MANILA, Philippines – Known for his dramatic portrayals on television and the big screen, Coco Martin is showing a different side of him as an actor in his latest film.

Directed by Emmenual Quindo Palo, the Star Cinema film "A Moment In Time" will hit theaters nationwide on February 13.

In behind-the-scenes video released by the film outfit, Palo said Martin's role as Patrick is a departure from the Kapamilya actor's usual roles.

"Kilalang-kilala ng mga tao si Coco Martin bilang napakahusay na dramatic actor. Pero dito sa 'A Moment In Time', although there are dramatic moments in the film, ibang Coco Martin ang makikita nila dito.

"Makikita nila dito ang napaka-charming na Coco Martin na laging nakangiti, tumatawa, kalog, at sa kauna-unahang pagkakataon, makikita natin si Coco na kakanta onscreen," the director said.

The Valentine's Day offering of Star Cinema is Martin's first big screen project with Julia Montes, his leading lady in the defunct top-rating series "Walang Hanggan".

In the primetime soap, as with his TV projects preceding it -- "Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo", "Tayong Dalawa", "Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin" -- Martin's portrayal saw him as an intense and often angst-driven character.

“Madalas na nilang akong nakikitang seryoso, umiiyak, at galit na galit. This time, makikita nila ang isa pang parte ng pagkatao ko... Dito sa ‘A Moment In Time’ baligtad naman, ako naman ‘yung masiyahin, jologs, kalog. Basta kakaiba," Martin said.

Unlike Daniel in "Walang Hanggan", Patrick is easier with a smile, but like the former, is willing to go to great lengths to win the heart of the woman he loves.

Relating the film's story, Martin said, "Isang araw nag-meet kami (Patrick and Jillian, Montes' character) sa train station, tapos minsan naman sa bawat tao nangyayari sa atin 'yung nala-love at first sight tayo."

"Painter ako dito. Kumbaga, para makapagpapansin sa kanya, ang ginawa ko pinaint ko siya sa iba't-ibang lugar, sa mga pader," he said.

The two eventually fall in love, according to Palo, "[pero] ahil may nangyari sa kanilang nakaraan, magiging hadlang [ito] para ipagpatuloy nila ang kanilang relasyon."

Also featured in “A Moment In Time” are Cherie Gil, Gabby Concepcion, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Ella Cruz, and former "Pinoy Big Brother" housemates Joj and Jai Agpangan.