Quotes from Coco Martin

When I started doing projects for TV, I made sure to participate in the brainstorming sessions.

I was never really into partying.

I'm a very sensitive person.

I take a bath three times a day.

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

I didn't get good breaks on TV.

I came from a broken family.

I have dogs and birds as pets.

If the Americans have Superman, we have Panday.

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.

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

I'm proud of what I did in 'Daybreak.'

My love life is not a priority.

I avoid using Twitter and Facebook.

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.

I had my first girlfriend at 15. Life was difficult then.

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

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

It was my grandmother who raised me and guided me.

I wouldn't be where I am right now, and have the right work ethic and discipline, if it weren't for all the indie films I did. We weren't pampered and were pretty much on our own.

I keep a really tight schedule.

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

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