Vice Ganda is a Filipino comedian, actor, TV personality, and singer with a net worth of $20 Million. He has established himself as one of the most successful entertainers in his country.
Vice is best known for being the host of various shows including It’s Showtime on ABS-CBN and “Gandang Gabi, Vice!” among many others. He has been active in the entertainment industry since 1997 and starred in more than 30 television and film projects.
Vice began his career in music and released several hit singles such as Whoops Kirri and Hanggang Kailan Aasa. He garnered more than 8 million subscribers on his eponymous YouTube channel as well as a whopping 11 million followers on Instagram.
Vice Ganda became a household name in showbiz, thanks to his roles in 6 of the Philippines’ 10 highest-grossing movies. He has achieved the title of being the highest-earning Filipino actor of all time. In 2014, he earned a star on the Walk of Fame Philippines title.
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Vice Ganda’s Net Worth Growth
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Early Life
Jose Marie Borja Viceral aka “Totoy” was born on March 31, 1976, in Tondo, Manila, Philippines, and grew up in the neighborhood of Sta Cruz, Manila. His dad Reynaldo Viceral was a barangay captain in Tondo and his mom Rosario was a housewife.
Ganda grew up alongside two older brothers Emma Viceral and Babut as well as two older sisters. His father was murdered in front of their house in 1991 when Ganda was just 15 years old. Additionally, he was left alone by his mother who went to work abroad as a caregiver.
Education
Vice completed his education from the 3rd grade to college, thanks to a Japanese lady who gave him a scholarship that paid for his education. After that, Vice attended Far Eastern University in Manila, Philippines to earn a degree in political science. Around this time, he decided to pursue a career in showbiz and dropped out of the University.
Career Beginnings
Vice Ganda started his career as a singer before becoming a comedian for “Punchline and The Library” in his hometown in Manila. There, he was given a nickname of “Vice Ganda” by a comedy bar owner.
His skills eventually caught the attention of Ogie Diaz, a talent scout who offered him to appear on the ABS-CBN “Judy Ann Drama Special” in 1999. He followed that up by appearing in the film “Sa Paraiso ni Efren” though his role was minor.
By 2002, Vice was a part of the music contests “Birit Queen” and “O Diva” both of which were held in Eat Bulaga! In 2009, he made a guest appearance on the TV series “Kokey” followed up by appearing in “Dyosa” a year later. In 2009, Ganda guest starred in two series “Maalaala Mo Kaya” and “May bukas pa”.
Vice Ganda Biography
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Film Career
In 2007, Vice Ganda made his theatrical film debut by appearing as a Chinese restaurant employee in the comedy “Four In One (Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat: Friends 4 Lyf and Death“. The following year, he had roles in two films “Condo” and “Ikaw pa rin: Bongga ka Boy”.
In 2009 and 2010 Ganda appeared in film “Noy”, Hating kapatid,” and “Petrang kabayo” respectively. He had a big break in 2009 when Vice landed a job at the ABS-CBN program called “It’s Showtime” which earned him a lot of fame.
In 2010, Vice starred in the blockbuster film “Petrang kabayo” which grossed well over ₱115.4 million at the box office, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of the year 2010.
Next, Vice had a prominent role in the highest-grossing film “The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin” in which he played the role of “Benjie”. His immense performance led him to reprise his character in the film “The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin” in 2014.
Breakthrough
By 2012, Vice was at the peak of his career and appeared in two more biggest films “This Guy’s in Love With U Mare” and “Sisterakas” both of which earned a whopping ₱200 million. In 2013, Gance managed to star in two more hit films “Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy” and “Bromance: My Brother’s Romance”.
In 2015, his emergence in “Beauty and the Bestie” led to the film grossing over ₱529 million at the box office. In 2022, he had a starring role in the film “Partners in Crime”. Vice Ganda accumulated a net worth of $20 Million. Some of Vice Ganda’s further hit movies include:
- The Super Parental Guardians (2016)
- Gandarrapido: The Revenger Squad (2017)
- Fantastica (2018)
- The Mall, the Merrier (2019)
Other Ventures
From 2011 to 2020, Ganda hosted the hit show “Gandang Gabi, Vice“, an ABS-CBN talk show. Vice Ganda was announced as a judge on the ABS-CBN show “Pinoy Boyband Superstar” in 2016. Later, he became a host of the Kapamilya Channel’s “Everybody, Sing!” in 2021.
Vice is also an author and polished his book entitled “President Vice: Ang Bagong Panggulo ng Pilipina” in 2016. Next year, he tried his hand at business by launching his makeup brand “Vice Cosmetics”.
Personal Life
On October 19th, 2021, Vice Ganda married Filipino actor and model, Ion Perez. The couple has been in a relationship for many years and emerged in various films together such as “The Mall The Merrier”, “Partners in Crime”, etc.
In 2018, Ganda found himself in a depression he revealed in an interview. Aside from this, he is well known for his philanthropic work. To raise money for Sagip Kapamilya, Vice auctioned off clothing in 2013. In addition to this, he also donated face masks in the Philippines during the pandemic.
In 2020, Ganda raised a whopping ₱1 million for people affected by Typhoon Vamco and then donated ₱500 thousand to victims of Typhoon Odette.
Awards and Accolades
- 2009 PMPC Star Awards for Television, Best Single Performance by an Actor _ Nomination
- 2011 Box-Office Entertainment Award, Bert Marcelo Achievement Award for Excellence in Comedy _ Won
- 2011 PMPC Star Awards, Best Talent Search Program Host _ Nomination
- 2012 EdukCircle Awards, Best TV Comedian _ Honoured
- 2013 PMPC Star Award, “Gandang Gabi, Vice!” _ Won
- 2013 Box-Office Entertainment Award, Phenomenal Box Office Star _ Won
- 2014 Paragala Central Luzon Media Award, Best Variety Show Host _ Won
- 2014 PMPC Star Awards for Movies, Movie Actor of the Year _ Won
- 2014 EdukCircle Award, Most Influential Film Actor of the Year _ Won
- 2014 Box-Office Entertainment Award, Phenomenal Box Office Star _ Won
- 2015 EdukCircle Awards, Best TV Personality in Comedy, Best Talk Show Host, Most Influential Film Celebrity of the Year, Most Influential Concert Performers _ Won
- 2015 Box Office Entertainment Award, Phenomenal Box Office Star _ Won
- 2015 PMPC Star Award, Best Male TV Host _ Won
- 2016 Box Office Entertainment Awards, Phenomenal Box Office Star _ Named
- 2016 sixth EdukCircle Awards, Most Outstanding TV Personality in Comedy, Most Influential Film Actor, Box Office Tandem of the Year _ Won
- 2017 EdukCircle Awards, Hall of Fame – Comedy _ Placed
- 2017 Box Office Entertainment Award, Phenomenal Box Office Star _ Won
- 2018 EdukCircle Awards, Best Entertainment Talk Show Host, Most Influential Film Actor of the Year _ Named
- 2019 PMPC Star Award for Television, Music for Novelty Song of the Year _ Won
- 2023 3rd Philippine Film Industry Month, Most Iconic Filipino Comedian _ Named
- Being the first LGBTQ endorser for Globe Telecom
Vice Ganda House
Vice Ganda has a net worth of 20 Million US dollars, making him one of the wealthiest actors in the Philippines. He spent his money on a luxurious house that he gifted to his family in 2021. This 3-story property features plenty of amenities such as a massive swimming pool, several bedrooms, and baths. He also has another property which he purchased in 2020. The house comes with a spa, swimming pool, elevator, and much more.
Vice Ganda Net Worth
Vice Ganda has a net worth of $20 Million as of 2023. He amassed massive popularity and wealth throughout his successful career as a comedian, actor, television presenter, and singer.
Ganda makes money from multiple sources everything from appearing in blockbuster films to hosting television shows. Vice Ganda’s annual income is over $1 million.
He also charges a vast chunk of money from brands by endorsing their products and has done work for names like 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, etc.
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