Vice Ganda
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Vice Ganda in Toronto Ontario, 2014
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| Born |
Jose Marie Borja Viceral March 31, 1976 Tondo, Manila, Philippines |
| Residence | Quezon City, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Alma mater | Far Eastern University |
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| Years active | 1999–present |
| Agent |
Viva Artists Agency ABS-CBN |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels |
Viva Records (2010–2011) Star Music (2010–present) |
| Associated acts |
Regine Velasquez Toni Gonzaga Boyband PH |
| Website | www |
Jose Marie Borja Viceral (born March 31, 1976), known by his stage name Vice Ganda, is a Filipino comedian, television presenter, endorser, actor, author, fashion icon, and recording artist. Viceral is a regular host/judge on ABS-CBN's noontime variety show It's Showtime, and has starred in several films, six of which are considered the highest-grossing films in Philippine cinema.
He is best known for his stand-up routines, in which he uses observational comedy, situational irony and sarcasm in pertaining to Filipino culture and human sexuality. He is also the first openly gay endorser for a major product in the Philippines (Globe Telecom).
The youngest of five children, Vice grew up in the neighbourhood along José Abád Santos Street in Manuguit, Tondo, Manila. His father, a barangay captain, was murdered when he was young, prompting his mother to leave the children for work abroad as a caregiver.
He studied political science at Far Eastern University.
Vice started out as a singer, then as a stand-up comedian for Punchline and The Library, whose owner Andrew de Real gave him the stage name "Vice Ganda". There he spent several years developing his material in the comedy clubs. Vice’s career began to build after appearances on television and reviews from tabloid columns. He works alongside fellow comedians Chokoleit, Pooh, John Lapus and Rey Kilay.
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