Coco Martin
Coco Martin

I wouldn't be where I am right now, and have the right work ethic and discipline, if it weren't for all the indie films I did. We weren't pampered and were pretty much on our own.

Coco Martin
Coco Martin

We want to uplift the culture of Filipino - our respect to our elders, how we pray before we eat and sleep. These are things the younger generations tend to forget because of our exposure to other cultures.

Coco Martin
Coco Martin

I cherish everything I have because I worked hard for each one.

Coco Martin
Coco Martin

It's important that I know what I'm doing before I assume responsibility over something as significant as the actors' guild.

Coco Martin
Coco Martin

As an artist, we have a big influence, and we should always think if we are doing more harm than good to our viewers. We should serve as a model to them.

Coco Martin
Coco Martin

I'm proud of what I did in 'Daybreak.'

Coco Martin
Coco Martin

I see the staff and crew on the set as my equals. When I make a mistake, they know they can call my attention or even tell me what to do.

Coco Martin
Coco Martin

I have dogs and birds as pets.

Coco Martin
Coco Martin

People may soon lose interest in me. I want to make sure I've done everything I can for my family when that time comes.

Coco Martin
Coco Martin

I want to remind people that we create films for the MMFF as gifts to them, not to see whose entry is better or which film earned more at the tills.

Coco Martin
Coco Martin

I worked as a janitor in Canada for nine months. It's during that time when I experienced extreme homesickness.

Coco Martin
Coco Martin

There came a time I gave up when I was overseas. No matter how many times I tried working on my visa, I wasn't able to. When I went back to the Philippines, I still wanted to return to Canada despite the difficulties I encountered.

Coco Martin
Coco Martin

I always say, my leading lady is my lola.

Coco Martin
Coco Martin

I'll start searching for that ideal partner when I turn 40. That will be a turning point in my life.

Coco Martin
Coco Martin

When I was in Canada, the opportunities were huge. For every place I went to, I dreamt of bringing my family, too. When I ate at restaurants, I wished I could let my family experience the food I ate, too.

Coco Martin
Coco Martin

I came from a broken family.

Coco Martin
Coco Martin

It's a long process transitioning from indie to mainstream, and it's not that easy because it's a different environment when you are in the indie industry.

Coco Martin
Coco Martin

I was first an indie actor, so I also want that more opportunities be given to people in the indies.

Coco Martin
Coco Martin

I didn't expect people would embrace 'Ang Probinsyano' the way they did during its first year.

Coco Martin
Coco Martin

I want to prove that actors are good, not just at working in front of the camera.