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" I do indie films for the sense of fulfillment and to achieve my goals as an artist. "
Coco Martin
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" I keep a really tight schedule. "
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" 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. "
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" When I was working abroad, there was a time when I almost gave up because of my problem with my working visa in Canada. I remember that I collected bottles of mineral water and sold them to earn extra money. "
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" 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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" I cherish everything I have because I worked hard for each one. "
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" My family is my priority. "
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" I handed out flyers in malls, candies in gasoline stations; helped set up tarpaulins in bars. I played bit roles in several indie movies. Looking back, I can say it has definitely been a long journey. "
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" I avoid using Twitter and Facebook. "
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" 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. "
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" I think it's unfair to commit to a girl and not be able to give her the time she deserves. "
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" I came from a broken family. "
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" It is so difficult if nobody in the family will guide you. "
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" Acting-wise, I think I did well in 'Kinatay.' It wasn't talkie, and the acting was intense. "
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