Why Kim Chiu became emotional after renewing ties with ABS-CBN

Actress and TV host Kim Chiu recently signed a new exclusive contract with ABS-CBN, solidifying her commitment to her home network for the past 17 years. "I started with nothing in my hand and in my pocket. I didn't know how to sing, dance, act, and even speaking was painful to the ears," she reminisced during the Keep Shining: The Kim Chiu Network Contract Signing "But here I am, living my dream." The It's Showtime host also reflected on how her life has transformed throughout her journey with Kapamilya, which began when she was proclaimed the grand winner of Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition 1 in 2006.

"Because of ABS-CBN, our lives improved. It wasn't just my dream that came true, but also the dreams of my siblings.

I'm tremendously grateful and blessed. I'm simply returning everything to my home network, ABS-CBN, because they helped me when I had nothing, so now they need my help, and I'm here. I will always be here, and I will always be a Kapamilya," she added.

Joining her at the contract signing were ABSCBN chairman Mark Lopez, ABS-CBN president and CEO Carlo Katigbak ABS-CBN COO of broadcast Cory Vidanes, ABSCBN head of TV Production and Star Magic head Laurenti Dyogi, and Star Magic's Edith Fariñas Following the contract signing event, Kim shared that her fans should watch out for her upcoming projects aside from her hit Prime video series Fit Check and

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Through the years, Kim has captured the hearts of Kapamilyas for her charm, charisma, and acting prowess, which made her one of the country's bankable stars.

Some of her notable works include Sana Maulit Muli, My Girl, Tayong Dalawa, Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin, My Binondo Girl, Love Thy Woman, and Star Cinema films Till My Heartaches End, Bride For Rent, Etiquette for Mistresses, The Ghost Bride, and a lot more. Aside from It's Showtime, she is also a mainstay of ASAP Natin 'To.

Student, amateur, and young professional filmmakers are poised to get their biggest break when they participate in Puregold’s CinePanalo Film Festival, an event that will feature new and original movies celebrating everyday winning moments in Filipinos’ lives. The CinePanalo Film Festival will consider only wholesome, inspiring, and family-oriented film concepts as entries, which should revolve around the theme, “Mga Kwentong Panalo ng Buhay.” It will have two different categories: short films for students and campus-based filmmakers, and full-length films for amateur and professional participants. The project will offer production grants to exemplary film concepts to help fund their creation. In the full-length category, a grant worth P2,500,000 each will be awarded to five select directors. Meanwhile, in the short film category, 25 grants worth P100,000 each will be given to aspiring student directors. “Puregold has always believed in upholding education and supporting the talents of Filipino youth,” says Puregold President, Vincent Co. “We endeavor to give young people a more sustainable, energizing environment in which they may pursue their passions. This is the driving force behind our latest initiative, the CinePanalo Film Festival.” to kick-start their career in the film industry. “We will provide resources that every young filmmaker dreams of: the financial means to practice one’s craft and screening in major cinemas as well as online. These tools will help spark their creativity and lead to a priceless first-hand education on producing high-quality content.”

Piedad stresses the importance of advocating for the work of young student filmmakers in the short film category.

Award-winning filmmaker Chris Cahilig, CinePanalo festival director, speaks on what distinguishes it from other similar events, both foreign and local: “Unlike other film festivals, we will focus on films that inspire and uplift, crafted by Filipino filmmakers who want to share their talents with their peers.”

Puregold’s ‘CinePanalo Film Festival’ aims to show new and original movies that celebrate winning moments

Interested participants in both categories must submit the following: a duly accomplished entry form, a synopsis not longer than 300 words, a detailed sequence treatment, a resume of the director with links to sample works (if any), and a digital copy of the director’s profile photo. Interested participants may email thesecretariat@cinepanalo.com to receive the materials necessary to apply for the grant. All applications must be emailed back on or before October 27, 2023.

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Each participant in the CinePanalo Film Festival must submit their fully produced film on or before March 1, 2024. All final submissions in the short film category must have a minimum runtime of 20 minutes and a maximum runtime of 30 minutes. All feature film submissions must be at least 90 minutes long.

All completed film entries will be screened during the festival period from March 8 to 10, 2024, at the Gateway Cinemas in Quezon City.

Fully produced short film entries will be uploaded to the official Puregold Channel on YouTube, where these will join the company’s other digital retailtainment properties such as GV Boys, Ang Babae sa Likod ng Face Mask, 52 Weeks, and Ang Lalaki sa Likod ng Profile

The CinePanalo Film Festival marks Puregold’s latest foray into integrating its sustainability and retailtainment efforts. Such an approach has allowed Puregold to reach out to the next generation of shoppers who are rediscovering the joys of heartwarming Filipino culture and stories. The Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival is now open to interested filmmakers. For inquiries, email thesecretariat@cinepanalo.com.