Amelyn Esther Veloso-Zapanta (April 25, 1974 – August 24, 2017)[3] was a Filipina broadcast journalist of CNN Philippines.[4][2]

Amelyn Veloso
Born
Amelyn Esther Veloso

(1974-04-25)April 25, 1974
Cebu City, Philippines
DiedAugust 24, 2017(2017-08-24) (aged 43)
Manila, Philippines
Resting placeSt. John the Baptist Columbary and Park, Taytay, Rizal, Calabarzon, Philippines[1]
Other namesAmelyn Veloso-Zapanta
Occupation(s)News anchor, journalist
Years active1995–2017
Agents
SpouseRodney Zapanta[2]
Children1[2]

Before her death, she was the anchor of the morning show New Day, CNN Philippines Newsroom, and the public service program Serbisyo All Access. She was known for her signature trademark line, "Be Well" at the end of her programs.[2] A co-anchor of Solar Daybreak from January 7, 2013[5] until August 22, 2014.[6] she had stints with IBC 13 and TV5.[2]

Death

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On August 24, 2017, Veloso died due to liver metastasis secondary to breast cancer.[3][2][7]

References

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  1. ^ "Goodbye, Amelyn Veloso". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on August 30, 2017. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "CNN Philippines senior anchor Amelyn Veloso dies". CNN Philippines. August 24, 2017. Archived from the original on August 24, 2017. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
  3. ^ a b Bianc, Josh (August 24, 2017). "BREAKING NEWS: CNN Philippines Anchor Amelyn Veloso Dies at 42". philnews.ph. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
  4. ^ "MNP Q&A: Amelyn Veloso, News Anchor for Solar News". Medianewser.com. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
  5. ^ "Amelyn Veloso joins Solar News". Medianewser.com. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
  6. ^ "Gani & Amelyn give Filipinos power to be heard". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
  7. ^ Custodio, Arlo (August 24, 2017). "Broadcaster Amelyn Veloso passes away". The Manila Times. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
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