Edgar Allan wins Week 10 as Vice Ganda

MANILA -- Kapamilya actor Edgar Allan Guzman surprised the judges and the studio audience when he transformed into comedian Vice Ganda on "Your Face Sounds Familiar" on Sunday.

Guzman performed the song "Kara Karaka," complete with Vice Ganda's signature dance moves.

Guest judge Vice Ganda, who openly showed that he liked Guzman's performance, noted that the actor was more beautiful than him.

"Nakakainsulto lang talaga kasi ang ganda-ganda mo. Walang bahid kasi ng kabayo ito. Bongga. Maraming salamat sa magandang performance mo. Maraming salamat kasi hindi mo binaboy ang panggagaya mo sa akin. In fact, pinaganda mo nang todo hanggang lumayo na sa itsura ko," he said.

Judge Jed Madela noted that it's not easy performing in front of the person one is impersonating.

"Ang hirap mag-perform in front of 'yung kinokopya mo nga 'di ba? I'm sure some of our contestants can relate to that. But, of course, to copy such an iconic person such as Vice, it's not easy. It's not easy to copy Vice. Pwede nating kopyahin 'yung damit, ikaw spotless 'yung pagkopya mo ng damit, the hair, pero 'yun nga, vocally, meron. Andun 'yun eh. In totality, the entire performance, entertainment value, was really tops," Jed Madela said.

"EA's going to get a very high score for me tonight. To have that kind of devotion sa gagawin mo for one number, doon saludong saludo ako. For me it was a great performance," Sharon Cuneta added.

Guzman brought home the P100,000 prize money for his performance, half of which he will donate to the SAF 44 families.

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Vice Ganda to undergo operation in January

MANILA – "It's Showtime" host Vice Ganda has opted to postpone an operation to remove a polyp in his throat to January next year.

Although he is currently doing fine, the comedian said he still needs the surgery to remove the polyp, which is affecting his vocal cords.

“Sa ngayon okay naman pero kailangan kong operahan sa January kasi hindi natanggal 'yung polyps ko eh. Hindi ako pwede magpaopera ngayon kasi ginagawa ko pa 'yung ('The Amazing Praybeyt) Benjamin.' Kailangan ko mag-total voice rest after nun (operation),” he told ABS-CBN News on the sidelines of the 28th PMPC Star Awards on Sunday.

With his extremely hectic schedule -- aside from “It’s Showtime” and “Gandang Gabi Vice,” the comedian is rushing to finish the “Praybeyt Benjamin” sequel for this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival -- Vice Ganda said he is just praying that he be given enough strength so he may fulfill all his responsibilities.

“Idinadaan ko na lang sa dasal na wag mawala yung katinuan ng utak ko kasi minsan nakakapagod din yung stress at pressure ng lahat pero mas nangingibabaw yung nag-e-enjoy pa ako,” he said.

“Iisa lang naman ang inspirasyon ko lagi -- ayaw ko na bumalik sa kahirapan. Mas gusto ko na mapagod sa trabaho kesa mapagod sa kakahanap ng trabaho na hindi makita,” he added.

Asked if he feels pressured to replicate the success of the original "Praybeyt Benjamin" movie, Vice Ganda said: “Siyempre lahat naman ng tao, goal mag-succeed pero ang pressure kailangan i-take mo ng positibo sa sarili mo. Alam naman ng Diyos kung ano ang intensyon namin sa proyektong ito kaya hindi kami pababayaan ng Diyos.”

Aside from Vice Ganda, “Praybeyt Benjamin 2” also stars Alex Gonzaga, Richard Yap and James “Bimby” Aquino-Yap Jr.

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Vice recalls 2010 concert with Vhong in Island Cove

MANILA – Comedian Vice Ganda confirmed that he was with Vhong Navarro on the night April 24, 2010, the same date that former pageant contestant Roxanne Acosta Cabañero claimed she was raped by the “It’s Showtime” host somewhere in Pasig City.

In an interview with “Buzz ng Bayan” host Boy Abunda on Sunday, Vice Ganda said he was in Island Cove, a resort in Cavite, on that day almost four years ago for a concert with Navarro as one of his guests.

“Nung araw na nagpunta sila para mag-promote ng pageant [sa 'It's Showtime'], hindi ko na po 'yun naaalala. Nung nalaman ko 'yung date, ipinaalala ng mga tao na concert ko 'yun at guest ko sila Kean Cipriano and Vhong Navarro. Sa Cavite po ang leg ng concert ko na 'yun,” he said.

“Sigurado akong hindi nagsimula ng 8 p.m. 'yun. Mahaba ako mag-concert, hindi bumababa ng dalawang oras, usually tatlong oras talaga. Kung nagsisimula ng 9 p.m. maaaring matapos ako ng 12 midnight or baka mas mahaba pa,” he added.

According to Vice Ganda, he was accompanied by Navarro up until his final production number.

“Si Vhong siya lagi ang last guest ko kasi kumbaga, sa lahat ng mga guest ko, siya ang pinakasikat so siya ang last… Kasama ko din siya sa finale number,” he said.

According to Cabanero’s affidavit, she was with Navarro in his car at around midnight on that day.

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Vice Ganda twits Napoles

MANILA - Ace comedian Vice Ganda mocked businesswoman Janet Lim Napoles, the alleged mastermind of a P10-billion pork barrel scam, after the latter's appearance at the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on the scam.

In his official Twitter account, Ganda made one-liner jokes against Napoles for not telling the truth.

Ganda on Thursday joined several celebrities who openly lambasted Napoles, while praising Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago and other lawmakers for trying to get the truth from the businesswoman.

Below are the tweets of Ganda against Napoles.

"Hey StarCinema totoo bang pumirma na si Napoles sa inyo ng kontrata para iremake ang My Amnesia Girl? Hala nanakawan pa si ToniG ng role!"

"Napoles Wedding- Priest: Janet do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband? Janet: Di ko po alam!"

"Elevator Girl: hi Sir/Ma'am anung floor po tayo? Napoles: Di ko po alam!"

"Simsimi: Maganda ka ba? Janet: Di ko po alam!"

"Bimbi: Whats siksik Napoles? Janet: Di ko po alam!"

"AngelLocsin: What's the #2 anti dandruff shampoo in the world? Janet: Di ko po alam!"

"Korina: Handa na ba kayo? Janet: Di ko po alam!"

"Baha Men: Who let the dogs out? Janet: di ko po alam!"

"ViceGanda: Saan gawa ang tocino mo? Janet: Di ko po alam!"

"Napoles during communion- Priest: Body of Christ. Janet: Di ko po alam!"

"Ylvis: What does the fox say? Janet: Di ko po alam!"

"Billy: Wazzzzup Madlang People? Janet: Di ko po alam?"

"LuisManzano: Is it a deal or no deal? Janet: Di ko po alam!"

"Senate: Last question! Naka ilang "Di ko po alam!" ka na? Janet: Di ko po alam!

"Globe has released their DiKoPoAlam Unli Promo today. Janet was the first to avail. Now promo is no longer available."

"ViceGanda: I want Napoles on GGV! Ma'amCharo: No! Mas bagay sya sa Maalaala Mo Kaya!"

"Hoy Janet tutal wala ka naman palang maalala wag na wag kong makikitang nagpopost ka ng entry ng #ThrowBackThursday sa instagram ha!"

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Vice Ganda offers to help Ryan Bang on tax woes

MANILA, Philippines -- Comedian Vice Ganda expressed support to fellow "It's Showtime" host Ryan Bang, who is now facing tax evasion raps.

"Ryan always remember that you are special to me and I love you more than my boyfriend. Thanks for loving me like your real nanay. I will always be there for you. You may lose everything but you will never lose me and stop being jealous because I will never trade you for any guy. I love you baby. P.S. I will help you pay your utang to BIR because I love you. Love, Nanay Vice," Vice Ganda told Bang via the morning show "KrisTV."

Last month, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) filed tax evasion charges against Bang.

In a statement, the BIR said Bang did not file any income or percentage tax returns for 2010 and 2011, even though he received income from several companies, including ABS-CBN Corp., Summit Publishing and Studio 23.

Bang has vowed to resolve the issue with the BIR.

On Wednesday, the Korean host-comedian thanked Vice Ganda for his offfer.

"Siyempre Nanay Vice, I love you so much, alam na alam mo 'yon. Siyempre maraming salamat. Kahit anong problema dumarating sa akin, tumutulong ka sa akin. I love you so much alam mo yan," Bang said.

"KrisTV" host Kris Aquino also advised Bang to hire a good accountant to avoid any tax issues in the future.

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