Pokwang

Pokwang
Pokwang in 2014
Born
Marietta Tan Subong

(1972-08-27) August 27, 1972 (age 52)[1]
Iloilo City, Philippines
Occupations
  • Comedian
  • actress
  • television host
  • recording artist
Years active1998–present
Agents
PartnerLee O'Brian (2015–2021)
ChildrenShin Subong (eldest reborn son)

Ria Mae Subong (older daughter)

Melia O'Brian Subong (half-American, half-Filipino younger daughter)

Marietta Tan Subong (born August 27, 1972), known professionally as Pokwang, is a Filipino comedian, actress, television host and singer.[2]

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.[3]

  1. ^ Alonzo Bea (host), Pokwang (guest) (April 1, 2023). Pokwang Takes a Legit Lie Detector Test (#bybea Lie Detector Ep.11) (Vlog) (in English and Filipino). Bea Alonzo. Event occurs at 3:42-4:05. Archived from the original on September 22, 2024. Retrieved September 22, 2024 – via YouTube. Alonzo: Were you born on August 27, 1970? Pokwang: (197)2!... Hoy! 1972 ako!... [Hey, I'm born in 1972] Pokwang: if you are watching Wikipedia, Marietta Subong. August 27, 1972, Year of the Water Rat...
  2. ^ Buan-Devesa, Reyma (January 22, 2009). "Pokwang unleashes the singer in her". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 31, 2009.
  3. ^ "Poohkwang concert, tons of surprises at the Music Museum". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Interactive. June 3, 2008. Retrieved June 21, 2008. [dead link]