Tiya Pusit
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Tiya Pusit | |
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Born | Myrna Villanueva 3 March 1948 |
Died | 2 October 2014 | (aged 66)
Cause of death | Multiple organ failure |
Nationality | Filipino |
Other names | Tiya Pusit |
Occupation(s) | Actress and comedian |
Years active | 1975–2014 |
Tiya Pusit (born Myrna Villanueva on March 3, 1948 in Quezon City; died October 2, 2014) was a Filipino move 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 “Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukas” (2013), “One True Love” (2012), “Mara Clara” (ABS-CBN, 2011), “Momay” (ABS-CBN, 2010), and “Bahay Mo Ba ‘To?” (2005).
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
Movies
Title | Role | Year |
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No Return No Exchange | Mr. Dimaguiba's Maid | 1986 |
Di Bale Na Lang | 1987 | |
Fly Me To The Moon | Teacher | 1988 |
Leroy Leroy Sinta | 1988 | |
Good Morning, Titser | 1988 | |
Yes Yes Yo, Kabayong Kutsero | 1989 | |
M&M, the Incredible Twins | 1989 | |
Small en Terrible | 1990 | |
Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick | 1990 | |
Lover's Delight | 1990 | |
Barbi For President | Sheryl Ignacio | 1991 |
Ano Ba Yan! | Women Pregnant | 1992 |
Mama's Boys | 1993 | |
Gin Kata | 1993 | |
Ang Kuya Kong Siga | 1993 | |
Mga 'Syanong Parak | 1993 | |
Dino, Abangan Ang Susunod Na... | 1993 | |
Bulag, Pipi at Bingi | 1993 | |
Tunay na Magkaibigan, Walang Iwanan...Peksman | 1994 | |
Once Upon a Time in Manila | Panchang | 1994 |
Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin: Camiguin | 1995 | |
Pustahan Tayo, Mahal Mo Ako | 1995 | |
Hataw Na | Nena Masbate | 1995 |
Daddy's ANgel | Sr. Miriam | 1996 |
Kung Alam Mo Lang | 1996 | |
Kailanman | 1996 | |
Sa Iyo Ang Langit, Akin Ang Lupa | 1996 | |
Wanted Perfect Murder | Tindera | 1997 |
Huwag na Huwag Kang Lalapit, Darling | 1997 | |
Buhay Mo'y Buhay Ko Rin | 1997 | |
Ako Ba Ang Nasa Puso Mo? | Elma | 1997 |
Langit Sa Piling Mo | 1997 | |
April, May, June | 1998 | |
Kasal-Kasalan Sakalan | Akang | 1998 |
D'Sisters: Nuns of the Above | 1999 | |
Ayos Na Ang Kasunod | Aling Toyang | 2000 |
Bakit Ba Ganyan? (Ewan Ko Nga Ba, Darling) | 2000 | |
Super Idol | 2001 | |
Kapitan Ambo: Outside de Kulambo | Pusit | 2001 |
Message Sent | 2003 | |
Anghel sa Lupa | Manang Vita | 2003 |
Pakners | Simang | 2003 |
Masamang Ugat | Lara's Tita | 2003 |
Pinay Pie | Tarcing | 2004 |
1017: Sa Paglaya ng Aking Salita | 2009 | |
A Journey Home | Tita Nenita | 2009 |
Tarima | Diday | 2010 |
Pacer 3 | 2012 | |
Dorm Boys | 2012 |
References
- ^ a b c d "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.
- ^ a b Marinel R. Cruz (October 3, 2014). "Tiya Pusit dies of multiple organ failure". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
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(help) - ^ "Comedian Tia Pusit dies". Rappler. October 3, 2014. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
External links
- Tiya Pusit at IMDb