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G.E.M. will be releasing a new album soon. The first single from the new album is titled "Someday I'll Fly". The singer has been in Taiwan shooting the music video for the new song.

In the music video, G.E.M. plays a ballet dancer. In order to more realistically portray a ballet dancer, the singer spent a month studying ballet. The singer compared ballet to life, stating that both are light, free and at times difficult.

The song's lyrics talk about how gradually bearing more burdens as time goes on begins to feel like shackles keeping you down in life. Eventually though, you find a way to relieve the burdens and start fresh again. To symbolize this, G.E.M. shaved her head in one of the scenes of the music video.

The music video for "Someday I'll Fly" will be released later this month.

Translated by: Aysohmay @ JpopAsia

[Article Excerpt] Kenneth Ma expressed he has gained deep understanding of those in the medical field after shooting The Hippocratic Crush. Doctors/Nurses, aside from not having any time due to the nature of their work, but they are also very stressed when it comes to rescuing people's lives. He claims he's not good in school, but he just hopes to send a positive message through this series and impact more of the younger generation to become doctors. In the series, his role 'Cheung Yat Kin' was responsible for a car accident that resulted in his brother's paralyzed legs. Yat Kin regretted it all along. Since youth Yat Kin wanted to be a doctor and earn enough money to support his brother to study aboard. He hopes for medical advances and one day his brother can walk again. Kenneth expressed he really liked THC's script. It's not just about love and cases, but it also highlights the difficulty and constraints doctors have via the medical cases. He believes Yat Kin may appear very strong on the outside, but on the inside he's flawed. He's a doctor, not God. When he encounter troubles, he'll fall down to rock bottom in life and eventually Yue Jai (Tavia) helps him get back up. Kenneth said this series is very realistic, and the filming was very serious.

Kenneth also greatly praises that Tavia is fantastic, she is professional and serious: "She has a deep understanding of the script. When we were filming, all of the suggestions she gave were useful. The only thing that displeases me is that Ah Yi (Tavia) just has rumors with Him Law..." He continues: "Ah Yi doesn't have rumors with me...rumors is the way to gain more money earning opportunities as a couple team, there's no benefit for me! In order to move from a small home to a bigger one, I have to work hard and earn more!"

[Source: Singtao] Yesterday Tavia Yeung was on Eileen Cha's CRHK radio interview, when speaking of The Hippocratic Crush, Tavia urges Kenneth to speed it up on pursuing 'Yue Jai' (her role). Kenneth said he didn't mind having rumors with her? Tavia said: "He says that to every girl. I don't get his mentality." She also agreed that Kenneth is a 'Best Deal': "I'm the #1 Best Deal and Kenneth is #2, Him Law is just catching up, he needs to add oil."

In the series, Tavia takes initiative and confesses her love for Kenneth, but in reality because she's too busy working, she can't take initiative to express any love. However, she does encourage girls to take initiative and really fight for their happiness.

Source: Singtao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

(Benny's daughter on the left with her little friend.)
Yesterday Benny Chan held a birthday party for his baby daughter, who is now been born for 100 days. The celebration was held at the hotel in Hong Kong Disney Land. Benny is currently filming in Mainland, but has some time to celebrate with his daughter and wife. Benny's wife Lisa dressed like a Mickey Mouse and cut the cake with their daughter. Benny's good friends from the industry like Bobby Au Yeung and Evergreen Mak attended the celebration.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Following Shirley Yeung's announcement that she had a baby girl, [Oriental Daily] exposes that ex-boyfriend Gregory Lee has found himself a new Chinese-Korean girlfriend, named Miki and is 25 years old this year. She has a cute outer appearance and even looks similar to the 'House Boy's Goddess' Rose Chan. She is a part-time model and enjoys cooking. Gregory met her when he was teaching drifting, which is also a hobby of Miki's. This relationship is less stressful compared to previously when he dated Shirley, the public always compared their income and achievements, plus their personality and styles formed the 'woman superior than man' relationship. However, he has now found a girlfriend that is gentle and obedient.

In regards to dating Miki, Gregory generously said: "I did meet a Chinese-Korean girl, we were introduced earlier this year through a friend. (Have you two passed the first stage yet?) We have just known each other for a few months, haven't gotten that deep yet. Still getting to know each other. (Met the parents yet?) No, she knows how to read Chinese newspapers, I'm afraid if I say something wrong, I'll scare her. (How did you two spark?) We get along and its fate." Gregory frankly said his new girlfriend does know about his past relationship with Shirley: "She read the papers, and knows that I've gone through a lot of pressure. She's really empathetic, but I want to reiterate, I am a man, I don't want the public to think that I'm so miserable!"

Since he started keeping in touch with Miki, Gregory does not try to hide anything and often sends love through the internet. Yesterday Miki complains to Gregory, shouting: "Gregory Lee, waiting for you!" Turns out she was just asking her boyfriend to buy her a Hello Kitty product. Gregory replied 10 minutes later and said he'll definitely buy it.

Regarding Shirley's news that she had a baby yesterday, Miki sends her encouragement for Gregory online: "Everybody has their own experiences! Can't sleep at night and will have a lot, a lot of images running through your mind. The previous you, the previous me, the previous us."

Gregory also praises his new girlfriend for helping him get back on his feet: "I have really been happier lately. It is because this girl always chats and communicates with me, she helped me."


(Shirley Yeung posted pictures of her baby girl on Weibo)

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

During the shooting of A Simple Life, Andy Lau wrote a diary and it become a new book titled My 30 Working Days. On 5 March 2012, he was interviewed and he expressed that normally he has an habit to record down his feelings and emotions. Earlier, he also invited 60 writers born after 80s to write a book about him, however it failed to nurture.

The book – My 30 Working Days: A Simple Life Shooting Diary is currently the only book self written by Andy, it includes 30 personal diary entries, the feelings of the films production team and lots of photos from the film.

Andy said that these 30 diary entries were initially to be shared with Andy World Club family members on his personal blog, but it became a book in the end which is not he had intended, “It’s just like Tao Jie, as you desire but adore by all.” Andy specially stress that he did not write this book specially for the film. “What I wrote is no different to all who write blogs, I never thought of publishing it, or as a promotion for this film. Actually it’s very simple, I just wanted to record down what I encountered in the 30 days of shooting this film, which includes feelings for the film, and the influence of this film to my feelings and emotion.”

Talking about writing, Andy exclaimed that he had a habit of writing diary. He said: “When young, I will record with a sound recorder, when there’s Internet, I rather like to write a short entry. However in my annual fan gathering, I will write a long entry, just like a letter, writing down my feelings for them of that year, how I wish them to be, I love the feeling of writing letters.” Andy said that he thought of writing a novel, but he wrote more musical scripts, he said: “During the 5-6 years in acting classes, I wrote a lot of musical scripts.”

Everybody will be wondering why Andy has so much time, arranged time properly in between singing, acting and investing in films. Andy said that he would like to write book about time management, telling everybody how to distribute time well. He said: “I find it strange that a lot of people find time is not enough, whereas I feel there a lot of time. Take for example normally I need to sing, listen to many songs and shoot many films, I had watch all the TV dramas when you name them, so if you can manage your time well, you can do a lot of things.”

Andy revealed that not long ago he invited 60 writers born after 80s to have a chat with him and publish a book. “I feel that it will be a special book, 60 writers to write their feelings after chatting with Andy Lau. I say the same words, 50-60 people will have different understanding, if they can write it out, it will be a specially good book.”

Andy said: “I told them those words that I don’t dare say to the media, I even lose my temper, slammed the door and left for 30 minutes. I wanted to know what they were thinking in those 30 minutes, what they would be scolding me, but it’s still good words from them.”

For this creative book, it was “destroyed” by Andy in the end, the reason being these writers wrote him till to perfect which is no different to media reports, “I wish to know the different outlook of me from everybody.”

Source: ent.sina.com
Translated by: AndyLauSounds

Last night, Chapmant TO Man Jat and Elanne Kong Yeuk Lam personally promoted their film LOVE LIFTING (GO GUI OI) in Shenzhen. Director Herman Yau Lai To this time switched To Man Jat and Kong Yeuk Lam's gender roles, so To Man Jat became an "all purpose husband" who has fallen for love and family. Director Yau said that that he attempted this type of romantic film for the first time in hopes of calling out the "house husband" instinct that was hidden within men. This film also was a true story that deeply touched Director Yau. Meanwhile, a chubby Hong Kong fan came from Hong Kong and hoped to take the chance with the help of two stars to express his love to the girl he liked. Regrettably the girl turned him down.

To Man Jat admitted that he like in the film was a "house husband" at home so he performed true to his nature. He said, "Because of my family, since fifth grade I began to cook. Now I can cook very well. As for cuisine, my wife and I are both vegetarians. However I truly can't forget a Yunnan restaurant in Xiangmihu, its food's too delicious." To Man Jat joked, "I am not good looking, but I treat my family very well. I take care of all the chores. With the old lady's steady income if we save here and there it's enough." Kong Yeuk Lam bashfully said that she too hoped to be able to run into a good men like To, who would treat her and her family well. Ordinary love was what she longed for the most.

Playing the strong woman in the film, Kong Yeuk Lam cut her beloved long hair and even gained weight in a short time. Due to all the eating she felt nauseous. For the later weight loss, Kong Yeuk Lam said it was very easy. She revealed to the ladies that actually maintaining weight was controlling food combinations, reducing greasy food and not eating after 6PM.

To Man Jat even said that he was someone without a dream and needed to follow the dreamer (the director). Under his old lady's "super economical person" management he had much less pressure. He said, now he only wants to be a good actor and has an open mind. However he would not bring any emotional color to complete the character's image in the script. As a producer, he said, "If I can help someone else, fulfill someone else's dream, I would."

Source: Takungpao
Translated by: hktopten

The thriller romance THE SECOND WOMAN (CHING MAI) two days ago opened officially on March 8 Women's Day. Director Carol Lai Miu Shuet and actors Shu Qi, Shawn Yue Man Lok and Chen Shu attended the Shanghai press conference. The event even arranged for a cake to celebrate Chen Shu's birthday. In the film aside from the relationships between the Shu Qi played twin sisters and Yue Man Lok, the most attractive was the director's special addition of the "act within an act" element that was on display as a play. To Chen Shu who had dance and stage performance experience it was very easy, but to Yue Man Lok and Shu Qi the stress was enormous. Yue Man Lok even joked that he was reluctant to recall the scene.

However their performance received the director's compliment. Yue Man Lok joked, "Under pressure I had to release it, otherwise I would truly collapse. So Shu Qi and I were very noisy on the set and fought everyday like crazy people." Shu Qi also said that the stage performance was the hardest, luckily they had Professor Chen Shu to teach them a few tricks. Shu Qi said, "Working with professor Chen Shu was very comfortable, I really learned a lot." The ladies in the film did not "fight" for Yuem Na Lok for the beginning to the end. Shu Qi sometimes would ask Chen Shu for help. Chen Shu hoped that after Shu Qi's fans watched the film they would not hate her, because she actually is a good person.

Source: Takungpao
Translated by: hktopten

The film A SIMPLE LIFE (TOH JEH) two nights ago held a charity premiere. Aside from director Ann Hui On Wa, leads Andy Lau Tak Wa, Deanie Ip Tak Han, Anthony Wong Chau Sun, Felix Wong Yat Wa, Chik Mei Chun, Kent Cheng Juk Si and others appeared. During the period, Wa Jai received three local banks' commemorative currency from the sponsor with the number 00927 -- Wa Jai's September 17th birthday date.

Two nights ago was the March 8 Women's Day, Sister Deanie revealed that before the premiere she had marzipan to celebrate. As for Wa Jai, he said that since he was not a woman he did not need to celebrate. What about his wife? He said that she did not either. His pregnant wife has been caught on camera frequently. She also had two bodyguards with her. Wa Jai only said, "Thank you everything, our lives are great. (Are you angry?) No problem. (Will the bodyguards protect you?) Our lives are great. thank you thank you." Speaking of his wife switching doctors, Wa Jai immediately said that he did not want to discuss this subject.

Since the film has officially been released, would he arrange for his wife to watch it? Wa Jai did not know how to answer and later joked that he has not thought so in depth. Would his wife support him? He awkwardly laughed and nodded. Should his wife watch comedy to remain cheerful? Wa Jai said, "You guys are great. (Are you afraid that it's too touching?) That isn't convenient yet!"

At this time Sister Deanie changed the subject to save Wa Jai and said that yesterday she and Wa Jai promoted separately. Wa Jai went to Taiwan while she went to Malaysia. As for their future jobs, Sister Deanie said that she was waiting for Wong Jing. Wa Jai joked, "She has to work on SWEET SISTER PEACH MATURES 33D, I read it in the newspaper!" After laughing together, Sister Deanie said that she had to read the script first before considering. However she still has not received Wong Jing's call. How sexy will she be? Wa Jai joked that if it was artistic she could consider it. Sister Deanie mischievously said, "I feel I am very sexy! (Do you have 33D?) I don't know, maybe even more!"

Source: Takungpao, Singtao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

The Elanne Kong Yeuk Lam and Chapman To Man Jat starred new film LOVE LIFTING (GO GUI OI) will be released at the end of the month. In the film Kong Yeuk Lam played a weightlifting athlete. Earlier Kong Yeuk Lam said that she reached 120 pounds for this character. Now she has already returned to her previous shape. How did she gain weight? She said, "At the time I ate everything and drank weight gaining powder. I almost wanted to vomit because I couldn't take the milk smell." Elanne in the film had to gain weight. Ah Jat instead had to lose 30 pounds. They joked that if they could switch then it would have been great.

Elanne in the film had the challenge of lifting 30 kilograms and she had to lose weight. She admitted that at the time with the endless kneeling down and getting up to lift weight she was injured. However she had a lot of fun at the production. As for emotionally, because it was a tragic film and during the shoot she was fat and had short hair she seemed to have changed completely. At the time she did not dare to go out and look at the mirror. Was this movie the toughest of her career? Elanne admitted that she had stress but the character was not easy to play due to the ending.

Ah Jat in one scene was crushed over a car. Because she was a weightlifter she kept trying to lift the car to save him, but he had to hold back his tears. He said, "When I made a series with Tse Shuet Sum, in another life and death scene Sister Sum had to play dead. I couldn't hold back my tears. Finally it had to be shot again. Since then, in order to keep from affecting the shoot and co-stars I would try to hold back my tears."

Source: Takungpao, Mingpao, Singtao
Translated by: hktopten

Irene Wan Bik Ha, William Chan Wai Ting, Michelle Wai (Si Nga), Derek Tsang Kwok Cheung, Patrick Tam Yiu Man and others yesterday attended their new film JAT JIK (PROMOTION) production start ceremony. Irene said that in the film she will play the big sister of Wise Guys for the first time in the film. She revealed that she has been bad when she was young, but after getting into the business she ended this type of life. Luckily she did not take any misstep. Now she would take care of her adopted son so he would not turn bad.

Chan Wai Ting and Si Nga again will play a couple after EX (CHIN DOH). They also will have bed scenes, but Si Nga revealed that since she did one before she was not afraid. She did not want to make this type of scenes too much, luckily the director was understanding and removed the rape scene. Chan Wai Ting in the film kept fighting and killing. He said that earlier the director even took him to dine with people in the mob to gain experience. He continued, "I will have tattoos all over, one of which will look like Si Nga. (Will he get a tattoo with your girlfriend Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin?) No! Now I regret getting a tattoo very much because it affects work a lot." He hoped that everyone would focus on his work and decided to talk like about her.

Source: Takungpao, Mingpao, Singtao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

NIGHTFALL (DAI JUI BO) two nights ago held its global premiere in Beijing. Aside from the actors Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Janice Man Wing Shan, Kay Tse On kay and Dou Xiao, Tang Wei even made a secret appearance and surprised everyone.

The media asked Tang Wei to predict the box office. She said, "The box office? It'll definitely be on fire! So today I come for a first glimpse." Cheung Ka Fai described the film release as the perfect birth of a child. As for whether this child was pretty or not, everyone would have an answer after seeing the film. Actually, Tang Wei has known director Roy Chow Hin Yeung and screen writer To Chi Long for a long time. This premiere could be considered a reunion. Chow Hin Yeung was very pleased to see his old friend and praised Tang Wei as a "very natural, hard working and talented actress." Tang Wei recalled, "I would always remember the director could work so hard that he did not sleep or rest. I also remember very much how cute To Chi-Long looked in a pair of little red shoes."

Cheung Ka Fai after over 20 years in film went from playing street kids to tough guys. His acting became more and more mature. In recent years he have played in police films numerous times. His tough guy image is well known. In his new film NIGHTFALL he again accepts a highly difficult challenge. Ka Fai even said that as someone who loved film he had no way to not act. Yet he could not say what clear cut goal he had. "In real life, I often would be confused about what kind of person I am. I would maintain an attitude of continuous pursuit and would not relax my fighting spirit and abilities. Yet why I am pursuing, I too am not too sure." He said that if he did not act he probably would not be able to keep living. He explained, "Because I really don't know how to do anything else. If I don't act, maybe it should be time to consider retirement!"

Source: Takungpao, Mingpao, Singtao
Translated by: hktopten

Julian Cheung Chi Lam, Ava Yu Hiu, Mandy Lieu and Mandy Wong Chi Man two nights ago worked on their new film NATURAL BORN LOVERS (TIN SUN OI CHING KONG) in Sha Tin. Chi Lam worked on an intimate scene. Annie Liu (Lau Sum Yau) who did not have any scene two nights ago visited with chocolate for everyone.

Chilam said that the film is already 1/3 done but he was very resistant to work at night because of his lifestyle. He said that last year he mainly sang and his life was very orderly, but recently he has been working at night so he caught colds and flu and needed Chinese herbal medicine. He said, "Later I will have hugging and kissing scenes with Annie, I hope to recover soon and not to spread it to her."

Annie said that she was not certain on passionate their intimate scenes would be. Was she afraid of upsetting Chilam's wife Anita Yuen Wing Yi? She said, "I probably won't. Len Len has visited the set too. I even played with Chilam's son Demon Child. As soon as he saw me he asked if I was married and that he would introduce guys to me. He's very funny."

Source: Takungpao, Mingpao, Singtao
Translated by: hktopten

The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society yesterday announced that the Jiang Wen directed LET THE BULLETS FLY won the 6th Asian Film Award 2011 Highest Box Office Award. The film was the highest grossing Chinese film in history with 730 million yuan RMB in a month, second only to AVATAR as the second highest grossing film in the Mainland. The award will be presented on March 19 during the ceremony.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

The Emperor Motion Picture SIU SUT DIK JI DAN (VANISHED BULLET) starred Nicholas Tse Ting Fung, Lau Ching Wan and Mini Yang Mi and has been scheduled for a June release. However, SIU due to a similar title with fellow Emperor film LET THE BULLETS FLY. Director Law Chi Leung was asked whether he deliberately used BULLET in the title due to LET's shocking box office performance? He said, "I hope the new film box office will fly like a bullet, but right now the 'bullet vanishes'. I am afraid that people will be confused and decide to change its title. An announcement will be made very soon." Because during Siu Ting Fung was in the middle of his divorce, he praised Ting Fung for his professionalism. "He kept his emotions and work very separate, he wouldn't affect the progress."

Source: on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Last year Shirley Yeung fiercely ended her 9 year relationship with Gregory Lee. [Oriental Daily] exposed she and former HK diver Andy Ng were already together, and at the time it was rumored she was pregnant and secretly got married. Although Shirley denied her pregnancy several times, earlier she was spotted in Los Angeles waiting to give birth. Her lies was immediately made clear.

It wasn't until last month that Shirley successfully gave birth to a 6 pound baby girl for boyfriend Andy Ng. As her boyfriend didn't come from a wealthy family and he's currently in debt, Shirley is financially supporting the family. Late March, after Shirley completes her postpartum month, she will be returning to Hong Kong and start shooting series to earn more 'milk' money.

Yesterday Shirley posted a close up photo of herself on Weibo and wrote: "I wholeheartedly thank all my friends, the media and fans for their concern and sympathy during this period of time. I really miss you all too! I'm very happy to announce that I gave birth to a baby girl..." However, her message didn't mention Andy at all. According to sources, when she was going through labor, Andy was no where to be seen.

On the other end, Gregory Lee, who once cried after losing Shirley, expressed yesterday in an interview: "I have already put it all down, just as long as Shirley is doing well!" It was said Andy gone missing after Shirley gave birth to her baby girl, when asked if he will help her out? At first, Gregory was a tad surprised, but he later insisted: "If she does need my help when she return, I will definitely help to the best of my ability."

It was rumored that Miss HK Sammi Cheung, confessed her love to Gregory while they were collaborating in Til Love Do Us Lie, but unfortunately Gregory already had someone in mind. She chose to start a new relationship with a Korean native model. Regarding the new romance, Gregory generously said: "I'm currently ready to start a new relationship. If I do date in the future, I will make it public."

Ding Yeh: The baby is innocent

Gregory's father, Lee Ka Ding (Ding Yeh) once cursed at Shirley when she broke off with his son. When asked if he's worried Shirley and his son would get back together? He said: "Impossible! My son cannot accept it." However, Ding Yeh sends his blessings to Shirley and her baby, wishing them good health: "Afterall, the baby is innocent. Shirley didn't set anything on fire or killed anyone. (She lied?) In fact, I wasn't surprised when she announced she had a baby today. People have photographed her when she was pregnant, also she initially told my son already about her pregnancy."

Virgina Lok: She told me not to worry

Yesterday Virgina replied to the questions of Shirley's management contract: "I just found out about [her baby] today!" She said Shirley sent an SMS letting Virgina know that she's doing well and has already told the media. Virgina said: "She told me not to worry." Virgina also said Shirley's vacation ends late March and she will be returning to work then. Shirley still has a contract with TVB for period of time.

TVB Artists Sends Blessings to Shirley

Sharon Chan: I had dinner with her (Shirley) half a year ago, but then we didn't keep in touch. Her baby will be a pretty girl, congrats Shirley.

Suki Tsui: Shirley and I collaborated in Living Up (更上一層樓), but we didn't keep in touch. I hope she can find a partner that loves her as soon as possible.

Fala Chen: Congrats Shirley! Anyone who becomes a mother will be happy.

Linda Chung: I hope both mother and daughter are healthy, but I haven't seen her or kept in touch. If she wants to tell me, then she will. All along, I have asked her, but didn't ask about the details. We should give her more space and support her.

Roger Kwok: Congrats Shirley for having a baby! I haven't been in touch with her in a long time, I don't know her well. We've been 1 series together, but usually we don't really see each other. If we do see each other in TVB, we say hi, but I will congratulate her on Weibo. The negative news earlier between her and Gregory is already over, I hope she will cherish what she has now and take good care of her daughter.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

As a TV Queen level actress Charmaine Sheh of course has the acting ability! However, she's a 'chicken voice' turned actress with ability. Charmaine said she put in a lot of hard work into [her career]. Although her acting was once criticized and she initially thought acting wasn't for her, but after her 'see fu jai' (mentor) Sunny Chan taught her about acting, she gradually started to understand the concept.

CHARMAINE: I signed with TVB right after participating in Miss Hong Kong. I was lucky to have had the opportunity to participate in many series not long after. I remember at the time I was still at a charity event and received a notice from TVB. I was asked if I was interested to shoot producer Lee Tim Shing's Flying Fox of Snowy Mountain (FFSM) and play the role Miu Yeuk Lan. Honestly, I really didn't know if I had interest or not, I just agreed thinking I would just give it a try.

Virgina Yung and Anita Chan auditioned with me at the time, the lead actor was Sunny Chan, who was personally there to do the sentimental scenes with us. I was very nervous, so the night before the audition, I asked friends to practice with me and they pretended to be Sunny. I never thought I would qualify, I really was happy! However, even before FFSM started shooting, TVB scheduled me to shoot modern series Time Off. I gained a lot of experience from that series, in order to be able to handle FFSM. However, I had no idea how to act, basically I didn't even know about the camera angles and positioning. They even told me to pretend to cry in the studio, I really couldn't get into character. My role was already married, but in fact I only dated once and so I really didn't know how to do portray the role.

When speaking of my experience of criticisms, at the time when FFSM broadcast, people criticized that I had a chicken voice. I really felt down, I was thinking why are people criticizing me? I didn't know how to act, but I tried my best and done a lot of research. Even if I didn't like martial art novels, I still read them and at that time I really felt that was awesome, but the results ended up being like this. So, I thought to myself if the entertainment circle was really for me? But, that was just a moment of thought because I didn't have time to really go think about it. Before FFSM aired, I already received noticed that I would be shooting another series with Felix Wong and Cheung Tat Ming. A week after that series started, I was suddenly casted in a 50-episode long series (DIF4) and encountered Sunny Chan again.

When I had no confidence on my own acting, Sunny came to my rescue. Although some people say he talks too much, but to me he told me everything about acting. Acting is not that easy, you have to be into character. He taught me how to cry and ended up being a crybaby himself. At the time, I thought: "Is it really that touching?" But whatever it is, it was also because of Sunny's patience in teaching me that I started to have interest in acting. So, he is definitely my mentor, a See Fu Jai!"

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

If we said Moses Chan is the #1 'best deal' in TVB, then Kenneth Ma should be #2. Comparing money and capability, Kenneth lags behind Moses, but on the level of 'obedience', Kenneth can definitely compare to Moses! However, this 'good boy' image is just an one sided wishful thought because Kenneth stressed he's actually not a good boy at all. "In fact, I'm not a good boy, I just put my greatest effort into twisting the 'good boy' image on myself. I put my greatest effort into telling people that I am not a good boy. I'm already over 30, why am I still trying to be genuine? Even if I say I'm genuine/pure, then I'm lying to you. It's just that there is a lot of bad and naughty things in which only I know about. Also, I'm fortunate that the media didn't catch me on camera."

Asked what kind of naughty things is he hiding? He laughed: "I'm perverted! When I see a pretty girl, I go like 'wah, this one is hot wah! Her legs are so slim!' Every man would do the same, sometimes I'll flirt too, but of course I will only do it to the girls I know." Girls, he will mess with, that's right, he used the words 'mess with' to describe it. "I will definitely mess with girls, how? Actually guys messing with girls and pursuing girls are normal. It's also normal if they fail to pursue the girl, no problem."

Aside from being perverted, Kenneth exposed he has a foul mouth: "Sometimes when I'm with a group of friends, I will use a lot profanity. Usually work is stressful, so when I'm eating out with my soccer buddies, we joke and use profanity. Often times, I use it in a joking way, it's very free and relaxed. Of course, if there are girls around, I won't say it."

In the public eye, artists that do not smoke, drink or hang out in the nightclubs are considered good boys. Among the currently leading Siu Sangs, Raymond Lam, Kevin Cheng, Bosco Wong and Ron Ng, which one of them hasn't done it before? Kenneth just happened to satisfy all those conditions of a good boy. Every time when he gets photographed by the media, if he's not out having tea with his mother then he's out taking the MTR to go play soccer. In fact, he's pretty much of a 'house boy'. Kenneth said: "It's strange, I just don't like the smell of smoke or alcohol. However, if you don't smoke or drink, that does not mean you're a good boy. I believe with time people will eventually realize I'm not a good boy. I am a normal person, each individual has their strengths and weaknesses."

Kenneth is working hard at 'clearing his name', but actually it's all just for work: "I just feel that a successful artist should not have an image. It's best that audience don't know what you are, then that's the best self-benefit for whatever role I take on. A filial image is good, but if in the future I play an 'almond + orange color' role, then audience won't be convinced."

Friends For Life

Whether Kenneth is a good or bad boy, time will prove it all. We all can see, Sharon Chan, Selena Li? Nevermind all that, but what about Nancy Wu? He directly admits that they have dated: "It is before, we have dated before, but not even a year." It was rumored they broke up because Nancy met a wealthy businessman in Mainland and she had 'princess illness'. He defended Nancy: "Our personalities didn't match, it was a peaceful break up. After some time of being together, we gradually realized that there are some aspects in which we have different views on. It's not her problem, perhaps it's because of timing. Her personality is a very good girl, she doesn't have any attitudes, she's easy to get along with and can really accommodate people." He warned the media: "You must not write bad about her, she is a good girl."

Then how about Margie Tsang? He said: "It never bothered me whoever I'm rumored with, even if I was rumored in a sister-brother relationship with Margie. Just as long as the story isn't too over, I don't mind." When asked again, does Kenneth like her? "I like her! We're good friends!" Helplessly, we asked again, do you love her? Kenneth said: "From the start, I have always thought she is a very very good woman. Even now when I see her, we chat nonstop."

With all the irrelevant answers, we asked Kenneth again, have they actually dated before? He paused and then forced a smile: "Aiya. That is, I don't know what to say, I really do admire her, our personalities really do match and she is in fact the type I like. (Try to develop further?) We did try going out and having dinner, of course, but I really don't know how to develop any further. Perhaps because we just know each other too well, I just feel like if we keep this friendship, our relationship will last longer. You know friends can be forever, but if couples break up, then it may not be possible to be friends again." He said he doesn't want to use other peoples' name for publicity, the Margie Tsang topic will end there.

Money is the most Practical

Kenneth graduated from the University of British Columbia in Canada majoring in mechanical engineering. When he was in college, he participated in many theatrical plays and from there his interest for acting grew. After graduation, he returned to HK and sent out his resume to 60 places, and not even one replied back. Finally he went to audition for TVB and joined the 14th TVB Acting Class. After 3 years of being an extra and cameo, he was casted in 2003's Triumph in the Skies. Kenneth believes he's one of the fortunate ones. When he started shooting series, he had been semi-evil roles, supporting roles, guest star and even leading roles. As for the TV ratings, he doesn't stress about it and has no pressure: "Because I can't control the TV ratings. As an actor, I am very selfish, I just want to first enjoy the series, the role and do my best overall. Speaking in a more selfish manner, a lot of people left TVB and they really don't have enough people to use, so honestly even if the ratings aren't high, I believe I will still have series to film."

His current goal is to earn more money: "I am very practical, I want to earn more money to give a better life and safeguard to my family. After all, this is the actuality of society." In fact, just as long as there is fame and financial resources, it will continue to roll on naturally, no wonder the Siu Sangs are competing for the TV King title. In 2006, Kenneth won the Most Improved Actor award, he said: "Leave it to fate, I said before I'm very practical. If I were to choose between awards and money, I would choose money. When you are in poverty, awards does you no good in getting food. In fact, it's just a piece of metal. However, with money you can make a living. I am very practical, haha!"

True Identity vs The Mask

'Naughty' cannot determine if a person is good or bad. Just saw a statement on Weibo: "I have tattoos, I smoke and drink, I use profanity, but I know I am a good girl. The true scums like to fake their innocence and pureness."

Kenneth does not smoke or drink, he just uses profanity and goes on porn sites. He says "Wah! Look at those beautiful legs!" These things are just what normal men do. I just feel a direct confession and honesty is much more true than those Siu Sangs who pretend to be innocent and puts on a mask.

Source: Next Magazine, TVBChannel
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Yesterday was International Woman's Day, Roger Kwok and the cast of TVB series Queens of Diamonds and Hearts attended the promotional event. He smiled and said taking advantage of the woman's day, he personally made the dish 'sea urchin tofu' to reward his wife (Cindy Au). When speaking of his beloved son Brad Kwok, generously allowing the paparazzi to take photos of him, Roger said: "Initially the paparazzi were done and was going to leave, but he insisted that they stay and take nice pictures."

Also recently, there has been reports of children kidnapping in Hong Kong? Roger frankly expressed he's furious, and believes unlawful actions are extremely despicable. There should be stricter punishments. He said: "These things shouldn't be happening in Hong Kong, making many parents worry. I didn't think it would happen in a shopping mall, very terrifying. Parents should keep their children close by their sides. My daughter is currently 9 months old, I hope to take more time off to spend with my children, so this year I won't be working in Mainland. In June, I'll be starting a new modern TVB series."

As for 'Chung Mo Yim', Fala Chen smiled and said she's often called 'Ugly Woman' (Chau Fu) on the streets. She said: "I don't mind, actually I feel quite happy. I hope I'll have opportunities in the future to portray another ugly character."

Source: Mingpao
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Andy Lau who announced his wife’s pregnancy on his official website in November 2011, in order to prevent his wife Carol Zhu Liqian from being distributed by the media, he had tried all methods like moved houses, changed cars and doctors, low profile Carol seems to disappear into the air since she got pregnant. However, on 5 March, Next Magazine managed to spot Carol who was accompanied by two bodyguards, shopping in North Point Market, surprisingly she did not wear any mark to hide her makeup-less face, she looked fresh as she wore a long scraf round her neck which hardly cover her 7-months pregnant tummy.

According to the magazine, Carol was spotted in a 7-seater vehicle with a new number plate at North Point Market, the bodyguards escorted her off the vehicle while the nanny accompanied her to buy some finger food, as it was the time when housewives shopped for grocery thus nobody spotted the presence of her. When bodyguard spotted someone talking on the phone, he thought that the other party was trying to take photograph and block the person’s view from Carol with his body until the person finished chatting on the phone.

After shopping of her groceries, when she prepared to leave in the vehicle, the bodyguard stopped the on rushing reporters from taking any photographs: “Enough photographs! Just buying something, no need photograph.” It happened that police patrolled the area, the bodyguard then let go of the reporter. In between, Carol appeared steady as she hold onto her huge tummy. It seems that its more than 6 months pregnant.

Source: ent.QQ.com, Apple Daily News, China Times, Liberty Times
Translated by: AndyLauSounds

A charity premiere of A Simple Life was held at Wanchai on 8 March 2012, Deanie Ip, Andy Lau, Ann Hui, Qin Hailu and Zhang Tongzhu attended.

Andy exclaimed that he’s not worried about the box office collection, he just found out that he could checked the status of ticket sale online, he expressed: “I just checked tomorrow’s ticket sales with the promotional crew, they told me that our tickets sale does not lose out to Western films, I told them that we had no choice and had to battle with them, I hope that we can do better than them.”

With regards to whether he will bring his wife to watch the film, Andy pointed out: “I never thought it.” When asked if it’s not convenience to bring her out, he quipped: “It used to be very convenience.”

When talked about earlier magazine photographed his wife going out accompanied by bodyguards, Andy replied: “We’re doing very well, we live happily and blissfully, thanks everybody concern.”

Source: ent.QQ.com
Translated by: AndyLauSounds

The film NIGHTFALL (DAI JUI BO) held its Beijing premiere. During the earlier promotional tour the two leads Nick Cheung Ka Fai and Simon Yam Tat Wa did not run into each other. This time the two Best Actors finally did. Cheung Ka Fai said that working with Yam Tat Wa was the most fun. Because when they have worked together before, Yam always played his "boss". This time he struck back as Yam Tat Wa kept taking a beating from him. He was even able to take a knife and stab him.

At the event Cheung Ka Fai and Yam Tat Wa also shared facts that they did not dare to face. Yam Tat Wa after playing in over 100 police films sometimes would be confused whether he was a cop. Earlier he and his daughter saw on the street the NIGHTFALL poster, in which he pointed a gun at Cheung Ka Fai. She asked whether he caught the thief because she always thought Papa was a cop. He explained may times but she still did not understand.

Ka Fai over 10 years ago worked on a film in Thailand. The director asked him to jump from 50 meters above. He was very nervous, felt very dumb and did not dare to face it. During the shoot, when his feet left the ground and he jumped down he felt that it was very enjoyable.

Source: Singtao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Director Ann Hui On Wa earlier accepted that TVB Entertainment News station interview. Aside from sharing A SIMPLE LIFE (TOH JEH) production highlight, she also talked about her life outside film.

When Hui On Wa started to make A SIMPLE LIFE, Andy Lau Tak Wa and Deanie Ip Tak Han were already her first choices for leads. Yet Ip Tak Han has not made a movie in a long time, thus when Ann talked with Ip Tak Han she was afraid of being rejected. In addition, she also worried that Wa Jai's salary would be too high and make the film production lack funding. Luckily, both agreed and Wa Jai even became the film's investor to resolve the funding shortage issue.

As for Wa Jai's Golden Horse Best Actor, Ann was very excited because Wa Jai gave both money and effort to the film and made many contributions. Now he finally sees the return. Speaking of the production, Ann revealed that most of the film was shot in a senior home. At first she was worried that Wa Jai would be too popular and make the set out of control, but because most of the senior home residents' age they did not recognize Wa Jai. Instead other actors like Tam Bing Man and Helena Law Lan were more popular than Wa Jai.

Ann admitted that she would be happier about a high box office than awards because only the box office was related to investors and film company productions. However she would insist on making her expertise of realistic films and small budget life films. she would not due to the box office switch to make commercial films. Aside from film work, Hui On Wa revealed that in recent years she liked to exercise, swim and shop.

Speaking of shopping, Ann's response was greater than when she talked about films. If she was able to buy something she liked at a super low price, she would feel infinitely satisfied.

Source: Takungpao
Translated by: hktopten

The Michelle Yeoh (Yeung Chi King) starred THE LADY last night held its Taichung premiere. She and the director Luc Besson attended the press conference. She even showed off the Burmese that she has been practicing a long time. As for inviting Luc Besson to direct, she admitted that mainly it was due to her boyfriend's connection. He even praised his boyfriend to be her true love, much like Aung San Suu Ki's husband. Yeung Chi King remembered years ago after seeing movie plans about Aung San Suu Ki, she immediately told her manager to fight for a chance to perform for her. In 2007 after she read the script she thought "this not only was a touching story about love and sacrifice but also a role that I have no way to turn down." Later her boyfriend even called Luc Besson for her and brought them together for the collaboration.

When the film production was near its end, Aung San Suu Ki was released from house arrest. Yeung Chi King thus had a chance to meet her in Myanmar. When they saw each other, Auny San Suu Ki gave Yeung Chi King a big hug and asked her a lot about the outside world. She was very friendly like a relative. They naturally and comfortably conversed, but they did not talk about any film detail. Yeung Chi King also praised her for her sense of humor. Aung San Suu Ki once revealed that she did not watch to see this film. Yeung Chi King understood and said, "I too don't want her to see this film, it would remind her of some heart breaking memories that upset her."

The film mainly described Aung San Suu Ki's relationships with her husband and two sons, in particular her husband's understanding of her determination to "abandon husband and sons" for the democracy movement. He not only never gave up on her but also fully supported her. Yeung Chi King said that female viewers after watching would like to have such a husband. "The entire film doesn't have a single 'I love you' but it deeply moves. This is 'True Love'! (Do you have such true love?) I feel I do, don't you feel how fortunate I look?" After promoting in Taiwan Yeung Chi King will head to France for the Chevalier De La Legion d'Honneur.

Source: Takungpao
Translated by: hktopten

Source: 21CN.com (original Next Magazine)
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Source: Oriental Daily, Mingpao
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Source: Oriental Daily
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Source: Oriental Daily
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Source: The Sun
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On 6 March, A Simple Life premiere was held in Shanghai whereby director Ann Hui brought main cast Andy Lau and Deanie Ip in attendance. Other than the male lead, Andy is also one of the investor for the film, when talked about his experience in investing films, he quipped: “Normally I don’t lose the money that I’ve invested, what I lost is my acting fees, thus if I suffered losses, I will get it back from a big boss in my next film.” In addition, Andy also revealed that he was misunderstood several times when he first entered showbiz, like him helping to move the reflective board when shooting Ann Hui’s Boat People, he was mistaken as a crew trying to steal and got scolded.

The cinemas are always worried that art films does not do well in box office, but before A Simple Life got screened, the premiere tickets in Shanghai got sold out within a short time. Thus, media forecast the film will earn more than a billion in box office taking, with regards to this, Andy expressed: “This film had already gained a lot for us, if it has a good box office taking, I only hope that it will help director Ann Hui, hope more people will invest in her films and not so difficult as in the past, I’ve earned enough from this film!” When asked how he would say thanks if the film earned more than a billion, he quipped: “Treat everyone to a meal.”

Andy revealed that liking the script is not the reason for him to invest in this film, whereas it’s a 10-years agreement, “As early as 2001 I have told Ann Hui, when you wanted to shoot a film, no matter what are you shooting, approached me, I’ll give you $10 if you ask for $10, give $50 if ask for $50, then I waited for 10 years…until 2011 then she approached me, I told her that since I made that promise, then you go on shooting, then I knew it’s A Simple Life, then I found out that she approached Deanie Ip, I told her to cast me in the film, this is the whole story.”

Francis Ng’s Feng Kuang De Chun Zei which also screened in cinema in March, when talked about competing with Andy, Francis exclaimed: “His film opens in cinema on Women’s Day, his audience is different from mine.” With regards to the remark, Andy expressed that each film has its own space, whereas Ann Hui added: “Opening on Women’s Day, women will bring their husbands and sons to watch the film, furthermore the male will cry more than female.”

In the film, the young master Roger played by Andy was mistaken as an air-con repairman, he revealed that he had numerous misunderstood experiences when he first entered showbiz, when shooting Ann Hui’s Boat People in Haikou, being a newcomer, he saw the reflective board at the set and thought of moving it to the side, but he instead got scolded because the other party thought that he was trying to steal it. According to Ann, when shooting in the nursing home, the elderly only recognize Paul Chun and not Andy, with regards to that, Andy quipped: “Lucky they don’t recognize me, it’ll be bad if these 70-80 years old elderly knows me.”

During the shooting of the film, Andy wrote a diary – My 30 Working Days which will be released soon, at the Beijing premiere, some praised him as Arty youth. With regards to this nickname, he quipped: “Yesterday didn’t said that Lei Feng is arty youth, I don’t quite understand the meaning of this nickname, these are just high praise for me.”

All along, the films that Andy invested had strong art feel, when asked if he tends towards that direction, he said: “Actually I like theme from the society, since schooling the scripts that I contacted are related to society lifestyle, hope to feel such stories.” When talked about losing money in his investments, he quipped: “Normally I don’t lose the money that I’ve invested, what I lost is my acting fees, thus if I suffered losses, I will get it back from a big boss in my next film.”

Source: ent.QQ.com
Translated by: AndyLauSounds

Earlier it was rumored that because Nancy Wu wanted to get back with Kenneth Ma, so she took initiative and asked to go on a business trip with him and tried to impress the 'mother-in-law'. In fact, it turns out Nancy often visited the set of Kenneth's TVB series The Hippocratic Crush and was even willing to be an Extra in the series, just for a chance to get back with Kenneth. Last week, Nancy appeared in the series for 6 seconds as a doctor in the surgery room.

In 2008, Nancy and Kenneth sparked love after participating in Strictly Come Dancing together, but it was rumored Kenneth couldn't stand Nancy's "princess illness", and eventually broke up with a few years ago. However, Nancy had always wanted to get back with Kenneth, the #2 Best Deal in the industry (#1 is Moses Chan), so she was unwilling to let go of the relationship all along. She worked hard to patch things up and even moved into the Tai Koo Shing neighborhood Kenneth lived in. A month ago, it was reported that Nancy took initiative and asked TVB to let her and Kenneth go on a business trip to New Zealand. It was also said Nancy tried to impress Kenneth's mom, but unfortunately Kenneth already decided to break up with her. Nancy finally let go and moved out of Tai Koo Shing.

Yesterday reporters contacted Nancy and regarding her 6 second appearance on The Hippocratic Crush last week, Nancy admitted: "Hahaha! I was just playing and you all still could recognize me? That's amazing. I just wanted to have some fun. I only had the courage to play because I covered my face and only could see the eyes." Reporters said that day Nancy wasn't paid to be an Extra, she admitted it was an unpaid appearance: "If I can play, then I won't mind if its unpaid. I have a very good relationship with Tak Gor (producer Poon Ka Tak) and I know the directors very well." That day were you visiting Kenneth on the set? Nancy did not deny, but she was stuttering a little in her response: "In fact, I knew a lot of the artists in the studio. I was just purely going in....they were shooting that surgery scene for a couple of days, I knew many of my colleagues in that scene and coincidentally I had a break too, so I went in. I was just thinking to take a peek, but then why not play a little too." When asked if again if she was visiting Kenneth on the set? She said: "I knew many of the colleagues there, I was visiting many people, haha!"

When asked if she was still Kenneth's girlfriend that day? Nancy said: "I don't know what to say. I didn't think that scene would be so obvious. Perhaps its because I've been in the industry for some time now and audience are familiar with my looks, so just looking at my eyes, they can recognize me." She described that day as a very nervous and a little frightening day. She was afraid she wouldn't look professional enough in the surgery scene, but fortunately the doctor that was directing the cast did a good job and resulted in a smooth shoot.

Producer Poon Ka Tak admitted Nancy was visiting the set and conveniently made a guest appearance too, but he stressed: "To express our respect to the doctors and nurses, 99% of the medical staff seen in the surgery room were our own artists, and they are not temporary actors (extras). I'm not saying Extras aren't good, but they weren't trained and we didn't have time to choose, so for all surgery scenes, we used our own artists, which increased our budget. This is one of our sincere productions."

THE HIPPOCRATIC CRUSH ENDING SPOILERS (Read at your own risk)

The Hippocratic Crush will be broadcasting its finale next Friday (3/16th). In the last two weeks, the plot was about Kenneth's role as Yat Kin Tao graduallly falling for the strong Yue Jai (Tavia), but at the same time Yue Jai's sister Mei Suet (Mandy Wong) also fell for Yat Kin. Mei Suet uses tactics deliberately making her sister withdraw from the love triangle. Although Yat Kin confesses his love for Yue Jai, but because she didn't want to fight with her sister, she rejected him. On the other hand, Yat Kin rejects Mei Suet's love and eventually Mei Suet becomes a pair with the playboy Benjamin (Benjamin Yuen).

Yue Jai also gets a tumor in her waist, and all along she kept it a secret from everyone, only Onion (Him Law) knows because he bumped into her while she was at the doctors. Meanwhile, Yat Kin's brother unexpectedly dies, causing a great impact on him and Yue Jai was by his side helping him get back on his feet despite her illness. After Yat Kin gets through the toughest time of his life, but he then finds out that Yue Jai is ill. He encouraged and supported her to face the illness and finally the two get together. As for Onion, who had a crush on Yue Jai, he and trainee Jing Jing (Candy Cheung) ends up as a couple.

THE HIPPOCRATIC CRUSH - GOOF

Last night's episode of THC, Tavia's jade hand catches a lot of attention. In one scene where Tavia was showing a video clip on the phone to Law Lan, her jade hand suddenly turns into a rough man's hand at the close up shot.

OTHER NEWS

Tavia's elder sister Griselda Yeung joined TVB after participating in 2001's Miss Hong Kong and married her boyfriend after just 3 months of dating in 2008. It was discovered she was pregnant with a girl during the wedding reception. Today, Griselda turns into a mother of 3 because her husband's deceased ex-wife had two daughters, one is 16 and the other is 11. Griselda frankly said she is fortunate that the family of 5 gets along very well and she loves her 3 daughters.

Tavia and Griselda have a deep sister relationship, the two grew up in the village and live a practical life. Tavia helped her financially supports her nieces with school and even said: "Ask me if you don't have enough!" When her niece sees auntie Tavia on TV, she quickly yells "Auntie!" and when she sees Tavia unhappy on THC, she asks: "Why is Auntie unhappy?" She also hopes to be a doctor like her Auntie Tavia!

Source: Apple Daily, TVBChannel, Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum