Quotes from Coco Martin

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

I worked as a janitor in Canada for nine months. It's during that time when I experienced extreme homesickness.

I experienced rejection numerous times.

I have not met a Filipino actor who didn't dream of working on an 'FPJ' remake.

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.

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

I was first an indie actor, so I also want that more opportunities be given to people in the indies.

My job is to act, whether in indie or mainstream films.

It's a long process transitioning from indie to mainstream, and it's not that easy because it's a different environment when you are in the indie industry.

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

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.

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 always say, my leading lady is my lola.

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

It's hard to mix work and love.

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

I see the staff and crew on the set as my equals. When I make a mistake, they know they can call my attention or even tell me what to do.

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.

I did some modeling here and there but nothing really big. There was a time when I simply bummed around, waiting for offers.

I consider myself an ordinary person.

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

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

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.

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.