KimXi, KathNiel, Lea Salonga and Anne Curtis Join Forces in ASAP 19 'Best' Episode (April 13)

After the historical airing of its 1000th episode last week, the country’s longest-running and award-winning musical variety show will give TV viewers an early Holy Week treat through its ‘best of the best’ episode this Sunday (April 13) to be led by Lea Salonga and Anne Curtis.

Joining them in their jaw-dropping concert spectacle are Jim Paredes and Buboy Garovillo of APO Hiking Society, and international singer John Ford Coley.

Prepare for world-class vocal performances from Martin Nievera, ZsaZsa Padilla, Sarah Geronimo, Piolo Pascual, Toni Gonzaga, Vina Morales, Lani Misalucha, Bamboo, Charice and Gary Valenciano.

Fall in love with special treats from box-office love teams ‘Kimxi’ with Kim Chiu and Xian Lim, and ‘Kathniel’ with Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla.

Get ready for fun-filled performances from teen stars Julia Barretto, Janella Salvador, Ella Cruz, Andrea Brillantes, Nathaniel Britt, Liza Soberano, Yves Flores, Alex Diaz, Kristel Fulgar, Ingrid Dela Paz, Bugoy Cariño, Brenna Peñaflor, and Nash Aguas, Jon Lucas, John Immanuel Bermundo, Grae Fernandez, and Henry Arquiza of Gimme 5.

Groove to the beat with the breathtaking Supahdance showcase of KC Concepcion, Sam Milby, Cristine Reyes, Enrique Gil, Gerald Anderson, Maja Salvador, Shaina Magdayao, Iya Villania, John Prats, Enchong Dy, Sam Concepcion, Gab Valenciano, with Universal Motion Dancers’ Marco Mckinley, James and Jim Salas, Maneuvers’ Jon Supan, Joshua and Jason Zamora, and Streetboys’ Jhong Hilario, Danilo Barrios, and Vhong Navarro; and a special Supahdance showdown between Jeron Teng, Jeric Teng, and Arnold Van Opstal.

Meanwhile, witness powerful song numbers from ‘ASAP HD’ with Morissette, Klarisse, and Angeline, Jed Madela, Erik Santos, Yeng Constantino, Radha, Janice, Tutti Caringal, and the ASAP Sessionistas.

Don’t miss the country’s longest-running, award-winning variety show, “ASAP 19,” this Sunday, 12:15nn, on ABS-CBN.

For viewers who want to purchase ASAP official merchandise, simply visit the ABS-CBN Store located at the ground floor of ELJ building in Quezon City, or visit ABSCBNstore.shopinas.com and MyRegalo.com.

Visit ASAP.abs-cbn.com to hang-out live with stars at ASAP Chill-Out. Also join the fun at “ASAP 19′s” official social networking accounts at Facebook.com/asapofficial and Twitter.com/ASAPOFFICIAL, and know the latest happenings in “ASAP 19” by tweeting the hashtag #ASAPRefresh.

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Bride For Rent Makes History as the Highest Grossing January Release in the Philippines

Star Cinema's Bride For Rent made history as the highest-grossing January release in the Philippines. The movie, which stars Kim Chiu and Xian Lim is the film outfit's opening salvo for 2014.

According to Star Cinema's AdProm Director Roxy Liquigan, Bride For Rent has already grossed P325 million at the box office as of February 7, that is 24 days after it first opened in cinemas nationwide.

Bride For Rent is the 6th Pinoy movie to surpass the P300 million  mark following The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin, Sisterakas, It Takes A Man and A Woman, My Little Bossings, and Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy.

Directed by Mae Czarina Cruz and written by Carmi Raymundo, the movie also stars Pilita Corrales, Tirso Cruz III, Dennis Padilla, Matt Evans, Martin del Rosario, and Empoy Marquez.

Quick links: 

Bride For Rent Full Trailer—Official Movie Poster—International Screenings

Meanwhile, with the successes of their first two movies, Star Cinema is trusting another big screen project to Kim and Xian this year. They may be separated on television for now (as Kim is pairing with Coco for the first time in the teleserye Ikaw Lamang) but fans will get to see them in movies.

The still untitled movie will start filming this year (WATCH THE BANDILA REPORT HERE).

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Kim Chiu Says Teleserye with Xian Lim Still A Go

Primetime Princess Kim Chiu confirmed that she will reunite with love team Xian Lim in another teleserye. In an interview with entertainment website Pep.ph, Kim revealed the next plans of the network for the KimXi tandem.

"Hindi naman siya bubuwagin (KimXi)... isang project lang [kami magkahiwalay ni Xian] and then after that, we're gonna have teleserye together at may movie kami sa third quarter ni Xian," Kim said. "Sana suportahan ulit iyon ng mga tao parang Bride For Rent."

Read: Kim and Xian Prepares for Third Movie this Year

Many fans of Kim and Xian reacted negatively on the decision of the management to pair the actress with another actor, this time with Coco Martin, for the upcoming period drama Ikaw Lamang. According to Kim, they can't do anything about it because it's management's decision.

"Yun din ang hindi ko maintindihan pero sumusunod lang kami bilang workers ng ABS-CBN. Sila ang nagdesisyon nun, and nalungkot din naman kami in a way. Pero siyempre ito yung binigay sa amin and hindi naman kami makakapili kung ano talaga," Kim said regarding the decision to put her and Xian in different projects for the meantime.

Kim, however, said that some KimXi fans were still happy for her new project with Coco and have already learned to accept the decision of ABS-CBN. She just advised KimXi fans to wait for their next project together, a movie which will be shown third quarter of 2014.

"Masaya kami na yung ibang KimXi, masaya sila. Parang natanggap na rin nila. Nandiyan lang sila kahit hiwalay yung project namin and masaya kami na naririnig namin yun. Antayin na lang nila yung movie namin ni Xian."

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Bride For Rent Breaches P300-Million Mark at the Box Office

Star Cinema's Bride For Rent has already grossed more than P300 million at the box office. The news was announced by Star Cinema's Mico del Rosario on Twitter. The movie, which stars Kim Chiu and Xian Lim is now the most successful opening film of Star Cinema.

Bride For Rent is just the 6th Pinoy movie to surpass the P300 million  mark. The other films are Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy, My Little Bossings, It Takes A Man and A Woman, Sisterakas and The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin. Among these, 3 films were topbilled by phenomenal box office star Vice Ganda.

Hello P300M !!! #brideforrent !!

— Mico del Rosario (@micodelrosario) February 1, 2014

The stars and director of Bride For Rent took to social networks such as Twitter and Instagram to express their gratitude towards all the fans for the overwhelming support they had for the movie.

Directed by Mae Czarina Cruz and written by Carmi Raymundo, the movie also stars Pilita Corrales, Tirso Cruz III, Dennis Padilla, Matt Evans, Martin del Rosario, and Empoy Marquez.

Quick links: 

Bride For Rent Full Trailer—Official Movie Poster
Teaser Trailers—International Screenings

Meanwhile, with the successes of their first two movies, Star Cinema is trusting another big screen project to Kim and Xian this year. They may be separated on television for now (as Kim is pairing with Coco for the first time in the teleserye Ikaw Lamang) but fans will get to see them in movies.

The still untitled movie will start filming this year (WATCH THE BANDILA REPORT HERE).

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Kim Chiu and Xian Lim on Preview Magazine February 2014 Issue

Hot tandem Kim Chiu and Xian Lim stripped down on the cover of Preview Magazine February 2014 issue. KimXi is photographed by Jo Ann Bitagcol with art direction from Vince Uy. Liz Uy did the styling of Kim while Xian's was done by Raymond Gutierrez. Makeup was done by the famed Albert Kurniawan. 

the hottest love team of the moment in the season's bare essentials. Kim Chiu and Xian Lim revisit the 90s and sweet talk in this February 2014 issue of Preview with the season's bare essentials.

Kim Chiu and Xian Lim has scored another box office hit recently with Bride For Rent. In just 2 weeks, it has already gross P280 million. With two consecutive successful movies,  Kim and Xian was trusted with another big screen project this year (read more about it here).

Preview Magazine with Kim and Xian on the cover is available in stands nationwide for only P150. Grab one now! #KimXianForPreview

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Bride For Rent Gross P280-M in 2 Weeks Box Office; KimXi Preps for Next Movie this 2014

The tandem of Kim Chiu and Xian Lim thanked fans for the overwhelming support in their latest movie BRIDE FOR RENT. In two weeks, the Star Cinema movie has grossed P280 million at the box office. It is now the highest-grossing opening film of Star Cinema, and of KimXi as well.

"Thank you sa lahat ng staff, sa crew, of course sa Mama ko. Kung nassan man siya ngayon, thank you so much kasi alam ko gina-guide niya ako simula nang nawala siya. Nung Bakit Hindi Ka Crush, maganda ang tanggap ng tao tapos ito ulit," an emotional Kim said during the movie's victory celebration.

In just a week after release, Bride for Rent has raked in P200 million. Bride for Rent is expected to hit P300 million if the warm support of viewers still continue. 

Directed by Mae Czarina Cruz and written by Carmi Raymundo, the movie also stars Pilita Corrales, Tirso Cruz III, Dennis Padilla, Matt Evans, Martin del Rosario, and Empoy Marquez.

Quick links: 

Bride For Rent Full Trailer—Official Movie Poster
Teaser Trailers—International Screenings

Meanwhile, with the successes of their first two movies, Star Cinema is trusting another big screen project to Kim and Xian this year. They may be separated on television for now (as Kim is pairing with Coco for the first time in the teleserye Ikaw Lamang) but fans will get to see them in movies.

The still untitled movie will start filming this year (WATCH THE BANDILA REPORT HERE).

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Bride For Rent International Screening Schedule Dates and Venue (US, Canada, Australia)

After the blockbuster success of Bride for Rent in the Philippines, the Kim Chiu and Xian Lim movie is now set to conquer USA, Canada and Australia. The Mae Cruz-directed movie is ready to bring kilig to Pinoys in these territories.

Bride For Rent has such an impressive run in cinemas, raking over P200 million in just 8 days. The movie is the most successful Star Cinema movie released in January. 

Quick links: 

Bride For Rent Full Trailer—Official Movie Poster—Teaser Trailers

Here are the screening schedule (dates and venue) of Bride For Rent in the US, Canada and Australia as posted by Star Cinema on its official site.

US SCREENINGS (Jan 31 to Feb 6)
Pickwick Theater Consolidated Kaahumanu 6 Pearlridge West Theatres Century at Tanforan Century 25 Century Great Mall Century 14 Century Laguna 16 Century Roseville Richmond Hilltop 16 Cerritos Stadium Cinema 10 West Covina Stadium 18 Ontario Palace Stadium 22 Orange Stadium Promenade UA Horton Plaza Digiplex Mission Marketplace 13	Digiplex Temecula Tower Cinemas Regal Village Square Stardium Century Park Lane Cinemark Paradise 24 Cinemark Festival Bay 20 Cinemark 16 Parkway Plaza Stadium 12 Tinseltown USA Cinemark (The Legacy) Allwood Cinemas AMC Loews Jersey Gardens 20 Clearview Bergenfield Cinemas AMC Loews Rio Cinemas 18 AMC Hoffman Center 22 Cinemark 18
CANADA SCREENINGS (Jan 10-23)	AUSTRALIA SCREENINGS (Starts Feb 13)
The Globe Cinema Cineplex Northgate Winnipeg Coliseum Scarborough Square One Empire Studio 10 Famous Players Canada Square Cinemas Sunridge Spectrum Cineplex Cineplex Movies 12 Edmonton Empire Studio 12 – Guildford Cineplex Odeon Centre Mall Cinemas Cineplex Odeon Southland Mall	Hoyts Blacktown Hoyts Taylor Lakes Events Liverpool Events Garden City

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Bride For Rent Gross P200 Million at the Box Office in 8 Days

Star Cinema opens the year 2014 with a big box office hit courtesy of Bride for Rent starring the kilig tandem of Kim Chiu and Xian Lim. After only 8 days in theaters, Bride for Rent has already crossed the P200-million mark in gross ticket sales.

The said figure was announced by the movie's lead star Kim Chiu who posted the above photo on her official Instagram account Friday. 

"Maraming, maraming salamat po! Sobra! Thank you Papa God! Thank you sa lahat ng nanood. Sa lahat ng nakitawa and nakiyak sa amin, maraming, maraming, maraming salamat po," she said in the image's caption.

Bride For Rent has such an impressive run in cinemas, raking over P100 million in just 4 days. The movie is the most successful Star Cinema movie released in January after the Metro Manila Film Festival. It is now the highest-grossing KimXi movie, beating last year's Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo which took over two weeks to earn P100 million.

Quick links: 

Bride For Rent Full Trailer—Official Movie Poster—Teaser Trailers

Bride for Rent is expected to hit P300 million if the warm support of viewers still continue. Directed by Mae Czarina Cruz and written by Carmi Raymundo, the movie also stars Pilita Corrales, Tirso Cruz III, Dennis Padilla, Matt Evans, Martin del Rosario, and Empoy Marquez.

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Kim Chiu and Coco Martin Tandem in New ABS-CBN Teleserye

Primetime royalties Coco Martin and Kim Chiu are said to be working together in an upcoming ABS-CBN teleserye. Reports said that Kim will be Coco's leading lady in his comeback teleserye, a period drama with a working title Ikaw Lamang.

"Si Kim Chiu pala ang bagong leading lady ni Coco Martin sa bago niyang teleserye sa ABS-CBN at take note, hindi na kasama ang ka-loveteam ng aktres na si Xian Lim sa proyektong ito," entertainment columnist Reggee Bonoan wrote in his article in Bandera.

According to the published article, Coco Martin and Kim Chiu will be joined by Jake Cuenca and Julia Montes in the upcoming project. Childstar Xyriel Manabat is also in the cast.

Check this out: Ikaw Lamang Character Teasers, Photos

In one of his interviews, Coco revealed that he will be working on his teleserye soon after he finished shooting for the movie Padre de Familia which also stars Montes and superstar Nora Aunor. The actor also said that this new project will be an action-drama.

"Baka mag-start na ako itong end of January. Magbabalik ako. Napakagandang ano sa akin, kasi after Juan dela Cruz, superhero siya, ngayon gumawa ako ng ganitong klaseng pelikula. Tapos ang gagawin kong next soap ay heavy drama na may action, kumbaga ready ako ngayon humarap sa soap operang gagawin ko," he said.

If indeed this is true, then ABS-CBN might be trying new pairing just like what they did with Kimerald (Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson). However, is ABS-CBN ready to let go of the popularity of the KimXi tandem this early?

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Bride For Rent Gross P100 Million in 4 Days; Certified Box Office Hit!

There's no stopping Bride For Rent from taking the whole country by storm as it already grossed P100 million in just 4 days, breaking box office records. The movie starring Kim Chiu and Xian is Star Cinema's opening salvo for 2014.

Bride For Rent opened in theaters last January 15 with P21.2 million gross in the box office and in less than a week in cinemas, it has earned P100 million, making it one of the fastest movies to hit the said mark. 

There is no doubt about the success of the movie with fans expressing how excited they were to watch and several posts showing that the tickets for this movie are always sold out. In fact, its trailer remains to be one of the most-watched, with close to 2 million views as of this writing.

Now showing in more than 200 cinemas nationwide, Bride for Rent is bound to be Kim Chiu and Xian Lim's highest-grossing movie to date, beating their first ever big screen tandem Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo which grossed P102.36 million in three weeks.

Quick links: 

Bride For Rent Full Trailer—Official Movie Poster—Teaser Trailers

With Star Cinema opening the year with a huge box office hit, the pressure is now on for the next movies to be released by the film outfit. Slated to open January 29 is action film Sa Ngalan ng Ama, Ina at Mga Anak starring an ensemble of Padilla clan including Robin, his wife Mariel and nephew Daniel. [Check out full trailer]

Meanwhile, Piolo Pascual and Toni Gonzaga's first big screen team up in Staring Over Again will be Star Cinema's Valentine offering. Also starring Iza Calzado and under the helm of Olivia Lamasan, the movie opens in cinemas February 12. Watch full trailer here.

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Kim Chiu and Xian Lim Celebrates 'Chinito' New Year in Goin' Bulilit (January 19)

Watch hot tandem Kim Chiu and Xian Lim as they celebrate Chinese New Year in advance this Sunday in Goin' Bulilit. Kim and Xian will be joining the kids with the gags.

Meanwhile, KimXi's new movie Bride for Rent is now showing nationwide. The movie was a hit earning P21.2 million on its opening day (read more here).

Don't miss Kim and Xian on Goin' Bulilit this Sunday after TV Patrol Weekend. Watch the teaser below.

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Bride For Rent Opening Gross: P21.2 Million at the Box Office on First Day

Star Cinema's opening salvo for 2014, Bride For Rent, has grossed P21.2 million on its opening day. The movie which stars Kim Chiu and Xian Lim premiered in the Philippines on Wednesday.

"Amaaazzzzinnggg!!! On its first day: #brideforrent made a whopping P21.2 Million at the box-office!!! Congratulations to the entire team! Pang-MMFF levels sa lakas ang kimxian tandem!" Mico del Rosario of Star Cinema posted on Instagram.

Bride for Rent is Kim Chiu and Xian Lim's follow up movie after the success of their first ever big screen tandem in Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo. The said movie grossed P102.36 million in three weeks.

Quick links: Bride For Rent Full Trailer—Official Movie Poster—Teaser Trailers

Also starring Dennis Padilla, Empoy Marquez, Martin del Rosario, Lloyd Zaragoza, Matt Evans, Eda Nolan, Zeppi Borromeo, Marlann Flores, RJ Ledesma and Tirso Cruz III, Bride For Rent is Direk Mae Czarina Cruz's last film as a single lady.

With more fans raring to see Bride for Rent, no wonder that this will surpass the box office success of Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo and be KimXi's highest-grossing film.

Bride for Rent is now showing in more than 140 cinemas nationwide.

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Kim Chiu and Xian Lim Spice Up ASAP 19 this January 12

ASAP 19 pumps up the energy of the New Year with its non-stop world-class performances this Sunday (January 12) to be led by “Bride for Rent” stars Kim Chiu and Xian Lim.

Join the whole ASAP Kapamilya as they celebrate the birthday of the ultimate heartthrob Piolo Pascual; grand launch of Angeline Quinto’s ‘Higher Love’ album; and Star Magic’s special welcome to its newest Kapamilya, Klarisse de Guzman.

ABS-CBNmobile will also take the spotlight on Sunday for its grand launch to be led by Bea Alonzo, Julia Montes, and Jodi Sta. Maria.

King of the Gil Enrique Gil will fire up the ASAP dance floor through a show-stopping production number with ‘next generation of stars’ Kim Barranda, Yuan Estrada, Grae Fernandez, and Icee Ejercito.

This Sunday, “ASAP 19” will also pay tribute to international music icons like Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Billy Joel, Supremes, Everly Brothers, James Ingram, and The Beatles.

Prepare for a breathtaking dance showdown in ‘ASAP Supahdance’ featuring Gerald Anderson, Enchong Dee, Shaina Magdayao, Maja Salvador, Jessy Mendiola, Iya Villania, Empress, John Prats, Rayver Cruz, and Cristine Reyes.

Also, watch out for a top caliber musical experience from Martin Nievera, ZsaZsa Padilla, Charice, Arnel Pineda, Lani Misalucha, Erik Santos, Jed Madela, Yeng Constantino, and Nikki Gil; and the fun-filled jamming session of ASAP Sessionistas Juris, Richard Poon, Kean Cipriano, Sitti, and Aiza Seguerra, with ASAP Covers namely Sam Milby, Nyoy Volante, Paolo Valenciano, Princess, Paolo Onessa, and KZ Tandingan.

Meanwhile, witness another inspirational sharing from Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano in his segment ‘With Love, Gary V.’

Welcome 2014 with a bang in the country’s longest-running, award-winning variety show, “ASAP 19,” this Sunday, 12:15nn, on ABS-CBN.

For viewers who want to purchase ASAP official merchandise, simply visit the ABS-CBN Store located at the ground floor of ELJ building in Quezon City, or visit ABSCBNstore.shopinas.com and MyRegalo.com.

Visit ASAP.abs-cbn.com to hang-out live with stars at ASAP Chill-Out. Also join the fun at “ASAP 18′s” official social networking accounts at Facebook.com/asapofficial and Twitter.com/ASAPOFFICIAL, and know the latest happenings in “ASAP 19” by tweeting the hashtag #ASAPTribute.

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ASAP 19 Starts January 5 | ASAP Celebrates 19th Anniversary

ASAP 19 welcomes 2014 with full of world-class performances and production numbers this Sunday (January 5) as it celebrates the 19th anniversary of ABS-CBN’s longest-running, top-rating, at trending musical variety show.

Aside from its New Year treats, “ASAP 19” will also throw an all-star tribute for the broadway diva Lea Salonga, who is celebrating her 35th showbiz anniversary. ASAP Kapamilya’s salute to Lea will be made more special by the members of the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra.

“ASAP 19” doubles up the fun and love this Sunday with the back-to-back surprises from the cast of ABS-CBN’s upcoming romantic-comedy sitcom “Home Sweetie Home” to be led by John Lloyd Cruz and Toni Gonzaga; and the lead stars of Star Cinema’s first movie offering this year “Bride For Rent” Kim Chiu and Xian Lim.

Be mesmerized with the remarkable and unique beauty and talent of Filipinos in the astonishing production number of Miss Universe 2013 3rd runner up Ariella Arida, Miss Supranational 2013 Mutya Datul, and Miss International 2014 Bea Rose Santiago.

Romance is set to fill the air this New Year with the special treat of Kapamilya heartthrobs Piolo Pascual, Gerald Anderson, Jericho Rosales, and Jake Cuenca; and the must-see performance of the ASAP boy group ‘Gimme 5’ composed of Nash Aguas, Brace Arquiza, Joaquin Reyes, John Bermundo, and Grae Fernandez.

Meanwhile, “ASAP 19” takes the art of dancing to a higher level with the return of Maja Salvador and Shaina Magdayao’s supah hot clash dance ‘MASH;’ to be followed by the breath-taking Supahdance showcase of Cristine Reyes, Jessy Mendiola, Nikki Gil, Iya Villania, Karylle, John Prats, Rayver Cruz, Bugoy Cariño, and Brenna Garcia, together with the hip-hop dance group Philippine All Stars.

Also, watch out for the hair-raising concert experience prepared by Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, Charice, Erik Santos, Jed Madela, KZ Tandingan, Richard Poon, Abra, Kean Cipriano, Princess, Janice Javier, and Radha; the coolest rock performance of Bamboo, Yeng Constantino, and Tutti Caringal; and the jaw-dropping ‘voice’ showdown of Angeline Quinto, Morisette Amon, and Klarisse de Guzman.

Welcome 2014 with a bang in the country’s longest-running, award-winning variety show, “ASAP 19,” this Sunday, 12:15nn, on ABS-CBN.

For viewers who want to purchase ASAP official merchandise, simply visit the ABS-CBN Store located at the ground floor of ELJ building in Quezon City, or visit ABSCBNstore.shopinas.com and MyRegalo.com.

Visit ASAP.abs-cbn.com to hang-out live with stars at ASAP Chill-Out. Also join the fun at “ASAP 19′s” official social networking accounts at Facebook.com/asapofficial and Twitter.com/ASAPOFFICIAL, and know the latest happenings in “ASAP 19” by tweeting the hashtag #ASAP19.

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Bride For Rent Full Trailer | Kim and Xian Movie Opens January 15

After a series of teasers, Star Cinema finally released the full trailer for the upcoming movie Bride For Rent starring Kim Chiu and Xian Lim. The movie is the production outfit's opening salvo for 2014.

The trailer sees Rocky( Kim Chiu ) auditioning for a role, unaware that she's up for a challenge of pretending to be Rocco's (Xian Lim) wife so that the latter will get his inheritance from her grandmother (Pilita Corrales) after getting married.

Quick links: Bride For Rent Official Movie Poster—Teaser Trailers

Also starring Dennis Padilla, Empoy Marquez, Martin del Rosario, Lloyd Zaragoza, Matt Evans, Eda Nolan, Zeppi Borromeo, Marlann Flores, RJ Ledesma and Tirso Cruz III, Bride For Rent opens in theaters January 15.

Watch the full trailer of Kim and Xian's Bride For Rent below:

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Kim Chiu is Dyesebel in ABS-CBN Remake?

Actress Kim Chiu is said to be the one chosen to play the role of the love-lorn mermaid Dyesebel on ABS-CBN. According to a report by Salve Asis on The Philippine Star, Kim Chiu bagged the most-coveted role of Dyesebel.

"Si Kim Chiu pala ang final choice para maging Dyesebel ng ABS-CBN. Kasalukuyan na raw nagti-training si Kim at any moment ay magti-taping sila," Asis wrote on her column published Monday.

Early this year, ABS-CBN has finalized the deal on the network's acquisition of 13 titles or characters created by Mars Ravelo, including the superheroine Darna, the everyman-superhero character Captain Barbell and the love-lorn mermaid Dyesebel. This sparked the guessing game on the lucky (and deserving) actors who get to portray them.

The network started to air teasers for Dyesebel last month which heightened the anticipation of the fans. Early reports had Anne Curtis, KC Concepcion, Angel Locsin, Erich Gonzales, Sarah Geronimo, Maja Salvador and Kim Chiu in the list of actresses being considered for the role.

Although there's no official confirmation from the network yet, Kim Chiu's fans are now jumping for joy while others said that the role doesn't fit Kim and insisted their favorites for Dyesebel, including Anne Curtis and Jessy Mendiola. The latter was recently rumored to have bagged the role of Dyesebel and if we are to take hints from posts in social media, Jessy might have been the chosen one, trying new hair extensions that could possibly be for her mermaid role.

If Kim Chiu is indeed Dyesebel, it's a no brainer that Xian Lim will be her lover Fredo. The two are currently busy promoting their second movie together, Bride for Rent.

Whether it's Kim Chiu or Jessy Mendiola, great interest has now been generated for Dyesebel and the only thing we could do is wait for the official announcement very soon.

Dyesebel will start taping in January and the show is expected to air first quarter of 2014. This is another Dreamscape Entertainment production and will be directed by Don Cuaresma and Francis Xavier Pasion.

Photo courtesy of @Lynnn1102

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Bride For Rent Teaser Trailer: Kim Chiu Auditions to be Xian Lim's Bride

Star Cinema has released teaser trailers for Bride For Rent starring Kim Chiu and Xian Lim. The movie is a follow up to KimXi's first big screen team up, Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo.

The teaser trailers show Kim Chiu in what could be seen as an audition for a role—not in a teleserye, stage play or movie but in real life. Yes, Kim is up for a role as Xian's bride albeit for rent only. 

Directed by Mae Czarina Cruz, Bride for Rent will open in theaters January 15, 2014 as Star Cinema's opening salvo for the new year. Check out the official movie poster here and watch the teaser trailers below.

Kim and Xian will be joined by Dennis Padilla, Empoy Marquez, Martin del Rosario, Lloyd Zaragoza, Matt Evans, Eda Nolan, Zeppi Borromeo, Marlann Flores and RJ Ledesma in this movie with the special participation of Ms. Pilita Corrales and Tirso Cruz III.

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ASAP 'Diyes Is It' Best of the Best: Sarah G, Piolo, KimXi, KathNiel, JulQuen (Dec 29)

ASAP 18 is set to end the year with a bang this Sunday (December 29) as it takes TV viewers down memory lane in “ASAP Diyes Is It.”

Celebrate “ASAP 18’s” brightest moments this year through a year-end countdown featuring the top 10 “ASAP 18” milestones, trending topics, love teams, birthday performances, and the most talked about viral videos on YouTube.

Leading the year-end countdown special are some of the biggest stars in showbiz including Piolo Pascual, Charice, Toni Gonzaga, Sam Milby, Gerald Anderson, Cristine Reyes, Bamboo, Jericho Rosales, Angeline Quinto, and Sarah Geronimo.

Fill 2013′s last Sunday with love together with three of the most in-demand love teams in the country—Kim Chiu and Xian Lim; Julia Montes and Enrique Gil; and Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo.

Get ready for the special production numbers prepared by Megan Young, Jake Cuenca, Matteo Guidicelli, Venus Raj, Denise Laurel, Bangs Garcia, Robi Domingo, Arron Villaflor, Neil Coleta, Joseph Marco, Martin del Rosario, Sam Concepcion, Young JV, Bryan Termulo, Markki Stroem, Bryan Santos, and Alex Castro.

Prepare to be blown away with the must-see performances of teen stars Khalil Ramos, Ella Cruz, Jane Oineza, Janella Salvador, Francis Magundayao, Michelle Vito, Karen Reyes, Myrtle Sarrosa, Joj & Jai, Sofia Andres, Bianca Casado, Linn Oeymo, and the boy group Gimme 5.

Meanwhile, witness Filipino talent at its finest in the hair-raising concert spectacle of Gary Valenciano, ZsaZsa Padilla, Lani Misalucha, Arnel Pineda, Vina Morales, and Martin Nievera; followed by the jaw-dropping musical performance of Erik Santos, Jed Madela, Yeng Constantino, Nikki Gil, Karylle, KZ Tandingan, Marcelito Pomoy, Paolo Valenciano, and ASAP Sessionistas.

Also, watch out for the most breathtaking dance showdown of Enrique Gil, Enchong Dee, Maja Salvador, Jessy Mendiola, Shaina Magdayao, John Prats, Rayver Cruz, Iya Villania, and Empress in the ‘Best of Supahdance.’

Celebrate 2013 and join the grandest throwback party of the country’s longest-running, award-winning variety show, “ASAP 18,” this Sunday, 12:00nn, on ABS-CBN.

For viewers who want to purchase ASAP official merchandise, simply visit the ABS-CBN Store located at the ground floor of ELJ building in Quezon City, or visit ABSCBNstore.shopinas.com and MyRegalo.com.

Visit ASAP.abs-cbn.com to hang-out live with stars at ASAP Chill-Out. Also join the fun at “ASAP 18′s” official social networking accounts at Facebook.com/asapofficial and Twitter.com/ASAPOFFICIAL, and know the latest happenings in “ASAP 18” by tweeting the hashtag #ASAPDiyesIsIt.

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Bride for Rent Movie Poster Unveiled | Kim Chiu and Xian Lim 2nd Movie

Check out the official movie poster of Bride for Rent starring Kim Chiu and Xian Lim. The movie is the second big screen team up of KimXi following the success of their first movie together Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo.

Bride for Rent is Star Cinema's opening salvo for 2014 and will open in cinemas January 15, 2014 after the Metro Manila Film Festival. It is directed by Mae Czarina Cruz (She's The One).

Kim and Xian will be joined by Dennis Padilla, Empoy Marquez, Martin del Rosario, Lloyd Zaragoza, Matt Evans, Eda Nolan, Zeppi Borromeo, Marlann Flores and RJ Ledesma in this movie with the special participation of Ms. Pilita Corrales and Tirso Cruz III.

With an interesting title and plot combined with a powerful cast, Bride for Rent is one romantic comedy movie you should not miss. 

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Kim Chiu and Xian Lim Movie 'Bride for Rent' Opens January 2014

One of today's hottest love team Kim Chiu and Xian Lim, popularly known as KimXi will have their big screen reunion next year with the movie Bride for Rent.

Bride for Rent is Kim and Xian's follow up project after the box office success of their very first big screen tandem Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo which raked in more than P100 million. The said movie is both Kim and Xian's highest grossing movie to date.

KimXi fans will surely be delighted as the movie will be Star Cinema's opening salvo for 2014 and is slated to open in cinemas by January after the Metro Manila Film Festival. With that interesting title, we can only assume that this movie will bring more 'kilig' to audience.

With Mae Czarina Cruz at the helm (the director who gave us box office romantic movies such as Catch Me... I'm In Love and She's The One), Kim Chiu and Xian Lim's Bride for Rent will certainly deliver. 

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