COCO MARTIN PARTNERS WITH ERIK MATTI AND DONDON MONTEVERDE FOR TWO MAJOR PROJECTS

The titles 'On The Job: Maghari' and 'Maypagasa: The Battles of Andres Bonifacio' are unveiled to be the trio's first projects together, with Coco topbilling both action films slated for release in 2027.

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The titles 'On The Job: Maghari' and 'Maypagasa: The Battles of Andres Bonifacio' are unveiled to be the trio's first projects together, with Coco to topbilling both action films slated for release in 2027.

project with them.

“Imagine, I’ve been thinking of them, but they haven't been thinking about me (laughs)?” he quipped.

That proved to be not the case though.

In early August, Regal marked the first death anniversary of its founder, Mother Lily Monteverde.

After the Mass, Dondon saw line producer Lea Calmerin and he told her his desire to work with Coco.

“Then one day, Ate Lea (Calmerin) told me that Direk Erik and Sir Dondon wanted to talk to me and (that) maybe, we could have lunch,” said Coco.

“I started to have goosebumps. Honestly, I never said this before but... I dreamed for a long time to work with them. After two days, our first meeting happened. I told Sir Dondon that I’ve long been waiting for them (to) perhaps consider me for any of the projects they are doing.

“It’s not just here in the Philippines, but I know that around the world, Filipinos appreciate what we do. We are really so good and talented. When I was still doing indie films, I (experienced) that.