Line #9 Creator/ViceGanda


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3	%% Vice openly identifies as non-binary, and is indifferent over the use of gender pronouns. This article uses he/him for consistency.
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5	Depending on who you ask, Vice Ganda (born Jose Marie Borja Viceral on 31 March 1976 in Manila, Philippines) is either one of the Philippines' greatest comedians with a number of box-office draws to his belt, or a crass comedy club act whose main claim to fame is churning out formulaic feel-good comedies for the masses on top of taking the mick out of people in the most demeaning way imaginable.
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7	The son of a slain barangay captain and an overseas worker, Vice started off as a stand-up comic in various gay comedy clubs in Manila before venturing into showbiz. Vice initially played bit and supporting roles in various comedies and dramas during the late 90s to the early 2000s, until he gained mainstream recognition as one of the main hosts in ''Series/ItsShowtime'', further paving the way for being the star of several Platform/MetroManilaFilmFestival entries and other blockbusters, eight of which were considered as some of the highest-grossing films in Philippine cinema. Following his box-office successes, he has also authored two best-selling books, one a comedic essay depicting himself as the president of the Philippines and the executive orders he would impose should he be in office, and more recently a memoir focusing on his youth in Tondo.
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9	In a country with a majority Roman Catholic population, he is one of the few openly-LGBTQ+ celebrities in the Philippines, identifying as both gay and non-binary.[[note]]Philippine society tends to be ambivalent when it comes to the LGBTQ+ movement, openly patronising and enjoying aspects of it such as gay pageants and comedy acts, but at the same time condemning same-sex marriage and similarly controversial practices. While there have been movements advancing the cause of the LGBTQ+ community in the country such as [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ladlad Ladlad]], the status quo lean more towards conservatism especially in Muslim-majority areas.[[/note]]
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11	!!Selected filmography:
12	* ''Series/ItsShowtime'' (2009-present)
13	* ''Petrang Kabayo'' (2010)
14	* ''Gandang Gabi, Vice!'' (2011)
15	* ''The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin'' (2011)
16	* ''Sisterakas'' (2012)
17	* ''Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy'' (2013)
18	* ''Film/GandarrapiddoTheRevengerSquad'' (2017)
19	* ''Film/TheMallTheMerrier'' (2019)
20	* ''Film/PartnersInCrime'' (2022)
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22	!! Vice Ganda provides examples of:
23	* AffectionateNickname: Known as "Tutoy" by his mother and close relatives. Said nickname would later become the title of his memoir which focuses on his formative years in Tondo, Manila.
24	* BitingTheHandHumor: Vice did throw a jab or two at some of his contemporaries or superiors like Charo Santos, Kris Aquino or even his home network itself, though it was all in good fun and practically none of them were ticked off at the roasts.
25	* BreakingTheFourthWall: A recurring trope in at least some of Vice's films.
26	* ButtMonkey: Besides subjecting audiences to his roasts, he himself has been the butt of mockery by his co-hosts over his horse-like appearance, something he'd take in stride and capitalise in a remake of the Roderick Paulate comedy ''Film/PetrangKabayo''.
27	* CampGay: A prominent example at that, as he would dress up in a gaudy or provocative fashion, often in a baggy, oversize sports shirt, skimpy shorts, boots and a platinum blond wig.
28	* {{Catchphrase}}: ''"May nag-text!"'' (literally, "Someone texted!"), and later "Boom, panes!" (lit. "Boom, rancid!")
29	* DeadpanSnarker: Hoo boy, Vice delights with using this to bite back at people, especially those who'd ask mundane or patently stupid questions.
30	* EqualOpportunityOffender: To an extent in that he wouldn't hesitate to make off-colour remarks to people whom he rubs elbows with, though while he has touched upon subjects such as religion, he does admit that there are lines to be drawn and limits to set. Not to mention that he has thrown potshots at both rival network [[Creator/GMANetwork GMA-7]] and ''ABS-CBN itself''.
31	* GoodIsNotNice: To his credit, he does show a more polite and endearing side especially when he gives away prizes to elderly or young fans of his, or in some cases pledges to help them out with their needs.
32	* InsultComic: It's either his main selling point to some, or the main point of contention to those who were understandably ticked off by his style of humour, one of his critics being veteran singer and actress Creator/NoraAunor[[note]]Aunor herself was the original Tawag ng Tanghalan Grand Champion in 1968[[/note]] who was scheduled to be a special guest but balked at the last minute, expressing her distaste for Vice's style of comedy.
33	* JustJokingJustification: Vice has been frequently criticised for using this as an excuse to justify his style of comedy. One such incident was when he pulled off a stand-up routine in 2013 describing a hypothetical pornographic film starring notable Filipino personalities, one of them being noted news anchor Jessica Soho. Vice [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiSB_cJcy3g described Soho]] as being [[YouAreFat morbidly obese]][[note]]As Soho is of a stout build and has a knack for frequently showing cuisine features in her magazine show ''Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho'', it isn't surprising.[[/note]] to the point that the weighing scale could not take it any more, blurting out an audio warning "One at a time! Don't play with the machine!" It took that and a [[BlackComedyRape rape joke]] for Soho's colleague and fellow Creator/GMANetwork anchor Arnold Clavio, along with feminist organisation [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriela_Women%27s_Party GABRIELA]] to [[DudeNotFunny take umbrage]] and condemn Vice; while he did reason that it was all routine for him especially during his days as a stand-up comic, the comedian later issued [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hQYjZoGznY a tearful public apology]] in ''Series/ItsShowtime'' and talked to Soho herself on the phone apologising for the offensive remarks. A heavily-censored edit of the concert was later released on streaming services, however. (Ironically enough, Clavio himself would receive equally intense flak for his alleged ephebophilic relationship with a former overseas worker-turned-actress.)
34	* MommasBoy: He makes no secret about his love and appreciation for his mother, whom he takes along during vacations.
35	* RedBaron: "The Unkabogable", which could be interpreted as "unbeatable" or "untouchable", is in reference to him being a consistent top box-office draw especially during the Platform/MetroManilaFilmFestival.
36	* TheRoast: It's the bread and butter of his performances.
37	* SelfDeprecation: Vice's experiences as a bullied gay youth certainly helped shape this trait.
38	* ShortRunners: Averted with ''Gandang Gabi, Vice!'', which was initially intended to air for a few episodes, but it proved to be so popular that it was extended indefinitely.

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