C-Section to Rescue Baby, Yoyo Chen gives birth to 6lbs2oz Dragon Girl

Last year, TVB artists Yoyo Chen and Vincent Wong carefully chose their wedding date to contain eight ones (11/11/2011 @ 11am). Following the marriage, Yoyo announced her pregnancy and lived a secluded life since, awaiting to welcome a new life into the world. All along, Yoyo hoped to have a natural delivery, and often practiced her breathing by doing simple exercises at the park. However, the other day when she went for her pregnancy checkup, there were signs that the umbilical cord was wrapped around the baby's neck. The soon-to-be parents were extremely worried, but immediately followed the doctor's suggestions and went into labor right away via C-section to ensure the safety of the baby.

Yesterday morning, Yoyo was accompanied by Vincent into the delivery room and went into labor half a month early then the expected due date. Fortunately everything went smoothly, Yoyo gave birth to a 6 pounds, 2 ounces baby girl yesterday morning at 9 am. The baby girl is considered light, but she is healthy. In the next several days, Yoyo can also be discharged from the hospital.

Becoming a father, Vincent, was extremely nervous when he left the hospital and couldn't sleep at all. When he personally help his daughter cut the umbilical cord, he was so nervous his hands were shaking. When asked which one of the parents (Yoyo or Vincent) does his daughter resemble more of? Vincent smiled sweetly: "Both! Her eyes are big and lots of hair, just like her mom. Her ears also resemble mom. She has long hands and legs, that is like me! (Have you given her a name yet?) Fung Shui Master Lee Ching Chak will be responsible for that."

As a father for the first time, Vincent expressed he was very emotional and teared up. However, when he witnessed his beloved daughter coming into this world, he felt that it was all worth it: "I was so touched, my eyes were watery. I was video taping the entire process in the delivery room. Watching my daughter born, my fatherly love came right out. My wife is usually really afraid of getting shots, she grabbed onto my hands the entire time and was shaking, while I kept giving her encouragement and support. (How will you reward your wife?) I plan to give her a car, convenient to take our daughter to school in the future."

When asked if the couple has plans to have more babies? Vincent expressed to let nature take its course: "I saw how difficult it was for my wife, I feel reluctant too, but if we can bear the burden, then we are willing to have another child!" In the recent month, Vincent had to work, and will start a new series next month. However, he smiled and said he has been practicing baby caring skills all along: "Feeding milk or changing the diapers, these fundamentals isn't hard for me, but my wife is going into deep research, she's gonna teach me! I've been pretty busy lately, so I've told the producer to give me some time to be with my wife and daughter, hope to have more time together."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

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Jet Li celebrates his 49th Birthday

Jet Li (Lee Nin Kit) turned 49 two days ago. Actress Lin Peng posted his family photo with wife Nina Li Chi and their daughters.

Source: Mingpao
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Ronald Cheng matches Teresa Mo

Ronald Cheng Chung Kei, Teresa Mo Shun Kwan, Karena Ng Chin Yu and Raymond Wong Pak Ming yesterday attended their new film NAM YUN YU YI FOK (MEN ARE LIKE CLOTHING) press conference in Beijing.  Although Cheng Chung Kei and Sister Mo have not officially started working together, their clothing obviously matched as they both wore jackets.

Aside from Chung Kei and Wong Pak Ming, Raymond Lam Fung will also join the cast.  Director Vincent Kok Tak Siu said that he already tailored a special profession for Cheng Chung Kei's character for his ever changing acting to be on display even more fully.  As "clothing" in the film, actors Wong Pak Ming, Cheng Chung Kei and Lam Fung would get dumped.  The actresses would be male underwear designers and express their understanding of men.

Source: On.cc
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Elanne Kong grows out her hair to play autistic

Elanne Kong Yeuk Lam in her new film FAIRY TALE KILLER (JUI HUNG) played an autistic girl.  She grew her hair long enough to reach the ground for the story.  "The hair was very hair, when I stood up my hair kept pulling at my scalp and it was very uncomfortable.  When I walked I needed help from others to pull up my hair so I didn't step on it."

Without any dialogue in the film, Kong Yeuk Lam mainly relied on expression and body language to act.  She said that during the shoot she was moody and lacked any sense of security.  In one scene Kong Yeuk Lam was tied up as she madly screamed.  Even after the director yelled cut she still could not calm down.

Source: On.cc
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Lau Ching Wan and Joey Man turn fairy tale upside down

Lau Ching Wan, Joey Man Yi Man, director Danny Pang Fat earlier promoted their horror film FAIRY TALE KILLER (JUI HUNG).  The ghost film expert Pang Ho directed FAIRY TALE KILLER abandoned the ghost subject and used instead a fairy tale story to package a murder horror story.

Pang Ho admitted that this time the subject did not involve ghost, of course its inspection was easier.  However this time Pang Ho ran into another problem; he said that the film's original Chinese title SHOK MING TUNG WA (FATAL FAIRY TALE) due to the overly sensitive and border line choice of words received criticism online and from intellectuals who thought children's fairy tale should not be twisted to avoid negative effect on children.

He said, "Many people said that this would destroy the fairy tale world illusion, people are still scolding online.  Anyway, it has been a challenge."  Pang Fat admitted that at first he did not think of this issue, but after consideration he accepted the opinions and finally changed its Chinese title to JUI HUNG.

Lau Ching Wan in the film played a detective and a couple with Man Yi Man.  They had an autistic son as they formed a less than harmonious family.  Ching Wan said that in the film the director arranged for them to constantly argue.  The character did not like his family and disliked his son, which made him unable to work with others at work.  He was an unfit father and husband.

Pang Fat said that when he first wrote this script he very naturally thought of Ching Wan for this role.  Ching Wan was an actor who he really wanted to work with.  Pang Fat said, "The story is more special, no one would think that a fairy tale would be more horrifying than the Bible.  Cinderella and little lamb would kill the wolf."

Man Yi Man worked with Ching Wan in the film.  She said that Ching Wan has always been her idol.  When she first started in the business she posed for wedding shop photos with Ching Wan, which she has held on to even today.  Did Man Yi Man and Ching Wan have any intimate scene?  She said no, in the film they argued the most.

Source:  Singtao, Mingpao, Takungpao
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Sherming Yiu's husband gets 'tortured' for armpit hair removal

Sherming Yiu and her boyfriend Alan Ng haven't formally registered for marriage yet, but are already holding their wedding banquet first. Yesterday the couple hosted 30 tables at the Ritz Carlton Hotel inviting friends and family. Sherming appeared in a sexy deep-V wedding dress and revealed her 'career line'. Her dress was accompanied by jewelry and accessories valued over HK$5 million and also her flashy 1.5 carat wedding ring. Sherming reveals she'll be holding another 100 table 'poon choi' banquet on the 29th and then the couple will be heading to Las Vegas to register for marriage.

Yesterday the bridesmaids was made up of the group called 'Precious Five Sisters' -- Toby Leung, Janet Chow, Margaret Chung, Angela Tong and Charmaine Sheh. Pinky Cheung and Emily Kwan, along with many others attended in low-cut dresses as well. Other guests that attended included Eric Tsang, Alex Fong (Chun Sun), Annie Man, Timmy Hung, Cutie Mui and Evergreen Mak.

That afternoon, during the 'bride pickup' ceremony, Angela Tong was very fierce, first putting packing tape on Alan's underarms and then vigorously pulled the tape off, helping him remove his underarm hair and then she put 'fur tape' around Alan's mouth. The situation was quite miserable for Alan. Later, she put a bunch of Sherming's photos on the ceiling and wanted Alan to go up on kiss each one of them.

Alan directly said he's suffering the maximum mistreatment: "So miserable, I still have to chug down a drink that contains sweet, sour, bitter, spicy, wasabi, wine and bananas." Sherming was asked if she feels heartbroken seeing this? She said: "Its OK. That's how he'll know how to cherish me, it's not that easy to marry me! (Any plans to have children?) I can at anytime. (You're pregnant?) I hope so too. If I do, I fear I won't able to keep the secret for 3 months before announcing the good news to everyone!"

Sherming was asked if she's worried her husband might get 'tortured' again at the next wedding banquet? She said: "So, we have to get Angela Tong drunk as soon as possible, then nothing will happen. (Tell Chin Kar Lok to come?) I invited him too, but he has to work. I'm truly worried without him here. If he's here too, Angela may not be as crazy, and be more of a nice girl."

Sherming exposed earlier she treated her "Precious Five Sisters" on a trip to Taiwan, when asked if they visited the 'cowherd inn' (men brothel)? She said: "No, Charmaine knows too many people." Sherming expressed she and her husband have been dating for several years and have consensus, the most important is to understand how to tolerate the weaknesses of one another and to mutually admire the strengths.

Angela did everything she could to 'torture' the groom Alan, when asked if she's worried they might take revenge on her? She said: "Does it have to be that serious as to take revenge? He already glared at me. I know Sherming is afraid of armpit hair, so I'm just helping him shave it all off, so she'll be more comfortable tonight." Toby Leung standing besides her, exposed all the games were actually designed by the bride herself.

Eric Tsang regards Sherming as his daughter, and was asked what type of wedding gift did he give her? He said: "I'm her biggest gift. Tonight, not going home if not drunk. My daughter is getting married, there's not many left. (How about Charmaine?) She isn't in a hurry to marry, she's playing hard to get." Emily Kwan claimed she's a Sing Lui and won't be able to get married, but Eric exposed: "It's her turn soon, last year she started dating. Eric then joked and praised Sherming's husband: "Holland boy is just so Man."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

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Natalie Tong gives it all she got on the bed scene with Raymond Wong

Natalie Tong had always gone down the filial girl path. In her new series Gloves Come Off, she plays Raymond Wong's girlfriend, the two will go through three phases from dating to marriage and finally to having a baby. She frankly expressed the majority of her roles in the past were young See Mui or younger sister roles. This time, her role goes from a young girl to a mature woman. She said: "This role is different from the previous young girl roles I had. Before I played a young girl because I really was a young girl then, but in the last two years I have matured a lot, and have reached to another level in my acting. When I was shooting this series, I had great emotional changes."

First time shooting a bed scene, Natalie gives it all she got and will show some skin with Raymond Wong. She said the bed scene this time is her limit as to how sexy she gets. Natalie expressed: "That was the last scene, and the director told me before that I won't have any clothes on. I thought he was just joking, but when we started shooting it, he wasn't joking. It was just the private parts of the body was covered with tape. This is my first time revealing so much." She expressed if she had to do a bikini catwalk, she would definitely turn it down, but since its necessary for the show, she can accept it.

When asked if she'll be an unmarried mother? Natalie said: "Actually in today's society, do we really have to have that marriage certificate in order to have a baby? To me, that piece of paper is not that important, but actually what's more important is if two people can really live the rest of their lives together."

Natalie said her current love life is completely empty, fate will naturally come when its time. She does, however, have several pursuers, but no one of them are suitable for her. She said: "When I was younger, I went to meet people with a blank mind, but now two people will have to chat a bit before finding out if the relationship will work out. I really want to find my Mr. Right, someone that is truly right for me. However, leave it to fate. I'm not rushed at all."

Source: Oriental Daily
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Kenneth Ma thinks Nancy Wu isn't 'flirty' enough to take Charmaine Sheh's position as Big Sister

Kenneth Ma attended a fashion store opening yesterday. Regarding ex-girlfriend Nancy Wu called the "New Generation Flirt" ('Hau Jing'), constantly putting out the 'sparks', Kenneth supported and defined his ex: "It's just for the latest series promotions. (You seem to be really paying attention to Nancy?) That series (Gloves Come Off) has Kevin Cheng in it too, of course I have to watch. I do, however, know that Nancy has a very challenging role in this series, as the mute/deaf female boxer. (Will you mind if you're used as promotions?) I don't mind, there needs to be some noise when a series is out. As long as it's not too over, then it's fine. However, I feel it's hard for Nancy to replace Charmaine Sheh's Big Sister position. (Nancy isn't flirty enough?) Actresses should have that quality, that's how they attract male fans. (Her 'flirt' skills aren't as good as Charmaine?) I haven't seen Charmaine's skills yet." He implied he was once 'electrocuted' by Nancy and that's how they became a couple. When asked if he has been 'electrocuted' by anyone else lately? He joked: "I wish."

Source: On.cc
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Yoyo Mung likes cohabiting with Ekin Cheng, no plans for marriage

The other night, Yoyo Mung was on a radio interview and expressed she's currently cohabiting with boyfriend Ekin Cheng. She frankly expressed she cannot accept long distance love, and supports cohabiting before marriage. She believes this way, the relationship can deepen. She expressed: "Don't look at me on the outside and think I'm strong. In fact, I like to see him everyday because I feel when two people are dating, they should stick to each other. (Consider marriage and have children?) Temporarily no plans. It's tiring looking after a person."

Yoyo exposed when she was 17, she cohabited with her boyfriend at the time, but because her grandmother was living with them, the boyfriend complained. Eventually, she felt he didn't love her as much as she thought, so they broke up. Asked if Ekin had any complaints? Yoyo quickly answered: "No, we have no complaints on each other. Perfect! 100%! (Is your other half now a potential marriage partner?) I already encountered him!"

Source: Oriental Daily
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Chapman diagnosed with a strange illness, paralysis in the limbs

In the recent month, the weather in Hong Kong switches from hot and cold, lots of citizens are catching the flu due to the inconsistent weather, Chapman To included. After being ill for a month, a few days ago Chapman suddenly has a double vision condition, lost of muscle reflexes and even imbalance. Chapman went to see the doctor and was diagnosed with a rare disease called Miller Fisher. It was understood, the most severe case could be paralysis or even difficulty in breathing, leading to suffocation and eventually death.

Yesterday Chapman accepted a phone interview and spoke about his current condition. He said: "Since I live in a single family home, I will be more careful when going down the stairs. This disease is rare in HK, so the doctor drew my blood and sent it to the United States for a lab test and determine how severe my case is. The recovery period should be about 2 weeks to 6 months." Chapman is currently suffering from double vision and tetraplegia (paralysis in limbs/torso), but he optimistically expressed: "Although if this disease is serious, it can be fatal, but its rare!"

Due to Chapman's illness, he had to stop working immediately and cancel jobs, including the trip to The Locamo International Film Festival. Chapman said: "This year I have two films nominated in the film festival The Bounty and Vulgaria. I really wanted to go, but now I can't go!" His manager (Mani Fok) frankly expressed she was frightened when she heard of Chapman's condition. She was very worried and immediately modified his work schedule, turning down all jobs for the next two months, losing about 7 figures!

Chapman said losing 7 figures is not as important, but actually what gives him the most headache is he's affecting the casting process of his latest film Super Manager ?????. He expressed: "Initially I was going to go the Beijing Dance Academy in May to look for new artists, but now I can't go. Such a headache, will have to come up with another plan!"

The person that is most worried about Chapman's condition is his wife, Kristal Tin, but because Kristal is currently in NingBo shooting a series, so she can't be by Chapman's side to take care of him. She is super worried! When reporters phoned Kristal, she was clearly in a confusion. For all the questions asked, she only answered them half way and her voice gave away how worried she was about her husband. She said: "I'm really worried about him! A few days ago when I didn't know what was happening yet, I really wanted to go back to HK immediately, but he told me not to. Now that I know he's sick, I'm worried if he can recover and what makes me most unhappy is that I can't be there to take care of him. But, he comforted me back, and joked that the illness won't affect his brain, so when he recovers he will still be just as handsome and smart. He took a picture of a large pile of food he bought home to eat, and said he knows how to take care of himself. Aiya, but my feelings are even more complicated when he does that."

Chapman's good friends from the industry such as Fiona Sit and Elanne Kong were extremely worried about his condition. They called him to ask about his condition, making Chapman very touched.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

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Jessica Hsuan accused to have had a boob job by Mainland Cosmetic Surgery Hospital

In the recent year, Jessica Hsuan started her career development in China, opening up her market and value there. She is often attending both large and small scale events in China. Earlier she was invited to take part in a Mainland event where she visits a cosmetic surgery hospital with fans. However, that Hospital immediately made good use of Jessica for promotions on their official website. The Hospital showed her nice curve and figure, implying she got a boob job and shows signs of intentions to mislead visitors of the site.

Although that Hospital didn't directly say Jessica got a boob job, but in one article, the caption says Jessica's figure was previously mediocre, but in her recent TV series appearances, she suddenly had a cup size increase. On the website, it also said as long as you experience the Hospital, you can uncover the mystery of celebrities doing plastic surgery. Jessica just wanted to make some money in Mainland, but she miserably gets taken advantage of. It would be a lie if she wasn't upset! Although Jessica already pocketed the appearance money, she still decided to give it back and won't be attending the event next month.

Jessica wrote on Weibo: "To all fans, I may not attend the event in Suzhou on May 12th .... the reason is because we will be visiting a cosmetic surgery hospital and that Hospital actually went as far as saying that I got a boob job on their website! For promotions, they can tell such a lie. They have absolutely no respect for me! I am extremely angry! With this kind of lie, will anyone dare to go get plastic surgery at such a place? To me, they are big liars!" Good friend Ada Choi immediately replies: "Ridiculous!" Jessica wrote again: "That company has no professional ethics whatsoever! I cannot help these people do business. I already signed the contract, if nothing can be done I will have to go. However, I must let everyone know what type of company they are and to clarify for myself...the event is cancelled. I apologize to all Fans!"

Reporters contacted Jessica, she expressed her manager will handle the refund. She expressed she visited cosmetic surgery hospitals before, but she had never been accused that she got a boob job: "I really dislike them saying I got a boob job and plastic surgery. Their way of doing things is really a problem. I won't do things that are lying to people just to make money. Luckily Fans notified me!" Jessica stressed she advocates for natural beauty, definitely won't get a boob job!

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

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Raymond Lam & Kate Tsui wants a partner outside of the industry

Yesterday Raymond Lam, Kate Tsui, Michael Miu, Ella Koon and Elaine Ng attended the blessing ceremony for TVB new series Highs and Lows. Shooting is already coming to an end and the blessing ceremony is held now, Raymond expressed it's strange because there are a lot of action scenes in the series and everyone is worried. Fortunately no one was hurt. As for himself, his past injuries on his waist and back are back, and must do physical therapy. Another headache for Raymond is that when he first start shooting the series, he was rather chubby, but in between he had to keep fit and prepare for his concert, thus losing about 10 pounds. He's a little worried the series won't be consistent.

Raymond had been busy with work all long, and his love life has gone nowhere. Raymond said a lot of friends are worried about him and expressed they must introduce girls to him. However, he hasn't had time to meet them. He personally hopes his girlfriend will be someone outside of the industry, so she can teach him a lot of things. When asked if his last relationship with Mainland actress Mavis Pan scared him, so he won't get a girlfriend from the industry anymore? He denied and said let nature take its course. Also, if he is in a relationship in the future, he won't deliberately make it public.

Kate Tsui was asked if there is a chance for her to develop a relationship with Raymond? Kate said she's not Raymond's cup of tea. Their relationship feels like a big brother and little sister. Also, she hopes to find a boyfriend outside of the industry. When asked if friends have introduce any guys to her? Kate expressed if so, put it on the record, so she can meet them when she has time. She hopes her future boyfriend will be taller than her. When asked if his income must be higher than hers too? Kate directly said it would best if he can take care of her.

Source: Mingpao
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William Chan gets kicked in the Jewels

Rose Chan Ka Wun, William Chan Wai Ting, Sherman Chung Shu Man, Mag Lam Yun Tung yesterday modeled for Jipi Japa shoes. Chan Wai Ting's left cheek was bruised because two days ago when he worked on the film TRIAD (JAT JIK) he was bruised in a gang fight. He was afraid that he would be unable to attend the event, thus after work he applied ice and boiled egg on the wound. Chan Wai Ting said that two days ago Deep Ng Ho Hong "nailed his family jewels". "In this scene he kicked me in the stomach. I would padding but he accidentally hit me in the 'jewels'. I was in so much pain that I jumped up then knelt on the ground. The director actually said that this expression was good."

Source: Mingpao, Singtao, on.cc, Takungpao
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Annie Liu hopes her Cantonese is better

Annie Liu (Lau Sum Yau) yesterday revealed that she has already completed work on her film NATURAL BORN LOVERS (TIN SUN OI CHING KONG). Later its trailer will be released and she has been scared. "I haven't made a movie in Hong Kong for awhile. This time live sound recording is used, I hope the audience understand and won't have to read subtitles. I get back up where I fall down, I hope this time my Cantonese will be better than before. I want to be a Hong Kong woman."

Sum Yau said, "Later I would promote FLOATING CITY (FAU SING) with (Aaron) Kwok Fu Sing, I still have several movies in negotiation."

Source: Takungpao, Singtao
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Joey Wang poses in Canada

Someone reportedly caught Joey Wang Cho Yi near Fisherman's Wharf in Vancouver with a man and posted the pictures online.

Source: Mingpao
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Idy Chan brings her hair along to become a Buddhist nun

TVB new series Silver Spoons, Sterling Shackles completed shooting in Shanghai and the cast including Kenneth Ma, Rebecca Zhu, Idy Chan and rumored couple Sire Ma and Adrian Chau returned to HK last night. It was rumored Idy plans to become a Buddhist nun, but she explained she is going to bring her hair along to become a nun. She pursues the life of eternal happiness and believes becoming a nun is the way to find true happiness. Idy does not agree that she is avoiding society and said with a smile that she's very much into society. If she's avoiding society, then she won't be acting. Idy makes her comeback in acting because of her well-known mark, and for the convenience of doing charity in Mainland. When she introduces herself to the Mainland people living in the mountain areas, she won't have to always refer herself as 'Siu Lung Lui'.

It was rumored Lawrence Ng will be back in TVB next February for The Hippocratic Crush sequel. It's possible that Kenneth Ma's lead actor status might get stolen? Kenneth is not sure of the news, but it is a good thing that a veteran is making a comeback. He is not afraid of his screen time getting stolen. Kenneth is actually happy to have the opportunity to work with Lawrence. Several years ago, the two have collaborated before, but at the time he was just a minor role. He said Francis Ng is also back for Triumph in the Skies II, collaborating with veterans will bring new sparks, it's a good thing.

While shooting in Shanghai, Sire and Adrian were rumored. His girlfriend, Coco, even went to Shanghai to 'monitor' the two. Sire expressed she will not let false reports affect her mood and she has been faced with several false reports since her debut. She had already said long ago that they are just partners at work. As to Adrian's bed photos leaked online? Sire said she doesn't know about it, but feels he's very simple and she doesn't rely on rumors to make friends.

Source: Mingpao
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2nd Beijing International Film Festival opens

The 2nd Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) was officially opened last night, the opening ceremony was held at China National Convention Centre. There was a “red carpet ceremony” and “bring back the time” segments at the opening ceremony. More than 300 Chinese and foreign celebrities graced the red carpet. The celebrities includes Zhang Ziyi, Andy Lau, Aaron Kwok, Fan Bingbing, Huang Xiaoming; directors Tsui Hark, Ann Hui, Feng Xiaogang, Jiang Wen; Hollywood’s Jeremy Renner and director James Cameron who expressed that he represented the foreign film industry to pay tribute to Chinese films, singing praise Chinese films and its audience.

Zhang Ziyi whom wore a white long dress was the first to grace the red carpet, she wished the young BJIFF would make its name in international film festivals from this year onwards. The entourage of A Simple Life which just did well in the Hong Kong Film Awards, Andy Lau, Deanie Ip and Ann Hui walked the red carpet together hand in hand. Andy gentlemanly held the two ladies as he also patiently double up as a translator for Deanie.

The entourage expressed that they specially made the trip to attend BJIFF and have no other special arrangement. When media asked if the success of A Simple Life can be said to be the revival of Hong Kong films, Andy said: “We are just one of the films doing our best, we can also see other successful films coming out.” Ann stressed that she would not be shooting 3D films, she said: “I will only be shooting if everybody just watch 3D and not normal films.”

Fan Bingbing, Feng Xiao-gang and Wong Lihom were the last to grace the red carpet.
At the opening ceremony, the “2011 Chinese Films’ Most Outstanding Films”, “2011 Chinese Films’ Talent Scout” and “2011 Chinese Films’ Most Outstanding Contributor” were presented. Andy and Zhang Ziyi were tasked to present the 2011 Chinese Films’ Talent Scout to director Wu Tianming, The Central Academy of Drama’s Professor Zhang Renli, director Xie Fei, Hong Kong producer and director Ng See-Yuen, Taiwanese director Li Xing as they had inject new blood (actors and directors) into the Chinese film industry, the talents they nurtured includes Jiang Wen, Tsui Hark, Ann Hui and Deanie Ip.

Zhang Ziyi made fun of her teacher, “My talent scouts is more low profile, for example Zhang Yimou, Lee Ang and Wong Kar Wai, they kept low profile, they watched the live telecast at home, hope they could attend BJIFF next year.” Andy then quipped that his talent scouts includes Ann Hui, Ng See-Yuen and Feng Xiaogang, if he did not met them, “I should be at home writing Chinese calligraphy.”

The State Administration of Radio Film and Television’s Film department direcot Tong Gang announced the 2011 Chinese Films’ Most Outstanding Films, they includes The Flowers of War, China 1911, Flying Swords of Dragon Gate 3D, Legend of A Rabbit, Go Lala Go!, The Piano in a Factory, The Karate Kid, A Simple Life, City Monkey, Prince of Himalayas. These 10 Chinese films had good results when distributed in foreign markets, as it increased the influence of Chinese films in international market.

Source: Wei Wen Po, Sing Pao, ent.Sina.com
Translated by: AndyLauSounds

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JAYCEE CHAN PERFORMS FLYING KICK

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Jaycee Chan (Fong Cho Ming) yesterday attended the Beijing Film Festival DOUBLE TROUBLE press conference.  The event showed the trailer.  In the film Cho Ming had many action scenes, including a fight scene on top of a moving bus and flying kicks.  Cho Ming even demonstrated live and personally performed the flying kick.

Cho Ming was asked whether he would inform his parents about all the dangerous stunts.  He said, "That's crazy!  I wouldn't tell, I only report good news and not worry to my family, I would tell him it's computer special effects."

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HARWICK LAU AND MINI YANG ARE SWEET ON THE SET

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The Harwick Lau Hoi Wai, Mini Yang Mi and Chrissie Chau Sau Na starred romantic comedy HOLD JUI OI (HOLD ON TO LOVE) yesterday held a launch ceremony in Sanya, Hainan and symbolized the film official production start.  Hoi Wai and Yang Mi did not accept any media interview but on stage they kept flirting, leaving Chau Sau Na complaining.

Hoi Wai accepted a brief interview with the host on the stage.  He said that two days ago he just arrived in Hainan but felt the scenery was very pretty.  He was very happy.  Yang Mi earlier has already begun work.  Because they had to shoot in the hills and the marsh where a lot of bugs and lizards were, she often screamed during the shoot.  Hoi Wai often received complaint calls from his girlfriend.  How did working as a couple feel?  He said that it was OK, at first they worried about not being able to hold back their laughter during their scenes.  They did not during the real shoot.  In addition they communicated even more and were able to add situation from their relationship into the film.

Director Zhang Qi revealed that off screen they were even sweeter.  In a hand holding scene he already yelled cut but they did not let go.  They even began to play with their hands.  Hoi Wai even lightly patted the back of his girlfriend's hand!  Did the director mind working with a couple, he said that actually Yang Mi was confirmed to be the female lead a long time ago, later they wanted to a male star who Hong Kong and Taiwan were familiar with.  He thought Hoi Wai matched her well and began to negotiate with him last August and signed a contract in November.  "I like everyone else only found out that they were dating in January, but I feel like I won first prize."  Did they steal Chau Sau Na's thunder?  She said, "Yeah!  But they really are very sweet!"  Sister Na said that Hainan has a lot of fruit that were very sweet.  She could only have more fruit to counter their sweetness.  Sister Na also had to shoot in the hills.  In one scene she had to spend all day in the water.  At the time she was very afraid of bugs crawling on her.

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TONY LEUNG KA FAI HAS FUN WORKING WITH AARON KWOK

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Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Tony Leung Ka Fai and Aarif Rahman (Lee Chi Ting) yesterday attended the police film COLD WAR (HONG JIN)'s title explanation event in Beijing.  Lee Chi Ting thought COLD WAR was a particularly large mission, a very special war.  Leung Ka Fai thought that COLD WAR as a story about the safety of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong police force faced an unprecedented challenge that would send chills down anyone's spine.  Kwok Fu Sing stressed that the director's explanation to him was the closest.  He said, "COLD WAR starts with a police vehicle hijack, the Hong Kong police force targeted this crisis by launching a special operation called COLD WAR.  The film title should be the code name for this special mission."

The event also showed the all star videos with production details.  In them, several leads more than just praised the script.  Kwok Fu Sing praised that the film's dramatic and action scenes were very exciting.  His scene with Leung Ka Fai was enough for his acting bug.  Leung Ka Fai also complimented this on screen "nemesis".  "Kwok Fu Sing truly was very amazing, being able to act with him truly was very joyful." Aarif Rahman (Lee Chi TIng) was also very happy to have scenes with two Best Actors and so many outstanding actors, which benefited him a lot.  Kwok Fu Sing even mentioned that many funny incidents took place during the shoot.  He said, "I remember in one scene I was looking through binoculars, I didn't expect someone to fall from above outside the window.  I looked, and actually it was a window cleaner.  He even very passionately greeted me, I was scared out of my wits though."

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KAY TSE GETS IN SHAPE FOR ACTION FILM

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Kay Tse On Kay, Fama, Joyce Cheng Yun Yi and Rubberband yesterday attended a voter registration concert.  Kay and Universal's contract termination issue has not been resolved yet.  She joked that even if she registered to vote she might not be able to help herself, but lately her manager has been working hard on it and she was in no hurry.  Since music was on hold Kay focused on movies instead.  Next month she will work on a costume action film.  Because her character excels in martial arts and handheld weapons, she has been learning poses and stance.  Also due to her agility in the film, Kay has been working hard on losing weight to be convincing with her performance.  She hoped to lose ten pounds.  Kay would study martial art with her husband's elder and her husband knew Wing Chun as well.  Kay said, "I know all he knows, and this time I have to wield weapons."

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EMPEROR CELEBRATES ITS 70TH ANNIVERSARY

Raymond Lam, Mag Lam

Michelle Wai, Vincy Chan, Kathy Tang, Sherman Chung

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Charlene Choi and William Chan put Raymond Fung between them

Sherman Chung, Chapman To

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Joey Yung, Nicholas Tse

Charlene Choi does not want to mix business and pleasure
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Nicholas Tse Ting Fung, Joey Yung Cho Yi and others yesterday led Emperor singers and artists to attend the Emperor Group 70th Anniversary.  Boss Alberty Yeung Sau Sing, boss lady Lu Xiaoman and executives, singers appeared in convertibles.  Yeung Sau Sing and his wife even walked the red carpet hand in hand.  Almost 100 employees lined up in the shape of 70.


Yeung Sau Sing announced the company will donate HK$10 million to four different charity organizations.

Ting Fung wore sunglasses and constantly waved in good spirit.  During his interview he denied that his company will go public.  "I haven't thought that far ahead, I am still thinking about it.  However, the rumor refers to the Growth Enterprise Market but if I plan it should be on the big board.  First I have to finish the work on hand.  At the end of May it will open in Beijing."

Ting Fung has two sons, would he deliberately cultivate them to be successors at the company?  Ting Fung said, "I haven't thought about it, this suggestion is pretty good but the younger son is better.  He isn't as mischievous as his brother.  He is more stable.  (Why not find a girlfriend to cultivate your sons?)  That's crazy, I never have such a plan."  Ting Fung clarified again that he never saw Mini Yang Mi outside work.  Because he was dull, even when he worked in the Mainland he would not have too many women around him.  Now work came first, his love life would have to wait.

Chapman To Man Jat revealed that he just renewed his contract with Emperor and said that the collaboration has been pleasant.  He said, "I didn't know how to handle money before and I spent unwisely.  After years with the company, just last year alone I already made eight movies.  Both sides are very pleased and the contract renewal was very reasonable.  (Raise?)  My salary always goes directly from the company to my wife, the old lady every month gives me HK$15,000 for living expenses.  How much am I worth I really have no idea.  The old lady said that it should be in eight figures."

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