Super Tekla

Romeo Librada (born January 13, 1982), better known in his stage name Super Tekla, is a Filipino actor, comedian and television host. He is best known for appearing in GMA Network's variety show, Wowowin as one of its hosts.

Librada was born in the small town of Pigcawayan, a town in Cotabato wherein he was raised by the Manobo tribe and was trained to be a farmer. His mother died at an early age. Due to this, he supported his own education until he finished high school. He has seven siblings.

Although visually presented as a gay, Librada identifies himself as a straight man. He has a daughter from his ex-wife named Irene Gonzales.

Stand-up comedy

Out of curiosity, Librada went alone to Manila City wherein he found himself singing on stage at malls and comedy bars for fun. He was then discovered and got regular stints as a singer first, then a stand-up comedian, at a popular comedy bar. He is best known for his Celine Dion and Whitney Houston voice impersonations.

Television

In 2016, Librada appeared as a contestant in GMA Network's game show, Wowowin wherein main host Willie Revillame saw his potential in comedy and hired him as one of his co-hosts. He later formed a comedic duo with Donita Nose in the said show. A year after, he was allegedly fired by Revillame due to his alcoholic and gambling vices, in which Librada denied.

In 2017, Librada was signed by GMA Artist Center and appeared on several GMA Network shows like Alyas Robin Hood, Trops, and Celebrity Bluff.

In 2018, Librada got his first major role in Inday Will Always Love You when he was cast as Kimberlou, the gay sidekick of lead actress Barbie Forteza.His life story has been featured on the Kapuso drama anthology Magpakailanman, which gained high ratings for the show.Since then, he has been guested by the drama show twice, appearing in various true-to-life lead roles.

He is currently hosting comedy talk show The Boobay and Tekla Show along with comedian Boobay.

Television

Film