Helen Vela
| Helen Vela-Punzalan | |
|---|---|
| Born |
October 31, 1946 Manila, Philippines |
| Died | February 14, 1992 (aged 45) Rochester, Minnesota, United States |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation | Actress, broadcaster, producer |
| Years active | 1963–1992 |
| Known for | Ate Helen |
| Spouse(s) |
Orly Punzalan (1967-1973; separated) Ben Hernandez (1973-1992; her death) |
| Children |
Princess Punzalan Paolo Punzalan Rueben Hernandez-Punzalan |
| Relatives | Karen Punzalan (granddaughter) |
Helen Vela (October 31, 1946 – February 14, 1992) was a Filipino actress and radio/TV personality in the Philippines.
She was born on October 31, 1946 in Manila, Philippines.
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.
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).
In 2004, the Golden Screen Awards for Television instituted a "Helen Vela Lifetime Achievement Award" for outstanding contribution to the Philippine television industry.
She was posthimously inducted as a Star to the Eastwood City Walk Of Fame Philippines in December 2011.
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