Sue Ramirez Wants You To Remember The Bold Beauty Of Her New Film, 'Flower Girl'—Not Her

Sue lets us in on why 'Flower Girl' was a story she had to tell.

Published on Jun 12, 2025

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Sue Ramirez doesn't want the spotlight. She's not one to chase fame, nor does she want to be remembered. All she desires is to make a lasting impact—one that lingers long after the credits roll.

In our exclusive conversation, I told her it's rare to meet a celebrity who would straight-up say, "Huwag niyo na akong isipin. 'Pag wala na ako, move on with your lives." That was her answer when I asked how she wants to be remembered as an actress in this industry.

Her explanation was simple and logical, yet it spoke volumes. For Sue, the goal has always been clear: to make people happy, spark conversations, and stir curiosity—to make people feel something through her work. Period. The end. That, to her, is the ultimate purpose of being an actress.

"I'm sorry. Hindi kasi ako nag-agree sa fact na dapat tayong maalala. Alam mo yun? Ang laki-laki ng mundo. And the attention that people are giving you now, it's so important also than what you will leave behind. Ang mas pinahahalagahan ko is kung ano yung tingin nila sa akin ngayon," Sue told Cosmopolitan Philippines last May 16.

Sue adds, "Bukas pwedeng ibang tao na ako. But today, you always work hard na maganda yung relationship mo with everybody."

And so, there's no legacy or an empire to build. What matters is her living in the moment, and the impact she's leaving because of the projects she chooses to star in. "Pero sana, habang nandito ako, nakapagbigay ako ng happiness, yun lang. Sana napatawa ko sila. Sana napatawa ko sila at one point," the actress stated.

It’s true—and it shows, especially in her latest project, Flower Girl. It was an easy yes for Sue—not because the role was simple or familiar, but because the story itself is boldly beautiful. That alone was enough to draw her in.

The moment she read the script, she knew she wanted to be part of it. For Sue, Flower Girl is the kind of film that stays with you long after the credits roll. "You bring it home, the next day you chat with your friends and talk about the movie. That's the kind of material that Flower Girl is. It's something that you bring home, and [it] starts a conversation," Sue says with confidence.

Sue Ramirez breaks down the story and the purpose behind 'Flower Girl'

Since the release of its official trailer, Flower Girl has been sparking conversations—and raising a few eyebrows, too. The film follows the story of Ena (played by Sue), a woman who doesn't lose her virginity, but something far more unexpected: her main vagina—a.k.a. Poochy—after being cursed by a trans fairy.

"She's very, very entitled," Sue describes her character, Ena. "That's why she got cursed [by the trans fairy] because of her entitlement. And medyo judgmental, tapos transphobic siya."

Ena's character is a statement in itself: she represents the kind of person who refuses to accept others' gender expression—a mindset that does exist, but one we shouldn't be complacent about. Her story challenges us to confront uncomfortable truths about freedom, equality, and gender.

"Na-curse yung babae [Ena] dahil ayaw niya na maging malaya yung ibang tao katulad niya. The movie is about freedom. The movie is about expression. It's about equality," she declares.

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There's a strong undercurrent of gender politics in the film—and Sue doesn't shy away from it. It's intentional, because it's a conversation that needs to happen. The film poses a provocative question: Who are we without our genitals? Through her bold performance and thoughtful insights, Sue makes a compelling case for why that question deserves our attention.

"Ganun pala ka-bilis—pag wala ka ng poochy, hindi ka na babae. Ganun pala kabilis natin sabihin 'yun, diba? But who are we really without our genitals? Who are we without whatever it is between our legs, di ba? Parang do our genitals really define who we are, [kung] anong purpose natin? I don't think so. So, yun yung magandang lesson sa movie na 'to."

She goes on to mention how people in other countries have freely found their identity and transitioned into who they want to be, into what they want to be between their legs. Yet, Sue points out, "But, you know, it's so surprising and it's so sad to me that people can still take that away. Na parang, why can't we let people be who they are, what they want to be, who they want to be?"

Unfortunately, the Philippines still grapples with deeply rooted—and often conservative—views on gender. While the conversation is slowly evolving, outdated thinking continues to dominate many parts of society. The absence of same-sex marriage in our legal system is just one clear example. Add to that the lack of strong anti-discrimination protections, and it's easy to see how much work still needs to be done.

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It's what Flower Girl pushes forward, spotlighting a much-needed conversation on transphobia and how it actually reflects the kind of person one is. "Because it [Flower Girl] talks about that topic na hanggang ngayon, dini-deny pa rin ng mga tao yung existence ng katotohanan na to. This is the truth. This is the beautiful truth. And people still deny it," Sue underscores.

She adds, "Yung mga tao, parang mas gusto nilang i-improve yung ibang tao, kaysa i-improve yung sarili nila. Parang, nagkahanap palagi ng mali, ng makukutsa. Hindi naman yun sa pagiging bakla lang o pagiging tomboy lang—yung mga mali mo as a person, parang mas mabigat na siya ngayon dahil sa judgment ng ibang tao sa iyo."

Flower Girl is fearless and unapologetic. It doesn't confront the harsh yet beautiful truth in our society today, but it dares to offer enlightenment to its viewers. To Sue, the film is also a powerful reminder that respect should transcend labels, identities, and expectations.

"It's about respect, actually. It's about respect and being sensitive, and being more understanding of your surroundings and the people around you," she tells Cosmo.

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Sue Ramirez on why 'Flower Girl' is a story she had to tell

Coming into the film, Sue was beyond grateful to be chosen to tell Flower Girl's story. It challenged her in the best way—just how she likes it.

"Actually, mina-mindset ko na yung sarili ko even before starting the film, na every time I go on set, I'm most probably gonna do something that scares me. And 'yun din yung push kung bakit ko tinanggap yung movie na ito. I know it's something that will challenge me. I know it's something that will open up my mind to certain topics," she said.

She was ready—backed by the Flower Girl team and Director Fatrick Tabada. "Channeling Ena is a group effort—kung paano siya nabuo, kung paano siya magsalita, and everything. It was a collaboration between me, my director, my producers also. So, hindi ko masabi na ako lang si Ena."

With the film tackling themes like transphobia and gender equality, Sue emphasized, "You had to really take it to heart." Playing Ena meant understanding not just the character, but the bigger picture.

"It's unusual. Wala namang ganong kuwento na nawalan ng pekpek yung girl, 'di ba? Pero you had to really be there and put yourself in those shoes na, what if nga?” she said. "And true enough, si Ena, she was so lost [when she lost her poochy]—parang we give so much attention and importance to our sexual organs na hindi na natin nari-realize ano ba talaga 'yung mas importante sa mundo."

Now that's the kind of conversation that doesn't end when the film does—it stays with you, long after the credits roll.

Watch the full trailer of 'Flower Girl' here.

Flower Girl hits cinemas nationwide on June 18, 2025. Sue Ramirez stars alongside Martin del Rosario, Jameson Blake, Maxie Andreison, Jervi Wrightson, and more. The film was produced by TheIdeaFirst Company, October Train, and CreaZion Studios.

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