Coco Martin Quotes

Acting-wise, I think I did well in 'Kinatay.' It wasn't talkie, and the acting was intense.

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• Wise

I have not met a Filipino actor who didn't dream of working on an 'FPJ' remake.

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• Dream

I know the hardships that my compatriots working abroad are facing.

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I want to give back and show my gratitude to the indies. At the same time, cherish the mainstream projects I've been getting.

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• Time
• Gratitude

I've been to several international film festivals, including those in Locarno, Switzerland; Dubai; Russia; Berlin; Cannes; Bangkok; and Hong Kong.

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When I started doing projects for TV, I made sure to participate in the brainstorming sessions.

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It was my grandmother who raised me and guided me.

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• Grandmother

If the Americans have Superman, we have Panday.

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• Superman

I was never really into partying.

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I keep a really tight schedule.

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I always say, my leading lady is my lola.

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

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I'm happy with my body.

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• Happy

I came from a broken family.

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• Family
• Broken

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.

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• Family
• Experience
• Food

My love life is not a priority.

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• Life
• Priority

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.

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• Attention
• Mistake

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.

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• Up
• Time

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.

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• Good
• Model

I did some modeling here and there but nothing really big. There was a time when I simply bummed around, waiting for offers.

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• Time
• Waiting

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

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• People

If you really get into a particular character, you also want to do your own stunts.

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• Character

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

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• Proud

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

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• Time