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-CBNs noontime variety show It's Showtime,and has starred in several films, two of which are considered the highest-grossing films in Philippine cinema.[1][2][3] 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).[4][5]
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1 Early life 2 Career

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2.1 Stand-up comedy 2.2 Television 2.3 Film 2.4 Music

3 Criticism 4 Filmography

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4.1 Television 4.2 Movies

5 Album

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5.1 Studio album 5.2 Compilation album

6 Awards 7 References 8 External links

Early life[edit]
The youngest of five children, Viceral grew up in the neighbourhood along Jos Abd Santos Street in Manuguit, Tondo, Manila. His father, a barangay captain, was murdered when he was young, prompting his mother to leave the children for work abroad as a caregiver. He took Political Science at Far Eastern University and became the only man in UAAP history to be the finals MVP in women's division way back in 2003,[6] and at age 19, began writing and performing stand-up comic routines in comedy bars in Ermita, Manila.

Career[edit]
Stand-up comedy[edit]
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.[7] There he spent several years developing his material in the comedy clubs. Vices 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[edit]

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.[8] Aside from Showtime, he is currently hosting his own Sunday talk show, the consistently top rated Gandang Gabi, Vice!.[9] Currently, he is under the management of ABS-CBN, and 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[edit]
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,[13] which was an instant hit at its release.[14] 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.[15] He is presently under contract with Viva Films.[16] 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

Music[edit]
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.[17] 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.

Criticism[edit]
Viceral's brand of humor has been viewed as polarizing as the response of the audience to it are either positive or negative. Much of his comedy style is sarcasm, making fun of current events, and picking on the physical appearance of other people. The latter has fueled much ire from the Filipino audience. In May 2013, Viceral was widely criticised for making several jokes about gang rape during his I-Vice Ganda Mo Ko! comedy concert show. One of them was directed towards respected news anchor Jessica Soho, whom he mentioned in a joke regarding several personalities starring in a hypothetical adult movie. Philippine women's rights group GABRIELA condemned the joke as being distasteful in light of rape victims. GMA reporter Arnold Clavio, a colleague of Soho, defended the news anchor and expressed his disapproval of Vice's remark in one of the former's radio programs. [18] Although Viceral, initially defended his stance, saying that the brand of humor he uses is based on his roots doing stand-up in comedy bars and karaoke lounges, the comedian eventually issued an apology over the issue during an episode of It's Showtime!.[19]

Filmography[edit]
Television[edit]
Year SOP 1999 ("Regine Velasquez Birthday Celebration 1999 Opening") Judy Ann Drama Special 2000 Eat Bulaga! (segment: "O! Diva") SOP ("Regine Velasquez Birthday Celebration 2002") Comedy Central Market 2007 Kokey Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik 2008 Ligaw Na Bulaklak Title Himself (performer) Antonia Himself (contender) GMA Network Role Network GMA Network ABS-CBN

2002

Himself (performer) Rica Reyes Lyka Horse Joko Tony

ABS-CBN

Dyosa Pieta Maalaala Mo Kaya (episode: "Bola") 2009 Only You May Bukas Pa 2009present It's Showtime Your Song Presents: Kim 2011 100 Days to Heaven Pilipinas Got Talent (Season 3) 2011present Gandang Gabi, Vice! The Buzz 2012 Banana Split Extra Scoop Showtime Holy Week Special 2013 Pilipinas Got Talent (Season 4) Juan Dela Cruz

Salaminsim Tita Ganda Himself Bicky Tio

Himself (judge/host) Mars August Himself (guest performer) Himself (host) Himself/co-host (July 1, 2012) Himself/guest appearance (December 8, 2012) Willy Sacdalan Guest Judge Santana

Movies[edit]
Year Title Role Res' Chinese employer Mandy Host Hillary Jane Beauty Viva Films Petrang Kabayo 2011 The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin This Guy's In Love With U Mare! 2012 Sisterakas Bromance: My Brother's Romance 2013 Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy Girlie/Peter/Mark Jill/Panying Jackstone Bernardo "Totoy/Bernice" Laurel Sabroso Cameo Role Skylight Films and Star Cinema Star Cinema & VIVA Films Peter Kasimsiman / Petra Benjamin "Benjie" Santos VIII / Brandons girlfriend Lester Reyes Star Cinema & Viva Films
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Production Viva Films IndieSine Viva Films Star Cinema CineMedia Films

Reference
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2007 Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat Condo 2008 Ikaw Pa Rin: Bongga Ka Boy! 2009 In My Life Noy 2010 Hating Kapatid

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Album[edit]
Studio album[edit]
Year Title Label

2011 Lakas Tama Vicor Records 2013 Vice Ganda Star Records

Compilation album[edit]

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Title
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Label Star Records

2010 Showtime: The Album

Awards[edit]
Year Award Category Work Outcome Reference

MMFF 2013 Awards

Best Actor

Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy

Nominated

ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards

Pop Netizen

Twitter, Facebook trends

Won

ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards

Pop Male Fashionista

Dress Style

Won

ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards

Pop Movie Of The Year

This Guy's In Love With U Mare

Nominated

ASAP Platinum Circle Awards

Platinum Circle Awardee

Vice Ganda (self-titled album, Star Records)

Won

ASAP 24K Gold Awards

24K Gold Awardee

Vice Ganda (self-titled album, Star Records)

Won

2013 Record Label Award Platinum Record Award

Vice Ganda (self-titled album, Star Records)

Won

27th PMPC Star Awards For Television

Best Celebrity Showbiz Talk Show Host

Gandang Gabi Vice

Won

Celebrity Style Studio Awards

People's Choice On Stage Stylista Male

Dress Style

Won

Record Label Award

Gold Record Award

Vice Ganda (self-titled album, Star Records)

Won

Yahoo OMG! Awards 2013

Comedian of the Year

Gandang Gabi Vice, Showtime

Won

44th Box Office Entertainment Awards

Phenomenal Box Office Star

Sisterakas

Won

9th USTv Awards

Best Variety Show

Showtime

Won

The EdukCircle MOPIP TV Awards

Most Outstanding Personality in Philippine Television in the Field of COMEDY

Showtime / Gandang Gabi Vice

Won

38th Metro Manila Film Festival

3rd Best Picture

Sisterakas

Won

38th Metro Manila Film Festival

Best Actor

Sisterakas

Nominated

ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards

Pop Movie Of The Year

Praybeyt Benjamin

Won

ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards

Pop Kapamilya TV Show

Gandang Gabi Vice

Nominated

ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards

Pop Twit

Twitter (@vicegandako)

Nominated

26th PMPC Star Awards For Television

Best Celebrity Showbiz Oriented Talk Show

Gandang Gabi Vice

Nominated

2012

26th PMPC Star Awards For Television

Best Reality Game Show Program

Showtime

Won

26th PMPC Star Awards For Television

Best Celebrity Showbiz Talk Show Male Host

Gandang Gabi Bice

Won

26th PMPC Star Awards For Television

Best Reality Game Show Hosts (It's Showtime Barkadas)

It's Showtime

Won

43rd Box Office Entertainment Awards

Phenomenal Box Office Star

The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin

Won

Yahoo! OMG! Awards

Comedian of the Year

Gandang Gabi, Vice! / It's Showtime

Won

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Yahoo! OMG! Awards

Movie Of The Year

Praybeyt Benjamin

Nominated

Tambayan OPM Awards

Phenomenal Artist of the Year

The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin

Won

Tambayan OPM Awards

Novelty Song of the Year

"Ayoko na Sa'yo" (Vice Ganda Lakas Tama Album)

Won

Globe T@ttoo Awards

Trending TV Gandang Gabi Vice

Won

8th USTv Students Choice Awards

Best Talk Variety Program

Won

ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards

Pop Kapamilya TV Show

Showtime

Nominated

ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards

Pop Kapamilya TV Show

Gandang Gabi Vice

Nominated

ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards 2011 ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards

Pop Male Fashionista

Magazine Covers

Nominated

Pop Twit

Twitter (@vicegandako)

Nominated

Globe T@ttoo Awards

Most Likable Celebrity

Won

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Yahoo! Philippines OMG! Awards

Funniest Comedian

Gandang Gabi, Vice!/ Showtime

Won

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ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards

Pop Screen Kiss (with Luis Manzano)

Petrang Kabayo

Nominated

ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards 2010 ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards

Pop Movie Love Team of the Year (with Luis Manzano)

Petrang Kabayo

Nominated

Movie of The Year

Petrang Kabayo

Nominated

Bert Marcelo Achievement 42nd Box-Office Entertainment Award Award for Excellence in Comedy

Showtime/ Petrang Kabayo

Won

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StarStudio Celebrity Style Awards

Most Stylish Comedian

Dress Style

Won

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References[edit]
1. 2. 3. Jump up^ Neil Ramos (November 17, 2011). "'Praybeyt Benjamin' earns P327M". Manila Bulletin.[dead link] Jump up^ "Vice Ganda's 'Praybeyt Benjamin' now the 'Highest-Grossing Filipino Movie of All Time'". November 8, 2011. Jump up^ Ricardo F. Lo (November 16, 2011). "FUNFARE:Who's the real Box-Office star? Why Pacquiao entered politics". The Philippine Star. 4. Jump up^ Crispina Martinez-Belen (September 7, 2011). "Celebrity World:'Thelma' star stirs heated brawl between actors Coco and Matteo". Manila Bulletin.[dead link] 5. 6. 7. 8. Jump up^ "Globe Prepaid Superlahat20". April 11, 2011. Jump up^ Ricardo F. Lo (April 9, 2008). "FUNFARE:Vice Ganda teaches tormentor a whammy lesson". The Philippine Star. Jump up^ Ricky Lo (May 9, 2010). "Vice Ganda: Feeling Beautiful". The Philippine Star. Jump up^ Rhea Manila P. Santos (February 20, 2009). "Laugh and cry with Vice Gandas life story on Maalaala Mo Kaya". ABSCBN.[dead link] 9. Jump up^ Kaye Villagomez (September 3, 2011). "Vice Ganda explains anti-teleserye stance". Manila Bulletin.[dead link]

10. Jump up^ "Ogie Diaz no longer Vice Ganda's manager". ABS-CBN News. November 23, 2011. 11. Jump up^ 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. Jump up^ Maureen Marie Belmonte (October 3, 2011). "Vice and Ogie's 'love-hate' relationship continues". Manila Bulletin.[dead
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13. Jump up^ Alex Valentin Brosas (January 15, 2010). "Vice Ganda to star in Petrang Kabayo remake". Manila Bulletin.[dead link] 14. Jump up^ Jullie Y. Daza (November 1, 2010). "Who's Laughing at Vice Now?". Manila Bulletin.[dead link] 15. Jump up^ Boy Abunda (November 10, 2011). "Anne ayaw makipag-agawan ng korona kay Vice Ganda". Pilipino Star Ngayon. 16. Jump up^ 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.[dead link] 17. Jump up^ Punch Liwanag (July 1, 2011). "Audio Junkie:'Masa' music overload". Manila Bulletin.[dead link] 18. Jump up^ "Rape joke ni Vice Ganda tungkol kay Jessica Soho, binatikos" (in Tagalog). Retrieved 29 May 2013. 19. Jump up^ "Vice Ganda publicly apologizes to Jessica Soho". Yahoo! (Yahoo! OMG! Philippines). Retrieved 29 May 2013. 20. Jump up^ "Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat". July 10, 2011. 21. Jump up^ "'Condo' Groundbreaks 2008 IndieSine Line-up". January 17, 2008. 22. Jump up^ "Condo: 2008 movie". January 23, 2008. 23. Jump up^ "Ikaw Pa Rin: Bongga Ka Boy! Full Cast & Crew". May 14, 2008. 24. Jump up^ Ricky F. Lo (July 23, 2009). "Straight from the 'horse's' mouth". The Philippine Star.

25. Jump up^ "Coco Martin pushes his film "Noy" for Oscars entry". November 16, 2011. 26. Jump up^ "Vice Ganda sacrifices for his siblings". Viva Entertainment. July 19, 2010. 27. Jump up^ "Viva Films' Hating Kapatid is a rare casting coup". The Philippine Star. May 24, 2010. 28. Jump up^ "Vice Ganda Stars Remake Petrang Kabayo". ABS-CBN News. January 15, 2010. 29. ^ Jump up to:a b "Vice Ganda's transformation from Petrang Kabayo to Praybet Benjamin". The Philippine Star. September 29, 2011. 30. Jump up^ NESTOR CUARTERO (June 1, 2011). "'Two and a Half Sisters' and an indigenous cultural exhibit". Manila Bulletin.[dead link] 31. Jump up^ Vice-Kris Movie Vice Ganda Web. Retrieved June 14, 2012. 32. Jump up^ Kris-Vice Team up for MMFF this 2012 ABS-CBN Entertainment News. Retrieved 06-17-2012 33. Jump up^ "Showtime the album, an early Christmas treat". Star Records. October 19, 2010.[dead link] 34. Jump up^ "Show Time The Album". October 19, 2010. 35. Jump up^ Raoa-Bismark, Maridol (6 July 2012). "Vice Ganda won as Comedian of the Year of Yahoo! OMG! Awards 2012". Retrieved 29 July 2012. 36. Jump up^ Mary Grace Keiner (September 1, 2011). "Vice Ganda received an award at 2011 T@tto Awards". 37. Jump up^ Jason Domantay (Jun 24, 2011). "OMG! Awards winners thank voters". Yahoo! OMG! Philippines. 38. Jump up^ JEFFREY O. VALISNO (June 30, 2011). "Bisyo na to". Business World Weekender. 39. Jump up^ Manila Santos (October 6, 2010). "Fashion reigns at the first ever StarStudio Celebrity Style Awards". ABS-CBN News.[dead link]