Kim Chiu Starstrucked With Vilma Santos

Kim Chiu was admittedly star-struck when she finally met Batangas Governor Vilma Santos during the story conference of their movie The Healing last August 23 at the ABS-CBN compound. She could hardly believe that it has been a year since she reenacted a scene from The Dolzura Cortez story for Vilma’s TV special. Her portrayal was so remarkable that it paved the way for them to have a movie together.



Adding to Kim’s excitement for this huge project is the fact that Vilma is very vocal about her admiration of the young star’s accomplishments in life. “Ito na naman ako, wala akong masabi kanina pa. Masaya and excited ako. It’s something new for me to do a horror movie under Star Cinema and to work with Ate Vi. Nahihiya ako sa kanya. First time ko din makakatrabaho si Direk Chito Roño. Magaling siya sa mga suspense and horror movies so excited ako. Nakakatuwa and nakaka-touch na ako ang napili para sa movie na ito.”



Although she’s still overwhelmed by Vilma’s mere presence, Kim is looking forward to their bonding time on the set once they start shooting in October. “Busog na busog naman ako sa papuri. Alam ko madami akong matututunan sa shooting namin, sa personal life at sa pag-arte kasi siyempre matalinong-matalino si Ate Vi. Habang matagal kaming magkasama, hindi lang yung alam ko ngayon sa buhay, siguradong mas malalim pa yung matututunan ko.”



Kim added that she won’t really miss having a love team in this movie since she already has enough leading men in her ongoing soap, My Binondo Girl. “Hindi ko pa alam kung kailan ako magkakaroon ng movie na iba naman ang leading man. Pero sa ngayon ang focus ko muna sa movie namin ni Ate Vi. First time ako gagawa ng horror movie na may halong kwento tungkol sa faith healing. Medyo mahahati yung oras ko dahil sa My Binondo Girl, pero masaya naman ako dahil madaming work at blessings ang dumadating. At siyempre pagbubutihan ko ito sa lahat ng ginagawa ko.”



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Vilma Santos and Kim Chiu on Star Cinema's The Healing

Although it’s been two years since she did In My Life with Star Cinema, Vilma Santos felt right at home as she sat down for a story conference of her new movie The Healing at the ABS-CBN compound yesterday, August 23. She was particularly excited to work with Kim Chiu whom she personally chose to be part of the project. “I was telling her kanina, even with her TV soap My Binondo Girl, makikita mo yung two characters na ginagampanan niya… Marami tayong magagaling na new breed of stars. Lahat sila marunong sumayaw, lahat sila marunong kumanta. But one thing with Kim, nakikita mo yung ibang role na kaya niyang gampanan. She’s a versatile actress at parang siya lang yung talagang iba-ibang talento ang kayang i-offer sa tao.”



Vilma was also impressed with the way Kim’s life story and the way she made her dreams come true despite her struggles while growing up. “Yung background ng tao ay importante. Baka sabihin naman showbiz na showbiz dahil gagawa kami ng pelikula. Pero napapanood niyo naman si Kim ‘di ba? How she takes care of her family, kung paano at saan niya nilalagay ang pera niya, which is very important. Marunong siya sa buhay and she's very serious about her craft. Kasi ‘yan naman ang labanan ngayon sa dami ng artista eh. Sino ang tatagal sa mahabaan? Yun yun.”



When asked about her considerations before she agreed to do the film, Vilma stressed that she’s not after a material that would get her an acting award. It’s more for her love of the craft which paved the way for the success that she’s enjoying right now. “When I say challenging, hindi naman kailangang pang-award or kailangang relevant yung movie kasi kahit papaano, modesty aside, mayroon na akong ganoong contribution sa industriya. At this point, I am looking for something new. Story-wise, first time ako gagawa ng ganitong proyekto. In terms of chemistry at kung sino naman ang pwedeng pagsamahing artista, this time we have Kim and myself. And with Chito Roño as our director, ano pang hahanapin mo?”



Although their target shooting date is still in October, the beloved governor of Batangas made sure that she has the blessing of her constituents for her to do a movie. “Kahapon lang sa flag ceremony at sa iba’t ibang bayan na iniikutan ko. Sinabi ko sa kanila na, ‘O, baka naman pwede akong makaraket ng isang pelikula.’ Sabi naman nila, ‘Opo!’ ‘O, alam niyo ha, na kapag medyo may time na wala ako dito...’ ‘Opo!’ Gusto ko lang i-assure sila na lahat ng proyekto at programa well-implemented. Na kapag nag-umpisa ako mag-shoot ng pelikula, imo-monitor mo na lang pero implemented na lahat. So payag naman sila. And I really miss doing films. I miss showbiz. Kung kaya ko lang talaga [mas madalas pa sana]. Kasi a big part of me ay dito nagnggaling sa pelikula at utang na loob ko yun, kung nasaan man ako ngayon, sa industriya ng pelikula.”



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Vilma Santos Confirms Movie With Kim Chiu

After much speculation if she will do another movie this year, Batangas Governor Vilma Santos has finally confirmed that she will topbill another Star Cinema project.



In an interview with “Showbiz News Ngayon,” Santos said she will work with actress Kim Chiu in a horror-suspense film and they will start shooting in September.



“Oo, confirmed. It’s a horror movie, horror-suspense. Tentatively, ang shooting namin ay September. May commitment ako talaga sa Star Cinema. Dapat nga kay Sharon but unfortunately, hindi nga nagtutugma ang schedule namin so naging Kim Chiu. Kaming dalawa ni Kim under Chito Roño,” she said.



Meanwhile, aside from her upcoming film with Santos, Chiu was also elated over the warm welcome of her supporters in her primetime comeback.



“Nakakatuwa kasi sa lahat ng mga shows ko, ngayon lang ako nag-block screening. Akala ko premiere night kaya nakakatuwa dahil ang daming mga fans na dumating, ang daming mga kaibigan kaya nagpapasalamat talaga ako. Sana abangan siya ng mga tao and tanggaping siya ng buo,” she said.



“My Binondo Girl” started to air on ABS-CBN on Monday.



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Kim Chiu Thrilled to Work With Governor Vilma Santos

Actress Kim Chiu shared her excitement over reports that she will be doing a movie with the Star for All Seasons, Batangas Governor Vilma Santos.



She admitted, though, that there is no confirmation yet on the said project.



"Hindi ko pa po alam. Wala pa daw pong time," she said in an interview during a press conference for her upcoming show, "Binondo Girl," which will air on August 22.



"Alam mo maski ano, basta kasama si Ms. Vilma," she added.



Newspaper and online reports said that Chiu will be doing a horror film with Santos under Star Cinema, which was a working title "The Healing."



The movie will be directed by Chito S. Roño, the same man behind hit horror films "Feng Shui" and "Sukob," the reports added.



Meanwhile, Chiu also expressed her desire to work with Superstar Nora Aunor.



"Kung Nora Aunor? Pwede din, ikaw ba naman [magiging choosy pa]. Ang tagal-tagal na niyang artista," the young actress said.



Asked if she is a fan of Aunor (Noranian) or Santos (Vilmanian), Chiu replied, "Wala pa ako sa panahon na nag-aagawan sila. Ako, sa akin kahit sino."



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Kim Chiu Thrilled to Work With Governor Vilma Santos

Actress Kim Chiu shared her excitement over reports that she will be doing a movie with the Star for All Seasons, Batangas Governor Vilma Santos.



She admitted, though, that there is no confirmation yet on the said project.



"Hindi ko pa po alam. Wala pa daw pong time," she said in an interview during a press conference for her upcoming show, "Binondo Girl," which will air on August 22.



"Alam mo maski ano, basta kasama si Ms. Vilma," she added.



Newspaper and online reports said that Chiu will be doing a horror film with Santos under Star Cinema, which was a working title "The Healing."



The movie will be directed by Chito S. Roño, the same man behind hit horror films "Feng Shui" and "Sukob," the reports added.



Meanwhile, Chiu also expressed her desire to work with Superstar Nora Aunor.



"Kung Nora Aunor? Pwede din, ikaw ba naman [magiging choosy pa]. Ang tagal-tagal na niyang artista," the young actress said.



Asked if she is a fan of Aunor (Noranian) or Santos (Vilmanian), Chiu replied, "Wala pa ako sa panahon na nag-aagawan sila. Ako, sa akin kahit sino."



Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com