Coco Martin
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Rodel Luis Nacianceno better known by his stage name, Coco Martin, is a critically acclaimed Gawad Urian Award-winning Filipino
actor. He became famous for starring in many independent films
, and was dubbed the Prince of Philippine Independent Films. He is also known for his portrayal of Ramon Lecumberri in the critically acclaimed television series, Tayong Dalawa
and his portrayal of twin brothers Alexander and Javier Del Tierro in Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin
.
's talent agency, Star Magic
, as part of the Star Circle Batch 9. He made his first cameo
film appearance in the 2001 film Luv Txt where he was credited under his real name, Rodel Nacianceno followed by many independent films.
Since then he has appeared in several TV advertisements before breaking back into showbiz with his lead debut independent film Masahista
for which he was awarded the Young Critics Circle Best Actor Award in 2006. He also starred in Kaleldo
in 2006.
Early in 2007, Martin joined GMA Network
, and appeared in several GMA TV shows starting with Daisy Siete
. He also became a member of the boy-group The Studs. Martin was also seen in independent gay-oriented films, Daybreak and Jay where he earned his first Gawad Urian Award for Best Supporting Actor.
In 2008, Martin returned to ABS-CBN and was cast in Ligaw na Bulaklak
as one of the regular casts. In 2009, he starred in the drama series Tayong Dalawa
where he won the Best Drama Actor in the 2009 Star Awards for Television. After Tayong Dalawa, he also starred in the afternoon soap opera
titled Nagsimula sa Puso
. In the same year he joined Star Magic
.
In 2010, he became part of the cast of ABS-CBN's primetime drama, Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo
and had his first leading role via Tonyong Bayawak
. He also starred in his first mainstream film Sa 'yo Lamang
and the primetime series, 1DOL
. Martin also filmed another independent film titled Kinatay
where he was nominated for a FAMAS Award for Best Actor.
In 2011, he lead the highly-acclaimed television series Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin
. On May, Martin received the Dekada Award in the Gawad Urian ceremony. He was nominated for multiple awards for his portrayal as Alexander and Javier Del Tierro in Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin, namely from the KBP Golden Dove Awards, Golden Screen Awards and Star Awards for TV.
Martin is set to do another ensemble series in 2012 titled Walang Hanggan, an adaptation of the 1991 film Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit.http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/10/24/11/richard-gomez-returns-abs-cbn. He will also release his second mainstream film with the working title You Light Up My Life opposite Angeline Quinto
http://www.push.com.ph/features/3910/coco-martin-is-happy-to-be-paired-with-angeline-quinto-in-you-light-up-my-life/ and another movie with Judy Ann Santos
titled Love Will Lead You Back.http://www.pep.ph/news/30044/Judy-Ann-Santos-on-never-ending-network-transfer-rumor:-Ako-Lilipat-Wow!-Ang-in-demand-ko-naman!
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....
actor. He became famous for starring in many independent films
Independent film
An independent film, or indie film, is a professional film production resulting in a feature film that is produced mostly or completely outside of the major film studio system. In addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies, independent films are also produced...
, and was dubbed the Prince of Philippine Independent Films. He is also known for his portrayal of Ramon Lecumberri in the critically acclaimed television series, Tayong Dalawa
Tayong Dalawa
Tayong Dalawa is a Philippine primetime drama series broadcast on ABS-CBN and worldwide on TFC in 2009. It premiered on April 6, 2010 in Malaysia on Astro Prima followed by August 31, 2010 in Singapore on Channel 5...
and his portrayal of twin brothers Alexander and Javier Del Tierro in Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin is a critically acclaimed Philippine family military drama series that aired on ABS CBN. It features an ensemble cast, including award-winning actor, Coco Martin.-Plot:...
.
Career
Martin started out in ABS-CBNABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
's talent agency, Star Magic
Star Magic
Star Magic, Inc., , is ABS-CBN's training and management program for its contract talents. It was designed to assist young talent in the Philippines...
, as part of the Star Circle Batch 9. He made his first cameo
Cameo appearance
A cameo role or cameo appearance is a brief appearance of a known person in a work of the performing arts, such as plays, films, video games and television...
film appearance in the 2001 film Luv Txt where he was credited under his real name, Rodel Nacianceno followed by many independent films.
Since then he has appeared in several TV advertisements before breaking back into showbiz with his lead debut independent film Masahista
Masahista
Masahista is a 2005 Filipino film written and directed by Brillante Mendoza. This film is about a young man who gives massages to gay men in Manila for a living.-Synopsis:...
for which he was awarded the Young Critics Circle Best Actor Award in 2006. He also starred in Kaleldo
Kaleldo
Kaleldo is a Filipino drama directed and written by Brillante Mendoza with Boots Agbayani Pastor. Kaleldo is a Kapampangan term for summer.- Plot :...
in 2006.
Early in 2007, Martin joined GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
, and appeared in several GMA TV shows starting with Daisy Siete
Daisy Siete
Daisy Siete was a long-running daily afternoon drama series top billed by the SexBomb Girls, an all-girl singing dance group in the Philippines. It premiered September 1, 2003 and unofficially ended on July 2, 2010....
. He also became a member of the boy-group The Studs. Martin was also seen in independent gay-oriented films, Daybreak and Jay where he earned his first Gawad Urian Award for Best Supporting Actor.
In 2008, Martin returned to ABS-CBN and was cast in Ligaw na Bulaklak
Ligaw na Bulaklak
Ligaw na Bulaklak is an afternoon series of ABS-CBN based on 1957 film Mga Ligaw Na Bulaklak, replacing Prinsesa ng Banyera on May 26, 2008.-Plot:...
as one of the regular casts. In 2009, he starred in the drama series Tayong Dalawa
Tayong Dalawa
Tayong Dalawa is a Philippine primetime drama series broadcast on ABS-CBN and worldwide on TFC in 2009. It premiered on April 6, 2010 in Malaysia on Astro Prima followed by August 31, 2010 in Singapore on Channel 5...
where he won the Best Drama Actor in the 2009 Star Awards for Television. After Tayong Dalawa, he also starred in the afternoon soap opera
Soap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
titled Nagsimula sa Puso
Nagsimula sa Puso
Nagsimula sa Puso is a top-rated afternoon drama that aired on ABS-CBN's afternoon block, replacing Kambal Sa Uma. It is a remake of the 1990 film the same title starring Hilda Koronel.-Original film:...
. In the same year he joined Star Magic
Star Magic
Star Magic, Inc., , is ABS-CBN's training and management program for its contract talents. It was designed to assist young talent in the Philippines...
.
In 2010, he became part of the cast of ABS-CBN's primetime drama, Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo
Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo
Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo is a Philippine primetime drama series that aired on ABS-CBN.It became the part of the 60th Year of Pinoy Soap Opera Celebration for its First Roaster of Primetime Drama's it won 3 ASAP awards for Best TV Series of the year Favorite TV Couple characters played by Gerald...
and had his first leading role via Tonyong Bayawak
Tonyong Bayawak
Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla presents Tonyong Bawayak, more popularly known as simply Tonyong Bayawak was the third installment of the Philippine weekly mini-series Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla aired by ABS-CBN that started on February...
. He also starred in his first mainstream film Sa 'yo Lamang
Sa 'yo Lamang
Sa 'yo Lamang is a 2010 Filipino religious-family drama film produced and released by Star Cinema. It is Star Cinema's offering for its 17th year anniversary.-Synopsis:...
and the primetime series, 1DOL
1DOL
1DOL was a Filipino musical comedy-drama TV series that aired on ABS-CBN's primetime block. It featured one of the biggest and brightest stars in Philippine showbiz: Sarah Geronimo, Sam Milby and Coco Martin as the lead characters...
. Martin also filmed another independent film titled Kinatay
Kinatay
Kinatay is a Filipino drama film directed by Brillante Mendoza. The film competed in the main competition at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival.-Plot:...
where he was nominated for a FAMAS Award for Best Actor.
In 2011, he lead the highly-acclaimed television series Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin
Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin is a critically acclaimed Philippine family military drama series that aired on ABS CBN. It features an ensemble cast, including award-winning actor, Coco Martin.-Plot:...
. On May, Martin received the Dekada Award in the Gawad Urian ceremony. He was nominated for multiple awards for his portrayal as Alexander and Javier Del Tierro in Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin, namely from the KBP Golden Dove Awards, Golden Screen Awards and Star Awards for TV.
Martin is set to do another ensemble series in 2012 titled Walang Hanggan, an adaptation of the 1991 film Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit.http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/10/24/11/richard-gomez-returns-abs-cbn. He will also release his second mainstream film with the working title You Light Up My Life opposite Angeline Quinto
Angeline Quinto
Angeline Quinto is a Filipino singer, dubbed as the "Pop Superstar," was the first grand winner of Star Power: Search For The Next Female Pop Superstar in 2011.-Early life:...
http://www.push.com.ph/features/3910/coco-martin-is-happy-to-be-paired-with-angeline-quinto-in-you-light-up-my-life/ and another movie with Judy Ann Santos
Judy Ann Santos
Judy Anne Lumagui Santos-Agoncillo , popularly known as Judy Ann Santos or Juday/Judai, is Philippines film and television actress, product endorser, recording artist, and film producer....
titled Love Will Lead You Back.http://www.pep.ph/news/30044/Judy-Ann-Santos-on-never-ending-network-transfer-rumor:-Ako-Lilipat-Wow!-Ang-in-demand-ko-naman!
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang "Lola Basyang" is the pen name of Severino Reyes, founder and editor of the Tagalog magazine Liwayway. From 1925, Reyes wrote a series of stories for children under the title Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang... : Ang Walong Bulag |
Bulag 6 | GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company... |
| Daisy Siete Daisy Siete Daisy Siete was a long-running daily afternoon drama series top billed by the SexBomb Girls, an all-girl singing dance group in the Philippines. It premiered September 1, 2003 and unofficially ended on July 2, 2010.... : Isla Chikita |
David | ||
| 2008 | Ligaw na Bulaklak Ligaw na Bulaklak Ligaw na Bulaklak is an afternoon series of ABS-CBN based on 1957 film Mga Ligaw Na Bulaklak, replacing Prinsesa ng Banyera on May 26, 2008.-Plot:... |
Ronel/ Chris Alegro | ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ... |
| Komiks Presents Komiks Comics in the Philippines were partially inspired by American mainstream comic strips and comic books during the early 20th century, particularly after World War II, the medium became widespread and popular throughout the country, though its popularity has subsided somewhat with the advent of... : Tiny Tony Tiny Tony Tiny Tony is a Philippine fantasy series on ABS-CBN adapted from the creation of Mars Ravelo. It's the third installment of the anthology Mars Ravelo's Komiks Presents. It is directed by Dondon Santos... |
Joaquin Peralta | ||
| 2009 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Boarding House Maalaala Mo Kaya Maalaala Mo Kaya is a Philippine drama anthology series broadcast on ABS-CBN every Saturday evening and being hosted by Charo Santos-Concio. Currently, it became the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television and on Asia... |
Billy | |
| Tayong Dalawa Tayong Dalawa Tayong Dalawa is a Philippine primetime drama series broadcast on ABS-CBN and worldwide on TFC in 2009. It premiered on April 6, 2010 in Malaysia on Astro Prima followed by August 31, 2010 in Singapore on Channel 5... |
Ramon Dionisio Lecumberri | ||
| Komiks Presents: Komiks (TV series) Komiks is a Filipino fantasy-drama series that began airing on the ABS-CBN network on February 4, 2006. The series features popular local comic book stories and airs on Saturday evenings.... Mars Ravelo's Nasaan Ka Maruja? |
James | ||
| Nagsimula sa Puso Nagsimula sa Puso Nagsimula sa Puso is a top-rated afternoon drama that aired on ABS-CBN's afternoon block, replacing Kambal Sa Uma. It is a remake of the 1990 film the same title starring Hilda Koronel.-Original film:... |
Carlo Pagdanganan | ||
| 2010 | Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo is a Philippine primetime drama series that aired on ABS-CBN.It became the part of the 60th Year of Pinoy Soap Opera Celebration for its First Roaster of Primetime Drama's it won 3 ASAP awards for Best TV Series of the year Favorite TV Couple characters played by Gerald... |
Ringo Quijano Crisanto | |
| 1DOL 1DOL 1DOL was a Filipino musical comedy-drama TV series that aired on ABS-CBN's primetime block. It featured one of the biggest and brightest stars in Philippine showbiz: Sarah Geronimo, Sam Milby and Coco Martin as the lead characters... |
Fernando "Lando" Lagdameo | ||
| Agimat Presents: Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla is a series based on the movies of Ramon Revilla Sr. of the 90's and 00's, which features the Filipino cultural belief in the powers of an agimat or amulet... Tonyong Bayawak Tonyong Bayawak Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla presents Tonyong Bawayak, more popularly known as simply Tonyong Bayawak was the third installment of the Philippine weekly mini-series Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla aired by ABS-CBN that started on February... |
Antonio "Tonyo" dela Cruz/ Tonyong Bayawak | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Silbato Maalaala Mo Kaya Maalaala Mo Kaya is a Philippine drama anthology series broadcast on ABS-CBN every Saturday evening and being hosted by Charo Santos-Concio. Currently, it became the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television and on Asia... |
Jerome Ortega | ||
| 2011 | Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin is a critically acclaimed Philippine family military drama series that aired on ABS CBN. It features an ensemble cast, including award-winning actor, Coco Martin.-Plot:... |
Alexander and Javier Del Tierro | |
| 100 Days to Heaven 100 Days to Heaven 100 Days to Heaven is a Philippine inspirational family television series previously airing on ABS-CBN starring Coney Reyes and Xyriel Manabat... |
Young Tagabantay | ||
| 2012 | Walang Hanggan Walang Hanggan (TV series) Walang Hanggan is an upcoming Philippine television drama to be produced and telecast by ABS-CBN. This marks Richard Gomez' comeback to the ABS-CBN network. -Cast:* Coco Martin* Julia Montes* Richard Gomez* Dawn Zulueta* Paulo Avelino... |
TBA |
Movies
| Year | Film | Role | Film Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Luv Txt | Ivan's friend (credited as Rodel Nacianceno) |
Maverick Films |
| 2002 | Ang Agimat: Anting-Anting Ni Lolo | Armon | Imus Productions |
| 2005 | Masahista Masahista Masahista is a 2005 Filipino film written and directed by Brillante Mendoza. This film is about a young man who gives massages to gay men in Manila for a living.-Synopsis:... |
Iliac | Gee Films International Centerstage Productions |
| 2006 | Kaleldo Kaleldo Kaleldo is a Filipino drama directed and written by Brillante Mendoza with Boots Agbayani Pastor. Kaleldo is a Kapampangan term for summer.- Plot :... |
Centerstage Productions G-Entertainment |
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| 2007 | |||
| Tambolista | Billy | Cinema One Originals Ignite Media |
|
| Nars | Noel | Carl & Carl Productions | |
| Pi7ong Tagpo | Sonny (segment "Star City") |
Creative Futures | |
| Tirador | Caloy | Centerstage Productions Rollingball Entertainment Ignite Media |
|
| Batanes | Jason | Ignite Media GMA Films GMA Films GMA Network Films, Inc. is a film production company and a film studio established in 1995 by GMA Network, Inc. in the Philippines.... |
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| Ataul: For Rent | Danny | Artiste Entertainment Works International | |
| Foster Child Foster Child (2007 film) Foster Child is an independent film from Seiko Films, which stars Cherry Pie Picache as a temporary foster parent to an abandoned child. The film is directed by Brillante Mendoza.... |
Pedicab Driver (uncredited) |
Seiko Films Centerstage Productions |
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| Siquijor: Mystic Island | Miguel Sarmiento | Centerstage Productions | |
| 2008 | Tiltil | Manuel | Breakthrough Entertainment Productions 24P Film International |
| Jay | Edward Navarro | Cinemalaya National Commission for Culture and the Arts Pasion Para Pelicula Productions |
|
| Serbis | Alan | Centerstage Productions Swift Productions Asian Cinema Fund (Pusan International Film Festival) |
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| Daybreak | JP | Bicycle Pictures | |
| Condo | Benjie | Breaking the Box Productions Kamurayaw Pictures |
|
| Next Attraction | Cinematografica | ||
| 2009 | Kinatay Kinatay Kinatay is a Filipino drama film directed by Brillante Mendoza. The film competed in the main competition at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival.-Plot:... |
Peping | Swift Productions Centerstage Productions |
| Soliloquy | Obet | Quantum Films | |
| 2010 | Noy Noy (film) Noy is a Filipino independent film released in 2010. It stars Coco Martin and Erich Gonzales and was released under Star Cinema. The film was directed by award-winning film director Dondon Santos. The film is rated "A" by the Cinema Evaluation Board. It was selected as the Filipino entry for the... |
Noy | Star Cinema Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:... CineMedia |
| 2010 | Sa 'yo Lamang Sa 'yo Lamang Sa 'yo Lamang is a 2010 Filipino religious-family drama film produced and released by Star Cinema. It is Star Cinema's offering for its 17th year anniversary.-Synopsis:... |
Coby | Star Cinema Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:... |
| 2012 | You Light Up My Life | TBA |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Film Award/Critics | Award | Result |
| 2006 | Young Critics Circle | Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role for Masahista | |
| 2008 | Golden Screen Award | Best Performance by an Actor in a Lead Role for Tambolista | |
| 2008 | Gawad Urian Award | Best Supporting Actor for Tambolista | |
| 2009 | Gawad PASADO | Pinakapasadong Katuwang Aktor for Jay and Serbis | |
| 2009 | Golden Screen Award | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role (Drama, Musical or Comedy) for Jay | |
| 2009 | Gawad Urian Award | Best Actor for Daybreak | |
| 2009 | Gawad Urian Award | Best Supporting Actor for Jay | |
| 2009 | ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards ASAP (variety show) ASAP Rocks is a musical variety show in the Philippines broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines. The show is presented by its main hosts Zsa Zsa Padilla, Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera. The show first premiered on February 5, 1995, and airs live Sundays... |
Pop TV Character of the Year (Ramon) for Tayong Dalawa | |
| 2009 | Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Actor for Tayong Dalawa | |
| 2010 | Gawad Tanglaw Awards | Best Ensemble Performance in a Television Drama for Tayong Dalawa | |
| 2010 | Gawad Tanglaw Awards | Presidential Jury Award for Excellence in Acting for Tayong Dalawa | |
| 2010 | Young Critics Circle | Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role for Soliloquy | |
| 2010 | Golden Screen Award | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama) for Kinatay | |
| 2010 | 41st Guillermo Mendoza Awards | Promising Male Box Office Star | |
| 2010 | Gawad Urian Awards | Best Actor for Kinatay | |
| 2010 | ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards ASAP (variety show) ASAP Rocks is a musical variety show in the Philippines broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines. The show is presented by its main hosts Zsa Zsa Padilla, Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera. The show first premiered on February 5, 1995, and airs live Sundays... |
Pop Pin Up Boy | |
| 2010 | FAMAS Award | Best Actor for Kinatay | |
| 2010 | 19th KBP Golden Dove Awards | Best Drama Actor for Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo | |
| 2011 | 42nd Guillermo Mendoza Awards | Prince of Philippine Movies for Sa'yo Lamang | |
| 2011 | Gawad Tanglaw Awards | Best Actor for Noy | |
| 2011 | Gawad Urian Awards | Actor of the Decade (Dekada Award) | |
| 2011 | Golden Screen Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role (Drama, Musical or Comedy) for Sa'yo Lamang | |
| 2011 | Golden Screen Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama) for Noy | |
| 2011 | FAP Awards | Best Actor for Noy | |
| 2011 | Star Awards for Movies | Movie Supporting Actor of the Year for Sa'yo Lamang | |
| 2011 | Star Awards for Movies | Movie Actor of the Year for Noy | |
| 2011 | ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards ASAP (variety show) ASAP Rocks is a musical variety show in the Philippines broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines. The show is presented by its main hosts Zsa Zsa Padilla, Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera. The show first premiered on February 5, 1995, and airs live Sundays... |
Pop Kapamilya TV Character (Alexander and Javier ) for Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin | |
| 2011 | 20th KBP Golden Dove Awards | Best Actor for Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin | |
| 2011 | Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Single Drama/Telemovie Program for Maalaala Mo Kaya: Silbato | |
| 2011 | Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Drama Series for Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin | |
| 2011 | Star Awards for TV | Best Single Performance by an Actor for Maalaala Mo Kaya: Silbato | |
| 2011 | Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Actor for Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin | |
| 2011 | Star Awards for TV | Male Star of the Night |