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Ariel Ureta (Tagalog: [ˈaɾjɛl ʊˈɾɛta]; born November 5, 1946) is a Filipino comedian, actor and TV host.

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Ariel Ureta
Ureta in 2006
Born	(1946-11-05) November 5, 1946 (age 76) Manila, Philippines
Education	University of Santo Tomas
Occupation	Host, radio commentator, actor, comedian
Years active	1972–present
Spouse	Boot Ureta
Children	4

Biography

Early career

Ureta's first movie was Zoom Zoom Superman a fantasy comedy movie with the former child wonder Niño Muhlach in 1973, followed by his next comedy movie, Si Popeye ATBP Movie was also released the same year. On television, he co-hosted the mid-day variety show Noontime Matinee with Tina Revilla over GMA-7 which was later became, Ariel con Tina over BBC-2 (now ABS-CBN 2). He also hosted Ariel and Co after 6 in the same television network. He also hosted a variety show called Patok na Patok was formerly aired on MBS 4 (now PTV 4) from 1975 to 1977.^{[citation needed]}

Current career

He also hosted a party themed night musical variety program RSVP on Kapuso Network GMA 7 from 1991 to 1995 with co-host Dawn Zulueta. Ureta also a host of a short live comedy game program Go For It on ABC 5 (now TV5) from 1998 to 1999. He is also a former sitcom director of a comedy show Ober Da Bakod, formerly aired on GMA Network from 1993 to 1997. His comeback movie was Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel, with co star fellow comedian and television host Eugene Domingo was released in 2013.^{[citation needed]}

Ureta is a comedic icon in the Philippines during the 60's and the 70's.[1][2] He has done many Filipino films. This includes Zoom Zoom Superman, Si Popeye at iba pa, Jack en Poy, Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo, Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo, Kimmy Dora and its sequel and Of All The Things.

Ureta is a segment host of the Philippine morning television show, Umagang Kay Ganda[3] and a former co-anchor of DZMM's Todo-Todo Walang Preno with Winnie Cordero until August 28, 2020.

Ureta is a part of Kimmy Dora and its sequel as Luisito Go Dong Hae, Kimmy and Dora's father.[4] The film is a box-office success in the Philippines earning PHP80 million and PHP133,963,009 for the first and second film respectively.[5]

Personal life

Ureta graduated with a degree in architecture at the University of Santo Tomas.[6]

Filmography

Television

• FPJ's Ang Probinsyano (Kapamilya Channel, 2021–2022) - Prof. Henry Sarmiento
• Oh My Dad! (TV5, 2020–2021) - Lolo Moises Balderama
• Todo-Todo Walang Preno (TeleRadyo, 2007–2020) - Host
• Sana Dalawa Ang Puso (ABS-CBN, 2018) - special participation
• Dream Dad (ABS-CBN, 2015) - supporting role
• Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN, 2012–2020) - Host
• My Favorite Show (ANC, 2006) - Host
• Miss Earth (ABS-CBN, 2003, 2005 and 2006) - Host
• Maynila (GMA Network, 1999) - Various Roles
• Go for It! (TV5 "Formerly ABC 5", 1998–1999) - Host
• Ober Da Bakod (GMA Network, 1993–1996) - TV director
• RSVP (GMA Network, 1993–1995) - Host
• Vilma On 7 (GMA Network, 1991) - Co host
• Patok Na Patok (PTV 4 "Formerly MBS 4", 1975-1977)
• Ariel and Co. After Six (BBC, 1974-1978) - Host
• Ariel Con Tina (GMA Network, 1972-1974) - Host
• Two For The Road (ABS-CBN, 1972; GMA Network 1973-1975)
• Twelve O'Clock High (ABS-CBN, 1972) - Host

Film

• Zoom, Zoom, Superman! as Superman debut role (1973)
• Si Popeye, atbp as Popeye (1973)
• Jack and Poy as Jack (1977)
• Ober Da Bakod The Movie as a Director (1994)
• Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo as Carlos (2006)
• Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo as Carlos (2007)
• Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme as Luisito Go Dong Hae (2009)
• Kimmy Dora and The Temple of Kiyeme as Luisito Go Dong Hae (2012)
• The Reunion as Papang (2012)
• Of All The Things as Father of Berns (2012)
• Shake, Rattle and Roll Fourteen: The Invasion as Father of Hank (Segment: Unwanted) (2012)
• The Bride and the Lover as Nestor Paredes (2013)
• Tuhog as Dr. Nuguid (2013)
• Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel as Luisito Go Dong Hae (2013)

TV director

• Ober Da Bakod (GMA 7, 1992-1996)

Radio

• Todo-Todo Walang Preno (DZMM-AM 630 kHz, 2004–2020)

Awards

• Winner, Best Morning Show Hosts UKG Barkadas - 2012-2017 PMPC Star Awards For TV)
• Winner, Best Male TV Host RSVP - 1992 PMPC Star Awards For TV

References

External links

• Ariel Ureta at IMDb
• Ariel Ureta on DZMM

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