The Primetime King and Prime Actress are returning to TV screens real soon.
On Monday, June 15, Coco Martin unveiled the trailer for his much anticipated primetime comeback with “Coco Martin’s Sigabo,” which premieres this June 22 at 8:00 pm on ABS-CBN sa ALLTV2, A2Z, Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live on ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube and Facebook, and iWant.
The action-packed five-minute trailer teases the series’ cinematic production, blending elevated action scenes with a glimpse of ‘kilig’ and light-hearted scenes between him and his on- and off-screen partner Julia Montes.
During an interview on TV Patrol, Coco expressed immense pride in Sigabo being his first original concept.
The show combines his signature brand of action with a mix of entertaining romance and comedy, and promises compelling storytelling that will resonate with viewers.
“Sobra akong proud na proud sa project na ito, kasi from ‘Probinsyano’ to Batang Quiapo’ talagang in-upgrade namin,” he said.
In the action-romance series, Coco portrays Gabo, a devoted son and ex-convict who takes on a secret mission in exchange for his freedom, and eventually he crosses paths with Sam (Julia), a lawyer who also works as an investigative agent.
Meanwhile, respected industry personalities Erik Matti and Roselle Monteverde, as well as action movie icon Lito Lapid and Sigabo cast member Mark Lapid have all expressed admiration for Coco’s body of work, with the central shows being the long-running serials FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano and FPJ’s Batang Quiapo.
Matti said, “It’s Coco who really brought back the excitement of action movies and series. ‘Pag gawa niya ng aksyon, action all the way. He started it again when no one else was looking into action.”
Sigabo also includes JC De Vera, JM De Guzman, Arci Muñoz, Sue Ramirez, Jhong Hilario, Edu Manzano, Carmi Martin, Chanda Romero, Irma Adlawan, Joey Marquez, and many more.
Meanwhile, flowing the success of their motorcade in Metro Manila and Cebu, Coco, Julia, and the rest of tbe cast are set to go around other provinces such as Cavite (June 18), Palawan (June 20), and Pampanga (June 28).