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Here’s why Jhong Hilario is Ryan Bang’s best man in his upcoming wedding

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Clarence Roi Gillego

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Ahead of his wedding, <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/itsshowtime">It’s Showtime</a> host Ryan Bang wanted to make sure that Jhong Hilario will be his best man.  In his recent vlog, Ryan sought confirmation from his guest and co-host, although it seemed that Jhong was already informed about it beforehand.  <div><iframe width="1129" height="644" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yMLQxrA72iI" title="Mukbang-kal with my FUTURE BEST MAN Kuya Jhong Hilario | Ryan Bang" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>“Syempre ako, sa puso ko, sa buong buhay ko, (ang) pinakamalapit sa akin (na) kaibigan ay si kuya Jhong Hilario. So dahil malapit na akong ikasal, pwede (ba) kitang tanungin? Can you be my best man?” he asked.  Known for his funny personality, Jhong initially responded: “Alam mo Ryan, nung sinabi mo sa akin ‘yan, tinanong mo sa akin, hanggang ngayon pinagiisipan ko pa rin.” Persistent Ryan emphasized that his co-host has no choice but to accept the role.  Among all his close friends in the industry, why is Jhong Ryan’s top choice? In his vlog, Ryan looked back at his early days in show business where Jhong started being his support system.  “Ikaw ang pinaka-close ko,&quot; he said. &quot;Sa loob ng Pinoy Big Brother, pumasok ka. Tapos nung nag-guest ako (sa) Showtime, naging hurado ako, gina-guide mo ako gaya ni Mommy Vice. Eh si Mommy Vice, (kung) kunin ko siyang best man, magagalit ‘yun, nanay ko ‘yun eh.&quot; He also added that he found family and an older brother in Jhong. “Para talaga tayong — totoo ha — more than tunay na kapatid,” he said. “Sabi ko Lord, bakit ba ako nagiisa? Gusto ko sana may kuya ako, may kapatid ako. Ikaw ‘yung gift sa akin ni Lord. Kayo lahat, sila Kuya Vhong. Pero Kuya Jhong, ikaw ang idol ko. Sa sobrang bait mo sa lahat, kaya gusto kong maging ikaw.” Ryan also expressed his admiration for Jhong for being a great father to his daughter, Sarina.  “Bilang ama, si Sarina, grabe ‘yung tiyaga mo kay Sarina, kaya gusto ko maging ikaw ‘yung Best Man ko,” he said. In the vlog, Jhong gave the soon-to-be groom the assurance that he needed. “Syempre nandoon ako. Syempre tatanggapin ko ‘yan, kasi para maging isang Best Man ni Ryan Bang, na mapili ako — malaking karangalan ‘yan. Syempre marami na tayong pinagsamahan,” he said.  Jhong went on to say he finds joy in knowing that Ryan treats him more than just a colleague, but as family.   “Ako masaya ako dahil tinuring mo akong kapatid (at) kuya,” he said. “Alam ko kung gaano kahirap ‘yung makipagsapalaran dito sa Pilipinas na walang pamilya, ikaw lang mag-isa. Pero nakahanap ka ng totoong pamilya, pangalawang pamilya mo, kay Vice, sa akin, sa buong Showtime.” He also expressed his happiness for Ryan, who will soon open a new chapter in his life.  “Kaya sobrang happy kami na finally gusto mo nang magkaroon ng pamilya,” he said. “Dati parang batang kapatid ka lang namin, anak ka lang ni Vice. Pero ngayon mature ka na, marami na ang pinagdaanan mo, naka-survive ka. Ngayon nag-lo-look forward ka na bilang maging isang asawa, so sobrang saya namin.” Last May, Ryan revealed during his guest appearance on PUSH Bets his plans for his upcoming wedding with fiancée Paola Huyong. <div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/5/10/ryan-bang-reveals-target-date-for-his-wedding-to-paola-huyong-1748">READ: Ryan Bang reveals target date for his wedding to Paola Huyong</a></div>&quot;Next year maybe small ceremony sa Korea tapos gusto ko main wedding ko talaga dito sa Manila,” he said.As per the wedding date, he said that their plan is in June 2026, but they will be having their prenup shoot in Korea this year.

Get to know the reason behind Ryan Bang's decision to pick Jhong Hilario as his best man for his upcoming wedding.

Get to know the reason behind Ryan Bang's decision to pick Jhong Hilario as his best man for his upcoming wedding.