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Coco Martin

ココ・マルティン　/　ここ・まるてぃん

Actor from Philippines

November 1, 1981 (age 44)　・　Quezon City, Philippines

actor
model
screenwriter

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.

Overview

Rodel Pacheco Nacianceno (born November 1, 1981), known professionally as Coco Martin, is a Filipino actor and filmmaker. Known for his performances in action and romantic drama, he is one of the most awarded Filipino actors of the 21st century.

Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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
Blood type: Private
Height: Private
Agency: Private
Occupation: actor / model / screenwriter / film producer / film director

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Private
University: The Philippine Women's University – Jose Abad Santos Memorial School

Awards & achievements

2022 Asia's Most Influential Philippines

3. Relationships

Spouse: Private
Children: Private
Parents: Private
Siblings: Private

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

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