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Tiya Pusit

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Tiya Pusit
Born
Myrna Villanueva

(1948-03-23)23 March 1948
Died2 October 2014(2014-10-02) (aged 66)
NationalityFilipino
Other namesTiya Pusit
Occupation(s)Actress and comedian
Years active1975–2014
RelativesNova Villa (sister)

Tiya Pusit (born Myrna Villanueva; March 23, 1948 – October 2, 2014) was a Filipino actress and comedian. She is best known for her role in the 1980s sitcom Eh, Kasi Babae. She is acclaimed as one of the best local comediennes of her generation.[1]

Personal life

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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

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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

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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

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Film

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Year Title Role
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

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Year Title Role Network
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

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  1. ^ a b c d "Tia Pusit dies at 66". ABS-CBN News. October 3, 2014. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Arniel C. Serato (April 6, 2013). "Comedienne Tiya Pusit to marry 27-year-old boyfriend next year". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
  4. ^ a b Marinel R. Cruz (October 3, 2014). "Tiya Pusit dies of multiple organ failure". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
  5. ^ "Comedian Tia Pusit dies". Rappler. October 3, 2014. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
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