Susan Calo-Medina

Susan Calo-Medina was a Filipino television host, actress and writer.

Susan Calo-Medina
Born(1941-09-20)September 20, 1941
Butuan, Agusan, Commonwealth of the Philippines[1]
DiedJanuary 9, 2015(2015-01-09) (aged 73)[2]
Makati, Philippines
Occupation(s)Television host, writer, actress[3]

Education

Calo-Medina studied Drama in the Catholic University of America.[4]

Career

Calo-Medina was a marketing director of the Cultural Center of the Philippines[2] and was a member of the Philippines' National Commission on Culture and the Arts’ Committee on Communication.[5]

She was the host of travel shows Tipong Pinoy[5] and Travel Time.[3][4][6][7][8]

Personal life

Calo-Medina was married to Juan Eulogio "Johnny" A. Medina, together they had three children: Consuelo, Marcos, and Luisa.[2]

Accolades

Calo-Medina was awarded posthumously the Dangal ng Haraya Lifetime Achievement Award by National Commission on Culture and the Arts.[9] She was also a posthumous recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award by St. Scholastica's College, Manila's St. Hildegarde Awards for Women in Media.[10]

References
  1. Fenix, Micky (January 22, 2015). "Two Huge Losses to Philippine Travel, Cuisine and Tourism". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
  2. "Susan Calo-Medina; 73". Philippine Daily Inquirer. January 10, 2015. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
  3. Quintos, Floy L. (January 18, 2015). "Travels with my Aunt". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
  4. Ongpin, Maribel (January 15, 2011). "She Didn't Say Goodbye". The Manila Times. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
  5. Macas, Tricia (January 9, 2015). "TV's 'Queen of Travel' Susan Calo-Medina Passes On – NCCA". GMA News Online. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
  6. Abunda, Boy (March 5, 2015). "Travel Time: The Journey Continues". Direct Line. The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
  7. Harper, Bambi L. (February 15, 2015). "'Su, You Have Run the Race'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
  8. "Statement of the Department of Tourism on the Passing of Ms. Susan Calo-Medina". Official Gazette. January 10, 2015. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
  9. "NCCA Awards Dangal ng Haraya to Late Susan Calo Medina". The Manila Times. January 9, 2016. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
  10. "Susan Calo-Medina to get Posthumous St. Scholastica's Hildegarde Award". Philippine Daily Inquirer. March 2, 2015. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
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