Agot Isidro says more motivated to speak out as she turns 60

As Agot Isidro gears up for her “The Story of A.I.” concert that marks her 60th birthday celebration, she reflected on how the milestone has motivated her to become even more outspoken about societal issues.

Through her upcoming concert, the veteran actress-singer is set to give fans a “personal look” into her life journey, also highlighting the people and the milestones that have contributed to the woman she is now.

“The central message is that we forge our own story, and we should own it. How we get to a milestone in our life is proof of all decisions and choices we have made along the way,” she spoke of the show.

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Isidro, who has been vocal about the matters concerning the country, shared that the show will also feature a segment reflecting on her journey as a politically outspoken artist.

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“I believe kasi it is our duty as citizens and taxpayers to hold people running our country accountable. So it doesn’t stop just because I am getting older or it doesn’t affect me,” she stated.

“Honestly, I have more motivation now because I am at a point in my life where I have less concern what people say about me. They can throw insults all they want. I will remain unfazed,” she noted.

Although her views on such matters have often been met with disapproval from some, Isidro has remained one of the enduring artists of her generation—which she credits to the lessons the industry has taught her.

“If there is one thing that the entertainment industry (and probably applies to all industries) has taught me is that being patient and kind will get you further than being uber talented,” she underscored. “It is a cutthroat and ruthless industry but it never forgets too. So how you treat coworkers matter.”

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But more than her accomplishments in music, film and television, Isidro expressed hopes that she would be seen by the younger generation as an artist who is “dependable, responsible, curious and fearless.”

Isidro is set to hold “The Story of A.I.” on July 17 and 18 at the BGC Arts Center. It will be helmed by Rowell Santiago, with Ejay Yatco as musical director.

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Produced by AIP Media Production, Inc. and The Barks, the show will feature guest performers including Martin Nievera, Jim Paredes and Boboy Garrovillo of APO Hiking Society, APO Girls Bing Loyzaga, Melissa De Leon, Amy Perez, Maris Racal, Belle Mariano, Alexa Ilacad, Ogie Alcasid, Jericho Rosales and Piolo Pascual. /edv

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