German Moreno | |
Birth Name: | German Molina Moreno |
Birth Date: | 4 October 1933 |
Birth Place: | Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippine Islands |
Death Place: | Quezon City, Philippines |
Resting Place: | Loyola Memorial Park, Marikina, Metro Manila |
Years Active: | 1963–2016 |
Othername: | Kuya Germs |
The Master Showman | |
Children: | Federico Moreno (son) |
Relatives: | Luis Gabriel Moreno (grandson) John Nite (nephew) Pilar Moreno-Nite (sister) |
German Molina Moreno (in Tagalog hɛɾˈman moˈɾɛno/; October 4, 1933 – January 8, 2016), also known as Kuya Germs (in Tagalog kujɐ dʒɛɾms/ or in Tagalog pronounced as /dʒɚms/) and dubbed as "The Master Showman", was a Filipino television host, presenter, actor, comedian, talent manager, producer, writer, and director.
German Molina Moreno was born to Jose Moreno y Calvo (Pepe), a Spanish Filipino mestizo, and Aurora Molina, a Filipina.[1] He had one sister, Pilar Moreno Nite.[2] 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.[3]
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.[4]
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.[5] 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.[6]
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.[4] He was the host of a late-night show Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman.[7] [8] [9] [10] He also co-hosted Superstar with Jograd de La Torre. Superstar was the Sunday musical-variety show of Moreno's close friend Nora Aunor.[11]
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.[6]
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.[12]
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.[13]
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.[14] [15]
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.[16] He celebrated his last birthday on October 4, 2015. Despite being in wheelchair, he attended in GMA Network's 2016 New Year countdown special at SM Mall Of Asia[17] marking his last public appearance, and was last heard at Walang Siyesta on January 6, 2016.
Moreno had an adopted son named Federico Moreno. His grandson Luis Moreno is an archer.[18] [19] [20] His nephew John Nite is also a TV host on Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman.
Moreno was a supporter of former President Ferdinand Marcos, even after he was deposed from the presidency by the People Power Revolution in 1986; during a September 1988 episode of his musical program GMA Supershow, he and his co-hosts sang a medley of songs dedicated to Marcos to commemorate his birthday.[21]
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.[22] [23] [24] [25] One year later, he was rushed into St. Luke's Medical Center at Quezon City in the evening of January 7, 2016[26] and fell into a coma.[27] [28] Moreno died on January 8, 2016, at 3:20 am from cardiac arrest, according to his nephew John Nite.[29] He was 82 years old.[30] [31] 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.[32] 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.
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.[33]
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.[34] [35] [36] [37] [38] [39] [40] It currently houses the daily noontime variety game show TiktoClock.
Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
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1962 | Kababalaghan o Kabulastugan? | Embalsamador (First story) | ||
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 | ||||
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 | ||||
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 | ||||
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 | ||||
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 | ||||
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 | ||||
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 | ||||
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 | ||||
1971 | Always in My Heart | |||
Guy and Pip | ||||
Fiesta Extravaganza '71 | ||||
1972 | I Went to Your Wedding | |||
A Gift of Love | ||||
Kung May Gusot, May Lusot | ||||
Winter Holiday | ||||
My Blue Hawaii | ||||
1973 | Tsismosang Tindera | |||
Young Dreams | ||||
Kondesang Basahan | ||||
Impossible Dream | Master of Ceremonies | |||
Girl of My Dreams | ||||
Dyesebel at Ang Mahiwagang Kabibe | ||||
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 | ||
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 | |||
1975 | Loose Connections | |||
Hello, Goodnight, Goodbye | Episode 1: Hello | |||
Vilma Veinte Nueve | ||||
Niño Valiente | ||||
Batu-bato sa Langit: Ang Tamaa'y Huwag Magagalit | Pocholo | |||
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 | ||||
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 | ||||
1978 | Isang Kahig, Isang Tuka, Sa Langit at Lupa | |||
Sa Lungga ng mga Daga | ||||
Mga Mata ni Angelita | Rice Cake Vendor | |||
Sisid, Dyesebel, Sisid | Mr. Espejo | |||
1979 | Roberta | |||
Darna, Kuno...? | St. Peter | |||
Angelita... Ako ang Iyong Ina | Biko | |||
Annie Batungbakal | ||||
Buhay Artista Ngayon | ||||
Bokyo | ||||
Kasal-kasalan, Bahay-bahayan | ||||
Anak ng Atsay | Germania | |||
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 | ||||
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 | ||||
1982 | Johnny Tanggo | |||
Annie Sabungera | ||||
Palengke Queen | ||||
Cross My Heart | ||||
Tatlo Silang Tatay Ko | ||||
1983 | Warren Balane | |||
D' Godson | ||||
1984 | Give Me Five! | |||
Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday | ||||
Bulaklak sa City Jail | Warden Ambrocio | |||
1985 | Mga Paru-parong Buking | |||
Pahiram Na Ligaya | ||||
Momooo | ||||
Bituing Walang Ningning | TV host | |||
Inday Bote | Manager | |||
1986 | Okleng Tokleng | |||
Payaso | ||||
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas | Radio DJ | |||
Ang Daigdig ay Isang Butil na Luha | ||||
1987 | Di Bale Na Lang | uncredited | ||
Topo Topo Barega | ||||
Ready, Aim, Fire | ||||
Takot Ako Eh! | ||||
1988 | Matandang Barako Hindi pa Buro | |||
Silang mga Sisiw sa Lansangan | ||||
1991 | Katabi Ko'y Mamaw | Luigi | ||
Kung Sino Pa ang Minahal | ||||
Yes, Yes, Yo Kabayong Kutsero! | Husband | |||
Juan Tamad at Mr. Shooli: Mongolian Barbecue | ||||
Ubos na ang Luha Ko | ||||
1992 | Yes, Yes, Yo Kabayong Kutsero | |||
1994 | Sige... Ihataw Mo! (Dancin' With The Motion) | |||
1996 | Madaling Mamatay, Mahirap Mabuhay | |||
Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan | ||||
1997 | Frats | Dean Valdez | ||
1998 | Sinaktan mo ang Puso Ko | Director | ||
2000 | Ayos na... ang Kasunod | |||
Basta Tricycle Driver... Sweet Lover | ||||
2002 | Hustler | Emcee | ||
2005 | Pelukang Itim: Agimat ko Ito For Victory Again | |||
2006 | Mga Batang Bangketa | |||
Binibining K | ||||
2007 | Ang M.O.N.A.Y. ni Mr. Shooli (Misteyks Opda Neysion Adres Yata) | |||
2008 | Paupahan | Dadeng | ||
Adela | ||||
2009 | OMG (Oh, My Girl!) | Himself | ||
2010 | Slow Fade | |||
2011 | Mang Fabian | |||
2012 | Moron 5 and the Crying Lady | Isaac's father | ||
Talo, Tabla, Panalo | ||||
D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?! | Kuya Hermano Mayor | |||
2013 | Kung Fu Divas | Hiyas ng Dalampasigan Host | ||
2014 | Isaac's father | Last movie appearance, 2 years before his death |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
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1973–1979 | Big Ike's Happening | Himself | Host | RPN / GMA Network / GTV 4 |
1978–1980 1980–1984 1984–1997 | GMA Supershow (formerly Germside and Germspesyal) | Main host | GMA Network | |
1975–1989 | Superstar | Host | RPN | |
1987–1990 | Young Love, Sweet Love | |||
1984–1987 | Daigdig ng mga Artista sa Telebisyon | GMA Network | ||
1987–1989 | Good Morning Showbiz | |||
1986–1996 | That's Entertainment | Main host and Producer | ||
1986–1995 | Saturday Entertainment | |||
1990-1998 | NegoSiyete | Host | ||
1994 | Oki Doki Doc! | Guest | ABS-CBN | |
1995 | GMA Telesine Specials: Sa Pagdating Ng Bagong Umaga | Supporting cast / producer | GMA Network | |
1996 | Super Games | Himself | Host | |
1896 | Episode: "Ang Pagliliwanag ng Isip ni Cecilio" | ABC-5 | ||
GMA Telesine Specials: May Apat Na Sulok ang Bilog | Main role / producer | GMA Network | ||
1996–1997 | Lyra | Kwaro | Supporting cast | |
1997–2016 | Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman (formerly Master Showman Presents) | Himself | Main host | |
1998 | Kool Ka Lang | Guest | ||
GMA Telesine Specials: Pasada[41] | Tata Cholo | Leading role / Producer | ||
Debate with Mare at Pare | Himself | Guest | ||
1999 | Best Friends | Host | ||
2000–2005 | Idol Ko si Kap | Barangay Kagawad | Supporting cast | |
2000 | Wansapanataym: Bata Okey | ABS-CBN | ||
2002 | Magpakailanman: Minsan, May Isang Bituin | Himself | The Didith Reyes Story | GMA Network |
2003–2006 | Love to Love | |||
2005 | Magpakailanman: Isang Pag-Ibig na Itinakda ng Langit | Himself | The Manilyn Reynes Story | |
2005–2006 | Ginintuang Telon | Host[42] | QTV | |
2007 | Magic Kamison | Don Vino Blanco | GMA Network | |
2008 | Sine Novela | |||
Nuts Entertainment[43] | Himself | Guest | ||
2009 | Adik Sa'Yo | Joe | Supporting cast | |
Pinoy Records Presents Pinoy Extreme Talent | Himself | Judge | ||
Dantes Peak: The Dingdong Dantes Birthday Special | TV special | |||
I-Witness: Master Showman | Documentary by Sandra Aguinaldo (re-aired on January 9, 2016, a day after his death) | |||
2010–2011 | Pinoy Cine Klasika | Main host | QTV | |
2010 | Kaya ng Powers | Guest | GMA Network | |
Diva | Kuya Vernes | Recurring cast | ||
Beauty Queen | Kapitan Ading | Supporting cast | ||
2011 | Spooky Nights Presents: Snow White Lady and the Seven Ghosts | Dr. Jordan "Jay" | ||
Power House | Himself | Interviewed about his three-storey house | GMA News TV | |
Showtime | Guest[44] | ABS-CBN | ||
2012–2013 | Apo Pasko | Recurring cast | GMA Network | |
2012 | 24 Oras | Himself | Guest (interviewed about Dolphy's passing) | |
Party Pilipinas | Guest performer (Special dancer in Sayaw Pilipinas segment[45]) | |||
Tunay Na Buhay[46] | Interviewed about his life | |||
2013 | H.O.T. TV | Guest | ||
Kape at Balita | GMA News TV | |||
50 Years with the Master Showman | TV special | GMA Network | ||
Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento | Cameo appearance | |||
Mr. Sirko | Guest cast | |||
Rated K | Himself | Interviewed about his suit collection | ABS-CBN | |
Toda Max | Guest cast | |||
2014 | Niño | Kapitan Pete | Supporting cast | GMA Network |
Basta Every Day Happy! | Himself | Guest (with his son Federico and grandson Luis) | ||
Gandang Gabi, Vice! | Guest[47] (re-aired on January 10, 2016, 2 days after his death) | ABS-CBN | ||
2015 | Yagit | Florentino Valdez | Guest cast / cameo appearance | GMA Network |
Sabado Badoo | Cameo featured footage | |||
2015–2016 | Sunday PinaSaya | Himself | Creative consultant / studio viewer along with audiences | |
Countdown To 2016: The GMA New Year Special[48] | Host (Last TV and public appearance[49]) |