Coco Martin. Image: screengrab from YouTube/Ogie Diaz Coco Martin admitted that he once “cursed” ABS-CBN after the company refused to cast him in projects for being a “bold star.” The “Batang Quiapo” actor opened up about this as he looked back on his roots as an indie and sexy film actor , in an interview vlog with actor-showbiz reporter Ogie Diaz shared on Wednesday, Nov.
20. “Bago ako nabigyan ng break, lahat ng klase ng lait [natanggap ko],” Martin said. “Dalawang beses akong nireject ng ABS-CBN kasi nga ang tingin sa akin bold star.
” (Before I was given a break, I received all kinds of insults. I was rejected twice by ABS-CBN because of my image as a bold star.) Martin — whose first project was the Brillante Mendoza-helmed film “Masahista” — lamented how most people belittle actors with such backgrounds, making it hard for them to transition to other roles.
He then recalled an instance when his handler received an offer for him to portray a role that would be with Shaina Magdayao and Rayver Cruz in a love triangle. Martin immediately agreed to accept the role, but he was later informed that the production team took back the offer after learning that the actor was a bold star. After that, Martin received an offer again: to portray the role of Judy Ann Santos’ gay friend in a project.
He also excitedly accepted it, but he was later faced with yet another rejection. Quoting the casting agent who talked to his handler at the time, Martin said, �.