MANILA, Philippines — Kim Chiu revealed that her “Linlang” co-star Paulo Avelino is proud of her after she got nominated as Best Female Lead in a TV Program/Series at the ContentAsia Awards 2024 held in Taiwan yesterday.

In an ABS-CBN News report, Kim said Paolo already congratulated her.

“Congrats and sabi niya maging nominated lang, panalo na ‘yun,” Kim said.

“Kaya ayun nag-congrats na rin siya. Napapa-proud sila (cast and crew). Sana mauwi ko talaga,” she added.

She did not bag the award for her role in “Linlang,” but Kim took the stage as one of the presenters at the awards show held in the capital Taipei. Her “Linlang” co-star Kaila Estrada was also nominated in the supporting actress category but also did not win.

Kim had earlier expressed her excitement regarding her nomination.

“Super excited kasi first time kong ma-nominate sa ganung award-giving body. Nakaka-excite at nakakatuwa ‘yung feeling,” she said.

“Habang nag-iimpake ako kagabi, sabi ko, ‘Diyos ko, itutuloy ko pa ba ‘to?’ As in kinakabahan talaga ako. But being nominated sa ContentAsia Awards, sobrang panalo na talaga ‘yun,” she added.

The Philippines, though, took home several awards from yesterday’s show.

Arjo Atayde won as Best Male Lead in a TV Program/Seriesas for his role in “Cattleya Killer,” while ABS-CBN’s digital show “Zoomers” bagged the Best Asian Short-form Drama/Series award.

Kathryn Bernardo’s starrer “A Very Good Girl” took home the Bronze Award, while GMA Picture’s “Firefly” was given the Silver Award at the Best Asian Feature Film/Telemovie category.

Two other GMA-7 shows were cited at this year’s ContentAsia Awards 2024.

“Secret Slaves: The Jessica Soho Special Report on Human Trafficking” was named Best Current Affairs Program Made in Asia for Regional Asia and/or International Markets. The Sunday variety show “All Out Sundays” took home the Bronze Award at the Best Variety Program category.