Coco Martin talked about this part of his life
Ang Batang Quiapo actor-director Coco Martin shared this vital life lesson he learned in his 40s.
Coco has been in the entertainment industry for many years already. He had that humble beginning in showbiz until he became one of the most in-demand actors of his generation.
After years of spending his life in this industry, he was able to establish businesses and his own production company.
In a recent interview, based on the article in ABS-CBN Entertainment, Coco Martin shared that during his younger years, he was very anxious to be involved.
However, this has changed now they he has matured. “Ako mas nagiging kahit papaano, kumalma. Mas natuto akong mag palagpas ng mga bagay-bagay. Kasi dati papakialaman mo lahat eh. Talagang ‘hindi, ganito yan’ ngayon, parang ‘sige, okay na.’ Honestly, katulad minsan may isesend sa akin na script, hindi ako gaano ka-happy, pero sasabihin ko nalang ah okay ang ganda. Bakit? Kasi hindi naman lahat mapeperfect mo,” the actor said.
Coco also said that he can’t always force himself to be a perfect 10. On the other hand, he still has a specific standard for himself and his craft.
He knows that people have their preferences, and he knows he can’t force people to accept his preference. As he gets older, Coco said that he has learned to be calmer.
Aside from this, he also learned what to prioritize in his life. He now knows to say no.
“Pangalawa, ngayon natututo na ako mag no. Kasi dati lahat para walang masabi sa’yo, ipleplease mo eh. Lahat talaga sige sige okay po kahit na nagsusuffer ka na. Ngayon sabi ko nga hindi, kumbaga nirereserve ko na to para sa sarili ko,” Coco Martin said.
He shared that through this, he would earn the respect of his colleagues in the entertainment industry, and this was because he had learned to say no to things.
If he knows that he needs to give something to himself, he would prioritize himself. “Natututo ako mag tira sa sarili ko nung 40s na ako,” the actor-director said.
Now that he is nearing his mid-40s, if the only thing he could ask for is to have peace and happiness.