MANILA, Philippines - Actress-comedienne Pokwang denied that she is now in financial mess.

Rumor has it that the former host of ABS-CBN noontime shows “Wowowee” and “Pilipinas Win na Win” is now in dire need of money. It has also been said that the actress-comedienne got depressed after her 2 noontime shows went off the air.

Pokwang, however, was surprised by the rumors, noting that although she is not frequently seen on television these days she is nonetheless working almost everyday.

"Bakit ako maghihirap ng bonggang bongga na kagaya ng sinabi nila? May trabaho naman akong ginawa halos araw-araw,” she said.

"May naipon naman ako, wala naman akong bisyung malala, marunong naman akong humawak ng pera," she added.

As for her supposed depression, the comedienne merely shrugged off the speculation.

She added: "I-share naman natin ang blessings na dumarating. For ilang years, ang ginawa ko na naman siguro enough na at napatunayan ko sa kanila na puwede akong mag-host. Gusto ko ding ipakita sa kanila na hindi lang ako sa pagho-host."

There were also circulating rumors that Pokwang was removed from the cast of the “Temptation Island" remake because of her purported attitude problem.

She did not dispute that she was “pulled out” of the project, but she maintained that it was not because of her so-called attitude problem. She, however, declined to divulge the reason.

"Na pull-out na ako doon kasi nga mahabang istorya. Hindi po 'yon dahil sa kumakalat na chika na attitude daw. Alam naman ng management kung bakit at sila na po ang magpapaliwanag," Pokwang said.

Pokwang is part of Star Cinema's upcoming movie featuring Bea Alonzo and Vic Sotto. She will also do a fantasy series on ABS-CBN.