Director-actor Coco Martin opened up about how difficult it was to shoot the rape scene of actress Miles Ocampo in his latest action series, Batang Quiapo, which will air this coming February 13.

Coco admitted that he found the scene awkward since he treats the former child star as his own daughter in the industry.

“Honestly, noong una, syempre nga, baby ko kasi to, eh. Si Miles, talagang sa mga pelikula, isa yan sa mga baby-babyhan ko na kahit hindi kami nagkikita talaga, pag nagkikita kami tapos ‘yung nanay pa niya, kaklase ko pa,” the actor shared.

The trailer showed that the father of Coco in the series, which was also played by him, raped the young mother, which was portrayed by Miles.

“Na-a-awkward ako. Honestly, feeling mo, ala-alaga mo, tapos rereypin mo na ngayon sa eksena. Parang ang awkward nung eksena,” he continued.

Meanwhile, Miles found the whole filming of the scene easier as it was with someone she already feels comfortable with — both in front and behind the cameras.

The former Goin’ Bulilit star revealed that Coco has been thoughtful when they were doing the intense scene.

“Malaking pasalamat po ako na si Kuya Coco yung nakasama ko tas siya rin yung director. Nandun kasi yung alaga. Magiging komportable ka kasi kapag alam mong inaalagaan ka,” Miles said.

The former Ang Probinsyano star added that he made sure to get the consent of the actress before they started filming the scene.

“Inalam ko muna kasi nangingilag pa rin ako dahil siyempre, lalaki pa rin ako, ito babae, para alam ko lang ang limitasyon. Kasi ayoko yung makakaoffend ka, eh or lalagpas ka doon sa limitation,” he remarked.

Batang Quiapo will air on February 13, just months after the now-defunct longest-running TV show Ang Probinsyano went off the air. Coco will be joined by Lovi Poe, Cherry Pie Picache, and John Estrada, to name a few.