Pokwang
Marietta Subong (born August 27, 1970), 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''. Early life Pokwang was born as Marietta Subong on August 27, 1970 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. Career As a migrant worker 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 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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A Mother's Story
''A Mother's Story'' is a 2011 Filipino family Independent film about Medy (Pokwang) who became an illegal immigrant in the United States and her struggles as she achieves legal status. The film deals with what the OFWs go through in the United States. This is the first film produced by The Filipino Channel and distributed by ABS-CBN International and Star Cinema. The film had its premiere in Los Angeles on November 6, 2011. The film was released in Philippine cinemas on January 8, 2012. Plot Medy (Pokwang) is a makeup artist living in the Philippines with her family, composed of her jobless husband (Nonie Buencamino), a son (Aaron Junatas, and later, Rayver Cruz), and an infant daughter. She regularly does the make-up of a popular concert star, who later on chose her as a personal make-up artist in a concert tour in the United States. While in America, she met her former classmate Helen (Beth Tamayo) who convinced Medy to stay in the country to be an illegal migrant worker. She ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Wowowee
''Wowowee'' () is a Philippine noontime variety show that was broadcast by ABS-CBN from 2005 to 2010. The show premiered on February 5, 2005, and aired live on weekdays and Saturdays. The show was also broadcast worldwide through ABS-CBN's The Filipino Channel replacing '' MTB''. The show officially ended on July 30, 2010, and was replaced by a new variety show, '' Pilipinas Win Na Win'', the following day. Cast Main host *Willie Revillame (2005–2010) Co-hosts *Mariel Rodriguez (2006–2010) *Valerie Concepcion (2007–2010) *Pokwang (2007–2010) *RR Enriquez (2008–2010) *Jed Montero (2010) *Kelly Misa (2010) Former co-hosts *Iya Villania (2005–2006) *Kat Alano (2005–2006) * Janelle Jamer (2005–2007) *Cheena Crab (2005–2007) *Roxanne Guinoo (2007) *Janna Dominguez (2007–2008) *Precious Lara Quigaman (2007–2008) *Carmen Soo (2010) *Isabelle Abiera (2010) Guest hosts *Kris Aquino (2005; 2008; 2009) *Amy Perez *Dolphy (2009) *Robin Padilla (2010) *Edu ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Chika, Besh!
''Chika, Besh!'' (stylized as Chika, BESH! ''Basta Everyday Super Happy!'') is a Philippine morning talk show broadcast by TV5, presented by Ria Atayde, Pauleen Luna, and Pokwang which premiered on August 17, 2020. The show aired through Mondays to Fridays as part of the network's morning programming block at 7:30 AM. It is line produced by Archangel Media, alongside game shows Fill in the Bank and Bawal na Game Show. The Cignal subscription channel Colours airs an encore presentation of the show as part of its daily lineup following the premiere network telecast at 11:00 am. Cast Main Hosts * Ria Atayde * Pauleen Luna-Sotto * Pokwang Final segments * ''Besh Tips'' - Tried-and-tested tips and tricks introduced by the main hosts. * ''Laps Trip'' with Christian Antolin - A cooking segment featuring local and international delicacies. * ''Patikim Patakam'' - A cooking segment with the main hosts. * ''Share Ko Lang'' with Richo Bautista - The popular social media personality p ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Aalog-Alog
''Aalog-Alog'' ( en, Shaking) is a Philippine sitcom on ABS-CBN. It premiered on July 8, 2006, and concluded on May 5, 2007. It stars comedian Pokwang and starlet Keanna Reeves as Doña Etang and Keanna respectively, friends who become feuding neighbors. The title comes from the Filipino word for "shaking or jiggling back forth" and it can be explained in one of the setting's two houses which leans from side to side like a rocking chair. Most of the cast had appeared previously as contestants of incarnations of ''Pinoy Big Brother'': Keanna is the winner of the Celebrity Edition; Kim Chiu, who plays Doña Etang's half-Japanese, quarter-Chinese daughter, is the winner of the Teen Edition; Gerald Anderson, also of the Teen Edition, plays Keanna's little brother. Zanjoe Marudo, John Prats (both part of the Celebrity Edition), and Jason Gainza (of the show's first season) play OFWs running around Tokyo being chased by immigration officer Sandaro Yamamoto (played by comedian Ya Ch ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Happy Yipee Yehey
''Happy Yipee Yehey!'' is a Philippine noontime variety show that was broadcast by ABS-CBN and worldwide through The Filipino Channel.'Happy, Yipee, Yehey' ang bagong noontime show ABS-CBN News, February 4, 2011 The show was hosted by , , , [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Yes Yes Show
''Yes, Yes Show!'' is a Philippine comedy-gag variety show on ABS-CBN. It was tagged as the first Live-Gag show in the Philippines. It aired from February 25, 2004, to 2006, replacing ''Whattamen''. Cast * Bayani Agbayani * Vhong Navarro * Aiko Melendez * Candy Pangilinan * Tuesday Vargas * Isko Salvador * Lito Camo * Vanna Garcia * Thammie Aliwalas * Viva Hot Babes * Viva Hot Men * Frances Garcia * Pokwang * Terry * Janelle Jamer * Clown In A Million Finalists * Paw Diaz * Joseph Garcia * Sarah Geronimo Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo-Guidicelli (, , born July 25, 1988) is a Filipino singer, performer and actress. Geronimo rose to prominence after winning the television singing contest '' Star for a Night'' earning her a recording contract with Vi ... (Guest Cast) External links * Yes, Yes, Show! at Telebisyon.net Philippine comedy television series ABS-CBN original programming 2004 Philippine television series debuts 2006 Philippine television series endings Fili ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Dolphy
Rodolfo Vera Quizon Sr. (; July 25, 1928 – July 10, 2012), better known by his stage names Dolphy, Pidol, and Golay, was a Filipino comedian and actor. He is widely regarded as the country's "King of Comedy" for his comedic talent embodied by his long roster of works on stage, radio, television and movies. Early life and education Quizon was born at Calle Padre Herrera (now P. Herrera St.) in Tondo, Manila, on July 25, 1928. His parents were married on July 14, 1925, in Malate, Manila. His father, Melencio Espinosa Quizon (December 5, 1899 – May 14, 1972), was a ship engine worker from Bulacan stationed in the Atlantic Gulf. His mother, Salud de la Rosa Vera (February 5, 1903 – September 12, 1986), was a seamstress and a school teacher. He had four brothers and five sisters. Quizon began studying at the age of six, and was enrolled in public schools. He attended the Magat Salamat Elementary School and Isabelo de Los Reyes Elementary School until the seventh grade. For ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards
The Box Office Entertainment Awards, sometimes known as the GMMSF Box Office Entertainment Awards is an annual award ceremony held in Metro Manila and organized by Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation. The award-giving body honors stars and performers simply for their popularity and commercial success in the Philippine entertainment industry, regardless of their excellence in their particular fields. During the first months of each year, mostly during March or April, the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation board of jurors will deliberate for the year's winners, which will be chosen from the Top 10 Philippine films of the past year, top-rating shows in Philippine television, top recording awards received by singers, and top gross receipts of concerts and performances. The list will then be released prior to the awards night, which is held during April or May. History Ferdie Syquia Villar, the person who launched the " Miss Republic of the Philippines" c ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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ABS-CBN Franchise Renewal Controversy
The ABS-CBN franchise renewal controversy is a national dispute in the Philippines regarding the renewal of the congressional franchise that would have allowed Philippine media network ABS-CBN to continue broadcasting. Disputes between the government of President Rodrigo Duterte and ABS-CBN arose on the terms and conditions of the franchise renewal agreement. Amid the controversy, the Congress of the Philippines, country's legislature, was unable to renew the franchise before its expiration date. The congressional franchise expired on May 4, 2020, as the Philippines was dealing with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon. The next day, exercising constitutional powers, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) then issued a cease-and-desist order demanding ABS-CBN to cease all of its free TV and radio broadcasting immediately. ABS-CBN complied with the government order and shut down all of its radio stations and free televi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kris Aquino
Kristina Bernadette Cojuangco Aquino (born February 14, 1971), professionally known as Kris Aquino (), is a Filipino television host, actress, producer, socialite and businesswoman. Dubbed as Philippine's "Queen of All Media", Aquino has hosted numerous talk shows and game shows, starred in several films and television series, and currently making waves in the social media platform. She is the youngest daughter of the assassinated Senator Benigno Aquino Jr. and the late President Corazon Aquino, who served as the 11th President of the Philippines. Her brother Benigno Aquino III served as the 15th President of the Philippines from 2010 until 2016. Her debut film appearance was in '' Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo'' and was also known for her roles in horror films '' Feng Shui'' and ''Sukob'', which was the highest-grossing Filipino film of 2006. She is also widely known as a top celebrity product endorser and a philanthropist who advocates for lupus awareness, children's rights, LG ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sharon Cuneta
Sharon Gamboa Cuneta-Pangilinan ( , ; born January 6, 1966) is a Filipino actress, singer, television host, and socialite. Regarded as one of the most successful and highest-earning individuals in the Philippine entertainment industry, she has grown into a household name and has been Honorific nicknames in popular music, referred to as the "Megastar". Cuneta has starred in over 60 films, hosted over 10 television shows, and recorded over 40 albums. She has held numerous accolades as an actress, host, and recording artist, including multiple FAMAS Awards, FAMAS, Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actress#2000s, MMFF, and Awit Awards. Cuneta has judged several televised singing competitions, including ''Star Power (TV series), Star Power: Sharon's Search for the Next Female Pop Superstar'', ''Your Face Sounds Familiar (Philippine TV series), Your Face Sounds Familiar'', ''Your Face Sounds Familiar: Kids'' and as a coach in ABS-CBN's ''The Voice Kids (Philippine TV series), ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Judy Ann Santos
Judy Anne Lumagui Santos (born May 11, 1978) is a Filipino actress and film producer. Prolific in film and television in the Philippines since the early 1990s, she is known for her comedic and dramatic roles in independent films and blockbusters, as well as for her portrayals of oppressed and impoverished women. She has received various accolades, including a Cairo International Film Festival Award, a Gawad Urian, two Luna Awards, two Metro Manila Film Festival Awards, and three FAMAS Awards. Santos began her career as a child with supporting roles in film. At the age of ten, her first leading role was the title character in the children's television series ''Ula, Ang Batang Gubat'' (1988). Santos became more recognized when she and Gladys Reyes starred in the soap opera ''Mara Clara'' (1992). Her starring roles in the drama series ''Esperanza'' (1998), ''Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka'' (2001), and ''Basta't Kasama Kita'' (2003) established her as a leading actress on primetime t ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |