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Acting alongside Xian Lim now takes a lot of getting used to, according to his girlfriend Kim Chiu.
Collectively known as “KimXi,” the reel- and real-life couple was last seen together in Mae Cruz’s romantic-comedy “Bride for Rent.” This year, they are reunited in the Dado Lomibao dramatic piece “Always.”
“Nakakapanibago. In the beginning, it was kind of hard to process the idea that we have to act a certain way in front of the camera. We’ve been together for so long that we’re already used to being with each other. It felt different that we had to act out some intimate scenes,” Kim told reporters during a recent media gathering in Quezon City.
“Always,” produced by Viva Entertainment, had its theatrical release on Sept. 28.
“All in all, it has been a super unique experience for me to portray such a role. I’m happy that it’s finally out and that it’s well-accepted by the audience. Why did I agree to do it? That it’s a Korean adaptation is enough reason. My favorite line in the movie is, ‘You are my rock,’” Kim pointed out.
She also said she was grateful for the support they are getting from KimXi fans. “We just couldn’t believe it. We’ve been attending block screenings since the film was released on Wednesday. We had eight special screenings that day, and seven the following day. We made the rounds until Sunday. There’s one fan who arranged for a block screening just for herself because she simply wanted to show her support,” the actress reported.
