Good Morning Kuya

Good Morning Kuya
Title card since 2022
Genre	News, morning talk show
Created by	Progressive Broadcasting Corporation
Developed by	UNTV News and Rescue
Presented by	Daniel Razon Joshua Dionisio Ayra Mariano (See full list)
Opening theme	"Good Morning Kuya"
Composer	Krist Melecio
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Filipino
Production
Executive producer	Daniel Razon
Production locations	La Verdad Christian College Building, Bagong Barrio, EDSA, Caloocan UNTV Broadcast Center 913 EDSA, Philam Homes, Quezon City KDR Adventure Camp, Orani, Bataan (2022, occasionally)
Camera setup	Multicamera setup
Running time	2 hours and 30 minutes (2013–15, 2020–24) 2 hours (2010–13) 3 hours (2007–10, 2015–20) 3 hours and 30 minutes (2024–present)
Production company	Breakthrough and Milestones Productions International
Original release
Network	UNTV (2007–present) STV (2018–20)
Release	July 23, 2007 (2007-07-23) – present
Related
Pilipinas, Gising Ka Na Ba?

Good Morning Kuya (English: Good Morning Brother), also known as GMK is a Philippine television news broadcasting and talk show broadcast by UNTV. Originally hosted by Daniel Razon, it premiered on July 23, 2007 replacing Pilipinas, Gising Ka Na Ba?. Razon, Ayra Mariano, Joshua Dionisio, Ian Miranda, Tini Balanon and Celine Ang currently serve as the hosts. The show also provides various public services by means of a free clinic, a free orphanage, free education, free transient home, free legal services and free rides during weekday mornings.[1] Look-a-likes of Manny Pacquiao (a.k.a. Manny Pangyaw) and Mr. Bean (a.k.a. Mr. Bin) gives an added twist in the show. Good Morning Kuya or GMK can be viewed from 5:00 am to 7:30 am.[2] In 2015, it extended again back to 3 hours from 5:00 am to 8:00 am. On October 21, 2024, the program is extended to 3 hours and 30 minutes from 5:00 am to 8:30 am PST.

Hosts

Rise and Shine

• Daniel Razon[3]

Good Morning Kuya

• Ayra Mariano
• Lyn Perez
• Joshua Dionisio
• Ian Miranda
• Tini Balanon
• Celine Ang (also for GMK News)

GMK News

• Kath Dumaraos
• Nel Maribojoc

Segment hosts

• Dr. Janis Ann Espino-De Vera[4]
• Dr. Joseph Lee[5]
• Dr. Bong Santiago[6]
• Dr. Sarah Barba-Cabodil[7]

Former hosts

• Monica Verallo-Tantoco[8][9]
• Atty. Regie Tongol[10]
• Allan Encarnacion
• Eloisa "Lola Selah" Cruz Canlas
• Ka Tony Arevalo
• Robbie Packing
• Bryan "Wonder Boy" Evangelista
• Carls Teng
• "Datgirl" Piamonte
• Dave Tirao
• Krist Melecio
• Wanlu
• Ryan Ramos
• Rodel Flordeliz
• Lea Ylagan
• Nina Taduran
• Jun Soriao
• Nicanor "Nick the Barber" Gatmaytan
• Ponce dela Paz
• Lorenzo "Erin" Tañada III[11]
• Rey Pelayo
• Ninang Riza Muyot
• Ka Rene Jose
• Chris "Porky" dela Cruz
• Minyong
• Manny Pangyaw
• Diego Castro III[12][13] (moved to One News)
• Angela Lagunzad[14][13] (moved to One PH)
• Erica "Kikay" Honrado (Former of IBC)
• Beth Santiago
• Rheena Villamor-Camara[15]

Segments

• Rise and Shine - every Mondays
  • Laban Lang
  • Now You Know
  • On a Good Note
  • Sana All
  • Viewpoint
  • Wonders of Creation
  • You Can Do It

Good Morning Kuya

• Advisories
• Biblically Speaking – Bible-related Topics with Bro. Eli Soriano
• Cook Eat Right – demonstration of cooking special recipes inherited from previous generations
• Eatymology – etymology of traditional Filipino foods with Ms. Krizia Erika Paylago
• Fitness 101 – Fitness exercises and tips
• GMK News - flagship news segment
• Kristiano Drama
• MCGI Cares
• Something Good – viral Social Media posts spreading positive vibes
• Today in History
• Usapang Pangkalusugan – Health Info with Dr. Janis De Vera, Dr. Joseph Lee, Dr. Bong Santiago, Dr. Sarah Barba-Cabodil, and guest doctors
• Word for the day – word for the day narrated by Leslie Longboen

Awards

In 2009, the show was awarded as one of the Best Philippine Morning Shows in the 23rd Star Awards for Television (Philippines). Its hosts were also nominated in the Star awards as Best Morning Show Hosts for Philippine Television.[16]

In 2018, Good Morning Kuya was awarded an Anak TV Seal for being a family-friendly program, alongside other UNTV shows.[17]

Year	Association	Category	Nominee(s)	Result
2009	AnakTV	AnakTV Seal Award[18][19]	Good Morning Kuya	Awarded
2010	AnakTV	AnakTV Seal Award[18][20]	Good Morning Kuya	Awarded
2014	AnakTV	AnakTV Seal Award[18][21]	Good Morning Kuya	Awarded
2016	AnakTV	AnakTV Seal Award[18][22]	Good Morning Kuya	Awarded
2017	AnakTV	AnakTV Seal Award[23]	Good Morning Kuya	Awarded
2018	AnakTV	AnakTV Seal Award[24]	Good Morning Kuya	Awarded
2021	34th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Morning Show Hosts[25]	Good Morning Kuya	Awarded

References

1. Good Morning Kuya - Philippine Star
2. "Brighter and Shinier Mornings with 'Good Morning Kuya' starting this August 5!". NognogInTheCity.com. August 4, 2019.
3. "Daniel Razon". UNTVweb.com. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
4. "Dr. Janis Ann Espino-De Vera". UNTVweb.com. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
5. "Dr. Joseph Lee". UNTVweb.com. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
6. "Dr. Bong Santiago". UNTVweb.com. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
7. "Dr. Sarah Barba-Cabodil". UNTVweb.com. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
8. "Monica Verallo". UNTVweb.com. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
9. "'Unang Hirit' host Monica Verallo Jumps to UNTV". Media Newser Philippines. June 13, 2014. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
10. "Attorney Regie Tongol". UNTVweb.com. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
11. "Daniel Razon". UNTVweb.com. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
12. "Angelo Diego Castro III". UNTVweb.com. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
13. "Angela Lagunzad on loving fiancé Diego Castro's daughters, "Para silang mga barkada ko."". PEP.ph. February 16, 2015. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
14. "Angela Lagunzad". UNTVweb.com. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
15. "Rheena Villamor". UNTVweb.com. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
16. "PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz | Television | 23rd Star Awards for Television nominees bared". Archived from the original on October 28, 2009. Retrieved September 20, 2010.
17. "Mga programa ng UNTV, ginawaran ng Anak TV seal". radyolaverdad.com. December 7, 2018. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
18. "ANAK TV SEAL WINNER". Anak TV. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
19. "Kuya Daniel, UNTV programs score for Anak TV Awards". kuyadanielrazon.wordpress.com. December 13, 2009. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
20. "UNTV Reaps 13 Anak TV Awards for 2010". kuyadanielrazon.wordpress.com. December 9, 2010. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
21. "17 UNTV programs heralded again with Anak TV seal". UNTV News and Rescue. December 11, 2014. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
22. "Anak TV Awards honors 22 UNTV programs". UNTV News and Rescue. December 12, 2016. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved December 29, 2018.
23. "11 programs of UNTV get Anak TV seal". UNTV News and Rescue. December 8, 2017. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
24. "UNTV programs get Anak TV seal anew". UNTV News and Rescue. December 7, 2018. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
25. "Kuya Daniel Razon, GMK hosts, tinanghal na 'Best Morning Show Hosts'". UNTV News and Rescue. October 18, 2021. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved October 20, 2021.