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Gigi Lai


Gigi's fiance Ma Ting Koeng


Gigi with Ma


Gigi's brother Lai


private plane that Ma chartered

Last October, 38-year old Gigi Lai suddenly announced retirement from the entertainment industry. Besides her wish to take care of brother Lai Ying (黎嬰) who was injured in a car accident, her decision had to do with her upcoming marriage to wealthy, disabled 52-year old Ma Ting Koeng (馬廷強). Their marriage ceremony will take place next month on the 22nd at Ma's mansion located in Sydney, Australia. Ma dotes on Gigi and spent NT$4.33 million to charter a private plane, hired nurses and physiotherapists, so that Lai Ying can attend to witness his sister's wedding.

In order for Lai Ying who was seriously injured in a car accident to fly to Sydney to attend her wedding, earlier this month Gigi and Ma flew to Sydney. Besides preparing for their wedding, they also delivered Lai Ying's medical records to a hospital there, in case it will be needed. Since it takes 8 hours to fly from Hong Kong to Sydney, worried that injured Lai Ying may feel uncomfortable, Ma generously chartered a private plane and arranged nurses and physiotherapists to accompany him during this flight.

Sydney was chosen as the wedding locale not only because Ma prefers to keep a low profile and likes to avoid the media, the Ma family also has a lot of real estate in Australia. The wedding will take place in a manor-style mansion, fewer than 50 relatives, close friends and friends outside the entertainment industry have been invited to attend.

Gigi's father is worried about exposure of the wedding to the media, earlier when asked about the plane charter and wedding details, he constantly dodged: "Don't ask! I won't say anything."

According to reports, Gigi will wear jewelry worth nearly NT$100 million dollars, she asked Bonita who designed Michelle Reis' wedding dress to create a palace-style, crystal wedding gown and also five evening dresses, with a total value of approximately NT$21 million. After her wedding, Gigi will live in a luxurious duplex apartment in Hong Kong worth over NT$400 million.

Source: Sina
Translated by: travelbug @ AsianFanatics

Yesterday, Bosco Wong invited the press for a reunion dinner, he disclosed that he would be filming a new 30 episode series with Raymond Lam, after that he would be preparing for his new album. Bosco disclosed that the day before yesterday, he went to pay a Chinese new year visit to Michael Miu (San Ge), and Michael introduced him to the empty apartment next door. Bosco said: “Michael introduced me to a luxurious apartment, it cost over 10 Million HKD! I cant afford, and also I don’t want to give only 10% as down payment. (How about sharing the cost?) The fortune teller said I should not share purchases with anyone, but even if I want to share, I’ll only share with my mum."

Source: The Sun
Translated by: Firesheepy @ AsianFanatics

Witness and evidence exists. I’m escaped now! (dialogue from on.cc)

Tavia Yeung defended her Griselda Yeung in all respects. They really have a deep sister relationship.

Griselda Yeung attended Miss Hong Kong in 2001. However, hot favourite contestants lost out.

Tavia Yeung was rumoured dating King Of Light Box, Yeung Ji Kiu earlier. Although Tavia Yeung already clarified that Yeung Ji Kiu is her sister, Griselda Yeung’s boyfriend, but reporters still accused that Tavia did not want to admit it. However, our newspaper already gained confirmation from Griselda Yeung about her relationship with Yeung Ji Kiu. Griselda even admitted that she was pregnant now. Although she is still an unwed mom, but Tavia said that their whole family was happy to welcome the child.

Being the first good news in the year of Ox, Tavia Yeung will increase her status to “Auntie Status”. Griselda Yeung already admitted that she was pregnant with Yeung Ji Kiu’s baby and although they had not registered yet, but later on, they will make preparations for their wedding. Yeung’s whole family felt very happy indeed.

Tavia Yeung, who was being accused earlier that she was dating Yeung Ji Kiu and accepted a sports car worth HK$400,000, admitted that she borrowed Mr Yeung’s name to buy car. However, she clarified that actually Mr Yeung is her sister’s Griselda Yeung’s boyfriend but reporters felt that she was just using her sister’s name to escape from the reporters.

Actually Mr Yeung indeed is Tavia’s future brother in law. Our newspaper already gained confirmation from Griselda Yeung about their relationship and she even admitted that she was pregnant with Mr Yeung’s baby for several months. That day, reporters made a phone call to Griselda Yeung about her pregnancy rumours. She was a bit startled at first but after that she answered, “Yes. I’m pregnant for a few months. I’m very healthy at the moment.” Is a baby boy or girl? “I did not want to disclose it now.” Is it afraid of affecting boyfriend or sister? “Not related. This is personal problem.” Are you married with Yeung Ji Kiu yet? “We have dated for a year and we have not married yet” When do you plan to get married? “We will get married later. Currently still don’t know yet”

Denied boyfriend is a playboy

Although there were reports earlier that accusing Yeung Ji Kiu was married before with 2 daughters and he was a playboy, but Griselda Yeung seemed did not mind about that and supported her future husband. Griselda said, “We have known each other for a long time. I know all his friends. I believe in him and he is not like what everyone said. I will not mind because it is not true and I do not have any news value.” You gave extra tuition for his daughters? “No. I really do not wish to talk about my personal life.” After that, Griselda Yeung expressed that there were relatives came for CNY visiting and put down the phone.

Disclose happy news to avoid disturbance

When reporters made a phone call to Tavia Yeung, she was very happy indeed and straight admitted, “My sister’s pregnancy is happy news. Our whole family was very happy for her. Therefore, all the reports before were false reports. I will not mind how they write about me. This time, we disclosed it to avoid disturbance to my sister. However, after this, I will not reply anymore to this news.”

Source: on.cc
Credits: jessie1314 @ Jessie's Blog

Tavia Yeung followed and played crazily with Steven Ma all the way together and was not mad for being photographed numerously.

Ever since Tavia Yeung was rumoured dating King Of Light Box, Yeung Ji Kiu, she became the target of those reporters. Heard that unless necessary, she would stay at home in order to avoid reporters. However, she is filming The Stars Of Love recently and has to work everyday. How? Luckily she got Ma Jai ---- Steven Ma!

When Tavia reached filming scene, immediately she was questioned by reporters about her rumours.

Steven Ma really knows what to do and quickly walked towards Tavia to help her out.

Steven Ma is popular of his politeness and caring, especially towards his co-stars in same series in every possible way. After filming raining scene, he did not wipe himself but he helped out Tavia to wipe first instead. He is no doubt a gentleman.

Steven Ma is popular of taking care of her female co-stars. At the same time, Tavia needs a male friend to protect her. Both of them really matched each other unexpectedly. When they saw reporters came to visit filming site, they filmed one scene after another and played together. They did not give any chance for reporters to approach them. However, Tavia, please do not forget that although Steven Ma can becomes friends with female co-stars, but at the same time can become enemies with them. Be careful of reverse result!

Source: Sudden Weekly
Credits: jessie1314 @ Jessie's Blog

Born in the year of the ox, Andy Lau's nickname had been changed to 'niu hua' (ox hua). this year is the year of the ox, hardworking Andy had been busy all year, it's the same for this year, other than the arrangement of spending the first day of Chinese New Year with his parents, he had a Chinese New Year celebration with his fans on the second day of Chinese New Year, he pointed out that it had been two years since he celebrated with his fans whom had been writing emails, letters and leaving comments to state their hope of celebrating New Year gathering with Andy. They got their wish this year as they can have a happy second day of Chinese New Year.

Of course Andy gave away red packets to his fans, he gave away a total of 800 red packets. Andy quipped that he depended on his colleagues to help him packed the red packets. With regards to the amount of money in each red packet, he does not wish to reveal, he does not want to strike any comparison with other artistes whom gave out red packets, he just to have a good blessing, most importantly is to make the fans happy.

Andy also received many red packets from the fans, the fans also gave red packets to Andox and Box. Being a understanding "mother", he did not collect the red packets from his sons, he just reminded them to be thrifty and spend the money from the red packets on meaningful stuffs.

During the gathering, Andy said blessing words to fans while distributing red packets to them. The fans also requested hugs which Andy complies, delighting the fans.

Andy expressed that he will resume work on the fifth day of Chinese New Year as he will be preparing for the promotion of his new Cantonese album which will be the first album released by East Asia since joining them, he says: "There is a major change in the financial world last year, I hope that everyone can work positively this year, everything goes smoothly and all dreams come true. Smooth paths for all industries, if everybody work hard and believe in yourself, even how tough the path ahead you, you will get by fine."

Other than the hardworking Andy, his sons - Andox and Box also inherit their "mother's" hardworking genes. Last year, Andox and Box become the collaborator of a Hong Kong fashion label, even become endorsers for electronic shop's ox related products and having their own themed fast food restaurant. Into the year of the ox, Andox and Box will be landing into the world of Internet spreading new ox play as 16 different style of emoticons will be released in MSN.

Source: Ta Kung Po, ent.tom.com, ent.qq.com
Credits: AndyLauSounds

Chiling Lam and Chiu Mei have been busy promoting "Red Cliff II" before the New Year. They went home to their family in time for the New Year celebration. Chiling has a week off work; she was busy in the kitchen cooking for the family as well entertaining her guests. She smiled "I took cookery class when I was a student. I love doing dumplings, especially in the festive seasons; I made dumplings for everybody to taste." Chilling revealed that she got ready a lucky "Red Packet" for her parents and there was no upper limit for the amount. She told reporter "As long as they are happy, that will do." Talking about New Years wish, Chiling really wanted to be healthy and be safe, "People may think that is boring, but without being safe and be healthy, you wouldn't be able to do anything. You can achieve other things by by working hard."

Chiu Mei has two weeks off work; she will start filming an ancient Hong Kong action movie in the middle of February. Reporter asked if she would be meeting up with her friend Faye Wong? Mei said "I will if we have time but I usually pay my respect in the temple and everybody is welcomed to come along. Faye and Li Pang are committed Buddha followers, we may meet up there." For the New Years wish, Mei hoped everybody is happy. Reporter asked why she doesn't wish to be married? Mei smiled and replied "I let nature take its course."

Source: MingPao
Translator: dragon888 @ AEU/AVN

Mandy Cho and Michael Tse were filming "The Stars of Love" yesterday. Mandy Cho has always been slim, but she looked as if she has put on a bit of weight. She revealed that she has been eating almost non stop for 3 days since the New Year and hse has put on some weight. She reckoned it wasn't too bad and she would get rid of it gradually. Reporter asked if she had received lots of lucky money, Mandy replied " Yes, I had the biggest one from my parents. I don't gamble therefore I don't get any lucky money. But I was so happy that I got invited to have New Year lunch at Tavia's house on 30th."

Michael Tse made a lot of money too. He was playing "Mah-Jong" with his wife and friends, he won over thousand dollars. In one of the game, he picked the last mah jong to scoop "Pick the fish at the bottom of the sea"(海 底 撈 魚 ). Michael said that was a brilliant game, his wife and him were so pleased about it.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translator: Dragon888 @ AEU/AVN

Joey Yung was invited by the Central Television to attend the Spring Festival Celebration in Beijing in New Years Eve. She sang "Stand Up", the official Olympic song with Jacky Chan and Eason Chan. When Joey saw Cheng Fei, Olympic gold medalist, she took that opportunity to take a picture with her. Because Joey had to go to Beijing a week early for the reheasal, her mother also went with her so they they could spend the new Year together. After the show, Joey and her mother as well as some crews when for a "Steam Boat" dinner. On the way to the restaurant, they heard endless firework. Joey was overwelmed by the New Year atmosphere in Beijing.

Source: MingPao
Translator: dragon888 @ AEU/AVN

Roger Kwok was in a radio station yesterday talking to Cha Siu Yan. He was sharing about his New Year event with the the audience. Roger revealed when that he knew he had the talent of acting even when he was little. He always got "invited" to entertain in Chinese New Year. Reporter asked if his son may inherit his talent, Roger said "He is cool. He always looked straight at those people in the restaurant when they played with him. I said to him "Good boy, if you are too cute, people may pinch you."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translator: dragon888 @ AEU/AVN

Fala Chen and Johnson Lee is quite predestined (if you may). In Fala's first TV series, "Forensic Heroes" Fala and Johnson played a pair. Later, they were both in "Catch Me Now," "Chow Heung Angers Tong Bak Fu," and they will play a pair in "Nutritional House Wives." They are also under the same manager and their relationship is like brother and sister. For Chinese New Year, they are partnered to wish everybody to have a prosperous year and "Golden Ox" (money) filling the house.

Once Fala and Johnson saw each other, they mutually shower each other with blessings. "I wish Fala to "Keep" everything, keep the fitness, keep being pretty, and keep up the good work!" says Johnson. Fala laughs, "Wah! That is a lot of pressure! I also wish you to "Keep" filming good series." Johnson's "Citizen King" movie, which he wrote, directed, and acted in, was entered in "Asia's Independant Film Festival" earlier. Now, his movie will also be a participating film in "Hong Kong's International Movie Festival." Johnson says this is the best present for the Year of the Ox and he hopes for more. Johnson jokingly says, "If I film part two, I will find Fala to be...... my assistant (for the film)! Ha ha! Just kidding! Actually, Fala is very difficult to book."

Wants to attempt to be a singer to release a music album

They are very satisfied with their results from the Year of the Rat, Fala says, "I am most satisfied that I played Ah Hing (Wing) in "Moonlight Resonance." Many people liked it and it was able to "wash away" the past characters and (bad) image. It also allowed the audience to see a pure side of Fala. I am very happy!" Johnson says, "Other than movies, I am very happy that a lot more people know that I can sing and I have gained more jobs because of it. I would like to release an album, but it needs various aspects to coordinate." Fala agrees, "With today's market, releasing an album will be difficult to make a profit, so you have to think it through first. But if given the chance, I would like to try because I have always been learning to sing."

Credits: http://asianfanatics.net/
http://hyn5-hyn5.blogspot.com/

SHE found herself in the so-called 'TVB retrenchment list', alongside fellow A-list artistes Kevin Cheng and Ron Ng.

Thankfully, Myolie Wu still has her job - so do her colleagues.

'I really don't know why the paparazzi likes to make me the target of news like this,' said the exasperated 29-year old.

'But in a way, I'm used to it already. The day the media stops fabricating news, our entertainment industry will probably die.

'That's how things work in Hong Kong.'



In an interview with Singapore journalists, Myolie said there are two ways to keep your popularity intact in Hong Kong.

Either be hardworking and take on many projects, ensuring your productivity is high, or gain visibility by making the news.

A self-confessed workaholic, she says she definitely prefers the former.

She also brushed aside rumours of her and actor Bosco Wong dating , preferring to talk about her work instead.

Not happy with just acting, the spunky Myolie has branched out to singing.

She released a Cantonese EP titled 'Evolve' in November last year to rave reviews and a slew of awards, including the 2008 Metro Hits Award Female Newcomer and Jade Solid Gold Recommended Newcomer Outstanding Award.

'Unlike acting, where it's very much about teamwork, singing is a personal experience. The joy derived from it is more instantaneous as well,' said Myolie.

'After nine years in TV, I get to be a newcomer all over again, which is a wonderful feeling.

'Hopefully, my singing career can be a long-term one.'

While she is best remembered for putting on more than 18kg in To Grow With Love (she won the 2007 Asian Television Awards' Best Comedy Performance by an Actress for her chubby role in that series), these days, Myolie is losing weight faster than she can react.

Not that she can help it.

'In December, I lost 2kg because I was so busy, I didn't even have time to eat!' she said.

'I was doing a mini-concert in Macau and also working on the TVB Anniversary show at the same time.'

Credits: http://asianfanatics.nethttp://newpaper.asia1.com.sg/show/story/0,...,191237,00.html

Mak Ling Ling: You usually have 桃花 (love encounters), but you and Kenneth Ma have to be the real thing?

Margie: Craziness! It is fake!

Mak Ling Ling: But the rumours seem real! Didn't they (reporters) photograph the two of you eating together?

Margie: We never ate; we were only drinking (refreshments). When a lie is said ten times, it becomes real.

Mak Ling Ling: But any woman that has talked to Kenneth will like him and they think he is a very good guy! Just like Kingdom Yuen, she tells me Kenneth is a good guy and asked me if there is any chance of introducing a girl to him. I asked, "Isn't he dating someone?" Kingdom responded, "They broke up!" So, there isn't a chance? He is a very good guy and he is very innocent!
Margie: I am very innocent, too!

Credits: http://asianfanatics.net/forum
Credits: hyn5 @ http://hyn5-hyn5.blogspot.com/
*Thanks to ddiff @ 天涯社區 for posting this part of the article from Oriental Magazine Issue 581. *

Andy Lau whom is born in the year of the ox had pointed out that it had been two years since he celebrated Chinese New Year with his fan club members, the members had been sending him letters or emails and telling him during meet-up sessions that they would like to have a Chinese New Year gathering.

As usual Andy will spent the first day of Chinese New Year with his parents, on the second day of Chinese New Year, he fulfill his fans wishes by celebrating with them.

Andy distribute red packets during the gathering, he said: "As I need to give away 800 red packets, thus my colleagues help me to pack them, of course the amount of money is just a show of blessing as he wish the fans can be happy."

However to the fans, they are delighted to be able to see Andy, they also like to hug Andy and they care less of the amount of money in the red packets.

Source: Sing Tao News, Hong Kong Headlines, Apple Action News
Credits: AndyLauSounds

TVB series "The Gem of Life" was regarded as last year's Grand production series. When it first started airing it peaked at 36 points. Unfortunately the contents of the series has been criticized for being too long and boring therefore the ratings have been dropping, even reaching 22 points. The series is nearly reaching its finale but the TVB executives still noticed no signs of the ratings being raised. Therefore they held an emergency meeting and suggested that the series which originally had 82 episodes would cut 5 episodes, totalling to 77 episodes. They hope that this will help the storyline be more exciting and the series will be finished 1 week earlier.

The magazine reporter asked TVB executive Stephen Chan about the claims. He said "Let’s just say that the advertising clients have always been very supportive." Also Virginia Lok said "Of course you need to ask Catherine Tsang about this". It looks like the series "The Gem of Life" has a high chance that it will be terminating early?

Earlier "Moonlight Resonance" reached 50 points and broke TVB rating records. Unfortunately "The Gem of Life" failed to do the same. Having no competitors and suddenly having such bad ratings, no wonder the TVB executives intend to cut down 5 episodes.

Storyline too Boring

It is said that TVB originally had a lot of confidence for the series "The Gem of Life" produced by Jonathan Chik as it has many Siu Sangs, Fa Dans such as Moses Chan, Bowie Lam, Ada Choi and Gigi Lai etc. It also has cast members from "Moonlight Resonance" such as Louise Lee, Elliot Yue, Chan Hung Lit and Lau Dan etc. The filming locations are also based around different countries including France, Tibet, Qing Tao and more others. Not only are there beautiful people and beautiful places. There is also a high class calculating storyline. Therefore it should be able to get high ratings. Unfortunately the series had been aired during the time of the financial crisis. The luxury life storyline has made viewers lose interest. In addition "Moonlight Resonance" had a climax for each episode. "The Gem of Life" has been dragged too long and may not be able to get a climax for each episode. Making viewers not have the urge to continue.

Sponsors reject the idea

The sponsors also voiced out their opinions on the matter and rejected the idea. One source stated "TVB executives do not want to upset their clients. Secondly when they signed the advertising contracts it was stated how many episodes would be aired. The clients will not care about the ratings, they just know how long the series will be aired for. That is how long their brand product will be advertised for. If 5 episodes are cut, that means their commercial will be shown 1 week less. The sponsor will of course reject the decision. But also if the series rating continue to drop and get lower than 20 points. TVB can alter their advertising slots to another time and that would mean still terminating "The Gem of Life”.

The TVB executives have denied the claims. Even one of the main leads Bowie Lam laughed and denied by saying "Rubbish." Let's hope that they can escape from having to cut down the episodes.

In The past TVB have had to Terminate programmes with low ratings.

輪 流 轉 1980

Originally 80 episodes, it started airing in April 1980 but the ratings have not been great. The ratings were also caught up by the ATV series "Fatherland" (大 地 恩 情) In the end TVB decided to terminate it and replace it with Wong Jing's "千王之王" (The Shell Game) instead.

Princess Pearl 3 III 還珠格格 3

The series "Returning Princess Pearl" had previously helped ATV get high ratings. But "Princess Pearl 3" that aired in TVB did not get the same results. It was aired in 2003 and received low ratings of 10 points. In the end it was altered to 6pm. It was replaced by Damian Lau's series "Find The Light".

Netizens have been discussing about the series. There was more criticizing than praises, however netizens voted the series being "Boring" and "Too Long".

Source: 3weekly
Translated by: Matchbox @ mediachamber.net

New Comer William Chan and G.E.M. Tang were guests in a radio station yesterday. They were sharing their experience of how they entered the entertainment industry. Dancing expert William said he has influenced by his mother. He said "Those days, my mom always played the songs by Aaron and Michael Jackson. Afterwards, I often imitated them." William disclosed that everytime when they had relatives visiting them, his mother would ask him to dance to entertain them. He got a lot of praise from the relatives. When he was in the secondary school, he took part in the dancing club. The headmaster even encouraged him to enter for the dancing competition and thus he won the contest.

On the other hand, G.E.M said she is not to worry about the recent gossip in the media about her. She stressed "I consider this a challenge and a driving force for improvement."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translator: dragon888 @ AEU/AVN

Ekin Cheng and Yoyo Mung have been dating for a while now. The other day they were spotted going to the "Little Dersert" place owned by Jo Kuk. It was about 11pm that night when they turned up in sports gear. Reporter reckoned they just finished playing badminton.

After they had entered the desert place, they found a secluded seat and starting talking to each other. Yoyo was seen nodding her head and kept smiling. But they discovered there were reporters around, Yoyo put her head down immediately. They asked for the bill straight away and left the desert place with a few friends.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translator: dragon888 @ AEU/AVN

Entering the Year of the Ox, Aaron Kwok's new wishes for the new year are "Positive shift in the economy, everyone has a job and every family lives and works in peace and happiness!" In regards to his personal wishes, "I hope that my family, friends and I are healthy and that everyone has the strength and endurance of an ox to face all future challenges!"

Looking back at the past year, Aaron not being able to conceal his excitement, expressed that it was full of rewards; of course, he was particularly grateful for the tremendous success of his "De Show Reel Concert". His revolving stage even entered Guinness World Records, creating a very honourable milestone for Chinese concerts. Furthermore, he has also filmed two films with satisfaction including "The Storm Warriors" [風雲II] and "Homocide"* [殺人犯], while "The Silver Valley" has been included in the Berlin International Film Festival "Berlina Special" where there will be a special screening of the film.

As to his plans in the Year of the Ox, Aaron will continue being extremely busy. This year he will probably act in about three films while continuing his "De Show Reel" World Tour. In addition to this, he wants to try scriptwriting and who knows, maybe one day he will even become a movie director!

Source: Liberty Times
Translated by: catalie @ AsianFanatics

Miriam and Shu Qi are both under Rich & Famous Talent Management Group. Before Chinese New Year, the two arranged to have a meal with their manager. Shu Qi went back to Taipei to celebrate Chinese New Year with her family, while Miriam stayed in Hong Kong to accompany her parents.

Miriam would wake up early on day one of Chinese New Year to offer tea to her parents, "I have wake up early on day one, therefore I don not dare to play till too late on new year's eve. I will also visit my grandma on day one. She dotes on me but usually I'm busy with work, so I will definitely go visit her on new year."

Miriam will develop in the music and movie scene in the new year. She did not have a chance to do a film last year but shot a China drama. She said, "This year I'll still focus on developing the China market and hope to have a representable work! But to do an outstanding film is not what I can control. I can only wish for the chance."

Credits: Thousand Island Singapore - Miriam's News

Recently, Andy Lau updated on his own blog exclaiming that he had already completed the shooting of Future Cops. With the temperature at minus 7-8 degrees, in order to keep warmth Andy and the crew members had to eat steamboat on their car. Other than work, they are played pool at the hotel that they are staying to release stress. With regards to the newspaper dailies publishing some ugly photos of him, Andy expressed that he can do nothing about it.

In the extreme cold Beijing temperature, Andy said that he had ways to keep himself warmth. "Ah Li whom do makeup for me know that one will feel warm when the stomach is full and it will also keep one looking good, as a good cook, she will prepare keep warm meals for us. During meal time, we will feast on the food in our resting vehicle. After a day of work, we will played pool at the basement of our hotel, we played pool to release stress. There are some experts in pool among the colleagues, after rounds of training, I've become an expert myself. My family members sent me soft toys for me to keep warm. In addition, there are also my beloved nuts which I love and hate, but I still ate them."

When talked about the newspaper publishing some ugly photos of him, Andy said: "Work does not make me tired, the temperature made me freezing cold, but the recent publishing of some poorly taken photographs, I can do nothing about it. Sigh! It make one angry of the current promotion tactics of movies."

Source: ent.163.com, ent.tom.com
Credits: AndyLauSounds

Directed by Wong Jing, the 2 months of location shooting of Future Cops in Beijing had ended on 19 January. After the Chinese New Year, the film will be sent in for special effects post production.

It is a large scale scene in the final scene with the car driven by "future cop" Liu Yang fallen from the sky. To make the scene more realistic, the production team invited the special effects team used by the late Ko Shou Liang. More than a thousands extra were used for this scene.

From the understanding of crew member, Andy show off his gentleman behavior throughout the shooting, he also volunteer himself as stuntman for Liu Yang.

In the shooting of the final scene, newbie actress Liu Yang was held in mid-air with limited movements. Looking from below, Andy told jokes to Liu Yang to make her smile as he quipped: "I'll catch you if you fall", he also gave her his thermal water bag for Liu Yang to keep warm. Andy's gentleman behavior is admired by the crew members.

The film will be sent to Hollywood to the team whom did Dark Knight for post production works. The film had hope of hitting the cinema in end 2009 or next year Chinese New Year holidays.

Source: Sina.com
Credits: AndyLauSounds

Myolie Wu attended a promotional event at Sha Tin Jockey Club on the third day of Chinese New Year. She exposed that she, Bosco Wong and a group of friends went to visit TVB Producer Tommy Leung for Chinese New Year Greetings. They decided to play a game of lottery, so they all pitched in some money for a 3T ticket, the jackpot for today is $10 million.

Myolie expressed that if they win, she will consider buying herself a new apartment from a list of favorites she picked out earlier. Will Myolie buy an apartment with Bosco? Or maybe having Bosco pay for it and give it to her as a gift? Myolie strongly stressed that she will be purchasing her own property with her own money.

Source: Apple Daily, On.cc (image)
Article Rephrased by: aZnangel @ AEU
Credits: hkangel @ AEU

Lately, many HK artists have entered the marriage & children phase in life, and their next generation receives just as much attention as their star parents. Regarding Nicholas Tse's son Luca's value, he said: "If I say it out, it might scare you, but there was once when someone offered a 8-figure sum for him to film some ads."

Besides Nicholas Tse & Cecilia Chung's son being popular, Julian Cheung & Anita Yuen's son Morton is white and handsome. An ad company revealed: "Morton definitely does not lose to Lucas, but even before they start discussing money, his mum will already have rejected the offer!"

And as for Eason Chan & Hilary Tsui's daughter Constance, she is also very good-looking, and has learn painting and ballet, becoming the third most popular favourite amongst ad companies.

Source: 163
Translated by: Sarah @ AsianFanatics

Raymond Lam arrived at the Horse Racing Course as a guest performer. He expressed that his new year resolution is to have a smooth career and hopes to be able to become a homeowner. But he said that he will only be buying an averaged priced home because at the moment he does not have the ability to buy any luxury properties.

Source: On.cc
Translated by: aZnangel @ AEU

Bosco Wong accepted a radio programme interview. Bosco who is born in the year of the Monkey said that most of his friends are born in the year of the Goat and Monkey. Rumoured girlfriend Myolie Wu is also born in the year of the Goat. The reporter immediately teased him by saying no wonder they are so compatible. Also Bosco revealed that his big plans this year is to release a pictorial that will reveal his nipples. He is currently working hard toning his muscles.

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

Recently netizens have been maliciously attacking G.E.M, she said "I will convert it to improvement force. Actually listening to my song "Fighter" can make you even more stronger." Also, a few days ago a clip of G.E.M competing in the "Music Idol Contest 2005" when she was 13 years old was uploaded on YouTube. During the time she used her real name Tang See Wing and looked cute. She was also awarded the Piano Champion in the (Children/ Youth Group).

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

Tracy Yip attended the activity of "New Year windmill for good luck" in Hollywood plaza yesterday. She revealed that she was working on 30th and 1st (new Year day). As a result she was so tired that she spent in for a whole day the other day. Tracy has bought a "Peach flower" windmill for the season. Reporter asked if she wants to have a "peach romance"? Tracy replied "I just let nature take its coourse. I bought the windmill because it looked cute. In fact we have been buying peach flower for 5 to 6 years now." Tracy was asked if she walks round the peach tree three times to ask for romance? Tracy said no because she had tried it before but it didn't work. Asked if she was hoping to be away from any gossip in year of the Ox? Tracy said she just wants to do well in her job, and she is not thinking of anything else. Tracy doesn't know about her work schedule yet, she said she left it with the company to arrange it for her.

Source: MingPao
Translator: dragon888 @ AEU/AVN

This is Kelly Chan's first Chinese New Year since she has become Mrs. Lau. Apart from visiting the in-laws, she also went to pay their respect to the elder. In the past, she only gives out lucky money to the workers, but this year she has prepared 500 red packets for everyone. She never missed out anybody and she is hoping for a good year.

Among the New Year snacks, Kelly particularly likes radish cake. She usually fries the radish cake but she never tried to make it. Kelly revealed that she normally eats very simple meal but she would eat a bit more during the New Year period. After she has eaten some fried food, she likes to drink hot Chinese tea to soothe it.

Kelly will be busy again after the New Year. She will be working on this year's first mandarin album, she is hoping the record can be released in the middle of the year. Talking about doing movie, Kelly revealed that she would like to try something different, like comedy. On the topic of having baby, she wants to let nature takes its course.

Source: MingPao
Translator: dragon888 @ AEU/AVN

Halina Tam was in TVB studio yesterday. This is her second year giving out lucky money. Reporter asked her if she is putting less money in the red packet this year due to the recession? Halina said "No, because I have someone who is very wealthy to support me, my husband even helps to put the money inside the red envelope for me". Halina also revealed that on the 1st day of the Lunar New Year, she gave out 200 red packets in one hour. Asked how much she had spent on red packets this year? Halina replied "Last year I spent 40,000HKD, I think this year I have spent more, but not as much as 6 figure sum yet."

Halina was asked if she would have a baby to "receive" red packets? She said she would leave that idea for the time being. She went on to say that she is enjoying her life with her husband at the moment, but she is hoping she can work on a TV series this year.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translator: dragon888 @ AEU/AVN

Since Bernice Lui has entered the "Hollywood" film industry, she has been busy filmimg "The King of Fighters" for 3 months in Canada. It was a good job that she had finished filming in time to come back to Hong Kong for the Lunar New Year. On the Lunar New Year, Bernice appeared in TBV New Year celebration variety show and she was giving out lucky money. The same night, she went to Macao to perform a show in a hotel and her parents were there to support her too.

Bernice was wearing a purple low cut Jersey dress and she looked very slim. The audience were constantly clapping when she was performing.

Although Bernice kept saying the same greeting "Kung Hei Fa Choi" and "Wish You Good health", the audience didn't mind that at all. Bernice also went down from the stage to give out signed photograph. Some audience wanted her autograph too; few even gave her lucky money as well as requesting to take pictures with her.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translator: dragon888 @ AEU/AVN

Yesterday The Gem of Life's Bowie Lam, Maggie Siu and Kenny Wong were filming at a fruits store in Kowloon City for TVB's Scoop/東張西望, attracting many onlookers. During filming, the three of them ran into 'Best Actor' Chow Yun Fat (Fat Gor), Fat Gor was very cordial, in addition to taking pictures with onlookers, he praised Bowie, Maggie and Kenny's performance in The Gem of Life, the three of them felt extremely flattered.

Bowie afterwards expressed appreciation for Fat Gor's praise, he said: "This is a very good New Year present, I admire Fat Gor very much, in front of the camera his acting is exquisite, off camera he is very cordial to everyone." Bowie revealed that he has at least three TV series to film this year, his schedule is packed and he wished Hong Kong people success in work.

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

Stephen Chan brings up rumours to prank the Siu Fa Dans during New Year Dinner.

Stephen Chan brings four of his favourite actresses to welcome the new year, giving them red packets as well as bonus golden words.

Today is the second day of the new year, we(the reporter) are very fortunate to invite Stephen Chan along with four Fa Dans; Tavia Yeung, Linda Chung, Shirley Yeung and Sharon Chan to do a New Year edition of Be My Guest.

Tavia, Sharon, Shirley, Linda together with Stephen went to a hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui to host their new year edition of Be My Guest. Coincidentally it was Sharon's 30th birthday, everyone wished her to be prettier everyday and be even more popular everytime. Then it was time for the four ladies to interview Stephen, we gave them some ideas, to ask Stephen about his love life, all four ladies were pushing the responsibility to each other, all of them dare not to ask.

Met Vivien Chow when He was a DJ

During the past year, Stephen has made alot of appearance on TV, hence Tavia asked will he be filming series next? Stephen replied, "Both Be My Guest and Vanishing Glacier, I am acting as myself, if I were to act in a series, I will mix the characters up ( he is talking about his own character and the said series character) and it will affect my work."

When it was time for Linda to ask her question, it seems that Stephen is quicker than her, " I know what she wants to ask! She will ask, "If Raymond Lam and I were to date, will the company agree?" " This let Sharon and Tavia laughed loudly and raised their hands to clap, "Good question good question!"

During the eating session, the playful Stephen kept bringing up rumours involving the four fa dans, but during the chat, there is quite a bit of golden words that the four ladies can learn from.

Using the chance of this eating session, Tavia, who is rumoured to be currently dating the Lightbox King, talked about it with Stephen, she explained that he is her sister (Griselda Yeung)'s boyfriend and not hers. Because of this rumour, the paparazzi has been following Tavia, the guy and their respective families 24/7, it has caused some disturbance and trouble to all of them. Tavia was troubled and unhappy about the matter. Stephen who's EQ is high taught Tavia how to handle this matter, he said, "When people malign you, it's their fault, not yours! Why do you have to be so unhappy about people's fault on this matter?"

Stephen gave feedback, Sharon to practiced her pronounciation ( no lazy sound ), Tavia to learn how to think quickly on the spot.

Tavia, Sharon, Shirley and Linda are all TVB's Fa Dans. On the topic of their performance and character, Stephen has observed and is pleased with them. But for the sake of them to perform even better, he gives a word to advice to them.

"Linda, you must practiced your singing and to sing live, must have confidence in yourself. Sharon, you're doing well as a host and emcee, you need to improve more by improving on your pronounciation. Shirley, you are doing quite well, very obedient, you are like the modern day Chan Bo Zhu, being cheated and yet you don't know. "

Saying out the wrong model number

Being praised highly of her acting by Stephen, Tavia wish to learn more about entertainment, to expand her horizon, to learn how to be a good host and emcee from Stephen. Upon hearing this, Stephen said, " You really need to learn, I remember there was this one time, I hosted a car show with you and you even said out the wrong model number!"

Translated by: Vee @ http://taviayeung.sos-forum.net

Miriam said she has passed the age when she was desperate for marriage and has no thoughts of getting married right now, "There are already many contracts to sign in life. The contract of marriage has great responsibilities. I have no thoughts of signing right now. (Is there anyone thinking of you?) Many, father and mother. (Anyone love you?) There's sure to be a lot."

Miriam claims to have character like men and she's not the type of "sticky" girlfriend, "I will definitely not check on my boyfriend nor see his handphone. Checking on everything means forcing him to leave." Miriam thinks it's a form of knowledge for couples to get along. They should have a comfortable space, "It's good to see lesser of each other too, as they will treasure each other more and be happier."

Being in the music scene for so many years, Miriam describes herself as experienced in the battlefield, "I can definitely afford to lose. My attitude of not willing to lose has changed today. I've understood that losing is okay, but the difficulty is to face it. Wanted to win in everything last time, but actually winning doesn't mean success. Now the important thing is to see the effect. Getting scolded is also reactions that proves there's a value in your presence. See things in long term in the showbiz, have to fight for longer life. Fortune-teller said I have to work until 60."

Credits: Thousand Island Singapore - Miriam's News

On the 2nd day of Lunar New Year, Miriam wishes Mingpao readers wealth and happiness. A lot of celebrities will go abroad during Chinese New Year. Miriam had been traveling a lot last year, so she stays in Hong Kong this year to accompany her family. She even did spring cleaning together with her family members and decorated their house for the festive mood. Real Ting's name has always been appearing next to her, does that mean there's already no need for her to wish for love luck? Miriam laughed, "I need a lot of peach blossoms luck! Because this also represents popularity."

What are her plans for earning "golden cows" this year? Miriam replied, "I have plans for learning. I went China to film a tv drama with brother Zhang Guoli, and realised my Mandarin knowledge is very little. Since I want to continue in the showbiz, I have to upgrade myself. Just being smart in small ways won't give me chances to work with great masters."

Miriam said she couldn't communicate much with Zhang Guoli in the beginning but dared to talk more and more later, "Filming 10 episodes in China, with masters like Zhang Guoli, is just like going for classes everyday. I really feel I've gained a lot. The food there are too oily and I didn't eat much, so surprisingly I've lost weight!"

Equipping herself is what Miriam learnt. Getting back "Most Popular Female Singer" award which she had lost before, had given her many feelings but it doesn't mean winning her opponent. It was her mum's reaction that let her knew that her parents still cared if she could get the award.

Miriam said, "These 5 years, each time I go for awards ceremonies, no matter if I win anything, my parents were there with me. I thought I'm already used to not asking for any awards but just insisting in supporting the music scene by sitting throughout the ceremonies, until I got the 'Most Popular Female Singer' award, my mum cried every time she watches the replay at home. The most funny thing is the next day after I got the award, I had went Beijing for filming, and when I returned home one week later, I still saw my mum sitting in the living room watching the clip of me getting the award and crying. I then knew my parents are still concerned if I still have the chance of getting the award. I should thank TVB for fulfilling my mum's dream."

Credits: Thousand Island Singapore - Miriam's News