– Awra Briguela posted a heartfelt birthday message on Instagram for Vice Ganda, expressing deep gratitude for his support and guidance

– He credited Vice Ganda for believing in him, helping him get back on his feet, and giving him the opportunity to return to school after five years

– The star shared that going back to school improved his mental health and promised to repay Vice Ganda’s kindness in the future

– Lastly, Awra expressed love and appreciation for Vice Ganda, wishing him continued blessings for his generosity and positive influence

On March 31, 2025, Awra Briguela took to Instagram to celebrate the 49th birthday of his mentor and close friend, Vice Ganda.

Awra Briguela pens emotional birthday message for Vice Ganda @awrabriguela Source: Instagram

Sharing throwback photos of their moments together, Awra expressed deep gratitude for Vice’s unwavering support, describing how the comedian changed his life.

“Happy Birthday to my lovely muder,” Awra began.

“I don’t even know where to start, but I will never get tired of saying this, I wouldn’t be where I am today if it weren’t for you. You extended my life. You saw something in me that I couldn’t see in myself. You believed in me when no one else did. And most importantly, you helped me get back on my feet after I fell.”

Awra also revealed that Vice Ganda had helped him return to school after five years, something he described as life-changing.

“Giving me the opportunity to study again means the world to me. I never imagined that after five years, I would be able to return and enjoy studying again. You don’t know how much this means to me because going back to school has been the best thing that has happened to me after everything I’ve been through. It has truly helped me move on and improve my mental health. I really needed a new environment that would treat me like a normal person and I wouldn’t have been able to do that without your help.”

Expressing his deep appreciation, Awra assured Vice Ganda that he would work hard to repay the kindness he received.

“I will forever be grateful for your life. I promise that once I finish school and become successful, I will never forget all the things you have done for me. I promise to repay your kindness someday. I know you never ask for anything in return, but I will always do my best to give back to you in the future.”

Awra ended his message with a heartfelt wish for Vice Ganda, recognizing the comedian’s generosity and positive influence.

“May God continue to bless your beautiful soul and generous heart so you can continue helping others. Salamat sa buhay mo, Meme. Mahal na mahal na mahal kita. Palagi.”

The touching tribute highlights the strong bond between Awra and Vice Ganda, with many fans praising their friendship and Vice’s role as a mentor and guardian figure in Awra’s life.

Vice Ganda, whose real name is Jose Marie Viceral, is a famous comedian, host, actor, singer, and entrepreneur in the Philippines. He is well known as the main host of the noontime show It’s Showtime and for his blockbuster movies such as Praybeyt Benjamin, Fantastica, and The Super Parental Guardians. Aside from being an entertainer, he is also an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and has a strong influence on the country’s pop culture.

Kim Chiu revealed live on It’s Showtime that Vice Ganda had dengue. Vice Ganda laughed and said, “Talagang in-out mong nagka-dengue ako,” after Kim’s revelation. Vice shared that he didn’t know he had dengue but didn’t feel weak because of his healthy lifestyle. He reminded the audience to always drink water and keep their bodies healthy.

In another viral showbiz news, Vice Ganda reflected on his journey in showbiz. In a 29-minute vlog, Vice included a video of himself talking about how showbiz works. He then revealed what is one of the biggest challenges as the ‘Unkabogable Star.’ Needless to say, many were inspired and touched by Vice’s heartfelt message in the vlog.