STAR MAGIC issued a statement on Thursday, July 30, to clarify circulating footage of Kim Chiu discussing her sister, Lakambini, against whom the actress had previously filed a criminal complaint.
The statement was made in response to a 2023 interview that the “It’s Showtime” host gave regarding her sister, which ABS-CBN’s talent management arm says is “currently being viewed by the public.”
“While the statements made by Kim at the time were true and reflected the circumstances then, they no longer represent the present situation,” Star Magic said.
“Since then, Kim has discovered material information that came to light in 2025, which prompted her to take legal action. As a result, a criminal complaint filed by Kim against Ms. Lakambini Chiu is currently pending before the proper authorities,” it said.
Star Magic stressed that Chiu remained “firm in her decision to pursue the case through the proper legal process in order to establish the truth, hold the responsible parties accountable, and seek justice.”
The agency also explained it issued the statement simply “to clarify the timeline of events and to avoid any misunderstanding arising from previously recorded statements.”
In December, the Kapamilya actress filed a qualified theft complaint against her sister after discovering financial discrepancies in their business. (ABS-CBN News)
