| Vice Ganda | |
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| Birth name | Jose Marie Borja Viceral |
| Born | March 31, 1976 Tondo, Manila, Philippines |
| Medium | Stand-up comedy, television, film, music |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Genres | observational comedy, satire |
| Subject(s) | everyday life, current events, pop culture, human sexuality |
| Influences | Roderick Paulate, Dolphy, Allan K, Joey de Leon |
| Notable works and roles | Showtime, Praybeyt Benjamin, Petrang Kabayo |
| Website | http://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]
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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.
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.
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]
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]
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.
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 1999 | Judy Ann Drama Special | Antonia |
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| 2000 | Eat Bulaga (segment: "O! Diva") |
himself (contender) |
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| 2007 | Comedy Central Market | Rica Reyes | |
| Kokey | Lyka Horse |
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| 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) |
| 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 | Two And A Half Sister | Maddi | Star Cinema & Viva Films | [28] |
| Year | Title | Label |
| 2011 | Vice Ganda Lakas Tama | Vicor Records (Philippines) |
| Year | Title | Label |
| 2010 | Showtime The Album[29][30] | Star Records |
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Outcome |
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| 2011 | Globe T@tt Awards | Most Likable Celebrity [31] | Won | |
| Yahoo! Philippines OMG! Awards | Funniest Comedian[32] | Gandang Gabi, Vice!/ Showtime | Won | |
| 2010 | 42nd Box-Office Entertainment Award | Bert Marcelo Achievement Award for Excellence in Comedy[33] | Showtime/ Petrang Kabayo | Won |
| StarStudio Celebrity Style Awards | Most Stylish Comedian[34] | Dress Style | Won |