Ella Cruz Wanted a Movie with Gov. Vilma Santos

Primetime TV princess Ella Cruz reveals that she was mesmerized when she first met “The Healing” lead star and Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos.

“I was really amazed when I saw her in ‘ASAP” recently,” Ella shared. “It was really overwhelming when I was introduced to her as Aryana because she said that she watches our fantaserye. It is really a huge honor that Ms. Vilma, who is also known as the mermaid ‘Dyesebel,’ follow our story.”

As a fan of Ate Vi, Ella revealed that she wants to follow the footsteps of the Star for All Seasons. “She is a very good role model for young artists like me because she managed to remain grounded even after so many years,” she said.

The tween mermaid also shared that if she will be given the opportunity, she wishes to work with Vilma in a drama movie. “If ever I will have the chance, I want to do a movie with her that deals with a mother-daughter relationship, or any kind that is family-oriented.”

Meanwhile, as Ate Vi’s horror-suspense movie “The Healing” continues to keep moviegoers on the edge of their seats, Ella’s “Aryana” also keeps TV viewers glued to their TV screens now that Neptuna (Desiree del Valle) is ready to take Aryana (Ella) back from Ofelia (Pokwang). Will Neptuna succeed in her plan to get Aryana back? How will Aryana’s life change when everyone discovers that she is a mermaid?

Don’t miss “Aryana,” weeknights, on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida, before “TV Patrol.” For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter.

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'The Healing' Grosses P80 Million on First 7 Days According to Star Cinema

The Healing starring Vilma Santos and Kim Chiu grossed P80 million on its first week of showing according to Star Cinema. The Healing  is Gov. Vi's 50th anniversary movie and her first suspense-horror film.

The Healing is poised to be the third Pinoy film to reach the P100 million mark this year after John Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin's Unofficially Yours and Eugene Domingo's Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme.

This was quite an amazing feat for a movie that despite heavy rains and huge competitors from Hollywood  and the successul Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival managed to rake in a large sum of money. It can be recalled that The Dark Night Rises' 2nd week in theaters clashed with The Healing's first week while Cinemalaya ran from July 20-29, also showing simultaneously with The Healing.

[The Healing International Screenings]

The Healing, which is graded A by the Cinema Evaluation Board, was given an R-13 and R-18 rating by the MTRCB. This would mean that in its two versions, strictly 13 years old or 18 years old and above can watch the movie (kids are not allowed).

Congratulations to the whole cast and crew of The Healing, especially to Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto and Direk Chito Roño. The Healing, now on its second week is still showing in theaters nationwide.

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'The Healing' Excites Netizens, Draws Huge Crowd to Cinemas

Chito Roño’s newest suspense-horror masterpiece, “The Healing,” topbilled by Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos and Princess of Philippine TV and Movies Kim Chiu, has swiftly turned into a much-talked about movie event of the year and earned the nods of countless moviegoers who have witnessed it so far.

The film’s unprecedented success started as early as its premiere night last Tuesday, July 24 when “The Healing” zoomed as the no.1 trending topic worldwide on Twitter where tweets flooded on the popular microblogging site from netizens who got all excited to watch the latest Star Cinema offering.

True enough, the immense public excitement for “The Healing” drew huge crowds to different cinemas nationwide and resulted to long queues of moviegoers on the first day of showing alone. The Roño masterpiece has instantly became such a big hit that some mall owners have decided to add more cinemas this weekend to accommodate the upsurge of expected audience.

Under the production of Star Cinema, “The Healing” was given the highest grade of “A” by the Cinema Evaluation Board (CEB).

“The Healing” is the grand kick-off celebration of Vilma’s 50th anniversary in showbiz.

“The Healing” is now showing in 140 cinemas nationwide.

Also included in powerhouse cast of “The Healing” are Janice de Belen, Mark Gil, Martin del Rosario, Jhong Hilario, Allan Paule, Cris Villanueva, Daria Ramirez, Ces Quesada, Ynez Veneracion, Simon Ibarra, Abi Bautista, Joel Torre, Chinggoy Alonso, Mon Confiado, Carmi Martin and Pokwang.

For more updates on “The Healing”, simply visit www.StarCinema.com.ph, or like the movie’s official page, http://facebook.com/TheHealingFilm, http://facebook.com/StarCinema or http://twitter.com/StarCinema.

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Star Cinema to Release R-13 and R-18 Versions of 'The Healing'

In celebration of the Star for All Seasons’ 50th anniversary in showbiz, Star Cinema makes history this year as it releases two versions of Vilma Santos’ much-anticipated first-ever suspense-horror film titled “The Healing,” which will be shown on theaters nationwide this Wednesday (July 25).

Considering the clamor of the young fans of Ate Vi and her co-star Kim Chiu, Star Cinema came up with an R-13 version, or strictly for 13 years old and up, of “The Healing” that carries the same thrill but is appropriate to the age and comprehension of the minors. While the R-18 or the ‘director’s cut,’ meanwhile, is a sure-fire treat to all horror movie fans as it is filled with hair-hairing and mindblowing scenes perfect for adult moviegoers, 18 years old and above.

Under the direction of Master Director Chito S. Roño, Ate Vi’s “The Healing” takes pride with its highly acclaimed powerhouse cast composed of Kim, Janice de Belen, Mark Gil, Martin del Rosario, Jhong Hilario, Allan Paule, Cris Villanueva, Daria Ramirez, Ces Quesada, Ynez Veneracion, Simon Ibarra, Abi Bautista, Joel Torre, Chinggoy Alonso, Mon Confiado, Carmi Martin and Pokwang.

The two versions of “The Healing” opens in cinemas nationwide on July 25, 2012!

For more updates on “The Healing”, simply visit www.StarCinema.com.ph, or like the movie’s official page, http://facebook.com/TheHealingFilm, http://facebook.com/StarCinema or http://twitter.com/StarCinema.

Related:

The Healing official full trailer

The Healing official movie poster

The Healing exclusive uncut web trailer

The Healing international screenings

The Healing viral trailer spoof

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'The Healing' International Screening Schedule Dates and Venue

Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos takes on her very first suspense-horror film in celebration of her 50th anniversary in showbiz via The Healing. The said Star Cinema offering will be Ate Vi's reunion movie with master director Chito Roño after Bata, Bata, Paano Ka Ginawa and Dekada '70. 

The Healing also stars a bunch of acclaimed actors including Pokwang, Mark Gil, Martin del Rosario, Allan Paule, Cris Villanueva, Daria Ramirez, Ces Quesada, Ynez Veneracion, Simon Ibarra, Abi Bautista, Joel Torre, Chinggoy Alonso, Mon Confiado, Carmi Martin and Kim Chiu.

The Healing international screenings schedule dates and venue:

July 27 - August 2	Guam (Micronesia Mall)
August 2 – 9	Papua New Guinea (Paradise Mall)
August 10 – 16	Hawaii (Pearlridge West Theatres) Las Vegas (Regal Village Square Stadium) San Diego (UA Horton Plaza) Seattle(Parkway Plaza Stadium12) New Jersey (Clearview Bergenfield Cinemas) Houston(Cinemark Tinseltown)
August 16 – 23	Dubai (Al Ghuarair) Abu Dhabi (Al Mariah Mall) Qatar (CineCenter) Bahrain (Seef Cineplex)
August 17 – 24	Vancouver (Station Square Cineplex)

Meanwhile, below is 'The Making' of The Healing:

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Vilma Santos, Kim Chiu and 'The Healing' Cast on 3 ABS-CBN Shows this Weekend

Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos and primetime TV princess Kim Chiu will glitter up the small screen this weekend as three top-rating shows of ABS-CBN–”Showbiz Inside Report” (SIR), “ASAP 2012,” at “The Buzz”–feature the much anticipated suspense-horror film of the year, “The Healing,” which will hit theaters nationwide on Wednesday (July 25).   

Discover Ate Vi’s secrets to success in”SIR” this Saturday (July 21) as ‘The Healing’ lead star share her biggest learnings especially now that she is celebrating her 50th anniversary in the entertainment industry.   

Video: The Healing Uncut Exclusive Web Trailer

On Sunday (July 22), meanwhile, the concert stage of “ASAP 2012″ and the set of “The Buzz” will be graced by the powerhouse cast of “The Healing” to be led by Ate Vi, Kim, Janice de Belen, Martin del Rosario, and Pokwang. 

Produced by Star Cinema and under the direction of master director Chito Roño, also part of the cast of Ate Vi’s first-ever suspense-horror film are top-caliber actors in the industry namely Mark Gil, Allan Paule, Jhong Hilario, Cris Villanueva, Daria Ramirez, Ces Quesada, Ynez Veneracion, Simon Ibarra, Abi Bautista, Joel Torre, Chinggoy Alonso, Mon Confiado, and Carmi Martin.   

“The Healing” opens in cinemas nationwide on July 25, 2012!

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'The Healing' Trailer Spoof Goes Viral

Star Cinema's The Healing  which stars Vilma Santos and Kim Chiu is showing in theaters this July 25. The said movie will be Ate Vi's 50th showbiz anniversary movie and all are now excited to watch the Star For All Seasons in a suspense-thriller film.

With all these hype, here comes the spoof of The Healing trailer that will surely get you out of your seats. From the makers of the great movie trailer spoofs of Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang (watch the trailer spoof here) and Every Breath U Take, this The Healing movie trailer spoof already made it to ABS-CBN's TV Patrol.

To watch for The Healing's official trailer, click here.

Directed by Gilbert Tamayo and starring one great Cassey Rola and the gang (Nekol, Lee, Japs, Michael, Jay-ar and Oman), here is the super funny trailer spoof of The Healing:

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Chito Roño Reunites with Vilma Santos in 'The Healing'

After a decade, highly acclaimed Filipino writer, film producer and award-winning master director Chito S. Roño teams up once again with Philippine Cinema’s Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos for Star Cinema’s newest suspense-horror offering titled, “The Healing,” that is set to hit theaters on July 25.

The power tandem of Direk Chito and Ate Vi is back on the silverscreen after ten years since they made the “Dekada 70” in 2002. They also teamed up in 1998 via another serious drama “Bata, Bata, Paano Ka Ginawa?”

This year, the two movie stalwarts join forces once more to offer the moviegoers with another unforgettable masterpiece—Ate Vi’s first-ever horror movie–that is set to introduce a new brand of Pinoy horror in Philippine cinema through “The Healing,” which features a story about the Filipino tradition of going to faith healers for guidance and treatment of ailments.

Direk Chito and Vilma’s reunion project makes the Star for All Season proud of another milestone happening in her golden anniversary in the entertainment industry. “I’ve been asking Chito for so long for something this and I’m so glad that it’s finally happening. With the undeniable top caliber of Star Cinema, Direk Chito, and our award-wining cast, how can I go wrong!” she remarked.

With Direk Chito at the helm, Star Cinema gathered an all-star highly acclaimed powerhouse cast to star with Ate Vi, including Kim Chiu, Janice de Belen, Mark Gil, Martin del Rosario, Jhong Hilario, Allan Paule, Cris Villanueva, Daria Ramirez, Ces Quesada, Ynez Veneracion, Simon Ibarra, Abi Bautista, Joel Torre, Chinggoy Alonso, Mon Confiado, Carmi Martin and Pokwang.

“The Healing” opens in cinemas nationwide on July 25, 2012!

For more updates on “The Healing”, simply visit www.StarCinema.com.ph, or like the movie’s official page, http://facebook.com/TheHealingFilm, http://facebook.com/StarCinema or http://twitter.com/StarCinema.

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Showbiz Inside Report Celebrates Ate Vi's Golden Showbiz Anniversary this July 21

ABS-CBN’s trending entertainment talkshow, “Showbiz Inside Report” presents a special ‘Ate Vi’ episode this Saturday (July 21) in celebration of Vilma Santos’ 50th anniversary in the entertainment industry. 

Walk down memory lane as “SIR” presents the highlights and sidelights of the Star for All Seasons’ colorful showbiz career–from being a witty child star, charming teen idol, award-winning dramatic actress, and being one of today’s highly respected pillars of Philippine showbiz. 

Also, discover the grand celebration of the industry’s newest ‘golden girl’ through her much-awaited first-ever suspense-horror film under Star Cinema, “The Healing” which will be shown on cinemas nationwide on July 25. 

What are Ate Vi’s secrets to success? What are her most memorable moments in showbiz that made her a better actress? Get to know the real persona of the Star for All Seasons through never-before-heard inside stories of her family and some people closest to her heart. 

Meanwhile, “Showbiz Inside Report” continues to soar high in the ratings game with its double-digit national TV ratings. Based on the data of Kantar Media last Saturday (July 14), “SIR” garnered 10.4% national TV rating, compared to its rival showbiz talkshow in GMA, “Startalk” which only got 9.1%. Don’t miss the special ‘Ate Vi’ episode of “Showbiz Inside Report” this Saturday (July 21), 2:30pm, after “It’s Showtime.” For more updates, log-on at www.abs-cbn.com, follow @SIRTVOfficial on Twitter, or like the Facebook fanpage http://www.facebook.com/ShowbizInsideReport.AbsCbn.

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'The Healing' Official Movie Poster, Unveiled!

Star Cinema has released the official poster of the movie The Healing starring Vilma Santos and Kim Chiu. 

The movie poster shows Kim Chiu being prayed over by a faith healer while Vilma Santos is looking earnestly at Kim. Other members of the cast were embedded in the white background in what looks like a window which suggests that they were not part of the living world.

Aside from Vilma Santos and Kim Chiu, The Healing also stars Mark Gil, Martin del Rosario, Allan Paule, Cris Villanueva, Daria Ramirez, Ces Quesada, Ynez Veneracion, Simon Ibarra, Abi Bautista, Joel Torre, Chinggoy Alonso, Mon Confiado, Carmi Martin and Pokwang. It is Vilma Santos' 50th anniversary movie.

Directed by Chito S. Roño, The Healing premieres this July 25 in theaters nationwide. Watch the uncut and exclusive web trailer of The Healing HERE.

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Martin del Rosario is Ate Vi's Son in 'The Healing'

Young actor Martin del Rosario confessed that more than being intimidated, he feels so blessed to be given the exceptional chance to be part of ABS-CBN and Star Cinema’s grand tribute to the 50th anniversary in showbiz of Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos via suspense-horror film, “The Healing,” which will be shown on theatres on July 25.

“I admit that on our first shooting day, I was so scared even with Ate Vi’s touch. I just couldn’t believe that I was actually working with her,” said Martin. “I know that I’m very blessed for this break because apart from the fact that Ate Vi rarely makes movies now, I’m so lucky that I got the role as his son in this movie.”

Photos: On the set of 'The Healing' with Gov. Vilma Santos, Kim Chiu, Martin del Rosario and other members of the cast

Ate Vi was like a real mom on the set, according to Martin. “She was so kind. She helped me in all our scenes. She joined me in rehearsing, even prior the actual rehearsals,” he said. “Off-cam, she would invite us over her standby area. We all enjoyed eating together while chatting with Ate Vi.”

Video: 'The Healing' Official Full Trailer

“The Healing,” Vilma’s first-ever suspense-horror movie, is totally a new brand of suspense-horror directed by Chito Roño. It tackles the stories about the Filipino tradition of going to faith healers for guidance and treatment of ailments.

Aside from Martin, “The Healing” also features highly acclaimed powerhouse cast composed of Kim Chiu, Janice de Belen, Mark Gil, Allan Paule, Cris Villanueva, Daria Ramirez, Ces Quesada, Ynez Veneracion, Simon Ibarra, Abi Bautista, Joel Torre, Chinggoy Alonso, Mon Confiado, Carmi Martin, and Pokwang.

“The Healing” opens in cinemas nationwide on July 25, 2012!

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'The Healing' Uncut Exclusive Web Trailer Released!

Star Cinema released an uncut and exclusive web trailer of the upcoming suspense-horror movie The Healing which stars Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto and Kim Chiu.

The Healing is Gov. Vilma Santos' 50th anniversary movie and her first ever suspense-horror film. It will tackle Filipinos' tradition of resorting to faith healers for guidance and treatment of ailments with a horrifying twist.

Related: Kim Chiu Plays a Character with a Doppelgänger in The Healing

Also starring Mark Gil, Martin del Rosario, Allan Paule, Cris Villanueva, Daria Ramirez, Ces Quesada, Ynez Veneracion, Simon Ibarra, Abi Bautista, Joel Torre, Chinggoy Alonso, Mon Confiado, Carmi Martin and Pokwang and under the direction of Chito S. Roño (Feng Shui, Sukob, T2), The Healing is showing in theaters, July 25.

Watch The Healing uncut exclusive web trailer below:

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Kim Chiu is Ate Vi's Personal Choice in 'The Healing'

Primetime princess Kim Chiu celebrates a major milestone in her showbiz career as she gets to work for the first time with Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos in a one-of-a-kind suspense-horror Star Cinema film titled, “The Healing” which will hit theaters on July 25.

“Working with Governor Vi is such a wonderful experience. I learned a lot from her as an actress and as a person. I felt like because of her, my acting skills were developed,” said Kim, who was Vilma’s personal choice in her first-ever suspense-horror movie that is ABS-CBN and Star Cinema’s tribute to her 50 illustrious years in showbiz.

The first “Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition” big winner also revealed how kind and generous Vilma was as a co-actor. “Ate Vi is so approachable and down-to-earth. She doesn’t have ‘walls’ so everyone feels free to talk her,” shared Kim.

The young actress was also thankful of how the Star for All Seasons herself helped her in delivering her mysterious character in “The Healing” which is a story about the Filipino tradition of going to faith healers for guidance and treatment of ailments. Kim imparted, “Ate Vi told me, ‘Huwag mong sasayangin ang eksena. Ibigay mo na, minsan lang ito mangyari. Huwag mong isipin na ako si Ate Vi.”

With the inspiration given by Vilma, Kim gave her all in every challenging scene of the movie that is set to prove that the former teen sensation is now full-fledged actress. “The cast and staff are all professional. So each time that I arrive in the set, I’ve already memorized all my lines and I’m already prepared since I’m working with no less than Direk Chito Roño and the whole team, plus Governor Vilma, of course,” she said.

In honor of Vilma’s 50th anniversary, Star Cinema gathered an all-star highly acclaimed powerhouse cast composed of Kim, Mark Gil, Martin del Rosario, Allan Paule, Cris Villanueva, Daria Ramirez, Ces Quesada, Ynez Veneracion, Simon Ibarra, Abi Bautista, Joel Torre, Chinggoy Alonso, Mon Confiado, Carmi Martin and Pokwang.

“The Healing” opens in cinemas nationwide on July 25, 2012!

For more updates on “The Healing”, simply visit www.StarCinema.com.ph, or like the movie’s official page, http://facebook.com/TheHealingFilm, http://facebook.com/StarCinema or http://twitter.com/StarCinema.

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'The Healing' Official Full Trailer Released!

Star Cinema has just released the official full trailer for the upcoming horror/suspense movie The Healing starring Vilma Santos and Kim Chiu. The Healing full trailer premiered on television, July 1st on The Buzz.

The Healing is Gov. Vilma Santos' 50th anniversary movie and this is equally monumental as the Star For All Season's first ever suspense-horror film. It will tackle Filipinos' tradition of resorting to faith healers for guidance and treatment of ailments with a horrifying twist.

Related: Kim Chiu Plays a Character with a Doppelgänger in The Healing

Also starring Mark Gil, Martin del Rosario, Allan Paule, Cris Villanueva, Daria Ramirez, Ces Quesada, Ynez Veneracion, Simon Ibarra, Abi Bautista, Joel Torre, Chinggoy Alonso, Mon Confiado, Carmi Martin and Pokwang and under the direction of Chito S. Roño (Feng Shui, Sukob, T2), The Healing is showing in theaters, July 25.

Watch the official full trailer of Vilma Santos and Kim Chiu's The Healing:

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Vilma Santos' 50th Anniversary Movie 'The Healing' Showing this July 25

ABS-CBN and Star Cinema pay tribute to the 50 illustrious years in showbiz of the Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos through a one-of-a-kind film titled, “The Healing.”

Vilma’s 50th anniversary movie is equally monumental as this is her first-ever suspense-horror movie. “It’s a perfect project after ‘In My Life,’ which was three years ago. And since I don’t do movies that frequent, I might as well give the public something different,” said Vilma. “This is my first time to do a suspense-horror and I’m so proud of it.”

Governor Vi shared that she is so elated with the fact that she is working now with some of the entertainment industry’s best, including the Master director Chito Roño. “I’ve been asking for so long for something this and I’m so glad that it’s finally happening. With the undeniable top caliber of Star Cinema, Direk Chito, and our award-wining cast, how can I go wrong!” she remarked.

Vilma added that she is particularly excited with her first movie project with one of ABS-CBN’s primetime princess Kim Chiu, “Honestly, Kim is a great actress and I can feel that her career will surely go far in showbiz,” she said.

True enough, “The Healing” is totally a new brand of suspense-horror that will surely make a mark in the Philippine horror cinema. “Stories about the Filipino tradition of going to faith healers for guidance and treatment of ailments have not yet been tackled in-depth in movies. And in our film, the viewers will not just be horrified, they’ll somehow be challenged to think as to how faith healing has already been part of the our culture,” Vilma narrated.

In honor of Vilma’s 50th anniversary, Star Cinema gathered an all-star highly acclaimed powerhouse cast composed of Kim, Pokwang, Mark Gil, Martin del Rosario, Allan Paule, Cris Villanueva, Daria Ramirez, Ces Quesada, Ynez Veneracion, Simon Ibarra, Abi Bautista, Joel Torre, Chinggoy Alonso, Mon Confiado, Carmi Martin and Pokwang!

“The Healing” opens in cinemas nationwide on July 25, 2012!

For more updates on “The Healing”, simply visit www.StarCinema.com.ph, or like the movie’s official page, http://facebook.com/TheHealingFilm, http://facebook.com/StarCinema or http://twitter.com/StarCinema.

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'The Healing' Starring Vilma Santos and Kim Chiu Showing this July 25

Vilma Santos and Kim Chiu star in the upcoming horror film The Healing under Star Cinema. The movie is the first time we will see Kim Chiu and Governor Vi together in the big screen.

The Healing, which is directed by no less than Chito S. Roño (Feng Shui, Sukob, T2) is set for a July 25 release.

In The Healing, Gov. Vilma Santos will be playing a stepmother role to Kim's character. Meanwhile, Kim's role is very challenging as her character has a doppelgänger. This term, which literally means "double walker" in German, refers to a ghostly double of a living person, typically representing evil or misfortune. 

In an interview, Kim said that she learned a lot working with Gov. Vi and Direk Chito. “It’s a wonderful experience. Ang dami kong natutunan sa kanya as an actress and as a person, and kay direk Chito (Roño) rin, sobra akong nag-enjoy. Parang nag-grow ‘yung acting ko. Marami akong natutunan in terms of work sa set.”

Kim also shared an advice from the Star For All Seasons. “Sabi niya, gawin mo ang dapat mong gawin sa isang eksena, huwag mong sasayangin. Paulit-ulit niyang sinasabi na sayang ‘yung eksena.”

Aside from Kim and Gov. Vi, The Healing also stars Janice De Belen, Martin del Rosario, Mark Gil, Carmi Martin, Cris Villanueva, Ynez Veneracion and Pokwang.

Here are some of the photos from The Healing movie shoot:

Photos courtesy of MyChos.com and Martin del Rosario (via Twitter)

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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 Gerald Anderson Reunited in New Movie

Former on- and off-screen couple Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson will be reunited on the big screen for an upcoming movie in celebration of Star Magic's 20th anniversary. 

Kim Chiu, in an interview with ABS-CBN news said that she already started shooting some scenes for the movie.

“Nagsimula na ako kahapon, pero hindi ko siya ka-eksena. Okay lang naman. Kung trabaho, trabaho. Magkaibigan naman talaga kami. Wala naman kaming pinag-awayan as kaming dalawa.” 

The said movie will also feature other Star Magic big stars and famous onscreen team ups. Aside from Kim and Gerald, the movie will also star Piolo Pascual, Jake Cuenca, Diether Ocampo, Pokwang, Angelica Panganiban and John Lloyd Cruz, the latter two even have their movie shoot in Vietnam.

“Ang dami namin sa movie. Hindi siya naka-focus sa isang tao lang so ang daming mangyayari. May eksena kami ni Gerald, mayroon din sa ibang artista. Pero 'yung main story it’s all about love. Parang lahat ng bagay gagawin mo alang-alang sa pag-ibig,” Kim explained.

In the interview, Kim Chiu also said that she is happy for Gerald, who is being romantically linked to Pop Star Princess Sarah Geronimo.

“Super happy ako para kay Gerald. Sa kung ano man ang naabot niya ngayon sa personal life niya at sa career niya, masayang masaya ako.”

Right now, Kim said she's enjoying the single life and is just waiting for Mr. Right to come.

"Siyempre naninigurado lang tayo. Mayroon naman kahit papano na (umaaligid). Na-e-enjoy ko naman ang nangyayari sa buhay ko ngayon na (single). Pwede naman magka-relasyon kung nandiyan 'yung tamang lalaki.”

Kim is now being romantically-linked to his My Binondo Girl leading man, Xian Lim who admitted his admiration for the actress. Aside from the Star Magic movie, she is also busy with another movie, The Healing together with Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto and Pokwang.

Source: ABS-CBN News

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