Occupation Actress Years active 1950–2003 | Name Tita Munoz Role Actress | |
Full Name Maria Theresa Sanchez Munoz Died April 11, 2009, Paranaque, Philippines Parents Feliza Sanchez, Miguel Munoz Siblings Rafael Munoz, Cayetano Munoz, Louie Munoz Movies Days of Being Wild, The Mad Doctor of Blood Isla, Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga, The Moonchild, Lilet Similar People Gerardo de Leon, Eddie Romero, Chito S Rono, Ishmael Bernal, Wong Kar‑wai | ||
Maria Theresa "Tita" Sanchez Muñoz (1926/1927 - April 11, 2009) was a Filipina actress. Muñoz started her career in radio in the 1950s. She moved to Sampaguita Pictures where she played mostly character roles. She received two FAMAS Best Supporting Actress Nominations, for Lilet (1971) and Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara (1974). During the 1960s, Muñoz and Ronald Remy became the first actors to ever kiss on Philippine television.
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In 1990, Muñoz portrayed the mother of Leslie Cheung's character in Wong Kar-wai's Days of Being Wild.
Personal life
Tita is survived by brothers Rafael and Cayetano, sisters-in-laws, nieces and nephews including the Muñoz actor-brothers Leandro, Carlo and Angelo (sons of Tita’s late younger brother Louie) who are now based in the United States.
Death
Muñoz suffered from health problems in her later years and died from heart failure on April 11, 2009 in Paranaque City, Metro Manila. Her remains have been cremated. The wake was held at the Sampaguita Chapel of the Funeraria Paz at the Manila Memorial Park in Sucat, Parañaque City, until Tuesday, April 14. A necrological Mass was held at 7:00 p.m.