Kim Chiu

Kimberly Sue Yap Chiu (Tagalog pronunciation: [tʃʊ] ; born April 19, 1990) is a Filipino actress, model, host, singer, dancer, and vlogger. Chiu garnered acclaim at a young age for her acting performances on television and in cinema. She is known as Philippine showbiz's "Chinita Princess" and was once hailed as the "Princess of Philippine Movies and TV" for three consecutive years. She is currently managed by Star Magic, ABS-CBN's home-based talent agency where she is referred to as the "Queen of the Dance Floor".Kim Chiu started her showbiz career at the age of 16 after winning the first teen edition of the reality show Pinoy Big Brother. She then starred in the television series Sana Maulit Muli (2007), which won her the year's Most Promising Female Star and Most Popular Loveteam with Gerald Anderson at the GMMSF Awards. This was followed by a string of successful projects, including leading roles in television dramas such as My Girl (2008), Tayong Dalawa (2009), Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo (2010), My Binondo Girl (2011–2012), Ina, Kapatid, Anak (2012–2013), Ikaw Lamang (2014), The Story of Us (2016), Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin (2017–2018), Love Thy Woman (2020) and Bawal Lumabas: The Series (2020).She also starred in multiple commercially-successful films including Bride for Rent (2014), I Love You, Goodbye (2009), Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo? (2013), Etiquette for Mistresses (2015) and The Ghost Bride (2017).She has also received a PMPC Award for Best Drama Actress for her performance in Ikaw Lamang and four FAMAS Award nominations (winning one), and was hailed Princess of Philippine Movies and TV three times at the GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards for her accomplishments in film and television. She has a very wide fanbase that is rapidly growing because of her chemistry with co-lead stars, her strong on-screen acting and her dedication to entertainment. She is one of the few actresses in the Philippines with a high number of best actress accolades, and has been endorsed by various companies in the Philippines, including the international brand H&M. She is also a fan of sports and exercises.