Binibining Pilipinas contestant Stacey Gabriel, a former cast member of the iconic TV show, praised Coco Martin, a Kapamilya star.

Before participating in the 2018 national pageant, Stacey portrayed a soldier in the series who supported Coco’s role Cardo Dalisay.

According to the PUSH story, Stacey stated in a recent interview that she was privileged to have been picked by Coco Martin to be a part of the series.

The aspiring beauty queen stated, “Kasi po matagal ko nang naririnig sa mga kaibigan, sa mga kapwa artista na iba po siya magbigay as an actor. That generosity of spirit shines through, so I was so thrilled to be able to work with him.” 

Stacey also discussed Coco’s personality, which she observed while engaging with him. “And all the rumors are true, napakabait niyang tao,” Bb. Candidate for Pilipinas said that the lead actor for AP is in really  understanding, generous, and talented.

Additionally, Stacey Gabriel revealed information concerning Coco Martin. 

She stated “He is often times the first to arrive and the last to leave or if not the person one of the first. His commitment and his work ethic are something to marvel at and something that I carry with me too. It’s the lesson that I carried with me.” 

When questioned if she would quit the entertainment business if she won Binibining Pilipinas, Stacey responded that acting has always been her main passion and that it will always be her “end game” no matter what else happens after the coronation night on July 31.

For her, working in show business is about making relationships. Stacey remarked, “We are connecting human beings. We are giving them something to talk about, something to uplift them perhaps especially in this tumultuous season.”