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 was a regular fixture of comedy films in the '80s. She was also cast on the 80's hit gag show Goin' Bananas, together with Christopher de Leon, Edgar Mortiz, and the late actors Johnny Delgado and Jay Ilagan. Filmography Film Death Zorayda Sanchez died of breast cancer on August 27, 2008. She was 57. She was buried in Angono, Rizal. References External links 1951 births 2008 deaths 20th-century comedians 20th-century journalists Actresses from Rizal Deaths from breast cancer Deaths from cancer in the Philippines Filipino journalists Filipino women comedians University of Santo Tomas alumni