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Myolie Wu is portraying a con-artist in the new drama, His True Father, thus she often had to disguise as many different characters. In order to match the series' time-frame of the 1950s to 1960s, her make-up and hairdo are almost the same as the popular star, Patricia Lam Fung, back then. Myolie said, "I do like the make-up and hairstyles during that period of time, especially the exaggerating make-up around the eyes. Not long ago, I found an experienced make-up artist to do this make-up on me, and this make-up artist had gone through that period before, thus he/she especially understood the essence of this kind of make-up." Therefore, the image and style of Myolie in this new drama are especially life-like.

Experience Makes It Easy

In the past, Myolie Wu had acted in dramas of the 1950s, 1960s before - Scavenger's Paradise. So she is more confident of portraying the character this time round. She said, "When I was filming Scavenger's Paradise, I did some research on the Cantonese operas to learn more about the way they speak back then. With prior experience from the previous drama, acting it again this time round is much easier."

Ever-Changing Con-artist

In new drama, His True Father, Myolie Wu donned on the retro outfit and hairwig to portray the 1950s, 1960s background. She will be portraying a con-artist whom dupes perverted rich, old men. In order to successfully con their money, she will disguise up as a private nurse, an amah, secretary etc.

Serious In Learning

Myolie Wu, whom was dressed up as an amah, was filming a scene whereby she stepped on a banana skin and slipped. Before the actual filming, she continually practised the move, looking very serious.

Protecting The Money With All Means

As a con-artist, in order to keep the money that Myolie had conned, she really had the guts to do anything, even if it meant death. She held onto a knife and scared the other party in return.

Female Heroine

Don't look down on Myolie Wu being a female. Even though she was being threatened by two armed men, she still appeared unafraid.

Could Not Control Laughter

As the plot was hilarious, Myolie Wu would sometimes be unable to control her laughter during filming, and needed to NG.

100% Chemistry

Myolie Wu once cooperated with Sunny Chan in War and Destiny. Now that they're working together again, their chemistry is 100%.

Very Cautious

In order not to have her con-artist identity being exposed, Myolie Wu would be very cautious when she went out on the streets.

Completely Incompatible

Myolie Wu has been going around conning people. Even Sunny Chan found it unbearable. Their relationship was full of conflicts.

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