Philippine Actor - Coco Martin

Rodel Luis 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 manyindependent films, and was dubbed the Prince of Philippine Independent Films. He is also known for his portrayal of Ramon Lecumberri in the critically acclaimed television seriesTayong Dalawa, as well as for his award-winning dual role as the twins Alexander and Javier del Tierro in the series Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin, and main protagonist role as Daniel Guidotti in Walang Hanggan. He currently lives with his grandmother who raised him. He has five siblings, three from both his parents and two step siblings on his father's side.

Career
Martin started out in Davao with Isagani Gultiano Alexander Aban  Meljhun Rieta & Gene Earl Perez  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 Text 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 filmsDaybreak 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 seriesTayong Dalawa where he won the award for Best Drama Actor at the 2009 Star Awards for Television. After Tayong Dalawa, he starred in the afternoonsoap opera titled Nagsimula sa Puso alongside Maja SalvadorJason Abalos, and Nikki Gil. In the same year he joined Star Magic.

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 seriesTonyong 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 led the highly-acclaimed television series Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin.  In May, Martin received the Dekada Award in the Gawad Urianceremony. 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.  He also starred in his second mainstream film entitled Born to Love You opposite Angeline Quinto. He is set to star in a movie with Judy Ann Santos titled Love Will Lead You Back.  Martin also signed with Regal Entertainment to do a film with Marian Rivera entitled Maybe This Time, set to be released in 2013.

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 Dalawaco-star Jake Cuenca, Nagsimula Sa Puso and Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin leading lady Maja Salvador, and Albert Martinez.[14] 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

Filmography

Televisio

YearOriginal titleEnglish titleRoleNetwork
2007Mga Kuwento Ni Lola Basyang: Ang Walong BulagThe Stories of Grandmother Basyang: The Eight Blind PeopleBulag 6GMA Network
Daisy Siete: Isla ChikitaDaisy 17: Chikita IslandDavid
2008Maalaala Mo Kaya: BibliyaWould You Remember: BibleJamesABS-CBN
Ligaw na BulaklakWild FlowerRonel/Chris Alegro
Komiks PresentsTiny TonyComics Presents: Tiny TonyJoaquin Peralta
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Boarding HouseWould You Remember: Boarding HouseBilly
2009Tayong DalawaThe Two Of UsRamon Dionisio Lecumberri
Komiks Presents: Mars Ravelo's Nasaan Ka Maruja?Comics Presents: Where Are You Maruja?James
Nagsimula sa PusoIt Started From the HeartCarlo Pagdanganan
2010Kung Tayo'y MagkakalayoIf We Were To Be ApartRingo Quijano Crisanto
1DOLIdolFernando "Lando" Lagdameo
Agimat Presents: Tonyong BayawakAmulet: Tonyo the Water LizardAntonio "Tonyo" dela Cruz / Tonyong Bayawak
Maalaala Mo Kaya: SilbatoWould You Remember: WhistleJerome Ortega
2011Minsan Lang Kita IibiginI Will Only Love You Once / One Great LoveAlexander del Tierro / Javier del Tierro
100 Days to Heaven100 Days to HeavenYoung Tagabantay (Special Cameo Role)
Growing UpGrowing UpAsiong
2012Walang HangganInfinity / EternalDaniel Cruz/Guidotti/Montenegro
Maalaala Mo Kaya: KamaoWould You Remember: FistRamon
2013Kahit Konting PagtinginJust One GlanceBus Passenger (Special Cameo Role)
Juan Dela CruzJuan dela CruzJuan dela Cruz
My Little JuanMy Little JuanTeen Juan dela Cruz (Special Appearance)
Wansapanataym Presents: Simbang GabiOnce Upon a Time Presents: Church NightCarlos "Caloykoy/Caloy" de Guzman

Movies[edit]

YearTitleRoleFilm company
2001Luv TextIvan's Friend
(as Rodel Nacianceno)
Maverick Films
2002Ang agimat: Anting-anting ni LoloArmonImus Productions
2005MasahistaIliacGee Films International, Centerstage Productions
2006KaleldoIliacCenterstage Productions, G-Entertainment
2007Siquijor: Mystic IslandMiguel SarmientoCenterstage Productions
Foster ChildPedicab Driver
(uncredited)
Seiko Films, Centerstage Productions
Ataul: For RentDannyArtiste Entertainment Works International
TiradorCaloyCenterstage Productions, Rollingball Entertainment, Ignite Media
Pi7ong TagpoSonny
(segment "Star City")
Creative Futures
NarsNoelCarl & Carl Productions
TambolistaBillyCinema One Originals, Ignite Media
BatanesJasonIgnite Media, GMA Films
2008CondoBenjie CastroBreaking the Box Productions, Kamurayaw Pictures
DaybreakJPBicycle Pictures
SerbisAlanCenterstage Productions, Swift Productions, Asian Cinema Fund (Pusan International Film Festival)
JayEdward NavarroCinemalaya, National Commission for Culture and the Arts, Pasion Para Pelicula Productions
TiltilManuelBreakthrough Entertainment Productions, 24P Film International
Next AttractionCinematografica
2009KinatayPepengSwift Productions, Centerstage Productions
SoliloquyObet LabradorQuantum Films
2010NoyNoyStar Cinema, CineMedia
Sa 'yo LamangCobyStar Cinema
2012CaptiveAbusamaStar Cinema and Centerstage Productions
Born To Love YouRex ManriqueStar Cinema and CineMedia
Sta. NiñaPolCinemalaya
24/7 in LoveDanteStar Cinema
2013A Moment in TimePatrick Javier

Awards and Nominations[edit]

YearFilm Award/CriticsAwardResult
2006Young Critics CircleBest Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role for MasahistaWon
2008Golden Screen AwardBest Performance by an Actor in a Lead Role for TambolistaNominated
Gawad Urian AwardBest Supporting Actor for TambolistaNominated
2009Gawad PASADOPinakapasadong Katuwang Aktor for Jay and SerbisNominated
Golden Screen AwardBest Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role (Drama, Musical or Comedy) for JayNominated
Gawad Urian AwardBest Actor for DaybreakNominated
Best Supporting Actor for JayNominated
ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice AwardsPop TV Character of the Year (Ramon) for Tayong DalawaWon
Star Awards for TelevisionBest Drama Actor for Tayong DalawaWon
2010Gawad Tanglaw AwardsBest Ensemble Performance in a Television Drama for Tayong DalawaNominated
Presidential Jury Award for Excellence in Acting for Tayong DalawaWon
Young Critics CircleBest Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role for SoliloquyNominated
Golden Screen AwardBest Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama) for KinatayNominated
41st Guillermo Mendoza AwardsPromising Male Box Office StarNominated
Gawad Urian AwardsBest Actor for KinatayNominated
ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice AwardsPop Pin Up BoyNominated
Anak TV Seal AwardsMost Admired Male TV PersonalityNominated
FAMAS AwardBest Actor for KinatayNominated
Star Awards for TVBest Drama Actor for Kung Tayo'y MagkakalayoWon
19th KBP Golden Dove AwardsWon
201142nd Guillermo Mendoza AwardsPrince of Philippine Movies for Sa'yo LamangWon
Gawad Tanglaw AwardsBest Actor for NoyNominated
Gawad Urian AwardsActor of the Decade (Dekada Award)Won
Golden Screen AwardsBest Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role (Drama, Musical or Comedy) for Sa'yo LamangNominated
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama) for NoyNominated
FAP AwardsBest Actor for NoyNominated
Star Awards for MoviesMovie Supporting Actor of the Year for Sa'yo LamangWon
Movie Actor of the Year for NoyWon
Yahoo! OMG AwardsBreakthrough Actor of the YearNominated
ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice AwardsPop Kapamilya TV Character (Alexander and Javier) for Minsan Lang Kita IibiginWon
20th KBP Golden Dove AwardsBest Actor for Minsan Lang Kita IibiginNominated
Golden Screen TV AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Actor in a Single Drama/Telemovie Program for Maalaala Mo Kaya: SilbatoWon
Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Drama Series for Minsan Lang Kita IibiginWon
Star Awards for TVBest Single Performance by an Actor for Maalaala Mo Kaya: SilbatoWon
Best Drama Actor for Minsan Lang Kita IibiginNominated
Male Star of the NightWon
Anak TV Seal AwardsMost Admired Male TV PersonalityWon
FAMAS AwardBest Actor for NoyNominated
Best Director for NoyNominated
20128th USTv Student's Choice AwardsBest Actor in a Daily Local Soap Opera for Minsan Lang Kita IibiginWon
Gawad TANGLAW AwardsBest Performance by an Actor in a Drama Series for Minsan Lang Kita IibiginWon
Pinakakapuri-puring Artista ng DekadaWon
Northwest Samar State University Students’ Choice Awards for Radio and TelevisionBest Actor in a Primetime Teleserye for Minsan Lang Kita IibiginWon
Yahoo! OMG AwardsActor of the YearWon
ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice AwardsPop Kapamilya TV Character (Daniel Guidotti) for Walang HangganNominated
PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Drama Actor for Walang HangganNominated
15th Asian Television AwardsBest Actor in a Lead-Drama Role for MMK: KamaoNominated
2013Familia Sauza-Berenguer de Marquina 93rd Las Familias Unidas FitzGerald Awards[16]Youth Role Model of The YearWon
10th ENPRESS Golden Screen TV AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Actor for Walang HangganNominated
Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Single Drama/Telemovie Program for MMK:KamaoNominated
29th PMPC Star Awards for MoviesMovie Actor of the Year for Sta. NinaNominated
1st ASEAN International Film Festival and AwardsBest Actor for Sta. NinaNominated
10th Gawad Urian AwardsBest Actor for Sta. NinaNominated
44th Box Office Entertainment Awards (GMMSFI)Prince and Princess of Philippine Television (shared with Julia Montes)Won
44th Box Office Entertainment Awards (GMMSFI)Most Popular Primetime TV Drama Series for Walang Hanggan (shared with cast)Won
3rd Educators & Critics Circle Awards for Media CommunicationsMost Influential Endorser of YearWon

References

  1. Jump up to:a b Franco, Bernie (2010-08-03). "Coco Martin will continue doing indie movies". ABS-CBN. Retrieved August 5, 2012.
  2. Jump up^ Reyes, William R. (2009-12-01). "Coco Martin wins his first TV award for Tayong Dalawa". PEP Website. Retrieved July 20, 2011.
  3. Jump up^ Isagani Gultiano
  4. Jump up^ Alexander Aban
  5. Jump up^ Meljhun Rieta
  6. Jump up^ Gene Earl Perez
  7. Jump up^ Garcia, Rose (2009-05-23). "Coco Martin, Prince of Independent Films, is getting Star Magic buildup". PEP Website. Retrieved August 10, 2009.
  8. Jump up^ 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.
  9. Jump up^ Conejero, Ginger (2011-05-12). "Coco Martin, kinilalang 'Aktor ng Dekada' ng Urian" (in Filipino). ABS-CBN News. Retrieved October 26, 2011.
  10. Jump up to:a b abs-cbnNEWS.com (2011-10-24). "Richard Gomez returns to ABS-CBN". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved October 25, 2011.
  11. Jump up^ 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.
  12. Jump up^ 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.
  13. Jump up^ Cool Buster (2012-10-14). "Coco Martin - Marian Rivera movie ‘Maybe This Time’ showing in early 2013". Cool Buster. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
  14. Jump up^ Cuartero, Nestor (2012-06-10). "14 Scripts Beat MMFF Deadline". Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
  15. Jump up^ 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.
  16. Jump up^ FSBMC (2013-01-26). "The 2013 FitzGerald Youth Role Model of The Year". Familia Sauza-Berenguer de Marquina Corporation. Retrieved January 26, 2012.

3 comments:

  1. He is the youngest film actor/director commercial model performer & endorser star in films television & media and a true Kapamilya born in Manila in 1981 real name was Rodel Naciaceno his birth name. Thanks for the information. From:Wayne. www.abs-cbn.com

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  2. Coco Martin a dream roles wants to portray Ninoy Aquino in film & television underway by early spring in March soon. Thanks!

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  3. Proposed a new role to play as the deep penetration agent based from a novel by Nestor Redondo inspired from Bernard Bonnin role as Alyas Palos a remake since 2008 and now 2015 a new role will be played by Coco Martin & Richard Gutierrez for ABS-CBN network coming soon. Thanks!

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