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- Full Name Coco Martin
- Occupation Actor
- Nationality Filipino
- Birthplace San Fernando, Philippines
- Birth Date Nov 01, 1981
- Age 43 Years, 0 Months
Coco Martin | Biography
Coco Martin starred in the 2010 movie 'Noy' playing the title character, and it earned him the ‘Star Movie Actor of the Year Award’In 2015, Martin started starring in the action drama series Ang Probinsyano (Brothers), which is a television adaptation of the 1997 film of the same name starring Fernando Poe Jr. The series is one of ABS-CBN’s longest-running television series that has aired more than 1,500 episodes as of November 2021.
Coco Martin is a Filipino actor famous for starring in several indie films and television series, well known for his role in the series Ang Probinsyano, Juan Dela Cruz, and Walang Hanggan.
Who is Coco Martin?
Rodel Pacheco Nacianceno, alias Coco Martin, was born and raised in the Philippines. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management from the National College of Business and Arts.
Martin worked as a janitor for housekeeping in Alberta, Canada, before starting his career in acting. He started in ABS-CBN’s talent agency called Star Magic. Martin debuted acting was in the 2001 film Luv Text, making a cameo appearance as a friend of Ivan (played by Russell C. Mon). He then appeared in several television commercials before landing a starring role as Iliac in the 2005 independent film Masahista (The Masseur). His role in the film earned him the ‘Young Critics Circle Award’ in 2006.
He appeared in over a dozen independent films in 2007 and 2008, including Jay (2008) that earned him the ‘Gawad Urian Award’ for ‘Best Supporting Actor,’ and the ‘Golden Screen Award’ for ‘Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role’ in 2009.
In 2009, he secured a role as Ramon Dionisio Lecumberri in the television series Tayong Dalawa (The Two of Us) as one of the regular cast members. He then starred in the television series Nagsimula sa Puso (Started in the Heart) in 2009 and Tonyong Bayawak in 2010.
In 2010, Martin starred in the movie Noy playing the title character, and it earned him the ‘Star Movie Actor of the Year Award’ in 2011.
In 2011, he starred in the role of twins Alexander and Javier del Tierro in the highly acclaimed television series Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin (I Will Only Love You Once). The following year, he starred in the lead role of Daniel Cruz/Daniel Guidotti in the top-rated primetime drama series Walang Hanggan (My Eternal), alongside Julia Montes.
In 2012, he also appeared in the mainstream film Born to Love You, alongside Angeline Quinto. He went on to appear as the title character in the 2013 fantasy action drama series Juan Dela Cruz. He starred in another mainstream film, Maybe This Time, in 2014.
In 2015, he started starring in the action drama series Ang Probinsyano (Brothers), which is a television adaptation of the 1997 film of the same name starring Fernando Poe Jr. The series is one of ABS-CBN’s longest-running television series that has aired more than 1,500 episodes as of November 2021.
Age and Height
Coco Martin was born on 1 November 1981 in San Fernando, Philippines, to Maria Teresa C. and Ramon S. Nacianceno. He is 40 years as of 2021.
Martin stands at the height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.7 meters).
Girlfriend
Martin was rumored to be romantically involved with his Walang Hanggan co-star Julia Montes.
Net Worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Martin has a net worth of $20 million. He accumulated his wealth from his successful two decades of acting.