Veteran actress Odette Khan has been hospitalized at the National Kidney and Transplant Institute since February 21 due to multiple health issues, her family confirmed. Her daughter Claudette Avelino-Tandoc appealed for help via the 'Bar Boys' Facebook page to cover mounting hospital bills exceeding P211,000 as of February 27. Khan is being treated for pneumonia, emphysema, and edema following a procedure to drain fluid from her right lung.
Odette Khan, an 81-year-old veteran actress, has been confined to the National Kidney and Transplant Institute in Manila since February 21 for various health concerns, as confirmed by her family. Her daughter, Claudette Avelino-Tandoc, shared the update on the 'Bar Boys' Facebook page, requesting assistance to manage the escalating medical costs from a recent procedure to drain fluid from Khan's right lung. As of February 27, the hospital bills had surpassed P211,000, with Khan under treatment for pneumonia, emphysema, and edema.
Khan's career in Philippine cinema spans five decades, where she gained prominence for her antagonist or kontrabida roles. In 2017, she earned acclaim and a new generation of fans for portraying Justice Fernandez, the strict law professor in the 'Bar Boys' franchise. This performance secured her the Best Supporting Actress award from the PMPC Star Awards, FAMAS, and Gawad Urian.
She reprised the role in 'Bar Boys: After School' in 2025, winning the Best Supporting Actress Award at the 2025 Manila Metropolitan Film Festival. The family's appeal aims to gather support from fans to cover the ongoing medical expenses.
