It’s Showtime host Vice Ganda was named this year’s most trusted entertainment presenter.
In the 2023 Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands awards, the comedian was hailed as the Most Trusted Entertainment & Variety Presenter, citing his innate ability to make people “laugh, cry and ponder the irony and unfairness of modern life.”
The Reader’s Digest also cited Vice Ganda’s ability to use his platform to speak about politics and rally against discrimination.
“His cultural impact makes him one of the country’s most successful entertainers.
“Vice is a national treasure whose influential voice is heard in politics, philanthropic circles and, of course, as a much-loved comedian, entertainer and presenter. Vice uses his popularity to rally against discrimination of minority groups. This only adds to his authenticity, something that has secured him respect and trust across all sectors of the community,” it said.
In a statement on It’s Showtime on March 21, Vice Ganda expressed his gratitude for the award.
“Thank you very much. Until now you still trust me to make you laugh every day, give you joy, give you good vibes on ‘Showtime,’ in my vlogs, in my movie.
“Your love for me is great. Even though I miss a lot, you keep giving me opportunities to make up and make you happy again,” he said.
Vice Ganda has won the Most Trusted Entertainment & Variety Presenter award for five years in a row now.
