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In the previous ME! interview with Niki, she had 5-7 people around her, only served as a respondent during the interview and was reserved. Even when she was being interviewed, she felt so stressed, her back was sweating.


(Left to right: 1984, 5 years old kindergarten graduation; 1989, 10 year old birthday; 2000, Niki's debut - a clear and pure attractive nature. The best part is her looks haven't really changed.)


(Left to right: 2005, in tears with her 'Most Improved Female Artist' Award; 2008, hanging on wires for 'Book and Sword' filming; 2010, A trip to Paris with her family)

Seeing Niki again, she only brings along her female assistant to the photo shoot studio. Although she appeared a little worn out after rushing over here, she was clearly a lot more relaxed and was louder in her speech.

"Signing into a company, there are a lot of things to take into account, now that I don't have a burden, I am more comfortable."

In the past, when she was asked about her relationships, she would just give the official answer, but now she's all relaxed: "I am now very open, I wil go meet new friends."

In the interview with Niki last year, a photo of her had a shadow near her chest, and she wanted it to be deleted immediately in order to protect her career line from being exposed. Asked what she's so scared about? She generously answered you: "Definitely not sexy."

Today, seeing her again, the photographer suggested she make a breakthrough for a sex appeal, Niki quickly said: "As long as the results look good, then I don't really mind." This time, the staff were caught off guard this time, especially the male assistants, every one of them were like little deers running around randomly and their ears were red. A group of little fans immediately surfaced on the set.

"The photographer wanted to try it out and take a few shots, I trust him. I don't want the staff to feel awkward and clear the studio, never had I experience that. I feel sorry. To me, it's not any breakthrough, everyone thinks it's sexy, but I don't feel there is anything to see. My arms are covering, just revealing my back."

In the past, she rather let people tease that she had no body figure, and was stingy showing just a little because she couldn't convince herself. Now that she can convince herself, Niki was not only the photographer, but her long time 'jade girl' image is also taken down.

"After all, signing with a company, have to take many things into account, and there are a lot of constraints. Now that there is no company, I actually feel the freedom, like I don't have the burden anymore. My current impression is that my work is has a lot of 'self', like this is the real me, unconstrained. I am currently discussing with a new company, it's almost done, and will be announced by the end of the year. I don't know if I'll lose this (the freedom) again after signing with that company, but I can only enjoy the moment now."

TVB and her [previous] record company (BMA) are currently in a dispute and there's just news to read. It does feel like Niki is giving up a whole factory for a piece of candy when she decided to terminate her contract to shoot a TV series, feels pretty wrong. As the story develops, the victim turns into the one who benefits. Not being the TV station's biological daughter, she is often earning the Chinese Yuan up north.

"Two years ago when I was shooting The Book and the Sword, the broadcast was doing well in Mainland, then many people asked me to shoot series. My next series will also be in Mainland, this year I am officially starting to develop in the Mainland market."

It was rumored Book and Sword was a high rated series in Mainland, the production company supported Niki developing in the foreign market. Does she get paid a million for her work? Niki was completely clueless, so her assistant, who was sitting by her side, told her that's the rumor circulating in the public.

"It was a reasonable pay, also the value of the Chinese Yuan is increasing, of course it's much better than Hong Kong. The treatment is also very good, I am really frank, haha."

Domestic artists are all going up north to make a living, can't say there aren't any pressures, but Niki is prepared, no worries.

"They (Mainland artists), 90% of them came from professional acting schools. They are sensitive to the beat and the camera shots. 7 years ago, I collaborated with a Mainland artist, and I already knew the differences between the two artists coming from two areas (HK & Mainland). There are less HK artists that came from acting schools, mostly learn on the job. Natural acting is accepted by audience. In Mainland, it's more about the skills, displaying the principles learned in the acting. I feel acting is not about good or bad, just whether or not audience likes it after watching, if there was resonances. A long time ago, someone told me before that the most important is audience fate, something that money cannot buy."

Niki's tips

Q: What skincare tips you have for the summer?
A: In the summer more sweat and oil comes out on the skin, have to carefully wash everyday, that's how the skin can be kept well.

Q: Diet?
A: I'm shooting ancient series in July-August, already prepared soup stock and prepared to make soup everyday.

Go out and meet friends

Last year, the year before, the year before that, Niki said she'll get marry and have kids within two years. Doing some calculations, the 'child' should be pretty old by now right? Niki could not help but laugh out loud, claiming that there is nothing new about her answers: "You asked me last year, I said in two years, this year you ask me, I still say its two years. Next year you ask me, I will say two years again, counting it all together, it's about 6-7 years. Haha."

"10 years ago, I already said 2 years. Today, I'm still saying 2 years. In fact, I really don't know when myself, but seeing so many people asking, I just kept the 2 year answer."

Still no partner? "I am now very open, I will go meet new friends, but if it doesn't work, then it doesn't work. Leave to fate."

Will you be like other FaDans, go up north, besides making use of the work, you also conveniently meet a Mainland boyfriend or husband too? "That is possible! haha, why not? The market is so big. Many people asked me that, I don't rule out that possibility, if it works then it works. Every time I'm in Mainland, I'm always hurried because of work, so I haven't met someone yet."

Epilogue

Busy, Niki truly is very busy. In the past, after an interview she would just sit for a bit and eat a few things, chat a little, but this time after the photo shoot, Niki has to quickly fly back to Mainland for work. Even she said herself, "In a month, I'm flying 7-8 times to Beijing, Shanghai and in the end of the month, I'm flying to the States for a show. I am so sick of flying now, sometimes I even get confused on whether I'm in Beijing or Shanghai."

Niki although smiles, but her smile is quite bitter.

Source: ME! Magazine Issue#236 | Credit: ihktv.com
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Nicholas Tse and Cecilia Cheung's marriage has finally come to an end. In the last few months, the two were secretly fighting for their kids' custody and family property. Besides Cecilia breaking her silence yesterday criticizing Nic for acting like a good man and father. For her children, Cecilia was in silence, tolerating the negative news and trying to hold their marriage together. Meanwhile, Nic also made a move yesterday and issued a statement to the media through his manager Mani Fok, in which Nic finally expressed "the painful decision".

On May 18th, Cecilia was exposed to have taken photos with Edison Chen on the flight to Taiwan. The incident angered Nic greatly and it was rumored the couple separated. However, Nic quickly issued a statement expressing he never issued a legal letter to Cecilia requesting for separation. On May 30th, after his statement, Nic remain silent until yesterday when Cecilia publicity attacked him. She claimed she needed to uncover Nic's "true colors", while Nic issued a statement to the media expressing the reason why he kept silent, because he wanted to protect his family all along and reduce the affect on his boys as much as possible.

Nicholas Tse's statement to the media

In the past month, the media had many different reports and speculation on my family affair and marriage situation. In view of the big picture of protecting my family, I, Nicholas Tse hope to reduce the affect the situation may cause to my boys as much as possible, therefore I kept my silence. After several careful self-reflections, today I finally have come to a painful decision. From today on, I will start handling my family affairs, I hope to stop all speculations the public has as soon as possible, and allow everyone to get back to a peaceful life. I also hope my boys have a happy and healthy growth.

Recently, the media has been out hunting everywhere for news on my family matters. I want to thank the media and the public for all the concern and the group of friends and fans that have always been concerned and supported me. As this issue caused pain and trouble for myself, my family, friends and all others who are concerned, I apologize.

For the meantime, I will not respond to anything relating to my marriage or family affairs anymore. To avoid deepen the pain to others, I hope everyone understands and forgive my silence, allowing me to resolve my family issues as soon as possible and focus on my work.

Finally, I am deeply grateful of Cecilia Cheung's contributions in the last five years and sincerely send my blessings to her.

Nicholas Tse
2011-06-24

[Statement in Chinese]



Vows to fight for the boys' custody

Nic's decision to divorce Cecilia is a fact that cannot be changed, Nic also vows to fight for the custody of his boys Lucas and Quintas. This is something that he cannot give in.

Divorce, splitting the family property and the boys' custody, Nic takes it all to court and has passed the case onto his lawyer to handle. As Nic and Cecilia's marriage had always been in doubt, the two were married in the Philippines, and this is a country that does not allow divorce. Will the two be able to divorce as desired? In legal terms, Cecilia and Nic are Hong Kong citizens, although they were married in the Philippines, they can still follow the the HK marriage laws and propose a divorce.

Patrick Tse: It's my fault

Once publicily announcing he 'loves Cecilia', Patrick Tse faces the critical point of his son Nic and Cecilia's divorce. A former good daughter-in-law turns into the person who publicly exposes Nic's nature. Yesterday Patrick said over the phone interview that he is helpless: "It's my fault! I am sorry! (Cecilia talking about Nic like that, are you heartbroken?) I really didn't know my son is that bad! (Are you feeling unhappy?) Not saying! That's it!" As for Nic's younger sister Jennifer Tse, she is currently in Canada, but her manager expressed that she will be back to HK in two weeks.

Source: Mingpao, Oriental Daily (images)
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Remus Choy, 44, last month was arrested by the police after losing control of his car and causing a crash onto the pavement. He admitted to drink and driving without care and attention. Yesterday, Remus was back in court to hear his sentencing.

Singer and actress Theresa Fu will be releasing a new book this coming Thursday. The book is titled ‘A Time to Love.’ Theresa will be holding a book signing tomorrow in order to promote this new title. Theresa commented: “This book is quite different. I have included many deep down experiences and other things. It is good value for money. ”

Stephen Fung Tak Lun, Vincci Cheuk Wan Chi, Sam Lee Chan Sam, Derek Tsang Kwok Cheung yesterday attended a footwear label event. When Fung Tak Lun first saw his friend Sam he was full of smiles, but when asked whether he has congratulated former girlfriend Karen Mok Man Wai, his face darkened and only said that he already did online and over the phone. When asked about his own personal life, Fung Tak Lun declined to answer even before hearing the question. "I don't have a girlfriend, I am looking. I have to work harder, but lately I've been very busy." He revealed thatnext week he will go to Beijing to start work on the film TAI CHI 0 for a two month long production. He will only direct and not star.

Sources: takungpao, mingpao, singtao
Translated by: hktopten

The film TREASURE INN (CHOI SUN HAT JANG) two nights ago held its premiere in Hong Kong. Attendees included Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Huang Yi, Yumiko Cheng Hei Yi, Philip Ng Won Lung and director Wong Jing. News figure Nciholas Tse Ting Fung did not appear due to work in Kuala Lumpur, but later Ting Fung will promote in Beijing and officially meet the press.

Cheung Ka Fai has been losing weight for a new film, now he is only 120 pounds as if he had anorxia. His friends did not dare to ask. Ka Fai was rumored to have made 23 million from property speculation, he joked that it was more than the figure but declined to reveal the actual numbers. He explained that it was old news. He admitted that each investment has made money, but he was not speculating. Each time he bought a home to live in. Ka Fai said that Hong Kong has witnessed many property storms. He urged people to learn to have a bottom line with property investment and know their limits.

Huang Yi slimmed down as well, which she explained was due to working on three movies recently. In EAST MEETS WEST 2011 (DONG SING SAI JAU 2011) she had to dance. She said that the dance costumes were very sexy. She did not want to show any excess. Huang Yi said that she would have to promote five films in the future and would truly be very busy. She hoped to be able to put more thought on her work, after some experiences (divorce) earlier she realized that something that was good for her was really good. As for love she left it up to fate, she learned that she would not depend on men.

Has Cheng Hei Yi contacted Ting Fung? She said that she did not as she did not want to disturb him. She pointed out that Pak Chi has always treated her well. She and Ting Fung were friends too and wished them happiness forever. Despite their marriage troubles she would not be scared off from marriage. However she would agree to sign a prenuptial agreement in hopes of a mutual understanding.

Sources: takungpao, mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

Cecilia Cheung Pak Chi two nights ago finally appeared at the airport with a lot of security, but her sons did not go with her. After Pak Chi left Hong Kong, yesterday afternoon her friend Yuki Lee posted online to speak on Pak Chi's behalf. In the post she claimed that Pak Chi suffered various media attacks in silence because she did not want to affect her sons, but she never expected that she would get hurt even more when she took a step back.

Yuki pointed out that Pak Chi's friend urged her to tell the truth, but Pak Chi was unwilling because she did not want to break up the family. Yuki blamed Nicholas Tse Ting Fung for acting all along. "Tse Ting Fung truly deserves the Best Actor Award because he is not only great at acting for the audience, but also at home. You feel Tse Ting Fung must be a good father and husband, but actually aside from appearing at the delivery room, at home he completely ignores his sons. His son can walk by him and he can pretend not to see him as he just plays video games. He can be with the computer all day without saying half a word to his wife and sons.....where is the old lady? I don't know. The son is sick, I don't know and I don't care. Pak Chi alone takes care of them, basically Pak Chi alone is raising two sons. Is that how you be good father and good husband?" She also pointed out that Ting Fung had time off but still did not return to Hong Kong to see his sons. Instead he issued a legal letter to request to see them. He did not call Pak Chi either. Now legally they were still married, they still have not signed any separation agreement. Ting Fung did so in order to force Pak Chi to initiate a divorce.

The post also pointed out that Ting Fung's vehicle and watch all came from Pak Chi. If Pak Chi was truly greedy why would she spend so much money on her husband? Yuki also pointed out that Ting Fung was the best at delegating to those around him. Back then Pak Chi had to do a lot for him during the obstruction of justice case, but after that he just booted her. Earlier Cha Siu Yun's revelation actually came from Ting Fung through his mother's mouth, the goal of which was to force Pak Chi to ask for divorce. Then he could continue to play good father and good husband.

Pak Chi's manager Emily supported what Yuki did. "Finally someone told the truth." Later she again left another message, "People have bottom lines. Keeping quiet to keep the family is useless. In exchange is daily hurt and insults from the Tse Family, it's very horrifying!" Yuki's online support of Pak Chi also attracted Ting Fung fan attacks and led to Ting Fung and Pak Chi fan wars online.

Sources: takungpao, singtao
Translated by: hktopten

Nicholas Tse Ting Fung's manager Mani Fok Man Hei yesterday attended a press conference and said that Ting Fung has not seen his sons in a long time and missed them very much. Earlier he was off five days in Malaysia but did not return to Hong Kong to see his sons because he had to stand by in Malaysia and could not leave. On the 26th Ting Fung would attend his new film TREASURE INN (CHOI SUN HAT JANG)'s Beijing promotion. Originally Ting Fung wanted to return to Hong Kong after that but he did not have any time. Because THE VIRAL FACTOR (YIK JIN) loaned the locations in Malaysia from the local government, they could not stop randomly. The TREASURE Beijing promotion took a long negotiation before coming to terms. Some pointed out that Ting Fung would answer questions about his marital woes, Mani denied that. The company in order to maintain order already hired six security guards.

As for Ting Fung's sons, Mani guessed that they were in Hong Kong. Ting Fung through his assistant learned that Pak Chi left Hong Kong. Right now with all the false rumors, they would maintain a no comment approach. After completing THE VIRAL FACTOR, Ting Fung will have a few days off at the end of June or early July. Would Ting Fung make up his mind then? She pointed out that it would not be done in a few days. He will soon start work on another television series. His work has already been scheduled until 2012. Mani believed that anything would end one day, then everyone would know. Right now no one needed to be too sensitive.

She also said that any addition response from them or those around them would only make matters worse.

Sources: takungpao, singtao
Translated by: hktopten

On June 24th, Nicholas Tse (謝霆鋒)issued a written statement to the media regarding recent rumors over his marriage crisis with Cecilia Cheung (張栢芝). Nic indicated that after careful consideration, he made a painful decision to settle family matters and hoped that public speculation will cease. He expressed deep gratitude to his wife, Cecilia Cheung, for her sacrifices over the last five years and sent his heartfelt wishes.

Below is Nicholas Tse’s full-length statement:

In recent months, the media had different reports and speculation regarding my family and marriage. Due to my priority in protecting my family and hoping to reduce impact on my family and two sons, I, Nicholas Tse, remained silent. After repeated careful consideration, I finally made ​​a painful decision. From today onwards, I will settle my family situation and hope that outside speculation will cease, allowing my family to lead a quiet life. I hope that my sons can grow up healthily and happily.

Recently the media has been running around for interviews regarding my family situation. I want to take the opportunity to thank the media and the public interest, as well as my friends and fans who have offered their support all along. I apologize to my family, friends, and involved parties who may have been hurt and disturbed by the situation.

For the time being, I will no longer respond to questions regarding my marriage and family matters to avoid further hurting my family. I hope everyone will understand and tolerate my silence, allowing me to resolve family matters as quickly as possible and concentrate on work.

Finally, I deeply thank Cecilia Cheung for her sacrifices over the last five years and send her my heartfelt wishes.
Nicholas Tse

June 24, 2011

Source: On.cc
Translated by: JayneStars

Sunny Chan and Roger Kwok are arguing every day in TVB new series Wax and Wane. Sunny is often pulling his throat when he's showing anger, it's rough and too over. He was named 'The Second Alex Man' by Netizens. Yesterday Roger, Sunny and Ron Ng attended the series promotional event. Roger directly said he felt Sunny was 'very noisy': "He has always been like that! It's not now that he's rough and noisy, since I was shooting Threshold of an Era with him, I gave him 10 years. I told him before don't talk so much, don't be so noisy. (Did he listen?) If he did, there won't be a situation like this today. (His scenes are going to be cut?) Perhaps there are going to be some changes, in fact the series is already getting into the climax, this series needs time to heat up."

Suny stressed that he's just doing what the script requires him to and got agreement by the director. Watching again, does he feel there is a problem in his performance? He said: "I rarely watch playbacks of my own scenes, the director says it's fine, then that works. (Said your the Second Alex Man?) I really don't know, I don't dare to say! (Roger said your noisy too!) Haha...perhaps that's just my nature and character. Roger never told me."

Roger's wife Cindy Au is expected to due in October. Asked if he would compete with Raymond Cho for ligation surgery endorsements? Roger said: "I won't have kids, won't have to do the surgery. I can do condom endorsements." As recently there has been an outbreak of the scarlet fever, Roger said he will pay more attention to his son's health.

As for Ron, rumored girlfriend Kate Tsui did not attend because she was ill. Asked if Kate fell ill because of his relationship with Viann Zhang? Ron said, that won't happen because they are just colleagues.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Cecilia Cheung has recently been seen playing with her sons, yesterday after flying to Germany, Blackie Chen's former agent andygaga (good friend of Cecilia Cheung for 17 years, was Blackie Chen's agent, now is Cecilia's assistant) went online and posted a revealing article. The article claims, since the rumours of a divorce came out, not only has Nicholas Tse not called Cecilia Cheung, he even sent a solicitor's letter to ask to see his two sons, the aim is to "force Cecilia to ask for a divorce".

"Right now the newspapers are reporting different new every day, Zha Xiao Xin reveals this and then Deborah says that. Actually Nicholas Tse is using his mother's mouth to say what he wants to say, the aim is to force Cecilia to ask for a divorce, then he can continue to play his good father, good husband role." Directly implying that Nicholas Tse is pushing all the blame onto Cecilia Cheung. "He would rather type a solicitor's letter to see his two sons instead of calling his wife, what's the aim? It's to force Cecilia to ask for a divorce! Also, Deborah has been telling people Cecilia doesn't have the right to get the two sons, she says the two sons have Tse surnames and so belong to the Tse family and that Cecilia was only responsible for birthing them."

Then Cecilia Cheung's agent also spoke, she pointed out the smear campaign by the Tse family: "Everyone has a limit, it's useless for only one side to keep silent wanting to protect the family, at the end she only gets hurt by the Tse family every day, it's terrifying!"

Source: 163
Translation: kelvin@multistars nicholas-tse.net

Nicholas Tse and Cecilia Cheung’s marital woes have been at the forefront of entertainment news from Hong Kong to Taiwan to China for the past month. Despite the multitude of rumors that have been flying around, up to this point, neither party had come forward to address the rumors or confirm if the marriage is truly ‘on the rocks’. In the past month, Cecilia has been ‘attacked’ with negative publicity, with rumors abound of her being a gold-digger, overbearing, troublemaker, using her sons to threaten her husband, etc.—all meant to paint her in a bad light. Despite the negative rumors, Cecilia has kept silent out of concern for her children – but now, after 24 days of silence, she feels that she cannot continue to suffer in silence and so has decided to come forward and reveal her husband’s ‘true colors’.

The day before yesterday, Cecilia Cheung – accompanied by her younger brother Ronnie Cheung as well as her manager Emily – left the HK airport and headed for Germany to fulfill work obligations. Yesterday, she accepted an exclusive phone interview with our paper (Oriental Daily) in which she breaks her silence and responds to various rumors that have circulated up to this point.

Ever since Eileen Cha revealed in her radio show back on 5/30 that Cecilia has been “squeezing Nicholas Tse’s $500 million personal fortune dry” and portrayed her as a gold-digger as well as troublemaker, there have been rumors that Nicholas Tse’s mother Deborah Lai, who is good friends with Eileen Cha, was the source of information for Eileen and gave her ‘authorization’ to speak about the couple’s marital issues. This was a natural ‘conclusion’ drawn by the public due to Deborah’s rocky relationship with her daughter-in-law Cecilia – however, in our exclusive interview, Cecilia reveals her staunch belief that her own husband Nicholas Tse was Eileen Cha’s true ‘source’!

R = Reporter
C = Cecilia

R: Why do you feel that Nicholas is the person who provided Eileen with the information?

C (speaking calmly): I’ve been married to him for 5 years and have known him since I was 18 years old – of course I know what type of person he is! All this time, he has always projected the image of being ‘cool’ and ‘suave’, wearing his sunglasses all the time and such. I once asked him why he always wears sunglasses, to which he replied that with the sunglasses on, people can’t tell whether he is lying or telling the truth! So him getting ‘Best Actor’ is truly ‘deserving’ then!

R: Other than knowing him for 13 years and being married to him for 5 years, what other specific reason do you have for believing that Nicholas is the ‘source’ of all the negative information out there about you?

C (starts to become slightly agitated): A lot of things only the two of us know about -- conversations that we had between the two of us as husband and wife that a third party has no way of knowing. Nic’s relationship with his mother Deborah has never been good – when he accepted the award for Best Actor and didn’t thank his mother onstage, Deborah got really upset and complained to Eileen Cha the next day. After that, Deborah stopped staying in contact with us and stopped coming to our house, therefore she did not know that I had moved to Yeung Ming Shan Chuang and definitely did not know how much rent I was paying – so how was Eileen Cha able to reveal that information? It’s obvious then who the true ‘source’ of the information was! This method of ‘using someone else’s knife to kill someone’, causing 2 women [Cecilia and Deborah] to be endlessly ‘attacked’ by the public and Media and not doing anything about it – this is absolutely despicable! If there was something that he needed to say, why not just come out and say it? Why be so sneaky?

R: It’s been almost a month since Eileen Cha revealed all that in her radio show – from that moment until now, there has been a lot of negative reports related to you. Why did you continue to keep silent all this time?

C (sounding helpless): The reason why I’ve been silent up to this point is because of my children. I didn’t want my 2 sons to grow up in a broken, single parent family – but he [Nicholas] did not appreciate it! Even up until yesterday, right before I got on the plane, he was still secretly ‘releasing’ information to the public! I truly couldn’t stand it anymore and felt that I needed to come out and say something!

R: Have you been in contact with Nicholas?

C (stating without hesitation): I haven’t been able to get in touch with him for the past month or so. Before I boarded the plane to come here, I used a phone without caller ID to call Cousin [Nic Tse’s assistant]; I told him to tell his boss that if he continues to secretly release false information to the public like that, I will not tolerate it any more! There is a lot of stuff that only the two of us [Cecilia and Nic] know about – if he continued his tactics, then I will reveal his true colors to the public and let everyone know who Nicholas Tse truly is! I told him to stop pretending to be a good man, good husband, good father!

R: In your opinion, how is Nicholas as a father?

C: He’s never cared much about the kids. Whenever he’s at home, it’s like the kids are invisible to him – he pretty much ignores them! The only reason he wanted me to have kids was so he could tie me down – he actually doesn’t even like children!

R: Back to your conversation with Cousin…so after you told Cousin that you won’t tolerate it any more and would reveal your husband’s true colors, what was Nic’s reaction?

C (slightly agitated again): I could hear him next to Cousin, yelling out: “Go ahead and (expletive) talk about me! I worked so hard to make the public have a bad image of you, let’s see who the people are going to believe!”

R: Is it because of those words that you decided not to keep silent anymore?

C (angrily states): Yes! It is precisely because of those words that I decided not to keep quiet anymore! I felt I needed to come out and say something!

R: Why would Nicholas attack you like that?

C: Because he doesn’t want me to get any of his assets, so he made it look like I was crazy for money – but the reality is far from that! I don’t need to rely on him [financially] at all! Money is not that important to me – if have more, spend more, if have less, spend less. Plus, it’s not like I don’t have any money at all! Even if I’m no longer in the entertainment industry, I still won’t have a problem!

R: With the situation getting to the point that it has, are you guys truly getting a divorce?

C (helplessly expresses): I’ve stayed silent for so long in order to preserve my family and for the sake of the children. Whether we will be divorcing or nor can be taken up later – right now, at this moment, my only intention is to reveal Nicholas Tse’s true colors!

Source: Oriental Daily
Translation: llwy12 @ AsianFanatics

TVB series, Lives of Omission "潛行追擊" held its prayer ceremony. Cast members, Michael Tse (謝天華), Bosco Wong (黃宗澤), and Fala Chen (陳法拉) attended the event. The Producer announced that Lives of Omission will be broadcast on August 1, 2011 in Hong Kong. Photos of Michael and Bosco holding guns were distributed.

Allegedly, TVB requested Bosco to extend his management contract by eight years for fear of mainland companies luring artists with higher salaries. Bosco said, “There are a few years left in my contract. I have not thought about it yet.” (You were offered a leading role in a new movie?) “I don’t know if the project will truly start production. However, I have already committed to filming two movies.”

Moses Chan (陳豪), who recently filmed a swimming trunks ad, said he will lose out to Bosco. “It’s okay to film in swimming trunks or underwear ads.” (Will you sacrifice for the sake of art?) “If the script were good, then there is value in the exposure.” Bosco mentioned that he did not mind revealing himself onscreen in a manner similar to Tony Leung.

Source: On.cc
Translated by: JayneStars

The Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Theresa Fu Wing, Jessica C. starred BEACH SPIKE (YIT LONG KAU OI JIN) in order to express Jessica C.'s beach volleyball expertise began a three month volleyball training with the other actresses before the shoot.

Jessica C. said, "In school I played volleyball, but for the movie I studied with a professional coach the gestures and the blocks. I wasn't careful during a jump and I injured my leg. At the time I was very afraid that it would affect my modeling work, luckily it already has recovered."

Aside from playing beach volleyball, Jessica C. even became an action actress with several fight scenes. She was very focused in the boxing training. At her peak when she went for 14 hours without holding back. To avoid another injury, she followed the gym instructor's safety precaution exactly. She also enjoyed the training process. "Playing with the girls was a lot of fun. We got hurt, laughed and screamed together, the movie was worth all the hard work."

Sources: takungpao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

In Peter Chan Ho Sun's film WU XIA, the sect leader role did not have much screen time but was an important character. He once wanted Chow Yun Fat but he knew that Chow Yun Fat might not take it. However at the time he could not remove Chow Yun Fat's face from his mind until art director Yee Chung Man mentioned Jimmy Wang Yu. Because Big Brother Wang thought this character was good, he lowered his salary and said that one dollar was enough.

Wang Yu revealed that the first day of work originally was not so smooth, after communicating with the director he realized that Donnie Yen Chi Tan was taking care of him. He said, "On my first day I saw my double and I was very angry inside, treating me like an old man. Although I am already 68, every morning I would run for 40 minutes, lift weights for 100 repetitions and do 100 push ups. At the time I went over to Chan Ho Sun and said, I wouldn't use a double, let me fight, even wire work would not be a problem for me. Yet Chan Ho Sun told me, Yen Chi Tan was not the most afraid of me unable to complete the action but of not daring to strike me. He hoped that I would forgive him. Later in one scene he needed to strike at me, I directly went to him and viciously upset him. If he was not vicious, then I was. Later I upset him so he began to fight."

Source: takungpao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Bosco Wong, Vincent Wong, Yoyo Chen and Myolie Wu were all secretly photographed by tabloid magazines Sudden Weekly and FACE in their own homes. Bosco and Vincent were both captured nude. Though TVB have already issued a statement expressing that they are shutting out the two magazines and prohibit them from entering TVB City, but many artists still felt this only treated the symptoms of the problem and not the root cause, not very effective.

It was understood that because TVB saw the whole industry shaking over this incident, yesterday TVB takes it up a notch and decides to have the four victims Bosco, Myolie, Yoyo and Vincent head over to the Hong Kong's Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) on June 27th to file a complaint.

To fight for the privacy of artists

Yesterday reporters contacted TVB Department of Foreign Affairs Deputy Director (Tsang Sing Ming) to clarify. He admitted that TVB has decided to take this action, he said: "TVB considered the victims' feelings, so made arrangements for them to file a complaint with the PCPD. TVB will also completely support them." Asked if there will be a TVB executive that will accompany them? Mr. Tsang expressed he does not know yet, a meeting will still have to take place to discuss the details.

Yesterday when 'nude photo incident' victim Bosco Wong heard of TVB's arrangements, he expressed it is also his personal wish. He said: "We hope to unite together and pass on the incident to the professionals to handle, and hope that the related department in the government can face the issue squarely. This action is not to investigate into the incident, but we just hope that all artists can have their privacy. Actually when the media takes these types of pictures, can they really publish them, how will it be handled?"

As for rumored girlfriend Myolie Wu, she expressed she supports TVB's action. Asked if she already made time on her schedule to participate? She said "I am currently working every day, but no matter what, I will coordinate with my company completely. After all, whatever TVB wants us to do, I will accommodate." Asked if the secret photo incident left a shadow on her? She said without hesitation: "Yeah, at my own house I will definitely keep the curtains down. I live with my sister, so I have to remind her to do the same. Girls should always be more careful."

Yesterday Yoyo Chen accepted an interview and frankly expressed she still feels the after-effects from the incident. She said: "Sometimes, I feel very nervous. I already don't dare to open the curtains, but even if the curtains are down, I still have a scar inside of me. I'm very scared." She expressed the best practice in dealing with some magazines is legislation, she said: "The government should take action, don't let some media believe that there are no laws. If they do it again and there aren't any laws to control, whatever we do is useless. It's not just us, it is all artists that hope to have protection."

Her boyfriend Vincent Wong expressed the incident is left for TVB to arrange, he said: "The report really made me unhappy, disturbed. As an artist, I understand reporters' duties, but they cannot go over the limit. In short, whatever action TVB has, I will completely coordinate with them."

Linda Chung: I want to see sunshine

Linda said: "Good! Secretly photographing into someone's house is truly wrong. The home is private property, every person have their own lifestyle. I am personally scared of getting secretly photographed at home too, and have always kept the blinds down, but if I see it's a good day or if my family came to HK from overseas, I do hope to pull up the blinds and see the sunshine. So, I really hope the government can protect the privacy for us artists. If TVB has any other arrangements, I will support them."

Augustine Lee: The magazine is abnormal ('been tai')

Previously had the same experience, artist Augustine Lee expressed his support: "I definitely support them, I feel that the magazines being like that is a type of very abnormal behavior. Snapping photos into people's homes, it seriously violates an individual's privacy. Taking photos like that, will make people feel that the home is not safe, and can't take off their clothes at home and can't go to the bathroom. If this keeps happening, it will be very stressful to be at home, must take action."

Charmaine Sheh: In fear for 10 years

Charmaine said: "I strongly support TVB's action this time. This time the photographs are too over, seriously violating our privacy! It should be time for the government to do something about it. Besides affecting the social atmosphere, it can even affect the next generation! We, artists, pay so much taxes annually, we really hope the government can protect the privacy of public figures. I have already been in fear for 10 years, I don't even feel safe at home!"

Anthony Wong: It's useless

Anthony said: "Useless, my son was photographed by the media last year, I even hired a lawyer to send a letter to the PCPD. They replied 'It's not privacy when it's published'. Then can we not get back the money spent from a robbery? Ridiculous, not interfering means support in disguise. Violation of privacy is getting more and more serious. I hope someone can do something, but my hopes are not high."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translator: aZnangel@AEU

Sunny Chan, Roger Kwok and Ron Ng's Wax and Wane is currently broadcasting, and the TV ratings have not been ideal. The first week's broadcast only averaged at 25 points. This week, the ratings gradually rises. It was understood that TVB initially wanted to tailor this series into another Heart of Greed, so they arranged a family feud among the two families in the series.

Unexpectedly, not only did this not help the ratings, it also made audience fed up with the series. Due to this fact, TVB received many complaints. Among them was Sunny's performance in arguing scenes. His acting was "too rough" and "too over". A Netizen even crowned him as the 'second Alex Man'. It was said to help reduce the 'fire' (anger) among Netizens, TVB already had a meeting to discuss a rescue plan. After negotiation, TVB decides to cut out Sunny's scenes.

Regarding to the rumor, reporters asked Producer Nelson Cheung to confirm. He admitted that he has paid attention to the Netizen's comments and said he's responsible for the poor ratings: "This time, the story is deliberately covering the truth, so at first everyone may not understand why the two families are that fierce or maybe audience don't like how the story is told." As for Sunny Chan's fierce performance becoming the 'second Alex Man', Nelson supported him: "Sunny is a very good actor, although this time he is a little over, but I didn't go prevent that and that is my responsibility." He also denied cutting out Sunny's scenes: "Just complying with audience comments and do suitable cutting. We will alter the scenes that are too rough."

As for the 'second Alex Man' title, Sunny does not mind: "Why would I be unhappy? Alex Man is a very good actor, how can I say it's not good? An artist is very passive, just following the script. It is hard to make everyone like it." He also said he does not mind the Producer cutting some of his scenes out: "Should look at audience preference and make suitable adjustments."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translator: aZnangel@AEU

Yesterday morning at 11am, Fala Chen was spotted in the lobby of the airport with her father. Once they saw reporters taking photos, they quickly bounced apart and did not stop for interviews. She only said: "I'm just sending off my Daddy's flight!" When her father entered the gate, Fala left and attended TVB series Live on Omission blessing ceremony. Earlier, Fala attended Neway's Prince (Sit Sai Hang) grandmother's funeral as the family's 'daughter-in-law', which won her arrangements to sit with the family. Fala responded: "It is an unhappy event (the funeral), I don't want to talk about it."

Fala later changed into a red Roberto Cavalli dress and wore a diamond watch valued at HK$782,000 to attend the DEWITT event. As there is a gap near the waist on her dress, Fala's jade back was revealed, she said: "The dress is a four way ambush, I already put tape on, and done all the safety measures. (Boyfriend gave you the watch?) Steven Ma taught me how to study watches, I buy for investment. (Tell your boyfriend to give you watches?) I can't wear them when I'm filming, no need! (At Sit Sai Hang's grandmother funeral, you and Marie Zhuge didn't get along?) I don't want to talk about it, respect the occasion."

Also, Fala has paid attention to Stephen Chan's corruption case: "Many artists know, I am concerned for him in my heart, I have no interest in gossiping about the show prices, just want to do my part and not afraid of comparison. (Seize the chance to get a raise?) I cannot control this, just with a healthy image, work hard and have the experience, then there will be brands that will acknowledge you."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translator: aZnangel@AEU

God of Songs Jacky Cheung has experienced his fair share of peaks and valleys in his long career as a HK entertainer. In the new program "The Four Heavenly Kings: Jacky Cheung" airing on the Biography Channel next month, Jacky explains in detail the various highs and lows he has experienced in his career. He recounts how, back in the 1980s, due to pressures with a stagnant career, he started drinking heavily, which gave rise to a lot of negative publicity and almost ended his career permanently. In the interview, Jacky candidly admits his one-time struggle with alcoholism: “I had a pretty good grasp on my career – whether it was recording albums or doing concerts, I was able to handle it fine – but only the drinking part I had no control over. I hate that type of feeling!” Fortunately, with the support of good friends such as record producer Michael Au as well as then girlfriend May Lo, Jacky was able to overcome his drinking problem and restart his career, ultimately achieving the tremendous success he has today.

With regard to rumors that surfaced back in 1993 of Jacky taking up his older brother’s huge gambling debts, Jacky admits that gambling runs in the family: “My dad likes to gamble, so both my brother and I grew up with the same interests – in fact, in my youth, I was an even bigger gambler than my brother! However, later on, I realized that it’s impossible to make a living off gambling and it wasn’t reliable for me, so I stopped.”

Discussing Jacky’s successful 1997 on-stage musical "Snow Wolf Lake" -- which he starred in and artistically directed – co-star Kit Chan reveals a few behind-the-scenes ‘secrets’ and funny moments that had occurred during the production, including Jacky’s “smelly” performances. Laughing, Kit playfully expressed that she felt sorry for the production’s female star, pop Queen Sandy Lam: “During a few performances, Jacky started to sweat heavily due to the various dance segments, and by the middle segment of the show, we started to smell ‘odors’ coming from his body – by the end of the show, some of us didn’t even want to go near him! And to think, during the very last scene, poor Sandy had to lie there, embraced by Jacky, with her head very close to his underarm….I ‘heard’ that it was not a very pleasant experience!”

Source: Oriental Daily, Ming Pao
Translation: llwy12 @ AsianFanatics

Artists depend on their looks to make money and take extreme measures to showcase their best side to the public. When certain artists were accused of plastic surgery in the past, they credited make-up artists for their improved looks. While filming program Trendy Master "教主來了" in Thailand, renowned Taiwanese make-up artist, Ray Chen, shared insight on how people can become more beautiful and revealed a list of Hong Kong and Taiwanese celebrities who had received plastic surgery, which included Raymond Lam (林峯), Huang Xiaoming (黃曉明), Leehom Wang (王力宏), Barbie Xu (徐熙媛), Dee Xu (徐熙娣), Angelababy, Cecilia Cheung (張栢芝), Fan Bingbing (范冰冰), Elva Hsiao (蕭亞軒), Fish Leung (梁靜茹) and Jolin Tsai (蔡依林).

Angelababy Had Extensive Plastic Surgery

With over ten years’ experience as a make-up artist, Ray Chen has worked with Cartier, Piaget, Dior, Agnè s b. and other international brands. He had first-hand contact with artists in their “nude” skin and applied make-up on superstars such as Alan Luo (羅志祥), Lin Chiling (林志玲), Leehom Wang, Bianca Bai, Barbie Xu, Dee Xu, Lisa S. and Rainie Yang (楊丞琳). Ray identified that Fan Bingbing’s facial features have been enhanced via plastic surgery, “Fan Bingbing received double eyelid surgery and had her chin altered. Currently, many people who are interested in plastic surgery set Fan Bingbing’s face as their ideal target.”

Ray continued, “Fish Leong’s eyes, nose and chin were altered. Angelababy had the most extreme make-over. Whatever features she could alter, Angelababy had already done so. Her [original] face has worn away!”

Currently facing marital strife, Cecilia Cheung was identified by Ray as receiving plastic surgery. “Cecilia received [porcelain veneers] for her teeth and got botox injections. Her breasts are too perfect and do not meet the normal ratio where typically, a woman with big breasts possesses large upper arms as well. Her upper arms are too thin. There are only two possibilities: either breast augmentation or liposuction on her arm.”

Barbie Xu’s Extreme Facial Changes

Currently plagued by rumors of a third party in her marriage with Wang Xiaofei, Barbie Xu received plastic surgery on her face. Ray noted, “Barbie’s face underwent significant changes. This was not achieved through alteration of [facial bone structure] but through botox instead. You can see that when Barbie appears on camera, her face appears ‘frozen.’ This is due to frequent botox injections. Facial bone surgery would require a one-month recovery process, however botox only requires one week.” Ray revealed that Barbie’s face looked dramatically different before and after make-up use. “Each time she applies make-up, she needs to draw two lines around her eyes. Each line needs to be dragged out very long.”

To catch on to the wave, Amei (張惠妹) received injections to alter her chin. Ray said, “Her suddenly pointed chin was achieved through the use of Radiesse shots. Radiesse is considered a relatively hard dermal filler, providing better, long-lasting support.”

Raymond Lam, Huang Xiao Ming, Leehom Wang Altered Chins

Ray also revealed that Raymond Lam, Huang Xiao Ming, and Leehom Wang also have secrets to hide. Ray commented, “Raymond Lam and Huang Xiao Ming altered their chins. Everyone looks for the same excuse, claiming that they had car accidents previously. How come everyone who has a car accident has a scar on their chin? The same thing happened for Huang Xiao Ming and Leehom Wang in their ‘car accidents.’” Ray was not against plastic surgery. “It’s not a big deal to get plastic surgery. However, some artists maintain that they never received plastic surgery and claimed to ask doctors to examine them, without willing to produce X-rays; then you know what is happening.”

Elva Hsiao’s Horrifying Face

Ray noted, “For example, Jolin Tsai looked prettier after plastic surgery. On the other hand, Elva Hsiao’s face is quite horrifying after alterations. The top part of her face is quite high and the lower part is also high. Jolin and Elva received the most extensive plastic surgery in the entertainment industry.” Ray referred to the addictive nature of plastic surgery. Perhaps Elva Hsiao, who once admitted receiving double eyelid surgery, may be an example.

Ray noted that numerous artists go on an overseas vacation and appear more beautiful after returning home. Obviously, plastic surgery occurred while they were on vacation. “Make-up artists’ skills are not that magical!” He stressed that when applying make-up for artists who were plastically altered, there was a need to exercise caution [in the pressure used on the face].

Natural Beauties

When asked which artists possessed the most natural beauty, Ray said, “Zhang Ziyi (章子怡)and Patty Hou (佩岑應) should be natural beauties. At most, Michelle Reis (李嘉欣)received injections, so she is considered a natural beauty as well. Mike Ha (賀軍翔)and Jerry Yan (言承旭)look extremely different before and after make-up. In real life, you will not notice them unless they put themselves together nicely.”

Ray Chen’s shattering expose on celebrities who received plastic surgery circulated widely online yesterday. Currently filming with Ray in Thailand, host Lawrence Huang (黃小龍)returned to Hong Kong last night. On the phone, Lawrence said, “I serve as witness that Ray did accept such an interview and he did make those comments.”

Source: Appledaily
Translated by: JayneStars