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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.
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).
Villanueva's final roles were in ABS-CBN's drama series Ikaw Lamang and the TV5 sitcom Confessions of a Torpe. 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.
Filmography
Film
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
1982 Eh Kasi, Babae 1999–2003 Beh Bote Nga Tweety 2004–2007 Bahay Mo Ba 'To? Bella 2007–2008 Angge Mentor 2009–2010 Tinik sa Dibdib Manda 2010 Momay Aling Linda 2011 Mara Clara Yaya Bonnel 2012 One True Love Brittany 2013 Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas Selya 2014 Confessions of a Torpe Aling Rosing Ikaw Lamang Soledad
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Categories: 1948 Births, 2014 Deaths, People From Quezon City, Filipino Film Actresses, Filipino Television Actresses, Filipino Women Comedians, Deaths From Multiple Organ Failure, Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation Personalities, Gma Network People, Abs-cbn People, Actresses From Quezon City, Comedians From Quezon City
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