Coco Martin to bring joy at TFC Happy Hour in PASKO fest

MANILA – Kapamilya actor Coco Martin is excited to bring joy to Filipinos as he headlines the TFC Happy Hour at the Philippine Christmas (PASKO) Festival 2024 in Sydney, Australia this Sunday.

Joining Martin are “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” cast members such as Lito and Mark Lapid, Kim Domingo, Ate Gay, Smugglaz, and Bassilyo. 

In an interview with ABS-CBN News before flying to Australia, Martin expressed gratitude for the love and support that TFC viewers have given to ABS-CBN shows, particularly to “Batang Quiapo.” 

“Sisiguraduhin namin na paliligayahin namin sila at sulit ang paghihintay nila dahil talagang naghanda kami para dito,” Martin said.

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Martin said the fans inspire and motivate him to continue providing an enjoyable teleserye. 

“S'yempre iku-kwento ko sa kanila pano ako nagsimla, pano nagiging successful yung mga show syempre dahil sa suporta at pagmamahal nila sa lahat-lahat ng hirap kasi sabi ko nga masarap panoorin ang mga teleserye, mga programa ng ABS-CBN pero kung alam lang nila ganpo kahirap yun gawin,” he said. 

Asked about the performances he prepared for the show the fans, he said: “Ako naman gagawin ko ang lahat, sing and dance, at kung anu-ano pa para lang makabawi at nakakapagpasaya sa lahat ng pagmamahal na binigay at ipinakita nila samin. Kaya ito na yung pagkakataon para makapag pa-salamat kami sa kanila.” 

Prepare for an exciting month ahead as “Batang Quiapo” offers more surprises and plot twists.

“Itong November sabi ko nga abangan ninyo ang mangyayari sa karakter ni Lena sa pasabog nya talagang…sa lahat ng mga mangyayari sa character ni Tess, ni Rigor, ni lola Tindeng, at syempre yung takbo ng character ngayon ni Tisay at ni Tanggol,” he said.

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With the finale of “Pamilya Sagrado,” Martin said he’s proud to be a part of the show as a director of some of the show’s action-packed scenes. 

“Sobra akong proud kasi ang sarap na yung parte na tumulong kami sa Pamilya Sagrado napakabait ni kuya Piolo, ng lahat ng mga direktor nila – si Direk Andoy – lahat ng mga artista,” he said.

“Sabi ko nga basta sa ABS-CBN, basta para Dreamscape, basta para kay sir Deo anytime nandyan kami para tumulong kung ano yung makakaya namin,” he added.

Smugglaz, who will join Martin and other "Batang Quiapo" cast in the festival, said Filipinos can expect thrilling production numbers to showcase the Filipino Christmas spirit in Australia.

“Syempre dahil kasama natin ang mga gang, dadalhin namin yung init ng Pilipina dyan sa Sydney sa pamamagitan ng aming pagtatanghal.”