Mely Tagasa

Mely Tagasa
Born
Abimaela Palomo Tagasa

(1935-04-16)April 16, 1935
DiedMarch 24, 2018(2018-03-24) (aged 82)
Quezon City, Philippines
Occupations
  • Actress
  • comedian
Years active1977–2018
Children4, 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.[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

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 Network Notes
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

Year Title Role Film company Note(s)
1977 Dabiana
Seven Star Productions
Sa Piling ng Mga Sugapa
Sining Silangan
CineFilms
1978 Sabi Barok, Lab Ko Dabiana
Seven Star Productions
Isinilang Ko'y Hindi Ko Tunay Na Anak
RS Film Productions
1979 Vontes V
Sining Silangan
CineFilms
Mahal... Ginagabi Ka Na Naman
FPJ Productions
Bokyo
D'Wonder Films
1986 Super Islaw and the Flying Kids Lola Cuna
Payaso
Sialina Films
1987 No Retreat... No Surrender... Si Kumander Honorata
FPJ Productions
Black Magic
1988 Rosa Mistica Segment "Mga Dilaw Na Rosas ni Rosario"
Wake Up Little Susie Roda
Regal Films
Ompong Galapong: May Ulo, Walang Tapon Miss R. Concepcion
Horizon Films
I Love You 3x a Day Spelling bee umpire
1989 Everlasting Love
1990 Elvis and James 2 Cher
Filmstar
Paikot-ikot
Hindi Ka Na Sisikatan ng Araw: Kapag Puno Na ang Salop Part-III
FPJ Productions
Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick
1991 Barbi for President
FilmStar Productions
Stellar Films
Tukso, Layuan Mo Ako!
1992 Boy Recto Ms. Ampalaya
Moviestars Production
Shake, Rattle & Roll IV Mrs. Baltazar Segment "Kapitbahay"
1994 Once Upon a Time in Manila Salome Yu
Suwapings
Safari Films
Walang Matigas Na Tinapay sa Mainit Na Kape
FPJ Productions
Abrakadabra Miss Checheburetse
Moviestars Productions
Lab Kita, Bilib Ka Ba? Yaya
Moviearts Films
Aries Vision Productions
1995 Run Barbi Run Decia
Indecent Professor Atty. Honorata Morata
Best Friends
MAQ Productions
Ang Titser Kong Pogi School principal
Mahogany Pictures
RRJ Films
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
1998 Sabong
Tong Tatlong Tatay Kong Pakitong Kitong
Hiling Pura
2000 Ayos Na... ang Kasunod
FPJ Productions
Millennium Cinema
2002 Hula Mo, Huli Ko Lola Apols
Reflection Films
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

  1. ^ "Mely Tagasa, TV's Miss Tapia, dies at 82 - The Manila Times Online". manilatimes.net. 25 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  2. ^ "'Iskul Bukol' actress Mely Tagasa dies". cnnphilippines.com. Archived from the original on 27 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  3. ^ "The secret life of Miss Tapia". entertainment.inquirer.net. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  4. ^ "Mely Tagasa a.k.a. 'Miss Tapia' in coma, 'weaned off her respirator'". entertainment.inquirer.net.
  5. ^ "Mely Tagasa, 'Iskul Bukol's' Miss Tapia, dies at 82". ABS-CBN News. abs-cbn.com. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  6. ^ "'Miss Tapia' Mely Tagasa passes away".