The Unkabogable Star Vice Ganda became emotional on the ‘ExPecially For You’ segment of ‘It’s Showtime’ after hearing the moving story of a guest, April, who is living with alopecia.
April appeared on the show with her former boyfriend Andrei. Despite having a strong relationship for 11 months, April decided to end it due to personal struggles. As a working student, she juggles her studies, cares for her sick mother, and is still grieving the loss of her father last year.
One of the significant reasons for their breakup was April’s insecurity about her hair loss caused by alopecia. “Wala po akong hair. Naka-wig lang po ako. Kaya nagkaroon ako ng insecurity. Baka mas deserve niya ‘yung ibang babae na hindi siya mahihirapan pa,” April tearfully shared.
Vice, visibly moved by April’s story, immediately embraced her. He then shared his own struggles with hair loss due to stress, emphasizing that acceptance was a long journey. “Noong nalalagasan na rin ako ng buhok sa stress, sobra ‘yung insecurity ko. Malayo ‘yun sa pinagdaanan niya. Ang tagal ng journey ko sa acceptance,” Vice said.
“This is not for me, but for people like you…”#TaraShowtimeNa pic.twitter.com/KfGsYOHCwn
— It’s Showtime (@itsShowtimeNa) July 19, 2024
He further explained that self-love and the love one receives from others transcend physical appearance. “Nakakapraning talaga ‘yan pero sa dulo, hindi siya tungkol sa buhok eh. Tungkol ‘yan sa uri ng pagmamahal na mabibigay mo sa sarili mo saka sa ibang tao. At ‘yung pagmamahal na ‘yun, bumabalik,” he added.
Vice encouraged April, assuring her that someone would love her for who she truly is. “May buhok ka o wala, subukan mo lang magmahal ng sarili mo at ng ibang tao. Babalik ‘yun. At ‘yung pagmamahal na ‘yun ‘pag naramdaman mo, higit pa sa hibla ng buhok na pwedeng magkaroon ang ulo,” he said.
In a touching moment, Vice removed his wig to show solidarity and boost April’s confidence. “Kung makakatulong ‘to para makakuha ng kahit katiting na kumpiyansa si April, why not? Nasa punto na ako na wala na ‘kong pake. Meron nang taong mahal na mahal ako kahit wala akong wig,” he expressed emotionally.
He continued, “Hindi na rin ako affected sa mga pangit na pangit sa akin kapag walang wig… May wig o wala, may nagmamahal dito ‘no. May wig o wala, may tumatanggap dito. Bukod kay Ion, mahal ako ng nanay ko, mahal ako ng mga kapatid ko. Mahal ako ni Lord.”
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Vice Ganda: “Hindi na ako affected sa mga pangit na pangit sa akin ‘pag walang wig. May wig o wala, may nagmamahal dito no, bukod kay Ion mahal ako ng nanay ko, mahal ako ng mga kapatid ko, mahal ako ng pamilya ko, mahal ako ni Lord.”
Thank you, @vicegandako your… pic.twitter.com/ggCVKtSmX9
— Kris Aquino (@KrisAquinoWORLD) July 19, 2024
HAIRstory ✨#ViceGanda #TaraShowtimeNa @vicegandako pic.twitter.com/LJkzxA094O
— Kapamilya Universe (@KUStudios_) July 19, 2024
Awww Vice Ganda did it again! She never fails to remind you how beautiful you are, be yourself. Years ago she did the same thing. Hays, to have Vice Ganda in this industry. Her influence have a big impact talaga kudos again! #TaraShowtimeNa pic.twitter.com/Cu9HZAHUFU
— autricé (@bonjourVICEY2) July 19, 2024
Vice Ganda is so commendable, no? She’s far from perfect (just like the rest of us), but her growth has always been exponential. https://t.co/nkMGGRND5B
— Jai Cabajar (@jaicabajar) July 19, 2024
laging jinojoke time ni meme na siya ang pinakamaganda creature sa mundo, pero seriously… napakaganda niya inside and out!
hindi ako mapapagod na sabihin na we’re so lucky to have a vice ganda in our generation. little pony pa rinnn! https://t.co/ECldUCdsHx
— lo ortega (@quitelokey) July 19, 2024
Years apart, same powerful message. @itsShowtimeNa #ShowtimeCore #TaraShowtimeNa pic.twitter.com/ifeoRKykUk
— Ronald Suria ♎ (@iamronaldsuria) July 19, 2024
One valuable lesson from Vice Ganda’s interaction with April, a contestant on “It’s Showtime’s” “EXpecially For You” segment who lost her hair to alopecia, is the immense power of self-security. pic.twitter.com/aNtgLwzzav
— toy (@ttoyy_x) July 19, 2024
As Vice removed his wig, he and April hugged again, both in tears, a moment that moved the other hosts and the studio audience to tears as well.
Vice concluded with a powerful message, “In time. Huwag kang magmadali, in your time. This is not for me, but for people like you. Kung makakapagbigay ako sa inyo ng kahit katiting lang na lakas, ‘di ko pagdadamot ‘yun. Para ‘to sa mga taong tulad mo. In time, matatanggal n’yo rin ‘yan. No pressure. In your time, kapag handa na kayo.”
