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]

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Joy Viado
Born	Teresita Joy De Leon-Viado (1959-04-10)April 10, 1959 Manila, Philippines
Died	September 10, 2016(2016-09-10) (aged 57) 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 work	Luv U Kokey @ Ako Cinco

Early life

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

Film

Television

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 is suffering on her legs due to diabetes complications and to save her from possible amputation.[11]

References

External links

• Joy Viado at IMDb