Ryan won’t leave Manila

Monday, October 17, 2011

TELEVISION personality Ryan Bang denied rumors that he is flying back to Korea after he was evicted in the noontime reality-talent program "Showtime".

After a year of being a “hurado”, Ryan bid goodbye in the show as he was voted out last week.

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On this weekend's episode of "The Buzz", the Korean-born comedian said he is happy and will be staying in Manila.

Ryan shared that he will be going to Korea this December just to accompany couple Jason Francisco and Melai Cantiveros for a short vacation.

"Si Melai di pa siya nakita ng snow. Punta kami, sabay pero balik kami dito."

The TV personality added that he wishes to stay in Manila for good.

"Gusto ko tira dito hanggang kamatay ako. Kahit di pa ako showbiz, matagal na siguro anim na tao, kahit wala na ako showbiz, wala na ako sa tv show, mahal na mahal ko ang mga Pilipino."

Ryan joined the entertainment industry after his stint in the reality show "Pinoy Big Brother". Though he did not win the competition, he earned the support of the Filipinos.

Meanwhile, Ryan is also thankful to all the viewers and his co-stars in "Showtime" for the love they showered him.

Ryan added that he was very emotional during that time because he saw Vice Ganda, whom he treated as parent, crying.

"Noong na-evict ako, niyakap niya ako. Super umiyak talaga siya akala ko Burado din siya. Dahil alam niya mag-isa lang ako sa buhay, alam niya ang lahat ng tungkol sa akin."

"Si Vice talaga naging nanay ko sa Pilipinas. Minsan feel ko tatay ko din siya. Gusto ko Vice, pwede siya maging tatay, pwede siya maging nanay."

Though he's done with "Showtime", Ryan is still part of evening comedy program "Banana Split". (Sunnex)