Marchand was born in Puerto Rico where she was a radio, television and stage actress.
She lived in Orlando, Florida where she worked as a Court Interpreter, Hebrew teacher and recording talent for several studios.
She is the mother of soprano Yolanda Vadiz, who died in December, 1987.
Marchand was once married to celebrity Luis Antonio Cosme.
Her most recent work is Valgame Dios - Exposicion de la historia, cultura, lenguaje y religion de un pueblo que nos afecta a todos.