There's a new Coco Martin meme that uses a clip of the Filipino actor in one of his first films, Masahista, also known as The Masseur. In the scene, Coco Martin, as Illiac, says, "Sir, tapos na po," in Tagalog.

The simple statement, as the camera shows Martin staring at the viewer, has become viral fodder over on Facebook and TikTok. Meme creators are inserting the clip into different scenarios, subverting the raunchy context of the original movie scene.

So, where did the Coco Martin "Sir, Tapos Na Po" meme come from? What's happening in the original scene, and, for those who don't speak the language, what is Martin's character saying? Let's explain.

What Is The Original 'Sir, Tapos Na Po' Video And Meaning?

In October 2005, a movie called Masahista, or The Masseur in English, was released in the Philippines. It starred actor Coco Martin as Illiac, a male worker at a "happy ending" massage parlor.

Masahista was one of Brillante Mendoza's first films. The director would later go on to win Best Director at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival for his 2009 film Kinatay. Masahista, like Kinatay, was critically acclaimed at the time.

The scene in which Martin, as Illiac, says, "Sir, tapos na po," was featured as the closing soundbite in the film's trailer, marking its significance. In English, the phrase means, "Sir, it's over." Illiac says it after being "finished" with a male customer at the parlor.

Who Is Coco Martin?

Coco Martin, who is the star of the "Sir, Tapos Na Po" meme, is a Filipino actor who is considered the "The King of Philippine Independent Films," according to his IMDb bio.

His role as Illiac in Masahista was his breakout role. He continued to collaborate with director Brillante Mendoza on other films in the following years.

Perhaps his most notable role is Ricardo "Cardo" Dalisay in the TV series Ang Probinsyano, which ran for many years in the Philippines.

Where Did The Coco Martin 'Sir, Tapos Na Po' Meme Come From?

The meme seemingly started on Facebook earlier this month, when a user named Sean Benedict Dotig posted the clip to the Filipino SquatterPosting group, adding the caption, "'Pass the activity when it's done,'" with Coco Martin saying, "Sir, it's over," representing a good student.

The clip later spread to memes on TikTok, where many creators recycled the classroom setting, often reinventing the punchline by adding more green-screen clips and edits.

What Are Some More Coco Martin 'Sir, Tapos Na Po' Memes?

@lykabwto10 Ser tapos napo😁#cocomartin #meme #relatable #fypp ♬ original sound – Lykaao10

@renstxr_ exam nanaman. #fypppppppp #sir #exam #cocomartin #fyp ♬ original sound – milkman.

@earlvinsoriano Sir, Its over. #sirtaposnapo #cocomartin #fyp #fypシ゚ #fyppppppppppppppppppppppp ♬ original sound – Skrrttt

@snw_lui #creatorsearchinsights #sirtaposnapo #fyppppppppppppppppppppppp #fyp #cocomartin ♬ original sound – Lui

@dongske16 Sir tapos napo #highlight #fyp #foryoupage #cocomartin ♬ original sound – Dongs Ke

@grld_lapuc Sir tapos na po… #sirtaposnapo #relatable #cocomartin #fyp #foryou ♬ original sound – Lapuc

@porscheyakiiim sir tapos na po #fyp #viraltiktok #goviral #cocomartin #abscbn #meme #humor ♬ original sound – yakiiim

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For the full history of Coco Martin "Sir Tapos Na Po," be sure to check out Know Your Meme's entry for even more information.