Filipino actress, screenwriter and dubbing producer
Mely Tagasa |
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| Born | Abimaela Palomo Tagasa
(1935-04-16)April 16, 1935
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| Died | March 24, 2018(2018-03-24) (aged 82)
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| Years active | 1977–2018 |
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| Children | 4, including Gina |
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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
Film
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Title |
Role |
Film company |
Note(s)
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| 1977 |
Dabiana |
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Seven Star Productions |
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| Sa Piling ng Mga Sugapa |
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Sining Silangan
CineFilms |
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| 1978 |
Sabi Barok, Lab Ko Dabiana |
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Seven Star Productions |
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| Isinilang Ko'y Hindi Ko Tunay Na Anak |
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RS Film Productions |
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| 1979 |
Vontes V |
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Sining Silangan
CineFilms |
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| Mahal... Ginagabi Ka Na Naman |
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FPJ Productions |
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| Bokyo |
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D'Wonder Films |
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| 1986 |
Super Islaw and the Flying Kids |
Lola Cuna |
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| Payaso |
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Sialina Films |
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| 1987 |
No Retreat... No Surrender... Si Kumander |
Honorata |
FPJ Productions |
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| Black Magic |
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| 1988 |
Rosa Mistica |
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Segment "Mga Dilaw Na Rosas ni Rosario"
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| 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 |
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| 1989 |
Everlasting Love |
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| 1990 |
Elvis and James 2 |
Cher |
Filmstar |
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| Paikot-ikot |
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| Hindi Ka Na Sisikatan ng Araw: Kapag Puno Na ang Salop Part-III |
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FPJ Productions |
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| Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick |
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| 1991 |
Barbi for President |
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FilmStar Productions
Stellar Films |
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| Tukso, Layuan Mo Ako! |
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| 1992 |
Boy Recto |
Ms. Ampalaya |
Moviestars Production |
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| Shake, Rattle & Roll IV |
Mrs. Baltazar |
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Segment "Kapitbahay"
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| 1994 |
Once Upon a Time in Manila |
Salome Yu |
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| Suwapings |
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Safari Films |
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| Walang Matigas Na Tinapay sa Mainit Na Kape |
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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 |
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| Indecent Professor |
Atty. Honorata Morata |
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| Best Friends |
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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 |
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| 1997 |
Biyudo si Daddy, Biyuda si Mommy (She Loves Me... He Loves Me Too...) |
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| Honey, Nasa Langit Na Ba Ako? |
Noel's lola |
Neo Films |
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| 1998 |
Sabong |
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| Tong Tatlong Tatay Kong Pakitong Kitong |
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| Hiling |
Pura |
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| 2000 |
Ayos Na... ang Kasunod |
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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 |
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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
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