Not all celebrities were born with a silver spoon in their mouth.

It is true when a few say that they started from nothing and life before showbiz was a roller coaster ride. Or atleast it is for these actors who went through tough times before reaching star status.

Who would've thought some of these guys once served meals in your favorite fastfood chains? From rags to riches, we present to you:

1. COCO MARTIN

Coco used to be a waiter at the Fairview branch of the food chain, Max's.

One day, he was discovered by a customer who handed him a business card bearing the name Rene dela

Cruz, who turned out to be the assistant director of Johnny Manahan, the big boss of Star Magic, at the time.

Coco even worked in Canada as a janitor after college.

After a series of auditions, Coco made it to Star Magic batch 9, but he was not launched as a talent yet as he opted to finish his studies first. The actor first dabbled in indie films (which earned him awards and the title “Prince of Indie”) before making it to mainstream showbiz. In a surprising twist, Martin found his way back to Max’s, this time as the brand’s celebrity endorser.

Currently, Coco is the star behind the long-running Primetime show in ABSCBN, Ang Probinsyano.

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