Talent manager Ogie Diaz stands by his initial report regarding the alleged plan to remove actor Baron Geisler from the TV series ‘Senior High.’
On October 19 on their vlog ‘Showbiz Update,’ Ogie had claimed that there were intentions to remove Baron due to his alleged drinking issues.
“Challenge to kay Baron Geisler na patunayan niya na siya ay totoong nagbago na siya… Kapag napatunayan niya na tuloy-tuloy na ang kanyang pagbabago, e si sorry, mali ako. Mali ‘yung source ko. ‘Yun lang naman ‘yun. Ngayon nagpapakita si Baron ng ebidensya na siya ay nasa set, na siya ay hindi inalis so good for him dahil kahit ako rito, natutuwa. Wala lang sanang makarating ulit sa akin na ‘yung mga bata ay iniiwasan siya kapag alam nila na si Baron ay hindi naman tubig ang iniinom,” Ogie said.
Then the host challenged the actor, “Ako rin naman kasi, kung gusto nating hayaan so Baron na magkamali nang magkamali, e di gusto natin siyang mapariwara. E tayo rito, nagmamalasakit pa kami.”
In response, Arnold Vegafria on October 20, the president of ALV Talents Circuit and Baron’s manager, refuted these claims, clarifying that Baron had taken a temporary break from the series to focus on two movie projects.
“Contrary to the misleading reports of some showbiz reporters, my talent Baron Geisler has not been terminated from his ABS-CBN teleserye project ‘Senior High’ because of his delinquent behavior,” Arnold shared. “Baron has been given clearance by the show’s producer to take a temporary break for him to focus on two movie projects (one local, one international), after which he will resume his taping for ‘Senior High.’”
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Vegafria emphasized that Baron has undergone significant personal growth and has earned a second chance. “I had the privilege of having a heart to heart talk with Baron recently and saw for myself how much he has reformed since his ‘bad boy’ days some years back.”
“He remains the same talented, world-class and award-winning actor that we all know, and because of his inspiring story of redemption, I believe that he deserves a second chance – that’s why I didn’t hesitate to take him back under my management.”
“I just hope that we can put an end to all these baseless allegations and refrain from making any unfair judgment until we validate the truth,” he added.
Baron’s recent attendance at the ABS-CBN Ball marked his return to the high-profile event after a 14-year absence. He expressed his commitment to maintaining the trust placed in him.
