# Caridad Sanchez

Caridad Yuson Sanchez-Babao (born August 1, 1930 in Mandaue) 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 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

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, disclosed the actress' battle with dementia which was 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 | Company |
| 1958 | Malvarosa | Melanio's woman #1 | LVN Pictures |
| 1963 | Magtiis Ka, Darling | | Ambassador Productions |
| 1964 | Scout Rangers | | Zultana International |
| 1967 | Maruja | Petra | Lea Productions |
| 1968 | Ngitngit ng Pitong Whistle Bomb | | Lea Productions |
| 1970 | Wanted: Perfect Mother | Nanny | Lea Productions |
| 1970 | Santiago! | Pilar | Lea Productions |
| 1971 | Stardoom | | Lea Productions |
| 1973 | Lupang Hinirang | | Lea Productions |
| 1984 | Alyas Baby Tsina | Nena | Viva Films |
| 1985 | Ano ang Kulay ng Mukha ng Diyos | Aling Ceiling | Lea Productions |
| 1985 | Menudo at Pandesal | | Essex Films |
| 1987 | Takot Ako, Eh! | | NCV Productions |
| 1987 | The Untold Story of Melanie Marquez | | Miracle Boy Films International |
| 1988 | The Untouchable Family | Ma Barker | Falcon Films |
| 1988 | Hati Tayo sa Magdamag | Aling Pinang | Viva Films |
| 1988 | Kapag Napagod ang Puso | | VH Films |
| 1990 | Shake, Rattle & Roll II | Manang | Regal Films |
| 1991 | Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue | Inay Litga |
| 1992 | Hiram Na Mukha | Lola Emma | Viva Films |
| 1994 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie | Nena | Star Cinema |
| 1994 | Vampira | | Regal Films |
| 1995 | The Flor Contemplacion Story | Flor's mother-in-law | Viva Films |
| 1996 | SPO4 Santiago: Sharpshooter | Jaime's mother | Mahogany Pictures Viva Films |
| 1997 | The Sarah Balabagan Story | Sarah's aunt | Viva Films |
| 1998 | Pusong Mamon | Nick's grandmother | Viva Films Kaizz Ventures |
| 1999 | Sidhi | Tia Manuella | Crown Seven Ventures |
| 2001 | Mila | Principal | Star Cinema |
| 2001 | Bagong Buwan | Bae Farida | Star Cinema |
| 2004 | Panaghoy sa Suba | Aunt Lahi | CM Films Inc. |
| 2006 | Saan Nagtatago si Happiness? | Sotela Esteban/Tikyo's mother | Cinemalaya |
| 2007 | Ang M.O.N.A.Y. ni Mr. Shooli (Misteyks Opda Neysion Adres Yata) | | |
| 2007 | Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko... The Beginning of the Legend | Lola Ina Magenta | VIVA Films |
| 2008 | Botelya | Penning | |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
| 1977–1985 | Gulong ng Palad | Nanay Idad | BBC and RPN | |
| 1993 | Noli Me Tangere | Dna. Victorina | ABC-5 | |
| 1993–1994 | Kate en Boogie | | GMA Network | |
| 1995–2000 | Bayani | Lola | ABS-CBN | |
| 1996–1998 | Calvento Files | Various | ABS-CBN | 6 episodes |
| 1997 | 1 for 3 | Gene's mother | GMA Network | |
| 1997–2004 | Wansapanataym | Various | ABS-CBN | 6 episodes |
| 1999–2001 | Saan Ka Man Naroroon | Cleotilde De Villa | ABS-CBN | |
| 1999–2003 | Tabing Ilog | Lola Juling | ABS-CBN | |
| 2001–2003 | Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka | Loleta Quevedo | ABS-CBN | |
| 2001 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | | ABS-CBN | Episode: "Basket" |
| 2003–2004 | Basta't Kasama Kita | | ABS-CBN | |
| 2003–2004 | Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas | Choleng | ABS-CBN | |
| 2005 | Bora | Tita Yolly | ABS-CBN | |
| 2005 | Mars Ravelo's Darna | Aling Caring | GMA Network | |
| 2006 | Your Song | Lola Marge | ABS-CBN | Episode: "Pers Lab" |
| 2006 | I Luv NY | Lola Juliana | GMA Network | |
| 2006 | Now and Forever: Dangal | | GMA Network | |
| 2007 | Asian Treasures | Meranda / Melchora | GMA Network | |
| 2007–2008 | La Vendetta | Nana Meldrid | GMA Network | |
| 2007–2008 | MariMar | Lola Cruz Perez | GMA Network | |
| 2008 | Codename: Asero | Lola Bertita | GMA Network | |
| 2008 | E.S.P.: A Ghostly Past | | GMA Network | |
| 2008 | E.S.P.: The Soul of Lucas | | GMA Network | |
| 2008 | E.S.P.: The Rescue | | GMA Network | |
| 2009 | Carlo J. Caparas' Totoy Bato | Concha Velarde | GMA Network | |
| 2009–2010 | Mars Ravelo's Darna | Loleng | GMA Network | |
| 2010 | Sine Novela: Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? | Susing Mendiola | GMA Network | |
| 2010 | Diva | Aretha Abdul-Ah | GMA Network | |
| 2010 | Dear Friend: My Stalking Heart | | GMA Network | |
| 2010–2011 | Grazilda | Tisay | GMA Network | |
| 2011 | Carlo J. Caparas' Andres De Saya | Minda Taguyod | GMA Network | |
| 2011 | Time of My Life | Becky | GMA Network | |
| 2011–2012 | Ruben Marcelino's Kokak | Berta | GMA Network | |
| 2012 | One True Love | Lola Matilda Bulaong | GMA Network | |
| 2013 | Pahiram ng Sandali | Salve Umali | GMA Network | |
| 2013 | Agustin dela Cruz's Mga Basang Sisiw | Lagring | GMA Network | |
| 2014 | The Borrowed Wife | Ceiling | GMA Network | |
| 2014 | Magpakailanman: Dalawang Kasarian | Deling | GMA Network | |