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McCoy De Leon shares how thankful he is to Coco Martin as he says goodbye to 'FPJ's Batang Quiapo'

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Rhea Manila Santos

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<p>With his role as David Dimaguiba in <em>FPJ&#x27;s Batang Quiapo</em> making an action-packed exit in the action series this week, actor McCoy de Leon will be missed by audiences after being taken out onscreen by Jake Cuenca’s character MIguel Guerrero in the June 24 episode which earned record views that same night.</p><p>On his Instagram account, the 30-year-old actor paid tribute to a role which ended up as everyone’s favorite character to hate in the series for the past two years.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLU_yw-SQWo/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=539&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A2760957.9%2C%22ls%22%3A1199730.7000000002%2C%22le%22%3A1200255.4000000001%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="745" 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><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/6/25/jake-cuenca-bids-farewell-to-mccoy-de-leon-in-fpj-s-batang-quiapo-make-way-for-the-bad-guy-1134"><strong>READ: Jake Cuenca bids farewell to McCoy de Leon in &#x27;FPJ&#x27;s Batang Quiapo&#x27;: ‘Make way for the bad guy’</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>In his Instagram post last June 25, McCoy revealed his initial thoughts before accepting the role as Coco Martin’s vengeful brother David in the series.</p><p>He wrote, “I thought this was going to be my last project kaya sinabi ko sa sarili ko na I’ll give everything I’ve got, lahat ng natitira sa akin. Not just as an actor, but as someone who truly loves this craft. Sabi ko sa sarili ko, &#x27;Bigay ko na lahat, last na ’to eh.&#x27;</p><p>&quot;Sa lahat ng katrabaho ko sa buong set during taping, ang daming memories na mamimiss ko. Kasama na ang mga discussion ng lines, minsan napapagalitan din kami hehe, puyat, pagod, mga sugat at pasa, mga tawanan, mga kwentuhan at simpleng bonding moments on set. Salamat! Sa dalawang taon at kalahati ba naman, tinuring ko na rin itong isa pang tahanan.”</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-10" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLR3wBeyA3k/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=539&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A10%2C%22os%22%3A2799002.5%2C%22ls%22%3A1199730.7000000002%2C%22le%22%3A1200255.4000000001%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="513" 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><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/6/25/death-of-mccoy-de-leon-s-character-in-batang-quiapo-draws-673-931-concurrent-views-1306"><strong>READ: Death of McCoy de Leon&#x27;s character in &#x27;Batang Quiapo&#x27; draws 673,931 concurrent views</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>The <em>Batang Quiapo</em> actor also shared his admiration for the entire production team of the show, which he worked alongside with since the airing of the show’s first episode in February 2023.</p><p>“Hindi lang mga artista ang naging inspirasyon ko. Malaki rin ang respeto ko sa buong production team at sa lahat ng directors ko from each unit na nag-handle at gumabay sa akin. Kita ko kung paano nila ginagawa ang trabaho nila nang may puso, tiyaga at dedikasyon mula sa likod ng kamera hanggang sa mismong pagbuo ng bawat eksena.”</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-12" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLU_yw-SQWo/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=539&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A12%2C%22os%22%3A2918550.7%2C%22ls%22%3A1199730.7000000002%2C%22le%22%3A1200255.4000000001%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1553" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-12" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Before ending his post, McCoy made sure to show his gratitude to his co-star Coco Martin whom he worked closely with on and off camera.</p><p>“At siyempre, maraming salamat kay Kuya Coco, ang utak at puso ng proyektong ito. Siya ang nagbigay sa akin ng tiwala, at sa kanya galing ang oportunidad na mapunta ako sa ganitong klaseng papel. Isa siyang tunay na kuya para sa akin. Hindi ko malilimutan ang chance na ibinigay niya para gampanan si David Dimaguiba.”</p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/6/25/death-of-mccoy-de-leon-s-character-in-batang-quiapo-draws-673-931-concurrent-views-1306"><strong>READ: Death of McCoy de Leon&#x27;s character in &#x27;Batang Quiapo&#x27; draws 673,931 concurrent views</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>McCoy also wanted his fans to know just how special the show was to him and how he has changed a lot as an actor because of the lessons he gained on the set. “Sa lahat ng mga taong naapektuhan, nakukuha ng inis hehe hanggang sa napukaw ang puso, thank you so much po! ☺️</p><p>&quot;This wasn’t just another project, it changed me. I’ll forever carry the lessons it gave me and I hope it gave you something real too. Kaya rin dapat pala lagi natin tratuhin ang bawat proyekto na parang ito na ang huli. Dahil doon lumalabas ang tunay na puso, dedikasyon at pagmamahal sa ginagawa. Now I’m ready for another “It Was My Last Project.” SALAMAT POONG NAZARENO 🙏🏼</p><p>&quot;Maraming salamat, Batang Quiapo family. Mahal na mahal ko kayo. Mamimiss ko kayo sobra. ❤️</p><p>&quot;Ngayon, binibitawan ko na po ang character na si David Dimaguiba.”</p>

<p>'FPJ's Batang Quiapo' actor McCoy de Leon looks back on his unforgettable two years playing the role everyone loves to hate in the hit primetime series.</p>

'FPJ's Batang Quiapo' actor McCoy de Leon looks back on his unforgettable two years playing the role everyone loves to hate in the hit primetime series.