Susan Calo-Medina was a Filipino television host, actress and writer.
Susan Calo-Medina | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 20, 1941 |
| Died | January 9, 2015 (aged 73)[2] Makati, Philippines |
| Occupation(s) | Television host, writer, actress[3] |
Education edit
Calo-Medina studied Drama in the Catholic University of America.[4]
Career edit
Calo-Medina was a marketing director of the Cultural Center of the Philippines[2] and was a member of the Philippines' National Commission on Culture and the Arts’ Committee on Communication.[5]
She was the host of travel shows Tipong Pinoy[5] and Travel Time.[3][4][6][7][8]
Personal life edit
Calo-Medina was married to Juan Eulogio "Johnny" A. Medina, together they had three children: Consuelo, Marcos, and Luisa.[2]
Accolades edit
Calo-Medina was awarded posthumously the Dangal ng Haraya Lifetime Achievement Award by National Commission on Culture and the Arts.[9] She was also a posthumous recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award by St. Scholastica's College, Manila's St. Hildegarde Awards for Women in Media.[10]
References edit
- ^ Fenix, Micky (January 22, 2015). "Two Huge Losses to Philippine Travel, Cuisine and Tourism". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Susan Calo-Medina; 73". Philippine Daily Inquirer. January 10, 2015. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
- ^ a b Quintos, Floy L. (January 18, 2015). "Travels with my Aunt". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
- ^ a b Ongpin, Maribel (January 15, 2011). "She Didn't Say Goodbye". The Manila Times. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
- ^ a b Macas, Tricia (January 9, 2015). "TV's 'Queen of Travel' Susan Calo-Medina Passes On – NCCA". GMA News Online. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
- ^ Abunda, Boy (March 5, 2015). "Travel Time: The Journey Continues". Direct Line. The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
- ^ Harper, Bambi L. (February 15, 2015). "'Su, You Have Run the Race'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
- ^ "Statement of the Department of Tourism on the Passing of Ms. Susan Calo-Medina". Official Gazette. January 10, 2015. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
- ^ "NCCA Awards Dangal ng Haraya to Late Susan Calo Medina". The Manila Times. January 9, 2016. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
- ^ "Susan Calo-Medina to get Posthumous St. Scholastica's Hildegarde Award". Philippine Daily Inquirer. March 2, 2015. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
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