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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Dyesebel Stars Sam, Anne and Gerald Serve Up Sizzling Summer Fun on ASAP

Dip into the fun and thrill of summer as “Dyesebel” stars Anne Curtis, Gerald Anderson, and Sam Milby lead the star-studded party in “ASAP 19” this Sunday (March 16) with a special production number for the grand launch of ABS-CBN’s most anticipated fantaserye, together with Dawn Zulueta, Ai Ai delas Alas, Eula Valdez, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Gabby Concepcion, Andi Eigenmann, Ogie Diaz, Bangs Garcia, plus the whole cast.

Celebrations abound in “ASAP 19″ as Andrea Brillantes, Zanjoe Marudo, Denise Laurel, Kaye Abad, and Carlo Aquino present a farewell treat for the fans of top-rating series “Annaliza.”

Prepare to be blown away by the show-stopping hits from Abra and Chito Miranda, Sponge Cola, Karylle, and Xian Lim, and witness the top-caliber musical showcase of X Factor Israel’s grand winner Rose Fostanes.

Relive the nostalgia of the 90s with the return of showbiz siblings Toni and Tom Taus, and groove to Gimme 5’s sensational production number with members Nash Aguas, Joaquin Lucas Reyes, John Immanuel Bermundo, Grae Fernandez, and Henry Arquiza.

Watch out for the wild dance showdown between Maja Salvador and Enrique Gil in Supahdance, and the ultra-blazing performances from Kim Chiu, Jessy Mendiola, Gerald Anderson, Iya Villania, John Prats, Nikki Gil, Rayver Cruz and Sam Milby.

Indulge in the fun as “ASAP 19” delivers a string of surprises – staggering vocal treats from Piolo Pascual, Erik Santos, Tutti Caringal, ASAP HD’s Morissette, Klarisse, and Angeline Quinto; ASAP Sessions with Yeng Constantino, Juris, Richard Poon, and Noel Cabangon; a splendid birthday treat for KZ Tandingan with Zia Quizon; the spine-tingling act from world-class performer Charice; and incredible performances from “ASAP” icons Martin Nievera and Gary Valenciano.

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 #ASAPFantastic.

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Xian Lim Covers Men's Health March 2014 Issue

Kapamilya heartthrob Xian Lim is on the cover of Men's Health Philippines March 2014 issue. Xian looks very confident and hot on the grayscale cover for the said mag.

A self-confessed introvert, Xian Lim shares strategies on how you can thrive in front of a crowd inside Men's Health March issue. He will also show you how to toughen up your mind for anything. The mag will also share a new 300 workout to chisel your core and biceps like that of a Spartan's.

Related: Miss World Megan Young on Women's Health March 2014 Cover

Aside from Xian, Men's Health also interviewed people from different walks of life who worked tirelessly to help the victims of last year's typhoon Yolanda. They share their life-changing insights in our must read article. 

Men's Health March 2014 issue with Xian Lim on the cover is now available in stands nationwide for only P140. Grab a copy at your favourite magazine retailer! 

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KimXi, KathNiel, Sarah Geronimo Lead ASAP 19th Anniversary Celebration (Feb 16)

ASAP 19 will celebrate its 19th anniversary this Sunday (February 16) as ABS-CBN’s longest-running and award-winning musical variety show with a string of world-class, brilliant performances and surprises to be led by blockbuster love teams of Kim Chiu and Xian Lim, and Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo.

The grand gathering of Kapamilya stars will be made more sparkling by Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo’s fierce, topnotch song and dance performance.

Romance will fill up the “ASAP 19” center stage with the special Valentine serenade of heartthrobs Xian Lim, Daniel Padilla, Enrique Gil, and Enchong Dee.

“Honesto” star and birthday girl Cristine Reyes and “Galema” lead actress Andi Eigenmann will turn up the heat of this Sunday with their back-to-back fiery production numbers.

Prepare for a smooth musical experience in Concert Sessions with Rex Smith, Richard Poon, Yeng Constantino and Juris.

Meanwhile, “ASAP 19” will celebrate another Supahdance milestone with dance numbers prepared by Kim Chiu, Enchong, Maja Salvador, John Prats, Rayver Cruz, Sam Concepcion, Iya Villania, Empress, Bugoy Drilon, Julia Barretto, Andrea Brillantes, Ella Cruz, Miles Ocampo, Jane Oineza, Alexa Ilacad, and Nash Aguas, Grae Fernandez, Lucas Reyes, Henry Arquiza and John Bermundo of Gimme 5.

Also, be mesmerized by top-caliber vocal performances from Martin Nievera, ZsaZsa Padilla, Vina Morales, Robert Sena, Isay Alvarez, Cocoy Laurel, Menchu Lauchengco, Carla Guevarra, Michael Williams, Jed Madela, Nikki Gil and Erik Santos; rock out with Arnel Pineda, Angeline Quinto, Jovit Baldivino, Tuti Caringal, Klarisee De Guzman znd Morisette; and jam with KZ Tandingan, Zia Quizon, Paolo Onessa and Paolo Valenciano.

Don’t miss the 19th anniversary celebration of “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 networking accounts at Facebook.com/asapofficial and Twitter.com/ASAPOFFICIAL, and know the latest happenings in “ASAP 19” by tweeting the hashtag #ASAP19Years.

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Xian Lim, Bangs Garcia in MMK Valentine Special (February 15)

Hunk actor Xian Lim and Bangs Garcia will star in the Valentine special of ABS-CBN’s “Maalaala Mo Kaya” this Saturday (February 15). Xian will play the role of Maynard, the playboy who captures the heart of Zandrae (Bangs), a girl who grew up with a lot of insecurities due to her dark skin tone and unsupportive family.

Feeling loved and valued by Maynard, Zandrae will let her world around him. What will Zandrae do when she discovers that the guy she loves is just playing with her? 

Also part of the upcoming “MMK” episode are Nadia Montenegro, Joyce So, David Chua, Louella de Cordova, Justin Gonzales, Ben Isaac, Deniesse Aguilar, Hannah Flores, Helga Krapf and Kazel Kinouchi. The Garry Fernando-directed episode is written by Benson Logronio and Arah Jell Badayos, and researched by Akeem del Rosario. 

“MMK” is led by business unit head Malou Santos, production manager Roda Dela Cerna, and executive producer Lindsay Anne Dizon. Don’t miss the Valentine special of “MMK” this Saturday (February 15) after “Wansapanataym” on ABS-CBN.

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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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Xian Lim Suffers Depression After 'Banana Nite' Incident; "Hindi kumakain, hindi makausap."

Actor Xian Lim was in a state of depression after he drew flak from netizens over his Banana Nite guesting on Chinese New Year where he poked fun of Kim Chiu kalokalike Charmae Viking (click here for the story and video).

According to Xian's love team Kim Chiu, the actor has been deeply saddened by the incident last January 31. "Sobra siyang malungkot, hindi mo siya makausap. As in hindi siya kumakain, hindi siya nagpapagupit ng hair, ayaw niya."

"Sobra siyang na-down kasi ang daming bashers sa Instagram," Kim Chiu told ABS-CBN News on Thursday. "Actually hindi ko alam paano siya i-chi-cheer up. [Ang ginagawa ko] pinapatawa ko siya, kumakain kami sa labas. Pero malungkot pa rin talaga siya."

"Sabi ko, 'Baliktarin mo sila. Mag-post ka ng mga masasaya, ganyan.' Pero ayaw niya, sobrang malungkot siya," Kim added.

Kim Chiu came into the defense of Xian, saying that she would have reacted the same way if she's in the same situation.

"Hindi mo alam sa kalagitnaan ng kanta mo may sisingit sa likod. Siyempre kahit ako magugulat ako na parang, 'Anong nangyari?' kasi kinakabahan ako," she said.

According to Banana Nite director Frasco Mortiz, they invited Kim Chiu kalokalike Charmae Viking to surprise Xian. However, the actor was caught off guard and resorted to poking fun on the impersonator, calling her Bea Binene.

Kim Chiu backed Xian Lim, who has already apologized for the incident via a series of posts on Twitter, saying it was not his intention to make fun of the impersonator.

"Of course, hindi ko naman siya kakaibiganin kung bastos siyang tao," Kim said.

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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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Xian Lim Behavior in Banana Nite Earns Flak from Netizens

Actor Xian Lim became a hot topic during the Chinese New Year celebration not because he's part Chinese but because of his alleged rude and ungentlemanly behavior while guesting in the live episode of Banana Nite on January 30.

According to reports, Xian Lim poked fun at Kim Chiu kalaokalike Charmae Viking after the actor performed a song in the said live show to welcome the Chinese New Year. [WATCH THE VIDEO HERE]

"Maraming, maraming salamat! Sino ‘to?" Xian asked, puzzled with the appearance of the Kim Chiu kalokalike on stage. He then greeted everyone a Happy Chinese New Year. He addressed Viking, "Ang taas ng energy. Kamusta naman?" after the impersonator greeted the crowd.

When the girl responded "Okay naman," Xian asked "Anong ginagawa ni Bea Binene dito?" before turning to the crowd once more and greeting them again a happy new year.

Xian was about to leave when Jayson Gainza went up the stage to have a little chat with him and the Kim Chiu kalokalike.

Xian told Jayson, "Nag-guest siya from GMA," then laugh. 

Jayson then asked Xian to describe his preparations for the Chinese New Year and he responded, "Paano maghahanda nandito pa tayo? Hindi ko pa alam pagkauwi ko mamaya. Malamang may handaan dun."

Jayson also asked Viking the same question but Xian interrupted, "Tanungin natin kung anong teleserye niya sa GMA. Si Bea Binene."

Xian's behavior earned the netizens' ire telling him that they were turned off with how he acted on the show. The actor, however, apologized after the incident in a series of Twitter posts.

"I deeply apologize if I caused negative feelings while singing onstage during the Chinese New Years Eve countdown. It was not my intention, and I take full responsibility for my actions. HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR EVERYONE! :-)"

Xian was also involved in another issue accusing him of rude behavior while being interviewed in the radio show of Jobert Sucaldito last December (read about it 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 on Dyesebel Role: "Hindi ko kaya ang consequence, ang bashing."

Primetime princess Kim Chiu admitted that although it was her childhood dream to play Dyesebel, she can't handle the consequences of playing the role on TV. The actress said that she's not disappointed for not getting her dream role.

"Ay bakit naman may ganoon? Hindi ko naman kaya 'yung consequence," Kim Chiu said in an interview on Kris RealiTV aired Wednesday morning. "Hindi naman bagay sa akin. Puro bashing lang ang aabutin ko niyan, 'wag na. Magigigng komedyante na lang ako," she added, referring to her stints as a comedic actress in romantic movies.

After the success of Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo, Kim returns on the big screen with partner Xian Lim in Bride For Rent, which is now showing in cinemas.

Watch Kim's interview on Kris RealiTV below.

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Kim Chiu, Xian Lim and Sam Milby Play in Minute to Win It First Anniversary Week

Will Kim Chiu, Xian Lim, Sam Milby, and Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago dare to play all the challenges in “Minute to Win It’s” 60-second circle to bring home the top-rating game show’s elusive P1 million jackpot prize?

Beginning Monday (Jan 13), “Minute to Win It” will air for one full week special episodes to mark its first anniversary featuring the said celebrity players and some of its notable regular players.

Will Xian give way to Kim in their Head to Head Challenge? Will Bea Rose rule the 60-second circle just as she conquered the world with her beauty? Will Sam give in to pressure or triumph against it?

“Minute to Win It” will also bring back some of its extraordinary regular players on Friday (Jan 17) to play a special set of games and also show the inspiring stories of how their lives  have changed since playing and winning huge cash prizes in the game show.

Since it started airing on ABS-CBN last year, “Minute to Win It” has stood to become one of the most successful versions of the popular international franchise for its consistent top ratings and for creating a wave of excitement among viewers due to its deceptively easy challenges using everyday items found at home, at school, and at the office. It has also become a hit among adults and kids alike as it launched different editions such as the Junior Challenge, Head to Head Challenge, and Family Challenge, each with their own thrilling set of rules.

Watch the anniversary week of “Minute to Win It,” hosted by Luis Manzano, from Monday to Friday (Jan 13-17), 11 AM on ABS-CBN. For updates, visit www.facebook.com/minute2winitPH and follow @Minute2WinItPH on Twitter.

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