Coco Martin | |
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 Martin in 2022 | |
| Born | Rodel Pacheco Nacianceno (1981-11-01)November 1, 1981 (age 44) |
| Other names | Rodel Nacianceno[a] |
| Alma mater | National College of Business and Arts (BS) |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2001–present |
| Agent(s) | Star Magic (2001–2002, 2009–2016) B617 Management & Enterprise (2016–present) GMA Network (2004–2009) |
| Notable work | Walang Hanggan (as Daniel) Juan dela Cruz FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano (as Cardo/Ador) FPJ’s Batang Quiapo (as Tanggol) |
| Partner | Julia Montes |
| Family | Ronwaldo Martin (brother) |
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Rodel Pacheco Nacianceno (born November 1, 1981), known professionally asCoco Martin, is a Filipino actor and filmmaker.[3] Known for his performances inaction andromantic drama, he is one of the most awarded Filipino actors of the 21st century.[4] His accolades include anASEAN International Film Festival and Award, twoFAMAS Awards, twoGawad Urian Awards, tenPMPC Star Awards for Television and eightBox Office Entertainment Awards. Martin's films have grossed ₱2.3 billion worldwide,[5] 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.[6]
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 acclaimedindie filmsDaybreak (2008),Serbis (2008),Kinatay (2009) andJay (2008). For his portrayal of Edward Navarro for the latter, he won three Best Supporting Actor at theGawad Urian, Golden Screen and Gawad Genio Awards. Breaking into the mainstream, he gained further recognition for his roles in television shows such asTayong Dalawa (2009),Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo (2010),Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin (2011),Walang Hanggan (2012),Juan dela Cruz (TV series) (2013),Ikaw Lamang (2014), and reached superstardom status in the longest-running drama series on Philippine television,FPJ's Ang Probinsyano (2015), andFPJ's Batang Quiapo (2023).
Often described as the "Ultimate Superstar",[7] he was namedActor of the Decade (2000–2009) at the34th Gawad Urian Awards. He was also recognized as one of the most influential celebrities of the decade (2010–2019) at the10th EdukCircle Awards. Among his most successful films at thebox-office includeThe 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) andMaybe This Time (2014). In 2017, Martin established his own production companyCCM Film Productions. His other notable films includeNoy (2010) which was selected as the Philippine entry at the83rd Academy Awards,Sa 'Yo Lamang (2010),Sta. Niña (2012) andPadre de Familia (2016) withNora Aunor.
Rodel Pacheco Nacianceno was born on November 1, 1981[8][9] inSanta 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 inNovaliches,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 theQuiapo Church in Manila with his grandmother to seek guidance from theBlack Nazarene.[10]
Despite poor living conditions, he attended elementary and high school at Capitol Institute in Novaliches.[11] Martin earned a degree in hotel and restaurant management from theNational College of Business and Arts in Fairview, Quezon City.[12] To sustain his studies, Martin worked as a flier distributor, barista, merchandiser, waiter and driver.[11][1]
After finishing college, he flew toAlberta, Canada, where he worked as a janitor at a bingo parlor.[11][13] 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.[14]
Martin started his career in one of theABS-CBN's talent agencies,Star Magic, as part of the Star Circle Batch 9 in 2001 alongsideAngel Locsin,Rafael Rosell,Janus Del Prado,Heart Evangelista,Princess Schuck, andAlwyn Uytingco.[15] He made his acting debut under his real name, Rodel Nacianceno, with a cameo appearance in the 2001 filmLuv Text starringJudy Ann Santos.[16] Later that year, he got a minor role in the 2001 filmLakas at Pag-ibig under the name Rodel Salvador. After minor roles in films, Martin began appearing in TV advertisements and print ads. He got his big break in 2004, when the TV personalityGerman Moreno included him as a star on his reality showWalang Tulugan with the Master Showman. He was later scouted for a role in an independent film.[17]
At the behest of the manager Ed Instrella, Nacianceno adopted thestage name Coco Martin, combining the names of singersCoco Lee andRicky Martin.[18] Martin's breakthrough came with the lead role in the 2005indie film,Masahista (The Masseur), directed byBrillante Mendoza in his directorial debut under Gee Films Productions International and Centerstage Productions.[19] The film, which explored the life of a young man providing massages to gay men, received critical acclaim.[20] It won Best Movie and earned Martin his first Best Actor Award at the 2006 Young Critics Circle.[21] Additionally, 'Masahista' was honored with the prestigious Golden Leopard Award at the 58thLocarno International Film Festival inSwitzerland.[20]
In 2006, Martin starred in anotherBrillante Mendoza-directed indie film,Summer Heat (released locally asKaleldo).[22][23] The film garnered multiple nominations at theFAMAS Awards andGawad Urian Awards, winning the critic's prize for theNetwork for the Promotion of Asian Cinema (NETPAC) at the 2007Jeonju International Film Festival inSouth Korea.[22]
Throughout 2007, Martin continued his involvement in indie films, starring inSiquijor: Mystic Island, a film directed by Mark Philip Espina. He also had a cameo role inSeiko Films' indie production,Foster Child.[24] Notably, Martin top-billed 'Tirador,' another indie film directed by Brillante Mendoza, which delved into the political undertones of Filipino life in poverty.[25]
In the same year, Martin appeared in various indie films such asPi7ong Tagpo andNars under Carl & Carl Productions and CCM Creatives. He also acted in his firstCinema One Originals entry,Tambolista, directed by Adolfo Alix, Jr.[26] The film received critical acclaim and premiered at theRotterdam Film Festival in 2008,[27] with additional screenings at international festivals inGermany andSpain.[28]
In 2007, Martin took on a supporting role in the mainstream filmBatanes: Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan underGMA Films alongsideIza Calzado andTaiwanese actorKen Chu ofF4,[29] marking his first appearance in a mainstream film. He also ventured into TV series withDaisy Siete: Isla Chikita underGMA Network, his inaugural television project.[30]
Returning to indie films in 2008, Martin starred inCondo under Breaking The Box Productions, portraying an idealistic security guard named Benjamin Castro Jr.[31] The film offered viewers a unique perspective on the life of a security guard and his interactions on the job.[32]
In 2008, Martin starred again in another critically acclaimed indie filmDaybreak, 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.[33] In the same year, Martin once again top-billed alongsideJaclyn Jose andGina Pareno in an award-winning film,Serbis directed by Mendoza.[34] The film competed for thePalme d'Or in the main competition at the2008 Cannes Film Festival and became the firstFilipino film to compete in Cannes sinceLino Brocka'sBayan Ko: Kapit sa Patalim in 1984.[35][36] The film won numerous awards at the 2008 Gawad Urian Awards and at the3rd Asian Film Awards.[37] Martin returned to the Cinemalaya film festival in 2008 with the filmJay alongsideBaron 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.[38] This film gave Martin his three Best Supporting Actor Awards at the 2009Gawad Urian Awards, 2009 ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards,[39] and 2009 Gawad Genio Awards.[40] His contributions to the Philippines independent filmmakers led the media to dub him the "Prince of Philippine Independent Films."[41]
Martin havingtypecast for "bold" or erotic roles in indie films likeMasahista was an initial obstacle for him to land a role inABS-CBN's television series. ABS-CBN offered him roles such as a character in a love triangle withShaina Magdayao andRayver Cruz roles as well as a gay friend toJudy 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".[42]
WithJaclyn Jose's encouragement and an endorsement with directorAndoy Ranay, Martin managed to land the role in ABS-CBN'sLigaw na Bulaklak.[42] Martin played the role of the main antagonist in the series which premiered in late 2008.[43] 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.[42]
In 2009, he starred in the drama seriesTayong Dalawa withKim Chiu,Gerald Anderson, andJake Cuenca where he won Best Drama Actor at the 2009 Star Awards for Television.[44][45] AfterTayong Dalawa, he starred in a remake of a 1990 film titledNagsimula sa Puso, alongsideMaja Salvador,Jason Abalos andNikki Gil.[46] Because of these projects, Martin was offered contract withStar Magic, ABS-CBN's biggest talent agency.[47]
In 2010, he became part of the cast of ABS-CBN's primetime dramaKung Tayo'y Magkakalayo,[48] and had his first leading role in the action seriesTonyong Bayawak.[49] The action series is the third installment of ABS-CBN weeklymini-seriesAgimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla (Amulet: The Legendary Chronicles of Ramon Revilla).[50] He also starred in his first mainstream film underStar Cinema,Sa 'yo Lamang,[51] and in the primetime series1DOL withSarah Geronimo andSam Milby.[52]
Despite his success in television, Martin starred in another award-winning, critically acclaimed indie film,Kinatay directed by Brillante Mendoza in 2009.[53] The film premiered at the62nd Cannes Film Festival, where it won theBest Director Award,[53] the first Filipino film to do so.[54] 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.[55] He was also nominated for Best Actor at the 2009FAMAS Award.[56] The following year, Martin got his first top billing in an indie film,
Noy, produced by Star Cinema and directed by Dondon Santos.[57] The film was selected as the Filipino entry for theBest Foreign Language Film at the83rd Academy Awards,[57] but did not make the shortlist.[58] 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 15thpresident of the Philippines.[59] In 2011, he led the acclaimed television seriesMinsan Lang Kita Iibigin,[60] wherein he received the Dekada Award in theGawad Urian ceremony.[61] He was nominated for multiple awards for his portrayal as Alexander and Javier del Tierro in the series, and won Best Actor in the20th KBP Golden Dove Awards and Best Drama Actor at the25th Star Awards for TV.[62][63]
In 2012, Martin starred in another ensemble series titledWalang Hanggan, an adaptation of the 1991 filmHihintayin Kita sa Langit.[64] He was paired withJulia Montes, as his first official love interest. Because of the success of the series, Coco Martin was dubbed the "Prince of Philippine TV Series".[63] He also starred in his second mainstream film entitledBorn to Love You, opposite singerAngeline Quinto.[65] 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.[66] In the same year, a script for a film calledJuan dela Cruz was submitted to the2012 Metro Manila Film Festival but failed to make the final list of entries.[67] 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 atelevision series, which was aired in 2013 withErich Gonzales.[68] The series had positive reviews and Martin became a household name.[69] The series earned him another Best Actor Award at the 27th Star Awards for Television and at the 12th Gawad Tanglaw Awards.[70]
In 2012, Martin starred in a film by Emmanuel Quindo Palo titledSta. Niña along withAlessandra de Rossi,Anita Linda andIrma Adlawan.[71][72] The film was an official entry for the New Breed Full Length Feature Category at the8th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival.[73] The film also won "The Golden Crow Pheasant Award for Best Feature Film" akaSuvarna Chakoram at the 17thInternational Film Festival of Kerala inIndia.[74]
Having worked with Director Palo in Sta. Nina, Martin was chosen to star in a 2013 filmA Moment in Time together withJulia Montes as his leading lady.[75] The film was shot inAmsterdam andParis, and was produced byDreamscape Cinema and Star Cinema.[76] His performance earned him, a nomination for Best Drama Actor at the2014 FAMAS Awards.[77]
In 2014, Martin starred inMaybe This Time, a film with singer-actressSarah Geronimo produced byStar Cinema andVIVA Films.[78] In the same year, Martin starred withKris Aquino in his first everMetro Manila Film Festival film.[79] The film was a sequel to a2004 film of the same title also starring Aquino. The film became the second-highest-grossing film[80] at the 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival behindThe 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.[81] In the same year, Martin also starred in theperiod drama television series entitledIkaw Lamang with Julia Montes, Kim Chiu andJake Cuenca.[82] The series earned Martin "Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Series" at the 13th Gawad Tanglaw Awards and "Best Drama Actor" at the28th PMPC Star Awards for Television.[83][84]
In 2015, he starred in an episode of the fantasy anthology television seriesWansapanataym entitled "Yamishita's Treasures" alongside his leading lady Julia Montes. He also appeared in an episode ofMaalaala Mo Kaya co-starring Angel Locsin andEjay Falcon that was dedicated to the memory ofSpecial Action Force members killed in theMamasapano clash.[85]
In September 2015 with an ensemble cast, Martin starred in his most successful television series to date, the TV adaptation ofFernando Poe Jr.'s filmFPJ's Ang Probinsyano.[86] To portray the role, he had to train inmartial arts such asKickboxing,Arnis, andMMA.[87] 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.[88] Martin was given a certificate of appreciation for his portrayal of a highly dedicated CIDG Police officer.[89] The citation was given during the 63rdCriminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Founding Anniversary.[89] On 14 September 2016,Surigao congressmanRobert Ace Barbers filed House Resolution No. 358 at the17th 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."[90] However, in 2018, thePhilippine National Police (PNP) withdrew its support for "Ang Probinsyano" following its negative portrayal of the PNP in the television series.[91][92] 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.[92][93] 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 ChiefOscar Albayalde to resolve the issues. Due to the success ofAng 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.[94][92] In the same year, Martin starred in the filmYou're My Boss withToni Gonzaga[95] and in his second MMFF entry,Beauty and the Bestie withVice Ganda, the thirdhighest-grossing Filipino film of all time.[96]
In 2016, he starred with superstarNora Aunor in an indie film titledPadre de Familia directed by Adolf Alix Jr.[97] The film was based on Martin's experiences working overseas. It premiered at selected cinemas inEurope and theMiddle East viaThe Filipino Channel.[98] In the same year, he starred in his third Metro Manila Film Festival entry,The Super Parental Guardians, along withVice Ganda andAwra Briguela under Star Cinema. It was the second-highest grossing Filipino film of all time.[99][100]
In 2017, Martin launched his own production company, CCM Productions, and had his first directorial and producer debut in the filmAng Panday, a2017 Metro Manila Film Festival entry.[101] The role was first popularized by late actorFernando Poe Jr., hence, making it the second time Martin portrayed one of his roles.[101][102][103] In 2018, he produced another filmJack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles, a2018 Metro Manila Film Festival entry and starred alongsideGMA Network artistsMaine Mendoza andVic Sotto.[104] In 2019, he produced, wrote, directed and starred in the2019 Metro Manila Film Festival entry3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon! withJennylyn Mercado andAi-Ai delas Alas.[105][106]
In 2021, Martin starred in a romantic comedy filmLove or Money withAngelica Panganiban under CCM Productions and Star Cinema.[107] The movie was filmed on various locations inDubai,United Arab Emirates.[108]
In July 2022,Metropolitan Manila Development Authority announced the 4 initial entries for2022 Metro Manila Film Festival, and Martin's filmLabyu with an Accent together with Jodi Sta. Maria was included.[109][110] Martin is set to appear again in theBrillante Mendoza filmApag alongsideLito Lapid,Gladys Reyes,Gina Pareño,Joseph Marco,Shaina Magdayao and Mercedes Cabral, an official entry for the2023 Metro Manila Summer Film Festival.[111] The role was initially pitched toAljur Abrenica.[112] He will also lead an indie horror film directed by Mendoza titled,Pola, together with Julia Montes.[113] The film was shot inPola, Oriental Mindoro, hence the title and is set to be released early 2023.[114]
In February 2023, Martin together with actressLovi Poe and an ensemble cast returns in theTV adaptation of the 1986 filmBatang Quiapo. It was created by Pablo S. Gomez and starred Fernando Poe, Jr. Martin will also serve as the series' co-director, co-writer, and co-producer under his film production company.[115]
Martin in May 2023 announced that he has been in a romantic relationship withJulia Montes.[116] 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.[117][118] They first worked together in the 2008 televisions seriesLigaw na Bulaklak. It was in 2011, that two were linked together which at the time Martin vehemently denied "wooing" Montes atShowbiz News Ngayon but admitted prior professional relations.[119]
He is the older brother of actorRonwaldo Martin.[120]
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.[121] He also offered to help her with her eye surgery.[122]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2008 | Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman | Himself/host | [123] | |
| 2006–2007 | Teka Mona! | Himself | [124] | |
| 2007 | Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang | Bulag 6 | Episode: "Ang Walong Bulag" | |
| Daisy Siete | David | Season 15:Isla Chikita | [125] | |
| 2008 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | James | Episode: "Bibliya" | |
| Ligaw na Bulaklak | Ronel / Chris Alegro | [126] | ||
| Komiks:Tiny Tony | Joaquin Peralta | [127] | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Billy | Episode: "Boarding House" | ||
| 2009–present | ASAP | Himself | ||
| 2009 | Tayong Dalawa | Ramon Dionisio Lecumberri | [128] | |
| Komiks: Nasaan Ka Maruja | James | [129] | ||
| 2009–2010 | Nagsimula sa Puso | Carlo Pangdanganan | [130] | |
| 2010 | Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo | Ringo Quijano Crisanto | [131] | |
| Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Presents:Tonyong Bayawak | Antonio "Tonyo" dela Cruz / Tonyong Bayawak | [132] | ||
| 1DOL | Fernando "Lando" Lagdameo | [133] | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Jerome Ortega | Episode: "Silbato" | ||
| 2011 | Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin | 2nd Lt. Alexander "Xander" Sebastiano Del Tierro | [134] | |
| Javier Del Tierro | ||||
| 100 Days to Heaven | Young Tagabantay | [135] | ||
| 2011–2012 | Growing Up | Asiong | ||
| 2012 | Walang Hanggan | Daniel Cruz / Daniel C. Guidotti / Daniel Guidotti Montenegro† | [136] | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Ramon | Episode: "Kamao" | [137] | |
| 2013 | Kahit Konting Pagtingin | Bus passenger | Cameo | |
| Juan Dela Cruz | Juan Dela Cruz | [138] | ||
| Anak ng Dilim (Son of Darkness) | [139] | |||
| My Little Juan | Adult Juan dela Cruz | |||
| Wansapanataym | Police Officer Carlos "Caloy/Caloykoy" de Guzman | Episode: "Simbang Gabi" | [140] | |
| 2014 | Ikaw Lamang | Samuel Severino Hidalgo | [141] | |
| Ikaw Lamang – Book 2 | Gabriel R. Hidalgo / Gabriel L. Mondigo | [142] | ||
| 2015 | Wansapanataym | Yamishita "Yami" | Episode: "Yamishita's Treasures" | [143] |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | PS/Insp. Garry Erana | Episode: "Plano" | [144][145] | |
| Episode: "Watawat" | ||||
| 2015–2022 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | P/Maj.Ricardo "Cardo" Dalisay | [146] | |
| PS/Insp. Dominador "Ador" B. De Leon† | ||||
| 2023–present | FPJ's Batang Quiapo | Young Ramon Montenegro | ||
| Hesus Nazareno "Tanggol" Guerrero-Dimaguiba / Hesus Nazareno "Tanggol" Guerrero-Montenegro |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Luv Text | Ivan's friend | as Rodel Nacianceno | [147] |
| Lakas at Pag-ibig | Lito | as Rodel Salvador | ||
| 2002 | Ang Agimat: Anting-Anting ni Lolo | Armon | [148] | |
| 2005 | Masahista | Iliac | [149] | |
| 2006 | Summer Heat | Iliac | [150] | |
| 2007 | Siquijor: Mystic Island | Miguel Sarmiento | [151] | |
| Foster Child | Pedicab driver | Uncredited | ||
| Ataul: For Rent | Danny | [152] | ||
| Tirador | Caloy | [153] | ||
| Pi7ong Tagpo | Sonny | Segment: "Star City" | [154] | |
| Nars | Noel | [155] | ||
| Tambolista | Billy | [156] | ||
| Batanes | Jason | |||
| 2008 | Condo | Benjie Castro | [157] | |
| Daybreak | JP | [158] | ||
| Service | Alan | [159] | ||
| Jay | Edward Navarro | [160] | ||
| Tiltil | Manuel | |||
| Next Attraction | [161] | |||
| 2009 | Kinatay | Pepeng | [162] | |
| Soliloquy (Biyaheng Lupa) | Obet Labrador | [163] | ||
| 2010 | Noy | Noy | Also story writerA | [164] |
| Sa 'yo Lamang | Coby | [165] | ||
| 2012 | Captive | Abusama | [166] | |
| Born to Love You | Rex Manrique | Also writer and producerA | [167] | |
| Sta. Niña | Pol | Also producerA | [168] | |
| 24/7 in Love | Dante | |||
| 2013 | A Moment in Time | Patrick Javier | Also co-writerA | [169] |
| 2014 | Maybe This Time | Antonio "Tonio" Bugayong | [170] | |
| Feng Shui 2 | Lester Anonuevo | [171] | ||
| 2015 | You're My Boss | Pong Dalupan | [172] | |
| Beauty and the Bestie | Emman Castillo | [173] | ||
| 2016 | Padre de Familia | Noel Santiago | Also producerA | [174] |
| The Super Parental Guardians | Neil "Paco" Nabati | Also co-story writerA | [175] | |
| 2017 | Ang Panday | Flavio Batungbakal III/Panday | Also director, co-screenplay writer, story writer, and producerA | [176] |
| 2018 | Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles | PS/Insp. Jacinto "Jack" Halimuyac | Also writer and producerA | [177] |
| 2019 | 3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon! | Apollo "Pol" C. Balbon | Also director and story writerA | [178] |
| 2021 | Love or Money | Leon Antonio | [179] | |
| 2022 | Labyu with an Accent | Gabriel "Gabo" Madlangbayan | Also co-screenplay and story writerA | [180] |
| Apag | Rafael Tuazon | Also actor, Present inSummer Metro Manila Film Festival | [181] | |
| 2024 | Pula | Daniel Faraon | [182] | |
| And the Breadwinner Is... | R.N. Elias | Also guest appearances | ||
| 2026 | On the Job: Maghari | Mario Maghari/Tatang | [183] | |
| 2027 | May Pagasa: The Battles of Andres Bonifacio | Andrés Bonifacio | ||
| TBA | UntitledBrillante Mendoza film | [184][185] |
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2015–2022 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Credited as Rodel Nacianceno |
| 2023–present | FPJ's Batang Quiapo | Credited as Coco Martin |
| 2024 | Pamilya Sagrado | Credited as Coco Martin (Special guest director, action scenes only) |
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Ang Panday | Credited as Rodel Nacianceno |
| 2019 | 3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon! | |
| 2022 | Labyu with an Accent |
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, and3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon!, all of which are starred by Martin.[citation needed]
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2017 | Ang Panday |
| 2018 | Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles |
| 2019 | 3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon! |
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Batang Quiapo |
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| Year | Film Award/Critics | Award/Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Young Critics Circle[186] | Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role forMasahista | Won |
| 2008 | Golden Screen Award | Best Performance by an Actor in a Lead Role (Drama) forTambolista | Nominated |
| Gawad Urian Award | Best Supporting Actor forTambolista | Nominated | |
| 2009 | Gawad PASADO | Pinakapasadong Katuwang na Aktor forJay andSerbis | Nominated |
| ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role (Drama, Musical or Comedy) forJay | Won | |
| Gawad Genio Awards | Best Film Supporting Actor forJay | Won | |
| Gawad Urian Award | Best Actor forDaybreak | Nominated | |
| Best Supporting Actor forJay | Won[186] | ||
| ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards | Pop TV Character of the Year (Ramon) forTayong Dalawa | Won | |
| PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Actor forTayong Dalawa | Won[186] | |
| 2010 | Gawad Tanglaw Awards | Best Ensemble Performance in a Television Drama forTayong Dalawa | Nominated |
| Presidential Jury Award for Excellence in Acting forTayong Dalawa | Won | ||
| Gawad Genio Awards | Best Film ActorKinatay | Nominated | |
| Young Critics Circle | Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role forSoliloquy | Nominated | |
| Golden Screen Award | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama) forKinatay | Won | |
| 41st Guillermo Mendoza Awards | Promising Male Box Office Star for Movies & TV[187] | Won | |
| Gawad Urian Awards | Best Actor forKinatay | Nominated | |
| ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards | Pop Pin Up Boy | Nominated | |
| Anak TV Seal Awards | Most Admired Male TV Personality | Nominated | |
| FAMAS Award | Best Actor forKinatay | Nominated | |
| Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Actor forKung Tayo'y Magkakalayo | Nominated | |
| 19th KBP Golden Dove Awards | Won | ||
| 2011 | 42nd Guillermo Mendoza Awards | Prince of Philippine Movies & TV forSa'yo Lamang[188] | Won |
| Gawad Tanglaw Awards | Best Actor forNoy | Nominated | |
| Gawad Urian Awards | Actor of the Decade (Dekada Award) | Won | |
| Best Actor forNoy | Nominated | ||
| Golden Screen Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role (Drama, Musical or Comedy) for Sa'yo Lamang | Nominated | |
| Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama) forNoy | Nominated | ||
| FAP Awards | Best Actor forNoy | Nominated | |
| Star Awards for Movies | Movie Supporting Actor of the Year forSa'yo Lamang | Nominated | |
| Movie Actor of the Year forNoy | Won | ||
| Yahoo! OMG Awards | Breakthrough Actor of the Year | Won | |
| ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards | Pop Kapamilya TV Character (Alexander and Javier) forMinsan Lang Kita Iibigin | Won | |
| 20th KBP Golden Dove Awards | Best Actor forMinsan Lang Kita Iibigin | Won | |
| Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Single Drama/Telemovie Program forMaalaala Mo Kaya: Silbato | Won | |
| Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Drama Series forMinsan Lang Kita Iibigin | Won | ||
| Star Awards for TV | Best Single Performance by an Actor forMaalaala Mo Kaya: Silbato | Won | |
| Best Drama Actor forMinsan Lang Kita Iibigin | Won | ||
| Male Star of the Night | Won | ||
| Anak TV Seal Awards | Most Admired Male TV Personality | Won | |
| FAMAS Award | Best Actor forNoy | Nominated | |
| Best Director forNoy | Nominated | ||
| Gawad Genio Awards | Best Film Actor forNoy | Won | |
| 2012 | 8th USTv Student's Choice Awards | Best Actor in a Daily Local Soap Opera forMinsan Lang Kita Iibigin | Won |
| Gawad TANGLAW Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Drama Series forMinsan 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 forMinsan Lang Kita Iibigin | Won | |
| Yahoo! OMG Awards | Actor of the Year | Won | |
| ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards | Pop Kapamilya TV Character (Daniel Guidotti) forWalang Hanggan | Nominated | |
| PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Actor forWalang Hanggan | Nominated | |
| 15th Asian Television Awards | Best Actor in a Lead-Drama Role forMMK: Kamao | Nominated | |
| 43rd Guillermo Mendoza Awards | Prince of Philippine Television –Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin[189] | Won | |
| 2013 | Familia Sauza-Berenguer de Marquina 93rd Las Familias Unidas FitzGerald Awards[190] | Youth Role Model of the Year | Won |
| 61st FAMAS Awards | Best Actor forSta. Niña | Nominated | |
| 31st FAP Awards | Best Actor forSta. Niña | Nominated | |
| 10th ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Actor forWalang Hanggan | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Single Drama/Telemovie Program forMMK: Kamao | Nominated | ||
| 29th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Actor of the Year forSta. Nina | Nominated | |
| 1st ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards | Best Actor forSta. Nina | Nominated | |
| 10th Gawad Urian Awards | Best Actor forSta. Nina | Nominated | |
| 44th Box Office Entertainment Awards (GMMSFI) | Prince and Princess of Philippine Television(shared withJulia Montes)[191] | Won | |
| Most Popular Primetime TV Drama Series forWalang Hanggan(shared with cast) | Won | ||
| Yahoo! OMG Awards | Actor of the Year | Won | |
| 3rd EdukCircle Awards | Most Influential Celebrity Endorser of Year | Won | |
| 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 | |
| 2014 | 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 forA Moment in Time | Nominated | |
| 4th EdukCircle Awards | Best Television Drama Actor | Won | |
| 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 forFeng Shui 2 | Nominated | |
| 2015 | 13th Gawad Tanglaw Awards | Best Performance by an Actor (TV Series) forIkaw Lamang | Won |
| 5th EdukCircle Awards | Best Television Drama Actor | Won | |
| 2nd Paragala: Central Luzon Media Awards | Best Television Actor forIkaw Lamang | Won | |
| 1st Platinum Media Media Stallion Awards | Best Film Actor | Won | |
| 6th ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Best Actor in a Drama Program forIkaw Lamang | Nominated | |
| Alta Media Icon Awards 2015 | Best Actor for filmFeng Shui 2 | Won | |
| Alta Media Icon Awards 2015 | Best Actor for TVIkaw Lamang | Won | |
| 63rd FAMAS Awards | Fernando Poe, Jr. Memorial award | Won | |
| 2016 | 6th EdukCircle Awards | Best Television Drama Actor – HALL OF FAME Award | Won |
| Most Influential Film Actors of the Year forBeauty and the Bestie | Won | ||
| Box Office Tandem of the Year (withVice Ganda) forBeauty and the Bestie | Won | ||
| 64th FAMAS Awards | Best Actor forYou're My Boss | Nominated | |
| 63rd CIDG Founding Anniversary | Certificate of Appreciation | Won | |
| 14th Gawad Tanglaw Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a (TV Series) forFPJ'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 forFPJ'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 forFPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Won | |
| 47th Box Office Entertainment Awards (GMMSFI) | Phenomenal Star of 2015 forBeauty and the Bestie | Won | |
| 24th KBP Golden Dove Awards | Best TV Actor in a Drama Program forFPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Won | |
| Golden Laurel Lycean Choice Media Awards | Best TV Actor forFPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Won | |
| Alta Media Icon Awards 2016 | Best Drama Actor for TV forFPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Won | |
| LPU-Laguna Kung-gihan Awards 2016 | SAFETY AWARENESS TV PERSONALITY | Won | |
| 30th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Actor forFPJ'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 | |
| 2017 | 15th Gawad Tanglaw Awards | Best Performance by an Actor (TV Series) forFPJ'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 | |
| 48th Box Office Entertainment Awards | Phenomenal Star of Philippine Cinema forThe Super Parental Guardians | Won | |
| Breakthrough Performance by an Actor in A Single Program forFPJ'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 | |
| 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 forFPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Won | |
| Alta Media Icon Awards 2017 | Best Drama Actor forFPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Won | |
| EdukCircle Awards 2017 | Most Influential Film Actor of the Year forThe 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 | Nominated | |
| Push Awards 2017 | Push Male TV Performance of the Year | Won | |
| 3rd Lion HearTV RAWR Awards | Actor of the Year | Won | |
| Royal Lion Awardee | Won | ||
| PEP List Awards | Male TV Star of the Year | Won | |
| Teleserye Actor of the Year forFPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Won | ||
| 43rd Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actor forAng Panday | Nominated | |
| MMFF 2017 Gabi ng Parangal | Special Jury Prize | Won | |
| 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 forFPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Won | |
| Batarisan Awards 2018 | Best Drama Actor for TV | Won | |
| 5th PARAGALA: Central Luzon Media Awards | Best Television Actor forFPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Won | |
| Platinum Stallion Media Awards 2018 | Best TV Actor | Won | |
| 49th Box Office Entertainment Awards | Most Popular Film Director forAng Panday | Won | |
| 66th FAMAS Awards | Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award Recipient | Won | |
| 8th EdukCircle Awards | Most Influential Film Actor of the Year forAng Panday | Won | |
| Most Influential Male Endorser of the Year | Won | ||
| 4th ALTA Media Icon Awards | Best Actor for TV | Won | |
| 2019 | 50th Box Office Entertainment Awards | Box Office King forJack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles | Won |
| 6th PARAGALA: Central Luzon Media Awards | Best Television Actor forFPJ'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 withMaine Mendoza) forJack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles | Nominated | |
| Sine Sandaan | One of Philippine Cinema Icons | Won | |
| 5th Aral Parangal Awards | Best TV Actor | Won | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 2021 | 34th Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Actor forFPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Nominated |
| 69th FAMAS Awards | Best Actor forLove or Money | Nominated | |
| 2022 | VP Choice Awards | TV Actor of the Year forFPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Won |
| Golden Laurel LPU Batangas Media Awards 2022 | Best Drama Actor | Nominated |
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