Gilda Olvidado (born 9 August 1957 in

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) is a

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movie and television writer, and

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novelist. Her novels have been turned into live-action movies by

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, and also been remade for television through

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Family

Olvidado's parents are Gregorio Tan and Guarda Olvidado. She lived and received early education in Maranding,

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. Olvidado is the wife of Ruben Marcelino, a former editor-in-chief of the Atlas Publishing Company, with whom she had two children.

Education

She was a student of Chemistry at

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. For two years, she took units of Journalism at the

Manuel L. Quezon University The Manuel L. Quezon University (MLQU) is a private, nonsectarian, coeducational basic and higher education institution in Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines. It is named after the second president of the Philippine Manuel L. Quezon. History ...

Influences

Olvidado had been influenced by

Carlo J. Caparas Carlo Magno Jose Caparas (born December 15, 1948) is a Filipino comic strip creator and writer-turned film director and producer. He is best known for creating such Filipino superheroes and comic book characters as ''Panday'', '' Bakekang'' ...

, particularly in the field of writing for

Philippine comics Comics in the Philippines ( fil, Komiks}) have been widespread and popular throughout the country from the 1920s to the present. Komiks were partially inspired by American mainstream comic strips and comic books during the early 20th century. ...

Career

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 Ulap'' (1984), ''Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita?'' (1985), ''Huwag Mo Kaming Isumpa'' (1986), ''Huwag Mong Itanong Kung Bakit'' (1986), ''Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa'' (1987), ''Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig'' (1987), ''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

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genre in the Brilgint section of the tabloid newspaper ''Abante''.

Screenplays

Olvidado wrote the screenplays for Filipino films such as ''Tayo na sa Dilim'' (1990), ''Maya'' (1990), and ''Bakit Kay Tagal ng Sandali'' (1990).

Television

Olvidado co-wrote the Filipino

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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

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Radio

Olvidado wrote for the radio serial ''Dahlia'' aired over the

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radio station.

Awards

Olvidado was awarded Best Story for the film ''Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig'' during the 36th

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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).

Works

The following is an enumeration of Olvidado's works:

Film

*''Huwag Mo Kaming Isumpa'' (1981, novel) *''

Sinasamba Kita ''Sinasamba Kita'' (International title: ''All for You'' / ) is a 2007 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Based on a Philippine graphic novel written by Gilda Olvidado, the series is the first instalment of ''Sine Novel ...

'' (1982, novel) *'' Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap'' (1984, novel) *''Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita'' (1985, novel) *''Pinulot ka lang sa Lupa '' (1987, novel) *''Saan Nagtatago Ang Pag-Ibig'' (1987, novel and screenplay) *''Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal'' (1988, screenplay) *''Kung Kasalanan Man'' (1989, novel and screenplay) *''

Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita ''Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita'' (International title: ''Sweet Revenge'' / and Crush You) is a 2008 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 1989 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by Joel ...

'' (1989, novel and screenplay) *''Tayo Na Sa Dilim'' (1990, screenplay) *''Maya'' (1990, screenplay) *''Bakit Kay Tagal ng Sandali'' (1990, screenplay)

Television

GMA Network

*''

'' (2007, novel and co-writer) *'' Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap'' (2007, novel and co-writer) *''

My Only Love ''My Only Love'' is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Based on a 1982 Philippine film of the same title, the series is the fifth instalment of ''Sine Novela''. Directed by Louie Ignacio, it stars Mark Herras ...

'' (2007-2008, co-writer) *''

Kaputol ng Isang Awit ''Kaputol ng Isang Awit'' (International title: ''Unsung Melody'' / ) is a 2008 Philippine television drama romance musical series broadcast by GMA Network. Based on a 1991 Philippine film of the same title, the series is the seventh instalment ...

'' (2008, co-writer) *''

'' (2008, novel and co-writer) *''

Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? ''Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin?'' (International title: ''Second Chances'' / ) is a 2009 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Based on a 1984 Philippine film of the same title, the series is the thirteenth instalment of ...

'' (2009, novel and co-writer) *''

Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? ''Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita?'' (International title: ''A Mother's Sacrifice'' / ) is a 2010 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Based on a 1985 Philippine film of the same title, the series is the eighteenth installment ...

'' (2009, novel) *''

Temptation of Wife (2012 TV series) ''Temptation of Wife'' is a Philippine television drama revenge series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 2008 South Korean drama series of the same title. Directed by Dominic Zapata and Gina Alajar, it stars Marian Rivera in ...

'' (2012–present, writer,co-producer) *''

The Half Sisters ''The Half Sisters'' is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mark A. Reyes, it stars Barbie Forteza and Thea Tolentino in the title roles. It premiered on June 9, 2014, replacing ''Villa Quintana'' ...

'' (2014-2016, writer)

ABS-CBN

*''

Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal? Laurice Ilagan Guillen-Feleo (born January 31, 1947) is a Filipino actress, film and television director, and college professor. Early life and acting career Guillen studied at St. Theresa's College, Cebu City, earned an AB English degree befor ...

'' (2010, novel)

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