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Vice Ganda
Birth nameJose Marie Borja Viceral
Born (1976-03-31) March 31, 1976 (age 48)
Tondo, Manila, Philippines
MediumStand-up comedy, television, film, music
NationalityFilipino
Years active1999–present
Genresobservational comedy, satire
Subject(s)everyday life, current events, pop culture, human sexuality
Notable works and rolesPraybeyt Benjamin, Petrang Kabayo
Websitehttp://www.viceganda.org/

Vice Ganda (born March 31, 1976) is a Filipino comedian, host, actor and recording artist. He is a regular host/judge on ABS-CBN’s talent show Showtime and starred on his two films, one of which considered as the highest-grossing film in Philippine cinema.[1][2][3] Also he is best known for his stand-up routines, for which he use observational comedy on typical “Pinoy” lifestyle and using situational irony and sarcasm pertaining to Filipino culture & behavior and human sexuality. He is the first openly gay endorser for a major product, which is Globe Telecom in the Philippines.[4][5]

Early life

Vice grew up in the neighborhood of Jose Abad Santos Street in Manuguit, Tondo, Manila. He is the youngest sibling among five children. His father, a barangay captain was murdered when he was young prompting his mother to work as caregiver abroad leaving them by themselves. He attended his college in Far Eastern University and studied Political Science.[6] Around the age of 19, Vice was writing and performing his stand-up comic routines in comedy bars in Ermita, Manila.

Career

Stand-up comedy

Vice launched his stand-up career in Punchline and The Library, whose manager Andrew de Real gave him the screen name “Vice Ganda”.[7] There he spent several years developing his materials in the comedy clubs. Vice’s career began to build after appearances on television and reviews from tabloid columns. He work alongside fellow comedians Chocoleit, Pooh, John Lapus and Rey Kilay.

Television career

He appeared in several TV series and sitcom but his character in Dyosa under the direction of Wenn V. Deramas gave him prominence in local TV viewers and makes another supporting role in the drama series Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik. In 2009, he became part of Showtime, a talent search program and made him a regular host/judge until present. His life story of being bullied as a young closeted gay has also been featured in drama anthology, Maalaala Mo Kaya.[8] Currently aside from Showtime, he is also hosting his own Sunday talk show, Gandang Gabi, Vice!, which is consistent top-rated.[9] Currently he is under the management of ABS-CBN, handling him is business unit head Deo Endrinal[10] after being managed for four years[11] by local entertainment columnist/host Ogie Diaz.[12]

Film career

Vice started in minor roles until in 2009 where he appeared alongside Vilma Santos and John Lloyd Cruz in the film In My Life, depicting a story of a young Filipino gay couple struggling life in New York when one of their parents tries to live with them. A year later he starred in the comedy, a remake of Petrang Kabayo.[13] It was proved to be a hit when it was released.[14] The following year, Vice starred in Praybeyt Benjamin with Derek Ramsay directed by Wenn V. Deramas. The movie marked as the first local film to reach a 300-million pesos ticket sales and proved to be an even greater box office success than Petrang Kabayo.[15] He is currently under contract to Viva Films.[16]

Music

In June 15, 2011, Vice released his first studio album, Vice Ganda: Lakas Tama. The album was released under Vicor Records and featured mostly pop and novelty songs including "Palong Palo" written by Callalily frontman Kean Cipriano.[17] He is also included in the compilation album of Showtime released by Star Records.

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Network
1999 Judy Ann Drama Special Antonia
ABS-CBN 2
2000 Eat Bulaga
(segment: "O! Diva") 		himself (contender)
GMA 7
2007 Comedy Central Market Rica Reyes
Kokey Lyka Horse
ABS-CBN 2
Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik Joko
2008 Ligaw Na Bulaklak Tony
Dyosa Salaminsim
Pieta Tita Ganda
2009 Maalaala Mo Kaya
(episode: "Bola") 		himself
2009-Present Showtime himself (judge/host)
2011 100 Days to Heaven August
Gandang Gabi, Vice! himself (host)
Pilipinas Got Talent (Season 3) himself (guest performer)

Film

Year Title Role Production Reference
2007 Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat Res' Chinese employer Viva Films [18]
2008 Condo Mandy IndieSine [19][20]
Ikaw Pa Rin: Bongga Ka Boy! Host Viva Films [21]
2009 In My Life Hillary Star Cinema [22]
2010 Noy Jane CineMedia Films [23]
Hating Kapatid Beauty Viva Films [24][25]
Petrang Kabayo Peter Kasimsim / Petra [26][27]
2011 The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin Private Benjamin "Benjie" Santos VIII / Brandon’s girlfriend Star Cinema & Viva Films [27]
2012 Darna Kuno Darna Viva Films

Discography

Studio album

Year Title Label
2011 Vice Ganda Lakas Tama Vicor Records (Philippines)

Compilation album

Year Title Label
2010 Showtime The Album[28][29] Star Records


Awards/ Nominations

Year Award Category Work Outcome
2011 Globe T@tt Awards Most Likable Celebrity [30] Won
Yahoo! Philippines OMG! Awards Funniest Comedian[31] Gandang Gabi, Vice!/ Showtime Won
2010 42nd Box-Office Entertainment Award Bert Marcelo Achievement Award for Excellence in Comedy[32] Showtime/ Petrang Kabayo Won
StarStudio Celebrity Style Awards Most Stylish Comedian[33] Dress Style Won

References

  1. ^ Neil Ramos (November 17, 2011). "'Praybeyt Benjamin' earns P327M". Manila Bulletin.
  2. ^ "Vice Ganda's 'Praybeyt Benjamin' now the 'Highest-Grossing Filipino Movie of All Time'". November 8, 2011.
  3. ^ Ricardo F. Lo (November 16, 2011). "FUNFARE:Who's the real Box-Office star? Why Pacquiao entered politics". The Philippine Star.
  4. ^ Crispina Martinez-Belen (September 7, 2011). "Celebrity World:'Thelma' star stirs heated brawl between actors Coco and Matteo". Manila Bulletin.
  5. ^ "Globe Prepaid Superlahat20". April 11, 2011.
  6. ^ Ricardo F. Lo (April 09, 2008). "FUNFARE:Vice Ganda teaches 'tormentor' a whammy lesson". The Philippine Star. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  7. ^ Ricky Lo (May 09, 2010). "Vice Ganda: Feeling Beautiful". The Philippine Star. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  8. ^ Rhea Manila P. Santos (February 20, 2009). "Laugh and cry with Vice Ganda's life story on Maalaala Mo Kaya". ABS-CBN.
  9. ^ Kaye Villagomez (September 3, 2011). "Vice Ganda explains anti-teleserye stance". Manila Bulletin.
  10. ^ "Ogie Diaz no longer Vice Ganda's manager". ABS-CBN News. November 23, 2011.
  11. ^ Rommel R. Llanes (November 22, 2011). "Ogie Diaz confirms Vice Ganda is no longer his talent; Deo Endrinal is Vice's new manager". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
  12. ^ Maureen Marie Belmonte (October 3, 2011). "Vice and Ogie's 'love-hate' relationship continues". Manila Bulletin.
  13. ^ Alex Valentin Brosas (January 15, 2010). "Vice Ganda to star in 'Petrang Kabayo' remake". Manila Bulletin.
  14. ^ Jullie Y. Daza (November 1, 2010). "Who's Laughing at Vice Now?". Manila Bulletin.
  15. ^ Boy Abunda (November 10, 2011). "Anne ayaw makipag-agawan ng korona kay Vice Ganda". Pilipino Star Ngayon.
  16. ^ Alex V. Brosas (August 31, 2011). "Vice Ganda clears the air on rumored rift with Vic del Rosario and concert director GB Sampedro". Manila Bulletin.
  17. ^ Punch Liwanag (July 1, 2011). "Audio Junkie:'Masa' music overload". Manila Bulletin.
  18. ^ "Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat". July 10, 2011.
  19. ^ "'Condo' Groundbreaks 2008 IndieSine Line-up". January 17, 2008.
  20. ^ "Condo: 2008 movie". January 23, 2008.
  21. ^ "Ikaw Pa Rin: Bongga Ka Boy! Full Cast & Crew". May 14, 2008.
  22. ^ Ricky F. Lo (July 23, 2009). "Straight from the 'horse's' mouth". The Philippine Star.
  23. ^ "Coco Martin pushes his film "Noy" for Oscars entry". November 16, 2011.
  24. ^ "Vice Ganda sacrifices for his siblings". Viva Entertainment. July 19, 2010.
  25. ^ "Viva Films' Hating Kapatid is a rare casting coup". The Philippine Star. May 24, 2010.
  26. ^ "Vice Ganda Stars Remake Petrang Kabayo". ABS-CBN News. January 15, 2010.
  27. ^ a b "Vice Ganda's transformation from Petrang Kabayo to Praybet Benjamin". The Philippine Star. September 29, 2011.
  28. ^ "Showtime the album, an early Christmas treat". Star Records. October 19, 2010.
  29. ^ "Show Time The Album". October 19, 2010.
  30. ^ Mary Grace Keiner (September 1, 2011). "Vice Ganda received an award at 2011 T@tt Awards".
  31. ^ Jason Domantay (Jun 24, 2011). "OMG! Awards winners thank voters". Yahoo! OMG! Philippines.
  32. ^ JEFFREY O. VALISNO (June 30, 2011). "Bisyo na 'to". Business World Weekender.
  33. ^ Manila Santos (October 06, 2010). "Fashion reigns at the first ever StarStudio Celebrity Style Awards". ABS-CBN News. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

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