Celebrities have mastered the art of deception. As actors, they are trained to portray other people on screen. In some roles, they are even required to undergo a drastic physical transformation to better fit their character. Sometimes, the change can be too convincing that it can really fool many people.

One of the most popular actors in the Philippine showbiz industry is Mon Confiado. Throughout his career, the 52-year-old actor has starred in countless films and television programs. Mon is well-respected for his iconic roles on screen and his dedication and professionalism behind the camera.

Mon is one of the veteran actors in showbiz whose career continues to flourish even today. All in all, the 52-year-old actor has starred in more than 300 local and international films and guested in more than 500 television shows. What a truly impressive feat!

Amongst his many talents is adapting to his character. For the seasoned actor, voice and emotions are not enough to truly embody your character. Aside from acting, one must also look like his character. This is the reason why Mon often goes through a drastic transformation.

Way back in 2018, Mon played the character of a supernatural creature in the hit movie “The Diplomat Hotel.” For his role, he needed to lose weight and undergo hours of grueling transformation. In other roles, Mon was also known for shedding weight just to fit the character.

“Physical Transformation in the name of cinema isn’t always easy. It requires a lot of discipline, dedication, passion, sacrifice, commitment and love for the art. One of the most important elements in acting is characterization: making characters seem vivid, real, alive.”

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One of the largest media networks in the Philippines, ABS-CBN, is currently facing a great battle. The giant network is fighting for the renewal of its franchise. Without it, the network will halt its operation and its more than 10,000 employees will be left unemployed. Because of what’s at stake, celebrities are also defending the network.

Vice Ganda, Kapamilya comedian and host, used the power of social media to defend his home network. On Twitter, the “It’s Showtime” host denied the allegations that ABS-CBN did not pay taxes, hence why it’s being closed down by the Duterte administration.

According to Vice Ganda, the next thing we know, people are already spreading more lies about his home network. “Bukas ipapakalat naman ng mga trolls ABS-CBN hindi nagbayad ng kuryente. Tapos sunod naman di nagbayad ng tubig. Tapos di nagbayad ng cable.”

However, it seems like not all people were amused with Vice Ganda’s rhetorics. Mark Lopez, a known pro-administration blogger, lambasted the comedian on Facebook. Lopez also pointed out Vice’s ‘signature moves’ of allegedly belittling Filipinos.

“Sure Mr Jose Marie Viceral, you can mock and belittle those who are making a stand against your network’s egregious sins against the Filipinos. Jan ka naman magaling eh. Yan ang kinabubuhay mo, ang daanin sa biro ang pang aalipusta sa kapwa mo. Trolls talaga ha?”

From the start, Lopez has been known to be vocal about his support for the ABS-CBN shutdown. Indeed, his sentiments have also garnered much support on Facebook. On the other hand, until now, Vice Ganda is yet to issue his response to Mark Lopez’s tirades against him.

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Ace comedian and It’s Showtime Host Vice Ganda (Jose Marie Viceral in real life) underwent a surgical procedure removing his kidney stones two months ago.

As a part of his recovery, he was advised to minimize his movements and his activities, including his stint as host in their noontime show.

He felt he can not move like he used to

To which the comedian feels uncomfortable with. He felt his medical procedures affect his daily job routines and how he face the audience.

“Gusto kong sumayaw, gusto kong harutin si Vhong, gusto ko makipagtulakan kay Anne, gusto kong makipaglandian sa inyong lahat dahil sa kalagitnaan ng tawa ko may nararamdaman ako, bumabagsak ang ngiti ko, naapektuhan ang trabaho ko,” Vice said after the production opening number at It’s Showtime.

His positive outlook remains

He expressed optimism about the results of his treatment and procedures. He earlier hoped that upon his ultrasound, the tube attached to his body can already be removed.

“Just finished ultrasound. Hopefully wala na mga stones sa kidney ko para matanggal na ung stent na nilagay sakin. Ang weird ng may tubo sa katawan.”
-Jose Marie Viceral (@vicegandako) April 3, 2018

Unfortunately, it was found out that his body can’t function well without the said tube.

“Nung inu-ultra-sound, excited ako na makuha ‘yung result para mapatanggal, eh hindi pa okay, kaya hindi pa siya tatanggalin,” Vice explains.

Lately, he also expresses hopes his CT scan will turn out OK.  He asked netizens to include him in their prayers.

“Bukas mayroon ako ng CT-Scan, sana pag-pray niyo ako para okay na ako, hindi kasi ako makagalaw,” Vice informs his fans.

That same day, he was not able to host the Tawag ng Tanghalan segment because he has to be rushed to the hospital for his CT scan.

“Sorry di ko na natapos ung TnT nakaschedule kasi ang CT Scan ko ngayon ng 4 pm so i have to go na to the hospital. Pray for me ha,” he tweets again.

Asking for his fans’ understanding

Vice Ganda also grab the chance to ask the It’s Showtime audience and viewers for their understanding to his condition and his being late and absent at the show.

“Sana minsan try to understand, baka akala umaarte ako hindi ako sumasama sa opening, hindi po. Nahihirapan po ako,” the TV host comedian implies.

He also give his heartfelt thanks for the support of his fans and friends. He expressed his simple wish that even with his limitations, he can still make his fans happy.

“I hope I made u happy today in Showtime. I’m happy when ur happy!” Vice Ganda tweets.

So, what do think about Vice Ganda’s condition and about how he himself looks at it?