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Yesterday, Rainie Yang was promoting at the television station, and she commented on the news that she was accused by the host in mainland for being proud, Rainie said this sort of thing did not happen before, and she would be more careful the next time, because she thought that those around her are all very easy-going, thus she wont change because of the comments. But Rainie felt that this host had an impact in mainland, thus she did not believe that he would say such thing, Rainie said “I only did my part, I cant help it if people want to comment about me. (Angry?) Not really, this sort of thing is very common in the entertainment circle, but I am only worried that the views of the audiences would be affected, but I am not guilty, but rather felt that it was funny!” Rainie Yang, who would leave Hong Kong tomorrow, said that she had wanted to stay for a few more days, but because she had to rush back to Taiwan for her autograph session, thus she had no choice but to leave Hong Kong.

Source: The Sun
Translated by: Firesheepy @ AsianFanatics

'Lady Cop, Papa Crook' joint directed by Alan Mak and Felix Chong, and casting Eason Chan, Michelle Ye, Sammi Cheng etc has been released nationwide on 23rd this month. As the only movie releasd during the Christmas season, it becomes the choice of movie for fans on the eve of Christmas. The movie has the favorite police-bandit theme, yet is not just any other police-bandit movie, suspense, excitement and comedic elements all bundled in one allowing audience to laugh out loud despite in a thrilling atmosphere.

As known to all, the few leading casts in LCPC are presenting their excellent performance, challenging themselves to present their 'first time': Eason Chan plays solemn 'mafia boss' for the first time, Michelle Ye appears as pregnant wife of mafia boss for the first time, Sammi Cheng's first movie since her return to industry, Zhang Guo Li's first Hong Kong production movie. However, due to a number of sensitive society issues in the movie, parts of the movie have been censored when released, especially for Michelle Ye who appears as 'Ah Sou', her screen time was decreased considerably, causing fans to be quite regretful.

LCPC is Michelle Ye's first released (in Mainland) big screen production, and thus becomes the centre of attention, as well as much anticipated by fans. Although there were considerable censorship due sensitive parts, Michelle Ye's excellent performance in the movie was nevertheless recognized. In fact, this new talent of the movie industry becomes among the highlight of the movie.

For fans who have not have the satisfaction from LCPC, Michelle Ye's upcoming works will surely be appealing enough. She plays female lead in Johnny To's 'Assassins' and then continues to work with Johnny To in his Hollywood production 'Vengeance', also working with Anthony Wong, Simon Yam, etc, as well as working for the first time with France popular actor Johnny Hallyday. With such a strong cast, it is without doubt that this movie will become a production of excellence.

Source: Sina Entertainment
Credits: Michelle Ye's Realm

Michelle Ye who was once labeled 'News Queen' seemed to have quiet down a lot recently, but she is in fact working quietly. Michelle Ye who had been entangled with ceaseless rumors in fact does not bother much about then, even with constant attacks from the media, Michelle is never resentful towards media, she deems the relationship with media is a balance, hoping everyone to be able to work happily together!

Michelle Ye who was once entangled in ceaseless rumors, she laughs at her rumors and personally feels that she does not 'stir trouble'. In her personal life, she prefers to stay away from gossips, and to have more of her personal space. Asked if she feels she feels that she has quiet down recently? Michelle clarified calmly: "Haha, not really, I just quiet down to work silently! But upcoming, I will have some movies releasing, haha! It is time I reap my efforts, anyway, I'm just happy and anticipating! Although I was labeled 'News Queen' in the past, but I don't mind much, I'm just cooperating with company's promotion tactics! Personally, I prefer more personal space, I like to read and travel, as for work, whatever the company asks, I just do them, I'm very obedient!"

Happy collaboration with media

Discussed on the relationship with media, Michelle feels that their relationship is a balance, she said: "If the media treat me like a friend, everyone can work happily, I will be happy too! Of course there are some not too friendly media, that will become a pain, but despite it, everyone is just working! Cooperating is a good thing. As for if I would be bothered if I were to treat media as my friend, I haven't thought so far ahead."

Source: Sun Paper
Credits: Michelle Ye's Realm

This episode of 'Stars' Big Challenge' is honored with presence of TVB fa dan, Michelle Ye who has acted in several series, singer Jennifer Li, actors Feng Lei and Huo Zheng Yan. This episode is said to be crowded with handsome guys and gorgeous woman, it is believed that their performance will be excellent.

Jennifer Li 'doomed' with extremely spicy chicken

Among the segments, there is one when guests will spin and if unfortunate will be punished with weird punishment, where Jennifer Li was unlucky enough to earn one! Jennifer Li was unwilling to open her mouth to the extremely spicy chicken!

Michelle Ye chose to perform 'The Two Tigers'

Beauty Michelle Ye who has acted in several series not only appeared stunning, her singing was not bad too. In the 'long breath' segment, she unexpectedly chose a child's song 'The two tigers'. This choice of song couldn't help setting the audience at set roaring with laughter.

For more interesting details, please go to www.lafaso.com

'Stars' Big Challenge' will air: Chongqing TV on 28th Dec at 2315 hours.

Source: Tengxun Entertainment
Credits: Michelle Ye's Realm

Following the release of 'Forever Enthralled', 'If you are the one', 'Desires of the Heart', 'Beast Stalker', 'Ip Man', the long anticipated 'Lady Cop Papa Crook' will soon hit the screens this coming Christmas season. With golden partnership of Alan Mak and Felix Chong, as well as strong casts such as Eason Chan, Michelle Ye, Sammi Cheng, Zhang Guo Li etc, and with appealing police-bandit theme storyline, this movie became the most anticipated one of the season.

From 'teacher' to 'ah sou'; this role is 'two-faced'

As known by all, Michelle Ye plays mafia ah sou in the movie, and appears as a pregnant lady for the first time, however this 'ah sou' challenge did not belong to her in the first place. Initially, director Alan Mak let Michelle Ye play the teacher of the kidnapped child, but it was changed last minute. According to Michelle, she was a little disappointed, but then director had in fact arranged another role for her, Eason Chan's wife – a triad society ah sou.

Facing with a richer and more significant role, Michelle is full of gratitude. She described her role as 'two-faced'. The role is not the conventional triad society ah sou. This person usually looks calm and gentle, but when her son got kidnapped, her maternal love and power was revealed. There were times when even Eason Chan had to listen to his wife, it was apparent that this ah sou Michelle Ye plays is the actual 'heart' of the family. The role which was delicate enough to take care of her household as well as holding her family up at critical times, it is this that requires good performance from actors.

Admires directors' collaboration; Tony-Leung-type of Eason Chan resembles Leslie Cheung

LCPC is the second time Michelle Ye collaborates with Mak-Chong directors. Earlier on, she collaborated with them in 'Moonlight in Tokyo' and was immediately recognized and nominated for the Best Newcomer award. Collaborating once again, Michelle praised the two directors to be a super-matching collaboration, especially in their decision to choose Eason Chan to portray the solemn mafia boss. Lively and humorous Eason was made-over to become a Tony-Leung-type of sentimental character, when the directors chose him, they favored his 'siu sang aura'.

Felix Chong expressed, it was since 2006 when he already had his favor towards Eason Chan, "Watched his concert that time, with that attire and that make up, at that moment he led me into thinking Leslie Cheung." Michelle Ye who plays wife, upon hearing this agreed with the director, at a certain angle when you closely watch on, Eason Chan does see to have the aura of Leslie Cheung.

Now that LCPC will be released soon, be it Michelle Ye's first time playing the Ah Sou role, or Eason Chan's first time transformation from the past comedic roles, what left deep impression was the scene on bed when they were massaging one another, as well as the exposure of real emotions of Michelle's role, all these will become the appeal of the movie. LCPC becomes the first movie to be released (in Mainland), and it is also getting support of her series fans. In the new year, Michelle Ye will continue to walk the path of the movie route and is currently filming Johnny To's Hollywood production, challenging yet another different role, allowing her acting to mature progressively in the movie industry.

Source: Tom Entertainment
Credits: Michelle Ye's Realm

Michelle Ye who was once TVB's popular fa dan, was recently discovered to be wearing a fur coat while eating dinner in a small restaurant by the street, before going to a small scale massage and spa centre, undergoing a very commoner life.

Eating at average restaurant with good appetite

That day, after Michelle Ye participated in a promotion event in the afternoon, she immediately left her assistant to join her friends outside. At about 5 in the evening, Michelle Ye and her girl friends headed towards a restaurant by the street for dinner. To avoid her expensive coat getting dirty, Michelle immediately took off her coat after entering the restaurant, and changed into her friend's green winter coat. Both slim ladies ordered very generously a full table of dishes for steamboat, and were seen eating while chatting away animatedly. Michelle seemed to have quite a good appetite that day, she was seen eating the many dishes continuously while taking in big mouthful of rice. After meal, Michelle Ye who was treating swiped her discount card at the restaurant, it is obvious she frequents the restaurant often, the luxurious dinner was not more than 120 RMB, it is definitely economical. Both the ladies did not forget to pack away the leftover of their dishes and were seen leaving the restaurant with takeaway boxes.

Relaxing after meal

After fully fed, both of them were seen to enter a small scale massage and spa centre. Michelle Ye was seen to greet the staffs of the centre warmly, and both the ladies then were enjoying free tea while having a full body massage. It was said the service per hour was 68 RMB. Although the centre was simple and hygiene was average, Michelle and friend seemed to enjoy it very much, laughter was heard from time to time from within the room.

Takes friends' car back to new villa home

After more than an hour in the centre, both friends were seen chatting for about half an hour in the lobby until when two male friends came in a car to bring them home. The vehicle was seen to stop by a high profile villa area where Michelle was seen to enter her home. It was understood tat the villa area was completed in the beginning of 2008, according to the staff there, most buyers meant to invest, it became among the highly invested area. However after the economy turmoil, the price of the property decreased by 40%, causing most investors to bear lost. According to Michelle's blog posts, it was when the economy turmoil was at its worst when she moved in the area, causing others to believe Michelle who always invests in properties suffered quite some lost and therefore had to save in her daily expenses.

Source: Wangyi Entertainment
Credits: Michelle Ye's Realm

Michelle Ye with Sammi Cheng, Eason Chan casted in 'Lady Cop Papa Crook' movie which was in time for Christmas and New Year season, scheduled to hit the screens on 23rd December. With 'box office guarantor' such as Eason Chan, Sammi Cheng, Michelle Ye, etc, as well as golden collaboration of Felix Chong and Alan Mak, and further completed with the ever popular police-bandit theme storyline, LCPC no doubt becomes the most anticipated movie of the festive season.

LCPC is Sammi Cheng's first work since her return to the industry, she plays a charismatic and cool police officer, having a lot of scenes with Eason Chan who plays mafia boss dealing with illegal fuel business. Michelle Ye will play 'mafia boss' wife the first time and will even appear in a pregnant lady image.

Michelle Ye was once the series queen in Hong Kong. After changing her career path towards the big screen, Michelle Ye has been anticipating for a significant movie role. Although LCPC is the first time where Eason Chan works together with Michelle Ye, both of them had good chemistry, complementing one another perfectly, their collaboration was a happy and smooth one. Michelle Ye who also anticipates the release of LCPC also feels that this is a movie worthy of the audience money and time to watch in the cinema.

Michelle mentioned that she became Eason Chan's 'tear bomb' for a moment in the movie, where they both played a couple of husband and wife, when their son was kidnapped. The script required him to cry, but because Eason has never had crying scenes, and couldn't cry no matter what. Michelle guided him saying, "Man do have their down times too, but man may not show their tears." These words stirred some down memories of Eason and that was how he completed his crying scene.

Michelle Ye was once TVB's fa dan, and has acted in 'Central Affairs' etc 30 plus series, and has turned to the big screen in the ecent years. In a year, she has filmed, 'Sniper',

'LCPC', 'Assassins' etc big screen productions, working with internationally renowned directors continuously, and thus has not been filming as much series. Michelle Ye expressed, she does hope to have the chance to work on some series productions, but in Hong Kong, there is a clear cut between series and movies actors, thus her company has not been encouraging her to film series.

Michelle Ye plays a mafia boss ah sou for the first time in LCPC, and also appears as pregnant lady for the first time, she said, this role is very meaningful, she has a motherly and lady like image, yet is in fact the mafia boss, even her husband Eason Chan needs to listen to her. "This is a challenge to me, a very interesting performance," she said.

Michelle Ye who debut from pageant, in fact comes from Hangzhou but follows her father to the States where she studied and began building her independence, becoming a good solid base for her determination to work in the entertainment circle.

Thus, when facing the many rumors in the circle, Michelle is always still smiling, she said, the entertainment circle, especially in Hong Kong, the media is very much into gossip. Being in the circle, she has to be prepared for the 'game', otherwise it would affect her attitude towards work.

Source: Beijing Evening Paper
Credits: Michelle Ye's Realm

Hong Kong TVB fa dan, Michelle Ye who signed with Hong Kong Media Asia is beginning to venture into the big screen market, her participation in the movie 'Lady Cop Papa Crook' will hit the screens nationwide on 23rd Dec. In an interview yesterday, Michelle Ye told reporters that in the movie where she played Eason Chan's wife, she is in fact quite deceiving, "This Ah Sou looks very gentle and ladylike, but in fact has an explosive manner, even the mafia boss Eason Chan has to beware of her mood swings."

In LCPC, Michelle Ye will appear with the pregnant lady image for the first time. As her child was kidnapped, this Ah Sou will explode her maternal ferocity, "This kind of ferocity contains a lot of emotions, when talking with the kidnappers, her power will shake everyone around her, this woman is determined, at critical point of times, even big boss Eason Chan has to listen to her." As for playing a pregnant lady for the first time, Michelle Ye describes herself akin to a leaping frog, "Carrying a bid tummy around, my colleagues love to 'torment' me, they will suddenly give me a blow, or a kick, they just love to watch me scurry away, because once they attack, I need to leap away, like a frog!"

In LCPC, Michelle Ye has most scenes with Eason Chan, she told reporters that Eason Chan is recognized by the filming crew to be a good man, "He is not that weird and mischievous person in real life, he is very deep and responsible, he talks about his daughter, wife and all kinds of family matters."

Source: Beijing Youth Daily
Credits: Michelle Ye's Realm

Michelle Ye, her name is often associated among the wealthy, first was 'Shell King', Chan Kwok Kiong, then Zheng Yu Tong, and the latest and hottest is the relationship rumor with Zhang Mo, son of famous Mainland actor, Zhang Guo Li. Being consistently surrounded with rumors with the wealthy and famous, it becomes suspicious that this is intentionally schemed. Although Michelle herself believes in coincidental meet, once she meets her target, she will work towards it, and it seems she is quite progressive in her relationship.

In the entertainment circle, the 28 years old Michelle Ye becomes the most popular rumor queen, her rumored boyfriends are either rich or popular, in 2005 she was exposed to be with 'Shell King' Chan Kwok Kiong in a night pup in Beijing. On the Christmas eve of 2005 she was seen dancing intimately with Zheng Yu Tong, and this year's (2008) July, she was again exposed to be with Zhang Mo, son of a famous Mainland actor, Zhang Guo Li. She was seen to be on an outing with Zhang Mo in Hong Kong Disneyland. In an interview the day before, she insisted she is more rational, she let things take the nature's course, when asked about relationship, she said: "I'm very demanding in work, but not in relationship, I separate the two very clearly."

Determined to achieve goal

Michelle expressed that after she entered Wellesley college with high scores, she took political science as it was a popular faculty in the college. She agreed to participate in pageant as she wanted to take a vacation in Guilin. However, after entering the circle with her pageant title, she was not too social yet kept being exposed by media to be socializing with wealthy and famous icons, although they were said to be coincidental meets, yet it might as well have been schemed, it is not hard to see the motive behind.

To this, Michelle said: "I'm not sure if others live this way, its when the things come to me, and if I decide to achieve it, I will put my best efforts to achieve it, but if you don't ask me to do so, I'm quite indifferent too, it doesn't mean I must achieve a certain target, to live one's dream under the influence of fate, there will be no dilemma."

About friends around her are all important icons, Michelle said: "I'm very tomboyish, I'm weigh loyalty heavily, I'm there for friends more than they are for me most of the time, treating friends with a fair and just attitude, I'm not bias towards either the rich or poor, successful or not, but media only focus on famous icons, most of my best friends are not famous people."

Michelle is never short of rumors, she cries for justice: "Most of the rumors, there basically are not even one true one, true ones will not be discovered by you (media), this is a protection and respect I must give my friends." However, she did mention on three true relationships she had, yet did not disclose further on which three.

Recalculating, it has been three years since Michelle signed with Media Asia. From a popularly promoted fa dan with TVB to the current quiet and still career progression, she confessed she has never regretted, because she has always bee walking the path she desires.

Thanks TVB's training

Michelle said: "I left TVB to film movies, in TV (series) it is more compact, we need to film a lot of things in a very short time, thus it is naturally we can't be as detail to portray a certain role. I want to do something more solid, which is movie. The screen of TV is not as big, we can pass through without being too precise, movies however have very big screen, everything is scrutinized in detail, it does require a higher level of performance."

Discussing of her recent collaboration with Eason Chan and Sammi Cheng in the 'Lady Cop, Papa Crook' movie, Michelle said: "During the LCPC filming, there was a crying scene, it was about me getting the news of my son being kidnapped, and I broke down. After filming, I was reapplying my make up when I heard someone laughed, it was because 20 seconds before I filmed that scene, I was joking around with some of the crew, thus the audio tech told Alan Mak "She can't do it (cry)", Alan Mak bet with him 100 bucks that I could, and so he won. How did I do it? It actually comes from the accumulation of practice from the past, I am easily absorbed and feel the role's emotion when I read the script, I also thank TVB a lot, it is my first mentor, that's why most people say people from TVB are of good quality."

Source: Apple Daily
Credits: Michelle Ye's Realm

Dicky Cheung and Jess Zhang are getting married next Monday at St. Augustine Church in the Philipines. The two went there separetely, one from Hong Kong and the other one from the mainland China. Dicky left Hong Kong first thing in the morning and he was in a good mood. He teased hinself for getting there first. He kept singing "No freedom, lost freedom"

Jess left Beijing too, but her nephew suddenly had flu so he cannot be the pageboy. Not only that, her sister's whole family can't attend the wedding either. Jess has to find someone at the last minute to be bridesmaid and best man too.

Dicky told reporters he couldn't sleep the night before becuase he was worried that he might forget something. As he was about to leave for the airport, he almost forgot to take the wedding ring along. His good friend Sammi Cheng, Andy Hui, Deborah, Chiu Suet-Yin, Edmond and his wife will be leaving Hong Kong tomorrow. Speaking about Andy's ex (Sammi) is coming along, but not his new girl friend, Dicky responded "I don't think she is coming. I have arranged Andy to share a room with Au Yeung Tak Fan and Andy will be sitting next to Han Hung." There will be over 100 guests attending the wedding. It is estimated the wedding would costs over $5,000,000 HKD. Dicky said "The wedding is very sacred and money is not an issue. We get a lot of sponsors from friends therefore the cost of will not be as great as the media has reported."

Dicky was asked if he would follow the Chinese tradition of having the bridsmaid and the "sisters" at the door to block the groom to get in unless a big packet is paid. !@#$ said " We have not prepared for it, but we have booked to stay in the same room, so we will comsumate before our wedding night." Dicky has a surprise for his wife; that is he is giving up smoking. " I have asked the doctor to give me 3 months medication to help me giving up smoking, hopefully it will help next time we have another baby."

Dicky said he has bought property in Beijing in his wife's name. "My wife usually spends more time in the mainland. She wants to have a family. In the mainland she will stay with her parents. If she is in Hong Kong, she will stay with my mom." Dicky admitted of having a row with his wife earlier on when they were preparing for the wedding. It was so bad that at one point, they nearly called the wedding off. "I know it's my fault, I was so sorry. I didn't want to lose this perfect marriage."

Source: MingPao
Translator: dragon888 @ AVN/AEU

Recently Selena Li went to Bali, Indonesia for a vacation. The famous attraction in Bali is the sunshine and beaches. As well as enjoying the beautiful scenery, she felt it was a rare opportunity to be able to let go of her celebrity status and be a normal tourist. During the trip she never bumped into any Hong Kong tourists. She said "The tourists here are mostly European and American. I haven't seen anyone from Hong Kong in the last few days. No one knows who I am in the street. I can wear anything random and don't need to apply any make-up. I don't have to pay attention to the way I sit. Having a drink and feeling totally relaxed."

Source: On.cc
Translated by: Matchbox @ mediachamber.net

Kenny Wong has portrayed many alternative roles in the last few years such as portraying a role that has the inability to indulge in sexual activities, a pervert and an eunuch etc. These impressed the TV fans and left a deep impression. It also raised his popularity. In 2006 he received the "Best Supporting Actor" award in the TVB Anniversary and his entertainment career reached its peak.

Kenny said he really hopes to film an comedy series. He said "I have a good sense of humor. Currently I am working with Ada Choi in the series (Superwoman) and it is quite funny." In (The Gem of Life) Kenny plays a homosexual, quite a test of his acting skills. He said "Because you can't tell from his appearance, it's more about inner feelings in the scenes. I know a few male friends who have a very Man appearance but actually pay a lot of attention to the smallest details and likes to take care of their appearance. Also, Kenny is one of the male artists with a bulky chest which has attracted many house wives and OL's. He laughed "Not every one has a good body, I am quite proud. Now when I go out people call my full name. I am very happy". When discussing about his love life, Kenny stated that his relationship with his loved one is stable. It is quite ordinary and no different from other people's."

Source: On.cc
Translated by: Matchbox @ mediachamber.net

You may recognise Cindy Lee in The Gem of Life as Sung Pui-Ka (Kate)


Cindy's management is Queena Chan who plays Chek Yi (Charlie) in The Gem of Life

Cindy Lee Sze Nga held her mini concert in Central earlier. Many good friends from the entertainment circle went to support her such as Lam Man Chung, Kenny Wong etc. Also she invited Charmaine Li and Amy Ng to appear as guests. Even her management Queena Chan and her sister went on stage to sing. The atmosphere was lively.

Cindy will release her album soon. In order to get more stage experience her management Queena Chan organised a mini concert in Central for her. Cindy appeared very confident on stage. As well as singing 5 songs she also sang a fast tempo song with Queena. Afterwards she said "I am very satisfied with my performance. I was able to use my voice to it's full potential and better than I thought it would be because many friends came to support me. The whole atmosphere made me very relaxed and not so nervous."

When discussing that she wasn't in time to be involved in the Music Award ceremonies this year Cindy said "I already knew that, in 2008 as well as doing a lot of hosting work, I also hosted for the Olympics for a few months. That's why I didn’t have much time to spend on my singing. I believe in the future I will focus on it more."

Source: On.cc
Translated by: Matchbox @ mediachamber.net

Steven Ma and Kingdom Yuen were filming for the new series "The Stars Of Love" and went to the market to shoot outdoor footage. In the series they play lower class citizens and sell vegetables at the market. No wonder there are many moving and carrying scenes.

Asked Steven if he got used to playing the role of someone selling vegetables? He nodded and said he really likes portraying someone from the lower class community. He said “I was raised in Shum Shui Po. Every time I shoot a scene here the residents will come over and greet me. That is why I feel have a very close feeling here. (Are you afraid the market is dirty?) "Basically, I am not afraid of getting dirty because I am not a tidy person. If it is too clean then my body will be even more weak."

In addition, Steven will be in a 4 people relationship involving Tavia Yeung, Michael Tse, Sherman Tang in the series. Sherman will be quite pushy and pursue Steven. In reality, Steven said that there was a girl who directly pursued him but he rejected her. He said "If I really don't like that person I will make it clear to them. I will not be unreliable."

Source: On.cc
Translated by: Matchbox @ mediachamber.net

Lisa S was interviewed by "Big day darizi" magazine the other day. She was also modeling in a wedding gown while interviewed. The discussion was about her love life with Daniuel Wu. She was asked what she loves her boyfriend most? She raised her voice " Love everything about him." Lisa S revealed that when she first dated him, she has this special feeling about him. At that time, she was only an ordinary model, but Danuel was already an established artist. She felt there were other girls who were much better than her. She couldn't understand why he fell in love with her? Lisa S stressed that at the moment their relationship is built upon trust, equality and respect specially on each others job.

Source: MingPao
Translator: dragon888 @ AVN/AEU

Yesterday Kate Tsui and Alex Fong were filming for new series "Medicine of Love", one scene talked about Alex proposing to Kate, but did not have a diamond ring, Kate smiled and said that if in reality the same incident happened, she would immediately reject the proposal.

Kate Tsui, Alex Fong and Vivien Yeo were filming for the new series and the scene spoke about Kate suffering from a hereditary mental illness and on top of that she was injured from being kidnapped. Playing as her boyfriend and her psychiatrist Alex Fong was talking with Kate, when he suddenly proposed to her, but did not have a diamond ring. Afterwards, Kate smiled: "If in real life the same thing happened, I would not accept it! It means that the boy doesn't have commitment! If someone proposes to me in the future, commitment is needed."

Working Hard on singing, won't compare

Soon Kate will be stepping into the music industry, she expressed that after filming this series she would be working on recording for her debut album and prepare for its release. Currently there are many TV Siu Sangs and Fadans going into singing, the competition is sure advancing. Kate replied to this: "Can't compare, but I would work hard on practicing my singing, hope that I will have some improvements."

Vivien Yeo eating carefully

Also, Vivien Yeo who was also on the set plays a fat girl. Before filming, she arrived in TVB Cafe for lunch. Because she didn't want to ruin her make-up, we see her cutting up the Sui Mai into little pieces, like chips. When she was eating, she would only slightly open her mouth and would have to use the mirror to help her eat. Asked why don't she eat again after filming, then it won't be so difficult? She said: "Can't, this make-up and the costume is too heavy. Earlier because I felt it was troublesome, I ate after working. But before the day ended, I already started feeling dizzy and had no strength!"

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AEU

Launched last year, Bernice's book about dogs 我們是一家 (We are a family) has received good response. Using the identity of mother dog Bailey, this year she will launch a sequel 絕世好媽媽 (Out of this world Mommy). This new book is mainly about dog receipes, Bernice spent six months time preparing and collecting receipes and also regularly experimented with new ways of cooking at home. Since she has seven dogs, her beloved dogs have naturally become food critics: "If they only lick a few times then turn around and walk away, this means they have no interest, they are my guiding light."

Although the release of the new book has been postponed since Bernice was in Canada to film a movie, some of the new books are already on sale at airport bookstores overseas to test the response. Bernice said: "This time the book is to help raise funds for children under the age of six in Mainland China who have learning disabilities. I wish to know more about their living conditions and hope to visit them later."

Source: http://orientaldaily.on.cc/
Translated by: travelbug @ AsianFanatics

Gallen Lo and Sharon Chan on \The night before last (1/5/2009), Gallen and Sharon were seen filming in Central for “Grand Entrepreneur” in which they played a pair of lovers. About working with Gallen, Sharon said “Very happy! But I’m not “electrified” yet”. She then hastened to add “Of course we focus on the work!”

Gallen said filming for “Grand” will continue in Hong Kong until March, followed by filming at other locations. He will be working through Lunar New Year and prefers performing on stage. “My manager is currently negotiating a few shows. I’d like to go to Atlantic City first. Shows are great since you can combine leisure travel and work.”

Sharon smiled and said that “lucky envelope” is an important thing comes Lunar New Year to her. “It’s difficult to have a few days when you can relax and maybe enjoy good foods. Gaining weight won’t be a concern (since) it’s more important to celebrate (the spirit of) LNY.”

Source: ent.163.com
Credits: Gallen Harbour

Under the lanky build of Bosco Wong hides a little secret; he tells Xin.sg in an interview, his friends call him "Ah Fei" (Fatty)!

"I was fat as a kid, which is why my friends from childhood call me Ah Fei. They just can't correct themselves," he said. It is hard to imagine how fat he was having seen him in person; but there has got to be a reason why he was given the nickname. "I was at my fattest between ages 11 to 15. My waistline was larger than it is now, but I was only one-third my current height."

He grew up to be self-conscious of his own appearance and thus worked to shed the extra pounds and build the abs. "I depended on swimming to lose weight. I joined every single swimming competition there is in school and finally slimmed down," he said. Keeping fit eventually became instinctive for Bosco and is now even the crux to survival in the entertainment industry.

In Hong Kong's TVB mega drama production "The Gem of Life", Bosco's character inherited a large fortune and turned millionaire overnight. In reality, Bosco claims to be someone who does not attach great importance to money. "I can't manage my finances. I give majority of my salary to my mom; and keep the rest for expenditure and investments."

Being raised to the tops by the media, Bosco, though of marriageable age, is currently not thinking of settling down yet. "I will place emphasis on my career and earn money before I settle down." Besides acting, Bosco has also released his debut Cantonese album recently.

"I just released an album in 2008; so I'm not thinking too much about becoming the top actor yet. I will take things within my stride; do well in what I ought to do.

"One of the music videos in my album is about a love story, from the time I got acquainted with a girl to us dating then finally break off and spending Christmas alone. It's a fast-tempo and sorrowful song."

Bosco was in a flow of eloquence when he spoke of his career; but it became awkward for him as he spoke of his romances. When asked which Hong Kong female actress left the deepest impression, he avoided talking about his rumored girlfriend Myolie Wu. "It is very comfortable partnering up Jessica Hester Hsuan. She really knows how to lead her opposing actors into their roles," he said.

But Bosco also seems to know what we are driving at and the answer we would like to hear; on persistent questioning, he finally relents. "For newcomers, it'll be Myolie. She can really act."

Credits: Yahoo News

Although Andy Lau did not reveal his schedule when he location shooting a commerical in San Francisco, but around 10 fans still welcome him at the airport which surprised Andy.

When Andy was shopping on the streets, he met a Chinese-American mixed blood baby whose mother is Andy's fan. Andy can't get his hands of the baby as other than taking photograph with the baby, he also took a family photo with the baby's mother.

When location shooting on the streets, Andy also bumped into a Bruce Lee fan. Andy said: "He named himself Lee Ke Long, he had the same hairstyle and same costume that Bruce Lee wore in Game of Death, he also performed kung fu and played with nunchakus, everybody burst into laughters by his tricks."

Source: Headline Daily
Credits: AndyLauSounds

Olympics gold medalist's Guo Jing Jing, Wu Minxia, He Chong and Li Xiaopeng etc continued their Hong Kong trip yesterday. Several hours before they attended a performance function they took the opportunity to visit brand stores to buy handbags. Afterwards they went to a Sushi bar to have a tasty Japanese style cusine. Not sure whether it was because they had a tight schedule visiting several events in the last few days that they appeared tired. Yesterday Guo Jing Jing didn't feel too well. In the end she didn't go to Central's Milan Station brand store to look at handbags. However she was attracted by the food. In the afternoon she appeared in Tsim Sha Tsui's LCX Sushi bar and had Japanese Bluefin tuna. She also hosted an ceremony with her team mates and Niki Chow.

Niki Chow praised Guo Jing Jing having a pair of charming eyes

It was the first time Guo Jing Jing had seen a Giant Tuna weighing at 129 Kilograms (Around 284 pounds). Valued at HK$860,000. She couldn't help but show an expression of curiosity Not only did she touch the fish she even asked Niki Chow "Is it real or fake?." She appeared to be very interested in the the giant tuna. She also said that she most liked eating tuna fish. This was the second time Niki had met with Guo Jing Jing. She highly praised her. "Jing Jing is very friendly and beautiful. She has taken care of her skin very well. Also she has a pair of Sensual Charming Eyes. She taught me how to say Tuna in Mandarin. That is why I will personally go to watch them perform tonight to support them."

Exposed He Chong as shy

Niki also revealed that He Chong is in fact one of her fans. Both of them took photos together. She said "Earlier I went to an charity feast and met He Chong there. Today he told me he had seen me act before and requested to take photos with me. But he suddenly appeared red in the face and very shy. He is very sweet and cute."

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: Matchbox @ mediachamber.net

Jack Wu and Fala Chen went to the Kwai Tsing district to participate in welcoming 2009 activities. Jack who was raised in Kwai Tsing found the atmosphere and people very friendly. He felt it was very special to be able to welcome 2009 there. Looking back at the year 2008, he said "I had a very successful year. Despite the financial tsunami, I felt I was very lucky, still able to work for a long time. In addition, I was able to be a host for the Olympics and absorb different experiences. That is why I am quite satisfied with my achievements."

What do you hope for in 2009? Jack said he hopes his acting can advance to the next level. (Do you hope you will have a relationship?) He said "If there is then of course that is good. I am very traditional. I also hope to get married soon and have kids. But relationships you can only encounter and not request . If I haven't encountered it yet I will focus mainly on my work."

Source: On.cc
Translated by: Matchbox @ mediachamber.net

Claire Yiu and Thomas Lam have been married for 2 years and have finally been successful in having children. Although they have kept the gender of their child a mystery, a few days ago Claire who appeared with large abdominal area and Thomas were discovered looking at baby products. They looked excited and specifically looked at pink coloured clothing. It seemed that they accidentally leaked out their child’s gender secret as a baby girl.

Claire who is 5 months pregnant has temporarily stopped working and mainly focusing on taking good care of her pregnancy. Since her husband Thomas had returned to work for TVB's Artist Department he often visits Mainland and they had less time to spend with each other. The couple were discovered in Tsim Sha Tsui looking for baby products a few days ago. That day it was a public holiday and Tsim Sha Tsui was very busy. There were even long queues at the car parks. Fortunately Claire was able to park their car at a special parking space for pregnant women. Thomas took good care of her in every way and held her tightly. After walking around for more than a hour they had a high tea and went home.

Afterwards, the reporter phone Claire. She said it was the first time she went shopping with Thomas to look at baby products and she is not desperate to buy any yet. She revealed that she has a sponsor for baby products. Asked if she was giving birth to a girl? She immediately said "Haha, I am not going to tell you. I need to keep it as a mystery."

Source: On.cc
Translated by: Matchbox @ mediachamber.net

Koni Lui recently went to the Philippines to shoot a travel documentary. She only had 2 days to shoot the footage and had a tight schedule. The filming started from morning till night and she was very tired. One day she went to a Massage parlour to shoot a spa scene. At first, Koni thought she was able to relax and enjoy the spa but unexpectedly it was the opposite. Koni explained "While shooting the scene there were a lot of male staff around and I felt embarrassed. It was not enjoyable. At first they arranged a male therapist but I immediately requested a female instead. After 2 hours of shooting, I was more tired than before."

It was the first time Koni had visited the Philippines. At first she initially thought she wouldn't enjoy the food there because she had tried family dishes made by a Filipino worker and felt the taste very far from satisfactory. But after tasting the food officially in the Philippines Koni had a different view. She said "The Filipino dishes are actually very tasty. The seafood dishes taste the best and are very unique." Due to having a busy shooting schedule she didn't have time to go shopping. Before heading back to Hong Kong she took the last chance to go to a supermarket and bought about 10 packs of Dried mango. The shop assistant was even surprised seeing Koni hold so many packs at once.

Source: On.cc
Translated by: Matchbox @ mediachamber.net

Raymond Lam attended the press conference for "Race of Chinese New Year Day" (農曆新年賽馬日), he revealed that on the 3rd day of Chinese New Years he would be going to Macau for a show and will be earning real money. His salaries has been cut because of the economic crisis. He feels that he's quite lucky, during this time he's invited again to take pictures with the jockey trainees and even requested for a kiss on his cheeks, Raymond became embarrassed and smiled rejecting the offer.

Source: On.cc
Translated by: aZnangel @ AEU

Every year, Dr. Liza Wang's official fanclub would organize a gathering to celebrate the club's anniversary. 2009 marked the club's 31st anniversary and the gathering was held at the recovery center of the Hong Kong Cancer Society. Liza greeted her fans in a light pink outfit and wished all a very happy new year. Liza was exceptionally happy when a 17 year old fan presented some flowers to her. Liza also took group photos with her fans and also offered to autograph some of their stuff. Liza requested that she would first take pictures with fans who have yet to have a photo with her, followed by other regular fans.

Liza chose to have her fanclub party at the Hong Kong Cancer Society Recovery Center as Liza felt that having the party at a hotel (which was the arrangement in past years) was a waste of money. Therefore, as a committee member of the Hong Kong Cancer Society, Liza decided to change the venue to the cancer recovery center so that her fans and the general public would have a deeper understanding of how the cancer society operated. Liza also donated $10,000 to the center.

New Year Wishes

When asked if Liza had any wishes for the new year ahead, Liza smiled and said that she hoped that the world economy would improve and everyone would be blessed with good health.

Liza congratulates Vivian and Joe

Liza also responded to reports regarding Vivian Chow and Joe Nieh's wedding. Liza said that she was quite acquainted with the both of them but she was not invited to attend their wedding. However, Liza has already sent a sms to congratulate the happy couple. Liza said that Joe Nieh's reputation has been affected after his affair was disclosed to the public, but she strongly backed Joe Nieh, adding that he is indeed a good man, but swayed slightly. Liza believes that he would be a faithful husband after their marriage.

Translated by: Jamie @ http://zazafied.blogspot.com
Source: www.lizawang.com

Bowie Lam and Jessica Hsuen attended the new series "ICAC Investigators 2009" press conference yesterday. Bowie hasn't worked with Jessica for a few years now. In the series he plays a deceitful role. Bowie thought about "The Gem of life" rating report and he couldn't understand the reason for the low index rating. He told reporters "I can't understand it, a lot of my friends have been following this series. I don't usually take much notice of the rating report, but I am very suspicious of the accuracy of the report."

Jessica will be skiing with some old classmates during Chinese New Year. Some of her friends have become mothers already. Reporter asked her if she is feeling lonely? Jessica replied " No, other people's kids are nice to play with. I get bored if I have one. I like to enjoy life for now."

Source: MingPao
Translator: dragon888 @ http://asianvn.com

A few days ago, Zhang Zi Yi and fiance Vivi Nevo were caught together at a beach and about 80 intimate photographs were taken of them. This caused a little ruckus in public and when Liza Wang was asked about the photographs during a function, she replied, "How can I not see? It's hard to say, Zhang Zi Yi was vacationing, nothing wrong with that. It's actually very normal and they didn't affect other people. People need to respect others and others'privacy. I feel that the reporters just crossed the line." Zhang Zi Yi is a public figure, so do they need to change their ways? "Still, but her husband is a westerner,"

Translated by: shellstah__ @ AsianFanatics
Source: MingPao

Directed by Wong Jing, with a cast of Andy Lau, Barbie Hsu, Fan Bingbing, Liu Yang, Xu Jiao and other, Future Cop is currently shooting in Beijing. The film narrates Andy who is a future cop from 2085 as he tried to track down a group of assassins. The comical part is during interviews, all actresses expressed that they are fans of Andy, Andy is also smart enough to avoid this topic as he only sing praise of the young girl Xu Jiao.

With regards to collaborating with Andy, the actresses all used "nervous" to describe their feeling. Liu Yang whom is Andy's assistant said: "Never expected that I could collaborate with my idol, he's simply a perfect man." Barbie who is his wife in the movie express: "Myself and my younger sister loved Andy, when my sister heard that I'll be collaborating with Andy, she envy me, said that she will visit me on site." According to the movie, Andy and Barbie will have some intimate scenes, Barbie said: "When we were shooting just now, Andy put his hands on my shoulder, I almost faint, if we were to have intimate scenes, I think I would really faint."

Other than shooting, actors also "observe" each other, Liu Yang conclusion of Andy after her "observation" is : "Andy is also to not know anything about the secular life" She told reporters: "After a few days of shooting, I feel that Andy is rather funny and full of humor in real life, he's a big brother among us, take good care of newcomers, I heard that he would perform magic for crew members to enjoy on the set, hope he will perform magic for me."

With regards to the actresses' attention to him, Andy always tried to direct the media attention away as he sing praise of his daughter in the movie, Xu Jiao: "I have the most scenes with her, she's more professional than the adults, when comparing with her, I admit defeat, take for example, no matter how cold it is during shooting, she will not say out, meanwhile adults like us always tell the director that we are going to keep ourselves warm in the vehicle."

When asked of Andy's ideal woman, he expressed that a woman that is able to accept the condition of an actor is a good woman, "As an actor, most of our time is shooting outside, but many women need people to accompany, therefore I love woman to be understanding, understand my job, for her character would be quiet when outside and active when at home."

Meanwhile, the performing artistes list for the upcoming CCTV Chinese New Year gala had been revealed as rehearsal had started. Invited singers from Hong Kong and Taiwan have the choice of not attending the rehearsal. Artistes that will appear at the gala show are Jackie Chan, Jay Chou, Emil Chou, Jonathan Li, Joey Yung and Eason Chan. However, names of Andy Lau, Liu Huan, Nan Ying and Vicky Zhao Wei is not on the list, these names were previously alleged by the media that they will be performing in the gala show.

Source: Ynet.com, Sina.com
Credits: AndyLauSounds

Maggie Siu attended a movie premiere. Asked what she thought about Zhang Ziyi's beach photos, Maggie said "I have seen them and they are nicely taken. (Do you have guts to do that?) "I have guts but I will not do that in Hong Kong. I don't have such a good body and need to Keep Fit for a while." (Have you tried sunbathing in the nude?) "I have on the balcony when no one was around."

Source: On.cc
Translated by: Matchbox @ mediachamber.net

Niki Chow was shooting for the programme "Fan and Kam". This time the interview contents was regarding the year 2008. Asked Niki if she was afraid of mentioning about the Kevin Cheng breakup news. She stated that whatever the hosts ask her she will reply. Afterwards, she changed topics and said that her new album is released soon. Her target for 2009 is to work hard and earn money.

Source: On.cc
Translated by: Matchbox @ mediachamber.net

Hacken Lee and Alan Tam will be performing their concert "Alan" on 1st ofFebruary (7th Jan lunar new year) at the Hong Kong Coliseum. They planned to have 10 "Left Alan Right Lee" performances. The two have been training hard to get their body in tone for the forth coming event.

Two months ago when Alan and Hacken were not at their top body shape, they had two male models to take a picture with them for the poster. Alan teased Bill Chan (One of the Mr. HK contestants) that he has a fat tummy. Hacken revealed that he and Alan had taken their shirts off when they were having their pictures taken. This was to show the result of their two months training. He also disclosed that they would show their muscle in the concert for the first time. He told reporters he has been posing in front of the mirror in the bathroom admiring his own body muscle and "love himself crazy."

It was originally arranged for Alan and Hacken to inspect the venue today but they were told they have to wait for another week. Hacken is very anxious to see if there is any the improvement in the renovation work.

Source: MingPao
Translation: dragon888 @ http://asianvn.com

Ziyi Zhang was wearing her bikini sun bathing in the Caribbean Sea with her fiance Vivi Nevo the other day. The paparazzi took more than 80 pictures of their intimate scene including those when she went topless. Netizen in the mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan had created a stir. Some pictures were found in the internet and some media even offer high price for the pictures.

Ziyi was still sleeping when her pictures appeared in the internet. Her assistant told her about it and she was very shocked. She had to contact her manager to sort out the pictures in the internet urgently as well as going back to the mainland to continue filming "Philip Chang perfect" (菲常完美)

As it happened, the netizen and people from the entertainment industry reckoned she is in fact the victim and they are supporting her. Ziyi is the spokesperson for a few products which have not been affected by this incidence.

Ziyi went to the Caribbean Sea for a holiday with her fiance Vivi Nevo. They stayed at a resort in St Barts. She was wearing a red bikini and lying on the sand sunbathing. Her bikini top was undone and he bikini bottom was slightly pulled down. Their intimate scene was caught in camera by the paparazzi. When her pictures were circulated in the internet, her assistant Miss Chee was in mainland China. She told reporters Ziyi has been busy promoting the movie "Mui Lan Fong", she was so glad that she had a few days break to relax. Therefore, she went to the States for a rest. As it happened, she was still sleeping in her hotel room. Miss Chee said "When Ziyi found out after she got up, she was shocked. She switched on her computer and saw the intimate pictures of herself and Vivi in the internet, she was very angry. She called her manager Miss Gei to try to stop the pictures circulated in the internet." Reporter asked if she would seek legal action, Miss Chee said they haven't considered suing the reporters yet.

Miss Gei expressed that the paparazzi were invading personal privacy. Ziyi and her fiance were in the beach enjoying sunbathing, that is a very normal thing to do when you are on holiday. That is their private life. She felt sorry for the celebrities whose privacy has been invaded. "They were on holidays, which are normal day to day thing; they are really finding it hard to believe."

Some mainland lawyers stressed that taking pictures without permission and uploaded it in the internet is a serious offence of invasion of people's privacy. If there is a commercial gain, that can be dealt with by law.

Ziyi has returned to the mainland to continue filming "Philip Chang Perfect" The investors of the film were there in the mainland to support her. Ziyi is the spokesperson for a few products and she is well known in the international market. They all support her by saying that was her private life, her reputation would not be affected.

Source: MingPao/Asian New (image)
Translation: dragon888 @ http://asianvn.com