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McCoy De Leon on portraying David in FPJ’s Batang Quiapo

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Jemuel Tandoc

<p>David Dimaguiba from <em>FPJ’s Batang Quiapo</em> has become one of the most despised villains in the said Kapamilya teleserye. McCoy De Leon, who portrays the iconic character, shared how he didn’t initially realize the impact his portrayal would have, especially on how strongly viewers would react to it.</p><p>In an interview with the TFC talk show <em>BRGY</em>, McCoy revealed that it was true he was previously told that he would have to exit the show.</p><div><iframe width="1073" height="612" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hE4Jxk-vuFM" title="Mccoy De Leon on His Journey as David and New Movie | March 7, 2024 | BRGY S3 Ep 189" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>&quot;Actually, nasabihan na ako na mayroon specific month na mag-exit ako sa <em>Batang Quiapo</em>. Sabi ko, sige, bibigay ko talaga ‘yung best ko na lang. Hanggang dumaan na ‘yung month na ‘yun, sabi ko, wala, thank you, Lord. Sabi ko, thank you, Lord,&quot; Mccoy recalled.</p><p>The celebrated kontrabida of the show also revealed that even they don&#x27;t know exactly what will happen next in the top-rating and record-breaking series.</p><p>“Actually, question ko din minsan ‘yan sa taping. Pag nag-taping kami, papasok ako sa tent. Anong mangyayari? Wala, wala pa talaga. Kaya, every taping, bigay mo na lang talaga ‘yung best mo. Tama. Kasi, baka next, baka hindi na ko dito,” he explained.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C18kuvGvM8j/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=408&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A10793020.5%2C%22ls%22%3A1167098.3999999994%2C%22le%22%3A1167762.0999999996%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1005" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>McCoy decided to just give his best in portraying his role every time, which eventually made him such an effective villain in the series.</p><p>“Kaya nagpapasalamat din ako na sabihin na meron pa ako siguro ibubuga, ma-contribute sa show, maitutulong sa show. Hindi ko napapansin na sa kakatrabaho ko, na-appreciate pa pala ng mga tao slash naiinis pala ‘yung mga tao,” McCoy confessed.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-9" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C9mFHclPoUE/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=408&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A9%2C%22os%22%3A10793059.7%2C%22ls%22%3A1167098.3999999994%2C%22le%22%3A1167762.0999999996%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="968" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-9" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>McCoy also mentioned how his co-actors played a big role in helping him develop his portrayal of the hated villain. </p><p>“Lahat ng sinasabi nila, tinatandaan ko lang,” he said. </p><p>He recalled how John Estrada, who plays his father Rigor in the series, told him that he becomes even more annoying when he raises his eyebrows. “Si Kuya John (Estrada), siya ‘yung unang nagsabi sa akin na ‘okay pala ‘yung kilay mo, ‘no? ‘Pag tumataas, nakakainis ka pala.’ Iyon, tinandaan ko ‘yun na ah ulitin ko ‘to,  ganyan,” he said.</p><p>Meanwhile, it was veteran actress Cherry Pie Picache, who plays Marites, who encouraged him not to overthink things while on set. “Si Miss Pie (Cherry Pie Picache) naman [said] ‘relax ka lang. Huwag mo masyadong i-rehearse. Pagka-take, doon mo ibigay para genuine’.”</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-10" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DEsnqcizdFd/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=408&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A10%2C%22os%22%3A10793077%2C%22ls%22%3A1167098.3999999994%2C%22le%22%3A1167762.0999999996%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1023" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-10" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Another veteran actress, Irma Adlawan, who previously portrayed the villain Olga, advised him to fully believe in the lines he delivers.</p><p>&quot;Si Ate Irma (Adlawan) naman, ang sabi dapat naniniwala ka sa mga sinasabi mo. Pag nag-line ka, dapat naniniwala ka,” he recalled.</p><p>McCoy took this advice to heart, and he credits it for helping him make David such a convincing character. </p><p>“Kaya si David nakakainis. Kasi, kahit nagsisinungaling ako, gusto ko naniniwala kung ano sinasabi ko, hanggang napaghahalo-halo ko na. ‘Yun na, eto na ‘yung resulta: si David,&quot; he explained.</p><p>Shedding off his good boy and leading man image, he thought that playing the villain would end up being his last project.</p><p>“Wala na ‘yung career dati, ‘di ba? Imagine, nag-start ‘yung <em>Batang Quiapo </em>na <em></em>inisip ko na siya na last project ko. Kaya ‘dun sa role ko na kontrabida wala na akong pakialam kung magalit kayo, na mainis kayo sa&#x27;kin. Kasi nasanay ako talaga na dapat magustuhan. Hindi ko akalain na blessing na dire-diretso,” he admitted.</p><p>Despite all the success he is receiving right now, McCoy strives to remain humble and not act entitled, unlike the villainous character he portrays in the series.</p><p>&quot;Ayoko siyang masyadong isipin kasi, alam ko, nakakalunod eh,” he stated. </p><p>His family also plays a big role in helping him stay grounded. </p><p>“Like kung tinatanong ‘yung magulang ko, mommy ko, at sila&#x27;y lagi nagpapaalala na ‘naranasan mo ngayon, enjoy mo lang, pero huwag mo masyadong lagay sa ulo’,” he shared. </p><p>Of course, McCoy still finds pride in in the work that he does, especially when he realizes that he has contributed to the industry and has achieved something of worth. </p><p>“Pero minsan masarap din sa pakiramdam na mas nakikilala ka. Kasi dati, Hashtag McCoy ako. Ngayon, David na,” he shared. “So parang may naiko-contribute ako, ‘di lang sa kumpanya, sa buhay ko din. Na at least ‘pag tumanda ako masasabi ko ‘yun.”</p>

<p>McCoy De Leon shared his thoughts on playing the hated character, David, in the television series ‘FPJ’s Batang Quiapo’. He expressed how he embraces both the appreciation and the "hate" from viewers, understanding that it’s part of portraying such a complex role.</p>

McCoy De Leon shared his thoughts on playing the hated character, David, in the television series ‘FPJ’s Batang Quiapo’. He expressed how he embraces both the appreciation and the "hate" from viewers, understanding that it’s part of portraying such a complex role.

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McCoy De Leon on portraying David in FPJ’s Batang Quiapo: ‘Naiinis pala ‘yung mga tao’

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Jemuel Tandoc

Published Mar 09, 2025 09:02 PM PHT

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Updated Mar 10, 2025 10:17 AM PHT

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