Caridad Sanchez

Caridad Yuson Sanchez-Babao (born August 1, 1930 ) 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's father, Marcos F. Sanchez, and mother, Sofia Yuson, are from Mandaue, Cebu. She comes from a big family of 15 children, and she is the youngest. She dreamt of becoming a lawyer before she became 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 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. She was widowed at the age of 47 after Vicente died from a heart attack and raised their children alone. Cathy described her parents are "both very passionate people with strong beliefs."

In 1998, she lost her four-year-old grandson, Migi, who died from heart surgery.

Sanchez is the aunt of journalist 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, revealed was suffering from dementia which had been diagnosed in late 2015. 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 Film Year Title Role 1958 Malvarosa Melanio's woman #1 1963 Magtiis Ka, Darling 1964 Scout Rangers 1967 Maruja Petra 1968 Ngitngit ng Pitong Whistle Bomb 1970 Wanted: Perfect Mother Lucia Santiago! Pilar 1971 Stardoom 1973 Lupang Hinirang 1984 Alyas Baby Tsina Nena 1985 Ano ang Kulay ng Mukha ng Diyos Aling Ceiling Menudo at Pandesal 1987 Takot Ako, Eh! The Untold Story of Melanie Marquez 1988 The Untouchable Family Ma Barker Hati Tayo sa Magdamag Aling Pinang Kapag Napagod ang Puso 1990 Shake, Rattle & Roll II Manang 1991 Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue Inay Litga 1992 Hiram Na Mukha Lola Emma 1994 Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie Nena Vampira 1995 The Flor Contemplacion Story Flor's mother-in-law 1996 SPO4 Santiago: Sharpshooter Jaime's mother 1997 The Sarah Balabagan Story Sarah's aunt 1997 Calvento Files: The Movie Greta 1998 Pusong Mamon Nick's grandmother 1999 Sidhi Tia Manuella 2001 Mila Principal Bagong Buwan Bae Farida 2004 Panaghoy sa Suba Aunt Lahi 2006 Saan Nagtatago si Happiness? Sotela Esteban/Tikyo's mother 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 2008 Botelya Penning

Television Year Title Role Notes 1977–1985 Gulong ng Palad Nanay Idad 1993 Noli Me Tangere Dna. Victorina 1993–1994 Kate en Boogie 1995–2000 Bayani Lola 1996–1998 Calvento Files Various 6 episodes 1997 1 for 3 Gene's mother 1997–2004 Wansapanataym Various 6 episodes 1999–2001 Saan Ka Man Naroroon Cleotilde De Villa 1999–2003 Tabing Ilog Lola Juling 2001–2003 Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka Loleta Quevedo 2001 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Basket" 2003–2004 Basta't Kasama Kita Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas Choleng 2005 Bora Tita Yolly Mars Ravelo's Darna Aling Caring 2006 Your Song Lola Marge Episode: "Pers Lab" I Luv NY Lola Juliana Now and Forever: Dangal 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 2009–2010 Mars Ravelo's Darna Loleng 2010 Sine Novela: Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? Susing Mendiola Diva Aretha Abdul-Ah Dear Friend: My Stalking Heart 2010–2011 Grazilda Tisay 2011 Carlo J. Caparas' Andres De Saya Minda Taguyod Time of My Life Becky 2011–2012 Ruben Marcelino's Kokak Berta 2012 One True Love Lola Matilda Bulaong 2013 Pahiram ng Sandali Salve Umali Agustin dela Cruz's Mga Basang Sisiw Lagring 2014 The Borrowed Wife Ceiling Magpakailanman: Dalawang Kasarian Deling