Coco Martin Admits Not Using Script While Directing Batang Quiapo
Actor-director Coco Martin revealed that they are not using a script while directing the action-drama series FPJs Batang Quiapo.
During a media event for Coco Martin’s film “Apag,” one of the official entries for the Summer Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2023, the actor-director announced that he is directing the action series without a script. The popular actor revealed that he learned his non-scripted acting technique from Director Brillante Mendoza.
In 2005, Mendoza directed Martin’s first main part in a film, Masahista. He then opted to utilize the same technique when filming Batang Quiapo, which is presently one of the most popular shows on television.
“Kasi dun ako lumaki, e. Sa kanila ni Bing Lao. Talagang hindi kami sanay na may script. Dun kami sa gut feel, e. Pinapakiramdaman namin yung mga location, yung mga actors. Iyon ang nakasanayan ko at sa kanya ako lumaki. Kaya siguro ito yung nabitbit ko hanggang sa pagdidirek,” he revealed, based on the article of Pep.
He did, however, admitted that he would not be able to match Mendoza’s brilliance. Meanwhile, despite his accomplishments, the award-winning director commended Coco for being grounded.
“Siya pa rin si Coco Martin 18 years ago. Hindi ko siya nakikitang direktor. Hindi ko siya nakikitang superstar. Ahhh… kasi siguro dahil sa walang nagbago sa samahan. Walang nagbago.” Mendoza said.
That’s why here in Apag, Director Brillante listens to Coco’s suggestions that he thinks will have a better outcome. That’s what can be seen in the ending of this Apag that Coco herself thought that it would be better to end the movie there.
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