Kim Chiu and Xian Lim Spice Up ASAP 19 this January 12

ASAP 19 pumps up the energy of the New Year with its non-stop world-class performances this Sunday (January 12) to be led by “Bride for Rent” stars Kim Chiu and Xian Lim.

Join the whole ASAP Kapamilya as they celebrate the birthday of the ultimate heartthrob Piolo Pascual; grand launch of Angeline Quinto’s ‘Higher Love’ album; and Star Magic’s special welcome to its newest Kapamilya, Klarisse de Guzman.

ABS-CBNmobile will also take the spotlight on Sunday for its grand launch to be led by Bea Alonzo, Julia Montes, and Jodi Sta. Maria.

King of the Gil Enrique Gil will fire up the ASAP dance floor through a show-stopping production number with ‘next generation of stars’ Kim Barranda, Yuan Estrada, Grae Fernandez, and Icee Ejercito.

This Sunday, “ASAP 19” will also pay tribute to international music icons like Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Billy Joel, Supremes, Everly Brothers, James Ingram, and The Beatles.

Prepare for a breathtaking dance showdown in ‘ASAP Supahdance’ featuring Gerald Anderson, Enchong Dee, Shaina Magdayao, Maja Salvador, Jessy Mendiola, Iya Villania, Empress, John Prats, Rayver Cruz, and Cristine Reyes.

Also, watch out for a top caliber musical experience from Martin Nievera, ZsaZsa Padilla, Charice, Arnel Pineda, Lani Misalucha, Erik Santos, Jed Madela, Yeng Constantino, and Nikki Gil; and the fun-filled jamming session of ASAP Sessionistas Juris, Richard Poon, Kean Cipriano, Sitti, and Aiza Seguerra, with ASAP Covers namely Sam Milby, Nyoy Volante, Paolo Valenciano, Princess, Paolo Onessa, and KZ Tandingan.

Meanwhile, witness another inspirational sharing from Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano in his segment ‘With Love, Gary V.’

Welcome 2014 with a bang in the country’s longest-running, award-winning variety show, “ASAP 19,” this Sunday, 12:15nn, on ABS-CBN.

For viewers who want to purchase ASAP official merchandise, simply visit the ABS-CBN Store located at the ground floor of ELJ building in Quezon City, or visit ABSCBNstore.shopinas.com and MyRegalo.com.

Visit ASAP.abs-cbn.com to hang-out live with stars at ASAP Chill-Out. Also join the fun at “ASAP 18′s” official social networking accounts at Facebook.com/asapofficial and Twitter.com/ASAPOFFICIAL, and know the latest happenings in “ASAP 19” by tweeting the hashtag #ASAPTribute.

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ASAP 19 Starts January 5 | ASAP Celebrates 19th Anniversary

ASAP 19 welcomes 2014 with full of world-class performances and production numbers this Sunday (January 5) as it celebrates the 19th anniversary of ABS-CBN’s longest-running, top-rating, at trending musical variety show.

Aside from its New Year treats, “ASAP 19” will also throw an all-star tribute for the broadway diva Lea Salonga, who is celebrating her 35th showbiz anniversary. ASAP Kapamilya’s salute to Lea will be made more special by the members of the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra.

“ASAP 19” doubles up the fun and love this Sunday with the back-to-back surprises from the cast of ABS-CBN’s upcoming romantic-comedy sitcom “Home Sweetie Home” to be led by John Lloyd Cruz and Toni Gonzaga; and the lead stars of Star Cinema’s first movie offering this year “Bride For Rent” Kim Chiu and Xian Lim.

Be mesmerized with the remarkable and unique beauty and talent of Filipinos in the astonishing production number of Miss Universe 2013 3rd runner up Ariella Arida, Miss Supranational 2013 Mutya Datul, and Miss International 2014 Bea Rose Santiago.

Romance is set to fill the air this New Year with the special treat of Kapamilya heartthrobs Piolo Pascual, Gerald Anderson, Jericho Rosales, and Jake Cuenca; and the must-see performance of the ASAP boy group ‘Gimme 5’ composed of Nash Aguas, Brace Arquiza, Joaquin Reyes, John Bermundo, and Grae Fernandez.

Meanwhile, “ASAP 19” takes the art of dancing to a higher level with the return of Maja Salvador and Shaina Magdayao’s supah hot clash dance ‘MASH;’ to be followed by the breath-taking Supahdance showcase of Cristine Reyes, Jessy Mendiola, Nikki Gil, Iya Villania, Karylle, John Prats, Rayver Cruz, Bugoy Cariño, and Brenna Garcia, together with the hip-hop dance group Philippine All Stars.

Also, watch out for the hair-raising concert experience prepared by Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, Charice, Erik Santos, Jed Madela, KZ Tandingan, Richard Poon, Abra, Kean Cipriano, Princess, Janice Javier, and Radha; the coolest rock performance of Bamboo, Yeng Constantino, and Tutti Caringal; and the jaw-dropping ‘voice’ showdown of Angeline Quinto, Morisette Amon, and Klarisse de Guzman.

Welcome 2014 with a bang in the country’s longest-running, award-winning variety show, “ASAP 19,” this Sunday, 12:15nn, on ABS-CBN.

For viewers who want to purchase ASAP official merchandise, simply visit the ABS-CBN Store located at the ground floor of ELJ building in Quezon City, or visit ABSCBNstore.shopinas.com and MyRegalo.com.

Visit ASAP.abs-cbn.com to hang-out live with stars at ASAP Chill-Out. Also join the fun at “ASAP 19′s” official social networking accounts at Facebook.com/asapofficial and Twitter.com/ASAPOFFICIAL, and know the latest happenings in “ASAP 19” by tweeting the hashtag #ASAP19.

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Bride For Rent Full Trailer | Kim and Xian Movie Opens January 15

After a series of teasers, Star Cinema finally released the full trailer for the upcoming movie Bride For Rent starring Kim Chiu and Xian Lim. The movie is the production outfit's opening salvo for 2014.

The trailer sees Rocky( Kim Chiu ) auditioning for a role, unaware that she's up for a challenge of pretending to be Rocco's (Xian Lim) wife so that the latter will get his inheritance from her grandmother (Pilita Corrales) after getting married.

Quick links: Bride For Rent Official Movie Poster—Teaser Trailers

Also starring Dennis Padilla, Empoy Marquez, Martin del Rosario, Lloyd Zaragoza, Matt Evans, Eda Nolan, Zeppi Borromeo, Marlann Flores, RJ Ledesma and Tirso Cruz III, Bride For Rent opens in theaters January 15.

Watch the full trailer of Kim and Xian's Bride For Rent below:

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Sarah Geronimo, Xian Lim Named Covergirl and Coverguy of the Year 2013

Popstar royalty Sarah Geronimo and heartthrob Xian Lim were voted as Covergirl and Coverguy of the year, respectively in a poll conducted by popular entertainment blog Starmometer.

Sarah bested three-time winner Angel Locsin and 6 other finalists in the said annual poll for the most glamorous magazine cover by a local female celebrity. Her winning cover was the one she did way back in June 2013 for Cosmopolitan magazine where she looked sexy in wild animal print.

Meanwhile, Xian Lim won in a very close fight against Matteo Guidicelli, with only 126-vote difference. Xian bested 7 coverguys to win the poll for the most swoon-worthy magazine cover by a local male celebrity. His winning cover is Chalk's October 2013 issue, where he opened up about his girl, Kim Chiu.

Here is the official result of the covergirl of coverguy of the year poll:

COVERGIRL OF THE YEAR			COVERGUY OF THE YEAR
Rank	Covergirl	Total Votes	Rank	Coverguy	Total Votes
1	Sarah Geronimo	293,012	1	Xian Lim	99,547
2	Angel Locsin	200,072	2	Matteo Guidicelli	99,421
3	Kim Chiu	100,624	3	Daniel Padilla	3,284
4	Anne Curtis	19,768	4	Enrique Gil	2,402
5	Marian Rivera	3,849	5	Gerald Anderson	667
6	Kathryn Bernardo	3,115	6	Tom Rodriguez	630
7	Jessy Mendiola	3,103	7	JC de Vera	376
8	Megan Young	538	8	Enchong Dee	263

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Kim Chiu is Dyesebel in ABS-CBN Remake?

Actress Kim Chiu is said to be the one chosen to play the role of the love-lorn mermaid Dyesebel on ABS-CBN. According to a report by Salve Asis on The Philippine Star, Kim Chiu bagged the most-coveted role of Dyesebel.

"Si Kim Chiu pala ang final choice para maging Dyesebel ng ABS-CBN. Kasalukuyan na raw nagti-training si Kim at any moment ay magti-taping sila," Asis wrote on her column published Monday.

Early this year, ABS-CBN has finalized the deal on the network's acquisition of 13 titles or characters created by Mars Ravelo, including the superheroine Darna, the everyman-superhero character Captain Barbell and the love-lorn mermaid Dyesebel. This sparked the guessing game on the lucky (and deserving) actors who get to portray them.

The network started to air teasers for Dyesebel last month which heightened the anticipation of the fans. Early reports had Anne Curtis, KC Concepcion, Angel Locsin, Erich Gonzales, Sarah Geronimo, Maja Salvador and Kim Chiu in the list of actresses being considered for the role.

Although there's no official confirmation from the network yet, Kim Chiu's fans are now jumping for joy while others said that the role doesn't fit Kim and insisted their favorites for Dyesebel, including Anne Curtis and Jessy Mendiola. The latter was recently rumored to have bagged the role of Dyesebel and if we are to take hints from posts in social media, Jessy might have been the chosen one, trying new hair extensions that could possibly be for her mermaid role.

If Kim Chiu is indeed Dyesebel, it's a no brainer that Xian Lim will be her lover Fredo. The two are currently busy promoting their second movie together, Bride for Rent.

Whether it's Kim Chiu or Jessy Mendiola, great interest has now been generated for Dyesebel and the only thing we could do is wait for the official announcement very soon.

Dyesebel will start taping in January and the show is expected to air first quarter of 2014. This is another Dreamscape Entertainment production and will be directed by Don Cuaresma and Francis Xavier Pasion.

Photo courtesy of @Lynnn1102

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Bride For Rent Teaser Trailer: Kim Chiu Auditions to be Xian Lim's Bride

Star Cinema has released teaser trailers for Bride For Rent starring Kim Chiu and Xian Lim. The movie is a follow up to KimXi's first big screen team up, Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo.

The teaser trailers show Kim Chiu in what could be seen as an audition for a role—not in a teleserye, stage play or movie but in real life. Yes, Kim is up for a role as Xian's bride albeit for rent only. 

Directed by Mae Czarina Cruz, Bride for Rent will open in theaters January 15, 2014 as Star Cinema's opening salvo for the new year. Check out the official movie poster here and watch the teaser trailers below.

Kim and Xian will be joined by Dennis Padilla, Empoy Marquez, Martin del Rosario, Lloyd Zaragoza, Matt Evans, Eda Nolan, Zeppi Borromeo, Marlann Flores and RJ Ledesma in this movie with the special participation of Ms. Pilita Corrales and Tirso Cruz III.

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ASAP 'Diyes Is It' Best of the Best: Sarah G, Piolo, KimXi, KathNiel, JulQuen (Dec 29)

ASAP 18 is set to end the year with a bang this Sunday (December 29) as it takes TV viewers down memory lane in “ASAP Diyes Is It.”

Celebrate “ASAP 18’s” brightest moments this year through a year-end countdown featuring the top 10 “ASAP 18” milestones, trending topics, love teams, birthday performances, and the most talked about viral videos on YouTube.

Leading the year-end countdown special are some of the biggest stars in showbiz including Piolo Pascual, Charice, Toni Gonzaga, Sam Milby, Gerald Anderson, Cristine Reyes, Bamboo, Jericho Rosales, Angeline Quinto, and Sarah Geronimo.

Fill 2013′s last Sunday with love together with three of the most in-demand love teams in the country—Kim Chiu and Xian Lim; Julia Montes and Enrique Gil; and Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo.

Get ready for the special production numbers prepared by Megan Young, Jake Cuenca, Matteo Guidicelli, Venus Raj, Denise Laurel, Bangs Garcia, Robi Domingo, Arron Villaflor, Neil Coleta, Joseph Marco, Martin del Rosario, Sam Concepcion, Young JV, Bryan Termulo, Markki Stroem, Bryan Santos, and Alex Castro.

Prepare to be blown away with the must-see performances of teen stars Khalil Ramos, Ella Cruz, Jane Oineza, Janella Salvador, Francis Magundayao, Michelle Vito, Karen Reyes, Myrtle Sarrosa, Joj & Jai, Sofia Andres, Bianca Casado, Linn Oeymo, and the boy group Gimme 5.

Meanwhile, witness Filipino talent at its finest in the hair-raising concert spectacle of Gary Valenciano, ZsaZsa Padilla, Lani Misalucha, Arnel Pineda, Vina Morales, and Martin Nievera; followed by the jaw-dropping musical performance of Erik Santos, Jed Madela, Yeng Constantino, Nikki Gil, Karylle, KZ Tandingan, Marcelito Pomoy, Paolo Valenciano, and ASAP Sessionistas.

Also, watch out for the most breathtaking dance showdown of Enrique Gil, Enchong Dee, Maja Salvador, Jessy Mendiola, Shaina Magdayao, John Prats, Rayver Cruz, Iya Villania, and Empress in the ‘Best of Supahdance.’

Celebrate 2013 and join the grandest throwback party of the country’s longest-running, award-winning variety show, “ASAP 18,” this Sunday, 12:00nn, on ABS-CBN.

For viewers who want to purchase ASAP official merchandise, simply visit the ABS-CBN Store located at the ground floor of ELJ building in Quezon City, or visit ABSCBNstore.shopinas.com and MyRegalo.com.

Visit ASAP.abs-cbn.com to hang-out live with stars at ASAP Chill-Out. Also join the fun at “ASAP 18′s” official social networking accounts at Facebook.com/asapofficial and Twitter.com/ASAPOFFICIAL, and know the latest happenings in “ASAP 18” by tweeting the hashtag #ASAPDiyesIsIt.

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Bride for Rent Movie Poster Unveiled | Kim Chiu and Xian Lim 2nd Movie

Check out the official movie poster of Bride for Rent starring Kim Chiu and Xian Lim. The movie is the second big screen team up of KimXi following the success of their first movie together Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo.

Bride for Rent is Star Cinema's opening salvo for 2014 and will open in cinemas January 15, 2014 after the Metro Manila Film Festival. It is directed by Mae Czarina Cruz (She's The One).

Kim and Xian will be joined by Dennis Padilla, Empoy Marquez, Martin del Rosario, Lloyd Zaragoza, Matt Evans, Eda Nolan, Zeppi Borromeo, Marlann Flores and RJ Ledesma in this movie with the special participation of Ms. Pilita Corrales and Tirso Cruz III.

With an interesting title and plot combined with a powerful cast, Bride for Rent is one romantic comedy movie you should not miss. 

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Kapamilya Stars Share Their Blessings in 'ASAP Gives Back' (Dec 22)

ASAP 18 will make the Christmas celebration of TV viewers a lot more meaningful this Sunday (December 22) as Kapamilya stars give back and help their chosen charities including ‘Yolanda’ survivors who are temporarily living at Tent City, Villamor Airbase, Pasay City; the children in DSWD-Jose Fabella Center, Mandaluyong City; and a family in Albay that will finally be reunited.

Join the whole ASAP Kapamilya in the “4th ASAP Gives Back” episode as they tell different stories of hope and inspiration during their journey to calamity-stricken areas in the country such as Bohol, Zamboanga, and Tacloban.

Aside from the extra-ordinary gifts of Kapamilya stars, the early Yuletide celebration of TV viewers will be made more special with the must-see surprises of 2013 Manila Film Festival (MMFF) cast members Vice Ganda, Kiray Celis, Xyriel Manabat, JM Ibañez, and Red Bustamante of “Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy;” Daniel Padilla, Kathryn Bernardo, Shaina Magdayao, Michelle Vito, Dominique Roque, Miles Ocampo, CJ Navato, and Paulo Avelino of “Pagpag, Siyam na Buhay;” and Eugene Domingo and Sam Milby of “Kimmy Dora: Ang Kyemeng Prequel.”

Fall in love with the sweetest and most romantic number of upcoming Kapamilya sitcom “Home Sweetie Home” lead stars John Lloyd Cruz and Toni Gonzaga together with two of the most in-demand love teams Daniel and Kathryn, and Kim Chiu and Xian Lim.

“ASAP 18” doubles up the fun with the special production numbers of celebrity siblings Enchong and Angie Dee, John and Raffy Prats, Maja and Jessilyn Salvador, Sam and Gabby Concepcion, Jessy and Pam Mendiola, and Nikki and Dani Gil.

Meanwhile, witness another world-class performance from Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano together with his sons Paolo and Gab in ‘With Love, Gary V.’ segment.

Also, get ready for the breathtaking dance showdown of Kim, Cristine Reyes, Iza Calzado, Karylle, Iya Villania, Empress, and Gerald Anderson in ‘ASAP Supahdance;’ followed by the hair-raising musical performances of Arnel Pineda, Charice, Bamboo, Erik Santos, Jed Madela, Yeng Constantino, Angeline Quinto, KZ Tandingan, Mitoy Yontin, Radha, Morissette Amon, and ASAP Sessionistas; and the astonishing vocal acts of YouTube sensations Shane Dawson, Sam Santiago, and Anton Antenorcruz.

Don’t miss the country’s longest-running, award-winning variety show, “ASAP 18,” this Sunday, 12:00nn, on ABS-CBN.

For viewers who want to purchase ASAP official merchandise, simply visit the ABS-CBN Store located at the ground floor of ELJ building in Quezon City, or visit ABSCBNstore.shopinas.com and MyRegalo.com.

Visit ASAP.abs-cbn.com to hang-out live with stars at ASAP Chill-Out. Also join the fun at “ASAP 18′s” official social networking accounts at Facebook.com/asapofficial and Twitter.com/ASAPOFFICIAL, and know the latest happenings in “ASAP 18” by tweeting the hashtag #ASAPGivesBack.

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Kim Chiu and Xian Lim Movie 'Bride for Rent' Opens January 2014

One of today's hottest love team Kim Chiu and Xian Lim, popularly known as KimXi will have their big screen reunion next year with the movie Bride for Rent.

Bride for Rent is Kim and Xian's follow up project after the box office success of their very first big screen tandem Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo which raked in more than P100 million. The said movie is both Kim and Xian's highest grossing movie to date.

KimXi fans will surely be delighted as the movie will be Star Cinema's opening salvo for 2014 and is slated to open in cinemas by January after the Metro Manila Film Festival. With that interesting title, we can only assume that this movie will bring more 'kilig' to audience.

With Mae Czarina Cruz at the helm (the director who gave us box office romantic movies such as Catch Me... I'm In Love and She's The One), Kim Chiu and Xian Lim's Bride for Rent will certainly deliver. 

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Xian Lim and Jobert Sucaldito Brouhaha | What's your take?

Reporter and radio host Jobert Sucaldito took to Facebook and Twitter his ranting on heartthrob Xian Lim when the former walked out on a Skype interview in his radio show on DZMM Tuesday night, December 10.

Xian Lim, who was at the ABS-CBN Solidarity concert at the Araneta Coliseum, was asked by Jobert via Skype which seemed to have offended the actor.

"Hindi mo ba makakasama si Kim [Chiu] ngayong gabi?" Jobert asked Xian, which was relayed again by his Mismo co-anchor Ahwel Paz (who is at present at the venue) when Xian begged to repeat the question.

Xian then replied, "Ano ba namang tanong 'yan?!" removed his earphone and allegedly walked out afterwards.

According to Jobert, he was hurt by the rude attitude of Xian, saying that the encounter was one of the most memorable experiences in his career as a journalist. He later called Xian a starlet and the actor's act as "gayish."

That same night, Xian Lim's handler, Gidget of Star Magic forwarded to Jobert an apology from the actor. "Sorry kanina na-offend kita. I meant no disrespect. Magulo at maingay sa paligid. Pasensiya na," the message reads.

Two days later, Jobert posted a message on Twitter. "Sa totoo lang malamya at mahinhin itong si Xian Lim..I wonder why. Hindi gawain ng isang TUNAY NA LALAKE ang magtaray ng ganun."

Many fans reacted on the issue, some saying that Xian must have misunderstood and found the question derogatory and with double meaning while others stood by Jobert's take that the question was asked in a manner that will tickle fans and the actor should have just answered it the "showbiz way."

Meanwhile, Jobert apologized to Xian after his negative remarks to the actor via a Twitter post on Saturday.

"I would like to apologize to Xian Lim and after this sana ay dumami ang followers ko kaya follow niyo na ako mga Jobertnatics!" the post reads.

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Enrique Gil, 50 Hottest Guys of 2013 on Chalk Magazine December Issue

Happy Hottie Days this December!

Chalk Magazine will make this cold season hot as Enrique Gil graces the cover of the magazine's December 2013 issue "Christmas with Enrique Gil." Get crazy with knit blankets, hot chocolate and Enrique Gil this holiday season.

Chalk Magazine December issue also features the 50 hottest guys of 2013 which includes Xian Lim, Daniel Padilla, Joseph Marco, Robi Domingo, Jerome Ponce, Jon Lucas, Ejay Falcon, Jeron Teng, Jeric Teng, Arnold Van Opstal, Randy See, Miko Raval, Derrick Monasterio, Kristoffer Martin, Abra, Kimpoy Feliciano and more.

Don't forget to grab a copy of this Chalk Magazine December 2013 hottie issue, available in your favorite newsstands nationwide for only P100.

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ASAP Pop Viewers Choice 2013 Winners: KimXi, Sarah, John Lloyd, KathNiel

ABS-CBN's Sunday musical variety show ASAP 2012 has announce the winners of the 6th ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice (2012) on its December 8 episode. The annual POP Viewers' Choice Awards recognized viewers' most favorite on different categories covering music, movies, print and television.

Sarah Geronimo and John Lloyd Cruz were big winners in the Pop Movie category clinching 3 awards for It Takes A Man and A Woman. Vice Ganda dominated the Pop Astig category with 2 awards. Meanwhile, Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla ruled the Pop Kapamilya TV category with their latest hit, Got to Believe. Daniel and Sarah also reigned in the Pop Music category.

Here is the complete list of winners of the ASAP Viewers' Choice Awards 2013. 

POP MALE ARTIST Daniel Padilla POP SONG Daniel Padilla “Nasa Iyo Na Ang Lahat” POP SOUNDTRACK ALBUM Ina, Kapatid, Anak POP CELEBRITY CAMEO IN A MUSIC VIDEO Kim Chiu “Discolamon” POP MOVIE LOVETEAM Kim Chiu & Xian Lim “Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo” POP KAPAMILYA TV CHARACTER Chichay and Joaquin (Kathryn Bernardo & Daniel Padilla) POP KAPAMILYA TV THEME SONG Got To Believe by Juris from “Got To Believe” POP FEMALE FASHIONISTA Kim Chiu POP COVER GIRL Sarah Geronimo POP BREAKTHROUGH STAR Janella Salvador POP FANS CLUB KimXi (Kim Chiu & Xian Lim)

POP FEMALE ARTIST Sarah  Geronimo POP ALBUM Sarah Geronimo “Expression” POP MUSIC VIDEO Sarah Geronimo “It Takes A Man And A Woman” POP MOVIE THEME SONG It Takes A Man & A Woman from It Takes A Man & A Woman (Sarah G.) POP SCREEN KISS Sarah Geronimo & John Lloyd Cruz “It Takes A Man And A Woman” POP MOVIE It Takes A Man And A Woman POP KAPAMILYA TV SHOW Got To  Believe POP MALE FASHIONISTA Vice Ganda POP COVER BOY Daniel Padilla POP NETIZEN Vice Ganda

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Kim Chiu and Xian Lim Acoustic Prod on ASAP 18 | KimXi in 'Kilig' Duet (Dec 8)

One of today's hottest love teams Kim Chiu and Xian Lim did an acoustic duet for the first time on ASAP 18 stage. KimXi on Sunday took on their guitars with Jireh Lim’s Magkabilang Mundo.

The acoustic production number of Kim and Xian became a top trending topic on Twitter with the hashtag #KIMXIAcousticProdOnASAP18. Fans anticipating for the duet were treated to a more 'kilig' when the love team shared the same microphone in the latter part of the song.

Xian Lim and Kim Chiu were awarded as this year’s ASAP Pop Love Team in the ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice 2013 (CLICK HERE for the complete list of winners). Their fans club KimXi also won in their category.

Watch Kim and Xian's kilig acoustic duet on ASAP 18 below:

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ABS-CBN Mounts All-Star Benefit Concert for Earthquake and Yolanda Victims

ABS-CBN will stage a star-studded benefit concert on Saturday (November 16) at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum to raise funds for the survivors of all calamity-stricken areas in the country, including Cebu and Bohol that were hit by magnitude 7.2 earthquake last October and the Visayan region that was severely devastated by super typhoon Yolanda.

Titled “ABS-CBN Presents: Tulong Na, Tabang Na, Tayo Na! An All-Star Benefit Concert,” the fundraising event will donate all ticket sales proceeds to the calamity fund of Sagip Kapamilya, the emergency humanitarian assistance program of ABS-CBN Foundation.

The show will gather some of the country’s biggest names in the TV, movie, and music industries who will all perform for free including Gary Valenciano, Lea Salonga, Judy Ann Santos, Piolo Pascual, John Lloyd Cruz, Toni Gonzaga, Angelica Panganiban, Maja Salvador, Sam Milby, Shaina Magdayao, Enchong Dee, Xian Lim, Charice, and other Kapamilya stars.

Also gracing the concert are University of the Philippines (UP) Singing Ambassadors, Mandaluyong Children’s Choir, El Gamma Penumbra, Moonstar 88, 6 Cyclemind, Banda ni Kleggy, and inspirational singers Jamie Rivera and Fatima Soriano.

Ticket prices are as follows: P300 for general admission; P400 for upper box B; P500 for upper box A; P700 for lower box; and P1,000 for patron. Tickets can now be purchased at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum office, Ticketnet outlets, and Ticketnet website (Ticketnet.com.ph).

All ticket buyers will be given free-sized #TulongPH T-shirts that will be distributed in the venue during the concert.

“ABS-CBN Presents: Tulong Na, Tabang Na, Tayo Na! An All-Star Benefit Concert” will commence at 8pm. Gates will open at 6 pm.

The benefit concert will be simulcast live on ABS-CBN’s global platforms TFC Pay-Per-View, TFC.tv and TFC IPTV; and on cable TV via SkyCable Pay-Per-View and Destiny Pay-Per-View. Live reports will also be aired on AM and FM radio via DZMM and My Only Radio (MOR) 101.9 For Life!

The pay-per-view of TFC.tv will cost at $5, while SkyCable will charge P199 to its subscribers in Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, Baguio and Iloilo.

For additional information on “ABS-CBN Presents: Tulong Na, Tabang Na, Tayo Na! An All-Star Benefit Concert,” visit ABS-CBNnews.com/TulongPH. Take part in fundraising event and continue sharing the worldwide call for donation on Twitter using the hashtag #TulongPH.

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Marian Rivera, Celebrity Style Awards and Bamboo's Renewed Friendship with Rico Blanco on StarStudio October 2013 Issue

Kapuso queen Marian Rivera debuts on the cover of StarStudio Magazine this October. Marian looks beautiful, sexy and sassy on the cover photo by famed lensman Mark Nicdao.

StarStudio magazine dedicated a 20-page spread for Marian that traces her style evolution from simple Cavitena into a fierce and fabulous fashion diva. 

In this issue, StarStudio also present the winners of the 2nd StarStudio Celebrity Style Awards. Chosen by a Style Council combined with readers’ votes, the winners include Anne Curtis (Celebrity Fashion Muse and Most Stylish Female Host); Sam Milby (Celebrity Fashion Leading Man); Vice Ganda (Onstage Stylista Male); Sarah Geronimo (Onstage Stylista Female); Kathryn Bernardo (Young Fashionista on the Rise); Elmo Magalona (Young Stylish Guy on the Rise), Vhong Navarro (Stylish Host Male) and Xian Lim and Kim Chiu (Most Stylish Loveteam).

In a rare treat, Bamboo also opens up with a lengthy interview about his personal journey and shares the reasons why he left Rivermaya, went to the US and his renewed friendship with Rico Blanco.

Enjoy all of these stylish and juicy features in the October 2013 issue of StarStudio Magazine from ABS-CBN Publishing.

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Xian Lim Opens up About His Girl, Kim Chiu on Chalk Magazine October 2013 Issue

Kapamilya heartthrob Xian Lim is on the cover of Chalk Magazine October 2013 issue. Xian is looking so much cuter on the cover photo for Chalk's “Beauty Issue."

Inside Chalk Magazine's October issue, Xian Lim opens up on his thoughts about real beauty and what he finds truly beautiful in a girl. Of course, he even goes into detail about the most beautiful girl in his eyes, Kim Chiu.

Aside from Xian, Chalk also introduces the seven most beautiful people in the magazine’s “#beautiful” story under LIVE section. These seven personalities—Sam Concepcion, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Abby Asistio, Kevin Balot, Ayumi Yoshikawa, Tori Rosso and Camille Co—are among those who redefine beauty in their own unique ways, demonstrating beauty in all its forms.

Grab a copy of Chalk’s October issue with Xian Lim on the cover, now available at your favorite book stores and magazine stands nationwide for only P100.

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Star Magic Ball 2013 Awards and Winners: KathNiel, KimXi and More

The Star Magic Ball 2013 was held successfully Saturday night, September 7 at the Fairmont Hotel in Makati City gathering the country's brightest stars wearing their ball gowns and suits made by the Philippines' top fashion designers (Click here for the red carpet photos of stars in their ball gowns and suits).

Aside from the fab red carpet showcase, the night also celebrated Star Magic's 21 years of honing and polishing gems and its undisputed leadership in talent development. A night of performances, camaraderie and glam, the magic truly continues.

Got to Believe stars Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla (KathNiel) beat last year's winner KimXi tandem for the 'Couple of the Night' award. However, Kim Chiu and Xian Lim were hailed as Fabulous Pair of the night.

Below are the winners of the awards given at the 7th Star Magic Ball 2013:

• Moet and Chandon Fabulous Pair - Kim Chiu and Xian Lim
• O+ Stars of the Night - Joseph Marco and Empress
• Best Dressed (Male) - Gerald Anderson
• Best Dressed (Female) - Maja Salvador
• Couple of the Night - Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla

Photos courtesy of Kai Magsanoc (Rappler) and Star Magic

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Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo Gross P102.36-M in 3 Weeks | Box Office Mojo

Star Cinema's Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo starring Kim Chiu and Xian Lim has grossed P102.36 million in 3 weeks according to third party tabulator Box Office Mojo (BOM).  

A certified box office success, Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo of KimXi is the third Pinoy film to hit the P100-million mark this year, next to It Takes A Man and A Woman and Four Sisters and A Wedding. The film will also be Kim Chiu and Xian Lim's highest-grossing movie to date.

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters reigned Philippine box office for the period of August 14-18, raking P120 million in just 2 weeks, followed by debuting films The Internship and Kick-Ass 2.

Here are the top movies in the Philippines from August 14-18 according to Box Office Mojo. For last week's box office ranking, click here.

TW	LW	Movie	Studio	Weekend Gross	Gross-to-Date	Week
1	1	Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters	Fox	32,433,550 PHP	120,065,887 PHP	2
2	N	The Internship	Fox	10,625,756 PHP	10,625,756 PHP	1
3	N	Kick-Ass 2	UIP	7,062,830 PHP	7,062,830 PHP	1
4	2	Bakit hindi ka crush ng crush mo?	Star Cin.	6,823,404 PHP	102,368,727 PHP	3
5	3	The Smurfs 2	Sony	6,327,055 PHP	35,216,307 PHP	2
6	N	Dragon Ball Z	Pioneer	981,599 PHP	981,599 PHP	1
7	10	Man of Steel	WB	37,997 PHP	388,565,538 PHP	10
8	15	White House Down	Sony	5,397 PHP	58,709,136 PHP	7

Highest Grossing Pinoy Films for 2013*
(as of August 18, 2013)

1. It Takes A Man and A Woman - P375.02-M
2. Four Sisters and A Wedding - P145-M
3. Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo - P102.36-M
4. Bromance - P73.85-M
5. A Moment In Time - P64.54-M
6. Must Be...Love - P60.74-M
7. Tuhog - P24.7-M
8. My Lady Boss - P19.4-M
9. The Bride and the Lover - P10.4-M
10. Seduction - P6.59-M
11. Raketeros - P4.6-M

*All figures are from Box Office Mojo
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