MANILA -- "Unkabogable" superstar Vice Ganda is set to star in a new movie this year.

In Friday's episode of "It's Showtime," the ace comedian confirmed his upcoming project under Star Cinema.

The film will be directed by award-winning filmmaker Jun Robles Lana, who also graced the noontime show to join Vice in announcing the movie titled "And The Breadwinner Is..."

"Magkakaroon ako ng pelikula na kasama si direk Jun Luna, ididirek ako ni Jun Lana at sila ang magsusulat ng pelikula ko. Napakasuwerte ko. Kaya madlang people, this is it -- new movie alert. Your mother will be mothering again sa mga sinehan. Magbabalik pelikula po tayo para magbigay ng unkabogability sa buong society," Vice said.

For his part, Lana said the film's story is personal for him and Ganda.

"Palagay ko maraming mga manonood ang makaka-relate dito. At lahat nang inaasahan niyo sa isang pelikula ni Vice Ganda, 'yung saya at 'yung riot na comedy, hindi lang namin basta ibibigay kung hindi hihigitan pa namin," said Lana, who also teased that the film will be hitting cinemas soon.

Joining the film is "Showtime" co-host Jhong Hilario, who also thanked Vice for asking him to be part of the project.

"Ang tagal ko ng walang pelikula at 'yung teleserye parang 'Probinsyano' pa ang huli so na-miss ko ang acting at thank you dahil isinama mo ako. Sobrang excited, sobrang excited. So thank you," Hilario told Vice.

Vice Ganda confirms new movie with Jun Lana

Vice's last movie was the 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival entry "Partners in Crime" with Kapamilya actress Ivana Alawi.

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