WATCH: Ellen Adarna’s piano cover of Kim Chiu’s viral hit ‘Bawal Lumabas’

MANILA – Ellen Adarna took to Instagram to share a clip of her playing Kim Chiu’s viral hit “Bawal Lumabas” on the piano.

Adarna dubbed Chiu’s surprise single the “GCQ (general community quarantine) theme song.”

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GCQ theme Song #AyPwedeNaPalaLumabas Feat. @jessamucho 2nd voice #aypwedenapalaikawlumabas #goodvibes @chinitaprincess dai, this song brings so much positivity and laughter in my household. The Best quarantine soundtrack! #bawallumabas

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“This song brings so much positivity and laughter in my household. The best quarantine soundtrack!” Adarna wrote in the caption.

Last month, Adarna praised Chiu, her fellow Cebuana, for quickly bouncing back after she was bullied online over her confusing statement while pleading for ABS-CBN to be allowed to return on air. 

Chiu described it as "one of the lowest points" of her life, before turning it into a positive, releasing a song which became a viral hit.

Adarna earlier told her followers to emulate Chiu.

“‘Yan si Kim Chiu, guys. ‘Yan ang dapat sundin na mindset. ‘Yan ang mindset of a true champion. Tingnan niyo gaano kabilis nag-bounce back,” Adarna said in Cebuano.

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WATCH: Kim Chiu's 'Bawal Lumabas' enters MYX's Daily Top 10 chart

MANILA -- It's a song centered on one rule: bawal lumabas. 

And ever since it came out, Kim Chiu's fun, catchy swipe at her haters and critics has become a massive hit with Filipinos, so much that in entered the MYX Daily Top 10 this Thursday. 

Its debut on the local chart traces, apparently, from its high number of streams online -- it garnered more than 10 million views across Facebook and YouTube within a day of it release. 

This led to it being put up on all digital platforms including Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, Apple Music, and Deezer, garnering strong enough numbers that it made it to the 10th spot of the daily MYX rankings. 





Chiu wrote "Bawal Lumabas" after experiencing being bullied online over an incoherent thought she had while pleading for ABS-CBN to be allowed to return on air. She described it as "one of the lowest points" of her life, before turning it into a positive. 

Her song has spawned a viral dance and music covers, and she even made a merchandise line based on it to help fight COVID-19. 

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Police task group formed to probe shooting of Kim Chiu's van

MANILA - A special investigation task group was formed for Wednesday's shooting incident in Quezon City involving actress Kim Chiu's vehicle, the local police said Thursday.

The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) created the body to establish the motive behind the incident and to identify and arrest the perpetrators, it said in a statement.

Chiu, her personal assistant, and her driver were unhurt after two unidentified men on board a motorcycle shot her van along Katipunan Avenue in Barangay UP Campus around 6 a.m. Wednesday. The suspects fled towards Commonwealth Avenue.


QCPD director Brig. Gen. Ronnie Montejo said the 10-member SITG "Chiu" will be led by Col. Enrico Vargas, the QCPD deputy director for operations.

He said all possible angles of the incident are being looked into, including a case of mistaken identity.

Investigators have started gathering testimonies from witnesses and CCTV footage to help identify the perpetrators, he added.

Motorists with dashboard cameras who may have recorded the strafing are also being encouraged to come forward.

Chiu was on her way to the taping of her ABS-CBN TV series "Love Thy Woman" when the incident happened.

In an exclusive interview aired Wednesday night on TV Patrol, the actress said she was puzzled over the motive for the strafing.


ABS-CBN condemned the incident and said it will work closely with authorities.

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'I was so scared': Kim Chiu shaken over van shooting

MANILA - Kim Chiu assured her friends and followers that no one from her team got harmed after two gunmen onboard a motorcycle fired at her van along Katipunan Avenue in Quezon City on Wednesday morning.

In an Instagram post, Chiu said she was sleeping inside her car when she was awakened by several gunshots.

“I don’t have an idea what really happened, mistaken identity? I guess?? Napag tripan?” she said. 

“I was shocked and asked my driver what happened, then I saw this bullet on the windshield where my head is laying ‘buti nakahiga ako.’ Pano kung tinuloy ko magbasa ng script?”


Still shaken by the incident, Chiu said: “I was so scared. I don't know what to feel right now. Wala naman akong kaaway or ka atraso. Kung sino man ang gumawa nito Diyos na ang bahala sa inyo dalawa.”

At the end of the day, the actress is just grateful that she, her driver and her personal assistant were unscathed.

“Inisip ko na lang walang nasaktan sa amin. God protected us,” she said.

While she may not be able to attend to calls or messages for the meantime, Chiu thanked everyone who has been checking up on her.

It was earlier reported that the actress proceeded to her taping after the incident. 

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JC Santos no longer part of Kim Chiu's upcoming movie

MANILA – Kapamilya actor JC Santos confirmed that he is no longer part of “Ghost Bride,” the upcoming movie of Kim Chiu and Matteo Guidicelli.

Speaking to entertainment site PEP, Santos said he doesn’t know why he was removed from the project, which is under the direction of filmmaker Chito Roño.

 “'Di ko alam kung anong nangyari. Hindi ko rin alam ano nangyari doon. Hindi rin naman nasabi sa 'kin na hindi na ako kasali," he said.

Asked if he feels bad abou it, he said: "Hindi naman masama 'yung loob ko kasi 'yun nga, sanay na ako sa kung hindi ka talaga puwede sa role, hindi talaga."

Back in February, Santos even attended the film’s story conference along with Chiu, Guidicelli and the other members of the cast.

At that time, Santos shared how excited he was to be given a big project such as “Ghost Bride.”

“Sobrang saya kasi wala naman akong ine-expect. Akala ko pagkatapos ng ‘Till I Met You,’ babalik na ako sa theater. And then may offer ang Star Cinema sa akin na sobrang wow. It’s very heartwarming naman na mabigyan pa rin ako ng pagkakataon para makapag-share ng talent,” he said at the time.

While he is no longer part of the Star Cinema movie, Santos is the lead actor in the upcoming film “100 Tula Para Kay Stella” opposite Bela Padilla.

The movie is one of the films, which will be shown during the inaugural Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino later this month.

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LOOK: Kim, Gerald show off toned bodies in mag cover

MANILA – Former couple Gerald Anderson and Kim Chiu graced the cover of a local fashion magazine where they showed off their perfectly toned bodies.

For the April 2017 issue of Metro magazine, Anderson can be seen shirtless, with Chiu wearing a short pair of black shorts and a cream colored crop top just enough to show her toned abs.

According to the magazine, the two talked about their "fast-paced lifestyle, their new teleserye, and everything in between.”

Chiu and Anderson are the lead stars of the upcoming ABS-CBN series “Ikaw Lang Ang Iibigin.” 

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Why Xian feels friendship with Kim might level up

MANILA – Actor Xian Lim is hoping regular on-screen partner Kim Chiu will be his Valentine this coming February 14.

"Para sa akin, the best invitation sa Valentine’s is surprise," he said during his live interview on “The Buzz” on Sunday.

Although they have yet to take their relationship to the next level, Lim vowed to just continue making the actress feel special.

“Parati kong pinapakita sa kanya na nandito ako, parati ako nagdadala ng bulaklak or mga favorite niya, ng mga chocolates. Kung gumana 'yung pa-cute ko sa kanya, malalaman natin,” he said.

Lim understands that it is important that they build a strong foundation as friends first if ever they indeed become a couple in the future.

“I think to get a really good relationship, dapat 'yung friendship niyo matibay ang foundation para hindi naman kapag nandoon na kayo, medyo rocky,” he said.

During his interview on “Aquino and Abunda Tonight” last February 4, Lim gave a meaningful answer when he was asked if he and Chiu are already a couple.

"Nararamdaman ko, malapit na eh. I think lume-level up na ako," he teased without going into details.

Asked why he was able to say such thing, Lim said: “Nararamdaman ko kasi na—nasasamahan na niya ako. Kasi dati parati kaming may chaperone. Hindi kami pwedeng makanood ng sine. Ngayon sumasama na siya sa akin, sumasama na siya sa mga kaibigan ko lalo na 'yung lola at mommy ko.”

With a little more effort, Chiu said in a separate interview that Lim is close to becoming her boyfriend.

"Malapit na, konti na lang, konting push na lang," Chiu said.

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Kris wants to play mom to KathNiel, Kim Chiu

MANILA -- Actress-host Kris Aquino is open to do a drama movie if she will be given a mother role.

"Tinanong ako ni Tita Malou Santos nung Friday, 'Kris, do you want to do a drama next year?' Sabi ko 'Tita Malou at my core I am a mother,'" she said during the press conference of her horror film "Feng Shui," which is an official entry to this year's Metro Manila Film Festival.

"So kung 'yung role is to be the mom of KathNiel (Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla), to be the mom of Enrique (Gil) or to be the mom of Kim Chiu, I would love to do it. Pero kung ilalayo mo ako sa kung ano ako talaga at my core, I don't think I would be effective," added Aquino, who is turning 44 next February.

Aquino has been very vocal about how she's a proud stage mom to son, James "Bimby" Yap Jr., who has finished his second movie "The Amazing Praybeyt Bejamin" with Vice Ganda.

"Totooo talaga umaamin ako na stage mother ako. Sa shooting days niya, tatlo lang ang na-miss kong araw because those days nagshu-shoot ako at today nandito ako. As much as possible inaayos nila ang schedule na I could be there. So yes, I'm really am a stage mother and yes nakialam talaga ako," Aquino said.

Can't ask for more

Meanwhile, Aquino, who is often described as having everything in life, admitted that she can't ask for more -- including her love life.

"Hindi naman pwedeng maibigay ang lahat sa iyo ng sabay-sabay. So alam niyo naman lahat kung ano ang kulay sa buhay ko." Obvious naman, hindi ko naman kailangang ipagsigawan 'yan ngayon," she said, referring to her string of romantic disappointments.

Aquino was last linked to Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista but that romance proved to be short-lived.

"Pero kung hindi talaga panahon ngayon siguro darating 'yung time na hindi na ganito 'yung trabaho ko baka pwede na doon na ang panahon ng pag-ibig," she added.

Pressed if she found a new love, Aquino replied: "Wala. Nagshu-shooting pa ako tapusin ko muna siya. Wala akong sini-set aside, sinasabi ko lang siguro kapag hindi ko na kailangang mag-press conference."

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Xian: I'm single, ready to mingle!

MANILA - Xian Lim dodged questions about onscreen partner and rumored girlfriend Kim Chiu on Tuesday, shortly after admitting at a press conference that he is "single and ready to mingle."

The 24-year-old actor drew surprised reactions with the candid confession, which he offered while on stage at the event held by a skincare brand he endorses.

Shortly after the press event, Lim was quizzed by reporters on his status and his ties with Chiu, who has referred to her relationship with the actor as "special."

Asked if he was serious with his statement, Lim said, "Why not?"

"Nagpapasalamat ako kasi feeling ko 'yung mga tumili sa right side, mga fans 'yon, e," he added, referring to the shrieks that followed his candid statement earlier.

Lim was then asked if his being single means that Chiu is "out of the picture." The actor only shrugged and mentioned his endorsed brand.

When a reporter noted that he seemed to be avoiding dicussing Chiu, the actor only said, "We have a very special relationship [at] para sa amin lang 'yon."

He repeated this when asked further about the actress.


Unsure about 'KimXi' team-up

Chiu and Lim's "love team" took off in 2011, and they have since co-starred in three TV series and two films in leading roles.

Fans of the rumored couple, dubbed "KimXi," were surprised when Chiu was paired with Coco Martin in the ongoing period drama "Ikaw Lamang," following the box-office success of the tandem's last film "Bride for Rent."

While Lim said he is set to do a new movie and a TV series, he could not confirm whether the projects would be with Chiu.

"Wala pa po, e," he said, when asked to share details about his upcoming projects. "Hindi pa po nag-sa-start, but as soon as we start, I'm going to let everyone know."

Lim was also asked for his reaction to the intrigues that hounded him recently, following his controversial number with an impersonator of Chiu which was telecast live.

When a reporter noted how Chiu was vocal of her support for him during that time, Lim only said, "Maraming, maraming salamat sa lahat ng... everyone [for[ being there, thank you."

"There are so many things to be grateful for, like this event... I feel really blessed, and there are so many things coming up my way, so I'm just really excited," he added.

"I'm just here to work hard and prove myself to people."

Lim, who is considered as one of the top endorsers in local showbiz, said he did not expect being given so many "blessings" just five years into his career.

"Even noong nagsimula ako sa mga teleserye, I didn't really expect I would go this fast. So maraming, maraming salamat sa lahat ng nagtitiwala," he said.

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How Kim Chiu will spend Valentine's day

MANILA – It seems Xian Lim has yet to ask Kim Chiu for a date on February 14 as the actress admitted she is not sure if she will actually celebrate Valentine’s Day.

In an interview with entertainment site Push.com.ph, Chiu said she would be on the set of her upcoming series that day, leaving no time for planning something special.

“Naku, hindi ko pa alam," she said. "Friday ba ‘yun? May taping ata 'yun.”

Chiu also said she is not expecting anything on February 14.

“Ay wala, huwag ka na masyado mangarap para hindi masyado mataas 'yung expectation mo. Baka mag-expect ka ng something tapos hindi mangyari malungkot ka pa. Chill lang, relax,” she advised.

Chiu added: “Hindi naman 'yun sa lugar or sa regalo na matatanggap mo. It’s the feeling na ipaparamdam sa iyo ng taong mahal mo. 'Yun lang 'yung importante, hindi na dito tayo sa bundok tayong dalawa or dito tayo sa dagat. Siguro sa feelings niyo na lang 'yun ang importante,”

Prodded about the real score between her and Lim, the actress replied: “Kayo talaga, hindi naman kailangan mag-open up. Masaya naman 'yung mga tao, ganun. Okay na 'yun. Balato muna.”

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Xian defends Kim over remarks to reporters

MANILA – Actor Xian Lim came to the defense of on-screen partner Kim Chiu who made headlines for her candid remark to reporters about the status of their relationship in real life.

Speaking on “”Mornings@ANC” on Thursday, Lim said Chiu was right when she mentioned that what’s more important is that they make their fans happy.

“What you see is what you get. As long as we are making you guys happy and our supporters happy, marami namang nagmamahal diyan. As long as they are happy, we are happy also,” he said.

Asked why they keep things private considering both of them are public figures, Lim quipped: “Everything has timing.”

“Given time, we won’t be selfish about it. Sasabihin naman namin 'yun eh. Pero this time, it’s better to leave things unsaid muna. Basta when the time comes, hindi namin siya ipagdadamot,” he said.

Lim, however, said he does not get annoyed when they get repeatedly asked about their supposed relationship.

“We always get that. I remember last year, I was interviewed by Tito Boy (Abunda). He asked me the same questions. I answered the same answers. What he told me is you can’t really blame everyone for wanting to know the real score. Kasi if they don’t want to know, matakot ka kasi ibig sabihin they don’t care about you,” he said.

“We just want to keep things private for now. Just give us time,” Lim pleaded.

During the press conference for their upcoming movie last Tuesday, Chiu was asked by showbiz columnist Aster Amoyo to just confirm or deny whether she and Lim are officially together.

The veteran reporter noted how the two have been evasive on confirming whether they are a couple despite being open about their close ties.

Chiu responded: "Ako, sinagot na rin namin 'to sa last press con namin [ni Xian]. We don't owe you any of our personal lives siguro. You can think whatever you want to think as long as you're happy when you watch us on TV, nakikita niyo kung paano kami ma-inlove, ganyan. And 'yun na 'yon. And lahat naman tayo merong mga hindi dapat i-share o dapat i-share, and it's our choice, and I hope you guys respect that."

Shortly after the press conference, reports surfaced online that Amoyo supposedly walked out of the event, although the actress on Wednesday denied this, saying, "Kung may na-offend man, pasensya na po."

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Kim Chiu speaks up on reporter's 'walkout'

MANILA -- Kim Chiu clarified that there was no "walkout" during a press conference held Tuesday where she responded candidly to a reporter's question about the status of her relationship with onscreen partner Xian Lim.

The 23-year-old actress faced members of the press anew during a bloggers' conference on Wednesday, also for her upcoming film "Bride for Rent," which she took as an opportunity to clarify the incident involving showbiz columnist Aster Amoyo.

"Wala naman pong nag-walkout, at nag-sorry naman ako agad," Chiu said. "Siguro na mis-interpret lang. Siguro may mga bagay na kapag inuulit-ulit… Ikaw, kapag tinanong kita nang paulit-ulit tapos ang sagot ko ulit-ulit din. Magagalit ka kasi ulit-ulit lang rin 'yung sagot ko."

During the press event on Tuesday, Chiu was asked by Amoyo to just confirm or deny whether she and Lim are officially together. The veteran reporter noted how the two have been evasive on confirming whether they are a couple despite being open about their close ties.

Chiu responded: "Ako, sinagot narin namin 'to sa last presscon namin [ni Xian]. We don't owe you any of our personal lives siguro. You can think whatever you want to think as long as you're happy when you watch us on TV, nakikita niyo kung paano kami ma-inlove, ganyan. And 'yun na 'yon. And lahat naman tayo merong mga hindi dapat i-share o dapat i-share, and it's our choice, and I hope you guys respect that."

"Hindi naman [ako] nakulitan, siguro medyo lang," Chiu said, when asked Wednesday about being made to answer the same question about Lim time and again. "Tao rin naman kami. Kahit artista kami, may nararamdaman din naman kami kapag medyo nasisindakan kami or kapag medyo iba na 'yung klase ng pagtatanong."

Shortly after the press conference on Tuesday, reports surfaced online that Amoyo supposedly walked out of the event. The actress on Wednesday denied this, saying, "Kung may na-offend man, pasensya na po."

Admittedly, however, Chiu said she was affected by the criticism directed at her for supposedly being rude toward members of the press. Reactions to her statement quickly reached her through social media, the actress recalled, but found comfort in her fans who came to her defense.

"Ang lungkut-lungkot ko tapos nagbasa ako ng Twitter at Instagram. Ay, parang nabuhay ang loob ko," she said. "Kagabi sobrang naramamdan ko... [na] sobra nila (fans) akong pinagtatanggol. Sa lahat kasi ng nangyayari sa 'kin nandiyan na sila sa likod ko eh. All out support sila, as in. Sobra akong happy, sobra akong thankful."

Directed by Mae Czarina Cruz and produced by Star Cinema, "Bride for Rent" will hit theaters nationwide on January 15.

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Top taxpayer Kim Chiu warns Napoles

MANILA -- Actress Kim Chiu warned Janet Lim-Napoles, the businesswoman implicated in the P10-billion pork barrel scam, that angered taxpayers including herself are out to find her.

"Lahat naman siguro ng mga tao, pag makita nila [si Napoles], papatayin na nila eh," the 23-year-old actress said, laughing, when asked for her thoughts on Napoles and her alleged part in the controversial scam.

On Wednesday, President Benigno Aquino III said the government has put up a P10-million reward leading to the arrest of Napoles, who is wanted for the illegal detention case filed against her and her brother Reynald Lim by former employee and whistleblower Benhur Luy.

Expressing support for the massive anti-pork barrel rally held last Monday, Chiu added, "Kahit wala ako do'n, ramdam ko naman 'yung iba, galit, naiiyak sa galit. Siyempre hindi biro ang pera, pinaghirapan mo 'yon and then mapupunta lang sa mga taong hindi karapat-dapat."

Chiu, who is seen as a prized talent of ABS-CBN, lamented the alleged misuse of the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF), noting the amount of tax celebrities like herself pay the government.

"Ibang klase naman 'yung binabayad naming tax, at hindi namin alam kung saan napupunta," Chiu said shortly after a press conference held Tuesday for her month-long starring stint in the weekend fantasy anthology "Wansapantaym."

In a report released by the Bureau of Internal Revenue in April, Chiu was named as one of the top individual taxpayers in the country, placing 133rd overall with P6.7 million in regular income tax paid in 2011.

"Sana, 'yun nga, clean government. And 'yung 'Million People March,' isa lang 'yung sa mga [paraan] na pinapakita ng mga Pilipino na, 'Hustisya naman para sa amin,'" she said.

No to politics

Asked if she would be willing to enter politics to actively address the problem, Chiu said, "Hindi ko kaya!"

"Wala akong enough knowledge na hawakan 'yung sambayanang Pilipino, hindi. Ang gusto ko lang tumulong, in my own little way. 'Yun lang," said the actress, who actively took part in relief operations for the victims of the recent floods that hit Metro Manila and surrounding provinces.

Addressing criticisms for the supposed publicity she gets from photos showing her engaged in various charity events, Chiu shrugged off her "bashers," saying such posts on social media can help encourage others to join her cause.

"Siguro sa aming mga artista, it's a way of telling the people na, 'Hoy, kayo, tumulong na rin kayo.' Dahil sa social media, sa Instagram, marami kaming mga followers, and 'yung mga followers na 'yon -- 'yung iba do'n basher -- 'yung iba do'n na-inspire mo na tumulong din sila.

"Hindi ko naman gusto na picture-an 'yung sarili ko. Pero merong mga taong nagpo-post, 'Ay ako din, parang gusto ko rin tumulong.' So it's to inspire people, not to publicize yourself," she said.

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Kim Chiu shows luxury bag given by Xian Lim

For the first time, actress Kim Chiu showed the luxury bag she received as a birthday gift from her on-screen partner and rumored boyfriend, Xian Lim.

On "Kris TV," Chiu showed the Alexander Wang black bag she received from Lim, who said that he got the idea from stylists.

Aside from the bag, Lim also gave Chiu a Celine makeup kit.

Kris TV, July 29, 2013

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Kim open to reconciling with Maja

MANILA, Philippines -- Actress Kim Chiu is not closing her doors on possibility that she and actress Maja Salvador will become friends again.

"Yeah. Siguro huwag natin (ipilit) kasi it's not good parang pilit na 'sige na.' (Hindi maganda) kapag hindi buo ang puso," Chiu said in a taped interview on "KrisTV" that aired on Tuesday.

"Yung iba kasi may kanya-kanyang ang opinion as if sila ang nasa-posisyon mo hindi naman nila alam," she added.

A year ago also on "KrisTV," Chiu and Salvador became emotional as they expressed their love for each other as best of friends.

But in early January, Chiu expressed regret over her "wasted" friendship with Salvador, following reports of a blooming "relationship" between the "Thelma" actress and actor Gerald Anderson.

Chiu and Anderson broke up in 2010 amid controversies surrounding their relationship.

Following speculations on the real score between them, Anderson finally admitted to entertainment magazine StarStudio in its June 2013 issue that he and Salvador are now officially a couple.

Early this month, Chiu said she has forgiven both her erstwhile best friend and ex-boyfriend, but added that it was "difficult to forget."

Salvador, on the other hand, admitted she and Chiu are not yet in talking terms but is hoping to patch things up with her former best friend.

The "KrisTV" interview was taped on June 17, weeks before Chiu's mother passed away.

Just last week, Salvador posted a Twitter message, seemingly in defense of Chiu over an article in a blog, insinuating she didn't take care of her mother when she was still alive.

Netizens took Salvador's plea for "respect" as a sign that she is reaching out to her erstwhile best friend.

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Xian says Kim is special in every way

MANILA – After eight months of being together almost every day while working on “Ina Kapatid Anak,” Xian Lim still refused to reveal the real score between him and leading lady Kim Chiu.

In a live interview with “The Buzz” on Sunday, Lim said they do not want to label their “friendship,” saying what’s more important is they are special to each other.

“She is special in every way. Si Kim kapag nakikita ko, parang complete na 'yung araw ko. This past year, every day kami nagkikita. Ang masasabi ko lang, maski pagod kami sa taping, parang nawawala lahat 'yun kapag nakikita ko si Kim,” he said.

He added: “Si Kim kapag nakikita ko, from a scale of one to ten tapos yung scale paikot-ikot pa yun. We don’t want to put any labels to anything. Every friendship is special.”

Lim and Chiu have consistently been linked with each other since they were paired in the ABS-CBN series “My Binondo Girl” in 2012.

‘Ina Kapatid Anak’ success

Meanwhile, both Lim and Chiu are grateful to the unwavering support of their fans for “Ina Kapatid Anak.”

“Nakaka-amaze ang pagtanggap nila sa amin. We are happy na nabibigay naming 'yung ine-expect nila. [Mamimiss ko 'yung] waking up every morning, naging routine na namin eh,” Lim said.

“Happy ako na nagawa ko ang 'Ina Kapatid Anak,' natapos ko siya. Nagpapasalamat ako sa suporta ng mga tao,” Chiu added.

“Ina Kapatid Anak” is currently the most watched television program in the country. The June 6 episode of "Ina, Kapatid, Anak" marked a sharp rise in the primetime series' national TV ratings, with a 6-percentage-point increase from its previous telecast.

According to the latest TV ratings data from multinational market research group Kantar Media, the program dubbed "Ang Teleserye ng Pamilyang Pilipino" garnered a nationwide rating of 39.6% last Thursday, making it the No. 1 TV show across the country.

“Ina Kapatid Anak” is now down to its final week.

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Kim bares back in newest magazine cover

MANILA, Philippines – Kapamilya star Kim Chiu again showed her sexy side as she appeared in a backless dress on the cover of Metro magazine in its May issue.

Chiu, who is gracing the cover of Metro for the sixth time, was photographed wearing an elegant black dress and showing her bare back. The cover was shot by photographer BJ Pascual, while Denise Go-Ochoa did her makeup. Chiu's hair was styled by Jerry Javier.

According to Metro’s Facebook page, the issue will feature a “fierce and fabulous” Chiu as she sports summer’s most sophisticated trends.

Just last week, Chiu posted her photo wearing a two-piece swimsuit in the image-sharing site Instagram to welcome "another chapter" of her life as she turned a year older last Friday.

 Much to everyone’s surprise, the photo was seen by many as a bold move for the Kapamilya star, who has been known for her wholesome image since winning the reality TV show "Pinoy Big Brother" in 2006.

But Chiu shrugged off the idea that she is now ready to take on daring roles and leave her wholesome image behind.

“Side view lang iyon. One angle lang ng body. Hindi mo nga kita ang tiyan ko. Hindi pa ako ready. Huwag naman muna, okay pa ako na ganito. Isang picture lang,” she told ABS-CBN News.

The actress said she is happy being the simple girl her supporters have learned to love for the past seven years.

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Kim Chiu poses in bikini in birthday photo

MANILA, Philippines -- In a rare move, Kim Chiu shared a photo of her wearing a bikini to welcome "another chapter" of her life as she turned a year older Friday.


Chiu, who turned 23 on April 19, took to image-sharing service Instagram to thank her loved ones and supporters.

Accompanying the photo of Chiu posing in a two-piece swimwear by the beach is the following caption:

"Another year has passed.. today ill be facing another chapter of my life.. THANK YOU everyone for being part of my 22 im soooo happy for everything that has come my way,,, a lot of things happened good and bad but im thankful because i enjoy and i've learned a lot!!! a lot!!!! thank you for all the laughters and happiness 22!!!

"I wish on my 23 will be happier and more exciting, 23 be good to me, 23 here i come, 23 im READY for you!!!!! #happy #blessed #thankful #grateful #feelsoloved salamat sa greetings!!!"

Chiu's birthday photo is seen as a rare move for the "Ina, Kapatid, Anak" star, who has been known for her wholesome image since winning the reality TV show "Pinoy Big Brother" in 2006.

Moments after it was posted, the photo made the rounds online. As of writing, it already had over 25,500 likes and over 1,700 comments.

source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Xian Lim doing a movie with Kim Chiu

MANILA – Xian Lim is looking forward to taking his TV partnership with Kim Chiu to the next level as they star in their first movie together.

While they are busy taping for the top-rating primetime series “Ina Kapatid Anak,” Lim revealed that his movie with Chiu is slated to come out very soon.

“I’m doing a movie with Kim and it’s gonna be out soon so dapat abangan nila iyan. Really exciting so sana abangan nila,” he told ABS-CBN News.

Lim, however, refused to divulge details about the project just yet.

“Right now, everything is still a work on progress so wala pa akong details. But it’s a romantic-comedy, that’s all I can say,” he said.

Before Lim, the actress was previously paired with actor Gerald Anderson.

Dubbed as the "Kimeralds," Chiu and Anderson’s fans have shown solid support for the loveteam, whether it be on their television or movie projects.

Asked whether Lim is pressured to follow this success, he said: “Siyempre nandiyan talaga 'yung pressure, but what I can do is take that pressure and just be excited for the project. I’m just gonna have fun.”

source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Gerald reacts to Kim-Sarah 'friendship'

Actor addresses 'heartbreaker' tag

MANILA, Philippines – Gerald Anderson distanced himself from the reported growing friendship between two women previously romantically linked to him.

Shortly after his Best Actor win at the 10th Golden Screen Awards night on Friday, the 23-year-old Kapamilya actor addressed the publicized friendly encounter between Kim Chiu and Sarah Geronimo, who both had a romantic relationship with Anderson at different times.

"Wala na po ako doon. Silang dalawa na lang ang tanungin niyo. Pero we should be happy for each other, sa lahat," Anderson told reporters on Friday.

Last Sunday, photos of Chiu and Geronimo sharing a hug shortly after the finals night of the songwriting contest Handog P-Pop Love Songs made the rounds online.

Chiu, who was in a relationship with Anderson until 2010, referred to the meeting as unexpected. "Ang gaan sa pakiramdam," she said.

Geronimo, who was openly courted by the actor until their controversial falling out in August last year, said she had wanted to give Chiu a hug as a way of comforting her after a recent controversy involving Anderson and actress Maja Salvador.

Anderson has openly expressed his intentions to court Salvador, Chiu's former best friend and co-star in the drama series "Ina, Kapatid, Anak."

"Dapat naman tayong maging peaceful," Anderson said on Friday, when asked if he has likewise found "peace" like Chiu and Geronimo. “Kumbaga, ang dami ngang gulo sa buong mundo eh. Tayu-tayo pa."

The actor, however, refused to comment when asked if he wishes Salvador and Chiu to reconcile after their alleged falling out over him.

Asked for his reaction to being tagged as a "heartbreaker" and a "playboy," Anderson said, "Hindi ko masagot, dahil alam ko naman po 'yung totoo. Alam ko rin po [na] nakakagawa ako ng mali sa buhay ko."

“I’ve made mistakes, I’ve learned from [them]. Pero kumbaga, alam ko kung ano 'yung mali na 'yun. Iyon lang po ang masasabi ko," he said.

Sharing his intent to learn from his "mistakes," the actor added, "'Yung mga mata natin, nasa harapan ng ulo natin. Kasi you just have to look forward and not look backward, 'di ba? So just learn from mistakes and go forth.”

source: abs-cbnnews.com