Vice Ganda Biography: Husband, Age, Children, Net Worth, Parents, Siblings, Movies, Awards

Jose Marie Borja Viceral, popularly known as Vice Ganda, is a multi-talented Filipino entertainer.

He is best known for his comedic skills but is also an accomplished actor, host, singer, and television personality.

His wit, humor, and charm have made him a beloved figure in the Philippine entertainment industry.

Profile

• Full Name: Jose Marie Borja Viceral
• Stage Name: Vice Ganda
• Born: 31 March 1976
• Age: 48 years old
• Birthplace: Tondo, Philippines
• Nationality: Philippines
• Occupation: comedian, television presenter, actor, and singer.
• Height: 1.8m
• Parent: 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 well-known Filipino comedian, television presenter, actor, and singer. He was born on 31 March 1976 in Tondo, Philippines, to parents 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 popular Filipino comedian who initially started his career as a singer but eventually found success in comedy.

He began performing stand-up routines at various clubs in Manila, including Punchline and The Library.

During this time, he earned the stage name “Vice Ganda” from his mentor and comedy club owner, Andrew de Real.

Through his hard work and determination, Vice Ganda honed his comedic skills in the competitive Manila comedy scene and gained recognition through television appearances and positive press mentions.

His humor uses observational comedy, situational irony, and sarcasm, often incorporating references to Filipino culture and social issues.

Vice Ganda has established himself as a multi-talented and successful figure in the Philippine entertainment industry.

He has starred in numerous films, with four breaking into the top 10 highest-grossing Filipino movies ever. One notable example is “The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin.”

However, his success extends beyond hosting and acting, as he is a singer, entrepreneur, and a prominent advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.

Vice Ganda has become a beloved and influential figure in Filipino culture through his various talents and achievements.

Awards and Nominations

• Won numerous awards in 2023, including “Most Outstanding Social Media Personality” and “Most Outstanding Entertainment Show Host” at the Gawad Lasallianeta
• Won “Best Variety Show Host” at the 2023 Platinum Stallion National Media Awards
• Won “Best Entertainment Presenter/Host” and “Best Music or Dance Programme” at the Asian Academy Creative Awards in 2021
• Won several PMPC Star Awards for TV, including Best Talent Search Program Host, Best Celebrity Talk Show Host, and Best Male TV Host
• Won Awit Awards for Best Novelty Recording and Best Dance Recording
• Won other awards, including “Bert Marcelo Achievement Award for Excellence in Comedy” and “Phenomenal Box-Office Star.” Nominations:
• Nominated for Star Awards for Movies for “Movie Actor of the Year” and “Star Award. Movie Original Theme Song of the Year”

Social Media

• Instagram handle:@praybeytbenjamin
• Facebook handle: Vice Ganda
• Twitter handle: Jose marie viceral (@vicegandako)

Personal Life

Vice Ganda and Ion Perez have had a public commitment ceremony, Vice Ganda has made it clear that he is not interested in getting married.

He values his relationship with Ion and is content with their commitment to each other without needing a legal marriage.

This shows there may be other ways to have a strong and committed relationship than traditional notions of marriage.

Filmography

Early appearances (2000s): Vice Ganda started with brief appearances in various teleseryes (TV soap operas) and sitcoms. He also participated in singing contests.

Breakthrough to lead roles (2010s): The 2010s marked a turning point for Vice Ganda’s film career. He landed lead roles in movies that became major box office hits.

Some of these include:

• Petrang Kabayo” (2010)
• “The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin” (2011) (sequel to “Praybeyt Benjamin”
• “Sisterakas” (2012)
• “Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy” (2013)
• “The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin” (2014) (another sequel to “Praybeyt Benjamin”)
• “Beauty and the Bestie” (2015)
• “The Super Parental Guardians” (2016)
• “Gandarrapido: The Revenger Squad” (2017)
• “Fantastica” (2018)
• “The Mall, the Merrier!” (2019)
• Recent films (2020s): Vice Ganda continues to be a bankable star with his recent films:
• “Partners in Crime” (2022)

Net Worth

Vice Ganda is a multi-talented entertainer who has gained immense success and wealth through various endeavors.

He is known for his witty humor, versatile acting skills, and powerful singing voice.

Through his years in show business, he has become a household name in the Philippines and has amassed a net worth of $20 million.