In December 2023, Xian Lim and Kim Chiu confirmed their breakup through heartfelt Instagram posts. Fans and supporters mourned the end of their almost 12-year relationship.
In February 2024, dating rumors between Xian and Iris Lee emerged. Speculations started when photos of them circulated online. Just to note, they weren't alone in the pics—the two were seen in group photos. Eagle-eyed netizens simply pointed out their somewhat cozy pose.
A motorcycle driving school uploaded the viral photo on their Facebook page on February 13, 2024. In the pic, Xian was spotted posing with his arm around Iris' shoulder, while Iris was holding Xian's hand.
Together with them in the photo were JK Labajo and his reportedly new GF, Dia Mate, and more non-showbiz individuals.
Netizens wonder if Iris and Xian are dating. While everyone's waiting for a proper confirmation about Xian and Iris' relationship status, let's get to know Iris below.
Here are the fast facts about Iris Lee:
1. She is Filipino-Chinese.
Iris Charmaine Lee has a Filipino mother and a Chinese father. Iris is a middle child with two older sisters, Peidi, Lianne Shaira, and Celine Arian Lee.
2. She is an "Iska."
Iris graduated from the University of the Philippines Film Institute in 2015. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Film, Cinema, and Video Studies degree.
As part of the film industry, she is part of a circle of talented creatives. She is a good friend of Petersen Vargas, the director of the blockbuster 2023 film A Very Good Girl starring Kathryn Bernardo and Dolly De Leon. She even attended one of its private block screenings!
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3. Iris worked in the publishing industry.
PEP.ph reports that before exploring the world of film production, Iris worked as a Managing Editor for an online magazine. Now, she is a Senior Associate Producer at Viva Communications Inc.
4. She had worked on a couple of movies already.
ICYDK, Iris produced the films Sisters Forever (2018), Deleter (2022) (starring Nadine Lustre), Hello, Universe! (2023), and Video City (2023) among many others.
5. Iris and Xian worked together in a series before.
The rumored couple first worked together in the VivaMax series, Parang Kayo Pero Hindi (2021). Xian, together with Kylie Verzosa and Marco Gumabao, took on lead roles for the show. Iris was part of its production team off-cam.
