REST IN PEACE. Theater veteran Enchang Kaimo dies at 77.
Enchang Kaimo's Facebook page
Kaimo co-founded the Christian theater company Trumpets in 1991
MANILA, Philippines – Theater veteran Enchang Kaimo died on Monday, October 19, her husband, Mari Kaimo confirmed. She was 77.
“On this month 45 years ago, God brought me the helper who would be suitable for me. Today, He took her back unto Himself,” the actor and journalist wrote in a Facebook post.
“She rests now in His embrace and is fully free of the chains that bind us all. I look forward to the day that we are reunited once again when our Christ returns!” he added.
Enchang, whose full name is Maria Lorenza Dominguez Agudo-Kaimo, co-founded the Christian theater company Trumpets alongside Mari, Audie Gemora, Freddie Santos, and Luna Inocian in 1991. The group has produced plays and musicals like Joseph the Dreamer, The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, and The Little Mermaid, to name a few.
The theater great spent most of her theater career as an actress and a director. She helped bring to life the children’s musical Kings, Dreams & Schemes, and also performed in several musicals like Hairspray as the Female Authority Figure, The Wedding Singer as Rosie, and First Name Anew as Amy.
“Our dear Achi Enchang is now resting in perfect peace and rejoicing in the arms of her Lord & Savior. Chancel Rep has one less light, but heaven is rejoicing today,” Chancel Repertory Theatre wrote in its tribute to her.
Enchang is survived by her husband and their son, Khalil.
Her wake will be held on October 21 and 22 from 2 pm to 9 pm at the Lighthouse Christian Community, Buencamino Street, Barangay Cupang, Muntinlupa City. – Rappler.com
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