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Bela Padilla calls Kim Chiu ‘Queen of Character Development’

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

<div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">Actress Bela Padilla lavished praise on her &quot;momsy&quot; Kim Chiu, who continues to prove herself throughout her years in the industry.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">In her recently uploaded vlog which was shot in Switzerland, the two celebrity friends discussed how Kim has become limitless on her own.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">“Ikaw yung queen of character development for me, kasi everytime nakakakuha ka ng criticism whether constructive or not, you take it and you improve… You know how to change something to make it better,” Bela told Kim, which the latter found very touching.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-16" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6DGKh-LN6u/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A16%2C%22os%22%3A12102528.699999988%2C%22ls%22%3A5163462.800000012%2C%22le%22%3A5163956.399999976%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1053" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-16" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">“Aside from being an actress, you’re also a businesswoman, a content creator. You’re always relevant. Alam mo kung paano i-reinvent ang sarili mo… You’re one of the people na kapag nakikita ko na laging may nangyayari sa’yo, whether it’s good or bad, you turn it into something good,” Bela said.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">“Ako naman kung ano naman yung napapansin sa akin binabago ko… (Para sa akin) at least sinabi nila… Pumasok ako sa showbiz na wala akong alam… Kaya kahit ano talaga icomment sa akin, aayusin ko,” Kim then explained.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><p style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">The</span><em> What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim</em> star also shared how she listens to people’s comments about her craft, both negative and positive, and uses them to improve herself.</p><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">“Para akong gusot na damit na paplantsahin ko… hanggang sa pag-angat ko ‘wow perfect girl’... minsan maganda rin magbasa ng magagandang comments sa social media. It’s uplifting. It can also feed your ego, boost your confidence. Minsan maganda rin magbasa ng mga honest comments kasi mas tinatama mo yung sarili mo,” she continued.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-18" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C6du5CIrqPh/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A18%2C%22os%22%3A12122477.699999988%2C%22ls%22%3A5163462.800000012%2C%22le%22%3A5163956.399999976%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1053" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-18" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">As a public figure, Kim also stated that sharing updates about her life is a way for her to give back to her fans and make them feel that they are a significant part of her journey.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">“Ako kasi galing ako sa reality show. Nasa mindset ko na iyon na utang ko sa mga tao, sa fans ko iyong updates sa life ko. I really have to give it back to them kahit after 18 years na,” she told Bela.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-20" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C7YyMzdvHFD/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A20%2C%22os%22%3A12168590.699999988%2C%22ls%22%3A5163462.800000012%2C%22le%22%3A5163956.399999976%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1123" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-20" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">Kim then shared how surrounding herself with people such as her sister Lakam Chiu, Star Magic head and a father figure to her Direk Lauren Dyogi, and her manager Edith Fariñas, who guided and helped her in life, are also significant factors in her continuous success.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">She also expressed her gratitude to Bela, who, despite the distance and infrequent communication, remained each other’s closest friends.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-22" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C57VqmyPUGV/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A22%2C%22os%22%3A12242720.600000024%2C%22ls%22%3A5163462.800000012%2C%22le%22%3A5163956.399999976%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1041" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-22" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">Earlier this June, Kim celebrated her 18th year in the show business industry for which she penned her appreciation message to her fans, who were the ones who reminded her about her special date.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">“June 3. 18th year in showbiz. I am out of words, but I am just thankful for this beautiful journey. </span><span style="color:black;background:white">❤</span><span style="color:black;background:white">,” Kim wrote.</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">She went on: “Special thank you to my @teamkcg family for reminding me that day and for taking the time, effort, love, and unconditional support you’ve given me through the years. Grabe pa surprise nyo that day. Huge Thank you, Monika and Mich.”</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><strong><span style="color:black;background:white">READ: <a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2024/6/5/kim-chiu-celebrates-18-years-in-showbiz-i-am-just-thankful-for-this-beautiful-journey-1718">Kim Chiu celebrates 18 years in showbiz: ‘I am just thankful for this beautiful journey’</a></span></strong></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><p style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">The Kapamilya actress also shared how her fans prepared for her anniversary, including an LED billboard showcasing Kim’s journey in the industry, a roving billboard in Manila and in Kim’s hometown in Cebu, as well as food projects for her </span><em>ASAP Natin ‘To </em>and I<em>t’s Showtime</em> family and staff.</p><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black;background:white">She added, “through ups and downs, you’ve been with me. Maraming maraming salamat for making me feel loved, wanted, and appreciated. Maraming Salamat.”</span></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"><strong><span style="color:black;background:white">Watch vlog here: </span></strong></div><div><iframe width="670" height="377" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YzrvdbXkyR0" title="Why Kim Chiu Is The Queen Of Character Development? | Being Limitless" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div style="line-height:1.5;margin:0in;background:white"> </div><div style="line-height:1.5"><br/></div><div><br/></div>

<p><i>Bela Padilla and Kim Chiu talk about how the latter works on herself to be better.</i></p>

Bela Padilla and Kim Chiu talk about how the latter works on herself to be better.

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Bela Padilla calls Kim Chiu ‘Queen of Character Development’

Nikka Sabio

Published June 15, 2024 11:16 AM PHT

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