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These iconic female showbiz personalities display their witty facets on GGV!

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Mary Ann Bardinas

<p>One is a notable beauty queen “universe-wide.” Two are esteemed singer-actresses. Another two are respected, award-winning actresses. The other one is a legendary movie and TV icon.</p><p>Their respective jobs or designations may require them to put themselves on full serious mode most of the time, yet they, too, have their funny sides that we do not see often in their media and public appearances. While they’re expected to be always eloquent and sophisticated, the six powerful female local showbiz icons listed in this GGV Toplist were able to prove that being witty and playful can actually be power as well, which they showed during their respective guestings on “Gandang Gabi Vice.”</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Regine Velasquez-Alcasid</strong></div><p>First on the list is the one and only Asia’s Songbird, who has been known not only for her mind-blowing vocal prowess but also for her adorable personality and clever humor as well. A few days after she officially transferred to ABS-CBN in October 2018 and was warmly welcomed by Kapamilyas, one of her first guestings was on GGV, where we got to witness her adorable friendship with Vice Ganda.</p><p>Regine teased the host by expressing her willingness to temporarily replace her as host of the weekly late-night comedy talk show to allow her to rest and enjoy life out of the limelight. She even ‘connived’ with the staff on creating a new title card for the program once that would really happen—&quot;Gandang Gabi Velasquez,” which seemingly ‘alarmed’ Vice since the management might like the idea. However, Regine assured her that nobody could ever do the show other than Vice and the people might not even watch it if ever there’s another person who would take her seat. </p><p>Their conversation then veered to Regine’s moniker, which, according to her, was given by her manager Ronnie Henares, who believed that she deserved to have a title as well even though she was just beginning in the industry back then. He came up with “Songbird,” which can be anyone, yet she’s the only true epitome of it. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Pia Wurtzbach</strong></div><p>During her birthday celebration on GGV in 2018, the Unkabogable Star was personally greeted by Pia much to her surprise. The dazzling beauty queen enthusiastically enumerated the four reasons why Vice would always have a special place in her heart—she was among the judges when she finally won Binibining Pilipinas in 2015, she blessed her with the “birtud” before competing for Miss Universe 2015, she was the first one ever to interview her and her boyfriend at the time, and, lastly, she fulfilled her dream to be part of a movie by including her in her other blockbuster hit “Gandarrapido: The Revenger Squad” in 2017. </p><p>“Alam ko tinatawag nila ako na queen, pero behind this queen is a fairy godmother. And ikaw ‘yon, you’re my fairy godmother,” Pia said to Vice as she expressed her gratitude for being entrusted with the role of Queenie when it could be anyone else. In return, Vice told Pia that she takes pride in being friends with her, a Miss Universe titleholder, and that “Queenie can only be Pia.”</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Judy Ann Santos</strong></div><p>While we usually see her weepy and/or somber in most of the series and flicks that she starred in, we were able to get a glimpse of Juday’s hidden wittiness during one of her guestings on GGV. As Vice looked back on her stint in an episode of her anthology drama “Judy Ann Drama Special,” which, according to her, was her first acting experience and she was very proud of it.</p><p>Apart from that, they also recalled those phases in the life and career of the “Philippine Queen of Soap Opera” when she was a breakdancer and a recording artist, which prompted Judy Ann to ‘threaten’ Vice about revealing what seemed to be the latter’s deep and dark secret that they’d kept between them for a very long time.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Maricel Soriano</strong></div><p>During her guesting on GGV in 2019 together with her niece Meryll Soriano, the Diamond Star didn’t just exhibit her humorous side but also impressed the audience as she acted out an emotional skit with jesters Brenda Mage and Mitch Montecarlo Suansane, who were given the “honor” in their careers of being slapped by her. </p><p>This was after Vice and Meryll did a reenactment of Maricel’s iconic “Walang magba-Bagong Taon sa pamilyang ‘to!” scene with Dawn Zulueta in the 2003 classic Pinoy film “Filipinas,” opposite the two comedians. She may be one of the most esteemed veteran female actresses in the country, yet Maricel still humbly and willingly heeded the request of the Unkabogable Star, whom she regards as one of her children in showbiz.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Sharon Cuneta</strong></div><p>Apart from her cheerful personality that many people close to her admire about her, we also got to see the generosity of the one and only Megastar when she graced an episode of GGV in September 2018. As Vice mentioned getting stunned by her shiny and studded bracelet when they did a high five, Sharon didn’t hesitate to offer one of those to her, which the host initially declined since she was just joking. </p><p>But Sharon was so persistent in giving her a “souvenir,” which she never did in the years that they’ve known each other ever since the Unkabogable Star worked as a jester in her former weekly variety program, “The Sharon Cuneta Show.” Besides, it was also the Megastar’s way of expressing gratitude for the gift of laughter and good vibes that Vice has brought to her every time she would watch her videos online.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Charo Santos</strong></div><p>Last, but definitely not the least, is legendary movie and TV icon and respected ABS-CBN executive Charo Santos, who absolutely entertained us during her guesting in 2019. While her presence can really be intimidating, she’s able to prove that she can also be funny through her witty banters with Vice and her other hilarious antics that we don’t usually see her do. </p><p>In this particular episode, after commending Vice for her wit, intelligence, and dedication to her craft, Charo went on to ‘scold’ her for coming to work late sometimes and causing “It’s Showtime” to go off-schedule, especially every Saturday, which also affected the airing of her now-defunct anthology drama, “Maalaala Mo Kaya.” Charo further amused us, particularly Vice, when she tried to mimic the voice of TV reporter Gus Abelgas as she mentioned his name. </p><p>These female showbiz icons are proof that even queens like them have funny bones, too, just waiting to be tickled and unleashed!</p>

<p>We may often see them in serious mode, especially when they’re at work, but these 6 showbiz icons prove that they can be witty too, as seen on their GGV guestings!</p>

We may often see them in serious mode, especially when they’re at work, but these 6 showbiz icons prove that they can be witty too, as seen on their GGV guestings!