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" When I started doing projects for TV, I made sure to participate in the brainstorming sessions. "
Coco Martin
Sure
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" My job is to act, whether in indie or mainstream films. "
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" I didn't expect people would embrace 'Ang Probinsyano' the way they did during its first year. "
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" 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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" I had my first girlfriend at 15. Life was difficult then. "
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" I experienced rejection numerous times. "
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" It is so difficult if nobody in the family will guide you. "
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" I avoid using Twitter and Facebook. "
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" I do indie films for the sense of fulfillment and to achieve my goals as an artist. "
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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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" 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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" Actually, I didn't plan to be an actor. "
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" I was never really into partying. "
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" I learned a lot from Direk Brillante Mendoza and Bing Lao. "
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" I have dogs and birds as pets. "
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" If the Americans have Superman, we have Panday. "
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" I didn't get good breaks on TV. "
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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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Looking
" I cherish everything I have because I worked hard for each one. "
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" I keep a really tight schedule. "
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" I have not met a Filipino actor who didn't dream of working on an 'FPJ' remake. "
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" I want to prove that actors are good, not just at working in front of the camera. "
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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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" 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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" I was first an indie actor, so I also want that more opportunities be given to people in the indies. "
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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 still doing indie, it was just purely art. I don't think about how much I will get paid or how much the movie will earn. "
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" My love life is not a priority. "
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