Filipino actresses who deceased at age 46
Here are 2 famous actresses from Philippines died at 46:
Chat Silayan
Chat Silayan (July 8, 1959 Philippines-April 23, 2006 Quezon City) otherwise known as Maria Rosario Rivera Silayan, Maria Rosario Silayan-Bailon, Chat Silayan Bailon, Chat Silayan-Bailon or Maria Rosario Silayan was a Filipino actor. She had one child, Victor Margheriti.
She died caused by colorectal cancer.
Silayan was crowned as the Miss Universe-Philippines in 1980 and represented her country in the Miss Universe 1980 pageant held in Seoul, South Korea. She placed 3rd runner-up in the said pageant. She was also known for her roles in Filipino films such as "Kisapmata", "Moral", "Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang", and "Kalapati sa Gatas ng Asosasyon" among others. In addition to her acting career, Silayan was also a nurse and a broadcaster. She worked as a news anchor and segment host for the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation. She was a recipient of numerous acting and beauty awards such as the Best Actress award from the Gawad Urian Awards and the Best Actress in a Supporting Role award from the FAMAS Awards.
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Elizabeth Cooper
Elizabeth Cooper (January 15, 1914 Manila-June 29, 1960) a.k.a. Isabel Rosario Cooper, Isabel Cooper, Dimples or Dimples Cooper was a Filipino actor.
She died in suicide.
Cooper started her career as a singer and became famous for her rendition of the popular song "Dahil Sa Iyo." She then transitioned to acting and appeared in numerous films throughout the 1930s and 1940s. Cooper was known for her beauty and charm, and she often played the love interest of the leading man. She also appeared in several Hollywood films such as "Little Tokyo, U.S.A." and "The Cobra Strikes." Despite her success, Cooper's personal life was plagued with issues, including a tumultuous relationship with her husband and struggles with depression. Her death was a shock to the Filipino entertainment industry and many of her fans. Cooper's legacy as a talented actress and singer continues to be celebrated in the Philippines to this day.
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