Tiya Pusit

Tiya Pusit
Born Myrna Villanueva
(1948-03-03)3 March 1948
Quezon City, Philippines
Died 2 October 2014(2014-10-02) (aged 66)
Philippine Heart Center
Quezon City
Cause of death Multiple organ failure
Nationality Filipino
Other names Tiya Pusit
Occupation 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
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

  1. 1 2 3 4 "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. 1 2 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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