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Aster Amoyo (born Asteria; May 10, 1956) is a Filipino television host, entertainment writer and talent manager. She currently hosts a YouTube channel TicTalk with Aster Amoyo.[1] She has interviewed president Bongbong Marcos and First-lady Liza Araneta-Marcos.[2][3]
Aster Amoyo | |
|---|---|
| Born | Asteria Amosco Amoyo 10 May 1956 Borongan, Eastern Samar, Philippines |
| Occupation(s) | television host talent manager publicist newspaper columnist |
| Years active | 1974–present |
| Partner | Ernesto Reyes (separated) |
| Children | Aila Marie Reyes-Cristobal |
| Website | Aster Amoyo (@asteramoyo) |
Biography
editEarly life
editAmoyo was born on May 10, 1956, in Borongan, Eastern Samar to Bonifacio Amoyo and Maria Salome Amosco. Her parents were both widowed young, having children of their former marriages, before they got together and had children with Aster and her siblings, Meriam and Mario. She finished her high school studies in Eastern Samar and went to Manila afterwards, having taken a two-year secretarial course which led her to her showbiz career.[4]
Career
editIn 1974, she was taken in as secretary of veteran Public Relations specialist and talent manager Norma Japitana at Vicor Music Corporation. When the recording company moved its office to Aurora Boulevard in Cubao in 1976, she got promoted as Public Relations Assistant.[4] Joining Orly Ilacad, Amoyo formed the OctoArts International in January 1978. Under the said recording company, she helped managed the careers of some of Philippines' pop icons like Eva Eugenio, Boyfriends, Cristy Mendoza, and Imelda Papin.[4] In the 1980s, the recording company spawned the careers of other Filipino singers such as Pops Fernandez, Jamie Rivera, Joey Albert, Francis Magalona, Michael V., and Ogie Alcasid.[4]
When Ilacad branched out into movie production and built OctoArts Films, Amoyo was selected to spearhead the advertising and media promotions. Inside the production company, she helped managed the careers of celebrated stars like Jeric Raval, Lara Morena, Mikee Villanueva, Shirley Fuentes and Jennifer Mendoza.[4] She wrote for different popular showbiz magazines like Liwayway, Movie Flash, Kislap, and others.[4][3]
Her career in television hosting started in 1992 with showbiz-oriented talk show Isang Tanong, Isang Sagot together with Anselle Beluso.[5][4] In 1996, GMA Network tapped her services to host Inside Showbiz.[4][6]
After her tenure with OctoArts in December 1999, she helped her Japanese friend Koji Miyashita in putting up his business in the Philippines.[7] Amoyo later then served as Managing Director for the Pilipinas International Marketing Services, Inc. (PIMSI) (later renamed to Key Square, Inc). She started the company in 1997 with just a few staff members but due to her leadership, the numbers grew until the time she retired.[4] While working in the company, she contributed articles for the entertainment magazines called, S Magazine, Inside Showbiz and Celebrity Living which made an indelible mark in the market.[4][3]
In 2012, Amoyo became one of the segment hosts of the late night variety show Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman[8] until its conclusion in 2016, after the passing of its host, German Moreno.
Member of the Philippine Artists Managers, Inc (PAMI), she served as talent manager for Viva Films actors and actresses such as Jay Manalo, Cristina Gonzales, Jao Mapa, Alonzo Muhlach, Kier Legaspi, Rey Abellana, among others.[4] She currently hosts a YouTube channel entitled TicTalk with Aster Amoyo.[1]
She became known for her work on Rubberman (1996) as guest actor, Wag na wag kang lalayo[9] (1996) and Sanggano[10] (1997) both in charge of its publicity and promotions.
John Regala Incident
editAmoyo, together with Nadia Montenegro and Chuckie Dreyfus, helped raise funds together for the film actor John Regala who was suffering from liver cirrhosis.[11] When Regala claimed that he never received a single amount from the fundraising efforts, Amoyo reacted to his statement and accused the actor of lying.[12][13]
Personal life
editAster Amoyo was married to Ernesto Reyes with whom she had a daughter, Aila Marie.[4] They eventually got separated. She currently lives in Cainta, Rizal with her mother and her relatives.
She is a Roman Catholic.
Filmography
edit| Year | Show | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Isang Tanong, Isang Sagot | Host | ABC |
| 1996 | Inside Showbiz | GMA Network | |
| 1997-1999 | Showbiz Lingo | Segment host | ABS-CBN |
| 2012-2016 | Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman | GMA Network |
| Year | Title | Role | Production company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Kalabang Mortal ni Baby Ama | publicist | OctoArts Films |
| 1992 | Totoy Buang: Mad Killer ng Maynila | publicity & promotions | |
| 1992 | Ali in Wonderland | publicity & promotions | |
| 1993 | Because I Love You | publicity & promotions | |
| 1994 | Si Ayala at si Zobel | publicity & promotions | |
| 1994 | Loretta | Elvira Galchitonera/publicity & promotions | |
| 1994 | Biboy Banal: Pagganti ko tapos kayo | publicity & promotions | |
| 1995 | Barkada walang atrasan | publicity & promotions | |
| 1996 | Rubberman | herself/ publicity & promotions | |
| 1996 | Wag na wag kang lalayo | publicity & promotions | |
| 1997 | Sanggano | publicity & promotions | |
| 1997 | Lab en Kisses | publicity & promotions | |
| 1999 | Bakit Pa? | publicity & promotions | |
| 1999 | Pepeng Agimat | publicity & promotions | |
| 2000 | Palaban | publicity & promotions | |
| 2000 | Col. Elmer Jamias: Barako ng Maynila | publicity & promotions | Millenium Cinema |
| 2000 | Minsan ko lang sasabihin | publicity & promotions | |
| 2000 | Ping Lacson: Super Cop | publicity & promotions | |
| 2001 | Luv Text | publicity & promotions | Maverick Films |
| 2003 | Lastikman | publicity & promotions | OctoArts Films |
| 2003 | Malikmata | publicity & promotions | |
| 2003 | Fantastic Man | publicity & promotions | |
| 2009 | Ang Darling Kong Aswang | publicity & promotions | |
| 2011 | Tunay Na Buhay | herself | - |
| 2016 | Enteng Kabisote 10 and the Abangers | publicity & promotions | OctoArts Films |
| 2017 | Meant to Beh | publicity & promotions |
References
edit- ^ a b "TicTALK with Aster Amoyo - YouTube". www.youtube.com.
- ^ TicTalk with Aster Amoyo – BONGBONG MARCOS & LIZA ARANETA-MARCOS:A beautiful love story beyond politics youtube.com
- ^ a b c "Former TV host, enjoy sa vlogging". NewsKo. 15 May 2022. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Aster Amoyo: An inspiring tale of success". Manila Bulletin. 7 February 2022. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
- ^ Robert Requintina (6 August 2021). "Entertainment journalist Ansel Beluso passes away". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
- ^ "Aster Amoyo back on TV Celebrity Talk". 4 February 2011. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
- ^ "Memories of a brief Tokyo visit". The Philippine Star. 19 June 2005. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
- ^ "New segment in Walang Tulugan". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2022-11-19.
- ^ "Wag na wag kang lalayo (1996) - IMDb" – via www.imdb.com.
- ^ "Sanggano (1997) - IMDb" – via www.imdb.com.
- ^ Cara Emmeline Garcia (30 July 2020). "Nadia Montenegro, Chuckie Dreyfus, Aster Amoyo help raise funds for John Regala". GMA Network. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
- ^ Leo Bukas (27 August 2020). "Aster Amoyo, pinabulaanan ang mga paratang ni John Regala na wala itong nakuhang donasyon na pera". Philippines' Ultimate Showbiz Hub. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
- ^ Rachelle Siazon (1 September 2020). "Aster Amoyo burned by John Regala's "kasinungalingan"; says, "Kami ang namalimos for him."". PEP.com. Retrieved 24 December 2021.