Wednesday, February 16, 2011

20 years of experience, Chilam Cheung has the status for HK Coliseum concert

Chilam entered the industry in 1991 as a singer, just a blink of an eye it has already been 20 years that he's been in the music industry. Many people may feel that it's a little late for him to hold a concert now? But to Chilam, if he were to hold one before, it's possible that he won't have enough stability both physical and mental state. Today, it is something suitable for him, so he will be holding the Chilam Cheung I am an Alien Concert on March 26th and 27th.

New company facilitated the good news

Chilam felt that a fifth of a century has passed being in the music industry, from the song Modern Love Story, he started growing with everyone. From 70s after through 90s after, he's still singing. "I have a large age range of fans, so I am even more honored to be able to entertain a large market. In the past, I never hoped for a HK Coliseum concert because I felt that after having the concert, it cannot give you instant success. It is really strange that I didn't have a dream to hold a concert in HK Coliseum, so this time I am really grateful of my record label Neway Star because I am not an artist who likes to fight, someone has to push me to do everything. If I had to do it spontaneously, this HK Coliseum concert, I believe will be difficult to make happen. So you don't need to over think if I signed with a record label because I wanted a HK Coliseum concert, in fact, I'm just the opposite. Neway Star felt that I had a market and they wanted to open a HK Coliseum concert for me, so they asked me to sign with them!"

It's time to repay fans

Before Chilam signed with a new company, he kept thinking if he really does want to be singing again because the singer profession truly requires huge investments. Regardless of the time spent, a lot of money is also involved. He frankly said: "Honestly, a concert in HK Coliseum may not necessarily make as much as a Mainland series would. So, I thought about if I could sacrifice the time for money earning opportunities to go be a singer again and hold a concert. To make it happen this time, it is all because I'm not doing it for the money, but simply because I have a belief of feedback. I hope this time, I can give something back to those fans who supported me for so many years. I hope to be able to use more songs that we could grow together with. Make it a memorable picture before everyone's eyes."

'Rippling' still earns 31 points TV rating on Chinese New Year

Last week, TVB new series The Rippling Blossom starring Chilam, Myolie Wu, Michael Tse and Tavia Yeung premiered. Perhaps the series title is attractive coupled with the beautiful Japan scenary, the premiere rating peaked at 31 points, averaged 29 points. Chilam expressed that he's very pleased with the ratings. If there is a good script and if he has confidence to be able to portray the role well, then he will consider shooting more series in the future. He also reveals that when he was shooting the series, he gave Damien Lau a flat-bottomed wok: "I also used this wok before to make tamagoyaki (Japanese omelet) for my family to eat. Everyone praised it! But, it's way too complicated and diffcult to make, I won't make it again!" Asked if he would consider making it for audience to eat if the series gets high ratings? He expressed that he has to consider how to celebrate: "I am rather practical, how about this, if the ratings reach 40 points, then I will invite 40 family audiences to come to my concert! (Isn't your concert already full?) Yes! So, I will invite them to add a show!"

When speaking of his concert, Chilam reveals that he will invite Grasshopper and Aaron Kwok as his guests. Chilam laughed and said: "I let them have the stage for so many years already! At the concert, I will be dancing and singing with them. Hope audience can have a good time." Asked if he will let his son go on stage to give him flowers? He said that's not good, and is afraid his son will get out of control. Chilam also does not want his son to follow his parents' footsteps by being an actor.

In the future, if he does shoot more series, will he consider going as a couple team with his wife Anita Yuen? Chilam said that they tried that before, but the results weren't too good, audience don't like couple teams. He's stronger going solo.

Source: Singtao, Mingpao, Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Virgina Lok admits someone using silver bullet to steal Charmaine Sheh

Charmaine Sheh's TVB contract expires in April, it was rumored that she has intentions on going out to develop and therefore has not picked up the pen to sign the contract renewal. There are also news that the 36 year old Charmaine has connections with a Beijing wealthy second generation and is ready to be a wealthy wife. Towards the rumors, Charmaine expressed through her manager that she is currently resting and will "not respond". As for TVB executive Virgina Lok, she admits that someone is using the silver bullet to 'steal' Charmaine. However, the over 10 year relationship with TVB coupled with the fact that Charmaine is a person who looks heavy on social relations, TVB has confidence that they can keep the cooperative relationship.

Supports Charmaine didn't fake injury to turn down new series

Reporters contacted Virgina Lok to confirm the rumors of Charmaine's intentions on leaving TVB? Virgina supported Charmaine, she first clarified the doubts on her joint dislocation accident. She said: "Charmaine had always been very filial. She is a professional artist, she puts in all the efforts she's got into every job that she's offered. It is absolutely impossible that she's faking her injury."

Confidence in maintaining a cooperative relationship

As if Charmaine has other developmental plans when her contract expires in April? Miss Lok expressed that Charmaine in fact does have great opportunities to develop in the market and there are people who used the silver bullet to tempt her, anyone facing this situation will get itchy. She said: "Today Charmaine's status and being tempted by the silver bullet are all her achievements from many years of hard work. I congratulate her. She has an over 10 year relationship with TVB, if she really just looks at the money, then she would have left long ago. My perspective is, of course, to fight for continuing collaborations with Charmaine. I also have confidence that we can maintain the relationship." Virgina was asked if she needs to emotionally touch her to counteract the silver bullet? She said Charmaine looks heavy on social relations, otherwise she wouldn't have stayed in TVB for so many years.

If have boyfriend, then urges to marry

With regards to if Charmaine is currently in a sweet relationship with a wealthy second generation? Miss Lok expressed that she is unsure of the rumors. She is Charmaine's friend, of course she hopes Charmaine can find an ideal other half. Whether or not if he's a billionaire, it is still something worth congratulating. Miss Lok also said that if Charmaine has a boyfriend, then she would urge her to quickly marry.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Mag Lam officially joins EEG; EEG holds star-studded Spring Dinner

Last night, EEG held their Spring Dinner 2011. Although big sister Joey Yung is on vacation and big brother Nicholas Tse didn't appear, the dinner was still very star-studded. EEG singers including Charlene Choi, Gillian Chung, Leo Ku, Raymond Lam, William Chan, Wong Cho Lam, Sherman Chung, Ken Hung, William Chan, Vincy Chan, Yumiko Cheng, Deep Ng, Michelle Mai and the newly joined Mag Lam attended.

At the event, EEG executive Ng Yue announced two good news. The first is the EEG Creative Performing Arts School will open mid-April. The second is Mag Lam officially joined EEG. Ng Yue said: "Miss Lok and I discussed it, tonight is the most suitable time to announce this news. She is absolutely the super talented student." When Mag appeared on stage, Ng Yue gave her a 'Number One Scholar' bottle with her birthday numbers '0721' written on it, this number is also her EEG employee ID number.

Since Mag bounced out, she had always been the target that the major record labels are fighting for. It was said EEG offered her a 7 figure sum to get Mag, but towards the salary on the EEG contract, Mag is still not certain. However, she admits that TVB helped her choose EEG: "I believe TVB helped me choose, most important is to have communication with the company." Still studying in school, Mag will be graduating either June or July this year. She will first finish her education before releasing an album. Does she want to duet with Joey or Raymond? Mag said: "I want to duet with all of them. (After signing the contract, can plan for house change?) I don't have that much money!" Last night, it was the first time Mag met her boss Albert Yeung, so she went to wish him a happy new year.

Single Gillian Chung does not dare to socially climb

At the dinner, Gillian saw good sister together with her boyfriend William Chan, and she was alone. Ah Gil sighed: "It's hard for me to meet someone!" Reporters suggested to start with the 'deal' with a wealthy father, Raymond Lam. Ah Gil demoted her social status: "I can't compare, he's good all-around, there are many in line, I will get boycotted by his fans."

Raymond laughed: "I'm a simple person...." Meaning he's easy-going, easy to approach.

As to being said to having lots of girls 'waiting in line' Raymond laughed: "Not like that, everyone thinks that there are so many in line, but in fact there are none. I am easy going. (Easy to pursue?) Easy to chat with, I am a very simple person." Raymond frankly said that it's been a long time since he last dated, asked if after Rain Li there was no one else? Raymond was frightened by the question and smiled in embarrassment. Then he said: "You guys are making me sweat!" He said that he once encountered someone he had feelings for, but never took action. Plus his father's standards are very high, to be able to get through his father is not easy.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Bosco Wong late to interview, blames Myolie Wu cheated him

Yesterday Bosco Wong accepted Eileen Cha's radio interview. When Eileen asked him to publicly apologize for being late, he blurted out: "It's someone who 'cheated' me." He denied that the person was his assistant or mother, but exposed: "Someone said they also had to come here to do an interview the next day, not 10:30, but 11 o'clock." Eileen then revealed that the person was rumored girlfriend Myolie Wu, then she immediately reminded her to come at 10:30.

When Eileen mentioned Bosco and Myolie's earlier collaboration in Hengdian, he crowned her as 'The Cheater High Official'. Bosco said that he's been seeing her for 106 days. Asked if their relationship, friendship grew? Bosco laughed as he said: "Don't let me see her again." However, he admits that they looked after each other while shooting the series, and had a good relationship.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Jacky Cheung adds 3 shows to Hong Kong concert

God of Songs Jacky Cheung started his career several decades ago, yet today, he is still as popular as ever !

In April of this year, Jacky will kick off the Hong Kong leg of his « ½ Century Tour » with 17 shows at the HK Coliseum. It was recently reported that the tickets for all 17 shows have been completely sold out – not even individual or corner seat tickets left ! Despite all tickets being sold, there were still many Jacky fans who were not able to get tickets and requested if more shows could be added.

After much discussion, Jacky’s concert manager Florence Chan announced yesterday that they will add 3 shows to the HK leg of the concert (4/14, 5/9, and 5/10), bringing the total count to 20 shows.

With his usual high standards and insistence on maintaining utmost quality to his performances, Jacky refused to give up his ‘rest days’ for additional shows, so after much negotiation and discussion, the team was finally able to come up with 3 days to add. Mrs Chan explains : “Jacky has a few ‘rest days’ interspersed between the 17 shows – at first we were thinking about adding the shows on these ‘rest days’, but Jacky rejected the idea because he wanted to maintain the quality of the performances, so in the end, we agreed to add the 3 shows before and after the original dates. These dates are final and no more shows will be added, so hopefully this will accomodate fans who were not able to get tickets. Plus ‘20’ is a nice round number !” Tickets will officially be available for sale to the public tomorrow (2/17 HK time).

Entering into the new year, Jacky has been repeatedly breaking records with his concert. Starting with the opening show at the Shanghai Exhibition Center at the end of last year to the just finished U.S. leg of his concert tour, Jacky has already put on 19 performances in a short 1 ½ months time. Earlier, he held 5 consecutive performances in both Shanghai and Beijing, breaking the record for number of consecutive shows by a Chinese artist in those cities. In addition, Jacky just returned from the U.S. last week, where he held 3 consecutive performances at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, becoming the first Chinese artist to do so [hold 3 consecutive shows there]. Breaking so many records in 1 month outside of his hometown, Jacky is truly the 'pride of Hong Kong'!

Source: Mingpao, Oriental Daily
Translation: llwy12 @ AsianFanatics

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Public Security prohibited Raymond Lam to go on stage; he apologizes to fans

The day before, Raymond Lam attended a real estate event in Guangzhou. Because there were concerns that his appearance will cause a confusion, so even before he appeared, his public appearance was already forbidden. Raymond requested that he personally go on stage to explain to Fans. However, the Public Security issued a warning to him, if he were to make a public appearance, then he will be prosecuted. Some fans who were unable to see Raymond were disappointed, and even blamed him for not providing an explanation. Raymond was only able to remain silence and take in the blame.

That day, Raymond was initially scheduled to appear at the event at 2pm to perform a song and play games with the audience. Some fans waited 9 hours to see him. However, the event opening was running late and the Public Security people went up on stage to announce that Raymond will not be appearing anymore. In fact, Raymond arrived prepared, backstage he waited 2 hours and was still not asked to go on stage. Eventually, the event was canceled. The reason the related parties gave him was that it was raining and there were high numbers of people. Raymond was helpless, and could only head back to HK.

Raymond expressed that afternoon at 2pm, he arrived at the parking lot of the event location, but no one told him to get out of the car. Until 2:30pm, someone arranged him to go backstage for interviews with the media. Still after the interviews, no one asked him to go on stage. He asked the sponsor about the situation and they expressed that because it's raining and there is too many people, nearly a 1000 people, so the event could not start. Until 4pm, the sponsor expressed that the Public Security was concern of causing a confusion as an explanation to cancel the event.

Raymond said: "Because I heard fans making loud noises, I asked to go on stage to say a Hi and a Bye. Just to reassure the fans and then I will immediately leave, but they didn't allow me to do that. The only thing I could do is wave goodbye through the glass door as I was leaving. I bowed and apologized to them. Before there was a time where the number of audience had to be reduced because there were too many. However, not allowed to appear on stage is the first for me. The day before, I came to Guangzhou to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony, there were nearly 5000 people, and the event still went on!" Although, Raymond didn't understand why the event was canceled, he respects their decision.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Lost 'TV Queen' title, Charmaine Sheh unwilling to sign TVB renewal contract

TVB's big sister Charmaine Sheh's contract with TVB expire in April. There is only two months left, but Charmaine is still unwilling to pick up the pen to sign for a contract renewal. It was said that because Charmaine lost the TV Queen title to Sheren Tang, making her negotiation a failure. For this reason, her contract issue has been dragged until today. No wonder, last month Charmaine's tone suggests that she may go out elsewhere to make more RMB (Chinese Yuan)!

Started off as a Miss HK, Charmaine has already been with TVB for 13 years, among the FaDans she is considered as the 'many productions' actress. Many of her series have received good ratings such as Beyond the Realm of Consciences, Forensic Heroes II, Can't Buy Me Love and more.

However, this 'golden egg' TVB seem to have already taken the initiative in the recent days. Charmaine's TVB management contract will expire in April, and the contract issue was initially already settled half a year ago, but Charmaine wanted to wait until TVB finishes discussing the award results before she decides. Unexpectedly the 'TV Queen' title finally landed on Sheren Tang's hand and she only got a condolence prize 'My Favorite TV Female Character Award', unfolding contract issues for TVB.

Actually with Charmaine's appeal to the Mainland market, it is not a problem if she wanted to head out to develop there. No wonder last month when asked about her TVB contract issues, she admitted that she was discussing with the company about the contract. She also expressed that she wants high quality productions, and hopes that her roles can bring audience a fresh new feeling. However, during a period of time, it is possible that she may head out to Mainland. The main reason is because filming in Mainland renders high rewards. Earlier she accepted to shoot a Mainland series Female Constables, and because of her accident at the airport, she was forced to withdraw from Forensic Heroes III. Fortunately, the recent new TVB boss (Chan Kwok Cheung), new person with new ideas, the contract issue may take a turn for the better.

Also, Bowie Lam won the Asia TV King award earlier in Singapore for his role in Sister of Pearl. The TV King honor was neglected by TVB and although TVB tried to fix it by holding a celebration party for him, Bowie's heart did not remain with them.

Siu Sang and FaDan Leaving and Coming Back

Gallen Lo, Louis Koo, Jessica Hsuan, Maggie Cheung and other first line Siu Sang and FaDans were once TVB's contracted artists, but now they don't have a management contract anymore. Jessica is currently just shooting 1 series per year.

Gallen Lo briefly returned to his 'maternal home', but later signed with a film company and headed back into the Mainland market. He re-married to a Mainland actress and since then remained in Mainland. In 2007, he came back to collaborate with Myolie Wu in When Dogs Fall In Love With Cats. (and 'Born Rich' in 2009)

As for Louis Koo, after his TVB contract expired he went into the film scene. Even his TVB manager Ronnie left the company in order to continue to be his manager. Among the male stars, Louis currently has the most film productions, locally. Since his departure from TVB, he had not returned to 'maternal home' to shoot any series.

Another FaDan, Maggie Cheung put her showbiz career on hiatus 5 years ago because she suffered from thyroid disease (Graves' Disease). In 2008, she recovered and made a come back to host for a TVB program. Later, she took part in several TVB series My Better Half, Beauty Knows No Pain and the most recent Forensic Heroes III, replacing Charmaine Sheh.

Source: Singtao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Nicholas Tse and Cecilia Cheung voted as the most loving couple

Nicholas Tse and Cecilia Cheung were voted by Weibo fans as the "2011 Valentine's Day Most Loving Couple". Among the several Hong Kong, Taiwan and Mainland couples in showbiz, Nic and Cecilia got over 2000 votes, taking 27% of the votes. Their votes were higher than the recently got a newborn Michelle Reis and Julian Hui, Faye Wong and Liyapeng, newly wed Miriam Yeung and Real Ting or even Barbie Hsu and Wang Xiaofei.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Eric Tsang teases Koni Lui that no one wants her

Yesteday Eric Tsang led Koni Lui, Bosco Wong and Aarif Lee to Guangzhou for the film I Love Hong Kong promotion. Yesterday it was Valentine's Day, they gave out chocolate and red envelopes to the audience. Koni hoped to receive jewelry as a Valentine's Day gift, but Eric teased her saying that no one wants her for Valentine's Day because no one asked her out.

As I Love Hong Kong got over 20 million in the HK box office, Eric expressed that he's very pleased with the results. He said: "It's also very well accepted in Southern Mainland. I hope the Mainland box office will be better than last year."

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Sean Lau clarifies Margie Tsang’s 28 year ‘misunderstanding’

Many of HK’S best actors and actresses graduated from TVB’s 12th Acting Class – for years, these artists have been able to shine on the acting stage. One of these ‘shining stars’ is HKFA Best Actor Sean Lau – even his former classmate, actress Margie Tsang, looks up to him with a sense of reverence and awe. So this time, as Margie bravely invites Sean for an interview, she is surprisingly able to ‘melt’ Sean’s usual ‘coolness’ and get him to talk candidly about certain ‘chapters’ of his life. In the process, Margie is able to ‘dissolve’ a misunderstanding that has lasted 28 years!

M = Margie Tsang
S = Sean Lau

Acting Class: Denies being ‘cool’, sits in a corner and laughs with others

In 1982, a group of youth applied to study in the 12th Acting Class at TVB – with a little bit of that childish innocence still in them, these young potential actors love to play but also love to laugh. Throughout the years, they’ve had their fair share of funny situations as well as misunderstandings….

M: I’ve always felt that you have a very ‘cool’ personality and immersed in your own world. Our group – including Sandra [Ng], Michael [Tao], myself, and a few others – would play around and get pretty wild, but yet you would always sit in a corner.

S: Huh? I don’t feel it’s that way! Perhaps it’s because I’m afraid to be around a lot of people – but I actually do laugh with you guys while sitting in my corner! Actually, in the past, I’ve had doubts about whether I’m a good fit with this industry. Back during the acting class days when I was poorest, I only had a dollar on me, yet I didn’t want to ask my family for money, so I had no choice but to walk to and from school and live off of cup of noodles. You’ve seen for yourself how I didn’t participate in a lot of the activities back during that time.

M: Oh, no wonder! Back in the day, we had a ‘rumor’ that circulated amongst our group that you only had 1 pair of jeans that you only washed once a week, so that’s why you were embarrassed to be around us!

S: No! I actually had 3 pairs – it’s just that they were all the same style!

M: The holes were in all the same places?

S: Yes, the same! Actually, all these years, I still like the same things – even right now, most of my jeans have holes in them!

M: Hahahaha! So we ‘misunderstood’ you for 28 years then! We didn’t know you were that loyal! Back in those days, we were a pretty harmonious group and hung out together from morning till night. There were definitely a lot of happy situations!

S: Yes! Actually, I feel that I was quite playful during that time – especially when we would get together to rehearse for the anniversary galas, it was a lot of fun!

M: So back then, which of the male artists did you feel would succeed?

S: Michael [Tao] was the most carefree, plus his acting was good – if you told him to cry, he could do so immediately! Lawrence [Ng] was the good-looking one, definitely perfect for the ‘melancholy scholar’ type roles.

Opportunities: Success in television and movie based on taking the initiative

Sean has a very low-key personality, yet it’s because of the 2 times when he took the initiative and was proactive that he gained unexpected results. The first time landed him in the television industry, and the second time allowed him to break into movies.

M: Back in the days, why did you decide to enter the acting class?

S: Actually, my dad was the one who told me to apply. After the interview, I didn’t hear back for a long time – I thought to myself that there’s no reason why I wouldn’t be accepted into the class, so I bravely called to ask about it. That’s when I found out that they lost my application – plus that day was the deadline, so I rushed over there with my dad and we made it just in time.

M: Wow, luckily you made that phone call – sometimes, things are just meant to be! So later on, how did you end up entering the film industry?

S: There wasn’t a particular reason, I just felt that it was the right time, but unfortunately, I didn’t have any connections in the film industry at the time. Later on, I met director Derek Yee and he told me about the script that he wrote for the movie "C’est La Vie, Mon Cheri". I immediately recommended myself for the movie, but he didn’t promise me anything – shortly after that, TV series "The Greed of Man" aired on TVB and when Derek saw it, he felt that I had potential, so he sought me out to collaborate in his movie.

M: Oh, so it sounds like you got pretty lucky…as soon as you open your mouth, you get good opportunities! So what is your opinion on the TV series made nowadays?

S: Primarily, technique and equipment has advanced a lot. Actually, I’ve been ‘chasing’ "No Regrets" recently, as I am a fan of Wayne Lai!

M: Back in our time, we actually collaborated in quite a few series. I remember when we were filming "The Grand Canal", there was one scene where you were trying to make me leave you because you didn’t want me to die with you – so manly!

S: You still feel so touched even now? You’re so silly!

M: Well, the character was likable, as it gave audiences the impression that you are a good man. By the way, I know a lot of people who really like you – since you’re not good-looking, perhaps they are attracted to your personality?

S: They probably just like the characters I play! Luckily, most of my roles have been favorable with audiences. Several years ago, the night I won the Best Actor award at HKFA, I heard a lot of applause from the audience, which surprised me a bit. I’ve ‘pretended’ to receive awards in movies, but when it’s the real thing, it’s definitely different! I was very touched! Afterwards, I was at the market and a husband/wife couple came up to me – they were crying and told me how happy they were for me. I was very surprised and moved!

Relationship: Tries to surprise his wife, but she always sees through it

Sean is rarely associated with any rumors or gossip – in fact, he and his wife Amy Kwok are known as a model couple in the entertainment industry. Sean admits that he is not romantic and on the occasion when he tries to ‘surprise’ his wife, she always manages to see through it.

M: That night, at Kiki’s wedding banquet, I saw the expression in Amy’s eyes when she looked at you – I could tell that she is so in love with you! Are you her idol?

S: (Laughing) Hahaha! Her eyes are like that, it always looks like she’s smiling! As for me, I have that mean look…but honestly, since I see her every day, I don’t notice anything special.

M: Have there been times when the two of you would get together and it seems like there is nothing to talk about?

S: Occasionally, but we’ve been married for more than 10 years already – after such a long time, it’s normal!

M: Have you ever wished that your wife wasn’t part of the industry?

S: Never thought about it. It’s her personal decision…to be honest though, she really has sacrificed a lot because of me.

M: How do you two celebrate during the holidays and such?

S: We don’t celebrate any holidays. Occasionally, on our wedding anniversary, we may have a little bit of celebration – I usually give her flowers.

M: What was your most romantic move?

S: None really, since it’s very hard to give Amy a surprise. I remember one time, the day before our wedding anniversary, right when I was about to go out, she asked me if I remembered to take the address with me. I asked her what address? She immediately handed me the business card to a flower shop – obviously, she saw right through it already. I guess the ‘biggest’ surprise would be giving her a ring or some jewelry for our anniversary.

M: Do you give all the money you earn to your wife?

S: I give it all to her to manage for me. I’m too lazy to read all those letters written in English – it’s too much hassle to look up each word in the dictionary.

M: You two have decided not to have any children?

S: Pretty much. Haven’t really thought about it much.

M: I agree. Pregnancy is already not an easy feat, but having to raise a child is even more difficult…it’s a lifetime commitment.

S: That’s why I just play with other people’s babies. Those parents actually envy how we still have our freedom!

Epilogue: Afraid of being tortured, so not used to granting interviews

Generally speaking, Sean Lau is a man of few words, yet this time around, when he recounts the ‘old days’, he talks non-stop. He explains the reason why he rarely accepts interviews: “It’s difficult to talk about the same feelings over and over again.” Upon hearing this, Margie felt so honored and excited that Sean decided to let her interview him, she kept ‘teasing’ him playfully, causing Sean to laugh and say to her: “I grant an interview and you torture me like this! Now you know why I don’t like to do interviews!” Old friends getting together to reminisce about the past, of course there will be endless topics to talk – and laugh – about!

Source: Oriental Daily
Translation: llwy12 @ AsianFanatics

Monday, February 14, 2011

Andy never give wife massages

Andy Lau was at a premier for the new film ‘I Know A Woman’s Heart’ held at a shopping mall. There were 214 children all holding flowers giving a very warm atmosphere. When asked if Andy wants to have children, he smiled: “You are nosy!”

Today is Valentine’s Day and Andy was asked by the media on what he would treat his wife on this day. Andy refused to answer the question and commented that it is private and requested the media not ask any more of these questions. It seems that Andy wants to keep his private life hush quiet.

Reluctant to answer questions about his wife, Andy was asked about his most memorable Valentine’s Day. He revealed that before he entered show business, he once handmade a rose for his girlfriend. However, no more memorable Valentines experience after his career started.
Andy expressed that he do not need to buy gifts for Valentine’s as he buy gifts when he likes to. In regards to doing something sweet and soft for his loved one, he smiled and said that we might do things but not going to tell anyone. He also expressed that he doesn’t give body massages to wife.

There was a rumour that Hong Kong Cable Television and Andy had a bit of a disagreement. Andy revealed that Cable Television wanted his interview to be conducted and answered in Cantonese however he feels that it should be in Mandarin. With the new management of TVB and the takeover of Cable Television, Andy felt that he will respect the channels and that he started his career with TVB afterall.

Source: Mingpao
Translated By: Elvina Chang @ TVB News World

Vincy approve Deep Ng as good boyfriend material

Deep Ng and Vincy Chan attended a release of properties event held by Emperor Properties today. Both are very keen to step onto the property ladder soon. Deep admitted that he wants to buy property in preparation for marriage. He wishes the property agents will give him a discount. Deep plans to take girlfriend, Jacquline Chong to go property hunting soon to find their nest for the future.

On the other hand, Vincy is interested in the released properties and would like to buy a place for her and family. She expressed that her parents have retired and she hopes to follow in her ‘elder sisters’ footsteps Joey Yung and Gillian Chung, who have both bought from the current estate.

Today is Valentine’s Day and earlier Deep sang a love song to his girlfriend on a TV program, which moved Jacquline and her mother to tears. Vincy expressed that Deep is a great boyfriend and very attentive towards girlfriend. Vincy hopes to look for boyfriend with similar qualities and use Deep as a good example.

Source: Mingpao
Translated By: Elvina Chang @ TVB News World

Kenneth Ma's birthday wish is to have all 3 (car, house, girlfriend)


TVB new series Special Duties Unit was doing outdoor shooting in Cyberport. Joe Ma led the SDU team to catch the king of thieves Kenneth Ma. There will be a barge-into-fire scene as well. Joe said without hesitation that shooting this series is very difficult because already many artists had been injured. This series also has several car chasing, jumping car and other dangerous action camera shots that haven't been shot yet, so the entire crew will be even more cautious. Asked if he requested for a stunts double to replace him? Joe expressed that he will urge for safety, if the scene is too dangerous, he will use a stunts double. He hopes to do the scenes himself as much as possible.

Yesterday it was Kenneth's 37th birthday, but he has to spend it at work. He said that after work he will meet up with his family to have dinner and celebrate. Speaking of his birthday wish, he joked: "I currently don't have a car, property or a girlfriend, I hope to get all three!' To start reaching for his 3 goals, first he's to buy a house and then pursue a girl, otherwise he won't have a place for them to meet. Asked what standards he has for choosing for a girlfriend? Kenneth wants a gentle, filial and home-loving girl because he personally likes to stay at home. Also, at his age, it is not suitable for him to be out in nightclubs or sing overnight karaoke.

Jessica Hsuan stationed in TV series, no intentions to develop outside

This Valentine's Day, Jessica Hsuan prepared a gift for her boyfriend. She said her boyfriend is not as romantic as everyone imaged because he's South African, her boyfriend was clueless about Valentine's Day, and even asked Jessica if Valentine's Day falls on February 14th every year. It was only after Jessica gave her boyfriend training that he understood how to celebrate with her. Recently, it was rumored that Charmaine Sheh and Bowie Lam aren't going to renew their contract with TVB when it ends and instead they plan to head out to develop elsewhere? Jessica felt that everyone feels differently and there are many factors to consider. If they feel that there are more opportunities outside of TVB, then it wouldn't hurt to give it a try. Asked about Bowie Lam not renewing his contract? She said: "Bowie is already at that stage where he has no demands, working outside may not be for the money." Jessica felt that shooting TV series suits her the best, she likes to work together with a big group of people, gives her a sense of security and stability.


Source: Mingpao, Oriental Daily
Translator: aZnangel@AEU

Raymond Lam's Guangzhou concert in March, no fear of comparison with Show Luo



Yesterday Raymond Lam attended a Valentine's Day event at a shopping mall in Guangzhou. He announced that he will be holding a concert in Guangzhou on March 5th.

When asked about his concert clashing with Taiwanese hottie Show Luo's concert also held on March 5th? Raymond said: "I'm not worried about being compared. We don't have the same style, I focus on singing, he sings and dances. I hope both of our concert tickets sell well. I personally really want to invite Kate Tsui and Ron Ng to be my guest performers."

This Chinese New Year, Raymond had a 10 day break to go back to hometown Xiamen to celebrate and spend with his family. Asked if his friends and relatives had rushed him to marry? Raymond said that marriage cannot be rushed, his parents do not rush him either. However, they disliked the fact that he was too thin, so they forced him to eat. Results, in 10 day period, he gained 3 pounds. As for his friends and relatives, they did ask him when he's getting married so he can give out red envelopes, but fortunately no one tried to be a match-maker. Raymond laughed and said that he had always given out red enevelopes because he's the big brother of the house.

Today is Valentine's Day, Raymond exposed that he's already on a tight schedule, unfortunately nothing on his schedule involves meeting the opposite sex. Today he will be on a radio station all day to do an interview, to promote for his Mandarin album releasing next month. This year, he had many Valentine's Day partners to spend with, a very lively atmosphere.

In other news, Raymond's younger female cousin (Lin Xia Wei) otherwise known as Mei Mei. Depending on her pretty outer appearance, she makes her first Ad debut for the skincare brand Zenstation.

Source: Mimgpao, Oriental Daily
Translator: aZnangel@AEU

Niki Chow no fear of encountering Kevin Cheng again



Niki Chow and Raymond Wong were shooting outdoor scenes for new series My Cruel Lover. They just started working for 3 days, but they were already shooting a complex and deep feeling scene. The scene was about Niki misunderstanding Raymond for having no pity, so she was heartbroken and started crying. At the scene, it was seen that Tim Go (Producer Lee Tim Shing) personally directed them and often pulled them close to discuss. Niki reveals: "Tim Gor is always doing all the work himself, he allowed me to develop on my own, but he would also give us pointers. For example, in the last scene, he pointed out how our emotions should be like. He is a very responsible person. I have encountered many helpful people at work, I need to really appreciate it." Tim Gor said that there are not many FaDans in TVB like Niki's type, if she is able to withstand the difficulty, then she will definitely have good results. Niki heard this and smiled: "I admit that before I was greedy because shooting series requires a lot of time, but I wanted to do both singing and filming. Now that I put serious consideration into what Tim Gor said, this year I will first focus on shooting series and movies."

After she terminated her contract with BMA, Niki signed a per-series contract for 2 years with TVB. If she were to take on series after series, then it's hard to avoid bumping into ex-boyfriend Kevin Cheng. Niki said: "I have no fear, TVB City is so big and we are bith in this profession.' As to shooting a new series with Raymond Wong, she laughed: "Raymond and I met when we were shooting a movie, so there are 4 no fears. No fear of rumors, no fear of fall out rumors, no fear of not familiar, no fear of being too familiar."

First time holding the big banner, Raymond directly admits that his role is extremely complicated. With a new challenge in his acting, Raymond said: "My role changes and possibilities are too many. To some extent, there will be a differences in the way the actor and producer thinks. That time, I know that I cannot have any hard feelings. I know everything that Tim Gor does is for the good of us. However, I feel kind of contradictory because Tim Gor casted me for this role, of course I am very anxious to do the very best, but on the other hand, Tim Gor wants me to relax and really enjoy the role. It's easier said than done." This time, it's heavy screen time for Raymond, after shooting the outdoor scenes, he will go back to shoot studio scenes. Even his time to see his wife is reduced: "Yesterday I only slept for 2 hours, really haven't seen her much for the last 2-3 days. But no choice, I accepted this series, then I have to be responsible for my own work."

Source: Mingpao Weekly Issue #2205 (Credit: TVBChannel)
Translator: aZnangel@AEU

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