Sober Baron Geisler 'grateful' to be part of Brillante Mendoza's latest film

MANILA, Philippines — Controversial actor Baron Geisler said he’s now sober from alcohol for nine months as he continues to work on his recovery. 

“I’m sober for nine months. Although aaminin ko nakakanginig ng konti, pero nandyan naman yung mga tonic water. Nakakatulong for me,” Baron told Philstar.com during the premiere night of Brillante Mendoza’s “Alpha: The Right to Kill” at the Director’s Club Cinema of the Podium. 

“I’m doing my continuous recovery. Tomorrow balik akong Cebu, doon na ‘ko naka-based. May binuksan akong barbershop sa Gaisano. Nandoon yung core group ko and I’m really loving it in Cebu,” he added. 

Despite his controversial past, Baron became part of Brillante’s film which won the Jury Prize at the San Sebastian International Film Festival in Spain last year. The movie is now showing in theaters nationwide.  

Baron said he’s grateful for the trust of the award-winning director. 

“Napakagrateful ko. Never ko naman kasi siyang binigyan ng sakit ng ulo. Basta ito lang, eternally grateful lang ako kay direk dahil sa mga pelikulang sinasama niya ‘ko. Napupunta sa iba’t ibang bansa so malaking bagay na yun for an actor na yung mga films na nagagawa ko ay makabuluhan talaga. If I look back 10 years from now, maipagmamalaki ko talaga sa mga anak ko,” he said.  

The film is set against the backdrop of the government’s campaign against illegal drugs. When asked about Brillante’s trademark in the industry, Baron said: “Katotohanan.”

“I’m very blessed na nakasama ko sa isang pelikulang may saysay talaga. May lesson and information na hindi alam ng lahat ng tao. Educational yung film kung tutuusin,” he added.