Tiya Pusit (born Myrna Villanueva; March 23, 1948 – October 2, 2014) was a Filipino movie and television actress and comedian. She is best known for her role in the 1980s sitcom ''Eh, Kasi Babae''.
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Personal life
Pusit was the sister of actress and comedian Nova Villa
Novelita Villanueva Gallegos (born April 16, 1946), better known as Nova Villa, is a Filipino actress and a veteran comedian.
With a career spanning more than 50 years, Villa is recognized as the original 'Goddess of Comedy' and one of the defi ...
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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).ABS-CBN
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's drama series ''Ikaw Lamang
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'' and the TV5 sitcom ''Confessions of a Torpe''.DZBB-TV
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programs, GMA shows including ''Bahay Mo Ba 'To?
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'' (2005) '' One True Love'' (2012) and ''Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas
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'' (2013) and ABS-CBN dramas ''Momay
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'' (2010) and ''Mara Clara
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'' (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
The Philippine Heart Center is a hospital in Central, Quezon City, Philippines, specializing in the treatment of heart ailments. It was established in 1975.
Background
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in Quezon City on October 2, 2014.[
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Filmography
Film
Television
References
External links
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1948 births
2014 deaths
People from Quezon City
Filipino film actresses
Filipino television actresses
Filipino women comedians
Deaths from multiple organ failure
Actresses from Metro Manila
GMA Network personalities
ABS-CBN personalities