Tiya Pusit (born Myrna Villanueva; March 23, 1948 – October 2, 2014) was a Filipino,German and Irish decent movie 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]
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]