Dely Atay-Atayan

Adelaida Fernando-Villegas (born Adelaida Marquez Fernando; March 17, 1914 – August 30, 2004), better known as Dely Atay-Atayan or Adelaida Fernando, was a Filipina comedienne and singer. Her career in entertainment spanned seven decades, beginning in bodabil and ending in television.

In this Philippine name for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is Marquez, the birth surname or paternal family name is Fernando, and the marital name is Villegas.
Dely Atay-Atayan
Born
Adelaida Marquez Fernando

(1914-03-17)March 17, 1914
Manila, Philippine Islands
DiedAugust 30, 2004(2004-08-30) (aged 90)
Parañaque City, Philippines
OccupationFilipino comedian
Years active1930–1994
Spouse(s)Andoy Balunbalunan
Catalino Ong

Biography

Atay-Atayan was born in Tondo, Manila. One of her younger brothers, Ading Fernando, would grow up to be a prominent television comedian and director.[1]

Atay-Atayan had completed her second year in high school when she broke into showbusiness as a kundiman singer at the Palace Theater in Manila.[2] From 1930 to 1934, she toured with a bodabil troupe, billing herself as "The Queen of Laughs".[2] She made her film debut in 1940 with Lakambini, where she played opposite her husband, comedian Andoy Balunbalunan. After Balunbalunan's death, she married Catalino Ong.[1]

Career

From 1940 until 1994, Atay-Atayan appeared in over 300 films.[2] She was also a popular comedian on radio, starring in programs such as Tangtarang-Tang. She formed a comedic quartet with Pugak, Lopito and Doro de los Ojos, calling themselves "Ancient Fox".[2]

Her most famous role was as Doña Delilah, the wealthy, imperious and disapproving mother-in-law of John Puruntong (Dolphy) in the RPN sitcom John en Marsha, which was created by her brother Ading and ran for seventeen years. Her portrayal proved as the definitive "mother-in-law" archetype in Filipino popular culture. Her famous tag-line, uttered without fail in every episode to John Puruntong, was a scathing admonition: "Magsumikap ka!" ("Strive harder!") She also popularized the Filipino catch-phrase "Hudas! Barabas! Hestas!" in this sitcom.

She had another famous role as the mother of Vic Ungassis (played by Vic Sotto) in a sitcom of Iskul Bukol. Her character came from the town of Tiaong, Quezon and popularized the term of endearment "Bunsoy!" for addressing Vic. The root word "bunso" is Tagalog for youngest child.

Her last movie was Chick Boys in 1994 following her retirement in the same year.

Illness, retirement and death

Atay-Atayan retired in 1994. She had been bedridden for two years prior. She died in August 2004 in Parañaque City.

Filmography

Film
  • 1940 -Lakambini [Cervantina Filipina Corp.]
  • 1940 -Gunita [Sampaguita]
  • 1940 -Nag-iisang Sangla [Lvn]
  • 1947 -Bakya mo Neneng [Premiere]
  • 1948 -Ang Anghel sa Lupa [Premiere]
  • 1948 -Wala na akong Iluha [Premiere]
  • 1948 -Itanong mo sa Bulaklak [Premiere]
  • 1948 -Bulaklak at Paruparo [Premiere]
  • 1948 -Maliit lamang ang Daigdig [Premiere]
  • 1949 -Kayumanggi [Premiere]
  • 1949 -Anak ng Panday [Premiere]
  • 1949 -Halik sa Bandila [Premiere]
  • 1949 -Kumander Sundang [Premiere]
  • 1949 -Kay Ganda ng Umaga [Premiere]
  • 1950 -48 Oras [Premiere]
  • 1950 -Tatlong Balaraw [Premiere]
  • 1950 -Kenkoy [Premiere]
  • 1951 -Bahay na Tisa [Premiere]
  • 1951 -Diego Silang [Premiere]
  • 1953 –Highway 54 [LGS]
  • 1953 -Kambal na Lihim [LGS]
  • 1953 -Tayo'y Mag-aliw [Premiere]
  • 1953 -Tampalasan [LGS]
  • 1954 -Selosong Balo [V]
  • 1956 -Mr. & Mrs. [People's]
  • 1957 -Bicol Express [Premiere]
  • 1957 -H-Line Gang [Premiere]
  • 1958 -Kilabot sa Sta. Barbara [Tamaraw Studios]
  • 1968 -Buhay bombero
  • 1969 -Pacifica Falaypay [RVQ Productions]
  • 1969 -Impasse
  • 1970 -With These Hands
  • 1972 -Love Pinoy Style w/Connie-Marie Hoffmann [RVQ Productions]
  • 1973 -John and Marsha [RVQ Productions]
  • 1976 -Magsikap: Kayod sa araw, kayod sa gabi
  • 1976 -John and Marsha 2 [RVQ Productions]
  • 1977 -Omeng Satanasia
  • 1977 -John and Marsha 3 [RVQ Productions]
  • 1977 -Silang mga mukhang pera
  • 1980 -John and Marsha 4 [RVQ Productions]
  • 1981 -Tropang bulilit
  • 1984 -Da Best of John & Marsha [RVQ Productions]
  • 1985 -Ride on Baby
  • 1985 -Kapag baboy ang inutang
  • 1985 -John and Marsha sa probinsya [RVQ Productions]
  • 1985 -Like Father, Like Son
  • 1988 -Baleleng at ang ginto sirena
  • 1988 -Haw Haw de Karabaw
  • 1989 -Everlasting Love
  • 1990 -Samson & Goliath [M-Zet Films]
  • 1991 -John and Marsha '91 [RVQ Productions]
  • 1994 -Chickboy [OctoArts Films]

Television
YearTitleRoleNetwork
1973–1987Seeing Stars With Joe QuirinoIBC
1973–1990John en MarshaDoña Delilah G. JonesRPN
1978–1988Iskul BukolAling Jacoba or InangIBC
1983–1986Penthouse SevenGMA Network

Notes
  1. Malou Maniquis; Lena Pareja (1994). "Philippine Film". In Nicanor Tiongson (ed.). CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art. VIII (1st ed.). Manila: Cultural Center of the Philippines. pp. 204–205. ISBN 971-8546-31-6.
  2. Maniquis & Pareja, p. 205
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