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Top 10 Unknown Facts about Coco Martin

Rodel Pacheco Nacianceno who is professionally known as Coco Martin, is a Filipino actor, director and film producer. He is best known for the roles he played in Minsan Lang Kita Libigin, Walang Hanggan, Ikaw Lamang, Juan dela Cruz and Ang Probinsyano.

Coco Martin was born on 1st November 1981 in Santa Cruz, Manila and raised in Novaliches, Quezon City. His father was known as Ramon Nacianceno and his mother Maria Teresa or née Pacheco.

The early life of Coco Martin was not that easy as he went through a hard time. At a tender age, his parents separated which pushed him to become a street kid. However, he never let life push him downwards as he lived with his grandmother and pursued his dreams.

Coco Martin is a devotee of the Black Nazarene who usually had to seek guidance while he was young. His education history was brilliant as he studied and obtained a bachelor’s degree in hotel and restaurant management at the National College of Business and Arts.

As a renowned person in his career, Coco Martin has managed to scoop several awards and even earned huge sums of money. He is one of the best-earning actors, directors and film producers in the world.

Here are the top 10 Unknown Facts about Coco Martin:

1. Coco Martin was a Street Kid at One Point in Life

Coco Martin was not raised in a well-off family. He was born into a rather unsettled family to his father Ramon Nacianceno and his mother Maria Teresa.

At a tender age, his parents had to separate. This affected his growing up without both parents.

Coco Martin got himself living as a street kid. Life was so tough for him but he managed to make it through.

2. He is a Devotee and used to Seek Guidance from Black Nazarene

After living as a street kid, Coco Martin was taken under the care of his grandmother. He became a devotee of the Black Nazarene.

The Black Nazarene is a life-sized image of a dark-skinned Jesus Christ carrying the cross enshrined in the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene. Other than being a devotee of the Black Nazarene, Coco Martin used to seek guidance from him. He usually went to Quiapo Church with his grandmother.

3. Coco has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management

The early life of Coco Martin was not that easy. He became a street kid but did not give up on education as he got closer to his grandmother.

Coco Martin studied elementary and high school at Jose Abad Santos Memorial School from 1989 to 1999. He never quit his studies at this level as he proceeded to university.

In 2003, Coco Martin graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree. He obtained his degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management at the National College of Business and Arts which is located in Fairview Quezon City.

4. He Worked as a Janitor and other Jobs before gaining Fame

Life did not start at a high for Coco Martin. He underwent several hard times other than being a street kid earlier in life.

Before becoming a successful actor and prospering in his career, Coco Martin struggled in life. He worked a variety of jobs to keep up with life.

Coco Martin was at one point a flyer distributor, waiter and barista. After getting a visa to Canada, Coco Martin worked as a janitor for housekeeping in Alberta, Canada.

5. Coco has Won 33 Major Acting Honours and been Nominated for 36 More

After his debut in the film world, Coco Martin is one of the most decorated actors in Filipino and across the world. His career has spanned at least two decades which has been a huge success.

Coco Martin is highly regarded in his country as the Primetime King due to his influence. He has won thirty-three major awards and has also been nominated for thirty-six more.

Some of his major wins include two FAMAS awards, 2 Gawad Urian Awards and 3 Golden Screen Awards. Coco Martin is one of the most decorated Filipino actors and directors ever.

6. He is One of the Top Earning Actors in the Last Ten Years

The acting career of Coco Martin since his debut has been a major success. Coco Martin has been earning millions of money through acting, performing and modelling.

His net worth is more than one billion shillings over the last decade. In 2021, the gross income of Coco Martin was close to two point three billion shillings (2.3 billion).

He is among the top acting actors in the industry worldwide. His earnings keep on increasing with the films he participates in and produces.

7. Coco is Recognised as the Actor of the Decade

Coco Martin made his acting debut in 2001. His independent movie came out a year after he made his first appearance in the film.

He has been active in acting for the last decade making him among the longest-acting persons in the world. This has earned him greater recognition across the world.

During the 34th Gawad Urian Awards, Coco Martin’s acting was recognised. He was recognized as the Actor of the Decade.

8. He made his Directorial Debut in a Film he Starred

Coco Martin was always ambitious of also becoming a director and helping other actors. His dream came alive in 2017.

In 2017, Coco Martin starred as the titular character in the film Ang Panday reboot. He also served as the director of this film which was also the start of his directorial career.

In this project, Coco Martin was credited under his real name Rodel Pacheco Nacianceno. In his directed films, he is credited under his real name.

9. Coco Martin his Production Company

Since he made his acting debut, Coco Martin has been under Star Magic productions. As his career advanced, he saw the importance of having his production company.

Coco Martin established his film Production Company in 2017. He named it CCM Film Productions which has been prospering.

10. The Production Company of Coco has Produced Three Films Only

The film Production Company of Coco Martin has not been a major hit as he expected. CCM Film Productions which was established in 2017 has only worked on three projects.

CCM Film Productions has produced the following films; Ang Panday, Jack Em Popo: The Piliscredibles and 3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon. All these films starred Coco Martin.