# Sylvia Sanchez

Jossette Campo-Atayde (born May 19, 1971), better known as Sylvia Sanchez, is a FAMAS award winning Filipino actress and comedian. She is the wife of businessman Art Atayde and the mother of actors Arjo Atayde and actress Ria Atayde.

## Personal life

Sanchez was born and raised in Nasipit, Agusan del Norte. Her father, Robert Ocampo, a retired seafarer, abandoned their family when she was 10. At this early age, she realized she would need to be the breadwinner. She worked so that she could send her siblings to school.
She has four children with husband Arturo N. Atayde whom she met in 1989: Arjo, Ria, Gela, and Xavi. She also has another daughter named Pia Marie from a previous relationship. On March 27, 2004, they were married at the Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Church, Silang Junction North, Tagaytay.
On March 31, 2020, Sylvia announced that she and her husband Art Atayde have tested positive for the COVID-19 disease.

## Career

Sanchez first started as a sexy actress before transcending into one of the country's best known actresses. In 1997-1999 she starred in the critically acclaimed primetime soap opera Esperanza as the main anti-heroine. In the 2000s, majority of her work were supporting roles but in 2012-2013, after doing roles for both GMA and ABS-CBN, she would do another antagonist role in Mundo Man ay Magunaw opposite Eula Valdez.
In 2016, she took the role in The Greatest Love as a mother struggling with Alzheimer’s, a portrayal that gave her more recognition worldwide. From 2017-2018, she starred in Hanggang Saan opposite her son Arjo Atayde.
Sanchez stars in the ABS-CBN upcoming teleserye project kapalaran alongside Joey Marquez but unfortunately shelved.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Production company |
| 1988 | Nympa sa Putikan | | Emperor Films |
| 1988 | Kahit ako'y tupang itim, may langit din | | Regal Films |
| 1989 | Hot Summer | | Regal Films |
| 1989 | M&M, the Incredible Twins | | Viva Films |
| 1989 | Student Body | | Regal Films |
| 1990 | Twist Ako si ikaw, ikaw si ako | Girls Club | Regal Films |
| 1990 | Nimfa | | Regal Films |
| 1990 | Tora tora, bang bang bang | | Regal Films |
| 1990 | Starzan 3 | | Regal Films |
| 1990 | Angel Cremenal | | El Niño Films |
| 1990 | Shake, Rattle & Roll II | Melanie | Regal Films |
| 1991 | Mahal ko ang Mister mo | | Regal Films |
| 1991 | Dinampot ka lang sa putik | | Regal Films |
| 1991 | Cheeta-eh: Ganda lalake? | Shiela | Regal Films |
| 1991 | Darna | | Viva Films |
| 1991 | Buburahin kita sa Mundo! | | Good Harvest Unlimited |
| 1992 | Takbo... Talon... Tili!!! | Lucresia/Ms. Lopez | Seiko Films |
| 1992 | Lumaban ka, itay | Jacky Santiago | Seiko Films |
| 1992 | Alyas Joker: Sigue-Sigue 22 Commando | | El Niño Films |
| 1992 | Stella Magtangol | | Seiko Films |
| 1993 | Dagul | | El Niño Films |
| 1993 | Isang Linggong Pag-ibig | | Seiko Films |
| 1993 | Abel Morado: Ikaw ang may sala | | Regal Films |
| 1993 | Paniwalaan Mo | | OctoArts Films |
| 1994 | Marami ka pang kakaining bigas | | Viva Films |
| 1995 | Minsan pa: Kahit konting pagtingin Part 2 | The bride | Viva Films |
| 1995 | Demolisyon: Dayuhan sa sariling bayan | | Sunlight Films |
| 1995 | Di mapigil ang init | | Seiko Films |
| 1995 | Ikaw lang ang mamahalin: Camiguin | | Regal Films |
| 1996 | Hindi lahat ng Ahas ay nasa Gubat | | Viva Films |
| 1996 | Tolentino | | Regal Films |
| 1996 | Seth Corteza | | Regal Films |
| 1996 | Isla (The Young Version) | | Four Aces Film |
| 1996 | Kristo | Adulteress | Cine Suerte |
| 1997 | Kahit hindi turuan ang puso | | |
| 1997 | Kulayan natin ang bukas | | Regal Films |
| 1997 | Enteng en Mokong: Kaming mga Mababaw ang Kaligayahan | Girlie | Regal Films |
| 1997 | Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin | Dianne | Star Cinema |
| 1998 | Gangland | Gigi | Neo Films and Tikbalang Productions |
| 1999 | Esperanza: The Movie | Celia Estrera | Star Cinema |
| 2000 | Akin Ang Labang Ito | | ATB-4 Films |
| Pag Oras Mo, Oras Mo Na | | Viva Films and RS Productions |
| 2001 | Angels | Miriam | Star Cinema |
| 2002 | Forevermore | Teresa | Star Cinema |
| 2005 | Dreamboy | Jaime's mother | Star Cinema |
| 2008 | Sikil | Aling Norma | New Life Cinema and Professional Productions |
| 2010 | Miss You like Crazy | Sol Samonte | Star Cinema |
| 2011 | Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi | Yolly Bautista | Star Cinema and OctoArts Films |
| 2011 | Bulong | Lili | Star Cinema |
| 2014 | The Trial | Sampi Jimenez | Star Cinema |
| 2017 | Nay | Luisa | Cinema One Originals |
| 2018 | Mama's Girl | Mina Eduque | Regal Films |
| 2019 | Alone/Together | Hilda M. Lazaro | Star Cinema, Black Sheep Productions |
| 2019 | OFW: The Movie | Ofelia | Active Media Production |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role(s) | Network |
| 1989–1995 | Anna Luna | | ABS-CBN |
| 1994 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bakya | | ABS-CBN |
| 1994 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sa Kandugan mo Inay | Lily | ABS-CBN |
| 1995 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Abo | Igme's wife | ABS-CBN |
| 1996 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Trapo | | ABS-CBN |
| 1996 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Basketball | | ABS-CBN |
| 1997–1999 | Esperanza | Celia Estrera | ABS-CBN |
| 1998 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Voice Tape | | ABS-CBN |
| 1999 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sinehan | | ABS-CBN |
| 2000 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Parol | | ABS-CBN |
| 2001 | Wansapanataym: Si Louie, Si Luisa | Valentina | ABS-CBN |
| 2001 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Baras | | ABS-CBN |
| 2001–2002 | Recuerdo de Amor | Beatriz Auble | ABS-CBN |
| 2002 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mikropono | | ABS-CBN |
| 2002–2003 | Bituin | Eva | ABS-CBN |
| 2003–2004 | Basta't Kasama Kita | Strawberry Gonzales | ABS-CBN |
| 2003 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Liham | | ABS-CBN |
| 2003 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Plake | | ABS-CBN |
| 2003 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Aparado | | ABS-CBN |
| 2004 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Jacket | | ABS-CBN |
| 2004 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Plaka | | ABS-CBN |
| 2004 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Popcorn | | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Trolley | Inang | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Paru-paro | | ABS-CBN |
| 2005–2006 | Mga Anghel na Walang Langit | Marian Lopez | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Palaisdaan | Inda | ABS-CBN |
| 2006 | Crazy for You | Gigi | ABS-CBN |
| 2007 | Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang: Si Pedrong Walang Takot | | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Ilog | Cering | ABS-CBN |
| 2008 | E.S.P. | | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gayuma | Aida's mother | ABS-CBN |
| 2008–2009 | Eva Fonda | Edeng De Jesus | ABS-CBN |
| 2009 | Your Song: Underage | Berta | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Saranggola | Raul's mother | ABS-CBN |
| 2010 | Tween Hearts | Irene Fortez | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Langit sa Piling Mo | Mely Rosales | GMA Network |
| 2010–2011 | Koreana | Sandra Rosales | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Iglot | Betty | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Manok | Poying/Julie | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Mundo Man ay Magunaw | Leilani "Lani" San Juan | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Cellphone | Jinella | ABS-CBN |
| 2012–2014 | Be Careful with My Heart | Teresita Dela Paz-Dela Rosa | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Apoy sa Dagat | Tessie/Calixta Caballero | ABS-CBN |
| 2013 | Toda Max | Nena | ABS-CBN |
| 2014 | Pure Love | Ramona Esguerra | ABS-CBN |
| 2015 | Pangako Sa 'Yo | Krystal Toleda | ABS-CBN |
| 2015–2016 | Ningning | Pacing "Mamay" Angeles | ABS-CBN |
| 2015–2016 | Kapamilya Deal or No Deal | Briefcase Number 5 | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Alkansya | Liza | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | My Super D | Evelyn "Belen" Bermudez-Aguilar | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Korona | Jule | ABS-CBN |
| 2016–2017 | The Greatest Love | Gloria Guerrero-Alegre / Gloria Guerrero-Alcantara | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | Ipaglaban Mo!: Testigo | Teresa De Guzman | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | La Luna Sangre | Dolores "Dory" Lumakad | ABS-CBN |
| 2017–2018 | Hanggang Saan | Sonya Magat-Alipio | ABS-CBN |
| 2019–2020 | Pamilya Ko | Luzviminda "Luz" Ramirez-Mabunga | ABS-CBN |
| 2020 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Stethoscope | Celestina Bactol | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2020 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bracelet | Celestina Bactol | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2021 | Huwag Kang Mangamba | Virginia "Barang" Angeles | Kapamilya Channel |
| 2022 | Misis Piggy | Marivic | iWantTFC |
| 2023–2024 | Senior High | Lydia "Amam" Geronimo | Kapamilya Channel |
| TBA | Sellblock | | |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award Giving Body/Critics | Category | Work | Result |
| 1992 | 18th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | Takbo... Talon... Tili!!!: "Ang Lalaki sa Salamin" | Won |
| 1997 | 11th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Single Performance by an Actress | Calvento Files | Won |
| 2012 | 26th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Single Performance by an Actress | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Aswang" | Won |
| 2013 | Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Single Drama/Telemovie Program | Untold Strories: "Kahit ako'y mangmang" | Won |
| 2013 | 29th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Darling of the Press | | Nominated |
| 2013 | 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Supporting Actress | Be Careful With My Heart | Nominated |
| 2015 | 31st PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Supporting Actress of the Year | The Trial | Won |
| 2015 | 63rd FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actress | The Trial | Won |
| 2016 | 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Supporting Actress | Ningning | Nominated |
| 2017 | 15th Gawad Tanglaw Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a series | The Greatest Love | Won |
| 2017 | 20th Gawad Pasado Awards | Pinakapasadong Aktres sa Teleserye | Hanggang Saan | Won |
| 2017 | 25th KBP Golden Dove Awards | Best TV Actress in a Drama Program | The Greatest Love | Won |
| 2017 | 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Actress | The Greatest Love | Won |
| 2017 | Cinema One Originals Film Festival | Best Actress | Nay | Nominated |
| 2018 | 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Actress | Hanggang Saan | Nominated |
| 2019 | 2019 Sinag Maynila Film Festival | Best Actress | Jesusa | Won |
| 2019 | Subic Bay International Film Festival | Best Actress | Jesusa | Won |
| 2019 | 35th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Darling of the Press | | Nominated |