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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 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

Better

See

Want

" I learned a lot from Direk Brillante Mendoza and Bing Lao. "

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

" I think it's unfair to commit to a girl and not be able to give her the time she deserves. "

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

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

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

" It is so difficult if nobody in the family will guide you. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" I have dogs and birds as pets. "

" I lead a boring life because I do nothing but work. "

" I didn't get good breaks on TV. "

Coco Martin

Breaks

Good

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

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

" I do indie films for the sense of fulfillment and to achieve my goals as an artist. "

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

" 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. "

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

" 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. "

Coco Martin

Family

Acting

" I've learned that, as an actor, I have a responsibility to my audience. "

" I know how demanding show biz is. I fear that things would just end up bad if I'd date a colleague. "

" I came from a broken family. "

" I'm a very sensitive person. "

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

" I keep a really tight schedule. "

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

" I was never really into partying. "

" I'm happy to hang out with friends, but I'm not the type who entertains guests, not even at home. "