I will remain an indie actor, Coco Martin says..

Coco Martin

Indie actor Coco Martin may have finally gotten his wish to penetrate TV mainstream, but clarified that he will remain an indie actor. Even with a busy schedule due to upcoming TV projects, Coco said that he will find time for an indie project if he is offered a good role.

“If ever there’s a good project and I know that my co-actors are good, I’ll never say no to it. As long as I can do it and I can insert it to my schedules, I’ll be glad to do it,” he said.

Coco justified that while mainstream projects give him the chance to save up and enjoy popularity, acting in indie films gives him fulfillment as an actor. “In other words you’re not making it for the sake of making money, you’re doing it because you love this work and you respect you’re profession,” he shared.

The actor also pointed out that if it were not for his being an indie actor, his acting skills may not have been noticed and he may not have penetrated the mainstream at all.

Coco shared that his work an actor in TV and in indie films allows him versatility as a performer, something which he considers his advantage over other actors. While he might have a younger audience for his TV projects, Coco projects a bolder image in indie films. “For me, TV and movie has different audience , most especially on indie,” he justified. “It’s like I don’t want to set limitations. Coz whenever I think of it I am the one being affected as an actor. My work will change and would be very affected.”

After being part of the successful teleserye Tayong Dalawa, Coco is busy taping for Agimat: Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla, reprising the role of Tonyong Bayawak and for Nagsimula sa Puso with Maja Salvador.