Mely Tagasa | |
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Born | Abimaela Palomo Tagasa April 16, 1935 |
Died | March 24, 2018 Quezon City, Philippines | (aged 82)
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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
[edit]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.[citation needed]
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
[edit]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
[edit]Television
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
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1974–1976 | Baltic & Co. | Liwayway Gawgaw Tapia / Miss Tapia | GMA Network | |
1978–1988 | Iskul Bukol | IBC | ||
1987–1989 | Agila | Lola Belen | RPN | |
1989–1992 | ABS-CBN | |||
1991–1996 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Various | 10 episodes | |
1993 | Noli Me Tangere | Hermana Sepa | ABC-5 | |
1995–1997 | Wansapanataym | Various | ABS-CBN | 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 | GMA Network | |
2003 | Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin | |||
2005–2006 | Daisy Siete: Ang Pitong Maria | Tiya Magda | ||
2008 | Ako si Kim Samsoon | Judge |
Film
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Film company | Note(s) |
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1977 | Dabiana | Seven Star Productions |
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Sa Piling ng Mga Sugapa | Sining Silangan CineFilms |
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1978 | Sabi Barok, Lab Ko Dabiana | Seven Star Productions |
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Isinilang Ko'y Hindi Ko Tunay Na Anak | RS Film Productions |
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1979 | Vontes V | Sining Silangan CineFilms |
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Mahal... Ginagabi Ka Na Naman | FPJ Productions |
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Bokyo | D'Wonder Films |
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1986 | Super Islaw and the Flying Kids | Lola Cuna | ||
Payaso | Sialina Films |
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1987 | No Retreat... No Surrender... Si Kumander | Honorata | FPJ Productions |
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Black Magic | ||||
1988 | Rosa Mistica | Segment "Mga Dilaw Na Rosas ni Rosario" | ||
Wake Up Little Susie | Roda | Regal Films |
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Ompong Galapong: May Ulo, Walang Tapon | Miss R. Concepcion | Horizon Films |
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I Love You 3x a Day | Spelling bee umpire | |||
1989 | Everlasting Love | |||
1990 | Elvis and James 2 | Cher | Filmstar |
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Paikot-ikot | ||||
Hindi Ka Na Sisikatan ng Araw: Kapag Puno Na ang Salop Part-III | FPJ Productions |
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Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick | ||||
1991 | Barbi for President | FilmStar Productions Stellar Films |
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Tukso, Layuan Mo Ako! | ||||
1992 | Boy Recto | Ms. Ampalaya | Moviestars Production |
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Shake, Rattle & Roll IV | Mrs. Baltazar | Segment "Kapitbahay" | ||
1994 | Once Upon a Time in Manila | Salome Yu | ||
Suwapings | Safari Films |
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Walang Matigas Na Tinapay sa Mainit Na Kape | FPJ Productions |
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Abrakadabra | Miss Checheburetse | Moviestars Productions |
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Lab Kita, Bilib Ka Ba? | Yaya | Moviearts Films Aries Vision Productions |
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1995 | Run Barbi Run | Decia | ||
Indecent Professor | Atty. Honorata Morata | |||
Best Friends | MAQ Productions |
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Ang Titser Kong Pogi | School principal | Mahogany Pictures RRJ Films |
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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 | Neo Films |
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1998 | Sabong | |||
Tong Tatlong Tatay Kong Pakitong Kitong | ||||
Hiling | Pura | |||
2000 | Ayos Na... ang Kasunod | FPJ Productions Millennium Cinema |
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2002 | Hula Mo, Huli Ko | Lola Apols | Reflection Films |
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2008 | Iskul Bukol 20 Years After: The Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure | Liwayway Gawgaw Tapia / Miss Tapia |
Death
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ "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
[edit]- Mely Tagasa at IMDb