BARON GEISLER is back on the big screen in Viva’s movie about mental illness, “Tililing”, touted to be a genre-bending movie that will be shown on Viva Max and in selected theaters starting March 5.
He plays Peter, an orphan who’s 38 years old, but with the mind of a 12-year old due to the so many issues he has faced in life.
Baron is now a changed man, he’s married to Jamie Evangelista, they have a daughter named Tali, and they are living in Cebu.
“My views in life have changed,” he says. “My family is now my priority.
"It’s the most important thing in the world for me, more than any material thing. I’ve changed kasi hindi na ako maangas. Because of my family, ayoko na ng gulo. Dati wala akong inuurungan, but now, kung may maghahamon sa akin, tatakbo na lang siguro ako.
"Ayoko na ng kaaway. Meditation helps a lot for me to have a more peaceful life.”
He now prefers a simple life.
“In Cebu, I learned how to live a simple life. Sobrang simple ang buhay ko kasi sa Cebu, malapit ang dagat, malapit ang bundok, and people are very straight forward.
“I realized you don’t really need a lot to be happy. As long as you have a roof above your head. Food on the table, clothes to wear. Even air conditioning, bonus na lang ‘yan. And having good friends are also important.”
The pandemic has given him so many other realizations.
“I consider it as a blessing in disguise. I won’t hide it. I’m crazy and also a recovering alcoholic. Pero marami akong natutuhan in the past year. I got to take care of my own daughter. Hands-on kami ng asawa ko.
"I would monitor our baby’s milk O, dalawang lata na lang ito. We need to buy more milk. To have your own child is such a great and wonderful experience. She’s my pride and joy. Natulungan niya kong mawala ang tililing ko.”
