Jose Marie Borja Viceral, commonly known as Vice Ganda, is a multi-talented Filipino entertainer.
He is best known for his comedic abilities but is also a talented actor, presenter, singer and television personality.
His intelligence, humor and charm have made him a beloved figure in the Philippine entertainment industry.
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- Full name: Jose Marie Borja Viceral
- Stage Name: Vice Ganda
- Date of birth: March 31, 1976
- Age: 48 years old
- Place of birth: Tondo, Philippines
- Nationality: Philippines
- Occupation: comedian, TV presenter, actor and singer.
- Height: 1.8m
- Parents: Reynaldo Viceral, Rosario Viceral
- Siblings: 1
- Spouse: Ion Perez
- Children: Unknown
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $20 million
Early life and education
Vice Ganda is a popular Filipino comedian, television host, actor and singer. He was born on March 31, 1976 in Tondo, Philippines, to Reynaldo Viceral and Rosario Viceral.
He has one sibling, Tina Viceral. Vice Ganda’s ethnicity is Filipino, but his religion is unknown. He attended Far Eastern University, where he studied political science.
Career
Vice Ganda is a famous Filipino comedian who initially started his career as a singer but eventually found success in comedy.
He began performing stand-up at various clubs in Manila, including Punchline and The Library.
During this time, he got the stage name “Vice Ganda” from his mentor and comedy club owner, Andrew de Real.
Through hard work and determination, Vice Ganda honed his comedic skills in Manila’s competitive comedy scene and gained recognition through television appearances and positive press mentions.
His humor uses observational comedy, situational irony and satire, often combined with references to Filipino culture and social issues.
Vice Ganda has established himself as a talented and successful personality in the Philippine entertainment industry.
He has starred in numerous films, with four of them making it into the top 10 highest-grossing Philippine films of all time. A notable example is “Praybeyt Benjamin cannot be changed.”
However, his success is not limited to hosting and acting, he is also a singer, businessman and a strong advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.
Vice Ganda has become a beloved and influential figure in Filipino culture through his many talents and achievements.
Awards and nominations
- Won multiple awards in 2023, including “Most Outstanding Social Media Personality” and “Most Outstanding Entertainment Host” at Gawad Lasallianeta
- Won “Best Variety Show Host” at the 2023 Platinum Stallion National Media Awards
- Won “Entertainment Host/Host” and “Best Music or Dance Program” at the 2021 Asian Academy Creative Awards
- Won several PMPC Star Awards for TV, including Best Talent Show Host, Best Celebrity Talk Show Host and Best Male TV Presenter
- Won Awit Awards for Best Novelty Recording and Best Dance Recording
- Won other awards, including the “Bert Marcelo Achievement Award for Excellence in Comedy” and “Extraordinary Box Office Star”. Nominations:
- Nominated for Star Awards for Movies for “Film Actor of the Year” and “Star Award. Original Movie Theme Song of the Year”
Social media
- Instagram name:@praybeytbenjamin
- Facebook Name: Vice Ganda
- Twitter handle: Jose marie Viceral (@vicegandako)
Personal life
Vice Ganda and Ion Perez held a public engagement ceremony, Vice Ganda made it clear that he has no interest in getting married.
He values his relationship with Ion and is content with their commitment to each other without the need for legal marriage.
This shows that there may be other ways to have a stronger and more committed relationship than the traditional concept of marriage.
List of movies played
Early Appearances (2000s): Vice Ganda began making brief appearances in various television series (television series) and sitcoms. He also participated in singing competitions.
Breakthrough into Leading Roles (2010s): The 2010s marked a turning point in Vice Ganda’s film career. He landed leading roles in films that became major box office hits.
Some of these include:
- “The Rainbow” (2010)
- “The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin” (2011) (sequel to “Praybeyt Benjamin”
- “Sisterakas” (2012)
- “Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy” (2013)
- “The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin” (2014) (sequel to “Praybeyt Benjamin”)
- “Beauty and her best friend” (2015)
- “Super Guardians” (2016)
- “Gandarrapido: The Avengers” (2017)
- “Fantasy” (2018)
- “Mall, More Fun!” (2019)
- Recent Movies (2020s): Vice Ganda continues to be a shining star with his recent movies:
- “Accomplices” (2022)
Net worth
Vice Ganda is a multi-talented entertainer who has achieved immense success and wealth through various endeavors.
He is known for his witty sense of humor, versatile acting skills, and powerful singing voice.
Over the years in the entertainment industry, he has become a household name in the Philippines and has amassed a net worth of $20 million.
