Vice Ganda

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Characters played by Vice Ganda

Private Benjamin 'Benjie' Santos VIII — The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin (2014)

Filipino army soldier turned colonel, clumsy but heroic action hero

Mark / Girlie / Peter / Panying — Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy (2013)

These four are quadruplets who reunite after 25 years apart when Peter falls ill and needs a compatible liver donor. Mark is the only compatible donor, and he makes the donation conditional on their father Pete and Girlie facing struggles experienced by Mark, Panying, and their mother Pia. Girlie is straight, Peter is straight, Mark is gay, and Panying is a lesbian.

Ariel Ciriaco "Arci" Taulava — The Super Parental Guardians (2016)

Executive assistant to Marife who agrees to care for his friend Sarah's sons, Megan and Ernie, after her murder. He develops romantic feelings for Paco, protects the boys from threats, and successfully rescues them during a train explosion.

Belat / Princess Fantastica — Fantastica (2018)

Belat is the central figure trying to revive a struggling carnival with Junjun, Daks, Pepe, and the others. Belat makes costumes and performs humorously in hopes of drawing a crowd, while concealing deep hurt behind jokes. Belat’s strained relationship with Fec becomes a key emotional thread as they confront their feelings and seek reconciliation.

Jack — Partners in Crime (2022)

A successful but overworked TV host who suffers from vocal cord swelling. Formerly a hosting partner of Rose, he infiltrates a millionaire's mansion under disguise to secure an exclusive interview. He collaborates with Rose to solve a murder mystery, completing challenges to retrieve colored coins while navigating personal rivalry and reconciliation.

Erika/Natalia — Beauty and the Bestie (2015)

Erika runs a photography studio to support her family, but struggles financially as her nephew faces a condition that may lead to blindness. She agrees to impersonate the abducted Ms. Uzeklovakia in exchange for help caring for her family. As Emman's former best friend, she must overcome their resentment while helping foil the terrorists and taking part in the beauty pageant.

Twinkle — Call Me Mother (2025)

A strict but affectionate pageant coach known as Mother Twinkle. After her mother's death, she adopts and raises baby Angelo, eventually retiring to focus on him. She struggles with the legal adoption process, fears losing Angelo to his biological mother Mara, and eventually takes a job at Hong Kong Disneyland. Her journey explores the true meaning of motherhood beyond biology.

Bambi — And the Breadwinner Is... (2025)

An overseas worker who returns to the Philippines after 15 years in Taiwan, Bambi finds her family struggling and her mother unable to recognize her. She pretends to be dead to help her siblings claim insurance money, then revives her late father's bakery and supports her family. After revealing her terminal glioblastoma, she reconciles with them and spends her final months at home.

Moira — The Mall, The Merrier (2019)

Moira is the daughter of Tanacio and Mola and Morisette's younger sister. She stays with her father after her parents separate and later manages Tamol Mall. After Tanacio's will awards the mall to Morisette, Moira discovers the spell book that brings the mall's displays to life. She and Morisette work together to end the chaos and ultimately agree to manage and renovate the mall together.

Bernice — Sisterakas (2012)

Illegitimate son of Rafael seeking revenge against the Sabroso family; runs fashion brand Ponytale and eventually reconciles with his sister.

Vice Ganda — Moron 5.2: The Transformation (2014)

Famous Filipino comedian making a notable supporting appearance.

Lester — This Guy's In Love With U Mare! (2012)

Lester is Mike's former gay lover, who devises a scheme to win him back after discovering Mike's affair with Gemma. He pretends to be a straight man, stages a rescue for Gemma, and later dates her, but eventually recognizes her goodness and admits his deception. He accepts Mike's apology, while ultimately finding love with the priest who saved him from drowning.

Career Overview

Vice Ganda has 24 screen credits in a career dating back to 2006. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Praybeyt Benjamin Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Greatest Showdown, The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin, Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
24
Birth Date
1976-03-31
Birth Place
Tondo, Manila, Philippines

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q7925032), public domain (CC0).