Elizabeth Ramsey
| Elizabeth Ramsey | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Elizabeth Indino Ramsey December 3, 1931 San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, Philippines |
| Occupation | Comedienne, singer, actress |
| Years active | 1958–present |
| Children | 4 including Jaya |
Elizabeth Ramsey (born December 3, 1931) is a Filipina stand-up comedienne, singer and actress. Known for her trademark Visayan-accented dialogues, which she performs 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 is 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
Ramsey has 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 1969), before separating.[3]
References
- ↑ "Elizabeth Ramsay shares life story". ABS-CBN News. March 14, 2014. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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.