No Fear of Kevin Cheng, Raymond Lam to hold 4th HK Coliseum concert

On Monday (2/27th), EEG held their Spring Banquet, where the company formally announced that three award winner TV King Kevin Cheng has joined them. EEG CEO Ng Yue expressed on stage that EEG will help Kevin produce a song that will become a popular classic, open a HK Coliseum for him and cast him in movies. He also made arrangements for him to take Raymond Lam's seat after he left. It looks like Kevin is already favored by EEG and plus he's also TVB executive Virgina Lok's favorite, so Prince Raymond is facing a threat. Kevin immediately said: "No one can replace Ah Fung's (Raymond) place. Its best that we each have our own successes, you do well, I do well, then everyone is happy."


2009: Let's Get Wet Concert


2010: Come 2 Me Concert


2011: Light Up My Live Concert

Recently, Raymond has been busy shooting for TVB series Dangerous Drug Raid, he expressed: "Kevin and I have collaborated several times, such as TV series Yummy Yummy and we launched an album together All About Men. We have a very good relationship. Now that we are in the same company, it is actually more like a doubly relationship. I believe there will only be a healthy competition and also its only the public comparing us, Kevin and I never compare. We have a different style, I may actually do more fast songs. Kevin and I are both students of Dai Si Chung, we are considered 'See Hing/Dai' (apprentice brothers). I'm looking forward to exchanging knowledge in music." However, after all a 'mountain cannot hold two tigers', Raymond said impatiently: "Whether if its TVB or EEG, how can there just be two tigers? We are a big family!"

It's reasonable that Raymond is confident because even though he did have a lot of criticisms, but he still held 3 HK Coliseum concerts in 3 consecutive years. According to reliable sources, Raymond was to hold his fourth concert in December this year and set a record for having 4 concerts in 4 consecutive years. However, because of his tight schedule, the current plans have been pushed back for a month, to January 2013.

Raymond admitted he will indeed hold another HK Coliseum concert, a very high possibility for January of next year: "I have never thought of breaking records or ever asked for 1 concert per year. Singers can't decide these things because our company is a for-profit business, therefore they won't be doing business that makes no profits. As long as there are people buying tickets, then it will continue, so I am very happy fans have given me the support all along, but I do have fears and anxiety as well. I have demands on myself that I should have something new for fans and audience to see, but time is really rushed. Currently, I am shooting series and recording for my Cantonese album at the same time. In March, I will be going to Australia to do a concert and then I have two more films and a Mainland series to shoot. Then I'll start preparing for my concert next year."

Old Injuries Back to Haunt Him

However, lately Raymond has clearly gained some weight, turns out its because he's been troubled by old injuries: "I have some problems with my sciatic nerve, so there has been pain when I sit. Earlier there was a period of time where I just couldn't do my regular exercises and go to the gym. I have indeed gained some weight. I've been doing a lot of physical therapy, and have to get back to my exercises soon, otherwise I can't even fit into my concert costumes for the Australia concert this month."

Kate Tsui fake smokes in the new series

As for Raymond's co-star in Dangerous Drug Raid, Kate Tsui, she will have to smoke in the series. However, she doesn't know how to smoke, so they had to fake the scene by using a fake hand and the staff helped her light the cigarette: "This time I have be a 'boxer' in the bar, so my costume looks like this, but it's quite ok, not too sexy. The director didn't require me to actually go smoke for real, just told me to hold the cigarette." In the series, Kate will have a relationship with Raymond, Kate laughed: "I have collaborated with Raymond, Bosco Wong and Ron Ng a lot, I hope to collaborate with other actors too. TV King Kevin Cheng, I really haven't collaborated before, so I anticipate the chance to work with him."

Source: Mingpao Weekly Issue#2260
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

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Stephen Chan sings at Enoch Lam's stand up comedy

Pastor Enoch Lam held his stand up comedy YEAH SHOW and invited former TVB General Manager Stephen Chan to perform a song at his show. Stephen performed the Cantonese song Unreserved Love ????? by beginning the song with a Cantonese opera voice and won applause from everyone in the audience. Regarding his own song performance, Stephen appeared to have lacked confidence, he told reporters: "I can only say it's so far so good, I know I got off key." Although he resigned from TVB, he still expressed he will strongly help TVB advertise when speaking of Dooms Day. He asked the audience: "Do you all like When Heaven Burns or War and Beauty? Then you really have to go on TVB.com to vote!"

*Short clip of Stephen Chan's performance: Click Here (near the end of the clip)

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Deanie Ip defends Andy Lau from family questions

Andy Lau Tak Wa and Deanie Ip Tak Han yesterday promoted the multiple film award winner A SIMPLE LIFE (TOH JEH) and celebrated the Women's Day on March 8 in advance. Wa Jai in the film played the young master Roger and had a master maid relationship with Sister Peach Ip Tak Han. The venue was made to look like Wa Jai's on screen home and displayed A SIMPLE LIFE's past awards as well as items that Roger used, like Sister Peach's handmade cotton clothing, carrying strap and diapers.

Wa Jai and Ip Tak Han shared the production experience and played games with the audience. When the host asked which one of the awards that A SIMPLE LIFE won was their favorite and was Sister Deanie's favorite the Venice Best Actress, Wa Jai joked that no one should worship the West too much because the other awards were very strong too. he said that they were waiting for the one in Hong Kong. Sister Deanie said that she had feelings for every award, especially the Venice one because it was her first Venice Film Festival. Wa Jai heard and said, "Like a country bumpkin." Sister Deanie joked, "Right, I really am a big country bumpkin. So this time I wanted to learn." She said that this trip to Venice was very surprising and said that this award was truly very heavy.

Earlier announcing that his wife was carrying a daughter, Wa Jai in June will become a father. Although Wa Jai avoided talking about his wife and child every time, yesterday when he played games with children he was very involved, especially with little girls. Later Wa Jai also held Roger's diaper display and said that the longer the diaper was used the better quality it was. The host praised Wa Jai on his knowledge, which
scared Wa Jai into immediately dropping the diaper and changed the subject. Ip Tak Han two days ago received the Hong Kong Film Critic Society Best Actress award. How will she celebrate? Sister Deanie said that she went to see Yoyo Ma.

Wa Jai was asked about fatherhood. Reporters said that Wa Jai was particularly interested in diapers. Wa Jai said that he would not talk about this subject. Speaking of taking special care of children, he explained that he has always taken special care of children and seniors. Will he use cloth or disposable diaper later with his daughter? Sister Deanie defended him and said, "You are still asking?" Reporters explained that because they did not have anything to talk about. Sister Deanie immediately said that reporters could ask about Wa Jai's latest book. Wa Jai revealed that the new book was titled MY 30 WORK DAYS, a highlight of 30 days when he made A SIMPLE LIFE. He said, "The film was shot inside a senior residence. I documented the shoot. The workers saw it and thought it was interesting so they published it into the book for me."

Wa Jai and Sister Deanie's awards will be on display until the end of the month. Because viewers could appreciate them in close distance, were they worried about someone would steal them? Wa Jai said, "No one would. Like during the 100th anniversary of film, many filmmakers donated their awards for display." Sister Deanie two days ago said that the award would go to Wa Jai, who pointed out that Sister Deanie already had many awards at his company. Earlier Wa Jai said that he was worried A SIMPLE LIFE would lose over 1 million. Wa Jai said that the film has already been sold in Europe so it would not. He did not dare to say how much the Hong Kong box office will be and the film should receive Hong Kong viewer support.

Source: Takungpao, Mingpao, Singtao
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[Photos] Aron’s “Paparazzi” Photos!

Take a look at the handsome photos of Nu'Est Aron that are posted on Daum Cafe.

Aron is really handsome in the pictures. Don't you agree?

Credit: as tagged via nuestfan

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[Photos] Jiyeon in a clothing store with a guy!

Fans managed to take some photos of T-ara's maknae Jiyeon who is currently filming for Dream High 2.

Dream High 2 filmed one of their scenes in a clothing store where you can see Jiyeon buying some clothes with a guy.

Take a look at the fantaken photos of Rian (Jiyeon's role on Dream High 2) while filming for Dream High 2.

Don't forget to watch Dream High 2 to know why she buys new clothes.

Sources: baidu + chelz.bum + tiaradiadem.com

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Shawn Yue jokes that Shu Qi is slow

Shu Qi and Shawn Yue Man Lok two days ago attended THE SECOND WOMAN (CHING MAI) Beijing premiere and press conference. Yue Man Lok revealed that because her love scene with Shu Qi was so passionate, even the director's face was red.

At the premiere, Shu Qi and Yue Man Lok traded compliments without any fear of rumors. Yue Man Lok said that Shu Qi was the goddess of his heart, pristine, cute and very beautiful. Shu Qi said that Yue Man Lok was not light enough, but calling him "dark horse prince" was still acceptable. As for Shu Qi in real life, Yue Man Lok said that she actually was not as strong as everyone imagined. She was like a silly little girl who was very slow, almost like she was an idiot. Shu Qi actually admitted Yue Man Lok's criticism.

Shu Qi worked with Yue Man Lok this time and they had a lot of chemistry. Shu Qi was asked why she always became good friends with her male co-stars? Shu Qi immediately asked Yue Man Lok for help. "Really! Why?) Yue Man Lok joked, "I thought I was the only one online that she liked, later I realized that she liked everyone! Now I am no longer online."

THE SECOND WOMAN will open on March 8, the same day that A SIMPLE LIFE will open. Director Carol Lai Miu Shuet said that they could provide even more good movies and choices to the audience. When asked, Shu Qi joked, "What about it, I am slow!"

Source: Takungpao, Mingpao, Singtao, on.cc
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Deanie Ip and Lau Ching Wan win at the Hong Kong Film critic society

The 18th Hong Kong Film Critic Society Award took place yesterday at the Film Archive. Deanie Ip Tak Han and Lau Ching Wan won the Best Actor and Actress, Jiang Wen also received the Best Director Award and Best Picture went to the Ann Hui On Wa directed A SIMPLE LIFE (TOH JEH); Best Screenplay went to LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE (DUET MING GUM)'s Au Kin Yi, Wong King Fai and Milky Way Creative Team. Also seven recommended films were presented, including OVERHEARD 2 (SIT TING FUNG WON 2), DON'T GO BREAKING MY HEART (DAN SUN NAM NUI), LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE, LET THE BULLETS FLY, WHITE VENGEANCE (HUNG MOON YIN), FLYING SWORDS OF DRAGON GATE (LUNG MOON FEI GAP) and BIG BLUE LAKE (DAI LAN WU).

Ching Wan, Sister Deanie, Jiang Wen, Hui On Wa were present to accept the awards. Ching Wan won with LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE. He thanked the Film Critic Society. He was particularly happy that he was able to win for the first time with a Johnnie To Kei Fung directed film. He also had to thank Lo Hoi Peng for his suggestions about the character; Jiang Wen joked that the film obviously was good due to the actors performance, but it still won the Director award. However he was still very happy because usually when he was the actor the director won, when he directed the actors won. This time was an exception (directed and starred). Jiang Wen continued, "This time I came to Hong Kong for three days, I have been on the stage three times and won three awards. Hong Kong truly is paying respect to me. I hope to be able to stay a little longer, in a year I may be able to win over 300 awards!"

After the ceremony, Ching Wan expressed that he was very happy because he won an award for the first time with a To Kei Fung film. In the past he blamed himself for not performing good enough. Ching Wan continued, "I was really sorry, I thank Ah To for always giving me good characters. This time I can answer to him, finally I have grown into an adult!" As for the later Hong Kong Film Award, Ching Wan said that the
two awards were different. In his experience, after winning the Film Critic Society Award three times he has lost at the other one three times. yet now he was very happy to have one.

Sister Deanie for the fourth time with A SIMPLE LIFE (TOH JEH) won Best Actress. Was she confident about winning six? Deanie pretended her head itch and said, "The chances are even." Sister Deanie said that she would still give this award to Andy Lau Tak Wa, as she joked that he had plenty of space for awards. Has she picked out what to wear yet? Sister Deanie said that she was more casual, if she had to dress up she truly had difficulty. Thus every time Wa Jai's company arranged what she wore. Would she like to win Best Actress with Wa Jai as the Best Actor? Sister Deanie said, "Of course!" As for meeting Jiang Wen for the first time, Sister Deanie praised him as a good actor and a good director. If in the future they will have a chance to work together she will welcome it very much, but she will not take the initiative and ask because she felt actors were more passive.

Source: Takungpao, Singtao, on.cc
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