Kim Chiu facts for kids
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Kim Chiu
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Kimberly Sue Yap Chiu
張金珠 April 19, 1990 Cebu City, Philippines
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| Alma mater | University of the Philippines | ||||||||||||||
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| Years active | 2006–present | ||||||||||||||
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| Genres | Pop | ||||||||||||||
| Instruments | Vocals | ||||||||||||||
| Labels | Star Music | ||||||||||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 張金珠 | ||||||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 张金珠 | ||||||||||||||
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Kimberly Sue Yap Chiu (born April 19, 1990) is a famous Filipino actress and singer. She became well-known after winning the first teen edition of Pinoy Big Brother. Kim Chiu's movies have earned over ₱1.36 billion, making her one of the highest-earning Filipino movie stars. In 2020, Forbes Asia recognized her as one of Asia Pacific's most influential Filipino personalities.
She is often called the "Multimedia Idol" by various media groups. Kim Chiu started her career playing smaller roles in TV shows. Her big break came when she was paired with Gerald Anderson. They starred together in many projects, including Sana Maulit Muli (2007), I've Fallen for You (2007), and Tayong Dalawa (2009). She later took on more dramatic and funny roles. She has starred in many successful films and TV shows. These include The Healing (2012), Bride for Rent (2014), Etiquette for Mistresses (2015), and One Great Love (2018). Her TV hits include Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin (2011), My Binondo Girl (2011), Ina, Kapatid, Anak (2012), Ikaw Lamang (2014), Love Thy Woman (2020), Linlang (2023), and What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim (2024).
Kim Chiu has won many awards for her acting and singing. These include a Seoul International Drama Award and a FAMAS Award. She also received eight Star Awards for Television and eleven Box Office Entertainment Awards. As a singer, all her albums have sold enough to be certified Gold or higher. In 2015, Disney Southeast Asia chose her to model as Mulan for a special calendar. She was added to the Eastwood City Walk of Fame in 2010 for her contributions to Philippine entertainment. Kim Chiu is currently a main host of the variety show It's Showtime. She has also been a regular performer on the musical show ASAP since 2006.
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Early Life and Family
Kimberly Sue Yap Chiu was born on April 19, 1990. She is the fourth of five children. Her father, William Chiu, is a Chinese Filipino businessman. Her mother, Louella, was a Philippine Tsinoy native. Kim Chiu can speak Cebuano, Tagalog, and English very well. She also knows some Waray, Hokkien, and Mandarin Chinese.
After her parents separated in 1998, Kim and her siblings were raised by their grandmother. They moved to many different places in the Visayas region. These places included Tacloban, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, and General Santos. In 2013, she reconnected with her father. A month later, her mother, Louella, passed away due to a brain aneurysm. Kim shared that her mother was like an angel guiding her.
Kim Chiu's Career Journey
Starting Out: 2006–2008
Kim Chiu became famous when she won Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition. She was known as the "Chinita Princess ng Cebu." To join the show, she moved from Cebu City to Manila. She entered the Big Brother house on April 23, 2006. After 42 days, she was named the Teen Big Winner. She received 626,562 votes, which was 41.4% of all votes. She was the only housemate who was never nominated to leave the house.
After winning, Kim Chiu joined Star Magic, a talent agency. She and Gerald Anderson became a popular on-screen pair. They appeared regularly on ASAP XV. They also starred in ABS-CBN shows like Love Spell and Aalog-Alog. Their first movie together was First Day High.
In 2007, Kim Chiu starred in the TV series Sana Maulit Muli with Gerald Anderson. The show was very popular. That year, she won awards for Most Promising Female Star and Best New Female TV Personality. Sana Maulit Muli was even shown in Taiwan.
Kim Chiu also released her first album, "Gwa Ai Di." The title means "I Love You" in Hokkien. The album reached Gold Record status. She continued to star in movies like I've Fallen For You. In 2008, she was cast in the Philippine version of the South Korean TV series My Girl.
Becoming a Top Star: 2009–2011
In 2009, Kim Chiu became a top actress with the TV series Tayong Dalawa. She won several acting awards for her role as Audrey. Her movie I Love You, Goodbye was part of the 2009 Metro Manila Film Festival. It was her first time playing a villain. This movie also earned over P100 million.
In 2010, she starred in the romance film Paano Na Kaya. She also appeared in the popular drama Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo. This was the highest-rated TV series in the Philippines that year. In October 2010, Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson worked together for the last time in the film Till My Heartaches End.
She then starred in a weekly musical series called Your Song Presents: Kim. This show lasted for four months. In 2011, Kim Chiu starred in the romantic-comedy TV series My Binondo Girl. She worked alongside Xian Lim, Matteo Guidicelli, and Jolo Revilla.
Movies and Awards: 2012–Present
In 2012, Kim Chiu starred in the horror film The Healing with Vilma Santos. She played a woman who gets cured but then faces a curse. She received many Best Supporting Actress nominations for this role. Kim Chiu also returned to drama in Ina, Kapatid, Anak. This show was very popular and won Best Teleserye of the Year in 2013. Her role earned her an award for Best TV Drama Actress. She also reunited with Gerald Anderson in the movie 24/7 in Love.
In 2013, she starred in the movie Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo? with Xian Lim. This was her first time doing a comedy role in a movie, and she received good reviews.
In 2014, Kim Chiu starred in the romantic-comedy movie Bride for Rent. The film was a huge success, earning over P21.2 million on its first day. It became one of the highest-grossing Filipino films of all time. This movie showed Kim Chiu's strong appeal as a star. After her successful films, she returned to TV in the 2014 drama Ikaw Lamang. This series was very popular and won Best Primetime Drama Series. She also played Mulan for Walt Disney Asia's campaign.
In 2015, she appeared in the film Etiquette for Mistresses. She also sang Cebuano songs for the movie's soundtrack. She starred in the romantic-comedy All You Need Is Pag-Ibig. In 2016, she starred in the drama The Story of Us. She won more Best Actress Awards for her role as Tin Manalo. In 2017, she starred in the horror movie The Ghost Bride. This was her first solo lead role in a horror film. The movie was a big success, earning over P100 million. This made Kim Chiu known as a "Horror Princess."
In 2018, she appeared in the horror-comedy film Da One That Ghost Away. Later that year, her movie One Great Love was part of the 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival. She received a nomination for Best Actress for this film. She also won Film Actress of the Year at the 50th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards.
In 2020, her song "Bawal Lumabas (The Classroom Song)" became very popular online. In 2023, Kim Chiu had lead roles in two drama series, Fit Check and Linlang, both on Amazon Prime Video. In 2024, she played the main character in the Philippine version of What's Wrong with Secretary Kim. She was nominated for Best Actress at the 2024 Asian Television Awards for this series. She was also chosen as the 2025 calendar girl for the brand Tanduay.
Personal Life
Kim Chiu dated her former on-screen partner Gerald Anderson from 2006 to 2010. She was also in a relationship with Xian Lim since 2012. They separated in 2023 after more than ten years together.
On March 4, 2020, while on her way to a TV show taping, her van was shot at by two unidentified people. Kim Chiu and her companions were not hurt. It was later revealed that the shooting might have been a case of mistaken identity.
Kim Chiu is one of the highest-paid endorsers in the Philippines. She has spoken about the importance of taxes paid by celebrities. In 2013, she was confirmed as the 131st top taxpayer in the country. In 2015, Kim Chiu passed the UPCAT. She then enrolled in University of the Philippines's UPOU program to study business.
Other Activities
Helping Others
Kim Chiu uses her influence to support many good causes. She works with GlaxoSmithKline for their asthma awareness campaigns. She herself battled asthma as a child. Kim Chiu has also helped disaster relief groups like the Philippine National Red Cross. She joined the PETA campaign "Free Mali," asking for an elephant named Mali to be moved to a sanctuary. In 2012, she helped lead a relief effort in Marikina. She was very involved in helping victims of Typhoon Yolanda. She held online auctions to raise money for those affected.
It was also shared that Kim Chiu regularly helps fund Isla Pulo. This is a community of about 1,000 people in Manila Bay who need support.
Business Ventures
In October 2022, Kim Chiu started her own bag business called House of Little Bunny Philippines. It is an online store that sells handbags. In 2023, it was revealed that Kim Chiu owns a commercial building in Cagayan de Oro.
Selected Filmography
Kim Chiu has starred in many popular TV series and films.
Television Series
- Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 1 (2006) - Housemate; Big Winner
- Sana Maulit Muli (2007) - Jasmine "Poknat" Sta. Maria
- My Girl (2008) - Jasmine Estocapio
- Tayong Dalawa (2009) - Audrey King
- My Binondo Girl (2011–2012) - Jade Dimaguiba / Jade Sy / Yuan Sy
- Ina, Kapatid, Anak (2012–2013) - Celyn Marasigan / Celyn Buenaventura
- Ikaw Lamang (2014) - Isabelle Miravelez / Andrea "Jacq" Hidalgo
- The Story of Us (2016) - Cristine "Tin" Manalo
- Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin (2017–2018) - Bianca Agbayani
- Love Thy Woman (2020) - Jia Wong
- Linlang (2023-2024) - Juliana Lualhati
- What's Wrong with Secretary Kim (2024) - Kim Liwanag
Films
- First Day High (2006) - Indira "Indi" Dela Concepcion
- I've Fallen For You (2007) - Alex Tamayo Reyes
- I Love You, Goodbye (2009) - Melissa "Issa" Benitez
- Paano na Kaya (2010) - Mae Chua
- The Healing (2012) - Cookie Limguangco
- Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo? (2013) - Sandy Veloso
- Bride for Rent (2014) - Racquelita "Rocky" Dela Cruz
- Etiquette for Mistresses (2015) - Ina Del Prado
- The Ghost Bride (2017) - Mayen Lim
- One Great Love (2018) - Zyra Paez
Music Career
Kim Chiu has released several albums and singles.
Studio Albums
- Gwa Ai Di (2007) - Certified Gold
- Chinita Princess (2015) - Certified Platinum
- Chinita Princess: Touch of Your Love (2017) - Certified Gold
Popular Singles
- "Peng You (Tagalog Adaptation)" (2007)
- "Crazy Love" (2007)
- "Mr. Right" (2015)
- "Darating Din" (2015)
- "Okay na Ako" (2017)
- "Wag Kang Bumitaw" (2020)
- "Bawal Lumabas (The Classroom Song)" (2020)
Awards and Recognition
Kim Chiu has received many awards and nominations for her work. These include awards from the Box Office Entertainment Awards, PMPC Star Awards for Television, and FAMAS Award. She has also won music awards from the PMPC Star Awards for Music and Myx Music Awards.
See also
In Spanish: Kim Chiu para niños
