During the presscon for the upcoming Metro Manila Film Fest The Mall, The Merrier, Vice Ganda expressed his dismay towards the people who criticize the comedy genre during the annual film festival.
According to the Unkabogable Star, people need to watch something light especially during Christmas day, and it is never right to question the value of the comedy genre.
He stated, “Kailangan i-call out din natin na mali ho yung mababang tingin niyo sa comedy, na kinukuwestiyon ninyo ang kahalagahan ng comedy sa pelikula at sa buhay in general. Since call out culture nga, i-call out natin sila at dapat siguro sa tulong ninyo, maaring ipaliwanag ninyo sa kanila kung bakit mahalaga at legit ang comedy, especially sa Pasko, lalo na sa Pilipinas.”
Despite the criticisms of the comedy genre during the Metro Manila Film Festival, Vice firmly believes that our country needs comediennes, as it helps fellow Filipinos to somehow uplift themselves in the midst of life challenges.
“Kailangan ng Pilipinas ng comedy, at kailangan ng Pilipinas ang komedyante. Sabi ko nga, sana walang mamatay na komedyante sa Pilipinas, kasi nakakalungkot kapag nabawasan ng komedyante ang Pilipinas, comedy is very important.”
When asked about his forecast about the gross income of his MMFF entry, Vice wished it could earn 1 billion. He also emphasized that there’s nothing wrong with claiming positive things.
He said, “Forecast nga, e di mag-claim tayo ng mag claim, 1 billion ganun, 2 billion kung kaya, malay mo ibigay e di claim natin. Wala naman masama sa pag claim ng maganda at positive, maging ambisosya wala rin naman masama, wala naman bayad ‘yon.”
