- Mari Kaimo
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Jose Mari Kaimo was born January 21, 1960 in Manila Philippines is a veteran Filipino journalist, host and anchor.[1]
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).
TV shows
- GMA Network News
- Vilma! on Seven, GMA
- The Correspondents, 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 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.
References
- ^ Filipinas. Filipinas Pub.. 1999. p. 44. http://books.google.com/books?id=lP0MAQAAMAAJ.
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