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" My job is to act, whether in indie or mainstream films. "
Coco Martin
Job
Indie
Act
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" I had done a lot of indie movies before I realized that acting could be a way for me to get my family out of poverty. It was at that point that I decided to take acting seriously. "
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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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