Introduction
Ariel Ureta (born November 5, 1946) is a Filipino comedian, actor and TV host.
Personal life
Ureta is an architecture graduate from the University of Santo Tomas.
Career
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, 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 and a co-anchor of DZMM's Todo-Todo Walang Preno with Winnie Cordero.
Ureta is a part of Kimmy Dora and its sequel as Luisito Go Dong Hae, Kimmy and Dora's father. The film is a box-office success in the Philippines earning PHP80 million and PHP133,963,009 for the first and second film respectively.
Ariel celebrated his 70th Birthday on UKG with his co-hosts and friends in 2016.
Filmography
Television
- Sabado Badoo (GMA 7) - cameo featured footage
- Dream Dad (ABS-CBN 2) - supporting role
- Gandang Gabi Vice (ABS-CBN 2) - Guest Himself
- Matanglawin (ABS-CBN 2) - Cameo Guest
- Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN 2) - Host
- Ober Da Bakod (GMA 7) - TV Director
- R.S.V.P. (GMA 7) - Host
- Two For The Road (GMA 7) - Guest Host
- Ariel Con Tina (GMA 7) - Host
Film
- Zoom, Zoom, Superman! as Superman (1973)
- Ober Da Bakod The Movie as a Director (1994)
Radio
- Todo Todo Walang Preno (DZMM)
- "Joey Gosiengfiao, 64". The Manila Times. 17 March 2007. Retrieved 29 September 2016 – via Google News.
Awards
- Winner, Best Morning Show Hosts UKG Barkadas - 2012-2016 PMPC Star Awards For TV)
- Winner, Best Male TV Host RSVP - 1992 PMPC Star Awards For TV