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Pokwang Born Marietta Subong
August 12, 1972
PhilippinesOccupation Comedienne
Actress
Game Show Host
Singer
Impersonator
Salon Co-OwnerYears active 2004-present Marietta Subong (born August 27, 1972[1]), better known by the mononym Pokwang[2] is a Filipina comedienne, actress, TV host singer,[3] impersonator and salon co-owner. She started in a reality show in ABS-CBN and subsequently appeared in dramas and sitcoms of the network. She also received the Best Comedy Actress award from the Philippine Movie Press Club for her portrayal in the sitcom Aalog-Alog and the Best Female Comedian award from People’s Choice Awards. She became a host of the variety show Wowowee and "Pilipinas Win na Win"until they ended and is now a host for "Happy Yipee Yehey".[4] She is also known for impersonating actress Annabelle Rama, Dionisia Pacquiao (Manny Pacquiao's mother), and Marlene Aguilar, the sister of singer Freddie Aguilar.
Pokwang is a member of ABS CBN's Star Magic group of entertainers.
She is currently residing in Antipolo.
Contents
Discography
''Pokwang... Ang Album Na May Puso[3]
- Released: 2009
- Label: Star Records
- Writer: Christian Martinez and Lito Camo
- Tracks: "GayaGaya Puto Maya," "Bratatat," "Bahoo," "Sana Kunin Ka Na Ni Lord"
- Bonus tracks: "Hai"
- Singles: "Sana Kunin Ka Na Ni Lord"
Filmography
Television
Year Title Role Network 2011 Toda Max Lady G ABS-CBN 2011-presents MOMents Host Net 25 2011 Rated K Guest for 1 episode ABS-CBN 2011 100 Days to Heaven Digna Amparo 2011–present Happy Yipee Yehey! Host 2011 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Birth Certificate Carol Araos 2010 Your Song Presents: Kim Belma Jolie Showtime Herself as a guest in the Sample! Sample! Sample! segment Pilipinas Win Na Win Co-host Your Song Presents: Love Me, Love You Lovely Melason In Love Herself (2 episodes) 2009 May Bukas Pa Amy (guest appearance) 2009–present Banana Split herself 2008 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Laruan Rita 2007–present ASAP Herself as performer and co-host 2007–2010 Wowowee co-host 2007–2008 That's My Doc Cita 2007 Ysabella Phuket Your Song: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do Anna Love Spell: Shoes Ko Po, Shoes ko Day Lisa 2006 Crazy For You Bessie Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Principal Nendita Aalog-Alog Dona Etang Sukimura 2005 Pinoy Big Brother Buzz host M.R.S Most Requested Show herself Quizon Avenue herself 2004–2005 Krystala Fantasia 2004 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Teddy Bear herself (as Marietta "Pokwang" Subong) Maid in Heaven Harlene Yes Yes Show contestant Clown In A Million contestant/Grand Winner Films
Year Title Role Producer 2011 A Mother's Story TBA 2011 Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! Pining Star Cinema & M-Zet Films 2010 Super Inday and the Golden Bibe Miss Kokay [5] Regal Entertainment 2010 I Do Myka Punongbayan Star Cinema 2010 Cinco Emily Star Cinema 2009 Nobody, Nobody But... Juan Lolay RVQ Productions 2008 Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia Vicky Cutting-Edge Production Supahpapalicious Nympha Star Cinema 2007 Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat Gay / Maria Ligaya Kalungkutan Viva Films Agent X44 Col. Cynthia Abordo Star Cinema 2006 D' Lucky Ones Lea Star Cinema 2005 Dubai Cookie Star Cinema D' Anothers Aruray "Balat" Paclayon Star Cinema 2004 Bcuz of U Tiya Pards Star Cinema References
- ^ Date of birth of Pokwang.
- ^ Pokwang Star Magic Profile
- ^ a b Buan-Devesa, Reyma (2009-01-22). "Pokwang unleashes the singer in her". ABS-CBN News Online. http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/22/09/pokwang-unleashes-singer-her-promotes-debut-album. Retrieved 2009-05-31.
- ^ "Poohkwang concert, tons of surprises at the Music Museum". ABS-CBN News Online (ABS-CBN Interactive). 2008-06-03. http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storyPage.aspx?storyId=120449. Retrieved 2008-06-21.[dead link]
- ^ http://www.pep.ph/guide/7210/Marian-Rivera-studies-mixed-martial-arts-for-the-action-sequences-of- Super-Inday
External links
- Pokwang at the Internet Movie Database
- Pokwang at Star Magic
Categories:- Living people
- Filipino film actors
- Filipino television actors
- Filipino television personalities
- Women comedians
- Filipino comedians
- Star Magic
- 1972 births
- Filipino actor stubs
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