Origins & Early Life

Jose Marie Borja Viceral (born March 31, 1976), known professionally as Vice Ganda (lit. 'beautiful Vice'), is a Filipino comedian, television host, actor, singer, and businessman. He is considered one of the most successful entertainers in Philippine show business, noted for his stand-up routines, usage of observational comedy, situational irony and sarcasm in pertaining to Filipino culture and human sexuality. He is a regular host on ABS-CBN's noontime variety show It's Showtime and has starred in three of the top 10 highest-grossing films in Philippine cinema.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

Vice Ganda began his career as a singer and stand-up comedian at Punchline and The Library in Manila. He also played minor roles and guest roles in various television programs and films. Vice Ganda became more recognized in the talent search program It's Showtime (2009), gaining widespread popularity and acquiring his first lead role in the 2010 remake film Petrang Kabayo. In the years that followed, Vice Ganda broke several box-office records in his succeeding releases, including The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin (2011), Sisterakas (2012), Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy (2013), The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin (2014), Beauty and the...

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The historical impact and works continue to influence the modern world.

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