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Richard Quan reveals why first scene with Coco Martin is among his memorable Mauro moments in “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo”

Mary Ann Bardinas

<p>He may initially be perceived as a good-for-nothing man as he turned into a gambler and fraudster after being relieved from the police force due to his involvement in illegal activities, but Mauro (Richard Quan) was able to prove that he still had his morals intact until his last breath.</p><p>And we’re able to witness it in his brief yet remarkable stint in “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/batangquiapo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>FPJ’s Batang Quiapo</em></u></strong></a>,” as he chose to do what’s right despite the fear and intimidation that he felt because of what the enemies, particularly the Guerreros, could do to him or his family once he opposed and exposed them. </p><p>Although he was able to redeem himself, Mauro doesn’t have a chance anymore to fulfill his promise to Tanggol (Coco Martin) and Ponggay (Maris Racal) to stand as a witness against the corrupt Guerrero clan. He was killed during their clash against Lucio (Ronnie Lazaro) and the Red Phoenix Group, as the latter suspected him of spying on them.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="873" height="491" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rA8jfHxXgAA" title="Mauro’s last Request to Ponggay | FPJ&#x27;s Batang Quiapo (with English Subs)" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>As the death of his character marks his departure from the well-loved primetime series, Richard enthusiastically talks about his experience being part of it via this exit interview.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSYoCP8AV9p/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=620&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A4373348.299999982%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="702" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>The veteran character actor started by looking back on his memorable scenes as Mauro on the show, many of which, according to him, were with his onscreen daughter, Maris. Another one was his first-ever scene with Coco because of how intense that scene was and because it was the first time that he had seen him again as director and actor at the same time for so many years.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="873" height="491" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/w5KAZjAw2Q4" title="Mauro makes a remark about Ponggay&#x27;s loyalty | FPJ&#x27;s Batang Quiapo (with English Subs)" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="873" height="491" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LkyZiMg_K3w" title="Tanggol saves Mauro’s life | FPJ&#x27;s Batang Quiapo (with English Subs)" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>When it comes to his takeaways from working on this project, Richard imparted that he actually felt like being taken to a higher level of discipline as an actor. Being a top-rated show, he knew all too well that there have been a lot of expectations for it, so their performances should be at par with the standards of “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/batangquiapo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>FPJ’s Batang Quiapo</em></u></strong></a>.”</p><p>He went on to convey how impressed he was with almost the entire staff and crew as he observed how they obviously know what they are doing, which could be one of the reasons why they have been a top-rated show for the past three years.</p><p>Richard added, “I think isa sa mga discovery ko rito is hindi lang dapat trabaho kundi ‘yong passion. Mararamdaman na passionate ‘yong mga tao rito habang ginagawa nila ang trabaho nila.” </p><p>“Direk Coco, thank you so much sa opportunity. Short but sweet. Marami sa industriya na siguro hindi nakararating sa’yo pero naa-appreciate ang ginagawa mo somehow, dahil sa marami kang nabibigyan ng trabaho rito sa ‘Batang Quiapo’. Keep on doing it. More power sa iyo at sana dumami pa ang katulad mo,” Richard stated.</p><p>Then he continued, “Imagine kung meron nang limang Coco Martin and the rest of the group sa industriya? Imagine kung gaano kasigla ‘yong industriya. Good luck, and God bless you!”</p><p>Richard capped the interview by encouraging everyone to continue supporting “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/batangquiapo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>FPJ’s Batang Quiapo</em></u></strong></a>” and the entire Pinoy film industry, as well as officially signing off from his character Mauro.</p><p>Will Ponggay and Tanggol be able to make Lucio and the Guerreros pay for their crimes, including the murder of Mauro and Linda? Let’s see in the coming episodes of “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/batangquiapo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>FPJ’s Batang Quiapo</em></u></strong></a>,” weeknights at 8 PM on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, <a href="https://app.iwanttfc.com/dFR6MWHAcVb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>iWant</u></strong></a>, and Kapamilya Online Live (KOL).</p>

<p>As the death of his character, Mauro Garcia, marks his departure from "FPJ’s Batang Quiapo,” Richard Quan enthusiastically talks about his experience being part of it.</p>

As the death of his character, Mauro Garcia, marks his departure from "FPJ’s Batang Quiapo,” Richard Quan enthusiastically talks about his experience being part of it.