Elizabeth Ramsey

Elizabeth Ramsey
Born Elizabeth Indino Ramsey
(1931-12-03)December 3, 1931
San Carlos, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Died October 8, 2015(2015-10-08) (aged 83)
Manila, Philippines
Cause of death Hyperglycemia
Occupation Comedian, singer, actress
Years active 1958–2014
Spouse(s) Ray Kagahastian (1970-1988)
Children Isaac Ramsey
Ana Ramsey
Susan Ramsey Johnson
Jaya Ramsey Gotidoc

Elizabeth Indino 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 was 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 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

  1. ↑ "Elizabeth Ramsay shares life story". ABS-CBN News. March 14, 2014. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
  2. 1 2 Logarta, Michelle (September 1, 2002). "A thousand laughs in a lifetime". PhilStar. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Elizabeth Ramsey: Proud Mary, Proud Mama". PhilStar. August 30, 2008. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Elizabeth Ramsey dies". Entertainment Weekly. October 8, 2015. Retrieved October 22, 2015.
  5. ↑ Elizabeth Ramsey passes away at 83
  6. ↑ "Elizabeth Ramsey dies in her sleep at 83". Pinoy Showbiz Daily. 8 October 2015.
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