Baron Geisler released a statement on Monday, February 24, following reports on his alleged detention in Mandaue City, Cebu for public intoxication.
In his statement, the actor called out news outlets for spreading allegations without checking the facts.
"Breaking my silence. There's a lot of misinformation circulating, especially from news outlets that failed to verify the facts before reporting," the 42-year-old actor said. "Irresponsible journalism has blown things out of proportion, creating unnecessary confusion."
Baron then clarified that he was okay "and I'm seeking legal advice to address this properly."
The award-winning artist also thanked his supporters amid the rumors of drunken disturbance, "To those who continue to stand by me, thank you. Your support means everything. #TruthMatters #Grateful."
According to reports, Baron was arrested in the wee hours of Saturday, February 22, by the Canduman Police Station for causing a disturbance while intoxicated at Psalm Street, H. Abellana, Barangay Canduman, Mandaue City, where he is a resident. He was accused of violating Mandaue's City Ordinance No. 11-2008-434 (drunkenness) or severe intoxication.
The actor was released from jail the following day after paying a P500 fine, the reports also said.
Meanwhile, check out Baron's interview on Fast Talk With Boy Abunda, where he mentioned about living in Cebu:
Produkto si Baron Geisler ng sikat na youth-oriented drama show na 'Tabing Ilog,' Ilan sa mga dating cast nito ay mga mga kapwa mahuhusay na aktor tulad nina John Lloyd Cruz, Jodi Sta. Maria, Paolo Contis, at Kaye Abad.
Kahit laking Metro Manila si Baron, mas natipuhan niyang mamuhay sa Cebu. Kuwento niya kay Boy Abun, sa guest appearance niya sa Fast Talk With Boy Abunda, “Life in Cebu is very laid back and I'm just in love with Cebu. That's where God transformed me and that's where I met my wife [Jamie] as well.”
Isa pa sa mga dahilan na binigay ni Baron kung bakit ideal mabuhay sa Cebu, “Kasi 30 minutes away nasa beach ka na, 30 minutes away nasa bukid ka na.”
Isa rin sa mga tinalakay ni Baron sa pagbisita niya sa Fast Talk With Boy Abunda ang misis niyang si Jamie Evangelista. Matatandaan na ikinasal sila sa isang civil ceremony noong September 2019.
Nabiyayaan sina Baron at Jamie ng isang babaeng anak, si Talitha Cumi na isinilang ni Jamie noong January 2020.
Sa kabila ng pinagdaanan nilang pagsubok nila ni Jamie, nanatili matatag ang kanilang relasyon bilang mag-asawa.
Inilahad din ni Baron na natutunan niya ang “tough love” mula sa kaniyang mabuting maybahay. Paliwanag niya, “Hindi niya kasi ako tinatrato na artista, Tito Boy. 'Tapos, kapag nararamdaman niya napapansin niya na parang, 'Teka muna. Umiiba attitude ni Baron, medyo, parang papunta na ito sa pag-iinom,' gigisingin niya ako. So disiplina talaga, ang laking disiplina nakuha ko, natutunan ko sa asawa ko.” Xx Source: GMA Network
Muling nagningning ang bituin ni Baron Geisler sa mahusay niyang pagganap sa Netflix movie na “Doll House”. Sa katunayan noong November 2022, pinarangalan siya bilang Asia's Most Versatile Actor of the Decade sa 6th Asia Pacific Luminare Awards. Kinilala rin siya sa The 5th Gawad LaSallianeta bilang Most Outstanding Actor noong January 2023.
Kuwento ni Baron kay Boy Abunda na naka-relate raw siya sa karakter niya bilang Rustin, na inilarawan niya bilang “lost soul.”
Aniya, “Mga 27 years ko pinagaralan 'yung character nun kasi halos pareho lang kami ni Rustin e. It's a joke kasi, this character, my character Rustin he was dealing with drug addiction and alcoholism and he was a lost soul. So dun sa movie. Anak ng heneral, he can get away with anything So naka-relate ako doon sa movie, naka-identify ako sa character ni Rustin.” Source: baron.geisler (IG)
Panoorin ang eksklusibong panayam ni Boy Abunda kay Baron Geisler sa Fast Talk with Boy Abunda sa GMANetwork.com.