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Is Empoy Marquez now ready to have a family of his own?

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E. Kristhoff Cagape

<p><em>Walang KaParis</em> star Empoy Marquez shared that he is now ready to have his own family.</p><p>In an interview with Karen Davila for her YouTube vlog, Empoy shared that having children is something that he hopes to achieve in the near future.</p><p>&quot;&#x27;Yun po talaga &#x27;yung dini-desire ko kay God talaga dahil lahat ng kapatid ko may family na, ako naman for this age &#x27;yung [settling down] or something,&quot; he said.</p><p>Empoy shared that he is currently single. When asked if he is already actively searching for the right partner, he replied, &quot;Siguro po masasabi ko diyan, hindi naman  po.</p><p>&quot;Before po searching ako pero dun pa rin ako bumase kung sino &#x27;yung ipro-provide nung nasa itaas, &#x27;yung sa right timing po talaga,&quot; the actor remarked.</p><div><iframe width="1519" height="585" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WQ_5okfbkzs" title="EMPOY: Nahanap Na Ba Ang Walang Kaparis Na Pag-Ibig? | Karen Davila Ep93" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>The comedian was also asked by Karen if he ever courted his <em>Walang KaParis </em>co-star Alessandra de Rossi. He shared that he never did, explaining that, &quot;Mas gusto ko na magkaibigan kami. Mas masarap siya bilang kaibigan kasya syota.&quot; </p><p>In the same interview, Empoy also opened up about his humble beginnings. The actor shared that he became the breadwinner of his family when his parents got separated. The actor relayed that he juggled jobs growing up. </p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/3/20/empoy-marquez-on-having-dolly-de-leon-as-his-acting-coach-napapanaginipan-ko-pa-rin-siya-334"><strong>READ: Empoy Marquez on having Dolly De Leon as his acting coach: ‘Napapanaginipan ko pa rin siya!’<br/></strong></a></div><p>&quot;Pumasok ako sa pagiging lightman, nagla-lightman ako sa mga kasal at debut. Bago ako nag-fast food, nanahi ako ng mga book binder para sa mga wedding naman and birthdays,&quot; he relayed.</p><p>When asked how he feels that from his humble beginnings he is now a comedy star, he responded, &quot;Siyempre po hindi po ako makapaniwala pa rin. &#x27;Yung mga nakaraang taon or buwan nung nagnilay-nilay ako, nagmumi-muni ba. 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<p>Empoy Marquez shares his thoughts about having a family of his own and finding the right partner. </p>

Empoy Marquez shares his thoughts about having a family of his own and finding the right partner.

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Is Empoy Marquez now ready to have a family of his own?

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Published March 28, 2023 04:17 PM PHT

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