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Kim Chiu celebrates 18 years in showbiz: ‘I am just thankful for this beautiful journey’

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

<p><em>What’s Wrong With Secretary </em>Kim star Kim Chiu celebrated her 18th year in show business industry last June 3, Monday.</p><p>On her personal Instagram account, Kim penned her appreciation message for her fans who were the ones who reminded her about her special date.</p><p>“June 3. 18th year in showbiz. I am out of words, but I am just thankful for this beautiful journey. ❤,” Kim wrote.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C70RjEYPT2m/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=506&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A2195481.399999976%2C%22ls%22%3A207065.39999997616%2C%22le%22%3A207386.19999998808%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="820" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" 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><p>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.”</p><p>The Kapamilya actress also shared how her fans prepared for her anniversary, including an LED billboard of Kim’s journey in the industry, a roving billboard in Manila and Kim’s hometown in Cebu and food projects for her <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/asap"><em><strong>ASAP Natin ‘To</strong></em></a> and <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/itsshowtime"><em><strong>It’s Showtime</strong></em></a> family and staff last Sunday and Monday.</p><p>“Grabe! Thank you for the Led billboard, food for the entire showtime and ASAP family, the roving billboard here and in Cebu, and many more. I am fortunate to have people like you in my showbiz career. I am getting or receiving something like this, and you are asking nothing in return. 😭,” she said.</p><p>She added, “through ups and downs, you’ve been with me. Maraming maraming salamat for making me feel loved, wanted, and appreciated. Maraming Salamat.”</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-5" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C7YyMzdvHFD/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=506&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A5%2C%22os%22%3A2195520.099999994%2C%22ls%22%3A207065.39999997616%2C%22le%22%3A207386.19999998808%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="854" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-5" 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><p>Kim, whose full name is Kimberly Sue Yap Chiu, started her showbiz career after winning the first teen edition of <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/pbbs10"><em><strong>Pinoy Big Brother</strong></em></a>.</p><p>Kim then worked on notable television series and movies such as <em>First Day High, I&#x27;ve Fallen For You</em>, the PH adaptation of the South Korean TV series <em>My Girl, Paano Na Kaya, Kung Tayo’y</em> <em>Magkakalayo, Till My Heartaches End, Tayong Dalawa,</em> and <em>Sana Maulit Muli</em>, which she starred with her then on and off-screen partner Gerald Anderson.</p><p>Kim starred in award-winning projects such as her horror film with Vilma Santos, <em>The Healing</em>, and the popular television series <em>Ina, Kapatid, Anak</em> with Maja Salvador, Enchong Dee, and her then partner Xian Lim.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C6Bd0fzrRVx/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=506&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A2195540.5%2C%22ls%22%3A207065.39999997616%2C%22le%22%3A207386.19999998808%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="854" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" 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><p>Kim also starred in the romantic-comedy films <em>Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo? </em>and <em>Bride for Rent</em> with Xian.</p><p>In the past years, she starred in a number of the most viewed and top-rating series, including <em>Linlang</em> and PH adaptation of the South Korean hit series, <em>What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim,</em> with actor Paulo Avelino.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2024/5/18/kim-chiu-on-working-with-paulo-avelino-siya-yung-leader-ko-1445"><strong>READ: Kim Chiu on working with Paulo Avelino: &#x27;Siya yung leader ko&#x27; </strong></a></div><p>Besides her acting stints, Kim also released several songs including “Crazy Love” in 2007, together with her debut album <em>Gwa Ai Di</em> (I love you) and “Mr. Right” in 2015.</p><p>She also earned her title as “Queen of the Dance Floor” on the Kapamilya variety show <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/asap"><em><strong>ASAP Natin ‘To</strong></em></a> with her noteworthy performances. She is also now part of the Kapamilya noontime show <em>It’s Showtime</em>.</p><p>“Eighteen years in the business, I am thankful for the trust this colorful, shiny, wonderful world has given me. Sa lahat po ng sumusuporta at nag titiwala maraming salamat po. To the people I’ve met and worked with for the past 18 years, maraming salamat po! ❤ Cheers to more years to come!🙏🏻🥂✨💫🥳 #ForeverGrateful 💚❤💙🏠,” Kim said in the latter part of her message.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-7" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6Tczr6rt53/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=506&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A7%2C%22os%22%3A2196660.799999982%2C%22ls%22%3A207065.39999997616%2C%22le%22%3A207386.19999998808%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="856" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-7" 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><p>Celebrities who Kim has worked with in the past years also greeted the actress on one of her special moments in her career.</p><p>“So incredibly proud of you!!!! I vividly remember when you wore that white gown that day, deep inside I was like, &#x27;Big Winner&#x27; ❤️❤️❤️ Love you for life!!!” <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/pbbs10"><em><strong>Pinoy Big Brother</strong></em></a><em><strong></strong> </em>host Bianca Gonzalez commented.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2024/4/3/-pinoy-big-brother-hosts-reunite-for-some-bonding-time-1722" id="isPasted"><strong>READ: ‘Pinoy Big Brother’ hosts reunite for some bonding time</strong></a></div><p>Seasoned actress Ruby Ruiz, who worked alongside Kim in <em>Linlang</em>, also said, &quot;I am blessed to have worked with you in that 18 years !!! Counting on to more years Kim, congratulations ❣️.”</p>

<p><i>Kim Chiu pens gratitude to fans who have been with her since she first started in the industry.</i></p>

Kim Chiu pens gratitude to fans who have been with her since she first started in the industry.

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Kim Chiu celebrates 18 years in showbiz: ‘I am just thankful for this beautiful journey’

Nikka Sabio

Published Jun 06, 2024 10:12 AM PHT

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