German Molina Moreno, also known as Kuya Germs and "The Master Showman", was a Filipino television host, actor, comedian, and talent manager.

Moreno was born to Jose Moreno y Caloy (Pepe), a Spanish Filipino mestizo, and Aurora Molina, a Filipina. He had one sister, Pilar Moreno Nite. His father died after an incident involving an American soldier. Moreno first worked for an aunt's taxi company and also sold bibingka, peanuts, and cigarettes. He also became a jeepney barker.

Moreno suffered a mild stroke on January 2, 2015. His condition improved soon after, according to his son Federico Moreno. Few months later, he returned to Walang Siyesta! and Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman.

One year later, he suffered another stroke. He was rushed to the St. Luke's Medical Center in Quezon City on January 8, 2016, where he died on the same day at 3:20 am from cardiac arrest according to his nephew John Nite. He was 82 years old. After his death on January 8, his remains arrived at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Shrine. On January 9, his show Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman was aired as a live tribute. He was buried in Loyola Memorial Park in Marikina after being brought to GMA Network Center.

After his death, his show Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman ended on February 13, 2016. A special tribute concert entitled "The Master Showman's Final Bow" was aired on February 26, 2016; the comedy show Bubble Gang was preempted to give way for the tribute concert.

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