Paulo Avelino and Kim Chiu | Image: Instagram/@pauavelino, @chinitaprincess
Speculation is swirling that Paulo Avelino gifted Kim Chiu a customized pink bike after the latter recently revealed on air that the bike is indeed a gift from a certain someone.
In the Jan. 16 episode of “It’s Showtime,” Chiu’s co-hosts teased the actress about Avelino as Darren Espanto mentioned Chiu’s new bike.
Article continues after this advertisement“Saka bumili ‘yan ng bike, Tyang. Kasi gusto niya maging active,” teased Espanto. (She bought a bike because she wants to be active.)
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The other hosts pitched in, “Bigay niya (Gift from him)?” which made her laugh as she tried to brush off the topic.
Article continues after this advertisement“Hoy, tama na (Hey, please stop). Presscon?” Chiu said laughingly.
free slots to play for fun onlyArticle continues after this advertisementBefore Chiu was teased about the bike, the actress was initially asked by her co-hosts whether she was happy every time she went home from filming “My Love Will Make You Disappear,” her upcoming movie with Avelino.
Article continues after this advertisement“Okay naman… Enjoy… Aba’y oo naman [masaya] kasi maganda ‘yung movie,” stated Chiu. (It was okay. Enjoy. Of course, because the movie is beautiful.)
Chiu and Avelino’s cycling photos recently went viral, in which the actress was captured using the said pink bike.
Article continues after this advertisementPatrick, cyclist and founder of Blooms Runs Club, previously shared a close-up video of Chiu’s customized bike.
“Kim Chiu’s Trek Madone Gen 8 SLR Project One custom painted to pink, paired with an Enve 4.5 wheelset with Giro D’ Italia decals and a pink Ceramicspeed OSPW,” he captioned his Instagram post at the time.
In a video posted online, Vice Ganda’s husband, Ion Perez, was also captured sending a message to Chiu, asking her to join him for a bike ride and requesting she bring a certain someone who gifted her the bike.
As of writing, Chiu and Avelino have yet to directly confirm the bike gift rumors.
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) said that it, along with dealer partner SJ Legacy Motors Inc., inaugurated their new branch at the SM City San Jose Del Monte on Sept. 27.
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Meanwhileamz slot, “My Love Will Make You Disappear” is set to mark Chiu and Avelino’s first big-screen collaboration after headlining the Philippine adaptation of the K-drama series “What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim” and starring in the TV series “Linlang.”
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