Tiya Pusit | |
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Born | Myrna Villanueva 23 March 1948 |
Died | 2 October 2014 66) | (aged
Nationality | Filipino |
Other names | Tiya Pusit |
Occupation(s) | Actress and comedian |
Years active | 1975–2014 |
Relatives | Nova Villa (sister) |
Tiya Pusit (born Myrna Villanueva; March 23, 1948 – October 2, 2014) was a Filipino movie and television actress and comedian. She is best known for her role in the 1980s sitcom Eh, Kasi Babae.[1]
Personal life
Pusit was the sister of actress and comedian Nova Villa.[1] In 2013, it was announced that she would be marrying her 27-year-old boyfriend in 2014.[2][3] She has 4 children.[1]
Career
Tiya Pusit was best known for comedic roles during her 30+ year career. She appeared in many movies, including Dorm Boys (2012), A Journey Home (2009), Bakit ba Ganyan (Ewan ko nga ba, Darling) (2000), Huwag na Huwag kang Lalapit Darling (1997) and Hulihin si…Nardong Toothpick (1990), and Leroy Leroy Sinta (1988).[4]
Villanueva's final roles were in ABS-CBN's drama series Ikaw Lamang and the TV5 sitcom Confessions of a Torpe.[4][5] She also had roles in DZBB-TV programs, GMA shows including Bahay Mo Ba 'To? (2005) One True Love (2012) and Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas (2013) and ABS-CBN dramas Momay (2010) and Mara Clara (2011).
Death
Pusit fell ill in April 2014, suffering from kidney failure and aortic aneurysm. She underwent double heart bypass surgery on September 9 but had difficulties recovering. She died due to multiple organ failure at the Philippine Heart Center in Quezon City on October 2, 2014.[1]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role |
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1986 | No Return No Exchange | Mr. Dimaguiba's Maid |
1987 | My Bugoy Goes to Congress | |
Di Bale Na Lang | ||
1988 | Fly Me to the Moon | Teacher |
Leroy Leroy Sinta | ||
Good Morning, Titser | ||
1989 | Yes Yes Yo, Kabayong Kutsero | |
M&M, the Incredible Twins | ||
1990 | Small en Terrible | |
Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick | ||
Lover's Delight | ||
1991 | Barbi for President | Sheryl Ignacio |
1992 | Ano Ba Yan! | Pregnant Woman |
1993 | Mama's Boys | |
Gin Kata | ||
Ang Kuya Kong Siga | ||
Mga 'Syanong Parak | ||
Dino, Abangan ang Susunod Na... | ||
Bulag, Pipi at Bingi | ||
1994 | Tunay Na Magkaibigan, Walang Iwanan...Peksman | |
Once Upon a Time in Manila | Panchang | |
1995 | Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin: Camiguin | |
Pustahan Tayo, Mahal Mo Ako | ||
Hataw Na | Nena Masbate | |
1996 | Daddy's Angel | Sr. Miriam |
Kung Alam Mo Lang | ||
Kailanman | ||
Sa Iyo Ang Langit, Akin Ang Lupa | ||
1997 | Wanted Perfect Murder | Tindera |
Huwag na Huwag Kang Lalapit, Darling | ||
Buhay Mo'y Buhay Ko Rin | ||
Ako Ba Ang Nasa Puso Mo? | Elma | |
Langit Sa Piling Mo | ||
1998 | April, May, June | |
Kasal-Kasalan Sakalan | Akang | |
1999 | D'Sisters: Nuns of the Above | |
2000 | Ayos Na Ang Kasunod | Aling Toyang |
Bakit Ba Ganyan? (Ewan Ko Nga Ba, Darling) | ||
2001 | Super Idol | |
Kapitan Ambo: Outside de Kulambo | Pusit | |
2003 | Message Sent | |
Anghel sa Lupa | Manang Vita | |
Pakners | Simang | |
Masamang Ugat | Lara's Tita | |
Pinay Pie | Tarcing | |
2009 | 1017: Sa Paglaya ng Aking Salita | |
A Journey Home | Tita Nenita | |
2010 | Tarima | Diday |
2012 | Pacer 3 | |
Dorm Boys |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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1982 | Eh Kasi, Babae | IBC | |
1999–2003 | Beh Bote Nga | Tweety | GMA Network |
2004–2007 | Bahay Mo Ba 'To? | Bella | |
2007–2008 | Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan | Angge Mentor | |
2009–2010 | Tinik sa Dibdib | Manda | |
2010 | Momay | Aling Linda | ABS-CBN |
2011 | Mara Clara | Yaya Bonnel | |
2012 | One True Love | Brittany | GMA Network |
2013 | Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas | Selya | |
2014 | Confessions of a Torpe | Aling Rosing | TV5 |
Ikaw Lamang | Soledad | ABS-CBN |
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Tia Pusit dies at 66". ABS-CBN News. October 3, 2014. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
- ↑ Katherine Marfal-Teves (September 3, 2013). "Wedding next year for comedienne Tiya Pusit and her 27-year-old boyfriend". Philippine Canadian Inquirer. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
- ↑ Arniel C. Serato (April 6, 2013). "Comedienne Tiya Pusit to marry 27-year-old boyfriend next year". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
- 1 2 Marinel R. Cruz (October 3, 2014). "Tiya Pusit dies of multiple organ failure". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
- ↑ "Comedian Tia Pusit dies". Rappler. October 3, 2014. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
External links
- Tiya Pusit at IMDb