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Carina Lau's condition and stomach has always been the focus. When she was filming an advertisement in Taiwan, she laughed with a little sadness and said that she is still lining up. She said maybe it's because she's always late to line up, she should line up earlier in her next life. She said that the news of her pregnancy did not only made the media and fans concern, but also friends from the entertainment circle. Sandra Ng called her up, and even Faye Wong sent her an sms saying, " This time should be true?" There were also many people who were neutral, even workers also called her, Carina said that they were very sincere.

Carina's once rumoured partner Guo Tai Ming, Fu Shi Kang's boss whose wife is pregnant again. Carina congratulated them and expressed that Tony Leung and her does not want to have baby with the help of technology. The both of them have an interesting life, they always play different roles at home and Tony Leung's favourite is to play as a cat.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translator: Eujean Lee @ TVB News World

Mysteries of Love 談情說案 - average 30 pts (Episode 1-4), peaking at 33 pts

Sisters of Pearl 掌上明珠 - average 30 pts (Episode 21-25),
2Hr finale 33 pts, peaking at 35 pts

Fun With Liza and Gods 荃加福祿壽 - 26 pts

Jade Solid Gold 勁歌金曲 - 12 pts

Super Trio Game Master 超級遊戲獎門人 - 27 pts

The Voice 2 超級巨聲2 - 21 pts

After Cecilia Cheung speedy recovery, she was seen yesterday with friends going shopping and a trip to the hair salon. Cecilia, who has always had a great fasion sense, was wearing a pair of black Baggy Pants, fisherman hat and large scarf, a brown straw handbag, her style was very summery. About 2 hours later Cecilia left the hair salon and was very polite waving to the reporters 「Bye Bye, thanks.」

Source: OrientalDaily
Translator: lpoon84

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