THE AIRPORT AMBUSH: Inside the Viral Encounter that Pitted Vice Ganda Against a “Star-Struck” Content Creator!

The glitz of the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival, where Vice Ganda was recently crowned Best Actor for the hauntingly brilliant Call Me Mother, has been momentarily eclipsed by a raw, unscripted drama at the departure lounge. It is January 7, 2026, and the internet is currently tearing itself apart over a viral video that captures the “Unkabogable Star” in a moment of high-tension vulnerability.

The headline currently paralyzing the digital world is a masterpiece of investigative intrigue: “THE AMNESIA SCANDAL: Did Vice Ganda Really Snub a Fan, or Was the ‘I Forgot Your Name’ Viral Video a Calculated Content Trap?”

This is an investigative chronicle of the airport encounter, the “deleted” digital evidence, and the explosive “Laro-Laro” revelation that changed the narrative.

I. THE INCIDENT: The “Happy New Year” Standoff

The saga began when a content creator, identified as Jessine Tamaray Concepcion, uploaded a video that seemed to show a “suplada” (snobbish) side of Vice Ganda. In the footage, Jessine films the superstar, claiming in her caption that she “forgot Vice’s name” because she is a loyal viewer of the rival show, Eat Bulaga.

The Video Evidence:

The Interaction: Vice Ganda is seen greeting the woman with a polite, albeit pointed, “Happy New Year po. Hindi niyo nga ako kilala, ate?” (You really don’t know me, sister?) accompanied by a nervous laugh.

The Intervention: Vice’s assistant is seen pleading with the woman to stop filming, as the star was reportedly rushing to catch a flight.

The Caption Provocation: Jessine’s caption read: “I forgot Vice Ganda’s name… she still noticed me even if she seemed moody or angry. I don’t know why I forgot; I watch Eat Bulaga.”

II. THE INVESTIGATION: The Mystery of the Deleted Profile

As the video racked up millions of views, the backlash against Vice Ganda was swift—but the backlash against Jessine was swifter. Within 48 hours, the investigation took a cinematic turn.

The Digital Disappearing Act:

    Video Deleted: The viral video vanished from Jessine’s page.

    Account Lockdown: Jessine’s profile was suddenly set to private, accessible only to her inner circle.

    Identity Shift: In a bizarre move, she reportedly changed her profile name to “asi na sh,” a cryptic alias that suggests a desperate attempt to escape the “cancel culture” heat.

    The West Remo Trail: The only remaining digital footprint of the creator is a post in a local community group dated back to July 27, 2025, suggesting she has gone into total social media hiding.

III. THE REBUTTAL: Vice Ganda Striking Back on “Laro-Laro”

Vice Ganda, never one to let a narrative be written for her, used her platform on the segment Laro-Laro to expose what really happened before the camera started rolling.

“Chusera!” Vice exclaimed during the broadcast. “She said she didn’t know my name, but I saw her before she started filming. She clearly said, ‘Ay, si Vice Ganda!’ and then started the video.”

The “Content Trap” Theory:

Vice revealed that the woman followed her for a significant distance—a “long walk”—just to provoke a reaction. “She really annoyed me girl, she caught me when I was rushing and late for my flight,” Vice admitted. She hinted that there were even more “disturbing” details she chose to withhold to protect the creator from further bashing.

IV. THE CELEBRITY DEFENSE: The “No Means No” Doctrine

This airport encounter has reignited a fierce debate about the “Personal Space” of public figures. The investigation draws parallels to other industry titans who have set hard boundaries:

Lea Salonga: The Broadway legend famously rebuked fans who entered her dressing room, stating, “The money you pay for a ticket does not mean all-access.”

Nadine Lustre: The actress recently defended herself against “snob” allegations, arguing that it is not a celebrity’s responsibility to greet every stranger who doesn’t even offer a basic “Hi.”

[Table: The Celebrity “Fan Etiquette” Guide 2026]

Action
Etiquette Level
Expert Advice

Filming without permission
INVASIVE
Always ask before hitting record.

“I don’t know you” jokes
RUDE
Passive-aggression is not a greeting.

Following to the gate
STALKING
Respect the “Flight Rush.”

A polite wave/nod
APPROPRIATE
Acknowledgment without intrusion.

V. THE PSYCHOLOGY OF THE “SNOB” LABEL

Why is the public so quick to label Vice as “suplada”? Experts suggest it is the “Fanatic Fallacy”—the belief that because fans watch a star daily on mainstream media, they own a piece of that star’s private time.

However, as many netizens pointed out, even if someone’s parents are seniors who “don’t watch mainstream media,” invading a person’s physical space with a camera is a universal breach of manners.

VI. THE VERDICT: A Lesson in Respect

As of January 7, 2026, Vice Ganda remains the Best Actor and the Unkabogable Star, while the airport fan has retreated into the shadows of a locked profile. The investigation concludes that while Vice Ganda is a public figure, she is—above all—a traveler entitled to reach her gate without being a prop for someone else’s “clout.”

The airport video wasn’t a snub; it was a snapshot of a human being pushed to the limit of their patience by a “Chusera” with a smartphone.

The flight has landed. The video is deleted. But the lesson on personal space remains.