Mely Tagasa
Mely Tagasa | |
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| Born | Abimaela Palomo Tagasa April 16, 1935 |
| Died | March 24, 2018 (aged 82) Quezon City, Philippines |
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| Years active | 1977–2018 |
| Children | 4, including Gina |
Abimaela Palomo Tagasa (April 16, 1935 – March 24, 2018), better known as Mely Tagasa, was a Filipino actress, screenwriter and dubbing producer. She was widely known for playing Miss Tapia in the sitcoms Baltic & Co. (GMA) and Iskul Bukol (IBC).[1][2]
Early life and career[edit]
Tagasa was raised in La Paz, Tarlac, and Nueva Ecija, Philippines. At age 9 her family moved to Manila following the end of World War II.[citation needed]
She was already enamored with radio. Once, she joined some friends and auditioned in a singing contest, which she won. At 17, Tagasa was playing roles on radio and set aside her college studies.[3]
Personal life[edit]
Tagasa had three daughters and one son. Her eldest daughter Gina Marissa Tagasa is a writer for movies and television in the Philippines.[4]
Filmography[edit]
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
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| 1974–1976 | Baltic & Co. | Liwayway Gawgaw Tapia / Miss Tapia | GMA Network | |
| 1978–1988 | Iskul Bukol | IBC | ||
| 1987–1989 | Agila | Lola Belen | RPN | |
| 1989–1992 | ABS-CBN | |||
| 1991–1996 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Various | 10 episodes | |
| 1993 | Noli Me Tangere | Hermana Sepa | ABC-5 | |
| 1995–1997 | Wansapanataym | Various | ABS-CBN | 3 episodes |
| 1997 | Esperanza | Principal | ||
| Calvento Files | Episode: "Savage Murder of Maria Teresa Solante" | |||
| !Oka Tokat | Guest cast | |||
| 2002–2003 | Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw | Miling | GMA Network | |
| 2003 | Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin | |||
| 2005–2006 | Daisy Siete: Ang Pitong Maria | Tiya Magda | ||
| 2008 | Ako si Kim Samsoon | Judge |
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Film company | Note(s) |
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| 1977 | Dabiana | Seven Star Productions |
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| Sa Piling ng Mga Sugapa | Sining Silangan CineFilms |
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| 1978 | Sabi Barok, Lab Ko Dabiana | Seven Star Productions |
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| Isinilang Ko'y Hindi Ko Tunay Na Anak | RS Film Productions |
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| 1979 | Vontes V | Sining Silangan CineFilms |
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| Mahal... Ginagabi Ka Na Naman | FPJ Productions |
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| Bokyo | D'Wonder Films |
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| 1986 | Super Islaw and the Flying Kids | Lola Cuna | ||
| Payaso | Sialina Films |
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| 1987 | No Retreat... No Surrender... Si Kumander | Honorata | FPJ Productions |
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| Black Magic | ||||
| 1988 | Rosa Mistica | Segment "Mga Dilaw Na Rosas ni Rosario" | ||
| Wake Up Little Susie | Roda | Regal Films |
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| Ompong Galapong: May Ulo, Walang Tapon | Miss R. Concepcion | Horizon Films |
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| I Love You 3x a Day | Spelling bee umpire | |||
| 1989 | Everlasting Love | |||
| 1990 | Elvis and James 2 | Cher | Filmstar |
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| Paikot-ikot | ||||
| Hindi Ka Na Sisikatan ng Araw: Kapag Puno Na ang Salop Part-III | FPJ Productions |
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| Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick | ||||
| 1991 | Barbi for President | FilmStar Productions Stellar Films |
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| Tukso, Layuan Mo Ako! | ||||
| 1992 | Boy Recto | Ms. Ampalaya | Moviestars Production |
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| Shake, Rattle & Roll IV | Mrs. Baltazar | Segment "Kapitbahay" | ||
| 1994 | Once Upon a Time in Manila | Salome Yu | ||
| Suwapings | Safari Films |
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| Walang Matigas Na Tinapay sa Mainit Na Kape | FPJ Productions |
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| Abrakadabra | Miss Checheburetse | Moviestars Productions |
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| Lab Kita, Bilib Ka Ba? | Yaya | Moviearts Films Aries Vision Productions |
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| 1995 | Run Barbi Run | Decia | ||
| Indecent Professor | Atty. Honorata Morata | |||
| Best Friends | MAQ Productions |
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| Ang Titser Kong Pogi | School principal | Mahogany Pictures RRJ Films |
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| 1996 | Where 'D' Girls 'R' | Auntie Pacita | ||
| 1997 | Biyudo si Daddy, Biyuda si Mommy (She Loves Me... He Loves Me Too...) | |||
| Honey, Nasa Langit Na Ba Ako? | Noel's lola | Neo Films |
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| 1998 | Sabong | |||
| Tong Tatlong Tatay Kong Pakitong Kitong | ||||
| Hiling | Pura | |||
| 2000 | Ayos Na... ang Kasunod | FPJ Productions Millennium Cinema |
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| 2002 | Hula Mo, Huli Ko | Lola Apols | Reflection Films |
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| 2008 | Iskul Bukol 20 Years After: The Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure | Liwayway Gawgaw Tapia / Miss Tapia |
Death[edit]
Under a month shy of her 83rd birthday, Tagasa died of stroke on 24 March 2018, aged 82, after being in a coma for two weeks.[5][6]
References[edit]
- ^ "Mely Tagasa, TV's Miss Tapia, dies at 82 - The Manila Times Online". manilatimes.net. 25 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
- ^ "'Iskul Bukol' actress Mely Tagasa dies". cnnphilippines.com. Archived from the original on 27 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
- ^ "The secret life of Miss Tapia". entertainment.inquirer.net. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
- ^ "Mely Tagasa a.k.a. 'Miss Tapia' in coma, 'weaned off her respirator'". entertainment.inquirer.net.
- ^ "Mely Tagasa, 'Iskul Bukol's' Miss Tapia, dies at 82". ABS-CBN News. abs-cbn.com. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
- ^ "'Miss Tapia' Mely Tagasa passes away".
External links[edit]
- Mely Tagasa at IMDb
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