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Initially going to participate in Forensic Heroes III, Charmaine Sheh had to turn down the role due to her arm injury. Also part of the series, Chris Lai expressed yesterday: "I didn't know! Didn't hear about it either. But I will ask if she's okay because we are just too familiar. I hope her health is fine, get well soon and can get back to work as soon as possible."

Also, the day before Chris was shooting an outdoor scene in Central for FH3, the scene was about Chris having to roll down the stairs from way up high. Then he gets scraped on the face by broken glass on the ground and gets a bloody head. For the best results, he personally rolled down a few steps and made lots of expressions, extremely into character. However, on the day of shooting, when he was rolling down from over 10 steps, he had a stunts double do that for him. Asked why he didn't do it himself? He joked and said he relies on his looks to make a living: "Because at the time, the ground had a lot of broken glass, I'm afraid I'll get hurt! Someone with no acting skills, I have to rely on my looks!"

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

TVB new series 7 Days In Life will be premiering next Monday (1/24th). At yesterday's promotional event for the series, Sonjia Kwok and ex-rumored boyfriend Steven Ma were an extreme match. During the games, the cast had to choose a partner through a drawing, Steven drew Sonjia and the two did a performance where they acted like they just met. Later, Patrick Tang and girlfriend Katy Kung did their performance, where they had a superficial kiss. Katy just used her hand for the kiss.

In the series 7 Days In Life, Sonjia encounters several new challenges, she and Steven's kiss scenes, fighting with Koni Lui for her boyfriend and even had to jump off the building. Asked if she's worried that there will be bad terms rumors again with Steven? She said: "The shooting for the series is already completed, there won't be any more gossips." Also, she hopes to seek a boyfriend, reporters suggested to her that Moses Chan is a 'deal'. Sonjia laughed: "A deal has nothing to do with me, and there are rumors that they (Moses and Bernice) are reconciling! I don't want to have any more rumors, just want to focus on my work."

Steven expressed that the series is scheduled to air during the Lunar New Year, the long break will affect the ratings, but he is already used to these things. He also reacted to the producer giving his opinion, hope the series he's currently shooting Thunder In the Forbidden City can broadcast at a good period.

Patrick expressed that many people misunderstood that he and Katy Kung 'sparked in love' during the shooting of 7 Days In Life. In fact, they met at a public event, he felt that Katy was pretty cute, so they kept in contact by phone and later started developing a relationship. Asked if during the Lunar New Year, will he be going to parents' place to send new year greetings? Patrick said: "My family has already met Katy, they feel that she's full of spirit and cute, I will also go visit her grandparents." Katy expressed that her parents will be coming back to Hong Kong for the Lunar New Year, her father already prepared a big red envelope for Patrick.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Currently 38, Kelly Chen was very covered up when she attended an event yesterday. Wearing 3-inch boots, she appeared very careful when walking on the ramps, little did we know, she's actually enjoying nearly 3 months of pregnancy with twins. In an interview, Kelly revealed the good news to reporters, she said: "I am pregnant, and it's already 2 months, twins. (3 months?) Almost, time is right to announce, I'm not sure if the twins are boys or girls yet."

Have always had a 'silly sister' personality, Kelly generously admitted to artificial insemination: "Yes, I chose artificial insemination, I wanted to have another one before 40 years old, so I got a little impatient since I'm already 38, and I am afraid the baby might be in danger, artificial and natural do require great efforts. Seeing that I wasn't really able to, the doctor suggested that I use this method, I'm afraid my physical strength won't be good enough if I have the baby any later, greater risks and I'm personally not very greedy, if one of them is a girl is good enough!"

Suddenly 'twins', Kelly also admits that besides planning: "Lost budget, my family is super happy. (How did your husband react?) He's okay too. (In-laws won't have to fight to babysit?) It's good, lighten my responsibility." Already have a son (Lau Sing a.k.a Shrimp Dumpling Boy), Kelly expressed that her son doesn't know that he's going to be a big brother yet, she said: "He doesn't even know what I'm doing, didn't tell him, he's too small! (Putting away the stove after having these twins?) Talk about it after I have them, it's not putting away the stove, it's sealing the stove." So desperate for a daughter that she's having a fever (expression), Kelly reveals that when she found out about having twins, she was so surprised and shocked, she said: "I'm afraid I can't handle carrying them, just plan as I go, this time it was a surprise. Last time, my stomach was already really big, so big it felt like it was going to explode. This time with two, it should be like a giant, I'm afraid I won't be able to handle it."

Asked if she would stop working to welcome the new lives? She said: "Have to see how big my stomach gets, if it's so big that people can't be seen, then I won't come out. If not, then I will come out to play a little, it's really boring stuck at home!"

Kely expressed that she hopes to avoid traveling and riding the airplane as much as possible. When speaking of her new Beijing film The Monkey King, actually at the time she alraedy knew she had twins: "Just standing there. (Today how tall are your heels?) 3 inches, it's much shorter!"

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

According to news, the night before yesterday, Charmaine Sheh was preparing to get back to Hong Kong from Hangzhou. However, heavy snow hit when she got to the airport, she accidentally slipped and fell on the slippery ice when she was getting out of the car. Her left elbow hit the ground first, causing a joint dislocation. She was sent to the local hospital to get a cast. When Charmaine got back to Hong Kong, she went to see a doctor again, and got another cast. Because she needs some time to recover, she is forced to withdraw from her Forensic Heroes III (FH3) participation.

Yesterday Charmaine accepted a telephone interview, she said in a weak voice: "I discovered that my leg started to feel numb, the doctor examined me and said there is some pressure on my nerves, right now both of my legs hurt a lot. My waist can't maintain a posture for too long, so last night I didn't have a very good sleep." Although there are a lot of inconvenient situations in life, fortunately Mother Sheh is in Hong Kong to look after her. Yesterday Charmaine talked to Producer Miu Siu Ching, Executives Catherine Tsang and Virigina Lok, she said: "What I am most unhappy about is that I affected Siu Ching Jeh, causing much trouble for her. The FH3 crew already started shooting in the studio, it's difficult for them to stop and wait for me now. Eventually TVB told me to take a break for recovery. This is my first time co-starring with Wayne Lai, now that I can't shoot the series, such a pity."

Producer in a headache to find a replacement

Producer Miu Siu Ching admitted that she is eager to find a good actress and frontline actress to replace Charmaine, she said: "Currently handling the situation, initially she was to start working today, now it definitely has been affected! But, Charmaine really has good artist ethics, she also said she afraid we won't know what to do. (Any replacements in mind?) Should be a frontline actress! Earlier, I watched the scenes that Wayne and Kate Tsui did, they did very well, I do hope to find a good actress." She stressed that what's most important is for Charmaine to get well soon: "Even if she forced herself to work, her joint can easily get dislocated, after getting through 6 weeks, she'll have to go in for physical therapy too."

Initially paired with Charmaine in the series, Wayne's partner got her joint dislocated and have to 'dump' the new series, he said: "Can't believe our first collaboration would fail, did I give her bad luck? (Who do you want to replace your partner?) I really don't know, it's hard to say, everyone's already scheduled for other work, I also feel the headache the Producer is feeling now. (Find someone as pretty as Charmaine?) Of course! Most important is a pretty girl, I'm a handsome guy in the series!" Also part of the series, Kate heard about Charmaine's injury, she said: "What's most important is that she gets better soon, I haven't collaborated with her before, initially I was planning to steal some tips from her, but now the opportunity is gone, such a pity."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Wayne Lai and his wife attended to an event yesterday to promote a new Facebook mobile app. Wayne said: "I always want to have a Facebook, because communicating with youngsters is different now. They won't talk to you face to face. Maybe they're afraid of embarrassment after saying certain things, like I'm sorry. It would be easier to say it online. (Not afraid your son would become autistic because of that?) Can't do much. I would bring him out to functions in general. I don't want him to look at his phone or computer the whole time, we need some balance. But I'm afraid he won't focus at his studies if I bring him out too often. (Restrictions on going online?) Yes. I put his phone and computer in another room at night, say they need to be charged. I don't want him to get addicated. Good that he listens to me." He has decided to open a Facebook account to communicate with his son.

Source: Mingpao
Translation: Kay's Entertainment

Raymond Lam is endorsing for a suit brand, earning a 7-digit pay. He disclosed he has trouble finding a suit that fits him. Now he can be measured before making a perfect suit. Wearing a right size and saving money, it is like one stone shooting two birds for him.

It is a trend for artists to endorse underwear, but Raymond is not interested. He said: "A brand I like said they can sponsor me, but I rather buy it on my own!" What if a brand invite him to endorse with a very appealing pay? He said: "Then we have to see how appealing it is!"

Many male artists abroad are shooting female product ads, Raymond said: "Actually I can accept that, depends on the ad's creativity." Asked it was rumored his girl cousin is joining TVB with his help, he said: "She's already a half on-screen artist since she participates in HKREP. But I don't want to talk about things related to my family."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translation: Kay's Entertainment

Since attending his younger sister, Regina ’s wedding, Raymond Lam Fung’s family photos have circulated online. Many netizens noted the physical resemblance between Regina and TVB comedian, Wong Cho Lam, and heavily criticized Regina ’s appearance.

On the other hand, Raymond’s younger cousin, Lin Xia Wei, received a high positive praise for her looks. Xia Wei’s beauty stood out at the wedding. As a theater performer at the Hong Kong Repertory, Xia Wei appeared on TVB’s The Green Room "今日VIP" for an interview earlier. Due to the public’s positive praise towards Xia Wei’s beauty, TVB allegedly asked Raymond to persuade her to join TVB. Perhaps it may be possible that Raymond and Xia Wei will form a “brother and sister” team at TVB!

Old photos student photos of Xia Wei circulated the forums and her star quality was obvious even in simple, everyday photos. Xia Wei possessed large, round eyes and partially resembled Lin Chiling andJennifer Tse Ting Ting.

At her wedding, Regina ’s looks were heavily criticized by netizens, leading to much unhappiness. As a loving brother, Raymond set aside time in his extremely busy schedule to appear at Regina ’s wedding. Through his manager, Cindy, Raymond posted on his blog about the incident. He praised Regina for being kind-hearted and filial to the family. Due to his appearance at Regina ’s wedding, Raymond felt disheartened that he brought upon such criticism towards his sister.

Source: Tom.com
Translated by: JayneStars

After filming Forensic Heroes 3 "法證先鋒 3" on Monday night, Kate Tsui Chi San was spotted visiting Moses Chan Ho’sapartment. Although Kate denied that she was at Moses’ home, she smiled sweetly and said that she loved to drink coffee. Since Moses was a coffee aficionado, Kate’s response left room for speculation regarding the pair’s relationship.

Since the paparazzi caught Bernice Liu Bik Yee on a date with Alastair Lam last December, Bernice and Moses’ six-year relationship was officially over. Due to Alastair Lam’s wealthy background, Bernice was branded as a “gold-digger” by many people and her image plummeted. Despite the break-up, Moses spoke highly of Bernice before the press and asked reporters to not write harshly about her. Regaining his single status, 39-year-old Moses was popular among female artists and highly sought after due to his good education and handsome looks.

Allegedly, 31-year-old Kate Tsui was ahead of other women in taking the initiative to go after Moses. A neighbor that lives near Moses’ apartment building spotted Kate visiting his home at Le Point of Metro Town, in Tseung Kwan O. The witness said, “Last month on the 4th, I saw Kate Tsui leaving the lobby around 10 to 11 PM. Perhaps she was afraid people would recognize her; she was wearing a mask at the time. She had her head bent and walked quickly to the garage. Although she had a mask on, I recognized she was Kate Tsui immediately. She knew her way around the building. Perhaps she realized I was looking at her. She shot away quickly like an arrow, afraid people would recognize her!” The witness’ testimony implied that it was not the first time that Kate had visited Moses’ building since she knew her way around the premises.

Kate Tsui Feigns Ignorance

When reporters asked Kate whether she had visited Moses’ home in Metro Town , she replied, “Where is Metro Town ?” Aside from going to work at TVB in Tseung Kwan O, Kate lived in the same area in Yu Ming Court while growing up. Anyone familiar with Tseung Kwan O would know where Metro Town was! No one would believe her ignorance!

According to taxi records, Kate took a cab from Building #10 at Metro Town , the site of Moses’ home. When confronted by reporters, Kate said, “What? Where did you hear about it? Were there any photos taken? Ah Mo and I are colleagues.” Did you visit Moses at Metro Town ? “Of course not! Where is Metro Town ?”

When asked whether there was any possibility that Kate and Moses may develop further, she said sweetly, “I never thought about it. But I do like to drink coffee!” Since Kate shares Moses’ interest in drinking coffee, it may not be a surprise that they are dating after all!

Kate Tsui and Moses Chan collaborated in 2008’s Moonlight Resonance "家好月圓" together. The pair acted as a couple in the series. Surprisingly, three years later, Kate and Moses’ relationship may have a new romantic turn!

Source: Face Magazine # 191
Translated by: JayneStars

Joyce Cheng's debut album <有故事的人> [rough translation: Person With Stories] has received good response after it was released and additional copies are being printed. Her album is number 1 on the Chinese album sales chart of music stores HMV, Hong Kong Records, and CD Warehouse this week. Her single "_" is also at the number 1 spot of TVB's Jade Solid Gold and RTHK's Chinese Gold Songs Chart.

Joyce says she is very happy that people like her album. She promises to try harder at work and will not disappoint everyone. Recently she is busy promoting her second single <半份關心>, new drama "7 Days in Life," and movie "I Love Hong Kong." She will not have several days off until Chinese New Year.

Source: Mingpao 
Translation: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment 

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The night before yesterday, Karen Mok attended an award ceremony held in Beijing. Other than than receiving the Gold Song award for her song "Baby", she and Jay Chou each received "Most Popular Male/Female Singer" award. Receiving the award from Chyi Chin and Mo Ah Mun, Karen excitedly said, "Jay Chou said he'll be writing a song for me, so the fans are should be looking forward to it!"

Dressed beautifully, Karen, who was wearing a two meter long black dress, walks along the red carpet, catches all the attention. She then changed into a a suit matching her fishnet stockings, showing off her sexy legs. In such a cold weather, she was dressed very sexily.

Source: On.cc.
Translator: yvonneleung

Rumours between Him Law and Theresa Fu is difficult to tell whether they are real or not. There were photographs of Him stay overnight at Theresa's home, and are alleged as "fake break up". Yesterday, when Him Law attended an event of the TV series 飛虎 (temporary name), he denied that "stayed overnight" incident, "There's no such thing! I haven't been at her place for a very long time. Let me read the news when I get back. (Was the break up fake?) Don't talk about these things! Talk about work. (Strong man can also be tender?) In the series, yes. (Is Theresa included?) No, not yet. She will the next time we collaborate!"

The more rumours, the more negative it is getting, Him's "bad" luck kept on going. Yesterday, during the event of a war game for 飛虎, Him honestly admitted that he's been shot several times at his bum. Him said, "I've been shot at my "pat pat" for almost forty times. I think Mandy Wong did it. (Are you okay then?) I don't dare to look. I'm scared that when I pull down my pants I'll see "bat tong" (8 circles - name for a mahjong). It'll be bad if I see the circles on my pat pat!"

Also, Joe Ma was admitted to the hospital for four days because of an infection so he did not attend the event. It was said that he is fine and is already back home to rest. The reporters called Joe Ma yesterday and he said he's not completely healthy yet but because the shooting of the TV series is going to start soon, he insisted in leaving the hospital. "I already told the producer that during the first two weeks, I cannot do any extreme action shots."

Source: on.cc
Translator: yvonneleung

Yesterday, Eric Tsang's father, Tsang Kai Wing, passed away in Taiwan, aged 94. When Eric was interviewed, he said with grief that his father passed away peacefully, with his children and grandchildren beside him. Eric is currently preparing his father's funeral, expecting the ceremony will happen after Chinese New Year.

It was rumoured that Eric Tsang's father, Tsang Kai Wing, have not been feeling well during the past year. Eric returned to Taiwan several times to stay with his father. The day before yesterday, during the promotion in Singapore of the film I love Hong Kong, Eric received news of the sudden change of his father's sickness. He immediately returned to Taiwan to see his father until 6pm last night, Eric's father passed away in Taipei Veteran General Hospital, aged 94. When asked what caused his father's death, Eric only said, "It's just elderly sickness, after all he's getting old. Thank you for everyone's concern! I will be holding a farewell ceremony for my father after the 15th (Lunar Calender)."

Grandpa passed away peacefully

Last night reporters called Eric Tsang's son, Derek Tsang, and he said the family is preparing for his grandfather's funeral. When asked about his father, he said, "Everyone was prepared (for his grandfather's death), I felt comfort when he died peacefully. He knew all his family was beside him. (Will the funeral be in Taiwan?) It should be held in Hong Kong. (After the 15th?) Should be, but I don't want to say too much. We are still discussing about it."

Source: on.cc.
Translator: yvonneleung

Stephen Chow's spokesperson, Ngai, states that Stephen's new movie New Journey to the West (Note: accurate English name is uncertain) will start filming in May, however, Stephen Chow himself will not be in the film. Rumoured that Aarif Lee will take the role "Tong Zeng" in the movie, the spokesperson says, "We haven't decide the actors yet in the film."

Aarif Lee's company mentioned earlier that they've contacted Stephen Chow, and is uncertain whether Aarif will be in the movie or not. However the company reveals that Aarif Lee is Stephen Chow's fan and watched The God of Cookery eight times, hoping there will be a chance for a collaboration.

Source: On.cc.
Translator: yvonneleung

Ever since Fala Chen returned to Hong Kong from Singapore to promote her new film, she is busy again with another job as a model in a fashion show. She admits that she has been earning a lot this year, "Other than earning money, working hard can also gain recognition from others. This is a better motivation than just simply earning money. (Does TVB take most of the money?) No, there is also Charmaine Sheh, she is in a lot of TV series, I know she earns a lot."

Fala Chen also reveals that during Chinese New Year she will be performing in the US, and will be visiting her parents as well. Even though she is not spending the the festival in Hong Kong, Fala still remembers to give out red pockets to the staff. When being asked whether she's giving out only one red pocket or two red pockets, she said, "Is there a difference? (If you're married, you should be giving out two!) I give out big red pockets (When are you going to be giving out two red pockets?) When I earn more money! (Marie Zhuge says that she will be receiving a to-be mother-in-law red pocket?) I don't think I need to respond what she says. "

Source: On.cc.
Translator: yvonneleung

Dramas
A Great Way To Care - (EPS 01-05) - 29 PTS

Variety Shows
JSG Best Ten Music Awards Presentation 2010 - 19 PTS (Peaking at 20 PTS)

Notes
- A Great Way To Care received 9 complaints on the bloody storyline and the violent scenes are unhealthy to watch because people may copy them. Also, there are complaints on discrimination towards the people with brain epilepsy and defaming homosexuals.
-TVB received 17 complaints on the JSG Music Awards results, the majority felt that Twins should won the Best Group Award.
-BA received 4 complaints on the unfair JSG Music Award results.

(To be updated..)

Source: Mingpao
Translator: aZnangel@AEU

Yesterday, Sandra Ng, Maggie Cheung, Kiki Sheung, Louis Yuen, Samantha Ko and Viven Yeo and other artists went to Singapore to promote the new film "I Love HK". Director and Producer Eric Tsang, who was already in Singapore, didn't attend to the promotion but left to Taiwan suddenly, rumoured that he went to visit his father, Tsang Kai Wing who was ill.



Family Being Prepared

Eric Tsang's son, Derek Tsang, was already in Taiwan, and states that he did not know that his father went to Taiwan. The both of them did not contact each other, as he was busy with movies. A friend of Eric reveals that the sickness of Eric's father has changed and Eric has been calling for help in Taiwan. According to Tsang's family friends, they said "Tsang Kai Wing is more than 90 years old, his immune system has worsen. His family is prepared (for his death)." The Tsang family has already rushed to Taiwan and would not mention anything to the media.



Due to Eric's absence, Sandra Ng becomes the main focus in the promotion. When each of the actors and actresses introduces their characters, Sandra states that her character would be a good wife, causing Kiki Sheung, who stood next to her, pretending to throw up. Sandra made fun of her and said "She's pregnant!" When Maggie Cheung introduces her character as a huge star, Sandra also made fun of her and said, "She's just being herself! The black-faced star!" About Eric's absence in the promotion, Sandra said, "Yes, I know! But I can't do anything, Eric didn't mention anything. (Is his father ill?) I know, I've sent my respects to him."

Source: On.cc
Translator: yvonneleung

The average ratings for TVB's JSG 2010 Awards Ceremony was 19 points. TVB received 13 complaints, stating that Twins should have won "The Most Popular Band" award. Another 3 complaints states that the results are staged and another 4 complains about the results being unfair. Other than that, the series "A Great Way To Care" received 9 complaints regarding the brutal scenes and the insults to homosexuals inappropriately, etc. Also, the host, Ria Tong, for "Food and Travel" received complains from netizens for a bad voice.

Source: on.cc.
Translator: yvonneleung