Lovingly Yours, Helen Explained

Alt Name:Lovingly Yours (1992–96)
Genre:Drama
Presenter:
Country:Philippines
Language:Tagalog
Num Seasons:16
Executive Producer:Redgie Acuña-Magno
Producer:
  • Helen Vela (1980–92)
  • Princess Punzalan (1992–96)
Camera:Multiple-camera setup
Runtime:90 minutes
Company:Hyper-Visions Productions Inc.
Network:

Lovingly Yours, Helen is a Philippine television drama anthology series broadcast by GMA Network and Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation. The show is the second longest running drama anthology in Philippine television history. Originally hosted by Helen Vela, it premiered on September 7, 1980. The series transferred to BBC in 1984. It returned to GMA Network in March 23, 1986. The series concluded on September 1, 1996. It was replaced by Anna Karenina in its timeslot.

The anthology evolved into a television drama anthology from a daily counseling program on radio with the same title, originally aired on DZBB. It was presented by television/radio personality Helen Vela. Each episode is based on the letter sender's life stories sent by viewers.

The show's radio version, which is a live counselling program, continued to air on weekdays. The radio show moved to BBC's FM station DWOK-FM in 1984, and returned to DZBB in 1986.

As Lovingly Yours, Helen

In 1980, the program transformed from a radio program to a television drama anthology.[1]

Lovingly Yours: The Movie

In 1984, due to popularity of the series, Lovingly Yours, Helen was adapted into a four-part anthology film directed by Argel Joseph.[2]

As Lovingly Yours

Following Vela's death in 1992, her daughter Princess Punzalan took over her as the host.[1] [3]

Accolades

Accolades received by Lovingly Yours, Helen! Year! Awards! Category! Recipient! Result!
19882nd PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Drama SeriesLovingly Yours, Helen
19959th PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Daytime Drama AnthologyLovingly Yours

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Past memorable shows on GMA . . July 1, 2003 . February 12, 2020 . Francisco, Butch.
  2. Web site: Argel Joseph, director of Lovingly Yours, Helen and Roman Rapido, passes away . . February 8, 2018 . February 12, 2020.
  3. Web site: Princess Punzalan: from Mula Sa Pusos primera kontrabida to international actress . PEP . Anarcon, James Patrick . July 8, 2020 . July 10, 2020.