Jose Mari Kaimo (born January 21, 1960, in Manila, Philippines) is a veteran Filipino journalist, news anchor, host, television personality, actor, and voice-over artist.[1][2]
Mari Kaimo | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jose Mari Kaimo January 21, 1960 Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1982–present |
| Known for | The 700 Club Asia |
Career edit
Kaimo started as a news reporter at the height of the Ferdinand Marcos dictatorship. After the EDSA People Power Revolution, he anchored various newscasts on different TV stations including People's Television Network, GMA Network, ABS-CBN and its sister channel, Studio 23.
He co-hosted for Vilma Santos' show Vilma! in 1989, and some years later, shows such as The Global Filipino on TFC and The Correspondents on ABS-CBN. Kaimo also anchored News Central on Studio 23 from its inception in September 1998 until June 2007.
Since 2007, he is currently one of the regular hosts of the television program The 700 Club Asia, the Philippine franchise of the American program of the same name produced by CBN Asia.[3][4]
Kaimo is also a voice-over artist, who narrated for some advertisements and AVPs.
He's been writing Christian apologetics posts in his blog site, ApoLogika in 2013.
Kaimo pursued an acting career in late 2016, where he mostly appeared in ABS-CBN and sometimes GMA.
Filmography edit
As a news anchor and host edit
- News on 4 – PTV
- (1992–1998) GMA Network News – GMA Network
- (1989) Vilma! – GMA Network
- (1991) 5th PMPC Star Awards for Television – IBC
- The Correspondents – ABS-CBN
- The Global Filipino – TFC
- (1998–2007) News Central – Studio 23
- (2000) Himig Handog sa Bayaning Pilipino – ABS-CBN
- (2007–present) The 700 Club Asia – Q/GMA News TV/GMA Network
As a television actor edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Be My Lady | Akiro Hiroshi | Guest role | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | The Better Half | Luisito Cabrera | Supporting cast | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Korona | Johnny Manahan | Episode role | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Salamin | Ben Hernandez | |||
| 2017–18 | Hanggang Saan | Judge Ignacio Tortuga | Supporting cast | |
| 2018 | Asintado | Sen. Arturo Galvez | Guest role | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Hapagkainan | Lolo | Episode role | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Manibela | Eddie | |||
| 2019 | Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento | Mr. Navales | Guest role | GMA Network |
| Kara Mia | Leon Burgos | Supporting cast | ||
| 2020 | Love Thy Woman | Manny Tanchangco | ABS-CBN / Kapamilya Channel | |
| A Soldier's Heart | President of the Philippines | Guest role | ||
| 2023 | The Iron Heart | Enrique "Supremo" Guerrero | Special Participation | Kapamilya Channel |
| Tanikala: Senior Moment[5] | Pepe Magtubol | Lead role | GMA Network |
As a voice-over edit
- PruLife UK: “The Stubborn Man” advertisement (2014)
- Bangko Sentral: “New Money” advertisement series
- PhilDev USA (formerly the Ayala Foundation USA) advertisement/AVP
- Centrum Silver Advance: “Basketboys” (2017)
- Neurobion: "True Heroes" (2020)
References edit
- ^ Filipinas. Filipinas Pub. 1999. p. 44.
- ^ Sylvia A. D. Valdivia-Marfori (2003). Dare to bare. Khanser Publishing House. pp. 17–. ISBN 978-971-0304-09-7.
- ^ "Post-Father's Day feature 1: 700 Club Asia hosts honor their dads". The Philippine Star.
- ^ "CBN ASIA – 700 Club – Mari Kaimo". cbnasia.org. Archived from the original on October 5, 2010.
- ^ CBN Asia | Tanikala: Mari Kaimo Invites You to Watch "Senior Moment", retrieved April 6, 2023
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