Coco Martin
Biography
Rodel Luis Pacheco Nacianceno, professionally known as Coco Martin, was born on 1 November 1981 in Santa Cruz, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines. He is a Filipino male actor who has also worked as a director, producer and screenwriter. Martin’s acting career includes more than fifty credited roles, with a total of fifty‑three known credits listed in his filmography. He is noted for his performances in the films The Masseur (2005), Service (2008), Jay (2008), Butchered (2009), You’re My Boss (2015) and Beauty and the Bestie (2015). In recognition of his work, he received the Actor of the Decade award at the 34th Gawad Urian Awards. He is also listed under the alternate name Rodel Nacianceno.
Career overview
Rodel Luis Pacheco Nacianceno, professionally known as Coco Martin, was born on 1 November 1981 in Santa Cruz, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines. He is a Filipino male actor whose career in the entertainment industry includes work as a director, producer, and screenwriter, though his primary public recognition stems from his acting roles. TMDB records list him with 53 credited appearances across film and television, reflecting a substantial body of work.
Martin’s acting résumé features several films that have been highlighted as his most recognizable performances. He appeared in The Masseur (2005), followed by roles in Service (2008) and Jay (2008). Subsequent projects include Butchered (2009), and later in his career he featured in the 2015 releases You’re My Boss and Beauty and the Bestie. These titles illustrate a span of activity from the mid‑2000s through the mid‑2010s, marking his continued presence in Filipino cinema.
In addition to his on‑screen contributions, Martin received a notable accolade when he was named Actor of the Decade at the 34th Gawad Urian Awards. This distinction underscores his impact and standing within the Philippine film community, complementing the extensive list of credits that define his acting career.
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- And the Breadwinner Is... (2025) as RN Elias
- Red (2024) as Danilo Faraon
- Red (2024) Executive Producer
- Batang Quiapo (2023) as Jesus Nazareno V. Dimaguiba / Tanggol / Young Ramon Montenegro
- Batang Quiapo (2023) Director
- Feast (2023) as Rafael
- Labyu with an Accent (2022) as Gabo
- Labyu with an Accent (2022) Director
- Labyu with an Accent (2022) Story
- Labyu with an Accent (2022) Screenplay
- Love or Money (2021) as Leon Antonio
- 3pol Trobol Huli Ka Balbon (2019) as Apollo "Pol" Balbon/Paloma
- 3pol Trobol Huli Ka Balbon (2019) Director
- 3pol Trobol Huli Ka Balbon (2019) Story
- Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles (2018) as Jacinto 'Jack' Halimuyac
- Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles (2018) Writer
- Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles (2018) Producer
- Ang Panday (2017) as Flavio Batungbakal III
- Ang Panday (2017) Director
- The Super Parental Guardians (2016) as Neil "Paco" Nabati
- The Super Parental Guardians (2016) Story
- Padre de Familia (2016)
- Brothers (2015) as Ricardo Dalisay
- Beauty and the Bestie (2015) as Emman
- You're My Boss (2015) as Pong
- Ikaw Lamang (2014) as Gabriel
- Feng Shui 2 (2014) as Lester Anonuevo
- Maybe This Time (2014) as Antonio "Tonio" Bugayong
- Juan dela Cruz (2013) as Juan Dela Cruz / Anak ng Dilim
- A Moment In Time (2013) as Patrick Javier
- A Moment In Time (2013) Story
- Walang Hanggan (2012) as Daniel Guidotti / Daniel Montenegro
- Sta. Niña (2012)
- Captive (2012) as Abusama
- 24/7 In Love (2012)
- 24/7 In Love (2012) as Dante
- Born to Love You (2012) as Rex Manrique
- Born to Love You (2012) Story
- Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin (2011) as 2nd Lt. Alexander Sebastiano del Tierro
- Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo (2010) as Ringo Quijano Crisanto
- 1DOL (2010) as Fernando "Lando" Lagdameo
- Sa'yo Lamang (2010) as Coby
- Noy (2010) as Manolo "Noy" Agapito
- Noy (2010) Director
- Tayong Dalawa (2009) as Ramon D. Lecumberri
- Nagsimula sa Puso (2009) as Carlo Pagdanganan
- The Execution of P (2009) as Peping
- The Execution of P (2009) Producer
- Soliloquy (2009)
- Ligaw na Bulaklak (2008) as Chris/Ronel Alegro
- Next Attraction (2008)
- Jay (2008) as Edward Navarro
- Serbis (2008) as Alan
- Tiltil (2008) as Manuel
- Condo (2008) as Benjie
- Daybreak (2008) as JP
- Slingshot (2008) as Caloy
- Ataul: For Rent (2007) as Danny
- Nars (2007)
- Tambolista (2007) as Billy
- Batanes (2007) as Jason
- Pi7ong Tagpo (2007) as Sonny (segment "Star City")
- Summer Heat (2006)
- The Masseur (2005) as Iliac
- Ang Agimat: Anting-anting ni Lolo (2002) as Armon
- Luv Text (2001) as Ivan's Friend (as Rodel Nacianceno)
- Sigabo
- Sigabo Director of Photography
- Sigabo Creator
- May Pagasa: The Battles of Andres Bonifacio as Andres Bonifacio
- On The Job: Maghari as Mario Maghari / Tatang