It s showtime kuya germs biography

Filipino television host, actor, comedian, and talent manager (1933-2016)

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Molina and the surname or paternal family name is Moreno.

German Molina Moreno (Tagalog:[hɛɾˈmanmoˈɾɛno]; October 4, 1933 – January 8, 2016), also known as Kuya Germs (Tagalog:[kujɐdʒɛɾms] or [dʒɚms]) and dubbed as "The Master Showman", was a Filipino television host, presenter, actor, comedian, talent manager, producer, writer, and director.

Early life

German Molina Moreno was born to Jose Moreno y Calvo (Pepe), a Spanish Filipinomestizo, and Aurora Molina, a Filipina.^[1] He had one sister, Pilar Moreno Nite.^[2] His father died after an incident involving an American soldier.

Moreno first worked for an aunt's taxi company and also sold bibingka, peanuts, and cigarettes. He also became a jeepney barker.^[3]

Career

Early career

Moreno became