Filipino actresses who deceased in 2006
Here are 2 famous actresses from Philippines died in 2006:
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.
Chat Silayan was born in Manila, Philippines and was the daughter of Philippine Ambassador to the United States, Carlos P. Romulo. She studied at Assumption College and later pursued her tertiary education at Marymount College in New York. Silayan started her career in the entertainment industry after winning the Binibining Pilipinas crown in 1980. She later went on to represent the Philippines in the Miss Universe pageant held in Seoul, South Korea the same year.
Silayan made a name for herself in the Philippine movie industry and was awarded the FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actress in the film "Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig?" in 1987. Her memorable film appearances include “Init o Lamig”, “Sinasamba Kita”, and “Pahiram ng Isang Umaga”.
Aside from acting, Silayan was also involved in politics, and in 1995 she was appointed as the chairman of the Philippine’s Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) by President Fidel V. Ramos. She served the board for two years before stepping down in 1997.
Silayan’s life was tragically cut short when she died at the age of 46 due to colon cancer.
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Rosa Mia
Rosa Mia (November 27, 2014 Baclaran-November 28, 2006) was a Filipino actor and film director.
He was born Jose de Villa in Baclaran, Philippines, and started his career in the film industry at the age of 17. Rosa Mia appeared in over 100 films throughout his career and was regarded as one of the most accomplished and respected actors in Filipino cinema.
In addition to his successful acting career, Rosa Mia also directed several films during the 1950s and 1960s. His directorial debut, "Karding," was released in 1953 and went on to become a critical and commercial success.
Rosa Mia was also known for his charitable work, using his fame and fortune to help those in need. He was a strong advocate for the rights of actors and was instrumental in improving working conditions for those in the industry.
Although he passed away in 2006, Rosa Mia's legacy lives on through his impactful contributions to Filipino cinema and his dedication to helping others.
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