On May 4, Kapamilya actor-director Coco Martin explains why he cast McCoy De Leon in a challenging role.
At the media conference for FPJ’s Batang Quiapo’s new chapter, which LionhearTV covered, Martin said he wanted to show off De Leon’s acting range in his debut role in the Kapamilya action drama.
Martin explained, “Hindi kasi, mahusay na artista talaga si McCoy. Siyempre sa bawat character na ginagawa mo, ayaw mo ‘yung predictable ‘yung character, ‘yung artista na parang, ‘Oh, alam ko na ‘yan, pag si McCoy, cute ‘yan, mabait ‘yan. Siya ang magdadala dito ng love story.'”
He also wanted to ensure that the series showcased unpredictable storylines in the series.
“Binali ko talaga para iba naman ‘yung makita sa kaniya. Parang sa bawat kwento at bawat character, unpredictable ‘yung kwento na, parang bagong experience lahat ‘yung makikita ng manonood.”
As for De Leon, he considered the chance to play the role a “once-in-a-lifetime chance.” De Leon shared, “Hanggang ngayon, inaaral ko parin, hanggang ngayon, sa totoo lang.”
He also highlighted how the seasoned cast and Martin as director helped him achieve his performance in FPJ’s’ Batang Quiapo’.
“Siyempre sa tulong din ni Direk Coco, ‘yung first week talaga, katulad din ni Miss Lorna, kinakabahan ako kasi siyempre nasa isang team kami ni Miss Charo, Sir John, Miss Pie, ‘yan ‘yung dapat sabi ko, hindi pwedeng ‘yun at ‘yun lang ang mabibigay. Kailangan may kakaiba– may iba.”
As for his reaction to people’s response to his performance, De Leon appreciated viewers’ annoyance with his character. He admitted, “Mas natutuwa po ako kasi nagagawa ko ng maayos ‘yung trabaho ko.”
FPJ’s ‘Batang Quiapo’ stars Martin (actor-director-writer) with Supreme Actress Lovi Poe.
The Kapamilya action-drama features a stellar cast with Irma Adlawan, Cherry Pie Picache, John Estrada, Christopher de Leon, Charo Santos-Concio, Tommy Abuel, Mark Lapid, Lorna Tolentino, Joey Marquez, De Leon, and many more.
The next chapter of the action-packed series FPJ’s Batang Quiapo premiered on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, TV5, iWantTFC, and Kapamilya Online Live on ABS-CBN Entertainment’s YouTube channel and Facebook page on May 8.
