Comedian Vice Ganda touched the hearts of the televiewers after he expressed his support to a participant of It’s Showtime’s segment, “EXpecially For You.”
On Friday, July 19, 2024, the contestant, April, shared her insecurities due to Alopecia, a condition that makes someone lose their hair.
Because of her condition, April was forced to wear a wig.
Vice told April they were both wearing wigs to boost her confidence.
The comedian also said that he was aware of the criticism he received from the netizens for wearing a wig.
“Pareho tayong naka-wig. Sana makahanap ka ng lalaki na ano gusto kang yakapin kahit wala kang wig…. hahalikan ka kahit wala ka ng wig tapos ‘mag-a-I love you’ kahit wala ka ng wig. One day some day you will get that because you deserve that,” Vice said.
“Hindi na ako affected sa mga pangit na pangit sa akin ‘pag walang wig. May wig o wala, may nagmamahal dito noh… bukod kay Ion, mahal ako ng nanay ko… mahal ako ng mga kapatid ko… mahal ako ng pamilya ko, mahal ako ni Lord,” he added.
The episode quickly went viral on social media, and the comedian received praise from the netizens and also from the advocates of Alopecia.