Ate Gay asks for prayers

It hits me in the heart to write this—because Ate Gay is not just a comedian I often share the stage with, but also a friend.

- Giselle Sanchez

ATE Gay (Instagram)

Someone whose laughter and jokes have brightened people's hearts is now battling far more serious issues than any punchline.

Gil Morales, better known as Ate Gay, has revealed that she (she prefers this pronoun so that I will respect it) is fighting stage 4 cancer. In her interview with "Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho," she shared how it all began: a slight asymmetry in her face, what first seemed like a harmless swelling, an alarming bleed. Initial scans suggested the mass was benign, but further tests — including CT scans, biopsies, and consultations — brought devastating confirmation. Doctors reportedly told her that surgery is no longer an option. The prognosis is somber: Ate Gay was told she might not survive past 2026. “Wala raw lunas,” she said. No cure. But Ate Gay is a fighter.