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
Born
Helen Punzalan Vela Hernandez

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

Helen Punzalan Vela Hernandez (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.