First runner-up finish for Cebu’s Crazy Duo

CEBU, Philippines - Former English instructor and call center agent Ryan Rems Sarita was named the first grand champion of It’s Showtime’s comedian talent search “Funny One” during the grand finals held last Saturday.

The 36-year-old rocker from Novaliches, who already gained popularity at the early stages of the competition because of his signature line “rock and roll to the world,” won the hearts of the studio audience and the special panel of judges with his one-liner jokes and beat fellow finalists Crazy Duo (first runner up), Nonong Ballinan (second runner up), No Direction (third runner up), and Gibis Alejandrino (fourth runner up).

“I was applying here (in ABS-CBN) as a writer but they said there were no vacancies. They learned that I do stand-up comedy and said that they will have an audition soon. I answered back and asked if I would even last an episode or two,” Ryan said.

When asked what he’ll do with the jackpot, he said he will use it to send three of his nephews/nieces to school and a portion will also be spent for him to have some “good time.”

“Funny One” is a segment in “It’s Showtime,” which aims to find the best Filipino comedic acts and give budding comedians a chance to have their spotlight on the small screen. (PR) (FREEMAN)