John S. Gemperle (born in September 8, 1982 in Alcala, Pangasinan, Philippines), better known as Papa Jackson, is a radio disc jockey and television personality in the Philippines. He is best known for his former, popular evening-to-late night radio programs TLC: True Love Conversations and Wild Confessions on 90.7 Love Radio Manila, which simulcast on Love Radio stations nationwide. He is also the author of two books about love advice based on his program.
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Early life and career
Gemperle came from a poor family in Alcala, Pangasinan. At the age of 10, he became a farmer, a hog raiser and a vendor. He joined and won a modeling contest while in his high school years before went to Manila for his studies, and later graduated of mass communication course at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.
He became a call center agent while at that time he always listens to the program of Chris Tsuper and Nicole Hyala at 90.7 Love Radio. He later auditioned for the DJ search at the said station which he finally got hired and began his career under his persona known as "Papa Jack". In mid-2007, he started launching his love advice program TLC: True Love Conversations, which became one of the most popular radio shows until now. In 2013, Papa Jack and then Yes FM 101.1 (now 101.1 Yes The Best) DJ Chico Loco (Mark Jimel Gales) collaborated for their weekly program Gabi Na, Gising Na!, which lasted for 2 years.
He later ventured into television hosting, starting off with talk show Star Box, alongside Ali Sotto aired on GMA Network. In March 2015, he later became the host of his own program Call Me Papa Jack, which is based on his radio show TLC and it was aired on TV5.
He is also a brand endorser for Motorcycle store Motortrade, with rapper Gloc 9 and Julie Anne San Jose (formerly with Denise Barbacena).
On December 16, 2016, Papa Jack made his final broadcast of his nightly radio program, and eventually resigned as a DJ of 90.7 Love Radio. He did not cite complete details about his resignation.
On March 20, 2017, Papa Jack was renamed as "Papa J" and he transferred to his new station, 106.7 Energy FM. He launched his new program, Hello... STG (Sorry, Thank You and Goodbye) every Monday to Friday from 9pm to 1am. A month later, he was finally renamed again as "Papa Jackson". He also served as the station manager of 106.7 Energy FM.
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Personal life
Aside from his work at Love Radio, he is also one of the instructors for mass communication students at Polytechnic University of the Philippines Manila, his alma mater. On weekends, he performs as a singer at Padi's Point.
On April 28, 2013, he married Toni Rose Maniago.
Filmography
TV
Radio
- Hello... STG (Sorry, Thank You and Goodbye) (106.7 Energy FM, 2017-present) - host
- TLC: True Love Conversations (90.7 Love Radio, 2007-2016) - host
- Wild Confessions (2007-2014; 2016)
- The Letter (2012-2014)
- TLC: The Drama Special Interactive (90.7 Love Radio and Yes FM 101.1 (now 101.1 Yes The Best), 2014-2016) - occasional voice actor
- Gabi Na, Gising Na! (90.7 Love Radio and Yes FM 101.1 (now 101.1 Yes The Best), 2013-2015) - co-host with Chico Loco of Yes FM 101.1 (now 101.1 Yes The Best)
Bibliography
- Everything I Need to Know About Love, I Learned from Papa Jack (Summit Books, 2013)
- Everything I Need to Know About Moving On, I Learned from Papa Jack (Summit Books, 2014, also a give away for August 2015 FHM)
Awards
References
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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