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, three 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]
Contents [hide] 1 Early life 2 Career o o o o 2.1 Stand-up comedy 2.2 Television 2.3 Film 2.4 Music

3 Criticism 4 Filmography o o 4.1 Television 4.2 Movies

5 Album o o 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. He made another movie called "Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy"

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 Callalilyfrontman 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. 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 groupGABRIELA 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 Title SOP ("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 Ligaw Na Bulaklak 2008 Dyosa Pieta Maalaala Mo Kaya (episode: "Bola") 2009 Only You May Bukas Pa 2009 present 2011 It's Showtime Your Song Presents: Kim 100 Days to Heaven Himself (judge/host) Mars August Role Himself (performer) Antonia Himself (contender) GMA Network Network GMA Network ABS-CBN

1999

2002

Himself (performer) Rica Reyes Lyka Horse Joko Tony Salaminsim Tita Ganda Himself Bicky Tio

ABS-CBN

Pilipinas Got Talent (Season 3) 2011 present 2012 Gandang Gabi, Vice! The Buzz Banana Split Extra Scoop Showtime Holy Week Special 2013 Pilipinas Got Talent (Season 4) Juan Dela Cruz

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 Condo 2008 Ikaw Pa Rin: Bongga Ka Boy! 2009 In My Life Noy 2010 Hating Kapatid Petrang Kabayo 2011 The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin Title Role Res' Chinese employer Mandy Host Hillary Jane Beauty Peter Kasimsiman / Petra Benjamin "Benjie" Santos VIII / Brandons girlfriend Star Cinema & Viva Films Production Viva Films IndieSine Viva Films Star Cinema CineMedia Films Viva Films Reference
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2007 Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat

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2012

This Guy's In Love With U Lester Reyes Mare! Sisterakas Bromance: My Brother's Romance Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy Bernardo "Totoy/Bernice" Laurel Sabroso Cameo Role Girlie/Peter/Mark Jill/Panying Jackstone

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2013

Skylight Films and Star Cinema Star Cinema & VIVA Films

Album[edit]
Studio album[edit]
Year Title Label 2011 Lakas Tama Vicor Records 2013 Vice Ganda Star Records

Compilation album[edit]
Year Title
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Label Star Records

2010 Showtime: The Album

Awards[edit]

Year

Award

Category

Work

Outcome Reference

Northwest Samar, Samar Best Talk Show Host (and GGV State University Awards show)

Won

2014

30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies

Movie Actor of the Year

Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy

Won

Central Luzon Media Awards

Central Luzon's Choice for a Variety Show Host

It's Showtime

Won

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 2013 ASAP Platinum Circle Awards

Pop Movie Of The Year

This Guy's In Love With Nominated U Mare

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

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 Dress Style Stylista Male

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 Showtime / Gandang Television in the Field of Gabi Vice COMEDY

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 2012 ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards

Pop Movie Of The Year

Praybeyt Benjamin

Won

Pop Kapamilya TV Show Gandang Gabi Vice

Nominated

ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards

Pop Twit

Twitter (@vicegandako) Nominated

26th PMPC Star Awards

Best Celebrity Showbiz

Gandang Gabi Vice

Nominated

For Television

Oriented Talk Show

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 Vice

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

"Ayoko na Sa'yo" (Vice Tambayan OPM Awards Novelty Song of the Year 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

2011

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

Pop Male Fashionista

Magazine Covers

Nominated

ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards

Pop Twit

Twitter (@vicegandako) Nominated

Globe T@ttoo Awards

Most Likable Celebrity

Won

[36]

Yahoo! Philippines OMG! Awards

Funniest Comedian

Gandang Gabi, Vice!/ Showtime

Won

[37]

ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards

Pop Screen Kiss (with Luis Manzano)

Petrang Kabayo

Nominated

ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards

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

Nominated

2010

ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards

Movie of The Year

Petrang Kabayo

Nominated

42nd Box-Office Entertainment Award

Bert Marcelo Achievement Award for Excellence in Comedy

Showtime/ Petrang Kabayo

Won

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StarStudio Celebrity Style Most Stylish Comedian Awards

Dress Style

Won

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