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70-405: The story of the entire first season followed the lives of Samuel ( Coco Martin ), Isabel ( Kim Chiu ), Mona ( Julia Montes ) and Franco ( Jake Cuenca ) encompassing the period between 1964-1984. It ran from March 10 to August 15, 2014 with a total of 112 episodes. In the second season, the story revolved around Gabriel ( Coco Martin ), Andrea ( Kim Chiu ), and Natalia ( KC Concepcion ) and is set in

140-499: A DNA test confirms a father-daughter relationship between them. Franco holds a party introducing Andrea as his daughter. Isabel sneaks into the party and Franco sees her, only for the former to make the latter believe that she has amnesia. Franco lets his wife and children live in the same home, but locks up Isabel and Andrea to prevent them from escaping again. Natalia got into a fight with Isabel and Andrea. Later on, Franco came and stopped it by slapping Natalia. Isabel then tells Andrea

210-400: A barista, a merchandiser, a waiter, and a driver. After finishing college, he flew to Alberta, Canada , where he worked as a janitor at a bingo parlor. A widowed Filipino-Canadian woman promised to help him secure employment legally if he would work as her housekeeper, but the arrangement was unsuccessful. Martin eventually returned to janitorial work, and after nine months, returned home to

280-436: A beauty contest judge. Luis (William Lorenzo) assumes the role of a father to Samuel but dies later on. With a heavy heart, however, Elena and her family are forced to return to Salvacion in the years that follow. In the era of the sugar industry boom in the small town of Salvacion, two children from opposite sides of society will meet: the young Samuel Severino ( Zaijian Jaranilla ) and Isabel Miravelez (Alyanna Angeles). Samuel

350-552: A daughter with partner ChinKee Brice. Coleta started his career in showbiz industry in the Philippines in 2008 and later culminated in 2011. He debuted as a part of the cast of the TV5 show Lipgloss as Caloy Borongan. In 2011, he was later known for doing a television advertisement for Nestea which became publicly recalled by its audience. Since then, he had done several television projects with ABS-CBN . In 2012, Coleta starred

420-422: A drunk, heartbroken Samuel; their one night stand eventually results in their marriage and the birth of their son named Gabriel, while Isabel and Franco are blessed with a daughter named Natalia Isabel. Things get worse when Eduardo reveals that he is the biological father of Samuel. In addition, Rebecca divulges Franco's real identity. Maximo accidentally kills Miranda during a gunfight between him and Gonzalo, and

490-632: A duel in a ship, but Franco falls off the ship to his death after getting pierced by the ship's anchor. In the end, Andrea marries Gabriel and it is implied that Gabriel has regained the land in Salvacion that Franco took away from his family. Coco Martin Rodel Pacheco Nacianceno (born November 1, 1981), known as Coco Martin ( Tagalog: [ˈkokɔ ˈmɐɾtɪn] ), is a Filipino actor, director, producer, and screenwriter. Known for his performances in action and romantic drama , he

560-485: A film called Juan dela Cruz was submitted to the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival but failed to make the final list of entries. 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 . The series had positive reviews and Martin became

630-410: A film with singer-actress Sarah Geronimo produced by Star Cinema and VIVA Films . In the same year, Martin starred with Kris Aquino in his first ever Metro Manila Film Festival film. The film was a sequel to a 2004 film of the same title also starring Aquino. The film became the second-highest-grossing film at the 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival behind The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin and holds

700-602: A household name. The series earned him another Best Actor Award at the 27th Star Awards for Television and at the 12th Gawad Tanglaw Awards. In 2012, Martin starred in a film by Emmanuel Quindo Palo titled Sta. Niña along with Alessandra de Rossi , Anita Linda and Irma Adlawan . The film was an official entry for the New Breed Full Length Feature Category at the 8th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival . The film also won "The Golden Crow Pheasant Award for Best Feature Film" aka Suvarna Chakoram at

770-491: 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

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840-408: A relationship with Natalia, only to destroy it later on in favor of Jacq – whose real identity Gabriel is not yet aware of – as part of his revenge against Franco. While courting Natalia, Gabriel follows her to Salvacion, accompanied by Jacq. Natalia informs her father's chief of staff and mistress Tessa ( Mylene Dizon ) about somebody who looks like her mother. The paths of Franco and Jacq then cross as

910-626: 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 , 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. Returning to indie films in 2008, Martin starred in Condo under Breaking The Box Productions, portraying an idealistic security guard named Benjamin Castro Jr. The film offered viewers

980-404: A total of 1,696 episodes. 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. On 14 September 2016, Surigao congressman Robert Ace Barbers filed House Resolution No. 358 at the 17th Congress of the Philippines which commended

1050-559: A unique perspective on the life of a security guard and his interactions on the job. 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. In the same year, Martin once again top-billed alongside Jaclyn Jose and Gina Pareno in an award-winning film, Serbis directed by Mendoza. The film competed for

1120-400: A wild fire strikes the sugar cane field. Amidst the tragedy, Samuel is able to save Isabel. However, with the influence of his grandfather Maximo, Franco claims he was the one who saved Isabel. Relentless in their pursuit to know the truth as to who was behind the fire, Gonzalo and his right-hand man Pacquito ( Ronnie Lazaro ) was able to pinpoint a farmer as the culprit. To prove that the farmer

1190-563: Is caught, captured, and beaten by the latter and his men. Gonzalo manages to escape Maximo's men, and files cases against the old man. Maximo is captured and detained following a police operation. He had aimed his gun at Samuel but Eduardo was hit by the bullets and dies later that night. Maximo attempts to escape jail by bribing the police chief and faking his death, but his attempt becomes unsuccessful as Gonzalo and Pacquito intercept his hearse. Gonzalo opens Maximo's coffin and buries Maximo alive along with his gold bars and venomous snakes even as

1260-501: Is credited under his screen name Neil Coleta Mark Neilson Mañosca Coleta (born August 4, 1991), popularly known as Neil Coleta , is a Filipino actor and TV host. He appeared in the TV series Growing Up and 100 Days to Heaven . Coleta graduated from Adamson University . In 2013, his car was hit by another vehicle along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City while he was on his way home. In 2021, Coleta will be having

1330-420: Is one of the most awarded Filipino actors of the 21st century. 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, making him one of the highest-grossing box office stars of all time. Tatler Asia named him one of

1400-427: Is pregnant, he manipulates a robbery in which Elena is unjustly implicated, causing her to be imprisoned only to be released on the condition that she leaves Salvacion. Eduardo marries Maximo's daughter Miranda ( Cherie Gil ), unaware that Elena is pregnant with her son with him. Elena and Miranda give birth to their respective children named Samuel and Franco, with the latter not being Eduardo's biological son but that of

1470-418: Is subsequently imprisoned as a result. Franco suffers an accident but despite recovering, he pretends to be crippled in order to gain the sympathy of others, especially Isabel. Isabel becomes pregnant with Franco's second child but Franco believes that this child is Samuel's. Franco is able to make Mona and the townspeople believe in a lie, causing a jealous Mona to flee Salvacion with Gabriel despite not having

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1540-484: Is the older brother of actor Ronwaldo Martin . 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. A. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Credited as Rodel Nacianceno, however his acting role

1610-405: Is the son of sugarcane plantation worker Elena, while Isabel is the daughter of wealthy couple Gonzalo ( John Estrada ) and Rebecca Miravelez ( Angel Aquino ). Through Isabel, Samuel meets Franco Hidalgo ( Louise Abuel ), the son of wealthy landowners Miranda and Eduardo. A natural-born farmer, Samuel teaches Franco how to plant sugar cane and in return, Franco teaches Samuel how to read. One night,

1680-458: Is unjustly imprisoned for 20 years. Lupe ( Rio Locsin ) and Calixto ( Nonie Buencamino ) moved to Manila along with Gabriel (Yogo Singh) and their newborn daughter Darlene, after learning that Franco had engaged in land grabbing of Samuel's properties. Gabriel grows to become a quarrelsome boy, planting the seeds of his revenge against Franco. Franco ( Christopher de Leon ) walks away with impunity, having been elected as senator and interested in

1750-459: The 2019 Metro Manila Film Festival entry 3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon! with Jennylyn Mercado and Ai-Ai delas Alas . In 2021, Martin starred in a romantic comedy film Love or Money with Angelica Panganiban under CCM Productions and Star Cinema. The movie was filmed on various locations in Dubai , United Arab Emirates . In July 2022, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority announced

1820-576: The 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television . 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 . In September 2015 with an ensemble cast, Martin starred in his most successful television series to date,

1890-525: The 83rd Academy Awards , but did not make the shortlist. 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 . In 2011, he led the acclaimed television series Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin , wherein he received the Dekada Award in the Gawad Urian ceremony. He

1960-524: 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

2030-555: 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. The film won numerous awards at the 2008 Gawad Urian Awards and at the 3rd Asian Film Awards . Martin returned to the Cinemalaya film festival in 2008 with the film Jay alongside Baron Geisler . The film

2100-746: The "Ultimate Superstar", 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

2170-715: The 17th International Film Festival of Kerala in India . 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. The film was shot in Amsterdam and Paris , and was produced by Dreamscape Cinema and Star Cinema. His performance earned him, a nomination for Best Drama Actor at the 2014 FAMAS Awards . In 2014, Martin starred in Maybe This Time ,

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2240-511: The 2006 Young Critics Circle. Additionally, ' Masahista' was honored with the prestigious Golden Leopard Award at the 58th Locarno International Film Festival in Switzerland . In 2006, Martin starred in another Brillante Mendoza-directed indie film, Summer Heat (released locally as Kaleldo ). The film garnered multiple nominations at the FAMAS Awards and Gawad Urian Awards , winning

2310-463: 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. 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 . The role

2380-570: The 7th Golden Screen Award and Presidential Jury Award for Excellence in Acting at the 2009 Gawad Tanglaw Awards. He was also nominated for Best Actor at the 2009 FAMAS Award . 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

2450-546: The Master Showman . He was later scouted for a role in an independent film. 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. The film, which explored the life of a young man providing massages to gay men, received critical acclaim. It won Best Movie and earned Martin his first Best Actor Award at

2520-547: The PNP Community Relations, was issued ordering all units, offices and personnel to refrain from assisting the producers of the series. 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

2590-550: The Philippines. 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 . 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 . Later that year, he got

2660-458: The TV adaptation of the late Fernando Poe Jr. 's film FPJ's Ang Probinsyano . To portray the role, he had to train in martial arts such as Kickboxing , Arnis , and MMA . 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

2730-604: The aftermath of the explosion, a dying Elena gives Andrea to Roger ( Neil Coleta ) and Esther Sanggalang ( Marlann Flores ) who then raise her; not knowing the real identity of the little girl, they name her Jacqueline after their deceased daughter. Elena, her parents Damian and Trinidad Severino, Gonzalo and Rebecca all perished in the ship explosion, and Gabriel is left to the care of Mona's sister Lupe Roque ( Meryll Soriano ) and her friend (and future husband) Calixto de la Cruz ( Lester Llansang ). Days later, an old lady finds Isabel and takes care of her, while Samuel confronts Franco and

2800-756: 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 . Notably, Martin top-billed ' Tirador ,' another indie film directed by Brillante Mendoza, which delved into

2870-450: The film Ang Panday , a 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival entry. The role was first popularized by late actor Fernando Poe Jr. , hence, making it the second time Martin portrayed one of his roles. 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 . In 2019, he produced, wrote, directed and starred in

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2940-460: The following day, Natalia can only helplessly watch as Franco ruthlessly murders Samuel. Charges of murder, falsification of documents, and domestic violence are filed against Franco, but despite a legislative inquiry and the issuance of a warrant of arrest against him by the NBI , he refuses to surrender, holding Andrea hostage. Remembering what Gonzalo said to him before his death, Franco and Gabriel go on

3010-433: The gold bars that were buried with Maximo when he was buried alive by Gonzalo and Pacquito before the ship explosion. Isabel ( Amy Austria-Ventura ), introducing herself as Dolores, helps Esther (Arlene Muhlach) after the latter collapses in a public market. She becomes friends with Esther and Roger (Smokey Manaloto), and later meets Jacq ( Kim Chiu ), whom she is able to recognize as her daughter Andrea. Gabriel enters into

3080-571: 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. In the same year, Martin starred in the film You're My Boss with Toni Gonzaga and in his second MMFF entry, Beauty and the Bestie with Vice Ganda , the third highest-grossing Filipino film of all time . In 2016, he starred with superstar Nora Aunor in an indie film titled Padre de Familia directed by Adolf Alix Jr. The film

3150-604: The latter pleads for his life and offers to pay him. Before the protests and elections, Maximo is released as a result of a presidential pardon, and vows to bring down his rivals. He orders the burning of the Miravelez mansion. As a result, Isabel prematurely gives birth to Andrea. However, Franco believes the child is Isabelle's illegitimate child with Samuel. Franco abuses Isabel and uses his children to keep her from leaving. To save Isabel from Franco's battering, Samuel plans to flee to Manila with Natalia and Andrea. Franco learns of

3220-423: The media to dub him the "Prince of Philippine Independent Films." 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

3290-447: The most influential Filipino personalities in Asia. 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

3360-501: The offer for the roles were withdrawn after the production staff learned Martin's history as a "sexy star". 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. Despite Ranay's sudden withdrawal from the production staff, Martin received praised from one of

3430-427: The other hand, continues his fight for the injustices against the workers. In the midst of this social turmoil, love develops between Samuel and Isabel, to the consternation of Franco and Mona. A planned elopement and wedding between Samuel and Isabel is foiled by Gonzalo and Maximo, in favor of Franco. Samuel is abducted, electrocuted and buried alive, but a priest saves him. Isabel ends up marrying Franco. Mona seduces

3500-468: The permission of her family. Samuel catches up with them and joins them along with Lupe and Calixto to Manila. While in Manila, Samuel and Mona enter university while fulfilling their duties as Gabriel's parents at the same time. Franco decides to run as Mayor of Salvacion, while Eduardo seeks another term as governor. They both emerge victorious. The plantation workers hold massive protests against Franco, who

3570-441: The plan and manages to get Natalia from Isabel. On the night of their elopement, Franco plants a bomb on the ship where Samuel, Isabel, and their families and friends are taking going to Manila. The bomb explodes. Samuel, Isabel, Gabriel, and Andrea find themselves losing their beloved ones and separated by fate. Gonzalo told Gabriel that he is the only one will end Franco's evilness for which he kept before looking for his father. In

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3640-615: The political undertones of Filipino life in poverty. 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. The film received critical acclaim and premiered at the Rotterdam Film Festival in 2008, with additional screenings at international festivals in Germany and Spain . In 2007, Martin took on

3710-512: The presidency. Gabriel ( Coco Martin ) begins his revenge against him by sabotaging Natalia's ( KC Concepcion ) wedding to James (Bryan Santos) as he produces photos showing the latter flirting with another woman. A kind-hearted jail warden named Roman ( Dennis Padilla ) helps Samuel ( Joel Torre ) escape from jail. Samuel eventually locates Calixto, Lupe, and Gabriel. In order to begin life anew and help Gabriel exact revenge against Franco, Samuel and Calixto briefly return to Salvacion to dig and sell

3780-469: The primetime series 1DOL with Sarah Geronimo and Sam Milby . 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 , the first Filipino film to do so. The film gave Martin his Best Actor Award at

3850-434: 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. After Tayong Dalawa , he starred in a remake of a 1990 film titled Nagsimula sa Puso , alongside Maja Salvador , Jason Abalos and Nikki Gil . Because of these projects, Martin

3920-527: The show for its efforts to promote crime awareness and prevention among viewers and endorsed Martin as "Celebrity Advocate for a Drug-Free Philippines." 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. PNP spokesman Chief Superintendent Bong Durana said that an internal memorandum, signed by Director General Eduardo Garado, chief of

3990-755: The streets to make ends meet. During these years, he would often go to the Quiapo Church in Manila with his grandmother to seek guidance from the Black Nazarene . Despite poor living conditions, he was able to attend 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. To sustain his studies, Martin worked distributing flyers, as

4060-447: 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 . 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 . In the same year, a script for

4130-411: 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. In the same year, Martin also starred in the period drama television series entitled Ikaw Lamang with Julia Montes, Kim Chiu and Jake Cuenca . The series earned Martin "Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Series" at the 13th Gawad Tanglaw Awards and "Best Drama Actor" at

4200-408: The whole truth about herself and Franco. Unluckily, Tessa recorded their discussion in which they plan to escape with Natalia. Franco forces Isabel to renew their vows, but Isabel continues her act of fake amnesia, telling him that they should not go too fast into renewing the vows because it is a decision for two people. During this occasion, Samuel and Gabriel successfully rescue Andrea and Isabel, but

4270-475: The year 2005, with brief flashbacks from the 1990s. It aired from August 18 to October 24, 2014 with only 50 episodes. Eduardo Hidalgo ( Tirso Cruz III ), a wealthy landowner based in Salvacion, Negros Island, has a relationship with one of the workers in his plantation, Elena Severino ( Cherry Pie Picache ). However, when Maximo Salazar ( Ronaldo Valdez ), the butler in the hacienda of the Hidalgos, learns that Elena

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4340-609: Was based on Martin's experiences working overseas. It premiered at selected cinemas in Europe and the Middle East via The Filipino Channel . 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. In 2017, Martin launched his own production company, CCM Productions, and had his first directorial and producer debut in

4410-499: 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. Martin in May 2023 announced that he has been in a romantic relationship with Julia Montes . 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. He

4480-425: 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. This film gave Martin his three Best Supporting Actor Awards at the 2009 Gawad Urian Awards, 2009 ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards, and 2009 Gawad Genio Awards. His contributions to the Philippines independent filmmakers led

4550-490: Was initially pitched to Aljur Abrenica . He will also lead an indie horror film directed by Mendoza titled, Pola, together with Julia Montes. The film was shot in Pola, Oriental Mindoro , hence the title and is set to be released early 2023. 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

4620-491: Was innocent, Samuel reveals that he was there when the fire happened and told everyone that he was the one who saved Isabel. This ignites a rivalry between Samuel and Franco. After studying in London, Isabel ( Kim Chiu ) and Franco ( Jake Cuenca ) return to Salvacion. Meanwhile, Mona Roque ( Julia Montes ), the loyal friend and secret admirer of Samuel ( Coco Martin ), also returns to Salvacion from Manila where she studied. Samuel, on

4690-487: 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 . In 2012, Martin starred in another ensemble series titled Walang Hanggan , an adaptation of the 1991 film Hihintayin Kita sa Langit . He was paired with Julia Montes , as his first official love interest. Because of

4760-510: Was offered contract with Star Magic , ABS-CBN's biggest talent agency. In 2010, he became part of the cast of ABS-CBN's primetime drama Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo , and had his first leading role in the action series Tonyong Bayawak . 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). He also starred in his first mainstream film under Star Cinema , Sa 'yo Lamang , and in

4830-629: 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 . Rodel Pacheco Nacianceno was born 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 would later admit that he spent most of his time on

4900-466: Was then the corrupt mayor of their town. Samuel is implicated in their so-called rebellion and is arrested and tortured, only to be released as Eduardo leads a hunger strike. Eduardo, who had remarried to Elena, supports their son's gubernatorial bid against Franco, who is backed by Maximo. During the election, Mona is killed in an ambush ordered by Maximo, who also helps Franco cheat his way to victory. Gonzalo anonymously divulges Maximo's dishonest acts, but

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