XIAN LIM FLEXES NEW GIRLFRIEND IRIS LEE AT 'KUMAN THONG' PREMIERE

In their first official public appearance together, director Xian Lim and producer-girlfriend Iris Lee held hands while gracing the red-carpet premiere of the horror film “Kuman Thong” on Monday night at SM Cinemas in North Edsa, Quezon City.

- CHARMIE JOY PAGULONG

Xian earlier confirmed that he’s dating Iris, who also served as the actor-turned-filmmaker’s producer and co-writer for the film. The Viva Films and Studio Viva’s flick is now showing in cinemas nationwide.

“Kuman Thong” is Xian’s third directorial film following Cinemalaya Film Festival 2019 entry “Tabon” and the comedy film “Hello, Universe!”

Xian and Iris were joined by the movie’s cast members, Cindy Miranda, Althea Ruedas, Emman Esquivel, and Thai actor Max Nattapol Diloknawarit (“Manner of Death” and “Bangkok Love Stories: Innocence”) at the event.

Xian, Cindy and Max expressed their gratitude to the moviegoers for supporting their film and attending the special night.

“Thank you for being here. We’re so excited for you, guys, to watch ‘Kuman Thong.’ Also tell your friends and family about the movie after watching this tonight,” Cindy told the attendees.

On the other hand, Max greeted the eventgoers with, “Mabuhay!”

“Thanks for having me. I want to be here with you, guys, tonight,” he added.

At an earlier presscon, Cindy told