Super Tekla

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]

In this Philippine name, the family name is Librada.

Super Tekla
Birth name	Romeo Librada
Born	(1982-01-13) January 13, 1982 Pigcawayan, Cotabato, Philippines
Medium	Television
Nationality	Philippines
Years active	2016–present
Genres	Observational comedy stand-up comedy slapstick
Notable works and roles	Wowowin

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. On 2020, he was once again welcomed again by Wowowin after guesting.[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
2020	All-Out Sundays	Co-host / Performer	GMA Network
2019	Magpakailanman: Lotto Winner naging Loser	Erwin
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
	2016-18, 2020-present 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. MUST-READ: Ang tunay na buhay ni Super Tekla
3. 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.

External links

• Super Tekla on IMDb