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.

Coco Martin

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

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

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My love life is not a priority.

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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.

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I'm happy with my body.

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

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

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

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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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I have dogs and birds as pets.

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

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

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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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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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People may soon lose interest in me. I want to make sure I've done everything I can for my family when that time comes.

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

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I consider myself an ordinary person.

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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.

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