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Jackie Gonzaga was overcome with mixed emotions when she was introduced as Ginebra San Miguel's 2027 Calendar Girl last night, November 12, at the Diamond Hotel in Ermita, Manila.

During her interview with Kapuso host Martin Javier, “Ate Girl” Jackie revealed that she exclaimed, “Oh s**t” when she learned that she had been chosen as the popular liquor brand's 2027 Calendar Girl.

“Talaga? Parang hindi pa ako makapaniwala na, 'Totoo ba? Ako? Ako talaga? Ako na 'to? Ako na ang makikita ng mga tao sa kalendaryo sa January 1, na may babaeng naka-ganun [sabay sexy pose]. Ako na ang bubunga sa 2027 calendar ng sambayanang kabarangays!”

According to Jackie, becoming a Calendar Girl had always been one of her dreams.

“Siyempre, di ba, parang isang malaking portrait, 'Ay, atake, panalo siya, nandun siya sa kalendaryo.' Parang o, January 1, sino ka d'yan? Ganun!

Through the six calendar versions, Jackie said she was able to showcase a different side of herself.

“Feeling ko, makikita n'yo dito yung pagiging fierce. Yung ang dami mong pinagdaanan—masaya, malungkot, masakit. Pero yung 2027, yung mukha mo, na para bang walang nangyari. 'Sino siya, ang lakas ng dating,' parang ganun, yun ang ipinapakita ko—na sa kabila ng lahat ng nangyari sa buhay mo, pwede kang bumangon kahit ano pa man ang pinanggalingan mo. Kaya heto ako ngayon, nasa 2027 calendar po ninyong lahat,” the It's Showtime host shared.

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Despite the joyous occasion, Jackie could not help but get emotional when asked about her late mother, whom she considers her role model.

“Sorry po, naging emotional. Paminsan-minsan nakakalusot yung emosyon na ibibigay ko talaga yung tunay na nararamdaman. Hindi naman po ako mapagpanggap.

“Grabe kasi yung emosyon na nararamdaman ko sa oras na 'to—pasasalamat, kasiyahan, lungkot—halo-halo talaga.”

Unfortunately, Jackie's mom was no longer around to witness her Calendar Girl stint. Her mother passed away in September, just as Jackie was about to begin shooting for the project.

Nevertheless, Jackie said, “Feeling ko, nandito siya.”

Meanwhile, Jackie also dedicated her achievement as Ginebra San Miguel's 2027 Calendar Girl to her colleagues on It's Showtime.

She said, “Sobrang grabe yung support nila sa akin, not just sa blessing. Even yung mga down moments ko, nandiyan sila. Shine-share ko 'tong blessing na 'to, itong opportunity na 'to, sa buong Showtime family. This is our win.”

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