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Daniel S. Razon | |
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| Born | |
| Occupation(s) | Television host, Singer |
| Notable credit(s) | Gising Pilipinas anchor Compañero Y Compañera co-host |
| Spouse | Arlene Razon |
| Children | Daniel S. Razon Jr. |
| Relatives | Eliseo Soriano |
| Website | http://www.danielrazon.com/ |
Daniel S. Razón (Daniel "Kuya" Razon) is a veteran television and radio host in the Philippines.[1]
Broadcast career
From 1987 until 1988, Daniel Razon started as a FM disc jockey at KWKY and DWST . Then he shifted to television first as newscaster on PTV4’s Pangunahing Balita and Balita Ala-Una, and host of the public-affairs programs Ang Pandayan ni Mang Pandoy and Dakila Ka Pinoy (1993 to 1997). He was also the executive producer and director of the public-affairs program of IBC-13, Ikaw ang Humatol (1994–1997).[2]
From 1997 to 2003, Daniel moved to another TV station, ABS-CBN and became the host/newscaster of numerous TV shows such as Hoy, Gising (Hey! Wake Up!),Pulso, Aksyon, and Balita. Soon, he was seen worldwide via ANC (ABS-CBN’s sister station) as newscaster/anchorman for Dateline News (1998 to 2000) and as program host of Kumusta Ka, Bayan on The Filipino Channel (TFC). During those years he was also an anchor for the TV show Gising Pilipinas (1997–2003) and Usapang de Campanilla (2000 to 2003) over dzMM.[2]
In 2003 Daniel moved to rival network GMA-7 where he became one of the hosts of Unang Hirit and anchor of Unang Balita, the show’s news segment. He also co-anchored the primetime GMA news SAKSI/Frontpage. He left GMA in 2005.[1]
In 2006 he became the chairman and the chief operating officer of the Breakthrough and Milestones Productions International, Inc. (BMPI), which operates UNTV-37 and is self-titled “Your Public Service Channel.” [2]
Charities
Daniel, through his morning talk show, Good Morning Kuya) started many public service projects such as free medical/dental check-ups and medicines for the indigent. Razon’s regular free medical missions are achieved through his Mobile Clinic Bus which can reach even far-flung towns in the Philippines.
He is currently leading the construction of a free school for tertiary students (in Apalit, Pampanga & in Caloocan City). With this program, Daniel Razon makes sure that every scholars of this program will enjoy zero tuition fees and their food , lodging and money allowances are well provided as well.[2][3]
Career as a Musician
Razón is also a singer and songwriter. Some of his compositions are "UnangPag-ibig" (First Love), "DalakongNakalimbag" and "PangarapngPuso" (My Heart's Wish). His maiden album "In My Eyes" reached platinum record status.[4] His latest album "All My Life" was released on September 2008, which was awarded a gold record on the day of its release[5] and earned him the People's Choice Favorite New Male Artist award in the 21st Awit Awards on November 26, 2008.[6]
References
- ^ a b Balares, Dindo. Daniel Razon resigns from GMA, June 16, 2006.
- ^ a b c d Get it straight from Daniel Razon - Philippine Star (Retrieved May 31, 2010)
- ^ "To serve not to be served" - Philippine Star
- ^ "Daniel Razon's second album out". The Philippine Star. 2009-08-21. Retrieved 2010-01-19.
- ^ Losorate, Yugel (2009-10-28). "Broadcaster's CD hits gold". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2010-01-13.
- ^ Godinez, Bong (2008-11-27). "PARI confers DangalngMusikang Pilipino award to Lea Salonga". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 2010-01-19.