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Coco Martin on why he won't live the life of a celebrity: “Alam ko 'yong kung paano 'yong pagiging wala—wala naman dating pumapansin sa ’yo."

by Nerisa Almo posted on July 28, 2012  STATS: 41453 Views | 7 Comments

When exhaustion hits Coco Martin, the Indie Prince turns to his family and old friends. “Binabalikan ko lang ‘yong mga bagay na nami-miss ko, which is ‘yong dati kong buhay.”

All work and no play—but it hasn't made Coco Martin a dull boy.

The Indie Prince does not complain about not getting enough sleep or lack of quality time with his family.

He is frank enough to say that he wants to take all the opportunities that are coming his way now.

Recently, he was busy juggling his time among the ABS-CBN television series Walang Hanggan, the Star Cinema movie Born to Love You, and the indie film Sta. Niña.

In between these projects, Coco also had to make time for photo shoots with various publications and those lucrative endorsement deals.

“Alam ko, matatapos din ito,” he said about being one of the hottest celebrities today.

PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) and other media chatted with him during the press conference of his new indie film, the Cinemalaya entry Sta. Niña.

THE WINDFALL. Coco started his showbiz career as an indie actor. After jumping into mainstream showbiz, he started getting more acting jobs, as well as endorsement deals.

These offers fill up his daily schedule, leading him to work overtime nearly all the time.

Coco recalled, “Halos three years na yata akong hindi natutulog, e.

"Halos simula nang pumasok ako sa TV, e, halos every day akong nagwo-work.

“Kung wala man akong taping, siyempre, may mga out of town shows kami, out of the country.”

Asked when he last had time for himself, Coco laughed, “Parang di totoo ‘no? Pero sa totoo lang, wala.”

He added, “Minsan nga hindi kami nagkikita ng lola ko, e. Pagdating ko doon [sa bahay] matutulog. Pagkagising ko, maliligo. Tapos kakain, aalis na.”

The Walang Hanggan actor says he has gotten so used to this kind of schedule, he actually gets bored when he has a free day.

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  • southerngirl1

    08/03/2012 | 07:23 AM
    Coco Martin will go places with his hard work and right attitude.
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  • czeska221

    08/02/2012 | 09:57 PM
    You are very impressive Coco! I like your wisdom and views about life. Keep up the good work and stay grounded. I know you love to work and you love your work, but don't forget to take care of yourself too.
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  • Stantiel

    08/02/2012 | 11:48 AM
    I'm a GMA follower but I like this guy. He's well-grounded and has a good attitude. Of course, he's the best that we have in the acting department of the younger generation of male stars. I've watched few of his Indie Films and without a doubt, he's excellent.
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  • Syete

    08/02/2012 | 03:06 AM
    i hope you stay this grounded even when you become greater and more successful :-
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  • gopinoy

    07/29/2012 | 05:24 PM
    super like ko si coco sana lahat ng artista at politician ganyan ang mindset para di umaabuso. dapat wag kalimutan ng bawat asrtista na kung sumikat sila eh dahil yun sa pagtangkilik ng mga tao. di naman sila sisikat ng mag isa lng at walang nagpa-patronize sa kanila. they owe it the masses. good job coco kaya mas lalo kang lalaki bilang isang mahusay na artista kasi mabait ka at walang ere sa katawan. humility will take you to further heights, just like like vilma santos, sarah geronimo regine velasquez dolphy fpj piolo judyann gary v na sobrang minahal ng mga mamamayan atbp na tulad nila.
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  • icatong1996

    07/29/2012 | 03:28 PM
    favorite ka namin kasi ang galing mo. Good luck....
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  • kagandahantalaga

    07/28/2012 | 01:44 PM
    ang ganda ng attitude mo Coco! way to go...
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