Coco Martin

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. ”

It's hard to mix work and love. ”

My love life is not a priority. ”

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

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

I always say, my leading lady is my lola. ”

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. ”

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

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. ”

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. ”