Coco Martin inspired by de Leon, Torre

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In a recent interview with Bulletin Entertainment, actor Coco Martin said that he is inspired by veteran actors actors Joel Torre and Christopher de Leon, alongside whom he stars in the series “Ikaw Lamang.”

“Sina Tito Boyet at Tito Joel, isa po silang inspirasyon para sa’kin. Sabi ko, sana dumating ang araw na marating ko ‘yung narating nila na matatandaan ka ng tao dahil sa ginawa mo,” said

Martin pointed to the dedication and discipline of both Torre and de Leon to their craft, but alos cited their kind-hearted nature as reasons for his admiration of the actors.

“Siyempre nandoon din po ’yung marami akong natutunan sa kanila pagdating sa personal na buhay,” he shared.

Martin admitted to closely watching Torre, saying “kapag nasa set kami, inaaral ko siya ’di lang bilang aktor (kundi pati) bilang tao.”

He also shared that he has noticed many “similarities” between himself and the highly-acclaimed stage and television thespian, but he did not elaborate on these comparisons. He recognizes, however, that he is, at this point, nowhere near Torre’s status.

“Nandoon pa lang ako sa gumagawa ako ng direksyon para sa sarili ko,” he said.