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" I know the hardships that my compatriots working abroad are facing. "
Coco Martin
Working
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" It is so difficult if nobody in the family will guide you. "
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" 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. "
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" I experienced rejection numerous times. "
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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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" 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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" I lead a boring life because I do nothing but work. "
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" Actually, I didn't plan to be an actor. "
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" My family is my priority. "
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" I cherish everything I have because I worked hard for each one. "
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" 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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" I want to balance my projects. Ideally, I'd like to do at least one indie film, a mainstream movie, and a TV series in a year - the best of both worlds. "
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" 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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Waiting
Time
" I didn't expect people would embrace 'Ang Probinsyano' the way they did during its first year. "
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" When I entered TV, I realised that it's not just all about art, but it has a business dimension as well. You need to take care of yourself. I also learned who my viewers are. "
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" 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. "
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