Coco Martin
{{short description|Filipino actor (born 1981)}}
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{{Philippine name|Pacheco|Nacianceno}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Coco Martin
| image = Floats of the 48th Metro Manila Film Festival Festival Parade of Stars 27.jpg
| caption = Martin in 2022
| birth_name = Rodel Pacheco Nacianceno Jr.
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1981|11|1}}
| birth_place = Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines{{cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/ceritalah/2019/03/17/provincial-to-international-coco-martin|title=Provincial to international: Coco Martin|author=Karim Raslan|work=The Star Online|date=March 17, 2019|access-date=December 30, 2019|archive-date=December 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191230114006/https://www.thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/ceritalah/2019/03/17/provincial-to-international-coco-martin|url-status=live}}
| alma mater = National College of Business and Arts (BS)
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|director|producer|screenwriter}}
| years_active = 2001–present
| agent = Star Magic
(2001–2002, 2009–2016)
B617 Management & Enterprise
(2016–present) GMA Network (2004–2009)
| partner = Julia Montes
| family = Ronwaldo Martin (brother)
| notable_works = Walang Hanggan (as Daniel)
Juan dela Cruz
FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano (as Cardo/Ador)
FPJ’s Batang Quiapo (as Tanggol)
| signature = Coco-martin-signature.svg
}}
Rodel Pacheco Nacianceno Jr. (born November 1, 1981), popularly known as Coco Martin ({{IPA|tl|ˈkokɔ ˈmɐɾtɪn|lang}}), is a Filipino actor, director, producer, and screenwriter.{{cite web |title=Coco Martin admits his biggest mistake in life is being a director |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/171405/coco-martin-director-a5132-20230208 |access-date=2023-12-18 |website=PEP.ph |language=en}} Known for his performances in action and romantic drama, he is one of the most awarded Filipino actors of the 21st century.{{cite web |title=Coco Martin is San Miguel's new Brand Ambassador |url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/lifestyle/2023/7/7/coco-martin-san-miguel-new-brand-ambassador.html |access-date=2023-10-30 |website=cnn |language=en |archive-date=October 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030155228/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/lifestyle/2023/7/7/coco-martin-san-miguel-new-brand-ambassador.html |url-status=dead }} His accolades include an ASEAN International Film Festival and Award, two FAMAS Awards, two Gawad Urian Awards, ten PMPC Star Awards for Television and eight Box Office Entertainment Awards. Martin's films have grossed ₱2.3 billion worldwide,{{Cite web |date=2021-07-05 |title=Box Office Royalties Ranked: The Biggest-Grossing Filipino Movie Stars since 2010 |url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2021/07/box-office-royalties-ranked-the-biggest-grossing-filipino-movie-stars-since-2010/ |access-date=2022-08-13 |website=LionhearTV |language=en-US |archive-date=September 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920171720/https://www.lionheartv.net/2021/07/box-office-royalties-ranked-the-biggest-grossing-filipino-movie-stars-since-2010/ |url-status=live }} making him one of the highest-grossing box office stars of all time. Tatler Asia named him one of the most influential Filipino personalities in Asia.{{Cite web |title=Coco Martin |url=https://www.tatlerasia.com/people/coco-martin |access-date=2023-10-30 |website=Tatler Asia |language=en}}
Martin began acting in the early 2000s and initially played minor and guest roles in several films. He made his breakthrough with leading roles in widely acclaimed indie films Daybreak (2008), Serbis (2008), Kinatay (2009) and Jay (2008). For his portrayal of Edward Navarro for the latter, he won three Best Supporting Actor at the Gawad Urian, Golden Screen and Gawad Genio Awards. Breaking into the mainstream, he gained further recognition for his roles in television shows such as Tayong Dalawa (2009), Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo (2010), Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin (2011), Walang Hanggan (2012), Juan dela Cruz (2013), Ikaw Lamang (2014), and reached superstardom status in the longest-running drama series on Philippine television, FPJ's Ang Probinsyano (2015), and FPJ's Batang Quiapo (2023).
Often described as the "Ultimate Superstar",{{Cite web |title=Coco Martin stars in new 'Batang San Miguel' TVC |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/6/19/coco-martin-stars-in-new-batang-san-miguel-tvc |access-date=2023-10-30 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en}} he was named Actor of the Decade (2000-2009) at the 34th Gawad Urian Awards. He was also recognized as one of the most influential celebrities of the decade (2010-2019) at the 10th EdukCircle Awards. Among his most successful films at the box-office include The Super Parental Guardians (2016), Beauty and the Bestie (2015), Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles (2018), Ang Panday (2017), Feng Shui 2 (2014), You're My Boss (2015) and Maybe This Time (2014). In 2017, Martin established his own production company CCM Film Productions. His other notable films include Noy (2010) which was selected as the Philippine entry at the 83rd Academy Awards, Sa 'Yo Lamang (2010), Sta. Niña (2012) and Padre de Familia (2016) with Nora Aunor.
Early life
Rodel Pacheco Nacianceno was born on November 1, 1981{{cite news |title=Coco Martin reveals he's been dating Julia Montes since she was 16 |url=https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/133030/coco-martin-reveals-dating-julia-montes-16/ |access-date=22 February 2025 |work=Lifestyle.INQ |date=24 May 2023}}{{cite news |title=Coco Martin receives birthday greetings from fellow celebs |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/11/1/coco-martin-receives-birthday-greetings-from-fellow-celebs-1323 |access-date=22 February 2025 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=1 November 2024}} in Santa Cruz, Manila, to Maria Teresa (née Pacheco) and Ramon Nacianceno. He was young when his parents separated causing his grandmother, Matilde, to care for him. He was raised in Novaliches, Quezon City, and later said he spent most of his time on the streets to make ends meet. During these years, he often went to the Quiapo Church in Manila with his grandmother to seek guidance from the Black Nazarene.{{cite news|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/08/16/watch-coco-martin-talks-about-devotion-to-black-nazarene|title=WATCH: Coco Martin talks about devotion to Black Nazarene|work=ABS-CBN News|date=January 8, 2016|access-date=March 22, 2016|archive-date=April 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160403171638/http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/08/16/watch-coco-martin-talks-about-devotion-to-black-nazarene|url-status=live}}
Despite poor living conditions, he attended elementary and high school at Capitol Institute in Novaliches. Martin earned a degree in hotel and restaurant management from the National College of Business and Arts in Fairview, Quezon City.{{cite web |last1=Postigo |first1=Juan Paolo |title=Coco Martin bio: Age, net worth, son, real name |url=https://kami.com.ph/99773-coco-martin-bio-age-net-worth-son-real-name.html |website=kami.com.ph |date=November 25, 2019 |publisher=Kami |access-date=8 September 2022 |archive-date=December 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221203081825/https://kami.com.ph/99773-coco-martin-bio-age-net-worth-son-real-name.html |url-status=live }} To sustain his studies, Martin worked as a flier distributor, barista, merchandiser, waiter and driver.{{cite web |title=Coco Martin and Lola Matilde |url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/angprobinsyano/articles-photos/in-photos-coco-martin-with-his-one-and-only-queen-14567 |website=ent.abs-cbn.com |publisher=ABS-CBN Entertainment |access-date=8 September 2022 |archive-date=September 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908122507/https://ent.abs-cbn.com/angprobinsyano/articles-photos/in-photos-coco-martin-with-his-one-and-only-queen-14567 |url-status=live }}
After finishing college, he flew to Alberta, Canada, where he worked as a janitor at a bingo parlor.{{cite web |last1=Lo |first1=Ricky |title=Body Talk with Coco Martin |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2009/02/06/437418/body-talk-coco-martin |website=www.philstar.com |publisher=PhilStar |access-date=8 September 2022 |archive-date=September 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908122456/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2009/02/06/437418/body-talk-coco-martin |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last1=Carvajal |first1=Dolly Ann |title=Loco over Coco |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/52143/loco-over-coco |website=entertainment.inquirer.net/ |date=July 29, 2012 |publisher=Inquirer |access-date=8 September 2022 |archive-date=September 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908122457/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/52143/loco-over-coco |url-status=live }} A widowed Filipino-Canadian woman promised to help him secure legal employment if he worked as her housekeeper, but the arrangement was unsuccessful. Martin eventually went back to janitorial work, and after nine months, returned to the Philippines.{{cite web |title=I was a Janitor in Canada – Coco Martin |url=https://pinoy-canada.com/i-was-a-janitor-in-canada-coco-martin/ |website=pinoy-canada.com |date=January 15, 2016 |publisher=Pinoy Canada |access-date=8 September 2022 |archive-date=September 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908133718/https://pinoy-canada.com/i-was-a-janitor-in-canada-coco-martin/ |url-status=live }}
Career
=2001–2004: Early work and career beginnings=
Martin started his career in one of the ABS-CBN's talent agencies, Star Magic, as part of the Star Circle Batch 9 in 2001 alongside Angel Locsin, Rafael Rosell, Janus Del Prado, Heart Evangelista, Princess Schuck, and Alwyn Uytingco.{{cite web |title=StarCinema |url=https://starcinema.abs-cbn.com/2018/3/23/news/remember-star-magic-circle-batch-9-37939 |website=starcinema.abs-cbn.com |publisher=Star Cinema |access-date=8 September 2022 |archive-date=September 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908133605/https://starcinema.abs-cbn.com/2018/3/23/news/remember-star-magic-circle-batch-9-37939 |url-status=live }} He made his acting debut under his real name, Rodel Nacianceno, with a cameo appearance in the 2001 film Luv Text starring Judy Ann Santos.{{cite news|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/91133/coco-martin-im-a-proud-product-of-the-indie-scene/amp|title=Coco Martin: I'm a proud product of the indie scene|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|first=Allan|last=Policarpio|date=April 25, 2013|access-date=May 12, 2020|archive-date=September 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210926214403/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/91133/coco-martin-im-a-proud-product-of-the-indie-scene/amp|url-status=live}} Later that year, he got a minor role in the 2001 film Lakas at Pag-ibig under the name Rodel Salvador. 2002 marked the first time Rodel appeared under stage name Coco Martin in the film Ang Agimat: Anting-anting ni Lolo under Imus Productions.After minor roles in films, Martin began appearing in TV advertisements and print ads. He got his big break in 2004, when the TV personality German Moreno included him as a star on his reality show Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman. He was later scouted for a role in an independent film.{{cite web |last1=Lo |first1=Ricky |title=Is Bong Revilla-Coco Martin action starrer feasible? |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2019/02/07/1891410/bong-revilla-coco-martin-action-starrer-feasible |website=www.philstar.com |publisher=Philstar |access-date=8 September 2022 |archive-date=September 18, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210918001326/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2019/02/07/1891410/bong-revilla-coco-martin-action-starrer-feasible |url-status=live }}
=2005–2008: Indie films and career breakthrough=
Coco Martin's breakthrough came with the lead role in the 2005 indie film, Masahista (The Masseur), directed by Brillante Mendoza in his directorial debut under Gee Films Productions International and Centerstage Productions.{{cite web |last1=Cruz |first1=Francis |title=From 'Masahista' to 'Ang Probinsyano': Coco Martin's indelible appeal |url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/life/entertainment/film/2017/08/16/coco-martin-mass-appeal.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908133556/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/life/entertainment/film/2017/08/16/coco-martin-mass-appeal.html |archive-date=September 8, 2022 |access-date=8 September 2022 |website=www.cnnphilippines.com |publisher=CNN Philippines}} The film, which explored the life of a young man providing massages to gay men, received critical acclaim.{{cite web |date=May 18, 2021 |title=GOSSIP GIRL: Coco Martin recalls humble beginnings |url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/05/18/gossip-girl-coco-martin-recalls-humble-beginnings/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908133556/https://mb.com.ph/2021/05/18/gossip-girl-coco-martin-recalls-humble-beginnings/ |archive-date=September 8, 2022 |access-date=8 September 2022 |website=Manila Bulletin}} It won Best Movie and earned Martin his first Best Actor Award at the 2006 Young Critics Circle.{{cite web |last1=Salut |first1=EJ |title=From Indie Film Prince to Teleserye King: Coco Martin's Movie-to-TV Journey |url=https://push.abs-cbn.com/2015/10/31/fresh-scoops/from-indie-film-prince-to-teleserye-king-coco-mart-108413 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908135648/https://push.abs-cbn.com/2015/10/31/fresh-scoops/from-indie-film-prince-to-teleserye-king-coco-mart-108413 |archive-date=September 8, 2022 |access-date=8 September 2022 |website=push.abs-cbn.com}} Additionally, '
In 2006, Martin starred in another Brillante Mendoza-directed indie film, Summer Heat (released locally as Kaleldo).{{cite web |last1=Cruz |first1=Marinel |title='Kaleldo' wows critics in Korea |url=http://globalnation.inquirer.net/diaspora/diaspora/view_article.php?article_id=65356 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://archive.today/20070525201322/http://globalnation.inquirer.net/diaspora/diaspora/view_article.php?article_id=65356 |archive-date=May 25, 2007 |access-date=8 September 2022 |website=archive.ph |publisher=Inquirer}}{{cite web |title=Kaleldo |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0757898/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908133554/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0757898/ |archive-date=September 8, 2022 |access-date=8 September 2022 |website=www.imdb.com |publisher=IMDb}} The film garnered multiple nominations at the FAMAS Awards and Gawad Urian Awards, winning the critic's prize for the Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema (NETPAC) at the 2007 Jeonju International Film Festival in South Korea.
Throughout 2007, Martin continued his involvement in indie films, starring in Siquijor: Mystic Island, a film directed by Mark Philip Espina. He also had a cameo role in Seiko Films' indie production, Foster Child.{{cite web |title=Siquijor: Mystic Island |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0782082/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908150730/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0782082/ |archive-date=September 8, 2022 |access-date=8 September 2022 |website=www.imdb.com/ |publisher=IMDb}} Notably, Martin top-billed 'Tirador,' another indie film directed by Brillante Mendoza, which delved into the political undertones of Filipino life in poverty.{{cite web |title=Slingshot (2007) |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1097267/companycredits?ref_=tt_dt_co |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908150728/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1097267/companycredits?ref_=tt_dt_co |archive-date=September 8, 2022 |access-date=8 September 2022 |website=www.imdb.com |publisher=IMDb}}
In the same year, Martin appeared in various indie films such as Pi7ong Tagpo and Nars under Carl & Carl Productions and CCM Creatives. He also acted in his first Cinema One Originals entry, Tambolista, directed by Adolfo Alix, Jr.{{cite web |last1=Dimaculangan |first1=Jocelyn |title="Tambolista" competes in 2007 Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/1307/tambolista-competes-in-2007-cinema-one-originals-digital-film-festival- |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908150731/https://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/1307/tambolista-competes-in-2007-cinema-one-originals-digital-film-festival- |archive-date=September 8, 2022 |access-date=8 September 2022 |website=pep.ph |publisher=PEP}} The film received critical acclaim and premiered at the Rotterdam Film Festival in 2008,{{cite web |last1=Villasanta |first1=Boy |title='Tambolista' still showing at indieSine |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/02/08/tambolista-still-showing-indiesine |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908153735/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/02/08/tambolista-still-showing-indiesine |archive-date=September 8, 2022 |access-date=8 September 2022 |website=news.abs-cbn.com |publisher=ABS-CBN News}} with additional screenings at international festivals in Germany and Spain.{{cite web |last1=Liabres |first1=Aprylle |title=Pinoy cinema makes international mark |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/city-times/pinoy-cinema-makes-international-mark |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908150731/https://www.khaleejtimes.com/city-times/pinoy-cinema-makes-international-mark |archive-date=September 8, 2022 |access-date=8 September 2022 |website=www.khaleejtimes.com |publisher=Khaleej Times}}
In 2007, Martin took on a supporting role in the mainstream film Batanes: Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan under GMA Films alongside Iza Calzado and Taiwanese actor Ken Chu of F4,{{cite web |title=Batanes |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1129406/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908150728/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1129406/ |archive-date=September 8, 2022 |access-date=8 September 2022 |website=www.imdb.com |publisher=IMDb}} marking his first appearance in a mainstream film. He also ventured into TV series with Daisy Siete: Isla Chikita under GMA Network, his inaugural television project.{{cite web |last1=Anarcon |first1=James Patrick |title=Coco Martin appeared in this GMA-7 show before becoming ABS-CBN star |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/28702/coco-martin-appeared-in-this-gma-7-show-before-becoming-abs-cbn-star |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021020738/https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/28702/coco-martin-appeared-in-this-gma-7-show-before-becoming-abs-cbn-star |archive-date=October 21, 2020 |access-date=8 September 2022 |website=pep.ph |date=October 28, 2018 |publisher=PEP}}
Returning to indie films in 2008, Martin starred in Condo under Breaking The Box Productions, portraying an idealistic security guard named Benjamin Castro Jr.{{cite web |last1=Dimaculangan |first1=Jocelyn |title=Coco Martin plays compassionate security guard in "Condo" |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/1536/coco-martin-plays-compassionate-security-guard-in-condo |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230313161721/https://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/1536/coco-martin-plays-compassionate-security-guard-in-condo |archive-date=March 13, 2023 |access-date=8 September 2022 |website=pep.ph |publisher=PEP}} The film offered viewers a unique perspective on the life of a security guard and his interactions on the job.{{cite web |title=Condo |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1167622/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908150732/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1167622/ |archive-date=September 8, 2022 |access-date=8 September 2022 |website=www.imdb.com |publisher=IMDb}}
In 2008, Martin starred again in another critically acclaimed indie film Daybreak, a Philippine gay film written by Charliebebs Gohetia and directed by Adolfo Alix Jr. Martin portrayed the role of a boatman who becomes sexually and romantically involved with another man played by Paolo Rivero.{{cite web |last1=Dimaculangan |first1=Jocelyn |title=Coco Martin and Paolo Rivero act out passionate love in "Daybreak" |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/1545/coco-martin-and-paolo-rivero-act-out-passionate-love-in-daybreak |website=PEP.ph |publisher=PEP |access-date=8 September 2022 |archive-date=March 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230313161729/https://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/1545/coco-martin-and-paolo-rivero-act-out-passionate-love-in-daybreak |url-status=live }} In the same year, Martin once again top-billed alongside Jaclyn Jose and Gina Pareno in an award-winning film, Serbis directed by Mendoza.{{cite web |last1=Pumaloy |first1=Rey |title=Mercedes Cabral recounts controversial sex scene with Coco Martin in Serbis |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/30261/mercedes-cabral-recounts-controversial-sex-scene-with-coco-martin-in-serbis |website=pep.ph |publisher=PEP |access-date=8 September 2022 |archive-date=September 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908150730/https://www.pep.ph/news/30261/mercedes-cabral-recounts-controversial-sex-scene-with-coco-martin-in-serbis |url-status=live }} The film competed for the Palme d'Or in the main competition at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival and became the first Filipino film to compete in Cannes since Lino Brocka's Bayan Ko: Kapit sa Patalim in 1984.{{cite web|url=http://pinoyfilm.com/serbis-vying-for-the-palme-dor-in-cannes|title='Serbis' Vying for the Palme d'Or in Cannes|accessdate=2008-05-25|archive-date=September 26, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180926134401/http://pinoyfilm.com/serbis-vying-for-the-palme-dor-in-cannes|url-status=live}}{{cite web |title=SERBIS |url=https://www.festival-cannes.com/en/festival/films/serbis |website=www.festival-cannes.com |date=May 18, 2008 |publisher=Cannes Festival |access-date=8 September 2022 |archive-date=September 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908150735/https://www.festival-cannes.com/en/festival/films/serbis |url-status=live }} The film won numerous awards at the 2008 Gawad Urian Awards and at the 3rd Asian Film Awards.{{cite web |title=3rd Asian Film Awards |url=https://www.afa-academy.com/awards/3rd/ |website=www.afa-academy.com |publisher=Asian Film Awards |access-date=8 September 2022 |archive-date=September 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908150730/https://www.afa-academy.com/awards/3rd/ |url-status=live }} Martin returned to the Cinemalaya film festival in 2008 with the film Jay alongside Baron Geisler. The film was directed by Francis Pasion and tackles how media is able to create its own version of the truth. It challenges the audience to be critical and discerning of whatever they see on television or film.{{cite web |title=JAY by Francis Pasion |url=https://cinemalaya.org/jay/ |website=cinemalaya.org |publisher=Cinemalaya |access-date=8 September 2022 |archive-date=September 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908152935/https://cinemalaya.org/jay/ |url-status=live }} This film gave Martin his three Best Supporting Actor Awards at the 2009 Gawad Urian Awards, 2009 ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards,{{cite web |last1=Almo |first1=Nerissa |title=Indie film Boses wins six trophies at 6th Golden Screen Awards |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/21632/indie-film-boses-wins-six-trophies-at-6th-golden-screen-awards |website=pep.ph |publisher=PEP |access-date=8 September 2022 |archive-date=September 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908152934/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/21632/indie-film-boses-wins-six-trophies-at-6th-golden-screen-awards |url-status=live }} and 2009 Gawad Genio Awards.{{cite web |title=Gawad Urian Awards (2009) |url=https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000270/2009/1/ |website=www.imdb.com/ |publisher=IMDb |access-date=8 September 2022 |archive-date=September 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908154129/https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000270/2009/1/ |url-status=live }} His contributions to the Philippines independent filmmakers led the media to dub him the "Prince of Philippine Independent Films."{{cite web |title=Coco Martin's astounding evolution as a film actor through the years |url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-videos/coco-martins-astounding-evolution-as-a-film-actor-through-the-years-14503 |website=ent.abs-cbn.com |publisher=ABS-CBN Entertainment |access-date=8 September 2022 |archive-date=September 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908152933/https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-videos/coco-martins-astounding-evolution-as-a-film-actor-through-the-years-14503 |url-status=live }}
=2009–2014: Television projects and rise to fame=
Martin having typecast for "bold" or erotic roles in indie films like Masahista was an initial ostacle for him to land a role in ABS-CBN's television series. ABS-CBN offered him roles such as a character in a love triangle with Shaina Magdayao and Rayver Cruz roles as well as a gay friend to Judy Ann Santos's character. In both instances the offer for the roles were withdrawn after the production staff learned Martin's history as a "sexy star".{{cite news |last1=Pasajol |first1=Anne |title=Coco Martin recalls 'cursing' ABS-CBN for rejecting him due to 'bold star' image |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/586184/coco-martin-recalls-cursing-abs-cbn-for-rejecting-him-due-to-bold-star-image |access-date=21 November 2024 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=21 November 2024 |language=en}}
With Jaclyn Jose's encouragement and an endorsement with director Andoy Ranay, Martin managed to land the role in ABS-CBN's Ligaw na Bulaklak. Martin played the role of the main antagonist in the series which premiered in late 2008.{{cite web |title=THROWBACK: The stars of 2008's Ligaw Na Bulaklak |url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-photos/throwback-the-stars-of-2008-ligaw-na-bulaklak-14741 |website=ent.abs-cbn.com |publisher=ABS-CBN Entertainment |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=September 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909054630/https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-photos/throwback-the-stars-of-2008-ligaw-na-bulaklak-14741 |url-status=live }} Despite Ranay's sudden withdrawal from the production staff, Martin received praised from one of the series' directors who he credits for his television break.
In 2009, he starred in the drama series Tayong Dalawa with Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson, and Jake Cuenca where he won Best Drama Actor at the 2009 Star Awards for Television.{{cite web |title='Tayong Dalawa' premieres on January 19 |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/08/09/tayong-dalawa-premieres-january-19 |website=news.abs-cbn.com |publisher=ABS-CBN News |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=February 11, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150211060622/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/01/08/09/tayong-dalawa-premieres-january-19 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last1=Villasanta |first1=Boy |title=ABS-CBN big winner at GMMSF Entertainment Awards |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/06/24/10/abs-cbn-big-winner-gmmsf-entertainment-awards |website=news.abs-cbn.com |publisher=ABS-CBN News |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=January 4, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150104104621/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/06/24/10/abs-cbn-big-winner-gmmsf-entertainment-awards |url-status=live }} After Tayong Dalawa, he starred in a remake of a 1990 film titled Nagsimula sa Puso, alongside Maja Salvador, Jason Abalos and Nikki Gil.{{cite web |last1=Quintos |first1=Napoleon |title=ABS-CBN unveils its upcoming new shows |url=http://www.abs-cbn.com/headlines/Article/4560/ABS-CBN-unveils-its-upcoming-new-shows.aspx |website= |publisher=ABS-CBN via WebArchive |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120323210917/http://www.abs-cbn.com/headlines/Article/4560/ABS-CBN-unveils-its-upcoming-new-shows.aspx |archive-date=23 March 2012 |url-status=dead}} Because of these projects, Martin was offered contract with Star Magic, ABS-CBN's biggest talent agency.{{cite news| author=Garcia, Rose| date=May 23, 2009| url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/21841/coco-martin-prince-of-independent-films-is-getting-star-magic-buildup| title=Coco Martin, Prince of Independent Films, is getting Star Magic buildup| work=Philippine Entertainment Portal| access-date=August 10, 2009| archive-date=March 13, 2023| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230313161730/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/21841/coco-martin-prince-of-independent-films-is-getting-star-magic-buildup| url-status=live}}
In 2010, he became part of the cast of ABS-CBN's primetime drama Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo,{{cite web |last1=Llanera |first1=Melba |title=Kim Chiu defends Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo co-star Kris Aquino against critics |url=http://www.pep.ph/news/24722/Kim-Chiu-defends-Kung-Tayoy-Magkakalayo-co-star-Kris-Aquino-against-critics |website= |publisher=PEP via WebArchive |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129041514/http://www.pep.ph/news/24722/Kim-Chiu-defends-Kung-Tayoy-Magkakalayo-co-star-Kris-Aquino-against-critics |archive-date=29 November 2014 |url-status=dead}} and had his first leading role in the action series Tonyong Bayawak.{{cite web |title=Coco Martin admits Tonyong Bayawak is a different kind of challenge for him |url=https://push.abs-cbn.com/2009/11/21/fresh-scoops/coco-martin-admits-tonyong-bayawak-is-a-different--77103 |website=push.abs-cbn.com |publisher=Push |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=September 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909054622/https://push.abs-cbn.com/2009/11/21/fresh-scoops/coco-martin-admits-tonyong-bayawak-is-a-different--77103 |url-status=live }} The action series is the third installment of ABS-CBN weekly mini-series Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla (Amulet: The Legendary Chronicles of Ramon Revilla).{{cite web |title=4 for Agimat |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2009/06/21/479183/4-agimat/ |website=www.philstar.com |date=June 21, 2009 |publisher=PhilStar |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=September 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909054620/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2009/06/21/479183/4-agimat/amp/ |url-status=live }} He also starred in his first mainstream film under Star Cinema, Sa 'yo Lamang,{{cite web| author=Franco, Bernie| date=August 3, 2010| url=http://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/8208/Coco-Martin-will-continue-doing-indie-movies.aspx| title=Coco Martin will continue doing indie movies| publisher=ABS-CBN| access-date=August 5, 2012| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102125812/http://www2.abs-cbn.com/feature/article/8208/coco-martin-will-continue-doing-indie-movies.aspx| archive-date=November 2, 2013| url-status=dead}} and in the primetime series 1DOL with Sarah Geronimo and Sam Milby.{{cite web |title=IDOL SYNOPSIS |url=http://www.abs-cbn.com/Weekdays/article/8540/idol/iDOL.aspx |website= |publisher=ABS-CBN via WebArchive |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100908220906/http://www.abs-cbn.com/Weekdays/article/8540/idol/iDOL.aspx |archive-date=8 September 2010 |url-status=dead}}
Despite his success in television, Martin starred in another award-winning, critically acclaimed indie film, Kinatay directed by Brillante Mendoza in 2009. The film premiered at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Best Director Award,{{cite web|url=http://www.festival-cannes.com/en/archives/ficheFilm/id/10901054/year/2009.html |title=Festival de Cannes: Kinatay |accessdate=9 May 2009 |work=festival-cannes.com |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090704143350/http://www.festival-cannes.com/en/archives/ficheFilm/id/10901054/year/2009.html |archivedate= 4 July 2009 }} the first Filipino film to do so.{{cite news|last1=Agoncillo|first1=Jodee|title=Arroyo cites Kinatay director for winning Cannes 2009 award|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/163312/showbiz/arroyo-cites-kinatay-director-for-winning-cannes-2009-award|accessdate=9 November 2014|publisher=GMA News|date=28 May 2009|archive-date=August 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160820095300/http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/163312/showbiz/arroyo-cites-kinatay-director-for-winning-cannes-2009-award|url-status=live}} The film gave Martin his Best Actor Award at the 7th Golden Screen Award and Presidential Jury Award for Excellence in Acting at the 2009 Gawad Tanglaw Awards.{{cite web |last1=Llanes |first1=Romel |title=Indie films rule at the 7th Golden Screen Awards |url=https://www.pep.ph/celeb/21917/indie-films-rule-at-the-7th-golden-screen-awards |website=www.pep.ph |publisher=PEP |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=September 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909054620/https://www.pep.ph/celeb/21917/indie-films-rule-at-the-7th-golden-screen-awards |url-status=live }} He was also nominated for Best Actor at the 2009 FAMAS Award.{{cite web |title=FAMAS Awards Philippines 2009 Awards |url=https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000232/2009/1/ |website=www.imdb.com |publisher=IMDb |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=September 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909054619/https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000232/2009/1/ |url-status=live }} The following year, Martin got his first top billing in an indie film,
Noy, produced by Star Cinema and directed by Dondon Santos. The film was selected as the Filipino entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 83rd Academy Awards,{{cite web |url=http://www.pep.ph/news/26889/%3Cem%3ENoy-%3C-em%3Echosen-as-Philippine-entry-to-the-Oscars |title=Noy chosen as Philippine entry to the Oscars' Best Foreign Language Film category |access-date=8 October 2010 |work=pep.ph |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140809095555/http://www.pep.ph/news/26889/%3Cem%3ENoy-%3C-em%3Echosen-as-Philippine-entry-to-the-Oscars |archive-date=9 August 2014 |url-status=dead }} but did not make the shortlist.{{cite web|url=http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110119.html|title=9 Foreign Language Films Continue to Oscar Race|access-date=19 January 2011|work=oscars.org|archive-date=October 1, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141001051828/https://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110119.html|url-status=live}} It was a story about a journalist commissioned to come up with a documentary following the campaign of the character's namesake, Benigno Aquino III, who later became 15th president of the Philippines.{{cite web|title=Aquino promises justice as Philippines president – Yahoo! News|url=https://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100609/ap_on_re_as/as_philippines_aquino|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100615002143/http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100609/ap_on_re_as/as_philippines_aquino|archive-date=June 15, 2010|date=June 9, 2010}} In 2011, he led the acclaimed television series Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin,{{cite news |author=Reyes, William R. |date=July 8, 2011 |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/30110/coco-martin-sacrificed-chance-to-work-with-french-actress-isabelle-huppert-for-minsan-lang-kita-iibi |title=Coco Martin sacrificed chance to work with French actress Isabelle Huppert for Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin |work=Philippine Entertainment Portal |access-date=July 20, 2011 |archive-date=March 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230313161731/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/30110/coco-martin-sacrificed-chance-to-work-with-french-actress-isabelle-huppert-for-minsan-lang-kita-iibi |url-status=live }} wherein he received the Dekada Award in the Gawad Urian ceremony.{{cite news|author=Conejero, Ginger|date=May 12, 2011|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/entertainment/05/12/11/coco-martin-hailed-urians-aktor-ng-dekada|title=Coco Martin, kinilalang 'Aktor ng Dekada' ng Urian|language=fil|work=ABS-CBN News|access-date=October 26, 2011|archive-date=May 17, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110517005126/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/entertainment/05/12/11/coco-martin-hailed-urians-aktor-ng-dekada|url-status=live}} He was nominated for multiple awards for his portrayal as Alexander and Javier del Tierro in the series, and won Best Actor in the 20th KBP Golden Dove Awards and Best Drama Actor at the 25th Star Awards for TV.{{cite web |title=Kabayan receives 'Broadcaster of the Year' award |url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/10/26/11/kabayan-receives-broadcaster-year-award |website= |publisher=ABS-CBN via WebArchive |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107072243/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/10/26/11/kabayan-receives-broadcaster-year-award |archive-date=7 January 2012 |url-status=dead}}{{cite web |last1=Sanchez |first1=Rowena |title=ABS-CBN biggest winner at 25th PMPC Star Awards for TV |url=http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/342314/abscbn-biggest-winner-25th-pmpc-star-awards-tv |website= |publisher=Manila Bulletin via WebArchive |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111228190452/http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/342314/abscbn-biggest-winner-25th-pmpc-star-awards-tv |archive-date=28 December 2011 |url-status=dead}}
In 2012, Martin starred in another ensemble series titled Walang Hanggan, an adaptation of the 1991 film Hihintayin Kita sa Langit.{{cite news| date=October 24, 2011| url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/10/24/11/richard-gomez-returns-abs-cbn| title=Richard Gomez returns to ABS-CBN| work=ABS-CBN News| access-date=October 25, 2011| archive-date=October 24, 2011| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111024230049/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/10/24/11/richard-gomez-returns-abs-cbn| url-status=live}} He was paired with Julia Montes, as his first official love interest. Because of the success of the series, Coco Martin was dubbed the "Prince of Philippine TV Series". He also starred in his second mainstream film entitled Born to Love You, opposite singer Angeline Quinto.{{cite web| author=Siazon, Rachelle| date=September 25, 2011| url=http://www.push.com.ph/features/3910/coco-martin-is-happy-to-be-paired-with-angeline-quinto-in-you-light-up-my-life/| title=Coco Martin is happy to be paired with Angeline Quinto in 'You Light Up My Life'| publisher=Push Website| access-date=October 25, 2011| archive-date=November 1, 2011| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111101074055/http://www.push.com.ph/features/3910/coco-martin-is-happy-to-be-paired-with-angeline-quinto-in-you-light-up-my-life| url-status=live}} Later, he was cast in a romantic-comedy film directed by John D. Lazatin, Mae Czarina Cruz-Alviar, Frasco Santos Mortiz and Dado C. Lumibao titled, 24/7 in Love.{{cite web |title=Star Magic artists in one movie |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/26/12/star-magic-artists-one-movie |website=news.abs-cbn.com |publisher=ABS-CBN News |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=September 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909064716/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/26/12/star-magic-artists-one-movie |url-status=live }} In the same year, a script for a film called Juan dela Cruz was submitted to the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival but failed to make the final list of entries.{{cite news| author=Cuartero, Nestor| date=June 10, 2012| url=http://mb.com.ph/node/361603/14-#.UKqeT4fLcxE| title=14 Scripts Beat MMFF Deadline|work=Manila Bulletin| access-date=November 19, 2012| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011004557/http://mb.com.ph/node/361603/14-#.UKqeT4fLcxE| archive-date=October 11, 2012| url-status=dead}} The entry, directed by Richard Somes, was one of the 7 rejected scripts. Because of this, Cinemedia Films Production Incorporated and ABS-CBN Dreamscape Entertainment unit head Deo Endrinal decided to retool the cancelled film as a television series, which was aired in 2013 with Erich Gonzales.{{cite web| author=Ortgea, Jamie| date=November 8, 2012| url=http://www.insidepinoyshowbiz.ph/angel-locsin-and-coco-martin-to-star-in-new-teleserye-juan-dela-cruz/ |title=Angel Locsin and Coco Martin to star in new teleserye Juan dela Cruz |publisher=Inside Pinoy Showbiz| access-date=November 19, 2012}} The series had positive reviews and Martin became a household name.{{cite web |title=Coco Martin plays superhero in new soap |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/entertainment/12/06/12/coco-martin-plays-superhero-new-soap |website=news.abs-cbn.com |publisher=ABS-CBN News |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=January 26, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200126042049/https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/entertainment/12/06/12/coco-martin-plays-superhero-new-soap |url-status=live }} The series earned him another Best Actor Award at the 27th Star Awards for Television and at the 12th Gawad Tanglaw Awards.{{cite web |title=ABS-CBN wins big at 12th Gawad Tanglaw |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/11/14/abs-cbn-wins-big-12th-gawad-tanglaw |website=news.abs-cbn.com |publisher=ABS-CBN News |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=September 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909064716/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/11/14/abs-cbn-wins-big-12th-gawad-tanglaw |url-status=live }}
In 2012, Martin starred in a film by Emmanuel Quindo Palo titled Sta. Niña along with Alessandra de Rossi, Anita Linda and Irma Adlawan.{{cite web |last1=San Diego |first1=Bayani Jr |title='Sta.Niña' wins award in Kerala int'l film festival |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/72337/sta-nina-wins-award-in-kerala-intl-film-festival |website=entertainment.inquirer.net |date=December 15, 2012 |publisher=Inquirer |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=September 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909063215/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/72337/sta-nina-wins-award-in-kerala-intl-film-festival |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title='Sta. Nina' and 'Bwakaw' win in int'l film fests |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/16/12/sta-nina-and-bwakaw-win-intl-film-fests |website=news.abs-cbn.com |publisher=ABS-CBN News |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=September 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909064715/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/16/12/sta-nina-and-bwakaw-win-intl-film-fests |url-status=live }} The film was an official entry for the New Breed Full Length Feature Category at the 8th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival.{{cite web |last1=Cruz |first1=Marinel |title=Cinemalaya 2012 award winners bared |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/52211/cinemalaya-2012-award-winners-bared |website=entertainment.inquirer.net |date=July 30, 2012 |publisher=Inquirer |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=September 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909063213/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/52211/cinemalaya-2012-award-winners-bared |url-status=live }} The film also won "The Golden Crow Pheasant Award for Best Feature Film" aka Suvarna Chakoram at the 17th International Film Festival of Kerala in India.{{cite news |title=THIRUVANANTHAPURAM Suvarna Chakoram for Sta. Nina |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/Suvarna-Chakoram-for-Sta.-Nina/article12449156.ece |newspaper=The Hindu |date=December 15, 2012 |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=September 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909063207/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/Suvarna-Chakoram-for-Sta.-Nina/article12449156.ece |url-status=live }}
Having worked with Director Palo in Sta. Nina, Martin was chosen to star in a 2013 film A Moment in Time together with Julia Montes as his leading lady.{{cite web |title=Sneak peek: Coco, Julia in 'A Moment In Time' trailer |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/entertainment/01/25/13/sneak-peek-coco-julia-moment-time-trailer |website=news.abs-cbn.com |publisher=ABS-CBN News |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=September 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909064715/https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/entertainment/01/25/13/sneak-peek-coco-julia-moment-time-trailer |url-status=live }} The film was shot in Amsterdam and Paris, and was produced by Dreamscape Cinema and Star Cinema.{{cite web |title=Coco & Julia's 1st pic together |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2013/01/25/900810/coco-julias-1st-pic-together |website=www.philstar.com |publisher=PhilStar |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=September 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909063207/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2013/01/25/900810/coco-julias-1st-pic-together |url-status=live }} His performance earned him, a nomination for Best Drama Actor at the 2014 FAMAS Awards.{{cite web |title=FAMAS bets; awards July 13 |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2014/07/07/1343224/famas-bets-awards-july-13 |website=www.philstar.com |publisher=Philippine Star |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=May 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220508161229/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2014/07/07/1343224/famas-bets-awards-july-13 |url-status=live }}
In 2014, Martin starred in Maybe This Time, a film with singer-actress Sarah Geronimo produced by Star Cinema and VIVA Films.{{cite web |title=Behind the scenes: Sarah, Coco in 'Maybe This Time' |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/21/14/behind-scenes-sarah-coco-maybe-time |website=news.abs-cbn.com |publisher=ABS-CBN News |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=September 21, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210921032011/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/21/14/behind-scenes-sarah-coco-maybe-time |url-status=live }} In the same year, Martin starred with Kris Aquino in his first ever Metro Manila Film Festival film.{{cite web |title=[MMFF 2014]: 'Feng Shui 2' Review: Twice the tedium |url=https://r3.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/79284-mmff-2014-feng-shui-2-review-kris-aquino |website=rappler.com |date=December 29, 2014 |publisher=Rappler |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=September 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909063212/https://r3.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/79284-mmff-2014-feng-shui-2-review-kris-aquino |url-status=live }} The film was a sequel to a 2004 film of the same title also starring Aquino. The film became the second-highest-grossing film{{cite web |title=MMFF |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/12/14/why-kris-will-settle-no-2-mmff |website=news.abs-cbn.com |publisher=ABS-CBN News |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=September 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909064715/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/12/14/why-kris-will-settle-no-2-mmff |url-status=live }} at the 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival behind The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin and holds the title of having the highest opening gross of any Filipino horror film. It earned a total of ₱235.0 million at the box office.{{cite web |title=Feng Shui 2 on Cinema One |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2015/10/17/1511851/feng-shui-2-cinema-one |website=www.philstar.com |publisher=Philstar |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=September 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909063215/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2015/10/17/1511851/feng-shui-2-cinema-one |url-status=live }} In the same year, Martin also starred in the period drama television series entitled Ikaw Lamang with Julia Montes, Kim Chiu and Jake Cuenca.{{cite web |title=New trailer for period drama 'Ikaw Lamang' released |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/15/14/new-trailer-period-drama-ikaw-lamang-released |website=news.abs-cbn.com |publisher=ABS-CBN News |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=September 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909064709/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/15/14/new-trailer-period-drama-ikaw-lamang-released |url-status=live }} The series earned Martin "Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Series" at the 13th Gawad Tanglaw Awards and "Best Drama Actor" at the 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television.{{cite web |title=28th Star Awards for Television nominees revealed |url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/14764/28th-star-awards-for-television-nominees-revealed |website=www.pep.ph |publisher=PEP |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=November 5, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141105163915/http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/14764/28th-star-awards-for-television-nominees-revealed |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=13th Gawad Tanglaw winners for TV and Radio announced; Angel Locsin and Julia Montes tied for Best Actress |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/15492/13th-gawad-tanglaw-winners-for-tv-and-radio-announced-angel-locsin-and-julia-montes-tied-for-best-ac |website=www.pep.ph |publisher=PEP |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=September 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909063210/https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/15492/13th-gawad-tanglaw-winners-for-tv-and-radio-announced-angel-locsin-and-julia-montes-tied-for-best-ac |url-status=live }}
=2015–2022: ''Ang Probinsyano'' and critical success=
In 2015, he starred in an episode of the fantasy anthology television series Wansapanataym entitled "Yamishita's Treasures" alongside his leading lady Julia Montes. He also appeared in an episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya co-starring Angel Locsin and Ejay Falcon that was dedicated to the memory of Special Action Force members killed in the Mamasapano clash.{{cite news | url=https://push.abs-cbn.com/2015/4/8/fresh-scoops/coco-martin-and-angel-locsin-to-star-in-saf-44-sto-86983 | title=Coco Martin and Angel Locsin to star in SAF 44 story for 'MMK' | work=ABS-CBN News | date=April 8, 2015 | access-date=October 11, 2018 | first=Maureen Marie | last=Belmonte | archive-date=October 11, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181011214709/https://push.abs-cbn.com/2015/4/8/fresh-scoops/coco-martin-and-angel-locsin-to-star-in-saf-44-sto-86983 | url-status=live }}
In September 2015 with an ensemble cast, Martin starred in his most successful television series to date, the TV adaptation of the late Fernando Poe Jr.'s film FPJ's Ang Probinsyano.{{cite web |title=Ang Probinsyano premiers |url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/shows/angprobinsyano/show-updates/2015/09/22/9221528-abs-cbns-adaptation-to-fpjs-ang-probinsyano-set-to-air-on-september-28 |website=ent.abs-cbn.com |publisher=ABS-CBN Entertainment |access-date=9 September 2022}} To portray the role, he had to train in martial arts such as Kickboxing, Arnis, and MMA.{{cite news|title=COCO MARTIN'S RIGOROUS TRAINING & PREPARATIONS FOR FPJ'S 'FERNANDO PROBINSYANO'|url=http://cocomartin.ph/announcement/look-coco-martins-rigorous-training-preparations-for-fpjs-fernando-probinsyano|publisher=Coco Martin PH|date=May 25, 2015|access-date=October 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181007223253/http://cocomartin.ph/announcement/look-coco-martins-rigorous-training-preparations-for-fpjs-fernando-probinsyano|archive-date=October 7, 2018|url-status=dead}} The program was originally set as a year-long series, but due to its continuous success and consistent top rating, it was extended indefinitely and finally ended on August 12, 2022. The longest-running television series lasted from September 28, 2015, to August 12, 2022, with a total of 1,696 episodes.{{cite web |last1=Cruz |first1=Dana |title='FPJ's Ang Probinsyano' officially ends after nearly 7 years |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/460517/fpjs-ang-probinsyano-officially-ends-after-nearly-7-years |website=entertainment.inquirer.net |date=August 13, 2022 |publisher=Inquirer |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=August 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220813170754/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/460517/fpjs-ang-probinsyano-officially-ends-after-nearly-7-years |url-status=live }} Martin was given a certificate of appreciation for his portrayal of a highly dedicated CIDG Police officer. The citation was given during the 63rd Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Founding Anniversary.{{cite news|title=Coco Martin, ginawaran ng special citation sa 63rd CIDG Founding Anniversary|trans-title=Coco Martin, conferred with a special citation at the 63rd CIDG Founding Anniversary|url=http://entertainment2.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/angprobinsyano/photos/albums/coco-martin-ginawaran-ng-special-citation-sa-63rd-cidg-founding-anniversary|access-date=16 March 2016|publisher=ABS-CBN News|date=20 January 2016|language=fil|archive-date=January 25, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160125001656/http://entertainment2.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/angprobinsyano/photos/albums/coco-martin-ginawaran-ng-special-citation-sa-63rd-cidg-founding-anniversary|url-status=live}} On 14 September 2016, Surigao congressman Robert Ace Barbers filed House Resolution No. 358 at the 17th Congress of the Philippines which commended the show for its efforts to promote crime awareness and prevention among viewers and endorsed Martin as "Celebrity Advocate for a Drug-Free Philippines."{{cite news|url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/angprobinsyano/articles-news/2992116-congress-commends-abs-cbns-fpjs-ang-probinsyano-for-promoting-crime-awareness-and-prevention-9596/amp|title=Congress commends ABS-CBN's FPJ's Ang Probinsyano for promoting crime awareness and prevention|publisher=ABS-CBN Entertainment|date=21 September 2016|access-date=18 April 2020|archive-date=September 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909070105/https://ent.abs-cbn.com/angprobinsyano/articles-news/2992116-congress-commends-abs-cbns-fpjs-ang-probinsyano-for-promoting-crime-awareness-and-prevention-9596/amp|url-status=live}} However, in 2018, the Philippine National Police (PNP) withdrew its support for "Ang Probinsyano" following its negative portrayal of the PNP in the television series.{{cite web |last1=Madarang |first1=Catalina |title=Offended by a fictional show, the PNP is thinking of going to court |url=https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2018/11/19/138466/philippine-nation-police-albayalde-case-ang-probinsyano/ |website=interaksyon.philstar.com |date=November 19, 2018 |publisher=InterAksyon |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=September 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909070112/https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2018/11/19/138466/philippine-nation-police-albayalde-case-ang-probinsyano/amp/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last1=Lo |first1=Ricky |title=The case for and against Probinsyano |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/11/22/1870543/case-and-against-probinsyano |website=www.philstar.com |publisher=Philstar |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=October 28, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211028064030/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/11/22/1870543/case-and-against-probinsyano |url-status=live }} PNP spokesman Chief Superintendent Bong Durana said that an internal memorandum, signed by Director General Eduardo Garado, chief of the PNP Community Relations, was issued ordering all units, offices and personnel to refrain from assisting the producers of the series.{{cite web |title=Lacson backs Albayalde on 'Ang Probinsyano' concerns, Poe defends series |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/15/18/lacson-backs-albayalde-on-ang-probinsyano-concerns-poe-defends-series |website=news.abs-cbn.com |publisher=ABS-CBN News |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=September 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909070109/https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/15/18/lacson-backs-albayalde-on-ang-probinsyano-concerns-poe-defends-series |url-status=live }} In response to this, ABS-CBN has drafted a Memorandum of Understanding and has submitted it to the PNP for its comment, leading to a meeting with Martin, ABS-CBN Management, Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año along with PNP Chief Oscar Albayalde to resolve the issues. Due to the success of Ang Probinsyano, Martin was dubbed as the "King of Philippine Television" by various press and given numerous awards including the "Fernando Poe, Jr. Memorial award" at the 63rd FAMAS.{{cite web |title=DILG to sue 'Ang Probinsyano' if plot is not changed |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/216875-dilg-to-sue-ang-probinsyano-if-plot-not-changed/ |website=www.rappler.com |date=November 16, 2018 |publisher=Rappler |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=September 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909070110/https://www.rappler.com/nation/216875-dilg-to-sue-ang-probinsyano-if-plot-not-changed/ |url-status=live }} In the same year, Martin starred in the film You're My Boss with Toni Gonzaga{{cite web |last1=Cruz |first1=Oggs |title='You're My Boss' Review: Mixed bag |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/89014-youre-my-boss-toni-gonzaga-movie-review/ |website=rappler.com |date=April 5, 2015 |publisher=Rappler |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=September 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909071620/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/89014-youre-my-boss-toni-gonzaga-movie-review/ |url-status=live }} and in his second MMFF entry, Beauty and the Bestie with Vice Ganda, the third highest-grossing Filipino film of all time.{{cite news|title=Beauty and the Bestie breaks A Second Chance PH record|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/13/16/beauty-and-the-bestie-breaks-a-second-chance-ph-record|publisher=ABS-CBNnews.com|date=13 January 2016|access-date=September 9, 2022|archive-date=June 29, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220629103838/http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/13/16/beauty-and-the-bestie-breaks-a-second-chance-ph-record|url-status=live}}
In 2016, he starred with superstar Nora Aunor in an indie film titled Padre de Familia directed by Adolf Alix Jr.{{cite web |last1=San Diego |first1=Bayani |title=Nora Aunor shares screen with Coco, Jasmine |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/129305/nora-aunor-shares-screen-with-coco-jasmine |website=entertainment.inquirer.net |date=January 12, 2014 |publisher=Inquirer |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=September 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909071615/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/129305/nora-aunor-shares-screen-with-coco-jasmine |url-status=live }} The film was based on Martin's experiences working overseas. It premiered at selected cinemas in Europe and the Middle East via The Filipino Channel.{{cite web |title=Coco Martin and Nora Aunor co-star in upcoming film Padre de Pamilya |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/13203/coco-martin-and-nora-aunor-co-star-in-upcoming-film-padre-de-pamilya |website=www.pep.ph |publisher=PEP |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=September 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909071620/https://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/13203/coco-martin-and-nora-aunor-co-star-in-upcoming-film-padre-de-pamilya |url-status=live }} In the same year, he starred in his third Metro Manila Film Festival entry, The Super Parental Guardians, along with Vice Ganda and Awra Briguela under Star Cinema. It was the second-highest grossing Filipino film of all time.{{cite web |title=Vice Ganda-Coco movie meets MMFF deadline |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/07/16/vice-ganda-coco-movie-meets-mmff-deadline |website=news.abs-cbn.com |publisher=ABS-CBN News |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=September 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909073122/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/07/16/vice-ganda-coco-movie-meets-mmff-deadline |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title='Super Parental Guardians' now PH's highest grossing local film |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/29/16/super-parental-guardians-now-phs-highest-grossing-local-film |website=news.abs-cbn.com |publisher=ABS-CBN News |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=September 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909071615/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/29/16/super-parental-guardians-now-phs-highest-grossing-local-film |url-status=live }}
In 2017, Martin launched his own production company, CCM Productions, and had his first directorial and producer debut in the film Ang Panday, a 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival entry.{{cite news|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/25/17/coco-martin-to-direct-and-star-in-own-panday-movie|title=Coco Martin to direct and star in own Panday movie|work=ABS-CBN News|date=April 25, 2017|access-date=May 10, 2017|archive-date=May 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170509210029/http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/25/17/coco-martin-to-direct-and-star-in-own-panday-movie|url-status=live}} The role was first popularized by late actor Fernando Poe Jr., hence, making it the second time Martin portrayed one of his roles.{{cite news|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/25991/empandayem-movie-of-coco-martin-to-be-submitted-for-consideration-to-mmff-2017/|title=Panday movie of Coco Martin to be submitted to MMFF 2017|work=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=April 26, 2017|author=Anarcon J.P.|access-date=August 5, 2017|archive-date=September 19, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200919044903/https://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/25991/empandayem-movie-of-coco-martin-to-be-submitted-for-consideration-to-mmff-2017|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=MMFF announces first 4 official entries for 2017 festival|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/174361-metro-manila-film-festival-first-four-entries-2017|date=June 30, 2017|work=Rappler|access-date=August 5, 2017|archive-date=August 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170805101446/http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/174361-metro-manila-film-festival-first-four-entries-2017|url-status=live}} In 2018, he produced another film Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles, a 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival entry and starred alongside GMA Network artists Maine Mendoza and Vic Sotto.{{cite web |last1=Bonoan |first1=Reggie |title=2018 MMFF magic 8 kumpleto na; pelikula nina Alex at Toni pasok |url=https://bandera.inquirer.net/198287/2018-mmff-magic-8-kumpleto-na-pelikula-nina-alex-toni-pasok |website=bandera.inquirer.net |date=October 11, 2018 |publisher=Inquirer |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=September 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909073351/https://bandera.inquirer.net/198287/2018-mmff-magic-8-kumpleto-na-pelikula-nina-alex-toni-pasok |url-status=live }} In 2019, he produced, wrote, directed and starred in the 2019 Metro Manila Film Festival entry 3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon! with Jennylyn Mercado and Ai-Ai delas Alas.{{cite web |last1=Chua |first1=Zsarlene |title=Disturbing scenes mar action-comedy |url=https://www.bworldonline.com/editors-picks/2019/12/27/271021/disturbing-scenes-mar-action-comedy/ |website=www.bworldonline.com |date=December 26, 2019 |publisher=Business World Online |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=September 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909073352/https://www.bworldonline.com/editors-picks/2019/12/27/271021/disturbing-scenes-mar-action-comedy/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last1=Valle |first1=Jocelyn |title=REVIEW: Coco Martin's 3Pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon relies heavily on formula |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/147819/review-coco-martin-3pol-trobol-huli-ka-balbon-mmff-2019-a764-20200102 |website=pep.ph |publisher=PEP |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=September 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909073350/https://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/147819/review-coco-martin-3pol-trobol-huli-ka-balbon-mmff-2019-a764-20200102 |url-status=live }}
In 2021, Martin starred in a romantic comedy film Love or Money with Angelica Panganiban under CCM Productions and Star Cinema.{{cite web |last1=Arcadio |first1=Ryan |title=Coco Martin, Angelica Panganiban to star in Valentine film |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/354688/coco-martin-angelica-panganiban-to-star-in-valentine-film |website=entertainment.inquirer.net |date=December 11, 2019 |publisher=Inquirer |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=April 7, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200407231507/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/354688/coco-martin-angelica-panganiban-to-star-in-valentine-film |url-status=live }} The movie was filmed on various locations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.{{cite web |last1=MacFarlane |first1=Nyrene |title=Spotted: Angelica Panganiban and Coco Martin filming 'Love or Money' in Dubai souq |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film/spotted-angelica-panganiban-and-coco-martin-filming-love-or-money-in-dubai-souq-1.990130 |website=www.thenationalnews.com |date=March 9, 2020 |publisher=The National News |access-date=9 September 2022 |archive-date=September 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909073339/https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film/spotted-angelica-panganiban-and-coco-martin-filming-love-or-money-in-dubai-souq-1.990130 |url-status=live }}
=2022–present: ''Batang Quiapo'' and other projects=
In July 2022, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority announced the 4 initial entries for 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival, and Martin's film Labyu with an Accent together with Jodi Sta. Maria was included.{{cite web |last1=Sadongdong |first1=Martin |title=MMFF 2022 back to cinemas again; first 4 film entries bared |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/07/08/mmff-2022-back-to-cinemas-again-first-4-film-entries-bared/ |website=mb.com.ph |date=July 8, 2022 |publisher=Manila Bulletin |access-date=10 September 2022 |archive-date=July 15, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220715012949/https://mb.com.ph/2022/07/08/mmff-2022-back-to-cinemas-again-first-4-film-entries-bared/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Vice-Ivana, Coco, Toni-Joey, Ian magbubugbugan sa MMFF 2022 |url=https://www.abante.com.ph/vice-ivana-coco-toni-joey-ian-magbubugbugan-sa-mmff-2022/ |website=www.abante.com.ph |date=July 8, 2022 |publisher=Abante |access-date=10 September 2022 |archive-date=September 10, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220910053711/https://www.abante.com.ph/vice-ivana-coco-toni-joey-ian-magbubugbugan-sa-mmff-2022/ |url-status=live }} Martin is set to appear again in the Brillante Mendoza film Apag alongside Lito Lapid, Gladys Reyes, Gina Pareño, Joseph Marco, Shaina Magdayao and Mercedes Cabral, an official entry for the 2023 Metro Manila Summer Film Festival.{{cite web |title=Coco Martin stars in new Brillante Mendoza film |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/22/21/coco-martin-stars-in-new-brillante-mendoza-film |website=news.abs-cbn.com |publisher=ABS-CBN News |access-date=10 September 2022 |archive-date=September 10, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220910065223/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/22/21/coco-martin-stars-in-new-brillante-mendoza-film |url-status=live }} The role was initially pitched to Aljur Abrenica.{{cite web |last1=Hsia |first1=Heidi |title=Brillante Mendoza: Coco Martin not first choice for "Apag" |url=https://sg.style.yahoo.com/brillante-mendoza-coco-martin-not-070900643.html |website=sg.style.yahoo.com |date=January 7, 2022 |publisher=Yahoo! |access-date=10 September 2022 |archive-date=September 10, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220910053711/https://sg.style.yahoo.com/brillante-mendoza-coco-martin-not-070900643.html |url-status=live }} He will also lead an indie horror film directed by Mendoza titled, Pola, together with Julia Montes.{{cite web |title=LOOK: Coco Martin, Julia Montes to shoot film in Oriental Mindoro |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/15/21/look-coco-martin-julia-montes-to-shoot-film-in-oriental-mindoro |website=news.abs-cbn.com |publisher=ABS-CBN News |access-date=10 September 2022 |archive-date=September 10, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220910065228/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/15/21/look-coco-martin-julia-montes-to-shoot-film-in-oriental-mindoro |url-status=live }} The film was shot in Pola, Oriental Mindoro, hence the title and is set to be released early 2023.{{cite web |last1=Cruz |first1=Dana |title=Coco Martin, Julia Montes to film Brillante Mendoza project in Mindoro |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/415755/coco-martin-julia-montes-to-film-brillante-mendoza-project-in-mindoro |website=entertainment.inquirer.net |date=July 15, 2021 |publisher=Inquirer |access-date=10 September 2022 |archive-date=September 10, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220910053717/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/415755/coco-martin-julia-montes-to-film-brillante-mendoza-project-in-mindoro |url-status=live }}
In February 2023, Martin together with actress Lovi Poe and an ensemble cast returns in the TV adaptation of the 1986 film Batang Quiapo. It was created by Pablo S. Gomez and starred the late Fernando Poe, Jr. Martin will also serve as the series' co-director, co-writer, and co-producer under his film production company.{{cite web |title=Coco Martin, Lovi Poe to star in FPJ's 'Batang Quiapo' next year |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2022/12/06/2228909/coco-martin-lovi-poe-star-fpjs-batang-quiapo-next-year |website=www.philstar.com |publisher=Philstar |access-date=1 January 2023 |archive-date=January 1, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230101143214/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2022/12/06/2228909/coco-martin-lovi-poe-star-fpjs-batang-quiapo-next-year |url-status=live }}
Personal life
Martin in May 2023 announced that he has been in a romantic relationship with Julia Montes.{{cite news |last1=Mallorca |first1=Hannah |title=Coco Martin confirms 12-year relationship with Julia Montes |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/500890/coco-martin-confirms-being-in-a-relationship-with-julia-montes-for-12-years |access-date=23 May 2023 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=23 May 2023 |language=en}} It was not explicitly disclosed on when the two started their romantic relationship. Martin at the time remarked that he has been "together" with Montes for 12 years.{{cite news |last1=Ramos |first1=Neil |title=Netizens confused over Coco Martin and Julia Montes 'admission' of relationship |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/5/23/netizens-confused-over-coco-martin-and-julia-montes-supposed-admission-of-relationship |access-date=6 February 2024 |work=Manila Bulletin |date=24 May 2023}}{{cite news |title=Julia Montes on her rumored engagement, marriage: 'Let's cross the bridge when we get there' |url=https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/531979/julia-montes-on-her-rumored-engagement-marriage-lets-cross-the-bridge-when-we-get-there |access-date=6 February 2024 |work=Cebu Daily News |publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=6 October 2023 |language=en|quote=Montes and Martin, who have been very private about their relationship, confirmed their romance last May. The couple didn’t disclose when their relationship started, although the actor said they have been “together” for 12 years.}} They first worked together in the 2008 televisions series Ligaw na Bulaklak. It was in 2011, that two were linked together which at the time Martin vehemently denied "wooing" Montes at Showbiz News Ngayon but admitted prior professional relations.{{cite news |last1=Mallorca |first1=Hannah |title=A complete timeline of Coco Martin and Julia Montes' reel-to-real relationship |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/501324/a-complete-timeline-of-coco-martin-and-julia-montes-reel-to-real-relationship |access-date=22 February 2025 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=26 May 2023 |language=en}}
He is the older brother of actor Ronwaldo Martin.{{Cite web |date=November 20, 2021 |title=LOOK: Coco Martin with his equally talented younger brother |url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/angprobinsyano/articles-photos/look-coco-martin-with-his-equally-talented-younger-brother-3295}}
In March 2025, Martin's ex-girlfriend, former actress Katherine Luna, apologized to him for the trouble caused after he was mistakenly labeled the biological father of one of her children.{{cite web | url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/599662/katherine-luna-coco-martins-ex-girlfriend-says-sorry-for-paternity-issue | title=Katherine Luna says sorry to ex-BF Coco Martin for paternity issue | date=March 2, 2025 }} He also offered to help her with her eye surgery.{{cite web | url=https://pinoypubliko.com/showbiz/coco-martin-to-help-ex-gf-katherine-luna-with-eye-surgery/ | title=Pinoy Publiko - Coco Martin to help ex-GF Katherine Luna with eye surgery | date=March 3, 2025 }}
Filmography
=As actor=
==Television==
==Film==
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:left" |
| Year
! Title ! Role ! Studio ! Notes ! Source |
|---|
| rowspan="2"| 2001
| Luv Text | Ivan's friend | Maverick Films | as Rodel Nacianceno | {{cite news|url=https://starcinema.abs-cbn.com/2014/5/23/news/thenandnow-coco-martin-4958|title=#ThenAndNow: Coco Martin|publisher=Star Cinema|date=May 23, 2014|access-date=May 7, 2020|archive-date=January 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200124033119/https://starcinema.abs-cbn.com/2014/5/23/news/thenandnow-coco-martin-4958|url-status=live}} |
| Lakas at Pag-ibig
| Lito | | as Rodel Salvador | |
| 2002
| Ang Agimat: Anting-Anting ni Lolo | Armon | Imus Productions | |
| 2005
| Iliac | {{ubl|Gee Films Productions International|Centerstage Productions|CCM Creatives|GMA Films}}{{cite web |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0477999/ | title=GMA Films' distributor for Masahista (2005) for theatrical released alongside with Center Stage production | website=IMDB }} | |
| 2006
| Iliac | {{ubl|Centerstage Productions|G-Entertainment}} | |
| rowspan="8"| 2007
| Siquijor: Mystic Island | Miguel Sarmiento | Centerstage Productions | |
| Foster Child
| Pedicab driver | {{ubl|Seiko Films|Centerstage Productions}} | Uncredited | |
| Ataul: For Rent
| Danny | Artiste Entertainment Works International | |
| Tirador
| Caloy | {{ubl|Center Stage Productions| Rollingball Entertainment|Ignite Media|CCM Creatives|GMA Films}}{{cite web |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1097267/ | title=GMA Films' distributor for Tirador (2fo7) for theatrical released | website=IMDB }} | |
| Pi7ong Tagpo
| Sonny | C Features | Segment: "Star City" |
| Nars
| Noel | Carl & Carl Productions | |
| Tambolista
| Billy | {{ubl|Cinema One Originals|Ignite Media|CCM Creatives}} | |
| Batanes
| Jason | {{ubl|GMA Films|Ignite Media}} | | |
| rowspan="6"| 2008
| Condo | Benjie Castro | {{ubl|Breaking the Box Productions|Kamurayaw Pictures|CCM Creatives}} | |
| Daybreak
| JP | Bicycle Pictures | |
| Service
| Alan | {{ubl|Centerstage Productions|Swift Productions|CCM Creatives|GMA Films}}{{cite web |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1225296/ | title=GMA Films' distributor for Sebis (2008) for theatrical released | website=IMDB }} | |
| Jay
| Edward Navarro | {{ubl|Cinemalaya|NCCA|Pasion Para Pelicula Productions|CCM Creatives}} | |
| Tiltil
| Manuel | {{ubl|Breakthrough Entertainment Productions|24P Film International|CCM Creatives}} | | |
| Next Attraction
| | Cinematografica | |
| rowspan="2"| 2009
| Kinatay | Pepeng | {{ubl|Centerstage Productions|Swift Productions|CCM Creatives}} | |
| Soliloquy (Biyaheng Lupa)
| Obet Labrador | Quantum Films | |
| rowspan="2"| 2010
| Noy | Noy | {{ubl|Cinemedia Films|VIP Access Media|CCM Creatives}} | Also story writer{{ref|Martin1|A}} |
| Sa 'yo Lamang
| Coby | ABS-CBN Film Productions | |
| rowspan="4"| 2012
| Captive | Abusama | {{ubl|Swift Productions|Centerstage Productions|Arte France Cinéma|B.A. Produktion|Studio Eight Productions}} | |
| Born to Love You
| Rex Manrique | {{ubl|ABS-CBN Film Productions|CineMedia Film Productions|CCM Creatives}} | Also writer and producer{{ref|Martin2|A}} |
| Sta. Niña
| Pol | {{ubl|Cinemalaya|CCM Creatives}} | Also producer{{ref|Martin3|A}} |
| 24/7 in Love
| Dante | ABS-CBN Film Productions | | |
| 2013
| Patrick Javier | {{ubl|ABS-CBN Film Productions|Dreamscape Cinemedia|CCM Creatives}} | Also co-writer{{ref|Martin4|A}} |
| rowspan="2"| 2014
| Antonio "Tonio" Bugayong | {{ubl|ABS-CBN Film Productions|Viva Films}} | |
| Feng Shui 2
| Lester Anonuevo | {{ubl|ABS-CBN Film Productions|K Productions}} | |
| rowspan="2"| 2015
| Pong Dalupan | ABS-CBN Film Productions | |
| Beauty and the Bestie
| Emman Castillo | {{ubl|ABS-CBN Film Productions|Viva Films}} | |
| rowspan="2"| 2016
| Noel Santiago | CCM Creatives | Also producer{{ref|Martin5|A}} |
| The Super Parental Guardians
| Neil "Paco" Nabati | ABS-CBN Film Productions | Also co-story writer{{ref|Martin6|A}} |
| 2017
| Flavio Batungbakal III/Panday | {{ubl|CCM Film Productions|ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc.|Viva Films}} | Also director, co-screenplay writer, story writer, and producer{{ref|Martin7|A}} |
| 2018
| Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles | PS/Insp. Jacinto "Jack" Halimuyac | {{ubl|CCM Film Productions|APT Entertainment|M-Zet Productions}} | Also writer and producer{{ref|Martin8|A}} |
| 2019
| 3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon! | Apollo "Pol" C. Balbon | CCM Film Productions | Also director and story writer{{ref|Martin9|A}} |
| 2021
| Leon Antonio | ABS-CBN Film Productions | |
| rowspan=2| 2022
| Gabriel "Gabo" Madlangbayan | ABS-CBN Film Productions | Also co-screenplay and story writer{{ref|MartinFinal|A}} |
| Apag
| Rafael Tuazon | CCM Film Productions | |
| rowspan="3"| 2024
| Pula | Daniel Faraon | CCM Film Productions | |
| And the Breadwinner Is...
| R.N. Elias | Star Cinema, The IdeaFirst Company | Also guest appearances | |
| Untitled Brillante Mendoza film
| | Imus Productions | | {{cite news|author=PEP Troika|title=Bong Revilla, Robin Padilla, Lito Lapid, at Coco Martin magsasanib-puwersa sa pelikula|trans-title=Bong Revilla, Robin Padilla, Lito Lapid, and Coco Martin to join forces in a film|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/178660/bong-robin-lito-coco-movie-a4118-20240131|access-date=July 4, 2024|work=PEP.ph|publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc.|date=January 31, 2024|language=Filipino}}{{cite news|last=Llemit|first=Kathleen A.|title=Coco Martin, Robin Padilla, Bong Revilla, Lito Lapid working on new film — report|url=https://www.philstar.com/movies/2024/02/02/2330167/coco-martin-robin-padilla-bong-revilla-lito-lapid-working-new-film-report|access-date=July 4, 2024|work=Philstar.com|publisher=Philstar Global Corp.|date=February 2, 2024|location=Manila, Philippines}} |
=As director=
==Television==
| class="wikitable" |
| style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
! Year ! Title ! Notes |
| 2015–2022
| Credited as Rodel Nacianceno |
| 2023–present
| Credited as Coco Martin |
| 2024
| Credited as Coco Martin (Special guest director, action scenes only) |
==Film==
| class="wikitable" |
| style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
! Year ! Title ! Notes |
| 2017
|rowspan="3"| Credited as Rodel Nacianceno |
| 2019 |
| 2022 |
Other ventures
=Production company=
In 2017, Martin established his own film production company 'CCM Film Productions'. As of today, the company has produced three films since 2017: Ang Panday, Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles, and 3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon!, all of which are starred by Martin.{{Citation needed|date=October 2021}}
= Feature films =
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; margin: 1em 1em 1em 0; background: #f9f9f9" |
| colspan="6" | List of Films Produced by CCM Film Productions |
|---|
| Title
! Release date ! Cast(s) ! Production company(ies) ! Distributor(s) ! Director(s) |
| colspan="8" style="background:#FDD34F;" | 2017 |
| Ang Panday
| Coco Martin | CCM Film Productions | Rodel Nacianceno |
| colspan="8" style="background:#FDD34F;" | 2018 |
| Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles
| Coco Martin | APT Entertainment | Axinite Digicinema Inc |
| colspan="6" colspan="8" style="background:#FDD34F;" | 2019 |
| 3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon!
| Coco Martin | CCM Film Productions | Star Cinema | Rodel Nacianceno |
=Television=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; margin: 1em 1em 1em 0; background: #f9f9f9" |
| colspan="6" | List of Television Series Produced by CCM Film Productions |
|---|
| Title
! Airing Date ! Cast(s) ! Production company(ies) ! Distributor(s) ! Director(s) |
| colspan="8" style="background:#FDD34F;" | 2023 |
| Batang Quiapo
| February 13, 2023–present | Coco Martin | CCM Film Productions | ABS-CBN Studios (formerly ABS-CBN Entertainment) | Rodel Nacianceno |
Awards and nominations
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{{Split section|List of awards and nominations received by Coco Martin |date=March 2023}}
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| Year || Film Award/Critics || Award/Category || 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}} |
| rowspan=2|2008 | Golden Screen Award | Best Performance by an Actor in a Lead Role (Drama) for Tambolista | {{nom}} |
| Gawad Urian Award | Best Supporting Actor for Tambolista | {{nom}} | |
| rowspan=7|2009 | Gawad PASADO | Pinakapasadong Katuwang na Aktor for Jay and Serbis | {{nom}} |
| ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role (Drama, Musical or Comedy) for Jay | {{won}} | |
| Gawad Genio Awards | Best Film Supporting Actor for Jay | {{won}} | |
| rowspan=2|Gawad Urian Award | Best Actor for Daybreak | {{nom}} | |
| Best Supporting Actor for Jay | {{won}} | ||
| ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards | Pop TV Character of the Year (Ramon) for Tayong Dalawa | {{won}} | |
| PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Actor for Tayong Dalawa | {{won}}{{cite news |last1=Reyes |first1=William R. |title=Coco Martin wins his first TV award for Tayong Dalawa |url=https://www.pep.ph/lifestyle/20806/coco-martin-wins-his-first-tv-award-for-tayong-dalawa |access-date=21 March 2023 |work=Philippine Entertainment Portal |date=December 1, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230321151943/https://www.pep.ph/lifestyle/20806/coco-martin-wins-his-first-tv-award-for-tayong-dalawa |archive-date=21 March 2023 |language=en, fil}} | |
| rowspan=12|2010 | rowspan=2|Gawad Tanglaw Awards | Best Ensemble Performance in a Television Drama for Tayong Dalawa | {{nom}} |
| Presidential Jury Award for Excellence in Acting for Tayong Dalawa | {{won}} | ||
| Gawad Genio Awards | Best Film Actor Kinatay | {{nom}} | |
| Young Critics Circle | Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role for Soliloquy | {{nom}} | |
| Golden Screen Award | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama) for Kinatay | {{won}} | |
| 41st Guillermo Mendoza Awards | Promising Male Box Office Star for Movies & TV[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/06/24/10/abs-cbn-big-winner-gmmsf-entertainment-awards "ABS-CBN big winner at GMMSF Entertainment Awards"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150104104621/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/06/24/10/abs-cbn-big-winner-gmmsf-entertainment-awards |date=January 4, 2015 }}. ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 21, 2014. | {{won}} | |
| Gawad Urian Awards | Best Actor for Kinatay | {{nom}} | |
| ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards | Pop Pin Up Boy | {{nom}} | |
| Anak TV Seal Awards | Most Admired Male TV Personality | {{nom}} | |
| FAMAS Award | Best Actor for Kinatay | {{nom}} | |
| Star Awards for TV | rowspan=2|Best Drama Actor for Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo | {{nom}} | |
| 19th KBP Golden Dove Awards | {{won}} | ||
| rowspan=21|2011 | 42nd Guillermo Mendoza Awards | Prince of Philippine Movies & TV for Sa'yo Lamang[http://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/8149/42nd-box-office-entertainment-awards-honors-outstanding-actors-and-actresses-of-2010 "42nd Box-Office Entertainment Awards honors outstanding actors and actresses of 2010"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140521105033/http://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/8149/42nd-box-office-entertainment-awards-honors-outstanding-actors-and-actresses-of-2010 |date=May 21, 2014 }}. Pep.ph. Retrieved May 21, 2014. | {{won}} |
| Gawad Tanglaw Awards | Best Actor for Noy | {{nom}} | |
| rowspan=2|Gawad Urian Awards | Actor of the Decade (Dekada Award) | {{won}} | |
| Best Actor for Noy | {{nom}} | ||
| rowspan=2|Golden Screen Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role (Drama, Musical or Comedy) for Sa'yo Lamang | {{nom}} | |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama) for Noy | {{nom}} | ||
| FAP Awards | Best Actor for Noy | {{nom}} | |
| rowspan=2|Star Awards for Movies | Movie Supporting Actor of the Year for Sa'yo Lamang | {{nom}} | |
| Movie Actor of the Year for Noy | {{won}} | ||
| Yahoo! OMG Awards | Breakthrough Actor of the Year | {{won}} | |
| 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 | {{won}} | |
| rowspan=2|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}} | ||
| rowspan=3|Star Awards for TV | Best Single Performance by an Actor for Maalaala Mo Kaya: Silbato | {{won}} | |
| Best Drama Actor for Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin | {{won}} | ||
| Male Star of the Night | {{won}} | ||
| Anak TV Seal Awards | Most Admired Male TV Personality | {{won}} | |
| rowspan=2|FAMAS Award | Best Actor for Noy | {{nom}} | |
| Best Director for Noy | {{nom}} | ||
| Gawad Genio Awards | Best Film Actor for Noy | {{won}} | |
| rowspan=10|2012 | 8th USTv Student's Choice Awards | Best Actor in a Daily Local Soap Opera for Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin | {{won}} |
| rowspan=2|Gawad TANGLAW Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Drama Series for Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin | {{won}} | |
| Pinakakapuri-puring Artista ng Dekada | {{won}} | ||
| 2nd EdukCircle Awards | Best Television Drama Actor | {{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 | {{nom}} | |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Actor for Walang Hanggan | {{nom}} | |
| 15th Asian Television Awards | Best Actor in a Lead-Drama Role for MMK: Kamao | {{nom}} | |
| 43rd Guillermo Mendoza Awards | Prince of Philippine Television – Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin[http://www.pep.ph/news/33760/this-week-in-photo-news/1/1#focus "Vice Ganda named Phenomenal Box-Office Star; Derek Ramsay is Box-Office King while Anne Curtis and Cristine Reyes share Box-Office Queen title"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150701165446/http://www.pep.ph/news/33760/this-week-in-photo-news/1/1#focus |date=July 1, 2015 }}. Pep.ph. Retrieved May 20, 2014. | {{won}} | |
| rowspan=16|2013 | Familia Sauza-Berenguer de Marquina 93rd Las Familias Unidas FitzGerald Awards{{cite web| author=FSBMC| date=January 26, 2013| url=http://lfuawards.yolasite.com/youth-role-model.php/| title=The 2013 FitzGerald Youth Role Model of The Year| publisher=Familia Sauza-Berenguer de Marquina Corporation| access-date=January 26, 2012| archive-date=January 4, 2014| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140104002013/http://lfuawards.yolasite.com/youth-role-model.php| url-status=live}} | Youth Role Model of the Year | {{won}} |
| 61st FAMAS Awards | Best Actor for Sta. Niña | {{nom}} | |
| 31st FAP Awards | Best Actor for Sta. Niña | {{nom}} | |
| rowspan=2| 10th ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Actor for Walang Hanggan | {{nom}} | |
| Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Single Drama/Telemovie Program for MMK: Kamao | {{nom}} | ||
| 29th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Actor of the Year for Sta. Nina | {{nom}} | |
| 1st ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards | Best Actor for Sta. Nina | {{nom}} | |
| 10th Gawad Urian Awards | Best Actor for Sta. Nina | {{nom}} | |
| rowspan=2| 44th Box Office Entertainment Awards (GMMSFI) | Prince and Princess of Philippine Television (shared with Julia Montes)[http://www.pep.ph/photos/3796/44th-guillermo-mendoza-box-office-entertainment-awards "44th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190403190603/http://www.pep.ph/photos/3796/44th-guillermo-mendoza-box-office-entertainment-awards |date=April 3, 2019 }}. Pep.ph. Retrieved May 19, 2014. | {{won}} | |
| Most Popular Primetime TV Drama Series for Walang Hanggan (shared with cast) | {{won}} | ||
| Yahoo! OMG Awards | Actor of the Year | {{won}} | |
| 3rd EdukCircle Awards | Most Influential Celebrity Endorser of Year | {{won}} | |
| rowspan=3| 27th PMPC Star Awards For TV | Best Drama Actor of the Year | {{won}} | |
| Male Star Of The Night | {{won}} | ||
| Best Primetime Drama Series for "Juan Dela Cruz" (shared with the cast) | {{won}} | ||
| Anak TV Seal Awards | Youth Role Model of the Year | {{won}} | |
| rowspan=7|2014 | rowspan=1|12th Gawad Tanglaw Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Series for "Juan Dela Cruz" | {{won}} |
| Yahoo! OMG Awards | Actor of the Year | {{won}} | |
| 62nd FAMAS Awards | Best Actor for A Moment in Time | {{nom}} | |
| 4th EdukCircle Awards | Best Television Drama Actor | {{won}} | |
| rowspan=2|28th PMPC Star Awards For TV | Best Drama Actor | {{won}} | |
| Best Primetime Drama Series for "Ikaw Lamang" (shared with the cast) | {{won}} | ||
| 40th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Festival Actor for Feng Shui 2 | {{nom}} | |
| rowspan=8|2015 | 13th Gawad Tanglaw Awards | Best Performance by an Actor (TV Series) for Ikaw Lamang | {{won}} |
| 5th EdukCircle Awards | Best Television Drama Actor | {{won}} | |
| 2nd Paragala: Central Luzon Media Awards | Best Television Actor for Ikaw Lamang | {{won}} | |
| 1st Platinum Media Media Stallion Awards | Best Film Actor | {{won}} | |
| 6th ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Best Actor in a Drama Program for Ikaw Lamang | {{nom}} | |
| Alta Media Icon Awards 2015 | Best Actor for film Feng Shui 2 | {{won}} | |
| Alta Media Icon Awards 2015 | Best Actor for TV Ikaw Lamang | {{won}} | |
| 63rd FAMAS Awards | Fernando Poe, Jr. Memorial award | {{won}} | |
| rowspan=19|2016 | rowspan=3|6th EdukCircle Awards | Best Television Drama Actor – HALL OF FAME Award | {{won}} |
| Most Influential Film Actors of the Year for Beauty and the Bestie | {{won}} | ||
| Box Office Tandem of the Year (with Vice Ganda) for Beauty and the Bestie | {{won}} | ||
| 64th FAMAS Awards | Best Actor for You're My Boss | {{nom}} | |
| 63rd CIDG Founding Anniversary | Certificate of Appreciation | {{won}} | |
| 14th Gawad Tanglaw Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a (TV Series) for FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | {{won}} | |
| 18th Anak TV Awards | Top Male Anak TV Makabata Star for 2015 | {{won}} | |
| 3rd UmalohokJUAN Communication & Media Awards | Best TV Actor for FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | {{won}} | |
| 7th NSCART Awards | Best Actor | {{won}} | |
| 4th Kagitingan Awards for TV of Bataan Peninsula State University | PINAKAMAGITING NA PERSONALIDAD SA DULANG SERYE for FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | {{won}} | |
| 47th Box Office Entertainment Awards (GMMSFI) | Phenomenal Star of 2015 for Beauty and the Bestie | {{won}} | |
| 24th KBP Golden Dove Awards | Best TV Actor in a Drama Program for FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | {{won}} | |
| Golden Laurel Lycean Choice Media Awards | Best TV Actor for FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | {{won}} | |
| Alta Media Icon Awards 2016 | Best Drama Actor for TV for FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | {{won}} | |
| LPU-Laguna Kung-gihan Awards 2016 | SAFETY AWARENESS TV PERSONALITY | {{won}} | |
| 30th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Actor for FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | {{won}} | |
| Anak TV Awards | Makabata HALL OF FAME Award | {{won}} | |
| 2nd Illumine GIC Innovation Awards For Television | Most Innovative TV Actor for 2016 | {{won}} | |
| 7th TV Series Craze Awards 2016 | Leading Man of the Year | {{won}} | |
| rowspan=27|2017 | 15th Gawad Tanglaw Awards | Best Performance by an Actor (TV Series) for FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | {{won}} |
| 3rd Aral Parangal Awards | Best Drama Actor | {{won}} | |
| Guild of Educators, Mentors, and Students | Natatanging Hiyas ng Sining sa Telebisyon | {{won}} | |
| rowspan=2| 48th Box Office Entertainment Awards | Phenomenal Star of Philippine Cinema for The Super Parental Guardians | {{won}} | |
| Breakthrough Performance by an Actor in A Single Program for FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | {{won}} | ||
| Gawad Bedista Awards | Actor of the Year for TV | {{won}} | |
| Golden Laurel LPU Batangas Media Awards | Best Television Actor | {{won}} | |
| TASCO 1st CSR Impact Awards | Citizen-Character Model of The Year | {{won}} | |
| PARAGALA: Central Luzon Media Awards | Best Television Actor | {{won}} | |
| UmalohokJUAN 2017 | Television Actor of the Year | {{won}} | |
| 8th Northwest Samar State University Students' Choice Awards for Radio and Television (NSCART) | Best Actor in a Primetime Teleserye | {{won}} | |
| rowspan=2| Gawad Pasado 2017 | Pinakapasadong Simbolo ng Kagandahang Asal | {{won}} | |
| Pinakapasadong Aktor sa Teleserye | {{won}} | ||
| Kagitingan Awards for Television 2017 | Pinakamagiting na Dulang Personalidad sa Seryeng Drama | {{won}} | |
| 25th KBP Golden Dove Awards | Best Actor in a Drama Program for FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | {{won}} | |
| Alta Media Icon Awards 2017 | Best Drama Actor for FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | {{won}} | |
| rowspan=2| EdukCircle Awards 2017 | Most Influential Film Actor of the Year for The Super Parental Guardians | {{won}} | |
| Most Influential Male Endorser of the Year | {{won}} | ||
| 2017 COMGUILD Academe's Choice Award | Male Endorser of the Year | {{won}} | |
| PMPC Star Awards for TV 2017 | Best Drama Actor | {{nom}} | |
| Push Awards 2017 | Push Male TV Performance of the Year | {{won}} | |
| rowspan=2| 3rd Lion HearTV RAWR Awards | Actor of the Year | {{won}} | |
| Royal Lion Awardee | {{won}} | ||
| rowspan=2| PEP List Awards | Male TV Star of the Year | {{won}} | |
| Teleserye Actor of the Year for FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | {{won}} | ||
| 43rd Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actor for Ang Panday | {{nom}} | |
| MMFF 2017 Gabi ng Parangal | Special Jury Prize | {{won}} | |
| rowspan=11|2018 | 1ST NCST Dangal Ng Bayan Media Excellence Awards | Model Actor for Criminology | {{won}} |
| 3rd GIC Innovation Awards for Television | Most Innovative TV Actor | {{won}} | |
| Dangal ng Bayan Awards 2018 | Awardee for FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | {{won}} | |
| Batarisan Awards 2018 | Best Drama Actor for TV | {{won}} | |
| 5th PARAGALA: Central Luzon Media Awards | Best Television Actor for FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | {{won}} | |
| Platinum Stallion Media Awards 2018 | Best TV Actor | {{won}} | |
| 49th Box Office Entertainment Awards | Most Popular Film Director for Ang Panday | {{won}} | |
| 66th FAMAS Awards | Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award Recipient | {{won}} | |
| rowspan=2| 8th EdukCircle Awards | Most Influential Film Actor of the Year for Ang Panday | {{won}} | |
| Most Influential Male Endorser of the Year | {{won}} | ||
| 4th ALTA Media Icon Awards | Best Actor for TV | {{won}} | |
| rowspan=10|2019 | 50th Box Office Entertainment Awards | Box Office King for Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles | {{won}} |
| rowspan=2| 6th PARAGALA: Central Luzon Media Awards | Best Television Actor for FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | {{won}} | |
| Hall of Fame Awardee | {{won}} | ||
| Young Educators' Convergence of SoCCKSarGen, Inc. | Best TV Actor | {{won}} | |
| 35th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Loveteam of the Year (shared with Maine Mendoza) for Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles | {{nom}} | |
| Sine Sandaan | One of Philippine Cinema Icons | {{won}} | |
| 5th Aral Parangal Awards | Best TV Actor | {{won}} | |
| rowspan=2| 9th EdukCircle Awards | Most Influential Film Actor of the Year | {{won}} | |
| Most Influential Male Celebrity Endorser of the Year | {{won}} | ||
| The Platinum Stallion Media Awards 2019 | Best TV Male Personality | {{won}} | |
| rowspan=4|2020 | 3rd Gawad Lasallianeta Awards | Most Outstanding Male TV Lead Dramatic Actor | {{won}} |
| 51st Box Office Entertainment Awards | TV Actor of the Year | {{won}} | |
| Northwest Samar State University Student's Choice Awards | Best Actor in a Primetime Teleserye | {{won}} | |
| 10th EdukCircle Awards | Most Influential Celebrity of the Decade | {{won}} | |
| rowspan=2|2021 | 34th Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Actor for FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | {{nom}} |
| 69th FAMAS Awards | Best Actor for Love or Money | {{nom}} | |
| rowspan=2|2022 | VP Choice Awards | TV Actor of the Year for FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | {{won}} |
| Golden Laurel LPU Batangas Media Awards 2022 | Best Drama Actor | {{nom}} |
References
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