Joy Viado Explained

Joy Viado
Birth Name:Teresita Joy de Leon Viado
Birth Date:10 April 1959
Birth Place:Manila, Philippines
Death Place:Quezon City, Philippines
Resting Place:Santa Rita de Cascia Parish, Philam Homes, Quezon City, Philippines
Occupation:Actress, comedian
Years Active:1995–2016
Known For:Joy, Lola Paula
Notable Works:Luv U
Kokey @ Ako
Cinco

Teresita Joy de Leon Viado (April 10, 1959 – September 10, 2016) was a Filipino character actress, singer, and comedian known for playing Lola Paula in Luv U, Bebot in Kokey @ Ako, and Aling Gloria in Cinco.[1] [2]

Early life

Teresita Joy de Leon Viado was raised in Pasig. She began her career as part of the children's show Eskwelahang Munti, not until she won the grand prize in the Fe S. Panlilio Scholarship singing contest in 1994, signifying her start of her singing career.[3] In mid 1990s, she became part of the hit children's show Ang TV. In 2000, she appeared and hosted IBC-13's noontime variety show, Lunch Break.

She acted in theater plays, horror, drama, romance and comedy films.[4] She also appeared in several television shows, particularly from ABS-CBN.[5] [6]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesNetwork
1994 Oki Doki Doc[7] Guest First TV Appearance ABS-CBN
1995–2000 Maalaala Mo Kaya 5 Episodes
1995–1996 Familia Zaragoza Mitchie
1997–1998 Kaybol, Ang Bagong TV
1997–2000 !Oka Tokat Ligaya "Tita Gaying" Montinola Main Cast
1998–2012WansapanataymVarious roles10 Episodes
2000–2001 Marinella Doray
1999 Math-Tinik[8] Mathnanakot Guest
1999–2004 Ispup ABC
2000–2002 Lunch Break Host IBC
2003 Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw Pa Rin Anacleta GMA Network
2004 Love to Love
Maid in Heaven ABS-CBN
2006–2007 Ay Robot! QTV
2007 Your Song

If You Walk Away

Madam Sonia ABS-CBN
Camera Café Miss Joy GMA Network
2008 Daisy Siete Otik
2009–2010 Happy Land Tita Auring
2010 Kokey @ Ako Bebot ABS-CBN
Pidol's Wonderland Brigit TV5
2011 Sa Ngalan ng Ina Maggie Sarmiento TV5
2011–2012 Principal Subong
Regal Shocker Linda Segment: "Punso"
P. S. I Love YouAling Taleng
2012 Wako Wako Senyang ABS-CBN
Sarah G. Live Theresa
2012–2014 Luv U Lola Paula Last ABS-CBN Appearance
Be Careful with My Heart Senyang 2 Episodes
2013 Got to Believe Prof. Henrietta Ilagan Velasco
2016 Dear Uge Nestor's mother Last TV appearance GMA Network

Death

Viado died on September 10, 2016, at Quezon City General Hospital following a heart attack.[9] She was diagnosed with diabetes for almost three decades,[10] and underwent four debridement surgeries to remove the wounds that she suffered on her legs due to diabetes complications and prevent amputation.[11]

Notes and References

  1. News: How is comedienne Joy Viado doing, after being hospitalized due to diabetes?. GMA News. June 27, 2015.
  2. Web site: Comedienne Joy Viado eludes Leg Amputation. Iweb.ph. June 27, 2015.
  3. News: Showbiz colleagues organize fundraiser for ailing comedienne Joy Viado. InterAksyon. Sallan. Edwin. September 12, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160701095239/http://www.interaksyon.com/entertainment/showbiz-colleagues-organize-fundraiser-for-ailing-comedienne-joy-viado/. July 1, 2016. dead.
  4. News: Comedian Joy Viado passes away. ABS-CBN News. September 11, 2016.
  5. News: Joy Viado, nanghihingi ng tulong pinansyal para sa nakatakda niyang operasyon. GMA News. May 13, 2015. September 28, 2016.
  6. News: Joy Viado asks for financial assistance to save her leg. Philippine Entertainment Portal. September 28, 2016.
  7. Oki Doki Doc: Joy Viado Full Episode Jeepney TV. YouTube. September 8, 2022. September 8, 2022.
  8. Rounding Off MathTinik. YouTube. December 6, 2019. December 31, 2019.
  9. News: Comedienne Joy Viado succumbs to heart attack. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Filipino. September 28, 2016.
  10. News: Dy spearheads 2nd benefit concert for Joy Viado. The Manila Times. September 28, 2015. September 11, 2016.
  11. News: Actress Joy Viado passes away at 51. The Manila Times. September 28, 2016.