Baron Geisler exposes “merchandise” in digital film

Actor Baron Geisler's movie in the ongoing Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival had people lining up at the Cultural Center of the Philippines as early as noontime, even though the film was set for a late night screening.

The film, director Francis Pasion’s "Jay," was already the most talked about movie of the festival.

The buzz was, Geisler would show his behind in the digital movie. True enough, he exposed not just his buttocks but his "merchandise" as well.

The actor said he had no difficulty carrying out his role.

"Hindi naman po ako nagkaroon ng second thoughts na gawin ang eksena na ‘yon. It was done tastefully naman po. Wala akong qualms na gawin ‘yon," said the actor of his controversial scene.

"Wala po sa akin ‘yon. Role lang naman po ‘yon. It’s okay po... Bahala na po sila kung ano ang isipin nila sa akin," he said.

Geisler plays a gay man in "Jay". Being a heterosexual male, he had to learn about getting into the psyche of a homosexual character.

He said that long before he started shooting for the film, he already learned a lot about gay characterization from mingling with homosexuals.

"I have a lot of gay friends. I observe them that’s why when this role was offered to me, I’m kinda already familiar with their actuations and translated them to the screen," he said.

Geisler said he does not expect to win an award for his performance.

"Para sa akin po, bonus ang nomination pero ang panalo, mas bonus pa," said the former Housemate of "Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition".