'The Healing' has 2 versions in movie theaters

'The Healing' movie poster

As you head to your favorite cinemas to watch the latest Star Cinema horror flick, "The Healing," you have to know that there are two versions of the film being screened, R-13 and R-18.

The R-13 version, or strictly for 13 years old and up, of the VilmaSantos-Kim Chiu film carries the same thrill but is appropriate to the age and comprehension of the minors. While the R-18 or the "director’s cut" is a sure-fire treat to all horror movie fans as it is filled with hair-hairing and mindblowing scenes perfect for adult moviegoers, 18 years old and above.

Directed by  Chito S. Roño, "The Healing" also stars Janice de Belen, Mark Gil, Martin del Rosario, Jhong Hilario, Allan Paule, Cris Villanueva, Daria Ramirez, Ces Quesada, Ynez Veneracion, Simon Ibarra, Abi Bautista, Joel Torre, Chinggoy Alonso, Mon Confiado, Carmi Martin and Pokwang.

The two versions of “The Healing” opens in cinemas nationwide today, July 25, 2012.

Check out its trailer below:

Kim Chiu, Xian Lim Fans Win In 2012 OMG Awards

Kim Chiu and Xian Lim

The fans of Kim Chiu and Xian Lim did not only allow their idols to reap awards in this year's edition of the Yahoo! OMG! Awards, they also took home one for themselves.

During the star-studded awarding ceremony held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Friday night, July 6, 2012, the KimXi fans club was named the Fan Club of the Year, beating out Chaster (Charice's), Ashrald (Sarah Geronimo and Gerald Anderson's) DongYan (Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera's) and JulieElmo (Julie Anne San Jose and Elmo Magalonas) in the category.

Kim Chiu and Xian Lim also received the Breakthrough Actress and Actor of the Year, respectively. They also bagged the Love Team of the Year award.

The winners of the Awards were determined based on the results of an online voting which started on June 4 and concluded June 28. According to Yahoo! Philippines, they received a total of over four million votes this year.

For the complete list of winners of this year's OMG Awards, go to http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2012/07/yahoo-omg-awards-2012-winners-list.html

Photo courtesy of Kim Chiu's Facebook Page.

Kim Chiu 'Softly' Lyrics and Music Video

In celebration of her 22nd birthday last April 19th, Kim Chiu gave her fans a treat by releasing the music video of her song "Softly." Check it out below:


Check out below the song's lyrics:

Softly By Kim Chiu Lyrics

Ribbons of gold
The spark of light
Knowing you near
Lights of my night
Softly you break into my heart tonight

The moment you walked into that place
I felt my heart begin to race
Softly you break into my heart tonight

Chorus:

Softly you break
Break into my heart tonight
Softly you break
Break into my heart tonight
Softly, softly hoping
Let me feel your heart tonight
Softly, softly hoping
Let me feel your heart tonight

If I could stop time
I'd stop it here
Safe in your arms
So close and near
Softly you break into my heart tonight

Two stars collide
In the dark of night
'Cause the feeling I have
This heart to fight noypistuff
Softly you break into my heart tonight

[chorus]

Softly you break
Break into my heart tonight
Softly, softly hoping
Let me feel your heart tonight

This world is gotta keep on spinning
Keeping us apart
That's why we gotta sees this moment
And make a start 

[chorus]

Softly you break
Break into my heart tonight
Softly, softly hoping
Let me feel your heart tonight

Your caring heart
Keeps out the rain
Let's get it together
And make it right
Softly, you hold me
'Till the morning light
(Softly you break into my heart tonight)

Kim Chiu's MMK episode rating tops Kantar Media's nationwide survey

Kim Chiu as Pauleen Chavez

Kim Chiu's "Maalaala Mo Kaya" episode last Saturday, March 24, was the most viewed show on that day, according to a nationwide survey by Kantar Media.

The episode which featured Kim portraying the role of Pauleen Chavez, a blind woman inflicted with brain tumor, hit an average TV rating of 29.2%, beating out other shows during that day.

The longest running noontime show, "Eat Bulaga" which held its "Pinoy Henyo" grand finals last Saturday, took the second place with 23.8% rating while another Kapamilya show "Wansapanataym: Amanda’s Da Man" settled for third spot with its 23.% rating.

Check out the Top 10 most viewed shows last Saturday according to Kantar Media:

1. "Maalaala Mo Kaya" (ABS-CBN) - 29.2%
2. "Eat Bulaga" (GMA-7) - 23.8%
3. "Wansapanataym: Amanda’s Da Man" (ABS-CBN) - 23%
4. "Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal" (ABS-CBN) - 21.7%
5. "Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho" (GMA-7) - 21.2%
6. "Spooky Nights Presents Orasyon" (GMA-7) - 17.4%
7. "Toda Max" (ABS-CBN) - 16.7%
8. "TV Patrol Weekend" (ABS-CBN) - 16.4%
9. "Imbestigador" (GMA-7) - 13.3%
10. "Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited Weekend" (ABS-CBN) - 12.9%

Kantar Media has national samples of 1,389 homes and 8,015 individuals that are statistically representative of total Philippine TV population.

Angel Locsin, Kim Chiu and Jasmine Curtis-Smith | February 2012 Magazine Covers Roundup

Angel Locsin, Kim Chiu and Jasmine Curtis are on the covers of the latest issues of some magazines in the country. Check them out below:

Angel Locsin's MOD cover

Features:
Angel Locsin: This Will Be Her Year;
New and Renew: A Guide To Start 2012 Right;
Read Into This: How To Arrange Your Personal Library;
Down To Earth: Seeds And Sprout Recipes For Your Diet;
Enter The Dragon: What You Should Eat This Year - Based On Your Zodiac Sign; and more...

Kim Chiu for Maven

Features:
Kim Chiu: 'Masaya Na Siya At Masaya Na Rin Ako.';
33 Hot V-Day Ideas H'll Love All Year;
50+ Summer-Perfect Pieces For Your Wardrobe;
Sunny Weather Beauty Solutions; and
Real Long Distance Relationships That Work; and more...

Jasmine Curtis-Smith on the cover of Meg

Features:
Jasmine Curtis-Smith On Making A Name For Herself;
135+ Fashion 7 Beauty Must-Haves;
Single Since Birth?;
This Season's Color: Tangerine;
Your Signature Scent; and more...

My Binondo Girl stars to test love team on the big screen

My Binondo Girl stars Xian Lim and Kim Chiu*

Kim Chiu and Xian Lim, stars of "My Binondo Girl," are set to bring their love team to the silver screen.

The Kim Chiu-Xian Lim movie was revealed when Xian signed a two-year three-picture contract with Star Cinema, recently. The first of the three movies is "My Cactus Heart" with Maja Salvador and Matteo Guidicelli that is to be released this month. The second one will reportedly be the Kim-Xian film. However, there are no reports yet on what the movie will be about and when it will be made. Xian's third movie with Star Cinema will be "Reunion," a tentative title and there are no other details about it as well.

Kim and Xian's pair-up on "My Binondo Girl" was well-received by viewers. Even Kim's ex-boyfriend Gerald Anderson said he is a big fan of the new love team.

"My Binondo Girl," a primetime teleserye on ABS-CBN, aired its finale last Friday, making fans of the phenomenal love team more excited of their new project.

*Photo courtesy of Kimian Facebook page

Kim Chiu and Xian Lim cover StarStudio's February 2012 issue

Kim Chiu and Xiam Lim on the cover of StarStudio

Kim Chiu and Xian Lim, the phenomenal love team from "My Binondo Girl", are together on the cover of StarStudio Magazine's "love" issue.

"She's never looked so happy. He's smitten and it shows. They have closeness that can be denied. Get the lowdown on why they're so good together - on and off screen," StarStudio wrote on the cover.

Kim and Xian are set to bring their love team in the big screen. It was announced when Xian signed a two-year contract with Star Cinema recently but there are no details about the movie yet.

Meanwhile, the February 2012 issue of StarStudio also features articles about Ondrea Bliss, Oyo Boy Sotto and Kristine Hermosa's baby; Kris Aquino's love status; Daniel Padilla's family; Juris Fernandez' wedding and more.

Kim Chiu is Meg Magazine's November 2011 covergirl

Kim Chiu is on this month's cover of Meg Magazine! Check out the said cover below:

Kim Chiu's Meg Magazine November 2011 issue

In this issue, our pretty Binondo Girl talks about this year bringing out the "tougher, more beautiful and better" her.

Also included in this issue are articles about the best of 2011, dozens of gift ideas, how to have a super- hero or villain look, steps to avoid gaining weight during the holiday seasons, and a lot more.

The issue will be out this November 2011.

Edgar Allan Guzman, Kim Chiu MMK episode tops ratings!

Edgar Allan Guzman and Kim Chiu were paired for the first time on TV through the August 13, 2011 episode of ABS-CBN's drama anthology "Maalaala Mo Kaya" (MMK).

Edgar Allan Guzman and Kim Chiu MMK episode

It might also be because of the interesting story of Apple (Kim Chiu) and Rico (Edgar Allan) and the amazing direction of Cathy Garcia Molina who made her comeback on MMK via the episode, but the Edgar Allan and Kim Chiu team up seems to be a "click" to the masses since the said episode scored high in national ratings survey.



The said MMK episode topped the TV ratings race nationwide on that day, according to Kantar Media. It garnered a rating of 32.0, making it the number 1 most viewed show in the Philippines on August 13.



Check out the said survey of Kantar Media below:

'My Binondo Girl' full trailer debuts!

The full trailer of My Binondo Girl, an upcoming teleserye on ABS-CBN primetime topbilled by Kim Chiu, has been released earlier tonight during 1oo Days of Heaven. Check it out below:

'My Binondo Girl' full trailer | Courtesy of Eric John Salut

Kim Chiu will be joined by her three leading men in the series Xian Lim, Matteo Guidicelli and Jolo Revilla. Veteran actresses Glydel Mercado, Gina Pareno, Cherie Pie Picache, and Ai Ai delas Alas as well and actor Ricardo Cepeda. Richard Yap and Laureen Uy will also have their debut in the teleserye.



My Binondo Girl is set to premier on August 22, 2011.