Kim Chiu’s interesting state of being

A gossip portal shared on its page a post identified as written by ABS-CBN assistant director Tony Mark: “Kim Chiu nasa Edmonton, Canada (maple leaf), congrats, buntis!!!”

The post from director Mark left KimPau fans not only aghast but agitated. As expected, they came to the defense and rescue of their idol. To them, the director should not have jumped the gun on Chiu. He does not have the right to announce something that is sacred and private. Only Kim and Paulo Avelino can address the matter, and no one has the entitlement to reveal anything to the public on their behalf.

Interesting

Chiu had an almost four-year relationship with Gerald Anderson. Her next romance was a 12-year relationship with Xian Lim. The courtship and getting to know each other, the sweetness and promises fulfilled, travel time together, lovers’ quarrels, petty jealousies, and rough patches — all of these were made accessible to the public.

Tying the knot and even walking down the aisle with Lim was a possibility during their relationship since they were already in a more than a decade-long romance.

There were clear labels and intricacies with her previous relationships. During those four years with Anderson and 12 years with Lim, talks of her being in an “interesting stage” never achieved “national importance” status.

The current and precarious situation that the actress is in has left many baffled and wondering since no official announcement about what they mean to one another has been made.

Wondering

The talent management of ABS-CBN has always been upfront in issuing official statements about their artists who become constant targets of online bashing and hate, especially when gossip and intrigues escalate.

It can be recalled that during an imbroglio involving Maris Racal and Anthony Jennings, Star Circle Management presented a he-said, she-said version of their truth as they faced their issues.

Chiu and Avelino’s management have chosen to seal their lips and make silence their best defense regarding the alleged pregnancy of one of their biggest stars. They refuse to dignify the talks and are obviously resolved to allow time to become the revealer of the truth.

KimPau fans are insisting that the two are already married and that the matrimonial ceremony happened in New York. A marriage certificate and an admission from the two are the only means to make it factual. No one has the right to preempt Chiu and Avelino, and the two are entitled to their privacy, emotional health, and peace of mind.

These arguments from their fans are valid. What these fans seem to be forgetting, though they fiercely hold on to and protect the privacy of Chiu and Avelino, is that a major part of them are public figures. True, their respective networks and film companies gambled and invested in them. On their end, they gave their blood, sweat, soul, talent, and tears to a great degree to achieve and realize their dreams.

The big issue here is that without the love, support, sacrifice, and money spent by their adoring public, they would never have reached the level of stardom they have now. Yes, Avelino and Chiu did not ask fans to give them unconditional love and support — it was willingly given to them. Again, that is affirmative, but their public deserves the truth.

Time and again, Chiu and Avelino express how grateful they are to their fans and supporters. They acknowledge that without them, they would never realize their superstar dreams. It is hoped that these pronouncements from the two stars are not cases of lip service and insincerity.

Next

Whether Chiu comes home soon from her Edmonton, Canada vacation and takes part in the promotional activities for her forthcoming MMFF movie or stays there, that is her choice. There is no reason for me to conclude or speculate why she chose to make such a decision. I am supporting A Perfect Marriage because I know that it is one of the better films in the annual film festival.

It is a fact that the present and future are bright for Kim Chiu, and whatever happens next, there is a right season for it.