Mely Tagasa

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).

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.

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.

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.

Filmography Television Year Title Role Notes 1974–1976 Baltic & Co. Liwayway Gawgaw Tapia / Miss Tapia 1978–1988 Iskul Bukol 1987–1989 Agila Lola Belen 1989–1992 1991–1996 Maalaala Mo Kaya Various 10 episodes 1993 Noli Me Tangere Hermana Sepa 1995–1997 Wansapanataym Various 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 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 Note(s) 1977 Dabiana Sa Piling ng Mga Sugapa 1978 Sabi Barok, Lab Ko Dabiana Isinilang Ko'y Hindi Ko Tunay Na Anak 1979 Vontes V Mahal... Ginagabi Ka Na Naman Bokyo 1986 Super Islaw and the Flying Kids Lola Cuna Payaso 1987 No Retreat... No Surrender... Si Kumander Honorata Black Magic 1988 Rosa Mistica Segment "Mga Dilaw Na Rosas ni Rosario" Wake Up Little Susie Roda Ompong Galapong: May Ulo, Walang Tapon Miss R. Concepcion I Love You 3x a Day Spelling bee umpire 1989 Everlasting Love 1990 Elvis and James 2 Cher Paikot-ikot Hindi Ka Na Sisikatan ng Araw: Kapag Puno Na ang Salop Part-III Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick 1991 Barbi for President Tukso, Layuan Mo Ako! 1992 Boy Recto Ms. Ampalaya Shake, Rattle & Roll IV Mrs. Baltazar Segment "Kapitbahay" 1994 Once Upon a Time in Manila Salome Yu Suwapings Walang Matigas Na Tinapay sa Mainit Na Kape Abrakadabra Miss Checheburetse Lab Kita, Bilib Ka Ba? Yaya 1995 Run Barbi Run Decia Indecent Professor Atty. Honorata Morata Best Friends Ang Titser Kong Pogi School principal 1996 Where 'D' Girls 'R''' Biyudo si Daddy, Biyuda si Mommy (She Loves Me... He Loves Me Too...)

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.