Who could resist the humor and crazy antics of Vice Ganda? This comedian is smart and spontaneous that you will drown your self in laughter if you watch him on TV. More to that, there is an unexplainable mass appeal and spark about Vice that sets him apart above and beyond everyone else in the game. There’s no wonder that he is where he is right now. From humble beginnings, Vice has rise to the occasion and prove to us that when you follow your dreams and put forth your vision into action, the gates to success open. Vice Ganda once said on TV, “Naniniwala talaga akong ang misyon ko sa buhay ay magpasaya ng tao,” and with that, Vice has become a very influential comedian in the history – breaking box office records, setting comedic trends, and becoming one of the most talk about stars in social media.
Jose Marie Borja Viceral (born March 31, 1976), who uses the stage name Vice Ganda, is a Filipino television presenter, endorser, actor, and recording artist. Viceral is a regular host/judge on ABS-CBN’s noontime variety show It's Showtime, and has starred in several films, three of which are considered the highest-grossing films in Philippine cinema.
He is best known for his stand-up routines, in which he uses observational comedy, situational irony and sarcasm in pertaining to Filipino culture and human sexuality. He is also the first openly gay endorser for a major product in the Philippines (Globe Telecom).
Career
Stand-up comedy
Vice started out as a singer, then as a stand-up comedian for Punchline and The Library, whose owner Andrew de Real gave him the stage name “Vice Ganda”. There he spent several years developing his material in the comedy clubs. Vice’s career began to build after appearances on television and reviews from tabloid columns. He works alongside fellow comedians Chokoleit, Pooh, John Lapus and Rey Kilay.
Television
He appeared in several television series and sitcoms such as Dyosa, under the direction of Wenn V. Deramas. Vice also had another supporting role in the drama series Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik. In 2009, he became part of Showtime, a talent search programme where he eventually gained his present role as a regular presenter/judge. His life story of being bullied as a young, closeted homosexual has also been featured in the drama anthology, Maalaala Mo Kaya. Aside from Showtime, he is currently hosting his own Sunday talk show, the consistently top rated Gandang Gabi, Vice!. Currently, he is under the management of ABS-CBN, and handling him is business unit head Deo Endrinal after being managed for four years by local entertainment columnist/host Ogie Diaz.
Film
Vice starred in minor roles until 2009, where he appeared alongside Vilma Santos and John Lloyd Cruz in the film In My Life. A year later he starred in a remake of the comedy film, Petrang Kabayo, which was an instant hit at its release. The following year, Vice starred in Praybeyt Benjamin with Derek Ramsay, directed by Wenn V. Deramas. The movie became the first local film to reach 300 million pesos in ticket sales, and proved to be an even greater box office success than Petrang Kabayo. He is presently under contract with Viva Films. In 2012, he starred in the Filipino comedy film This Guy's In Love With U Mare! under Star Cinema and Viva Films, alongside Luis Manzano and Toni Gonzaga, directed by Wenn V. Deramas. "Bromance: My Brother's Romance Cameo 2013. He made another movie called "Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy"
Music
On June 15, 2011, Vice released his first studio album, Lakas Tama under Vicor Records. It features mostly pop and novelty songs, including "Palong Palo", written by Callalily frontman Kean Cipriano. He is also included in the compilation album of Showtime, released by Star Records. On April 30, 2013, Vice Ganda released his 2nd album, self-titled, and debut album under Star Records.
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