'That's Entertainment' stars express their grief over German Moreno's passing

By GIA ALLANA SORIANO

Former That’s Entertainment stars bid their “Pa,” “Nong,” “Ninong,” “Mentor,” and one and only Kuya Germs "goodbye" through touching social media posts.

READ: German Moreno dies at 82

Billy Crawford, known as Billy Joe back then, cites that he is "hurt" to see his father figure leave.

The singer started his career in the youth-oriented variety show.

Sunshine Cruz sincerely thanks Kuya Germs for believing in her when she was still starting in the industry.

Sunshine is part of the show's Wednesday group along with Sheryl Cruz, Giselle Tongi, and Romnick Sarmienta, among others.

Just last week, the Master Showman was still able to greet Jessa Zaragoza an advance Happy Birthday and also sent words of encouragement to the singer-actress for her upcoming birthday concert.

Jessa will be holding her concert on Jan 15. The Phenomenal Diva also feels "at peace" for being able to tell Kuya Germs how much she loves him during their last phone call.

However, it's a different story for former recording Tootsie Guevara. She grieves, "My only regret is that I wasn't able to tell you this in person... But I know you can hear me. We will miss you Kuya Germs. Goodbye"

Tootsie is now based in OC, California and is a Corporate Business Development Executive.

The Master Showman has lived most of his life as an entertainment icon. And Iza Calzado only has love and respect for the showbiz legend. Being in the industry for more than 50 years, he has never stopped doing what he loves. He even returned to work right after he recovered from a mild stroke just last year.

Iza notes how the humble man even goes out of his way just to attend showbiz related events. In the photo, Kuya Germs and Iza are seen with Superstar Nora Aunor and John Nite at Noel Ferrer's book launch.

Vina posted her last photo with Kuya Germs. The photo was taken during the Walang Tulugan host's birthday celebration last October.

Lea Salonga and Vina Morales are both in show's Thursday group.

Manila Vice Mayor Isko Moreno says that there would be no Isko Moreno without Kuya Germs.

Isko Moreno joined That's Entertainment back in 1993.

Judy Ann thanks the Master Showman for the chance he gave her and her fellow artists. Gladys Reyes notes, "Hanggang sa huli ipinaramdam mo ang iyong pagmamahal sa industriya." While Janno Gibbs simple says, "Labyu Tay!"

The three are also included in the show's Tuesday group, together with Billie and Jessa, among others.

Monday Group's Lotlot de Leon and Carmina Villaroel, and Friday Group's Cris Villanueva also thanked their loving mentor.

That's Entertainment is a Filipino youth-oriented talent and variety show on GMA Network which aired from 1986 to 1996. Hosted by the late German "Kuya Germs" Moreno, the show also produced some of the biggest starts we know today.

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