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Sue Ramirez shares her views on solo parenting: ‘Magandang maging open yung pag-uusap about it’

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Rhea Manila Santos

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<p>Last year, Sue Ramirez&#x27;s film <em>Flower Girl</em> sparked debate regarding gender politics. She played the role of a woman who one day wakes up without her private parts. This year, Sue hopes to put the spotlight on another issue modern women face regarding motherhood and the choice to stay single in her latest Regal Entertainment film, <em>Project Baby</em>.</p><p>In this rom-com, Sue plays a 30-something woman named Sandy who is successful and independent. One day, she decides that she would like to have a baby with a suitable partner, even without a real relationship. </p><p>“This focuses on conversations. Nagpalawak lalo sa choices ng mga kababaihan. So it’s not only a rom-com. We’re not only watching this to have fun, but also to widen yung pag-unawa natin sa mga choices ng mga kababaihan. Actually, ang dami na ring nagtatanong sa akin kung anong opinions ko about it. Magandang maging open yung pag-uusap about it. Kasi parang hindi talaga lahat open sa mga choices na ginagawa ng mga modern women. So this is the movie. Ang daming nag-co-comment actually on Instagram and online saying na, ‘This is something that I want to do.’ They say na, parang nasa 30s din ako, ito ang gusto kong buhay. Hindi ko kailangan siguro ng partner pero feeling ko parang buo na ako pag nagkaroon ako ng anak. So yun yung mga usapin dito sa movie,” Sue shared. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZT-TIQD2J4/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A7354117.899999999%2C%22ls%22%3A102187.40000000001%2C%22le%22%3A102484.40000000001%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2026/5/19/sue-ramirez-on-working-with-new-leading-man-rico-blanco-never-in-my-wildest-dreams-0955"><strong>READ: Sue Ramirez on working with new leading man Rico Blanco: ‘Never in my wildest dreams!’</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-9" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZUxfLpjwt9/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A9%2C%22os%22%3A7354140.2%2C%22ls%22%3A102187.40000000001%2C%22le%22%3A102484.40000000001%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="901" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-9" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>An advocate of empowering women to make choices for their lives, Sue explained a little bit more about her character, who ends up finding the ideal candidate for a sperm donor with MIgo, played by her new leading man Rico Blanco. </p><p>“Sa character ko, (ang pagkakaroon ng baby), wala talaga yun sa mga plano niya. She just wants to work and that’s okay. Bukas na yung mundo ngayon. Ang dami ng pinagdaanan ng mga kababaihan. Actually, itong movie na ito, it’s a love letter for all the women who paved the way for women to have open choices now, para magawa natin yung mga gusto natin gawin sa katawan namin. And yung siyensiya na nagbigay ng opportunity sa mga babaeng walang kakayanan magkaanak. Ngayon puwede na, puwede mo nang gawin,” she explained. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-10" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZT8lafj6yM/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A10%2C%22os%22%3A7354204.1%2C%22ls%22%3A102187.40000000001%2C%22le%22%3A102484.40000000001%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-10" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/6/15/sue-ramirez-on-taking-care-of-her-late-father-james-he-was-paralyzed-when-i-was-six-years-old-1306"><strong>READ: EXCLUSIVE: Sue Ramirez on taking care of her late father James: ‘He was paralyzed when I was six years old’</strong></a></div><p>Even without a child of her own, Sue admitted she also considers herself a mother figure to her nephews and nieces, as well as her beloved pets.</p><p>“And of course, also the talks of yung biological na anak mo, yun lang ba yung anak na matatawag mo? Puwedeng titang ina ka di ba? Tulad ko, ako ay isang titang ina. Sa mga pamangkin ko, tumatayo rin akong second mom sa kanila. I’m also a fur mom. So yung salitang nanay, marami na siyang kakabit,” she added. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-11" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYy5QZyglBa/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A11%2C%22os%22%3A7355656.8%2C%22ls%22%3A102187.40000000001%2C%22le%22%3A102484.40000000001%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-11" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-12" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DYZfl2PD_BD/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A12%2C%22os%22%3A7355720.5%2C%22ls%22%3A102187.40000000001%2C%22le%22%3A102484.40000000001%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="925" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-12" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Watch <em>Project Baby</em> under Regal Film and directed by Eric Quizon. Starring Sue Ramirez, Rico Blanco, Matt Lozano, Arra San Agustin, Yasser Marta, Alex Calleja, Kimson Tan, Christian Ty, Charuth, Drei Arias, Jonathan Perez, Jazzil Sarinas, and Alice Dixson. The film opens in cinemas nationwide on June 10, Wednesday. </p>

<p>'Project Baby' star Sue Ramirez talks about her latest film, which has been sparking conversations about more women who want to have a baby without a partner.</p>

'Project Baby' star Sue Ramirez talks about her latest film, which has been sparking conversations about more women who want to have a baby without a partner.