mahogany Pictures
Viva Films
11. 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
2001 Bagong Buwan Bae Farida Star Cinema
12. 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
13. TELEVISION
Year Title Role Network
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
14. 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
15. 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
![CARIDAD SANCHEZ
• 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.](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)