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‘Hindi ako reyna’: Kim Chiu downplays perceived stature in Star Magic after contract-signing

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Miguel Dumaual, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/entertainment/12/08/20201208-kim-execs-starmagic.jpg?ext=.jpg"/><figcaption>Kim Chiu poses with ABS-CBN executives after her contract-signing with the network and its talent agency Star Magic on December 4. <em>ABS-CBN</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA — Kim Chiu on Tuesday downplayed the perception that she has been elevated as a “queen” of Star Magic, following her recent contract renewal with the talent agency and its mother network ABS-CBN.</p><p>The actress, whose career now spans 14 years and has been dubbed her generation’s “Teleserye Princess,” signed last week another exclusive contract with the Kapamilya network.</p><p>Dubbed “Star Magic Shines On,” the event saw seven other current Star Magic artists and two P-pop groups ink deals with ABS-CBN — notably amid the twin crises that have beset the network: its franchise denial, on top of the coronavirus pandemic.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/04/20/star-magic-shines-on-what-happened-who-signed-whos-new">‘Star Magic Shines On’: What happened, who signed, who’s new</a></li></ul><p>Chiu was the last of the artists who met with ABS-CBN executives at the live-streamed ceremonial signing, signifying, at least to her fans, her top stature within Star Magic.</p><p>Chiu also had consecutive projects under ABS-CBN despite the tumultuous year, becoming arguably the most visible personality in local showbiz during the pandemic.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hcPUuBMrEkY?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>Prior to her latest lead role in “Bawal Lumabas: The Series,” which premieres December 14 on iWant TFC, she starred in the horror flick “U-Turn” in October, and has been co-hosting “It’s Showtime” and “Pinoy Big Brother: Connect,” aside from performing regularly on “ASAP Natin ‘To.”</p><p>Chiu, 30, was asked to react to her perceived treatment as a Kapamilya royalty on Tuesday, during a virtual conference for “Bawal Lumabas.”</p><p>“Una, hindi ako reyna. Marami pang mas matagal pa sa mundo ng Star Magic,” she said, reacting specifically to being described as a “queen” of the talent group, which was founded in 1992.</p><p>“Nag-expire na kasi ‘yung contract ko sa Star Magic and ABS-CBN, so ako ‘yung natira na medyo senior sa kanilang lahat,” she explained.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/entertainment/12/08/20201208-kim-chiu.jpg?ext=.jpg"/><figcaption>Kim Chiu has been a talent of Star Magic since 2006, which saw her showbiz breakthrough as the teen winner of ‘Pinoy Big Brother.’<em> Instagram: @chinitaprincess/ ABS-CBN</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Chiu’s contemporaries who are also considered A-list artists of Star Magic include Angelica Panganiban, Kathryn Bernardo, Liza Soberano, Erich Gonzales, and Maja Salvador.</p><p>Conceding she is the most experienced, at least among her peers who recently signed anew with ABS-CBN, Chiu obliged a question prompting her advice for younger talents.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/04/20/meet-the-new-faces-of-star-magic-and-p-pop">Meet the new faces of Star Magic — and P-pop</a></li></ul><p>“Don’t forget where you came from no matter how high you are. Dapat isipin mo pa rin kung sino ang nandiyan na tumulong sa ‘yo,” Chiu said.</p><p>“Nasaan ka man ngayon, don’t forget to give thanks. Humility. Look back. Huwag kang makakalimot kahit sobrang taas ka na. I know it is you, but there are people behind you who helped you [get to] where you are right now.”</p><div><strong>Related videos:</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DbLND_kR2H8?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ah2rIzaLbAg?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/j9SLOkSi8IU?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

<p>“Huwag kang makakalimot kahit sobrang taas ka na. I know it is you, but there are people behind you who helped you [get to] where you are right now.”</p>

“Huwag kang makakalimot kahit sobrang taas ka na. I know it is you, but there are people behind you who helped you [get to] where you are right now.”

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‘Hindi ako reyna’: Kim Chiu downplays perceived stature in Star Magic after contract-signing

Miguel Dumaual,

ABS-CBN News

Published Dec 08, 2020 08:14 PM PHT

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