Super Tekla

Super Tekla
Birth nameRomeo Librada
Born (1982-01-13) January 13, 1982 (age 37)
Pigcawayan, Cotabato, Philippines
MediumTelevision
Nationality Philippines
Years active2016–present
Genres
Notable works and rolesWowowin

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.[1]

Early life

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.[2] Due to this, he supported his own education until he finished high school. He has seven siblings.[3]

Personal life

Although visually presented as a gay, Librada identifies himself as a straight man. He has a daughter from his ex-wife named Irene Gonzales.[4][2][5]

Career

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.[2] He is best known for his Celine Dion and Whitney Houston voice impersonations.[3]

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.[6][7] A year after, he was allegedly fired by Revillame due to his alcoholic and gambling vices, in which Librada denied.[8][9]

In 2017, Librada was signed by GMA Artist Center and appeared on several GMA Network shows like Alyas Robin Hood, Trops, and Celebrity Bluff.[10]

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.[11] 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.[12]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Network
2019 Magpakailanman: Lotto Winner naging Loser Erwin GMA Network
2019–present The Boobay and Tekla Show Host
2018 Studio 7 Host
Inday Will Always Love You Kimberlou
All Star Videoke All Star Laglager
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Tatlong Bibe Bibingi
2017 Alyas Robin Hood Yvonne Lady
Sunday PinaSaya Himself / Performer
Trops Tiffany
Celebrity Bluff Himself / Celebrity Bluffer
2016 Magkapakailanman: The Happy and Sad Adventures of Tekla: The Romeo Librada Story Himself
Wowowin Himself / Co-host

Film

Year Title Role Studio
2019 Kiko en Lala[13] Kiko / Lala GMA Pictures

References

  1. ^ Super Tekla cried when Willie Revillame hired him as Wowowin co-host
  2. ^ a b c MUST-READ: Ang tunay na buhay ni Super Tekla
  3. ^ a b Super Tekla, nagpapasaya sa kabila ng pangungulila
  4. ^ Super Tekla wants to reconcile with the mother of his child
  5. ^ Super Tekla, sinubok muna ang sexual identity bago nakumpirmang straight siya
  6. ^ Wowowin: Super Tekla, magiging regular na sa ‘Wowowin’
  7. ^ Pagbu-bold ni Lovi kasama ang sawa, kinainisan ng mga lalaki!
  8. ^ Super Tekla breaks silence on sudden exit from Wowowin
  9. ^ How Super Tekla went from ground zero to TV star
  10. ^ Super Tekla and Boobsie Wonderland sign contract with GMA Artist Center
  11. ^ Super Tekla gets first full-length teleserye; joins Barbie-Derrick reunion show
  12. ^ The Boobay and Tekla Show promises to bring fresh comedy
  13. ^ "Derrick Monasterio bibida sa comeback movie ng GMA Films". Bandera Inquirer. 20 December 2018.

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