Biography
Who is Kim Chiu?
Early life and background
Kim Chiu: Kimberly Sue Yap Chiu was born in Tacloban, Philippines, on April 19, 1990. She is the fourth child of five. Her parents were William Chiu and Louella Yap. Both parents were of Chinese Filipino descent. Her father worked as a businessman in Mindoro, while her mother originally hailed from the Dinagat Islands.
Following her parents' separation in 1998, Kim and her siblings experienced a difficult upbringing. They were primarily raised by their paternal grandmother. During her childhood, she lived in several locations across the Visayas region. These included Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, General Santos, and Mindoro. She eventually moved back to Cebu City, where she stayed until 2006. Kim is fluent in Tagalog, Cebuano, and English. She also has beginner-level skills in Waray, Hokkien, and Mandarin Chinese.
Rise to fame
In 2006, Kim left Cebu City to enter the Big Brother house in Manila. She participated in the first teen edition of the reality competition Pinoy Big Brother. After forty-two days, she received 626,562 votes and won the Teen Big Winner title. This victory occurred at the Aliw Theatre in the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex.
Following the show, she became part of the talent management group Star Magic. Her early roles included a supporting part in the comedy sitcom Aalog-Alog. She also became a regular performer on the variety program ASAP, where she appeared starting in 2006.
Career highlights
Kim starred in the television series Sana Maulit Muli in 2007. This project helped establish her as a leading actress. She also released a debut album titled Gwa Ai Di, which achieved Gold Record status. In 2009, she acted in the series Tayong Dalawa. Her first villain role was in the 2009 film I Love You, Goodbye. This movie surpassed the 100 million peso mark at the box office.
She continued her success with romantic comedies. In 2014, she starred in Bride for Rent. This film earned over 325 million pesos, making it one of the highest-grossing Filipino movies at the time. Her other television credits include Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin, My Binondo Girl, and Ikaw Lamang. She also hosted the daily program It's Showtime starting in 2020.
Family and personal life
In 2013, she reconciled with her father during a visit to Occidental Mindoro. Her mother, Louella, fell into a coma in June of that year. After one week in the hospital, Louella died from a brain aneurysm. Kim later shared a eulogy where she discussed their relationship and her mother's influence on her life decisions.
She has four siblings named Lakam, Twinkle, William, and John Paul. Throughout her professional life, she has received various accolades. These include a Seoul International Drama Award and multiple Star Awards for Television. She was also inducted into the Eastwood City Walk of Fame in 2010.
Birthday and age
Kim Chiu was born on April 19, 1990, which makes Kim 36 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Kim shares the date with 29 other famous people.
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