Pokwang

thumb|right|Sam Milby at LondonBarrioFiesta30Years 2014 Saturday 19th July. Pokwang Marietta Tan Subong (born August 27, 1972), known professionally as Pokwang, is a Filipino 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. Quotes “I lost my son in 1998 because of a brain tumor. I couldn't go home then, I was in Abu Dhabi. I couldn't go home, I didn't have any money and the hotel owner where I was working was very strict. He said if I didn't finish the contract, I would pay for the money to go home. Well, I didn't have any money, I had to ask for medical treatment for the child. What I asked for only went to the funeral,” Pokwang shares painful but powerful lessons from her life as an OFW, ABS-CBN News 29 August 2025. "My priority is to give jobs to my fellow single parents—not just women, you can be men, you can be LGBTQ. As long as you are a single parent," 'My Puhunan: Kaya Mo!': Pokwang nagpapatawa lang noon, nangbubusog na rin ngayon sa negosyo niyang bottled gourmet products, ABS-CBN News, Estelle Star Villaflores 28 July 2025. "Sometimes, in a day, the people knocking here, that's only three to five victims in a day. And most of them, they're already down," Pokwang seeks help from NBI to fight scammer using her home address, Drew Acierto, Push Team 25 February 2025. "I wish you good health, and stronger trust in God, and of course, success in all aspects of your life 🙏🏼❤️," LOOK: Pokwang celebrates daughter Malia’s 7th birthday, Nikka Sabio 20 January 2025. "Don't worry, whatever you always pray and ask from Papa God before we go to sleep, he will give it to you SOON! Just hold on, I love you." LOOK: Pokwang celebrates daughter Malia’s 7th birthday, Nikka Sabio 20 January 2025. “I want when the time comes (they say) ‘My Mama, she fought for us. My Mama, she fought. My Mama spoke up for us. Not just for us, but also for those like her who are going through what she is going through, who she is fighting for, like her who are single moms who… you think they are weak because they are women but they are not,'” LOOK: Pokwang celebrates daughter Malia’s 7th birthday, Nikka Sabio 20 January 2025. "I remind you, guard your heart," Pokwang says she's already a lola, Reyma Deveza, ABS-CBN News 27 December 2024. "I have a grandchild, I have [a] four-year-old [grandchild]. I am a grandmother and it's another blessing... another reason to pray for myself that I live longer so I can see him grow up. Super, super cute kid, super smart, four-year-old. I am a grandmother, and I am super proud, I'm proud grandmother," Pokwang says she's already a lola, Reyma Deveza, ABS-CBN News 27 December 2024. "I am not the Perfect MAMA, Pokwang, may nakaka-inspire na quote na shinare ukol sa pagiging ina pokwang-nakaka-inspire-na-quote-na-shinare-ukol-sa-pagiging-ina/, By Stacy dela Fuente 15 December 2024. but I am a Present MAMA, a Trying MAMA, and a Providing MAMA." Pokwang, may nakaka-inspire na quote na shinare ukol sa pagiging ina pokwang-nakaka-inspire-na-quote-na-shinare-ukol-sa-pagiging-ina/, By Stacy dela Fuente 15 December 2024. External links Category:1972 births Category:Comedian Actress from the Philippines