Vice Ganda bio: age, family, life story, does he have a cosmetics line?
We all know the comedian by his various characters in movies: Petrang Kabayo, Praybeyt Benjamin, Princess Drilon, and many more. He is supported and admired by the masses as he appears in afternoon TV in along the other hosts of "It's Showtime". Who was Vice Ganda before he rose to undeniable fame and instant recognition?
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Vice Ganda is a Filipino actor, host, musician and a stand-up comedian most recognizable as a regular host in ABS-CBN Network’s long-running afternoon variety show “It’s Showtime” (2009). He is the lead star of several Filipino blockbuster films such as “The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin” (2011), “Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy” (2013), and several other films that majorly capitalize on a satirical portrayal of his sexuality.
As a musician, Vice is also largely successful, having released several hit singles under Star Music. Vice has also made guest appearances in the concerts of major record artists such as Regine Velasquez and Anne Curtis-Smith.
As he rose to prominence, Vice Ganda became one of the most instantly recognizable personalities in local show business. In comedy, he excels because of his quick-witted humour, his natural talent in the sardonic emulation of typical Filipino T.V. tropes and his ability to perform with effortless synergy with fellow comedians and singers.
Currently, Vice is the host of the late-night comedy talk show "Gandang Gabi, Vice”, which premiered on May 22, 2011. Today, Vice is followed widely by millions of devoted fans he acquired through the years by his charismatic appearance on T.V. and movies.
Profile summary
- Name: Jose Marie Borja Viceral
- Birthday: March 31, 1976
- Vice Ganda age: 43
- Birth place: Tondo, Manila
- Nationality: Filipino
- Parents: Rosario and Reynaldo Viceral
- Marital status: Single
- Vice Ganda height: 180cm (5’11”)
- Net worth: ₱75 million (approx.)
Vice Ganda family
The star grew up in Tondo, Manila raised by his parents, Rosario Viceral and Reynaldo Viceral. In 1991, Vice’s father was working as a barangay captain in Manila when he was shot by unknown assailants. The tragic event compelled their mother to leave their home and work abroad as a caregiver.
Vice Ganda movies
The actor has attained massive success in the film industry through his lead roles in several comedy films. In 2010, Vice was first cast as the titular character in “Petrang Kabayo", a movie about a wealthy gay man who turns into a horse when he gets angry. The movie was soon followed by another comedy film titled “The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin” which became the highest-grossing Filipino film of 2011.
The success of the comedy films led by the star prompted studios to cast him in movies alongside other veteran comedians. In the movie "This Guy's In Love with U Mare!" (2012), he co-starred with Luis Manzano and Toni Gonzaga. In the same year, Vice Ganda, Kris Aquino, and AiAi Delas Alas led a comedy film titled “Sisterakas”, another feature garnering massive box-office success.
Since the dawn of his prominence in comedy films, Vice Ganda has been regularly cast in lead roles in the annual Metro Manila Film Festival. These films include “Beauty and the Bestie” (2015), “The Super Parental Guardians” (2016), “The Revenger Squad” (2017) and Fantastica (2018).
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Vice Ganda life story
The actor grew up in a neighbourhood in Tondo, Manila. During his childhood, Vice was hesitant to reveal his true sexuality to his father because two of his brothers already identified as gay. Vice’s father worked as the barangay captain and would claim that Vice was his favourite child.
Tragedy struck the Viceral family a week before Vice’s 15th birthday. Vice’s father, Reynaldo Viceral was killed by a gunshot in front of Vice and his mother. The incident happened just outside their house, leaving their home lives shaken.
In a press conference for Praybeyt Benjamin, Vice recalled the tragic event, describing it as heavy, traumatic, and emotionally scarring. In that same conference, he stated that the healing process was not easy because his father died during their attempt to take his bloody body to the nearest hospital (Chinese General Hospital) for treatment.
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In an episode of "It's Showtime", Vice shared that surviving the financial struggle brought on by his father's untimely demise was not easy. To make money, his mother would knit rags that he would, later on, sell to jeepney drivers. That was until his mother left home to work abroad as a means to provide.
Later on, Vice Ganda studied Political Science at Far Eastern University. He started his career as a stand-up comedian for Punchline and the Library, where he picked up the nickname "Vice Ganda”. He then spent several years working in comedy clubs to hone his skills. His earliest known partners in stand-up comedy are John Lapus, Chokoleit, and Pooh.
Vice Ganda and Ion Perez
In latest news, the actor is rumoured but not confirmed to be in a relationship with fashion model and social media personality Ion Perez. Rumours about their possible romantic involvement have circulated several social media platforms and are fuelled by the constant teasing of Vice's co-hosts in “It’s Showtime”.
Earlier this year, Vice and Ion gathered their families in one room, leading online fans to speculate that they are officially together. However, during an interview with an ABS-CBN Network reporter, Perez denied being romantically involved with Vice:
“Sobrang malapit lang kami sa isa’t isa kaya siguro 'yung mga tao nag-iisip sila, ganun' yung nagiging reaksyon nila”, Perez explained.
In an earlier guest appearance in Vice's talk show, however, Perez did admit that Vice is "special" to him, a statement met by Vice with a humorous denial. The two continue to jokingly hint about their relationship in T.V. appearances.
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Vice Ganda cosmetics
In 2017, Vice ventured into beauty products with “Vice Cosmetics”. The brand's main selling point is to provide Filipinas with good quality cosmetic products such as lipsticks and foundations that cost less than their expensive counterparts. This is further emphasized with the brand's motto "Ganda for All” (Beauty for all).
In an interview with Vice, he said that the idea to launch his make-up brand started from an offer to endorse another cosmetics line.
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How much is Vice Ganda net worth?
Vice Ganda has starred in several of the highest-grossing Filipino comedy films in recent years. He is one of the main hosts of ABS-CBN's leading afternoon variety show "It's Showtime", in addition to also being the host in his own late-night talk-show "Gandang, Gabi Vice”. From being an enormous success in his craft as a comedian, actor, musician, endorser, and host, Vice has an estimated net worth of P75 million.
To date, Vice Ganda continues to dominate the local entertainment industry with his hosting stints and blockbuster comedy films.
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