Andy: My daughter currently weights 9 pounds

Andy Lau held a fan gathering, other than celebrating his daughter’s first month, coincidentally 9 June is also his father’s birthday whereby his parents were asked onto the stage as they happily accepted the fans’ blessing and wishes.

In addition, Andy also revealed his family of three holding hands photograph, the fans also gave him many presents.

Andy did not enter the venue from the main entrance thus fans waiting at the main entrance waited in vain. From the photographs uploaded onto the website, the venue was decorated with balloons of different colors, on the left and right of the stage were a giant Golden Horse Award and Hong Kong Film Award respectively, celebrating him winning the two Best Actor awards. Andy did not meet the reporters, maybe to avoid questions on his daughter. According to fans, Andy appeared on stage wearing a red suit.

Although it was just a fan gathering, but he changed a total of 4 costumes, while singing, he exclaimed: “On 9 May, my daughter was born, delighted to be able to share my daughter’s first month happiness with all of you, this is fated, I didn’t specially choose this date, there are far more decisions to make when comes to the decision of to date of giving birth than selecting a date for gathering. This is the fan club’s 24th anniversary, hope everybody could look forward to silver jubilee (25th year).” Andy thanked the fans’ support for him all these years and expressed that he hope he could still see the fans smile in the days to come, he did not live for nothing in these 24 years, he then sang ‘Yi Qi Zou Guo De Ri Zi’.

Most of the fans felt that Andy’s voice was coarse and he appeared thinner than he was before his “paternity leave”, it’s not sure whether it was too tough taking care of his daughter, but when he was asked by Cheung Tat-Ming during the Q&A segment, he revealed that his daughter currently weights 9 pounds which could not hide his delight of becoming a father.

Andy also specially celebrate his father’s birthday who was all smiles throughout the night with his promotion to grandfather. Andy expressed on the stage that he had a present for all the fans as each of them will get a photograph his family of 3 holding hands, the photograph is black and white, it’s made up of more than 1000 fans’ hands which symbolize the fans are part of his family, very thoughtful, meanwhile he left a comment on his website: A pairs of hands …. Full of deep intentions… With love surrounding, our family will be more warmer.

Christine Au Yang brought her two sons to attend the gathering, she revealed that both sons are also Andy’s fans. When asked if she had seen the “little dragon girl”, she replied: “Nope! I read in the newspaper that he would be have 4 pre and 6 post paternity leave, let’s wait till he completes his leave, haha! But I’ll congratulate him in person today, (Looking forward to see the baby?) Of course, but know he always keep a low profile.”

She was excited that she had received the first month gift, but does not know that it includes the little dragon girl’s hand, thinking that it was just an image, she will keep it well. Fearing that Andy would get angry, she immediately changed topic, she said: “This is the year that the fan club march into its 25th year, we must celebrate it happily, I’ve collaborated with Andy once with me being his music video female lead 21 years ago, later need to remind him!”

In addition, A Simple Life’s director Ann Hui and Roger (who gave his story for the film) were present at the gathering, under the guidance of the fans, both of them autograph on the A Simple Life souvenir album. When asked what present she had prepared for the baby, Ann did not give any answer as she said: “Congratulate him!”

Other celebrities that attended the gathering were Deanie Ip, Cheung Tat-Ming and Gordon Lam Ka Tung.

Source: ent.QQ.com, Macao Daily, udn.com, Apple Daily News, Headline Daily, Ta Kung Po, Wei Wen Po, Sing Tao News, Ming Pao
Translated by: AndyLauSounds

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Baby competes for New Film Media Best Actress

The Angelababy and Mark Chao (Chiu Yau Ting) starred, Mainland director Han Yan directed FIRST TIME has only been released for a few days but already good news has arrived. At this year's Shanghai International Film Festival's China New Film Channel Media award it became one of the 11 nominated films Baby and Chiu Yau Ting were in the running for Best Actress and Best Actor.

Two days ago Baby and the director attended five audience appreciation events. Many viewers discussed her bed scene with Chiu Yau Ting and even asked her how it felt. Baby said, "Because my kiss scene with Chiu Yau Ting was shot on the first day, the most difficult part was already done. We already had chemistry but we were a little nervous. Thus before the shoot I drank a little to ease the mood. They knew that I couldn't drink more than one because I am called One Glass Yeung! Otherwise I would be dancing all over. Thus they sent Chiu Yau Ting to watch over me. He became my personal bodyguard! Our bed scene was very innocent, it actually lived up to be just acting in bed......hee!"

The film since its Mainland release due to good word of mouth and high admission rate has increased shows. Baby's good friend Ko Chen-Tung even posted, "FIRST TIME is very entertaining, I was about to cry several times but my manly inside wouldn't let me!"

Speaking of FIRST TIME was nominated in 12 categories in the China New Film Channel Media Award, Baby admitted, "I let everything take its natural course, because the entire film is the result of everyone's hard work and not the glory of just one person. No matter what award it will win, the team will rejoice as one and still have the strength that viewers have given us!"

Source: Takungpao, Singtao
Translated by: hktopten

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Andy Lau: Love is all around

Andy Lau Tak Wa since the birth of his daughter has rarely been outside. Two nights ago on the "Little Dragon Maiden's" one month celebration, he held a fan meeting to share his joy of fatherhood with fans and celebrated. Many media outlets waited outside but Wa Jai in order to avoid reporters chose to enter through the back door.

Wa Jai's loyal fan Christine Auyeung Miu Chi brought her sons. She said that both sons liked Wa Jai's songs very much. Wa Jai often played with the children as well. Has she seen the "Little Dragon Maiden"? She said, "Not yet, wait until she is finished with front four and back six (maternity leave) first! Today I would personally congratulate him. (Did you want to make a match?) Of course I do, but I know he has always been low key." She excitedly said that she was lucky enough to receive a celebration gift, she did not know whether it was Little Dragon Maiden's hand print or a design. When she got home she would add it to her collection. Auyeung Miu Chi immediately changed the subject as she was afraid that Wa Jai would get mad. "This year the fan club heads toward its 25th anniversary, we definitely have to celebrate. The first time I worked with Wa Jai was 21 years old on June 9. I would have to remind him in a bit!" In addition, the film A SIMPLE LIFE (TOH JEH)'s director Ann Hui On Wa and Roger also appeared at the event. They at the direction of the fans signed autographs on the A SIMPLE LIFE book. What gifts did they give "Little Dragon Maiden"? Ann did not respond and only said, "Congratulations to him!"

Wa Jai did not meet with the media at all. After the event, he on the official site posted a photo that consisted of over 1,000 hands. Conceivably Wa Jai's family of three were in the photo. "Little Dragon Maiden's" little hand grabbed Mommy's while Wa Jai's hands held theirs. He said, "Pairs and pairs of hands, full of heavy sentiments, with love all around, our family would become warmer and warmer."

Source: Takungpao, Singtao
Translated by: hktopten

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Niki Chow won't be upset that her debut designs gets stepped on

Balancing between her singing and acting career, Niki Chow recently turned into a designer and launches her own line of shoes. Earlier, Niki collaborated with Venilla Suite, a brand under the company I.T, and released a crossover collection of shoes. Since childhood, Niki been passionate for design, so this time it's a dream come true for her. Niki also does not mind if people steps on her signature, because she only hopes to be able to share her designs with everyone. Later, she'll be launching her own independent brand of daily living products.

R - Reporter
N - Niki Chow

R: This is your first time as a designer?

N: This is my first time designing shoes, and having my own line. When I was in school I studied design before and since then, I've always had a strong interest. The most important point this time is that the collection was truly designed by me, it wasn't just the company using my name to launch their products. However, I can't really play too much with the design because it must be practical, can't be too tight or high, must be wearable.

Previously I made a special trip to Italy and other parts of Europe to shadow the shoe designers there. I've done a lot of research and had several meetings. The greatest challenge in design that I've found was finding the right materials because the materials can actually affect the entire outlook of the design. Like the color black could have several different shades, and there are hundred different types of the color gold. It turns out a pair of shoes could have so many details. Design is really fun and you can learn a lot from it.

A Different Feeling from Singing/Acting

R: How long did it take you to do this design?

N: A half year, considered a smooth process too. They really accommodated me. After I completed the design, they noticed I left out my signature and at the time I was on a trip. Then I just came up with a signature on the train and sent it to them from my phone. They asked me if I would mind if they print my signature on the shoe. It feels like people are stepping on my name, but of course I don't mind at all. The shoes I designed are made for people to wear and if my signature wasn't on the shoes, then where else would it be? I've given my shoes to friends, I want to see people wear them and when I see my shoes being worn, I'll feel happy. I also welcome people wearing my shoes and coming to me for autographs. This feeling is very different from singing and acting. A lot of guys have asked me why I didn't design shoes for men, but for now I don't think I have the confidence to do so.

Share Life Experiences With Everyone

R: Do you want to switch and be a designer?

N: As we slowly get older, there are constant changes and we can't be stuck in just one identity. People can have several different roles. I want to do different things while I'm still young, I really enjoy this kind of life and I'm grateful to have so many people supporting me, allowing me to put my life experiences in the area that I could develop on. I hope to share what I've seen and experienced in life with everyone.

I personally enjoy challenges and trying new things. Now that my dream has come true, I really want to share my experience and let people know that there will be one day where a dream can come true. It's possible.

Change Daily Living Products into Art

R: Aside from shoes, what else do you want to design?

N: I will soon be designing my own brand of daily living products, that could be used in everyday life. I hope to release that by the end of this year. I want to change everyday products into even more of a fashion. Later, I will be going to Europe to take lessons. I really have strong interest in design, and hope to do more in this field.

R: Why do you want to design daily living products?

N: I am a person who really likes to daydream, always thinking, imagining and asking why. That's why I like design and creation, I want to put my thoughts on life and design trivial products that can be conveniently used in everyday life. Coincidentally I met a manufacturer, whom allowed me to launch my own brand. I want to turn everyday products into art. I want to transform the ordinary to non-ordinary, and become mainstream products. In fact, I like interior design too, and if I have more confidence in the future, I want to give it a try.

R: What does fashion mean to you?

N: Simplicity, [fashion] should bring a cozy feeling and function as a convenience to people. I follow this direction as well, the simpler, the prettier. It doesn't have to too complex, simplicity can be very attractive. It is even more difficult to have something simple, but also pretty at the same time.

Hope Mr. Right Finds Her With Glass Slippers

R: Do you think your a trendy person?

N: I think trends should not be followed, it should be created. But others may not follow. Each individual can create a style that belongs to them, do the things that they enjoy and have an unique character, that's how we can be treasured.

When speaking of her designed shoe collection, Niki talked a lot about the concept of her designs. Each pair of shoe has some gold element in them. Gold is a color that Niki likes and a color that brings her luck. Gold is her signature. One of the transparent high heels she designed, the inspiration came from glass slippers, she said: "I have a pair of gold transparent shoes myself. I kept it for 10 years and I still have it. I have a special feeling towards glass slippers, and hope one day my Mr. Right will come find me with glass slippers."

Admires designer Stella McCartney

Asked of Niki's most admired designer? She said: "Many, because each and every one has their own styles. Just like Stella McCartney is very environmental friendly. Many Japanese daily living products designs are very simple, but are also very pretty. They have their own unique style. A person who can find their own direction and be so successful, that's rare. I really admire them. I don't just look at the brand, I look at the inside story of the design as well. I'm not brand name oriented."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

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Kenneth Ma Misses Goal

Yesterday, TVB artiste Kenneth Ma participated in a soccer charity cup to raise funds for the elderly. Kenneth, a self-professed soccer fanatic, still plays soccer three times a week after entering the industry. When in school, playing soccer was the only leisure. Because [he] studied at an all-boys school, there were no female fans. He said, "Perhaps, there are more good-looking soccer stars in recent years, so there are more girls watching soccer".

The previous night was the opening match for Euro 2012. He missed watching the first goal because he entered TVB City later. He thinks that Spain, Germany, or Holland will win the cup.

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

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Mimi Lo thought of a baby boy name "Chan Jan" disappointed actually carrying a girl

5 months pregnant Mimi Lo attended a family health event with her husband Power Chan. The couple stopped by at one booth where they got a chance to hear the baby's heart beat. Mimi had always wanted a boy, but she frankly expressed she was disappointed when she heard the baby in her belly was a girl. It's only her husband and father who likes girls. She expressed she wants to have a boy because she can have him learn Kung Fu in the future and had already thought of a name for the baby boy "Chan Jan". Now, she has to change her plans and arrange her daughter to learn dancing, drawing or cooking in the future. As for her Chinese name, Mimi decided to hold back on answering, and expressed she thinks the name "Chan Jan" is a hot girl name!

When asked if she'll try for a boy? She said her husband wants to have another child within the next 1 or 2 years, but she personally doesn't want to because this baby was an accident. She believes raising two children will be a challenge.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

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Yoyo Chen carelessly bumps the baby's head while changing diaper

New mother Yoyo Chen attended a Father's Day event, her first public appearance since she had her daughter months ago. She frankly expressed she didn't prepare a Father's Day gift for her husband Vincent Wong, but just has plans to buy a gift for her father. Yoyo admits at first, she wasn't used to having a new member in the family. The couple are most afraid of giving their daughter a bath because she might get hurt. It's no wonder, at the event, when Yoyo was changing the baby's diaper, she carelessly bumped the baby's head on the table top.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

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