Vice Ganda now prefers a quiet, simple life over grand living.
During an interview with MJ Felipe on the TFC show Are You G? on July 7, 2025, the It’s Showtime host shared how his mindset shifted—from dreaming of a huge house to embracing a more practical home.
"This used to be my dream house," Vice said, referring to his current mansion, which was completed in 2022.
“Nagbago na yung trip ko. Gusto ko ng mas maliit na bahay. Gusto ko na ng mas simple lang. Gusto ko ng kulay puting buhay,” he explained.
"Dati ayoko ng puting bahay. Gusto ko dark siya."
He attributed this change to a shift in perspective shaped by time and aging: "Siguro yung state of mind, yung sensibilities mo, nag-iiba habang tumatanda ka, di ba?"
The Unkabogable Star recalled that during his struggling days, owning a large house was one of his childhood goals.
“Siyempre nung walang-wala ka, ang dream mo, malaki. Ganun ako dati lalo na nung bata pa ako, malala akong mangarap.
"Malala yung mga goals ko."
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But once those dreams came true, he realized that simple living brought him more joy: "Ang sarap sa pakiramdam na na-achieve mo yun.
"Pero, pagkatapos ng lahat, babalik at babalik ka sa basic, e. Yung parang, 'Okay, na-achieve ko na ito, naranasan ko na.'"
Another reason he wants to leave behind the big house is that he finds it hard to locate his partner, Ion Perez, in such a large space with so many rooms.
“Gusto ko yung mas simple, mas nagkikita kami ng mga gusto kong makita sa bahay. Hindi yung pag dalawa lang kami ni Ion, hahanapin ko siya,” Vice joked.
"Merong instance dito na dalawa lang kami dito natira. Tapos una, nanonood kami ni Ion sa den, tapos nag CR ako. Pagbalik ko sa den, nawala na siya.
"Lumipat ako sa kuwarto, wala. Umakyat din ako sa kuwarto namin, wala. Iniisa-isa ko ang mga kuwarto, wala.
"Nung umakyat siya, sabi ko, 'Alam mo, ang laki nito para sa ating dalawa. Napapagod ako. Dapat mas maliit na lang bahay natin.'"
He also pointed out the high costs of maintaining a large home, to which many homeowners can relate.
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VICE GANDA SAVORS LIFE'S SIMPLE JOYS
After years of chasing grand dreams and living large, he now finds joy in the small, meaningful moments that bring genuine happiness.
This change was made clear recently when Vice shared an intimate glimpse into his life—trading a typical workday for an impromptu rain shower with his mother and relatives.
On July 21, 2025, he woke up to heavy rain, and instead of heading straight to work, he followed a childhood instinct and played in the rain.
The host-comedian recounted on Instagram (published as is): "Gumising ng maaga para magtrabaho. Malakas ang ulan. Naisip ko ung mga araw na naglalaro ako sa ulan.
"Ang saya nung mga araw na yun. Napaisip ako kung anung gusto ko sa sandaling yun. Bumangon ako.
"Pero di ako dumiretso sa trabaho. Pumunta ko sa bahay ng Nanay ko at inaya ko syang maligo sa ulan."
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This simple act of joy—bathing in the rain alongside his mother—brought Vice a happiness that words could hardly capture.
Knowing he had work the next day, Vice savored the uncertain moment, aware that such carefree times might not come again soon.
"Napakasaya. Di matatawaran. Sa oras na to gusto ko lang makasama ang Nanay ko at bumalik sa pagkabata. Ang sarap," he went on.
"Bukas may trabaho pa ko. Pero di ko alam kung bukas uulan pa. Di din ako sigurado kung makakapaglaro pako sa ulan kasama ang Nanay ko.
"Kaya ngayon na. Ngayon na. #EtoAngTotoongPriceless"
Vice’s story is living proof that sometimes, the best life is found in the smallest moments.
His lighthearted spirit shone again when a netizen questioned his video of rolling around in the rain, asking, "Meme bakit ka naman gumugulong sa kalsada HAHAHA ems."
Vice’s response? "Yan talaga yung ‘living my best life!'"
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