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Moses Chan who is currently busy filming A War of The Heart was at Olympian City mall earlier before this to film a scene there. He joked and said that it was very nice to film in the mall because he can do his shopping at the same time. However, he was approached by many passer-bys to take photographs with him, especially his female fans, in the end his wish for shopping did not come true.

Regarding his new series, he plays the role of a magician and also the role of a murderer. He expressed that he's very excited, but he denied playing a villian role: "He(the character) is a calm murderer, it isn't considered as a big villian role, the series brings sadness and happiness, he is just protecting himself, he doesn't want to let people to know his past, that's why he's doing so many bad things."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translator: Eujean Lee @ TVB Newsworld

Steven Ma's two leading series Links To Temptation and 7 Days In Life are currently broadcasting and will broadcast during the Lunar New Year respectively. He was named the 'blue chip stock' with the highest defense ability by his colleagues. He laughed: "I am the 'Bank of China Steven'. When my series are broadcasting, everyone is out on vacation, the days when people are not at home, the series broadcasts. TVB loves to use me to pull back the audience by the legs."

Steven said at first he didn't understand TVB's arrangements, but now it turned to let go and accept the fact. He is very grateful of TVB's confidence for him. Steven plays a playboy Young Master in the new series 7 Days In Life. He steals heart and gold, and it is his first series where he gets to enjoy glamorous fortune. He said: "In the series, every girl likes me and would get jealous over me." Steven and Sonjia Kwok will have threatening scenes, Koni Lui will seduce him and that will get Sonjia jealous. He has never experienced such good peach blossom life. However, Steven felt that it's better to have a stable peach blossom fate in real life. He is very self-regulating, he will not see one, love one.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Yesterday Joyce Cheng held the press conference for her debut music album Someone with a Story (有故事的人). Wu Fung, Lee Heung Kam, Susanna Kwan, Alvina Kong and her husband, Wong Cho Lam, Teresa Mo, Grasshopper's Calvin Choi, Edmond So and other artists attended to support her. The organizers broadcast the MV to Joyce's new song. Wearing a light blue jacket, Joyce appeared on stage with a stuttering voice. She said: "Thanks to all my seniors who took the time off to come witness my big day. To be able to stand her as a singer, I am really grateful and appreciated it. Many people think that my entry into the industry is going to be definite, but if I didn't have the people below the stage supporting me, I really can't do it. I will continue to improve myself!" Then she was so emotional, a few tear drops came out.

Recently busy shooting a series, her father Adam Cheng especially took time off to support his daughter. He also praised that Joyce already had the talent to sing since she was 10. He wished her CD sells well and reveals that he'll purchase 100 copies to support her. Her late mother Lydia Shum's good friend Florence Chan was also very touched and teared up. She expressed that Joyce releasing an album is Lydia's wish: "In the short 6 months period, the wish comes true. Hope to fulfill your mother and your own second wish as soon as possible, and that is to hold a concert." As to her boyfriend Ryan, he did not appear, but Joyce expressed she received blessings from many friends.



Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Negative news of Amigo Choi has been nonstop and is damaging his image. Since his last incident of allegedly beating his girlfriend Elizabete Kwong, he was also arrested for driving under influence in October of last year. His license has been suspended for nine months and was given a fine. During his suspension period, a magazine claimed yesterday that Amigo had been photographed driving on December 30. If this is confirmed to be true, Amigo may be jailed for criminal offenses. Before the incident becomes clear, Amigo has already stopped all work at TVB, greatly affecting his future.

Ever since his alleged beating of girlfriend Elizabete Kwong last year, his image has turned negative. He has kept a low profile ever since and hoped to recover his image. After the lawsuit in May, he returned to TVB for work. On October 26 he was found to be driving under influence on. His license was suspended for 9 months on December 14 and was also fined 6,000HKD.

Possibility of being imprisoned

He was repeatedly reminded by the magistrate that he must not drive during his suspension period. He also must sign up for a drivers ed course after the suspension period at his own expenses. At that time he respected the court for their decision, knowing what a bad image it paves for young adults drinking and driving. He even stressed that he wouldn't be driving during the suspension period. Afterwards he wrote on his fans website, "I really cherish the moment now. I will work harder in the future!" TVB, therefore, gave him an opportunity and allowed him to return to his hosting job for Jade Solid Gold.

Just as he regained his job, another negative news about him appeared yesterday. A magazine claimed that on December 30, they photographed Amigo driving a car near his house in Saigon. When the magazine interviewed him, he denied driving and even claimed that he had sold his car. If this incident is confirmed to be true, Amigo may be jailed for criminal offenses.

Sudden of absence in Scoop

Amigo was supposed to return last night to host Scoop, but had called TVB for a temporary leave. The director of TVB's Foreign Affairs department expressed that after reading the news report, they will take the initiative to ask Amigo about the situation. They have reached a consensus yesterday so he asked for a leave of absence on Scoop. When asked whether the police have contacted TVB, he said no.

Source: Mingpao News
Translated by: xbunnylicious @ AsianFanatics

It was Bernice Liu's 32nd birthday and she celebrated it at work, receiving a birthday cake and a handbag from a handbag brand. Bernice stressed she is focusing at her career and already celebrated her birthday with her parents the night before. Asked whether she is not celebrating it with her boyfriend Alastair Lam, she said: "Of course I'm celebrating it with my parents!" Talked about her birthday wish, she said: "Good health, everything successful, less unhappy reports, plus I hope everyone can focus on my performance." Why does not wish she can have a boyfriend? She said: "You can't force that. It's more important to be happy!"

Bernice said she received many birthday e-mails from friends, asked whether she received a message from Moses Chan, she said: "No," then she changed her mind: "Doesn't know yet, because I don't have my phone with me." Asked about her breaking up with Alastair, Bernice said: "I'm not replying. Those reports are from last year. I hope I can have a happy new year. I will do my job well. I have nothing to say. I don't mind, this is how showbiz is."

Talked about her new series "Home Troopers" and "Show Me the Happy" do not have good ratings, Bernice does not agree, saying "Show Me the Happy" is a sitcom and it is good to have ratings around 25 and 26 points.

Source: Mingpao
Translation: Kay's Entertainment

It is said Raymond Lam's sister looks like Wong Cho Lam and yesterday Wong Cho Lam was asked about this, he said with a surprise: "I just returned Hong Kong and I haven't read the report. I don't know whether we are look alikes. If it's true, it proves Raymond and I are good brothers. Since you say his sister and I look alike, that indirectly implies I look like Raymond."

Cho Lam expressed he has not met Raymond's sister. He said his sister should be the one who looks like him, not Raymond's sister. He hopes people can appreciate individuality; everyone has his/her pretty looks.

Talked about some people said he looks prettier than Raymond's sister, Cho Lam replied: "Let me tell you, I'm prettier than all women. But she [Raymond's sister] must be the prettiest on her wedding day. I only allowed her to be the prettiest on that one day."

As for whether he is prettier than his girlfriend Leanne Li, he said: "Yeah, that's why she's always jealous of me."

Source: Mingpao
Translation: Kay's Entertainment

In his concert series at the Hong Kong Coliseum, Andy Lau Tak Wah has invited numerous celebrities and personal friends to guest star onstage. The night before, Sheren Tang Shui Man joined Andy onstage and sang a song. Sheren even revealed that he was the first boy she brought home to see her parents!

When introducing Sheren before the audience, Andy said, “This woman was my childhood friend. We knew each other from school. Everyone has witnessed her efforts. Let’s welcome Kau Ku Neung!”

Sheren revealed, “Andy was the first boy I brought home to meet my Daddy!” Andy laughed, “Yes, I have met Sheren’s parents!” When they were students, Andy and Sheren often played together. He even visited her home on certain occasions. Sheren was surprised that Andy described her as a childhood friend, since she always regarded him as a big brother. Andy’s success in the entertainment industry became a motivating factor for Sheren as well.

Andy said, “I knew that Sheren wanted to challenge herself and have others appreciate her acting, so I nominated her to enter the TVB training class. I am quite smart, since I spotted her talent. I knew one day she would become Kau Ku Neung!” Sheren was grateful for Andy’s praise. Each time she grew tired from working and thought about taking a break, she saw that Andy continued to work very hard. Sheren reminded herself that she should continue to put in her best efforts.

When Andy invited her to perform at the Hong Kong Coliseum, Sheren grew very anxious. However, she brought forth her loyalty to sing the song "明星".

Veteran actress, Helena Law Lan, also appeared as a guest performer at Andy’s concert on the same night. Helena was awarded the Hong Kong Film Awards’ Best Actress in 2000, the same year that Andy Lau received the Best Actor Award. There was much excitement when the results were revealed that year. Helena and Andy worked together on TVB series, Return of the Condor Heroes "神鵰俠侶". Andy said, “I greatly admire Helena . While filming Return of the Condor Heroes, Helena put on ‘ugly’ make-up without any complaints. Her professionalism greatly affected me.” Other veteran artists such as Nam Hung and Wu Fung also appeared at Andy’s concert to support him.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: JayneStars

Charmaine Sheh who has just received the award of the Most Outstanding Performance Actress denied the rumours that she was not dissatisfied with Sheren Tang being crowned the TV Queen hence not renewing her contract with TVB. She also revealed that regarding the renewal of her contract, it is still in the progress of discussion. She also said that she has requested for a pay rise, but she also frankly said that she has thought of leaving her "home country" and develop her career elsewhere.

While attending an event yesterday, Charmaine expressed that she really wanted to personally go and receive the award, she said: "It's a pity that I couldn't go, I feel this award is a very big encouragement." (Consolation award?) "No, my award was outstanding performance actress." (Do you want to receive the award together with Most Outstanding Performance Actor, Moses Chan?) "I don't know who received that award." (Have a private celebration with him?) "I wouldn't have a chance to celebrate for a long time, I have to return to film series until the end of the month, and then I have to film Forensic Heroes 3." (There are rumours saying that Kevin Cheng and Frankie Lam aren't qualified enough hence being kicked out?) "How can it be? Everyone is TVB is a star, saying this way isn't fair to the artistes." (Are you pressured?) "Everytime I accept a series I will have pressure, I have to communicate with the producer, afraid that people would get bored of watching it."

Charmaine denied that she wasn't continuing her contract her TVB because of Sheren Tang being crowned as TV Queen, "Why would I be dissatisfied? There is definitely someone who gets an award and another who doesn't in an awards presentation, it's not that I didn't get an award." (A consolation award?) "How do you consider it a consolation award? Don't tell me there should only be one award, I don't know where did the rumours come from, I'm still TVB's artist, I still have one to two years contract, the next contract is in discussion." (What requirements do you have?) "Increase in pay." (What about the award?) "I didn't know that this could be done, I feel the production quality is needed." (What about your own benefit?) "When the series have good ratings then I will be benefited." (Develop career elsewhere?) "I did think of this, the Mainland's market is very wide, they need Hong Kong artists, income is about the same, there are more series in Mainland, but after including cutting ribbons and advertisements then they're almost about the same, so it's still based on production quality.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translator: Eujean Lee @ TVB Newsworld

Dramas


Home Troopers - (EPS 01-05) - 26 PTS (Lowest 22 PTS)

Show Me The Happy - (EPS 21-25) - 23 PTS

Source: aZnangel@AEU
Translator: aZnangel@AEU

Miriam Yeung won 3 awards at the Chik Chak awards presentation, became the big winner among the female singers. Regarding ex-music company, A-music boycotting Commercial Radio, she said; "Children do not know much about the adults' matters." (Leon Lai also fought hard for you to get an award last time?) "He always tries to get good results for singers all the while." (Supporting you well?) "OK, I've been sitting here every year."

Miriam who missed the Chik Chak female singer award for 3 years joked that it might be her husband, Real Ding who brought her luck. She was asked if she had more luck after her marriage, she said: "It might be coincidently I met the right person, I became happier and had more energy, the biggest contributors are Capital Artist's colleagues!" Real Ding also did not forget to congratulate his wife on Weibo and also prepared "instant noodles with love" at home for his wife to enjoy: "Congratulations to Mrs.Ding and continue to be my most favourite female singer, and also becoming my favourite good wife! Love U." Mr.Ding and Mrs.Ding are really a sweet couple.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translator: Eujean Lee @ TVB Newsworld