Mike Enriquez has a net worth of approximately $5 million. Mike Enriquez, was a Filipino television and radio newscaster. He was also the Consultant for radio operations at GMA Network, president of the network’s regional and radio subsidiary, RGMA Network Inc., and station manager of Super Radyo DZBB 594 AM.
Mike Enriquez bio and career
In 1969, he began his broadcasting career as a staff announcer at the Manila Broadcasting Company. His interest in radio was discovered accidentally when he visited a friend at the company. He held various positions, including broadcast reporter, news editor, program director, and station manager, before becoming the manager of a medium-sized radio network. He also worked at other radio networks, such as Freedom Broadcasting Radio Network and Radio Mindanao Network (RMN), where he served as vice president.
He was instrumental in the success of DWKC 93.9, which held the number-one spot for several years before his departure in 1995. He was also known as the voice behind the Mellow Touch 94.7 signature and introduction and was a disc jockey known as “Baby Michael,” appearing in Andrew E.’s 1992 movie Mahirap ang Maging Pogi (It’s Not Easy Being Handsome). In 1994, after leaving RMN, he joined GMA to lead its radio division and expand its radio networks, which had only four originating stations at the time.
In 1995, he was convinced by the network to anchor the 1995 senatorial election coverage, which was his first on-camera appearance. He co-anchored with broadcast journalist Karen Davila, who later moved to ABS-CBN six years later. He later remarked, “Itong mukhang ‘to sa palagay mo pang TV ito?” (Do you think this face is for TV?) Months later, the network executives called him back to anchor a 15-minute newscast in the early evening slot with Davila.
The late-afternoon news program, entitled Saksi: GMA Headline Balita, premiered on October 2, 1995. In September 1998, he became the anchor of the late-night newscast GMA Network News with Vicky Morales. Since his first months on Network News, they decided to change the language to “Taglish,” and later, changed to Filipino in early 1999. In January 1999, he returned to radio via Super Radyo DZBB with his new program based on his former newscast, Saksi sa Dobol B. In August 1999, he returned to Saksi with his co-host in GMA Network News, Vicky Morales.
What happed to Mike Enriquez?
Mike Enriquez passed away at the age of 71, as confirmed during the Tuesday episode of GMA News’ “24 Oras.” Mr. Enriquez had a distinguished career in the broadcast industry, spanning over 54 years, having started in 1969 and joining GMA Network in 1995. He was a prominent anchor of GMA’s flagship newscast “24 Oras” and hosted the long-running public affairs program, “Imbestigador.” Additionally, he served as President of RGMA Network, Inc and GMA Network’s Senior Vice President and Consultant for Radio Operations. His contributions to the industry and the Filipino audience will be deeply missed.
What is Mike Enriquez net worth?
Mike Enriquez, a renowned Filipino television and radio newscaster, boasts a net worth of approximately $5 million. He has held several key positions within the media industry, including serving as the Consultant for radio operations at GMA Network, President of the network’s regional and radio subsidiary, RGMA Network Inc., and Station Manager of Super Radyo DZBB 594 AM.
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