Kim Chiu speaks up on controversy

In a live interview on Aquino & Abunda Tonight, Chiu was asked for her reaction to critics who say she was the least deserving of the recognition.

Kim Chiu Could not hold back her tears as she addressed allegations that she “bought” an acting award she received last Sunday for her role in the recently concluded primetime series Ikaw Lamang.

The Past Tense star took home the Best Drama Actress trophy at the 2014 PMPC Star Awards for Television, beating Maricel Soriano, Lovi Poe and fellow Kapamilya stars Bea Alonzo, Angel Locsin, Dawn Zulueta and Maja Salvador.

In a live interview on Aquino & Abunda Tonight, Chiu was asked for her reaction to critics who say she was the least deserving of the recognition.

“Of course, I cannot please everyone,” she said.

“Kung nabibili naman ‘yung award, sana bumili na ako noon pa para natawag akong best actress noon pa,” (If awards can be bought, I should have bought one a long time ago) she added, echoing her recent post on Twitter.

Turning emotional, Chiu continued: “Social media nowadays is so harsh…I’ve done eight TV series, and it’s the first time I was recognised, it’s my dream, and it just hurts to hear all this bad comments,” she added.