Xian Lim shares sentimental 2025 year-end recap: "To be a student of life"

Published 4 Jan 2026 at 6:35 PM

by Chris Franco

3 min read

Xian Lim shared a late New Year’s recap on Instagram, reflecting on the fast pace of life in 2025
The actor and director admitted to feeling "guilty" for sometimes forgetting to stay present and still
His highlights included earning his pilot wings in January and traveling to Egypt in April with Iris Lee
For 2026, Xian wishes to become a "better version" of himself by pushing out of his comfort zone

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Actor and director Xian Lim recently took a moment to slow down and look back at the whirlwind that was 2025. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Xian shared a compilation of his most significant milestones, from personal achievements to travels with his loved ones.

Xian Lim shares sentimental 2025 year-end recap: "To be a student of life" (@xianlimm)
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"Ang daming nangyari sa ating lahat last year, and life goes by fast. Really fast," Xian mused in his caption.

He confessed that like many, he often finds himself chasing deadlines and the "next big thing," sometimes forgetting to simply be grateful for the moment.

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"Minsan talaga I’m guilty for this na nakakalimutan ko to just stay still, be present, and take in the beautiful things happening around me," he added.

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The actor's 2025 journey was undeniably packed with growth. His recap featured photos from January when he officially became a pilot, a skydiving adventure and a trip to the Pyramids of Giza with Iris Lee in April, and academic moments from August. Despite the "ups and downs" and the "unjustifiable" moments of the past year, Xian stated his belief that everyone is exactly where they need to be.

"Life may not always go according to plan. Maraming ups and downs, maraming hindi inaasahan, mapanakit, unjustifiable... but naniniwala ako that we are exactly where we need to be," he wrote.

Stepping into 2026, Xian has his sights set on further self-improvement. He expressed a desire to be a "student of life," vowing to keep learning and pushing himself to do things outside of his comfort zone.

"Here’s to living life to the fullest! Happy 2026 everyone!" he concluded, inspiring his followers to embrace the new year with a similar sense of purpose.

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Xian Lim is a Filipino actor, singer, director, and television host who rose to prominence in the Philippine entertainment industry through his versatility and charismatic screen presence. He gained widespread popularity after starring in the hit romantic comedy My Binondo Girl alongside Kim Chiu, which established him as a leading man in ABS-CBN. Xian went on to headline several successful films such as Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo?, Bride for Rent, and Everything About Her, as well as television series like Ina, Kapatid, Anak and The Story of Us. His ability to balance drama and comedy made him one of the most bankable stars of his generation. In recent years, he has also pursued directing, helming film projects and creative endeavors that highlight his passion behind the camera.

As previously reported by KAMI in 2025, Xian Lim reflected on his journey of becoming a pilot and shared memorable photos from his training. The actor-turned-pilot admitted that ground school and earning his Private Pilot License pushed him to his limits but taught him discipline. He went on to achieve his Commercial Pilot License and Instrument Rating despite the difficult challenges. Xian said his journey is far from over.