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My Take
Coco Martin is a fascinating case of an artist who refused to stay in one lane. Born Rodel Nacianceno in Quezon City, he earned his credibility in independent film before becoming one of the most awarded Filipino actors of this century. What draws my interest is his appetite for control: not content to merely act, he writes, directs, and produces, shaping projects on his own terms. That instinct, paired with his crossover from arthouse to mainstream stardom, marks him as a genuine industry force. His 2022 recognition as one of Asia's most influential Filipinos feels less like a surprise than a confirmation.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Coco Martin
- Name (Japanese)
- ココ・マルティン
- Reading
- ここ・まるてぃん
- Born
- November 1, 1981 (age 44)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rooster
- Origin
- Quezon City, Philippines
- Occupation
- actor / model / screenwriter / film producer / film director
2. Background
- University
- The Philippine Women's University – Jose Abad Santos Memorial School
Awards & achievements
- 2022 Asia's Most Influential Philippines
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttps://cocomartin.ph/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/cocomartin_ph/
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B3%E3%82%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%83%9E%E3%83%81%E3%83%BC%E3%83%B3
Frequently asked questions
When was Coco Martin born?
Born November 1, 1981 (age 44).
Where is Coco Martin from?
Coco Martin is from Quezon City, Philippines.
What does Coco Martin do?
Coco Martin works as actor, model, screenwriter, film producer, film director.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.