Gilda Olvidado (born 9 August 1957 inCebu City,Cebu[1]) is aFilipina movie and television writer, andmelodrama novelist. Her novels have been turned into live-action movies byVIVA Films, and also been remade for television throughSine Novela.
Olvidado's parents are Gregorio Tan and Guarda Olvidado. She lived and received early education in Maranding,Lanao del Norte,Northern Mindanao. Olvidado is the wife of Ruben Marcelino, a former editor-in-chief of the Atlas Publishing Company, with whom she had two children.[1]
She was a student of Chemistry atAdamson University. For two years, she took units of Journalism at theManuel L. Quezon University.[1]
Olvidado had been influenced byCarlo J. Caparas, particularly in the field of writing forPhilippine comics.[1]
Olvidado's first serial in Philippine comics wasCha Lee's Angels, a comedy. Her second serial wasKapag Puso ang Nagsasakdal, a drama. Olvidado decided to focus on writing drama in Philippine comics after the satisfactory acceptance ofKapag Puso ang Nagsasakdal by readers. Olvidado authored other Philippine comics novels such asSinasamba 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), andBabangon Ako at Dudurgin Kita (1989).[1] Olvidado wrote the Philippine comics novels entitledMirasol for Gwapo Komiks,Kumurap ang Buwan for Klasik Komiks, andThe Babe and the Beast for Super Funny Komix.[1]
She proceeded to authoringTagalog romance paperbacks for Valentine Romances, Twin Hearts, and Gemini pocketbooks. In 1993, Olvidado published her own line of Tagalog pocketbook novels.[1]
Olvidado wrote in theerotica genre in the Brilgint section of the tabloid newspaperAbante.[1]
Olvidado wrote the screenplays forFilipino films such asTayo na sa Dilim (1990),Maya (1990), andBakit Kay Tagal ng Sandali (1990).[1]
Olvidado co-wrote the Filipinotelenovelas forSinasamba Kita (2007),Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap (2007),Babangon Ako’t Dudurugin Kita (2008) andDapat Ka Bang Mahalin (2009). She co-wrote the melodrama television shows such asMy Only Love (2007-2008) andKaputol ng Isang Awit (2008).[1] Olvidado is currently a resident writer ofGMA Network.
Olvidado wrote for the radio serialDahlia aired over theDWWW radio station.[1]
Olvidado was awarded Best Story for the filmSaan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig during the 36thFAMAS Awards ceremonies in 1987.[2] FAMAS nominated her for Best Story for the movies entitledSinasamba Kita (1982),Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap (1984), atHuwag Mong Itanong Kung Bakit (1988).[1]
The following is an enumeration of Olvidado's works:
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