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Posted on : Thursday, May 29, 2008 | By : shapap | In : ,

- Pink car na regalo ni Gerald idinisplay na ni Kim 05.29.08
- Gerald at Kim, may MU 05.29.08
- Problema ni Kim, maliit na braso 05.29.08
- 'My Girl' Pilot Episode 05.28.08
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Pinay My Girl’s favorite expression ‘Tira! Tira!’ has become a craze
( ABS-CBN Interactive )
My Girl is only on its first airing week but "Tira! Tira!" has quickly turned into a fad that everybody loves to utter especially among the teens. It’s the term that Kim Chiu’s character often cries out to boost her morale every time she’s in the brink of downfall.

Kim happily explains, "Yung expression na 'yon, madalas sabihin ni Jasmine kapag naiipit siya sa isang sitwasyon! Meaning, go, go, go!"

Truth be told, it’s no big surprise if people are captivated with the Pinay My Girl and her favorite expression. After all, Kim Chiu is a popular teen icon who has inspired the youth with her charm, confidence, and countless talents ever since her stint in Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition back in 2006. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why My Girl has acquired a strong viewership.

So the next time you feel down and blue, just remember, "Tira! Tira!"

Keep yourself in the loop! Catch Kim Chiu’s hilarious adventures on My Girl, weeknights, right after Lobo on Primetime Bida.



Chan-Chan Torres ( Journal Online ) 05.29.08

Ilang araw pa lang nasa ere ang My Girl nina Kim Chiu at Gerald Anderson, bongga na agad ang feedback sa kanila.

Napanood namin ang ilang eksena nito at talagang kinakarir ni Kim ang pagi-ging Jasmine, huh.

In fairness, good choice nga si Kim para sa Pinoy version ng Koreanovelang ito.

Nga pala , kasama rin sa My Girl si Alex Gonzaga, ang batang kapatid ni Toni Gonzaga.

Kapansin-pansin nga lang na kung gaano ka-reserved type itong si Toni sa pagsagot sa mga ta-nong ng press people ay siya namang pag-kaprangka nitong si Alex.

Balita nga na-min, balak pa raw ni-tong pantayan o hi-gitan ang narating ni Toni, ayon sa napag-alaman namin, huh?

Bongga. Wala namang kumpetis-yon sa lagay na 'yan? Tingnan natin.

Anyway, aba-ngan ang mga nakakikilig na episodes sa buhay nina Jasmine at Julian sa darati na araw.

In fairness, iba pa rin talaga ang magic nina Kim at Gerald, may kakai-bang kilig ang tambalan nila kung kaya't mahihirapan yata si Kim kapag ipinare-has siya sa iba.



Aster Amoyo ( Philstar ) 05.29.08

Marami ang ayaw maniwala na walang relasyon ngayon bilang mag-sweetheart ang stars ng My Girl na sina Kim Chiu at Gerald Anderson. Pero sumusumpa si Kim na talagang magkaibigan lang sila ni Gerald hanggang ngayon at hindi pa raw umano siya handa na makipag-boyfriend although aminado ang teener na espesyal sa kanya ang batang aktor na nagregalo sa kanya ng isang second hand pink car na binili ni Gerald ng P300,000.

Gusto sanang isoli ni Kim kay Gerald ang sasakyan dahil napakamahal naman nitong regalo pero ayaw niyang mapahiya si Gerald na talagang gumastos at nag-effort na bigyan siya ng pink car na pangarap niyang magkaroon.



Kimerald topped ratings with My Girl
( Get it from Boy ) 05.29.08

The phenomenal loveteam of Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson popularly known as Kimerald returns to Philippine television via MY GIRL. My Girl is the Filipino version of the hit Koreanovela My Girl. My Girl premiered on Monday, May 26 after Lobo in ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida. And it posted an impressive debut in the no.5 slot with 28% audience share in Mega Manila, topping ABS-CBN’s primetime block.



Edgar O. Cruz ( Yehey ) 05.28.08

“‘My Girl’ did 28% in their survey,” answers Deo when asked how the Kim Chui starrer did on opening day. The survey he’s referring to is the AGB Nielsen television survey which ABS-CBN has stopped subscribing. Only GMA subscribes to it now, thus, the reference it’s GMA’s survey. Deo adds, “OK na. The counterpart show did 31%.”



Tonee Coraza ( Journal Online ) 05.28.08

Napanood namin ang pilot episode ng My Girl sa prescon nito last Thursday at isa na kami sa pumalakpak pagkatapos nitong maipalabas.

Gandang-ganda kami sa pagkaghawa nito at bumilib kami nang husto sa performances ng mga bida dito. Nag-improve na nang husto ang Tagalog ni Gerald Anderson at gumaling din nang husto ang acting ni Kim Chui.

Hindi nagpatalbog si Kim sa acting ng Korean na bida ng original My Girl. Ito ang hindi naranasan ni Sandara Park dati. Swak na swak sana kung magbibida rin si Sandara sa ganitong remake ng isang Koreanovela dahil Korean mismo si Sandara.

But in fairness to Kim nakatulong din nang husto ang pagiging half-Chinese niya kasi nakapagsalita siya ng fluent Fookein sa My Girl.

Bumilib din kami kay Alex Gonzaga na kahit walang Chinese blood na na-nanalaytay sa kanyang dugo ay nagawa rin ni-yang magsalita ng fluent Fookien sa teleserye.

‘Yun nga lang 40 minutes daw niyang pinag-aaralan ang bawat Chinese dialogue niya through the help of a Pinay Chinese translator.

Ang “kakambal” naman niya sa istorya na si David Chua ay nakapasa sa audition para sa kanyang role dahil marunong si-yang mag-Fookien. At nang nakapasok na si David sa My Girl ay kinuha na siya ng Star Magic ng Dos. But before this ay nag-audition daw siya sa Startstruck batch 4 pero hanggang top 40 lang ang ina-bot niya. So GMA’s loss is ABS-CBN’s gain!

Napansin lang namin na kopyang-kopya ang direction at ang lapat ng musika nito sa original My Girl. Sa totoo lang, para nga kaming nanonood ng isang totoong Koreanovela.

Siguro isa ito sa requirements ng franchise kaya pati ang mga artistang kinuha ay puro mga tsinita at tsinito plus kailangan nilang magsa-lita ng Chinese para maintindihan ng mga Koreano.

Inaabangan din ang pagsusuot nina Kim at Gerald ng swimwear sa My Girl. Pero so far raw ay wala pang kuha ang mga ito sa swimming pool area ng hotel.

Ang sigurado raw ay ang pagsusuot ng skimpy swimwear nina Niña Jose at Enchong Dee na kasama rin sa My Girl at mali-link kina Gerald at Kim.

Bilib naman kami kay DJ Durano dahil sunud-sunod ang projects niya sa ABS-CBN. Tulad nina Kim at Gerald, kasama rin siya sa Maligno na pinalitan ng My Girl.

Magaling kasing character actor si DJ kaya paborito siyang i-casting sa mga teleserye at mga pelikula. Puwede rin siya pareho sa serious at comic acting.

Alumnus ng That’s Entertainment din si DJ. At naging GF niya noon si Rufa Mae Quinto na kamiyembro niya sa Wednesday group dati ng That’s.

Malapit na siyang i-launch ng Viva Films sa isang movie na mala-Dahas ni Richard Gomez ang dating kung saan isang psycho killer ang role niya. At the age of 33 ay na-maintain din ni DJ ang kanyang seksing panga-ngatawan!



Prying press made Kim cry
Mario E. Bautista ( Malaya ) 05.28.08
We can’t blame Kim Chiu for crying as she was being grilled by some writers during the presscon of "My Girl." She felt she was being subjected to the third degree as they kept on pressuring her to admit that she and Gerald Anderson are already going steady because he gave her a P300,000 used car as a birthday present and no boy will do that for someone who’s not his girlfriend yet.

"We’re really just friends," Kim insists. "Nahiya nga ako nung nakita ko ang regalo niya. Kasi, ang kapal naman ng mukha ko para tanggapin ‘yung ganung sasakyan. Kaya lang, sayang naman ‘yung effort niya na maghanap ng pink na car na gusto ko, tapos hindi ko tatanggapin. Even my dad, ayaw tanggapin ang car, kaya I was returning it to Gerald. Kaya lang, nagalit si Gerald kasi nga nag-effort siya, tapos hindi ko tatanggapin. Friends lang po kami talaga. Importante si Gerald sa buhay ko as he’s really a dependable friend."

The writers insisted they’re on. "Hindi po talaga. Kahit buksan po ninyo ang puso ko, totoo po ang nakalagay riyan. Kung kami talaga, I won’t deny it. Ayoko lang talaga madaliin."

Kim then started crying. When asked why, she said: "Kasi po pinipilit ninyo ako, e. Parang pinalalabas ninyong nagsisinungaling ako."

At this point, her tears must have melted the hearts of the prying writers and they finally believed her that she and Gerald still have no commitment with each other.



Kim at Gerald nagpakatotoo na... MU lang sila?
Veronica R. Samio ( Philstar ) 05.27.08

Walang balak ang magkaparehang Kim Chiu at Gerald Anderson na gimikan ang mga fans nila para lamang i-promote ng Pinoy version ng My Girl na nagsimula ’di lamang nang mapanood kahapon sa ABS-CBN.

“We’re super close pero hindi kami nagmamadali. Gusto naming mag-focus muna sa aming career,” sabi ni Gerald na gumaganap bilang Julian, tagapagmana ng isang maunlad na negosyo.

“We’re almost there, nakakahiyang sabihing ‘MU’ because wala kaming commitment, walang obligasyon sa isa’t isa,” ani Kim who could have taken advantage of the popularity of their loveteam to promote My Girl by not commenting of the real score of their relationship, tutal ’di lamang sa ‘Pinas tanggap ang kanilang tambalan kundi maging sa ibang bansa sa Asya tulad ng Taiwan at sa Africa at Cambodia na kung saan napapanood ang kanilang unang serye na Sana Maulit Muli. Pero sa halip, nagpakatotoo ito sa kanyang mga sinabi.

Gumaganap naman bilang karibal ni Julian (Gerald) sa puso ni Jasmine (Kim) si Nico (Enchong Dee), ang best friend niyang spoiled at walang direksyon sa buhay. Bahagi naman ng isa pang love triangle si Anika (Niña Jose), ex-gf ni Julian. Best friend naman ni Jasmine si Christine (Alex Gonzaga. Si David Chua si Jeffrey, mai-in love sa assistant ni Julian na si Shiela (Regine Angeles).

Mapapanood din ang My Girl sa internet, sa pamamagitan ng TFC now!

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Posted on : Monday, May 26, 2008 | By : shapap | In : ,

- 'My Girl' off to a good start 05.26.08
- 'Ayokong mapunta sa iba si Kim' - Gerald 05.26.08
- Kim Chiu ipinagtanggol si Gerald Anderson 05.26.08
- 'My Girl' airs todayon Primetime Bida 05.26.08
- Pink car na bday gift ni Gerald kay Kim, pinagdududahan 05.26.08
- Pokwang, ginagaya ni Kim 05.26.08
- 'My Girl' 05.26.08
- 'My Girl' mamayang gabi na! 05.26.08
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‘My Girl’ airs today on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida
Crispina Martinez-Belen ( Manila Bulletin Online ) 05.26.08

www.kimerald.co.nr www.kimerald.tk www.kimgerald.co.ccThe first franchise of the hit Korean TV series "My Girl" premieres today on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida, and it will prove once more the appeal and strength of the so-called Kimerald loveteam of Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson, winners of the first PBB Teen Edition.

Since they came out from Big Brother’s House, Kim and Gerald’s popularity continues to soar with the support and adoration of their fans who coined their screen partnership as "Kimerald."

Their fan base reaches up to Asian countries such as Taiwan and Cambodia, and also in Africa where their teleserye "Sana Maulit Muli" has also been translated and aired. On and offcam, their chemistry is remarkable. And this they will prove once more in "My Girl." Kim and Gerald are truly the most suitable pair to be cast in the Pinoy version of "My Girl," directed by Erick Salud and Jerome Pobocan.

Kim will play the role of Jasmine, the loveable character who is simple yet a fighter, witty and charming and whose favorite expression is "tira-tira." Kim’s role is perfect for her and even she herself is excited for their premiere. In fact, she is also nervous with the upcoming turnout of the first episode but she shares that she gave her best for her supporters and fans. From the trailer itself, many have already found it hilarious and many are so excited to watch the series. In the teleserye, we can see a Kim that is cheerful and funny, not far from the Kim off cam.

Gerald will be her leading man as Julian, the rich, well-educated and serious heir to a very big business company. Because of an unexpected and comical incident, the two will meet and start a budding relationship.

Joining them are other very promising and talented young stars. One of them is Gerald’s rival for Jasmine’s heart who is Nico, the spoiled and party-loving best friend of Julian, played by Enchong Dee. There will also be another love triangle in the story, Nina Jose was chosen as Anika, the beauty queen ex-girlfriend of Julian who comes back from the US. Alex Gonzaga will play the role of Christine, Jasmine’s best friend who is funny, wacky and somewhat tactless. Her twin brother is new talent David Chua as Jeffrey, the nerdy, naive but loyal friend who will fall in love with Shiela, played by Regine Angeles, who is the trustworthy and dependable executive assistant of Julian.

Aside from the young stars, they will also be joined by veteran actors and actress of the industry such as Ronaldo Valdez as Julian’s grandfather Lolo Greg, Bing Loyzaga as Auntie Bel, the motherly aunt of Julian and Lito Pimentel as the loving yet gambling father of Jasmine, Tatay Chito. K Brosas will play Tita Tessie, Nico’s ambitious and envious mother and DJ Durano as John, Lolo Greg’s loyal bodyguard and driver. He will also be Auntie Bel’s love interest.

"My Girl" is the story of Jasmine whose destiny will change as she is hired to work for Julian and pretend to be his long lost cousin. But she will discover that it’s difficult to hide her true feelings. Because of the complicated situation they started, they cannot fight for their love. How will Jasmine and Julian be able to tell the truth?

All of Kim, Gerald and Kimerald’s fans, whether here or abroad who watch TFC, are very excited for the upcoming "My Girl." Even "My Girl" loyal fans worldwide are awaiting for its pilot.

Yes, there’s also a soundtrack for "My Girl" which will soon be released, with songs like "Sabihin Mo Na" and "Crazy Love" (Chinese version) by Kim Chiu, ‘Sabihin Mo Na (duet)" by Kim and Gerald. "My Girl" by Sam Milby, "Gulo, Hilo, Lito" by Acel Van Omen and Yeng Constantino’s version of "Sabihin Mo Na."

Watch out for the other events of "My Girl" in malls and various schools nationwide this coming June and July.

You can also watch "My Girl" in the internet through TFCnow! Whether you’re in the Philippines or whichever part of the world, log on to www.abscbnnow.com.

"My Girl" thanks Sketchers Time, Skin White, Rejoice, Ph Care, Close-up and Active White for their support.



Kim, kabado sa ‘My Girl’
Rey Pumaloy ( Abante Tonite ) 05.26.08

www.kimerald.co.nr www.kimerald.tk www.kimgerald.co.ccNagulat si Kim Chiu sa tsikang pinagdududahan siyang may sakit na ‘anorexia.’ Payat kasi si Kim sa teleseryeng My Girl na magsisimula ngayong Lunes nang gabi sa ABS-CBN.Parang buto’t balat na ang dalaga sa kanyang kapayatan.

“Naku po, hindi po! Healthy po ako. Ganito lang talaga ‘yung frame ng katawan ko. Alaga nga ako sa set namin, eh. Kung anu-ano na ang ipinapakain sa akin. Kung anu-ano na ang ino-offer nila sa akin para lang tumaba ako,” nakangiti niyang kuwento.

“Hindi ko nga po alam kung bakit ako nangangayat. Pero okey naman po ang health ko. Kasi, kung hindi, siguro, hindi na ako makakapagtrabaho. Baka hindi na ako nakapunta sa presscon. Masyado lang kasi kaming focused sa trabaho, sa taping ng My Girl. Pero okey lang po ‘yun, kasi nga, nag-e-enjoy naman ako.”.

Magkahalong kaba at excitement ang nararamdaman ni Kim sa pag-ere ng My Girl. “Kabado po ako, kasi, base sa Korean version ‘yung show namin. Kumbaga, may audience na po siya. Baka lang po i-compare nila ‘yung portrayal ko sa original version. Okey lang po, hindi naman po mapi-please ang lahat ng tao. Excited lang po ako kasi, kumbaga, nagdagdag lang po ako ng actions, ‘yung ibang gestures, para maiba nang konti. So, sana, magustuhan nila.” asam niya.Kapareha ni Kim dito ang ka-loveteam niyang si Gerald Anderson.



Kim Chiu, bagong Maricel Soriano
Ronald C. Carballo ( Pinoy Parazzi )

www.kimerald.co.nr www.kimerald.tk www.kimgerald.co.ccHonestly, nung ibinalitang gagawin ni Kim Chiu ang My Girl, wala kaming gaanong interes, kase this time, hindi na lang itinagalog ang isang sikat na Korean Telenobela, kundi kinopya na talaga para tagalugin ang isang banyagang soap opera. Pero nung ipinapanood sa amin ang pilot episode nito na mapapanood ninyo na ngayong gabi sa ABS-CBN Primetime Bida, ginulat kami ni Kim Chiu. Ang galing-galing niya at tuwang-tuwa kami sa kanya. Dalang-dala niya ‘yung role na feeling namin siya na ang bagong Maricel Soriano na nagpapatawa and yet, very effective din sa drama. Nakatulong din ng malaki na hindi namin napanood ‘yung original at wala kami talagang idea kung ano ‘yung My Girl Korean Teleserye. Otherwise, baka na- disturb kami dahil ‘di namin maiiwasang ikumpara si Kim sa kung sinumang gumanap dun sa ginagampanan niya. But as it is, maganda ang pagkakagawa ng My Girl na kita namang ini-adapt na sa Filipino setting and culture na opening scene pa nga lang ay Luneta Park na, bilang Chinese tour guide siya.

Suportado si Kim ng mahuhusay na performers, bukod sa kanyang leading man na si Gerald Anderson na tulad nina Ronaldo Valdez, Bing Loyzaga, Lito Piimentel, Mike Lloren at K Brosas. Tuwang-tuwa kami kay Kim dahil mahirap ‘yung role, pero nakaya niya. Kitang naidirek siya ng maayos nina Jerome Pobocan at Eric Salud, pero kung wala talagang talent ang isang artista kahit gaano kahusay ang direktor, hindi mapipiga ang mga detalye nang ipinamalas ni Kim kahit sa pilot episode pa lang. Excited kaming mapanood ito continuously gabi-gabi, dahil first time naming nagustuhan si Kim at naniniwala kaming mula rito’y kikilalanin na siyang mahusay na aktres.



Pinoy version of hit Koreanovela "My Girl" premieres tonight
( ABS-CBN News ) 05.26.08

The Filipino version of the hit Koreanovela "My Girl" premieres on May 26th on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida! Young actress Kim Chiu stars in the series.

Chiu did a lot of preparations for her role including learning to speak in Mandarin. Kim will play the character of Jasmine, a poor yet courageous, brave and industrious girl.

Since she travels to different places with her father, Jasmine is street smart, charming and witty. She is also a fighter and uses her favorite line "Tira-tira!" when provoked.

Because of a unique situation, she will meet Julian (Gerald Anderson) and in an unexpected event, Jasmine and Julian will be forced to live in a web of lies and deceit.

In the short span of time that Chiu has been in the industry, she has already shown her acting prowess which has gained praises from her co-actors, directors and fans.

She has acted in "GoKada Go", "Love Spell" and "Your Song", but her biggest success as an actress was when she starred in the series "Sana Maulit Muli" which was aired in Taiwan, Malaysia, China and other Asian countries.

The success of her teleserye gained different awards and resulted in two films, "First Day High" and "I’ve Fallen for You."

Chiu became a recording artist and did an album under Star Records, "Gwa Ai Di".

She won awards for this, such as "Song of the Year" and "Best Female Pop Performance" for the single, "Crazy Love."

"My Girl"s original soundtrack is also under way and will soon be released with songs from Kim Chiu as well as Sam Milby and Yeng Constantino.

From numerous TV guestings, different teleseryes, being a singer and an in-demand and effective product endorser, Kim is one of the most successful and popular teen actresses in the country today.

"My Girl" is directed by Erick Salud and Jerome Pobocan.

Meet the rest of the cast of the Proudly Pinoy version of "My Girl" on May 26 on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida. Kapit na! "Tira-tira!"



Vivian Vivar ( Philstar ) 05.26.08

Ngayong gabi na magsisimula ang pinakaabangang Pinoy Version ng My Girl starring Gerald Anderson and Kim Chiu sa primetime slot ng ABS-CBN, pagkatapos ng Lobo.

Sa pilot episode ay makikita na kung paano kinarir ng dalawang bida lalo na si Kim ang kani-kanilang papel bilang Julian at Jasmine lalo na nga ang young actress sa kanyang mga kuwelang eksena,

In fairness to Kim, sa bawat proyektong ginagawa niya ay kinakakitaan siya ng improvement sa acting tanda na talagang desidido siya sa kanyang pinasok na propesyon.

As for Gerald, we have yet to see a few episodes more dahil sa pilot, hindi maitatangging si Kim talaga ang lumutang nang husto. Pero hindi rin naman maikakailang napakalakas ng chemistry nila kapag magkasama sila sa screen at agree kami kay Deo Endrinal (business unit head ng My Girl) sa pagsasabing walang ibang puwedeng ipareha sa kanila kundi sila lang talaga.



Kim, Gerald popular in other countries, too
Bong De Leon ( Journal Online ) 05.26.08

Did you know that in some parts of Asia like Taiwan and Cambodia, and elsewhere like Africa, Pinoy stars Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson are also popular because their teleserye, "Sana Maulit Muli" is shown in these countries dubbed in their respective languages?

While other love teams are breaking up, Kim and Gerald are tremendously evolving. They are one of the hottest pairs in the ABS-CBN camp, especially now that they have a new teleserye, "My Girl" which starts airing today, in the Kapamilya channel.

We have seen the first episode in a sneak preview and Kim plays the role to a T. While she has proven her mettle for drama, "My Girl" will show that she can do both. Her spunky character emerged as funny as well as dramatic, as she portrays a girl who works so hard for her unlucky father (played by Lito Pimentel). She admits, though, that she’s nervous by its outcome, as she is not sure whether her fans will accept her with a new image.

Gerald, on the other hand, plays a rich yuppie named Julian who is serious in life, reared by his grandfather (played by Ronaldo Valdez) and later on, groomed to be his successor in the business empire he built. It is a feel- good teleserye, and shows no dull moment in its first episode and we hope they could be consistent. The pair gets good support from K Brosas, Niña Jose, Alex Gonzaga, David Chua and Regine Angeles.

The soundtrack of "My Girl " is soon out with songs like "Sabihin Mo Na," "My Girl," "Gulo, Hilo Lito," and Yeng Constantino’s version of "Sabihin Mo Na." Those who are using the Internet, can see "My Girl" through TFCNow. They can just log on to www. absc bnnow.com



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- 'Ayoko po munang mag-kaboyfriend' - Kim 05.25.08
- Pink Car 05.25.08
- Kim and Gerald real score 05.25.08
- Kim, sobrang slim 05.25.08
- Perfect for the role! 05.25.08
- Gerald nataranta sa biglang pag-iyak at paglayas ni Kim sa presscon 05.25.08
- Story ng pink car, ikinuwento ni Gerald 05.25.08
- 'My Girl' bukas na! 05.25.08
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Mild shock
Dolly Anne Carvajal ( Philippine Daily Inquirer ) 05.25.08

Kim Chiu is still in a state of mild shock after Gerald Anderson gave her a pink Ford Lynx for her 18th birthday. The Pinoy “My Girl” is tickled pink because of all the good things coming her way. Her new teleserye premieres tonight on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida block. She learned Mandarin for her role as Jasmine, a poor girl who meets Julian (portrayed by Gerald).

Is the car that Gerald gave Kim a sign that he already thinks of her as his girl? “I’m allowed to have a boyfriend already,” Kim Chiu says, blushing. Was the green light on when Gerald drove the pink Ford to Kim’s heart?

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Posted on : Saturday, May 24, 2008 | By : shapap | In : ,

Fall in love all over again with ‘My Girl'
( ABS-CBN Interactive ) 05.24.08
My Girl—the hit Korean drama series which swept the Filipino viewers off their feet when it was aired by ABS-CBN in 2006—is back with an all-new Pinoy twist with the first ever adaptation of Koreanovela on Philippine TV.

Kim Chiu plays the role of Jasmine, a Fil-Chinese girl whose zest for life never wavers despite her endless struggles. Her destiny changes once she crosses paths with Julian (Gerald Anderson) who asks her to pretend to be his long-lost cousin to grant his grandfather’s dying wish. As they carry on with their charade however, Jasmine learns that nothing good will come out of the ruse, especially when it leads to some romantic confusion. In an increasingly complicated situation, where will fate lead these "partners in crime?"

Fans definitely have to tune in and witness the hottest teen love team in the country KIMERALD take on these popular roles. In fact, directors Erick Salud and Jerome Pobocan are all praises for the two talented stars for their exemplary performance. They also reveal that Kim and Gerald’s remarkable chemistry both in reel and real life makes it easy for them to shoot the super kilig scenes between the adorable Jasmine and Julian.

Also part of the cast are Enchong Dee (Nico), Nina Jose (Anika), Alex Gonzaga (Christine), David Chua (Jeffrey), and Regine Angeles (Sheila) who’ll definitely keep things on the romantic front interesting. The quirky characters played by Ronaldo Valdez, Bing Loyzaga, Lito Pimentel, K Brosas, and DJ Durano will complete the fun and drama of Kapamilya’s latest TV offering. Catch the Pinay My Girl starting this Monday, May 26, right after Lobo on Primetime Bida.

We want to hear from you! Write us your feedback at web_feedback@abs-cbn.com



Kim kilalang-kilala sa Asian countries
( Philstar ) 05.24.08
Pinag-uusapan na talaga ang next teleserye ng Chinese cutie na si Kim Chiu - ang Pinoy My Girl na mapapanood na sa May 26 sa Primetime Bida sa ABS-CBN.

Bagay na bagay talaga si Kim bilang leading lady ng nasabing teleserye dahil sa kanyang very exotic and oriental features. Maraming preparasyon ang ginawa ni Kim para sa kanyang role kasama na ang pag-aaral ng Mandarin. Gaganap si Kim bilang si Jasmine, isang madiskarte, matapang at masipag na babaeng laki sa hirap. Dahil palaging pumupunta sa iba’t ibang lugar kasama ang ama, street smart at magaling mambola si Jasmine para makalusot sa gusot. Palaban rin ito kaya naman pag may nang-aaway sa kanya ay “Tira-tira!: ang sagot nito. Sa pamamagitan ng isang kakaibang sitwasyon, makikilala niya si Julian (Gerald Anderson) at sa di inaasahang pangyayari, mapipilitang mabuhay sina Jasmine at Julian sa pagpapanggap at kasinungalingan.

Sa maikling panahon ni Kim sa industriya ng showbiz, naipakita na niya agad ang kanyang talento sa pag-arte kung kaya’t marami na ang humanga sa kanya, mula sa co-actors, directors at fans. Lumabas na siya sa mga episodes ng GoKada Go, Love Spell at Your Song ngunit ang pinakamalaking tagumpay ni Kim bilang isang actress ay nang magkaroon ng sariling teleserye na Sana Maulit Muli kung saan isa siya sa bida at naipalabas na sa Taiwan, Malaysia, China at iba pang Asian countries. Naghakot din ito ng iba’t ibang awards kaya naman nasundan ito ng mga pelikula tulad ng First Day High at I’ve Fallen for You.

Hindi nagtagal, naging recording artist na rin si Kim kung saan gumawa siya ng album under Star Records, Gwa Ai Di, na siyang handog niya para sa kanyang mga fans. Nanalo siya ng awards dito tulad ng Song of the Year at Best Female Pop Performance para sa single na Crazy Love. Magkakaroon din ng soundtrack ang My Girl kung saan may mga awitin mula kay Kim Chiu pati na kina Sam Milby at Yeng Constantino.

Mula sa madaming TV guestings, iba’t ibang teleserye, pagiging isang singer at pagiging isang in demand at effective na product endorser, si Kim ang isa sa pinaka-matagumpay, pinaka-sikat at pinaka-paboritong teen actresses sa bansa at sa Asya ngayon.



ABS-CBN's romantic comedy "My Girl" premieres May 26
Bong Godinez ( PEP ) 05.24.08

The creative team behind the local franchise of the popular Koreanovela My Girl took the liberty of adapting the hit show suit to the taste and culture of Filipinos.

"In the contract, we were allowed to change it to the point na dapat ma-Filipinize siya, dapat iakma lang sa culture ng Pilipinas because magkaiba ang culture ng Koreano at Pinoy," My Girl co-director Jerome Pobocan informed PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) in an interview last May 22 after the press preview held at the Studio 1 of ABS-CBN.

The location settings for My Girl are, of course, familiar to Filipinos — Luneta, Antipolo, Zambales, Tagaytay, and other places.

Direk Pobocan added, "We really adapted it to the Philippine situation and [formulated it] the way ABS-CBN comes up with a teleserye. ‘Yong formula ng ABS sa paggawa ng teleserye, inapply namin dito, plus the fact that we lightened up para magmarka ‘yong essence ng totoong My Girl."

KIMERALD. Leading the cast of My Girl is Kim Chiu who portrays the role of Jasmine, a spunky, street-smart and charming jack-of-all trades heroine. Starring with Kim is her love-team partner Gerald Anderson, who plays the well-off, serious and educated Julian.

My Girl follows the story of Jasmine whose poor fortune suddenly changes when she is hired to pretend as Julian's long lost cousin. Jasmine's role takes a sudden turn when she realizes that she is falling in love with Julian. The feeling, it turns out, is mutual. Problem is, the lovers can't come out in the open since everyone already believes they're real cousins. My Girl is a love story intertwined with comic situations.

"They improved a lot since Sana Maulit Muli," boasted direk Pobocan about the performance of Kim and Gerald. "The passion is there. Mas lalong nag-intensify 'yong passion. Because before [in Sana Maulit Muli], passion lang. That kept me going na i-train ‘yong dalawang bata. Now, bukod sa passion, may skill na although they have a lot to learn still pero meron nang dimension."

Between the two, it was Kim who showed marked improvement as an actress. Even her directors were surprised.

"I'm so proud kay Kim kasi alam ko meron na [talent] ‘yong bata noon pa lang. Pero I never expected na ganito. Leaps and bounds," observed Direk Pobocan who shares directorial duties with Erick Salud.

"This early they [Kim and Gerald] learned that in this business, it's not enough that you're popular. In this business, you need skill and you need to love it and I think ginagawa naman nila. Mahal nila ‘yong trabaho nila that's why pinaghuhusayan nila."

Kim had to learn Mandarin to justify her role as a tour guide for Chinese tourists.

She revealed, "Hindi po kasi ako marunong mag-Mandarin. Ang alam ko po talaga, Fookien, yun po ang sinasalita namin sa bahay. Pero Mandarin po, hindi po talaga. Kaya double effort pa po talaga. Bale may teacher po kaming nagtuturo sa amin ng pagsasalita ng Mandarin. Ako po, si Alex Gonzaga at saka po si David Chua [ang nag-aral ng Mandarin]."

YOUTH AND EXPERIENCE. Joining Kim and Gerald are Enchong Dee, Nina Jose, Alex Gonzaga and David Chua. Complementing the young cast are veteran actors Ronaldo Valdez, Bing Loyzaga, Lito Pimentel, and comedian-singer K Brosas.

Mixing veterans with young stars gives the show a perfect balance, particularly in some scenes that require experience and depth.

ABS-CBN is also scheduled to release the My Girl soundtrack, which includes the songs, "Sabihin Mo Na" and "Crazy Love" (Chinese version) performed by Kim Chiu. A duet by Kim and Gerald of "Sabihin Mo Na," "My Girl," by Sam Milby, "Gulo, Hilo, Lito," by ex-Moonstar 88 vocalist Acel Van Omen and Pinoy Dream Academy alumna Yeng Constantino.

The cast will go on a nationwide tour of malls and various campuses.Watch the premiere episode of My Girl, May 26 (Monday), on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida.


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Kim, biglang umiyak!
Allan Diones ( Abante Tonite ) 05.24.08

Biglang umiyak si Kim Chiu habang iniinterbyu namin pagkatapos ng press preview ng My Girl kamakalawa nang gabi sa Studio 1 ng ABS-CBN.
‘Uminit’ ang interbyuhan nang mapadako ang tsikahan sa kotseng iniregalo sa kanya ng ka-loveteam niyang si Gerald Anderon nang mag-18th birthday siya kamakailan.

Ayon kay Kim, nagulat din siya na niregaluhan siya ng kotse (isang second-hand Ford Lynx car na pinapintahan ng pink ni Gerald) ng kanyang ka-loveteam.
Nabanggit niya sa isang presscon na gusto niya ng pink car, pero hindi niya akalaing tototohanin ito ni Gerald.

“Nagulat ako, sabi ko, ‘Bakit??’ Sabi niya, ‘Wala. Kasi, kung magbibigay ako ng iba, hindi mo naman magagamit!’” kuwento ni Kim.

Dahil kotse ang natanggap niyang regalo mula kay Gerald, ibig bang sabihin nito ay sila na?

“Hindi, wala pa rin… dahan-dahan lang!” nakangiting sagot ng dalaga.
Sundot namin, hindi ba siya nahiya no’n na tinanggap niya ‘yung kotse na hindi pa pala niya sinasagot si Gerald?

“Nahiya, syempre! Ang kapal naman ng mukha ko kung ‘Uy, thank you ha?’ Ganu’n lang, ‘di ba? Ha! Ha! Ha!

“Pero hindi ko naman sinabi sa kanyang sasagutin ko na siya. Hindi naman po ganu’n si Gerald na nanghihingi ng kapalit.

“At saka nu’ng una, pinapasoli ng daddy ko (‘yung kotse) pero ayaw niyang tanggapin. Kasi, sayang naman daw ‘yung effort niya,” sey ng tsinitang young star.
Hindi biro ang magregalo ng kotse sa hindi mo karelasyon, kaya maraming naniniwala na mag-on na sila ni Gerald…

“Ewan ko, bahala na lang sila kung anong gusto nilang isipin!” sambit ni Kim.
Kasi, pwedeng hindi sabihin nang diretso ni Gerald na ‘Sagutin mo na ako!’ pero nasa kanya na ‘yon kung makokonsensya siya, ‘di ba?

“Ayy, dahan-dahan lang! Kasi, nakakatakot din pag kayo, tapos magka-loveteam kayo. Paano pag nag-away kayo? Masisira ‘yung trabaho n’yo! Ganu’n po.
“At saka ako po kasi ang breadwinner ng pamilya ko,” naka-smile pa ring katwiran ng dalaga.

Eh, kung bigyan siya ng pink na bahay ni Gerald, sasagutin na ba niya ang binata?

“Ay, masyado na po ‘yung mahal! No… sa kanya na lang ‘yon. Ibigay na lang niya sa pamilya niya, sa kapatid niya…”

Ano bang kailangang ibigay ni Gerald para sagutin niya?
“Wala po… maghintay? He! He! He!”

Hanggang kailan maghihintay si Gerald?
“Hindi ko po alam!” pakli ni Kim, na halatang medyo nakukulitan na sa mga tanong namin sa kanya.
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So, para na rin niyang sinabi na hindi niya love si Gerald?
“Importante po si Gerald sa akin at isa siyang maaasahang kaibigan ko. Alam naman niya ‘yun, eh!” dayalog ni Kim.

Kaya nga… friendship lang ang nararamdaman niya kay Gerald at hindi love?
“Opo, pagkakaibigan na siya po ‘yung isa sa ka-close ko ngayon sa showbiz…”
Bakit may mga naniniwala na sila talaga, pero mukhang dinedenay lang nila?
“Ano ba ang sasabihin ko…” sey ni Kim, na tila hindi maapuhap kung anong isasagot niya.

“Kahit buksan n’yo po ‘yung isip ko at ‘yung puso ko, totoo po ‘yung sinasabi ko. Hindi po kami nagdedenay. Kung meron, meron po. Syempre, wala naman pong naitatago rito sa mundo ng showbiz!”

Eh, bakit naiba yata ang mga sagot niya? Sa interbyu niya kamakailan ay nabanggit niyang nasa ibang level na sila ni Gerald at binigyan niya pa ito ng rating na ‘8’, ngayon ay parang nagbago na siya ng statement?

“Opo, pero hindi ko naman po sinabi na love na ‘yung ibig sabihin ng 8, ‘di ba?” sagot ng bagets.

So, mas bumaba pa pala ngayon sa ‘8’ ang rating ni Gerald, imbes na tumaas?
“Hindi naman. Nandiyan pa rin siya. Basta, ‘yun na ‘yon!” hirit niya.
Mahirap bang aminin na sila na?

“Naku, ano ba? Paano ko ba sasabihin…” sey ni Kim, na parang gusto nang humingi ng tulong.

Mahirap bang mahalin si Gerald?
“Hindi, hindi siya mahirap mahalin. Pero hindi naman pwedeng madaliin ‘yung mga bagay-bagay, ‘di ba?

“Kahit sino, hindi kailangang magmadali. Kung nandiyan ‘yan at para sa ‘yo ‘yan, para sa ‘yo talaga ‘yan!” mariing sagot niya.

Hindi kaya totoo ‘yung isyu na naging sila talaga ni Gerald, pero nag-break na sila kaya iba na ang mga pahayag niya ngayon?

“Wala… hindi…” ani Kim, na nahihirapan nang sumagot. “Bakit n’yo ba ako pinipilit?” bulalas niya.

So, totoo bang naging sila ni Gerald, pero nag-break na sila?
“Hindi, hindi naman po naging kami, eh…” nanginginig ang boses na pakli ng dalaga, sabay takip ng kanyang mukha at bigla na lang siyang umiyak.

Napahinto kami dahil totoo ang iyak ni Kim at parang napaka-helpless niya sa gitna ng ‘interrogation’ sa kanya ng mga kaharap na press.

“Parang pinalalabas n’yo po kasi na sinungaling ako, eh…” emosyonal na emote niya habang patuloy sa pagluha.

Ipinaliwanag sa kanya ng mga kaharap na manunulat na iba ang sinungaling sa ‘inconsistent’ ang mga sagot, kaya ipinalilinaw namin sa kanya ang mga bagay-bagay.

Hindi na kami nag-follow up question dahil baka lalo siyang umatungal.
Napansin din naming ayaw nang sagutin ni Kim ang mga sumunod na tanong sa kanya at bigla siyang tumahimik after uminom ng tubig at pahiran ng tissue ang kanyang mga luha.

Hindi siya tumayo para mag-walkout, pero tikom na ang kanyang bibig.
In fairness ay hindi kami nainis kundi nakyutan pa kami sa unexpected crying moment ni Kim.

Naiintindihan naming bukod sa bago lang siya sa industriya ay bagets pa siya kaya hindi pa gaanong sanay sumagot sa mausisang showbiz press.
Sa Lunes (Mayo 26) ang simula ng My Girl sa ABS-CBN Primetime Bida.



Kim, umiyak sa sobrang sama ng loob!
Rey Pumaloy ( Abante Online ) 05.24.08

Umiyak sa sobrang sama ng loob si Kim Chiu sa presscon ng bago niyang serye na My Girl. Hindi nakayanan ni Kim ang sunud-sunod na pang-uurirat sa kanya ng press tungkol sa relasyon daw nila ni Gerald Anderson.

Habang ini-interview si Kim ng mga manunulat, bigla na lang itong tumahimik at kasunod na agad ang pagtulo ng kanyang luha.

Anyway, bago ang pag-iyak ni Kim, kinulit siya ng mga manunulat tungkol sa pink car na iniregalo sa kanya ni Gerald nung debut niya.

Nakangiti pa si Kim sa simula, at sinabi nga niya na hindi pa niya nagagamit ang pink na kotse. Busy raw siya sa My Girl.

Pero, iginiit ng mga manunulat na may relasyon na sina Kim at Gerald, dahil kahit second hand lang daw ang pink na kotse ay nagkakahalaga pa rin ito ng 300 thousand pesos.

Sabi nga, hindi magriregalo ang isang lalake ng ganun kamahal sa isang babae, kung hindi nito girlfriend ang babae.

“Hindi po. Friends lang kami.

“Sabi ko nga po, nahiya ako nung nakita ko ang regalo niya. Kasi, ang kapal naman ng mukha ko para tanggapin ‘yung ganung sasakyan.

“Kaya lang, sa­yang ‘yung effort niya na maghanap ng pink na car, tapos hindi ko tatanggapin.

“Kahit ang daddy ko, ayaw tanggapin ang car. Isinoli ko kay Gerald ‘yon.

Pero, nagalit si Gerald kasi nga nag-effort siya, tapos, hindi ko tatanggapin.”

Iginiit pa ng isang manunulat na kapag nagbigay ang isang lalake ng mamahaling regalo sa isang babae, itinuturing na ng lalake na pag-aari niya ang babae.

“Ay, hindi po! Wala pong ganun. Hindi po siya ganun!” pagtutol ni Kim.

“Friends lang po kami talaga. Importante si Gerald sa buhay ko. Isa siyang maasahang kaibigan,” say pa ni Kim.

Pero, naging makulit ang mga kaharap na manunulat kay Kim. At may nagsabi pa na nagdi-deny lang si Kim sa tunay na relasyon nila ni Gerald.

“Hindi po. Kahit buksan po ninyo ang puso ko, totoo po ang nakalagay riyan. Hindi po ako magdi-deny. Kung meron, meron. Kung wala, wala po talaga.”

Mahirap bang mahalin si Gerald?

“Hindi po siya mahirap mahalin. Hindi lang po talaga puwedeng madaliin ang mga pagmamahal.”

Sabi-sabi na naging mag-on sila noon, pero nag-break kamakailan?

“Hindi po talaga naging kami!”

Sa puntong ito, hindi na tinantanan si Kim ng mga manunulat. Hindi nga sila kumbinsido sa mga sagot ni Kim.

At ‘yun na nga, bigla na lang umiyak si Kim.

“Kasi po pinipilit ninyo ako, eh,” umiiyak na sabi ni Kim.

“Kasi po, pinalalabas ninyong nagsisinungaling ako,” umiiyak na dugtong pa rin ni Kim.

Anyway, kinailangan pa ngang umiyak si Kim para makumbinsi ang mga manunulat na nagsasabi siya ng totoo. Na sabi nga, hindi pa rin showbiz si Kim, at naiiyak pa rin ito sa mga ganitong kuwentuhan.



Kim, umiiyak na lumayas sa preskon!
Vinia Vivar ( Journal Online ) 05.24.08
Pinalakpakan ng press ang nakaaaliw na pilot episode ng My Girl sa preview at launching na ginanap last Thursday night sa Studio 1 ng ABS-CBN.

Kinarir talaga nang husto ni Kim ang mga eksena, lalo na ang airport scene kung saa’y tatawa ka talaga nang husto sa bigay-todong pag-arte ng young actress.

Pero after the preview, medyo nabahiran ng lungkot ang masayang atmosphere nang makita na lang ng lahat na umiiyak si Kim habang ini-interbyu.

Tila ikinasama ng loob ng young actress ang sunud-sunod na tanong sa tunay na estado nila ni Gerald Anderson na parang hindi pinaniniwalaan ng reporters ang kanyang sagot.

Feeling ni Kim, pinalalabas siyang sinungaling ng press.

Pero say ng mga reporter na nag-interview, nililinaw lang nila ang mga sinasabi ni Kim dahil inconsistent ang mga sagot nito sa tuwing makakapanayam nila.

Well, talaga lang sigurong may pagka-iyakin si Kim. Natatandaan namin, napaiyak din siya nang i-announce noon ng ABS-CBN na siya ang napiling gumanap sa My Girl.

O, baka naman may problema lang ang young actress?

Anyway, ang nakatutuwa ay ang reaksyon ni Gerald nang makitang umaalis si Kim matapos itong umiyak. Wala kasing kamalay-malay ang young actor sa nangyari sa ka-loveteam dahil nasa kabilang table ito’t iniinterbyu rin.

Nang makita ni Gerald na umaalis si Kim nang malungkot, halos mapilipit ang leeg niya sa pagsunod ng tingin sa leading lady. Kitang-kita sa mukha niya ang pagtataka at pag-aalala.

Hindi na nakatiiis ang binata, tumayo na rin at sinundan si Kim. Hindi na nakabalik pa ang dalawa.

Pero say ng taga-ABS-CBN na si Eric John Salut, may kukunan daw kasing plug or something sa dalawa kaya kinailangan nang umalis.
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Bago ang iyakan, nakausap namin si Gerald at inamin niyang may ‘something’ naman sila ni Kim. “MU” raw siguro ang tawag sa relasyon nila ngayon, pero the kind na walang commitment o obligasyon.

Wala pa raw talaga sila sa boyfriend-girlfriend kind of relationship dahil hindi naman sila nagdi-date at hindi ’yung tipong nakakapag-holding hands na.

“Hindi naman po kasi ako nagmamadali. Ayaw kong sirain ’yung magandang friendship namin ngayon. Ganito na lang po muna siguro,” aniya.

Hindi rin worried si Gerald na baka maagaw ng ibang lalaki si Kim dahil sa ngayon, halos araw-araw niya itong makakasama since may project nga sila together.

“Kaya araw-araw ko po siyang mababantayan.”

Inurirat din kay Gerald ang kotseng ibinigay niya kay Kim at say niya, bayad na raw iyon. Ayaw nga lang niyang sabihin kung magkano.

“Napaka-rude ko naman po kung sasabihin ko pa ang presyo. Basta po, matagal na matagal ko pong pinag-ipunan ang pinambili ko nu’n at sorry na lang po kung sinasabing second-hand lang dahil ’yun lang po ang kaya ng budget ko,” say niyang nakangiti.

Noon pa raw, alam niyang gustung-gusto ni Kim ang kotseng pink, dahil tuwing makakakita raw ang kapareha ng ganu’n, sinasabi nitong “ay ang ganda ng kotse, kulay pink.”

Kaya raw nagkaroon siya ng idea na ito ang ibigay na gift sa 18th birthday ng dalaga.

Naintindihan daw niya kung bakit gustong ipasoli ng ama ni Kim ang sasakyan, pero okay naman daw sila’t kaharap pa nga ito nang ibigay niya ang kotse.

Say pa ni Gerald, matatawag na niyang “my girl” si Kim kapag ginamit na nito ang kotseng ibinigay niya.

Actually, ginamit na nga ito ng dalaga nang i-test drive at nakasakay pa si Gerald.

So, matatawag na niyang “my girl” si Kim?

“Oo naman. Pero hindi ’yung “my girl” na she belongs to me,” say niya.

Ay ewan, ang gulo!

Anyway, magsisimula na ang My Girl sa May 26, Monday. Kasama rin sa cast sina Enchong Dee, Niña Jose, Alex Gonzaga, Regine Angeles, Bing Loyzaga, Ronaldo Valdez, DJ Durano at K Brosas mula sa direksyon nina Erick Salud at Jerome Pobocan.



Kim napaiyak, Gerald natatawa
Rowena Agilada ( Tempo ) 05.24.08

Napaiyak si Kim Chiu sa presscon ng ‘My Girl’ nang kulit-kulitin ng press tungkol sa relasyon nila ni Gerald Anderson. Ayaw kasing paniwalaan ang press release niyang wala silang relasyon kundi isa lang si Gerald sa mga close friends niya sa showbiz.

Isang reporter ang nagsabing binigyan na siya ni Gerald ng kotse, ang lagay na ‘yon daw ba, eh, hindi pa niya ito sinasagot? "Wala naman siyang hinihinging kapalit. Nahiya nga akong tanggapin, kaya lang sayang ang effort ni Gerald na hinanap pa ang gano’ng klaseng car (Ford Lynx na pinapintahan pa nito ng kulay pink). Basta, hindi pa kami at bahala na ang mga tao kung ano’ng gusto nilang isipin," sey ni Kim.

When asked kung bakit ayaw pa niyang sagutin si Gerald, natatakot daw kasi siya na baka masira ang kanilang love team. Baka raw kasi kapag nag-away sila ni Gerald ay maapektuhan ang kanilang trabaho.

"Eh, hindi ba nag-break na nga kayo?," hirit ng isang reporter. Doon na napaiyak si Kim at nagsabing, "Bakit ba kasi pinipilit n’yo ako? Hindi naging kami. Pinapalabas n’yong nagsisinungaling ako." Nagkatawanan na lang ang mga kaharap niyang reporters at talagang dinedma na niya ang mga sumunod na tanong.

Mag-MU na. "Almost there," ang sagot naman ni Gerald nang tanungin sa estado ng relasyon nila ni Kim. Aniya pa, sort of MU (mutual understanding) na sila ni Kim.

O, di ba, magkaiba ng statement ang dalawang stars ng ‘My Girl’? Sino ngayon ang dapat paniwalaan? Si Kim na deny-to-high heavens na hindi pa sila ni Gerald? O, ang huli na umaming mag-MU na sila ni Kim? Hindi nag-tugma ang script ng dalawa kung ano’ng isasagot sa makukulit na press.

Ay, naku! Dapat next time ay mag-rehearse silang mabuti kung ayaw nilang magpabuking sa estado ng kanilang relasyon.

Kung umiyak si Kim, panay naman ang tawa ni Gerald sa magkahiwalay na interbyu sa kanila matapos panoorin ng press ang first episode ng ‘My Girl’ sa Studio 1 ng ABS-CBN. Cute at nakakaaliw ang mga eksena na kering-keri ni Kim ang pagiging kikay. Si Pokwang daw ang ginaya niya dahil parati siyang natatawa sa komedyana na nakatrabaho niya sa ‘Aalog-alog.’

Perfect choice si Kim gumanap bilang Jasmine sa Pinoy version ng ‘My Girl.’ Mapapanood na simula sa Lunes (May 26) sa Primetime Bida ng ABS-CBN, at sa internet through TFCnow! Mag-log on lang sa www.abs-cbnnow.com.

Abangan din ang mga event ng ‘My Girl’ nationwide sa mga mall at school ngayong June at July.

Malapit na ring i-release ang soundtrack ng ‘My Girl’ na may mga kantang ‘Sabihin Mo Na’ at ‘Crazy Love’ (Chinese version) ni Kim, ‘Sabihin Mo Na’ (duet nina Kim at Gerald), ‘My Girl’ by Sam Milby, ‘Gulo, Hilo, Lito’ by Acel Van Omen at ang version ni Yeng Constantino ng ‘Sabihin Mo Na.’

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Kim Chiu gives justice to her role as Pinay "My Girl"
Rose Garcia ( PEP ) 05.23.08

Maraming showbiz reporters ang napahanga sa young actress na si Kim Chiu dahil sa kanyang pagganap sa first episode ng My Girl, na nagkaroon ng press preview kagabi, May 22, sa Studio 1 ng ABS-CBN. Sina Kim at Gerald Anderson ang bida sa Pinoy version ng hit Koreanovela na My Girl.

Malaking transformation ang nangyari kay Kim dito sa My Girl from her previous roles. In fairness sa young actress, nagampanan naman niya nang maayos ang kanyang role base sa first episode na napanood ng entertainment press.

Ayon kay Kim, malaking tulong daw ang pag-workshop niya kahit wala pa siyang idea na may gagawin pala siyang ganitong primetime series.

"Binigyan po kami ng workshop noong January pa po yun, every Sunday po yun. Marami po kami ro'n na Star Magic artists. Three months din po yun and that time po, hindi ko pa po alam na meron pong My Girl. Tapos nang in-announce na nga po na ako po ang gaganap, another workshop na naman po yun, kay Direk Rahyan Carlos po," lahad ni Kim.

Ayon kay Kim, dapat maging proud ang mga kababayan sa Pinoy version ng My Girl dahil ipinapakita rito ang ilang Pinoy values. Idagdag pa rito ang ilang Pinoy na Pinoy na locations, gaya ng Luneta na ipinakita sa opening scene.

Kung inaakala naman daw ng ilan na naging madali para kay Kim ang pagganap ng character niya sa My Girl, na marunong magsalita ng Mandarin dahil may Chinese blood siya, nagkakamali raw tayo.

Aniya, "Hindi po kasi ako marunong mag-Mandarin. Ang alam ko po talaga Fookien, yun po ang sinasalita namin sa bahay. Pero Mandarin po, hindi po talaga. Kaya double effort pa po talaga. Bale may teacher po kaming nagtuturo sa amin ng pagsasalita ng Mandarin. Ako po, si Alex Gonzaga at saka po si David Chua."

Dahil sa My Girl ay first time din na nagkaroon ng bangs si Kim.

OPPOSITES ATTRACT. Very opposite daw ang character nila ng ka-partner niyang si Gerald Anderson sa My Girl. Si Gerald daw kasi ang seryoso samantalang si Kim naman yung masayahin talaga.

"Kaya po very physical po yung mga acting ko para magkaroon po talaga ng difference with Gerald. Sobra po akong energetic, high energy palagi. Palaging naghahanap ng magagawa. Okay naman po, kasi yung pagiging masayahin ko, nandoon pa rin po."

Marami ang nakapansin na ang acting ni Kim sa My Girl ay may pagka-Maricel Soriano. May nagtanong tuloy kay Kim kung ang Diamond Star ba ang gusto niyang sundan ng yapak.

"Ay, ganoon po ba? Wow, idol ko po siya! Actually, lahat naman po ng magagaling, idol ko pong talaga. Pero kailangan lang po kasing talaga na yung acting ko, maiba po with Gerald. Kaya po ganoon, sobrang magalaw, bubbly po," paliwanag ng young actress.

Pero ayon Kim, ang comedienne na si Pokwang talaga ang nasa isip niya kapag kinakailangan na niyang magpatawa.

"Si Nanay Pokwang po... Kasi nakatrabaho ko po kasi siya sa Aalog-Alog. Tapos po, noong una ko po siyang makatrabaho, tawa po ako nang tawa talaga. Tapos, ‘ayun, ginagaya ko na lang siya kung anu-ano ang mga galaw niya.

"Basta ako po, ibinuhos ko na po ang lahat ng maibubuhos ko rito sa show na ito. So sana po talaga magustuhan ng mga tao," asam ni Kim.

KIMERALD. Minsan na rin napatunayan ang lakas ng tandem nina Kim at Gerald sa first primetime series na pinagbidahan nila, ang Sana Maulit Muli. Ayon kay Kim, mas kabado talaga sila noon dahil first pa lang nila na magkaroon ng primetime series na sila ang mga bida. Ngayon, ibang kaba naman ang naramdaman ng dalaga.

"Mas kabado yung Sana Maulit kasi nagsisimula pa lang," aniya. "Ngayon, hindi sa mas confident ako ngayon, pero eto, kabado ako kasi may sariling fan base ang Korean My Girl. Siyempre, baka sabihin na parang ang pangit naman, ang OA naman.

"Siyempre, kinakabahan ako dahil baka hindi ko ma-please ang lahat ng tao. Baka may magsabi na hindi mo nagaya yung Korean My Girl, na mas maganda pa rin yun. Dun, natatakot ako. Pero sana, suportahan nila. Sana subaybayan nila gabi-gabi at saka sana, hindi po talaga sila magsawa."

Bagama't aware si Kim na noong una'y may petisyon pa ang ilang fans na sana'y hindi na si Gerald ang maging kapareha niya sa My Girl kundi mas matured ng konti, like Sam Milby, mas happy pa rin ang young actress na si Gerald ang naging partner niya.

"Opo naman, happy po ako na si Gerald pa rin," sambit ni Kim. "At saka kami po kasi ni Gerald, nagkakatulungan na po kami. Kapag may mga scenes po ako na nahihirapan ako, hindi ko po alam kung paano ang gagawin, si Gerald po ang nagsasabi sa akin na 'ganito lang ‘yan'.

"Yung sa petition nga po, nakarating din po sa akin yun, pero hindi naman po yun mga Kimeralds [fans of Kim and Gerald]. Kasi sila po, kami po talaga ni Gerald ang gusto nila na magka-partner pa rin. At saka, padami na nga po sila nang padami ngayon, kaya sobrang nagpapasalamat po kami sa kanila. Siguro po, natural lang naman po na hindi naman po natin mapi-please ang lahat."

Mapapanood ang My Girl sa ABS-CBN simula sa Lunes, May 26.



Kim almost returned the car given to her by Gerald
Bong Godinez ( PEP ) 05.23.08
Playing the spunky character of Jasmine in the local adaptation of the hit Koreanovela My Girl is both easy and tough, according to Kim Chiu.

Describing Jasmine's attributes, the teen actress said, smiling, "Happy. Bubbly."

But what made Kim's interpretation of the role different from the original is how she integrated her own energy with the beloved Korean character's happy nature.

"Dinagdagan ko na lang ng magagalaw na movements para magmukha talaga siyang kengkoy. Pero ‘yong masayahin, nandoon naman po kaya okay lang. High energy lagi kaya masaya," she added during the press preview of My Girl held at the Studio One of ABS-CBN last night, May 22.

RETURN TO SENDER? Despite considering other actors to play the part of Julian, ABS-CBN decided to pair Kim once again with love-team partner Gerald Anderson.

My Girl co-director Jerome Pobocan expressed delight with the final choice. "Why fix it if ain't broke?" he told PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) in a separate interview, pertaining to the love team of Kim and Gerald.

Kim, who just turned 18 last April 19, received a pink Ford Lynx from Gerald as a birthday present.

"Hindi ko nga po alam, e, nagulat na lang ako, kasi sinabi ko ‘yon sa birthday presscon ko na gusto ko ng pink car. Hindi ko naman alam na tototohanin niya [Gerald] pala. Tapos ayun, nagulat ako tapos sabi ko, ‘Bakit?' Sabi niya ‘Wala. Kasi kung magbibigay ako ng iba, hindi mo naman magagamit,'" said Kim.

The chinita actress was reluctant to accept the gift at first. Her strict dad even suggested that she politely return the vehicle. Gerald, as expected, was against the idea.

"Oo, nung una ayaw niyang [Kim's father] tanggapin. Tapos nagagalit pa siya [Gerald], sabi niya sayang naman ‘yong effort ko na maghanap ng ganitong kotse tapos papakulayan ng pink. Sayang naman daw," recalled the 2006 Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Big Winner.

STILL REEL, NOT REAL. During Kim's belated debut party last April 26 at the Glass Garden in Santolan, Pasig City, Gerald was very vocal in saying that given a chance, he would love to formally court Kim.

Almost a month since Gerald's brave confession, Kim was asked about the real status of their off-screen relationship.

"Hindi pa," replied Kim when quizzed if they are already an item. The young actress openly admitted her apprehensions in taking their friendship to the next level, particularly the repercussions of facing relationship issues and its effect on their professional lives.

"Dahan-dahan lang kasi nakakatakot din ‘pag kayo magka-love team. Paano kung mangyari mag-away kayo, masisira 'yong trabaho," reasoned Kim before adding, "kasi ako ‘yong breadwinner ng pamilya ko."

Some reporters joked that perhaps Gerald was already fishing for that elusive "yes" when he presented her the expensive birthday present.

"Hindi naman po ganoon si Gerald, nanghihingi ng kapalit," Kim yelped in defense of Gerald.

That said, Kim clarified that she's not shutting down the possibility of entering into a serious relationship with her co-PBB Celebrity Edition housemate. But for now, she'd rather have fate take its course than force the issue.

"Hindi naman puwedeng madaliin ‘yong mga bagay-bagay, di ba?" She stressed, "Kahit sino hindi dapat magmadali, kung nandiyan 'yan para sa ‘yo, para sa ‘yo talaga ‘yan."



Rose Garcia ( PEP ) 05.23.08

ALL PRAISES FOR KIM & GERALD. Natutuwa si Bing sa mga bagong co-stars niya sa My Girl, sina Kim at Gerald, na kahit mga bata pa lang ay very professional na sa kanilang trabaho.

"Alam n'yo si Kim, in fairness sa batang yun, very consistent ang acting niya. She goes back to the zone where she should be—centered. She knows what she is doing. Once na nag-shout ang director ng 'Action!', siya na ulit si Jasmine," saad niya sa PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal).

Between Kim and Gerald, ang young actor ang mas madalas na nakakasama at nakakaeksena ni Bing sa unit.

"Si Gerald, sabi ko nga, kung lahat ng artista as open as he is to comments, suggestions, mga ideas, lahat puwedeng sumikat. He's not the type of person who would tell you na 'Magaling ako, alam ko ‘to.' He is so open.

"Mahal niya ang trabaho niya. He's hungry for his work. He wants to learn, ganoon siya. Kasi bawat eksena, talagang kargahan lahat. Wala yung, ‘Bahala ka sa buhay mo, dedma, ewan ko sa ‘yo,' na malalaglag yung isa. Hindi, e. In fairness sa dalawang ito, saludo ako sa kanila," papuri ni Bing sa kanyang young co-stars.



Kim: Everybody’s kind of girl
Bot Glorioso ( Philstar ) 05.22.08
While most girls her age seem to change overnight into a prim and proper lady upon reaching the point of maturity, Kim Chiu still exudes the charming innocence and young bubbly persona that reflect in every character she portrays in the big and small screens.

This may come as a surprise to those who have followed her career — and perceived her to be too serious in dealing with life — since the day she entered Big Brother’s house as the lone representative from the Visayas to ABS-CBN’s Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition years back and won in the contest by a landslide of text votes.

Yes, Kim has sad stories to share and problems to deal with yet she handles them with ease especially now that acting has not only become an outlet to pour all her emotions. It is also a way of supporting her siblings’ education and contributing to daily family expenses. The saccharine character, jubilant side of 18-year-old Kim is more visible these days.

She giggles and shrieks in delight upon hearing praises from the entertainment press during a pocket interview after watching the teaser of Kim’s latest TV project and Kapamilya network’s Pinoy version of the Koreanovela My Girl to air weeknights starting May 26.

“I know I gave my best here in playing Jasmine. It’s hard to convince or please everybody to my kind of acting, I just hope to deliver the character well like the Korean actress who initially played the role,” Kim says.

And she did. Not only because the Jasmine character has the same energetic and happy disposition like Kim and most Pinoys possess even in the most trying times but Kim has also improved in her acting which always vividly shows in every project that falls on her lap. The seriousness with which Kim plays as Elisa on Maligno and Jasmine on My Girl show how much she has improved as an actress.

Acting workshops, Kim admits, contribute in bringing out the actress in her and help in getting the feel of whatever character she is tasked to portray. With My Girl, the doe-eyed Chinese lass from Cebu underwent a five-hour Sunday acting workshop with the other cast members which started in January until April. The role also requires Kim to learn Mandarin and although her physical features fit the series well Kim still needs to completely get the Jasmine look by wearing the same hairstyle and having her makeup done by a Korean. Those colorful clothes will also surely catch televiewers’ interest.

“But the story has a different flavor as televiewers will witness how the Koreanovela is being treated in a Pinoy manner. It has drama, stories about family, love and friendship,” Kim shares.

There are scenes, Kim says, that display how Pinoys handle the daily battles of life in a less serious way — to the point of just shrugging our shoulders and laughing them off. Location shoots will display the richness of our country complete with props that are truly Pinoy like jeepneys, sorbetes (dirty ice cream) cart and mangoes instead of those oranges we see on the Koreanovela.

Will there also be scenes that might give away the real score between her and leading man Gerald Anderson who gifted her with a pink Ford Lynx during her 18th birthday last April 19? Kim denies having a relationship with her perennial screen partner and PBB co-housemate even if they used to exchange expensive gifts. Prior to the customized car, Kim gave Gerald a wakeboarding set worth P50,000 on his birthday last March.

“There would be some kissing scenes in the latter part of the story. My dad asked me to return the car because it’s too expensive but Gerald said no. He said he really intended the car for me,” Kim replies, still insisting that they are not an item.

And even if Gerald cannot call Kim “my girl” yet, Kim will be every televiewer’s girl when My Girl starts airing after Lobo.



Kim’s hyper character in “My Girl”
Edgar O. Cruz ( Yehey ) 05.22.08

The observation Kim Chui is “overacting” in the “My Girl” teaser is overstated. Her character is meant to be hyper that’s why her clothes are a blast and she behaves like on an overdrive. At her recent solo interview, she came in character. She was bubbly that we had to ask her why she changed. She did not acknowledge it, countering it’s her real character. This overexcited character is her initial behavior in ABS-CBN remake of the Korean franchise. It will change as she falls in love with Julian (Gerald Anderson). Kim plays a Korean tour guide (which explains why a Korean does her makeup) that Julian asks to pose as relative wanted by his resort-owner father (Ronaldo Valdez) Today is “My Girl’s” grand launching. Biboy Arboleda, ad and promo manager of the Deo Endrinal Business unit, will dress up the Studio One Plaza with a fiesta mood. The initial episode’s screening follows in Studio One.



Totoong Kim lumabas sa My Girl
Leo M. Bukas ( Journal Online ) 05.22.08

Pinag-uusapan na talaga ang next teleserye ng Chinese cutie na si Kim Chiu, ang Pinoy My Girl na mapapanood na sa Lunes (May 26) sa Primetime Bida sa ABS-CBN.

Bagay na bagay talaga si Kim bilang leading lady ng nasabing teleserye dahil sa kanyang very exotic and oriental features.

Madaming preparasyon ang ginawa ni Kim para sa kanyang role kasama na ang pag-aaral ng Mandarin.

Gaganap si Kim bilang si Jasmine, isang madiskarte, matapang at masipag na babaeng laki sa hirap.

Dahil palaging pumupunta sa iba’t ibang lugar kasama ang ama, street smart at magaling mambola si Jasmine para makalusot sa gusot.

Palaban rin ito kaya naman pag may nang-aaway sa kanya ay “Tira-tira!” ang sagot nito.

Sa pamamagitan ng isang kakaibang sitwasyon, makikilala niya si Julian (Gerald Anderson) at sa di inaasahang pangyayari, mapipilitang mabuhay sina Jasmine at Julian sa sa pagpapanggap at kasinungalingan.

Sa maikling panahon ni Kim sa industriya ng showbiz, naipakita na niya agad ang kanyang talento sa pag-arte kung kaya’t marami na ang humanga sa kanya, mula sa co-actors, directors at fans.

Lumabas na siya sa mga episodes ng GoKada Go, Love Spell at Your Song ngunit ang pinakamalaking tagumpay ni Kim bilang isang actress ay nang magkaroon ng sariling teleserye na Sana Maulit Muli kung saan isa siy asa bida at naipalabas na sa Taiwan, Malaysia, China at iba pang Asian countries. Naghakot din ito ng iba’t ibang awards kaya naman nasundan ito ng mga pelikula tulad ng First Day High at I’ve Fallen for You.

Hindi nagtagal, naging recording artist na rin si Kim kung saan gumawa siya ng album under Star Records, Gwa Ai Di, na siyang handog niya para sa kanyang mga fans.

Nanalo siya ng awards dito tulad ng Song of the Year at Best Female Pop Performance para sa single na Crazy Love.

Samantala, during our interview with Kim, lumabas ang pagiging kikay nito. Aniya, hindi siya gaanong nahirapan sa role niya dahil sa totoong buhay ay masayahin din siya.

Puring-puri naman ng movie press ang teaser ng My Girl pati na ang acting ni Kim.

Anyway, magkakaroon din ng soundtrack ang My Girl kung saan may mga awitin mula kay Kim Chiu pati na kina Sam Milby at Yeng Constantino.

Mula sa madaming TV guestings, iba’t ibang teleserye, pagiging isang singer at pagiging isang in demand at effective na product endorser, si Kim ang isa sa pinaka-matagumpay, pinaka-sikat at pinaka-paboritong teen actresses sa bansa at sa Asya ngayon.

Ang My Girl ay sa ilalim ng direksyon nina Erick Salud at Jerome Pobocan.



Kim Chiu stars in Pinoy version of ‘My Girl’
Walden Sadiri ( Manila Bulletin ) 05.21.08
Kim Chiu has a palpable inner glow. No, the young star is not in love.

She shares that the workshops she underwent to prepare for her Jasmine character in "My Girl" have boosted her confidence.

Kim says that since January until April of this year, she and other actors from ABS-CBN’s talent center have been attending a workshop every Sunday from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

"I’m thankful to Sir Deo Edrinal and ABS-CBN for those workshops.

Kasi itong character na ito masayahin, bubbly, energetic, kahit saan pumunta kahit may problema siya ‘tira-tira’ pa rin. Ito yung lagi kong sinasabi pag may problema o kapag parang nawawalan siya ng pag-asa. Kaya hindi ako in-love, nasa workshop lang yun. Nakakatulong talaga sa akin kaya po ako nahasa," she relates.

Kim has endeared herself to the show biz press because of her cheerful attitude and her ever ready smiling face. These are the same traits her Jasmine Joo role has in the original Koreanovela "My Girl."

Kim says she watched the original "My Girl" series on DVD. "And I know I gave my best in my role as Jasmine. I know I won’t please all the people nor convince them tungkol sa acting na nalagpasan ko yung Korean ‘My Girl.’"

Kim said ABS-CBN is putting a Pinoy flavor in the hit Koreanovela. Mararamdaman mo yung saya...kahit marami kaming problema ng tatay ko tawa pa rin kami ng tawa kahit marami na kaming utang. That’s our life in the series," she adds.

Production insiders reveal that Kim’s oriental features was one of the reasons that bagged her the part. She also learned Mandarin for her role. "Dito kasi kapag lagi akong gipit sa oras tulad sa airplane scene namin na lagi akong nag-Mamandarin. Tatlo kaming Chinese tourists dito, ako, si David Chua and Alex Gonzaga. Masaya, sobrang masaya kasi marami kaming similarities. Ganung-ganun talaga ako na parang mababaw ang kaligayahan ko," she says.

Kim is one of the few young actresses who is gaining recognition as an actress. She has essayed various roles in various episodes from shows like "Maalaala Mo Kaya," "Love Spell," "GoKada Go" and "Your Song." Her biggest success as an actress so far is in "Sana Maulit Muli," her first TV series with Gerald Anderson which was aired in Taiwan , Malaysia and China. She also won awards for the said series.

In the movies, she appeared in "First Day High" and "I’ve Fallen For You."

Gerald Anderson, her leading man in "My Girl" gifted her with a pink car. Does it mean that Gerald is already her boyfriend? "Ay hindi ah. It is just a gift. Grasya yun na dapat tanggapin."

And how did she feel accepting such lavish gift from someone she only considers a close friend? "At first siyempre I was embarrassed. I asked him why he had to give me an expensive gift. Sabi ko sa kanya na bibili naman ako ng Pink na car pero hindi pa ngayon. Sabi niya kasi buti pa sasakyan ang ibigay niya para magamit ko raw. Sabi nga ng tatay ko to return the car. Or if he doesn’t want, for me to pay na lang kahit half kung magkano niya binili," explains Kim.

How Gerald gave her pink car could be likened to a scene from a romantic film or TV series. She and her road managers went out for dinner at Eastwood City. They were seated outside the restaurant where people and cars pass by. After settling down, they saw the pink car parked in front of them.

"Sabi ko oo nga pero hindi masyado maganda kasi light lang yung color. Nilait-lait ko pa. Then I followed-up our order. Sabi nila tignan ko ulit kasi maganda yung mag-wheels. Sabi ko nga oo nga pero ano naman ang meron dyan parang ang hirap-hirap i-drive at sayang i-daan sa rocky road," Kim giggled.

Then Gerald’s car suddenly parked in front of them. The actor got off and told her to test drive her new car. "Siyempre nagulat ako na sa akin pala yung Pink car...nasa house lang siya ngayon. Hindi ko pa na-drive at hindi ko pa magamit kasi lahat ng gamit ko nasa loob ng van at hindi magkakasya sa car," Kim recalls.

Directed by Erick Salud and Jerome Pobocan, "My Girl" is airing on May 26 on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida.



Kim’s dad wants her to return car to Gerald
Ethel Ramos ( Malaya ) 05.21.08

Kim Chiu’s wish when she marked her birthday last April 19 was to have a car. A pink car.

After getting her pink car, given to her by her screen partner and future (?) boyfriend, Gerald Anderson, Kim has a problem. Her dad considers the gift too expensive, coming as it is from a suitor, and has advised her to return the car.

"Pero hindi po ba mas nakakahiya iyon?" she inquired. "Imagine, he made the effort to give me what will make me most happy on my birthday, tapos, ipapahiya ko siya by returning his gift?"

The car is a used Ford Lynx. Kim does not know how much it cost but someone said it is about P200,000.

"The amount is immaterial," said Kim. "What really counts is Gerald’s going out of his way para maibigay sa akin ang gusto kong regalo. A pink car nga. And it’s not everyday na nakakakita ka ng ganitong car."

She has driven the car only once, and only in the vicinity of her home. She has yet to apply for a driver’s license.


Kim said that the most expensive gift she has given Gerald is a set of wakeboarding equipment, which costs P50,000.

She really saved for her gift, she said. She knows Gerald’s current passion is wakeboarding.

Kim and Gerald are the lead stars of the new teleserye on ABS-CBN, "My Girl," an adaptation of the Korean teleserye of the same title. "My Girl" will premiere on May 26.

Because of her oriental look, Kim was chosen to play the role of Jasmine, a street smart, charming and witty girl. She is poor but courageous and hardworking.

She and Gerald, who is made to look older for his role, will meet unexpectedly. Gerald plays Julian, an heir to a business empire.

"Talagang ang mga roles namin ni Gerald sa series na ito ay new to both of us. But we made sure we delivered," Kim said.



Nel Alejandrino ( Journal Online ) 05.21.08

Kim Chiu revealed that the most expensive gift she has given screen partner Gerald Anderson, so far, is a set of wakeboarding equipment.

It allegedly cost her P50,000, na pinag-ipunan daw niya.

Obvious na ito ang dahilan why Gerlad chose to give Kim a more expensive gift when she turned 18 last April 19.

As we all know by now, isa itong pink Ford Lynx car.

Isang beses pa lamang daw itong nai-drive ni Kim within the vicinity of the subdivision they live in.

Kim has no idea that the pink car will be featured in the new teleserye, My Girl, which stars her and Gerald.

Pero kung kailangan daw, ‘ipahihiram’ naman niya ang kotse.

Gandang-ganda raw si Kim sa kotse, dahil nga very unique ang color nito bukod pa sa ang size ay talagang pambabae.

Eh, balak daw ni Kim na once magkaroon na siya ng lisensiya, she’ll report to her tapings na siya mismo ang nagda-drive ng kanyang kotse.

As of the moment, may driver siya who drives her van.


According to Kim, Gerald loves to collect cars.

Right now, owner ito of two cars, isang van at isang kotse.

Naibili na rin daw ni Gerald ng kotse ang kanyang American father at Filipino mother.

Mahilig din daw magbasa si Gerald ng mga babasahin tungkol sa kotse. Kaya, itanong mo raw kay Gerald ang tungkol sa mga latest sa kotse at tiyak na masasagot nito.

Hindi raw magtataka si Kim if one of these days, Gerald will take to car racing as a hobby.

Right now, his favorite sport is wakeboarding

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- Kim nagregalo rin ng mahal na wakeboarding set kay Gerald 05.20.08
- Kim turns Asian star in 'My Girl' 05.20.08
- Kim Chiu stars in Pinoy 'My Girl' 05.20.08
- 'My Girl' ginastusan nang todo ng ABS-CBN 05.19.08
- Kim ayaw gamitin ang kotseng B-day gift ni Gerald 05.19.08
- Ang pink na kotse at si Kim 'My Girl' Chiu 05.19.08
- Kotseng regalo ni Gerald kay Kim, ipinasosoli ng ama 05.19.08
- Kotse isinoli ni Kim 05.19.08
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Pink na kotse na regalo ni Gerard, nilait-lait ni Kim!
Dondon Sermino ( Abante Online ) 05.19.08

Bago mag-debut si Kim Chiu noong nakaraang buwan, inasam niya na magkaroon ng kotse na kulay pink. At matapos ang kanyang debut, isang kulay pink na kotse ang iniregalo sa kanya ni Gerard Anderson.

“Hindi ko naman inaasahan na magreregalo si Gerard ng kotse na pink.

After ng debut ko, kumain kami ng mga kasama ko sa Eastwood. And then, bigla na lang may kulay pink na kotse na pumarada sa harap namin.

“Sabi nila, maganda `yung kotse. Pero ako kasi, hindi ako nagandahan, kasi light lang `yung pagka-pink niya. Dark pink kasi ang gusto ko. Nilait-lait ko pa `yung kotse.

“Sabi ko pa, parang ang hirap-hirap namang i-drive. And then, biglang lumapit na lang si Gerard sa lugar namin. Niyaya niya ako na i-test drive `yung pink na kotse. Gulat na gulat ako,” kuwento ni Kim.

Prangkahang sinabi ni Kim na hanggang ngayon ay hindi pa niya ginagamit ang kotse na regalo ni Gerard.

“Hindi pa, kasi pala­ging may shooting, kaya van ang ginagamit ko, dahil marami akong dinadalang gamit. At saka, wala pa sa pangalan ko `yung kotse,” nakangiting kuwento pa rin ni Kim.

Sinasabi ni Kim na wala pa silang relasyon ni Gerard. Pero, hindi ba nakakatakot `yon na tumanggap na siya ng regalong kotse mula sa binata?

“Nung una natakot ako, nahiya akong tanggapin ang regalo. Sabi nga ng papa ko, isoli ko raw. Eh, nakakahiya naman, kasi regalo nga `yon. Sabi ko nga, bakit mo ba ako binigyan ng kotse, ang mahal pa naman noon.

“Sabi ng papa ko, maghati na lang daw kami sa bayad. Pero, ayaw talaga ni Gerard, kasi sa akin daw ‘yon, regalo raw. Nakakahiya talaga,” kuwento pa rin ni Kim.

Sabi, siguradong mauobliga na si Kim na sagutin si Gerard, lalo na at nagregalo na ito ng kotse sa kanya. Aba, kahit na sabihin pang second hand lang `yung kotse, kotse pa rin `yon, `no!

“Eh, gift lang naman `yon. Grasya ‘yon, ‘di tanggapin,” nakangiting say niya.

Siyanga pala, ngayon pa lang ay puring-puri na si Kim dahil sa magandang performance niya sa bagong teleserye ng ABS-CBN, ang Pinoy version ng Korea­novela na My Girl.

Sa teaser pa lang, bagay na bagay kay Kim, at mukhang hindi siya umaarte sa lahat ng eksena niya. Pahayag pa ni Kim, ganun talaga siya sa tunay na buhay, na bungisngis, at kikay na kikay.

Sa May 26 na ipalalabas ang My Girl, na dinidirek nina Erick Salud at Jerome Pobocan.



Veronica R. Samio ( Philstar ) 05.20.08

Mapapanood na sa May 26 sa Primetime Bida ng ABS-CBN ang Pinoy My Girl, starring Kim Chiu.

Bagay na bagay talaga si Kim bilang leading lady ng teleserye dahil sa kanyang very exotic and oriental features. Maraming preparasyon na ginawa ni Kim para sa kanyang role kasama na ang pag-aaral ng Mandarin. Gaganap si Kim bilang si Jasmine, isang madiskarte, matapang at masipag na babaeng laki sa hirap. Dahil palaging pumupunta sa iba’t ibang lugar kasama ang ama, street smart at magaling mambola si Jasmine para makalusot sa gusot. Sa pamamagitan ng isang kakaibang sitwasyon, makikilala niya si Julian (Gerald Anderson) at sa ’di inaasahang pangyayari, mapipilitang mabuhay sina Jasmine at Julian sa pagpapanggap at kasinungalingan.

Si Kim ang isa sa pinakamatagumpay, pinakasikat at pinaka-paboritong teen actresses sa bansa at sa Asya ngayon. Siya ang My Girl, sa direksyon nina Erick Salud at Jerome Pobocan.



Kim, sinaniban!
Vinia Vivar ( Journal Online ) 05.19.08

Mukhang sumanib na kay Kim Chiu ang kanyang karakter sa My Girl, dahil sa solo presscon niya last Saturday para sa nasabing serye, para siyang kiti-kiting galawgaw na laugh nang laugh na animo’y kinikilig.

Super-funny and bubbly kasi ang character ni Kim bilang Jasmine sa My Girl, na kahit daw puro problema na sila ng kanyang ama ay tinatawanan lang nila.

Ang favorite term niya ay “tira-tira,” na sa Korea raw ay “Aja,” madalas sabihin ng leading lady sa original version.

Dahil wala ang leading man na si Gerald Anderson sa presscon, si Kim ang inurirat nang husto tungkol sa kotseng iniregalo sa kanya ng young actor nu’ng birthday niya last April 19.

Eh, wala namang masyadong alam si Kim sa kotse kaya hindi niya ito maidetalye nang husto. Basta ang say niya, ang alam niya ay second hand na Ford Lynx, pina-repaint ni Gerald ng pink, dahil nabalitaan nga ng young actor na ito ang gusto niyang kulay.

Hindi rin masabi ng young actress kung magkano ang worth ng kotse, pero may nagsabi naman among the press na P200,000 at may nagsabi ring P1 million ang nagastos ni Gerald.

Kuwento nga ni Kim, nang una niyang makita ang kotse, hindi pa niya alam na para sa kanya ’yun at nilait-lait pa niya ang kulay.

“Sabi ko pa nga, ‘ay, ang pangit ng pagka-pink, light lang.’ Maya-maya, nakita ko may dumarating na isa pang sasakyan na parang sasakyan ni Gerald, tapos, nakita ko na siya. Tapos, sabi sa akin ng mga kasama ko, i-test drive ko raw ’yung pink na car. Nagulat ako, sabi ko, ‘bakit?’ ’Yun pala, ’yun na nga ’yung gift ni Gerald,” kuwento ng young actress.

Noong una raw, ipinasosoli ng ama niya ang car, pero ayaw daw pumayag ni Gerald.

“Kasi, siyempre, nakakahiya, sasakyan, ang mahal-mahal. Pero ayaw ni Gerald tanggapin, kasi raw nag-effort-effort pa siya na gawing pink. At saka, grasya din ’yun, ’di ba? Ibinibigay sa akin, ’di tanggapin,” say niya saka humagikgik.

Hindi pa raw niya ginagamit ang kotse, kaya binibiro siya na ipa-frame na lang niya, lalo pa nga’t rare model pala ’yun dahil phased out na ito sa market.

Anyway, dahil nga sa tinanggap niya ang kotse, ibig bang sabihin nito ay sila na ni Gerald?

“Ay hindi pa po,” say niya. “Pero siyempre, alam ko na nanliligaw siya dahil binigyan niya ako ng kotse. Pero, wala pa po siyang sinasabi sa akin.”

Ibig sabihin, hindi pa nagtatapat si Gerald sa kanya at mas gusto niya raw na magtapat muna ang young actor.

Pero may understanding ba sila?

“Hindi ko po masabi, eh. Ewan ko sa nararamdaman ko,” sabay hagikgik na naman. “Basta siya ’yung parang maasahan kong parang kaibigan ko sa showbiz. Basta sana, huwag niya akong madaliin,” say ni Kim.

Samantala, magsisimula na ang airing ng My Girl sa May 26 at ayon kay Kim, makikita sa serye na Pinoy na Pinoy talaga ang ating bersyon.

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