Juan Ariel Muñoz Ureta (; born November 5, 1946) is a Filipino

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and

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. Ureta is a comedic icon in the Philippines during the 60's and the 70's. He has done many Filipino films. This includes ''Zoom Zoom Superman'', ''Si Popeye at iba pa'', ''Jack en Poy'', ''

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'', ''

Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo (''Choked, Maybe, Help Me'') is a 2007 Filipino romantic comedy film written and directed by Jose Javier Reyes. It is sequel to the 2006 film with Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo reprising their roles (both from ''Ysabella'' until it ended ...

'', ''

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'' and its sequel and ''Of All The Things''.

Career

Early years

Ureta's first movie was ''Zoom Zoom Superman'' a fantasy comedy movie with the former child wonder

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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 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.

1990s

He also hosted a party themed night musical variety program ''RSVP'' on the Kapuso Network GMA 7 from 1991 to 1994 with co-host

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. Ureta was also a host of a short-lived 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 ''

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'', formerly aired on GMA from 1993 to 1997.

2000s to present

Ureta was a replacement host for Eddie Mercado on the final grand draw of ''Hope & More Mega Million Stakes'' on July 10, 2004 during the untimely hospital confinement of the latter. Ureta is a segment host of the Philippine morning television show, ''

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'' and a former co-anchor of DZMM's ''Todo-Todo Walang Preno'' with Winnie Cordero until August 28, 2020. Ureta became a part of ''

'' and its sequel as Luisito Go Dong Hae, Kimmy and Dora's father. The film is a box-office success in the

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earning PHP80 million and PHP133,963,009 for the first and second film respectively.

Personal life

Ureta graduated with a degree in

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at the

University of Santo Tomas The University of Santo Tomas (UST; ), officially the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, The Catholic University of the Philippines or colloquially as ''Ustê'' (), is a Private university, private Catholic school, Catholic researc ...

. He is married to Boot Anson (), the niece of

Boots Anson-Roa Maria Elisa Cristobal Anson-Rodrigo (née Anson; born January 30, 1945), better known as Boots Anson-Roa, is a Filipina actress, columnist, editor, and lecturer. Early life and education Anson-Roa, a Bicolana, is the eldest daughter of post- ...

. Together they have four children.

Filmography

Film

* ''

Zoom, Zoom, Superman! ''Zoom, Zoom, Superman!'' is a 1973 Filipino parody film of the DC Comics superhero Superman. The film stars Ariel Ureta as the titular superhero, which is also his debut film. Filipino director Joey Gosiengfiao, who is known for his Camp (style ...

'' as

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debut role (1973) * ''Si Popeye, atbp'' as Popeye (1973) * ''Jack and Poy'' as Jack (1977) * ''

'' as Carlos (2006) * ''

'' as Carlos (2007) * '' Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme'' as Luisito Go Dong Hae (2009) * ''

Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme ''Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme'' () is a 2012 horror comedy film co-produced and directed by Joyce Bernal and is the second installment in the ''Kimmy Dora'' film series. It is a sequel to the 2009 film '' Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa 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 ''Tuhog'' ''(English: Impale)'' is a 2013 Filipino dark comedy-drama anthology film produced by Skylight Films. It stars Eugene Domingo, Leo Martinez, Enchong Dee, Empress Schuck, and Jake Cuenca. ''Tuhog'' is one of the film entries sent ...

'' as Dr. Nuguid (2013) * '' Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel'' as Luisito Go Dong Hae (2013) * ''

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'' as Hermie (2023)

Television

* '' 12 O'Clock High'' (1972) - Host * ''Two For The Road'' (1972; GMA Network 1973–1975) * ''Ariel Con Tina'' (1972–1974) - Host * ''Ariel and Co. After Six'' (1974–1978) - Host * ''Patok Na Patok'' (1975–1977) * ''Vilma On 7'' (1991) - Co-host * ''RSVP'' (1993–1995) - Host * ''Ober Da Bakod'' (1993–1996) - TV director * ''Go for It!'' (1998–1999) - Host *Maynila (1999) - Various Roles *

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(

2003 2003 was designated by the United Nations as the International Year of Fresh water, Freshwater. In 2003, a Multi-National Force – Iraq, United States-led coalition 2003 invasion of Iraq, invaded Iraq, starting the Iraq War. Demographic ...

2005 2005 was designated as the International Year for Sport and Physical Education and the International Year of Microcredit. The beginning of 2005 also marked the end of the International Decade of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Internationa ...

and

2006 2006 was designated as the International Year of Deserts and Desertification. Events January * January 1– 4 – Russia temporarily cuts shipment of natural gas to Ukraine during a price dispute. * January 12 – A stampede during t ...

) - Host * ''Hope and More Mega Million Stakes'' (2004) - Host during the untimely health conditions of Eddie Mercado * ''My Favorite Show'' (2006) - Host * ''

'' (2012–2020) - Host * ''

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'' (2015) - supporting role * ''

Sana Dalawa ang Puso ''Sana Dalawa ang Puso'' (International title: ''Two Hearts'' / ) is a 2018 Philippine television drama romantic comedy series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Rory B. Quintos, Mae Czarina Cruz-Alviar, Nuel C. Naval, Dado C. Lumibao, Frasco ...

'' (2018) - special participation * ''

Oh My Dad! ''Oh My Dad!'' is a Philippie television situational comedy series broadcast by TV5. Directed by Jeffrey R. Jeturian, it stars Ian Veneracion in the title role. It aired on the network's Todo Max Weekend afternoon line up and worldwide on K ...

'' (TV5, 2020–2021) - Lolo Moises Balderama * ''

FPJ's Ang Probinsyano ''FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'' (international title: ''Brothers''; ) is a Philippine television drama action series broadcast by ABS-CBN and Kapamilya Channel. The series is based on the 1996 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by Ma ...

'' (2021) - Prof. Henry Sarmiento * '' Luv Is: Caught in His Arms'' (2023) - Don Garpido Ferell

TV director

* ''

'' (1992–1996)

Radio

*Todo-Todo Walang Preno (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

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Ariel Ureta
on

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