Papa Jack

Papa Jack
(John S. Gemperle)
Born (1982-09-08) September 8, 1982
Alcala, Pangasinan, Philippines
Show TLC: True Love Conversations
Station(s) Love Radio
Time slot Monday-Friday 9pm-2am
Country Philippines Philippines

John S. Gemperle (born in September 8, 1982 in Alcala, Pangasinan, Philippines), better known as Papa Jack, is a radio disc jockey and television personality. He is best known for his popular evening-to-late night radio program TLC: True Love Conversations and Wild Confessions on 90.7 Love Radio Manila and simulcasts on Love Radio stations nationwide. He is also the author of two books about love advice based on his program.

Early life and career

Gemperle came from a poor family in Alcala, Pangasinan. At the age of 10, he became a farmer, a hog raiser and a vendor. He joined and won a modeling contest while in his high school years before went to Manila for his studies, and later graduated of Mass Communication course at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.

He became a call center agent while at that time he always listening to the program of Chris Tsuper and Nicole Hyala at Love Radio. He later auditioned for the DJ search at the said station which he finally got hired and began his career under his persona known as "Papa Jack".[1] In mid-2007, he started launching his love advice program TLC: True Love Conversations, which became one of the most popular radio shows until now. In 2013, Papa Jack and then-Yes FM DJ Chico Loco (Mark Jimel Gales) collaborated for their weekly program Gabi Na, Gising Na!, which lasted for 2 years.

He later ventured into television hosting, starting off with talk show Star Box, alongside Ali Sotto. In March 2015, he later became the host of his own program Call Me Papa Jack, which is based on his radio show TLC.[2]

He is also a brand endorser for Motorcycle store Motortrade, with rapper Gloc 9 and Julie Anne San Jose (formerly with Denise Barbacena).

Personal life

Aside from his work at Love Radio, he is also one of the instructors for Mass Communication students at PUP Manila, his alma mater. On weekends, he performs as a singer at Padi's Point.

In April 28, 2013, he is married to Toni Rose Maniago.[3]

Filmography

TV

Title Year Role Network
Star Box 2011 Co-Host GMA Network
Call Me Papa Jack 2015 Host TV5

Radio

Bibliography

Awards

Year Award-Giving Body Category Result
2013 Yahoo! OMG Awards Best Male Disc Jockey Won
2014 Yahoo! Celebrity Awards Male DJ of the Year Won

References

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