Mari Kaimo

Mari Kaimo
Born Jose Mari Kaimo
(1960-01-21) January 21, 1960
Metro Manila, Philippines
Occupation Journalist, Anchor
Years active 1989-present

Jose Mari Kaimo was born January 21, 1960 in Manila Philippines is a veteran Filipino journalist, host and anchor.[1][2]

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).[3][4]

TV shows

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

  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". philstar.com.
  4. ↑ "CBN ASIA - 700 Club - Mari Kaimo". cbnasia.org.


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