"Last year yung 18, ngayon 19 years old na po ako," said a jovial Ms. Baby Go at her birthday party held last February 4 at the Marco Polo Hotel in Ortigas. Even though she did not choose to reveal her real age, what we do know is that generous and cheerful people can defy time a bit better than others. Her birthday is actually February 5 but she chooses to have a party a day prior for the traditional "midnight salubong".
The reference to a debutante's age was because she, in fact, never had the chance to experience having a debut, that's why she celebrated it last year. At the age of 14, she got married to John Go. She has four children by him: Jean, Patty, Pammy, and Jerome. The latter was the one who gave her flowers before she blew out the birthday candles and made her wishes.
Her birthday was to have a longer life because she considers this her new one, and for all the right reasons. BG Productions Internationals bounces back with a new force this year, with the film Almost a Love Story in the post-production process.
Another highlight of her birthday month was the recognition from FDCP during the Film Ambassadors Night held last February 9. The multi-awarded films Area and Laut were given their due recognition that night. Last year, the most visible actor of BG Productions Allen Dizon was awarded the highest honor which is the Camera Obscura award. He was present at the awarding ceremony as one of the stars of Area.
Touted as the "most awarded executive producer in the Philippine independent film circuit," Ms. Go remains down-to-earth. "Hindi ako magbabago kasi eto ako, ang akong totoo."
Dennis Evangelista, a veteran line producer, shared one of her best qualities. "Marami na kaming (with directors) naging producer pero sa kanya namin nararamdaman ang freedom sa creatives." The directors he are talking about are no less than established industry professionals like Joel Lamangan, Louie Ignacio, Mel Chionglo, Neal Tan, Jason Paul Laxamana, etc.
Another director BG Productions is set to work with is Joey Romero. The horror film will be set in Dumaguete, which is the hometown of Ms. Go. Negotiations are also in for Lualhati Bautista's Sixty in the City. Gems of the acting industry Charo Santos-Concio, Nora Aunor, and Vilma Santos, are among those cited by Ms. Go whom she wants to work with.
She described that her basis for approving an actor or actress for her projects is not based on just having the physical edge, rather, it is having a good heart that counts. Well said, since she also engages in philanthropic work with her PC Goodheart Foundation. Last February 8, she supported a show in Music Box Comedy Bar Timog and got surprised when they wouldn't let her leave. It turns out that they were planning to surprise her with presents and a cake, since it was held a few days after her birthday.
To celebrate Valentine's with a heart, she and her team did work for the foundation to make the children of DSWD smile not more than 48 hours ago.
She revealed that the top country she enjoys going to is the United States of America. Could she be planning bigger thing like co-producing a Hollywood film? Only time and future announcements can tell. What we do know is that whatever love she is giving out to the industry, that love sure is returning to its giver.
Additional photos from Dennis Evangelista and Benny Andaya
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