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Kim Chiu, Paulo Avelino recognized by California State Assembly for contribution to cinema

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<p>“<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2025/3/24/all-about-my-love-will-make-you-disappear-1733" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My Love Will Make You Disappear</a>” stars Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino celebrated their film’s North American debut by bonding with kababayans and moviegoers in Los Angeles, California at their special screenings and meet-and-greets. Meanwhile, little did KimPau know that the State of California had a little surprise of their own for them!</p><p>During their trip to the United States, Kim and Paulo personally accepted certificates of recognition from the California State Assembly for their remarkable work in the film industry. The distinctions were dated March 29 and signed by California 65th district assemblymember Mike A. Gipson.  </p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1743569500569Kim Chiu Paulo Avelino California State Assembly Award My Love Will Make You Disappear.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div> </div><p>Kim and Paulo&#x27;s certificates read: “On behalf of the California State Assembly, it gives me great pleasure to commend you for your invaluable contributions to the world of cinema and your role in highlighting Asian artistic excellence internationally.”  </p><p>“Best wishes and continued success in the entertainment industry,” Gipson wrote. “Maraming Salamat!”</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1743569526010Kim Chiu Paulo Avelino California State Assembly Award My Love Will Make You Disappear KimPau.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1743569542631Kim Chiu California State Assembly Award My Love Will Make You Disappear.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1743569559789Paulo Avelino California State Assembly Award My Love Will Make You Disappear.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><br/></div><p>On its Philippine premiere last March 26, “My Love Will Make You Disappear” received the <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2025/3/27/my-love-will-make-you-disappear-achieves-highest-first-day-gross-among-local-films-in-2025-1915" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">highest opening-day gross</a> for a local film in 2025. The movie then opened to $200,000 at the <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2025/3/31/-my-love-will-make-you-disappear-garners-p40-million-in-ph-box-office-sales-1909" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">North American box office</a>. As of Monday, March 31, the KimPau starrer hit the <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2025/3/31/-my-love-will-make-you-disappear-earns-p100-million-in-box-office-sales-worldwide-0700" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">P100 million</a> mark in box office sales worldwide.</p><p>“My Love Will Make You Disappear” also marks Kim and Paulo’s foray into the big screen as a tandem, as well as Chad Vidanes’ first feature-length film as director.</p><p>From a story by Prime Cruz and a corresponding screenplay written by scriptwriters Isabelle Policarpio and Patrick Valencia, “My Love Will Make You Disappear” follows Sari (Kim Chiu) as she swears off romance after all the men she’s ever loved have vanished. Sari&#x27;s curse is challenged by Jolo (Paulo Avelino), who takes it as an opportunity to escape his own problems.</p><p>Don’t miss Star Cinema’s new romcom that will surely inspire you to give love a try! “My Love Will Make You Disappear” is now in its second week in cinemas. </p><div> </div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEOS: </strong></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/58yQ0m5-6sA?si=KkZ2qrsk0PQsFtk7" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-tovCK3RQeU?si=ppp4feegpXGl34e1" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div> </div><div><strong>RELATED STORIES: </strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2025/3/31/-my-love-will-make-you-disappear-earns-p100-million-in-box-office-sales-worldwide-0700" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">‘My Love Will Make You Disappear’ earns P100 million in box office sales worldwide</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2025/3/27/my-love-will-make-you-disappear-achieves-highest-first-day-gross-among-local-films-in-2025-1915" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">‘My Love Will Make You Disappear’ achieves highest first-day gross among local films in 2025</a></div>

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Kim Chiu, Paulo Avelino recognized by California State Assembly for contribution to cinema

Mika Geronimo

Published April 02, 2025 01:53 PM PHT

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Updated April 02, 2025 02:05 PM PHT

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