Kim Chiu & Paulo Avelino on Love, Ghosting & Eid Rom-Com

For all the Filipinos in the Gulf missing home and craving some major kilig, Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino have got your back! Their latest Eid release, My Love Will Make You Disappear, is bringing Pinoy romance, superstition, and old-school ligawan to the big screen—and we’re here for it!

Swipe Left on Tinder, Swipe Right on True Love?

Kim Chiu made it loud and clear: "I don’t do Tinder!" And Paulo? He agrees. While dating apps like Tinder and Bumble exist in the Philippines, both stars say most Filipinos still prefer a more traditional approach to love. Think love letters, haranas (serenades), and the classic ligaw process.

“Filipinos like our traditions,” says Paulo. “We believe in building real connections.”

Love, Curses, and Disappearing Acts

The film isn’t your usual rom-com—it adds a touch of Filipino folklore! Kim plays Saari, a woman cursed so that every man she loves or kisses disappears. Sounds dramatic, right? But let’s be real: how many of us have felt kawawa (unlucky) in love at some point?

“Just like in real life, we wonder if we’re cursed because all the men we love are gone,” Kim jokes.

And if you’ve ever been ghosted, Paulo has a theory: “Ghosting happens everywhere! I think it’s universal.”

Cinemas, Community, and Finding Home Abroad

For Filipinos in the UAE, My Love Will Make You Disappear is more than just a movie—it’s a taste of home. With sold-out block screenings and fans pre-booking tickets, Kim and Paulo are overwhelmed by the love from the overseas Filipino community.

“This is a gift to our fellow Filipinos abroad,” Paulo shares. “It’s not just about romance—it’s about our culture, our stories, and our kilig moments.”

Rom-Coms: Love Them or Leave Them?

Kim is a self-proclaimed rom-com lover. “Romance mixed with comedy just makes you feel happy and loved! It reminds you how it feels to fall in love again.”

Paulo? Not so much. “If I had to choose between Interstellar and a rom-com, I’d pick Interstellar.” But hey, we all know he delivers chef’s kiss chemistry on-screen regardless!

Finding ‘The One’: Destiny or Just Another Myth?

Are soulmates real? Kim thinks so. “Love is always there. If it finds you, it will choose you.”

Paulo keeps it more open-ended: “Some people find ‘the one,’ some don’t. I just want to find someone to grow old with.” (Uyy, is this a hint, Paulo?)

So, UAE-based kababayans, grab your friends, your tissues, and your popcorn—it’s time for some Pinoy-style romance on the big screen! 🇵🇭🎬💖

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