German Moreno

German Molina Moreno (Tagalog: [hɛɾˈman moˈɾɛno]; October 4, 1933 – January 8, 2016), also known as Kuya Germs (Tagalog: [kujɐ dʒɛɾms] or [dʒɚms]) and dubbed as "The Master Showman", was a Filipino television host, presenter, actor, comedian, talent manager, producer, writer, and director.

[3] Moreno became involved in the entertainment industry working as a janitor and telonero (curtain raiser) of Clover Theater in 1957.

[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.

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.

[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).

The German Moreno Youth Achievement Award is given to a batch of young stars that have exemplar performances in the motion picture industry.

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.

[17] Despite being in wheelchair, he attended in GMA Network's 2016 New Year countdown special at SM Mall Of Asia[18] marking his last public appearance, and was last heard at Walang Siyesta on January 6, 2016.

[25][26][27][28] One year later, he was rushed into St. Luke's Medical Center at Quezon City in the evening of January 7, 2016[29] and fell into a coma.

The next day, a live tribute special of his show Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman was held in his wake.

Moreno family graves
Moreno's plaque in GMA Network Center's Walk of Fame, which he founded in March 2014.