Pokwang made her return to “It’s Showtime,” this time stepping into the spotlight as a searcher in the matchmaking segment “EXpecially For You.” Joined by her daughter Mae, who encouraged her to give love another try, Pokwang opened up about her journey. Mae expressed her hope that her mother would find companionship in her later years.
Pokwang, who had been single for 17 years before her last relationship with Lee O’Brian, became emotional while recalling their breakup in 2021. She shared her guilt over how the split affected her daughter, acknowledging the sacrifices Mae made for her happiness.
In the show’s segment, Pokwang had to choose between three potential matches: Richard, Paulo, and Pogs. After a series of questions, she selected Richard, a chef from Ilocos Sur who had spent eight years in Spain.
Despite the end of her relationship with O’Brian, Pokwang ensures that their daughter, Malia, maintains a bond with her father. Pokwang previously filed and won a deportation case against O’Brian but remains committed to co-parenting Malia.