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Zorayda Sanchez (June 28, 1951 – August 27, 2008) was a Filipino comedian, actress, television and film scriptwriter.
Zorayda Sanchez | |
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| Born | Zorayda T. Sanchez June 28, 1951 |
| Died | August 27, 2008 (aged 57) Angono, Rizal, Philippines |
| Other names | Zora |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, comedian and scriptwriter |
| Years active | 1982–2008 |
Personal life edit
She was a single mom with one daughter, Alexis Joyce whom she had with actor Dax Rivera.[1]
Education edit
She graduated cum laude from the University of Santo Tomas with a degree in Journalism.[2][3]
Career edit
Sanchez was a regular fixture of comedy films in the '80s. She was also cast on the '80s hit gag show Goin' Bananas, together with Christopher de Leon, Edgar Mortiz, and the late actors Johnny Delgado and Jay Ilagan.
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Broken Marriage | |
| 1983 | Bagets | Chertit |
| 1984 | Working Girls | |
| Bagets 2 | Chertit | |
| 1985 | Kapag Puso'y Sinugatan | |
| 1986 | Send in the Clowns | |
| 1987 | Shoot That Ball | |
| Maria Went to Town | Saraya | |
| Ready!.. Aim!.. Fire!.. | ||
| Binibining Tsuperman | ||
| Takot Ako, Eh! | ||
| 1988 | Stupid Cupid | Bubbles ("Horror Honeymoon" segment) |
| Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting | Silveria | |
| Tiyanak | Telyang Bayawak | |
| Hamunin ang Bukas... | ||
| Bakit Kinagat ni Adan ang Mansanas ni Eba? | ||
| 1990 | Papa's Girl | |
| Crocodile Jones: The Son of Indiana Dundee | ||
| Feel Na Feel | ||
| Petrang Kabayo 2: Anong Ganda Mo! Mukha Kang Kabayo | Silveria | |
| 1991 | Humanap Ka ng Panget | Luningning |
| Anak ni Janice | ||
| 1992 | Alabang Girls | Irene |
| 2008 | Tiltil | Tale |
Death edit
Zorayda Sanchez died of breast cancer on August 27, 2008. She was 57.[2] She was buried in Angono, Rizal.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b Alano, Ching M. (14 September 2008). "Zorayda A life of laughter & tears". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- ^ a b Zorayda Sanchez, comedienne and writer, takes final bow Archived December 5, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Ex-comedienne Zorayda Sanchez passes away". GMA News. 28 August 2008. Retrieved 20 April 2020.