Kim Chiu shares why her Christmas looked "different" this year

• Kapamilya star and entrepreneur Kim Chiu shared a deep realization about her family life during the 2025 Christmas season
• The actress admitted that her holiday celebrations felt different this year compared to her previous experiences
• She posted a collage of people including fellow celebrities and network executives who served as her support system through tough times
• Kim expressed her readiness to face 2026 with a sense of peace after receiving love from both her biological and chosen family

Chinita Princess Kim Chiu did not let the year end without sharing her deepest realizations. In a moving Instagram post, the The Alibi star expressed her immense gratitude to the people who became her pillars of strength over the past 12 months.

Kim admitted that this year’s Christmas was a departure from her usual celebrations. “They say Christmas is about family.✨🤍🎄This year, mine looked a little different,” the Kapamilya actress wrote. While she didn't dive into specific details about her struggles, fans could feel both the weight and the joy behind her words.

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The actress shared a photo collage featuring the "many souls" who helped her navigate the year. She emphasized that even though she isn't related by blood to everyone in the photos, she feels incredibly blessed that they chose to love and stand by her. “All my life, I’ve been blessed to find family in people who chose to love me, hold me, and stand by me—especially this year. Blood is different, yes, but bond is everything,” she added.

Included in Kim’s collage were her siblings, Twinkle and JP Chiu, who have been active in helping her run her business. However, her "chosen family" was also well-represented, featuring Paulo Avelino, ABS-CBN executives Cory Vidanes and Lauren Dyogi, and her close friends Bela Padilla and Angelica Panganiban. Of course, her It’s Showtime family, led by Vice Ganda, was also front and center.

Kim ended her message by thanking everyone for the "gift of presence" and the patience they showed her. As the year draws to a close, she is ready to welcome 2026 with a heart full of peace and love.

Kim Chiu has been a household name since winning Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 1. Over nearly two decades, she has evolved from a teen idol into one of the country’s most versatile actresses, hosts, and a successful entrepreneur. Despite facing high-profile personal challenges and changes in her private life over the last few years, she has remained a symbol of resilience, often using her platform to share positive messages about self-love and moving forward.

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Kim’s recent reflections echo the themes she has been exploring in her personal content, where she has been increasingly open about her life's journey.

In a previous vlog, Kim touched the hearts of many as she discussed the vital role of family support. She opened up about navigating life's hurdles, including personal experiences with betrayal, and how these moments tested her. The vlog highlighted her journey of rising above adversity through the unwavering love of those who stayed by her side.

To wrap up the year on a bright note, Kim also gave fans a glimpse of her personal sanctuary in a home tour vlog. She showcased her towering, beautifully decorated Christmas tree and her newly renovated kitchen, which symbolized a fresh start for the actress. This look into her home life showed her followers that despite any setbacks, she is committed to keeping her space—and her life—bright and full of joy.

Source: KAMI.com.gh