Model and showbiz newbie Ion Perez, who gained national popularity as Kuya Escort on “It’s Showtime”, has admitted that Kapamilya comedian Vice Ganda is “special” to him.
As seen in Sunday’s episode of Vice Ganda’s late night comedy talk show “Gandang Gabi Vice”, Perez made a surprise guest appearance on the show to pull a prank on the host.
After it was revealed that it was Perez who was behind the scary mask, the show’s guests Bea Alonzo and Charo Santos asked him what is he afraid of.
“Ako po, kinakatakutan ko na matapos kung anong meron kami,” he said before glancing at Vice Ganda.
“Bakit parang seryoso na?” Alonzo asked.
Perez’s answer then drew shrieks and cheers from the audience members leaving Vice Ganda speechless.
Santos then intervened and asked Perez, “Ano bang meron kayo?”
“Ano po, special po siya sa akin,” Perez answered.
A wide smile was painted on Vice Ganda’s face as the crowd continued to cheer them on.
However, Vice Ganda dismissed Perez statements and said that they were only joking.
“Joke! Jino-joke lang namin kayo, hindi ‘yun totoo. Jino-joke lang namin kayo,” he said.
Vice Ganda and Perez have been rumored to be romantically linked since they started working on “It’s Showtime” but neither of them gave a serious confirmation.
Perez is a newcomer in the entertainment industry who gained prominence for being the good-looking usher for the Miss Q&A segment of “It’s Showtime”. He hailed from Concepcion, Tarlac and has been working as a model.
He has also entered male pageantry and won the titles Misters of Filipinas 2017 and Mister Universe Tourism 2018.
