Dely Atay-atayan was born on 17 March 1914 in the Philippines. She was an actress, known for John and Marsha '77 (1977), John en Marsha ngayon '91 (1991) and John & Marsha '80 (1980). She was married to Andoy Balun-balungan. She died on 30 August 2004 in Parañaque City, Philippines.