She has broken her silence to speak out on circulating news about her.
In a series of social media posts on Wednesday, November 11, actress-host Kim Chiu has decided to break her silence as different news about her are currently spreading on social media.
Among the most recent one is a version of a certain Tony Mark on Facebook, who alleged that the 36-year-old is pregnant and is Canada. The post has since been deleted, but added further fuel to the fire that is the speculation regarding Kim’s whereabouts amid her absence from the noontime variety program It’s Showtime.
In response to that, Kim posted a photo of her dining with her family on Instagram, where she wrote a humorous jab at the rumors: “Pinoy breakfast sa taga Canada!”
While that statement was enough to quash the earlier posts, fans urged the superstar to take action on rumor-mongers, who have shared other versions in the past weeks.
In reply to that, Chiu wrote on her account on X: “My legal team is already looking into the individuals and platforms responsible for spreading false information, malicious rumors, and invading my privacy, including possible violations of Article 26 of the Civil Code of the Philippines.”
She then reminded people that social media can be a powerful tool for both good and bad.
“Sana gamitin natin ito sa mabuting paraan, hindi para manira, manghusga, o makialam sa pribadong buhay ng ibang tao,” Kim stressed.
“Not everything I go through needs to be shared, explained, or justified to the public. You never know what someone is going through until you’re in their shoes.”
Lastly, she emphasized: “Freedom of expression comes with responsibility. A little kindness and respect can go a long way.”
Anoter supporter of hers also reported: “Lalo na sa YT at FB. Sobrang daming gumagawa ng kwento at fake news para may ma i-content at pagkakakitaan.”
To that, Kim shared another post that read: “It’s sad what our society has come to. Creating narratives about someone’s life you barely know, just to make a story more interesting for monetization. At whose expense?”
She said that she understands how difficult it is to earn a living, especially as people get older.
“But should earning money come at the cost of someone else’s peace and dignity? At the end of the day, what legacy do we want to leave behind in Philippine showbiz?” Chiu asked.
Lastly, she stressed: “Monetization is temporary. Integrity is your legacy.”
Kim is currently focusing on her bag and accessories venture. She also wrapped up filming for A Perfect Marriage, which is one of the eight entries to the 52nd Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) this December.
