Pokwang and AiAi Speak Out After Being Mocked for Not Matching Nora Aunor’s Beauty and Talent — “People Will Have to Accept What We Said”

Comedy queens Pokwang and AiAi delas Alas have broken their silence following waves of criticism comparing them unfavorably to the late Philippine Superstar, Nora Aunor. The two actresses, known for their quick wit and bold personalities, are now speaking up—not to defend themselves, but to stand firmly by their words and experiences.

Unfair Comparisons Spark Online Firestorm

The backlash began when a viral thread on social media resurfaced, featuring comments that ridiculed Pokwang and AiAi for allegedly lacking the natural beauty and raw talent that made Nora Aunor a national icon. Some netizens even accused the two of “disrespect” toward Nora, after previous interviews hinted at their frustrations over being undervalued in the industry despite their decades of work.

However, both actresses say the issue has been blown out of proportion—and that the comparisons are not only unfair, but irrelevant.

Pokwang: “Hindi kami si Nora, at hindi rin namin kailangang maging siya.”

In a candid interview, Pokwang addressed the issue head-on. “Iba si Ate Guy, at rerespetuhin namin siya habang buhay. Pero may sarili rin kaming laban, sarili naming kwento. Hindi porke’t hindi kami kagaya niya, wala na kaming halaga.”

She emphasized that their careers were built on years of hard work, grit, and making people laugh even in the toughest times. “Wala sa ganda o pagkanta lang ang sukatan ng talento. Tanggapin ng tao na iba-iba ang anyo ng pagiging artist.”

AiAi: “People will have to accept what we said.”

AiAi, on the other hand, remained unapologetic. Known for her fearless takes, she said: “I said what I said. And I won’t take it back just to please people. We acknowledged Nora Aunor’s greatness—but we also have the right to speak our truth.”

She explained that their comments were never meant to insult, but to highlight the struggles of comediennes and character actresses who are often overlooked or mocked simply because they don’t fit conventional standards of beauty or drama-star gravitas.

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Industry Support and Public Division

While some fans remain critical, others have expressed support, saying the entertainment industry needs to recognize diverse forms of talent and stop pitting female artists against one another. “Nora Aunor will always be a legend,” one supporter wrote, “but that doesn’t mean others don’t deserve respect, too.”

Several personalities in the showbiz community have also come to Pokwang and AiAi’s defense, urging the public to understand the broader context: women in entertainment constantly face judgment—especially those who didn’t rise to fame through traditional paths.

A Deeper Conversation Begins

As the online discourse continues, the issue has sparked a wider conversation about respect, legacy, and the evolving definition of talent. Pokwang and AiAi may not have been Nora Aunor—but they’ve carved their own places in Philippine showbiz, and they’re not afraid to claim it.

And as AiAi bluntly puts it, “Hindi kami perpekto, pero hindi rin kami basta-basta.”