German Moreno
{{Short description|Filipino television host, actor, comedian, and talent manager (1933-2016)}}
{{Philippine name|Molina|Moreno}}
{{Use Philippine English|date=March 2023}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2017}}
{{Infobox person
| name = German Moreno
| image = Germsnorajf.jpg
| caption = Moreno in 2011
| birth_name = German Molina Moreno
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1933|10|04}}
| birth_place = Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippine Islands
| death_date = January 8, 2016 (aged 82)
| death_place = Quezon City, Philippines
| resting_place = Loyola Memorial Park,
Marikina, Metro Manila
| years active = 1963–2016
| occupation = {{Hlist|Host|actor|talent manager|producer|writer|director}}
| othername = Kuya Germs
| title = The Master Showman
| children = Federico Moreno (son)
| relatives = Luis Gabriel Moreno (grandson)
John Nite (nephew)
Pilar Moreno-Nite (sister)
}}
German Molina Moreno ({{IPA|tl|hɛɾˈman moˈɾɛno|lang}}; October 4, 1933 – January 8, 2016), also known as Kuya Germs ({{IPA|tl|kujɐ dʒɛɾms|lang}} or {{IPA|tl|dʒɚms|}}) and dubbed as "The Master Showman", was a Filipino television host, presenter, actor, comedian, talent manager, producer, writer, and director.
Early life
German Molina Moreno was born to Jose Moreno y Calvo (Pepe), a Spanish Filipino mestizo, and Aurora Molina, a Filipina.{{cite web|last1=Protacio|first1=Romy R.|title=GERMAN MORENO" FROM THE BOOK, "BALIK TANAW: THE FILIPINO MOVIE STARS OF YESTERYEARS|url=http://asianjournalusa.com/german-moreno-from-the-book-balik-tanaw-the-filipino-movie-stars-of-ye-p13514-157.htm|publisher=asianjournalusa.com|access-date=1 June 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140602200852/http://asianjournalusa.com/german-moreno-from-the-book-balik-tanaw-the-filipino-movie-stars-of-ye-p13514-157.htm|archive-date=June 2, 2014|df=mdy-all}} He had one sister, Pilar Moreno Nite.{{cite news|author=Fidel R. Jimenez|title =Mga artista, naging biktima rin ng karahasan ngayong 2011|newspaper =GMA Network|date=29 December 2011|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/243022/showbiz/chikaminute/mga-artista-naging-biktima-rin-ng-karahasan-ngayong-2011|access-date=19 August 2015|language=tl}} His father died after an incident involving an American soldier. Moreno first worked for an aunt's taxi company and also sold bibingka, peanuts, and cigarettes. He also became a jeepney barker.{{cite news|title='Kuya Germs', ang mestizong tindero ng bibingka, janitor, barker, at iba pa|newspaper=GMA Network|date=8 January 2016|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/550422/showbiz/chikaminute/kuya-germs-ang-mestizong-tindero-ng-bibingka-janitor-barker-at-iba-pa|access-date=8 January 2016|language=tl}}
Career
=Early career=
Moreno became involved in the entertainment industry working as a janitor and telonero (curtain raiser) of Clover Theater in 1957. His first break was a role as Jesus Christ for the Manila Grand Opera House. He later went on to pursue a career as a comedian of the bodabil stage and the post-war screen.{{cite web|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/video/355322/24oras/from-janitor-to-master-showman-paggunita-sa-buhay-ni-kuya-germs|title=24 Oras: From janitor to Master Showman: Paggunita sa buhay ni Kuya Germs|publisher=GMA News Online|work=24 Oras|date=8 January 2016|access-date=8 January 2016}}
=Later career=
In 1963, Moreno took his comedy act to Sampaguita Pictures, the home of biggest stars at that time such as Dolphy, Panchito, Gloria Romero, and Susan Roces.{{cite web |url=http://www.spot.ph/entertainment/showbiz/64861/kuya-germs-and-the-many-celebrities-he-discovered |title=Kuya Germs and the Many Celebrities He Discovered |date=January 8, 2016 |access-date=January 7, 2018}} He hosted a premiere night at the Life Theater but refused Nene Vera-Perez's attempt to pay him and instead asked for movie roles instead. Moreno then had roles in the movies Dance-O-Rama, Mga Batang Iskwater, Class Reunion, and Mga Batang Bakasyunista. It was in his Sampaguita stint where he met his longtime co-host Ike Lozada.
Moreno also became a disc jockey as Eddie Ilarde's sidekick in the radio program Ngayon Naman on CBN. In 1969, he transferred radio stations to DZTR as a pinch-hitter for Helen Vela, Bingo Lacson, and Ben David. Moreno would then be given his own timeslot from 11 pm to 12 mn for Bisita Artista, Music Factory, and Guy and Pip Song Festival. In his transfer to DZBB, he hosted his own noontime show during weekdays at 2:30 to 3:30 pm.{{cite web|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/550422/showbiz/chikaminute/kuya-germs-ang-mestizong-tindero-ng-bibingka-janitor-barker-at-iba-pa#sthash.jVOGXHVA.dpuf|title=At mapagmahal na anak 'Kuya Germs,' ang mestizong tindero ng bibingka, janitor, barker, at iba pa Published|date=January 8, 2016|language=tl|access-date=January 7, 2018}}
Moreno's biggest break came on television in the late 1970s when he became host of the Sunday noontime variety show, GMA Supershow (first known as Germside and Germspesyal). He eventually became the host, star builder, and producer of That's Entertainment, a youth-oriented variety show developing the biggest stars in the Philippines. He gave out gift packs from sponsors to every guest of his programs. He was the host of a late-night show Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman.{{cite web|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/34025/german-moreno-says-he-will-not-leave-gma-7-unless-the-management-tells-him-so-denies-jake-vargas-is-his-favorite-talent|title=German Moreno says he will not leave GMA-7 unless the management tells him so; denies Jake Vargas is his favorite talent - PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz|author=PEP.ph|date=8 May 2012|work=Philippine Entertainment Portal|access-date=19 August 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/community/articles/2014-02-20/973/Kuya-Germs-The-Star-Maker|title=LOOK: Kapuso stars dominate this year's FHM 100 Sexiest Women list! - GMANetwork.com - Community - the latest updates and features from stars and fans - Articles|work=GMA Network|access-date=19 August 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://bandera.inquirer.net/93689/kuya-germs-babalik-na-sa-walang-tulugan|title=Kuya Germs babalik na sa Walang Tulugan|work=Inquirer Bandera|date=June 6, 2015 |access-date=19 August 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/79678-kuya-germs-german-moreno-suffers-mild-stroke|title=German Moreno suffers mild stroke|work=Rappler|date=January 3, 2015 |access-date=19 August 2015}} He also co-hosted Superstar with Jograd de La Torre. Superstar was the Sunday musical-variety show of Moreno's close friend Nora Aunor.{{cite news |title=Master Showman German "Kuya Germs" Moreno dies at 82 |url=http://www.pep.ph/news/61718/master-showman-german-kuya-germs-moreno-dies-at-82?ref=headline |access-date=8 January 2015 |work=Pep.ph}}
Moreno also produced TV films such as Kung Mayroon Mang Pangarap, Ganti, Sa Paglinaw ng Tubig, Ikaw, Ako at ang Awit, Dalawang Ina, Dalawang Pag-ibig, Larawan ng Isang Ina, and Ina.
He founded the Eastwood City Walk of Fame in Quezon City, on December 1, 2005. It is patterned after the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood, California.
Since 1996, FAMAS had given out the Youth Achievement Award, named after him. The German Moreno Youth Achievement Award is given to a batch of young stars that have exemplar performances in the motion picture industry. The Philippine Movie Press Club also named after Moreno the German Moreno Power Tandem Award, awarded to popular love teams on television.{{cite web|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/14840/kathryn-bernardo-and-daniel-padilla-will-receive-power-tandem-award-during-28th-star-awards-for-tv|title=Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla will receive Power Tandem Award during 28th Star Awards for TV|publisher=Pep.ph|date=November 21, 2014|access-date=January 9, 2015}}
He was also the former president of Katipunan ng mga Artistang Pilipino sa Pelikula at Telebisyon (KAPPT). He also endorsed prominent brands such as Vaseline Shampoo and Dazz Dishwashing Paste.
In April 2013, Moreno celebrated his 50th anniversary in the Philippine entertainment industry with a tribute special entitled 50 Years With The Master Showman at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila, Pasay. The special was attended by Moreno's "anak-anakan" (his discoveries) throughout his five decades in showbiz.{{cite web|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/38425/gma-7-pays-tribute-to-german-moreno-via-50-years-with-the-master-showman|title=GMA-7 pays tribute to German Moreno via 50 Years With The Master Showman|publisher=Pep.ph|date=January 8, 2016|access-date=January 9, 2016|language=fil}}
On March 24, 2014, Moreno established the GMA Network's Walk of Fame, outside the GMA Network Center, with over 196 celebrities and news & public affairs personalities received the plaque.{{Cite web|title=GMA honors Kapuso personalities with Walk of Fame|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/354067/showbiz/gma-honors-kapuso-personalities-with-walk-of-fame/|access-date=July 9, 2020|website=GMA News Online|date=March 25, 2014|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|title=Kuya Germs launches Walk of Fame at GMA Network|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2014/04/06/1309388/kuya-germs-launches-walk-fame-gma-network|access-date=July 3, 2020|website=www.philstar.com|language=en-US}}
In his final months, Moreno was the creative consultant of Sunday PinaSaya. He had a special chair in front of the stage, where he was sitting along with the studio audience to view the program.{{Cite web|title=GMA artists have tearful tribute for Kuya Germs on Sunday Pinasaya|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/22905/gma-artists-have-tearfultribute-for-kuya-germs-on-emsunday-pinasayaem|access-date=October 3, 2022|website=PEP.ph|language=en}} He celebrated his last birthday on October 4, 2015.{{Citation|title=Birthday celebration ni German Moreno, naging reunion din ng kanyang mga kaanak at mga kaibigan|date=October 6, 2015|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgm-q_dNeRo |language=en |access-date=October 3, 2022}} Despite being in wheelchair, he attended in GMA Network's 2016 New Year countdown special at SM Mall Of Asia{{Cite web|title=Balikan ang mga huling TV appearances ng Master Showman|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/20824/balikan-ang-mga-huling-tv-appearances-ng-master-showman/story|access-date=October 3, 2022|website=www.gmanetwork.com |language=en}} marking his last public appearance, and was last heard at Walang Siyesta on January 6, 2016.{{Citation|title=Kuya Germs, huling napakinggan sa radio show niyang 'Walang Siesta' nitong Miyerkules | date=January 8, 2016|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTiBLhLUuZA|language=en|access-date=October 3, 2022}}
Personal life
Moreno had an adopted son named Federico Moreno. His grandson Luis Moreno is an archer.{{cite web|url=http://www.rappler.com/sports/specials/palarong-pambansa/2013/27746-kuya-germs-grandson-top-palarong-pambansa-archer|title=On target: Kuya Germs' grandson is top Palaro archer|work=Rappler|date=April 28, 2013|access-date=19 August 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/14356/gab-moreno-grandson-of-kuya-germs-earns-first-olympic-gold-medal-for-the-philippines|title=Archer Gab Moreno earns first Olympic gold medal for PH - PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz|author=PEP.ph|date=25 August 2014|work=Philippine Entertainment Portal|access-date=19 August 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/376981/sports/othersports/kuya-germs-proud-of-grandson-gab-moreno-for-winning-youth-olympic-gold|title=Kuya Germs proud of grandson Gab Moreno for winning Youth Olympic gold|work=GMA News Online|date=August 29, 2014|access-date=August 19, 2015}} His nephew John Nite is also a TV host on Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman.
=Political views=
Moreno was a supporter of former President Ferdinand Marcos. In 1986, Moreno campaigned for the reelection of president Ferdinand Marcos in the 1986 snap election, with him continuing to support Marcos even after he was deposed from the presidency by the People Power Revolution; during a September 1988 episode of his musical program GMA Supershow, Moreno and his co-hosts sang a medley of songs dedicated to Marcos to commemorate his birthday.{{cite news|title=More stars join KBL campaign|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|publisher=The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc.|date=January 30, 1986|quote=AS THE Feb. 7 election nears, more and more showbiz personalities have signified their support for the KBL campaign.}}{{cite news|last=Mendoza|first=Meg|title=Viva's uncrowned queen|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=8cBNEdFwSQkC&dat=19880920&printsec=frontpage&hl=en|access-date=May 24, 2021|work=Manila Standard|publisher=Manila Standard News, Inc.|date=September 20, 1988|page=27}}
=Health and death=
Moreno suffered a mild stroke on January 2, 2015. His condition improved soon after, according to his son Federico Moreno. Few months later, he returned to his programs Walang Siyesta! and Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman.{{cite web|url=https://news.yahoo.com/german-moreno-shows-marked-improvement-after-mild-stroke-025242240.html|title=German Moreno shows marked improvement after mild stroke|date=5 January 2015|work=Yahoo! News|access-date=19 August 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/398841/showbiz/chikaminute/kuya-germs-bumubuti-na-ang-kondisyon-matapos-makaranas-ng-mild-stroke|title=Kuya Germs, bumubuti na ang kondisyon matapos makaranas ng mild stroke|work=GMA News Online|date=January 4, 2015 |access-date=19 August 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2014/02/24/1293724/18-revelations-master-showman|title=18 revelations by the Master Showman|work=The Philippine Star|access-date=19 August 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/26830/shaina-magdayao-says-nasty-rumor-about-her-and-john-lloyd-cruz-has-only-made-their-relationship-stronger|title=Shaina Magdayao says nasty rumor about her and John Lloyd Cruz has only made their relationship stronger - PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz|date=18 September 2010|work=Philippine Entertainment Portal|access-date=19 August 2015}}
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One year later, he was rushed into St. Luke's Medical Center at Quezon City in the evening of January 7, 2016{{Cite web|title=German 'Kuya Germs' Moreno, isinugod sa ospital -- report|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/550423/showbiz/chikaminute/german-kuya-germs-moreno-isinugod-sa-ospital-report|website=GMA News Online| date=8 January 2016|access-date=8 January 2016}} and fell into a coma.{{Cite web |last=Mendoza |first=Ruel |title=Jackie Lou kinutuban na nang ma-coma ang 'tatay' |url=https://www.philstar.com/pang-masa/pang-movies/2016/01/09/1540962/jackie-lou-kinutuban-na-nang-ma-coma-ang-tatay |access-date=2022-09-24 |website=Philstar.com}}{{Cite web |title= @ogiediaz {{!}} Pls pray for Kuya Germs' recovery. He is in coma right now, according to Glydel Mercado. Maraming nagmamahal kay Kuya Germs, gagaling sya.|url=https://twitter.com/ogiediaz/status/685132877290328064?lang=bg |access-date=2022-09-24 |website=Twitter}} Moreno died on January 8, 2016, at 3:20 am from cardiac arrest, according to his nephew John Nite.{{cite news|title='Master Showman' German Moreno dies|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/v1/01/07/16/master-showman-german-moreno-dies|access-date=8 January 2016|work=ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs|publisher=ABS-CBN Corporation|date=8 January 2016}} He was 82 years old.{{Cite web|title=Master Showman German 'Kuya Germs' Moreno passes away|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/550430/showbiz/master-showman-german-kuya-germs-moreno-passes-away|website=GMA News Online|date=8 January 2016|access-date=8 January 2016}}{{cite news|title=German 'Kuya Germs' Moreno dies|url=http://entertainment.inquirer.net/187293/german-kuya-germs-moreno-dies|access-date=8 January 2016|publisher=Inquirer.net|date=8 January 2016}} Later that evening, his remains arrived at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Shrine. The next day, a live tribute special of his show Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman was held in his wake. He was buried at the Loyola Memorial Park in Marikina after being brought to GMA Network Center.{{Cite web|title=Remains of German Moreno arrive at Loyola Memorial Park for interment|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/551178/showbiz/chikaminute/remains-of-german-moreno-arrive-at-loyola-memorial-park-for-interment|website=GMA News Online|date=14 January 2016|access-date=12 February 2016}} Moreno is buried beside his mother Aurora Molina (July 1, 1900–September 15, 1991), father Jose Moreno y Calvo (Pepe) (c. 1894–April 23, 1946) with only sister Pilar Moreno Nite (October 28, 1924–June 13, 2011), nephew Rogelio N. Nite, Luis Moreno y Molina, Conrading, Carlos M. Moreno and Maria Lourdes.
Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman concluded on February 13, 2016, a month after his death.
Legacy and tribute
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A special tribute concert entitled The Master Showman's Final Bow was aired on February 26, 2016, where the comedy show Bubble Gang was preempted to give way for the TV special (meanwhile host from Bubble Gang participated including Michael V. and Betong Sumaya). His son Federico announced the establishment of German Moreno Foundation, an organization made by Moreno's loved ones and friends. It will continue his support for Mowelfund, and honor stars through the Eastwood City Walk of Fame.{{Cite web |title=Kuya Germs's friends, loved ones to establish German Moreno Foundation |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/21764/kuya-germss-friends-loved-ones-to-establish-german-moreno-foundation/story |access-date=2022-09-24 |website=www.gmanetwork.com |language=en}}
The German Moreno Power Tandem Award (launched in 2014) still continues up to the present day.
At the GMA Network Studio Annex in Quezon City, The German Moreno Studio (formerly known as Studio 6) was inaugurated in honor of his legacy and in tribute to his 85th birthday on October 4, 2018, with families, relatives, friends and the staff of GMA paying tribute.{{Cite web|last=Geli|first=Bianca|title=IN PHOTOS: GMA Network unveils German Moreno Studio|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/9836/in-photos-gma-network-unveils-german-moreno-studio/photo|access-date=2020-07-02|website=www.gmanetwork.com|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|title=ON HIS BIRTHDAY: German Moreno Studio unveiled in honor of well-loved Master Showman|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/670080/german-moreno-studio-unveiled-in-honor-of-well-loved-master-showman/story/|access-date=2020-07-09|website=GMA News Online|date=October 4, 2018 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web|title=IN PHOTOS: GMA Network hails Kuya Germs' legacy with German Moreno Studio|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/670251/gma-network-hails-kuya-germs-legacy-with-german-moreno-studio/story/|access-date=2020-07-09|website=GMA News Online|date=October 5, 2018 |language=en-US}}{{Cite news|title=Studio ng GMA Network, ipapangalan kay German Moreno|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/23313/studio-ng-gma-network-ipapangalan-kay-german-moreno|access-date=2020-07-09|website=PEP.ph|language=en}}{{Cite news|last=Nation|first=RMN News Nationwide: The Sound Of The|date=2018-10-04|title=BUKAS NA! {{!}} "The German Moreno studio", pormal nang binuksan|url=https://rmn.ph/bukas-na-the-german-moreno-studio-pormal-nang-binuksan/|access-date=2020-07-09|website=RMN Networks|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|title=GMA inaugurates new German Moreno studio|url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2018/10/06/lifestyle-entertainment/life-times/gma-inaugurates-new-german-moreno-studio/448919/|access-date=2020-07-09|website=The Manila Times|date=October 6, 2018 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web|date=2018-10-08|title=Studio named after German Moreno|url=https://mb.com.ph/2018/10/08/studio-named-after-german-moreno/|access-date=2020-07-09|website=Manila Bulletin|language=en-US}} It currently houses the daily noontime variety game show TiktoClock.
Filmography
=Film=
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962
| Kababalaghan o Kabulastugan? | Embalsamador (First story) | | |||
| rowspan="7"| 1963
| Si Adiang Waray | | | |||
| Dance-O-Rama
| | | |||
| Ang Senyorito at ang Atsay
| Tolome | | |||
| Ang Class Reunion
| German | | |||
| Mga Kwela sa Eskwela
| | | |||
| Sabina
| Nipis | | |||
| Ako'y Ibigin Mo, Dalagang Matapang
| | | |||
| rowspan="18"| 1964
|Paratroop Squadron | | | |||
| Mga Batang Iskwater
| | | |||
| Ang Mahiwagang Pag-ibig ni Lola Cinderella
| | | |||
| Magkakapatid na Waray
| | | |||
| Sa Bilis Walang Kaparis
| | | |||
| Mga Batang Bakasyonista
| | | |||
| Anong Ganda Mo!
| | | |||
| Kumander Judo
| | | |||
| Mga Batang Milyonaryo
| | | |||
| Jukebox Jamboree
| | | |||
| Mga Kanyon Sa Corregidor
| | | |||
| Mga Batang Artista
| | | |||
| Hi-sosayti
| | | |||
| Fighting Warays sa Ilokos
| | | |||
| Mga Bata ng Lagim
| | | |||
| Bathing Beauties
| | | |||
| Show of Shows
| | | |||
| Umibig ay 'di biro
| | | |||
| rowspan="9" |1965
|Eskwelahang Munti | | | |||
| Mga Reynang Engkantada
| | | |||
| Mga Batang Turista
| | | |||
| Inday, Palalayasin Kita
| | | |||
| Rosalie
| | | |||
| Bye-bye na sa Daddy
| | | |||
| Alis D'yan! H'wag 'Kong Ligawan
| | | |||
| Papa um mamaw
| | | |||
| Portrait of My Love
| | | |||
| rowspan="7" |1966
|I'll Dream of You | | | |||
| Jamboree '66
| | | |||
| Ay Ay Naku Neneng
| | | |||
| O!... Kay Laking Eskandalo!
| | | |||
| Sexy Yata 'Yan
| | | |||
| Ang Lagay 'Adre... ay Under-Istanding
| | | |||
| Sa Bawa't Lansangan
| | | |||
| rowspan="10" |1967
|Bus Stop | | | |||
| Way Out in the Country
| | | |||
| Cinderella A-Go-Go
| | | |||
| Sunny
| | | |||
| Sitting in the Park
| | | |||
| Oh! What a Kiss
| | | |||
| Double Date
| | | |||
| Bikini Beach Party
| | | |||
| Alma Vida
| | | |||
| All Over the World
| | | |||
| rowspan="9" |1968
|To Susan with Love | | | |||
| Sayonara My Darling
| | | |||
| Order ni Osang
| | | |||
| May Tampuhan, Paminsan-Minsan
| | | |||
| Magic Guitar
| | | |||
| Juanita Banana
| | | |||
| Dobol Wedding
| | | |||
| Bahay Kubo, Kahit Munti
| | | |||
| Artista ang Aking Asawa
| | | |||
| rowspan="14" |1969
|9 Teeners | | | |||
| YeYe Generation!
| | | |||
| Obladi, Oblada
| | | |||
| Young Girl
| | | |||
| Banda 24
| | | |||
| Stop, Look, Listen
| | | |||
| Drakulita
| | | |||
| Boom! Bang-A-Bang!
| | | |||
| Fiesta Extravaganza
| | | |||
| Petrang Paminta
| | | |||
| Rikitik Loves Rositik
| | | |||
| The Mad Generation
| | | |||
| The Musical Giant
| | | |||
| Halina Neneng Ko
| | | |||
| rowspan="12" |1970
|Ricky Na, Tirso Pa! | | | |||
| Magic Makinilya
| | | |||
| Orang
| | | |||
| Yes I Believe
| | | |||
| Singspiration
| | | |||
| Your Love
| | | |||
| The Young at Heart
| | | |||
| Dingdong
| | | |||
| Intensity '70
| | | |||
| Give Me Your Love
| | | |||
| For You, Mama
| | | |||
| Sweet Matutinna
| | | |||
| rowspan="3" |1971
|Always in My Heart | | | |||
| Guy and Pip
| | | |||
| Fiesta Extravaganza '71
| | | |||
| rowspan="5" |1972
|I Went to Your Wedding | | | |||
| A Gift of Love
| | | |||
| Kung May Gusot, May Lusot
| | | |||
| Winter Holiday
| | | |||
| My Blue Hawaii
| | | |||
| rowspan="13" |1973
|Tsismosang Tindera | | | |||
| Young Dreams
| | | |||
| Kondesang Basahan
| | | |||
| Impossible Dream
|Master of Ceremonies | | |||
| Girl of My Dreams
| | | |||
| Dyesebel
| | | |||
| Isa, Dalawa, Tatlo
| | | |||
| Anak ng Aswang
| | | |||
| Ang Hiwaga ni Maria Cinderalla
| | | |||
| Super Gee
| | | |||
| Ophella at Paris
| | | |||
| Fight Batman Fight!
| | | |||
| Darna and the Giants
| Comics reader | uncredited | |||
| rowspan="8| 1974
| Baticobra at Flying Salakot | | | |||
| Somewhere Over the Rainbow
| | | |||
| Memories of Our Love
| | | |||
| Kampanerang Kuba
|Flaving | | |||
| Ang Bituin at Araw
| | | |||
| Biktima
|Pipot |uncredited | |||
| Huwag Tularan: Pito ang Asawa Ko
| | | |||
| Oh Margie Oh
|Musical director | | |||
| rowspan="5" |1975
|Loose Connections | | | |||
| Hello, Goodnight, Goodbye
| | Episode 1: Hello | |||
| Vilma Veinte Nueve
| | | |||
| Niño Valiente
| | | |||
| Batu-bato sa Langit: Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit
|Pocholo | | |||
| rowspan="12" |1976
|Relaks Lang Mama, Sagot Kita | | | |||
| Ang Erpat Kong Groovy
| | | |||
| Ngiti, Tawa at Halakhak
| | | |||
| Let's Do the Salsa
| | | |||
| Wanted: Ded or Alayb (Agad-agad)
| | | |||
| Fiesta: Isang Halik! Isang Sayaw! Isang Peseta!
| | | |||
| Relax Lang, Mama... Sagot Kita
| | | |||
| Kaming Matatapang ang Apog!
| | | |||
| Sapagka't Kami'y Mga Misis Lamang
| | | |||
| Tsuperstar
| | | |||
| Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo
| | | |||
| Barok
| | | |||
| rowspan="7" |1977
|Jack and Poy (Hale-Hale Hoy) | | | |||
| Maliit Ngunit Matinik
| | | |||
| Wow, Sikat! Pare, Bigat!
| | | |||
| Pinakasalan Ko Ang Ina ng Aking Kapatid
| | | |||
| Herkulas
| | | |||
| Disco Baby
| | | |||
| Mr. Wong and the Bionic Girls
| | | |||
| rowspan="5"| 1978
| Isang Kahig, Isang Tuka, sa Langit at Lupa | | | |||
| Sa Lungga ng Mga Daga
| | | |||
| Topo-Topo Barega: Dumila Ka sa Baga
| | | |||
| Mga Mata ni Angelita
| Rice cake vendor | | |||
| Dyesebel
| Mr. Espejo | | |||
| rowspan="8"| 1979
| Roberta | | | |||
| Darna, Kuno...?
| San Pedro | | |||
| Angelita... Ako ang Iyong Ina
| Biko | | |||
| Annie Batungbakal
| | | |||
| Buhay Artista Ngayon
| | | |||
| Bokyo
| | | |||
| Kasal-kasalan, Bahay-bahayan
| | | |||
| Anak ng Atsay
| Germania | | |||
| rowspan="9"| 1980
| Pompa | Rico | | |||
| Darna at Ding
| | | |||
| Yakapin Mo'ko, Lalaking Matapang
| | | |||
| Goriong Butete
| Sara | | |||
| Hepe
| | | |||
| Reyna ng Pitong Gatang
| Police officer | | |||
| Juan Tamad Jr.
| | | |||
| Batang North Harbor
| | | |||
| Kape't Gatas
| | | |||
| rowspan="8" |1981
|Familia Antik | | | |||
| Tikboy and Pamboy
| | | |||
| Totoo Ba ang Tsimis?
| | | |||
| Ibalik ang Swerti
| | | |||
| Burgis
|Nurse | | |||
| Hepe Goes to War
| | | |||
| Mister Kwekong (Driver ng Punerarya)
| | | |||
| Rocky Tu-log
| | | |||
| rowspan="5" |1982
|Johnny Tanggo | | | |||
| Annie Sabungera
| | | |||
| Palengke Queen
| | | |||
| Cross My Heart
| | | |||
| Tatlo Silang Tatay Ko
| | | |||
| rowspan="2"| 1983
| Warren Balane | | | |||
| D' Godson
| | | |||
| rowspan="3"| 1984
| Give Me Five! | | | |||
| Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday
| | | |||
| Bulaklak sa City Jail
| Warden Ambrocio | | |||
| rowspan="5"| 1985
| Mga Paru-parong Buking | | | |||
| Pahiram Na Ligaya
| | | |||
| Momooo
| | | |||
| Bituing Walang Ningning
| TV host | | |||
| Inday Bote
| Manager | | |||
| rowspan="4"| 1986
| Okleng Tokleng | | | |||
| Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas
| Radio DJ | | |||
| Ang Daigdig Ay Isang Butil Na Luha
| | | |||
| Payaso
| | | |||
| rowspan="3"| 1987
| Di Bale Na Lang | | uncredited | |||
| Ready!.. Aim!.. Fire!..
| | | |||
| Takot Ako, Eh!
| | | |||
| 1988
| Matandang Barako, Hindi Pa Buro..! | Uncle of Elizabeth | | |||
| 1990
| Pangarap Na Ginto | | | |||
| rowspan="5"| 1991
| Luigi | | |||
| Ubos Na ang Luha Ko
| | | |||
| Yes, Yes, Yo: Kabayong Kutsero!
| Husband | | |||
| Kung Sino Pa ang Minahal
| | | |||
| Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue
| | | |||
| 1993
| Silang Mga Sisiw sa Lansangan (The Street Children) | | | |||
| 1994
| Sige, Ihataw Mo | | | |||
| 1995
| Sgt. Azuela | | |||
| 1996
| Madaling Mamatay, Mahirap Mabuhay | | | |||
| 1997
| Frats | Dean Valdez | | |||
| rowspan="2"| 1998
| Sinaktan Mo ang Puso Ko | Director | | |||
| Legacy
| Santiago | | |||
| rowspan="2"| 2000
| Ayos Na... ang Kasunod | | | |||
| Basta Tricycle Driver... Sweet Lover
| | | |||
| 2002
| Hustler | Emcee | | |||
| 2005
| Pelukang Itim: Agimat ko Ito For Victory Again | | | |||
| rowspan="2"| 2006
|Mga Batang Bangketa | | | |||
| Binibining K
| | | |||
| 2007
| Ang M.O.N.A.Y. ni Mr. Shooli (Misteyks Opda Neysion Adres Yata) | | | |||
| rowspan="2"| 2008
| Paupahan | Dadeng | | |||
| Adela
| Himself | | |||
| 2009
| Himself | | |||
| 2010
| Slow Fade | | | |||
| 2011
| Tween Academy: Class of 2012 | Mang Fabian | | |||
| rowspan="4"| 2012
| | | |||
| Moron 5 and the Crying Lady
| Isaac's father | | |||
| Talo, Tabla, Panalo
| | | |||
| D' Kilabots: Pogi Brothers (Weh?!?)
| Kuya Hermano Mayor | | |||
| 2013
| Hiyas ng Dalampasigan Host | | |||
| 2014
| Moron 5.2: The Transformation | Isaac's father | Last film appearance |
=Television=
=Radio=
- DZTR Music Factory (1970s)
- Bisitang Artista (DZBB) (1975–1989)
- Balitang Showbiz (DZBB) (1989–1997)
- Master Showman sa Dobol B (Walang Siyesta!) (1997–2016)
Awards
- Winner, Best Supporting Actor for "Paupahan" - 2009 FAMAS Awards
- Winner, Ading Fernando Lifetime Achievement Award - PMPC Star Awards for TV (1993)
- Winner, Best Variety Show Host - PMPC Star Awards for TV (1988, 1991, 1993 & 1994)
- Winner, Special Citation Award - PMPC Star Awards for TV (2013)
- Winner, Best Supporting Actor - PMPC Star Awards for Movies (2009)
- Posthumous Award Winner for Entertainment Excellence & Star Builder - GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards (2016)
References
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