Lead actor Martin del Rosario wears police uniform in new film. Photo by Josh Mercado

Martin del Rosario has always been committed to every role he does, whether on television or in cinema. Every time an audience watches him, it's an acting performance.

While he has not yet achieved super famous status, del Rosario is adored by many producers and film critics for his outstanding performance of great nuance, range, and composure.

During a recent interview with the media to promote his latest film "Beyond the Call of Duty," del Rosario said he enjoyed playing a man in uniform (MIU) while wearing a real police uniform.

“Sobrang saya ko po kasi magiging parte ako ng pelikula na mag sho-showcase ng kabayanihan and anong klaseng serbisyo ang ibinibigay ng ating mga pulis,” he said.

The actor added that he was under a lot of pressure to perform the role, sharing, “It's an honor to wear the sacred uniform of the Philippine National Police. Ito na siguro ‘yung pinaka nakaka-pressure kasi we're supervised by PNP talaga. Sila rin ang nagbigay ng go signal sa film na ‘to.”

The cast and crew of “Beyond the Call of Duty.” Photo by Josh Mercado

Aside from the pressure, del Rosario also noted that this will be his first time portraying a protagonist SWAT officer, since he has previously played an antagonist or supporting character as a man in uniform.

“Ang fresh nito sa akin na I’m playing a very honorable role. Isang pulis, bayani ng ating bayan. Ngayon, nakakuha ako ng bida role tapos pulis pa. So, extremes ’no? Kasi kapag gumagawa ako ng kontrabida, sobrang sama. Ngayon naman, sobrang honorable,” he shared.

"Beyond the Call of Duty" is a gripping and emotionally packed feature film that honors the amazing bravery of the men and women in uniform -- those who serve their country with duty and heart.

However, according to filmmaker Jose Olinares Jr., the film's goal is not to glorify the PNP, but rather to express compassion and love for the country and its people.

“This project is not meant to glorify the PNP. Kung ano man ang totoo, hango sa script that is fiction,” he emphasized. 

When asked about additional screenings outside of the Philippines, the filmmaker said, “I want this film to level up.”

"Beyond the Call of Duty," produced by PinoyFlix Entertainment and Chavit and Stephanie Singson of LCS Film Production, will be released in cinemas and screened in various PNP locations on May 28.

The film's proceeds will help the PNP-OLC Foundation, Inc. (OLFCI), which provides welfare, education, and empowerment initiatives to the families of Philippine National Police officers.

The film also stars Paolo Gumabao, Maxine Trinidad, Christian Singson, Devon Seron, Martin Escudero, Migs Almendras, Simon Ibarra, Mark Neumann, Teejay Marquez, Alex Medina, Jeffrey Santos, Ramon Christopher, Dindo Arroyo, Bella Thompson, Rob Sy, Valerie Concepcion, Lovely Rivero, Sharmaine Santiago, Isaac Sabaw, Sahil Khan, and Prince Dajuma.