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Nancy Wu is often a villain in TVB series, which has led the public to believe she has a negative character. Earlier it was reported she went after 7 men, but being in the industry for 11 years now, Nancy is immune to all the rumors.

Nancy deeply understands that she does not need to explain her relationships nor does she care how people defame her: "In the past, I would feel unhappy by negative news, but now that I'm older, I matured and don't care about these news! It's not the first time the magazines wrote negatively about me. I just feel the news could affect other colleagues.

In fact, I really thank the magazines because coincidentally my series Gloves Come Off was airing and they gave me free promotion. As for the stories, I just laugh it off! The purpose of entertainment news is to entertain the public. I won't explain my relationships to the public because I am the one who knows best of my personal relationships. There is no need for others to comment on my relationships nor do I care if people defame me!"

Today, by age 25, women who are still not dating or married are seen as 'middle-aged', and those reaching age 30 are labeled as 'sing lui' (left behind women)! 30 year old Nancy frankly expressed she will not fall into this label nor is she afraid how people see her. The most important is to live a true and brilliant life: "30 years ago, this is actually the most brilliant age in life. I also want to remind all girls in Hong Kong, why must we be so silly? Why must we fall into that label and have something control our lives? I think the term 'sing lui' is just a fad. I believe after some time, we won't be using this term anymore!"

Epilogue

For the majority of TV series Gloves Come Off, Nancy and Power Chan were acting using sign language. Nancy said: "When Power and I were rehearsing the scenes, the people around us did not know at all what we were saying or doing. When it was time to actually shoot the scenes, we called cut and NG ourselves because even the director didn't understand sign language. It was only the two of us that knew what was going on, so we were considered the big shots, haha!"


Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Barbara Yung passed away 27 years ago, but her Hollander ex-boyfriend (Rob) had her on his mind ever since and has never forgotten her. On the 25th anniversary of her death, Rob spent 3 years creating and designing a website in memory of Barbara (www.barbarayung.nl). The site was completed and launched on April 2012. The site consists of nearly 100 personal photos of the young couple back when they were still dating in England.

Back then, the 23 year old Barbara left England and returned to Hong Kong during the Easter holiday because her mother wanted her to break up with medical student Rob. That year, Barbara participated in the 1982 Miss Hong Kong contest and entered the industry. Not long after, her role as Yung Yung in the 1983 version The Legend of the Condor Heroes brought her to fame. She then started dating actor Kent Tong. The reason for Barbara's death had always been controversial. At the time, fingers were all pointed towards her boyfriend Kent Tong. Back then, while the two were on a cold war, Kent was spotted with Sandra Ng playing at the beach and rumors started between them. Troubled by the relationship, Barbara started up the gas and committed suicide in 1985.

Rob had a complete set of information about him and Barbara and already have over 270,000 visitors. Aside from their photos, there is also a timeline of stories between of him and Barbara. Those stories include how they met, how they spent their time together and how they lived.

In 1976, Rob met Barbara at the Cambridge College of Art and Technology (CCAT) and saw her sitting alone at the canteen. He was attracted to her and took the initiative to get to know her. Thereafter they became a couple. Ron exposed a secret, one year because her period didn't come, they thought she was pregnant and feared her mother would find out, so they never went to see the doctor. However, she stated clearly if she was pregnant, she would definitely want the child. In the end, it was just a false alarm, which disappointed Barbara. Finally, Rob noted he has already told the story he wanted to tell, although there are still a lot of personal memories he had with Barbara, he will not be sharing any more on the website.

Today, Rob is already married with two daughters. He reveals his 15 year old eldest daughter thought the website and Youtube videos her father made had a bitter feeling. Also, his two daughters, both thought it was very annoying that their father kept hogging the computer to make this site.


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

47 year old Maggie Cheung (Man Yuk) announced the end of her 5 year relationship with her German-architect boyfriend Ole Scheeren, who is 7 years her junior. Maggie started dating Ole in 2007 and their relationship developed to the 'meet the parent' stage, but unfortunately their relationship couldn't past long distance test as the two were often separated. Yesterday Maggie attended Mont Blanc's Rose De Monaco event in Beijing alone. It has been a year since Maggie appeared at any event with Ole, who works long-term in Beijing.

When reporters asked about her breakup rumor with Ole, Maggie appeared surprised and thought for a moment before helplessly saying: "I am single now. (For how long?) Several months. I haven't been in Beijing for a few years, but there's a lot I want to do outside of Beijing. We are each busy with our own matters. Before, my boyfriend must always work in Beijing, so it's hard for us to be together all the time. We decided to take a break. I have a lot of my own things to do, aside from my career, I still have family living elsewhere." Although the MC temporarily stopped the interview, but Maggie generously continued: "You all asked me, I don't want to lie. I will just give a response, but I don't want to talk in detail. After all, we are still good friends."

Looking at lot thinner, Maggie was asked if her love life could be smoother if she wears RoyalDecor's "Love Story" themed jewelry collection? Maggie put her smile away and said in a serious tone: "If only it could be that simple. All women like beautiful things. (Expecting for more romances to happen to you?) There is no woman who don't want someone to love them!"

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

It has been a long while since we seen former TVB Australian actor Gregory Rivers (Ho Kwok Wing). Just when we thought he retired from showbiz, he appears in the latest Aaron Kwok film Floating City. Gregory expressed over 20 years ago, he collaborated with Aaron before in a TVB series: "Working together again, we are good friends. He's very nice and doesn't have an attitude or temper. I have never seen him upset." He expressed Aaron taught him singing: "He taught me the pronunciation and how to say the words clearly. One time, we were quietly singing his song Strong as we were putting on makeup."

When asked if he plans to duet with Aaron when he releases his self-produced record? He laughed: "Never crossed my mind. I can ask him." In 2008, because of Hollywood film Dragonball Evolution, Chow Yun Fat hired Gregory to be his English tutor. At the time, Chow said he won't hire him again in the next 3 years because he wants to see what accomplishments he'll have in the 3 years. When speaking of Gregory and Chow's 3 year meeting, Gregory said he hasn't seen Chow yet.

TVB American actor Brian Burrell's smooth Cantonese all started in 1995. Within six months of learning Cantonese, he already learned all the basics and was able to communicate. Even with such high language ability, Brian still encounters difficulty when speaking his Cantonese lines: "A colleague told me: 'Usually when we chat, you do fine, but when you start speaking your lines, the pronunciations are off!' To increase my knowledge of the Chinese language, I don't allow myself to speak any English!"

Brian is very serious towards his acting. In his new series, he plays an English official, and has especially learned the English accent in hope to perform his best. He has a mission in his acting career, and it is all because of Gregory Rivers. When Gregory left TVB, he told him: "With you here, I can leave relieved because there will at least be one foreigner at TVB."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Since Charlene Choi debuted, she has experienced great development. Even though she is awfully busy, Ah Sa -- who ardently loves to sing -- has released solo albums in the past few years, and she has gradually found her individual music style. So, Charlene's latest plugged Cantonese song for 2012 titled 《明明》 has proceeded with inviting Eric Kwok to compose a simple yet emotional song, and with Riley Lam filling in exquisite lyrics. Writing about a couple's former sweet and warm relationship, and the longing that is impossible to be gotten rid of after a break up, he successfully creates a strong contrast. Ah Sa emotionally portrays the desire to forget, but unfortunately being unable to forget -- like the helplessness of a rainstorm passing through.

The day the MV was filmed, the weather was sunny with a clear sky. The director stationed a tourist bus beside Sai Wan Beach. As soon as Ah Sa reached the destination, she was in a cheerful mood. She laughed that it evoked the feeling of spending the weekend by the seaside for a vacation, making her enjoy the filming even more. To produce the feeling of reminiscing memories, the director specially used High-Speed slow motion, using an ultra slow motion camera to film the MV. In the MV, there are several couples who respectively have an argument, give one another the cold shoulder, and are sweet. Meanwhile, from the point of view of someone who has gone through personal experiences, Ah Sa recalls past events with lovers.

That day, Ah Sa revealed that this is her first time using a High Speed camera to film. Not accustomed to seeing herself in slow motion, she often watched the playback immediately after filming a scene, appearing extremely curious. Ah Sa laughed: "I really like watching myself in High Speed [slow motion]. There is a lot of feeling with my hair blowing freely!" As well, staff members highly praised Ah Sa for having great class.

That evening, Charlene arrived at a Cafe in Tsim Sha Tsui to film the location. Ah Sa who is well-known to have a large appetite immediately picked up a menu as soon as she sat down at a coffee table and proceeded to pretend to order dishes. Coincidentally, a staff member at the Cafe was a fan of Ah Sa and treated her to special drink. Ah Sa was immediately greatly satisfied, engrossing herself even more into the filming.

As well, Ah Sa was very meticulous with the production of 《明明》. Lyricist Riley Lam did not hesitate to rewrite the lyrics several times for an even better result, making the lyrics feel very realistic, using the five senses to solidly develop memories that can be realistically visualized. Adding on Eric Kwok and Jun Kung's composition with rich layering, the feeling of tracing and thinking back on memories was created, expressing 《明明》's faint sadness.

Music lovers who like 《明明》, look out for Charlene Choi's latest Cantonese full album "Montage" to be released in June/July, with even more unexpected and great music!



Source: A8 News | EEG Music
Translated by: mutts @ AsianFanatics

The Fung Chi Chiang directed, Alex Man Chi Leung, Fiona Sit Hoi Kei and Chapman To Man Jat starred new film THE BOUNTY (YUEN HUNG) will soon be released. Sit Hoi Kei worked with Man Chi Leung for the first time and played father and daughter. Fiona praised Man Chi Leung for his great acting as well as taking care of her and instructing her. He also was humorous. Fiona said, "At first on the set I saw Brother Man Chi stared at me for a long time and I thought something happened. Later he told me that my neck was longer than ordinary people's. He said that we as artists no matter on and off screen have to show people the best side. I felt that this elder told me the truth and thought that he really was thinking of a junior like me." Fiona said that she was not mad at Man Chi for what he said. Instead she worshipped and appreciated him for it. Fiona said, "Brother Man Chi after making this film gave us each a farewell card, on it he didn't write anything random. Each has something meaningful to the person. Such a behavior should only be seen among brown nosing juniors, but Brother Man Chi si very detailed."

Man Chi Leung had nothing but praised for Fiona, citing her performance as outstanding. Man Chi Leung said, "Having been used to television series, we take it for granted. As a new actor Fiona has to perform with live sound recording. In one scene she brought life to the character. I believed that if she went with us to the Udine Film Festival earlier she conceivably would have become the focus of the entire event." Already a father, Man Chi Leung this time played a father in a movie for the first time. He said that now his child has begun to grow up but he would try to make time to be with him. He said, "This year will be my 10th wedding anniversary with my wife. Earlier we went to Tahiti and even bought a pair of black pearls for a couple necklace."

Source: Takungpao
Translated by: hktopten

Louis Koo Tin Lok two nights ago attended a new smart phone release event. Goo Jai later will have several movies to make but he said that first he will rest and travel with his family. After recharging he will return to the productions. Goo Jai originally would have worked with Director John Woo (Ng Yu Sum) on the new film LOVE AND LET LOVE (SUN SEI LUEN) early this year, but Ng Yu Sum needed cancer treatment and now is focused on resting. Thus the new film has been postponed until next year. Goo Jai said, "I have already set aside time next year for the shoot. We have been in contact and know that his condition has improved. We have already spent three years in negotiation for this film. I hope the director would first recover before returning to work." Goo Jai over a year ago also injured his leg and rested for a long time. He said that upcoming jobs would not demand too much action and he thought he would be able to handle them. He said, "My injury at least have to wait for several years before recovery, as long as I can accommodate I can handle work."

Source: Takungpao
Translated by: hktopten

Zhang Ziyi's team yesterday through Sina microlbog issued an open letter about the recent APPLE DAILY report that the Mainland restricted her travel, citing that the rumor maker will be held accountable through legal means in the end and through Hong Kong Hadlanes legal firm issued a legal letter to the untruthful report's media.

The open letter said: Today, we read an extremely absurd false report on Apple Daily. We again feel chills to our bones and deep sorrow. In the past month or so, Zhang Ziyi has been working night and day on THE GRANDMASTERS (YUT DOI JUNG SI). Why does such a responsible actress who is whole heartedly involved in the creative responsibility have to withstand such rumors' defamation and false accusations? Friends around us urged us to just issue a brief statement and not to "compare facts", because this was not the first time defamation targeted Zhang Ziyi with bad intention. Not to mention such a topic caused Mainland media inconvenience. Even people who have the ability to help you clear your name are not in liberty to speak up. The more you fight, the more pleased the people who throw mud is. We might as well take a step back and let time ease the rumor, as the one in the clear is naturally in the clear.

Yet we have to apologize to well meaning friends, because this film we do not plan to remain silent anymore. If we let any lie to continue, anything false would become half true, white would become half black. Zhang Ziyi's team here is telling those dark hearted ugly rumor makers, this time we have to respond; we have to testify ourselves; we even have to seek legal justice; we would find you from the dark corners and hold you accountable to the end.

As for APPLE DAILY and the related media's untrue reports, we will protect our rights through legal means.

Thank you everyone who has always supported Zhang Ziyi. No matter how negative the defamation is, Zhang Ziyi has never forgotten her profession. As Zhang Ziyi's team, we only want to eliminate the disturbance for her and find justice so she can peacefully make even more and better work to repay everyone.

After Zhang Ziyi's team issued the open letter, she appeared at the Hong Kong airport yesterday as photos spread online. Zhang Ziyi and several friends flew to Hainan for last night's 12th Chinese Film Media Award.

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

Wylie Chiu Shek Chi, Khloe Chu Chiu Hiu and Malaysian new comer Brandy Akiko (Lam Sze Chi) two nights ago attended their new film THE CASES premiere. Cecilia Cheung Pak Chi's mother attended in support. Chiu Shek Chi said that as a part of the film she of course had to dress up a little, she has taken all the safety precautions. Did she ask her boyfriend to attend? She said that she did not invite any friend because she heard that they did not have enough seats at the premiere. Reportedly after meeting a wealthy boyfriend Chiu Shek Chi became a little rich wife and moved to Happy Valley. Two nights ago she said, "I too want to clarify, the report said that I was learning about business from him. I didn't. I didn't move to Happy Valley, actually I have been living there since I started, since fifth grade. I haven't been there for 12 years."

Chiu Shek Chi would like to spend more on film and television, now she is not studying business with anyone. She only said that her relationship was in development. Although they had mutual interests she was not in a hurry to date. She also said that after breaking up with her boyfriend of four years earlier she originally had no suitor, but now she grew up and had more suitors. She could take her time with her pick. 23 year old Lam Sze Chi is from Malaysia. She said that THE CASES was her first film. She would like the chance to work in Hong Kong. She revealed that in July to August she will release her photo book that was shot earlier in Sanya. She said that it will be very sexy. Earlier she has seen Hong Kong pseudo model photo books and this time he used pudding and banana for props to create a sexy and youthful effect. She said that she looked forward to it very much.

Source: Takungpao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Pseudo model Jessica C. and Emily Cheung Ho Yi yesterday promoted a beauty chainsaw zombie game at a Tsim Sha Tsui bar as they tried horror magic tricks.

JC admitted that later she will have to promote her new film DOUBLE TROUBLE so this year she will not release a photo book. Perhaps next year she will appear with an all new image.

JC in DOUBLE TROUBLE played a kung fu expert villain and had many scenes with Jaycee Chan (Fong Cho Ming). In one scene when JC grabbed Cho Ming, her firm "alarm chest" frightened him so much that he extended his arms to grab. Although it was acting, Cho Ming was a little embarrassed. On the other hand Jessica C. did not hold back and first let Cho Ming's arm touch her chest, then let him put his entire head on her chest. Cho Ming described this series of action even harder than action scenes. He not only was flushed from embarrassment but also sweat as he worked.

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

The Southern Metropolis News organized 12th Chinese Film Media Award took place last night in Haikou, ainan. Lau Ching Wan and Deanie Ip Tak Han with LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE (DUET MING GUM) and A SIMPLE LIFE (TOH JEH) won Best Actor and Best Actress. LIFE WITH PRINCIPLE won 4 major awards to become the big winner.

Ip Tak Han with A SIMPLE LIFE won her 7th Best Actress. The Chinese Media Award was her first Mainland Best Actress award. She said that she prepared her speech in advanced. If she won she would read it exactly; winning for the first time in her ancestral nation, she felt very happy and honored. Lau Ching Wan after winning Best Actor said, "Finally I can win with a (Johnnie) To Kei Fung movie, I thank him and my co-stars very much." YOU ARE THE APPLE OF MY EYE returned home with a full harvest as director Giddens Ko, actors Ko Tung-Chen and Michelle Chen all won.

To Kei Fung led the LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE team, with Lau Ching Wan, Denise Ho Wan Si, Lo Hoi Pang and Chiang Ho Man. When To Sir stepped on the red carpet a fan ran toward him for an autograph. Which award show was the most fun? To Sir said, "Attending award shows is a part of work. This time is like I am on vacation, I have no stress."

Ann Hui On Wa said that A SIMPLE LIFE's success made her feel pressure, break through would not be easy. As for Best Director, he admitted that this film has already won her two director awards. "I hope this time won't be me." Angelababy performed her film theme song SMILE OK? She was nervous because idols Lau Ching Wan and Ip Tak Han were in the audience; although during her performance the sound system had problems, after she explained she received support from the audience.

12TH CHINESE FILM MEDIA AWARD

BEST PICTURE: WARRIORS OF THE RAINBOW SEEDIQ BALE
BEST DIRECTOR: Johnnie To Kei Fung (LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE)
BEST SCREENPLAY: Milky Way Creative Team, Cindy Au Kin Yi, Wong King Fai
(LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE)
BEST ACTOR: Lau Ching Wan (LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE)
BEST ACTRESS: Deanie Ip Tak Han (A SIMPLE LIFE)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR:
BEST SUPPROTING ACTRESS: Denise Ho Wan Si (LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE)
BEST NEW DIRECTOR: Giddens Ko (YOU ARE THE APPLE OF MY EYE)
BEST NEW ACTOR: Ko Chen-Tung (YOU ARE THE APPLE OF MY EYE)
VIEWERS' CHOICE FILM: YOU ARE THE APPLE OF MY EYE
VIEWERS' CHOICE ACTOR: Tong Dawei (THE FLOWERS OF WAR)
VIEWERS' CHOICE ACTRESS: Ni Ni (THE FLOWERS OF WAR)
VIEWERS' CHOICE PERFORMANCE: Michelle Chen (YOU ARE THE APPLE OF MY EYE)
BAIJIA MEDIA YEAR SALUTE FILM: A SIMPLE LIFE
BAIJIA MEDIA YEAR SALULTE FILMMAKER: Yu DOng (Bona Film Group CEO)

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

Eric Tsang Chi Wai recently became a grandfather, as his second son Mark Tsang Kwok Yau on May 13 became a father. Chi Wai also named his granddaughter Tsang Sze Yu.

Mark yesterday said that Sze Yu was born on the Mother's Day morning on May 13 and weighted four pound eight ounces. Her Chinese name came personally from Grandpa Tsang Chi Wai. Grandpa gave this name to his little granddaughter in hopes of her growing up healthy. The entire family is very happy. The new uncle Derek Tsang Kwok Cheung was even happier as he followed the entire process. He loved his little niece, gave a lot of baby products and toys and even gave Sze Yu the English name Ashlyn.

Source: Takungpao
Translated by: hktopten

Zhang Ziyi's travel was restricted according to Apple Daily. Two days ago after her open letter online she even personally came to Hong Kong to discuss with lawyers and issued legal letters. Two nights ago she even appeared at the "Chinese Film Media Award" and again stressed to the media that the report was a thorough lie from beginning to end. No matter what price she would pay she definitely would seek justice for herself.

Zhang Ziyi received the Chinese Film Promotion Contribution Award. After accepting the award she said, "This award has given me a real sense of responsibility. I will use my persistence and love for movies and never back down." Although she earlier has already issued a statement to deny the related report, but two nights ago at the celebration she again responded to the media from three lands on both sides of the strait, "First thank you everyone for your concern, I think yesterday everyone read that news. Then I will clearly state certain attitude of mine. Yesterday this news was a thorough lie from head to tail, an out of the blue rumor. Between the words was defamation, truly serious defamation and filth. I indeed have already met with my lawyers in Hong Kong today. I have very clearly stated my attitude. No matter what price I would pay, I would definitely seek justice and hold them accountable through legal means."

She also said that in the past few years she never explained or issued statements over out of the blue rumors that made something out of nothing because she felt the one in the clear is naturally in the clear. Time could confirm a lot. Yet this time she felt that not only she was personally affected but the film industry was soiled, because netizens who did not know the truth left messages to say that the film industry was a mess. She said, "Yet I have to say, the film industry I know and around me isn't this way!" She felt that this time a social hot topic was used to provoke and fool the public. She also said that people who knew her and did not know her both supported her. Thus she truly was not fighting alone. Someone among the reporters emotionally screamed, "Zhang Ziyi, I support you!"

Then Zhang Ziyi said that the matter has already entered in the legal procedures. Her work team has already publicized the legal letter. Her attitude was also very clear. She hoped the right violating media would quickly answer her. As for her mood, she stated that this incident would not affect her mood and work, as well as her passion for work. She said, "After so many years, everyone has seen it. I truly love this film career of mine, I cherish it very much. I would also fully protect every one of my characters. I have the character that viewers can see is a work of sincerity! Thus, a variety of so-called events would affect me, but I am very steady inside. Everyone can relax! The matter has come to an end anyway! With the upcoming development, I would communicate with everyone then!" What result would she like to have? She thought for awhile and said, "You wait and see! I believe in a result that will be satisfactory to me!"

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

Giddens Ko led Ko Chen-Tung, Michelle Chen and others to win 4 awards at the Chinese Film Media Award including New Director, New Actor and Viewer's Choice Film and Michelle Chen's Viewer's Choice Performance Award. Michelle Chen felt flattered to accept the award from her idol Lau Ching Wan. Ching Wan was her favorite actor. When he gave her a congratulatory hug, she was so nervous that the paper in her hand fell to the floor.

Michelle Chen said that the "Performance Award" was a huge encouragement. Every time she competed for Best Actress she ran into Deanie Ip Tak Han, so she did not win and she was convincingly defeated. This time because viewers chose the "Performance Award" it was the award that she wanted to win the most. After the ceremony she will continue to work on a movie in Hong Kong, and another will tightly follow. She joked that she has become half a Hong Konger. Two nights ago Ko Chen-Tung won Best New Actor. He revealed that he will return to Taiwan for his brain "little toy" (tumor) surgery preparation on June 20. He will stop working for a month after the operation.

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

Deanie Ip Tak Han with A SIMPLE LIFE (TOH JEH) at the Chinese Film Media Award won her 7th Best Actress award. She said that aside from Best Actress she also won Outstanding Chinese Award for a total of 9. She said that this was the credit of many, not only on and off screen but also the real media promotion. This performance was due to everyone's unity so she would not be pleased with herself. Has she received more jobs? She said, "No, everyone is looking for young girls and not old folks; I return to an ordinary life." Ip Tak Han said that her concert next March is still in negotiation.

Ip Tak Han also told reporters that she has not seen Andy Lau Tak Wa's daughter. Although she wanted to see the baby she understood Wa Jai and had to give him, his wife and daughter more private space. She said that when the baby is fed the satisfactory smile was the cutest, but after 3 months this smile would not be seen again; thus she had to make an appointment with Wa Jai to see the baby.

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

Kenneth appeared in a doctor look at a 'No-Tobacco Day' event with Candy Chang.
Kenneth went to a market to hand out fans...was surrounded by a large crowd.
Kenneth Ma and Candy Chang appeared in a doctor look for a 'World No-Tobacco Day' promotional event. They speculated that, because of the effect of the series"The Hippocratic Crush", which aired earlier, they were asked to use their medical perspective to encourage everyone to not smoke. They both do not have a smoking habit...would be best if their future other half also does not smoke. Kenneth expressed, "Do not smoke myself, but would not ask friends to also not smoke. Certainly would be best that girlfriend is also not a smoker because my entire family also does not smoke".

Candy also hopes that her further boyfriend does not smoke. When asked whether she would prohibit her partner from smoking before filming kiss scenes, she expressed that she would probably ask her partner to first eat a mint, but have not given out first onscreen kiss scene yet. Kenneth, who was on the side, surprisingly said, "You never filmed any yet?" Reporters laughed at him, who said himself that he has a long tongue, and asked whether he was eyeing covetously. He immediately said, "Do not dare to. I am afraid of being yelled at by her fans". On the other hand, Kenneth does not eat heavily scented foods before filming kiss scenes.

Kenneth revealed that "Hippocratic" is expected to film its sequel next year. "Triumph in the Skies II" will begin filming in June or July; other confirmed actors should include Francis Ng and Julian Cheung. As for "Hippocratic", apart from the original cast, there will also be the addition of Lawrence Ng playing Ching Chi Mei...should already be a senior doctor. He greatly anticipates working with Lawrence.

Source: the-sun and wenweipo
Translated by: hyn5 @ 幸而城 Fortunate City

Jacky Cheung (張學友) launched his ½ Century World Tour Concert back on December 30, 2010 [in Shanghai] – a year and a half later, after a record-breaking 146 shows, the concert finally came to a close. Yesterday night (May 30th), Jacky wrapped up his World Tour Concert with the last of 10 sold out shows at the Asia Expo Center in Hong Kong.

Prior to yesterday’s show, Jacky, his concert manager Florence Chan, and the rest of the crew participated in a special blessing ceremony for the show – afterwards, Jacky met with over 100 fans who had arrived extra early for the show, shaking their hands and posing for pictures with them. Asked about his feelings towards his concert tour drawing to a close, Jacky stated that as early as a few days ago, he was already experiencing feelings of sadness, as the concert tour had become somewhat of a ‘lifestyle’ that he had already gotten used to.

Asked if he will finally have time to rest now that the tour is over, Jacky smiled and replied: “I will actually be going from one ‘job’ to another, as I will go back to taking care of my daughters. With summer vacation coming up, I need to help my daughters arrange summer plans.” (Going on another family trip?) “No, I would rather spend more time chatting with them at home.” (Did you ask your daughters for their opinion?) “No, because if I ask them, their answer would be a family trip – we always go to the same places on our family trips, so I would prefer not to this time around. I would like to arrange for them to take music classes instead.” (What’s your wife’s opinion about it?) “She’s ok with it, since I’m back now helping to take care of the girls, she can rest now.”

Asked about his thoughts on NowTV’s rumored plans to create a music chart and awards ceremony similar to TVB’s Jade Solid Gold (勁歌金曲), Jacky responded that he is not too familiar with the reported plans: “The most important thing is whether the criteria [for the charting and awards] is clear or not – if so, then it is beneficial for the music industry. However if all it does is create unhealthy conflict, then there’s no point.” (If the criteria is clear, would you mind making an appearance on the show in support of it?) “It’s not a matter of whether I mind or not – it’s really dependent on my schedule. Nowadays, I don’t make music as consistently as I did in the past – with me releasing albums only every 3 years now, if they were to wait for me, their program might be over already!” Jacky emphasized that the ceremony needs to be beneficial to the music industry -- if it’s just like all the other ceremonies where they need to rely on relationships to get awards or the ceremony is used to promote their own artists, then it would just be “asking for trouble”.

During the final show, Jacky shared his feelings toward ending this 17 month journey with his many fans sitting in the audience: “Every time I see your smiles, the moved expressions on your faces, and hear the applause, it gives me tremendous encouragement standing here on the stage.” He continued: “I’m generally a pretty reserved person, but at this moment, I would like to say to all of you: I truly love you guys!”

Many stars attended Jacky’s final concert show, including his good friends, singer Eason Chan (陳奕迅)and director Andrew Lau (劉偉強), both of whom made special effort to attend the concert as well as the celebration event afterwards; later on, both of them posted their pictures with Jacky on Weibo.

After the show, despite being exhausted, Jacky attended the celebration event for his concert and received huge applause from the entire crew. Eason Chan also attended the celebration event and as soon as he went on stage, he got on his knees and pretended to ‘worship’ Jacky. When the two of them hugged, their faces were so close to each other that they almost ‘kissed’ on the lips! Jacky immediately laughed and said to Eason: “I was planning to imitate what you and Denise [Ho] did!” to which Eason replied: “We should ask Andrew Lau to open a new film for us similar to Happy Together (春光乍洩)!”

Source: Mingpao, Oriental Daily, Sina
Translated by: llwy12 @ AsianFanatics

Yesterday Yoyo Mung was the guest model for jewelry brand Luk Fook's event. Yoyo had on over HK$10 million of Luk Fook's jewelries to accompany the wedding dress on her. She had on a 5 karat tiara on her head, and expressed she has thought about a fairytale style wedding before: "It really has never crossed my mind before, but after watching Prince William's wedding, I was influenced by him and hope to be a princess too." Yoyo is also very careful on boyfriend Ekin Cheng's wallet, "The set of jewelries I have on now are too expensive. I'll be happy with 3 karats."

When asked if Ekin has ever given her a diamond? She said: "I don't remember. (Too small you can't remember?) I guess." She expressed the first thing she needs to know is her ring size and implied her boyfriend gave her a diamond ring before.

Also, last night Ekin attended a separate event and Grasshopper directly asked him for tickets to his concert. When asked if he'll propose to girlfriend Yoyo at his concert? Ekin said: "Nope! Work is work, personal is personal!" As Yoyo was displeased by how small the diamond he gave her was, Ekin laughed and said giving her several million dollar Chinese agarwood would be more worth it!

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Flora Chan has been through two marriages. Since marrying her manager Mike Chung in 2006, she appeared very loving in public with her husband. In 2007, Flora and Mike had their daughter Mira and the family of three had been living a happy life. Flora concentrated on looking after her daughter and rarely appears on-cameras. Earlier, problems arise in Mike's marketing company as he encountered disputes. As a result, he filed for bankruptcy with the High Court, which formally went into effect in March. Bearing the burden of supporting the family, Flora remained loyal to her husband and is willing to go through the hardships with him. On Flora's 42nd birthday, she decided to just celebrate economically at home. At around 4pm, Mike drove to the supermarket to prepare for his wife's birthday celebration. He was seen buying a $30 frozen chicken and then some fresh vegetables.

This year Flora didn't get to have any major celebration for her birthday, but she is still happy to have her husband and daughter to accompany her. Yesterday, Flora was spotted taking her daughter to school as usual. When Flora discovered that reporters were following her, she was in a good mood and waved to them. When asked if she celebrated her birthday? She smiled widely: "Yes. (Did your husband give you a birthday gift?) Yes. (How about your daughter?) About the same!" Following that, she jokingly asked reporters: "Actually, do you even know its not my birthday today?"

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Last night, ex-rumored couple Him Law and Mandy Wong were shooting a hugging scene on the busy streets for TVB new series A Chip off the Old Block II. They attracted a large group of onlookers at the location. In the series, Liza Wang breaks Him and Mandy up, Him was asked if he encountered the same situation in real life? He said: "No, I'll wait for the relationship to be stable first before introducing her to my family. (Have you introduced Tavia Yeung to them before?) How does this relate to Ah Yi? Ah Yi is my good friend, my mom has seen her on TV before, no need to introduce her." Him also laughed and said Mandy is like his brother, but Mandy joked back and said she sees Him as her sister.

It was said Tavia has to see a secret miracle doctor, yesterday Tavia attended an event and expressed: "I just have a waist injury, not as serious as you all have imagined it to be. (Him Law didn't send his regards to you?) Regards are sent whenever something happens. (Did he accompany you to the doctor?) No, I go see the doctor myself when I have time."


Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

After leaving TVB, Bowie Lam has been doing very well in Mainland. Recently he's been busy shooting for pre-modern drama Two Heroes in Shanghai. He is getting paid over 7 million RMB to shoot the drama. The other day, he was awarded as the "Most Popular Actor" by college students in Shanghai. Surprisingly, Bowie does not just attract housewives, but he even got appreciation by the 'Post-90s' (young people born after 1990).

Yesterday Bowie attended Shanghai's 5th College Student Television Festival and was voted as the "Most Popular Actor" by the local college students. Mr. Roger S. Christiansen, the director of American TV series Friends, was the guest award presenter. This time, the award was based entirely off of the votes by college students and all of them were melted by Bowie in TVB series Every Move You Make.

Although college students see Bowie as an idol, he appeared polite. Some female students couldn't get his autograph, so at the awards ceremony, they kept passing notes to Bowie expressing how much they like him and hope to get his autograph. The friendly Bowie fulfilled all the requests from the female students surrounding him.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Recently, Janet Chow married Timmy Hung, becoming a wife like good friend Toby Leung. Although they each have their other halves, they are still close friends that can talk about anything. So close, they can even talk about tips on wearing lingerie. It turns out, when the two were young, they both experienced buying the wrong bra. Lately, they had the opportunity to meet the lingerie brand Bubies' creative director Nick Chau and clicked well with him as soon as the lingerie discussion started. Toby and Janet had the honor to design their very own lingerie collection called Romance by JT.

Janet and Toby came up with the concept of their bra designs by searching among the Hong Kong ladies for the 'world's best bra'. The styles include bras especially used for evening and wedding dresses. Toby said: "In fact, many people in their early 20s are still choosing the wrong bras. I hope to help them find the right bra." Janet said: "A good bra is hard to find, one that is fitting and comfortable cannot easily be found. I will design a good bra based on my own personal experiences."

Together, Janet and Toby had very good teamwork skills, and would each wear their own designed bras for the other to 'enjoy'. They mutually judged and gave advice on how to improve their products. Janet expressed: "Design can be imaginative, but the most important is how it feels when wearing it. We would wear the bras ourselves for the other to look at, and get opinions."

Collaborating in designing the bras, usually the two would exchange styles and ideas. When asked if there were any arguments between them? Toby expressed: "Nope, although we do have different views, but we really are too familiar and can just speak our minds. We can talk about anything, so we never had any arguments. I thought I was a very laid back person, but Janet is even more laid back than I am, so sometimes I have to play the bad guy." Janet said: "I have to learn how to say No too."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Steven Ma was shooting for a Hengdian TV series Mandarin Duck Pendant (鴛鴦佩) and got an eye injury. In one scene, Steven was fighting several martial artists and someone accidentally injured Steven's left eye while charging up to him. At the time, he felt some pain as tears came streaming down, and his contacts started shifting too. However, the staff weren’t aware that there was an accident. To avoid slowing down the shooting progress, Steven just used eye drops to take out his contacts and then got right back to shooting. In fact, Steven's eyes are considered quite calamitous. Just a few years ago, he was kicked by a horse and injured his right eye.

Steven said nobody wants accidents to happen. That night, he immediately put ice on his eye to prevent his eye from swelling and thus affecting the shoot on the following day. However, the next day when he got back to work, his eyes were still swollen anyway. The director saw the professionalism in Steven and understood his situation, so he allowed Steven to get a day off for bed rest. The makeup artist and lightning staff were also considerate, being very careful while putting makeup on him and reducing the lightning to maintain Steven’s good looks.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Yesterday Wong Cho Lam was promoting for TVB's new show Homecoming. Cho Lam and his 80 year old grandmother went back to their hometown in Dongguan for 4 days and unexpectedly discovered that Eason Chan is actually a distant relative of his, "I forget if its Eason's great grandmother or grandmother, but she's in fact my great aunt." Asked if he'll acknowledge Eason as his relative? Cho Lam said: "I also want to openly call him my cousin brother. Unfortunately, I haven't bumped into him recently." He expressed his relatives kept asking him about his girlfriend Leanne Li. He expressed he currently does not have plans to get married yet.

It was Jade Kwan's first time going back to Foshan, she expressed: "Foshan where the families of Martial Arts are, and I learned some Wing Chun there. It's quite useful, and can be used to control my husband and perverts. It would be especially useful when my husband isn't willing to give me housekeeping money."

Mag Lam appeared at the promotion in sunglasses, she expressed she has an eye infection. When speaking of the reports that she's often seen at rumored boyfriend Sheldon Lo's luxury home? She said: "Those were just old photos that the magazines published. I have never went to sleep over at his house alone. I've been living with my family all along." As for Sheldon's involvement in Lau Ding Sing's "choosing boys party"? Mag said: "Actually I was there too. It was someone that knew William Chak and we were just celebrating because William got an award, but we don't know Mr. Lau. I remember there were other girls and children at the party as well."

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

It was rumored that Moses Chan and Aimee Chan's relationship is the biggest lie of the century and the relationship is just used to hide their actual sexual orientation. It was said the two each have separate partners of the same sex. Yesterday Moses was on Eileen Cha's radio interview and was asked about the rumor. Moses just laughed the rumor off, "You all think too much! Touch wood! My mom saw the rumor and thought it was funny too." Moses heard his rumored partner looks like “Sing Sing” (Aaron Kwok), he laughed loudly and said thank you. As for Aimee Chan, who was working at another recording studio, also thought the rumor was funny.

Moses said: "The rumor hasn't affected my girlfriend and I. Since we started dating, we thank the media for all their blessings, including helping us set our wedding date. I have my own plans and will work hard towards reaching them. I just hope we can have more time to get to know each other more and just wait for the right moment."

When speaking of new series Master of Play, Moses reveals he started having feelings for his girlfriend while they were filming the series, and then started pursuing her. However, it wasn't until they finished filming the series that they started dating. It hasn't even been a year since they dated. When asked if he would mind his girlfriend doing intimate scenes? He generously expressed it's fine, but it would be respectful to let him know beforehand. Finally, Moses did not forget to compliment how "hot" his girlfriend is and she has high flexibility in her acting.

Source: Mingpao, On.cc
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum