Comedienne and Wowowee mainstay Pokwang became emotional during a recent interview with ABS-CBN's evening showbiz talk show, Showbiz News Ngayon (SNN).

Pokwang was teary-eyed while recalling action star Robin Padilla's two-week stint as Wowowee host. Padilla temporarily assumed the role following original host Willie Revillame's decision to take an indefinite leave of absence.

"Kasi sa kanya namin naramdaman na babae pala kami. Sa kanya namin naranasan 'yong kalayaan para i-express kung ano yong ginagawa namin sa trabaho. 'Saka very vocal siya sa amin kung ano 'yong nararamdaman din niya. Kaya sobrang nami-miss namin siya," Pokwang said about Robin.

The comedienne acknowledged Robin's well-known trait especially when it comes to women: "Kasi siguro mami-miss namin 'yong tratong binigay niya sa amin, 'yong respetong ibinigay niya sa amin."

ON MARIEL-ROBIN RUMOR. The interview brought to mind the touching scene witnessed by the viewers last May 28, where the female co-hosts of Wowowee all shed tears as Robin concluded his hosting duties.

Robin said in an interview with ABS-CBN entertainment reporter Mario Dumaual that he was leaving the program with a heavy heart.

"Naiipit po tayo. Gusto ko man mag-tuluy-tuloy, gustuhin ko man maging permanente ito, pero ayaw na ayaw ko pong may nasasagasaan, e... Kay Ka Willie [Revillame] ito, e," said Robin.

But he also cited another reason: Mariel Rodriguez.

"Isa pang malungkot 'yon na pangyayari, dahil talagang ako'y... napakaganda ng [mga] mata ni Mariel," revealed the action star.

The 25-year-old Mariel, while admittedly flattered by the remark, denied that there's anything romantic going on between her and Robin. She also dismissed the rumor that her recent breakup with boyfriend Zanjoe Marudo had something to do with Robin.

Pokwang made an intriguing insider comment, however, about the issue.

"Sinasabihan ko nga si Mariel, 'Ikaw 'yong mga mata mo, akala mo hindi ko nababasa tumi-twinkle twinkle.' At ito pa ang isang rebelasyon: Hindi ko alam ang phone number ni Robin, pero si Mariel magka-text sila. Unfair!" she told SNN.