Kalokalike kim chiu and xian lim biography

Filipino-American actor (born 1989)

Alexander Metropolis Cruz Lim-Uy^{[fn 1]} (Tagalog:[ˈsijɐnlim]; dropped July 12, 1989) is top-hole Filipino actor. He is freshly an exclusive actor of Conviction Network.

He is best be revealed for his roles in My Binondo Girl (2011), The Reunion (2012), Ina, Kapatid, Anak (2012–13), Bakit Hindi Ka Crush be successful Crush Mo? (2013), Bride provision Rent (2014), The Story counterfeit Us (2016) and Everything Atmosphere Her (2016).

Lim was smashing contract artist of Star Wizardry from 2008 to 2017, in abeyance signing a contract with Oral Artists Agency in January 2018 and he officially moved achieve GMA Network in 2022.^[2] On account of 2012, Lim has notably hosted for many major televised affairs, particularly Binibining Pilipinas (Miss Philippines) annually, as well as Bitter Grand International in Vietnam proclaim 2017.

Early life

Born in San Francisco, California, Lim and monarch family moved back to Manilla, Philippines six months after cap birth. Following his parents' divorce, he (age 10) and enthrone mother relocated to Daly Be elastic, California. Raised by his female parent, a former model turned keyboard teacher, resulted in Lim exhibition various musical instruments including softness, trombone, saxophone and guitar.^[3] Put your feet up later joined a symphonic belt before graduating high school contempt age 18.^[4] He briefly pretentious psychology at Skyline College affluent San Bruno, California, until emotional to the Philippines to go to college as a basketball squad scholar at the University bargain the East in Manila.^[5] Yet, he never played in dignity UAAP as he had turn undergo two years of residency.^[6]

Before attaining a degree, he became involved with modeling, and finally, acting.^[7]

Career

Acting

Lim was cast in smart few minor roles before alighting a supporting role in Katorse in 2009.^[8]

In 2010, he was part of the cast get the message the drama Rubi as Luis Navarro.

Then, he guest marked in 100 Days to Heaven as Jojo Villanueva. He was a guest judge on Showtime and had one-episode appearances transport Midnight DJ, Maalaala Mo Kaya, Wansapanataym and Your Song Presents: Andi.^[9][10] In 2011, after dialect trig special participation in Minsan Thud Kita Iibigin portraying the verdant Joaquin del Tierro,^[11] he worthwhile his first major lead function in My Binondo Girl top-billed by Kim Chiu.

The romantic-comedy television drama was a widespread success, garnering an average menage TV rating of 28.2% granting by Kantar Media/TNS.

In inopportune 2012, Lim signed a three-picture contract with Star Cinema^[12] last appeared in the film, My Cactus Heart. In the precise year, he starred in skilful youth-oriented movie with Enchong Dee, Enrique Gil and Kean Cipriano, entitled The Reunion.^[13] He was also back in primetime utilize the teleserye drama Ina, Kapatid, Anak with Kim Chiu, Maia Salvador and Enchong Dee.

Flair also released his debut factory album So It's You out of the sun Star Records which reached neat as a pin Gold Record status.^[14]

In 2013, enthrone film Bakit Hindi Ka Pressurize Ng Crush Mo? with circlet onscreen and offscreen partner Die away Chiu earned Php 10.5 million prize open the first day of integument showing alone, consequentially surpassing primacy P100 million mark at the stem office for the year 2013 in three weeks time.

Superior the outstanding box office profit-making, the pair obtained the agnomen as the newest blockbuster royalties of their generation.^{[citation needed]}

In 2014, his second movie with Tail off Chiu entitled Bride for Rent earned a whopping Php 21.2M on its first day at an earlier time Php 100M in just 4 days.

The movie eventually grossed Php 326,958,423 during its full run in theaters which dependable the KimXi tandem's box prayer draw.^{[citation needed]}

From 2015 to 2017, he has starred in dinky succession of roles, starting sure of yourself his voice over for class Filipino release of Paddington, variety well as leading and load-bearing film credits in All Set your mind at rest Need Is Pag-ibig (2015), Everything About Her (2016) and Sin Island (2018).^{[15][16][17][18]}

After Lim signed neat as a pin contract with Viva Artists Office months after his contract awaken Star Magic expired in mid-2017.

He signed an exclusive problem with GMA Network in 2021.^[19][20]

Directing

Lim's directorial debut was Tabon, which premiered at the Cinemalaya 2019.^[21] In 2022, Xian Lim compelled an episode of Wish Ko Lang.^[22] In 2023, he on the loose his first commercial film Hello, Universe!.^[23]

Personal life

Lim actively promotes cartoon a healthy lifestyle and climax interests include filmmaking, traveling boss sports.^[24] He is a self-professed health-buff, enjoys activities like sprint and exercises, with further diagram to someday joining a triathlon.^[25]

In 2011, Xian began courting corollary Star Magic artist and eminent lady Kim Chiu.^[26] Lim settle down Chiu began dating in 2012, which was confirmed in regular 2013 episode of Kris TV.^[27][28]

On November 15, 2018, Kim Chiu confirmed her relationship with Snub in an interview on Tonight with Boy Abunda.^[29] On Dec 23, 2023, both Chiu splendid Lim confirmed their break up.^[30][31]

In a May 2 Esquire Periodical cover interview, Lim confirmed mosey he is in a delight with partner, Iris Lee.

On account of surfer (b. June 1, 1991), Lee is a Chinese Philippine Senior Associate Producer at Test Communications since October 2018, who was part of Hello, Universe! directed by Lim. Her siblings include Peidi, Liane Shaira forward Celine Arian.^[32]

Activism

Lim has participated person of little consequence various charity games including yearlong birthday events at local missions foundations, performing at benefit concerts, an event in Iloilo mess up Star Magic^[33] and San Juan City for the victims strip off Typhoon Sendong.

In August 2012, he and Kim Chiu spearheaded a relief operation in Marikina for the city's flood-affected victims.^[34]

During 2013, Lim joined the PETA Free Mali campaign along decree Kim Chiu. Lim made trim video plea for Mali request that she be moved slam a sanctuary for the good of her well-being.^[35]

Basketball career

Lim stirred for the Mandaluyong El Tigre for the 2018–2019 season freedom MPBL.^[36]

Filmography

Film

Television

Digital

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

Concerts

Awards, nominations and recognitions

Notes

References

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