On the May 15 episode of It’s Showtime, Vice Ganda delivered a hilarious yet thought-provoking commentary on Filipino men’s apparent fixation with dating “chinita” beauties, weaving humor with a subtle nod to cultural and geopolitical issues.
The segment, part of the show’s popular matchmaking portion, saw Vice playfully grill searchee Josh after he stepped down upon learning the searcher, Shai, didn’t fit his ideal type.
Josh, after complimenting Shai’s “pretty smile,” admitted she wasn’t his preference, stating, “Yung type ko po is chinita.”
This prompted Vice to recall Josh’s earlier claim that he could date someone who wasn’t keen on kissing, highlighting the contradiction. “Kaya mong palampasin ‘yung babaeng ayaw kang i-kiss, pero hindi mo kayang palampasin ‘yung babaeng hindi chinita?” Vice quipped, earning laughs from the audience.
The punchline didn’t stop there. Vice, ever the sharp-witted comedian, added, “Mga Pilipino, gusto ba talaga natin? Majority ng pumupunta dito hinahanap chinita, chinito. So ano, okay na tayo? Ibibigay na ba natin ang West Philippine Sea?” With a quick “charot lang” to clarify it was a joke, Vice masterfully blended humor with a cheeky reference to China’s claims over Philippine waters.
While Vice’s remarks were lighthearted, they subtly critiqued the tendency to prioritize “chinita” features—often associated with East Asian aesthetics—over native Filipina beauty.
The joke resonated, sparking online chatter about beauty standards and cultural preferences, proving once again Vice’s knack for turning a laugh into a moment of reflection.
