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Maria Jessica Aspiras Soho is a Filipino broadcast journalist affiliated with GMA Network. She is the host of the news magazine program Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho on GMA, and was the news anchor for State of the Nation on GMA News TV from 2011 to 2021.

Early life
Maria Jessica Aspiras Soho was born on March 27, 1964, in San Fernando, La Union, Philippines. ==Career==
Career
Soho joined GMA News and GMA Public Affairs in January 1985. In 1991, Soho earned a Bronze Award at the New York Film Festival for her coverage of a hostage crisis in Cagayan Valley, Soho helped conceptualize the one-hour documentary television program I-Witness, which she co-presented from its premiere in 1999 to 2004. The I-Witness documentaries "Kidneys for Sale" and "Kamao" made her the first Filipino reporter, with GMA Network as the first Filipino network, to win a Peabody Award in 1999. In 2015, Soho was given an honorary doctorate in humanities by the University of Northeastern Philippines during its 67th commencement exercises on April. == Public image and influence ==
Public image and influence
Jessica Soho is widely regarded as one of the most respected journalists in the Philippines. Her commitment to in-depth reporting and storytelling has earned her numerous accolades and a strong following among viewers. Soho's work has been credited with setting high standards in broadcast journalism, particularly through her long-running program, Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho. In 2022, she was recognized as one of the most trusted TV news personalities in the country, reflecting her significant influence on public opinion. Beyond her reporting, Soho has become a cultural icon, often referenced in popular media and social discussions. Her interviews and features frequently trend on social media platforms, showcasing her ability to engage with a broad audience and address pressing societal issues. In 2023, she was honored as the Global Awardee for Journalism at the 13th The Outstanding Filipino Awards (TOFA) held in Los Angeles, California, recognizing her exceptional contribution to journalism. ==Controversies==
Controversies
In May 2013, a controversy sparked involving Soho and comedian Vice Ganda, involving a joke directed at the anchor during the latter's concert held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Vice mentioned Soho, among several other personalities, in a stand-up skit involving celebrities starring in a hypothetical pornographic film, adding that Soho would be gang raped if she were cast, as well as making several jokes ridiculing her weight. Vice Ganda later issued a public apology during his regular appearances in ''It's Showtime'', admitting to his wrongdoing and that he offended Soho and several others with his jokes. Soho later acknowledged Vice's apology but she denied any intent to close any further discussion with the comedian. In June 2021, Nas Daily announced that Soho, among other known Filipino personalities, which include Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, fashion designer Michael Cinco, and food vlogger Erwan Heussaff would teach courses through his Nas Academy. However, following the Whang-od controversy, Jessica Soho has made a statement that she would no longer pursue the Jessica Soho course in Nas Academy. In January 2022, Soho was accused of being "biased" against Bongbong Marcos, a presidential candidate in the 2022 Philippine presidential election, by his spokesman Vic Rodriguez after declining to participate in The Jessica Soho Presidential Interviews on GMA Network. GMA responded to Rodriguez's claim on Marcos' absence, saying "Throughout her career, Ms. Soho has consistently been named the most trusted media personality in the Philippines by both local and foreign organizations, a testament to her embodiment of the GMA News and Public Affairs ethos: 'Walang Kinikilingan, Walang Pinoprotektahan, Serbisyong Totoo Lamang'". ==Accolades==
Accolades
International recognitions British Embassy in Manila '''Reader's Digest Trusted Brands Asia''' Local recognitions Adamson University ALTA Media Icon Awards Anak TV Seal Award Catholic Mass Media Awards CCP Gawad Natatanging Parangal CLASS Awards (City of Malabon University) COMGUILD Center for Journalism EdukCircle Awards Federation of Philippine Industries, Inc. FemaleNetwork.com Gawad Duyan Awards Gawad Pasado Awards Golden Dove Awards International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines '''International Business and Academe Conference's Service Excellence and Partners Awards''' International Center for Communication Studies (ICCS) Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas Mary Kay Philippines Metro Pacific Corporation Journalism Awards Metrobank Foundation MTRCB TV Awards Paragala Awards Platinum Stallion Media Awards PMAP Makatao Awards for Media Excellence PMPC Star Awards for Television School Press Advisers Movement (SPAM) PUP Mabini Media Awards '''The Outstanding Women in the Nation's Service (TOWNS)''' Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) Award Rotary Club of Manila UmalohokJUAN Awards UPLB Gandingan Awards '''USTv Students' Choice Awards''' ==Honors==
Honors
• Doctor of Humanities, Honoris Causa – University of Northeastern Philippines (2015) == References ==
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