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

Updated On: February 22, 2020, 02:57 PM

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

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.

 

Pa, I don't know where to begin. You've always been there when I needed you the most. You are the most generous, selfless, genuine, caring father/mentor anyone could ever ask for. You're one of the reasons why I'm still in this industry you love oh so much. I'm sad that I'm not there next to you to say my goodbyes. You will be missed tremendously. We fought, we laughed, we cried, we sang, we danced and we shared the same stage for so many years! And I want to just thank you for teaching me and guiding me through everything. It hurts to see you leave us, but God is right there to make you rest and enjoy eternity with Him. I also pray for your family to be strong and to carry a smile like you always did. You will always be our MASTER SHOWMAN! Most importantly you will always be my father and I will always be your makulit na adopted son! RIP, Pa. I love you.????

A photo posted by Billy Crawford (@billyjoecrawford) on


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.

 

??PART7 Ninong,sobrang mamimiss po namin kayo @iamdingdong_a @jaydaavanzado ???????????? Maraming Salamat po sa lahat??????We love you very much Ninong Kuya Germs???? May you rest in peace???????? #NinongKuyaGerms #MastershowmanGermanMoreno #JessaZaragozaIAMME This is the video message he sent me last Tues in support of my upcoming bday concert on Jan 15 at the Music Museum???? I don't know where to begin...my heart is broken???? Ninong Kuya Germs, THANK YOU for your unconditional love and support for me, my family, and for a lot of people. Everyone knows how much Filipinos all over the world love you. I will never forget one of the most important lessons you taught me when I was still in That's Entertainment, to always value the ones who relentlessly support you, through good and bad times. I'll keep those memories in my heart, especially the times you told me how proud you are of me and my accomplishments, how happy you are that Dingdong @iamdingdong_a and I are together, united by the bond of marriage, and how fond you are of your apo Jayda @jaydaavanzado. You will always have a special place in our hearts Ninong. Your legacy will live and will not be forgotten til the end???? I'm at peace knowing that I was able to tell you how much I love you when we talked on the phone last week. May you rest in peace, Mastershowman Ninong Kuya Germs, German Moreno!??????

A video posted by Jessa Zaragoza-Avanzado (@iamjessaz13) on


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"

 

Farewell Kuya Germs (aka German Moreno). This picture was taken last November 2013 here in Los Angeles, California. This was also the last time I saw you. Thank you for all the beautiful years you shared with us. Thank you for helping so many people, including myself and thank you for being a great mentor. You have touched so many people and you are one of a kind. Thank you for the gown you paid as your gift to me for my debut many years ago. (18th birthday) Being part of your youth oriented show "That's Entertainment" was one of the best experience that ever happened to me. Walang katulad mo Ninong. That is why I am certain that you are up in heaven right now. You have done more than enough. 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 :( ??????

A photo posted by Tootsie Guevara-Monaco (@tootsieguevara) on


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.

 

MasterShowman.. Until the very end you were the epitome of the famous Showbiz line "the show must go on" it amazed me to see you doing radio work and still host for your show after your health scare last year. You would even go to Showbiz events like that of @iamnoelferrer's book launch in SM MOA even if it's far away and super traffic. Your passion for this business is unmatched. Growing up I would hear you and dad talk about the good and bad things about show business. The 2 faces of Showbiz that you so loved. Now it's time to take your final bow, Kuya Germs. You will be terribly missed by the people in the industry that you loved so much and loved and respected you in return. Maraming Salamat Sa pag gabay at pagmamahal. I'm sure you and Tatay are already preparing for your first MasterShowman episode in Heaven. Wag niyo muna ako I-guest ha ???? Thank you for everything. We will miss you! Love you Kuya Germs... Paalam ????????

A photo posted by ???? DREAM BIG ???? (@missizacalzado) on


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.

Rest In Peace Kuya Germs ????#foreverinourhearts

Posted by Isko Moreno on Thursday, 7 January 2016


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!"

 

Labyu Tay! RIP Kuya Germs

A photo posted by Janno Ilagan Gibbs (@jannolategibbs) on


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.

 

Paalam Nong! ???? Maraming maraming Salamat po sa lahat! ????????

A photo posted by Lotlot De leon (@mslotdeleon) on

Kuya Germs, thank you for your kindness. It is a great honor to be once under your wings, you will forever live in our...

Posted by Cris Villanueva on Thursday, 7 January 2016


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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