Vice Ganda is a comedian, actor, and television presenter known for being the host of the popular show, It’s Showtime. He is also a singer who has released various singles like Whoops Kirri and Hanggang Kailan Aasa. He has a self-titled YouTube channel with more than 60k subscribers. Vice Ganda has a huge social media fan base with more than 6 million followers on Instagram, more than 11 million followers on Twitter, and more than 15 million followers on Facebook.
Sun Sign
Aries
Residence
Quezon City, Philippines
Nationality
Education
Vice Ganda graduated in political science from Far Eastern University, Manila, Philippines.
Family
- Father – Reynaldo Viceral
- Mother – Rosario Viceral
- Siblings – Emma Viceral (Older Brother), Babut Viceral (Older Brother), Tina Viceral (Older Sister). He has another older sister as well.
- Others – Camille Maxine Anne Viceral (Niece), Francisco Gaerlan Borja (Maternal Grandfather), Rosa Dacumos Palacay (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
Vice Ganda is managed by ABS-CBN Management, Quezon City, Philippines.
Genre
OPM, Pop, Pop Rock, Dance, Novelty
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
- Viva Records
- Star Music
Sexual Orientation
Gay
Distinctive Features
Often wears wigs of different colors
Brand Endorsements
Vice Ganda has done endorsement work for the following brands –
- ABS-CBN Mobile
- Funtastyk
- Vice Cosmetics
- Belo Sunscreen
- Just Things shoes
- Luxe Station
- Rajo Laurel
- Julius O Closet NYC
- Shoe Fiend Los Angeles
- Pumped Up Kicks Philippines
- Globe Telecom
Best Known For
- His sarcastic and outspoken way of presenting topics related to Filipino culture and sexuality as a stand-up comedian.
- Hosting the noontime variety show It’s Showtime on ABS-CBN and his acting skills in many of the Philippines’ highest-grossing films.
- Receiving numerous awards including Best Talk Show Host for Gandang Gabi, Vice! at LPU Batangas Media Awards in 2017 and Best Male TV Host for It’s Showtime at PMPC Star Awards for Television in 2015.
First Album
On June 15, 2011, Vice Ganda released his first studio album Lakas Tama. The album has 8 tracks including 5 original songs.
First Film
In 2007, he made his theatrical film debut in the comedy film Four In One (Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat: Friends 4 Lyf and Death in the Philippines) as a Chinese restaurant employer.
First TV Show
In 2007, he made his first TV show appearance in the fantasy comedy series Kokey as Lyka Horse.
Vice Ganda Facts
- He played a lot of basketball in school.
- In 1991, his father was tragically murdered in front of their house.
- Ricardo Castañeda, a comedy bar owner, gave him his stage name “Vice Ganda”.
- On July 16, 2016, Vice Ganda released a book titled President Vice: Ang Bagong Panggulo ng Pilipinas with ABS-CBN Publishing Inc.
- He has a dog named Chip In.
- In 2014, he was inducted into the Eastwood City Walk Of Fame in Philippines.
- In 2017, Yes! magazine listed him as one of the 100 Most Beautiful Stars of Philippines.
- Visit his official website @ www.viceganda.ph.
- Follow him on , , , and .
Featured Image by Dane Alegana / / CC BY-2.0
Facts of Jose Marie Borja Viceral
- Gender Undefined
- full nameJose Marie Borja Viceral
- middle nameMarie
- nicknamesVice Ganda, tutoy
- birthplaceTondo, Manila, Philippines
- Date of Birth March 31, 1976
- Age 48 years 8 months
- Horoscope Aries
- Lucky Number 3
- Lucky Stone Diamond
- Lucky Color Red
- Best Match for Marriage Leo
- ethnicity / ethnic backgroundAsian
- nationalityFilipino
- religionChristianity
- gayGay
- professionActor, Comedian, Singer, Television Presenter
- weight67 kg or 148 lbs
- height5 ft 11 in or 180 cm
- hair colorBlack
- eye colorDark Brown
- body type / buildSlim
- collegeFar Eastern University
- motherRosario Viceral
- fatherReynaldo Viceral
- brothersEmma Viceral , Babut Viceral
- sistersTina Viceral