Kapuso actor Xian Lim talked about his breakup with actress and It’s Showtime host Kim Chiu.

On his interview with GMA Integrated News reporter Nelson Canlas, Xian opened up about his previous relationship with Kim. The two broke up in December 2023 after 12 years.

“It’s sad, very painful but life goes on,” Xian said, adding that he understood the pain their fans went through. He added, “On cam, it’s just really hard, it’s getting out of hand na, and that’s just the painful part of it.

“They say, Xian is making noise because there is a movie, no. We really did explain from the bottom of our hearts what really happened, we don’t need to detail who was at fault.

“It’s just like any other relationship but I do not deserve the false accusations, the lies being spread.”

Xian added that he didn’t want to be defined by his 12-year relationship with Kim, especially that he’s working hard on his craft.

“I work really hard, we are all working really hard. I’m working so hard and I don’t want to be defined by what happened with my breakup with my previous relationship. I don’t want to be defined by that, I don’t want to be defined by what people are saying about me, these false headlines,” he explained.

“Alright, I’m the one they’re going to live with, but not my family. Also just giving a little context, my mother, my grandmother is feeling the same, they’re getting personal messages, I’m getting death threats, my mom’s getting death threats.

“Umaabot na sa ganun. That’s the gravity of the situation I’m dealing with. My family does not deserve that, all that made-up lies.”

In the end, Xian chose to be happy and assured that he and Kim ended on good terms. Xian already confirmed that he’s been seeing Iris Lee.

“We ended in good terms, of course, there was crying, we ended in good terms. Of course, in time, when we are given the opportunity to work again, why not? I would like to keep my personal life, especially in love, private because it’s just so hard. For 11, 12 years, [my relationship] was an open book.”

 

 

Xian Lim topbills GMA Pictures and Viva Films’ latest movie Playtime alongside Sanya Lopez, Coleen Garcia, and Faye Lorenzo. Directed by Mark Reyes, Playtime will be shown in cinemas nationwide on June 12.

HERE’S A THROWBACK GALLERY ABOUT THE CELEBRITY COUPLES WHO PARTED WAYS IN 2023:

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Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla

Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla’s separation is one of the talking points this year. The two were in a relationship for 11 years.

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End of KathNiel

Kathryn and Daniel revealed their separation in their respective posts on social media. According to the two, they are grateful to each other for the good times they had together.

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Miles Ocampo and Elijah Canlas

Miles Ocampo and Elijah Canlas have also been confirmed to be separated. This November, Elijah said that his relationship with Miles was put to the test and they ended up in divorce.

“We went through a rough patch recently mainly because we are going through our own stuff.”

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Support

Elijah’s confession was followed by his sharing that he will still support his ex-girlfriend.

“But I’m always gonna have love for her. I’m always gonna support her in whatever she does. I’m always her number one fan, basically.”

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Andrea Brillantes and Ricci Rivero

The separation of Andrea Brillantes and Ricci Rivero became controversial.

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Social media

On social media, the separation of Andrea and Ricci garnered different reactions from netizens. Ricci is now in a relationship with Leren Mae Bautista, the beauty queen-turned-politician.

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Yasser Marta and Kate Valdez

The news came from Yasser Marta that he and Kate Valdez have separated. The actor and host revealed this during his visit to Fast Talk with Boy Abunda this November.

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End of relationship

Yasser admitted, lack of time for each other was the root of their divorce. Yasser said, “Maybe Tito Boy is also a big factor because Mama had a stroke.” He had a stroke, all my time if not at work with my mother.”

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Yassi Pressman and Jon Semira

Formerly engaged couple Yassi Pressman and Jon Semira also ended up in divorce.

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Instagram post

Si Jon ay nag-post sa Instagram noong Agosto na tinuldukan na nila ni Yassi ang kanilang relasyon. Ani Jon, “After an amazing run, Yass and I have decided to part ways. We look to move on to our next phase in life in peace and with the support of our family and friends. It’s been a while since the breakup. It was a decision made from the both of us, and us only.”

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Kris Aquino and Mark Leviste

The separation of Kris Aquino and Batangas Vice Governor Mark Leviste was also discussed.

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Relationship

Sa isang Instagram post, inilahad ni Kris na muli silang naghiwalay ni Mark.

Ani Kris, “The truth is that I chose to lessen the stressors in my life and put my wellbeing first… on November 3, 2023, i initiated our breakup. It was a well thought out decision based on choosing to do what’s best for me now. I’m dealing with so much and my love life isn’t a priority.”

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Cherry Pie Pichache and Edu Manzano

Cherry Pie Picache confirmed that they have separated this 2023 from Edu Manzano.

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Happiness and love

Cherry Pie told the entertainment press that “I cannot depend my happiness anymore on somebody else.”

Cherry Pie added to their state with Edu, “We’re very good friends, he’s a very good person. We will always love each other.”

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Kim Chiu and Xian Lim

A week before the end of 2023, Kim Chiu and Xian Lim confirmed the end of their relationship that spanned more than 12 years.

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End of KimXi

Kim Chiu and Xian Lim put an end to the long speculation about their separation through their separate posts on social media. They did not elaborate on the reason for their breakup, but Kim and Xian thanked each other for the time they spent together.