Kim: Xian her 'closest' male friend

Kim Chiu says onscreen partner Xian Lim remains “consistent” in giving her special attention.

“Si Xian, consistent naman siya. Okay naman, masaya naman kami pag magkasama kami. Yung family ko, sinusuyo naman niya, so nakakatuwa lang yung ganoong feeling,” Kim said in an interview during the Star Magic Games 2012 at the Celebrity Sports Plaza on Sunday, July 29.

Kim admits Xian is her closest male friend.

“Siguro naman, siya ang pinakamalapit na lalaki sa puso ko,” Kim said.

What’s the possibility about her and Xian getting officially together?

"Wala namang (definite date), time will tell. Masaya naman kami, ine-enjoy namin ang isa’t isa.” Kim replied.

Kim also talked about the birthday dinner surprise she and her friends organized for Xian on July 11.  Kim  thought of the event since Xian is not fond of parties.

“Kaming magbabarkada kasi kasama namin siya sa barkada namin. Kasi magkakaibigan na naman kami nang matagal. So iyon, nag-surprise kami ng birthday dinner sa kanya, kasi hindi siya masyadong nagce-celebrate ng birthday niya," she said.

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Kim has no comment about talks linking former onscreen partner Gerald Anderson with Sarah Geronimo.

“Labas na ako doon, wala na ako doon. Sa kanilang dalawa na lang iyon. Kung ano man ang mayroon sa kanila, hindi na ako kasali doon,” Kim said.

Meanwhile, she is happy about the good feedback and the box-office success of “The Healing,” her movie with Vilma Santos.  Kim is also happy the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) gave the film a Grade A mark and classified it as both R-13 and R-18.

“Siyempre, masayang-masaya. And siyempre Gov. Vi (Vilma) and Direk Chito Roño, combine mo iyon, siyempre blockbuster movie na talaga siya. I’m happy and proud na kasali ako sa pelikulang ito, and first Grade A movie ko ito sa buong six years ko sa pagiging artista."

Most Games Played award



Kim won the “Most Games Played” award after playing volleyball, badminton and jousting at the recently-concluded Star Magic Games.

“Pangatlong year ko na ito, badminton na lagi kong nilalaro, tsaka volleyball. Siyempre, nakakatuwa kasi hindi naman kami laging nakakapaglaro ng ganito. Tsaka minsan lang kami pinagpapawisan nang ganito kalala. Ang sarap ng feeling na nakakalaro mo ang kapwa Star Magic artists mo, so ang sarap maglaro.”