Pokwang
Acting
Biography
Marietta Subong O'Brian (born August 27, 1970), known professionally as Pokwang, is a Filipina comedian, actress, television host and singer. She started in a reality show on 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 shows Wowowee, Pilipinas Win na Win, and Happy Yipee Yehey.
Born: August 27, 1970
Place of Birth: Iloilo City, Philippines
Known For
Make It with You
Two different individuals who, despite having different priorities in life, found love in each other. But after series of encounter, they will have to decide whether it's a love worth choosing.
Fast Talk with Boy Abunda
The latest multi-platform showbiz news and talk show, where the hottest issues in Philippine showbiz will be revealed one by one, as well as amazing hot seat interviews with celebrities including the so-called King of Talk.
Ode to Nothing
Sonya, an old maid, is about to give up on herself until, one day, she meets a corpse in her family's embalming business that changes her life.
Wang Fam
A family of aswang attempt to transition into a living a more normal, less monstrous life.
Becky and Badette
Two broke best friends unexpectedly find themselves in the center of attention after pretending to be lovers at their school reunion. However, an old flame threatens to tear them apart.
24/7 In Love
Jane, a die-hard fan, wants to win tickets to Billy Fernandez's concert. To do this she must answer the question, "What would you do if it was the end of the world?" In search for this answer she meets different people with different love stories: a 40-year old virgin named Virgie who meets a gigolo named Charles; a hopeless romantic secretary, Barbara who is helping her boss, Ken with "personal issues"; Belle who is in love with her gay best-friend, Butch, an active-executive; Verna who falls in love with a waiter named Elvis in Vietnam; Jomar who is trying to court Ayie with the help of a 35 year old mentally-challenged man named Pipoy; Patty who traces her first love, Alvin to become a model for her company.
D' Lucky Ones!
Tina and Lea are best friends who are also avid fans of Vilma Santos. They were inseparable until Lea decides to leave the country and go to Korea. They promise that someday they will really become one big happy family when their children get married. Years after, by virtue of an old vow, Lucky Girl and Lucky Boy are forced to be together by their mothers. Problem is, they hate each other's guts. But, just when they're falling for each other, love plays a trick on the meddling moms which threatens to bring the young lovers apart.
Drag Race Philippines
The hit global drag phenomenon is now in the Philippines! Watch as 12 iconic queens slay and race to the finish line and compete to be the first ever Drag Race Superstar from the Philippines. It’s the Filipinos’ time to shine, henny... and you ain’t seen nothing yet!
Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat
Four women named Res, Gay, Dolly, and Brite who swore to be friends forever, become domestic helpers when they go over to another country. However, Res is beaten to death by her employers, making the other three worry because her husband gave her one condition if she comes with her friends: that she comes home safe, sound and alive. Brite, Gay, and Dolly decide to bring their dead friend Res home.
Call Center Girl
In her bouts to help her daughter, Teresa accidently lands on a call center job where Regina is employed, giving her a chance (or is it really?) to rekindle her relationship with her daughter. In the call center, she meets people coming from different walks of life; fun-loving Richie, young-living Lolay, prim and proper Martin, and their monster Team Leader Vince.
Filmography
as Ivy
as Police Captain Corazon Fernandez
as Badette Imaculada
as Babet
as Self - Guest
as Self - Guest Judge
as Becca Pacheco
as Ella
as Jess / Jessica Perez
as Inday
as Sonya
as Wilmalyn "Wilma" Bonanza-San Juan
as Corina
as Malou
as Clarise
as Mimosa "Osang" Balete
as Edsa Woolworth
as Teresa Manlapat
as Kitty Kilabot
as Virgie Cruz
as Alma
as Ruby
as Ofelia Capuyao-Mendez
as Meldy
as Sister Purisima
as Pining
as Kokay & Copycat
as Nenita
as Emily (segment "Puso")
as Tarsing Batumbakal
as young and old Lolay
as Vicky (voice)
as Nympha
as Maria Ligaya 'Gay' Katakutan
as Col. Cynthia Abordo
as Blessy
as Lea
as Cookie
as Valat
as Tiya Pards
as Fantasia