Jackie Chan and Emil Chau sing together again after 19 Years

The Jackie Chan directed and starred film CZ12 invited Emil Chau Wa Kin to sing the trailer theme song. Their previous collaboration was TRUE HEARTED HERO in 1993. The song was based on Chang Chen-Yueh's song with new lyrics about life philosophy. Jackie Chan went to Taiwan for the recording as well as the music video shoot. During the shoot Chau Wa Kin's "lyric forgetting disease" spread to Jackie Chan, the team prepared cue cards so the shoot went smoothly. Jackie Chan said that when he sang TRUE HEARTED HERO with Chau Wa Kin he was able to step foot into the music scene. This song also became his theme song. He finally understood why Chau Wa Kin did not invite him to collaborate for so many years. Jackie Chan joked, "If I keep singing, he will be unemployed!"

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

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Aaron Kwok plays a father again

Aaron Kwok Fu Sing in COLD WAR (HONG JIN) played a deputy commissioner of police. He said that when he first read the script he was already deeply moved. Even when the production schedule clashed with his concert world tour, he still took it. In the film, Sing Sing played a father again after AFTER THIS OUR EXILE (FU JI). This time he even displayed his deputy commissioner's tough guy tenderness. During the day Sing Sing not only had to compete with Tony Leung Ka Fai at work but also strong enemies. At night Sing Sing immediately turned into a gentle father, tucking in his sleeping daughter. The entire shoot atmosphere went from the intense battle of wits during the shoot to the warmth of family.

In addition, Leung Ka Fai and Eddie Peng Yu-Yen in the film played father and son. Ka Fai said, "This character is a superintendent of police who has served for 30 years. He has many differences of opinion with his fellow police officer son, which creates strong and passionate conflict. It is rather fresh and interesting." Peng Yu-Yen also revealed, "Brother Ka Fai has always been an actor who I admire. He is a very easy going, humorous, and willing to share his performance experience actor. This is the biggest gain from this production for me."

Source: Takungpao, Mingpao, on.cc
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Gordon Liu hopes to stand again

Martial art star Gordon Liu (Lau Ka Fai) after a fall in August last year suffered a stroke and was hospitalized. After a year of therapy, Lau Ka Fai is recovering. According to friends, he has been actively accepting physical therapy in hopes of standing up again and bring back "Lau Ka Fai".

Last year Lau Ka Fai was hospitalized, the condition was severed as he was rumored to be half paralyzed; the always agile star became disillusioned. He transferred from Queen Elizabeth Hospital to Kowloon hospital for treatment, due to a stroke he was immobile.

The 57 year old Lau Ka Fai months ago was admitted into a care and attention homes for the elderly. Earlier Lau Ka Fai's friends and relatives took him to a nearby restaurant for dim sum. Lau Ka Fai was in a wheelchair and friends pushed him out of the home. He wore a baseball cap, medical mask, a polo shirt, pajamas bottom and sneakers. Although he was much slimmer than before, he appeared to be in decent spirit. Friends and relatives spent over a hour at afternoon tea with him before pushing the wheelchair bound Lau Ka Fai back to the home.

Because Lau Ka Fai declined outside contact after hospitalization, only a few industry insiders were able to visit him and rumors about his condition were numerous. Reportedly Lau Ka Fai after the stroke was paralyzed on the right side of his body, less than mobile and slurring in speech. Among the friends who were with Lau Ka Fai were good friend and assistant Eva; reportedly Eva was also Amy Fan Yik Man's assistant. The reporter contacted Amy for an understanding. Amy said that several days ago she also visited Lau Ka Fai and his recovery has been going great.

Amy said that Brother Ka Fai was in recovery. In comparison to his condition after the stroke last year he has made tremendous progress already. He could stand. Why he was in a wheelchair in and out of the home? She said that Brother Ka Fai was actively accepting physical therapy. Due to a stroke he was not as mobile as before but his mobility has already improved. Due to the distance from the home to the restaurant it was more difficult for him to walk, so the wheelchair was more convenient. As for slurring speech, Amy said, "When Brother Ka Fai wants to talk he talks very orderly and clearly, especially when it is a topic that he likes. When he gets frustrated and doesn't want to talk, he would simply say 'keep quiet', 'very frustrated' and even turn silent. Every time he hears his co-workers miss him, he would happily smile."

Amy also said that Eric Tsang Chi Wai's visit was a huge encouragement. Chi Wai gave him an iPad, now everyday he would watch his movies and listen to songs. He loved to sing the Grasshoppers' PARADISE LOST (SUT LOK YUEN). He needed care very much. After Chi Wai's visit his confidence was greatly increased. Everyday he would work hard on physical therapy. Amy did not talk to him about work, but right now he is very positive. Of course he wanted to completely recover and return to work.

Lau Ka Fai reportedly had family trouble and his family did not take care of him? Amy was uncertain about other people's family matter and was not at liberty to discuss, but as far as she understood Lau Ka Fai's finances had no problem. Due to his great relationships with industry insiders, many friends have offered to help.

The reporters also contacted his assistant Eva. She said that Lau Ka Fai's physical theraphy has made huge progress. She could help him walk for awhile and he was not paralyzed as rumored. As for rumors about Lau Ka Fai's condition, she said that the condition was that bad. Making him sound pitiful would affect the patient as well. He now has many suitable care and many people's care. Everyone ewants to see him stand up again and recover to the Lau Ka Fai of before.

Lau Ka Fai last year worked on TVB's WISH AND SWITCH (WOON LOK MO KUNG) but was recast due to the hospitalization. He still is a TVB contract artist. Artist resource director Elaine Lok Yi Ling said that she has always kept up with Lau Ka Fai's condition and knew he had progress. He has not asked the company for assistance and only wanted some private space to recover.

The Performing Artist Guild pointed out that Lau Ka Fai for now did not want any outside contact. The stuntman reunion's stunt people wanted to visit him but Lau Ka Fai did not want to yet. Tsang Chi Wai has set up a fund, as long as Lau Ka Fai's family had needs he would gladly assist.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

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Joey Yung grieves over passed away cat; Will never mention Wilfred Lau again

Last night, Joey Yung attended the 2012 Summer International Film Festival - DIVA Premiere. Currently Joey is busy promoting for her new film DIVA, when asked if she'll have any time to celebrate her boyfriend Wilfred Lau's birthday? Joey refused to answer. When asked if she got him a gift, if she felt unhappy that she wasn't able to celebrate with him and other questions relating to Wilfred, Joey did not respond to any of it. She said she does not want her news to revolve only around her love life, so she will never talk about her relationship again. When asked if she's being too heartless to Wilfred? She said: "People that know me understand. (Consensus with Wilfred?) Not answering." Then, Joey changed the subject and talked about something unrelated to her work. She revealed her 12 year old cat 'Mui Mui' passed away.

In fact, a few nights ago Joey posted on Weibo: "I was almost home when my mom called me and said to get to the animal hospital quick because my old cat 'Mui Mui' is about to leave this world. Recently, her health has not been well, which has worried me greatly. I deeply feared one day when I leave for work, I won't get to see her for the last time. Last time before I left my house, I told her that she must wait for my return. She's very obedient. I'm home now, you don't have to suffer anymore, I love you and I hope you lived a happy life. RIP. I miss you forever." At 4am, Joey announced on Weibo that Mui Mui has passed away: "You weren't my pet, you were my family. 12 years, you were there with me and experienced all the changes I went through...I hope the UFO Hins Cheung saw isn't used to take you away...we will meet again in our next life."

Joey said she took Mui Mui to the animal hospital when she got back to HK and the doctor said she died the night before. She said: "I took her home, so she can leave in the most familiar place. Over the last 10 years, my brother and I are used to it. The peak was when we had 8 cats, then we gave 3 away and had 5 left. With Mui Mui gone, 3 have already died. Now I only have 2 cats left. I will give them the best cat food and let them have a pleasant life."

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

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Ah Sa's sings live again, takes several deep breaths feels nervous

Earlier at TVB's Battle of the Singing Stars 2012, Ah Sa's live performance was below standards as she got off-key and didn't have enough air. Last night, she does another live performance on JSG. Her boyfriend William Chan was also recording for a separate episode of JSG as well. Ah Sa did not smile much, clearly showing her heavy emotions. When she stepped in the recording studio, fans cheered for her nonstop, but Ah Sa was still rather nervous and took several deep breaths when she stepped on stage. During her performance, Ah Sa recovered and performed the entire song before taking a final deep breath of relief.

In the last several days, there had been a lot of comments on Ah Sa's live performance, some supported her, while others wanted to bring her down. She frankly expressed she cannot be brought down that easily. She said: "I learn from the [constructive] criticisms and filter the [destructive] criticisms. (Feeling really stressed?) I already don't want to think about that word." Earlier her singing teacher Teresa Carpio expressed her company also has responsibility that she doesn't get enough sleep or enough to eat. She said: "I don't just learn singing from her, but she is also my mental coach. I hope I can do better. I think giving it some time and effort, it will be ok! What I'm most unhappy about is reporters calling my teacher."

After recording on JSG, Ah Sa frankly expressed she was so nervous on stage that one of her hands grabbed her other hand, and constantly told herself not to be scared. When asked how she felt when she got through the performance? She said: "Don't say that, give me some space and time."

Ah Sa's boyfriend William directly said Ah Sa is feeling pressure, but to avoid affecting her, he won't be going into the studio to support her. He said: "After all today she sang better, I am confident. Don't give her a death sentence just based on that one time." When Ah Sa later learned that her boyfriend having confidence on her, she nodded: "mm!"

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

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Concert Tour once again breaks records – Jacky Cheung to release 3D concert DVD

The Jacky Cheung ½ Century World Tour Concert «???1/2?????»recently held its finale performance in Hong Kong. The concert tour started back in December 2010 and a year and half later, in May 2012, it [came] to a close with a final count of 146 shows – which breaks the record for total number of [world tour] concert shows performed by a HK singer. Last year, in April 2011, Jacky had held ‘part 1’ of the Hong Kong leg of his tour at the HK Coliseum; this year (May 2012), ‘part 2’ was held at the Asia Expo Center – a venue that allowed for a wider stage, more far-reaching views, and better lighting effects. For the finale shows, Jacky invested a lot of effort and thought into the process – in a few months time, he will be achieving another ‘first’ amongst HK singers: he will be the first artist to release a concert DVD completely in 3D.

The name ‘Jacky Cheung’ itself is already a ‘beautiful voice, beautiful songs’ guarantee, however this time around, Jacky took his concert to new heights by incorporating elements that would allow audiences attending the concert to enjoy the best visual effects possible: a huge high-definition [HD] LED screen, multi-colored laser lights, a transparent glass stage, a heavy weight specially tailored outfit made of crystal beads, etc. For the anticipated release of the concert DVD, Jacky wanted the concert to be filmed using the highest level quality method possible – other than the usual HD and Blueray, what other option was there? After a little thought, an idea suddenly came to him – with the recent trend of many Hollywood grand productions being filmed in 3D, why not apply that same concept to his concert? With that thought, Jacky decided that he wanted to release a 3D concert DVD.

Filming in 3D is actually 4 to 5 times more expensive than filming in regular 2D mode – a 70 person filming crew had to be hired and from an equipment perspective, filming required 3 times the number of cameras that would normally be used. In addition, cameras had to be installed in various places throughout the arena in order to capture the performances from multiple angles. With everything that had to be done, filming only the very last show was virtually impossible – therefore, filming had to take place over the course of 3 shows, with the equipment running for 3 nights straight. The production was definitely taken very seriously.

Our [Mingpao’s] reporter watched the 138th show (a lucky number), which was one of the shows where the special filming took place. That night, a gigantic HD camera was set up in the arena’s control tower and each time concert producer Florence Chan (???) had to leave or enter the area, she had to bend over slightly when walking in front of the camera so as not to block its view. She expressed: “A few nights ago, we watched some of the 3D trial footage of the concert and it truly did feel as though things were flying out at us from the screen! Definitely a very three-dimensional feeling.”

As soon as Jacky expressed his desire to film in 3D, Florence Chan immediately set the preparations in motion. Knowing that each shot would be very clear and crisp, which meant that even one speck of dirt would be captured by the cameras, Mrs. Chan had to arrange for an entirely new set to be made for the stage, with each crevice [of the set] carefully lacquered and polished to perfection. Even Jacky’s concert outfits had to be newly made, as there were quite a few heavy dance numbers scheduled throughout the show -- since Jacky usually sweats a lot during these performances, an additional 3 sets of the same-style outfits were made so that he could change into brand new outfits each night that filming took place. Mrs. Chan expressed: “With each white-colored outfit, we were afraid that even a speck of powder [from the makeup] on the collar would be visible!”

Due to all 10 of the finale shows being completely sold out, concert organizers specially added an additional section of seating in the hopes of reaching audiences who were not able to buy tickets earlier. These $200 HKD seats are on a slightly slanted incline on both sides of the stage and the view is partially obstructed majority of the time, however each time Jacky walks onto the suspension bridges on both sides to perform, the distance to him is especially close – definitely something for the fans purchasing these tickets to consider!

Source: Mingpao Weekly, Issue 2272
Translated by: llwy12 @ AsianFanatics

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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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Edwin Siu rises to popularity on TV, embraces the singing dream again

Back then when Edwin Siu was a singer, he had pretty good development, but because of one comment, his popularity hit rock bottom, but did not give up. Four years ago, he decided to sign a contract with TVB and start completely over. In the recent months, his popularity has been on the rise again. Following Forensic Heroes III, he participated in Daddy Good Deeds and now the current Gloves Come Off. In these series, he has played important roles, from good to evil to comedic roles, he has done it all and can snag the Most Improved Award any second!

Earlier Edwin's role as Ah Yap in Daddy Good Deeds had stirred up lots of feedback, especially his old-fashioned performance of the song The Distant Her in the series, got Netizens going wild. Rarely in comedy series, this really gave Edwin lots of encouragement: "I just couldn't believe people praised my Gags so much. Someone told me they haven't laughed so much from a series in a long time, that was what made me most happy! (Unfolded your 'comedic cells'?) I don't know! But I added a lot into the role, the more old-fashioned it is, the better!" Edwin claimed he loves being funny and his personality is similar to Ah Yap. "I like to make the people around me happy, I am the leisure team leader, responsible to lighten up the atmosphere!"

As for the opportunity to sing Daddy Good Deed's theme song (Never Been Mindful), Edwin directly expressed he was very happy when he heard the unexpected news and he was able to re-live the feeling of being a singer: "It's been so many years since I've sang a Cantonese song, really miss it! Before I didn't understand the meaning, but now I have more life experiences. (Sign with a record label?) Not at the moment. I will focus on increasing my impact in series first, but I do hope I can still sing too!"

Once the camera changes, Edwin goes from the upbeat sunshine boy from Daddy Good Deeds to an rough manic in Gloves Come Off. There is great room to display his acting skills: "I play Selena Li's first lover, but then after an accident my personal nature changed completely. I would beat her and there was one scene where I throw the wheelchair at her!" Also in his upcoming two series The Last Steep Aliment and The Confidant, Edwin plays the big villain. No wonder Edwin expressed this is a prosperous year for him.

Source: The Sun
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

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JUN KUNG FEELS LUCKY TO WIN THE HONG KONG FILM AWARD AGAIN

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Jun Kung Shek Leung last year with the film MERRY GO ROUND theme song HERE TO STAY won the Hong Kong Film Award Best Original Song.  This year he again with the film HI FIDELITY (CHOOK GWAI DIK NUI YUN) theme song won the Best Original Song.  He also wrote the song, Sandy Lam Yik Lin performed, and Calvin Poon Yuen Leung wrote the lyric.  Earlier Jun worked on his new song music video, the director of which was MERRY GO ROUND's Yanyan Mak Yuen Yan.  Jun was very happy that they worked together again.  That day they celebrated Jun's award with champagne.  Jun said that winning an award two years in a row felt like a dream.  He said that when he held the award he truly felt very honored and excited.  Would he raise his price after winning an award?  He said that he was lucky to win the award twice.  He would not write songs for awards.  This time he wrote many songs for Lam Yik Lin's Beijing producer to choose.  Finally three were chosen.  He said that he would not consider price first.

After winning a Hong Kong Film Award Jun received a text message from Lam Yik Lin and they congratulated each other.  Yik Lin has never won this award before.  He thought Yik Lin was an alternative artist.  He also praised Yik Lin.  "Her voice is known to be beautiful.  She is a beautiful person, attentive and considerate.  She is very classical and elegant."  As for their rumor, Jun only said that Yik Lin is a beautiful woman.  Earlier when Yik Lin went on tour he could not go due to schedule conflicts.  Yik Lin asked him later whether he did not like her songs.  Jun said, "Yik Lin's songs are evergreen, once on tour some fans would cry after hearing her song.  I was affected too."

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Jun Kung feels lucky to win the Hong Kong Film Award again

Jun Kung Shek Leung last year with the film MERRY GO ROUND theme song HERE TO STAY won the Hong Kong Film Award Best Original Song. This year he again with the film HI FIDELITY (CHOOK GWAI DIK NUI YUN) theme song won the Best Original Song. He also wrote the song, Sandy Lam Yik Lin performed, and Calvin Poon Yuen Leung wrote the lyric. Earlier Jun worked on his new song music video, the director of which was MERRY GO ROUND's Yanyan Mak Yuen Yan. Jun was very happy that they worked together again. That day they celebrated Jun's award with champagne. Jun said that winning an award two years in a row felt like a dream. He said that when he held the award he truly felt very honored and excited. Would he raise his price after winning an award? He said that he was lucky to win the award twice. He would not write songs for awards. This time he wrote many songs for Lam Yik Lin's Beijing producer to choose. Finally three were chosen. He said that he would not consider price first.

After winning a Hong Kong Film Award Jun received a text message from Lam Yik Lin and they congratulated each other. Yik Lin has never won this award before. He thought Yik Lin was an alternative artist. He also praised Yik Lin. "Her voice is known to be beautiful. She is a beautiful person, attentive and considerate. She is very classical and elegant." As for their rumor, Jun only said that Yik Lin is a beautiful woman. Earlier when Yik Lin went on tour he could not go due to schedule conflicts. Yik Lin asked him later whether he did not like her songs. Jun said, "Yik Lin's songs are evergreen, once on tour some fans would cry after hearing her song. I was affected too."

Source: Takungpao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

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Stephen Au marries ex-wife again after 15 years

Stephen Au and his wife (Phyllis Man) were married for 15 years, but separated for 3.5 years due to the difference in personality. Yesterday the couple were married for the second time at the Hong Kong Baptist Theological Seminary. Although Stephen and his wife are already an old married couple, they still appeared very loving to the people before them. When they were saying their vows, they teared up from being so emotional. Stephen even attentively helped his wife wipe away her tears.

When the couple shared their feelings the guests, Stephen said: "We were married 15 years ago, and in between we separated and got back together. It's a rare chance that someone marries the same person two times. Marrying for the second time, I am even more serious and nervous than the first time." Stephen already lifted the bride's veil before signing the marriage certificate, and was teased by the priest that he's too hurried.

Patrick Tang and Katy Kung attended Stephen's marriage ceremony as a couple. Patrick said he deeply felt touched and hopes his love life could be just as sweet as theirs. When asked if he has any plans for marriage too? He laughed and said he's getting older and it's about time, but first he has to save enough money for marriage.

Source: Singtao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

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Raymond Lam's heart touched by Linda Chung, hopes to collaborate again

Raymond Lam, Michael Miu and Ben Wong were shooting for TVB new series Highs and Lows at a Dai Pai Dong. In the last few years, Raymond primarily portrays professional and gentleman roles, but Raymond reveals his role this time has a very extreme personality and he can let viewers see a bolder side of him. However, to maintain the 'fire' within him, he often speaks loudly and this caused his voice to become slight hoarse.

Earlier ex-rumored girlfriend Linda Chung talked about her 'past relationship' with Raymond in an interview and disclosed back then when they were filming, she was influenced by the public view and had a moment of thought, wondering if she really could date Raymond. In regards to this, Raymond laughed: "That silly girl! This is called being into character! (Did you have the same feeling when you were filming with her?) Yeah, I was thinking to myself, do we really match that much? But we do indeed match quite well! I hope to collaborate with her again soon!"

Raymond expressed without hiding that the on-screen partnership with Linda has left deep impressions on viewers and also the public accepts them. Although in his personal life, he rarely keeps in touch with Linda, but they still have chemistry when acting together. He laughed and said after being in the industry for so many years, he can quickly get out of character and 'forget' Linda.

Also, Michael Miu is involved in many action scenes, but he claimed that he's still young and it is not necessary for him to save up his physical strength for the future shooting of large-scale scenes. He said: "I'm a young man! (The other young men aren't as amazing as you?) It's just Raymond Lam works too hard!"

Ben Wong plays a senior inspector in the series and reveals that there will be a large gun fight scene soon, so he is starting to save up his physical strength. In the series, Ben is often wearing leather clothing, he claims that it's hot: "We are the hot police officers! (Raymond and Ella Koon both were injured during filming?) For this series, we are always wearing suits and leather clothing, and there are so many action scenes. I ran so much that my legs and back got an infection. At first I thought it was just a sprain, but luckily I had antibiotics and it's nothing serious." When speaking of good buddy Kevin Cheng injured during filming? Ben immediately teased that he's just too weak: "So that's why he's shooting literature and art series in Mainland. Leave the action series for me, I am still young and can still handle it."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

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Rose Chan and Dennis to return to Ip Man again

Rose Chan Ka Wun and Dennis To Yu-Hang yesterday visited a senior home in Wong Tai Sin. Chan Ka Wun and To Yu-Hang said that later they will work on IP MAN JUNG GIK PIN (IP MAN THE FINAL CHAPTER) in the Mainland. The story will be the story of Ip Man in his old age in Hong Kong. The 60's Hong Kong set has already begun construction to bring back Hong Kong of old, but they did not know who will play Ip Man.

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

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Christine Ng stops media from mentioning Joel Chan again

TVB game show What the Face? hosted by Christine Ng and Louis Yuen was recording the final episode last night. The two switched roles, Christine appeared as a man, whereas Louis appeared as a woman. For the final episode, Nat Chan, Kenneth Ma, Bosco Wong, Koni Lui, Nancy Wu and Mandy Lieu were invited as guests to pop the champagne for the celebration.

A few days ago, Joel Chan attended the blessing ceremony of his new series held at TVB City. He expressed he wanted to personally apologize to Christine in person, but he eventually changed his mind and said its not the right time yet. He will settle the issue in private later. Christine didn't give a damn about it: "I just feel the incident is over. I don't want to be talking about this forever. Aside from What the Face ending, I hope this topic ends too. (Joel Chan said you were once upset with him for a month?) Please do not talk about this, I have no comment."

What the Face initially had 15 episodes, but now 3 episodes were added and the show will now end with 18 episodes. Christine said she feels happy and that she will miss the show. She said: "I have always been the 'Queen of Guest', and this is my first time actually hosting a show. Although it was difficult, I am grateful of producer Chin Kwok Wai and Louis Yuen, giving me so much leeway to display myself. I hope there are more hosting opportunities in the future." Christine expressed after this show ends, she will continue working on her Beauty Salon business. She will also be discussing a contract with TVB, which just lacks the details now.

It was rumored because Kenneth Ma wasn't invited to shoot the Triumph in the Skies II sales presentation clip, people suspected he isn't part of the cast. Regarding this, Kenneth said he's unsure, but does not mind at all. He said: "The Sales Presentation has always been done for the advertisers, the cast is unconfirmed. Although TVB hasn't talked to me about TITS2, but I heard I will be participating. Of course I do hope to be part of the cast." Asked when the series will start shooting? He reveals he heard from an informed person that there are still some issues, so probably not too soon.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

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[News] MBLAQ’s Lee Joon, casted in ‘Fly Again’!

MBLAQ’s Lee Joon, cast in new drama “Fly Again”

MBLAQ’s Lee Joon has been casted in the 2012 new drama “Fly Again”.

On the 22nd, a “Fly Again” representative told Star News, “Lee Joon was casted in “Fly Again.” He’s going to participate in the script reading practice on the 23rd.”

In the drama, Lee Joon will act as a airplane navigator named Kang Dong-Soo. It’s been a year since his last participation in a drama (Jungle Fish 2).

Kang Dong-Soo is a navigator pilot who’s been working for 4 years, he’s picky on the outside, but warm and happy in the inside.

“Fly Again” is about an assistant pilot who rises to become a pilot. Right now, the drama is in the middle of casting. This drama will be aired after the SBS drama “Deep-rooted Tree” ends.

Source: nate via: @chicjoon, @BLAQer_1015 on Twitter
TRANSLATION: Lovelyjoonie@AbsoluteMBLAQ
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Sammi Cheng: Talking about Andy Hui again is so boring

Yesterday Sammi Cheng attended an event for fashion label Aquascutum as their spokesperson. When speaking of Sammi hurried over to Andy Hui's concert right after she got back to HK from Macau, she laughed and admitted: "I wasn't rushing, just working normally." She expressed she only enjoyed a third of the concert. Was Andy upset she only watched for a short time? She embarrassingly begged for mercy: "Help me! Don't talk about him. (Today your outfit for this fashion label event was chosen for you by Andy?) Not related to him, I choose my own clothing. We are always talking about Andy, so boring."

When speaking of Andy mentioning if Sammi or Dicky Cheung fell in the water together, he'll only rescue Sammi and not Dicky? Sammi laughed: "It's just from his heart, I don't want to talk about it anymore because this is never ending. Dicky Cheung made a huge scene this time! I hope everyone will give us some space. We hope to be together like a regular couple as much as possible. Aside from work, we still have our own private space." Dicky called her 'Mrs. On'? She said: "I cannot hear, not responding."

It was rumored the Mainland PRC Censorship issued a "limit order" on Hong Kong artists to participate in Mainland programs to avoid stealing jobs from local artists. Sammi expressed: "I am not worried, there will naturally be a door that opens. I also don't know the issue."

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

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Moses Chan sparks again with Charmaine Sheh behind Aimee Chan's back

Moses Chan was shooting on the busy streets in Mong Kok for TVB new series 4 In Love, and attracted nearly 500 onlookers surrounding the location. A very lively atmosphere.

The scene was about Charmaine Sheh's role as the celebrity announcing out of the blue on television that she's marrying 'MK Boy' Moses. 'MK Boy' was currently in Mong Kok moving boxes and was being pointed at by the people on the streets. Moses said: "This time I'm playing a MK Boy selling electronics in Mong Kok and will continue fate with Charmaine, but I'm not afraid of rumors again!"

Moses praises Charmaine is still connected in the heart with TVB despite having already left the company, so there should be more collaboration opportunities in the future. Asked if he's aiming for the TV King title in order to save the throne? He said modestly: "Never thought of that. It's enough that I have a script and role!" When speaking of his packed work schedule, and has no time to meet up with 'new love interest' Aimee Chan? He said: "Haven't had time yet, we are both busy shooting, later!"

Just opened a coffee shop in Malaysia, Moses laughed and said his business has not been affected by the world market price increases: "Although the prices are madly rising, there are still a lot of people investing. This proves that there are more and more people liking to drink coffee, which means that I did not enter the wrong industry. (Will you bring Aimee over to Malaysia to have coffee?) We'll see if there is that chance." He reveals that his new store is receiving balanced revenue.

Also, Moses reveals earlier when he didn't have time to try out the positions for the shoot, the director found someone with a similar body figure, Yeung Jing Wah, to be his substitute. No wonder the two were wearing matching outfits that day. They looked exactly like Twins!

Source: Oriental Daily
Translator: aZnangel@AEU

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Michelle Yeoh wishes to step foot on Myanmar again

Michelle Yeoh (Yeung Chi King) upon arriving in Myanmar's Yangon airport was deported. The authorities stated that she was already blacklisted and would never been permitted to enter the country. Yesterday Yeung Chi King through her assistant issued a statement to the media and said that she was shocked and extremely saddened to be deported, but would not refuse to comply. She would continue to like Myanmar and the people of Myanmar.

Yeung Chi King was suddenly deported and blacklisted by the Myanmar government. Although the officials did not explain, the outside believed that she angered the Myanmar government with her portrayal of the Myanmar "democratic symbol" Aung San Suu Kyi in the French film THE LADY. In order to play the character well, Yeung Chi King at the end of December visited Myanmar and dined with Aung San Suu Kyi and her son to understand her thought process and gestures.

Yeung Chi King's statement said, "On June 22, 2011, I was deported from Myanmar. When I arrived, the authorities were very friendly. However without clarifying the reason or showing any proof, they deported me. I was very shocked and extremely saddened. I would not refuse to comply with this matter and would continue to like Myanmar and the people of Myanmar. I hope to see this nation to continue to progress on the road to peace and democracy, at the same time I hope that day will come soon."

Source: takungpao
Translated by: hktopten

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Natalie Tong and Amigo Chui Dating Again

Amigo Chui (???) and Natalie Tong (???) reconciled their on-again-off-again relationship. Despite Natalie’s denials that the pair reconciled, the paparazzi caught the pair having dinner at Tai Mei Tuk! Discovered by the press, Natalie’s face soured while Amigo smiled and waved embarrassedly at reporters.

Formerly a rising star in hosting television programs, Amigo’s image plummeted since he was accused of hitting his ex-girlfriend, Elizabete Kwong. Amigo terminated his management contract with TVB and worked as a production assistant for $9,000 (HKD) per month without complaints. He vowed to “do well on the job.” Amigo did not mind working an entry-level job and preferred to “eat old grass” in love as well. Although the press discovered Amigo and Natalie Tong were living together, the pair denied and insisted that they were only good friends. However, the press discovered them on a dinner date together last night.

Avoiding the Causeway and Central districts in which the press tended to cluster, Natalie and Amigo intentionally had dinner in Tai Mei Tuk instead. Obviously, the pair put much thought into the location selection! At 10 PM, when Natalie and Amigo left the restaurant, Natalie’s face soured upon the presence of the reporter. Amigo smiled helplessly and the mood was very awkward! Realizing there was no escape, Natalie and Amigo smiled stiffly and waved at the reporter. Natalie hastily drove her car away.

Source: The Sun
Translated by: JayneStars

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Charmaine Sheh: "Want to eat egg tart?" In response to possibility 'sparking' again with Kevin Cheng

Halewinner Jewelry and Watch Group collaborates with Switzerland's famous watch brand Audemars Piguet. This is Hong Kong's first opening of an Audemars Piguet specialized store. Yesterday the two companies invited Kevin Cheng and Charmaine Sheh to attend the new store's opening ceremony.

Ex-rumored couple Charmaine and Kevin modeled the high-end watch collections together. Charmaine clearly appeared generous, taking the initiative to greet Kevin and placed her hand on his shoulder for pictures. However, Kevin appeared a little unnatural. During the event, Charmaine had a bright smile on as she tried to break the ice with Kevin, while Kevin tried to maintain distance and did not have much of a reaction.

Later Charmaine expressed that the event organizers requested her to put her hand on his shoulder, and denied that Kevin was keeping his distance. Asked if the organizers requested he keep his distance? She said: "They won't! Why would they? Since our last series, we haven't seen each other for a long time, we still keep in touch. (Couple team earns big money?) Haven't seen him for so long, today get to see beautiful watches and get to earn money. Regarding the amount, will have to ask my manager."

Surrounded by rumors, Charmaine was asked of her current love life: "Waiting! (You and Kevin will spark again ["fan tat"]?) Ha! Do you guys want to eat some egg tarts? (What if he pursues you?) We are friends! He is a good man. There is no 'if' or 'suppose' that we can say. At the moment, I am friends with him." Charmaine was asked if she gossiped about Kevin's love life? Charmaine said: "You all ask him. (He won't tell us the truth!) Ha! Then he may not tell me the truth either."

Earlier it was rumored that Charmaine got together with a married man (Tony), but she already issued a statement clarifying the rumor. Charmaine said that the rumor was just to make a scene: "I don't have the air [to care about that]. We haven't kept in touch, have to recover a bit. We both were unhappy about this rumor." She continued and said that she has received noticed to appear in court for Stephen Chan's trial, but she is unsure of the exact date.

Kevin supports Charmaine is not third person

Although Kevin appeared distant from Charmaine, but he still defended her left and right, clearly being hypocritical! Regarding Charmaine's rumors with a married man, Kevin said: "Of course I support her! I definitely won't believe this rumor, it's such nonsense! (Did you ask her about it?) She issued a statement pretty quickly! These type of news is very hurtful to a girl! (Last time you and Charmaine were rumored, but no statement was issued?) It's not the same this time, there is a difference between married and unmarried! I believe she never done it, good people won't do such things. I clearly know her character, so far we are friends."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translator: aZnangel@AEU

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