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.
• 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.
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.
• Personal life
In 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.
• 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.
• Filmography
• 1958 • Malvarosa • Melanio's woman #1
• 1963 • Magtiis Ka, Darling •
• 1970 • Santiago! • Pilar
• 1984 • Alyas Baby Tsina • Nena
• Ano ang Kulay ng
• 1985 • Aling Ceiling
Mukha Ng Diyos
• 1988 • The Untouchable Family • Ma Barker
• Hati Tayo sa
• • Aling Pinang
Magdamag
• Kapag Napagod ang
• •
Puso
• 1989 • Takot Ako, Eh •
• 1990 • Shake, Rattle & Roll II • Manang
• Juan Tamad at Mister
• 1991 Shooli: Mongolian • Inay Litga
Barbecue
• 1992 • Hiram Na Mukha • Lola Emma
• Maalaala Mo Kaya: The
• 1994 • Nena
Movie
• The Flor Contemplacion
• 1995 • Flor's mother-in-law
Story
• SPO4 Santiago:
• 1996 • Jaime's mother
Sharpshooter
