German Moreno
Encyclopedia
German Moreno, also known as Kuya Germs or the Master Showman (born October 4, 1943 in Manila
, Philippines
), is a Filipino
television
host, actor
, comedian
and Talent Manager
popular during the 1980s. He was born to Filipino father of Spanish descent and Filipino mother.
Moreno became involved in the entertainment industry working as a janitor and telonero (curtain raiser) of Clover Theater. He later went on to pursue a career as a comedian of the bodabil
stage and the post-war screen. His biggest break came on television in the late '70s when he became host of the Sunday noontime variety show, GMA Supershow
. He eventually became the host and producer of That's Entertainment
, a youth-oriented variety show. Currently, he is hosting a late-night show entitled Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman
and Us Girls with German Moreno
.
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
, Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
), is a Filipino
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 ....
television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
host, actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, comedian
Comedian
A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy...
and Talent Manager
Talent manager
A talent manager, also known as an artist manager or band manager, is an individual or company who guides the professional career of artists in the entertainment industry...
popular during the 1980s. He was born to Filipino father of Spanish descent and Filipino mother.
Moreno became involved in the entertainment industry working as a janitor and telonero (curtain raiser) of Clover Theater. He later went on to pursue a career as a comedian of the bodabil
Bodabil
Bodabil was a popular genre of entertainment in the Philippines from the 1910s until the mid-1960s. For decades, it competed with film, radio and television as the dominant form of Filipino mass entertainment. It peaked in popularity during the Japanese occupation in the Philippines from 1941 to 1945...
stage and the post-war screen. His biggest break came on television in the late '70s when he became host of the Sunday noontime variety show, GMA Supershow
GMA Supershow
GMA Supershow, formerly titled Germside and then Germspesyal, was a Sunday noontime variety show formerly aired by GMA Network from 1978 to 1997, making it one of the longest running Sunday noontime shows in Philippine television history....
. He eventually became the host and producer of That's Entertainment
That's Entertainment (TV series)
That's Entertainment is a defunct Filipino youth-oriented talent and variety show aired by GMA Network.-History:The show was launched on January 6, 1986 by GMA Network and gained popularity almost overnight among young audiences who were on the lookout for idols of their own. Hosted by German...
, a youth-oriented variety show. Currently, he is hosting a late-night show entitled Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman
Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman
Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman is a late night variety show aired every Saturday evenings by GMA Network. The show became popular due to its tagline "Walang Tulugan" as the program airs at midnight. -Early years:The show was originally titled as "Master Showman Presents"...
and Us Girls with German Moreno
Us Girls (Philippine TV program)
Us Girls is a weekly lifestyle magazine show in the Philippines hosted by Iya Villania, Cheska Garcia, and Angel Aquino, which airs every Sunday night on Studio 23.-External links:*...
.
Personal life
- His son, Federico, is married to Shiela Magdayao, the older sister of singer-actress Vina MoralesVina MoralesVina Morales is a Filipina singer, actress and model.-Career:...
- His favorite song is "Send in the Clowns" by Stephen Sondheim. You will hear this song once a year on TV, and if you hear it, that means it's Kuya Germs birthday.
TV shows
- Us Girls with German MorenoUs Girls (Philippine TV program)Us Girls is a weekly lifestyle magazine show in the Philippines hosted by Iya Villania, Cheska Garcia, and Angel Aquino, which airs every Sunday night on Studio 23.-External links:*...
- Studio 23Studio 23Studio 23 is a Filipino television network owned by the ABS-CBN Corporation. The network is named for its flagship station in Metro Manila, DWAC-TV, which is carried on UHF channel 23...
(2011-present) - Spooky Nights Presents: Snow White Lady and the Seven GhostsSpooky NightsSpooky Nights is a comedy-horror show, created and developed by GMA Network. It premiered with its first episode on March 26 on GMA Network and April 2, 2011 on GMA Pinoy TV.-Plot:...
- Dr. Jordan - GMA NetworkGMA NetworkGMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
(2011) - Beauty QueenBeauty Queen (TV series)Beauty Queen is a Philippine drama directed by Joel Lamangan. The series stars Iza Calzado, Katrina Halili and Maggie Wilson as rival Beauty Queens, it premiered last October 18, 2010 on GMA Network replacing Endless Love on GMA telebabad block...
- Kapitan Ading - GMA NetworkGMA NetworkGMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
(2010) - DivaDiva (Philippine TV series)Diva is a Philippine musical dramedy television series, developed by Don Michael Perez and directed by Dominic Zapata. The series premiered on March 1, 2010 on GMA Network, starring Regine Velasquez, Rufa Mae Quinto, Mark Anthony Fernandez, TJ Trinidad and Glaiza de Castro.It has several cameos...
- Kuya Vernes - GMA NetworkGMA NetworkGMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
(2010) - Pinoy Cine Klasika - Q (2010–2011)
- Pinoy Records Presents Pinoy Extreme Talent Pinoy RecordsPinoy Records was a GMA Network infotainment show which had its premiere episode on December 8, 2007. It is hosted by basketball player, Chris Tiu, and Starstruck Batch 1 alumni Sheena Halili. Most recently, Jai Reyes, a member of Ateneo de Manila University basketball men's varsity, has also...
- Judge - GMA NetworkGMA NetworkGMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
(2009) - Adik Sa'YoAdik Sa'YoAdik Sa'Yo is a Philippine romantic comedy created and developed by Denoy Navarro-Punio for GMA Network. The show premiered on June 8, 2009 under the direction of Joel Lamangan. It was originally planned to end on September 4, 2009 but was extended for another week, and officially ended on...
- Joe - GMA NetworkGMA NetworkGMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
(2009) GMA NetworkGMA NetworkGMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... - Sine Novela Presents: Kaputol Ng Isang Awit (2007) GMA NetworkGMA NetworkGMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
- Magic KamisonMagic KamisonMagic Kamison is a fantasy television series aired every Sunday afternoons by GMA Network. The series premiered on February 3, 2007.-The Magic Kamison:...
- GMA NetworkGMA NetworkGMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
(2006) - Walang Tulugan with the Master ShowmanWalang Tulugan with the Master ShowmanWalang Tulugan with the Master Showman is a late night variety show aired every Saturday evenings by GMA Network. The show became popular due to its tagline "Walang Tulugan" as the program airs at midnight. -Early years:The show was originally titled as "Master Showman Presents"...
- Main Host (GMA NetworkGMA NetworkGMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
(1997–present) - Ginintuan Telon - Q (2005–2006)
- Love To LoveLove to LoveLove to Love is a youth oriented romance-based show on Filipino television. It airs on the GMA Network. GMA decided to finally end the series with its 12th and final season featuring only one season mini-series instead of the usual two...
- GMA NetworkGMA NetworkGMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
(2003–2006) - Idol Ko Si KapIdol Ko si KapIdol Ko si Kap is a situational comedy television show in the Philippines aired every Saturday evenings by GMA Network from 2000 to 2005. The show was part of the network's GMA KiliTV block...
- GMA NetworkGMA NetworkGMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
(2000–2005) - LiraLiraLira is the name of the monetary unit of a number of countries, as well as the former currency of Italy, Malta, San Marino and the Vatican City and Israel. The term originates from the value of a Troy pound of high purity silver. The libra was the basis of the monetary system of the Roman Empire...
- GMA NetworkGMA NetworkGMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
(1996–1998) - Negosiyete: Mag Aral Sa GMA - GMA NetworkGMA NetworkGMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
(1991–1997) - GMA SupershowGMA SupershowGMA Supershow, formerly titled Germside and then Germspesyal, was a Sunday noontime variety show formerly aired by GMA Network from 1978 to 1997, making it one of the longest running Sunday noontime shows in Philippine television history....
- GMA NetworkGMA NetworkGMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
(1978–1997) - Saturday Entertainment - GMA NetworkGMA NetworkGMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
(1986–1995) - That's Entertainment - GMA NetworkGMA NetworkGMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
(1986–1996) - Germspesyal - GMA NetworkGMA NetworkGMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
(1980–1983) - Superstar Sa 9 - RPNRadio Philippines NetworkRadio Philippines Network, Inc. is a broadcast television network in the Philippines co-owned by the Government Communications Group, Solar Entertainment Corporation, Far East Managers and Investors Inc., and private sectors. This station studios are located at Broadcast City, Old Balara, Capitol...
(1979–1989) - Germside - GMA NetworkGMA NetworkGMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
(1978–1980) - Chuchupa na si Kuya Germs - GMA NetworkGMA NetworkGMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
(1978–1980) - Big Ike's Happenings - RPNRadio Philippines NetworkRadio Philippines Network, Inc. is a broadcast television network in the Philippines co-owned by the Government Communications Group, Solar Entertainment Corporation, Far East Managers and Investors Inc., and private sectors. This station studios are located at Broadcast City, Old Balara, Capitol...
(1973–1979)
Filmography
- Adela (2008)
- Paupahan (2008)
- M.O.N.A.Y (Misteyks obda neyson address Yata) ni Mr. Shooli (2007)
- Binibining K (2006) .... Kuya Germs
- Mga Batang Bangketa (2006)
- Pelukang Itim: Agimat ko Ito For Victory Again (2005)
- Hustler (2002)
- Basta Tricycle Driver... Sweet Lover (2000)
- Ayos na ang Kasunod (2000)
- Frats (1997) .... Dean Valdez
- Madaling Mamatay, Mahirap Mabuhay (1996)
- Yes, Yes, Yo Kabayong Kutsero (1989)
- Silang mga sisiw sa lansangan (1988)
- Takot Ako Eh! (1987)
- Ready, Aim, Fire (1987)
- Topo Topo Barega (1987)
- Payaso (1986)
- Bulaklak ng City Jail (1984)
- Palengke Queen (1982)
- Burgis (1981)
- Dyesebel (1978)
- Mga Mata ni Angelita (1978)
- Pinakasalan ko Ang Ina ng Aking Kapatid (1977)
- Minsa'y Isang Gamugamo (1976)
- Relaks lang mama, sagot kita (1976)
- Wanted: Ded or alayb (Agad-agad) (1976)
- Memories of Our Love (1975)
- Somewhere Over the Rainbow (1974)
- Anak ng Aswang (1973)
- Super Gee (1973)
- Winter Holiday (1972)
- Kung May Gusot, May Lusot (1972)
- My Blue Hawaii (1972)
- Guy and Pip (1971)
- Fiesta Extravaganza (1969)
- Halina Neneng Ko [1969]
- Sayonara My Darling (1968)
- Bahay Kubo, Kahit Munti (1968)
- Juanita Banana (1968)
- Magic Guitar (1968)
- May Tampuhan, Paminsan-Minsan (1968)
- Order ni Osang (1968)
- Bus Stop (1967)
- Bikini Beach Party (1967)
- Jamboree '66 (1966)
- Ay ay naku Neneng (1966)
- Portrait of My Love (1965)
- Kumander Judo (1964)
- Senyorito at ang atsay, Ang (1964)
- Fighting Waray sa Ilocos (1964)
- Mga Batang Iskwater (1964)
- Mga Bata ng Lagim (1964)
- Dance-O-Rama (1963)
Awards
- Winner, Best Supporting Actor for "Paupahan" - 2009 FAMAS Awards
- Winner, Best Variety Show Host - PMPC Star Awards for TV (1986, 1988, 1990, 1993 & 1994)
- Winner, Best Supporting Actor - PMPC Star Awards for Movies (2009)