If there’s anyone acing their acting assignment, it’s Kim who dresses up for her part
Playing Juliana is a full 360-degree switch for Kim Chiu. Unlike her natural, bubbly personality and comedic character, her role in Linlang called for her to twist truths and live in lies. For that kind of transition, it would take a whole lot of thought and preparation to bring out that side of hers. So, how did Kim do it? Through style.
MEGA Entertainment compiles the Juliana-coded outfits the actress wore in the past, and here’s how you can do it in your own way.
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Ready for her professional roles
Just like her real self, Kim’s character in the series is a hustler. In one of the episodes, Juliana mentioned that looking good is part of her job as a marketing professional. For her contract renewal with ABS-CBN, Kim donned a Moschino set, reflecting the chic, boss energy that she and her role exude.
Adding some funk and chunk
Linlang’s story revolves around deception, especially one that you wouldn’t normally expect from the identity of the characters. And for the It’s Showtime host, she chose to channel the show’s theme in her own New York street style. Giving her sweet, feminine style a break, Kim elaborated her Juliana side through printed denim jeans, chunky platform boots, and gold hoops.
Her other side
The actress herself said that her character, Juliana, made her wear more black pieces than ever before. But before the protagonist’s signature mermaid waves and skin-showing outfits, she used to lean towards bowed hair accessories and cozier outfits with more color.
Living her gilded dreams
Even before her Linlang stint, Kim already exhibited her sultry side for her birthday photoshoot last April 2022. The gilded details contrasting the black base of her Versace ensemble turned her into a modern golden goddess, a woman of power on her own before taking on her most daring role yet.
Her fire as a woman
For the 2023 ABS-CBN Ball, the Star Magic artist had a selection of Francis Libiran creations to choose from. Of course, they all embodied Juliana in her sultry, glamorous form. At the event itself, Chiu walked the red carpet donning a crystal-encrusted piece. If there was another option that would have made a cut to her Juliana persona, it’s this intricately beaded black and red gown that captured the passion of her character in all forms.
Photos: KIM CHIU (via Instagram)
