Xian Lim Surprises Kim Chiu with a Tree of Roses for Her Birthday

Actor Xian Lim surprised leading lady Kim Chiu in yet another romantic gesture on her birthday last April 19. Xian, who is very vocal with his intentions with Kim gave the actress a tree of roses as a surprise gift.

KimXi for a new soap, Ina, Kapatid, Anak

During their story conference for their newest series, Ina, Kapatid, Anak, Kim revealed how the sweet gestures of Xian made her smile on her birthday.

Kim narrated:

“Noong birthday ko nasa bundok ako, wala akong signal, nagsu-shooting ako ng The Healing. Nung umuwi ako sa bahay, sa sala may puno ng flowers na naka-heart shape.”   

“Sabi ko sa mga kapatid ko, ‘Kanino galing ‘to?’ Sabi nila, ‘Di namin alam.’ Bigla siyang [referring to Xian] tumawag at nag-text kasi sinabihan siya ng mga kapatid ko na nasa house na ako.” 

“Red roses, ang dami-dami! Na-appreciate ko naman. Siyempre nakakagulat na may puno sa sala ng bahay ko. Nakakatuwa.”

It can be recalled that Xian once surprised Kim during their shoot for My Binondo Girl with Xian hiring a choir to serenade Kim (read story here).

Xian said it makes him happy seeing Kim smile. His romantic gestures, according to Xian were not something that's read from books but something that inspired by the heart.

With the sweetness the two were showing with each other, we cannot help but ask what's the real score between them. In fact, Xian and Kim go out together with Kim's sisters, who are also Xian's textmates. Kim has also met Xian's mother.

Kim said that their status need not any label and they are not into that status of exclusively dating. They just go out on friendly dates together with Kim's sisters.

“Hindi na kailangan ng label. Sa ngayon, labas-labas [lang kami].”

Xian agreed with Kim and said, “Hindi naman natin kailangan lagyan ng label but yes, we’re having fun every time we see each other. I’m happy and I hope she’s happy also.”


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Kim Chiu and Xian Lim Lead 'Ina, Anak, Kapatid' Cast

My Binondo Girl hit tandem, Kim Chiu and Xian Lim will be paired up anew in the ABS-CBN upcoming teleserye, Ina, Anak, Kapatid. Kim and Xian (KimXi) will be joined by Maja Salvador, Enchong Dee and Mr. Eddie Gutierrez.

Kim and Xian lead the cast of ABS-CBN's Ina, Anak, Kapatid

The said teleserye has long been announced although the cast was a bit different. In early reports, Jessy Mendiola admitted that she will be co-starring with Andi Eigenmann for this new teleserye. Apparently, the two had already been replaced by Kim and Maja. Andi is now one of the leads of Kahit Puso'y Sinugatan with Iza Calzado, Jake Cuenca and Gabby Concepcion while Jessy Mendiola will be a part of Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Isla together with Matteo Guidicelli and Jewel Mische.

Enchong Dee has been attached to the project since its conception while Martin del Rosario might have been replaced by Xian Lim. Joseph Marco was also previously reported as member of the cast but we don't know yet if he end up being replaced or his role retained.

Ms. Janice De Belen, after her well-praised performance in Budoy will again show her acting skills in Ina, Anak, Kapatid. I wonder if she will play the role of the mother (Ina) which was previously rumored to be given to Jaclyn Jose (the time when Andi was cast).

Based on early reports, Ina, Anak, Kapatid tackles two siblings which are ward to rivalry. Jessy Mendiola hinted that it will have Gossip Girl as a peg. However, we cannot conclude yet what will be taken as the story itself since the cast of Ina Anak, Kapatid will just be having their story conference today.

So, are you excited to see the KimXi tandem again in a teleserye?

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Kathryn Bernardo and Joseph Marco Featured in Candy Mag March 2012 Issue

Happiness ambassadors, Kathryn Bernardo and Joseph Marco are featured in the March 2012 issue of Candy Magazine. The two young and hot kapamilya stars share what really make them happy these days and their toll on happiness for Coke and Bench's joint campaign.

Kathryn Bernardo is currently in Bhutan to shoot for her upcoming series, Princess and I with Enrique Gil, Daniel, Padilla, Khalil Ramos, Gretchen Barretto and Albert Martinez. Meanwhile, Joseph Marco is reportedly joining an upcoming kapamilya teleserye, Ina, Anak, Kapatid with Jessy Mendiola and Andi Eigenmann (read story here).

Take a look at Kathryn and Joseph's Candy Mag feature (courtesy of JosephMarco.com)

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ABS-CBN's 'Ina, Anak, Kapatid' Main Cast Revealed!

ABS-CBN will produce another big teleserye this year which will star younger generations of actors and actresses. The said teleserye is tentatively titled Ina, Anak, Kapatid and early reports confirmed that Jessy Mendiola and Andi Eigenmann will be playing the role of sisters in this upcoming kapamilya TV series (read related article here).

Ina, Anak, Kapatid will be Andi Eigenmann's comeback teleserye after taking a leave from showbiz for motherhood. Meanwhile, this will be the first time that Jessy will be working with the former.

So, who will be Andi and Jessy's leading men in the said teleserye. According to a Philstar article, the two beautiful actresses will be joined by Enchong Dee, Martin del Rosario and Joseph Marco.

Enchong and Jessy had worked together in Boystown and are paired in the upcoming movie, The Reunion. Jessy and Joseph played it out in Sabel and MMK while Andi and Martin are both part of award-winning series, Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin.

This could be an Enchong-Jessy and Martin-Andi team up. Joseph Marco could be the third wheel in any of the two pairs or a mix up pairing could be adopted. Anyhow, what's more exciting is the story which is yet to be revealed. Jessy earlier hinted that they have Gossip Girl for a peg.

Aside from the 5 main leads, rumors has it that Ms. Jaclyn Jose (Andi's mother in real life) is also included in the cast. Can she be the 'Ina' in the working title? Let's just wait for the official statement from the producers.

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Jessy Mendiola and Andi Eigenmann Together in One Teleserye

Two hot Kapamilya actresses will work together in another exciting teleserye from ABS-CBN. Jessy Mendiola and Andi Eigenmann will join forces in an upcoming series tentatively titled Ina, Anak, Kapatid. Jessy Mendiola's Budoy had ended and another big project is coming her way. Meanwhile, this will be Andi Eigenmann's comeback teleserye after taking a leave from showbiz to give birth to baby Ellie.

According to Jessy, the said teleserye should still remain confidential until press people asked about it in a conference for Star Magic's 20th anniversary. Jessy also told ABS-CBN news that there is nothing sure yet - the story, the cast. What she was sure of is that she and Andi will play sisters in war 'ala Gossip Girl' in the said series.

Jessy also revealed that she will be reunited with Boystown leading man Enchong Dee in the new TV project. Both are part of the upcoming Star Cinema movie, The Reunion.

As for Andi, early reports claim that she will be doing Elwood Perez' Problem Child opposite Martin Del Rosario. The said series could have been cancelled or postponed for Ina, Anak, Kapatid.

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