Heard: Golden Germs

GMA 7 big boss Felipe L. Gozon on German Moreno’s 50th anniversary book. “This is living proof of German’s significant contributions to the industry that he helped build and nurture.” Marinel R. Cruz

GMA 7 big boss Felipe L. Gozon on German Moreno’s 50th anniversary book. “This is living proof of German’s significant contributions to the industry that he helped build and nurture.” Marinel R. Cruz

For this humble telonero (curtain raiser) at Clover Theater, showbiz beckoned 50 years ago when, in his own words, he purposely rechristened himself Moreno after my then matinee idol father, Oscar—and thenceforth claimed he was a relative!

Filipinos have been losing sleep for 50 years because of him now it’s time to remember the man every stars call “Kuya Germs.”

What would local show biz be without our beloved Kuya Germs (German Moreno)? Today he marks his 50th anniversary in the industry with a grand bash at Resorts World Manila. His rags-to-riches story is truly phenomenal.

Cesar Montano celebrated his birthday at his resto Bellisimo in its new location on Scout Rallos, Quezon City. Buboy was in high spirits as he sang to his heart’s delight.

I turned 41 yesterday! Years ago, I promised myself I would never hide my age, and that I would greet each birthday with excitement. Besides, given that my career dates back to when dinosaurs ruled the earth (he-he), I wouldn’t be able to deny how old I am, anyway. Might as well celebrate with revelry! [...]

“Ako mismo ang manggigising sa kanya,” German Moreno declared during the press con for Nora Aunor’s comeback film, “El Presidente,” at the Club Filipino on Saturday. He had just been asked if he thought his actress-friend’s celebrated tendency to be late for work was really a thing of the past. “One day before the shooting, [...]

“May himala! (It’s a miracle!)” Yes, there are miracles, it turns out. One materialized on Tuesday at Ninoy Aquino International Airport after a series of false alarms and dashed hopes, and walked straight into a jostling throng of emotional devotees. Nora Aunor, “Superstar,” do you think you’re what they say you are? Not all the [...]

Superstar Nora Aunor is back in the country for three months.

What it the secret of Kuya Germs’ staying power in show biz? Whoever it was who said that “you can’t put a good man down” knows whereof he speaks, if he’s talking about German Moreno. Certainly, Germs have done it all during his long career in show business, from stage shows and movies to television [...]