Kapamilya Primetime King Coco Martin recently opened up about his reluctance to celebrate his birthday, tracing it back to a painful childhood experience.
In a candid interview with Ogie Diaz on his YouTube vlog, the ‘FPJ’s Batang Quiapo’ star also shared the reason behind his frequent use of sunglasses during public appearances.
Born on November 1, Coco Martin revealed that he has avoided celebrating his birthday since childhood due to a traumatic experience.
“Nine years old ako nu’ng mag-separate ang parents ko, nu’ng unang magkita kami ng mama ko after nilang mag-separate siyempre sabik na sabik sa akin (at) nandoon kami sa Pampanga noon pinaghanda ako. Ang ginawa niya inimbita niya ‘yung mga kamag-anak ko sa Arayat, Pampanga kasi taga-Arayat din kami. Siyempre nag-abala ang mama ko, siya pa nagluto tapos nu’ng (party) walang nagpunta. Dahil bata ako, nagkaroon ka ng trauma kaya hindi ako masaya kapag birthday ko,” Coco recounted.
He described how seeing his mother’s sadness deeply affected him.
“Kasi naawa ako sa nanay ko nakita ko ‘yung lungkot niya, frustrations niya tapos ‘yung mga pagkaing niluto niya ipinamigay niya sa kapitbahay niya. Kaya pag birthday ko at inaano (sinasabihan) akong mag-celebrate ayaw ko talaga. May nagsabi na surprised na lang sabi ko huwag na kasi ako gusto ko kakain lang pagkatapos ay matutulog na ako,” Coco explained.
Despite his preference for low-key birthdays, his ‘FPJ’s Batang Quiapo’ co-workers recently surprised him with a celebration on set.
“Nahihiya ako hindi talaga ako sanay. Hindi ko rin maintindhan siguro umaano sa atensyon pero siyempe haharapin mo at nahihiya ako lalo na kapag naimbitahan ka at magsasalita sobrang nahihiya ako,” he said.
Coco remains at the forefront of primetime television with ‘FPJ’s Batang Quiapo,’ now in its second year. Serving as lead actor, line producer, and director, Coco’s dedication has propelled the show to sustained success.
