Gian at Maki, ibinahagi ang simula ng kanilang friendship | Gandang Gabi, Vice!

Halloween just got a little more fun as singer-songwriters Gian Bernardino and Maki joined Vice Ganda for a night filled with music, laughter, and friendship. Their much-awaited “Gandang Gabi Vice” guest appearance together will never be just a ‘multo’ as it finally happened last Sunday, November 1.

Every friendship has an origin story, and theirs started at a university concert in late 2023, when they were both just making their way onto the OPM radar. Gian made the first move by sliding into Maki’s DMs, but it was actually Maki who suggested that they hang out again because he genuinely wanted to be friends.

But even before they became close, they were already fans of each other’s music. Maki was impressed by Cup of Joe’s journey, admiring how the band slowly made its way into the OPM spotlight through talent and passion alone, without the help of industry connections.

In fact, he was among the first people to tell Gian that “Multo” was going to be a hit, and although it was a slow burn, as we all know, his prediction eventually came true. Besides, Maki loves watching singers like Gian perform because you just know they’re going to nail it every single time.

The admiration is definitely mutual, as Gian likewise hyped up his friend’s artistry and said he believes that the OPM scene needs a main pop boy like Maki, who not only makes playlist-worthy hits but has impressive vocal range as well.

Watch the unfiltered “Gandang Gabi Vice” episode with Gian and Maki for free on iWant (for Philippines-based users only).