German Moreno popularly known as Kuya Germs or Master Showman passed away early today in a hospital in Quezon at 3:20 in the morning due to cardiac arrest. It was exactly a year ago, January 2, 2015 to be exact, when Kuya Germs was reportedly brought to St. Luke’s Medical Center in Quezon because of mild stroke. He soon recovered according to his son, Federico Moreno. He was not seen in his show “Walang Tulugan With The Master Showman” for a couple of months after the attack because he was advised to rest. Another attack occurred last Thursday so he was rushed to the hospital at seven in the evening.
According to John Nite, his nephew and co-host in his late night show his uncle lived a full life, touched many hearts and helped many stars to make their dreams come true. It is true that his family are saddened by his passing but they are comforted by the legacy he left especially in the entertainment industry as confirmed by biggest stars who sent their sympathies.
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Before he was involved in the entertainment industry, Kuya Germs worked for his aunt’s taxi company, sold bibingka, peanuts and cigarettes and even became a jeepney barker. He got involved in his craft when Moreno worked as a janitor and a curtain raiser in Clove Theater. He started his showbiz career as a comedian and got his biggest break in showbiz when he hosted the GMA Supershow in 1970’s. Thereafter he became host and producer of a youth-oriented show, That’s Entertainment, which became a stepping-stone for big stars in the industry.
The Master Showman lived with his title as attested by his valuable contributions in the local show business. He was versatile as a TV host, comedian, actor, radio broadcaster and talent manager. Just recently, he celebrated his golden year in the showbiz and got his name marked on Walk of Fame at Eastwood, Quezon City, which he founded, patterned after Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood, California.
Today, another star put out a light and stopped shining but surely the legacy of The Master Showman lives on.
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