Helen Vela

Helen Vela-Punzalan
Born (1946-10-31)October 31, 1946
Manila, Philippines
Died February 14, 1992(1992-02-14) (aged 45)
Rochester, Minnesota, U.S
Nationality Filipino
Occupation Actress, broadcaster, producer
Years active 1963–1992
Known for Ate Helen
Spouse(s)
Orly Punzalan
(m. 1967; div. 1973)

Ben Hernandez
(m. 1973; d. 1992)
Children 3 (including Princess)
Relatives Karen Punzalan (granddaughter)

Helen Vela (October 31, 1946 – February 14, 1992) was a Filipino actress and radio/TV personality in the Philippines.

Early life

She was born on October 31, 1946 in Manila, Philippines.

Personal life

In 1967, Vela married broadcaster Orly Punzalan (1935–2005), with whom she had two children: Pastor Paolo Punzalan (senior pastor of Victory Fort Bonifacio) and Princess Punzalan. They separated five years later.

In 1973, Vela married Ben Hernandez; they had one child.

Death

She died of lymphoma on February 14, 1992 (Valentine's Day) at St. Mary's Hospital, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, United States at the age of 45.[1] She was buried at the Manila Memorial Park in Parañaque City. Alongside her lays her mother Virginia Vela (who died in 1995) and her husband Orly Punzalan (who died in 2005).

Lifetime achievement award

In 2004, the Golden Screen Awards for Television instituted a "Helen Vela Lifetime Achievement Award" for outstanding contribution to the Philippine television industry.

Legacy & Honors

She was posthumously inducted as a Star to the Eastwood City Walk Of Fame Philippines in December 2011.

Filmography

Television

Title Role Year
Lovingly Yours, Helen Host 1980–1992
Heredero Nina 1984–1987
Agila Ester 1987–1992
Family 3 Plus 1 Amy 1989–1992

Movies

Title Role Year
Halina Neneng Ko 1969
Fiesta Extravaganza 1969
Roman Rapido Mameng 1983
Lovingly Yours Helen: The Movie Narrator 1984
Puso Sa Puso 1988
Kung Tapos Na Ang Kailanman (her last film) 1990

References

  1. ↑ "Helen Vela, 45". Toledo Blade. Associated Press. February 16, 1992.
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