Luz Fernandez

Luzviminda Fernandez (July 13, 1935 – March 5, 2022), better known professionally as Luz Fernandez, was a Filipino actress and television presenter. She was a long-time radio actress for DZRH who also did acting for film, television, and theater.

Luz Fernandez
Born
Luzviminda Fernandez

(1935-07-13)July 13, 1935
Manila, Insular Government of the Philippine Islands, United States
DiedMarch 5, 2022(2022-03-05) (aged 86)
Marikina, Philippines
Resting placeLoyola Memorial Park, Marikina, Metro Manila
Years active1950–2018
Known forRole of Lola Basyang in radio dramas
Notable workOra Engkantada
Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!

Career

Radio

Fernandez first received public attention as a radio actress for Metropolitan Broadcasting Company (MBC; now Manila Broadcasting Company). Fernandez spent her entire radio career working for MBC's station, DZRH which she joined in the 1950s. Her stay with DZRH lasted for 64 years. She frequently did radio work with Augusto Victa and Tiya Dely. Fernandez was frequently cast in antagonistic roles in radio dramas although her most noted role was "Lola Basyang", a caring grandmother character who teaches children morals through stories.[1] Fernandez did work for around 30 radio dramas for DZRH.[2] In 2009, she was honored with the "Best Actress of All Time" title by DZRH on its 70th anniversary.[3]

Television and film

Fernandez also did acting roles for television and feature films. Among her noted roles was as Lola Torya in the 1980s children's fantasy series Ora Engkantada which originally aired by IBC and as the villain fairy Luka in the fantasy-sitcom series Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!.[3] She would also appear in Pepito Manaloto, Kambal, Karibal, and Amaya.[2]

One of her earlier films was Rodrigo de Villa, a co-production between LVN Pictures and Indonesian studio Pesari released in 1952. Her last film was And Ai, Thank You!,[4] released in 2019 and starring Ai-Ai delas Alas.[2]

Theater

Fernandez also did acting for theater. She did 13 Plays of Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero, and reprised her role as Lola Basyang in Ballet Manila's version of Severino Reyes' Tatlong Kuwento ni Lola Basyang in 2015.[5][6][7]

Death

Fernandez died of cardiac arrest at a hospital in Marikina, on March 5, 2022, at the age of 86.[8]

Filmography

Television
Year Title Role Notes Source
1986–1990Ora EngkantadaLola Torya
1987–1997Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!Luka
1999EsperanzaMameng
2007Princess CharmingSister Melinda
2010Pepito ManalotoLola Yolanda[2]
2011–2012AmayaGawas[2]
2014InnamorataBelenita "Belen" Fuentebella[9]
ForevermoreAling Galietta
2016The Millionaire's WifeDelia Cruz
2017–2018Kambal KaribalMagda[2]
2018The One That Got AwayZumba Lola[2]
2019Maaalaala Mo Kaya: PassportGrandmotherLast TV appearance

Feature films
Year Title Role Notes Source
1952Rodrigo de Villa[4]
1991Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!: The MovieLuka
2004Feng ShuiAling Biring
2009SundoLouella's Aunt
T2Sister Lourdes
Ang Darling Kong AswangSimang
2017Mang Kepweng ReturnsKomadrona
The Ghost BrideLalaine Yu
2019And Ai, Thank You!Last appearance[4]

References
  1. Amoyo, Aster (March 6, 2022). "Luz Fernandez namaalam na" [Luz Fernandez says goodbye]. Journal News Online (in Filipino). PJI Web News Publishing. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
  2. Lim, Ron (March 6, 2022). "Beteranang aktres na si Luz Fernandez, pumanaw na" [Veteran actress Luz Fernandez dies]. GMA Entertainment (in Filipino). Retrieved March 6, 2022.
  3. Balboa, Jen (March 6, 2022). "Luz Fernandez, veteran actress of 'Ora Engkantada' fame, passes away". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
  4. Gabinete, Jojo (March 6, 2022). "Paalam, Lola Torya: Luz Fernandez dies at 86". PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
  5. Defensor, Tet (August 26, 2015). "Basyang role not new to Luz". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
  6. Viernes, Franchesca (March 6, 2022). "Luz Fernandez passes away at 86". GMA News. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
  7. Fernando, Jeff (August 13, 2015). "Veteran actress Luz Fernandez reprises role onstage as Lola Basyang". PUSH. ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
  8. Dumaual, Mario (March 6, 2022). "Veteran actress Luz Fernandez dies at 86". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
  9. "TRIVIA: What happened to the stars of 'Okay Ka, Fairy Ko?'". GMA Entertainment. November 12, 2019. Retrieved March 6, 2022.


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