MANILA – Actress Kim Chiu maintained that she does not owe anyone an explanation following several rumors about her relationship with her family, especially her late mother.
In an interview with “The Buzz” on Sunday, Chiu said she is used to the rumors, citing her experience as a reality show contestant.
The actress is the first winner of "Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition," which was aired on ABS-CBN channel 2.
“Okay lang naman sa akin [na marami silang sinasabi] kasi I’m a public figure. But I came from a reality show so they know where I came from. Siguro 'yung footage na shinare ko, that’s enough for them to know,” she said.
“You can say whatever you want to say. Ako ito eh. I don’t care about their opinion as long as I’m happy, I’m blessed, I’m thankful and I’m contented,” she added.
Asked if this strong attitude is what going through a lot of ordeals has done to her, she said: “Siguro. Life goes on. You can learn from your experiences. Doon lang naman umiikot iyon eh, sa tama or mali. You just have to accept kung anong nangyayari sa buhay mo.”
Kim thanks Xian
Meanwhile, Chiu said she is thankful to have actor Xian Lim always by her side even through the most difficult times.
Just recently, Chiu threw a surprise birthday party for the actor as her way of thanking him for everything he has done.
“Siguro it’s my way of saying thank you sa lahat ng efforts niya. Kasi sa lahat ng binigay niyang gifts, effort, time, wala akong binabalik sa kanya. Nakakahiya, ang kapal ng face ko. Maalaga siya. And funny siya,” she said.
While they have been persistently linked to each other, Chiu maintained that there is nothing romantic going on between them -- at least for now.
“Masaya lang ako kapag nandiyan si Xian, kapag kasama mo siya, tatawa ka lang nang tatawa. Sobra akong nagpapasalamat. I’m happy, grateful and contented sa kung anong meron ako ngayon,” she said.
Chiu said she appreciates Lim’s sincerity and his ways of making her laugh after a hectic work day.
