In May 2012 , a script for a film called '' Juan dela Cruz '' was submitted to the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival , starring Martin alongside '' Tayong Dalawa '' co-star Jake Cuenca , '' Nagsimula Sa Puso '' and '' Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin '' leading lady Maja Salvador , and '' Kung Tayo ' y Magkakalayo '' co-star Albert Martinez . The entry , directed by Richard Somes , was one of the 7 rejected scripts . Cinemedia Films Production Incorporated and ABS-CBN Dreamscape Entertainment unit head Deo Endrinal decided to retool the cancelled film as a television series , which was aired in 2013 . While Angel Locsin was originally pegged to be Martin 's leading lady , Erich Gonzales ultimately bagged the role . Together with Martin , Gonzales and Martínez , Arron Villaflor , Eddie Garcia , Zsa Zsa Padilla and Gina Pareño played supporting roles
2012 Metro Manila Film Festival
2012 Metro Manila Film Festival
Coco Martin