Vic Pacia: Big Star
Vic Pacia of Roxas St. made it big as an actor and TV personality in Manila from the 1960s to the early '70s. As a mainstay of the TV show "Oras ng Ligaya" over at ABS-CBN Channel 3, he worked the same stage while sharing the limelight alongside some of the most famous names back in the day: Bobby Gonzales, Oscar Obligacion, Chichay, Nida Blanca, Cielito del Mundo, Sylvia La Torre, Nova Villa, and Ben David. Sometime in 1968, even Gina Pareño reportedly joined the show.
Directed by Tony Santos, Sr., "Oras ng Ligaya" was a variety show in the mid-1960's which started at 6 p.m. featuring various segments in its seven-year run.
According to a Facebook post by Emmanuel Brazil Viray, moderator of the Memories of Old Manila page, the show "welcomed amateur performers (they had to pass an audition, though, if they didnt have the proper connection) who sang (solo, duet or as a group) and danced (Hawaiian, Tahitian, ballet or pop)."
"For a while, the show also conducted a contest among adults who could give the best opinion regarding a particular situation. One of the situations that was given to the contestants one time went like this: If you wake up one evening to find your house on fire, who or what would you save first? A) A chest filled with a lot of money, Your sick spouse or Your little children."
"After the contestants had given their answers, the hosts would take over and give their own views regarding the situation. Sylvia would always give the logical and popular opinion, while Vic Pacia would go to the extreme end and cite really absurd answers for comic effort."
"Actually, this segment was really ridiculous. But somehow, it worked and proved to be popular among the viewers."
"The most awaited portion of the show, however, was the daily live comedy skit. (Sometimes it also turned drama especially during Holy Week.)"
"One of the more memorable stories it presented cast Vic Pacia as an atheist who had trouble dealing with his wife's family whose members were all devout Catholics."
"Oras ng Ligaya was later extended to one hour and a half (5:30 to 7 p.m.)." The show eventually folded up in 1972, replaced by "On with the Show."
From 1960 to 1973, Vic Pacia starred in about 30 TV shows and movies, and here are just a few of the films he appeared in.
"Kung Ako'y Mahal Mo" (1960)
"Sandata at Pangako" (1961)
"Iginuhit ng Tadhana" (1965)
"Pitong Zapata" (1967)
"Together Again" (1967)
"The Magnificent Zorro" (1968)
"The Tall, The Dark, and The Handsome" (1968)
"The Wild and The Sexy" (1969)
"Wild Wild Pussycat (1969)
"Strike Everywhere" (1969)
"Grind Grind" (1969)
"Godiva (The Naked Avenger)" (1969)
"I'm a Tiger" (1969)
"Pussy Cat Strikes Again" (1969)
"Basta Kantahan: Sila o Kami?" (1969)
"Laugh Story" (1971)
"Tayo'y Mag-Basketball" (1973)
Vic Pacia's career and life would be suddenly cut short after he figured in a car crash at Turbina, Calamba, Laguna on November 16, 1973.
References:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/364502587226480/posts/1887675528242504/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/364502587226480/posts/1878065495870174/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwUCX8TRWuc
https://video48.blogspot.com/search?q=vic+pacia
Vic Pacia's IMDb.com profile
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