Acting

Mely Tagasa

Known for

Acting

Credits

55 titles

Known for

Noli Me Tangere poster
NR

Eddie Romero's miniseries adaptation of the novel from Filipino writer and activist Jose Rizal, published during the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines in 1887. Noli Me Tángere (Latin for "Touch Me Not") explores perceived inequities in law and practice in terms of the treatment by the ruling government and the Spanish Catholic friars of the resident peoples in the late nineteenth century.

Noli Me Tangere

1993

Shake, Rattle & Roll IV poster
7.0

Three unrelated stories of horror include a substitute teacher who preys on a small school; neighborhood children being abducted by a tree-dwelling monster; and a group of Manila residents plagued by attacks from a Manananggal.

Shake, Rattle & Roll IV

1992

Hindi Ka Na Sisikatan Ng Araw: Kapag Puno Na Ang Salop Part III poster
9.0

Judge Valderama is once again on the loose. Will Lieutenant Guerrero finally meet his match?

Hindi Ka Na Sisikatan Ng Araw: Kapag Puno Na Ang Salop Part III

1990

Alabang Girls poster
3.3

Four city boys rich in experience but undeniably penniless, meet rich and pretty girls from an upscale suburb. With nothing but a sense of humor and confidence, they try their luck to get the hearts of these Alabang Girls.

Alabang Girls

1992

Bagets 2 poster
4.0

Set in the immediate summer after the events of the first movie, and deals with more of the guys' misadventures as they prepare for college.

Bagets 2

1984

Bondying: The Little Big Boy poster
9.0

Comedy legend and veteran actor Jimmy Santos stars as Bondying, a large adult man that acts and thinks like a child. Based on the comic book character created by the legendary graphic novelist and "King of Philippine Komiks" Mars Ravelo.

Bondying: The Little Big Boy

1989

Film credits

2000s · 4 titles

1990s · 23 titles

Shake, Rattle & Roll IV poster
7.0

Three unrelated stories of horror include a substitute teacher who preys on a small school; neighborhood children being abducted by a tree-dwelling monster; and a group of Manila residents plagued by attacks from a Manananggal.

Shake, Rattle & Roll IV

1992

Hindi Ka Na Sisikatan Ng Araw: Kapag Puno Na Ang Salop Part III poster
9.0

Judge Valderama is once again on the loose. Will Lieutenant Guerrero finally meet his match?

Hindi Ka Na Sisikatan Ng Araw: Kapag Puno Na Ang Salop Part III

1990

Alabang Girls poster
3.3

Four city boys rich in experience but undeniably penniless, meet rich and pretty girls from an upscale suburb. With nothing but a sense of humor and confidence, they try their luck to get the hearts of these Alabang Girls.

Alabang Girls

1992

Saan Ako Nagkamali poster
NR

Teresa is a simple girl from the province who comes to Manila hoping to build a better life. But the city isn’t what she imagined. Along the way, she faces heartbreak, betrayal, and experiences. As she struggles to hold on to herself, Teresa begins to wonder if she made the right choices, and who she can really trust.

Saan Ako Nagkamali

1995

Tunay na Magkaibigan, Walang Iwanan... Peksman! poster
10.0

No synopsis available yet.

Tunay na Magkaibigan, Walang Iwanan... Peksman!

1994

Biyudo si Daddy, Biyuda si Mommy poster
10.0

After losing both their spouses, Victor and Coney unexpectedly find themselves falling for each other. This film speaks of love's triumph despite the differences of their families.

Biyudo si Daddy, Biyuda si Mommy

1997

Roberta poster
7.0

Roberta is a young girl who cares for her ailing mother. When her mother dies, she is forced to live with her irresponsible father and his wicked girlfriend.

Roberta

1997

Where 'D' Girls 'R' poster
8.0

A clumsy young man named Andong earns the ire of his uncle who has been the unlucky recipient of his bunglings. Left with no choice but to leave home, he sets off for manila where he meets Roberto, a rich young man suffering from amnesia. Ignorant of the ways of the city they encounter four cunning juveniles who eventually becomes their friend and in one of their mischief s, they meet the apples of their eyes.

Where 'D' Girls 'R'

1996

D'Sisters: Nuns of the Above poster
8.5

Victor and Michael are ordinary brothers who have different likes and taste in life. Victor is a chickboy while Michael likes foods and very gullible. Being at the wrong place at the wrong time, they find themselves entangled in mischief with the authorities and goons. Seeking shelter as nuns, will they ever pull this off?

D'Sisters: Nuns of the Above

1999

Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape poster
8.0

Butchie sells water and meets Mike and Tess. Mike is framed and imprisoned. After his release, he is challenged to a fight by villains. The movie has a simple plot, action, comedy, and a friendly atmosphere.

Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape

1994

Tong Tatlong Tatay Kong Pakitong Kitong poster
6.5

Orphan Jingle can't seem to find a home for herself. Hopeless with the situation, she is sent to Manila to live with three bachelors who are still awaiting their big break. When the trio accidentally pick up a bag of jewels that belong to a crime syndicate, Jingle's life is put in danger in exchange of the jewels. - Written by ledster

Tong Tatlong Tatay Kong Pakitong Kitong

1998

Tukso, Layuan Mo Ako! poster
4.0

Satan commissions Demonyita to destroy the souls of four young men but San Pedro also sends an angel to thwart the plan. Demonyita succeeds in creating havoc in the lives of the men but when one of them falls in love with her, things take an unexpected turn.

Tukso, Layuan Mo Ako!

1991

Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick poster
10.0

Framed for crimes he didn't commit, cowardly and scrawny Nardo goes on the run. While in hiding, he meets a hermit who bestows upon him an enchanted toothpick that may help him in his plight.

Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick

1990

Once Upon a Time in Manila poster
8.0

Vic Sotto plays a barangay tanod who always seems to have a knack for saving the local folks from dangerous situations at the right moment. Cynthia Luster (Yukari Oshima) is Lt. Cynthia Wang, is a Royal Hong Kong Police on the look-out for Nikita, the infamous gang leader. Amparo Lagman (played by Gloria Sevilla), working as a domestic helper, becomes the unwitting target of the Nikita's gang when she comes into possession of some important documents. Nikita follows her to the Philippines, along with Lt. Cynthia Wang who is in pursuit of Nikita. - Written by ledster

Once Upon a Time in Manila

1994

Ang Titser Kong Pogi poster
7.0

Joey Perez, a policeman goes to Subic as a Kindergarten teacher to secretly investigate the case where he was framed up. He becomes attached to Cynthia, a co-teacher and Jimbo, his student—both relatives of his suspect. Joey has to protect himself and the children to prove his innocence once and for all.

Ang Titser Kong Pogi

1995

Working Students poster
9.0

A 1992 Filipino comedy film directed by Ed Palmos.

Working Students

1992

Wish poster
6.1

Anna is given the power to grant any person's wish after placing her hands on the wish maker. She decides to use it to grant the dreams of her neighbours, but every intention given gradually backfires.

Wish

1998

Elvis and James 2 poster
10.0

Social misfits Elvis Presto and James Dacuycoy try to win the affection of the woman they like and defend rock ‘n’ roll music against a classical music teacher.

Elvis and James 2

1990

Manchichiritchit poster
7.0

A wacky and hilarious misadventures of a trio of swindlers who chance upon Isko, a man from the countryside who is planning to work overseas but duped on his money by the flirty Dorie together with his accomplices Elvis and Ricky. More trouble ensues when they took custody of Don Sebastian's grand daughters, Brenda and Donna when Don Sebastian was killed by his assailants whose life was saved earlier by the swindlers. Now they will run for their lives because the assailants goes after the wealth left behind by Don Sebastian to her granddaughters.

Manchichiritchit

1993

Hinugot sa Dilim poster
NR

A film that deals with the reality of the spirit world. This cliffhanger vividly illustrates the power of God over all the works of the enemy. An excellent example of a culturally relevant evangelistic film.

Hinugot sa Dilim

1992

Barbi for President poster
NR

A 1991 Filipino satirical comedy starring Joey de Leon.

Barbi for President

1991

Abrakadabra poster
NR

Allading with his sidekicks Baste and Jojit were hired to work for an antique shop owned by the Monteros. One day, Mr Montero brought a hundred year old antique jar from a wrecked ship. While Allading was making the wooden case, the jar was accidentally broken. Two genies were freed from the jar and soon created chaos around the shop blaming everything to Allading. - Written by ledster

Abrakadabra

1994

The Neighbor poster
NR

One by one, the children who play at a neighborhood park are abducted by a Witawit, a monstrous-looking creature who lives in the park’s trees. Little Nikkie and Yaya Tising try to get to the bottom of the mystery and rescue the abducted children.

The Neighbor

1992

1980s · 17 titles

Bagets 2 poster
4.0

Set in the immediate summer after the events of the first movie, and deals with more of the guys' misadventures as they prepare for college.

Bagets 2

1984

Bondying: The Little Big Boy poster
9.0

Comedy legend and veteran actor Jimmy Santos stars as Bondying, a large adult man that acts and thinks like a child. Based on the comic book character created by the legendary graphic novelist and "King of Philippine Komiks" Mars Ravelo.

Bondying: The Little Big Boy

1989

Rosa Mistica poster
5.0

A Filipino fantasy/horror anthology starring Snooky Serna. In "Mga Puting Rosas ni Rosalie", Rosalie dies in a freak accident on the day of her wedding to Mike, who's only after her money. With the help of the white rose, she comes back to earth to correct what is wrong. In "Mga Pulang Rosas ni Rosanna", Rosanna is the daughter of a mausoleum caretaker who happens to be the soulmate of the mysterious heir, Ramil, the victim of a curse of Satan's disciple, Lucila. In "Mga Dilaw Rosas ni Rosario", Rosario or Osang, a maid with an ugly facade, falls in love with a man named Dio.

Rosa Mistica

1987

No Retreat...No Surrender...Si Kumander poster
NR

The sequel to Manedyer si Kumander sees Susan Roces and Fernando Poe Jr reprising their roles as Benita and Gener. This is the final screen collaboration of the Filipino filmdom's royal couple.

No Retreat...No Surrender...Si Kumander

1987

Ninja Kids poster
6.0

Lady Lotus, an evil sorceress, attempts to retrieve an ancient katana possessing great power from Naguchi, a martial arts master. Meanwhile, a group of friends are planning a camping trip to follow an all-girl class who are in turn on their own camping trip with their strict teacher. After several mishaps the friends are left stranded in the mountains. While navigating their way back, they stumble across a hidden cavern, where an old ninja master lives. The boys are selected to become ninjas and retrieve the katana that Lady Lotus is searching for.

Ninja Kids

1986

To Mama with Love poster
9.0

A 1983 Filipino drama starring Gloria Romero, Snooky, Maricel Soriano. Janice de Belen, Julie Vega, William Martinez and Manilyn Reynes.

To Mama with Love

1983

Public Enemy No. 2: Maraming Number Two poster
10.0

A story about a man who has lots of different women and families.

Public Enemy No. 2: Maraming Number Two

1985

Cross My Heart poster
6.5

A story of four people in love and how they come together.

Cross My Heart

1982

Manedyer... si Kumander! poster
7.0

A 1982 Filipino marriage comedy starring Fernando Poe Jr and Susan Roces.

Manedyer... si Kumander!

1982

No artwork available
NR

Joselito "Tito" Escalera (Tito Sotto) - One half of the Escalera brothers, who plots harebrained schemes in every episode. Josemari "Joey" Escalera (Joey De Leon) - The other Escalera sibling. Miss Tapia has a crush on him. Victorio "Vic" Ungasis (Vic Sotto) - the good-looking and smart teacher's pet with a chick-magnet personality. The Escaleras often pick on him during class. Later became a professor of Wanbol University. Liwayway Gawgaw Tapia aka Miss Tapia (Mely Tagasa) - Wanbol University's resident professor who often gets on the Escalera brothers' nerves. Although she admires Joey, Miss Tapia was romantically connected with Mang Temi.Her favorite student is Victorio Ungasis

The Best of Iskul Bukol

1987

Clown poster
9.0

St. Peter inadvertently lost his heavenly keys that the Almighty sends his jester planet earth of all places to search for the misplaced keys. Wandering the streets, the petulant clown is greatly grieved by poverty and the moral degradation of man.

Clown

1986

Sinisinta Kita, Di Ka Kumikibo! poster
NR

Redford White turns hopeless romantic as he courts Pia Moran on screen in the traditional way.

Sinisinta Kita, Di Ka Kumikibo!

1981

Wake Up Little Susie poster
NR

a film by Luciano B. Carlos.

Wake Up Little Susie

1988

Mother Dear poster
7.0

This film probes into the minds and hearts of illegitimate children and their mothers.

Mother Dear

1982

Family Tree poster
7.0

A magical tree has a 7 dwarves taking care of it. The tree is bearing money and only good people can take it and prove that the tree has money on it.

Family Tree

1987

Forgive and Forget poster
8.0

Long separated husband and wife Nelly and and Nelson who are famous actors are being brought back together by their only daughter Sandra with the help of Auntie Irene and grandmother Beatriz.

Forgive and Forget

1982

Kamay ni Hilda poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Kamay ni Hilda

1981

1970s · 7 titles

Series credits

Behind the camera