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Xian Lim (1989 - )

Alexander Xian Lim 

 Xiǎn Lì Fǔ , Born on July 12, 1989 is a Chinese-Filipino actor, model and singer, also known as Xian Lim. Lim is a contract artist of Star Magic. Lim is famous for playing the roles of Andy in the series My Binondo Girl in 2011 and Rocco in the blockbuster hit movie Bride for Rent.

Upon graduating high school in Daly City, California, he returned to the Philippines to study college as a basketball varsity scholar at the University of the East in Manila. Before getting a degree, he became involved with modeling, and eventually, acting.

Lim was cast in a few minor roles before landing a supporting role in Katorse in 2009. In 2010, he was a cast in the drama Rubi as Luis Navarro. Then, he guest starred in 100 Days to Heaven as Jojo Villanueva, He was a guest judge on Showtime and had one-episode appearances for Midnight DJ, Maalaala Mo Kaya, Wansapanataym and Your Song Presents: Andi.

Xian Lim performing in Toronto, 2014

In 2011, after a special participation in Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin portraying the young Joaquin del Tierro, he landed his first major lead role in My Binondo Girl top-billed by Kim Chiu. The romantic-comedy television drama was a nationwide success, garnering an average household TV rating of 28.2% provided by Kantar Media/TNS.

In early 2012, Lim signed a three-picture contract with Star Cinema. and appeared in the film, My Cactus Heart. In the same year, he starred in a youth-oriented movie with Enchong Dee, Enrique Gil and Kean Cipriano, entitled The Reunion. He was also back in primetime through the teleserye drama Ina, Kapatid, Anak with Kim Chiu, Maja Salvador and Enchong Dee. He also released his debut studio album So It's You under Star Records which reached a Gold Record status.

In 2013, his film Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo? with his onscreen and offscreen partner Kim Chiu earned Php 10.5M in the first day of film showing alone, consequentially surpassing the P100-million mark at the box office for the year 2013 in three weeks time. From the outstanding box office sales, the pair obtained the nickname as the newest blockbuster royalties of their generation.

In 2014, his second movie with Kim Chiu entitled Bride for Rent earned a whopping Php 21.2M on its first day and Php 100M in just 4 days. The movie eventually grossed Php 326,958,423 during its whole run in theaters which validated the KimXi tandem's box office draw.

Personal life

Xian Lim is an only child of his parents and is of Chinese-Filipino

descent (both his parents are Filipinos of Chinese lineage). He was born in San Francisco, California, however, at only 6 months old, his family moved back to Manila, Philippines where he spent most of his childhood and elementary education. His father and mother subsequently separated when he was still young. At 10 years old they again relocated this time to Daly City, California where he completed his middle school and high school education. He didn't return to Manila until after he graduated high school at age 18.

As a child, he was interested in music and entertainment, noting his ability to play musical instruments including piano, trombone, saxophone and guitar, later joining a symphonic band. His other interests include films, traveling and sports. Lim actively promotes living a healthy lifestyle. Despite admitting to be a big fan of food, he is a self-professed health-buff, enjoys activities like running and exercises, with further intentions to someday joining a triathlon.

In 2011, Xian began courting fellow Star Magic artist and leading lady Kim Chiu. After much speculation, Lim and Chiu were reported to be dating by 2012. After many sightings and vacations together overseas, they admitted to be exclusively dating on a July 2013 episode of ABS-CBN talk show Kris TV. He was said to be a main support to his girlfriend in the midst of the controversy over the death of her long lost mother.

Using his love for basketball and music, he also participated in various charity games including annual birthday events at local missions foundations, performing at benefit concerts, an event in IloIlo under Star Magic and San Juan City for the victims of Typhoon Sendong. In August 2012, he and Kim Chiu spearheaded a relief operation in Marikina for the city's flood-affected victims.

During 2013 Lim joined the PETA campaign Free Mali along with Kim Chiu. Lim made a video plea for Mali (can be viewed on YouTube) asking that she be moved to a sanctuary for the sake of her well being

Television

Year Title Role Notes Network

2008 My Girl Photographer Cameo Appearance ABS-CBN

2008–2009 Your Song Presents: My Only Hope Enrico "Rick" Alejandro Supporting Role

2009 Katorse Albert Arcangel Lead Role

2010 Midnight DJ Luis "JS Prom Nightmare" episode TV5

Maynila Marc Episode: Makinig Ka, Puso GMA

Lance "Hunky and Virile" episode

Rubi Luis Navarro / Luis N. Ferrer Extended Role ABS-CBN

Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Elias Paniki Gabriel Supporting Role

Midnight DJ Jake "Bulong ng Demonyo" episode TV5

Maalaala Mo Kaya Mark "Marriage Contract" episode ABS-CBN

Wansapanataym Aris "Bandanang Itim" episode

Your Song Presents: Andi Ralph "Tell Me" episode

2011 Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin Young Joaquin Del Tierro Special Participation

Yamaha Yey Himself Co-Host Studio 23

My Binondo Girl Andrew "Andy" Wu Lead Role ABS-CBN

2011–present ASAP Himself Host / Performer

2012-2014 Ina, Kapatid, Anak William "Liam" Lagdameo Lead Role

I-Shine Talent Camp TV Seasons 1, 2 and 3 Himself Host

2014 Maalaala Mo Kaya Maynard "Gitara" episode

Maalaala Mo Kaya Johnny Medrano "Saklay" episode

2015 Ryan Ryan Musikahan: Piyano At Gitara Himself Guest Performer Jeepney TV

2016 The Story of Us Ferdinand "Macoy" Sandoval Lead Role ABS-CBN

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes Production

2010 Mamarazzi Oscar Supporting role Regal Films

Two Funerals Gerry Lead Role Indie Film

2012 My Cactus Heart Bene Star Cinema & Skylight Films

The Reunion Joaquin "Joax" Perez Star Cinema

2013 Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo? Francisco Alejandro "Alex" Prieto Star Cinema

2014 Bride for Rent Roderico "Rocco" Espiritu Jr. Star Cinema

Past Tense Bobby "Babs" Razon

2015 Paddington Paddington Bear (voice) Lim replaced Ben Whishaw as the voice actor for the Philippine release StudioCanal and Heyday Films

Must Date The Playboy Zachary "Zach" Andres Lead Role (Mobile Series) Star Flix

All You Need Is Pag-Ibig Dino Main Cast Star Cinema

2016 Everything About Her Albert Mitra Lead Role

Discography

Studio albums

Artist Album Tracks Year Records Status

Xian Lim So It's You 1. So It's You

2. Reaching Out

3. Oh Babe

4. Puso 'kong Hibang

5. Ako'y Sa'yo Lamang

2012 Star Records Platinum Record

Xian Lim XL2 1. Kung 'Di Sa Iyo

2. Iibigin

3. Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo?

4. Pag May Time

5. Ikaw Na

6. Si Aida o Si Lorna o Si Fe

7. Alay 'ko Sayo

8. 'Di Bale

8. Keep In Mind (K.I.M.)

2014 Star Records

Singles

Artist Album Tracks Year Records

Xian Lim My Binondo Girl Themesong Ako'y Sayo Lamang

2011 Star Records

Xian Lim Aryana Themesong Iibigin Kita

2012 Star Records

Xian Lim Ina, Kapatid, Anak Soundtrack Kung Di Sa 'Iyo

(Liam and Celyn Themesong) 2012 Star Records

Xian Lim Ina, Kapatid, Anak Soundtrack Alay Ko Sayo

(Liam and Celyn Themesong) 2012 Star Records

Awards, nominations and recognitions

Awards and Nomination

Year Award Giving Body Category Nominated Work Result

2011 27th PMPC Star Awards for Movies New Movie Actor of the Year Two Funerals Nominated

2012 Yahoo! OMG! Philippines Awards Breakthrough Actor of the Year My Binondo Girl Won

Love team of the Year

(shared with Kim Chiu) Won

43rd GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Most Promising Actor of the Year Nominated

ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards Pop Pin-up Boy N/A Won

ASAP 7th 24K Gold Awards 24K Male Gold Awardee So Its You Won

26th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Talent Search Program Host

(shared with Dimples Romana and Matteo Guidicelli) Promil Pre-School I-Shine Talent Camp Nominated

2013 61st FAMAS Awards German Moreno Youth Achievement Award N/A Won

8th Myx Music Awards Favorite Myx Celebrity VJ N/A Nominated

Yahoo! OMG! Philippines Award Love Team Of The Year

(shared with Kim Chiu) Ina Kapatid Anak Won

Yes! Magazine 100 Most Beautiful Stars (Primetime Category) N/A Included

5th PMPC Star Awards for Music New Male Recording Artist of the Year So It's You Nominated

27th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Talent Search Program Host

(shared with Dimples Romana and Matteo Guidicelli) Promil Pre-School I-Shine Talent Camp Nominated

ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards Pop Love Team

(shared with Kim Chiu) Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo? Won

2014 62nd FAMAS Awards Best Actor Nominated

1st PEP List Awards Fab Star (Male) N/A Won

Celebrity Pair of the Year

(shared with Kim Chiu) Bride for Rent Won

Yes! Magazine 100 Most Beautiful Stars (Blockbuster King category) Won

6th PMPC Star Awards for Music Male Pop Artist of the Year XL2 Nominated

4th EdukCircle Awards Most Influential Film Actor Bride for Rent Won

28th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Talent Search Program Host

(shared with Dimples Romana and Matteo Guidicelli) Promil Pre-School I-Shine Talent Camp Nominated

27th Aliw Awards Best Emcee (Male) N/A Nominated

10th ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards Pop Male Artist XL2 Won

Pop Album Nominated

Pop Song Pag May Time Nominated

Pop Coverboy N/A Won

Pop Selfie N/A Nominated

Pop Instagrammer N/A Won

Pop Instavideo N/A Nominated

Pop Screen Kiss

(shared with Kim Chiu) Bride for Rent Won

Pop Loveteam

(shared with Kim Chiu) Nominated

Pop Movie

(shared with Kim Chiu) Won

2015 10th Myx Music Awards Favorite Myx Celebrity VJ N/A Nominated

46th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards 2015 Prince of Philippine Movies & TV Bride for Rent Won

2nd PEP List Awards Fab Star of the Year (Male) N/A Won

Celebrity Pair of the Year

(shared with Kim Chiu) N/A Won

Ikaw Lamang (2014) with Coco Martin & Ronnie Lazaro

Kiray Celis bilang susunod na comedy queen: Feeling ko ang sarap maging AiAi Delas Alas!

Napakalaki ng tiwala ni Mother Lily Monteverde sa kakayahan at talento ni Kiray pagdating sa comedy kaya ilang pelikula ang nakatakda nitong gawin sa Regal Entertainment. Pagkatapos ng blockbuster hit na “Love Is Blind”, malapit nang mapanood ang second movie niyang “I Love You To Death” with Enchong Dee.

Tanong kay Kiray sa presscon ng nasabing movie, napi-feel ba niya na puwede na siyang pumalit sa trono ni Ai Ai bilang Comedy Queen? “Feeling ko ang sarap, ang sarap maging Ai Ai. Pero hindi ko puwedeng puntahan yung mga pinuntahan niya.

“Lagi nilang tinatanong, ‘Sinusundan mo ba yung yapak ni Ai Ai?’ Hindi ko siya puwedeng sundan kasi hindi ko mapupuntahan yung mga napuntahan niya. Gusto kong sundan yung sarili ko, kung saan ko gustong pumunta.

“Gusto kong makilala bilang Kiray at hindi bilang ginagaya niya si Ai Ai. Not queen, hindi queen, hindi ko kayang maging queen. Puwede princess muna. Puwedeng Rising Comedy Princess. Wow, rising!” natatawang chika pa ng komedyana.

Sey pa ni Kiray, hindi rin siya mako-consider ng banta sa career nina Ai Ai, Melai Cantiveros at Pokwang, “Kakampi kasi nila ako kasi kami na lang ngayon ang nagko-comedy sa mundong ito, sa Pilipinas. “Maglalaban-laban pa ba kami? Pag nagsama-sama kami, riot yun, hindi nyo kami makikitang maglaban-laban,” aniya pa.

Paano kung pagsama-samahin nga sila sa isang pelikula? “It’s a dream come true kapag nangyari yun, sobrang saya nun, solid yun! Ai Ai, Pokwang, Melai, Eugene Domingo, tapos ako, wow! Grabe! Ang layo ko pa sa kanila pero pag mapasama ako, sobrang lucky ko naman.”

Inamin naman ni Kiray na mas malala ang nararamdaman niyang nerbiyos ngayon sa “I Love You To Death” kesa sa “Love Is Blind”, “Kasi du’n marami kami, e, and hit yun! Ang hirap pala kapag ang pinanggalingan mo, hit. Sana pala nag-flop na yung isa para pag flop ulit, okey lang.

“Gawa pa rin ng gawa kahit flop yung movie…iba pala yung flop nang flop nang flop nang flop! Kaysa sa hit tapos hit ulit, oh my God!” aniya pa. Showing na sa July 6 ang “I Love You To Death” sa direksyon ni Miko Livelo.