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In the entertainment circle, it is better to have news than not to have any news. Who cares if it's negative news! Perhaps this is the life in the entertainment world, but Linda Chung just happens to go the opposite direction, she believes that rumors are helpless for an artist to get up top and would even add on to the pressure. She firmly believes that true ability is the way to go. She hopes the public can just forget about her rumors with Raymond Lam, and she sets Charmaine Sheh as her goal. One day she will become the TV Queen.

(*The rest of the article is Linda speaking...)

Since I've entered the industry, I have been in many series. If you want to talk about my representative work, I would say Seung Joi Sum in Heart of Greed because that was the most popular and got the most public response. Honestly speaking, when I first entered the industry, most of my roles were the innocent and obedient girl. The opportunities to challenge my acting was not big, perhaps I didn't do too well in the acting, but I won't feel regret that my acting isn't good. Instead, I kind of like my type, I use true feelings and it's very natural. The thing about myself that I pity most is my physical status that affects my development, like when I was shooting Ghost Writer because my health wasn't good, and often had insomnia that affected my work. If I could choose, I want to play a female assassinate the most. I would wear a black outfit or red colored tight clothing, like Charlie Angels, it should be pretty fun.

Fortunate to have guidance from seniors

In fact, I feel pretty lucky. Since I've entered the industry up until now, all of the artists I worked with enlightened me. Besides the lead actors, I want to say that many of the 3rd, 4th, 5th line artists helped me a lot. I would chat with them, sometimes they may not be in the scene with me, but after they watch me on TV, they tell me the areas I could improve on.

Among the female artists, I admire Charmaine Sheh the most. She is an artist hat deserves to be respected. Before when I was in Canada, I already started watching her series, I really like her role as "Chuk Kwan Ho" (Return of the Cuckoo). I will set her as my goal, of course I hope to get TV Queen too, but I believe I still need a few more years to train myself. Charmaine also spent a long period of time before she got it, her acting is really mature.

Admires Wong He's attitude

Among the male artists, I really admire Wong He. He is very hardworking, to the producer and the entire team, he seriously captures well. In this industry, it is very necessary to have this type of person, bringing concentration to the team. Wong He helped me a lot, his acting is tremendously attentive, clearly knows how the feeling of the picture will come out. From The Gem of Life to Twilight Investigations, he gave me a different perspective. He has high expectations to the entire crew, it is a good thing, he just wants a good production. Of course can't get too over and unreasonable. If changes to the script can produce a better outcome for the series, then why not? I really admire him.

I am personally a person with a quiet personality. Work is work, I don't like to socialize nor do I know how to make relationships. Maybe my personality is a slight loss to this industry, but I treat people with a true heart. I believe the hard efforts I put into my work, people will see it.

About my personal life, I have always been low-profile. Honestly, I am rather happy, relaxed and comfortable without any news. Because if the news is too big, naturally there will be reporters following me, then I would feel more pressure and I won't be happy. I rather have no news than be someone who has negative news because I don't want the news to affect my family. I have to take my family into account, have to protect my obedient girl image, but I am just being myself. I don't like to stay out late a night or smoke, and I don't like to be in random relationships. After all, I just want to keep my family and friends low-profile as much as possible, protect them as much as I can.

Long for a touching classic song

Regarding news, many people will mention my rumors with Raymond Lam. I feel the rumors have been going on for too long. At first I thought, just let people write it however they like, as long as I know it's not true, but when the rumors went on, even the people I know started believing it. At the time, I really wanted to come out and clarify, I didn't want people to talk about me, I felt that this will really affect my work. The reports went from positive to negative. I would tell people to not ask me again, but sometimes I can't control it. I hope audience can focus more on my work and not the news.

Outside of filming, I really like to sing. Usually when I have time, I would compose songs to kill time. Although I never formally learned before, but composing music is the same as acting, don't necessarily have to had learned it before. The most important is that it has feeling. I have love singing since I was young, I can express some of the emotions I usually hide in the songs and this is a type of stress reliever. As a TV artist, it is hard to be a full time singer, but I do hope that I will have a classic song that touches people.

Healthy sex appeal, shows off long legs to smooth the eyes

Don't think that I'm tall and thin, but in fact I love to eat. Also because of work, I always have midnight snack, so my waist can easily get fat. I recently became a spokesperson for a beauty salon for the first time, really happy to have them assist me in losing weight. In my past endorsements, I had to wear rather sexy clothing, but this time I just need to be myself, as the obedient girl. The main focus is showing some legs, hope you all will like it!

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Despite past nominations for the Best Actress in the Hong Kong Film Awards, Carina Lau Ka Ling has never won the award. Nominated for the sixth time in the Best Actress category at the 30th Annual Hong Kong Film Awards, Carina will be competing for the award with actresses from a younger generation: Josie Ho Chiu Yee, Tang Wei, Miriam Yeung Chin Wah, and Fiona Sit Hiu Kei!

Regarded as the favorite to win the Best Actress award at this year’s Hong Kong Film Awards, Carina was even supported by rival, Maggie Cheung Man Yuk. Having won the HKFA Best Actress title five times in the past, Maggie appeared at a press conference in Beijing yesterday. At first Maggie did not want to predict the awards outcome since she did not watch the majority of the nominated films. However, when it was mentioned that Carina was nominated for Best Actress, Maggie wished that Carina would win. “There is no reason; I just believe in her. I hope she wins the award!”

Dispelling rumors that Maggie had separated from her architect boyfriend, Ole, the pair was spotted holding hands. Maggie also denied rumors that she was retiring from acting; she was only selecting roles carefully.

Source: Orientaldaily
Translated by: JayneStars

Who could have thought that Law Lok Lam, who entered the industry 40 years ago and is practically accompanying everyone at dinner every night on TV, could have become famous overnight? Well thanks to his good acting and many productions that he gets to be broadcast all day long. Coincidentally in all of his series airing, he 'died' in all of them. He also has to thank the Netizens with a good eye to have caught him 'dying' in 5 series within 24 hours.

As of April 13th, there has already been 15 places overseas and other countries that are fighting to report about Law's 'death'. "I feel this is a special coincidence, and I can't imagine it. However, in the last few days many people have contacted me and has already caused a confusion in my life. I don't have much hopes now, I just want to eat and live peacefully..."

I'm just a regular homemaker

It is not easy to meet up with Law Lok Lam, but it was even harder in the last few days. Not many people in the industry had his phone number, if you wanted to find him, then you'll just have to leave a message at the station. "Sorry! Getting back to you this late. Aiya....so many reporters have tried to contact me in the last few days. Even the media outside of the country wants to interview me. I could only reply and say that my phone died. I just went to Kowloon City to buy groceries and was followed, I couldn't leave. I was only able to get back home not long ago to cook and make soup...."


(Law Lok Lam's family with Connie Chan)

Currently 63, Law had already gone though his smooth years and is adapted to wind and waves. "After being in this industry for so long, to me, there is nothing really that I have to be so intense about. When I encounter the media, there's not too much of a strong feeling, I still continue to drink my tea, buy my groceries, cook my meals. It's just too many people are asking me for interviews, losing a lot of my personal time. There's too many things I wasn't able to do."

"In fact, I'm no different from your average homemaker. During the holidays, I would spend time with my family, definitely will go to the market to buy chicken for the holidays. Usually I just do some cooking, my daughter loves my squid patties and steamed pork chops. In the last decade, I am responsible for cooking the meals, if I have to work, then my wife and daughter will just go out and buy their dinner."

Source: Apple Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Everyone wants to be a natural born with perfect facial features, but what is considered perfect? There is currently a very popular trend overseas that calculates the golden facial proportions. In the U.S and Canada, the latest research states that if the distance between your eyes and mouth takes up 36% of your face, your eyes and eyeballs take up 46% and you have a symmetrical face, then that is the perfect golden facial proportion.

Turns out that the iPhone already released an App for the golden facial proportions. Reporters found a several Stars to be the guinea pigs. This app calculates the entire face's proportion and scores how perfect it is. As long as you take a close up, front facing photo, then your face can be calculated. 10 points is perfect.


Raymond Lam: Useless to Chok

Recently Raymond has been troubled by all the news with Mavis Pan and didn't get any sleep. It has been rumored that he got a face transformation N times to become the Chok Raymond he is today. Reporters found a picture of him 10 years ago and compared it with a more recent picture. Turns out that Raymond's face change got him 0.6 points higher. But he got the lowest score among the male artists that were tested!


Joey Yung: No Improvement

10 years ago, Joey had a round face, chubby cheeks and wasn't a beauty no matter how you look at her. However today is not the same as the past, people always said that Joey had a face transformation, as she got more popular, she got better looking. Unfortunately, using the golden proportion measurement, she only got a score of 7.5 both times!


Kary Ng: Close to perfect

When Kary debuted under the Cookies group, she wasn't the most outstanding. In the recent years, she changed her image into a rock girl and did her solo development from there. Audience started to see her in a new light. Reporters told Kary to try out the app, at first she didn't really understand what was called golden proportion until she saw her high score of 9.6. Kary shouted instantly: "Does golden proportion tell the symmetry between your face and your facial features? I can't believe my proportion isn't that bad." Kary, it's not just you that couldn't believe it, even reporters had a big surprise. But this app is mostly for fun, don't have to get so serious!


Natalie Tong: Symmetrical Facial Features

Natalie is not considered a big beauty, but her facial features are normal. After playing with the app, Natalie received a score of 9, very impressive. She said in joy: "My face is a little big, my right side is thinner, can go on camera. Can't believe I got 9 points!"


Charmaine Sheh: High expectations

As the TV Queen, Charmaine Sheh sure does have high expectations on herself. When performing this test on her, we had to let her do it over and over again before it worked. She said: "This picture doesn't look too good, can I take it again? I'm afraid it will affect the results, if I get too low of a score, that wouldn't be good!" In the end, she took the photo 3 times, finally it satisfied Charmaine. Unfortunately her score was only 8.5, which was just average, but she remained strong and laughed: "It's pretty good!"


Bosco Wong: Golden Proportion Siu Sang

Besides Raymond, Bosco is considered one of the handsome Siu Sangs in TVB. Known to be a pretty boy, Bosco tried the app and got what was expected. He successfully beat all the Siu Sangs. "I got the highest score? I'm so happy! This app is amazing, what is it called? Let me download it too!" Bosco became the Siu Sang with the highest score of 9.1, even happier than getting TV King.


Moses Chan: Chok is useless

Always said to be the handsome Moses Chan, just by his looks and image attacts many female fans. We thought Moses and Bosco would be in competition! But it turns out that his score of 8.3 was just average, he said: "I never thought I was good looking, I'm not about the idol image, so I'm not one bit disappointed! Haha!!"


Wayne Lai: A pleasant surprise

Compared to Raymond and Bosco, TV King Wayne Lai is more inclined to the team with ability. When he tried the app, he himself was ready to lose. "Compared to Bosco and Moses, I'll definitely lose!" But we should always think optimistically, Wayne's score was a pleasant surprise, a 8.4, 0.1 higher than Moses.

Source: Sudden Weekly
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Moses Chan, Linda Chung, Ron Ng, Tavia Yeung, Queenie Chu, Law Lok Lam and the rest of the cast to TVB new series Yes, Sir. Sorry. Sir! attended the promotional event yesterday. During the event, everyone celebrated the April birthdays Linda, Moses and Queenie with a birthday cake. Right after the promotion ended, Moses arrived at the airport for take off to Jamaica where he will shoot a special there. When Moses was asked if he's worried his role in this series get criticized to have copied Stephen Chow's Fight Back to School, he frankly said that he is prepared for such criticisms. However, he is 100% sure that he used the Moses Chan acting style to portray the role to reassure everyone.

When speaking of the rumors that TVB is asking their artists who have contracts expiring to sign another 5 year contract? Moses expressed he has not heard about it, and said he still has more than a year left in his contract. He said: "We'll discuss again! (It was said, if you don't sign the contract you'll get frozen!) My profession is an artist, other things I cannot control."

As for Law Lok Lam who 'died' 5 times on the TV screen in a day, he pretended to die live on the spot. Producer Lau Ka Ho then gave him a lucky red envelope, it was an extremely funny scene.

Supports Good Buddy

Also, Ron Ng was asked about his good buddy Raymond Lam, getting hurt again. He expressed that he didn't purposely go comfort him, but if necessary he will do what he can to support him. When the news about Raymond crying was mentioned, Ron said: "Can't say anything when true feelings are revealed, the director will take that into account and won't give him scenes that are too heavy to shoot yet. Let him shoot more suspended on wires scenes, so he doesn't have to focus on that incident so much! I also hope the media can just leave him alone. (Right now it's Mavis Pan who is not letting it go?) Let it go! It's enough!" He also said that he has not encountered a bad peach blossom, and is currently not dating anyone. When speaking of shooting Shaw Brother films, he said that his schedule is lined up until next year, so at the moment, no one has approached him. Reporters mentioned that Bosco Wong may be a lead actor in one of the films, he said: "We all have been in the industry for so many years, it is about right time to go out and make a breakthrough. We have different paths, Bosco in films, Raymond focused on music and I'm focused on making money."

Linda's birthday falls in early April, she frankly said that she spent a happy and touching birthday. A friend even gave her a book on dating. Asked if she what she has learned from the book? She said: "I haven't read it yet, it's about life principles, not necessary about dating. (Has anyone confessed their love to her?) No, I'm very open, leave to fate and I hope there will be a pursuer!"

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Charlene Choi (Ah Sa) new album Sweetest Day recently reached platinum sales. EEG especially hosted a celebration event for her and took the opportunity to announce that Ah Sa has become the spokesperson for EEG's real estates. Regarding Ronald Cheng confirming that his girlfriend Sammie Yu is pregnant, Ah Sa congratulates him and wishes her ex-husband happiness. She also highly praised Ronald will be a good father. She frankly said that having a child is something happy, but as for herself she is not mature enough to raise a child.

It was said that back then her marriage with Ronald was failure because she didn't want to bear a child. Ah Sa said: "The people that know me, knows that I really like kids, but whether it's having a child, dating or marriage, it is all about the right timing. This is a gift from God. (In the past up until today, still not the right timing?) Yes! Before I have a child, I hope to be more mature and have a stable environment first. Before I wasn't the right time. (Ronald had always been longing to be a father?) Ronald and I both love kids, he is going to be a good father!" William Chan is currently focused on his career and not ready to be a father yet, asked if Ah Sa agrees with her boyfriend on this aspect? She said: "Two people together, there will be areas where we match and don't match. Our thoughts are quite matching. (Bear him a child?) Let nature take its course." Ah Sa expressed that when the environment permits, she will give a present to Ronald's child. She wants to wait for the right time because she does not hope to stir up gossip when she meets Ronald. She said: "Ronald and I still keep in touch, but not much. We still have a friendship. He is currently in happiness, I don't want so many rumors and gossips."

Twins new album in July

At the celebration, manager Mani Fok announced that Twins will be releasing a new album and hold a concert soon. Mani also gave Ah Sa a model diamond crystal and expressed she will soon give a real diamond crystal and the down payment to an unit on the new property as a way to thank Ah Sa for all the hard work in the last 10 years. Ah Sa reveals that Twins' new album is releasing in July. One of the songs is composed by herself, while Gillian Chung (Ah Gil) wrote the lyrics.

Regarding the news on Raymond Lam recently, Ah Sa saw the clips of Raymond crying and hoped we all give him some space. It was said Mavis didn't want the incident to end? Ah Sa said she supports Raymond, no matter what.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Sharon Chan has long arms and legs, when she was in primary school a cheerleader and self-claims that she's experienced and got the agility. Recently, she serves as the supporting team at the racecourse and was able to instruct the other 4 beauties on the cheerleading moves. Sharon was not only attentive passing on her secrets to cheerleading, but she also carefully helped the girls pick out their clothing. Sharon said: "Because I'm tall enough, I was a cheerleader in primary school. I feel quite honored, like I'm going out representing the entire school. Every time I saw the male school mates jogging, I scream so loud my voice becomes hoarse. This time, I'm here to cheer for the winner in the horse race. My skills are quick, even the splits isn't a problem for me. (That amazing?) I participated in Strictly Come Dancing before, it's just others were worried that I couldn't do it because earlier I accidentally fell and injured my collar bone."

Asked about her current condition? She expressed that her injury has already fully recover and said that she's even stronger than before: "After several months of break, I was able to recover and become more healthy, my collar bone is stronger than before. (Under the care of your boyfriend?) No, only got my mom's beautiful soup, it's too bad I can't get fat from all that eating." As to her upcoming work schedule, Sharon is currently preparing to shoot Return to the Three Kingdoms with Raymond Lam and Tavia Yeung. She will play "Younger Qiao" (小喬).

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

It's already been two months into post production of "The Legend of Swordman" (Sword Heroes' Fate), you can already start to see the results, a few days ago, Sina entertainment exclusively interviewed main star Nicholas Tse to talk about this alternative ancient drama about travelling to 2030. Nicholas Tse stated, a lot of imagination has gone into this TV series, he himself went from the future into the game world, there's a lot of creativity in there, young people will like it.

Sina: Having watched the highlights of this series, I think the effect of travelling to 2030 was pretty good, what do you think?

Nic: Compared to the TV series that get made these days, it's pretty good. At present, the series is in post production, I haven't seen the finished video, but I think the effects will be good.

Sina: It seems time travel is quite a popular topic these days, what do you think is the biggest draw of this series?

Nic: A lot of the time travel themed ones today are set in the present, but "The Legend of Swordman" is set in the future, in terms of production costs, it needed a big budget. Plus in this TV series we all went into the game world through advanced technology, there's a lot of creativity in there so young people should like it.

Sina: The director said when you did fight scenes you didn't use stunt doubles, this drama has a lot of action scenes, was it hard?

Nic: It wasn't all without stunt doubles, but a majority was done personally, speaking personally I have certain standards towards fight scenes, I communicate with the action director about moves I think will make the fight scene better and give the audience more feeling of excitement, as long as we can attract the audience, it's not hard.

Sina: Is this the series you've filmed that's used the most effects?

Nic: At the moment it is. Because basically when we went into the game world we became kung fu masters, every one had a special move, but some moves must be matched with effects in order to get the full effect, so practically every episode has effects.

Sina: You and Ah Sa are an arguing couple, are there a lot of scenes where you two fight? Are there romantic scenes?

Nic: There are a lot of romantic scenes. In the drama, Ah Sa and I are lovers in real life, I only went into the game world because of her, I never would have thought her modern memories would be wiped by a hacker, anyway there are a lot of setbacks. But, I have to keep the details back, if you want to find out then watch it.

Sina: I hear you and Kenny Kwan are arch rivals in the drama, what's that about?

Nic: Yes, he is a hacker, actually, in the real world we are both very amazing network experts, but we never met each other, so in the game's virtual world, he wants to see whose better, me or him.

Sina: Do you like your modern look in the drama? Does the 2030 described by the drama fit what you imagined?

Nic: Minimal, simple, including the space in the TV series is designed with this style. The imagination behind this drama is very rich, there's a lot of fun technology in there, an intelligent future world is very exciting.

"Sword Heroes' Fate" (剑侠情缘) - Futuristic Scenes Teaser Preview

Source: Sina
Translated by: kelvin @ multistars nicholas-tse.net

Actress Amy Chan [Sau-Man]’s contract with ATV officially expired in June 2008. After the contract expired, Amy had already come to an agreement with ATV on a new contract and was just pending the official signature . At the time, ATV was in a rush to start filming new series "Men of Justice" [in which Amy stars as the female lead opposite male lead Lawrence Ng], so despite the fact that the new contract had not been signed yet, Amy agreed to first film the series and work things out with ATV later. Now, more than 2 years later, and long after the series finished airing, Amy claims that ATV never paid her for her participation in the series. Recently, during a meeting with a few other artists to discuss plans for her upcoming stage musical "情歸何處", Amy revealed her struggle with ATV over the unpaid wages: “In their promotional trailer, ATV said that the series ["Men of Justice"] winning an award is proof that hard work pays off -- regrettably, I did not receive a single dollar for it.”

Shortly after filming of "Men of Justice" was completed, ATV’s management changed once again – originally, Amy’s new contract was settled with ATV executive Ho Ting Kwan and his staff, however when the new management took over, they told Amy that the company does not plan on filming any more series any time soon, so her new contract was put on hold indefinitely. Amy expressed that she does not care whether there are opportunities to collaborate in the future, but she does have a problem with ATV not paying her wages for filming "Men of Justice". She claimed that, through her lawyer, she has repeatedly requested for ATV to pay the 7-figure salary owed to her for filming the series, however ATV has continued to delay the matter. Recently, after receiving a response from ATV that stated “We do not owe you anything”, Amy felt the need to pursue the issue further and seek justice for herself: “I told my lawyer: if a restaurant asked me to wash dishes for them for a day and promised me that tomorrow, they would sign a long-term contract with me as well as pay me for that 1 day of washing dishes, but then after I wash the dishes, they tell me they are no longer going to sign the contract with me, shouldn’t I still get paid for that 1 day? My lawyer said that ATV definitely should pay me for my work. There is no contract and they have not paid me, plus the series already aired last year – how could they pretend that the matter doesn’t exist? After so many years of collaboration with them, I was willing to start filming without having signed a contract because of one word: TRUST! It’s not like this was my first time collaborating with them, so I couldn’t believe they would handle the matter in this way! Definitely a lesson learned!”

With regard to the salary dispute with Amy Chan, ATV’s top executive Yip Kar Bao expressed that the matter was simply a misunderstanding with the contract -- upon consulting with their legal team, it was indicated that Amy Chan does not have enough evidence to pursue the matter, so “they do not owe her anything” and the matter is already resolved.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translation: llwy12 @ AsianFanatics

God of Songs Jacky Cheung will kick off the 20 show Hong Kong leg of his "Jacky Cheung ½ Century Concert" tonight at the HK Coliseum. All 190,000 tickets for the 20 shows have been long sold out. Due to each show being close to 3 hours long, Jacky’s concert organizer and manager Florence Chan encourages all fans / audiences to arrive early so that the show can start on time at 8:15pm sharp.

In efforts to give fans the best experience possible, the concert organizers rebuilt a brand new stage for the concert that is completely different from the one used during Jacky’s World Tour in China and the U.S. -- one made especially for the HK Coliseum. The effect is that Jacky will be able to get more ‘up close’ with the audience – in fact, during one particular segment, Jacky will be sitting right in front of the fans, with virtually ‘zero’ distance between them, which is sure to make many Jacky fans very happy!

Earlier in the week, Jacky encouraged fans and concert-goers not to give him flowers this time, but rather donate rice instead to help feed the poor and also protect the environment. Mrs. Chan expressed that the responses from the fans have been overwhelming, so they decided that after Jacky’s 5th show on the 18th, they will arrange a handover ceremony backstage for the donations.

Source: Oriental Daily, Mingpao
Translation: llwy12 @ AsianFanatics

Film industry big brother Alan Tang Kwong Wing at the end of last month passed away due to heart disease at the age of 64. His family yesterday began funeral services at the Hong Kong Funeral Home and invited Taiwan Chung Tai Chan Monastery monks to chant scriptures for him. Big Brother's altar was decorated in white, with three golden Buddha statues from Taiwan in the middle. Big Brother's wife and daughters chose the photo of Big Brother sitting a chair in a suit, looking dapper. They hoped that everyone would always remember the most just and heroic side of Big Brother in their hearts. The daughters also in another corner displayed valuable photos of Big Brother from youth to middle age, with the words "Mighty, Kind" for everyone to remember him by.

Around noon television coverage teams were on hand. Big Brother's family and two god daughters May Law Mei Mei and Joyce Cheng Yun Yi arrived before 2PM. Around 3PM Jenny Tseng (Yen Nei), Linda Wong Hing Ping, Joseph Koo Ka Fai and Sharon Kwok Sau Wan arrived. Then more than a dozen monks arrived to prepare chanting for Big Brother. Over 100 family and friends attended the ceremony, with over 200 kulapati under the leadership of the master of the ceremony chanted for Big Brother. After the ceremony, the monks left at 5PM. Then Yen Nei with the help of Pauline Wong Yuk Wan left tearfully; however she still was willing to stop for a media interview. She said that she and Big Brother have known each other for a long time. Big Brother in her heart was very righteous Big Brother who has always very strongly taken care of the little people. Has Big Brother taken care of her? She said, "I am more independent, but Big Brother took care of me as well. We were very family, like family. Before my husband's death, we would often meet. In my impression he is a handsome guy."

Martial art school operator Kwok Sau Wan before leaving revealed that today she would arrange for several white lions to pay their respect to Big Brother before the funeral. When asked how Big Brother's widow was, she only said that many people were heart broken because Big Brother left too suddenly. Big Brother's friend John Chiang Dai Wai revealed that the chanting ceremony was very solemn. Today he along with Ho Lai Chuen would be among eight pallbearers. The funeral will take place at 10AM. The coffin closing ceremony at 11AM will be conducted by Chung Tai Chan Monastery's Master. At noon Big Brother's remains will be transported to the crematorium.

Big Brother in life had many friends and many of them came to pay their respect. They included Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Jackie Chan, Patrick Tse Yin, Willie Chan Chi Keung, Liza Wang Ming Chuen, Mona Fong Yat Wa, Stephen Chan Chi Wan, Yen Nei, Elaine Lok Yi Ling, Margie Tsang Wa Sin, Pak Shuet Sin, Peter Lam Kin Ngok, Jimmy Wang Yu, Michael Hui Koon Man, Wu Fung and his wife, Andrew Lau Wai Keung and his wife and others. Chow Yun Fat, Leon Lai Ming, Nicholas Tse Ting Fung and Cecilia Cheung Pak Chi, Cally Kwong Mei Wan, Louise Lee Sze Kei and others sent floral arrangements, around 200 of which filled both sides of the street. At 7PM, Brother Four and Chan Chi Keung left and Chan Chi Keung stopped to speak with reporters. He sighed, "a brother of over 20 years, I really miss him. He truly was very loyal and great to his daughter. He was so strong, I never thought that he would go first." Then he was teary eyed as he said that Big Brother left very peacefully, but he did not take a final look as he was at the Tang home when Big Brother passed. At the time he saw Big Brother was as peaceful as he was sleeping, which was fortunate. As for Mrs. Tang, he said that she of course was upset, luckily her daughters were by her side.

To remember Big Brother, his daughters Yip Yan and Yip Wai produced a memorial program for him. The black program had the word Tang in silver, with Big Brother handsome black and white photos, family photos and valuable photos with friends in the industry. Big Brother's surviving family, Yun Yi, Law Mei Mei and Jacky Cheung Hok Yau all wrote eulogies to remember Big Brother. His wife wrote, "For the love of my life husband Alan, you brought me endless joyful memories and a pair of lovable and filial daughters. I will properly take care of myself and live on, you don't need to worry. Go in peace, one day our family will reunite in Heaven. Remember you always! Wife Janet"

Law Mei Mei in her writing revealed that she called Big Brother "Old Man" for 21 years already. In 1990 she and Big Brother made RETURN ENGAGEMENT (JOI JIN GONG WU), on and off screen they addressed each other as father and daughter. She never imagined that after the shoot they still kept in contact and continued this destiny. She said, "Before meeting your family, I never knew that a family could be so complete, fortunate, happy and warm." She also said that she was afraid to sit next to Big Brother and his wife because they would spare no energy into filling his belly. Once at Mother Tang's birthday, that night they had 15 dishes, Big Brother and his wife of course did not forget to fill her plate. Finally after the meal her stomach ached until four in the morning. All the food that she ate that night was enough for her to hibernate for a month. "Old Man, perhaps in the hearts of many was a righteous, just, solemn, respected Big Brother, but in my heart you were always a humorous, lovable, kind good father who is worthy of respect and love!"

Sources: on.cc, singtao
Translated by: HK Morning

Yesterday Linda Chung attended the HTC Desire S event. When she learned that the other guest Amanda S. is going to get married soon, she went to congratulate her. Asked if Linda is also craving to get marry? She smiled and said she is currently looking for a partner and reveals her requirements: "I hope that he will have a generous and loving heart, that he will love my family and I, have desires to improve and good health! The best is for him to have the father feeling! I don't want someone who plays around." Asked about rumored boyfriend Raymond Lam's exotic clip that leaked? Linda supports him: "I haven't seen the news, but hope we don't talk about it anymore. It is unfair to Raymond, hope the incident can just end. (Are you worried you may become one of the female leads?) Huh? Not worried!"

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

TVB series Relic of an Emissary is broadcasting into the second week with average TV ratings. Yesterday because of Joe Ma's inability to distinguish "si" (士 - scholar) and "tou" (土 - soil) has become a hot topic in the discussion forums. In the Hong Kong discussion forums, Netizens discovered that in episode 6 of Relic broadcast last night, Joe Ma who played Prince of Yan turned the phrase 'four occupations' (士農工商) into 'land farming' (土農工商) and becomes a laughing stock. Netizens then madly criticized that TVB is being so like "whatever" in their productions.

Last night on a scene in Relic, Prince of Yan (Joe Ma) was discussing the national policy with the new Jianwen Emperor (Joel Chan). When Prince of Yan mentioned "four occupations" (士農工商), he ended up saying "land farming" (土農工商) instead. Although he only said 1 character wrong, it was still noticeable. A Netizen expressed that when [he/she] heard Joe said the wrong word, [he/she] went mute and was speechless. Some say TVB has the attitude of "whatever" in their productions, followed by discussions on problems with Prince of Yan's lines. When speaking to the late royal ancestors, Prince of Yan calls himself "Boon Wong". This is called into question because he's talking to his father, so why isn't he calling himself "Sun Yi"?

"Next time we will be more careful"

Reporters contacted Joe to asked about his mistake? He expressed that he already forgot what his lines were, and he is not sure of the history. He stressed that he just followed what the script said, and the question should be asked to the scriptwriter. Towards saying the wrong word and becoming a laughing stock? Joe said: "Next time we will all be more careful!"

Relic is set in the Ming Dynasty period, and follows the history, so that's why it has become an even hotter topic for Netizens. Some Netizens tease that the series should change it's name to Detective Emperor Yongle. There are other comments that Joel Chan's role as the Jianwen Emperor, the Wen should be "炆" and not "文".

Producer Wong Wei Sing expressed that if Joe made a mistake in the lines, he will have to watch the playback and look into it. However, the wrong character used for Jianwen Emperor is currently being checked. He said that Relic is not a comedy series, and is especially careful when working with history, will be mindful of all the details.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Steven Ma attended a function yesterday as a Guide Dog Ambassador. He hopes the program will receive more support from the government and from local citizens. He also reminded everyone to assist those with visual impairments. Steven was given a kiss by an affectionate guide dog named Iris at the event.

TVB has been criticized for taking a large chunk of their artistes' salary. When the topic was brought up, Steven stood by TVB, saying the commission is reasonable. "The amount that gets taken off my pay isn't very high, although it is very hard work. I still remember the time I didn't sleep for 56 hours straight. The most important thing is that you're happy doing the job."

Lately there has been rumours of Mona Fong leaving TVB to pursue her interests in film. Steven said that he recently saw her at Faye Wong's concert. If she does leave TVB, he will definitely miss her.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: sparkles_n15 @ AsianFanatics

Since the circulation of Raymond Lam Fung’s bed photos, ex-girlfriend Mavis Pan Shuangshuang once again spoke to the press, revealing the reason for their break-up. Aside from third party, model Rose Chan Ka Woon, Mavis discovered “cheating” evidence in Raymond’s cell phone and there were even fourth and fifth parties in the relationship! Recently, video clips of Raymond inducing a woman to tears and intimate photos with Rose surfaced.

After collaborating on a music video together, Raymond secretly invited Rose to his apartment, Dynasty Court, for a “dog play date.” Raymond was allegedly involved with Rose while dating Mavis.

Raymond’s Secret Cheating Videos Exposed

Recently, video clips which appear to be Raymond’s secret cheating videos have been circulating. In the self-filmed video clip, a man’s voice clearly resembling Raymond’s voice told a woman, “Look at the camera.” Although her eyes were originally closed, the woman suddenly opened her eyes. Next, the man gently said, “Open your mouth.”

In another video clip, the man and woman appear to be engaged in “backdoor” sexual activities. Both the man and woman’s backs were to the camera. The woman’s hair was messy and the man ordered, “I cannot see your face.” However, the woman continued to cover her hands with her face.

Dog Play Dates at Raymond’s House

Despite Rose’s continual denial that she was involved with Raymond, recent photos circulated in which Rose and Raymond appeared to be enjoying themselves together. In addition, the pair took iPhone “fish eye” photos which distorted their facial features for fun. From the angle of the photos, it was obvious the pair were hugging each other closely.

Allegedly, Raymond even invited Rose to his apartment, Dynasty Court, to allow their dogs to play together. While dating Mavis, Raymond also asked Mavis to his home to see his dog. According to an inside source, “Rose loves dogs. She owns a white poodle and often uploads photos of her dog on her blog. Sometimes when Rose appears at functions, she will also bring her poodle along. Raymond owns an Alaskan Husky, however he does not bring the dog outside often. When Raymond first got involved with Rose, he often asked her to bring her dog to his apartment and take dog photos together.”

On February 28th, Rose uploaded photos of her poodle on her blog, indicating that she took her dog outside for fun. Next Magazine noted that Rose’s photos were taken around the same time Raymond took photos of his Alaskan Husky at home. Sitting next to Raymond’s dog was a woman whose flowered dress was also captured in the photo. The flower print matched the outfit Rose wore in a photo taken with a friend in Taiwan in February.

Mavis Pan Said Raymond Had Other Women

Rose was selected by Raymond to film a music video in Taiwan. With Rose spending time at Raymond’s apartment, no wonder Mavis was so upset and said Raymond was not loyal in love. Last week, Mavis was in Hong Kong to try out different images for her upcoming pictorial book. Raymond was in Xiamen, China at the time. Often portrayed as having hurt and betrayed Raymond, Mavis countered, “Not only was there a third party, there were fourth and fifth parties too! I met the wrong person!” Distracting her sadness, Mavis turned to a tempting hot pot dinner. “In the past, Raymond and I had hot pot together too…”

During the hot pot dinner, Mavis noted, “I don’t remember when those photos [bed photos] were taken. It was unfortunate that these photos were used by other people. If I were the one who had released them, then I could have done so while we were still dating. There would be no need to incur my current negative image.” While speaking with Hong Kong reporters, Mavis said, “I felt I was hurt in the incident….”

Rose Chan’s Response

Appearing as a guest at a Jipi Japa shoe function, Rose Chan insisted that she never went to Raymond’s house. Regarding the photos she took with Raymond, Rose said they were taken for memories after completing Raymond’s music video.

Rose said, “I truly, truly did not go to Raymond’s house!” When reporters requested Rose to swear that she never went to Raymond’s house, she was afraid to do so. “I didn’t want to swear that I never did so because I was afraid this would induce more tabloid rumors!”

Rose indicated that her mentor, Sin Kwok Lam, was quite strict with her. Pointing out that she was only 18-years-old, Rose said she will focus on improving her martial arts, singing and acting career rather than date. Drawing clear boundaries with Raymond, Rose said, “After filming his music video, we have not seen nor remained in contact with each other.”

Sources: Next Magazine #1101 and Orientaldaily
Translated by: JayneStars

Break-up news between Gigi Leung Wing Kei and her Caucasian boyfriend, Matthew, surfaced earlier. Yesterday, Gigi appeared a promotional event in Beijing. Gigi appeared in good spirits and smiled throughout. On the other hand, Matthew appeared to be lonely and unhappy since Gigi revealed their split publicly. Allegedly, Matthew only learned of their official split through the press.

Gigi and Matthew dated for one year. In March, Gigi took a vacation in Spain to forget about the pain of breaking-up. It appears that Gigi recovered quickly from the relationship. Although she did not answer any of the press’ questions regarding the break-up, she appeared in good spirits.

Matthew worked at the U.S. Consulate in Hong Kong. His three-year term in Hong Kong was nearing closure and Matthew would transfer back to the United States next year. Allegedly, this may have been one of the reasons Gigi decided to end the relationship. After regaining her single status, Gigi revealed that she invested in a company, pursuing the track of a career woman.

Source: Sohu.com
Translated by: JayneStars

Tavia Yeung Yi and Kenneth Ma Kwok Ming appeared at the praying ceremony for TVB series, Return to the Three Kingdoms "回到三國" yesterday. Tavia felt that it was a pity that Raymond was betrayed in love and encouraged Mavis Pan Shuangshuang not to continue to pressure him.

Noting that true love warrants mutual respect, Tavia said, “Ethical people will do ethical things. I am incapable of acting this way. I hope she [Mavis Pan] does not hurt Raymond. You can hold on to him if you have the capability. In love, you should not publicly criticize him. You should settle the matter between yourselves.”

After realizing that Mavis Pan intended to release a pictorial, Kenneth Ma thought that Mavis may be seeking publicity with the recent turn in events.

Source: Orientaldaily
Translated by: JayneStars

It's said Bosco Wong hooked up with his assistant during filming, angering girlfriend Myolie Wu. Myolie attended to an award ceremony and denied it, and said: "They always write those things. I just treat them like stories. No need to be serious!" Whether she's supporting Bosco? She tried to avoid the topic: "I don't want to talk about him all the time!" She can only use "friends" to describe her relationship with Bosco. As for Bosco already admitted they are dating, she said: "No such thing. You go ask him!"

Bosco cleared up having an ambigeous relationship with his assistant. Asked whether filming with Myolie enhances their relationship, he said: "You see each other a lot, got bored of it. Then we faced each other again that several months. Actually we can always change partners." Reporters joked it would be hard for him to be with Myolie forever, and he said: "You can change partners at work, but not for girlfriend. Actually it's pretty happy if you can be with her at work."

Source: Mingpao
Translation: Kay's Entertainment

He drops tears again for the woman he once loved.

Since the leak of bed photos of Raymond Lam and Mavis Pan Shuang Shuang last month, there are non-stop news related to the incident. The two parties both accepted in-depth interviews to tell their side of story, but that didn't stop anything but provoked more stories to come out. Now it's even rumored there is a sex tape leak.

Originally planned to attend to the costume fitting of new drama "Return to the Three Kingdoms," Raymond was absent in the end but eventually showed up when he walked into the studio. He faced reporters reluctantly with high executive Virginia Lok, Eric Tsang, and producer of his drama by his side.

"During the period when we dated, if there is anything in any way that hurts her, even it's all just a scheme, I'm willing to accept it. She is still very young. Her future should be a good one. This whole thing already made people around us very worried. I'm so sorry!"

While he talked about his past relationship with Mavis, Raymond started to get teary. He said he thought of calling her, but didn't think it's a right time to do so. They are both emotionally affected and he "is in deep pain" right now.

Asked about a clip that is suspicious of being a sex tape with his voice in it, Raymond just sighed and expressed he is focusing on his career right now; it's his top priority. Whether he worries more would leak, he is helpless about it and said that's all he can say for now.

Source: ON.CC
Translated By: Kay's Entertainment