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Currently in the midst of being broadcast in Hong Kong, the story of Relics of An Emissary "洪武三十二" was set in the Ming Dynasty and revolves around Brocade Guard, Ngo Siu Fung (Michael Tse) who had amnesia. The series follows how Siu Fung and Sam Po (Sammul Chan) assist Zhu Di (Joe Ma) to the throne. Michael was indecisive among three beautiful women: Kate Tsui, Elanne Kong, and Sire Ma. Last week’s ratings increased by 1 point to 26 points, with nearly 1.64 million people watching. Next week, the finale will be broadcast; let’s disclose four key points to the ending in advance!

During the time he had amnesia, Michael befriended Joel Chan’s character, Emperor Kin Man. Michael was shocked to discover he was a fatal warrior trained by Joe Ma. After Joe seized the throne, Michael handed Joel over to Joe and decided to turn his life around. Despite having a one-night stand with Kate Tsui and protecting Sire Ma due to her illness, Michael loved Elanne Kong the most. Following Joe’s orders, Sammul pursued Michael and Elanne but decided to let the pair leave after witnessing Elanne’s willingness to sacrifice her life for Michael. Retiring in a small farm, Michael and Elanne got married. Sammul reported to Joe that Michael had died in combat and that Joel had disappeared at sea. Joe believed Sammul and ordered him to sail the seven seas to look for Joel. Sammul assumed the new name of Zheng He.

Source: Appledaily.com
Translated by: JayneStars

TVB series, Relics of an Emissary "洪武三十二" averaged 26 points in ratings last week, with 1.66 million viewers watching the drama. Entering its finale next week, the ratings should increase next week. Relics of an Emissary may be considered a historical drama, following Joe Ma’s Zhu Di ascension to the throne as the Emperor Yan. However, many scenes were highly sensual: Michael Tse peeking at a bathing Kate Tsui, a passionate French kiss between Michael and Kate, a nude Joe Ma massaged by eunuch, Sammul Chan in a bath together, Joe whipped by Kate in a sadistic manner, and Sire Ma’s rape scene. These five major scenes were limited by television censorship, but the ideology for a historical drama was bold. No wonder viewers’ blood boiled after watching Relics of an Emissary, even nicknaming the series as the television version of Category III film, 3D Sex and Zen "肉蒲團"! Some parents also complained that certain scenes in Relics of an Emissary were poor influences to children.

Broadcasting Authority Received Complaints

Relics of an Emissary was broadcast during the weeknights from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM in Hong Kong, a time in which families ate dinner together. Yesterday, the Broadcasting Authority received a total of nine complaints. Five complaints protested that intimate kissing should not be broadcast during family viewing time. Three complaints protested violence and overexposure content. One complaint was filed against a scene in which a live fish may have been abused in the filming of the series.

Currently in China, Joe Ma noted in a telephone interview, “In the series, Sammul Chan and I have a subordinate-master relationship. I don’t know why they see it as having gay elements. However, I’m happy that many people are discussing the series. Historically, Emperor Yan pretended to be insane, but I don’t know if he did in fact share a bath with Sam Po (Sammul Chan).” Regarding Emperor Yan’s S&M preference, Joe laughed, “Emperor Yan was a somewhat perverted figure; he was crazy and violent.” (Did Joe feel that the passionate scenes were too much for children to watch?) “I do not know the final results of the series. You should watch it as a historical drama, with entertaining aspects.”

In fact, many viewers praised Joe’s uninhibited portrayal of his character. Netizens left online messages supporting his election as TVB’s Best Actor this year. Regarding allegations that Relics of an Emissary contained explicit matter, TVB’s Deputy Director External Affairs, Tsang Sing Ming, responded, “The series was reviewed internally to comply with the Broadcasting Authority’s ordinance. We will forward the audience’s suggestions to the production department for reference.”
Voyeurism

In Relics of An Emissary, Michael and Kate share passionate scenes. To assist Michael in hiding in her room and prevent discovery from other palace guards, Kate bathed nude in a wooden bucket. Michael’s eyes roved over Kate’s nude form. Despite realizing Michael’s presence, Kate did not mind being observed and raised her leg, taking time to bathe slowly. Although the actual exposure was limited, Kate’s bold acting and sultry eyes fit the scenario perfectly. Exposing only her shoulders, legs, and hands, Kate made many viewers sweat and create screen captures for their personal collection.

Sire Ma’s Rape

Sire Ma portrays maid, Siu Kiu, who was raped by Brocade Guard, Lam King Kong. Sire was infected with sexually-transmitted disease after the rape. The rape scene depicted Sire crying desolately, while the camera panned to a nearby rice sack. In past series, flower petals often fell to the ground to indicate a woman’s violation. In Relics of An Emissary, the sack ruptured and leaked rice. Fortunately, Sire was able to destroy the rapist, causing the male audience to applaud.

Sadism and Masochism

Emperor Yan was quite crazy-minded. Despite the Ming dynasty setting, he preferred sadistic and masochistic (S&M) treatment. Allegedly, Emperor Yan was aware of his sinful actions and asked Kate Tsui to whip him. After the whipping, he took off his clothes and appeared ecstatic. He laughed at Kate and said, “Great! Let’s do it again!” Joe was very convincing in portraying a perverted character, causing netizens to compare Relics of an Emissary to 3D Sex and Zen. Netizens asked, “How come a good costume drama contained such [S&M] scenes between Joe Ma and Kate Tsui and had nothing to do with occurrences in the thirty-second year of Hongu?”

Homoerotic Massage

Creamy faced and rosy lipped Sammul Chan portrays eunuch, Sam Po, who later assumed the name of Zheng He. The design of the character was already a winner! Sam Po was Emperor Yan’s trusted policy maker and possessed intelligence and talent. Sam Po was loyal towards Emperor Yan, however one scene forced audience’s thoughts to stray. In one scene, a topless Sammul helped Joe bathe and even massaged his shoulders. The scene was extremely homoerotic and made the master-subordinate relationship appear more ambiguous. However, this scene was just a cover, as Sammul’s true love was not Joe or Elanne Kong, but rather Macy Chan, who did not mind that he was a castrated eunuch.

French Kissing

In Relics of an Emissary, Michael Tse had a topless bed scene which exposed his tattoos and strong muscles. Michael looked at Kate boldly before removing her clothes and kissed her deeply. Although the pair only revealed their shoulders in the bed scene, Kate appeared to have used her tongue in the kissing scene. Kate had an ecstatic expression during the bed scene, fueling viewers’ fantasies.

Source: Appledaily
Translated by: JayneStars

In Relic of an Emissary, Kate Tsui has a daring performance. Earlier it was rumored that she and Ron Ng sparked love and now she's surrounded by gossips. However, Kate was not affected by the rumor. The day before, she was in Central and Causeway Bay shooting with Bosco Wong for TVB new series Lives of Omission. At the location, it was seen that Kate was in a very good mood, besides joking with Bosco, she was smiling the entire time. Then she and a male worker were laughing loudly together. Looks like she made all the men very happy, pushing the rumor aside. As for Bosco, when he was shooting a driving sports car scene, he was eying the red Audi TT that was used as a prop. During the time, many female fans approached him and asked for autographs and pictures.

Also, Relic received 9 complaints from April 4th until yesterday (May 6). 3 complaints were on the violent and revealing scenes. 5 complaints were on the kiss scenes being inappropriate to broadcast during family viewing hours, especially the slaughter of live fish, is disturbing.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Kevin Cheng plays a boxer in the new series The Boxing King. He has to handle a series of boxing scenes, but earlier he received training. He said that he can physically handle it with no problem, but facing a professional boxer, Kevin laughs that although he went easy on him, the boxer still got him all dizzy!

Earlier, Kevin went with Moses Chan to Singapore for promotions and took the time to share his experiences: "Moses and a Thai boxer collaborated before, he said that even if the boxer is easy on the strength, it is still strong. After a few times, you can feel a little dizzy. For me, after fighting with a real boxer, they don't need to use all of their strength, just 70% is already very strong. I was really feeling dizzy! But no choice. (Did you get injured?) Bruising is normal, just as long as you do the poses right then it's not too bad."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Bobby Au Yeung, Evergreen Mak, Myolie Wu, Linda Chung and Sire Ma were at the costume fitting for TVB new series Yue Fu Hidden Dragon. As the lead actor of the Forensic Heroes series, Bobby was unable to participate in the third part. He explained that at the time he was in Mainland and couldn't accept the role: "Going out to shoot series is my interest, coming back is for paying a debt of gratitude. (Coming back, you have a lot of debt of gratitude?) Gratitude could be repaid any day, but too many can be difficult for me."

Also, Myolie and Linda said that Yue will need many Extras, but they are not afraid of the minimum wage issue that will affect the shooting process. Asked if they will recommend their friends or relatives to be Extras? Myolie said: "Linda's relatives are in overseas, I can ask my cat to help out." Standing besides Myolie, Linda laughed: "Then I can bring my pet turtle to help."

Sire Ma groaned about the ridiculous rumor she has with Ron. She said: "There is basically no such thing. Ron and I are just regular colleagues. The report is so unfair writing the story like that, especially to Ron!" Asked if she would let the guy spend her money? She said: "It's just a story, that person is not me. (Did your family tell you to quit?) They have mentioned it, but I have personal interest in this career, so I will continue." Sire was said to be a rich girl, but she said the property belongs to her family and not her. Asked again if she minds her boyfriend being a playboy? She frankly said that she hopes her boyfriend will be responsible and loyal, but she knows that not everyone can do this.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Last year Natalie Tong won 'Most Improved Actress Award' at the TVB Anniversary Awards and successfully advances into the FaDan status. However, in her love life she and Amigo Chui dated for several years, splitting and reconciling many times. It was only until Amigo was spotted earlier bringing home a 'pirated Michelle Reis' that Natalie can finally put down the relationship. In fact, Natalie always had a pursuer. In 2009, she and TVB artist Stephen Wong were rumored. Stephen was her driver to and from work, but because Natalie and Amigo got back together, the rumors ended. Now that Natalie is single again, recently Stephen starts pursuing her again and did not avoid passing on his love to her through Weibo on her 30th birthday last Tuesday.

It was said that Natalie and Stephen's friends all support the two dating. Although there is a large gap in their career status, Stephen is still very attentive to his 'girlfriend', especially when Natalie got hurt by ex-boyfriend Amigo. Unexpectedly, Stephen is also popular among the females, recently he was rumored with Miss Asia 2004 Coffee Lu, who was rumored with ATV executive (Sing Ban Yu) earlier, to have a very close relationship. It was said that Stephen and Coffee have been secretly interacting for a period of time, so Coffee always unwilling to admit the relationship with Sing.

Yesterday reporters contacted Stephen to ask for details on his relationship with Natalie and Coffee. He said: "We are just very good friends. Coffee is a girl alone in Hong Kong, I help her out as a friend and this is what a gentleman does. Don't think too much! (You and Coffee may start a relationship?) I don't see much possibility of that happening in the future! I don't match her. (How about Natalie?) A little sister! From beginning to end, I have treated her as a little sister. If I really did want to date her, we would have been together long ago!"

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Happiness at hand, hard to avoid the desire for excitement. Charmaine Sheh has been struggling for a year and finally decides to leaves TVB. Coming out of the greenhouse, she is seeking for a new breakthrough in her career. In her career, she can take the initiative to attack, but in her love life she still has a soft hand and will just go where fate leads her to.

(The rest is Charmaine speaking...)

Career: Fear of being disgusted by the job

[When the public speaks of Charmaine, she is not only a good actress that can create new sparks, but she also has this unknown stimulation.]

I was in TVB for 13 years, besides gaining fame and fortune, the most important is that I found a job that I like. I can truly be entertained while at work. Because there are many people that don't like their jobs, it is a blessing that I was able to find a job I really like, and one that constantly gives me new and fresh feelings. The more I work, the more interested I get, slowly I fell in love with my job.

Feel excited to work outside

In fact, this time deciding if I wanted to renew my contract or not, I struggled for a year. I slowly realized that I cannot step any further in this environment, I do have work, but I don't have a goal. It can't be like that, most of my time is spent in work, how can I have no goals?! No power or force when acting is already not possible! So, I had to think about how I can get that push. I thought about collaborating with other people, that's how I can get new sparks, and as a human being, you must give everything a try, there can't be no changes.

TVB has protected me well in the past many years, but I don't feel uneasy going out to develop. In fact, I feel excited because I don't know anything, it is TVB who spent all these years paving the road for me, and I can safety step out. When I go out, there is a path I take, and it might be dangerous, but there will only be chances with danger, so I feel it's very exciting, looking forward to it.

Collaborated, no sparks

I hope to be able to continue doing the job I like. Can't give myself too much pressure on what achievements I want to get. My purpose is I don't want to have a job that I'm disgusted by. If I keep shooting TVB series, I will have collaborated with many of the artists before, and working with the same person again and again, there won't be any sparks. It's like a roundabout going in circles, I'm really afraid that one day I'll hate my job.

Love: When it comes eat it

[Charmaine dares to love, just as long as she meets the ideal partner, so won't care about her status or work and completely fall in love.]

Sometimes when I'm shooting, I try as much as possible to not make it difficult. After so many years, it's impossible that I didn't hurt my body, my liver and eyes are definitely not in good shape anymore. However, sometimes when I encounter a good script and co-stars, it's hard not to take it. My goal now is to not make things too difficult, take some breaks. In between every shoot, I will take a break before working again.

Love life, just let nature take its course. It isn't buying clothes or pets. Although people say China is a large market and I will meet many people, I really haven't thought about it. When speaking of China actresses being with rich men, I was in China shooting too and I didn't even meet one. So it's not related, when the heavens wants you to meet someone, then you will meet that person.

Prettier with someone loving you

Like Sonjia Kwok, she met the right person and just went for it? I don't care who the person is, relationships when it's cooked, I will eat it. A person that matches and a good person, that's enough for me. I am not desperate to marry, among my friends there are few that failed, what my life is like, I don't know, but if I do have someone to date, it would be better. Most relationships are quite happy, someone to love you, you will be prettier! (Are you pretty lately?) Quite pretty, I'm pretty every day!"

Five Possible Successors Comes Forward

Who will be my successor for Big Sister when I leave? Wah! I can't take that! We are all on the same level! From what I've seen, a FaDan that is popular, most important is they can do both ancient and modern. There are many good ones... Tavia Yeung can be good or evil, and can do ancient or modern. Fala Chen has good audience fate, she already has a head start. Although I haven't collaborated with Kate Tsui, I know she's a smart girl and can diversify [in acting]. Linda Chung is the pretty humble type. Each has their good characteristics and have audience fate. Myolie Wu is very hard working, she is constantly increasing her value and hopes for change. Hehe... they are all good in their own ways! I also want to know who will stand out!

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

The Anthony Wong Chau Sun, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai) starred PUNISHED (BO YING) was the 13th Udine Far East International Film Festival closing film, but the leads were unable to attend due to work. Only director Law Wing Cheong attended.

Law Wing CHeong on the 7th at 10PM attended the closing film event at the Teatro Nuovo Giovanni da Udine and shared his experience with viewers. This cinema was the largest there, with 1200 viewer occupancy. This show was already sold out. Law Wing Cheong also said that the enthusiasm of the Italians were somewhat unexpected, he was inevitably nervous as he did not know how their responses tonight would be.

The film had its share of cruel scenes. After Janice Man was buried earlier, another actress Candy Lo Hau Yam was not spared either. After years away from film Lo Hau Yam said that this film was very intense because she has not made a film in a long time. In one scene she hung dangerous from the roof 9 stories above and she had to perform the stunt personally, which to her was very memorable. The preparation was well done before the shoot because from 9 floors up any accident would be fatal. The team also prepared many safety nets on the 8th floor so Candy would not be trembling from fright despite being on wires. Candy said that luckily Siu Chai was very nice and took great care of her all the while and kept giving her confidence like a gentleman. Although Chau Sun looked cool, actually he was quite humorous. When he sensed that Candy was scared, he would surprise her with a joke to relax Candy for a moment.

Source: takungpao
Translated by: hktopten

Aaron Kwok Fu Sing and Zhang Ziyi two nights ago attended the film LOVE FOR LIFE (JUI OI) Beijing premiere. Sing Sing honestly said that in the film their relationship trickled. Unlike the modern young people's romance, its expression was very solid true love. If he was younger and saw the film, he definitely would want to get married sooner. However now he definitely would not get married in a flash because he wanted to make more movies. In addition, Zhang Ziyi said that this summer she might make a movie in Hong Kong, depending on Wong Kar Wai's THE GRANDMASTERS (YUT DOI JUNG SI) progress. She said, "Honestly, now the Mainland platform is rather wide, Hollywood also has many bad films. I still have to look at quality when choosing movies."

Source: takungpao
Translated by: hktopten

Charmaine Sheh Si Man two nights ago worked on YUN YEUK LEI FUN HAU (DATE AFTER DIVORCE) with Alex Fong Lik Sun in Causeway Bay. They shot an argument scene on the streets. Although the team wanted a low key production, almost 100 people looked on. Ah Sheh threw a tantrum at Siu Fong and even hit him madly with a handbag. Siu Fong said, "I really thought I would treat you to abalone!" Ah Sheh screamed back at him, "You treat me to shit!" They could not stop laughing and led to bad takes.

The usually soft spoken Ah Sheh often had to drink water to soothe her throat perhaps due to all the yelling. Jacqueline Chong Si Man passed by and as a part of the film she stopped to watch for awhile and chat with director Patrick Kong (Yip Lim Sum).

Source: takungpao
Translated by: hktopten

Anthony Wong Chau Sung is known for his hot temper and speaking out against injustice. However, there are exceptions to everything. When Anthony came upon guest interviewer, Koni Lui Wai Yi, he immediately reined in his temper. Not minding rumors, Anthony compared Koni to a lottery ticket. If he were able to successfully pursue her, it was like winning the lottery!

K= Koni Lui; A= Anthony Wong 

The First Impression: A Bright Spectacle 

K= I portrayed Anthony’s girlfriend in the film, Turning Point < Laughing Gor之变節>. However, our first meeting was at the Performing Artistes Guild banquet.

A= This woman was a bright spectacle before my eyes. At the time, Koni was sitting with three other Miss Hong beauties. However she was the most outstanding and possessed a noble air. 

K= Wow, please don’t exaggerate! I was only second runner-up!

 A= The Miss Hong Kong winner may not necessarily be the most beautiful. Many criteria may be considered, such as being the cleverest, possessing the highest academic qualifications, and the performance on the competition evening.

K= Many people say you have an angry temper. I have never been scared of you; perhaps I am brave! 

A= Why would you be scared? I should be afraid of you instead! I hate newcomers who are dumb and pretend to be smart. Koni is different; she’s smart but will play dumb. She is sharp and picks up on everything. 

It All Depends on Fate

K= I am obedient and get along with the older generation well. I believe that you have to carefully consider your questions before speaking with elders and don’t ask useless questions, making people hate you. 

A= I am not your senior; we are equals. Eric Tsang wants to play the younger one! I am very clear on my generational relationships. Jay Chou and Isabella Leong had the opportunity to become my godson and goddaughter. Some people ask me to become their godfather. If it’s not the right timing, what’s the point?

K= If you don’t want to become a godfather, how about becoming a sifu (master)? However, you said that people can only bow their heads before you when you die, haha! Sometimes, I will ask Anthony for acting advice. For OL Supreme <女王辦工室>, Anthony advised me to come up with small gestures for my character, such as stretching, to leave a deeper impression with the audience. Anthony, what have you been busy with lately?

A= I have been trying to find a way to fix my insomnia. Perhaps I have been missing you, which made me unable to go to sleep! I love the fact that you look so proper, which gives off a mysterious air.

Teasing Each Other

K= We were linked romantically before; you are still so flirtatious?

A= An old man is like this?! You tease me; I tease with you. I am like this with both men and women. You said I am handsome. Bantering makes me happy!

K= I said you are cool; handsome would be too superficial!

A= I would rather be superficial! It’s not bad being crazy (laughs). Being romantically linked with you is like winning the lottery! [Dating you] would be like hitting the jackpot! How can I not be happy?

K= Oh, I am only a number in your heart? I don’t mind rumors as people say what they want to. I’m just afraid I can not get married if there are too many rumors!

Not Interested in Moses Chan 

A= It’s okay to be linked with me, since my file is inches thick. I’m afraid it will affect you more. However, being romantically linked with Eric Tsang is indeed odd. There were no photos [as evidence].  I suggest you be linked with Moses Chan next time instead. At least Moses and I make sense as romantic interests; we are the same generation.

K= No way. I’m afraid someone will throw a banana peel at me! Moses has too many fans. I believe that you should go with the flow in dating. It’s difficult to plan a cool man for yourself. If love arrives, it arrives.

A= You’re right. There will always be differences between the ideal and reality. While you are choosing other people, they are choosing you as well. Even when you find someone with good qualities, you may not be compatible with him and might break up. Perhaps in the end, it will be Eric Tsang after all? Haha



The Weak Will Be Trampled

K= Earlier on your blog, did you get into an argument due to “patriotic” issues? Why did you let your anger out?

A= Netizens like to create trouble in blogs. Sometimes they will say I look ugly or call tell me, ‘Old Man Wong, shut X up!’ I don’t care. When they say I am a traitor and insult my character, isn’t that too much? A lot of so-called patriots latch on to a few words you said and bother you. Afterwards, many netizens scolded the ‘patriots’ before they disappeared. There are many bad people in this world. I separate Hong Kong people from mainland people and they will criticize you for the separation. I cannot tolerate it.  There were four or five such ‘patriots,’ but if they grew in size and caused more trouble, it would be a headache. Many people in the industry faced the same bullying.

K= I have been [bullied] too. After watching The Scoop <東張西望>, a netizen felt I was fighting to speak more lines among the female hosts. The person challenged me and wrote, ‘The most pretentious female artist in Hong Kong.’ I wrote back, ‘Really, in the entire Hong Kong? That outstanding?’ Finally, his aggression lessened and he even thanked me in the end.

Anthony Wong Complements Koni Lui for High EQ 

A= I was saying you’re smart! Your reaction to rumors with Eric Tsang was great! At the time, you said you wanted to thank the media for giving you a front cover. You have a high EQ!

K= Yes, the media loves me. When it was my birthday, they gave me a front cover. I admit I have a high EQ. I give my friends a lot of positive energy.

A= It’s good that you’re using this method. However, ‘old oily sticks’ like myself would sound weak if I used the same methods, inviting others to step on me. I have to use the forceful Shaolin method by landing punches directly on their faces and mouths! I have to state clearly to others that I am poisonous, terrible, and I respond quickly. You’re going to compete with me? I can fight and write well. Don’t attempt to mess with me! I have a limited tolerance.

Koni Lui’s Plunging Red Dress at Mr. Hong Kong Pageant Caused an Uproar 

K= At last year’s Mr. Hong Kong pageant, many people said the neckline of my red dress plunged too deeply. Looking beautiful was my top priority. I discussed with my designer that the dress will not result in any accidental exposure before I decided to wear it.

A= Wearing such a revealing dress and not revealing any ‘points,’ of course you will be scolded! Actually, these plunging dresses are very commonplace. Shu Qi has worn these type of dresses. At this year’s Oscar awards, all the actresses wore these type of dresses and once in a while, there will even be accidental exposures. You were so professional in not revealing yourself!

K= I am quite tomboyish in personality. My normal attire is not sexy at all! It depends on whether the event requires it. The most important thing is that the outfit is safe and will not result in accidental exposure, which never happened to me before.

A= I don’t know what people are complaining about! An artist is praised for not stealing the spotlight and not be high-profile? That’s the end of the discussion! I hate people who have a bad heart and step on others to elevate themselves. I always praise that you wore the red dress extremely well. The overall feeling was great, not just your figure. Some people just have dirty minds. After I saw you in the dress, how come I didn’t focus only on your body? Of course, a part of me did pay attention to it as well, haha!

K= You mentioned that being sexy and overexposed are different.

A= Some people expose for the sake of exposing. Exposing flesh does not equate to being sexy; the manner of dressing can be very disgusting. The spirit of a person does not reside in the chest, but rather in the eyes. Since the eyes are the windows to the soul, this will affect a person’s demeanor.

K= I did not keep unhappy thoughts in my heart. I just act like myself. Right now, I just want to make more money. Earlier I bought an apartment and have to mortgage it. The house is very small.

A= Since it is a small apartment, it proves that you are making money in an honest way and did not attend dinners with rich men.

K= I have always been a decent woman. It’s sweeter to earn your own money.

Epilogue 

Interviewing Best Actor, Anthony Wong, Koni Lui approached the discussion gingerly. The French restaurant’s main chef especially prepared a black truffle pasta dish for Anthony. The manager of the restaurant said, “Koni’s dish was prepared by the secondary dish; was the taste different?” Koni whined that it was unfair treatment, while Anthony praised the chef’s culinary skills, “I love to cook; perhaps he is willing to share a few cooking tips?”

Source: The Sun
Translated by: JayneStars

Fala Chen attended a Giorgio Armani Optical promotional event wearing glasses. Fala indicated, “I usually wear contact lenses. However, frequent contact wear makes my eyes uncomfortable. When I do not have to work, I normally wear glasses.”

How will Fala be celebrating Mother’s Day? “I have to work.” (Did Fala’s boyfriend, Sit Sai Hang, complain?) “I will set aside time to eat together. Since I will not be able to spend time with my own mother, I will be sending her a gift.”

Was Fala concerned that her family in the United States will be impacted by Osama bin Laden’s death?) “On the contrary, my parents are more subject to the threat of tornadoes, since they live in an area prone to tornadoes. My parents live in a small city and terrorist attacks should not have a big impact.” (Perhaps you should ask them to fly on airplanes less?) “They rarely take vacations. They live in a very quiet small city."

Source: Oriental Daily
Tranlated by: JayneStars

When Sammi Cheng Sau Man and Andy Hui Chi On were spotted dining at Tai Ping Koon Restaurant, their unification was publicly exposed. Two months later, Sammi and Andy’s relationship became stronger. When Sammi returned from Yunnan province to Hong Kong on April 29^th, Andy suggested that they have dinner with her entire family in Wanchai.

While Sammi was not in Hong Kong, Andy did not get a chance to relax and accompanied her father on regular physical therapy appointments. After their marriage, Andy also agreed to move to Hong Kong Island near Sammi’s parents’ house. Since his future son-in-law was so accommodating, Sammi’s father was very pleased with Andy. Sammi’s entire family urged her to marry Andy next year.

Sitting on $160 Million in Real Estate Property

Sammi has a good investment vision. At the tender age of 18, she bought her first property for $3.23 million (HKD), which has increased six times in value. Over the last two years, Sammi bought three luxury apartments. The total value of these properties currently amount to $ 160 million (HKD).

Source: Tom.com
Translated by: JayneStars

Since ending his 16-year relationship with Carol Dodo Cheng Yu Ling, Lui Fong became a freely prowling “predator.’ Although Lui Fong thought that no one knew about his underground relationship with 25-year-old mainlander, Zhou Xiaoyan, it was the beginning of a nightmare when she accused Lui Fong in taking advantage of her physically and financially. Miss Zhou accused Lui Fong in cheating $40,000 (Yuan) of her personal savings.

Publicly scolded by his former girlfriend, 48-year-old Lui Fong was not picky in choosing his women. Whether beautiful or ugly, Lui Fong continued to be flirtatious towards his latest middle-aged girlfriend. Lui Fong’s girlfriend recently posted a “hairy photo” of herself, in which she revealed her armpit hair in a skimpily clad outfit while sprawled on bed.

Source: Tom.com
Translated by: JayneStars

TVB Extras went on strike after failed negotiations for higher wages. TVB urgently needs to find a solution to settle the issue and temporarily uses the students in the TVB acting class to be the Extras in the series. TVB Foreign Affairs director (Tsang Sing Ming) expressed yesterday during interviews with [The Sun] and iCable: "Actually TVB hopes to follow the original agreement regarding the Extras' wages. When the document confirms next week, the average wage per hour is HK$42. This already exceeds the government's minimum wage of HK$28 per hour. Because of the Extras issue the artist department adapted a new system, if there are any interested colleagues or their family or friends that want to be an Extra, they can register. The new set price is HK$180 for 6 hours. If over 6 hours, then there will be HK$28 per every extra hour. Of course, this does not affect the normal routine."

The newly implemented system is getting popular response. Yesterday, Macy Chan and Vincent Wong attended a program about loans and there were already many students from the acting class that registered. Macy and Vincent expressed that they know about the TVB Extras on strike. They admit that when they were shooting series, there were times where TVB acting class students or even directors and assistant directors were Extras.

Vincent said: "I heard Return to the Three Kingdoms had artists be soldiers and it was very difficult. I hope this issue can come to an end soon." The two laughed and expressed that if the Producer asked, they don't mind being a dead person: "I don't mind helping, just want everything to work out well."

Source: The Sun
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Lately Michael Tse and Fala Chen are shooting through the late nights in Tsim Sha Tsui for TVB new series Lives of Omission. The two were shooting love scenes. This time, Michael plays police officer 'Laughing Gor', who develops a relationship with his supervisor Fala. That night, the two were shooting a scene where they pretended to be a couple having dinner together at a restaurant, but in fact they were investigating a case.

When Michael accepted an interview, he was asked if he had any kiss scene with Fala? He said: "Not sure yet, the script isn't done yet. Last time we didn't have a kiss scene in the film. We just started shooting, still warming up and haven't gotten to the meat of the series yet." However, in the series Michael often has lines where he steps over the line, so he's a bit worried and hopes that when the series airs, audience can accept it.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Selena Li and Chris Lai recently visited Panyu, Guangzhou to shoot a TVB show. This time Selena gets the opportunity to get close up close and personal with the animals, like pandas, kangaroos, koala and giraffe. She said: "The most precious part was I saw a pair of twin koalas. The animal that I fear most are horses before when I was shooting a series, I witnessed Steven Ma get kicked on the face. I still have that image in me, I'm afraid the horse will get angry and of course the most important part for a girl is the face."

Have always liked to play, Selena was extremely excited for the roller coaster that they had in the theme park. After she went on it and screamed loudly, she enjoyed the excitement. She said: "It's already many years since I've been on a roller coaster, brings back memories of the days when I was still in school studying."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Bosco Wong, Chrissie Chau, Icy Wong and Shum Chi Ming attended the K-Swiss All New Specialized Store Opening Ceremony Spring & Summer Fashion Show. The guests modeled the all new launch of KS Collection. As for Bosco who was Choking thought out the whole show, kept his distance when taking pictures with Chrissie and Icy.

Bosco laughed and said that the organizers wanted them to do the catwalk with chok looks. About keeping his distance from Chrissie, he expressed that she's a hot and sexy goddess and he's does not know them well, so did not dare to look at them directly. As for Ron Ng was said to often be pursuing TVB actresses, Bosco was a loyal friend and believed firmly that Ron is not a playboy. It is just part of the series promotion. Asked if Bosco has the qualities to pursue those actresses? He said: "I'm more narrow, one is enough for me! (One Myolie Wu is enough?) Haha! If the range is too big, I won't know how to handle it. (Back then when you were shooting series, the rumors kept going and became real?) Mines is old news. (Broke up?) Choi!"

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Leung Ka Kei was once an anchorwoman for iCable entertainment channel. Four years ago, she joined TVB and became an artist. When she first started shooting series, she blamed herself for not grasping the good opportunities that came to her. Fortunately, after working with several seniors, she was able to benefit from them and changed her behaviors. She just recently signed a TVB management contract and is officially a TVB biological daughter. She frankly said that she hopes to have more opportunities to shoot series the most.

When speaking of her background in acting school, many years ago she entered iCable and became the lead entertainment anchor. She participated in Strange Talk and many other travel shows. When asked if she likes hosting or shooting series more? She said: "If I had to choose, I would say I like both. I am greedy, but when I encounter a good role and co-stars when shooting series, the sense of achievement is definitely big."

Her first series is E.U, although that time the producer gave her lots of confidence, Ka Kei was still stubborn. She said: "That time, I was really mad at myself, I didn't take advantage of the good opportunity and overestimated my ability to respond to stress. The results were really hard for me to bear. That time I talked to many seniors and they told me that I will have step it up and make the necessary changes."

Asked when she was shooting E.U, did she hear a lot of words of attack? She said without hiding anything: "A little! I was unhappy. My personality is slow, and I didn't have many friends, no one talked to me and still have that shadow."

In the past several years, Ka Kei has had more opportunities to perform including Relic of an Emissary and Grace Under Fire. Her performance left a deep impression on audience. She is currently shooting Return of the Three Kingdoms and plays Raymond Lam's wife. When speaking of her role in Grace Under Fire that got many aspects, Ka Kei frankly said that fortunately there was Producer Law Wing Yin and seniors Dominic Lam and Kenneth Ma to advise her. She said: "Although my role didn't have much screen time, every time she appears, she had her capability. When I first received the script, I was worried, but now that I know I gave it all I got, and that I was able to handle all the different emotional scenes. Kenneth Ma helped me a lot, and I met a good co-star, feel quite lucky."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

After eight years, Shu Qi and Liu Ye worked together again on their new film A BEAUTIFUL LIFE (BUT JOI YEUNG NEI GOO DAN). She described that they had a little of the old couple feeling, but this time her character was very heavy and emotional fluctuation was huge. In addition director Andrew Lau Wai Keung kept asking for more. She not only did not want to see Lau Wai Keung, but also decided from now on to make comedy because she did not want to emotionally affected again.

In the film, Shu Qu played a Hong Kong woman who went to work in Beijing. Unfortunately while her career suffered she also hooked up with a married man romantically. Once after getting drunk, she by chance ran into a cop Liu Ye. Since then whenever she was down she would look for company from Liu Ye. Because in the film her mood remained low, each time after work she would be so tired that she did not want to read the script anymore. After waking up she did not want to see Lau Wai Keung again on the set. Lau Wai Keung said, "I really hate me as much as rumored. Actually at first I thought making this movie would be simple. As long as actor's performance could touch me I would accept the take. Who knew I had to get into character along with the actors. Thus I played some songs on the set for everyone to get into, but I made the team feel very difficult." Shu Qi also joked that after finishing her films on hand she decided to switch to comedy from now on. She did not want her emotions to have too much change, the best would be the "standing and walking around" straight man role without any line at all. She said, "Making LEGEND OF THE FIST THE RETURN OF CHEN ZHEN was already very tough on me, I don't know why I took BEAUTIFUL. I never thought that it would be this heavy, like I had something on me. In addition Lau Wai Keung was very good at telling stories. I wanted to cry almost as soon as he spoke, so I just directly told him to stay away from me."

Shu Qi also pointed out that Lau Wai Keung would keep asking for more. Even crying over a break up would end one day, this time one drop, ten drops even a hundred drops would not be enough. The production made her heart ache like she had a heart disease. She said, "At my age I should have seen many times, my attitude toward life would be very light and think positively. However this time was like returning to the past, like I had a manic disorder. When I got home I didn't want to remove my make up or shower, I just wanted to sleep." Working with Liu Ye almost eight years later, Shu Qi praised him as a very professional actor. Whatever you gave he was able to respond to. Back then when they first worked together they already had passionate spark, this time they had a little of the old couple feeling. Shu Qi said, "It isn't just chemistry, the heart has a kind of fluctuation like the further elevation of the relationship." Liu Ye said that when his wife came to visit the set, she immediately screamed when she saw Shu Qi because she thought she truly was a woman who was too perfect.

Sources: takungpao, mingpao, singtao
Translated by: hktopten

Source: takungpao
Translated By: hktopten

Earlier Tavia Yeung was suspected to have gotten plastic surgery on her nose. Yesterday when she attended the Yes Sir, Sorry Sir promotion, she denied to have ever done plastic surgery. However, she did not feel upset: "They said I got prettier, that means the beauty salon that I'm spokesperson for is effective. If I wanted to do plastic surgery, I would choose to do it on my swollen looking eyes because usually my eyes look like I don't have energy. (No boob job?) No, having to undergo surgery and put something in there, I'm afraid I won't know what to do if I bump them."


In 2010, Tavia's beauty improved, her upright nose bridge is noticeable.
In 2008, Tavia became one of the suspected actresses to have done plastic surgery
In 2004, Tavia's nose looked more like a young lady, pure and natural.

Also, in the series Linda Chung plays a bowling expert. When she was in the bowling competition, she brought her own personal bowling ball and her posture looked practical. Unfortunately, she was careless and accidentally revealed her bra, but Linda expressed that she has something under, it's just a misconception.

Source: Oriental Daily, Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Since Elanne Kong's debut, she rarely appeared sexy, but this time she makes a breakthrough and gives a breast enhancement spokesperson job a try. Recently, Elanne is rising in popularity because her series is currently airing and caught the interest of an advertisement company strongly inviting her to be a breast enhancement spokesperson.

The conservative Elanne laughed and said she thought it over for a long time. After her manager's persuasion and she learned the company had a positive and healthy image, she accepted the endorsement without hesitation.

Elanne exposed that when she got massage treatment, she was extremely embarrassed. She said: "Although the massager was a girl, the feeling still felt strange, really makes people shy and itchy. The entire time, I was trying hard not to laugh out!" She also reveals that when the massager massaged her for the first time, it felt very painful, but the results were outstanding. She wanted to recommended it to her friends and perform all her duties as a spokesperson!

When she was shooting the TV ads, she did not hide her beautiful body figure and showed her career line. However, after the shoot she was very shy and quickly covered up with her jacket. The staff on the set prohibited people from taking photos with their cell phones or cameras to avoid embarrassment for Elanne. She said she's not used to her body figure being that good and joked: "The first time I saw, I really didn't recognize myself. A friend saw the photos and asked me how come I had good stuff and didn't share it with others. I was so embarrassed!"

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU