Kristofer Martin: Belief In Playing Thief

Kristofer Martin

MANILA, Philippines--On GMA-7’s “Ang Kambal ni Eliana” set to air sometime April, Kristofer Martin yet again plays the role of a snatcher just like on “Munting Heredera” a few years back.

Though it’s one of his biggest breaks yet, Bulletin Entertainment just had ask the teener: How does it feel that he is seemingly being typecast as, well, a thief?

“Na-cha-challenge ako in a way na talagang kailangan kong baguhin talaga ‘yung atake ko dito. Ayaw ko kasing pare-pareho ang ganap, eh.”

Kristofer has been preparing for the role by undergoing workshops. He already has a “peg” for his career path, none other than Kapuso actor Gabby Eigenmann.

“Mas gusto kong maging kontra bida like Gabby. ‘Yung tipong hahadlang ako sa pagmamahalan, tipong dadaan na sa pagiging psychotic,” Kristofer said, laughing.

Cast mostly in dramas in the past, the budding actor would also like to try comedy. If he can squeeze it into his busy schedule, Kristofer would like to study directing film, preferably at the Asia Pacific Film Institute. Note that he took up Entrepreneurship at San Beda before he broke into show business.

“Gusto ko makakuha ng awards,” he shared. “Gusto ko ngang gumawa ng indie film. Sa indie kasi, magmura ka, sumuntok ka, puwede mong gawin kung angkop naman sa role. Walang masyadong limitations.”

But when asked if he is ready for sexy scenes, Kristofer balked.

““Wag naman ‘yung mga may bed scenes na ganyan! Doon, hindi pa ako ready. Siguro puwede na ko sa mga kissing scenes. Ang gusto kong tingin pa rin sa akin ng mga tao, wholesome.

“Kung baga may part na gusto ko nang kumalas dun (sa wholesome image) pero may part pa din na nag-pu-pull back.”

Like a snatcher torn between conscience and need. Just perfect.