Tita Swarding
Tita Swarding | |
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Born |
Romulo Barrameda Espeña November 22, 1952 Philippines |
Died |
May 12, 2013 60) Quezon City, Philippines | (aged
Nationality | Filipino |
Other names | Tita Swarding |
Occupation | Radio broadcaster, Broadcast journalist |
Known for | Ooola, Chika! |
Romulo Barrameda Espeña, (November 22, 1952–May 12, 2013) known as Tita Swarding (lit. Aunt Swarding), was a Philippine radio broadcaster and Columnist who worked for the Manila Broadcasting Company-owned DZRH.[1]
Life and career
Tita Swarding was born on November 22, 1952, as Romulo Espeña. Swarding joined Manila Broadcasting Company-owned DZRH before it was shut down after the imposition of Martial Law on September 21, 1972.[2]
After Martial Law, Swarding returned to DZRH and resumed his broadcasting career.[3] Tita Swarding became the showbiz segment anchor of Balitang Bayan Numero Uno during the time of Joe Taruc and Rey Langit (later replaced by Tiya Dely Magpayo in 1992).[4]
Tita Swarding had a Sunday afternoon program entitled DZRH Showbiz Balita, which was aired after the station moved to Pasay.[5] Tita Swarding was also the Columnist of Pinoy Parazzi.[6]
Death
At the age of 60, Tita Swarding suffered Emphysema and was rushed to the Quezon City General Hospital. He died on May 12, 2013.[7]
Filmography
Radio
- Balitang Bayan Numero Uno (Showbiz segment)
- DZRH Showbiz Balita