‘It’s Showtime’ host Jackie Gonzaga expressed her gratitude to her manager Vice Ganda, describing the Unkabogable Star as both perfectionist and nurturing.
In her recent guesting on ‘Fast Talk with Boy Abunda’ alongside fellow co-host Cianne Dominguez, Gonzaga opened up about what it’s like to have Vice as her mentor and manager.
“Siyempre po may pressure, Tito Boy. Kasi si Ate Vice, perfectionist. Talagang sarado, kuwadrado, perfectionist. Pero sobrang grateful po ako kasi nurturing din si Ate, generous din siya sa knowledge. Kung ano alam niya, ishe-share niya. Talagang bibigyan ka rin niya ng advice, tips on paano ka mag-grow,” Gonzaga shared.
Dominguez, meanwhile, praised Jackie for being a reliable friend and guide in ‘It’s Showtime’. “Ako naman po, tinitingala ko talaga si Ate Jackie. Kapag may gusto akong matutunan, siya ’yung una kong tinatanong… Tapos siya ’yung nagpu-push talaga kasi ako may pagka-sobrang kinakabahan ako sa mga bagay-bagay,” she said.
Gonzaga’s relationship with Vice as her manager has also been highlighted in viral moments outside of the show. In 2024, a video of her dancing to Tyla’s ‘Water’ at a bar in La Union circulated online. The next day, Vice messaged her out of concern after the clip spread widely.
“Parang nag-worry lang siya, sabi niya, ‘Nasaan ka? Gumimik ka?’ Sabi ko, ‘Ate, nasa Elyu (La Union) ako, I’m with my friends.’ Siyempre doon sa video parang ang daming tao, hindi siya sure kung sino ang kasama ko,” Gonzaga recalled.
She clarified that Vice wasn’t angry but simply reminded her to be more cautious as a public figure. “Sabi niya, okay lang naman to enjoy. Be careful ka lang.”
Gonzaga said she appreciated the reminder. “Alam ko kung saan siya nanggagaling at naa-appreciate ko siya. Sabi ko, ‘Thank you Ate. Yes, next time talagang mag-iingat na talaga ako.’”
