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.jpg) Chiu in 2014 | |||||||||||||||
| Born | Kimberly Sue Yap Chiu (張金珠) April 19, 1990 Cebu City, Philippines | ||||||||||||||
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines | ||||||||||||||
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| Years active | 2006–present | ||||||||||||||
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| Genres | Pop | ||||||||||||||
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| Labels | Star Music | ||||||||||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 張金珠 | ||||||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 张金珠 | ||||||||||||||
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Kimberly Sue Yap Chiu (Tagalog pronunciation: [tʃʊ]; born April 19, 1990)[1] is a Filipino actress, singer, and television host. Known for her performances in a range of genres across film and television, she rose to fame after winning the first teen edition of Pinoy Big Brother. Chiu's films have grossed over ₱1.36 billion at the box-office, making her one of the highest grossing box office stars of all time.[2] Forbes Asia named her one of Asia Pacific's most influential Filipino personalities in 2020.[3]
Dubbed as the "Multimedia Idol" by various media outlets,[4][5] she initially began playing supporting roles in several television shows early in her career. Her breakthrough came following her pairing with Gerald Anderson and has appeared together in a number of projects, most notable being Sana Maulit Muli (2007), I've Fallen for You (2007) and Tayong Dalawa (2009). The following year, Chiu topped Yes! Magazine's list of 100 Most Beautiful Stars and ventured more dramatic and comedic roles. It was succeeded by a string of commercially successful projects such as The Healing (2012), Bride for Rent (2014), Etiquette for Mistresses (2015) and One Great Love (2018) in films, as well as Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin (2011), My Binondo Girl (2011), Ina, Kapatid, Anak (2012), Ikaw Lamang (2014), Love Thy Woman (2020), Linlang (2023) and What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim (2024) in television.
Chiu has received numerous accolades for her work in film and television, including a Seoul International Drama Award, a FAMAS Award, eight Star Awards for Television, and eleven Box Office Entertainment Awards. As a recording artist, all of her studio albums have been certified Gold or more by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry.[6] She was picked by Disney Southeast Asia to model as Mulan in a special 2015 calendar shoot.[7] In 2010, she was inducted into the Eastwood City Walk of Fame for her contributions to Philippine entertainment. Chiu is currently one of the main host of the noontime variety show It's Showtime and is a regular performer in the musical-variety show ASAP since 2006.
- ^ ABS-CBN News (April 20, 2013). "Kim Chiu poses in bikini in birthday photo". ABS-CBN Entertainment News. ABS-CBN Interactive. Archived from the original on December 4, 2013.
- ^ "MOVIE QUEENS: The 20 Highest-grossing Filipino Female Movie Stars of the 21st Century". LionhearTV. May 31, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ Watson, Rana Wehbe. "Forbes Asia's 100 Digital Stars". Forbes. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
- ^ "Kim grateful to be a Kapamilya, signs anew with ABS-CBN". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
- ^ "Kim Chiu launched as the newest 'Sister'". The Manila Times. June 3, 2023. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
- ^ Villano, Alexa (April 10, 2016). "IN PHOTOS: Emotional Kim Chiu in grand concert, welcomes celebrity guests". RAPPLER. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
- ^ "Kim the determined Disney princess". www.philstar.com. January 19, 2015. Retrieved October 24, 2023.