Chichay

Amparo Robles Custodio-Moya (January 21, 1918 – March 31, 1993), known professionally as Chicháy, was a Filipina comedian and actress. Her short and stocky stature, scratchy voice, and prematurely-aged appearance allowed her to portray grandmothers while only in her thirties.

Biography Early life She was born in Tondo, Manila, the daughter of a ship steward, Jose Pacifico Custodio and Maria Robles of Bulacan.

Career She entered show business as a teen, joining the "Samahang Antonieta" as a singer with her sister Iluminada. She also appeared as a chorus line dancer at the bodabil shows of Katy de la Cruz. (1969–72). She would provide the laugh antics in between the skits, the sing and dance potions. Other credits include the title role: first in Mrs. Milyonarya (1971–72) on ABS-CBN 2, later renamed as Ginang Milyonarya (1973–75) over BBC-2 with Rudy Manlapaz as her clumsy driver. The witchy mom-in-law of Pancho Magalona in Ang Biyenan kong Mangkukulam (1977–78), the old fashioned granny of Bing Pimentel in Ang Lola kong Baduy (1977–78), Nida Blanca's mom in Mana-Mana Yan (1978) the temperamental canteen owner, Aling Farah Pusit in the kiddie show, Kaluskos Musmos (1978–81) and as "La Ching" in 2 + 2 = Gulo (1982–86) with Vic Sotto, Maricel Soriano, and Herbert Bautista. Her last known TV show was Chicks for Cats (1987).

Personal life In 1945, she married Hercules Saenz Moya of Iloilo.

Final roles and death In March 1993, Chichay died at age of 75. Among her last roles was as Lola Basyang in the 1986 Regal Films fantasy movie, Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang. She was posthumously awarded a star on the Eastwood City Walk of Fame in 2017.

Filmography

1948 - Itanong mo sa Bulaklak [Premiere] 1949 - Carmencita Mia [Par] 1949 - Kung Sakali ma't Salat [Bayani] 1950 - Huwag ka ng Magtampo! - Sampaguita Pictures 1950 - Kilabot sa Makiling - Sampaguita Pictures 1950 - Mga Baguio Cadets - Sampaguita Pictures 1950 - Huling Patak ng Dugo - Sampaguita Pictures 1950 - Kulog sa Tag-araw - Sampaguita Pictures 1951 - Anghel ng Pag-ibig - Sampaguita Pictures 1952 - Rebecca - Sampaguita Pictures 1952 - Barbaro - Sampaguita Pictures 1952 - Madam X - Sampaguita Pictures 1952 - Kerubin - Sampaguita Pictures 1952 - Buhay Pilipino - Sampaguita Pictures 1953 - Ang Ating Pag-ibig - Sampaguita Pictures 1953 - Gorio at Tekla - Sampaguita Pictures 1953 - Cofradia - Sampaguita Pictures 1953 - Tulisang Pugot - Sampaguita Pictures 1953 - Mister Kasintahan - Sampaguita Pictures 1954 - Ukkala - Sampaguita Pictures 1954 - Nagkita si Kerubin at si Tulisang Pugot - Sampaguita Pictures 1954 - Ang Biyenang Hindi Tumatawa - Sampaguita Pictures 1954 - Anak sa Panalangin - Sampaguita Pictures 1954 - Bondying - Sampaguita Pictures 1955 - Tatay na si Bondying - Sampaguita Pictures 1955 - Artista - Sampaguita Pictures 1955 - Uhaw sa Pag-ibig - Sampaguita Pictures 1955 - Sa Dulo ng Landas - Sampaguita Pictures 1955 - Waldas - Sampaguita Pictures 1955 - Bim Bam Bum - Sampaguita Pictures 1956 - Chavacano - Sampaguita Pictures 1956 - Rodora - Sampaguita Pictures 1957 - Busabos - Sampaguita Pictures 1958 - Zorina [Champion] 1958 - Ang Nobya kong Igorota [Champion] 1959 - Handsome - Sampaguita Pictures 1962 - No Man Is an Island - Gold Coast Pictures 1962 - Pitong Atsay - Dalisay Pictures 1962 - Ang Pinakamalaking Takas ng Pitong Atsay - Dalisay Pictures 1985 - Working Boys - Viva Films 1985 - Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang - Regal Films

In popular culture Singer and actress Zephanie Dimaranan portrayed her on GMA Network’s 2024 war drama television series Pulang Araw.