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Nikko Natividad gives an exclusive glimpse of the Ginintuang Lupa set

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Mary Ann Bardinas

<p>Apart from the people who surround us, the place where we grow up can also influence who we become. It is where values are learned, relationships are built, and life lessons take shape. Whether a community is filled with comfort or marked by hardship, it definitely leaves a lasting imprint on the people who call a certain place home.  </p><p>And in &quot;<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/sigabo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Coco Martin&#x27;s Sigabo</strong></a>,&quot; that place is the impoverished and bustling yet close-knit and vibrant community of Barangay Ginintuang Lupa. It is where the well-loved lead protagonist Gabriel &quot;Gabo&quot; Magtibay, portrayed by the acclaimed actor-director Coco Martin, is raised by his father, Rudy (Joey Marquez), apparently after they lost his mother, Belinda (Cristine Reyes).  </p><p>Surrounded by relatives, friends, and neighbors who look out for one another despite their circumstances, Gabo grows into someone we come to admire—compassionate, courageous, and willing to stand up for what is right. His journey so far has attested that our surroundings indeed do not only shape us but also inspire us to rise above life&#x27;s challenges and strive for a better future. </p><p>In the second episode, viewers were given a vivid picture of the community that helped shape Gabo into the person he has become. Upon his return to Ginintuang Lupa after eight years of imprisonment, Gabo was visibly overwhelmed with exhilaration as—despite being poor, chaotic, and busy—their neighborhood was brimming with resilience, camaraderie, and hope that shine like gold through every corner.  </p><p>The episode opens with scenes that vividly capture the realities of everyday life for many ordinary Filipinos, particularly those living in the slums. It portrays the harsh circumstances that some residents endure, from eating &quot;pagpag&quot; or leftover food salvaged from restaurants to relying on &quot;jumper&quot; connections for electricity and illegally tapping into water lines to meet their daily needs. Yet amid these difficulties, the people of Barangay Ginintuang Lupa refuse to let hardship define them. They still find reasons to laugh, celebrate, and face each day with courage, positivity, and an unbreakable sense of community. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/6/23/sigabo-ang-pagbabalik-ni-gabo-sa-ginintuang-lupa-episode-2-2301" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>WATCH: Ang Pagbabalik ni Gabo sa Ginintuang Lupa | Sigabo </strong></a></div><p>In a short exclusive behind-the-scenes video shared by CCM Film Productions on social media, avid fans of &quot;<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/sigabo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Sigabo</strong></a>&quot; were given sneak peeks of the off-cam ganaps in Ginintuang Lupa through the perspective of cast member Nikko Natividad, who plays Binoy.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Freel%2F2848982842161042%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>The video was shot on the day Rudy finally returned home after spending several days in the hospital while in a coma. It offered viewers a rare glimpse of the lighter and more playful side of the cast, especially Coco, which we don&#x27;t usually see on TV as he tends to be fierce, serious, and always ready for action. Away from the intense scenes packed with either drama or action, Coco could be seen sharing candid and lighthearted moments with his fellow cast members and crew, such as Joey Marquez, Lito Camo, and Unit Director Richard V. Somes. He was also shown leading the prayer before the team began filming for the day, highlighting the rapport and humility among the &quot;<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/sigabo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Sigabo</strong></a>&quot; family.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/7/31/sigabo-betchay-buong-lakas-na-nakipag-agawan-ng-pera-kay-gabo-episode-30-2255" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>WATCH: Betchay, buong lakas na nakipag-agawan ng pera kay Gabo | Sigabo</strong></a></div><p>Nikko also proudly shared that the joy during tapings extends beyond the main and supporting cast, as even the talents and extras are treated as significant part of the production. “Dito sa Ginintuang Lupa, pinapakita natin ’yong pagmamahalan at pagmamalasakit ng bawat isa,” he remarked.</p><p>Among the clips featured in this reel were the residents of Barangay Ginintuang Lupa celebrating the restoration of their electricity through a jumper connection, Gabo’s friends joining his family during one breakfast before they set off to find work, and the lively drinking session with the Opilac family, who portray their neighbors Diday (Diana), Kulas (Ahl), and Estong (Ahldrin).</p><p>Irma Adlawan, Julio Diaz, Ces Quesada, Sue Ramirez, Smugglaz, Bassilyo, Mammoth Estroso, and Jerald Napoles also appeared in this video.</p><p>Don&#x27;t miss the thrilling action, kilig romance, lighthearted moments, and gripping drama in the next episodes of &quot;<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/sigabo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Coco Martin&#x27;s Sigabo</strong></a>.&quot; Catch it weeknights at 8:00 PM on ABS-CBN sa ALLTV2, Kapamilya Channel, TV5, A2Z, Kapamilya Online Live (KOL), or stream anytime on<a href="https://app.iwanttfc.com/dFR6MWHAcVb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> iWant! </strong></a></p><div><br/></div><div><strong>More on this story: </strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/8/7/coco-goes-all-out-in-an-explosive-rescue-sequence-in-sigabo-in-exclusive-behind-the-scenes-video-0249" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Coco Martin goes all out in an explosive rescue sequence in “Sigabo”—as seen in this exclusive behind-the-scenes video!</strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/8/3/action-onscreen-fun-off-screen-how-the-ncia-agents-of-coco-martin-s-sigabo-bond-behind-the-scenes-0035" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Action onscreen, fun off-screen: How the NCIA Agents of “Coco Martin&#x27;s Sigabo” bond behind the scenes</strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/7/30/why-cristine-reyes-and-zanjoe-marudo-said-yes-to-coco-martin-s-sigabo-0949" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Why Cristine Reyes and Zanjoe Marudo said yes to &quot;Coco Martin&#x27;s Sigabo&quot;</strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/7/22/arci-mu-oz-reveals-the-most-challenging-scenes-she-has-done-coco-martin-and-julia-montes-sigabo-0203" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>EXCLUSIVE: Arci Muñoz reveals the most challenging scenes she has done so far with Coco Martin and Julia Montes in “Sigabo” </strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/7/20/sue-ramirez-tropang-gabo-tease-more-action-drama-and-excitement-in-coco-martin-s-sigabo-0105" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Sue Ramirez, ‘Tropang Gabo’ tease more action, drama, and excitement in “Coco Martin’s Sigabo”</strong></a></div>

<p>Step inside the world of "Coco Martin’s Sigabo" as Nikko Natividad takes viewers on an exclusive tour of the vibrant Ginintuang Lupa set in this behind-the-scenes feature.</p>

Step inside the world of "Coco Martin’s Sigabo" as Nikko Natividad takes viewers on an exclusive tour of the vibrant Ginintuang Lupa set in this behind-the-scenes feature.

Nikko Natividad gives an exclusive glimpse of the Ginintuang Lupa set of “Coco Martin’s Sigabo”

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Nikko Natividad gives an exclusive glimpse of the Ginintuang Lupa set of “Coco Martin’s Sigabo”

Mary Ann Bardinas

Published August 11, 2026 12:21 AM PHT

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