# Tiya Pusit

Tiya Pusit (born Myrna Villanueva; March 23, 1948 – October 2, 2014) was a Filipino actress and comedian. She is best known for her role in the 1980s sitcom Eh, Kasi Babae. She is acclaimed as one of the best local comediennes of her generation.

## Personal life

Tiya Pusit was the sister of actress and comedian Nova Villa. In 2013, it was announced that she would be marrying her 27-year-old boyfriend in 2014. She had four children.

## Career

Villanueva's career in entertainment began when she was discovered while accompanying Nova Villa to her workplace as a broadcaster on Radio Veritas by program host Orly Punzalan. She began working for the station as a production assistant before becoming a broadcaster herself. Villanueva's association with her sister also led to her acquiring the stage name Tiya Pusit (lit. 'Aunt Squid'); a reference to her shadowing Villa that was likened to squid ink.
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).
Villanueva's final roles were in ABS-CBN's drama series Ikaw Lamang and the TV5 sitcom Confessions of a Torpe. She also had roles in DZBB-TV programs, GMA shows including Bahay Mo Ba 'To? (2005) One True Love (2012) and Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas (2013) and ABS-CBN dramas Momay (2010) and Mara Clara (2011).

## Death

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.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role |
| 1986 | No Return No Exchange | Mr. Dimaguiba's Maid |
| 1987 | My Bugoy Goes to Congress | |
| 1987 | Di Bale Na Lang | |
| 1988 | Fly Me to the Moon | Teacher |
| 1988 | Leroy Leroy Sinta | |
| 1988 | Good Morning, Titser | |
| 1989 | Yes Yes Yo, Kabayong Kutsero | |
| 1989 | M&M, the Incredible Twins | |
| 1990 | Small en Terrible | |
| 1990 | Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick | |
| 1990 | Lover's Delight | |
| 1991 | Barbi for President | Sheryl Ignacio |
| 1992 | Ano Ba Yan! | Pregnant Woman |
| 1993 | Mama's Boys | |
| 1993 | Gin Kata | |
| 1993 | Ang Kuya Kong Siga | |
| 1993 | Mga 'Syanong Parak | |
| 1993 | Dino, Abangan ang Susunod Na... | |
| 1993 | Bulag, Pipi at Bingi | |
| 1994 | Tunay Na Magkaibigan, Walang Iwanan...Peksman | |
| 1994 | Once Upon a Time in Manila | Panchang |
| 1995 | Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin: Camiguin | |
| 1995 | Pustahan Tayo, Mahal Mo Ako | |
| 1995 | Hataw Na | Nena Masbate |
| 1996 | Daddy's Angel | Sr. Miriam |
| 1996 | Kung Alam Mo Lang | |
| 1996 | Kailanman | |
| 1996 | Sa Iyo Ang Langit, Akin Ang Lupa | |
| 1997 | Wanted Perfect Murder | Tindera |
| 1997 | Huwag na Huwag Kang Lalapit, Darling | |
| 1997 | Buhay Mo'y Buhay Ko Rin | |
| 1997 | Ako Ba Ang Nasa Puso Mo? | Elma |
| 1997 | Langit Sa Piling Mo | |
| 1998 | April, May, June | |
| 1998 | Kasal-Kasalan Sakalan | Akang |
| 1999 | D'Sisters: Nuns of the Above | |
| 2000 | Ayos Na Ang Kasunod | Aling Toyang |
| 2000 | Bakit Ba Ganyan? (Ewan Ko Nga Ba, Darling) | |
| 2001 | Super Idol | |
| 2001 | Kapitan Ambo: Outside de Kulambo | Pusit |
| 2003 | Message Sent | |
| 2003 | Anghel sa Lupa | Manang Vita |
| 2003 | Pakners | Simang |
| 2003 | Masamang Ugat | Lara's Tita |
| 2003 | Pinay Pie | Tarcing |
| 2009 | 1017: Sa Paglaya ng Aking Salita | |
| 2009 | A Journey Home | Tita Nenita |
| 2010 | Tarima | Diday |
| 2012 | Pacer 3 | |
| 2012 | Dorm Boys | |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 1982 | Eh Kasi, Babae | | IBC |
| 1999–2003 | Beh Bote Nga | Tweety | GMA Network |
| 2004–2007 | Bahay Mo Ba 'To? | Bella | GMA Network |
| 2007–2008 | Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan | Angge Mentor | GMA Network |
| 2009–2010 | Tinik sa Dibdib | Manda | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Momay | Aling Linda | ABS-CBN |
| 2011 | Mara Clara | Yaya Bonnel | ABS-CBN |
| 2012 | One True Love | Brittany | GMA Network |
| 2013 | Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas | Selya | GMA Network |
| 2014 | Confessions of a Torpe | Aling Rosing | TV5 |
| 2014 | Ikaw Lamang | Soledad | ABS-CBN |