Full Name Helen P. Vela Role Actress Parents Virginia Vela | Years active 1963–1992 Movies Roman Rapido Name Helen Vela | |
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Occupation Actress, broadcaster, producer Spouse Orly Punzalan (m. 1967–1984) Children Princess Punzalan, Reuben Punzalan, Meg Punzalan, Paolo Punzalan Similar People Princess Punzalan, Meryll Soriano, Charo Santos‑Concio, Willie Revillame | ||
Helen Vela Best Actress-Kung Tapos Na Ang Kailanman
Helen Vela (October 31, 1946 – February 14, 1992) was a Filipino actress and radio/TV personality in the Philippines.
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- Helen Vela Best Actress Kung Tapos Na Ang Kailanman
- The voices of helen vela and vic silayan
- Early life
- Personal life
- Death
- Lifetime achievement award
- Legacy Honors
- Filmography
- References
The voices of helen vela and vic silayan
Early life
She was born on October 31, 1946 in Manila, Philippines.
Personal life
She was married to broadcaster Orly Punzalan (1935–2005), with 3 children: Pastor Paolo Punzalan (Senior Pastor of Victory Fort Bonifacio), Reuben and Princess Punzalan.
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. 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.