Finding Mr. Right is dad's b'day wish for Pinky

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Posted at 06/11/2010 3:05 PM | Updated as of 06/11/2010 5:29 PM

MANILA, Philippines - Broadcast journalist and Umagang Kay Ganda (UKG) host Pinky Webb turned emotional on her 40th birthday over DZMM's show "Tambalang Failon at Sanchez" with Ted Failon.

Webb was teary-eyed after hearing good words from her father, former Senator Freddie Webb, who was interviewed through telephone.

"Pinky, alam mo naman how much your mom and I and your siblings love you very much. We are proud of you because you have achieved, and you've gone along way, and I hope you continue to do it all in God's time," Webb said.

Webb also said he only wants his daughter's wish to come true.

"Tayo naman, alam naman natin na ang ating hiling ay ibibigay ng Diyos, lalo na sa sinabi mo sa, Umagang Kay Ganda, your solid wish. Alam na naman natin kung ano yon, and I hope God will provide and give us the opportunity to be able to receive what we want very much in our life," Webb said.

The former senator said he hopes that her daughter will finally find Mr. Right, and that he gets a grandchild from Pinky soon.

"Gusto ko, sooner later ay makita ko na magka-apo naman ako kay Pinky. Kasi gusto ko makita yong kanya, kapag siya ay naging nanay, kung gaano kahirap magpalaki ng anak," Webb said.

Pinky's last romantic relationship was with former Optical Media Board (OMB) chief Edu Manzano.

Tabloids have linked her with co-host Failon, a widower, who often jokes on air about his affection for Pinky.

Fun time

DZMM spent time during the week to make the birthday celebrant happy.

From June 7 to June 11, Failon gave Pinky simple gifts, Filipino native sweets like bokayo, suman, rice crispies, and crackers.

On Friday morning, Failon made Pinky smile by showing on teleradyo an old issue of a glossy magazine where Pinky posed wearing a bright red dress.

The magazine was published in 2003.

Born Joanna Marie Webb, Pinky is currently one of the anchors of ABS-CBN's 24-hour news channel, ANC. She is also part of ABS-CBN's Current Affairs program, XXX: Exklusibong, Explosibong, Exposé.