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<figure class="op-interactive"><div id="IVS_ABS_Body_Video_1_Container"> <ivs-player id="IVS_ABS_Body_Video_1" data-ivs-spid="3001339" data-ivs-key="e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603" data-ivs-vid="1430030" data-ivs-floating="1"></ivs-player> <script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/iframe-parent.js"></script> <script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js"></script> </div></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="~//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="~//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>Vice Ganda delivered an empowering cover of &quot;This Is Me&quot; to open the grand finals of &quot;Miss Q&amp;A,&quot; the highly-popular &quot;It&#x27;s Showtime&quot; segment in which transgender contestants across the country get to show off their wit and beauty. </p><p>The comedian and movie star, an LGBT icon in the country, began his performance by emotionally scribbling out words of hate from a board, visually representing the overall message of the anthemic song from the Hollywood film &quot;The Greatest Showman.&quot; </p><p>It moved viewers online to tears, with many describing the opener as &quot;beautiful&quot; and heartfelt.&quot; </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">ONE OF THE MOST HEART WARMING OPENING PROD OF SHOWTIME THAT I&#x27;VE WITNESSED! What a best way to end the pride month! Kudos to those people behind this amazing segment. Such colors and beauties in one stage! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShowtimeMissQATheFinaLAnswer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShowtimeMissQATheFinaLAnswer</a></p>— claire (@ILoveMemeVice) <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveMemeVice/status/1012905425295904768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2018</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Ms. Q&amp; A is truly heartfelt. This competition have shown so much love, support and awareness that the LGBTQ community could shine and is deserving of love, respect and acceptance. Kudos Showtime and ABS-CBN. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShowtimeMissQATheFinaLAnswer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShowtimeMissQATheFinaLAnswer</a></p>— JK Lasheras (@jknnthbereached) <a href="https://twitter.com/jknnthbereached/status/1012905439535640576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2018</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">The Production Number Song really signifies the pride of these comepeting queens. Salute to Showtime! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pride?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pride</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShowtimeMissQATheFinaLAnswer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShowtimeMissQATheFinaLAnswer</a></p>— GIO (@hyung_gio) <a href="https://twitter.com/hyung_gio/status/1012905303644360704?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2018</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">A teary-eyed production number!!! Congratulations showtime!!! It’s remarkable! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShowtimeMissQATheFinaLAnswer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShowtimeMissQATheFinaLAnswer</a></p>— doki® (@donaldellaga79) <a href="https://twitter.com/donaldellaga79/status/1012905694436065281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2018</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Thank you Showtime for having Gandang Babae, Gandang Lalaki, I am Pogay, That&#x27;s My Tomboy and Miss Q and A. Because of these segments, they have shown who they really are. This means so much to the LGBTQ community. 🌈❤💛💚💙💜<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShowtimeMissQATheFinaLAnswer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShowtimeMissQATheFinaLAnswer</a></p>— 🌸 (@joselastarph) <a href="https://twitter.com/joselastarph/status/1012908108274778112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2018</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">nakakatouch yung opening. I am brave, i am bruised, i am who i meant to be, THIS IS ME. nakakaiyak on how they present the Celebration of Humanity. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShowtimeMissQATheFinaLAnswer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShowtimeMissQATheFinaLAnswer</a></p>— kaikaii😊 (@itsNicki24) <a href="https://twitter.com/itsNicki24/status/1012908266240659456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2018</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><p>The &quot;Miss Q&amp;A&quot; finals was scheduled this Saturday, the culmination of this year&#x27;s Pride Month in the Philippines, and saw the finalists come out in rainbow colors to celebrate LGBT identity. </p><p>The winner will win P1 million cash, in addition to other prizes. It serves as the conclusion to a year-long segment, which became a fan favorite thanks to sharp-witted answers and hilarious contestants. </p>

<p>Vice Ganda delivered an empowering cover of 'This Is Me' to open the grand finals of 'Miss Q&A,' the highly-popular 'It's Showtime' segment in which transgender contestants across the country get to show off their wit and beauty. </p>

Vice Ganda delivered an empowering cover of 'This Is Me' to open the grand finals of 'Miss Q&A,' the highly-popular 'It's Showtime' segment in which transgender contestants across the country get to show off their wit and beauty.