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Through decades Kuya Germs has become one of the pillars of show business who continues to work hard for the industry he loves.
As a man whose involvement in the entertainment world started as a curtain raiser in the Clover Theater, German Moreno has paved his way stardom through dedication, hard work and perseverance. Now better known as Kuya Germs, he has become one of the pillars of show business who continues to work hard for the industry he loves. Text and Photos by Jessa Ericka C. Bien Kuya Germs debuted in showbiz as a comedian, and eventually tried his luck in the different fields of the entertainment world. He landed several television serials, played a variety of roles for movies and became a part of many other artists lives as he led the very successful variety and talent show for stars, That’s Entertainment. “Ang katwiran ko talaga, ang isang TV station, ang kailangan talaga talents. Kaya ko naisipang mag-That’s Entertainment” he explains. That’s Entertainment aired on the GMA Network for ten years, launching the careers of most of today’s brightest stars. For someone who has the eye for spotting talent, Kuya Germs shares, “pag nakikita kong masipag 'yung bata at saka talagang may talent sya eh talagang ako mismo ang magpu-pursige, talagang tutulungan at tutulungan ko.” The proud Father of the Stars now recounts his fond memories with his babies as he looks on the roster of the successful showbiz personalities he has molded, some of which are even internationally acclaimed. “Ang daming galing sa That’s Enertainment talaga, na hindi man dito sumikat eh sa ibang bansa naman matunog ang pangalan” he shares. “Nandyan si Lea Salonga, Billy Crawford, Jon Joven, Ara Mina, Rufa Mae Quinto, Ruffa Gutierrez, Manilyn Reynes, Francis Magalona, Janno Gibbs, Sheryl Cruz, Jean Garcia, Jojo Alejar” he enumerates. Wait, There’s More That’s Entertainment’s final episodes aired in 1996, but this did not mean the end for Kuya Germs. Although he admits being saddened that the show had to bid its goodbye, he claims that it still makes him proud to hear people asking him about his popular show. A year later, Kuya Germs was back in GMA with a new show, Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman. “Kaya ako nag-pursiging manatili dito sa GMA ay dahil may gusto akong patunayan” he said in an interview over LsFm. “Nagpapasalamat ako na nakapasok ako ng showbiz dahil ang sarap ng feeling na alam mong nakakapag-entertain ka ng tao” he observes. “Para sa’kin parang gamot ka sa mga taong nalulungkot. Kahit na may problema ka sa sarili mo, kailangan mo pa ring gampanan 'yung tungkulin mo na magpaligaya ng tao” he adds. Running for 12 years now, Kuya Germs supports 24 young talents through Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman. “Si Kuya Germs naman ay hindi pa rin nagsasara ng pintuan. Hanggat makakaya ko sige lang nang sige at sana pansisnin nila 'yung mga batang tinutulungan natin… na kung kakailanganin ninyo 'yung serbisyo nila makakaasa kayo na ito 'yung mga batang hindi halaga kaagad ang importante, ang gusto nila makapagbigay ng kaligayahan” he says. Kuya Germs continues to dream big for the Philippine entertainment industry. “Pangarap ko talaga 'yung matulad tayo sa Hollywood. Gusto kong makagawa ng tourist spot na tungkol sa mga artista [dito] sa Quezon City” he admits. The Master Showman, in fact, has started with his big projects for the industry as a Paradise of Stars dwells in the Mowell Fund Compound, and the Philippines’ Walk of Fame in Eastwood City, Libis, recently celebrated its anniversary. “[May] 91 names na sa Walk of Fame. Wag naman po kayong magagalit kung 'yung pangalan ng artistang paborito nyo eh wala pa dahil hindi ko naman magagawa lahat nang sabay-sabay. And I hope na someday ay makapagdagdag pa ako ng napalarami pang pangalan” he says. As Kuya Germs remains as an inspiration to the stars today, he shares them his secret to success. “Ipakita mo 'yung pagiging totoo mong tao. Tiyaga lamang at 'yung pananalig sa Panginoon na bigyan ka pa ng lakas ng katawan kailangan laging nandyan” he ends. Catch Kuya Germs in Walang Tulugan with Master Showman Saturday midnights at GMA. Marami pang kwento si Kuya Germs! Makipag-bonding na sa kanya through Fanatxt! Just send KG to 4627 for all telcos. Each message costs Php2.50 for Smart, Talk N Text, Globe and Touch Mobile subscribers and Php2.00 for Sun subscribers. This is available only in the Philippines.