An ultimate comedy showdown

Prime Video highlights Philippine comedy through its Amazon Original series "LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines." The show promises a blend of humor, strategy, and resilience as 10 Filipino comedians face off in a battle where laughter is the enemy.

Hosted by "Asia's Unkabogable Phenomenal Box Office Superstar" Vice Ganda, "LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines" brings together comedic heavyweights Victor Anastacio, Jayson Gainza, Pepe Herrera, Chad Kinis, Empoy Marquez, Kim Molina, Jerald Napoles, Negi, Tuesday Vargas, and Rufa Mae Quinto. The show also features special appearances from Petite and Divine Tetay.

The premise of LOL: Last One Laughing is simple yet challenging — these comedians are locked in a room for six hours, where their sole objective is to make their opponents laugh without cracking up themselves. With multiple cameras capturing every moment, the show is a masterclass in comedic resilience, wit, and timing. The last comedian standing wins P1 million.

Keeping a straight face while surrounded by humor is no easy feat. Molina, known for her infectious laughter, found it particularly tough.

"As the 'bungisngis' of the group, I struggled the most. We were told not to laugh or even smirk. There were so many cameras around, so everywhere we went, they could see us. I asked the team why I was included, but I really wanted to be part of something like this because it's different. I was nervous, but since they said we could show other emotions, I just cried throughout," she revealed.

Despite the global success of the LOL format, the Filipino adaptation brings its unique flavor.

"There's no pressure. I watched two other countries' versions, and their humor is different. But what's great about Filipino humor is its completeness. We're driven by the prize, and our show has everything — slapstick, dry humor, performance art, and advocacy. It's packed. I think other countries will feel the pressure after watching us," Napoles confidently stated.

Meanwhile, the group agreed that because of Vice Ganda's quick wit and adaptability, he is without a doubt the perfect host for this groundbreaking show.

Praising his hosting skills, Gainza said, "No one else could host this show but Vice Ganda. Sometimes, they don't even follow the script because they know how to ad-lib perfectly. They can expand everything. From the control room to those who get eliminated, it's always fun."

Meanwhile, Vice Ganda described the show as "the bardagulan (playful exchange of banter) of the century."

He noted, "You've seen bardagulan from various personalities and characters, but this is the first time you'll see 10 of the best comedians in the Philippines battling it out simultaneously. They each have their brand of comedy, and you'll see who can not only make others laugh but also who can hold back their own laughter because that's the biggest challenge in this show."

"LOL: Last One Laughing" has already captivated audiences worldwide, becoming the most-watched title on Prime Video in several countries. It has local adaptations in Italy, France, Germany, Mexico, Australia, India, Spain, Canada, and more. It is now available for streaming on Prime Video.