This then-and-now statements of Xian Lim resurfaced
Kapuso actor Xian Lim had different answers when asked about the project that was first offered to him and eventually given to Paulo Avelino.
Back in 2015, Xian was supposed to star in the series Bridges of Love with Kapamilya stars Maja Salvador and Jericho Rosales. However, his stint in this series did not push through. In 2015, he was asked about this and what happened.
Back then, Xian said that it was the management’s decision as according to him, ABS-CBN wanted to make a project for the comeback of KimXi loveteam, his tandem with his ex-girlfriend Kim Chiu. He said that he was not fired.
When asked what he felt about the issue back then that his ability as an actor was being questioned because rumors stated that he couldn’t deliver, Xian Lim said that he was just following instructions.
“Wala naman po. It’s just part of our work and nandito po tayo ngayon sa isa pa pong blessing na, at isa na namang project na pumalit naman,” the actor said back in 2015, based on a video shared by @KafosoMo on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Then, he was asked if he supported the management’s decision that Paulo Avelino would replace him in this project, Xian said, “Of course.”
However, Xian had a different tone when he talked about this matter in 2023. Based on the clip, the actor already started filming for the said series. He said that everytime he would deliver his line, the director would yell “cut!” and as he remembered, he took 35 to 40 takes.
Xian said that he was too nervous because he wanted to do well and prove himself. He mentioned the title of the series Bridges of Love. It was supposed to be his first lead role outside of a loveteam.
This happened during the first taping day until the third day. The taping was stopped and he was told to do an acting workshop and he did. However, when he returned to taping after the workshop, the same scenario happened, the director did not like his acting.
“The ending of the story… I got fired,” Xian Lim said. “Tinanggal ako sa role na yun. The role, eventually, was given to Paulo Avelino, I believe,” he added.
Tandan mo Xian may pakpak ang balita pero may resibo ang mga vakla. Now alam mo na kung paano binuhat ni Kim ang career mo? 😂pic.twitter.com/AfhwP7T4L8
— AltGMA🌈 (@KafosoMo) June 13, 2024