Gilda Olvidado
Encyclopedia
Gilda Olvidado is a well-known Filipino
movie and television writer, and melodrama
novelist. Her novels had been turned into live-action movies by VIVA Films
, and also been remade for television through Sine Novela
.
, Northern Mindanao
. Olvidado is the wife of Ruben Marcelino, a former editor-in-chief of Atlas Publications, with whom she had two children.
. For two years, she took units of Journalism at the Manuel L. Quezon University
.
, particularly in the field of writing for Philippine comics.
(1984), Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? (1985), Huwag Mo Kaming Isumpa (1986), Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa (1987), Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig (1987), Huwag Mong Itanong Kung Bakit (1988), Magkano ang Iyong Dangal (1988), and Babangon Ako at Dudurgin Kita (1989). Olvidado wrote the Philippine comics novels entitled Mirasol for Gwapo Komiks, Kumurap ang Buwan for Klasik Komiks, and The Babe and the Beast for Super Funny Komix.
genre in the Brilgint section of the tabloid newspaper Abante.
such as Tayo na sa Dilim (1990), Maya (1990), and Bakit Kay Tagal ng Sandali (1990).
s for Sinasamba Kita (2007), Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap (2007), Babangon Ako’t Dudurugin Kita (2008) and Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin (2009). She co-wrote the melodrama television shows such as My Only Love (2007-2008) and Kaputol ng Isang Awit (2008). Olvidado is currently a resident writer of GMA Network
.
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....
movie and television writer, and melodrama
Melodrama
The term melodrama refers to a dramatic work that exaggerates plot and characters in order to appeal to the emotions. It may also refer to the genre which includes such works, or to language, behavior, or events which resemble them...
novelist. Her novels had been turned into live-action movies by VIVA Films
VIVA Films
Viva Films is a Filipino film production company which started in 1981. This company is part of the Viva Entertainment Group.-Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion loveteam:...
, and also been remade for television through Sine Novela
Sine Novela
Sine Novela is a Philippine daytime soap opera aired on GMA Network which showcases old classic movies from VIVA Films turned into a mini-series...
.
Family
Olvidado's parents are Gregorio Tan and Guarda Olvidado. She lived and received early education in Maranding, Lanao del NorteLanao del Norte
Lanao del Norte is a province of the Philippines located in the Northern Mindanao region. Its capital is Tubod. The province borders Lanao del Sur to the southeast, Zamboanga del Sur to the west, Illana Bay to the southwest, Iligan Bay to the north, Iligan City to the northeast, and is separated...
, Northern Mindanao
Northern Mindanao
Designated as Region X of the Philippines, Northern Mindanao is composed of five provinces and two cities classified as highly-urbanized, all occupying the north-central part of Mindanao island, and the island-province of Camiguin...
. Olvidado is the wife of Ruben Marcelino, a former editor-in-chief of Atlas Publications, with whom she had two children.
Education
She was a student of Chemistry at Adamson UniversityAdamson University
Adamson University is a private university Catholic university in Manila, Philippines, founded on June 30, 1932 by Greek immigrant George Lucas Adamson as the Adamson School of Industrial Chemistry...
. For two years, she took units of Journalism at the Manuel L. Quezon University
Manuel L. Quezon University
The Manuel L. Quezon University is a private university in Quiapo, Manila, Philippines. It is a member of the Colleges and Universities Sports Association . It offers academic programs at the pre-school, elementary, high school, tertiary, and graduate levels. It is named for Philippine president...
.
Influences
Olvidado had been influenced by Carlo J. CaparasCarlo J. Caparas
Magno "Carlo" Jose Caparas , widely known as Carlo J. Caparas, is a Filipino comic strip creator/writer-turned director and producer, who is best known for creating Filipino superheroes and comic book characters such as Panday, Bakekang, Totoy Bato, Joaquin Bordado, Kamagong, Kamandag, Elias...
, particularly in the field of writing for Philippine comics.
Philippine comics
Olvidado's first serial in Philippine comics was Cha Lee's Angels, a comedy. Her second serial was Kapag Puso ang Nagsasakdal, a drama. Olvidado decided to focus on writing drama in Philippine comics after the satisfactory acceptance of Kapag Puso ang Nagsasakdal by readers. Olvidado authored other Philippine comics novels such as Sinasamba Kita (1982), Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? (1984), Kung Mahawi Man Ang UlapKung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap
"Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap" or Through It All is a Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network under the wing of Sine Novela. This series was the third installment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released back in 1984 by Viva Films and stars Chrstopher De Leon, Hilda Coronel, Gloria Romero,...
(1984), Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? (1985), Huwag Mo Kaming Isumpa (1986), Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa (1987), Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig (1987), Huwag Mong Itanong Kung Bakit (1988), Magkano ang Iyong Dangal (1988), and Babangon Ako at Dudurgin Kita (1989). Olvidado wrote the Philippine comics novels entitled Mirasol for Gwapo Komiks, Kumurap ang Buwan for Klasik Komiks, and The Babe and the Beast for Super Funny Komix.
Paperbacks
She proceeded to authoring Tagalog romance paperbacks for Valentine Romances, Twin Hearts, and Gemini pocketbooks. In 1993, Olvidado published her own line of Tagalog pocketbook novels.Newspaper column
Olvidado wrote in the eroticaErotica
Erotica are works of art, including literature, photography, film, sculpture and painting, that deal substantively with erotically stimulating or sexually arousing descriptions...
genre in the Brilgint section of the tabloid newspaper Abante.
Screenplays
Olvidado wrote the screenplays for Filipino filmsCinema of the Philippines
Cinema of the Philippines started with the introduction of the first moving pictures to the country on January 1, 1897 at the Salón de Pertierra in Manila. The following year, local scenes were shot on film for the first time by a Spaniard, Antonio Ramos, using the Lumiere Cinematograph...
such as Tayo na sa Dilim (1990), Maya (1990), and Bakit Kay Tagal ng Sandali (1990).
Television
Olvidado co-wrote the Filipino telenovelaTelenovela
A telenovela is a limited-run serial dramatic programming popular in Latin American, Portuguese, and Spanish television programming. The word combines tele, short for televisión or televisão , and novela, a Spanish or Portuguese word for "novel"...
s for Sinasamba Kita (2007), Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap (2007), Babangon Ako’t Dudurugin Kita (2008) and Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin (2009). She co-wrote the melodrama television shows such as My Only Love (2007-2008) and Kaputol ng Isang Awit (2008). Olvidado is currently a resident writer of GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
.
Awards
Olvidado was awarded Best Story for the film Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig during the 36th FAMAS Awards ceremonies in 1987. FAMAS nominated her for Best Story for the movies entitled Sinasamba Kita (1982), Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap (1984), at Huwag Mong Itanong Kung Bakit (1988).Film
- Huwag Mo Kaming Isumpa (1981, novel)
- Sinasamba KitaSinasamba Kita"Sinasamba Kita" is a Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network. The series is the first instalment of Sine Novela, a series of remake of films. The original movie was released back in 1982...
(1982, novel) - Kung Mahawi Man Ang UlapKung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap"Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap" or Through It All is a Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network under the wing of Sine Novela. This series was the third installment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released back in 1984 by Viva Films and stars Chrstopher De Leon, Hilda Coronel, Gloria Romero,...
(1984, novel) - Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita (1985, novel)
- Saan Nagtatago Ang Pag-Ibig (1987, novel and screenplay)
- Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal (1989, screenplay)
- Kung Kasalanan Man (1989, novel and screenplay)
- Babangon Ako't Dudurugin KitaBabangon Ako't Dudurugin KitaBabangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita or Sweet Revenge is a Philippine drama by GMA Network. Starring Marvin Agustin, Angelika dela Cruz, JC de Vera, Yasmien Kurdi and Dina Bonnevie and directed by Joel Lamangan, it aired on GMA Network from March 24, 2008 until June 27, 2008...
(1989, novel and screenplay) - Tayo Na Sa Dilim (1990, screenplay)
- Maya (1990, screenplay)
- Bakit Kay Tagal ng Sandali (1990, screenplay)
GMA Network
- Sinasamba KitaSinasamba Kita"Sinasamba Kita" is a Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network. The series is the first instalment of Sine Novela, a series of remake of films. The original movie was released back in 1982...
(2007, novel and co-writer) - Kung Mahawi Man Ang UlapKung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap"Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap" or Through It All is a Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network under the wing of Sine Novela. This series was the third installment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released back in 1984 by Viva Films and stars Chrstopher De Leon, Hilda Coronel, Gloria Romero,...
(2007, novel and co-writer) - My Only LoveMy Only LoveMy Only Love is a Philippine drama airing on GMA Network as the fifth instalment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released back in 1982.-Plot:They are teeners trapped in the conflicted world of their parents. Two children of two marriages gone sour...
(2007-2008, co-writer) - Kaputol ng Isang AwitKaputol ng Isang AwitKaputol ng Isang Awit or Unsung Melody is an Philippine drama airing on GMA Network, as the seventh instalment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released back in 1991. Starting August 28, 2011 the series will air weekly on Honolulu's KIKU.-Plot:Find out how music, fame and dreams interconnect...
(2008, co-writer) - Babangon Ako't Dudurugin KitaBabangon Ako't Dudurugin KitaBabangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita or Sweet Revenge is a Philippine drama by GMA Network. Starring Marvin Agustin, Angelika dela Cruz, JC de Vera, Yasmien Kurdi and Dina Bonnevie and directed by Joel Lamangan, it aired on GMA Network from March 24, 2008 until June 27, 2008...
(2008, novel and co-writer) - Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?Sine Novela Presents: Gilda Olvidado's Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? is an Philippine suspense drama aired on GMA Network. This is the first starring roles of StarStruck Aljur Abrenica and Kris Bernal. This is a revival of a Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion movie from the mid 80's...
(2009, novel and co-writer) - Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita?Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita?Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? is a Sine Novela produced by GMA Network starring real life mother and daughter, Jean Garcia and Jennica Garcia with Iwa Moto, Dion Ignacio and Ariel Rivera. It is a remake of the drama film in the 1980s which starred Lorna Tolentino and the Rita Gomez. It is the 18th...
(2009, novel)