Vice Ganda Wins Best Actor—but It’s His Message to Ion Perez That Stole the Night
VICE GANDA – Actor and host Vice Ganda’s Best Actor win at the 2025 MMFF turned unforgettable after an emotional confession stunned the audience.
Vice Ganda won Best Actor at the 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival for his powerful performance in the film Call Me Mother, but it was his heartfelt acceptance speech that truly moved audiences and quickly went viral online.
As Vice took the stage to accept the prestigious award, the comedian-host delivered an emotional message that went beyond gratitude for recognition. During his speech, Vice bravely opened up about a deeply personal struggle involving his long-time partner, Ion Perez. He spoke candidly about the pain of repeatedly postponing their plans to have children through surrogacy due to his demanding work schedule.
Vice Ganda shared how each delay weighed heavily on them, describing the emotional toll it took on their shared dream of becoming parents. In a raw and vulnerable moment, he publicly apologized to Ion, acknowledging the sacrifices his partner had made and the heartbreak they both experienced with every postponed plan.
“Gusto kong mag-sorry kay Ion kasi taon-taon hindi natutuloy ang plano namin kaya parang taon-taon namamatayan din kami ng anak.
Gusto ko na talaga maging nanay kasi gusto ko nang mag-mahal ng bata na sarili ko, na akin, na puwedeng-puwede dahil nanay na ako.”
The speech resonated deeply with many viewers, who praised Vice for his honesty and courage in discussing topics often kept private. Netizens flooded social media with messages of support, admiration, and encouragement, commending him for using a major platform to speak about love, family, and unfulfilled dreams.
Vice Ganda and Ion Perez have been together for several years and have remained open about their relationship. In October 2021, the couple officially tied the knot in a private wedding ceremony in Las Vegas. Since then, they have continued to support one another through career demands, personal challenges, and shared aspirations.
Vice’s MMFF Best Actor win became more than a celebration of acting excellence; it turned into a touching reminder of love, patience, and the longing to build a family. For many fans, the moment highlighted not just Vice’s talent as a performer, but also his depth as a partner and as someone unafraid to share his truth.
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