Toby Leung & Janet Chow designs their own bra collection "Romance by JT" for Bubies Lingerie

Recently, Janet Chow married Timmy Hung, becoming a wife like good friend Toby Leung. Although they each have their other halves, they are still close friends that can talk about anything. So close, they can even talk about tips on wearing lingerie. It turns out, when the two were young, they both experienced buying the wrong bra. Lately, they had the opportunity to meet the lingerie brand Bubies' creative director Nick Chau and clicked well with him as soon as the lingerie discussion started. Toby and Janet had the honor to design their very own lingerie collection called Romance by JT.

Janet and Toby came up with the concept of their bra designs by searching among the Hong Kong ladies for the 'world's best bra'. The styles include bras especially used for evening and wedding dresses. Toby said: "In fact, many people in their early 20s are still choosing the wrong bras. I hope to help them find the right bra." Janet said: "A good bra is hard to find, one that is fitting and comfortable cannot easily be found. I will design a good bra based on my own personal experiences."

Together, Janet and Toby had very good teamwork skills, and would each wear their own designed bras for the other to 'enjoy'. They mutually judged and gave advice on how to improve their products. Janet expressed: "Design can be imaginative, but the most important is how it feels when wearing it. We would wear the bras ourselves for the other to look at, and get opinions."

Collaborating in designing the bras, usually the two would exchange styles and ideas. When asked if there were any arguments between them? Toby expressed: "Nope, although we do have different views, but we really are too familiar and can just speak our minds. We can talk about anything, so we never had any arguments. I thought I was a very laid back person, but Janet is even more laid back than I am, so sometimes I have to play the bad guy." Janet said: "I have to learn how to say No too."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

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Him Law's mother has seen Tavia Yeung before

Last night, ex-rumored couple Him Law and Mandy Wong were shooting a hugging scene on the busy streets for TVB new series A Chip off the Old Block II. They attracted a large group of onlookers at the location. In the series, Liza Wang breaks Him and Mandy up, Him was asked if he encountered the same situation in real life? He said: "No, I'll wait for the relationship to be stable first before introducing her to my family. (Have you introduced Tavia Yeung to them before?) How does this relate to Ah Yi? Ah Yi is my good friend, my mom has seen her on TV before, no need to introduce her." Him also laughed and said Mandy is like his brother, but Mandy joked back and said she sees Him as her sister.

It was said Tavia has to see a secret miracle doctor, yesterday Tavia attended an event and expressed: "I just have a waist injury, not as serious as you all have imagined it to be. (Him Law didn't send his regards to you?) Regards are sent whenever something happens. (Did he accompany you to the doctor?) No, I go see the doctor myself when I have time."


Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

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Flora Chan's 42nd birthday, enjoys a $30 frozen chicken

Flora Chan has been through two marriages. Since marrying her manager Mike Chung in 2006, she appeared very loving in public with her husband. In 2007, Flora and Mike had their daughter Mira and the family of three had been living a happy life. Flora concentrated on looking after her daughter and rarely appears on-cameras. Earlier, problems arise in Mike's marketing company as he encountered disputes. As a result, he filed for bankruptcy with the High Court, which formally went into effect in March. Bearing the burden of supporting the family, Flora remained loyal to her husband and is willing to go through the hardships with him. On Flora's 42nd birthday, she decided to just celebrate economically at home. At around 4pm, Mike drove to the supermarket to prepare for his wife's birthday celebration. He was seen buying a $30 frozen chicken and then some fresh vegetables.

This year Flora didn't get to have any major celebration for her birthday, but she is still happy to have her husband and daughter to accompany her. Yesterday, Flora was spotted taking her daughter to school as usual. When Flora discovered that reporters were following her, she was in a good mood and waved to them. When asked if she celebrated her birthday? She smiled widely: "Yes. (Did your husband give you a birthday gift?) Yes. (How about your daughter?) About the same!" Following that, she jokingly asked reporters: "Actually, do you even know its not my birthday today?"

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

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Yoyo Mung unhappy with the small diamond from Ekin Cheng

Yesterday Yoyo Mung was the guest model for jewelry brand Luk Fook's event. Yoyo had on over HK$10 million of Luk Fook's jewelries to accompany the wedding dress on her. She had on a 5 karat tiara on her head, and expressed she has thought about a fairytale style wedding before: "It really has never crossed my mind before, but after watching Prince William's wedding, I was influenced by him and hope to be a princess too." Yoyo is also very careful on boyfriend Ekin Cheng's wallet, "The set of jewelries I have on now are too expensive. I'll be happy with 3 karats."

When asked if Ekin has ever given her a diamond? She said: "I don't remember. (Too small you can't remember?) I guess." She expressed the first thing she needs to know is her ring size and implied her boyfriend gave her a diamond ring before.

Also, last night Ekin attended a separate event and Grasshopper directly asked him for tickets to his concert. When asked if he'll propose to girlfriend Yoyo at his concert? Ekin said: "Nope! Work is work, personal is personal!" As Yoyo was displeased by how small the diamond he gave her was, Ekin laughed and said giving her several million dollar Chinese agarwood would be more worth it!

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

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Jacky Cheung completes ½ Century World Tour Concert; plans to be ‘stay-at-home dad’ for the time being

Jacky Cheung (???) launched his ½ Century World Tour Concert back on December 30, 2010 [in Shanghai] – a year and a half later, after a record-breaking 146 shows, the concert finally came to a close. Yesterday night (May 30th), Jacky wrapped up his World Tour Concert with the last of 10 sold out shows at the Asia Expo Center in Hong Kong.

Prior to yesterday’s show, Jacky, his concert manager Florence Chan, and the rest of the crew participated in a special blessing ceremony for the show – afterwards, Jacky met with over 100 fans who had arrived extra early for the show, shaking their hands and posing for pictures with them. Asked about his feelings towards his concert tour drawing to a close, Jacky stated that as early as a few days ago, he was already experiencing feelings of sadness, as the concert tour had become somewhat of a ‘lifestyle’ that he had already gotten used to.

Asked if he will finally have time to rest now that the tour is over, Jacky smiled and replied: “I will actually be going from one ‘job’ to another, as I will go back to taking care of my daughters. With summer vacation coming up, I need to help my daughters arrange summer plans.” (Going on another family trip?) “No, I would rather spend more time chatting with them at home.” (Did you ask your daughters for their opinion?) “No, because if I ask them, their answer would be a family trip – we always go to the same places on our family trips, so I would prefer not to this time around. I would like to arrange for them to take music classes instead.” (What’s your wife’s opinion about it?) “She’s ok with it, since I’m back now helping to take care of the girls, she can rest now.”

Asked about his thoughts on NowTV’s rumored plans to create a music chart and awards ceremony similar to TVB’s Jade Solid Gold (????), Jacky responded that he is not too familiar with the reported plans: “The most important thing is whether the criteria [for the charting and awards] is clear or not – if so, then it is beneficial for the music industry. However if all it does is create unhealthy conflict, then there’s no point.” (If the criteria is clear, would you mind making an appearance on the show in support of it?) “It’s not a matter of whether I mind or not – it’s really dependent on my schedule. Nowadays, I don’t make music as consistently as I did in the past – with me releasing albums only every 3 years now, if they were to wait for me, their program might be over already!” Jacky emphasized that the ceremony needs to be beneficial to the music industry -- if it’s just like all the other ceremonies where they need to rely on relationships to get awards or the ceremony is used to promote their own artists, then it would just be “asking for trouble”.

During the final show, Jacky shared his feelings toward ending this 17 month journey with his many fans sitting in the audience: “Every time I see your smiles, the moved expressions on your faces, and hear the applause, it gives me tremendous encouragement standing here on the stage.” He continued: “I’m generally a pretty reserved person, but at this moment, I would like to say to all of you: I truly love you guys!”

Many stars attended Jacky’s final concert show, including his good friends, singer Eason Chan (???)and director Andrew Lau (???), both of whom made special effort to attend the concert as well as the celebration event afterwards; later on, both of them posted their pictures with Jacky on Weibo.

After the show, despite being exhausted, Jacky attended the celebration event for his concert and received huge applause from the entire crew. Eason Chan also attended the celebration event and as soon as he went on stage, he got on his knees and pretended to ‘worship’ Jacky. When the two of them hugged, their faces were so close to each other that they almost ‘kissed’ on the lips! Jacky immediately laughed and said to Eason: “I was planning to imitate what you and Denise [Ho] did!” to which Eason replied: “We should ask Andrew Lau to open a new film for us similar to Happy Together (????)!”

Source: Mingpao, Oriental Daily, Sina
Translated by: llwy12 @ AsianFanatics

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Kenneth Ma Looks for Partner Who Does Not Smoke

Kenneth appeared in a doctor look at a 'No-Tobacco Day' event with Candy Chang.

Kenneth went to a market to hand out fans...was surrounded by a large crowd.
Kenneth Ma and Candy Chang appeared in a doctor look for a 'World No-Tobacco Day' promotional event. They speculated that, because of the effect of the series"The Hippocratic Crush", which aired earlier, they were asked to use their medical perspective to encourage everyone to not smoke. They both do not have a smoking habit...would be best if their future other half also does not smoke. Kenneth expressed, "Do not smoke myself, but would not ask friends to also not smoke. Certainly would be best that girlfriend is also not a smoker because my entire family also does not smoke".

Candy also hopes that her further boyfriend does not smoke. When asked whether she would prohibit her partner from smoking before filming kiss scenes, she expressed that she would probably ask her partner to first eat a mint, but have not given out first onscreen kiss scene yet. Kenneth, who was on the side, surprisingly said, "You never filmed any yet?" Reporters laughed at him, who said himself that he has a long tongue, and asked whether he was eyeing covetously. He immediately said, "Do not dare to. I am afraid of being yelled at by her fans". On the other hand, Kenneth does not eat heavily scented foods before filming kiss scenes.

Kenneth revealed that "Hippocratic" is expected to film its sequel next year. "Triumph in the Skies II" will begin filming in June or July; other confirmed actors should include Francis Ng and Julian Cheung. As for "Hippocratic", apart from the original cast, there will also be the addition of Lawrence Ng playing Ching Chi Mei...should already be a senior doctor. He greatly anticipates working with Lawrence.

Source: the-sun and wenweipo
Translated by: hyn5 @ ??? Fortunate City

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[NEWS] Band “Hello Sea” Wins Olle Music Indie Award

The indie rock band “Hello Sea” were awarded the Album Of The Month award for the 6th Olle Music Indie Awards.

The awards ceremony was held on May 26th at the Mapo Art Center, where the band was presented with the honors.

Hello Sea had released “Pink Revolution” this past February, and have been receiving love from their fans despite the fact that they’re not big faces on TV broadcasts. “Pink Revolution” was noted for the band having matured from youth to young adults, in turn displaying a more powerful sound.

This month’s Rookie Award was given to Burnout House. It’s been a little over a year since the group formed, and they’ve been gaining popularity for their solid live performances and simple yet sweet melodies.

Peter Pan Complex was awarded the Artist Of The Month honors. It’s been over ten years since they formed, considered real veterans on the indie scene. They released a new album this past March that featured a new more electro-sound.


Source: KBS World

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[NEWS] ‘Ghost’ So Ji Sub so charismatic in judo uniform

The scene of So Ji Sub attempting at Judo for the first time in his life has the attention of female viewers.

So Ji Sub is taking on the role of cyber investigator Kim Woo Hyeon in the new SBS drama “Ghost”.

In the scene of So Ji Sub doing judo, the opposing partner is Choi Daniel. The two men in the drama are close university friends.

This scene was taken in a gym in Yongin University. Apparently the gym was crowded with students of the school trying to get a peek look at So Ji Sub and Choi Daniel wearing white uniforms and black belts.

According to the production, So Ji Sub never lost his smile during work and always made effort to do well in teamwork with his fellow actor friends. His judo skills were apparently quite outstanding despite the fact that it was first time trying it out.

Meanwhile, “Ghost” also starring Lee Yeon Hee will be aired on the 30th at 9:55 PM.


Source: hancinema

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Raymond Lam - How to Understand Her Completely (Part 1)

When LF Meets a GF
Talking about women with Raymond Lam, a gentleman so popular among females, I just fear he has a bias on reporters, thinking that we're only interested in his rumors. Results, I wasn't disappointed. Although not considered eloquent, at least hit the target with one arrow. I directly asked him: "Do you think you understanding women?" He thought for a moment, then answered: "I don't understand. Bottom line is men and women are from two different worlds. The purpose is defeated by the difference in values of the two sexes. What she thinks, the best I could do is take a guess."

20 years ago U.S author and relationship counselor John Gray introduced the theory "Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus" (a book published in 1992). Taking young readers into account, we give an overview of this book. Raymond Lam has never read this book, but what's interesting is his views are similar to the conclusions and rationales made in the book.

4 Lessons by LF

#1 Raymond: "When a guy or a girl meets someone they like, they would be caught off balance, heartbeat increases rapidly and unable to communicate or function normally."

Raymond has excellent people relations with those in the industry, which is probably because he's friendly and well-mannered. In reality, due to his proficient Mandarin, Raymond debuted as a TVB8 on-location reporter. All along, whenever he speaks, he would melt fans' hearts and make them scream enthusiastically. Although Raymond is used to seeing big events, he admits when he encounters someone he likes, he starts stuttering: "I think that's a normal reaction for any man or woman when they encounter such situation! In fact, back when I was still in school, whenever I meet a girl that I had feelings for, I would immediately turn really shy. Perhaps it is because I was in an all-boy school." Raymond added and said he has never been a shy boy, as he does not hesitate to participate in the school's singing contests and have no problem performing before a large audience. John Gray said: "All men and women have an equal need for love".

#2 Raymond: "When a man and a woman come together, no matter how their personality or views differ, there will definitely be something in common hat can attract him or her."

When love is in the air, an invisible red string will tie two people together. Some people discover a "concave and convex" mechanism can unite two people together, but the problem is that 'concave' and that 'convex' person's shape can't be too far apart. That's why Raymond said: "Correct, men and women bring two types of different structures, but there will definitely be one common area that could create that magnetic field." That's right, different structure, but the same material, Raymond continues: "It is even more rare to meet a person, in which you and her could balance each other out."

John Gray says: "Men feel loved if their efforts at giving are appreciated; women feel loved according to what they receive." Women, please be more frank and just tell what is it you want, then men will know what to give you. However, the biggest problem is women usually don't know what they want, and the men often believe they have contributed a lot. Raymond: "I am a contradicting person. I like to take care of people, but at the same time I long for someone to take care of me." In this aspect, Raymond can relax because women are naturally born to look after others, John Gray points out: "A woman's instinct is to look after others, even if it means sacrificing herself."

#3: Raymond: "I once had a relationship where we broke up due to understanding issues."

[When] couples break up, in many situations it is due to the long-term consistency of quarrels. A couple learns more from each other through quarrels and eventually end in a breakup due to having more understanding. Raymond says from his personal experience, stressing he doesn't understand women: "I can't even fully understand myself yet, how can I understand others?"

John Gray says: "When the needs of love are not fulfilled it is easy to have our feelings hurt, for which we blame our partner." When a pair of lovers quarrel, the man has a different view on the word 'love' than the woman and both parties have their own methods to express it.

John Gray: "In a relationship, a woman needs to feel that her needs are attended." After comprehending this point, it is the same as Raymond's song Change the Way to Love You. Use some practical forms to express the love, such as giving flowers or small gifts to tell the girl how much you care for her, don't just say you want to break up.

#4 Raymond: "It is not necessary to change yourself for your lover."

I think, based on Raymond's experiences in love, he can share a lot more tips to how two people of the opposite sex can get along. He said: "Going back to the basis of love, two people are in love because they attract one another. It is because of the initial most attractive part of you, that you are with that person, so we shouldn't change ourselves just because of small quarrels. On the contrary, a man and a woman need to communicate, and understand either other through communication. If there is limited understanding, then use forgiveness to resolve the problems."

John Gray's advice is a little more accurate: "Each should make small changes to their behaviors and communication towards the other, but without compromising their own true natures." John Gray agrees women should not try to change men, "Women must have faith in men's abilities and best efforts to fulfill their needs, avoiding trying to change or control them. When men and women are able to respect and accept their differences then love has a chance to blossom."

According to Raymond's theory, right timing will naturally bring two similar or two opposite people together, but Raymond belongs to the men in the entertainment circle. Seems like it be hard for him to encounter a woman from the outside world. As an artist, your every move can attract either positive or negative criticisms. Raymond said: "Do artists have to just live on the set? Absolutely not, I will not give up on a normal social life just because of negative reports. What is so strange about making friends of the opposite sex? I am very much afraid of staying in the same place for a long period, just know about my own career and clueless about the outside world." Raymond discloses the qualities he hopes the girl he likes has: "I like a clever girl, but I hope she'll be willing to be the woman behind me, helping me handle everything in life because I'm already busy enough with my acting career."


** STAY TUNED FOR PART 2 - Raymond Lam: A Man's Guide to Wedding Planning

Source: JMEN Magazine Issue #35 (Scans Courtesy of Phoebe @ Weibo)
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

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Patrick Tse: 'Worked Out' for 2 Early Mornings and Made Nicholas Tse

In showbiz for numerous years, of course 75 year old Patrick Tse's whole family became famous. Back then when Patrick married beautiful FaDan Deborah Lee (Lai), it was a grand occasion in showbiz. Patrick exposes Deborah used the ancient palace secrets to have children and that's how they made Nicholas Tse. Not long after, Deborah was pregnant again, but unfortunately had a miscarriage. Then after another try, they successfully had Jennifer Tse.

PATRICK: Deborah said herself she's a person desperate to marry. It wasn't even a year into our marriage and she already asked me if I wanted children. I said yeah and she really went to do it. She asked me whether if I liked a boy or a girl, she had so many theories: "If you like a boy, then in the two weeks prior to my period, meaning the safe weeks, we have to eat oysters and a piece of steak every day!" I really did eat those oysters and steak for two weeks straight until she had her period. She said it was the time of ovulation, then at the early hours of 6am, Deborah woke me up and told me to "get to work" (make a baby)! After 'work', then get back to sleep. On the next morning, she woke me up for 'work' again at 6am! Then on the third day, we went to 'work' again. I said: "Enough, enough, we hit the target!" Are you crazy? Asking me to 'work' every day? We can't be [making love] for three days straight, we're humans!

Eat Veggies, Stop the Meat, Gets Jennifer instantly

The house we lived in before was amazing, it was at Sheung Sze Wan. The house had a garden and an ocean view. Our room was facing the ocean, very romantic. That was the place where we made Nicholas. My children (Nicholas/Jennifer) really were intentionally made, so I have always pointed at my son and said: "You are made by me intentionally! You were not happily made by your mother and I!" This way he can cherish life a little more. The same for Jennifer, one day Deborah said to me: "Aiya, it's ovulation time, let's make a girl." What secret does Deborah have? She said we have to eat more vegetables, and didn't allow me to eat meat for two weeks. Well unexpectedly we hit the target again (got pregnant). But, one time at The Peninsula hotel we bumped into teacher Hui Pui, he saw us from behind and then patted Deborah's back and said "Deborah!". Just like that, without a sound, the baby was gone. The baby fell out (miscarriage)! At the time, she was pregnant for about two months. I wasn't unhappy, should I have gone and smack teacher Hui Pui for that? It was only later that we had Jennifer. Accidents is life, the Heaven just wants to give you a boy and a girl.

Two Children is Enough, Tubes Tied

Two is enough, I always say I have strong decision making skills, when Jennifer was 6 or 7, I got mines cut (tubes tied). Actually it's a very simple surgery, very different from women. I attach heavy importance to family, if we have a few more children, raising them isn't a problem, but it is educating them that is difficult. Having a boy and a girl is enough! That's how we know to cherish life. I went to get my tubes tied alone, Deborah didn't know. Luckily I got them tied, otherwise if there are more children popping out, we won't even know who they belong to, haha. Nicholas is a boy, so I believe he resembles me, but Jennifer's facial appearance looks a lot like me. We all have the "Tse Family Nose", that's our symbol.

Open-Minded Father, No Generation Gaps Whatsoever

My children and I don't have any generation gaps. Ever since childhood, to when they became adults, whatever they played with, I played along. My greatest achievement is I don't put up the Father attitude. Many people says a few words to their son and then starts putting up the Father attitude. I'm smart, Nicholas is stupid. He puts up the black face, while Cecilia [Cheung] has the white face. Nicholas is very strict with his children. As for Cecilia, I think it's hard to find such a young and famous person. Once they got married, they had two kids without a sound, otherwise how would I have grandchildren?

Land of the Free, Don't Stick to Children

Nicholas is extremely good-nature and filial, so I don't blame him for not being too close to me. I can live without seeing for several months or even call him. Sometimes when he gets back to HK and calls me to tell me he's going out with friends, I'll be really happy and understand him. Shooting movies is hard work, don't always stick to Daddy, you know? I'm very open. They give me a call once and a while for dinner and to see me, but so what? Will I not remember how they look like if I don't see them? I have my own life. When they have time and invite me out for dinner, I say no, I already got plans to play mahjong with friends. Sometimes they have a group of 20 or 30 people and ask me to go too.

The Reason for the Divorce

Back then when I divorced Deborah, our children had the same reaction because they always saw us quarreling. Deborah asked them: "Hey, would it be good for your father and I to get back together?", They said: "No way right?" It's really hard to get along when personality differs, always arguing. We started arguing after age 50, perhaps because she was menopausal and I was beginning andropause. When our fate ended, our marriage ended too.

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Name: Patrick Tse Yin (Birth Name: Tse Ka Yuk)
Also known as: 'Fourth Brother' (Because he's the fourth son in his family)
Birth Date: August 9, 1936
Debut: Tested into Leng Kwong Acting Training Class. That following year, he switched to Dik Wah company, and did his first film Teddy Boy Corky Chiu (1954). He has worked with several famous actresses at the time and became the Southeast Asian Cantonese Film Siu Sang. He joined TVB in 1979 and had a few representive works like Love and Passion.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

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Raymond Lam - A Man's Guide to Wedding Planning (Part 2)

Love Actually...Happens

I noticed every time I interview an artist, some topics will eventually turn into an useless chat, for example traveling, shopping and marriage. The most common response I get is, "Too busy, I basically have no time" and followed by a chain of hypothetical answers. Have the right to believe, artists choose to improvise their actions and when the time is right, they will go do it. To all Fans, please relax, Raymond Lam is not married. He has no time. Basically his answer is, "It just happens!" If time comes, will he immediately get married?

J = JMEN
R = RAYMOND LAM

J : What is your dream wedding like?

R : Under the sunshine at the beach is not bad, let's do a beach wedding! Don't you think it be fun for the bride and groom to exchange wedding rings on surfboards? The wedding attire...a ’chicken wing’ sleeveless tuxedo, by that time it probably be really hot. I just want the ceremony, wedding clothing and all aspects of the wedding to be fun. My wedding won't be too traditional. Why not just say, I hope my wedding would be more like a big party or like a carnival type. It is not just between two people, there will be the bride and groom's family members sharing the happiness together. That would be a perfect type of wedding. On the wedding day, besides being an unforgettable day for my wife and myself, it will also be a memorable day for our guests.

J : Then have you been to a memorable wedding ceremony?

R : A memorable wedding, of course the family weddings. Each time I watch a family member get married, I feel very touched and also at my good friends' weddings. Come to think of it, I have only been the best man once in my lifetime. That was several years ago though. Thinking back now, I thought it was fun. Unfortunately I'm getting busier and busier with my work, even if my good friends ask me to be their groomsmen or best man, I won't be able to do it. One time, I already tried on the best man suit, but because I suddenly had to go to work, I had to turn down that friend. I truly feel sorry.

J : Good friends getting married, have you thought of when its your turn to get married?

R : When you are so busy that you don't even have the time to take a few hour break or get a good sleep, then how could you think of when to marry or when the wedding will be? To me, marriage is still too far. I always say that I definitely will be the last person to marry among my good brothers. Fortunately my sister is married and had children, so that takes my family's attention off of me. The elders in my family haven't really rushed me to marry.

J : Since you're so busy, when you do get married, will you let your fiance do all the wedding planning?

R : Yes! If even I'm not busy, I will let the girl handle and decide it all. Marriage is a very important and meaningful event in a woman's life. It is the day where every woman looks their most beautiful. That's why I am not against the woman deciding everything for the wedding. I don't mind. Actually, I am too lazy to deal with the wedding plans!

J : Do you think about marriage every time you date?

R: Yes, every time I'm in a relationship, I have more or less thought about marriage.

J : And from those thoughts, have you thought of how you would propose?

R : Ha, I haven't thought of how I would propose. It is useless even if you ask me to think about it now. I advocate for 'however it fits', especially for us artists, [we have] that kind of creative talent for improvisation. Wait until that moment when I can propose, should propose, by then everything that I say would come out right from the heart.

J : What do you think of marriage? Do you want to start a family?

R : I am strongly family-oriented and I like children. Marriage is a must, especially I am the oldest son and grandson in the family. Some people will say at what age or year they will get married, but to me, it is all about timing. So, I carry an attitude of 'let nature take its course'. I don't have any plans nor am I rushed at all. Actually, I want to stress again, marriage is not between two people, rather it is between family of both sides. Some people imagine their wedding, the location, vows, wedding attire or ceremony, are these things the most important? The most important is not merely your partner, but all of the above. As for when my partner will appear? That is also about timing. When the time comes, the love between you and your partner will have reached consensus, your family likes your partner, both sides of the family agree to the marriage. If you ask me, marriage? Leave it to fate.

J : Do you think marriage will make a man truly become a man?

R : I don't agree. Marriage does not represent that a man is mature. Unmarried men can also be very mature. In fact, I'm not married, so I don't know how to answer this question. Haha! Why not say, marriage is a stage in life, it just happens!

Some people say women in a wedding dress are especially beautiful. In fact, men in a tuxedo are also especially attractive. Raymond Fans, is that right?

Source: JMEN Magazine Issue #35 (Scans Courtesy of Phoebe @ Weibo)
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

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Kate Tsui feels bored pairing up with Ron Ng again

Yesterday Kate Tsui headed up to Nanjing for an event hosted by her skincare endorsement. Kate happily played games with several of the fans, even if there were really enthusiastic fans, she still accepted them cheerfully.

Back in Hong Kong, Kate will be starting on new series Seasons of Love, where she participates in one of the four stories. As she'll be working with rumored boyfriend Ron Ng once again, she heavily sighed and complained: "I think it's really boring, but the producers and audience like this pairing, so we'll continue. Also, this time it's just 5 episodes. (Fear of more rumors?) I'm prepared for it, but readers will think it's really boring to see us two again."

On the 19th of next month (June 19th), Kate will be celebrating her birthday. She expressed she hasn't made any arrangements yet, but fans have already brought a cake with them to the airport to celebrate with her early. They also sang the birthday song to her. One fan was just 5 years old and he gave Kate a kiss. A very heartwarming scene.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

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Veteran Lily Leung tells story of losing loved ones - husband and son

Lily Leung had an extremely grief Mother's Day on May 13th. Although her son, daughter-in-law and grandson were all by her side, but this year is her first Mother's Day without her husband (Yuen Lai Ming).

Lily's husband left her on May 2nd, that painful feeling of losing a loved one, in all honestly, Lily Jeh cannot describe that feeling in words. When the couple celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary (60th), a friend said with giggles that she'll be waiting to celebrate their platinum wedding anniversary (70th). At this moment, Lily Jeh quitely said: "We can't even celebrate our 65th anniversary. We only celebrated up to our 63rd anniversary."

Facing indescribable pain, Lily Jeh quickly moved from her residence in Hong Kong Island to Kowloon. She moved to a home 5 minutes walking distance from her son, convenient of having someone to look after her. She glances out from the living room and sees the blue sky and a lush of green trees, and couldn't help but say: "If only he was here, he would definitely like this scenery."

In the recent year, Yuen's health had been declining, he could barely walk, but refused to sit in a wheel chair. Soon after he was sent to the hospital, everyone in the family took turns to visit him. However on the evening of March 1st, the family were all heading home from work, but some already got a call from the hospital even before making it home, Lily: "At the time, I was by his side, I grabbed his hand. He kept saying he was very tired and wanted to sleep. I told him, don't sleep, the grand children are coming to see you. Unfortunately, he just smiled and left..."

Married First Lover

Lily Jeh married Yuen at age 17 and have been together for over 60 years. They exceed conjugal love; they are a role model for married couples. The couple were married on October 2, 1949, at the time Lily was underaged to register for marriage, so she was only able to sign the marriage papers in the Chinese style. Initially her parents disapproved of her getting married at such an early age, but Lily Jeh promised she would earn enough money to give to her parents on a monthly basis. It was only then her parents agreed to let her marry. She met Yuen at age 14 while working on a stage play. He was her first lover.

Youngest Son Lost His Life Due to Weight Loss

Lily Jeh lost two loved ones in her lifetime. The first time was in 1998, her youngest son Yuen Wai Hung passed away. In her own life experiences, Lily Jeh understands that worry could really be harmful. "Worry, is more miserable than any other disease. At the time, I couldn't breathe and thought I was having a heart attack. It turns out, how your mood affects you is very important. People must know how to tolerate, able to pick it up and let it go."

Lily's son death was due to his desire for good looks and taking weight loss drugs. He didn't exercise, and would just eat an apple a day. When he visited his sister in the Philippines during the holidays, because of long-term malnutrition, his body suddenly failed on him. He fainted in the Philippines and was sent to the hospital. Doctors initially thought he had pneumonia. While he was hospitalized, his father accompanied him, but eventually because of organ failure, he lost his life.

On December 28, 1998, Lily Jeh remembers that night clearly. The nurse slept on one side of the bed, her son was in the middle and she accompanied him on the other side. In the morning, the nurse suddenly calls her and that was when her son passed away, Lily Jeh said: "He looked as if he was sleeping, very peaceful and beautiful."

Lily's family later took the weight loss drugs that he was taking for lab work. It was discovered that 4 of the pills were illegal drugs. The doctor took those drugs and gave it to her son. Lily experiences the grief of losing her dearest son, she said: "It is really shameless."

No Retirement Plans

Lily Jeh is currently 80 years old, but she has no plans to retire. TVB's executives Catherine Tsang and Virgina Lok are frequently accepting jobs for her to prevent her from being too lonely and thinking too much. Aside from shooting series, Lily is always devoting herself to volunteer work at the retirement home and children that are mentally challenged.

The senior population in Hong Kong is growing, but some people can get so heartless to use a fake address, so when their elderly family member discharges from the hospital, they won't be able to find them. Lily Jeh just cannot understand the mentality that some of these people have. From the education she got in childhood, whenever others help you, you must be grateful.

Source: Mingpao Weekly
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

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King Kong's nude scene in 'Turning Point 2' exposed, ridiculed for having a small 'birdie'

Recently photos of Michael Tse and King Kong completely nude in the film Turning Point 2 circulated on a gay website. In the photos, it was suspected Michael revealed his buttock, while King Kong appeared completely exposed with his genitals. Both became a new love interest in the gay community. However, King Kong is pretty troubled as he was said to have a 'very very very very small birdie'. The nude photos started spreading among the gays last month. The completely nude scene was deleted, so it is unknown how the photo leaked online.

Yesterday reporters contacted King Kong, he recalled the situation on that day of the shoot: "Because it was an all male group, we were all completely nude in the showers. It was about a 2-3 minute process, not embarrassed at all!" As for being ridiculed by the gays for having a 'small birdie', King Kong said: "Although I'm not gay, I still have to say thank you! As for the 'small birdie', aiya! That's how I'm born, it is my privacy. My brothers have seen me and knows whats going on. I don't need to explain to people I don't know. I have full confidence on myself. Actually, if anything, anybody who thinks I have a small one, then come out and have homosexual sex! I don't really understand why the photos leaked, I really have to get paid for that! (Have you became a target for male artist nude photographer, Lau Ding Sing?) Nope, I don't know him. I just know he's a news figure."

Michael is currently in Foshan filming, he said: "I was nude when I shot that scene. The director said, the bottom half of my body and private parts won't be shown in the film, so I do not believe the photos are real at all. It is probably manipulated by Netizens. I just think of it as a joke. (Did you have any protection during the shoot?) On the set, it was just all men, no need."

When asked if he's worried this may affect his image? Michael said confidently: "Not worried, many of my seniors who have revealed their buttock or went nude are all famous now. (Your on a gay website, not afraid?) Perhaps this breaks a new ground, a new market, but I haven't thought of expanding the market to bareness." As for King Kong's genitals ridiculed by Netizens, Michael expressed it's purely just based on perspective: "I see him and think he's normal. I'm not sure if that person who said King Kong has a small one, is he originally a black person?"

Turning Point 2 director Herman Yau accepted a photo interview and expressed: "I don't understand how the photo came about either. I believe it had been photoshopped by someone. As for becoming a hot topic on the gay website, it's not a problem. This is a society with freedom of speech. Actually it be more interesting if King Kong didn't have a sex organ, Hong Kong people are too conservative!" Producer Tommy Leung stressed even in the DVD version, there is no completely nude scene.

Source: Oriental Daily, The Sun
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

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