Elizabeth Ramsey
| Elizabeth Ramsey | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Elizabeth Indino Ramsey December 3, 1931 San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, Philippines |
| Died | October 8, 2015 (aged 83) |
| Occupation | Comedian, singer, actress |
| Years active | 1958–2015 |
| Spouse(s) | Ray Kagahastian (1970-1988) |
| Children |
Isaac Ramsey Ana Ramsey Susan Ramsey-Johnson Jaya Ramsey-Gotidoc |
Elizabeth Ramsey (December 3, 1931 – October 8, 2015) was a Filipina stand-up comedian, singer and actress. Known for her trademark Visayan-accented dialogues, which she performed in English or Tagalog, she is regarded as the country's "Queen of Rock and Roll"[1] and "Original Queen of Comedy". She rose to fame in 1958 after winning a singing contest in Student Canteen, the first noontime show on Philippine television.[2]
Ramsey was also the mother of Filipina recording artist Jaya.
Early life
Ramsey was born on December 3, 1931 in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental. Her father was Arturo C. Ramsey, a Jamaican marine based in the Philippines, while her mother was a Filipina of Spanish descent, Marcelina Rivera Indino.
Personal life and death
Ramsey had 3 children with her first husband, who was of Jamaican heritage.[2] After his death, Ramsey met Ray Kagahastian, a Filipino, with whom she has one daughter, Maria Luisa "Jaya" Ramsey (born in 1970), before separating. [3][4] Ramsey died October 8, 2015 in her sleep from a hyperglycemic attack.[5][6] at the age of 83.
References
- ↑ "Elizabeth Ramsay shares life story". ABS-CBN News. March 14, 2014. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
- 1 2 Logarta, Michelle (September 1, 2002). "A thousand laughs in a lifetime". PhilStar. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
- ↑ "Elizabeth Ramsey: Proud Mary, Proud Mama". PhilStar. August 30, 2008. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
- ↑ "Elizabeth Ramsey dies". Entertainment Weekly. October 8, 2015. Retrieved October 22, 2015.
- ↑ Elizabeth Ramsey passes away at 83
- ↑ "Elizabeth Ramsey dies in her sleep at 83". Pinoy Showbiz Daily. 8 October 2015.