Vice Ganda looks back at the pandemic and when their 'director' left: "Basang sisiw kami nun"

• Vice Ganda, a Kapamilya star, recently guested on 'KC After Hours' by Karmina Constantino
• In the interview, Vice recalled the pandemic and how it affected the show and ABS-CBN
• According to Meme Vice, "It was a very stressful moment for everyone sa ABS-CBN"
• Eventually, he also revisited the time their director had left them back then as well

Vice Ganda, a Kapamilya star and one of Philippine entertainment's most enduring personalities, recently guested on KC After Hours, a YouTube program hosted by Karmina Constantino-Torres.

In the candid interview, Vice revisited the emotionally turbulent days of the pandemic and the enormous challenges It's Showtime and their home network, ABS-CBN, has faced back then.

Karmina opened the conversation by asking Vice to walk them through what happened to the show during the early days of the global health crisis, prompting to recall and reflect about it.

"Nung pandemic, syempre, it was a surprise to everyone. No one saw it coming, no one was ever prepared nung panahon na yun. It was a shock. Akala namin, when we were asked to say goodbye, akala namin sandali lang. Yung ilang days lang, ilang weeks lang," Vice recalled.

But the pandemic was only the beginning. Vice pointed out that on top of the health crisis, the team also had to deal with the devastating loss of the ABS-CBN franchise back in 2020.

"Meron ka ng pandemic, meron ka pang hinarap na pagkawala ng franchise. It was a very stressful moment for everyone sa ABS-CBN," he added, highlighting the difficulties they endured.

As the interview progressed, Karmina asked how that period became a turning point in Vice's career. "That was also life-changing for you because hindi ka lang basta naging talent, you took on... ano na ba ang posisyon mo ngayon? You're now the Creative Director?" she asked.

Vice then answered, "Parang ano, ako na yung Creative Head. Almost everything sa production," revealing the expanded role he took on behind the scenes for his beloved noontime show.

Karmina then pressed further, wondering why Vice didn't simply say no to the added responsibility, prompting Vice to recall how the departure of their director left a void in the team.

"At that time, that was the moment na we were left by the director. The director left and also created his own show sa other network, so talagang basang sisiw kami nun. I needed to step up."

Despite the circumstances, Vice felt a deep sense of accountability to his colleagues, to the network, and to himself, and said he will never allow the show to lost just like that as well.

"The trust from the bosses, from the management, parang I can't let go of that trust and I couldn't fail them. But most of all, I couldn't fail myself. I will never allow that family, or that program to just vanish, or to just lose. I will never allow Showtime to lose, I will fight for it just like fighting for my life," Vice opened up, earning praise from the viewers of Karmina's show on YouTube.

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Vice Ganda is a prominent Filipino comedian, actor, television host, and singer. He is widely recognized for his sharp wit, flamboyant persona, and significant contributions to Philippine entertainment. He began his career performing stand-up comedy in Manila's comedy bars. His big break came when he became a regular host on ABS-CBN's noontime variety show It's Showtime in 2009. His charisma and humor quickly made him a household name in the local show business.

As previously reported by KAMI, Vice Ganda, during a recent 'It's Showtime' episode, talked about Ryan Bang's partner. Earlier, Vice recalled how Ryan treated him and his family out for Mother's Day. However, alongside them was Paola Huyong and her family, who ate with them too. On the show, Vice recalled what Paola's dad did, which touched his heart.

Meanwhile, Vice Ganda just had a hilarious exchange with veteran actress-host Charo Santos. Earlier, Charo hopped on the 'Dance Like VG' trend with her beautiful granddaughter, Talia. In her post, the 'MMK' host tagged Vice Ganda and asked him about his thoughts. Eventually, Vice responded and wrote a hilarious comment in a "letter-like" manner.

Source: KAMI.com.gh