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 Stand-up comedian, singer, actress
Years active 1958–2014
Spouse(s) Ray Kagahastian (1970–1988)
Children Isaac Ramsey
Ana Ramsey
Susan Ramsey Johnson
Jaya

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.

Influenced by her work in movies and musicals Ramsey would lead her own career to music singing her trademark cover of Proud Mary by Tina Turner later on her associated acts were mostly with her daughter Jaya and Pilita Corrales in the late 90s she would star on ABC-5 sitcoms and GMA-7 she has made several guest appearances on ABS-CBN

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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