Coco Martin
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Coco Martin | |
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| Born | Rodel Nacianceno November 1, 1981 |
| Other names | Pacheco, Deng |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Model |
| Years active | 2001–present |
Rodel Nacianceno (born on November 1, 1981), better known by his stage name, Coco Martin, is a critically acclaimed Gawad Urian Award-winning Filipino actor. He became famous for starring in many independent films,[1] and was dubbed the Prince of Philippine Independent Films. He is also known for his portrayal of Ramon Lecumberri in the critically acclaimed television series, Tayong Dalawa,[2] as well as for his award-winning dual role as twins Alexander and Javier del Tierro in the series Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin and his main protagonist role as Daniel Guidotti in Walang Hanggan.
Education Background
He graduated from National College of Business and Arts with an H.R.M (Hotel and Restaurant Management) degree.
Career
Martin started out in ABS-CBN's talent agency, Star Magic, as part of the Star Circle Batch 9. He made his first cameo film appearance in the 2001 film Luv Txt where he was credited under his real name, Rodel Nacianceno, followed by many independent films.
Since then he has appeared in several TV advertisements before breaking back into showbiz with his lead debut independent film Masahista for which he was awarded the Young Critics Circle Best Actor Award in 2006. He also starred in Kaleldo in 2006.
Early in 2007, Martin joined GMA Network, and appeared in several GMA TV shows starting with Daisy Siete. He also became a member of the boy-group The Studs. Martin was also seen in independent gay-oriented films, Daybreak and Jay where he earned his first Gawad Urian Award for Best Supporting Actor.
In 2008, Martin returned to ABS-CBN and was cast in Ligaw na Bulaklak as one of the regular cast members. In 2009, he starred in the drama series Tayong Dalawa where he won the award for Best Drama Actor at the 2009 Star Awards for Television. After Tayong Dalawa, he starred in the afternoon soap opera titled Nagsimula sa Puso alongside Maja Salvador, Jason Abalos, and Nikki Gil. In the same year he joined Star Magic.[3]
In 2010, he became part of the cast of ABS-CBN's primetime drama, Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo and had his first leading role in the action series Tonyong Bayawak. He also starred in his first mainstream film Sa 'yo Lamang[1] and the primetime series, 1DOL. Martin also filmed another independent film titled Kinatay where he was nominated for a FAMAS Award for Best Actor.
In 2011, he lead the highly-acclaimed television series Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin.[4] In May, Martin received the Dekada Award in the Gawad Urian ceremony.[5] He was nominated for multiple awards for his portrayal as Alexander and Javier Del Tierro in Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin, namely from the KBP Golden Dove Awards, Golden Screen Awards and Star Awards for TV.
In 2012, Martin starred in another ensemble series titled Walang Hanggan, an adaptation of the 1991 film Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit.[6] He also starred in his second mainstream film entitled Born to Love You opposite Angeline Quinto.[7] He is set to star in a movie with Judy Ann Santos titled Love Will Lead You Back.[8] Martin also signed with Regal Entertainment to do a film with Marian Rivera entitled Maybe This Time, set to be released in 2013.[9]
In May 2012, a script for a film called Juan dela Cruz was submitted to the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival, starring Martin alongside Tayong Dalawa co-star Jake Cuenca, Nagsimula Sa Puso and Minsan Lan Kita Iibigin leading lady Maja Salvador, and Albert Martinez.[10] The entry, set to be directed by Richard Somes, was one of the 7 rejected scripts. Cinemedia Films Production Incorporated and ABS-CBN unit head Deo Endrinal felt that the project would be better suited for TV, and have the now mini-series set to air in 2013. Erich Gonzales is taking the role as Martin's leading lady. Gina Pareño and Mylene Dizon also star, and Malu Sevilla will direct.[11]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Original title | English title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Mga Kuwento Ni Lola Basyang: Ang Walong Bulag | The Stories of Grandmother Basyang: The Eight Blind People | Bulag 6 | GMA Network |
| Daisy Siete: Isla Chikita | Seven of the Daisies: Chikita Island | David | ||
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Bibliya | Would You Remember: Bible | James | ABS-CBN |
| Ligaw na Bulaklak | Wild Flower | Ronel/ Chris Alegro | ||
| Komiks Presents: Tiny Tony | Comics Presents: Tiny Tony | Joaquin Peralta | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Boarding House | Would You Remember: Boarding House | Billy | ||
| 2009 | Tayong Dalawa | The Two Of Us | Ramon Dionisio Lecumberri | |
| Komiks Presents: Mars Ravelo's Nasaan Ka Maruja? | Comics Presents: Where Are You Maruja? | James | ||
| Nagsimula sa Puso | It Started From the Heart | Carlo Pagdanganan | ||
| 2010 | Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo | If We Were To Be Apart | Ringo Quijano Crisanto | |
| 1DOL | Idol | Fernando "Lando" Lagdameo | ||
| Agimat Presents: Tonyong Bayawak | Amulet: Tonyo the Water Monitor Lizard | Antonio "Tonyo" dela Cruz/ Tonyong Bayawak | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Silbato | Would You Remember: Whistle | Jerome Ortega | ||
| 2011 | Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin | I Will Only Love You Once or One Great Love | Alexander and Javier Del Tierro | |
| 100 Days to Heaven | 100 Days to Heaven | Special Cameo Role as Young Tagabantay | ||
| 2012 | Walang Hanggan[6] | Infinity | Daniel Cruz Guidotti/Montenegro | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Kamao | Would You Remember: Fist | Ramon | ||
| 2013 | Kahit Konting Pagtingin | "Just One Glance" | Bus Passanger (cameo) | |
| 2013 | Juan Dela Cruz | John of the Cross | Juan Dela Cruz |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Film company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | |||
| Tambolista | Billy | Cinema One Originals, Ignite Media | |
| Nars | Noel | Carl & Carl Productions | |
| Pi7ong Tagpo | Sonny (segment "Star City") |
Creative Futures | |
| Tirador | Caloy | Centerstage Productions, Rollingball Entertainment, Ignite Media | |
| Batanes: Ang Pag-Ibig Ay Walang Hangganan | Benjie | Ignite Media, GMA Films | |
| Ataul: For Rent | Danny | Artiste Entertainment Works International | |
| Foster Child | Pedicab Driver (uncredited) |
Seiko Films, Centerstage Productions | |
| Siquijor: Mystic Island | Miguel Sarmiento | Centerstage Productions | |
| Siquijor: Ang Pag-Ibig Ng Walang Hanggan | Miguel Valdez | ||
| 2008 | Tiltil | Manuel | Breakthrough Entertainment Productions, 24P Film International |
| Jay | Edward Navarro | Cinemalaya, National Commission for Culture and the Arts, Pasion Para Pelicula Productions | |
| Serbis | Alan | Centerstage Productions, Swift Productions, Asian Cinema Fund (Pusan International Film Festival) | |
| Daybreak | JP | Bicycle Pictures | |
| Condo | Benjie Castro | Breaking the Box Productions, Kamurayaw Pictures | |
| Next Attraction | Cinematografica | ||
| 2009 | Kinatay | Pepeng | Swift Productions, Centerstage Productions |
| Soliloquy | Obet Labrador | Quantum Films | |
| Tawag | Leo | ||
| 2010 | Noy | Noy | Star Cinema, CineMedia |
| Sa 'yo Lamang | Coby | Star Cinema | |
| 2012 | Born To Love You | Rex Manrique | Star Cinema and CineMedia |
| Sta. Niña | Pol | Cinemalaya | |
| 24/7 in Love | Dante | Star Cinema | |
| 2013 | A Moment in Time | Patrick Javier |
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Film Award/Critics | Award | Result |
| 2006 | Young Critics Circle | Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role for Masahista | Won |
| 2008 | Golden Screen Award | Best Performance by an Actor in a Lead Role for Tambolista | Nominated |
| Gawad Urian Award | Best Supporting Actor for Tambolista | Nominated | |
| 2009 | Gawad PASADO | Pinakapasadong Katuwang Aktor for Jay and Serbis | Nominated |
| Golden Screen Award | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role (Drama, Musical or Comedy) for Jay | Nominated | |
| Gawad Urian Award | Best Actor for Daybreak | Nominated | |
| Best Supporting Actor for Jay | Nominated | ||
| ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards | Pop TV Character of the Year (Ramon) for Tayong Dalawa | Won | |
| Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Actor for Tayong Dalawa | Won | |
| 2010 | Gawad Tanglaw Awards | Best Ensemble Performance in a Television Drama for Tayong Dalawa | Nominated |
| Presidential Jury Award for Excellence in Acting for Tayong Dalawa | Won | ||
| Young Critics Circle | Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role for Soliloquy | Nominated | |
| Golden Screen Award | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama) for Kinatay | Nominated | |
| 41st Guillermo Mendoza Awards | Promising Male Box Office Star | Nominated | |
| Gawad Urian Awards | Best Actor for Kinatay | Nominated | |
| ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards | Pop Pin Up Boy | Nominated | |
| Anak TV Seal Awards | Most Admired Male TV Personality | Nominated | |
| FAMAS Award | Best Actor for Kinatay | Nominated | |
| Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Actor for Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo | Won | |
| 19th KBP Golden Dove Awards | Won | ||
| 2011 | 42nd Guillermo Mendoza Awards | Prince of Philippine Movies for Sa'yo Lamang | Won |
| Gawad Tanglaw Awards | Best Actor for Noy | Nominated | |
| Gawad Urian Awards | Actor of the Decade (Dekada Award) | Won | |
| Golden Screen Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role (Drama, Musical or Comedy) for Sa'yo Lamang | Nominated | |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama) for Noy | Nominated | ||
| FAP Awards | Best Actor for Noy | Nominated | |
| Star Awards for Movies | Movie Supporting Actor of the Year for Sa'yo Lamang | Won | |
| Movie Actor of the Year for Noy | Won | ||
| Yahoo! OMG Awards | Breakthrough Actor of the Year | Nominated | |
| ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards | Pop Kapamilya TV Character (Alexander and Javier ) for Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin | Won | |
| 20th KBP Golden Dove Awards | Best Actor for Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin | Nominated | |
| Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Single Drama/Telemovie Program for Maalaala Mo Kaya: Silbato | Won | |
| Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Drama Series for Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin | Won | ||
| Star Awards for TV | Best Single Performance by an Actor for Maalaala Mo Kaya: Silbato | Won | |
| Best Drama Actor for Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin | Nominated | ||
| Male Star of the Night | Won | ||
| Anak TV Seal Awards | Most Admired Male TV Personality | Won | |
| FAMAS Award | Best Actor for Noy | Nominated | |
| Best Director for Noy | Nominated | ||
| 2012 | 8th USTv Student's Choice Awards | Best Actor in a Daily Local Soap Opera for Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin | Won |
| Gawad TANGLAW Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Drama Series for Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin | Won | |
| Pinakakapuri-puring Artista ng Dekada | Won | ||
| Northwest Samar State University Students’ Choice Awards for Radio and Television | Best Actor in a Primetime Teleserye for Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin | Won | |
| Yahoo! OMG Awards | Actor of the Year | Won | |
| ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards | Pop Kapamilya TV Character (Daniel Guidotti ) for Walang Hanggan | Nominated | |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Actor for Walang Hanggan | Nominated | |
| 2013 | Familia Sauza-Berenguer de Marquina 93rd Las Familias Unidas FitzGerald Awards[12] | Youth Role Model of The Year | Won |
| 9th ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Actor for Walang Hanggan | Nominated | |
| 29th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Actor of the Year for Sta.Nina | Nominated |
References
- ^ a b Franco, Bernie (2010-08-03). "Coco Martin will continue doing indie movies". ABS-CBN. Retrieved August 5, 2012.
- ^ Reyes, William R. (2009-12-01). "Coco Martin wins his first TV award for Tayong Dalawa". PEP Website. Retrieved July 20, 2011.
- ^ Garcia, Rose (2009-05-23). "Coco Martin, Prince of Independent Films, is getting Star Magic buildup". PEP Website. Retrieved August 10, 2009.
- ^ Reyes, William R. (2011-07-08). "Coco Martin sacrificed chance to work with French actress Isabelle Huppert for Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin". PEP Website. Retrieved July 20, 2011.
- ^ Conejero, Ginger (2011-05-12). "Coco Martin, kinilalang 'Aktor ng Dekada' ng Urian" (in Filipino). ABS-CBN News. Retrieved October 26, 2011.
- ^ a b abs-cbnNEWS.com (2011-10-24). "Richard Gomez returns to ABS-CBN". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved October 25, 2011.
- ^ Siazon, Rachelle (2011-09-25). "Coco Martin is happy to be paired with Angeline Quinto in 'You Light Up My Life'". Push Website. Retrieved October 25, 2011.
- ^ Almo, Nerisa (2011-07-03). "Judy Ann Santos on never-ending network-transfer rumor: "Ako? Lilipat? Wow! Ang in-demand ko naman!"". PEP Website. Retrieved October 26, 2011.
- ^ Cool Buster (2012-10-14). "Coco Martin - Marian Rivera movie 'Maybe This Time' showing in early 2013". Cool Buster. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
- ^ Cuartero, Nestor (2012-06-10). "14 Scripts Beat MMFF Deadline". Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
- ^ Ortgea, Jamie (2012-11-08). "Angel Locsin and Coco Martin to star in new teleserye Juan dela Cruz". Inside Pinoy Showbiz. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
- ^ FSBMC (2013-01-26). "The 2013 FitzGerald Youth Role Model of The Year". Familia Sauza-Berenguer de Marquina Corporation. Retrieved January 26, 2012.
External links
- Coco Martin at IMDb
Founder Executives - Laurenti Dyogi
- Freddie M. Garcia
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