Kim Chiu, ibinahagi ang masakit na katotohanan sa likod ng kahirapan ng bansa at kababaihan
- Kim Chiu said her role as Stella in The Alibi opened her eyes to the harsh realities faced by women forced into es*cort work
- The actress pointed to poverty and limited access to education as factors that push women into desperate situations
- She expressed hope that Filipinos will eventually rise above such hardships
- Kim described the series as her most daring project yet, marking a major shift from her previous “tweetums” roles
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Kapamilya star Kim Chiu admitted that portraying an es*cort in The Alibi: Ang Buong Katotohanan changed how she views women who are forced into such circumstances.
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At the show’s recent grand media conference, Kim reflected on how playing Stella, an ex-convict and family breadwinner, deepened her understanding of poverty and systemic struggles.
“Ganoon kahirap ang bansa natin. Aabot ka talaga sa ganoong punto para makahanap ng trabaho. Education mahirap sa bansang Pilipinas, hindi lahat nakakapatapos ng pag-aaral. ‘Yung trabaho para makakuha ka ng marangal [na trabaho], kailangan at least high school graduate ka. So ganoon kahirap ‘yung bansa natin which mirrors na merong mga babae na ‘yun ‘yung trabaho na lang nila kasi hindi naman sila nakapag-aral dahil sa sobrang baba ng ekonomiya,” she said.
She emphasized how survival can drive people to extreme decisions.
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“In order to for you to live and feed your family, to eat kahit once a day...aabot ka talaga sa puntong ganoon,” she added.
Despite the heavy theme, Kim shared a hopeful message.
“Sana katulad ni Stella, nagbago siya, na hindi naman siya laging ganon. Kaya sana as years pass by, umangat na ‘yung mga Pilipino. Lahat tayo. Para wala nang ganon,” she said.
The actress also welcomed the chance to step away from her wholesome image.
“’Yun ‘yung kagandahan ng pagiging isang actor kasi naiikutan namin ‘yung iba’t ibang mundo ng iba’t ibang tao. Masaya rin na mag-tackle na ganitong uri ng mga roles for growth, hindi ka lang naka-remain sa comfort zone mo,” she stressed.
Kim prepared intensely for the psychologically demanding role.
“Naghahanap at nanunuod din talaga ako ng mga films o ‘yung mga tao [with a similar role],” she revealed.
The Alibi: Ang Buong Katotohanan premieres on free TV this March via Kapamilya Channel, ALLTV2, and A2Z.
Kim Chiu is a Filipina actress, TV host, and recording artist who first captured national attention after emerging as the big winner of Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition in 2006. Dubbed the “Chinita Princess” in local entertainment circles, she quickly transitioned from reality show standout to one of ABS-CBN’s most bankable leading ladies. Following her breakthrough, she headlined several successful teleseryes, including Sana Maulit Muli, My Girl, Ina, Kapatid, Anak, and Love Thy Woman, further cementing her status as a primetime favorite. Beyond acting, she also showcases her lively personality as one of the main hosts of the long-running noontime program It's Showtime.
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