Mely Tagasa
Mely Tagasa | |
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| Born | Abimaela Palomo Tagasa April 16, 1935 |
| Died | March 24, 2018 (aged 82) Quezon City, Philippines |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1977–2018 |
| Children | 4, including Gina |
Abimaela Palomo Tagasa (April 16, 1935 – March 24, 2018), better known as Mely Tagasa, was a Filipino actress, screenwriter and dubbing producer. She was widely known for playing Miss Tapia in the sitcoms Baltic & Co. (GMA) and Iskul Bukol (IBC).[1][2]
Early life and career
Tagasa was raised in La Paz, Tarlac, and Nueva Ecija, Philippines. At age 9, her family moved to Manila following the end of World War II.
She was already enamored with radio. Once, she joined some friends and auditioned in a singing contest, which she won. At 17, Tagasa was playing roles on radio and set aside her college studies.[3]
Personal life
Tagasa had three daughters and one son. Her eldest daughter Gina Marissa Tagasa is a writer for movies and television in the Philippines.[4]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974–1976 | Baltic & Co. | Liwayway Gawgaw Tapia / Miss Tapia | |
| 1978–1988 | Iskul Bukol | ||
| 1987–1989 | Agila | Lola Belen | |
| 1989–1992 | |||
| 1991–1996 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Various | 10 episodes |
| 1993 | Noli Me Tangere | Hermana Sepa | |
| 1995–1997 | Wansapanataym | Various | 3 episodes |
| 1997 | Esperanza | Principal | |
| Calvento Files | Episode: "Savage Murder of Maria Teresa Solante" | ||
| !Oka Tokat | Guest cast | ||
| 2002–2003 | Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw | Miling | |
| 2003 | Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin | ||
| 2005–2006 | Daisy Siete: Ang Pitong Maria | Tiya Magda | |
| 2008 | Ako si Kim Samsoon | Judge |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Note(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Dabiana | ||
| Sa Piling ng Mga Sugapa | |||
| 1978 | Sabi Barok, Lab Ko Dabiana | ||
| Isinilang Ko'y Hindi Ko Tunay Na Anak | |||
| 1979 | Vontes V | ||
| Mahal... Ginagabi Ka Na Naman | |||
| Bokyo | |||
| 1986 | Super Islaw and the Flying Kids | Lola Cuna | |
| Payaso | |||
| 1987 | No Retreat... No Surrender... Si Kumander | Honorata | |
| Black Magic | |||
| 1988 | Rosa Mistica | Segment "Mga Dilaw Na Rosas ni Rosario" | |
| Wake Up Little Susie | Roda | ||
| Ompong Galapong: May Ulo, Walang Tapon | Miss R. Concepcion | ||
| I Love You 3x a Day | Spelling bee umpire | ||
| 1989 | Everlasting Love | ||
| 1990 | Elvis and James 2 | Cher | |
| Paikot-ikot | |||
| Hindi Ka Na Sisikatan ng Araw: Kapag Puno Na ang Salop Part-III | |||
| Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick | |||
| 1991 | Barbi for President | ||
| Tukso, Layuan Mo Ako! | |||
| 1992 | Boy Recto | Ms. Ampalaya | |
| Shake, Rattle & Roll IV | Mrs. Baltazar | Segment "Kapitbahay" | |
| 1994 | Once Upon a Time in Manila | Salome Yu | |
| Suwapings | |||
| Walang Matigas Na Tinapay sa Mainit Na Kape | |||
| Abrakadabra | Miss Checheburetse | ||
| Lab Kita, Bilib Ka Ba? | Yaya | ||
| 1995 | Run Barbi Run | Decia | |
| Indecent Professor | Atty. Honorata Morata | ||
| Best Friends | |||
| Ang Titser Kong Pogi | School principal | ||
| 1996 | Where 'D' Girls 'R' | Auntie Pacita | |
| 1997 | Biyudo si Daddy, Biyuda si Mommy (She Loves Me... He Loves Me Too...) | ||
| Honey, Nasa Langit Na Ba Ako? | Noel's lola | ||
| 1998 | Sabong | ||
| Tong Tatlong Tatay Kong Pakitong Kitong | |||
| Hiling | Pura | ||
| 2000 | Ayos Na... ang Kasunod | ||
| 2002 | Hula Mo, Huli Ko | Lola Apols | |
| 2008 | Iskul Bukol 20 Years After: The Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure | Liwayway Gawgaw Tapia / Miss Tapia |
Death
Under a month shy of her 83rd birthday, Tagasa died of stroke on 24 March 2018, aged 82, after being in a coma for two weeks.[5][6]
References
- ^ "Mely Tagasa, TV's Miss Tapia, dies at 82 - The Manila Times Online". manilatimes.net. 25 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
- ^ "'Iskul Bukol' actress Mely Tagasa dies". cnnphilippines.com. Archived from the original on 27 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
- ^ "The secret life of Miss Tapia". entertainment.inquirer.net. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
- ^ "Mely Tagasa a.k.a. 'Miss Tapia' in coma, 'weaned off her respirator'". entertainment.inquirer.net.
- ^ "Mely Tagasa, 'Iskul Bukol's' Miss Tapia, dies at 82". ABS-CBN News. abs-cbn.com. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
- ^ "'Miss Tapia' Mely Tagasa passes away".
External links
- Mely Tagasa at IMDb