Baby Go ready to conquer mainstream cinema

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Pablita "Baby" Go is the woman behind powerful independent movies in the country these days.

Dubbed "Queen of Indie Films," this no-nonsense lady producer has wrapped up 12 critically-acclaimed movies to date, some of them have even received recognition in film festivals abroad.

Films completed under the BG Productions International include "Child Haus," "Iadya Mo Kami," "Lihis," "Mga Isda Sa Tuyong Lupa," "Laureana," "Bigkis," "Sekyu," "Laut," "Tupang Ligaw," "Siphayo," "Homeless," and "Area."

Ana Manansala, one of the most influential public relations officers in the country, said that the lady film executive believes in making advocacy films with a viable message.

"Her passion for this genre will surely put the Philippines in the international map of film festivals," said Manansala.

Go gave us insights on what to expect from her progressive film outfit this year during an interview at the sidelines of the Mindanao Tapestry Fashion Show at the Marco Polo Hotel in Ortigas last March 27.


Why did you choose to venture into indie films?

"Wala talaga akong masyadong alam sa showbiz. Napasok lang ako dito dahil kay Joel Lamangan. Ang akala ko kasi isang movie lang. Hindi ko naman akalain na tuloy-tuloy na kami."


What movies can we expect from BG Productions in 2017?

"For the first time, sasali kami sa maistream dahil sasama na kami sa Metro Manila Film Festival. Hindi muna pwede sabihin;"

"May apat hanggang limang movies kami na naka-plano ngayong 2017. Pinag-pray ko talaga ito. Gagawin pa lang pero ready na. Ang problema na lang sa writer na lang;"

"Ang unang gagawin namin ay 'yung isang movie na may malaking artista. Ito talaga ang pinaghandaan ko."


How were you able to convince the big star in your movie?

"Actually s'ya ang lumapit para gumamwa sa BG productions. Sya nag-offer kaya na flatter ako at excited. Hind ko akalain."

Are you nervous for your first mainstream movie?

"Hindi naman ako kinakabahan ngayong papunta na ako sa mainstream. Mahalaga kumita 'yung movie kahit paano. Sa akin pwede yung balance - maraming awards and pwede rin sa amin yung kumita."

Tell us more about your first mainstream film?

"Itong gagawin namin kay Joel Lamangan pa lang namin pwedeng sabihin. It's about the environment ang theme nito. Pero may isa pa kaming pelikula na may malaking-malaking artista talagai. Hindi muna pwede sabihin talaga."


How do you choose the stars of your indie films?

"Hindi ako kumukuha ng hindi sikat dahil ang buhay natin nasa mga artista, sa director. Dapat maganda ang record nila, dapat magagaling umarte ang mga artista."

"Marami kasing category ang indie films, tatlong categories kasi 'yan - may indie 1 which has the smallest budget. Sa akin naman nasa No. 3 ako. Hanggang No. 3 lang ang level ng indie films pagdating sa budget."

"Awa ng Dyos ako hindi nahirapan sa pagawa ng movie or nagsangla ng bahay dahil may mga nangyayaring ganyan. Maraming nangyaring ganyan na napakapagsabi rin sa akin;"

"Ako naman kasi pag may pera, gagawa tayo. Pero pag wala, wala tayong gagawin."


Do you always agree with Joel Lamangan?

"Actually meron si Joel na pinapagawa na movie 'Tatlong Maria' pero hindi ko inaprubahan yun dahil menor de edad yung mga bata. Hindi maganda dahil baka masira ang pangalan ng BG Productions lalo na sa mga maliliit na bata. Pinalitan namin yun at ginawa namin yung 'Siphayo;' "

How did you meet Joel Lamangan?

"Na-meet ko s'ya sa isang client sa banko. By profession, I'm a housewife and real estate broker and businesswoman hanggang sa nauwi sa showbiz;"

"Yung bank manager namin best of friends talaga sila ni Joel. Yun ang nag-introduce sa amin dahil nangangailangan si Joel ng producer. Dati hindi ko pa naintindihan kung paano yun. So nagusap kami ni Joel at na explain nya sa akin. Sabi ko subukan ko. Tumuloy na kami."


Who is your dream cast?

"Pinapangarap ko si Vilma Santos na sana makagawa sya ng movie sa BG Productions. Mabait s'ya at hindi s'ya mayabang. Sa mga lalaki wala pa akong napipili."

"Nagmeet kami first time sa Gawad Tanglaw Awards nuong 2014. Pareho kaming may award nun. Boto talaga ako sa kanya mula nun."

 Given the chance, who would you like to portray the role of Baby Go in the movies?

"Halimbawang gagawin ang buhay ko sa pelikula, gusto ko si Angel Locsin o Anne Curtis." - ROBERT R. REQUINTINA










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