Mo Twister
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Mohan Gumatay or commonly known as Mo Twister, is a radio disc jockey
and television host in the Philippines
. He is best known for his Good Times programs, which started as a Radio Show and spun off into TV and Internet.
descent. His name "Mohan
" is a common male Hindu
name. He was raised in Queens, New York and later migrated to Bulacan
and Manila
for education.
Mo Twister has a child with former actress, Bunny Paras, who is the sister of television and movie actress Sharmaine Arnaiz
. Moira Paras, Mo's daughter, currently lives with her mother and stepfather Thomas Greenway in California which he regularly visit.
, and worked on the "Early Returns Countdown" radio show on Magic 89.9
during the late nineties. In 1998, he began hosting SOP before moving to its rival show ASAP
. In 1999, he lost to KC Montero
in the MTV VJ Hunt
despite being endorsed by international VJ Donita Rose
, his best friend in college. After failing to win that contest, he began his acting career in the film Hey Babe, which starred Marvin Agustin
and Jolina Magdangal
. Mo was a member of Boys Night Out, which also includes Sam YG and Tony Toni. He was later replaced by Slick Rick.
In 2001, Mo was terminated in ASAP after failing to appear in the said program. In 2007, he began hosting a Studio 23 (Endemol
) television show entitled Kabarkada, Break the Bank
, which began airing August 27, 2007, but was canceled due to low ratings. In that same year, he started feuding against celebrities like Maui Taylor
and Rufa Mae Quinto
as well as tabloid writers Lolit Solis and Cristy Fermin. He even had a rift with his short term girlfriend Rhian Ramos. In 2010, he starred in White House, a Philippine horror film starring Gabby Concepcion
and Iza Calzado
. Mo returned as a television host in TV5
's primetime variety show called Willing Willie! as Willie Revillame
's co-host. He also hosts Juicy
in the same network.
In January 11, 2011, he co-founded Battle Axe Podcast Network, Inc. with co-founder Miguel Olfindo in Smart Studios Makati. It currently airs the flagship podcast "Good Times With Mo: The Podcast", then followed by "Good Times: Acoustic". In March 2011, it expanded its line-up to "Tropical Banter" hosted by Basti Artadi and Tirso Ripoll, "Geek Chorus" hosted by Gabe Mercado, and "Drinking Digital" hosted by Ricky Baizas. The network was named after Mohan's Scottish Terrier
dog, Battle Axe.
In November 2011, due to various reasons, Mo announced that he will leave the Philippines and transfer to New York, USA.
Disc jockey
A disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. Originally, "disc" referred to phonograph records, not the later Compact Discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter the medium.There are several types of disc jockeys...
and television host in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. He is best known for his Good Times programs, which started as a Radio Show and spun off into TV and Internet.
Personal life
Mohan is of IndianIndian people
Indian people or Indisians constitute the Asian nation and pan-ethnic group native to India, which forms the south of Asia, containing 17.31% of the world's population. The Indian nationality is in essence made up of regional nationalities, reflecting the rich and complex history of India...
descent. His name "Mohan
Mohan
Mohan is a common male Hindu name derived from Sanskrit meaning "delightful", "charming", or "attractive".- People :* A. G. Mohan, Indian yoga teacher, yoga therapist and author* Krishna, an avatar of Vishnu in Hindu history...
" is a common male Hindu
Hindu
Hindu refers to an identity associated with the philosophical, religious and cultural systems that are indigenous to the Indian subcontinent. As used in the Constitution of India, the word "Hindu" is also attributed to all persons professing any Indian religion...
name. He was raised in Queens, New York and later migrated to Bulacan
Bulacan
Bulacan , officially called the Province of Bulacan or simply Bulacan Province, is a first class province of the Republic of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon Region in the island of Luzon, north of Manila , and part of the Metro...
and Manila
Metro Manila
Metropolitan Manila , the National Capital Region , or simply Metro Manila, is the metropolitan region encompassing the City of Manila and its surrounding areas in the Philippines...
for education.
Mo Twister has a child with former actress, Bunny Paras, who is the sister of television and movie actress Sharmaine Arnaiz
Sharmaine Arnaiz
Sharmaine Arnaiz is a Filipino actress.-Biography:She was born Sharmila Velasco Pribhdas-Shahani to an Indian father and a mother of Ilonnga blood. She has a younger sister who is also an actress named Bunny Paras and their mother is the sister of the mother of Patrick Garcia and Cheska...
. Moira Paras, Mo's daughter, currently lives with her mother and stepfather Thomas Greenway in California which he regularly visit.
Career
Mo studied at De La Salle UniversityDe La Salle University
De La Salle University is a private Lasallian university in Malate, Manila, Philippines. It was founded in 1911 by De La Salle Brothers as the De La Salle College in Paco, Manila with Blimond Pierre serving as its first director...
, and worked on the "Early Returns Countdown" radio show on Magic 89.9
Magic 89.9
DWTM is the flagship FM station of Quest Broadcasting Incorporated/The Radio Partners Inc. Known as Magic 89.9, the station's studios and transmitter are located at Paragon Plaza, Mandaluyong City...
during the late nineties. In 1998, he began hosting SOP before moving to its rival show ASAP
ASAP (variety show)
ASAP Rocks is a musical variety show in the Philippines broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines. The show is presented by its main hosts Zsa Zsa Padilla, Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera. The show first premiered on February 5, 1995, and airs live Sundays...
. In 1999, he lost to KC Montero
KC Montero
KC Montero is Filipino-American DJ on MTV Philippines.-Personal life:He is the brother of Troy Montero and Colby Miller. He was born to an American father of German and Irish descent and a U.S...
in the MTV VJ Hunt
MTV VJ Hunt
The MTV VJ Hunt is a search conducted by certain MTV channels in Asia for their respective channels' newest VJs.-Indonesia:-MTV Philippines winners:...
despite being endorsed by international VJ Donita Rose
Donita Rose
Donita Rose-Villarama, , also known as Donita Rose, Donita, is a Filipina actress, TV Host and former MTV Asia VJ.-Biography:...
, his best friend in college. After failing to win that contest, he began his acting career in the film Hey Babe, which starred Marvin Agustin
Marvin Agustín
Marvin Jay Cuyugan Agustin, better known by his stage name Marvin Agustin is a Filipino actor and entrepreneur.-Showbiz career:...
and Jolina Magdangal
Jolina Magdangal
-Filmography:Pasan ko ang Daigdig-Television:-Studio albums:-Compilation albums:-2007:* FAMAS Awards - Golden Artist Awardee* PMPC Star Awards for TV - Favorite Female Host Starstruck: The Next Level* UNICEF Ambassadres of Goodwill...
. Mo was a member of Boys Night Out, which also includes Sam YG and Tony Toni. He was later replaced by Slick Rick.
In 2001, Mo was terminated in ASAP after failing to appear in the said program. In 2007, he began hosting a Studio 23 (Endemol
Endemol
Endemol is an international television production and distribution company based in the Netherlands, with subsidiaries and joint ventures in 23 countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, France, Mexico, Spain, Italy, Germany, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Dominican Republic, Poland,...
) television show entitled Kabarkada, Break the Bank
Kabarkada, Break the Bank
Kabarkada, Break The Bank is a Philippine game show by Endemol. It was first aired on August 27, 2007 on Studio 23 and is hosted by Mo Twister...
, which began airing August 27, 2007, but was canceled due to low ratings. In that same year, he started feuding against celebrities like Maui Taylor
Maui Taylor
Maui Taylor is a Filipino model, singer, and actress.-Career:Taylor initially got into show biz with the assistance of a cousin who was a member of a dance group in the Philippines. She was eventually cast on the Filipino TV soap opera Anna Karenina at the age of 14...
and Rufa Mae Quinto
Rufa Mae Quinto
Rufa Mae Quinto is a Filipino actress, comedienne, and television host.Quinto has won four PMPC Star Awards and is one of the most bankable stars in the industry with top grosser films like Apat, Dapat- Dapat, Apat, Pasukob, Desperadas, Manay Po 2, I.T.A.L.Y. & Desperadas 2...
as well as tabloid writers Lolit Solis and Cristy Fermin. He even had a rift with his short term girlfriend Rhian Ramos. In 2010, he starred in White House, a Philippine horror film starring Gabby Concepcion
Gabby Concepcion
Gabby Concepcion is a Filipino actor and businessman.-Early Life:Gabby was born in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines to Rolando “Rollie” Concepcion and Lourdes Arellano. He is the great grandson of prominent Manila landmark architect Juan Arellano...
and Iza Calzado
Iza Calzado
Iza Calzado is a Filipina actress, TV host, performer and model, working as one of GMA-7's contract artists.- Biography :...
. Mo returned as a television host in TV5
Associated Broadcasting Company
The Associated Broadcasting Company, Inc is a television network in the Philippines, with main broadcast facilities and transmitter located at 762 Quirino Highway, San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City. The network was previously known as the , Associated Broadcasting Company remains the legal...
's primetime variety show called Willing Willie! as Willie Revillame
Willie Revillame
Willie Revillame is a television host, actor, and a recording artist in the Philippines.-Career:He is the host of TV5's primetime variety show Wil Time Bigtime...
's co-host. He also hosts Juicy
Juicy (talk show)
Juicy! is an entertainment news program that premiered on August 11, 2008 on TV5. Hosted by Alex Gonzaga, IC Mendoza, Cristy Fermin, Mo Twister, and Shalala, the show features entertainment news, trivia, fan features, and interviews that highlight the Philippine entertainment industry...
in the same network.
In January 11, 2011, he co-founded Battle Axe Podcast Network, Inc. with co-founder Miguel Olfindo in Smart Studios Makati. It currently airs the flagship podcast "Good Times With Mo: The Podcast", then followed by "Good Times: Acoustic". In March 2011, it expanded its line-up to "Tropical Banter" hosted by Basti Artadi and Tirso Ripoll, "Geek Chorus" hosted by Gabe Mercado, and "Drinking Digital" hosted by Ricky Baizas. The network was named after Mohan's Scottish Terrier
Scottish Terrier
The Scottish Terrier , popularly called the Scottie, is a breed of dog. Initially one of the highland breeds of Terrier that were grouped under the name of Skye Terrier, it is one of five breeds of terrier that originated in Scotland, the other four being the modern Skye, Cairn, Dandie Dinmont, and...
dog, Battle Axe.
In November 2011, due to various reasons, Mo announced that he will leave the Philippines and transfer to New York, USA.
TV Shows
- SOP Rules (GMA Network)
- ASAPASAP (variety show)ASAP Rocks is a musical variety show in the Philippines broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines. The show is presented by its main hosts Zsa Zsa Padilla, Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera. The show first premiered on February 5, 1995, and airs live Sundays...
(ABS-CBN) - The BuzzThe Buzz (talk show)The Buzz is a weekly entertainment news and talk show in the Philippines. Premiering in 1999, it is the longest-running weekly entertainment news and talk show on ABS-CBN. It features local celebrity gossip and news.-Casting:...
(ABS-CBN) Celebrity Judge - Auto Extreme (Solar TV 9)
- BatibotBatibotBatibot is a children's television program from the Philippines, based on Sesame Street. Premiering in 1984, with the name Sesame!, and eventually renamed Batibot several years later. Batibot in Filipino means "small, but strong and robust"...
(GMA Network) - Y-Speak Live (Studio 23Studio 23Studio 23 is a Filipino television network owned by the ABS-CBN Corporation. The network is named for its flagship station in Metro Manila, DWAC-TV, which is carried on UHF channel 23...
) - Showbiz CentralShowbiz CentralShowbiz Central is a Philippine showbiz-oriented talk show which airs every Sunday on GMA Network with a simulcast over DZBB Super Radyo. The show preceded S-Files, a former showbiz talk show that completed a successful 8 year run...
(GMA Network) - Co-host (2007–2010) - Point of View (Studio 23)
- Kabarkada, Break the BankKabarkada, Break the BankKabarkada, Break The Bank is a Philippine game show by Endemol. It was first aired on August 27, 2007 on Studio 23 and is hosted by Mo Twister...
(Studio 23) - Last Woman Standing (QTV "formerly Q" "now GMA News TV")
- Good Times (Studio 23)
- Quickfire: 30 Minute Kitchen WondersQuickfire (TV show)Quickfire: 10-Minute Kitchen Wonders is a short-format television cooking show aired several times daily on GMA News TV, a subsidiary station of the GMA Network in the Philippines. The show only runs for a maximum of 10 minutes per airing and showcases recipes by its host, celebrity chef Rosebud...
(QTV "now Q") - guest - Pinoy Records Presents Pinoy Extreme TalentPinoy RecordsPinoy Records was a GMA Network infotainment show which had its premiere episode on December 8, 2007. It is hosted by basketball player, Chris Tiu, and Starstruck Batch 1 alumni Sheena Halili. Most recently, Jai Reyes, a member of Ateneo de Manila University basketball men's varsity, has also...
(GMA Network) - guest judge - In My Opinion or iMO (ABS-CBN News ChannelABS-CBN News ChannelABS-CBN News Channel or better known as ANC is the Philippines first 24-hour news channel broadcasting both in cable television domestically and in satellite television internationally via The Filipino Channel, owned and operated by the ABS-CBN Corporation under its ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs...
) - Paparazzi - co-host (TV5Associated Broadcasting CompanyThe Associated Broadcasting Company, Inc is a television network in the Philippines, with main broadcast facilities and transmitter located at 762 Quirino Highway, San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City. The network was previously known as the , Associated Broadcasting Company remains the legal...
) - JuicyJuicy (talk show)Juicy! is an entertainment news program that premiered on August 11, 2008 on TV5. Hosted by Alex Gonzaga, IC Mendoza, Cristy Fermin, Mo Twister, and Shalala, the show features entertainment news, trivia, fan features, and interviews that highlight the Philippine entertainment industry...
- co-host (TV5Associated Broadcasting CompanyThe Associated Broadcasting Company, Inc is a television network in the Philippines, with main broadcast facilities and transmitter located at 762 Quirino Highway, San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City. The network was previously known as the , Associated Broadcasting Company remains the legal...
) - Willing Willie - co-host (TV5Associated Broadcasting CompanyThe Associated Broadcasting Company, Inc is a television network in the Philippines, with main broadcast facilities and transmitter located at 762 Quirino Highway, San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City. The network was previously known as the , Associated Broadcasting Company remains the legal...
)
Radio Shows
- Early Returns Countdown (Magic 89.9) (1998–2002)
- Good Times With MoGood Times with MoGood Times With Mo is a morning radio show on Magic 89.9 and Killerbee around the Philippines, hosted by Mo Twister , Mojo Jojo , Grace Lee and Angelicopter every Monday to Thursday from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m...
(Magic 89.9) (2005–2011)