Pokwang

Acting

Pokwang

Born August 27, 1970 · Iloilo City, Philippines (age 55)

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 Come…

Known For

Agent X44Agent X44 · 2007
Agent X44
4.82007
MovieComedyAction
The plot revolves around a secret agency with Reserve Agent King Aguila tasked to recover the Philippines' most important artifact. The artifact is the bolo of Lapu-lapu which he used to kill Magellan in 1521.
SupahPapaliciousSupahPapalicious · 2008
SupahPapalicious
6.72008
MovieComedy
In order to win the love of his life, Adonis has to win over her only son. The son has decided that the only kind of man good enough for his mother is a man with a big family. Adonis, with the help of some friends who work in special effects, must now pretend to be a whole cast of characters of Adonis’ imaginary family, and convince the son that Adonis is good enough.
D' Lucky Ones!D' Lucky Ones! · 2006
D' Lucky Ones!
7.92006
MovieDramaComedy
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.
Apat Dapat, Dapat ApatApat Dapat, Dapat Apat · 2007
Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat
7.02007
MovieComedy
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.
Nobody Nobody But JuanNobody Nobody But Juan · 2009
Nobody Nobody But Juan
2009
MovieComedy
A story of a U.S.-based senior citizen named Juan who lives in a senior citizens' home run by his son and daughter-in-law. Juan's favorite pastime is watching Wowowee on The Filipino Channel, though he does not watch the show just for entertainment's sake. Aside from wanting to connect with the Philippines that he dearly misses, Juan is lonesome for his first love Aida, with whom he lost touch during the Japanese occupation of Manila. Wowowee is Juan's way of coping with homesickness and reliving the past.
Mercury Is MineMercury Is Mine · 2016
Mercury Is Mine
7.02016
MovieComedyDrama
Carmen, a middle-aged cook, is about to close down her eatery at the foot of Mt. Arayat when a white American teenage boy named Mercury approaches her and begs for work in exchange of nothing but shelter.
2 Valid IDs
Aug 7, 2026
2 Valid IDs · 2026
2 Valid IDs
2026
MovieDrama
Sylvia, a poor farmer, is unable to claim the money sent to her because she lacks the required two valid IDS. In her struggle to secure the IDs, Sylvia finds herself in a situation that challenges her character, beliefs, and morality.
D' AnothersD' Anothers · 2005
D' Anothers
7.12005
MovieHorrorComedy
Hesus Resurreccion, a total scaredy cat who lives with his social-climbing aunt and two rowdy cousins, inherits an abandoned mansion. Coincidentally, the said location serves as a portal to the afterlife for the stranded ghosts, and they know that Hesus is "The One" who would open it. If he didn't, the ghosts would turn into cockroaches.

Movies

Agent X44Agent X44 · 2007
Agent X44
4.82007
MovieComedyAction
The plot revolves around a secret agency with Reserve Agent King Aguila tasked to recover the Philippines' most important artifact. The artifact is the bolo of Lapu-lapu which he used to kill Magellan in 1521.
SupahPapaliciousSupahPapalicious · 2008
SupahPapalicious
6.72008
MovieComedy
In order to win the love of his life, Adonis has to win over her only son. The son has decided that the only kind of man good enough for his mother is a man with a big family. Adonis, with the help of some friends who work in special effects, must now pretend to be a whole cast of characters of Adonis’ imaginary family, and convince the son that Adonis is good enough.
D' Lucky Ones!D' Lucky Ones! · 2006
D' Lucky Ones!
7.92006
MovieDramaComedy
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.
Apat Dapat, Dapat ApatApat Dapat, Dapat Apat · 2007
Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat
7.02007
MovieComedy
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.
Nobody Nobody But JuanNobody Nobody But Juan · 2009
Nobody Nobody But Juan
2009
MovieComedy
A story of a U.S.-based senior citizen named Juan who lives in a senior citizens' home run by his son and daughter-in-law. Juan's favorite pastime is watching Wowowee on The Filipino Channel, though he does not watch the show just for entertainment's sake. Aside from wanting to connect with the Philippines that he dearly misses, Juan is lonesome for his first love Aida, with whom he lost touch during the Japanese occupation of Manila. Wowowee is Juan's way of coping with homesickness and reliving the past.
Mercury Is MineMercury Is Mine · 2016
Mercury Is Mine
7.02016
MovieComedyDrama
Carmen, a middle-aged cook, is about to close down her eatery at the foot of Mt. Arayat when a white American teenage boy named Mercury approaches her and begs for work in exchange of nothing but shelter.
2 Valid IDs
Aug 7, 2026
2 Valid IDs · 2026
2 Valid IDs
2026
MovieDrama
Sylvia, a poor farmer, is unable to claim the money sent to her because she lacks the required two valid IDS. In her struggle to secure the IDs, Sylvia finds herself in a situation that challenges her character, beliefs, and morality.
D' AnothersD' Anothers · 2005
D' Anothers
7.12005
MovieHorrorComedy
Hesus Resurreccion, a total scaredy cat who lives with his social-climbing aunt and two rowdy cousins, inherits an abandoned mansion. Coincidentally, the said location serves as a portal to the afterlife for the stranded ghosts, and they know that Hesus is "The One" who would open it. If he didn't, the ghosts would turn into cockroaches.
The HealingThe Healing · 2012
The Healing
6.82012
MovieThrillerHorror
A community rushes to a faith healer after learning that one of them was miraculously healed from a deadly disease by the same person. They are torn apart afterwards as the healing brings them a terrible curse that wreaks harm and death.
The WandererThe Wanderer · 2008
The Wanderer
2008
MovieAnimationAdventure
"Dayo" follows the adventure of 11-year-old Bubuy as he tries to save his grandparents who have been abducted and brought to Elementalia, a mysterious and magical land that is home to popular creatures of Philippine mythology.
Call Center GirlCall Center Girl · 2013
Call Center Girl
7.02013
MovieComedyDrama
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.
CincoCinco · 2010
Cinco
4.02010
MovieHorrorComedy
A creative horror movie made up of five unique short films tied together by a similar theme.
Ten Little MistressesTen Little Mistresses · 2023
Ten Little Mistresses
6.42023
MovieComedyMystery
A widowed billionaire's ten mistresses fight tooth and nail to become his new legal wife. But when he suddenly turns up dead, all ten women end up being prime suspects.
The Mommy ReturnsThe Mommy Returns · 2012
The Mommy Returns
2.72012
MovieComedyDrama
The Mommy Returns tells the story of a mother, Ruby, who dies right on the day of her 25th wedding anniversary with husband, William. With her untimely death, she leaves behind her three children Amethyst, Topaz, and Sapphire. Ruby is also temporarily trapped in PURGA (short for Purgatory) with its guardian, and the pesky Manny, the chicken pet of San Pedro. When Catherine, a younger and prettier woman comes into the life of William, Ruby escapes from PURGA and returns to earth as a ghost to drive Catherine out of the family she left behind.
Mommy IssuesMommy Issues · 2021
Mommy Issues
2.52021
MovieComedy
“Mommy Issues” revolves around Ella (Pokwang), a hardworking single mother who has devoted her life for her only daughter Katya (Sue). Her zealousness to protect her daughter leads to conflict but thanks to grandmother Fenny (Gloria Diaz), they blow over because of the quirky and fun ways she helps bridge the gap between her loved ones.
Super Inday and the Golden BibeSuper Inday and the Golden Bibe · 2010
Super Inday and the Golden Bibe
6.02010
MovieComedy
Super Inday and the Golden Bibe is a remake of the original 1988 movie starring Maricel Soriano & a fantasy-adventure flick official entry to 36th Metro Manila Film Festival–Philippines 2010 of Regal Entertainment co-produced with Regal Multimedia, Inc. on December 25, 2010. This stars Marian Rivera as Super Inday and John Lapus as the Golden Bibe.
Becky and BadetteBecky and Badette · 2023
Becky and Badette
7.02023
MovieComedy
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.
D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?!?D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?!? · 2012
D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?!?
2012
MovieComedy
Two brothers become rivals in the affections of the same woman. Their rivalry tears them apart, and causes one of them to be heartbroken. But the two are forced to reunite in order to protect their family from a greedy businessman.
I DoI Do · 2010
I Do
6.02010
MovieRomanceComedy
Mayumi is a girl with a happy disposition in life who dreams of meeting her "the one" someday. She has been dreaming of meeting her "the one" and having the perfect wedding ever since she was a little girl. When she meets Lance, a Chinese descendant, in a wedding, she immediately knows that he is "the one" she is waiting for, her faith and destiny. The two of them become lovers despite the unwillingness of their families to their relationship.
Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak!Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! · 2011
Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak!
2011
MovieComedy
Angelo dreams of creating a medicine that could cure his father’s illness. With some knowledge about medicinal herbs, he makes a living as a faith healer. Everyone believes him, except Cielo Delos Santos, a doctor who swears to do everything to uncover Angelo’s secret. Things get a little complicated when Angelito, an exiled angel comes down to earth to help Angelo become a better man. As the three of them try to achieve their own goals, they realize that they need each other more than they are willing to admit.
DubaiDubai · 2005
Dubai
7.82005
MovieDramaRomance
Summoning his younger brother Andrew to the city of Dubai, the financially stable Raffy, a Filipino citizen who's spent several years overseas, hopes his sibling can find work so that they can finally move to Canada. Unfortunately, Raffy doesn't expect Andrew to fall in love with his ex-girlfriend, Faye, a woman Raffy, in fact, still cares for very much.
My Illegal WifeMy Illegal Wife · 2014
My Illegal Wife
6.12014
MovieRomanceComedy
Clarise, an OFW mother in Japan, and her desire to have a husband and father for her children. One day, Clarise bumps into Henry, ridiculed and rejected. Then, they meet again in a plane going back to the Philippines. Here, an accident happens. Clarise wakes up and finds herself in an island with Henry, who now has amnesia. Clarise takes advantage of the situation and introduces herself as his wife. She makes him believe that they have been married in Japan and they are on their way to the Philippines to get married in church. After being saved, Clarise then introduces Henry to her family and friends. Will Henry learn to really love Clarise? Or, will Henry find the truth about Clarise's lies? What if Henry learns that Clarise is his "illegal wife?"
All You Need Is Pag-ibigAll You Need Is Pag-ibig · 2015
All You Need Is Pag-ibig
6.12015
MovieRomanceFamily
The movie features varied forms of love: family love, sibling love, puppy love, unrequited love, ruined love, prospering love, in denial love, jaded love, and true love, among others. After all, what the world needs now is love.
A Mother's StoryA Mother's Story · 2011
A Mother's Story
5.72011
MovieDrama
Medy, a make-up artist, was given the chance of a lifetime to accompany a concert star to the United States for a performance. She promised her family that she will return after a week.

TV Shows

Fast Talk with Boy AbundaFast Talk with Boy Abunda · 2023
Fast Talk with Boy Abunda
9.52023
Series
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.
Pepito ManalotoPepito Manaloto · 2010
Pepito Manaloto
2010
SeriesFamilyComedy
The fifth season of Pepito Manaloto is the continuing comedic chronicle of the life of Pepito Manaloto, a lucky multimillion lotto winner, his family, and the merry mix of neighbors and colleagues. The program reflects the humorous realities of everyday Filipino life, highlighting family values that help the lead characters to face challenges with optimism, and celebrating the special, happy moments - big or small- that we all aspire to share with our loved ones. Set in the present-day, the stories are based on real-life experiences and portrayed with humor and wit by the country’s top-notch comedians, led by the show’s creator, lead star, and director, Michael V.
AryanaAryana · 2012
Aryana
2012
SeriesDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
Aryana is a 2012 Philippine fantasy drama that aired on ABS-CBN. It stars teen star Ella Cruz in her first leading role. The series is composed of three seasons and two hundred episodes. The first season had ended on August 17, 2012 about "The Return of Aryana as a Human Again". The second season aired on August 20, 2012 about "The True Identity of Aryana", and the 3RD Season aired on October 29, 2012 until it ended on January 25, 2013.
Family Feud PhilippinesFamily Feud Philippines · 2022
Family Feud Philippines
2022
Series
GMA presents the famous game show from America that has been played all over the world and is now in the Philippines, this is Family Feud.
KrystalaKrystala · 2004
Krystala
3.82004
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
Krystala was a daily fantasy/sci-fi/adventure/soap opera serial from the Philippines, where it was produced by and aired on ABS-CBN from October 11, 2004 to April 22, 2005. The show also aired simultaneously on The Filipino Channel and on a one-week delay on International Channel in the United States.
Drag Race PhilippinesDrag Race Philippines · 2022
Drag Race Philippines
7.72022
Series
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!
MirabellaMirabella · 2014
Mirabella
2014
SeriesDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
Make It with YouMake It with You · 2020
Make It with You
10.02020
SeriesDrama
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.
We Will SurviveWe Will Survive · 2016
We Will Survive
2016
SeriesDramaComedy
Crazy for YouCrazy for You · 2006
Crazy for You
2006
SeriesDramaComedy
Crazy For You is a soap opera shown on ABS-CBN. It is the first television series about overseas Filipino workers, followed by 2012 soap Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo on the same network. It premiered simultaneously on ABS-CBN and The Filipino Channel on September 11, 2006, the first world launch in Philippine TV history. The show's title is taken from the 1985 Madonna pop-ballad of the same name.
Mano Po Legacy: Her Big BossMano Po Legacy: Her Big Boss · 2022
Mano Po Legacy: Her Big Boss
2022
SeriesDramaComedy
Mano Po Legacy: Her Big Boss is a 2022 Philippine television drama romantic comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is the second installment of Mano Po Legacy. It stars Bianca Umali, Ken Chan and Kelvin Miranda. It premiered on March 14, 2022 on the network's Telebabad line up.
Touch ScreenTouch Screen · 2018
Touch Screen
2018
Series
TOUCH SCREEN is an anthology highlighting how technology helps build connections in the modern Pinoy world. Featuring a specific technology and how it figures into our culture per episode, these comedic, lighthearted and inspirational stories show how the online world helps augment our world offline.
Binibining MarikitBinibining Marikit · 2025
Binibining Marikit
2025
SeriesDrama
Binibining Marikit marks the return of Herlene Budol to GMA Afternoon Prime after the success of Magandang Dilag, produced by GMA Entertainment Group.
Stars on the FloorStars on the Floor · 2025
Stars on the Floor
2025
Series
"Stars on the Floor" is a Philippine dance reality competition show by GMA Network. Each week, celebrities from film, TV, and social media will pair with dance influencers and digital creators to deliver showstopping performances.