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Amusing encounters of the It’s Showtime hosts with their kalokalikes

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Mary Ann Bardinas

The highly talked about “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2024/11/24/kz-tandingan-kalokalike-vyan-dela-cruz-is-the-ultimate-kalokalike-face-4-grand-winner-1748">KalokaLike Face 4</a>“ may be already over, but the good vibes and unforgettable moments that it brought have remained etched in the minds of the madlang people.  But among our favorite core memories of the segment, probably, were the amusing faceoffs of some of the “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/itsshowtime">It’s Showtime</a>” hosts with their impersonators. Let’s revisit those encounters through the clips that we compiled in this edition of Showtime Toplist! Let’s start with Vice Ganda and her KalokaLike named Deja from Baguio City, who copied her look—from the blonde wig to the shoes—that certain episode, as he grooved to the dance hits popularized by the Unkabogable Star. They even had an acting face-off in which Vice delivered her hilarious message to herself that reduced Deja to tears since meeting her was a dream come true for her. “Parang growing up as a young little gay sa province, parang nakikita ko ‘yong self ko sa kanya. Parang representation no’n sa media. Sobrang halaga no’n sa akin noong bata ako fini-figure out ko pa lang kung ano ako, kung may mali ba sa nararamdaman ko. Pero nakita ko na parang hindi ako nag-iisa, so sobrang salamat, Meme,” Deja conveyed.Of course, who would forget that episode in which “It’s Showtime” seemed to have a special tribute for Jhong Hilario since not just one but three of his lookalikes were slated. That, of course, made everyone droll, especially Jhong himself. The first one was Michael of Trece Martires, Cavite, who showed off both his acting and dancing skills. The second one was Celso of Las Piñas City, who performed a medley of the dance trends popularized by Jhong throughout his stellar decades-long career and even did a few flips. Last, but definitely not the least, was Fresh from Tondo, Manila, who sang “Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko,” which is among the friendship song of the “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/itsshowtime">It’s Showtime</a>” fam. But in the end, it was the Jhong KalokaLike from Las Piñas City who dominated the “Jhong Hilario multiverse.” The Kapamilya hosts, including Karylle herself, couldn’t help but laugh out loud upon figuring out that it was an impersonator of her who was onstage. Aside from entertaining us in mimicking Karylle’s way of bantering with her co-hosts and performing one of her songs, Che-Che of Bulacan also had the chance to have a duet with the seasoned singer-actress-host.  She may have only been in showbiz for quite some time, yet Jackie Gonzaga already had her “I made it moment” after a doppelganger of her joined KalokaLike. Jazreel of Las Piñas City truly channeled the Jackie in her by not only replicating her OOTD that certain episode, but also her scorching moves to Tyla’s “Water” that had gone viral. And in the next level of the competition, Jackie and Jazreel entertained everyone as they belted out Morissette’s “Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw.” Similarly, Ion Perez was also surprised to have met his KalokaLike, Emil from Quezon City, who even called his spouse, Vice Ganda, “babe.” He even flexed his “abs” and swooned the Unkabogable Star with his kilig hirits for her, to which Jhong poked fun at.  Teddy Corpuz, who was among the hurados, was not also spared from having a doppelganger. He apparently gave Jaypee of Alfonso, Cavite his blessing by joining him in performing Rocksteddy’s hit song “Superhero” and temporarily taking his place onstage. And lastly, Lassy seemed to have found his twin in KalokaLike contestant Derwin from Palawan. Just like the comedian-host, he also did a great job in entertaining everyone with his innate comedic chops and playfulness. Were you able to catch these funny encounters of the “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/itsshowtime">It’s Showtime</a>” hosts with their KalokaLikes, Kapamilya?

Revisit the amusing face-offs between the It’s Showtime hosts and their doppelgangers in KalokaLike Face 4 via this Toplist!

Revisit the amusing face-offs between the It’s Showtime hosts and their doppelgangers in KalokaLike Face 4 via this Toplist!