MANILA, Philippines – Kim Chiu couldn't help but turn emotional when she won the Best Drama Actress award at the 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television on Sunday.
The 24-year-old actress won the award for her role in the ABS-CBN soap opera “Ikaw Lamang,” which ended its run last October.
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The ABS-CBN artist admits it has long been her dream to be recognized for her acting.
“Gusto kong ma-recognize yung acting ko na hindi lang dahil sa fans ko na masipag na bumoto,” Kim said when she received her best actress award. “Sobrang nakaka-happy, sobrang ang sarap ng pakiramdam.”
She added, “Hindi po ninyo alam kung gaano ako kasaya ngayon. Hindi ko alam! Nagho-host lang ako dito.”
Kim served as the hosts of the Star Awards for TV this year with Iza Calzado, Piolo Pascual and Enchong Dee.
Kim's “Ikaw Lamang” co-stars Coco Martin, John Estrada and KC Concepcion also bagged awards last night.
Here are photos of Kim Chiu and Coco Martin at the 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television:
All photos by Philstar.com/Mark Atienza