COCO Martin is saddened with the exclusion of his movie "The Super Parental Guardians" in the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) but still positive that moviegoers will support his film.
During the recent grand press launch of the Star Cinema movie, the "Ang Probinsyano" lead star admitted that he was lost for words upon learning that his film with close friend, comedian Vice Ganda, failed to make it in the final eight.
The actor thought that it's okay to do one movie every year as long as it will be included in the festival.
He said it’s the time of the year for the whole family.
"Nung nalaman ko talaga, hindi ako nakapagsalita kasi lagi kong sinasabi, everytime nagmi-meeting, kami sa Star Cinema, sabi ko kahit hindi ako gumawa nang isang buong taon, basta makagawa lang ako ng isang film fest for Metro Manila Film Festival tuwing Kapaskuhan. Yun naman talaga ang gusto kong gawin, bukod sa soap opera sa TV," he said.
Martin added that he's sad that the MMFF parade he promised to child stars Simon Ezekiel "Onyok" Pineda and McNeal "Awra" Briguela will not materialize this year.
"Pinangako ko din sa mga bata. Sabi ko sa kanila na pag gumawa ako ng film fest, sabi ko, 'Isasama ko kayo'. And tuwang tuwa yung mga bata."
He knows that kids and their families are looking forward to comedy films every year and he believes they have the perfect Christmas offering.
Martin added that this movie serves as his way of giving back to the audience.
"Nakakapag-interact ka sa tao ng personal. Nakikita mo na napakasaya nila kapag nakikita ka. Nung binubuo namin yung pelikula, yun ang purpose namin, yun ang pinaghahandaan namin na alam namin na sa Pilipino, ang ibang pamilya, ang nilo-look forward nila ay ang Pasko.
But amid the exclusion of "The Super Parental Guardians," the actor is keeping a positive mind on the matter.
He hopes that their November 30 play date will receive warm reception from moviegoers.
"Nakakalungkot nung nalaman ko nga na hindi siya nakasali. Pero sabi ko na lang sa sarili ko, alam ko may magandang purpose ito. Hindi man nakasali, alam ko na may dahilan kung bakit. Sabi nga nila, 'Kapag may nagsaradong pinto, may magbubukas na bintana," Martin said.
The actor ended: "Honestly, mas excited ako kasi parang feeling ko na-reject man kami, pero ngayon may mas nagbubukas na bago para sa amin. Ang importante, sure tayo na maganda yung pelikula namin. Yun yung nagpapalakas ng loob ko ngayon."
The 2016 MMFF will kick-off on Christmas Day. (Sunnex)
