Fans couldn’t get enough of the sweet and emotional moments between Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino during the premiere night of their latest film — but one particular moment stole the spotlight and touched everyone in the room.

As the red carpet excitement filled the venue and cameras flashed nonstop, all eyes were on KimPau, the rising love team that’s been creating waves both onscreen and off. Their undeniable chemistry was on full display — laughter, subtle glances, gentle gestures — but what truly moved Kim was something more personal.

When Kim Chiu spotted her close friends Angelica Panganiban and Bela Padilla seated among the guests, the actress was visibly shaken with emotion. Those who witnessed it say Kim nearly cried on the spot, holding back tears as she approached her friends with a mix of surprise, gratitude, and pure joy.

“I wasn’t expecting them to be there,” Kim reportedly said backstage. “Seeing them felt like coming home.”

Angelica and Bela — Kim’s longtime “sisterettes” from their “AngBeKi” friendship trio — showed up unannounced to support her, sparking a moment of realness that instantly stood out amid all the glitz.

Netizens quickly picked up on the moment, flooding social media with heart emojis and nostalgic throwbacks of the trio.

“Friendship goals!” one fan wrote.
“The way Kim lit up when she saw them — priceless!”

The KimPau premiere night may have been about a new love team, but the night’s most unforgettable scene? A beautiful reminder that some bonds never fade, no matter how bright the spotlight gets.