Kim Chiu says Vilma Santos is a good motivator

Rachelle Siazon

<img src='' alt='062012-kim_main.jpg' align='left' border='0' height='290' width='305'>Kim Chiu happily shared that she has already finished shooting her upcoming horror flick, The Healing. Aside from playing a dual role (doppelganger), the 21 year-old was more challenged by the fact that she got to work with Batangas Governor Vilma Santos. “It’s a wonderful experience. Ang dami kong natutunan sa kanya as an actress and as a person. And kay Direk Chito (Roño) din, sobra akong nag-enjoy. Parang nag-grow yung acting ko. Madami akong natutunan in terms of work sa set.” While filming the movie, there were moments wherein she felt intimidated by Vilma’s stature as an actress, which made it a bit difficult for her to deliver certain scenes. But Kim was grateful to Vilma because the latter encouraged her to stay focused in her role. “Sabi niya gawin mo dapat mong gawin sa isang eksena. Huwag mong sasayangin. Paulit-ulit niyang sinasabi na sayang yung eksena.” Vilma was equally very taken with Kim ever since they did a sample of a confrontation scene for Vilma: A Woman For All Seasons (a five-part TV special in 2009). In the meantime, Kim is gearing up for her newest soap Ina, Kapatid, Anak which also top-bills Maja Salvador, Xian Lim, and Enchong Dee. Aside from her easy camaraderie with fellow young stars, she is also excited to play Cherry Pie Picache’s daughter in the story. “It’s different dynamic. First time namin magkatrabaho ni Ms. Pie na mag-ina kami. Madaming beses na kaming nagkasama sa teleserye pero hindi siya yung kakampi ko. Yun ang isa sa mga dapat abangan ng viewers dito.”

Kim Chiu is proud of the lessons she learned from Vilma Santos while shooting 'The Healing.'

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