Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino are set to showcase a different side of their pairing in the upcoming suspense-drama “The Alibi,” which premieres this March 16 on Primetime Bida. First released on Prime Video Philippines, the Kapamilya series now promises more secrets and revelations that will surely keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
Before diving into the suspense, KimPau turns up the fun by putting their on- and off-screen chemistry to the test—literally. In a revealing lie detector challenge, Kim and Paulo face a series of questions, moderated by their co-star Alora Sasam.
The first questions focused on their individual personalities. Asked if they had ever lied to get out of trouble, both admitted yes, and the detector confirmed it was true. Another truthful admission came when they revealed they stalk each other’s social media accounts.
When asked if they were good at keeping secrets, Paulo said yes, while Kim revealed she was not, and both answers were verified as true. They also confessed to checking fans’ tweets about them, which the detector validated.
The next set of questions had them answering about each other, sparking kilig among fans and themselves. The prompt shifted to if they ever thought they were the better actor than the other, both said no, and the detector confirmed their honesty. Next up, Kim confessed she believes Paulo would make a good partner in real life, praising him with “Malawak siyang mag-isip.” Paulo echoed the sentiment, highlighting Kim’s care for her family, “Maalaga.”
Things turned playful when asked if they were each other’s type. Kim answered no, but the detector revealed it was a lie, prompting laughter, including from Paulo. He, meanwhile, admitted Kim is his type, joking, “Hindi ko alam kung magsisinungaling ako o hindi.” On their first scenes together, both truthfully expressed they still get nervous. They also remarked they would go on a dinner date with each other if given the chance.
Would KimPau trust their characters in “The Alibi” in real life? Kim mentioned she would trust Stella, while Paulo claimed he wouldn’t trust Victor, though the detector revealed that was a lie. Later, both mentioned they had thought of quitting acting at some point. Finally, when asked if they could lie and get away with it like their characters, Kim said no, a lie, while Paulo said yes, a truth.
Unmask the mystery. “The Alibi: Ang Buong Katotohanan” premieres March 16, 8:00 p.m. on Kapamilya Channel sa ALLTV2, A2Z, Kapamilya Online Live (KOL), and iWant.