Showing posts with label Pokwang. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pokwang. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Pokwang Breaks Down as She Talks About ‘A Mother’s Story’

Pokwang expressed her overflowing gratitude for being given a launching movie, A Mother’s Story, scheduled for release on October 12. She told reporters during the photo shoot for the film, “Mataas pa sa bubong ng ABS-CBN building ang kasiyahan ko. Finally ay nabigyan ako ng pagkakataong magkaroon ng launching movie. Maraming salamat sa Star Cinema at sa TFC. Totoo nga ang kasabihan na maghintay lang dahil may nakalaang bonggang-bongga para sa iyo.”

But the difference in this movie is that the comedienne will deliver a dramatic performance. Pokwang will play an illegal immigrant desperately working to provide for her children. “Ako rito si Medi, isang ina na gagawin ang lahat para sa kanyang mga anak. Nag-TNT (tago nang tago) siya sa Amerika para maghanap ng trabaho. Dahil iligal nga ang stay ko, hindi ako makalaban sa mga amo kong umaapi sa akin nang bonggang-bongga. Pero tiniis ko lahat ‘yun.”

Pokwang shared that her character is very much similar to her real life experience before she entered showbiz. Prior to being a stand-up comic, she worked as an entertainer in Japan and in Abu Dhabi. “Sobrang laki ng naitulong nung karanasan ko bilang OFW noon para sa character ko rito sa movie. Alam ko na kung ano ang pakiramdam ng isang ina na malayo sa anak dahil nagtatrabaho abroad. Kaya kami ni Direk John D Lazatin, titigan na lang ang motivation niya sa akin kasi nga sasabihin lang niya, ‘Alam mo na!’ Alam niyang hindi nalalayo si Marietta Subong (her real name) kay Medi.”

She confessed that there were times on the set that she would feel very much affected even before the take. “Kaya ibinuhos ko na lahat ng kaya ko. Ayaw daw niya na umarte ako na parang artista. Gusto kong ipakita mo sa tao ‘yung sakit na naramdaman mo nung nag-OFW ka at nalayo ka sa anak mo, na wala ako sa tabi niya habang may sakit siya hanggang sa kunin na siya ni Lord. Ang laki nang naitulong nung experience ko.” Pokwang then started to cry while doing the interview as she remembered her six-year-old son who passed away while she was working in Abu Dhabi.

After having gone through those painful experiences, Pokwang related how very thankful she is now being blessed with a successful showbiz career. “Ngayon natutunan ko na ‘yung mga nangyayari sa buhay natin na masasakit, balang araw may matututunan tayong aral dun. Hindi na siguro mawawala ‘yung sakit, pero ginagamit ko na lang na tuntungan para maabot ko pa ‘yung iba ko pang mga pangarap. Ito na siguro ‘yung kapalit ng lahat ng sakit na naranasan ko sa buhay. May sunrise rin pala.”

Playing her children in the movie are Rayver Cruz and Xyriel Manabat. “Anak ko dito sina Rayver at Xyriel. Nung maliit pa si Rayver ang gaganap sa kanya si Aaron Junatas. Hindi naman talaga sila magrerebelde. Sa movie kasi ni Ate Vi (Vilma Santos) na Anak, si Claudine (Barretto) doon talagang nagrebelde. Sina Rayver at Xyriel, dahil nga matagal akong nawala, lalayo ang loob nila sa akin.”

Source: www.push.com.ph

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Pokwang Pressured for First Solo Movie

In her very first starring role, Pokwang takes on a dramatic role in TFC and Star Cinema’s movie entitled A Mother’s Story. She plays an illegal immigrant in the U.S. who takes up odd jobs to earn money for her children back home. “Oo nga, super excited ako. Bonggang launching movie ito. Nakakatawa nga kasi sa lahat ng komedyante ako ang nabigyan ng launching movie na drama. Challenge sa buhay ito bilang artista kaya pinaghusayan ko talaga. In fairness sa director at writers namin, talagang piniga nila ako.”



As a former OFW herself, Pokwang shared that she didn’t have much difficulty internalizing her character. “Kwento ito ng isang OFW na nanay. Lahat gagawin niya at isasakripisyo para sa pamilya niya. Sobrang nakaka-relate ako sa pelikula. Hindi ako masyado nahirapan sa pagiging OFW. Pero may parts na challenging talaga. Kasi ita-tackle sa movie yung mga issue ng inaabuso, yung pagiging illegal abroad, wala kang laban kasi kapag illegal ka dun. Pero personally, wala akong na-experience na minamaltrato ako. Alam mo naman ako, palaban ako day!”



Although it took this long before she was given a solo movie by ABS-CBN, Pokwang stressed that there’s no sense feeling hurt for that matter. “Kaysa naman wala ‘di ba? Timing lang talaga. Siguro nakita naman ng management, Star Cinema at TFC na ito ang right time para sa akin. At kung pressure ang pag-uusapan habang papalapit ng palapit yung playdate, ito yung time na ‘di ka talaga makakatulog. Pero pinagdadasal ko naman. Sabi ko nga lahat ng pressure sa buhay mawawala basta ipagdasal mo lang.”



Joining Pokwang in this movie are Xyriel Manabat, Rayver Cruz, Nonie Buencamino, Ana Capri, and Daria Ramirez with the special participation of Beth Tamayo.



A Mother’s Story will be shown in theatres on September 28.



Source: www.push.com.ph

Friday, August 26, 2011

Pokwang Celebrates Birthday on Happy Yipee Yehey!

Big celebrations continue in “Happy Yipee Yehey!,” as Pokwang, one of the noontime show’s gems celebrates her birthday this Saturday.



She will have her production number together with some of her closest friends and lots of exciting surprises are set to be revealed to her on her special day.



Also groove with the truly entertaining beat of “Na Na Na Na” as celebrity guests such as “Banana Split” mainstay Jayson Gainza, and sexy stars Wendy Valdez and Jocelyn Oxlade spice up the stage.



Fierce and definitely sexy “My Girl” contenders also take centerstage for an exciting monthly finals hosted by the handsome RJR—Randy Santiago, John Estrada and Rico J Puno.



Girls out there must also rejoice as Zanjoe Marudo and Toni Gonzaga offer a “kilig-filled” number for their newest love tandem in “Wedding Tayo, Wedding Hindi.”



Weekends are never the same when you’re with your favorite noontime barkada. Don’t miss the fun and the whopping gifts and prizes to be given away in “Happy Yipee Yehey!,” Mondays through Saturdays, after Showtime on ABS-CBN. Bida Best Kapamilya!



Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Robin Padilla's New Project on ABS-CBN

Robin Padilla will do a new powerhouse sitcom with Vhong Navarro and Pokwang! Stay tuned to kapamilyalogy for updates.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Pokwang on TFC's "A Mother's Story"

In her first starring role, Host/Comedienne Pokwang ventures into heavy drama in the upcoming ABS-CBN Global and TFC movie “A Mother’s Story.” Check out the official trailer!



“A Mother’s Story” revolves around the character of Pokwang, an illegal immigrant in the US working her way to send money to her children back home.



The indie film which was shot entirely in the US and jointly produced by ABS-CBN Global and The Filipino Channel (TFC) also stars Beth Tamayo in a very special role.



It will have a limited run in the US this September before it hits Philippine theaters to be distributed by Star Cinema.