Mari Kaimo
Encyclopedia
Jose Mari Kaimo was born January 21, 1960 in Manila
Philippines
is a veteran Filipino
journalist
, host and anchor
.
Beginning in 1989, he anchored various newscasts on different TV stations including People's Television 4 (now National Broadcasting Network
), GMA Network
, and Studio 23
. He co-hosted Vilma Santos
' show Vilma! in 1989, and some years later, shows such as The Global Filipino on TFC and The Correspondents on ABS-CBN
. Mari also anchored "News Central" on Studio 23 from its inception in September 1998 until June 2007. He is currently host for The 700 Club Asia (2007–present).
Prior to becoming a newscaster, Mari was a commercial model for brands such as Coca-Cola
and Levi's in the late '70s, and played the homesick OFW in PLDT's
"Hibang" TVC in 1989. He also appeared on stage as an actor with Repertory Philippines.
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
is a veteran Filipino
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....
journalist
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
, host and anchor
Anchor
An anchor is a device, normally made of metal, that is used to connect a vessel to the bed of a body of water to prevent the vessel from drifting due to wind or current. The word derives from Latin ancora, which itself comes from the Greek ἄγκυρα .Anchors can either be temporary or permanent...
.
Beginning in 1989, he anchored various newscasts on different TV stations including People's Television 4 (now National Broadcasting Network
National Broadcasting Network
People's Television is the flagship government television network owned by the Philippine Government through People's Television Network, Inc. . Its head office, studios and transmitter are located at Broadcast Complex, Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City .-History:The country's government...
), GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
, and Studio 23
Studio 23
Studio 23 is a Filipino television network owned by the ABS-CBN Corporation. The network is named for its flagship station in Metro Manila, DWAC-TV, which is carried on UHF channel 23...
. He co-hosted Vilma Santos
Vilma Santos
Maria Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto commonly known as Vilma Santos-Recto or Ate Vi is a multi-awarded actress and politician...
' show Vilma! in 1989, and some years later, shows such as The Global Filipino on TFC and The Correspondents on ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
. Mari also anchored "News Central" on Studio 23 from its inception in September 1998 until June 2007. He is currently host for The 700 Club Asia (2007–present).
TV shows
- GMA Network NewsGMA Network NewsGMA Network News is the former late-night English newscast of GMA Network from 1992 until it was later replaced by Frontpage: Ulat ni Mel Tiangco in 1999 and GMA Flash Report: Special Edition in 2002.-Launch:...
- Vilma!Vilma SantosMaria Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto commonly known as Vilma Santos-Recto or Ate Vi is a multi-awarded actress and politician...
on Seven, GMA - The CorrespondentsThe CorrespondentsThe Correspondents was the longest-running investigative documentary show of ABS-CBN in the Philippines. It brings an in-depth look at the lives of people as they are living it, going through hardships, and celebrating their joys. It is journalism with a heart. "Ang Huling Pagtatanghal" served as...
, ABS-CBN - The Global Filipino, The Filipino Channel
- News Central, Studio 23
- The 700 Club Asia, Q
Prior to becoming a newscaster, Mari was a commercial model for brands such as Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink sold in stores, restaurants, and vending machines in more than 200 countries. It is produced by The Coca-Cola Company of Atlanta, Georgia, and is often referred to simply as Coke...
and Levi's in the late '70s, and played the homesick OFW in PLDT's
Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company
The Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company commonly known as PLDT, is the largest telecommunications company in the Philippines. PLDT is also the largest company in the Philippines, ranked 1138th in the April 2009 update, and 1080th in the April 2010 update, of Forbes' Global 2000 list...
"Hibang" TVC in 1989. He also appeared on stage as an actor with Repertory Philippines.