Zorayda Sanchez

Zorayda Sanchez (June 28, 1951 – August 27, 2008) was a Filipino comedian, actress, television and film scriptwriter.

Personal life
She was a single mom with one daughter, Alexis Joyce whom she had with actor Dax Rivera.

Education
She graduated cum laude from the University of Santo Tomas with a degree in Journalism.

Career
Sanchez began writing scripts for radio drama programs on DZRH shortly after graduating from university.

Sanchez was a regular fixture of comedy films in the 1980s. She was also cast on the 1980s hit gag show Goin' Bananas, together with Christopher de Leon, Edgar Mortiz, and the late actors Johnny Delgado and Jay Ilagan.

Death
Zorayda Sanchez died of breast cancer on August 27, 2008. She was 57. She was buried in Angono, Rizal.