Saturday, April 14, 2012

Ruco Chan to 'pump' up the chest for the wild side of him

Aimee Chan, Ruco Chan, Selena Li and Raymond Wong attended the costume fitting for TVB new series (Love Exceeds Coastline ?????). Ruco was said to be at an advantage because he plays a pulmonologist doctor. Will he have to help Selena do CPR in the series? He laughed: "A doctor is professional, both men and women have to do it." Will you have a 'wild' side of you? Ruco said: "Why not? I have to do some training at home too. I'm currently 'pumping' up the chest, already have a 4-pack. Also there are a lot water activity scenes, so I must keep fit!"

It was rumored that Aimee and Moses Chan are getting married at the end of the year? Aimee denied once again and said it's not time yet. She laughed and said to take it slowly. When asked if Moses is rushed? She smiled: "Not as rushed as you all. (You and Moses were spotted shopping for everyday supplies?) No! I was just going to buy a dress, not everyday supplies. We aren't cohabiting. At this stage, we do not have plans for marriage yet. We're not there yet. For the future, I hope you all just focus on my performance instead. (Earlier it was said Li Zhongxi and Tsui Wing were pursing you in Hengdian?) They took great care of me. That's not fair to them because my Mandarin isn't good, so I'm very grateful to have them accompany me."

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

Edwin Siu 'banished' to Mainland, starts from scratch in HK at age 31

In the recent series Daddy Good Deeds, 35 year old Edwin Siu plays the lovesick Malaysian-Chinese "Yip Kwai" (Ah Yap), which has been well-received by audience. Even his co-star Linda Chung praised that he's just too cute. However, Edwin won't feel too proud or have too much pride. It's just in reality, he has been in the industry for 10 years, but has experienced a lot more than artists in the same year as him. When he debuted, he was very popular, but due to just one comment, he was banished to Mainland for 4 years. That feeling is just as if he was thrown down from a 100 story building, very disturbing. Today, he rather enjoy the reality of starting all over.

In 2002, Edwin entered the industry through a singing contest. Back then, his rivals were Juno Mak and Shawn Yue. At one point, he was called 'Prince Siu' in an interview and was extremely popular. When the high-spirited Edwin won the newcomer award, his one comment "Evil Cannot Win Good" took away everything he had. (Which was thought to imply that he's ridiculing Juno Mak, at the time it was rumored Juno had his wealthy father to rely on. He offended Juno's father and was shut out by in the music scene) Later, he was forced to go to Mainland and was finally able to return to HK 4 years later. He joined TVB and started all over, as a newcomer.

Edwin frankly said he was forced to go to Mainland back then. The feeling was similar to being banished. He lost everything in one night. "At the time when I found out, I really was scared. It felt like I fell from the 101th floor of a building. Although before I went to Mainland, I already had a lot of negative news, like an arrow striking my heart, I started falling from the top floor, but that was still in HK. When I had to leave HK, it was like I rapidly fell from the 70th or 80th floor down to the ground. It was truly hard to bear. At he time, I really thought of switching professions, but I was reluctant."

During the 4 year struggle in Mainland, Edwin still felt reluctant and told his mother that he wants to start over in Hong Kong. "When I got back, my mom said she really wanted to see me on TV. She asked me if I could come back and do it, that time I was already 31 years old, it's my last chance. After all, I decided to come back and was prepared to start again as a newcomer. I won't get the lead actor roles, but at least its better than before. I got popular too fast, nothing was concrete, but now I am slowly feeling that its really true, I hope my development gets better and better!"

Source: HK Headline
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

'Sergeant Tabloid' political satire on Henry Tang

Niki Chow and Michael Tse's TVB warehoused series Sergeant Tabloid have recently been 'stolen' and uploaded on Mainland streaming sites and Youtube, the first five episodes are free to watch by anyone, anytime. TVB pledged to track down the mole. The series haven't even broadcast and there are already so many gossips. It turns out that the series even touches on political satire. In the series, Geoffrey Wong plays an immoral dishonest businessman "Lin Ying Tong", who resembles HK political candidate Henry Tang (Tong Ying Lin). Geoffrey's character loves to enjoy red wine, gets involved in an affair and loses his high level position just like Henry Tang.

In the series, Geoffrey's role as "Lin Ying Tong" is preparing to participate in the Asia-Pacific Trade President election, but tabloid reporter Michael Tse used red wine to find out the inside story of the illegal exchange between Geoffrey and his affair/boss Kayi Cheung.

To further 'play' with Tong Tong (Henry Tang), one scene was about Michael threatening Geoffrey with his nude photos in exchange for an exclusive interview. In the photo, Geoffrey was seen completely nude with him holding onto a stuff animal cat to cover up his private part.

Source: Sudden Weekly, TVBChannel
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Friday, April 13, 2012

[NEWS] Big Bang's press conference in Taiwan makes headlines in newspapers



Big Bang is receiving a lot of attention from overseas fans and this time it's in Taiwan. Big Bang recently made their first visit to Taiwan for a press conference and upon arrival they were greeted by a welcoming crowd of hundreds.

Not only fans were there but also top media outlets in Taiwan took full coverage of Big Bang's stay in Taiwan. On the next days, the headlines of the major newspapers got Big Bang's name written all over it. The media gave a full coverage of Big Bang's stay and did not miss a single detail. The media and fans also couldn't hide their excitement when G-Dragon commented that there could be a possibility of collaborating with singer Jolin Tsai who already previously collaborated with Rain. The media were all praise for Big Bang and the fans were more than happy with the groups first visit.

Source: Nate
Written by: blueprincess824 @ dkpopnews.net

[NEWS] YG thanks Teen Top for their cover of Big Bang’s “Fantastic Baby”



YG Entertainment sent special ‘Thank You’ message for idol group Teen Top.

On April 11th, YG Entertainment posted a message for all the participants of Big Bang’s cover survial contest via official me2day page. The agency wrote, “Special Thank You to all of you who participated. We enjoyed watching every last video that has been submitted. We ask for your continuous support and interest as we hold future opportunities as well. Thank you everyone for all your hard work. Good job.”

YG Entertainment also included a message for Teen Top and wrote, “This here is ‘Fantastic Baby’ by TEEN TOP which is receiving explosive interest from fans!” In addition, they also posted a screen capture of the video submitted by Teen Top.

The message was in reponse for Teen Top’s cover of Big Bang’s “Fantastic Baby”. Recently, the group took time to also participate in the cover event which drew a lot of attention online.

Check out their cover below if you haven't seen it yet!




Source: BNTnews
Written by: jhezwafu @dkpopnews.net

[NEWS] T-ara’s Hyomin mistaken for a Girls’ Generation member



While girl group T-ara is currently enjoying a 9 day trip in Europe, member Hyomin is working as staff member with famed director Cha Eun Taek and photographer Cho Sae Hyun for the debut music video and photobook of the upcoming 7-member girl group.

During her stay in Milan, Hyomin was approached by some K-pop fans who instantly recognized her. However, the fans made the mistake of confusing Hyomin as a Girls’ Generation member.

On April 13th, Hyomin tweeted, “Oh~ Hyomin!! They greeted me like that so I gratefully took pictures with them for recognizing me, as I was leaving they said Girls’ Generation’s Hyomin byebye~.... Kpop is receiving a lot of love but it seems that there's still a lot of people who get mixed up, I should work harder^^”




Source: Hyomin’s Twitter
Written by: jhezwafu @dkpopnews.net

Andy sing for HK Buddhist Association

Fengshui master Lee Shing Chak and his fiancee Sandy Lau, and also father-to-be Andy Lau do their part for The Hong Kong Buddhist Association, the association will be organizing the 3rd World Buddhist Forum at the Hong Kong Coliseum from 25 – 30 April, to celebrate Buddha’s Birthday (Vesak Day) and the grand blessing ceremony for Worshipping Buddha’s Parietal-bone Relic. To make the event grand, the organizer specially invited some Buddhists from showbiz to sing a song titled ‘Tong Yuan Tong Xing’ (literally translated as Same Belief Same Path) as the forum’s theme song.

The song is composed by Henry Lai and written by Chen Shaoqi, produced by Li Zaitang, fengshui master Lee Shing Chak and his fiancee Sandy Lau duet for the song. A music video is also been made, the singers includes Andy Lau, shirley Kwan, Daniel Chan, Sita Chan, William Huk, Louis Cheung and Joey Tang of Taichi.

Source: Apple Daily News
Translated by: AndyLauSounds

The Bounty is selected for the Udine Far East Film Festival

The film THE BOUNTY (YUEN HUNG) has been selected for the 14th Udine Far East Film Festival. The Fung Chi Chiang directed, Fiona Sit Hoi Kei, Alex Man Chi Leung and Chapman To Man Jat starred film will make its world premiere in Udine and has been scheduled for a summer Hong Kong release. The three leads in the film interpret the story of a bounty in absurdly humorous methods.

Ten Hong Kong films have been selected this year. Aside from THE BOUNTY, Pang Ho Cheung also has two films LOVE IN THE BUFF (CHUN GIU YU JI MING) and VULGARIA (DAI JOOK HEI KET); the latter also stars To Man Jat. The film festival will take place at the end of April, Ah Jat and Pang Ho Cheung will attend. He said that last year he made 8 movies and most were pure Hong Kong films. He was very happy that two were selected for the Udine Far East Film Festival. He said that with almost 20 years in the business he has experience the rise and fall of the Hong Kong film industry. In recent years joy would be first and foremost goal for his movies. If his movies would be brought outside Asia and to all over the world he would also feel honored.

Source: Takungpao, Mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

William Chan's new film halts production

William Chan Wai Ting yesterday was at a Ngong Ping Village event. William recently has been busy with the pre production work on his new film TRIAD (JAT JIK), but due to certain reasons that required a drastic change to be made the film has temporarily halted production. Because of the film character he deliberated got into shape and was prepared to show off his chest. Was he on any diet? He said, "I would keep eating but I have to exercise more, I have to get into shape because the director wants me to keep smoking in the movie. Also I often have to shoot in mahjong parlors. I have to boost my immune system to fight the nicotine."

Source: Takungpao
Translated by: hktopten

Lau Ching Wan treats Hong Kong Film Award like a party

Show business model couple Lau Ching Wan and Amy Kwok Oi Ming last night attended a fashion label flagship store opening in Taiwan.

On Sunday (the 15th) the 31st Hong Kong Film Award will take place. Nominated with LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE (DUET MING GUM) and OVERHEARD 2 (SIT TING FUNG WON 2) for Best actor, Ching Wan was not nervous at all and did not think much about this as he has done all he could. His wife Kwok Oi Ming said, "He has both won and lost!" Which opponent did Ching Wan feel is the strongest? He said, "Every opponent is very outstanding, but I haven't seen A SIMPLE LIFE (TOH JEH). I only saw LET THE BULLETS FLY. Now the Hong Kong Film Award is very different from before, it's like a big party, a lot of joy and a lot of fun! (With two nominations, which one do you want to win?) I don't dare to think about it. (Are you afraid of crossing the director?) No, one is the left hand, the other is the right hand, it's hard to choose! (Are you worried about the vote split?) I have heard someone say that. I am already very happy with two nominations, like I won the lottery but was afraid of all the money!"

Speaking of So Hung Shuen's Best Supporting Actress chances with LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE, Ching Wan said, "She truly is very outstanding, but I haven't seen the other films so I don't dare to comment. Actually both So Hung Shuen and Lo Hoi Pang are very outstanding!"

Source: Singtao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Thursday, April 12, 2012

[NEWS] MBC to feature Kim Hyun Joong on ‘K-Pop Star Captivates the World’



Hallyu star Kim Hyun Joong will reveal what it takes to be K-Pop act through a documentary.

MBC’s “K-Pop Star Captivates the World” will feature a documentary of Kim Hyun Joong’s life as a Hallyu star. Under the sub-title “Lucky Guy Kim Hyun Joong”, the documentary will show his life backstage, candid interviews and behind-the-scene footages.

It will also give a glimpse into his international activities and the preparation he undergoes for his concert at the Yokohama Arena.

“K-Pop Star Captivates the World” is also set to feature idol groups CNBLUE and B2ST and solo singer IU.

Meanwhile, Kim Hyun Joong’s special will be aired on April 14th.


Source: Nate
Written by: jhezwafu @dkpopnews.net

[NEWS] Solbi is already unrecognizable?



Singer Solbi is almost unrecognizable? On her recently update on the 11th of April on her twitter account she updated, "On my way home after going out to vote" and shared a couple of photo of her. On the photo you can see a close up showing a glimpse of her face as she looks sideways showing off her milky white expression and on the other you can see her whole body.

It looks like Solbi lost a lot of weight since her last appearance and you can tell by her much slimmer body and face. Netizens commented, "Wow, she looks so beautiful and much younger", "The fruit of her labor, she lost a lot of weight", "That is solbi right? almost did not recognize her".

Source: Nate
Written by: blueprincess824 @ dkpopnews.net

[NEWS] 600 guests to attend Jeon Ji-hyun’s wedding



Just days before her wedding on April 13, actress Jeon Ji-hyun’s wedding has been tipped to be a large-scale event with more than 600 guests to attend. A source close to the star said that as well as some of the leading stars from the entertainment industry, all who are close to the star have been invited.

Invites were given to most of the co-stars that Jeon had worked with as well as entertainers who Jeon is close to in her personal life. Actor Cha Tae Hyun who Jeon starred with in the hit-movie that launched her career, “My Sassy Girl” (2001) is set to attend. Other actors like Jang Hyuk, Han Suk Kyu and Ha Jeong Woo who Jeon has and will work with after the wedding, have also been invited.

The ceremony will be divided into two parts and Jun will attend a press conference before the wedding at 3 p.m. where she will reveal her wedding dress to the public for the first time. The minister for Justice, who is a friend of Jeon’s father in law will officiate the wedding.

Meanwhile, Jeon’s husband-to-be Choi Jun-hyuk is a fiancé man who works for the Bank of America.


Source: JoongAng Daily

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Wilfred Lau laments about music

Wilfred Lau Ho Lung on May 18 and 19 will perform a mini concert in Wanchai. With several karaoke hits, Si Hing complained about the overabundance of love songs in music. Other subjects had no room. He lamented, "Hong Kong music fans are hard to service!"

Would Si Hing have more expectation for movies and even hope to win an award? He said, "Since I started making movies, I was able to work with veterans like (Kenneth) Tsang Kong and Liu Kai Chi. Their acting made me fall in love with acting. Now I would hone my abilities. Even after I finish my scene I would observe how they perform. They would be my targets. I hope to be able to win Best Supporting Actor!" Will he try action film? He responded, "Actually I have a black belt in tae kwon do, but few remember that. I am also right for comedy! See my real side!"

Si Hing has been in TVB series but as a guest star. Not until SNIPERS (SUN CHEUNG SAU) did he realize what acting was. He recalled. "Back then I climbed to the third story for a shoot, I didn't realize how frightening it was until I got back to my room. The roof was made of tiles, after every step the tiles immediately shattered! After making SNIPERS I had broken ribs and ligament tears. I thought as a film industry new comer I had to risk my life!" As he grew older, he cherished opportunities even more. He said that if he was able to be like two years ago and made seven movies in a year he would be satisfied. He would have no problem playing support for a long term, the most important was to be able to make money and be fed.

Source: Takungpao
Translated by: hktopten

Lives In Flames premiere

The film LIVES IN FLAMES (HEI SAI YIU GWUN) premiere took place two nights ago. In attendance were Mr., Jeana Ho Pui Yu, Alex Lam Tak Shun, Mag Lam Yun Tung, Michelle Wai (Si Nga), Irene Wan Bik Ha and others.

After being caught dating rich girl Sally, Mr. lead singer Alan was asked whether he invited his girlfriend. He said that he did not know and did not see her; later Dash revealed that he saw her. Alan still said that she might not be seen as he would give his own tickets to his family first. Was she not family? He said not so soon, right now she is just a girlfriend. That night they might not even sit together. Since this was his first film, no one had the guts to watch before hand. He only hoped that the response would be decent so they would have a chance to make another movie.

Lam Tak Shun said that he invited his father George Lam Chi Cheung, but when he learned that it was a public event he said it would depend on his schedule. Finally Ah Lam did not appear. Will he watch it again with his father? Lam Tak Shun said that he would not. He thought once was enough. Yet two nights ago his brother and sister came in support. Michelle Wai (Si Nga) revealed that earlier several junior high school students followed her home and the security guards actually opened the gates for them. She felt a lack of security and hoped to be able to move later.

Source: Takungpao, Mingpao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Jimmy Wang clashes with Nicholas Tse over Best Supporting Actor

Last year's Hong Kong Film Award Best Actor Nicholas Tse Ting Fung and Best Actress Lau Ka Ling this year returns to compete for Hong Kong Film Award again. Ting Fung with the film SHAOLIN (SUN SIU LUM JI) is nominated for Best Supporting Actor, competing with WU XIA's Jimmy Wang Yu, A SIMPLE LIFE's Paul Chun Pui, LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE's Lo Hoi Pang, OVERHEARD 2's Kenneth Tsang Kong, all of whom are elder veteran actors. One Armed Swordsman Wang Yu's acting in his comeback WU XIA remains sharp and is very likely to win.

Ka Ling Kwai Lun-Mei Wai Ying Hung Fight For Best Supporting Actress

Lau Ka Ling this year with LET THE BULLETS FLY competes for the Best Supporting Actress against WU XIA's Wai Ying Hung, A SIMPLE LIFE's Qin Hailu, LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE's So Hung Shuen, FLYING SWORDS OF DRAGON GATE's Kwai Lun-Mei. Although Ka Ling did not have too much screen time in LET, her acting was naturally yet lively, very pleasing; Kwai Lun-Mei's breakthrough performance in the wu xia action film also might not lose.

The Best New Performer gathers together China, Hong Kong and Taiwan actors. Hong Kong actress Shiga Lin Si Nga with LAN KWAI FONG (HEI OI YEH PO) battles Jam Hsiao's THE KILLER WHO NEVER KILLS, Zheng Shuang's MURAL (WAT BEI), MAGIC TO WIN (HOI SUM MOR FAT)'s Karena Ng Chin Yu and FLYING SWORDS OF DRAGON GATE's Sheng Chien. Lin Si Nga's ability to grasp her emotions made her performance excellent and her the favorite; yet Sheng Chien's performance was very convincing and had hopes to win.

- CHUNG YAT HUNG

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

Lau Ching Wan and Andy Lau butt heads over Best Actor

Hong Kong Film Award Will Be Unveiled On Sunday
Deanie Ip Firmly Win Best Actress


The 31st Hong Kong Film Award will take place Sunday (the 15th) at the Cultural Center. A SIMPLE LIFE (TOH JEH) as a critical and commercial hit is seen as the favorite. Deanie Ip Tak Han has already won five Best Actress awards with this film and can be considered poised to win another. The Best Actor competition is more ferocious. Lau Ching Wan in LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE (DUET MING GUM) and OVERHEARD 2 (SIT TING FUNG WON 2) performs outstandingly and has a higher chance than A SIMPLE LIFE's Andy Lau Tak Wa.

Lau Ching Wan: Two Nominations Split Votes

Lau Ching Wan this year is nominated for Best Actor with both LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE and OVERHEARD 2, in competition with A SIMPLE LIFE's Lau Tak Wa, LET THE BULLETS FLY's Jiang Wen and Ge You. He in LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE handle the Panther character superbly, but because he has two nominations the vote split concern remains. In addition Lau Tak Wa's A SIMPLE LIFE performance is solid and natural and also won the Golden Horse Award, Lau Ching Wan would face some pressure; the other two strong rivals Jiang Wen and Ge You's acting is powerful and strong. This battle is not simple at all for Ching Wan.

The Best Actress fight of course is all on Ip Tak Han's side. She in A SIMPLE LIFE grasped the character accurately and with layer, sweeping the international award stage as she won the Venice Best Actress, the Golden Horse Best Actress, the 15th Tallinn Black Night Film Festival Best Actress, the Hong Kong Film Critic Society Best Actress and the 6th Asian Film Award Best Actress. As for the competition, only Shu Qi's tear jerking film A BEAUTIFUL LIFE had any chance. FLYING SWORDS OF DRAGON GATE (LUNG MOON FEI GAP)'s Zhou Xun, DON'T GO BREAKING MY HEART (DAN SUN NAM NUI)'s Gao Yuanyuan and WU XIA's Tang Wei inevitably can only run along.

Best Picture: FLYING SWORDS OF DRAGON GATE Vs. A SIMPLE LIFE

Director Ann Hui On Wa's movies have always been detailed. The film that she produced and directed, A SIMPLE LIFE, is a critical and commercial hit and motivates Hong Kong film's rise; the Tsui Hark directed FLYING SWORDS OF DRAGON GATE with 3D technology brings wu xia to life. With its 13 Hong Kong Film Award nomination both hold their own in Best Picture and Best Director; however, opponents LET THE BULLETS FLY's Jiang Wen, OVERHEARD 2's Alan Mak Siu Fai and Felix Chong Man Keung and LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE's Johnnie To Kei Fung all have decent word of mouth and each has supporters. The dark horse possibility cannot be eliminated.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

Linda Chung Celebrated Her 28 Birthday In Canada

Linda turned 28 yesterday. A group of fans sent their well wishes through Linda’s fan blog. Steven Ma, Evergreen Mak, Jess Sum Cheuk Ying, and producer, Lau Kar-ho also posted their well wishes. Linda replied in the blog, “Thank you for all well wishes. This year’s birthday is especially sweet and satisfactory. Although I am one year older, I am grateful and satisfied for everything God has planned all along for me. I have a very simple birthday wish, but very difficult to accomplish. It is good health and safe for my family and friends. Moreover, I wish them living everyday filled with positive energy. I will cherish today and everyday and wish you to do the same.”

On last Sunday, Linda’s elder sister and her husband arranged a surprised birthday party. Linda first thought it was a simple dinner, but later discovered her old friends and classmates from Vancouver were present. Linda said, “I have left Vancouver for 8 years. Many things have changed. I am happy that friendships and affections from family members have not changed. I will cherish and be grateful. I feel the presence of love. Thank you to my sister!.” Linda took this rare opportunity to spend her holidays in Vancouver, where she comfortably went cycling and enjoyed the rhythms of the ocean.

Credit: greenb1a @ lindachung.ca

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

[NEWS] KPOP Groups rank among Japan's twenty most-frequently-tweeted-about celebrities for March!




Each month, BIGLOBE unveils a list of Japan's most popular Twitter trends. They have now compiled a list of the 20 most-frequently-talked-about celebrities according to the data findings of March.

Celebrity Ranking List for March
1. AKB48
2. Shoujo Jidai (SNSD)
3. Kis-My-Ft2
4. Momoiro Clover Z
5. Takahashi Daisuke
6. Perfume
7. Maeda Atsuko (AKB48)
8. Yoochun (JYJ)
9. T.M. Revolution
10. Tohoshinki (TVXQ)
11. Changmin (TVXQ)

12. EXILE
13. Ariyoshi Hiroiki
14. KAT-TUN
15. Kawagoe Tatsuya
16. DAIGO
17. Yunho (TVXQ)
18. SHINee
19. Fujii Takashi
20. Mr. Children

Other Statistics
Time Period: March 1, 2012 ~ April 1, 2012 4 AM
Total Tweets: 1,145,720,017
Average number of tweets per day: 36,958,710
Day with the most tweets: March 31st – 41,181,670 tweets
Most popular day and time of the week: Tuesday 11 PM – 3,206,113 tweets
Most popular day: Sunday – 38,518,770 tweets
Most popular time: 11 PM – 3,150,897 tweets
What people use for tweeting: PC (21.9%), Cellphone (17.8%), PC/Cellphone (10%), Smartphone (41.4%), API (BOT)(6.9%), Link service (1.7%)





Source: BIGLOBE

[NEWS] JYJ Featured In Malaysian Newspapers “Utusan Malaysia S3 K-pop”!








JYJ member Park Yoochun, who plays as Lee Gak in the Rooftop Prince drama has always receivs support from fellow member Junsu.



Yoochun said, Junsu never missed watching every episode which also featured actress Han Ji Min as Bak ha. ”I was very happy when he told that he likes to watch Rooftop Prince. But I was disappointed because he was watching the drama, not because he was impressed with my acting talent, but because he wants to see Ji Min.” Ji Min also recognized Junsu’s antics who admire her because during the filming set, Yoochun often talked about Junsu’s behavior.

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Since the drama broadcasted through episode 4, the rating for Rooftop Prince has been increasing. “Once when i went to a restaurant, the elder generation did not know me. Now it’s different, because they greet me and tell me that they like to watch the drama. The words of the elder generation audience is an inspiration for me to do better.” 

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Rooftop Prince focuses on the Chosun Era, where the crown prince Lee Gak seeks to investigate the cause of death of the crown princess played by Jung Yumi. During the investigation, the crown prince Lee Gak suddenly got trapped in the current era and met a new love.






Source : S3UtusanMalaysia

Translated by : @jae_mira

Zhang Ziyi wins Actress Of The Year

The China Film Directors' Guild Awards took place for the third time in Beijing. Zhang Ziyi with LOVE FOR LIFE (JUI OI) defeated strong competition from Fan Bingbing, Qin Hailu and Shu Qi to win Actress of the Year. Ge You with LET THE BULLETS FLY won Actor of the Year.

The Directors' Guild presented this award to Zhang Ziyi because her character not only required excellent acting but also ample presence and rich emotions. Zhang Ziyi accepted the Actress of the Year award from last year's Directors Guild Best Actress Xu Fan.

Zhang Ziyi said, "When I made movies before, If I was able to receive one director's recognition I would feel very happy; today I receive so many directors' recognition, I am particularly happy......I indeed am a very lucky actress. Since I started acting at 19, I have had the opportunity to work with many excellent directors. Through their lenses I experienced different characters' joy, sorrow and fate, I grew up in the film production process. Thank you all the directors who have worked with me, and thank you to all the directors who will work with me. I always believe, the best movie will be the next one."

In addition, LET THE BULLETS FLY won Best Director, Best Film and Best Actor. This film's director and star Jiang Wen said, "The past (honors) were all accepted with my hands, this one I accept with my heart." Jiang Wen also pointed out that LET THE BULLETS FLY have brought them many honors. Even if the film did not win last night he still would have been elated to be here. Now that the award went to him, he felt as though his victory was not certain.

Johnnie To Kei Fung with DON'T GO BREAKING MY HEART (DAN SUN NAM NUI) won Hong Kong and Taiwan Director of the Year.

Source: Takungpao, Singtao
Translated by: hktopten

Adrian Chau decline to admit lengmo Coco is his girlfriend

Former Miss HK, Sire Ma, has recently been shooting in Shanghai for TVB new series Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles. It was rumored she and 'The Voice Singer' Adrian Chau developed a real relationship during filming. Sire becomes entangled in Adrian and his lengmo girlfriend (Coco) relationship. Lately, Coco went up to Shanghai to personally monitor her boyfriend.

Yesterday Sire accepted a telephone interview and denied that she's the third party: "I don't know what she (Coco) looks like nor do I know her. Adrian and I were rumored earlier on and I already responded, we are just partners and colleagues." She frankly said yesterday she had scenes with Adrian, but there was no awkwardness: "We are just working together, and even talked about that issue. (Coco said she doesn't want to mention you at all, are you upset?) I don't want to talk about other people. I didn't know she was in Shanghai, nor have I ever met her."

As for Adrian, who was photographed sweetly linking arms and shopping at the mall, denied the romantic relationship: "Coco and I are just friends. We have known each other for 8 months, she just came to Shanghai to visit a relative and conveniently met up with me. (Brought you to meet her parents?) No. (Take her to the airport?) Just being polite! (Coco said men get itchy if not carefully watched over?) I will ask her about this, but right now I have to work and haven't had time. (Sire got dragged into the water?) I don't know why its like this."

Yesterday when Coco learned her boyfriend Adrian denied to admit that she was his 'girlfriend', she appeared shocked: "I know his company don't allow him to admit it. I don't know how to lie, nor can I comment on how his company manages their artists. After all, I am without regrets."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

On Bad Terms with Kent Cheng, Wayne Lai: Already so old, why fight for screen time?

Yesterday Wayne Lai was on Eileen Cha's radio interview and denied he and Kent Cheng are on bad terms after shooting The King Makers. He said: "I don't know why there are such rumors. Our personalities won't be on bad terms and also we are about 100 years old when added up together. Why fight for screen time, make it so difficult?!" When speaking of The Greatness of a Hero airing several years after its production, Wayne expressed he does not believe its because the cast includes Bernice Liu and Sonija Kwok that it was purposely delayed. He also said no one asked him to switch to another station and admitted TVB already renewed the contract with him: "I got a small raise, and the percentage of the raise is double digits!" Wayne said if there is an opportunity, he wants to go for a daughter, but leave it all to fate.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Monday, April 9, 2012

Adrian Chau's rumors with Sire Ma, Lengmo girlfriend jealous closely monitors

Ron Ng, Rebecca Zhu, Kenneth Ma, Sire Ma, Adrian Chau and the rest of the cast and crew of TVB new series Silver Spoons, Sterling Shackles are shooting in Shanghai for 3 weeks. Producer Chong Wai Kin expressed due to the nice weather in the last 5 days, the cast went out in the sun for pictures every day.

Lately, it has been rumored that Sire and Adrian have developed a relationship while shooting the series. It was reported that Adrian stayed overnight in Sire's room and the two appeared very sweet off-cameras. In fact, Adrian is already dating Chrissie Chau's junior, lengmo Coco. It was further rumored that Adrian is a two-timer and Sire became the third party. Yesterday while Adrian and Sire were in Shanghai shooting, Coco quickly flew over to monitor the two and even crashed into the hotel the cast were staying in.

On the day when the cast didn't have to work, Coco pulled her boyfriend out shopping in the mall near the hotel. Unexpectedly, Coco's love opponent Sire was also shopping at that same location with JJ Jia and Vincent Wong. It was said 'third party' Sire and 'girlfriend' Coco didn't even greet one another when they bumped into each other and made the situation awkward.

Yesterday, reporters contacted Coco and when asked about her boyfriend and Sire Ma's rumors, Coco criticized: "Once unfaithful, always unfaithful. Men must watch out no matter what! If I'm not here, he'll get itchy. (Did you see Sire there too?) Yeah, I'm not interested in meeting [her], don't want to see this person! (It was rumored she's stealing your boyfriend?) After all, a guy who already has a girlfriend, [she] shouldn't be coming near!"

As Sire and Adrian's rumors are getting pretty hot, Mary Hon and Damien Lau, who play Sire's parents in the series are often posting wedding photos on Weibo and praises that Adrian is a 'good son-in-law' and agreed to be the 'matchmaker' for them. Mary first uploaded a photo of the two holding hands off-cameras, while running up the stairs, Mary wrote in the captions: "Wah! Already done shooting and still holding? Will someone get jealous?"

Also, Ron Ng once had rumors with Sire and can finally 'get out' and focus on his bitter relationship with Rebecca Zhu. In the series, Rebecca and Ron cannot be married because Rebecca has to marry Kenneth. The two were shooting a parting scene, where Rebecca has to cry while she breaks up with Ron.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Steven Ma: Most Worried of Linda Chung Getting Bullied!

Steven Ma is a singer turned artist, who entered TVB 19 years ago. Eventually, Steven reached up top becoming one of the first line TVB Siu Sangs and has filmed countless series over the years, but didn't really have rumors. He has a deep relationship with the three FaDans Tavia Yeung, Fala Chen and Linda Chung. Due to having rich life experiences, Steven often coaches the three girls and unconsciously took on the role as their Big Brother.

(Steven speaks...)

Over the years that I've been with TVB, aside from my three god-sisters Tavia, Fala and Linda, many other artists including Kenneth Ma calls me 'Big Brother'. However, I get along most with Linda, Fala and Tavia, we have collaborated the most and have the most fate. When I first met Linda, it was in 2004 when she was shooting her first series, Virtues of Harmony, she played a couple with me. In 2007, Fala played my little sister in Steps and in 2009 Tavia collaborated with me in Sweetness in the Salt, where we played a couple and started getting more familiar.

A good Listener who can keep secrets

Although we never formally became god-siblings, we have a very good relationship. We often chat and I'm more than willing to help resolve any problems they might have. I admit that I am very good at keeping secrets. Whenever they have something to tell me, I will just sit back and listen. Even if I do give them advice, I would turn around and forget it. Once my little sisters finishes venting, then they'll be ok! And whenever there are things they want me to help deal with, I would really put out my heart to help them. I believe it is because of this that they were able to put down their guards towards me. Earlier on my birthday, my three sisters came to celebrate with me too!

I've once said to them, if they ever encounter someone bullying them, then must speak up. I won't let anyone bully my sisters! Although I'm not a martial artist, I will help as much as my capability allows me to. I will pursue justice without any second thoughts and just go help them. This is my promise to them!

Praises Tavia has a very good brother feel

In fact, they all give me a different feeling. Ah Yi (Tavia) is a very independent woman and also has the least problems among the three. I don't need to worry about her! She is a person that will come running to me when she sees me from a far. Compare to the other two sisters, her personality is much more tomboy, and is rather mature. Our relationship really feels like brotherhood, haha! Although I don't get to see her much, I still love her very much.

Fala appears like a little girl in front of me, but she's a very straightforward person, so much that she may even offend people and won't know. I've seen her relationship with reporters not go so well before. Her communication style with the media is a little strange... so I often try to advise her as a big brother. For example, the tone she uses is not too good, I would tell her to change the way she expresses herself. Fortunately, she listened to me and has really reflected on herself based on my advice. Because artists' relationship with the media can be considered closely related, we must mutually show understanding and provide support. For whatever it is, we should not be too stubborn! Recently, I have seen improvement from her. Last week, I talked to her on the phone and told her my experience, that others may not accept your first reaction! Although it is said in order for a person to be slick and sly, they must lie, but in fact I cannot accept that. I will choose another method to handle this: I choose not to say it! Then I don't have to lie.

Urged repeatedly to maintain a pure heart

I know Linda the longest, but she is actually the one I'm most worried about. One time, she messaged me on Weibo and told me that she's a big girl, but I am still worried because Linda is too naive, too simple and can easily get bullied! It's fine working at TVB, a 'greenhouse' that provides maximum protection, but if she were to head out to work elsewhere, then it will be difficult. I watched Linda come into this industry back then. One day we were having a meal together, and I urged her whatever she learns to do, do not learn to be bad, don't do 'dirty' things. Must maintain a pure heart. Linda has been able to do this all along, and has been improving on her acting. I am very grateful. Perhaps, I am used to looking after my siblings at home, so my words may sound a little old-fashioned and feel like a father, but I am fortunate to have found three sisters that I could respect and love, and vice versa!

Aside from my beautiful god-sisters, I actually have three good brothers too: Evergreen Mak, Dexter Young and Lam King Kong. We have known each other for a long time and often hang out. They slowly became like family.

Evergreen and I have a deep relationship, which started when we did 2002's Where the Legend Begins together. Dexter got married in July, and of course he invited me to his wedding. That time I was shooting in Mainland, but I made time on my schedule to come back for his wedding no matter what it took. As for Lam King Kong, I also have a deep relationship with him. Our relationship may not be known by all, but people in the industry always say "there is no true relationships in showbiz", I think we broke through this saying. It's just that those people who says that, haven't encountered a true friend yet or perhaps they aren't willing to put their heart out to communicate with others. In fact, artists may not necessarily be 'fake' people!"
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Steven said Fala's personality is too straightforward, but Fala in turn greatly praises her god-brother. As an independent girl, Fala frankly said she had always been desperate to have a big brother. After coming to HK and meeting Steven, she laughed and said her wish 'half came true'. Fala said: "At the time, when I participated in Steps, I was one of the newcomers. Whatever he believed this little girl lacked...he would give me advice, especially on life principles. There are many things in life, he taught me to tolerate. When encountering such situation, I cannot just jump out and keep talking, being too straightforward can really offend people without knowing it. He's got a good social circle in this industry and experienced, of course I would listen to his advice. I'm also very thankful that he teaches me on how to handle things in life! I even told my mom about this big brother. Earlier at the Ghost Writer promotion, my mom came to HK to support me, and saw him there too. Although we haven't officially became god siblings, our relationship is still maintained well. Our interaction is very true and real. I know my brother doesn't care if its official or not!"

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

DGD: Steven Ma and Linda Chung

Linda Chung: Steven Ma Accompanied Me Through Stormy Weathers

In Virtues of Harmony 2, there were many good teachers teaching me how to act. I recall this one scene about (Michelle) Hung Bak Lam having a terminal disease so she thought of ways to make Ivan Sze Gee San (Steven Ma) leave her. When she went to the airport to send Ivan off, Steven told me to show my side profile first then slowly turn around toward him and cry, the outcome would be that much more effective. Even now I still continue using this crying method Steven taught me.

A Journey Called Life

During this period I was at low tide, also the period my homesickness was really intense. I am very grateful having Steven constantly encouraging me and putting up with me. In this series, I portrayed a wet miu. (party girl(?)) with lots of family problems. Also had a stillborn scene. The script closely relates to real life. Can be said among Steven and my collaborated works to be my most favorite and satisfied one.

A Watchdog’s Tale

This series let me see the other side of Steven. I did not expect that shod in flip-flops he could be so uncouth (ma lat) totally departed from his normal refined and polite image. And since this is a comedy, during the shooting my mood was not too heavy.

Ghost Writer

During VOH2's filming I was a rather cheerful woman, but during Ghost Writer's filming it can be said that I fell to the lowest pit. The years within the entertainment circle was like a rubber band tightening around me; it finally snapped during this period. I realized I was not suited for an entertainment lifestyle plus I didn’t have my family in Hong Kong. I was depressed. Plus I suffered constant insomnia. And had bad skin. I knew that Steven at seeing me thus was worried but did not know what to do so kept his silence, staying by my side quietly supporting me. Fortunately, now, on the whole, I have re-adapted to this lifestyle. I try to do more stuff that I enjoy. Also know how to better communicate with friends and to share my concerns, so can gradually cross over deep pits. During Daddy Good Deeds’ shooting, Steven finally saw that I had become more and more sanguine. I’m very grateful to this good brother of mine who has always stood by me and supported me.

Linda’s 'Draw Something' for Steven.

Steven is my good brother, who has witnessed my up and down moods since I entered the industry. He has stayed by my side the whole time. Even though he has now left the company I still hope that Steven, who has not only accompanied me throughout my growth but is also a good partner who worked well with me, can return to my side to continue making more good series.

Steven Ma: Linda Chung is Like My Younger Sister.

Virtues of Harmony 2

This is Linda’s first series, I thought this woman was very pretty, and a bit shy, very well-behaved (guai) and ingenuous. During that time, I constantly had lunch with her to chitchat so that she would be more relax. I recall saying this to her: “This field is not all that complex. But opportunity always exists for one to turn bad. So in everything must put in efforts to learn from it. The most important thing is not to go down the wrong path. To this day, she still manages to do that, and is also still a good woman.(guai nui)

A Journey Called Life

She has matured, her acting skill has also improved, especially her emoting feelings has improved enormously. Our collaborations are mostly small productions, this series is no exception. The story content emulates real life's happenings. It talks about us being husband and wife. It was our second collaboration, but our relationship seems to have gone a notch up, more like brother and sister. To this day, she still calls me ‘gor gor’.

A Watchdog’s Tale

We officially filmed a comedy series, laughter was constant. Also, our characters underwent a big change. I was crude and slovenly, a total uncouth man (malat zai). While she had on this short hair wig to portray a tomboy. Totally a Wu Jun lookalike. Haha! This series increased our tacit understanding of each other. I recall during the shooting, I commented that no series could possibly pose a problem to us because we already knew each other’s strengths and weaknesses so could mutually compensate each other’s deficiency.

Ghost Writer

During this period Linda had serious insomnia, very edgy all the time, and her skin was bad too. Plus the character in the series endured many grievances so that affected her moods too. Could see that it was a tough period for her. I was concerned for her. At the time, I constantly urged her to take rests, to do exercise because besides relieving stress, it can also affect the spirit. After that, we filmed our own separate series, but we still kept in touch and I knew her situation underwent a positive turnaround. During Daddy Good Deeds, she seemed much more happier. At the last (DGD promo), she told me that she do aerobics once every week to keep fit. She seems to be in good spirits. I’m happy for her, and also feel more at ease (on lok) about her.

Steven’s 'Draw Something' for Linda

There was this one scene that was shot at a jewelry store. During the break Linda was taken by a butterfly pendant and so for the first time in her life she bought a diamond pendant. She said she loves butterflies a lot and that whenever she sees one she would be very happy. I remember what she said, so today I especially drew a butterfly to make her happy.

Steven once spoke out on Linda's behalf subsequently incurring TVB's wrath.

Steven Ma: TVB should do some self- reflection.

The male lead in PSL (Ghost Writer) and also Linda’s most collaborated partner-in-crime and good friend, Steven Ma revealed that witnessing her tearful break down distressed him. “The main reason was due to exhaustion from over work. Too tiring! She’s always been very anxious about her work performance; she had to film series, cut records, and film movies at the same time; always insisted in doing them all perfectly. So bringing on constant insomnia. Her mother wasn’t here in Hong Kong, so I made Ching pu leung herbal tea and watercress soup for her, and also constantly chatted with her. But the most important thing is for her to get some rest….” Linda by nature is pliant so did not dare demur when given series projects to do.

Steven entreated: “TVB really needs to re-examine her workload arrangement! Although she is a tvb managed artiste but still management needs to properly plan her workload. Piling her with a heavy workload and having her doing it all is not necessarily a good thing. She has to be able to handle it. Have to see if 'xiu pang yao' (young friend) can even breathe first? Even if she can do it, she won’t look good (leng), and her voice won’t sound good either! Sooner or later, she will be wrung dried, her health neglected.”

Source: TVB weekly# 722
Translated by: Tamaya @ AsianFanatics

Qin Hailu rejuvenates Andy Lau



The Andy Lau Tak Wa recommended, Foucs Theatre Limited imported to Hong Kong for the first time play THE YELLOW STORM two nights ago performed three shows over two days. The opening night was quite a success. The proceeds from the three shows will be donated to the Andy Lau charitable foundation.

Lau Tak Wa during intermission rushed backstage to visit and cheer for the cast. He and Deanie Ip Tak Han chased down Qin Hailu who was made up to look old for a photo. Wa Jai joked that standing next to Qin Hailu, he and Sister Deanie immediately looked younger.

Although the intermission was only 15 minutes, Wa Jai and Sister Deanie ran backstage to greet everyone. After the actors saw Wa Jai they immediately went into a frenzy and they fought for photos with him, as if it was a Wa Jai mini fan club meeting.

Wa Jai and Sister Deanie aside from posing with the cast even mischievously chased down Qin Hailu for a photo. They said that Hailu's cute fat old lady look was rare and they even made their own poses and faces like three big kids. Hailu enjoyed being among this "mother and son" pair.

Before the opening, the China National Theater chief and all the cast posed with investor of their Hong Kong performance Lau Tak Wa. The team seriously got into position and waited for Wa Jai to stand in the middle, as if they were posing for their graduation photo.

THE YELLOW STORM's first show received overwhelming response. After the show the cast thanked the audience and received thunderous applause. Qin Hailu's performance opened everyone's eyes because the character showcased her in a way that was never before seen in film. She left a deep impression with the audience.

Many female viewers like Candice Yu On On and Fala Chen were moved to tears by Huang Lei's character. Actually Fala Chen has always been a Huang Lei fan. She has always watched his film and television series performance. Thus after the show Fala dragged Steven Ma Chun Wai backstage to meet Huang Lei. The little fan could not be more excited to see Huang Lei. Originally she wanted to take a photo with her phone but since he was removing his make up she did not want to disturb him. Finally Fala received an autographed from Teacher Huang and she was very grateful. She said that she reaped a full harvest from watching this
play.

Source: Singtao, Mingpao, Takungpao
Translated by: hktopten

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