Biography
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 comedian and singer. Her career in entertainment spanned seven decades, beginning in bodabil and ending in television. Atay-Atayan was born in Tondo, Manila to painter Amado Fernando and singer Carmen Marquez. One of her younger brothers, Ading Fernando, would grow up to be a prominent television comedian and director.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. From 1930 to 1934, she toured with a bodabil troupe, billing herself as "The Queen of Laughs". 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.
Filmography
all 55
Movies 55
Matinik Na Bading, Mga Syokeng Buking (1997)
John en Marsha Ngayon '91 (1991)
Samson & Goliath (1990)
Baleleng and the Golden Mermaid (1989)
Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting (1988)
Haw Waw De Karabaw (1988)
Tu-yay And His Magic Payong (1986)
John en Marsha Tnt sa Amerika (1986)
Like Father, Like Son (1985)
Inday Bote (1985)
Mama Said, Papa Said I Love You (1985)
Escort Girls (1985)
I Won! I Won! Ang Swerte Nga Naman (1985)
John en Marsha '85 sa Probinsya (1985)
Magchumikap Ka! (1985)
Kapag Baboy Ang Inutang (1984)
The Best of John en Marsha sa Pelikula (1984)
Buhay Misis (1983)
Dancing Master 2: Macao Connection (1982)
Stone Boy (1982)
Johnny Tanggo (1982)
Titser's Pet (1981)
Nognog (1980)
Bokyo (1979)
Dancing Master (1979)
John & Marsha '77 (1977)
Omeng Satanasia (1977)
Divino (1976)
Mahirap Palang Magpalaki ng Asawa! (1976)
The Fantastic Sword (1975)
John & Marsha sa Amerika (Part Two) (1975)
John & Marsha (1974)
Love Pinoy Style (1972)
Facifica Falayfay (1969)
Impasse (1969)
Buhay Bumbero (1968)
Like Father, Like Son (1967)
Langit at Lupa (1967)
Wow Na Wow!! (1966)
Pinakamalaking Takas (1963)
Puro Labis Puro Kulang (1962)
Pitong Atsay (1962)
Habagat Sa Tag-araw (1961)
Konsiyerto ng Kamatayan (1961)
Asiong Salonga (1961)
Ang Bahay na Bato sa Latian (1960)
Night of Terror (1960)
Pitong Gatang (1959)
Bicol Express (1957)
May Bakas Ang Lumipas (1954)
Diego Silang (1951)
48 Hours (1950)
Padre Burgos (1949)
Bakya mo Neneng (1947)
Lakambini (1938)
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GenderFemale
Birthday1914-03-17
Deathday2004-08-30 (90 years old)
Birth PlaceManila, Philippines
CitizenshipsPhilippines
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