Helen Vela

In this Philippine name for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is unknown, the birth surname or paternal family name is Vela, and the marital name is Hernandez.

Helen Vela Hernandez
Born
Helen Vela

(1946-10-31)October 31, 1946
Manila, Philippines
DiedFebruary 14, 1992(1992-02-14) (aged 45)
Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.
NationalityFilipino
Other namesAte Helen
Helen Vela Punzalan
Occupation(s)Actress, broadcaster, producer
Years active1963–1992
Known forLovingly Yours, Helen
Spouses
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(m. 1967; div. 1973)​
Ben Hernandez
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(m. 1973)​
Children4, including Princess
RelativesKaren Punzalan (granddaughter)

Helen Vela Hernandez (formerly Punzalan; October 31, 1946 – February 14, 1992) was a Filipino actress and radio/TV personality.

  1. ^ Rodrigo, Raul (2006). Kapitan: Geny Lopez and the Making of ABS-CBN. ABS-CBN Pub. p. 231. ISBN 978-971-816-111-1. Retrieved August 14, 2021.