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Zorayda Sanchez

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Zorayda Sanchez
Born
Zorayda T. Sanchez

(1951-06-28)June 28, 1951
Angono, Rizal, Philippines
DiedAugust 27, 2008(2008-08-27) (aged 57)
Angono, Rizal, Philippines
Other namesZora
Occupation(s)Actress, comedian and scriptwriter
Years active1982–2008

Zorayda Sanchez (June 28, 1951 – August 27, 2008) was a Filipino comedian, actress, television and film scriptwriter.

Personal life

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She was a single mom with one daughter, Alexis Joyce whom she had with actor Dax Rivera.[1]

Education

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She graduated cum laude from the University of Santo Tomas with a degree in Journalism.[2][3]

Career

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Sanchez began writing scripts for radio drama programs on DZRH shortly after graduating from university.[4]

Sanchez was a regular fixture of comedy films in the 1980s. She was also cast on the 1980s hit gag show Goin' Bananas, together with Christopher de Leon, Edgar Mortiz, and the late actors Johnny Delgado and Jay Ilagan.

Filmography

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Film

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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

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Zorayda Sanchez died of breast cancer on August 27, 2008. She was 57.[2] She was buried in Angono, Rizal.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Alano, Ching M. (14 September 2008). "Zorayda A life of laughter & tears". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  2. ^ a b Zorayda Sanchez, comedienne and writer, takes final bow Archived December 5, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ "Ex-comedienne Zorayda Sanchez passes away". GMA News. 28 August 2008. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  4. ^ "Zorayda Sanchez, 58". Philippine Star. August 29, 2008. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
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