In a night filled with glitter, laughter, and emotional moments, actress and TV darling Kim Chiu celebrated her birthday surrounded by friends, fans, and family — but one unexpected moment nearly brought her to tears.

The actress, looking radiant in a glamorous gown, was overwhelmed with emotion during the celebration. As the crowd sang her a heartfelt “Happy Birthday” and a surprise video montage of her journey played, Kim was visibly touched, wiping away tears as she thanked everyone for standing by her through thick and thin.

But just when things seemed to be getting too emotional, Kim lightened the mood with a cheeky and unexpected birthday wish.

“Sana this year, hindi lang career ang may love life… sana pati ako!” she said with a laugh, sending the crowd into a frenzy of cheers and teasing.

Fans were quick to speculate — was she hinting at a new romance, or was it a playful jab at her current single status? Some even wondered if it was a subtle message to a certain ex or rumored suitor.

Celebrities including Angelica Panganiban, Enchong Dee, and other close friends were present, sharing their warm messages and funny memories with Kim. The night was a blend of glamour and raw emotion, reminding everyone why Kim Chiu remains one of the most beloved stars in Philippine showbiz.

As she begins another chapter in her life, fans are rooting not just for more success in her career — but maybe, finally, a new chapter in love, too.

Kim Chiu emotional over touching birthday messages from co-hosts
Paulo Avelino sends video greeting for Kim Chiu.
Hindi napigilang maging emosyunal ni Kim Chiu sa sunud-sunod na birthday messages ng kanyang It’s Showtime co-hosts, pamilya, at ilang malalapit na kaibigan.

Nagdiwang si Kim ng kanyang ika-34 kaarawan noong April 19, 2024, ngunit ngoong Sabado, April 27, lang niya ito ipinagdiwang sa Kapamilya noontime show.

Bahagi ng selebrasyon ni Kim ang isang birthday prod sa It’s Showtime, kung saan ipinamalas niya ang galing sa aerial dance.

Sinorpresa siya rito ng kanyang nakatatandang kapatid na si Lakam Chiu at mga kaibigan na sina Bela Padilla at Kaladkaren.

Matapos nito ay isa-isa siyang hinandugan ng birthday wishes ng kanyang co-hosts sa It’s Showtime.

VICE GANDA SPEAKS IN SUPERLATIVES ABOUT BIRTHDAY GIRL

Naantig nang husto ang damdamin ni Kim sa mensahe sa kanya ni Vice Ganda.

Ani Vice, isa si Kim sa itinuturing niyang totoong tapat na kaibigan kaya’t hindi siya makapapayag na maagrabyado ito.

Buong mensahe ni Vice: “Happy, happy birthday. Mahal na mahal kita.

“Hangga’t kaya ko, ipaparamdam ko sa yo yun. Gusto kong maramdaman mo na minamahal ka. Kasi masarap sa pakiramdam yun, e.

“Gusto kong maramdaman mo yung sarap ng pakiramdam na yun ulit. At hindi matatapos na nararamdaman mo yun na minamahal ka, kasi kamahal-mahal ka, at mahal kita talaga.

“Susuportahan kita. Susuportahan kita lagi. Ipagtatanggol kita. Ipaglalaban kita.

“Tsaka, huwag kang magpapatalo sa takot. Normal lang naman na natatakot, pero huwag kang magpa-overcome sa takot, okay?

“You may not know what the future holds, but of course, for sure, you know who holds the future. Kaya hindi ka nila masisira. Kasi protektado ka ng Diyos.VHONG NAVARRO PERSONALLY THANKFUL TO KIM

Naging emosyunal naman si Vhong Navarro ng magpasalamat sa kabutihan ni Kim sa kanya bilang isang katrabaho at kaibigan, lalo na noong panahong lugmok siya.

Hiling din ni Vhong na dumating ang araw na matagpuan na ni Kim ang lalaking mamahalin at magpapasaya sa kanya, matapos niyang mahiwalay sa long-time boyfriend na si Xian Lim.

Mensahe ni Vhong: “Kimmy, happy, happy birthday. Alam ko meron darating para sa yo sa tamang oras, pag-ready ka na, ibibigay Niya yan sa yo.

“Pero salamat, Kimmy, kasi noong down ako, nandoon ka, hindi mo ako pinabayaan.

“May mga request ako sa yo, binigay mo, na dapat hindi mo na kailangan gawin. Pero dahil nanatili yung pagkakaibigan natin, nandun ka to support me.

“Kaya anytime na kailangan mo ako, nandito lang ako. I love you. Happy birthday.”

ANNE CURTIS FINDS A SISTER

“Newfound sister” kung ilarawan ni Anne Curtis ang turing niya kay Kim.

Ayon kay Anne, madali silang nagkapalagayan ng loob ni Kim dahil sa maraming bagay nilang pagkakapareho.

Saad niya, “Kimmy, to my newfound sister, sa pagiging team OA [overacting] natin. OA sa iyakan, OA sa sayawan, kantahan, everything, to becoming dancing sisters.

“I just want you to know that aside from your Ate Lakam, I will also be here as an ate for you.

“Anytime. Call me, I’m there. Mag-OA tayo anytime.”

KARYLLE INSPIRED BY KIM’S COURAGE

Mensahe naman ni Karylle, anuman ang marating ni Kim sa buhay ay lagi’t lagi siyang nakasuporta rito.

Sabi niya, “Kimmy, please continue to soar. Lahat ng katapangan mo, nakaka-inspire.

“Bawat pag-angat mo diyan, nakasuporta kami. We are cheering for you and just hoping that you will discover new barriers to break kasi grabe yung mga tinatahak mong daan.

“Happy birthday.”

Ilan pa sa co-hosts na nagbigay ng mensahe kay Kim ay sina Jhong Hilario, Ryan Bang, Jackie Gonzaga, MC Muah, Lassy, ​​Ion Perez, at Ogie Alcasid.

KIM’S SISTER AND FATHER’S BIRTHDAY MESSAGES
Nagbigay rin mensahe ang nakatatandang kapatid ni Kim na si Lakam.

Sabi nito, “Kimmy, as we all know, lahat naman tayo alam natin how big ang puso ni Kimmy. Eto lang masasabi ko, mahal kita.

“I know words are kulang to say thank you, but we’ll always be here for you. Maraming salamat.Sorpresa ring binati si Kim ng kanyang amang si William Chiu via taped video message.

Mensahe nito para sa anak, “Kim, happy birthday. Bilang mahal ka namin at mahal ka ng lahat sana ay magkaroon ka na ng true love na mamahalin ka habambuhay.

“Thank you sa lahat ng tulong mo sa amino. Wish ko sa yo good health and more success.

“Proud kami sa yo. Congratulations, Kim. I love you.”

PAULO AVELINO’S BIRTHDAY MESSAGE TO KIM
Paulo Avelino’s birthday message to his onscreen partner Kim is also being loved.

Kim and Paulo first teamed up in the hit series Linlang, and now in the Philippine adaptation of the hit Koreanovela series What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim?. Paulo’s short but sweet message to Kim: “Happy birthday, Kim. I know you weren’t able to celebrate fully last year.

“It’s one of your most celebrated days of the year. So, hopefully, this year you get to celebrate with your family, with your loved ones.

“Yeah, I’ll definitely see more of you this year because we have a lot of work to do.

“My wish for you is… it seems like it’s all yours. My wish for you is an even happier year.”