The Magic of Xian Lim and Kim Chiu

XIAN LIM & KIM CHIU

Once in a blue moon : that's how rare a Filipino loveteam can hold me captive under its spell. But once a pair caught my attention and locked me up, expect that breaking out is the hardest thing to do.  Because it would be far-fetched for me to escape from the prison built out of love, that I entered myself voluntarily. Rico Yan-Judy Ann and John Lloyd-Bea : these two are the only loveteams that completely captured my nineteen-year-old-heart and I always thought that no other pair can captivate me the way they did until KIM-XI couple comes in my way.

Honestly, I'm not really into Filipino teleseryes. I'm picky when it comes to watching dramas from the Philippines. Korean, Japanese and Taiwanese dramas are the ones I'm really enamored of, as I find their stories more enthralling and riveting. But My Binondo Girl is an exception. Through this drama, I found a pair who effortlessly makes me insanely in love.


I am always a huge fan of Kim Chiu ever since she started her journey in the entertainment world. When I was still living in the Philippines, I watched and supported almost every project of hers whether it was a program in the television or a movie in the big screen. I just like everything about this girl including her bubbly vibe, sunny personality, infectious laughter, adorable gymnastic flair and charming face.

[WARNING : If you're a die-hard KIMERALD, you better not read further because I am telling you now, it wouldn't be good for your heart! Because this is all about KIM-XI and the magic it brought to my fangirl's heart. ^^ Peace everyone!]

Sadly, I was never a KIMERALD FAN! I tried to like the loveteam but I failed. Well, I guess liking something comes out naturally and it's never good to force it in one's self. But since I love Kim, I dug in with all her projects with Gerald Anderson. After she encountered all the controversies and heartbreaks her leading man brought into her life, I thought that Kim will start to fly solo in her career. But destiny sure knows how to make things work. Because with the absence of one in her life, a new guy's presence knocked on her door.

It is indeed true that "one man's trash is another man's treasure". . . What may be worthless to one may be gold to another person. Xian Lim treats Kim Chiu the way that she deserves. Others who are doubtful may find his intention towards her fake but my own eyes could tell me that it's genuine. Sincerity is not something one can easily display. It needs pure heart, honest eyes and  consistent body language to show that one is sincere and Xian got it all under his sleeves. This guy's good upbringing is something that he can show-off. Being raised by a single mother, Xian is a good example of a filial son. His devotion, love and respect towards his mother just show how good and rare his personality as a guy is. Even before he got the role of Andy in My Binondo Girl, I already admire him and his musical talent. He managed to climb on the top of my Filipino crush-list where Enchong Dee and Robi Domingo sit comfortably.

Unlike some of the KIM-XI fans, my love for Kim and Xian began even before My Binondo Girl reached the small screen. It was in the drama, Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin, I first noticed the undeniable chemistry of the two on-screen.

ERICH GONZALES, XIAN LIM AND KIM CHIU IN THE SET OF MINSAN LANG KITA IIBIGIN

Kim played the role of the jealous young Lorna Tolentino who harbored unrequited love towards Xian's character as the young John Estrada. But he fancied Erich's role as the young Amy Austria more than he cared for Kim's. After this work, I started to hope of seeing more of them together on-screen until My Binondo Girl came in the picture. I was so excited to watch Kim's new cross-dressing series but after two weeks, the anticipation vanished in a blink.

In contrary to her previous dramas where I knew before-hand that Gerald would be her one true love, I didn't have any idea who will be his real partner this time. Having three leading men in one drama gave the viewers confusion and excitement about Jade's real Prince Charming. Obviously, among the three leading men, I want Jade to end up with Andy. Period! But the story veers into a different turn. It seems like the love route to her long-time bestfriend Onyx is the one the writer is planning to ride on. And that's when I decided to drop the show. But after  several weeks, I picked up the drama again because I read an article about the blossoming romance of "JANDY". Guess what I did? To be able to chase the story and the events I missed, I had no choice but to do a "My Binondo Girl-marathon" in the internet. Luckily, there are websites online where you can watch replay episodes. As of the moment, there are only two weeks remaining before My Binondo Girl ends its run but I'm sure that this will not be the last time Xian and Kim will work together as they already established a strong fan-base around the globe. My family and I live in the States but that doesn't stop me from supporting this lovely pair.

FOREVER KIM-XI

Whether they officially date or not in real life, it doesn't matter to me. Seeing them together is more than enough but if they do become a real couple, that will surely make me the happiest KIMXI-er in the world! Hihi . . . To be honest, I'm also puzzled at first why I love this enchanting pair. I can't explain the happiness and "kilig" I always feel when I see them together. I'm absolutely bewitched with the magic this tandem has. The overflowing spark Xian and Kim have can totally ignite a fire that can burn my screen. Maybe because there is visible real emotion lingering in every scenes they are together, that's why I can't help but feel the love steaming in every corner. I believe that this loveteam has a long way to go and I'm sure that I will be on-board whatever project they do. Go KIMXI! ^^

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