Popular TV Host “Kuya Germs” German Moreno, who is known in the showbiz industry as Master Showman” , has passed away from cardiac arrest at 3:20 a.m. today, January 8, 2016. He was 82 years old.
The veteran host suffered a mild stroke on January 2, 2015, one year after he suffered another stroke and was rushed to St. Lukes Medical Center in Quezon City yesterday January 7, 2016 as he suffered from heart attack.
John Nite, Moreno’s nephew and co-host in GMA7’s “Walang Tulugan With Master Showman”, announced the news through a statement he sent to GMA news online.
He said, Kuya Germs passed on in the company of his family and friends. He lived a full life, touched by so many hearts through the years, and helped make dreams come true for most of the biggest stars in the Philippine entertainment industry”. John Nite also added that “we are deeply saddened by his passing but we are comforted by the thought that his legacy will live on”.
After the news of Kuya Germs’ passing, prominent comedian and TV host of popular program “Walang Tulugan”, celebrities took to social media to express their grief over the death of one of the country’s showbiz icon.
Manila Vice Mayor Francisco Domagoso, popularly known as Isko Moreno and one of the host’s protégés in showbiz, expressed his grief over Kuya Germs’ death. He said there would be no Isko Moreno today if not for Kuya Germs. He also added “I had no talent in singing or dancing but he took a risk of me, and this was my ticket out of poverty.
Singer Regine Velasquez-Alcasid shared a photo on her Instagram account of Moreno, with his hands shaped like a heart, w/a caption: “Thank you Kuya Germs we will miss you”.
Actor Rocco Nacino took Twitter to voice his condolences over Moreno’s death. Nacino posted: “Rest in peace Kuya Germs. You lived a long, full life. I am very glad and honored to have met you. Condolences to the Moreno Family.”
Actor Kristoffer Martin also took to Twitter to express his gratitude to Moreno who was credited for developing and producing some of the country’s biggest stars, through his former TV show “That’s Entertainment”. Martin posted: “You left us with your wisdom, and that we will keep till we meet again. Thank you father. Goodbye, Kuya Germs.
On her Twitter post, actress Bea Binene recognized Moreno’s contributions to the showbiz industry. Binene posted: “Woke up to a very sad news. Thank you very much for all your help and contributions to this industry. We love you, Kuya Germs.
Meanwhile, celebrity host KC Montero chose to focus on the positive side of Moreno’s passing. Montero posted on his Twitter account: “You can finally sleep now Kuya Germs. Heaven welcomes the Master Showman #respect.”
Some of the stars that Kuya Germs had discovered and developed from his former weekly show in the 1980s called “That’s Entertainment” are Sheryl Cruz, Manilyn Reynez, Billy Crawford, Lea Salonga, Danna Cruz, Janno Gibbs, Isko Moreno, Lotlot de leon, Gladys Reyes, Judy Anne Santos, Danito Rose, Vina Morales, Dingdong Avanzado, Jessa Zaragosa and Ramon Christopher.
He also initiated the “Walk of Fame” in Eastwood, Quezon City, which is the local counter part of the “Walk of Fame” in Hollywood, USA to recognize artists, broadcasters, singers, and others who made significant contributions to the showbiz industry.
Kuya Germs had humble beginnings. He started out as a janitor and curtain raiser of Clover Theater in Manila in the 1950s. In 1963, he became a comedian at Sampaguita Pictures and then later hosted several musical-variety shows on television.
In 2013, Kuya Germs celebrated his 50th year in the showbiz industry.
Source: CoolBuster, Inquirer
