Actor-director Coco Martin recently opened up to ABS-CBN News about his deep gratitude towards the late actress Jaclyn Jose, who passed away days ago. Coco credited Jaclyn, affectionately known as “Mommy Jane,” for playing a pivotal role in his career trajectory and success.

Coco explained that Jaclyn was instrumental in his journey, from their collaboration in his first indie movie, “Masahista,” to her encouragement for him to enter television and join ABS-CBN. His words reflect the profound impact Jaclyn had on his career and life journey, highlighting her mentorship and guidance as essential elements in his remarkable achievements in the entertainment industry.

“Utang na loob ko lahat kay Mommy Jane. Siya ang dahilan kung bakit ako nandito sa ABS-CBN. Kung bakit lahat nangyari sa buhay ko. Siya ang kasama ko sa kauna-unahang indie movie ko na ‘Masahista’. Siya ang nag-convince sa akin na pumasok sa TV, sa ABS-CBN,” Coco said.

As reported by The Philippine Star, Jaclyn Jose died on March 2, Saturday, at the age of 60. GMA News reported that according to her daughter Andi Eigenmann, Jaclyn died due to a heart attack.

Mary Jane Santa Ana Guck better known by her stage name Jaclyn Jose, is a Filipino cinema and television actress who has earned international critical acclaim. Jaclyn won the Best Actress award for the film “Ma’ Rosa” at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. She is also known for her roles in the films “Private Show”, “White Slavery,” and “Santa Juana.”

In a previous report by KAMI, Coco Martin’s interview during the media conference of the movie ‘Apag’ has been recirculating online. People have been rewatching it following the sudden passing of Jaclyn Jose, who was also part of the said film. In the video, Coco recalled how the late actress encouraged him to be part of his first-ever series, ‘Ligaw Na Bulaklak.’ This project was the start of his thriving career with ABS-CBN. Earlier, Coco Martin revealed that the viral kissing scene with Lovi Poe should have only been a smack. The actor also admitted that he thought of the kiss “ora mismo.” However, he explained that when he and Lovi felt the scene, they opted to go ahead with it simply. That resulted in the kissing scene, which has gotten so many Monggol fans so kilig.