Biography
At the age of 16, Kim Chiu is the perhaps the youngest and cutest model doing
the rounds of all entertainment circuits in Philippines. She is a Filipina actress
of Chinese descent and was the first Teen Big Winner of Pinoy Big Brother: Teen
Edition, defeating 13 other teenager contestants in June 2006.
Her warm and endearing smile, friendly disposition, and sense of humor made
her a favorite of the Big Brother housemates. She is an accomplished semi-contortionist
and made all the housemates laugh at her crazy stunts. She also sang songs in
Chinese and played the guitar with fellow teen housemates.
Born as Kimberly Sue Yap Chiu on 19 April 1990, Kim spent a total of 42 days
inside the Big Brother house. She won the contest with a whopping 41.4% of the
total votes. Her popularity with the audience, and media interest after winning
the contest led to more acting assignments.
She has done many shows on the ABS-CBN Network with fellow Pinoy Big Brother
Teen housemate Gerald Anderson, who has since then become her real life and
acting love team partner.
Almost six months since the Pinoy Big Brother ended, Kim and Gerald have already
appeared in numerous commercials and is a familiar face on the National TV.
Kim and Gerald have just completed their very first movie, First Day High and
will be seen on a new primetime TV serial called “Sana Maulit Muli”,
which can be viewed on the ABS-CBS network in early 2007
Although, Kim is on the highway to success and rising popularity, she has received
some real harsh criticism as an actor and as a performing artist. Her maiden
movie, failed to impress the moviegoers and the critics panned the movie attributing
the movie’s failure to the fact that Kim’s acting was lack luster
and her cuteness was not able to shield the lack of acting talent.
Kim Chiu is currently the model for Bench Jeans along with Gerald Anderson
. The pair has been nick named as ‘Kimerald’ by the media.
For many, Kim is a pretty young thing, an eye-pleaser and a go-getter. Her
optimistic approach in life is sure to keep her motivated to do better.
