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Kiki Sheung, Jade Kwan, Roy Chow, Ada Choi and Christine Kuo attended the "2010 Red, black Evangelism Emperor" at the Hong Kong Coliseum last night. Kiki is getting married in October, but she told the audience she nearly called off the wedding. A picture of Kiki's wedding picture was on display at the event. Kiki told the audience that she has lost 9 pound, she went on to say "Over a week ago, we haven't done our wedding photo, I had a big row with my husband. This was the biggest row we had since we met 5 years ago. I was crying and kept shouting 'I am not getting married'. I kept crying and kept praying until he said "sorry". (Why did you row with him?) It was a minor thing, the pot got moulded, but he has never raised his voice at me before." Kiki is 47 years old, she said if she was 5 years younger, she would consider having a baby. Kiki added "Although my husband loves children, if I, as an old age mother gets pregnant, I would be out of shape. We just have to let it be."

Source: On.cc/Takungpao(image)
Translator: R.E.D @ http://www.asianvn.com

Wylie Chiu. Yumi Wan and Miyoko Lau took part in the "Community Chest Udon football king 2010" activity yesterday. Wylie was the goal keeper for a friendly match. She appeared to have "chicken hand and duck leg" (雞手鴨腳), meaning she is a bad goal keeper as she kept letting goals in the net. Reporter asked if she is worried it may affect her popularity as she is not doing a photo album this year? Wylie pointed out that many people have read her book about the "Portrait of water", if she wants to write another book, she has to make a breakthrough. Wylie was asked if she would take up the challenge of appearing "nude"? She said she would consider it, but that depends on the company if they allow her to do so.

Source: MingPao
Translator: R.E.D @ http://www.asianvn.com

Yesterday, Kay Tse had attended the World Environmental Day event, and she pedalled on a special exercise bicycle in support of the earth. In addition, she also demonstrated the 'Seafood Choice Guide' which teaches one which seafood we should consume less. Reports also point that Eason Chan was the one who helped roped her into the Taiwan music scene, where he even has his private stash. Kay had seen this report, and thought is seemed strange as it was only recently that she had started out in Taiwan. "There is no porridge, yet the boiling continues, (just like how there is no evidence, yet people will still probe.) the news is really strange and Eason doesn't have a private stash." She also emphasised that they had not met up since the last time, and have only seen him during work.

Bernice Liu attended to an environmental event with her parents to promote Word Environmental Day. She disclosed she will release a book this year, teaching people how to use worn clothes to make clothes for pet, etc. She would attend to the book fair to promote it. Asked whether she feels she has disadvantage against lang mos at the book fair, she expressed there should be various things at the event, as an artiste, she should bring out positive messages to the society.

In addition, talked about Charmaine Sheh filed lawsuit against 3 Weekly, although Bernice is involved in the artcle, but she said: "I don't really know about it, because I wasn't in Hong Kong. (Support Charmaine asking for justice?) Depends it's successful or not, I don't really know about laws."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: Kay's Entertainment

Recently filming in Taiwan, Ah Sa expressed when she's stressed, she will eat and drink a lot to relax, including street foods. In fact last year during the two months when she was filming in Taiwan, she gained 2kg already. Even director Lin he Long couldn't help but teased that her face got rounded on camera, why not change her name Ah Sa to Pizza!

Talked about her idol drama "Calling For Love," Ah Sa said her stress came from the fact she didn't get used to director Lin's speedy filming. She had to film more than 30 scenes in one day. Sometimes cry, sometimes laugh, she almost got schizophrenia!

Source: Singtao
Translated by: Kay's Entertainment

Yesterday Gillian Chung, Alex Fong and director Jeff Lau attended the promotional event for EEG's new movie "The Fantastic Water Babes". This is the first time rumored couple Gillian and Alex appeared together in Hong Kong after the filming ended. At first the two were avoiding each other a little, but then slowly got warmed up. Reenacting the bike scene, Alex was not afraid to put his hand on Ah Gil's waist, having a close interaction.

Later Ah Gil was asked if she thought back to the "old love" when reenacting the scene? Ah Gil said: "It's the love in the movie! (Did you already ask if he and Stephy Tang got married?) I already did, he said no! (Relieved?) You guys are relieved, you all told me to ask!" Alex just continued to avoid answering questions about the marriage rumors.

In the movie, their love started from Alex teaching Ah Gil swimming, asked if Alex has used this to pursue girls? He said: "Do I really have to use that method! (Then what do you use?) My sincere and true heart, then the girl will be willing to take me." Does Ah Gil feel Alex's sincere and true heart? She said: "He should be pretty sincere. (Touched you?) In the movie yes."

The movie will release on July 15th. Are Ah Gil and Alex worried about more rumors starting? Alex said: "Nope. Ah Gil has so many movies out, don't know who she can be rumored with." Will Ah Gil be afraid to get in between Alex and Stephy? She said: "Choi! I don't like being the third person!"

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Directed by Derek Yee Tung-Sing, the action movie thriller "Triple Tap" will premiere in theatres on July 1st. In the movie, the ‘emotional thread’ is placed in the hands of Louis Koo, leading him to be unable to choose between his husband-and-wife relationship with Charlene Choi and his relationship with his boss Li Bing Bing.

Charlene straightforwardly warned the audience to not underestimate the roles Li Bing Bing and herself play. Acting as Louis Koo’s girlfriend, she is a gentle nurse, however being accustomed to facing live and death, her character is in fact a strong individual. In terms of her love rival Li Bing Bing, she is a successful and able woman, but has a weak heart and lacks security.

Although having previously appeared in sombre psychological thrillers such as "Diary", Charlene is very grateful to Director Derek Yee who gave her the opportunity to portray this character. Charlene: “In general I play more optimistic characters, but this time around my role is heavily focused on psychological drama.”

Working with Director Derek Yee for the first time, Li Bing Bing expressed the difference between this experience and her prior collaborations with other directors. Li Bing Bing: “As an actor in the past, the director has a great advantage in being able to understand actors’ ways of thinking; moreover he is a very straightforward man. I also want to thank him, because during filming, he gave me guidance and tips. For my acting, these will be useful for the rest of my life. A director who can increase the quality of an actor, that has to be treasured!”

Source: Takungpao
Translation: Mutts @ AsianFanatics

Leo Ku, Miriam Yeung, Elanne Kong, Aarif Lee, and Him Law etc attended to Solar Project 2010's event yesterday.

As for ratings of TVB's Jade Solid Gold is dropping due to lack of appearance of singers from the 4 record companies, Leo said: "In fact TVB created a very good platform for singers to promote music. Before I make my debut, Jade Solid Gold already exists. Viewers have feeling for the show, so it shouldn't end."

Talked about his assistant plus rumor girlfriend Lorraine is pregnant, he said: "I can tell everyone for sure that there is no such thing, just feel the report is funny, because you can't hide pregnancy, a while later the rumor will collapse itself. (Family is disappointed?) Of course not, they know it's not true. Besides I don't have the blessing yet to be a father. (Why Lorraine didn't attend to events with you?) She is only responsible for matters in my design company, won't attend to every event with me." Asked whether he will show up with Lorraine to break the rumor, Leo said Lorraine would definitely have a chance to show up, then everyone can tell for himself/herself.

Source: Singtao
Translated by: Kay's Entertainment

Juno Mak, 2R, Shirley Kwan, Kenny Wong etc attended to Undercover's perfume party yesterday. As Gillian Chung's rumored boyfriend, Juno announced their "split." He exposed he's currently dating model Janine, who has rumors with him after filming MV together. Juno said girlfriend is at the party, too, but they arrived at a different time: "We're dating right now, after we discussed, we decided to publicize rather than keeping it as a secret, she's a model, not an artiste, plus I'm 26, it's normal to date, don't mind what others' said. We just started, we don't want to hide, willing to share it with the media." He expressed that he doesn't rule out watching Gillian's new film with girlfriend, because he would support good friend's work and movie.

As for 2R's Race, who wore a black transparent pants, said she wore safety pants, she won't go that wild: "If I didn't take precaution, boyfriend would yell at me. Been in the showbiz for this long, my sister and I never expose accidentally. Company said we're queen of precaution, even wearing things underneath T-shirt." As for being said that she did plastic surgery, she denied: "My nose is always like this, I'll be afraid if I did plastic surgery, I didn't do it and I'm happy, because that means I'm prettier."

Source: The Sun
Translated by: Kay's Entertainment

Mr. Hong Kong 2005 Finalist, Stephen Huynh (aka Wong Cheung Hing) is a third or fourth line supporting actor at TVB. Despite his mediocre career, his romantic rumors with women have been non-stop. Allegedly, he is currently dating 63-year-old Margaret Tsui Mei Kei, whose net worth is valued at $600 million (HKD). Stephen was spotted entering Margaret’s apartment recently.

Stephen and Margaret may have met in December 2009, when they were Latin dance partners at a televised charity event. On May 29th, Stephen and Margaret were dance partners at another charity event. During the group photo session, Stephen did not ask Margaret to join in. Margaret’s face noticeably soured.

To celebrate their successful May 29th dance performance at the charity event, Margaret spent $100,000 (HKD) and placed full-page ads on all the major Hong Kong newspapers such as Orientaldaily, the Sun, Appledaily, and Ming Pao. In the ad, there was a large photo of Margaret and a list of dance participants [from her dance studio]. In the ad, a photo featuring Margaret and Stephen’s dance performance from 2009 was also published. Printed in the ad was a tagline in which Margaret hinted that she was not afraid of rumors and will face them bravely.

Both Stephen and his younger brother, Mr. Hong Kong 2008 Francois Huynh (aka Wong Cheung Fat) are female magnets. Last year, Francois dated a shoe tycoon’s mistress, Karen. Francois found a job in restaurant management through the connections of his godmother, Christine.

Spending More Than He Earns

When it comes to women, Stephen has even greater finesse. Recently, his wealth increased significantly. He invested $500,000 (HKD) to open a French restaurant in Hong Kong. The restaurant’s name is “A La Maison” and is located on the same block as Margaret’s dance studio, “Dancin’ Jupiter.” Stephen’s father also started working as an executive within one of Margaret’s companies.

Stephen’s average monthly TVB salary is no more than $10,000 (HKD). Yet, he is currently renting an apartment for $50,000 (HKD) per month. In addition, he spent approximately $30,000 (HKD) on home renovations.

In response to romantic rumors with Margaret, Stephen said angrily, “You make me sound like a gigolo!”

Stephen’s Dating History- A Trend in Dating Increasingly Wealthy Women

2006- Stephen dated model, Bibi Leung Bo Yin. At one point, the pair lived together. They split when Stephen started dating Mandy Cho Man Lei in 2007.

2007- Stephen started dating Mandy Cho after meeting her on a dancing program. Allegedly, Mandy is from a wealthy background, since she lived in a multi-million dollar home.

2009- After Stephen met an older woman, he split from Mandy Cho. Allegedly, the older woman lived in a $50 million (HKD) independent house in Sai Kung. In 2009, reporters photographed Stephen and the older woman dating.

2009 to 2010- Stephen is romantically linked to 63-year-old Margaret Tsui, who divorced three times. All of her past husbands were wealthy businessmen. She also has a keen eye in real estate investments. In the last ten years, she made $300 million (HKD) in profits. Margaret owns six companies, including jewelry, restaurants, and financial investment businesses.

Source: Tom.com
Credits: JayneStars

Yesterday TVB artistes Lily Ho and Gigi Ho (Scoop host), who are sisters hosted the programme "Starry Kitchen" together. The reporter asked if they have cooked meals together in the kitchen? They replied that they would only cook together if it was for a special occasion such as their parents birthday. But they have both experienced mistaking sugar for salt. It appear's their cooking talent is average.

The reporter asked if they have cooked for their boyfriends before? Gigi replied "I have in the past. I would cook for myself too, it meets the standards". Lily who was beside immediately said "She has never cooked a meal for me all these years".

Source: On.cc
Translation: Matchbox @ http://illusive-serenity.forumotion.net

Jessica Hsuan and Bowie Lam's TVB series "Sisters of Pearl" has been criticised for having a poor storyline and confusing bickering scenes have not been able to attract viewers. The main focus is Jessica's role, but even though she is portraying a evil role for the first time, unfortunatley it hasn't been a good breakthrough for her.

Can't compare to "War and Beauty"

Since "Sisters of Pearl" aired the audience found it similar to "The Gem of Life". The storyline consists of the same idea such as battling for wealth and selling pearls. "War and Beauty" is the most successful TVB series in the last 10 years for Villain roles. Many factors made it appealing including the Palace scenary, no control over people's fate, sudden deaths, more indepth development with each character. As for "Sisters of Pearl" the quality of the series fails to compare to standards of "War and Beauty". The producers of the series have previously said that each episode of "Pearl" had a climax. However the bickering and battling scenes are not refreshing. The storyline has been poorly developed. In fact the audience can get tired of watching it.

Confusing Characters, Jessica's role unable to shine

The series actually has a very good cast. Bowie Lam and Jessica Hsuan are talented artistes. Even though Michael Tao's popularity has dropped due to recent news reports he still gave his best performance in the series. Joyce Tang plays a supporting role, but in episodes 18-20 she had the most screen time over the main leads.

From Episode 1 Jessica's evil role was highly anticipated. But unfortunately this breakthrough role was disappointing. Other Villains include Kiki Sheung and Bowie Lam. Jessica's evilness had not reached a certain level and the main purpose for plotting was to protect her son. After epsiode 17, she had less scenes. The main focus switched towards Joyce and Kiki. In all honesty Jessica's acting talent can play any evil role created for her. But the Producers and script writers should have focused on the development of her role abit more.

Source: Southcn
Translation: Matchbox @ http://illusive-serenity.forumotion.net

Charmaine Sheh filed to high court lately, accusing editor Ai Sey Hoi from "3 Weekly" and the magazine's company. The magazine's cover story on this year's February 11 was "Charmaine Sheh and Moses Chan secretly meeting each other, Bernice Liu caught them in hotel." Because the content has elements of libel, so she requests an injunction from court , prohibiting the magazine to publish related comment again, and she also requests compensation from defendant.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: Kay's Entertainment

Michelle Ye winning HKFA Best Supporting Actress award


Michelle reveals other half's requirement: My other half must be in the industry

On the night of HKFA, Michelle Ye was filled with warm tears, even upon returning to backstage, her eyes were still red. The day right after the awards, Michelle flew back to Shanghai to continue filming series 'Guo Se Tian Xiang'. Life continues while work is forever ahead of life. Michelle has come into the movie industry for 5 years since leaving the reliable income of hers as the TVB fa dan in 2005, and as a newbie back then, she lowered her pride the lowest possible. She said she did not mind be it as the female lead or female supporting, she is happy to participate even if it was just dubbing, she does not feel that it is a waste of time, "If it really helps a friend, I feel very happy too, its worthy of my efforts despite the quantity. Fan Bing Bing in 'Bodyguards and Assassins' was also nominated in HKFA, if she had won, I'd be happy too, because I contributed (dubbing) too." Her appreciation speech that night are still ringing in ears: Even if you are just a backstage who prepares a simple prop, it is too a contribution. With this logic, the emotions and tears that night must have been the happiness from recognition given. However, she said: "I was emotional because I was afraid I might miss thanking someone, this award is not a mere recognition for me, I do not think a lot of people have changed their opinion about me just because of this award, be it my attitude towards work or my passion, what was there is still there, nothing changes overnight just because of this award."

Meeting the important people in the movie industry"Biggest achievement is friendship and kinship"

The hardship of venturing into the movie industry is undeniable, but Michelle Ye knows well to be grateful: "I think the memories behind and this award becomes perfect, (they) witnessed our experience." She repeatedly highlighted this point that the crew and cast were close as a family when filming 'Accident'. Producer Johnny To and Director Cheng Pou Sui filmed for as long as 17 months. When initially joining this 'male dominated crew', Michelle felt very nervous but after few days she realized "everyone is very nice and friendly". She said she got to know a lot of good friends through filming 'Accident' such as Richie Ren, Louis Koo, Cheng Pou Sui, "Having these few friends is good enough for a lifetime." When going to Venice for the film festival, Michelle Ye who grew up with her divorced father felt that it was just like a family going for a vacation, exceptionally warm.

How Michelle came to the movie industry was a pure coincident. In 2005 when she was filming Mainland series 'World's Finest', Director Wang Jing asked if she was interested to progress into the movie industry, and then led her towards Media Asia Films under Mr. Lam Kin Ngok. Michelle Ye who was then known as the successor of Jessica Hsuan, was once advised by Jessica not to simply leave such a 'reliably shady' tree, however now that she has found another big tree, "Maybe I'm lucky, in Media Asia, Dante Lam, Alan Mak did not know who I am, but they requested me to film, and it all started rolling after the first, I've to date worked with each of them for two to three times." In the recently released 'Fire of Conscience', Leon Lai and Richie Ren both like to call her as 'Chu Lui' (pig girl), Michelle said this is because she is often very 'chu' (blur), the two big brothers are earnestly introducing boyfriends to her, yet she complained matchmaking as outdated. While filming 'Fire of Conscience', Vivian Hsu appeared glamorously and beautifully causing Richie Ren to give up his career for his beauty, while Michelle Ye instead cut off her long hair and carried an AK47 running around the streets with a thick bearded Leon Lai, and is as happy, because the filming requires such appearance and to avoid injuries: "Chin Ka Lok was the action director of the movie, everyone taught me, tipped me, I became the most protected species (of the crew)."

The one who influenced Michelle ye most is none other than her said 'mentor' To Sir, Johnny To. "Back then when I just left TVB, it was really hard to film a movie, there was no such case in the recent ten years, no one gives a TV actress a chance. However, To Sir has the spirit of a warrior, he felt that this girl can do it, and discards all other objections and insisted to use me. Actually, I did not know him back then, it was not because we knew each other well that we worked together." Meanwhile, Johnny To's personal teachings influenced her deeply, "His topics are forever within the movie, he is like a warrior, using the wisdom in life in movies, he gives all in into his movies." Last year, the crew followed Johnny To to Cannes for the film festival, Michelle watched 17 movies, "Very happy to be able to go to the festival, able to feel foreigners' passion towards movies, everyone went watching movies, it is a happy moment. There is no VIP (watching movies), doesn't matter if you're a big star, you still need to queue, need to be under the sun and queue for two hours, and if its full you're not allowed to enter. Although it is quite pitiful, but we are not sad."

Hard to forget her roots
"All my basic skills are taught by TVB"

Michelle Ye was studying her tertiary studies in United States' Wellesley College, her seniors include Hillary, Song Mei Ling, etc, at 19 years of age, she participated in Miss Chinese International pageant and won the crown as well as 'Most Classic Beauty' award, and becoming TVB's fadan through 'Eternal Happiness' after joining for just a mere two years. She wished to explore further and thus at the age of 25 she progressed into the movie industry. Her colleagues of same batch include Tavia Yeung and Myolie Wu who are now the TVB fadan, while she has gone for the big screen, be it the theme or the market or the industry, the movie definitely has a bigger world. However, Michelle definitely has not forgotten her roots, in her nervous appreciation speech this year, she did not forget to thank her previous company TVB, her sincerity and loyalty is moving. "All my performance skills, basic skills are taught by TVB, my relationship with my colleagues (previously in TVB) are still as good."The biggest dilemma when leaving TVB back then, "TVB is my first job, friends around me have been working in TVB since their teens and cannot imagine leaving (TVB)." According to the later internal reorganization of TVB, Michelle Ye could be considered Virginia Lok's subordinate, meanwhile Ms Lok and Mr Lam Kin Ngok are very close. When Michelle left back then, there was no obstacle, instead, 'wanted youngsters to have better advancement', and Michelle, unlike certain celebrities who were disregarded just before leaving, the company instead gave her another leading script of 'The Herbalist Manual'. Michelle Ye reckons that she is very lucky because she has good 'social relations', she meets with all the kind people, the one thing she dreads leaving behind is the relationship built with the previous company.

Love life as in movies
"Appear coldly calm outside, inner heart is emotionally rich"

The outer world evaluates Michelle Ye as two extremes. Few years back when leaving TVB, she faced with the challenges of changing her career track from the series industry to the movie industry, from fadan to a mature role, to become a celebrity before becoming an actress, and therefore shoot sexy photos, having rumors, being savagely hunted by Hong Kong media as though the shark charging upon sensing the tempts of blood, and she was crowned the 'Queen of Rumors' for a period of time. Until now, the gossip post of her ten most rumored boyfriends are still a high hit on the net, the list includes, Wu Jing, Xiong Ni, Ye Maoqing, 'Shell King' Chan Kwok Kiong, Godfather Zheng Yutong, etc, where she only admitted to Benny Chan who was once her boyfriend. In the abundance of rumors and gossips, it seems to have molded an actress who never stops striving to succeed, "There is no need to respond anymore, it does not matter for those who does not know me to misunderstand me, while those who know me will never misunderstand me in the first place. I seldom watch entertainment news, I'll do my best in my work, and live to the fullest my life, I don't give much attention to such news (gossips)."She confessed being the dumbest among her friends, while others deem her as a very talented one, it is only on her blog, that her inner emotions can be seen. Michelle revealed that she has read 'Zi Zhi Tong Jian' and 'A Dream of Red Mansions', her blog is richly filled with variety of literature (ancient Chinese). Michelle hopes for her many friends to forgive and understand her, because she is too busy, she has not much time to put in (blog writing). When receiving awards, her phrase 'I see you' to Louis Koo seemed to suggest some ambiguous feelings, now everytime Louis Koo is mentioned, she seemed to be able to talk the topic away. However, she admitted she has someone to progress in relationship but is too busy and has chosen to put it away for the time being, "I think its mutual understanding, won't miss it, I have the confidence. I hope to find someone in the industry, at least both of us are passionate about movies, my friends are mostly people in the industry, thus my boyfriend or husband should be too, might not have too many topics in common with people outside the industry."

Source: Sohu Entertainment
Credits: Michelle Ye's Realm

TVB’s music program "Jade Solid Gold" is breaking records – lowest rating records that is. With overall ratings of only 10 points, how much of this is due to the ban on artists from the Big 4 record companies? As a result of the royalties dispute with TVB, majority of the Big 4 record companies’ artists have appeared on ATV’s and i-Cable’s music programs, however it doesn’t seem like this helped those stations’ ratings at all.

The real reason for the dismal ratings – which everyone is well aware of deep down – is because fewer and fewer people (specifically HK audiences) are concerned about the local music industry anymore.

In reality, ‘countdown’ programs similar to "Jade Solid Gold" are also put on by local radio stations every week – it is unclear how many people tune in to listen to the radio station music countdowns every week and very few people actually talk about it – so it seems that the only ones concerned are the record companies and the singers themselves.

Music programs and the music industry itself are very closely intertwined – when the music industry is lively and bustling and a singer’s popularity soars, music programs benefit from increased audience viewership (or more audiences tuning in for radio programs). With the industry in a slump, "Jade Solid Gold"’s drop in ratings won’t just be a ‘one-time occurrence’ – it will just be a matter of time before the ratings drop past the ‘dire straits’ level.

Indeed, for a powerhouse station like TVB – who is used to seeing high ratings due to its dominance – 10 points in ratings is definitely scary. If this continues, there is a high probability that "Jade Solid Gold" will be moved from TVB’s ‘golden hour’ timeslot. With its experience, TVB knows how to play the ratings game – it’s not a difficult task for them at all, so their variety show department heads most likely already know what next steps they need to take. Since TVB’s other variety shows have good ratings, it makes sense that if they reduce the amount of music-related material and increase the ones with higher ratings, then more audiences may tune in. It seems obvious….

TVB’s ban on the Big 4 record companies’ artists has resulted in the same artists (mostly their own contracted singers and those from EEG – with whom they have a close relationship) appearing on "Jade Solid Gold" week after week. True, this has weakened "JSG"’s power and standing in the music industry, but to be honest, it does not have a huge impact on the ratings. Most audiences who watch TV programs usually do so for leisure and for the entertainment factor – other outside ‘factors’ could influence why some audiences don’t watch, but are less common.

To give an example: even with the ‘plagiarism controversy’ surrounding TVB’s currently airing series "Mysteries of Love", not only have the ratings not been effected at all, more and more audiences are tuning in to watch, pushing the ratings to 31 points just in the last week. This proves that most audiences are not effected by issues of originality or negative criticism related to shows they want to watch.

With "JSG", the biggest problem contributing to the low ratings is that the content of the show is not attractive to most audiences. Honestly, having some artists go up on stage and sing live week after week only ‘entertains’ a small fraction of the audience – primarily the fans of that particular artist. In comparisons, having ordinary people compete and ‘out-sing’ each other – as they do in "The Voice" -- is much more attractive to audiences.

The fact that audiences want to watch a singing competition more than a music program demonstrates how disappointed most people are with the current state of the HK music industry.

In watching a singing competition, at least there are professional judges present who will give constructive criticism when someone sings poorly. With "JSG" however, when an artist goes on the show and sings poorly, the ‘fans’ down below will still “wave their banners and scream loudly” – so how compelled will audiences be to watch then? Perhaps they should have judges go on "JSG" and start ‘critiquing’?

Source: MingPao
Translation: llwy12 @ AsianFanatics

This year is definite the blessed year for Michelle Ye, as she not only won HKFA Best Supporting Actress award, but also have a succession of productions such as 'Legend of Lady Yang', 'Gu Cheng Wang Shi', 'Fire of Conscience' that are soon to be released. Recently, Sohu Entertainment visited her filming set. Although it has been barely a month since she won the award, Michelle confessed the honor is a past, the most important tast for her now is to film each and every of her film well. In the new series, Michelle Ye will play a woman of the period times of China, she will be from a family whose business deals with scents (perfume), and is another period time love story.

Source: Sohu Entertainment
Credits: Michelle Ye's Realm

Actress Michelle Ye who has finally won the Best Supporting Actress award in the recent 29th Hong Kong Film Awards ceremony, beating opponents such as Li Yichun and Fan Bingbing, etc, her tears onstage moved the audience.She also revealed in between sobs the hard times behind screens as a newbie to the big screen, “I have a director friend who once told me: “Michelle, no one will want you to be their female lead!”How heartbreaking, but movies does not discriminate, be it the leading role or supporting role, every single minor role is very important.”Accepting an interview after the awards, Michelle expressed that she wants to ‘marry’ movies (industry), be it a big role or a small one, she will put in her best efforts for her entrusted role.With the HKFA award label as well as the high promotion by her current Media Asia company, Michelle’s movie career path is deemed to be brighter than ever.Besides release of her new movies on triad society ‘Once a Gangster’ and Pang Ho Cheung’s ‘Dream Home’, as well as another action movie collaboration with Director Cheng Pou Sui of ‘Accident’, Michelle Ye will be participating in a new director’s production.It is revealed that this movie is half her biography, telling about one day of happenings of a Mainland girl who comes to Hong Kong.

According to introduction by Michelle Ye, it was quite a ‘drama’ how she got to accept filming the movie of this new director, the director and her got to know each other in an event a few years back, where the director self-introduced that she came to Hong Kong for an advanced filming course, and personally likes Michelle Ye, hoping that they have the chance to collaborate upon graduation, and Michelle left her contact number for her back then.A few years later, she really got a script from this director, and really likes it upon reading, and accepted the contract invitation immediately.When asked if she worries about the drop in her value as she had just won the HKFA best supporting actress award, yet accepts a low investment production of a new director, Michelle Ye says any newbie are doubted initially including herself, however, her mentor Johnny To and good friend Louis Koo gave her much support, thus she totally understands the hardships of a newbie’s debut, and is willing to help any talented directors with her gratefulness.She personally likes the story of this script a lot, the story is about a Mainland girl who comes to Hong Kong and her experience and happenings within 24 hours, the plot appeals to a Mainlander like her who comes to Hong Kong for career progression, and she has discussed with the director too to add more personal experience and emotions into the script.

Source: Movie Net
Credits: Michelle Ye's Realm

Joyful Mental Health Foundation chairman Lam Kin Ming held a dinner event last night to thank a bunch of volunteers. People who attended including Kara Hui, Man Yee Man etc. During the dinner, Lam gave Kara a cake to celebrate Kara winning "Best Actress." She also said Kara winning the award is the result of doing good deeds and volunteer for a long time."

Kara appeared to gain some weight than before. She admitted gaining six pounds: "Earlier I was desperate for winning 'Hong Kong Film Awards,' very stressed so I dropped lots of weight. (Better if winning TV queen?) It's impossible this year, because I'm not the lead. I'm not the lead in all TVB series I've filmed. I understand, it's hard to have a series that's dedicated to me." But she said she has higher chance in winning "Best Support Actress," because her characters in "Rosy Business II" and "Can't Buy My Love" are very good ones.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: Kay's Entertainment

TVB's "Fun With Liza and Gods" has been having good ratings, and popularity of the three gods rises as well. But host Liza Wang (Ah Jeh)'s singing segment is criticized by netizens and opened groups to request Ah Jeh stop singing. Lately a magazine reported the show plans to have a second season in September and Ah Jeh would be replaced by Elvina Kong.

Yesterday Ah Jeh and the three gods Wong Cho Lam, Louis Yuen, Johnson Lee were recording fo "Fun With Liza and Gods." Ah Jeh was asked whether she would be out from season two since she's always criticized by netizens, and Elvina would replace her? She said: "I don't know about this rumor. Netizens have been criticizing me since I got married, can't see too much, don't know what type of thinking is that, I won't mind. It's not confirmed to do season two yet, have to ask producer. If company arranges, will definitely do it."

Louis also doesn't believe in that rumor, and supports Ah Jeh: "Who said that? Ah Jeh's character is very valuable, can balance many things. Without her, how can there be 'Fun With Liza and Gods,' I didn't receive an notification that Elvina would replace Ah Jeh, she's currently doing 'Super Trio Game Master.'"

As for the report, producer Ho Siu Wai felt ridiculous. They didn't begin talking about season two. She said earlier company once thought of doing 20+ episodes in season one, but because some artistes have to film series and have other jobs, it's hard to schedule, so can only do 15 episodes. Although they brought up about season two, but nothing is confirmed. Whether they would include the original cast including Ah Jeh in season two? Ho said she doesn't even know whether she's the producer or not by then, most importantly have to look at everyone's schedule. She felt the report is not factual and has an aim. The show is a show to bring happiness to everyone, but negative reports upset everyone, which isn't good.

Yesterday besides impersonating commercial characters in "Fun With Liza and Gods," they show also invited Skye Chan and Justin Lo as performing guests. When they were taking group photo before the show, Justin didn't show up on time. Ah Jeh joked he won't show up unless with a cap. When he finally showed up with a Chinese pavilion cap, Ah Jeh teased him again: "Your cap today isn't good!" Justin felt embarrassed immediately.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: Kay's Entertainment

Ada Choi and good sister Athena Chu both attended the "Evangelism" dress rehearsal. Ada revealed life with her church friends and shared her experience with God. Asked why she didn't share her marriage life? Ada smiled: "I only have 2 years experience, others have 30 years of experience. (Then you can share your newly wed life experience!) I'll share with you in private! I will talk about my life changes, life experiences and topics about God."

Athena Chu emotionally regretted the "struggle in the light, fight in the dark" in the entertainment circle. There are many times where others were hurt because someone wanted to fight for fame. Asked if someone gave her a loose elbow? She said: "loose elbow is not a big deal. Many times people in Mainland and Hong Kong grow up differently, think differently in terms of work."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU