Explore Pokwang net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! Filipina TV actress and comedian, best known for her roles as a comedienne in ABS-CBN comedy series like Toda Max and Aalog-Alog. She was also a host of Wowowee, as well as several other variety television programs. In this article, we will discover how old is Pokwang? Who is Pokwang dating now & how much money does Pokwang have?
| Name | Pokwang |
| First Name | Pokwang |
| Last Name | Pokwang |
| Occupation | Comedian |
| Birthday | August 27 |
| Birth Year | 1970 |
| Place of Birth | Iloilo City |
| Home Town | Iloilo |
| Birth Country | Philippines |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Parents | Gloria Subong, Antonio Subong |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children(s) | Francine Malia O'Brian, Ria Mae Subong |
Pokwang Biography
Pokwang is one of the most popular and richest Comedian who was born on August 27, 1970 in Iloilo City, Iloilo, Philippines. She was also part of the ABS-CBN Star Magic talent-development program with fellow Filipina actress She and fellow Filipina actress Jessy Mendiola were both part of the ABS-CBN Star Magic talent development program..
Marietta Subong (born August 27, 1973) , better known by her stage name Pokwang, is a Filipino comedian, actress, television host and singer.
In 1990, Pokwang went to Japan as an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) and worked as a group dancer, going home to the Philippines four times within the two years time she worked in Japan. Her contracts in Japan were for six-months each. She saved money to renovate her family’s fragile house to one made with sturdier materials. Pokwang also learned how to speak Japanese due to her work. She stopped working in Japan after she got pregnant which was also the time when Japan started to impose stricter regulations after following an issue with OFWs in Japan.
She was born in Iloilo City (Philippines) and later moved to Antipolo. She began a relationship in 2015 with Born in Iloilo City, Philippines, she later relocated to the city of Antipolo. In 2015, she began a relationship with Lee O’Brian; they welcomed a daughter named Francine in January 2018. She also has a daughter named Rie Mae from a previous relationship. and they welcomed Francine, their daughter, in January 2018. From a previous relationship, she also has Rie Mae as her daughter.
She was awarded the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation Box-Office Entertainment Award in 2010 and 2014.
Pokwang was born Marietta Subong on August 27, 1973 in Iloilo City. Her family hails from Antipolo, Rizal. Her father was a drunkard and her mother had difficulties in raising Pokwang and her 11 other siblings. Pokwang was the seventh born among her siblings
Pokwang Net Worth
Pokwang is one of the richest Comedian from Philippines. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Pokwang's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)
She was a small part in Star Cinema films like D’ Anothers or Bcuz of U.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Comedian |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
Pokwang went to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates to work as a domestic worker in 1998 after the gulf country started to accept OFWs. She worked in the country for six months. She wanted to go home immediately after she learned that her son who was then five years old was diagnosed with a brain tumor but her employer did not allow her and Pokwang was forced to finish her contract. Her son died while she was still in Abu Dhabi.
While performing as a guest in a comedy bar in Cubao, she met Eric Nicolas who was looking for a talent to work with ABS-CBN. She worked in a comedy bar named Funline and in 2002 moved to the Music Box. In 2004, Pokwang joined “Clown in a Million” a reality talent show segment of Yes Yes Show of ABS-CBN after she was convinced by Nicolas to participate and became the grand champion. After winning the contest she secured an exclusive artist contract with ABS-CBN.
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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In 1996, she entered into another relationship again with a Japanese national. Though they did not marry, the union produced daughter Ria Mae. Subong has since not spoken to her daughter’s father, but harbors no ill will toward him, stating she is open to her daughter one days meeting with him. He found out about Subong’s celebrity status via mutual friend and through international media channels. In May 2014, Subong reestablished contact with Rie Mae’s father in an effort to have him appear at Ria Mae’s debutante ball for her 18th birthday. Subong later revealed that she was aware of her former partner’s marriage to a Korean national and that he had started a family with her.
Who is Pokwang Dating?
According to our records, Pokwang is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of January 13, 2024, Pokwang’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Pokwang. You may help us to build the dating records for Pokwang!Pokwang appeared in various films portraying supporting characters. Her first film where she portrayed a lead role was the 2011 film A Mother’s Story, where she took up a role of an overseas Filipino worker named Medy.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Pokwang height Not available right now. Pokwang weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
In 1993, Subong married a Japanese national who she had met while she was working abroad in Japan. The union produced a son, who later died due to a congential brain ailment. The couple had become estranged for over a decade. In 2009, after 16 years, Subong’s estranged husband contacted her in an effort to reconcile after he found out he had cancer. He also requested to view the grave of his son, to which Subong replied “He has forgiven you, he’s an angel now.”.
Subong had a British suitor but in June 2013 it was reported that he decided not to pursue. Subong speculated that the reason for this was that she was “playing hard to get”, but insists that she remains friends with the Briton.
Top Facts about Pokwang
Facts & Trivia
Pokwang Ranked on the list of most popular Comedian. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Philippines. Pokwang celebrates birthday on August 27 of every year.
On 20 January 2015, Subong entered into a relationship with American actor Lee O’Brian, whom she worked with in the film Edsa Woolworth which was released in theaters in that same month. Subong became pregnant, but miscarried after three weeks. By September 2016, Subong had been introduced to O’Brian’s relatives and the two began talking about marriage. Nuptial planning was delayed as Subong’s priority at the time was her project Till I Met You. On June 16, 2017, Subong announced on Twitter that she was seven weeks pregnant with O’Brian’s child.
Where is Pokwang now?
In 2021, Pokwang officially signed up with Sparkle GMA Artist Center after weeks of speculation of her transfer to GMA Network.
Does Pokwang have a daughter?
Daughters
How old is Pokwang now?
51 years (August 27, 1970)
When did Pokwang get married?
January 20, 2015
Where is Lee O Brian?
Hollywood actor Lee O’Brian has found maybe not only a second but a permanent home in the Philippines with his partner Pokwang (Marietta Subong in real life), their seven-month-old baby Malia Francine O’Brian and Pokwang’s daughter (by her former Japanese boyfriend) Mae Subong…
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