In a show dubbed Isang Pamilya Tayo, the King of Philippine prime time television Coco Martin and the cast of television soap opera FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano have performed in Dubai on Saturday at Al Nasr Leisureland.
Thousands of fans from different emirates came out to see the award-winning actor Martin at the show, held as part of a thanksgiving tour, reported Gulf News.
Martin currently headlines the television soap opera FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano, which has become popular among Filipino audiences, the report said.
Martin, who had visited Dubai in 2012, plays the lead role of policeman Ricardo “Cardo” Dalisay in the television adaptation of a 1997 film of the same name.
Ang Probinsyano has become an iconic drama series on Philippine television and is now one of the longest-running, most-watched soap operas both in and outside the Philippines, said the news portal.
Fans from all walks of life lined up as early as 2pm for the 6pm concert.
Also at the show were Martin’s co-stars Pepe Herrera, popularly known as Cardo’s side kick Benjamin “Benny” Dimaapi; Yassi Pressman, who plays Alyana Arevalo, a TV reporter and Cardo’s love interest; and child actor Xymon Ezekiel Pineda, who gained popularity for portraying Honorio “Onyok” Amaba. Singer Daryl Ong also joined the cast in the more than two-hour show, reported Gulf News.
