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Mari Kaimo
Born
Jose Mari Kaimo

(1960-01-21) January 21, 1960 (age 64)
Metro Manila, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Occupations
  • Journalist
  • news anchor
  • host
  • actor
  • voice-over artist
Years active1982–present
Known forThe 700 Club Asia

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]

Career

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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

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As a news anchor and host

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As a television actor

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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 (uncredited role) Kapamilya Channel
Tanikala: Senior Moment[5] Pepe Magtubol Lead role GMA Network
2024 Pamilya Sagrado Special Participation (uncredited role) Kapamilya Channel

As a voice-over

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  • 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

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  1. ^ Filipinas. Filipinas Pub. 1999. p. 44.
  2. ^ Sylvia A. D. Valdivia-Marfori (2003). Dare to bare. Khanser Publishing House. pp. 17–. ISBN 978-971-0304-09-7.
  3. ^ "Post-Father's Day feature 1: 700 Club Asia hosts honor their dads". The Philippine Star.
  4. ^ "CBN ASIA – 700 Club – Mari Kaimo". cbnasia.org. Archived from the original on October 5, 2010.
  5. ^ CBN Asia | Tanikala: Mari Kaimo Invites You to Watch "Senior Moment", March 30, 2023, retrieved April 6, 2023
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