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Aimee Chan took part in the Style In Town - Autumn & Winter Fashion Show as a model yesterday. She excitedly said: "There was a time I had no time to do catwalks. While I was studying, I worked as a part-time model, so this time I think it's really fun. I really like to go clothes shopping too and I love to collect antique accessories and clothing, especially those with beads and lace." When asked, if compared to her boyfriend Moses Chan, who likes to look pretty more? Aimee said: "Often times, it's the girl that likes to be pretty. I studied design, so I pay close attention to fashion and the quality. (Do you help Moses dress up?) His fashion taste isn't bad, he doesn't need my help."

Earlier Moses said he doesn't have ex-girlfriend Bernice Liu's phone number anymore, but Aimee kept her mouth shut: "Sorry, I won't answer this question. (Moses already reassured her?) Ding! Next question please. I rather you all place the attention back on The Last Steep Ascent. I have never portrayed a tragic character, so it was a challenge." When asked if Moses gave her advice? Aimee said: "Acting is displayed by the individual. At most, I would discuss with the producer and director."

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

The Chinese-Japanese dispute over the East Asia Sea islands are damaging the relations day by day. Chinese, Hong Kong and Taiwanese artists are all putting their work in Japan on hold. Eric Tsang withdrew from a Japanese drama and recently rejected the Japanese government's gratitude to him. Miss HK second runner-up Tracy Chu refuses to withdraw from working in Japan, and will actually be heading over to represent HK in Miss Chinese International 2012 (MCI) held in Okinawa next month (October). Also, TVB isn't providing Tracy with anybody to protect and look after her to ensure her safety, they're just going to let this Miss HK 'out free' without any protection.

Yesterday Tracy was back at TVB City to choose her outfit for the Okinawa trip on October 1st. Tracy chose a sexy evening dress, which pushes up her career line (chest) and that will be her secret weapon. Tracy said she is already used to wearing sexy evening dresses, but this one is the most revealing. When asked if she's worried about the Chinese-Japanese relations worsening and affect her safety in Japan? Tracy said she doesn't feel scared nor does she think there is a need to be careful, she believes the organizers will have arrangements. Also, there are a lot of contestants from different countries that will be participating. When asked if she thinks MCI is held at a sensitive location? Tracy said it shoudn't be a problem, the event organizers will pay close attention to the contestants' safety.

Regarding Tracy's safety in Japan, TVB Deputy Director of Foreign Affairs (Mr. Tsang Sing Ming) responded, he explained: "We called the event organizers there, they will guarantee the contestants' safety. Also, this is an non-government event which has nothing to do with the East Asia Sea islands. After consideration, we decided to let her participate. (Have you thought of sending someone out to accompany Tracy?) According to the MCI regulation, managers or assistants are not permitted to accompany them. Everything is planned out, there shouldn't be an issue."

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Yesterday TVB series The Last Steep of Ascent broadcast episode 7, but it suddenly turned into a time traveling series. The series is set in the pre-modern era, but in one scene Tin Gor (Moses Chan) who was dressed in clothing from the Tang dynasty, suddenly had light flickering inside his pocket. The glowing 'foreign object' appears to be a cell phone. The goof instantly became a hot topic among Netizens on discussion forums. Netizens said, Tin Gor' is in fact a wealthy man and had already taken the lead in technology during the pre-modern era. Some people wondered why he was using a cell phone, while others thought the production was very careless.

Reporters re-watched the episode looking for the goof online at myTV, but that identical scene didn't have lights flickering from that 'foreign object'. Producer Lee Tim Shing explained: "Moses took his cell phone into the studio while he was filming. Although the sound was already blocked out, there was still light. We didn't notice it during the shoot, but we were aware of this problem during post-production and erased the 'light' using computers." As Netizens are actively circulating that "lighted" screen capture around, Lee Tim Sing expressed he will have to get better understanding. As the screen capture had the PPS.TV logo on it, the goof probably appeared on the Mainland version.

Lee Tim Shing expressed he is certain the Hong Kong version does not have the goof, "There will be mistakes while we are shooting, but we use computer technology to fix it. It's not difficult. Before each episode broadcasts, I will watch it 6-7 times. Sometimes there will be small issues with the computers, so I try my best to watch for mistakes. Some viewers will really focus on the goofs and set out on looking for them. During No Regrets, there were also reports on how the newspaper report in the series was inconsistent with the time period. It is all purely nitpicking. We have already changed the headline on the newspaper props. Audience are watching the series, not looking for mistakes."

Regarding the goof, Moses laughed in embarrassment: "I'm not sure what the lighted object was in the pocket because I haven't seen the scene. I had a lot of goofs because when I'm shooting in the studio, I have a lot of things on me. I have the script, cups and many other things, but I really have to say sorry!"

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

What is happiness? For ME, I want to win the lottery the most...but how will I invest the money after I win? How will I split the money? Just thinking about it can get complicated!

How about Ella Koon? A lot simpler, holding hands with her Western doctor boyfriend, "just strolling the park is already happiness." Ella just signed with a new company and isn't ready to give up her boyfriend just because of her career. She sure has guts!

Rising star, Jason Chan feels achievements in his career is happiness, "I'm already 34!" As a man, that is what's call 'Man'.

Ella and Jason are both from UK, one studied in Birmingham and the other grew up there. It turns out the two have known each other for years, but never collaborated before and their first crossover is this photo shoot and interview with ME!. Dressed in colorful winter outfits and in joyous moods, there is more and more 'feel' in the two. The taste of happiness just naturally arises.

I Don't Want To Cohabit

Recently, Ella has fallen in love with horseback riding. She loves, loves, loves it. She goes for horseback rising lessons 3 times a week, that's over 20 times in a month. She exclaimed: "Crazy! I don't even know how I got this interest?!" On the day of the photo shoot, she came in dressed completely like a jockey and was fully prepared to rush over to get on a horse in Tuen Mun after work, "When I like something, I can get obsessed with it. I really want to raise a horse, so I could ride it." Ella has that much interest [in horses]? Does her boyfriend accompany her? "I have always loved animals. He's not as interested and isn't learning."

She just signed a new contract and has become Warner's Big Sister.... "Wah! I am totally not the Big Sister, I don't dare to take that title."

Ella is physically active and has to work, how does she balance all that with her relationship? I personally think it is a little overbearing!

Ella got straight to the point, "We don't have to perform Kung Fu. Always seeing and checking each other, then the relationship must not be going very well. I really enjoy the fact that we both have personal space. My schedule is never stable working in this industry. Also, whenever I have thoughts, I like to play the guitar early in the morning, it can get really annoying if you're in the house with me, so we don't live together. I'm just that traditional, nobody believes it."

With her career charging forward, is Ella worried she may gain one, but lose the other? "I don't have to be that brave and give up love for my career right?! He isn't just my boyfriend, he's my soul mate."

Ella frankly expressed career and love can coexist, the first criteria is to open up! She said: "A relationship can support me to do other things. I am now seeking a peaceful life, just take strolls at the park is already happiness. Just eating a bowl of plain white rice is happiness. I am a career-oriented woman, family is in second place and love is just in third place."

Dislikes Women Partying

Regarding Jason, we can just say he looks familiar, but its hard to point him out. Actually Jason started off as a temporary actor (extra), he was Bosco Wong's stuntman for 8 years before he was given a role in a sitcom.

Grew up in the UK, Jason's father owned a restaurant in London and because Jason's mother was a huge fan of Andy Lau, he was influenced into following HK entertainment since youth. After graduation, he worked two years in hospital management. Seeing Daniel Wu and Wang Lee Hom, the 'studied overseas boys' having such good development in showbiz, he began having dreams of becoming a star.

"I have confidence in my looks." He does have a nice voice and is quite handsome, but handsome doesn't mean he's at an advantage, he still had to suffer. "When I first entered TVB, my monthly salary wasn't even HK$5000. With rent and only a few thousand of monthly income, I only had $53.8 left in my bank account. The only option I had was to ask my family for assistance, they helped me out for a year." A grown man asking his family for money, that is truly difficult to bear.

Finally someone who recognized Jason's talents came along, he started hosting on TVB Pearl channel and then was recruited by Virgina Lok into the drama department. From there, his career finally started getting somewhere.

As far as Jason's love life, it's a blank piece of paper. He has dated three times, two of the relationships were with British women, but because of the cultural differences, the relationships didn't get anywhere. "Our main issue was that she's always out partying. I really don't like women going out to party."

In the future, will he choose a foreign girlfriend again? "It has nothing to do with ethnicity, just as long as we match. I'm still single now and I know I'm behind, I'm already 34, but my career really is the priority now."

The public sees Jason as the next 'Best Deal' (seun poon) after Moses Chan, what is there to worry then? "If I can succeed like him (Moses) 10 years from now, I'm already satisfied enough."

Jason's Tips

Q: What is your favorite style of British fashion?
A: Long coats. Basically all men in London has one. Very handsome! I have a few long coats myself to watch the door."

Q: You said you like to buy shoes, what was the most expensive one you bought?
A: In 1999, I saw Nicholas Tse with a pair of Birkenstocks. I used 300 pounds to buy a pair for myself while they were on sale. I spent all the money I earned from working at my father's restaurant all at once.

Ella's Tips

Q: How do you like to dress in the winter?
A: Boyish. I have never been that girly. A coat with a pair of jeans and flats, comfortable and looks good.

Q: What about colors?
A: Autumn can be very colorful, I like to match gray with purple, red and green. The whole look is high spirited and harmonious.

PROFILES

Jason Chan
Birth Date: December 12, 1977
Birth Place: Hong Kong
Height: 5'10 // Weight: 165 pounds.
Languages: Cantonese, English
Education: Bachelors' at SOAS in Ancient and Modern Chinese literature, Masters at University of London in economics.
Debut: 2004, TVB 20th Artistes Acting Class.

Ella Koon
Birth Date: July 9, 1979
Birth Place: Taihiti
Height: 5'4 // Weight: 112 pounds.
Languages: Cantonese, Mandarin, English and French.
Education: Birmingham high school graduate.
Debut: 19 years old, started off as a model. 21 years old started acting. 2009, singing skill was greatly praised for her performance of Endless Love in TVB's The Voice.

Source: ME! Magazine Issue#302, HKChannel
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

The Stephen Fung Tak Lun directed, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Daniel Wu (Ng Yin Cho) and Eddie Peng Yu-Yen starred film TAI CHI 0 two nights ago held its premiere in Tsim Sha Tsui. The premiere featured an all male line up, only missing actresses AngelaBaby and Shu Qi. People thought that Shu Qi was dodging rumored boyfriend Fung Tak Lun.

Fung Tak Lun talked about the all male line up and admitted that it was a little dry. He said that Baby is working on a new film and has already taken time to promote in the Mainland; as for Shu Qi, he said that he definitely invited her but she had to work. Was he afraid that Shu Qi was avoiding him? He said, "Why would she need to?" Reporters said due to the rumors. He said, "Are rumors that have been around for over a decade still rumors?" As for whether he was afraid that with less actress the promotion would lose luster. He joked that for his next ovie he would choose to have two to three actresses. If one did not have time he still had the other one.

Earlier Shu Qi at the Milan fashion week described her relationship with Fung Tak Lun with three "very" good friend. Has their relationship elevated? He said, "I always thought we were very very very good friends." Would he elevate it into a couple? He said why would they turn into a couple, the position of friend was decent too and did not need to change. How many "good" would he give Shu Qi? He said, "Same as always, I already said good friend." Was Shu Qi suitable to be his girlfriend? He said if he had to talk about Shu Qi, he might as well go back to talk about the movie. This subject has been talked about for many years and was very dull already. In addition, he said that because he was busying make TAI CHI he lost ten pounds. He admitted that he was very confident about the box office.

Leung Ka Fai two nights ago returned from Shanghai and a ribbon cutting event there. However on his way back the airplane taxied on the runway then returned to gate, actually the engine had a problem. Then the sound system had a problem. Finally his five o'clock arrival turned into after seven. He said, "Originally I thought about going home early to change, but it became very rushed." Leung Ka Fai's TAI CHI and COLD WAR (HONG JIN) were released at the same time. He said that he was not worried about competing against himself. He was not afraid that both films had Peng Yu-Yen and would be confusing. He also praised Peng Yu-Yen as very talented. A son like Peng Yu-Yen and a daughter like Baby truly were decent. Did he feel Baby was very hot? He said that he would only describe his own daughter as pretty, his own daughter was hot but he would not not call her hot. He said that he studied Tai Chi for two and a half months for this film. Now he is still learning, otherwise he would not be able to promote so much.

Wylie Chiu Shek Chi said that all four men were handsome. Who would she choose? He said, "I like Ng Yin Cho, but I have met Lisa S. before. Choosing someone else's husband doesn't seem right." Shek Chi said that she was single and hoped to be able to find a mixed heritage or foreigner for a boyfriend, because she thought it would be more fun.

Source: Mingpao, Singtao
Translated by: hktopten

Karena Ng Chin Yu due to the film LOVE IS PYJAMAS (NAM YUN YU YI FOK) was linked to Chok King Raymond Lam Fung in rumors, but she did not mind. Rumors were like fashion style, when they were outdated no one would notice. Actually not only the rumored boyfriend, Chin Yu also received attentive care from many co-stars. She said, "This is my third film. This time I have more emotional scenes, many of which are with the family. The group scenes are numerous and the pace fast. I learned a lot from Sister Mo (Teresa Mo Shun Kwan) and (Ronald) Cheng Chung Kei."

Chin Yu and Sister Mo played mother and daughter. She was grateful of her attentive guidance, from which she benefited a lot from. She said, "The most memorable was the scene in which I got Sister Mo mad. Although in real life I have argued with Ma, but this was truly the first time that it got so heated. I had to thank Sister Mo for guiding me with care. She truly is a very professional elder. Of course ten minutes before taking our marks she was already cultivating her emotions, which taught me such a great professional attitude."

Chin Yu said that Cheng Chung Kei often caused her bad take but she still was appreciative. "Cheng Chung Kei has a natural born sense of comedy. He and I in the film had a blurry relationship, as soon as I saw him I wanted to laugh. With his gestures, expressions and looks, he often caused my bad takes. However I learned the pace of making a comedy. Actually every movie was growth, I still have a lot that I can improve upon, hopefully I will gradually accumulate experience. After several comedies, next time I want to make an action film and play a killer with a gun. (You can easily be disfigured!) Injuries on the set are unexpected, I have to be careful to prevent them."

Source: on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

The already officially rated category III film, TRIAD not only has foul language, sex and abuse scenes galore but also involves many mob language and actual situations. For the first shot, the film's "boss" William Chan Wai Ting plans to blow the whistle and step directly into Portland street, Mongkok to generate buzz with Michelle Wai (Si Nga), Deep Ng Ho Hong, Derek Tsang Kwok Cheung and Alex Hung Kit. They will appear in their film costumes and distribute promotional flyers with a massive alternative promotion.

Stepping directly into the lion's den to promote, was he worried about running into sulfuric acid bomb or sudden attack? William said, "We are just promoting a movie, not doing anything with bad intention. I am not scared." Speaking of the return of the mob storm, William said that he was not afraid of comparison. "Our movie is realistic enough. I am confident that people can relate to it. Hopefully it will become a new generation mob film icon." In order to make his Wise Guy image even more convincing, William before the shoot even deliberately went through a hellish training. No wonder he in a fight scene successfully showed off his muscles in a boxing scene!

Source: on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Lau Ching Wan, Louis Koo Tin Lok, and Angelica Lee Sinjie recently have been working on the Pang Brothers directed 3D Chinese disaster films INFERNO (TOH CHOOK SUN TIN). The film has been in production for almost two months, as everyone entered the major scene production on location in Thailand. Ching Wan, Goo Jai, Sinjie and Mainland actors Jin Qiaoqiao and Chen Sicheng for days have already been suffering from smoke, fire and water. Goo Jai's right arm has been injured twice, but coincidentally his injuries were right where he had to be injured in the film. In the end he performed injured and did not have to bandage his "fake" wound. Goo Jai pointed out that during an escape scene, his right palm was cut on glass shards and immediately bled. The director halted the production and asked the on set doctor to bandage it to prevent infection. However he only asked for ice for the wound and told the director to keep shooting for an even more realistic effect. Finally he completed this injury performance in one take before he was willing to sit down for the doctor to treat his wound.

During the Mid Autumn Festival, the team will continue to shoot in Thailand. Producer Lam Siu Keung deliberated brought some traditional lanterns and moon cakes from Hong Kong for everyone to celebrate the holiday with. The actors also picked up pens to write greetings to wish everyone a Happy Mid Autumn Festival. Sinjie said that everyone after working together everyday have become like a family, so spending the Mid Autumn Festival together was quite meaningful. she said that Malaysia did not have Mid Autumn festival. She missed playing with lanterns in the country during her childhood. Goo Jai also spent his first Mid Autumn Festival in Thailand and had a very special feeling. Normally he had very little opportunity to complete a movie abroad and celebrate the Mid Autumn Festival with everyone. They were like a family. Ching wan also liked Mid Autumn very much and hoped that everyone would be able to happily spend it with their families.

Source: Mingpao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Karena Lam Ka Yun yesterday appeared on a radio program. She said, "I am still very passionate about film, I still have an acting bug. Thus earlier I helped with the film THE BULLET VANISHES (SIU SUT DIK JI DAN) voice work. If I couldn't act, I was happy with acting with my voice." She said that lately she has been working on commercials. She would selectively take jobs. When will she return to film? She said, "I want to, but first and foremost is it doesn't affect the home schedule." She said that earlier when she attended events, her husband took time off to take care of their daughter. They tried not to rely on their maid.

Was Ka Yun signed to a company now? She said no, because right now she was mainly a housewife and was not too busy. She did not want to sign with a company and selectively work. She would not sign with a company until she came back fully. She said that now she has no condition for movies. Would she have to ask her husband for kiss scene permission? She said, "No, I think I don't have to. Nude scenes probably won't be so good, ultimately I have a responsibility as a mother." She said that her daughter will turn two soon. Now she is teaching her about charity work and set a good example for her daughter. As for another child, she would like to have one and is working on one with her husband. She said, "I hope to be able to raise them together, then quickly lose weight in one shot and I can come back completely."

Source: Mingpao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

The film DUE WEST OUR SEX JOURNEY (YUT LO HEUNG SAI) after 6 days in release (as of September 25) made 10 million at the box office. Two nights ago a celebration was held. Jeana Ho Pui Yu appeared in a low cut dress, but she was no match for Angelina Zhang (Cheung Woon Nga)'s 7 inch career line.

Jeana explained, "With so many friends are present, I am afraid that I would be too sexy. Everyone had big buns wouldn't want to eat dinner. Just the right amount is fine." Did her boyfriend Parkman Cheung kept her from being too sexy? Jeana denied, "My boyfriend would understand that I am only sexy for work, and I don't need his permission. When I the a premiere earlier I was very sexy. Ultimately the higher the box office is, the sexier I get. Whether I would wear a bikini it would depend on the event." Has her boyfriend seen DUE? Jeana said, "I just returned from working in Kuala Lumpur, I plan to work it with him. Maybe he has already seen it. No wonder this time I came back he became tense."

Cheung Woon Nga did not eat all day to wear her tight dress. "I bought this dress a long time ago, I never had the courage to wear it. Now I feel I should take the chance. If I don't wear it when I am young, when should I wait to wear it? I don't want others to forget me, so I wouldn't care what others say about me. I would continue to be sexy." Cheung Woon Nga's bottom line was no nudity. "My goal isn't money, there are many ways to make money. I want my life to be a little happier. I like Hong Kong so I work there."

Source: Mingpao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Andy Lau Tak Wa celebrates his 51st birthday today (September 27). Earlier his fan club celebrated in advance. The stage had the words "Fortune Like The East Sea" in the background. Wa Jai wore a red Chinese suit, his parents also attended and cut the birthday cake with him. Wa Jai said that at this birthday three wishes came true, including his invitation of the Hong Kong Paralympics fencing gold medalist Yu Chui-Yee and taking a photo with her; at the event, his "family" arranged for an exciting performance. Wa Jai praised their performance was concert quality; the audience's appreciation and respect already touched him very much; his "family" loving and caring for each other was his birthday wish.

Wa Jai earlier guest starred in COLD WAR (HONG JIN). He said that when he read this script it was already attractive to him and he really wanted to participate. However his family just had a joyous affair (the birth of his daughter) he could not make time. Thus he was only able to guest star. In the film Wa Jai played the Security Bureau secretary, the highest ranking person in the entire film.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

Cecilia Cheung Pak Chi and Zhang Ziyi worked together on Korean director Hur Jin-Ho directed DANGEROUS LIAISONS and were rumored to be at odds over roles. They earlier participated in important events like film festivals mutually exclusively as they never appeared together. After three misses, the dispute rumors became white hot as their fans battled online.

DANGEROUS LIAISONS last night held a premiere in Beijing. Zhang Ziyi, Pak Chi and lead actor Jang Dong-Gun attended. They conducted their interviews in the afternoon, with Pak Chi alone, Zhang Ziyi alone, Pak Chi and Jang Dong-Gun together, but not Zhang Ziyi and Pak Chi. At the premiere at night, Pak Chi and Zhang Ziyi shared the stage but dressed like polar extremes. Pak Chi was dressed like the Black Swan while Zhang Ziyi was in white. They stood together and waved to the audience. When they appeared they suddenly faced each other and laughed.

Yesterday a photo of Pak Chi and her son Lucas with lion dancers appeared online. They appeared at a senior care Mid Autumn Festival party. Pak Chi was cultivating Lucas' interest in charity work.

Source: Mingpao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Charlie Yeung Choi Nei, George Lam Chi Cheung, Cally Kwong Mei Wan, Janet Ma Si Wai two nights ago attended a Central crystal shop opening. Charlie revealed that her first film as a director, CHRISTMAS ROSE (SING DAN MUI GWAI), already wrapped in June. Right now she is busy with its post production and has already received many film festival invitations. However she felt that she first had to complete post production. She also said that for her first film she has not made a movie in half a year. She did not mind having less income though because she learned a lot from directing this time.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

Recently turning into both actor and producer, Chapman To Man Jat earlier starred in VULGARIA (DAI JOOK HEI KET). It performed well as it broke 30 million at the box office. Yesterday Ah Jat received news that VULGARIA won the Fantastic Film Festival comedy Best Actor in Texas!

The Ah Jat starred VULGARIA after 48 days in release in Hong Kong accumulated over 30 million and firmly sat ahead of this year's Chinese films. Yesterday reportedly Ah Jat won the "Best comedy actor" award at the Fantastic Film Festival in Texas. After 18 years in show business Ah Jat this time made the "breakthrough of zero", with a pretty victory of both fame and fortune.

Currently working in Malaysia, Ah Jat yesterday responded via text, "I never expected to win an award with a comedy. Last time with ISABELLA I competed for the Berlin Film Festival Best Actor and lost. At the time I was a little disappointed. I never expected a surprise this time. Because it is a comedy, that kind of joy is even harder to describe." Ah Jat even stressed that he would work even harder to make more comedy for the Hong Kong audience. He even posted the good news on facebook and shared the joy with his supporters.

Actually since Ah Jat returned to work from being ill over a month ago, film offers flooded in. Working on a Mainland film in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand region, he earlier took time to return to Hong Kong to attend the Emperor Motion Picture SUPER AGENT (CHIU CUP GAING LEI YUN)'s production start ceremony then returned to Malaysia. His wife Krystal Tin Yui Nei also had to leave Hong Kong as the couple had no time to be together. No wonder Ah Jat lamented, "Hopefully when we are old, we won't be like this."

In addition, the Jet Tone artist Sandrine Pinna (Cheung Yung Yung) starred TOUCH OF THE LIGHT will represent Taiwan to compete for an Oscar Best Foreign Film nomination this year. The film last week made almost NT$10 million at the Taiwan cumulative box office.

Source: on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Charmaine Sheh appeared back at TVB to take part in the recording of game show Let's Play With Our Food. When speaking of being left out of the TVB 2013 Calendar shoot? She said: "A lot of times, you cannot participate in everything that happens in the company. When the photo shoot completes, I'll tell Virgina Lok to give me a copy. I wasn't included last year either. (TVB didn't make a calendar last year?) Stick my head on it then!"

It was rumored Andy Lau is coming back to shoot a TVB series? Charmaine said: "Good! He's my idol, but I don't know if TVB will cast me in the same series as him. To artists and the audience, this will be a feast to our eyes. However, I don't have time on my schedule until next year."

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

New generation goddess Eliza Sam said that there are many jobs recently, so made more money. She expressed that she wants to film a "Divas in Distress" sequel the most, even playfully expressed having thought of many new titles, including "Grandpa", "Grandma", and "Bra Bra". If there's a sequel, she hopes to collaborate with rumoured boyfriend Chin Ka Lok again, even thanking him for teaching her about acting. [She] thinks that [she] hasn't entered the industry long enough...hasn't experienced being badly written about by others, but she said that colleagues have told her that, when one is popular, there would naturally be a lot of gossip. However, [she] said that, recently, there has been enough rumours.

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

TVB TV Kings and Queens including Myolie Wu, Kevin Cheng, Wayne Lai and Moses Chan team up to shoot the TVB 2013 Calendar for the month of November, the month of TVB's Anniversary. To keep the costumes and the theme secret from the public, they didn't have their complete outfits on. Myolie was asked if her costume is really sexy? Myolie said: "Not really, it's more elegant. This time, it's one Queen and three Kings. I'm afraid I won't be able to support the three TV Kings because I'm just a new TV Queen." She expressed she never thought of becoming TV Queen again, but supports Michelle Yim from The Confidant, Tavia Yeung from The Hippocratic Crush an Liza Wang.

Kevin had a very red right eye, but he couldn't remember how he injured it. When reporters mentioned rumored girlfriend Charmaine Sheh is in the studio next door? Kevin laughed: "Someone told me already. I don't mind going over to greet her."

This is Wayne's first time being part of the TVB calendar, he said: "Actually it's not necessary just the TVB 'biological sons' that can be on the calendar, there are some that came from other places too. It depends on the promotions and momentum of that year."

Moses praised its a good thing that TVB is making a calendar again. "If your participating in the photo shoot, then it represents you are valued by the company. I am more than willing to be on the calendar for life." When asked if he wants to be on the same month as girlfriend Aimee Chan? He said: "I don't care what kind of arrangement there is, doesn't matter!"

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Recently Him Law has been having such bad luck. Lately, it was exposed that Him is actually flirty around girls. He often asks his female co-stars the bold sex-related questions, the most shocking was "are you a virgin?" Yesterday reporters contacted Gemma Choi (Miss HK 2012 contestant), JJ Jia's junior Rainky Wai, newcomer Ava Wong and many other actresses that have collaborated with Him before. Rainky collaborated with Him four years ago in TVB series Your Class Or Mines. At the time, Rainky was only 14 years old and Him asked her if she was a virgin: "I'm not really familar with Him, but on the last day of filming, that night he suddenly sat next to me and the first thing he asked was 'are you a virgin?' Then he said, 'I think you are!' and then asked, 'If there was a wealthy man that wants to wanted to 'bao' (包) you for $1 million, would you accept?'" Rainky was shocked to hear this because she initially thought he was a nice gentleman, but realized he's actually so flirty.

Ava Wong was present at the time as well. She said Him asked her the same question, which had surprised her. "I was suspecting, was he drunk?!" She also exposed, she never saw Him again, but not only did he pretended nothing happened, he sent SMS to her asking if she made it home safely.

However, Gemma Choi defended Him, she said: "I didn't think he was especially trying to flirt with girls, we just talk about work."

In regarding to all the exposures by Rainky and Ava, Him's management (FilmKo) expressed Him will personally respond to this news, but he is currently busy shooting a series. The deadline for this article was due before Him could respond. As Him's good friend, Oscar Leung, he said Him is definitely not a flirt or a playboy: "I flirt more than he does. He doesn't even make a sound! I have never heard him asking girls if they are virgins, nor has he ever asked me if I'm a virgin. I believe this isn't true, you think it's a doctor asking a patient?"

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

AngelaBaby Yeung Wing yesterday attended her new film TAI CHI's premiere press conference in Shaoxing. Playing an action character for the first time Baby said that "it's hard to be an action actress", but if she caught someone's eye she would be very willing to continue to be an action actress.

This time Baby played the Tai Chi master Chen Yuniang. Because her father Tony Leung Ka Fai's whereabouts was unknown, she took over many family responsibilities. Baby admitted that she respected and admired this character because she was a very tough girl. She was able to stand up and face everything. Baby and the character were both righteous. She also revealed that because she was too manly everyone called her "actor". "In the film I could send people flying with one palm. After six months everyone called me actor. However, in the new film I played a beauty, no one can call me actor again."

To handle the fight scenes, Baby accepted two months of action training that included Tai Chi and stretching in advance. The stretching training hurt her so much she was in tears everyday, but she rather enjoyed the production process. She even discovered that she actually loved wire work. She was especially excited about wire work every time.

In addition, TAI CHI's Chinese kung fu also added in video game concepts. Director Stephen Fung Tak Lun wonderfully merged in popular games like Fruit Ninja and Angry Bird. Feng Shaofeng praised Baby's fighting as amazing. To bring back the heroic look from the poster, Baby yesterday after grabbing a long sword was almost heroine possessed. Although she was in ten centimeter heels she continued to accurately performed lunges twice for everyone to witness kung fu expert Chen Yuniang's heroic style.

Source: Mingpao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Dior Cheng Yi Kin and Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin in their new film MY SASSY HUBBY (NGOR LO GUNG NG SUN SING) again played a young couple. Earlier the film company arranged for them to shoot their first film poster at a studio. In order to display the characters' mischievous personalities, the photographer arranged for a blow up hammer to be a prop. The big kid Ekin immediately grabbed it and pretended to abuse his "wife" Ah Sa. He said, "Let such hard labor to me!" However Ah Sa also knew to coordinate with the story and struck back. "You are obviously the sassy one in this one, I should be the one who hits you." During the shoot they made different poses, Ah Sa told Ekin to coordinate back to back poses. She said, "I think we are very much like MR. AND MRS. SMITH." Ekin joked, "But Angelina Jolie's legs are very long?!" Ah Sa did not know whether to laugh or to cry.

Source: Mingpao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Jacky Cheung Hok Yau after finishing the film CROSSING HENNESSY (YUET MOON HIN NEI SI) with Tang Wei 3 years ago has not made another movie. Recently because Shu Kei, the director who brought him into the film industry, worked on a graduation film A COMPLICATED STORY for a Performing Art Academy film student and asked Hok Yau to help, Hok Yau of course jumped at the chance. He did not take any salary, not even lai see. He even covered his own transportation. Hok Yau truly is quite a guy.

That day the film started production at Central's Pier 9. From afar a hunk in sunglasses, transparent black shirt and low cut black jeans walked around like he was on the catwalk. The reporter thought he was Hok Yau. Why did Hok Yau get so much more feminine? Upon getting closer, the reporter was surprised. That hunk was big director Johnnie To Kei Fung. His big belly suddenly vanished and could not be more fit. Was he making an on screen appearance for A COMPLICATED STORY? Ah To said, "I am not performance, I am investing in the movie."

Ah To earlier was not considered too fat but was known as "Fat To". In order to cover his big belly, he mostly wore loose shirts. In the summer he definitely had a towel for sweat. When Andy Lau Tak Wa made Ah To's LOVE ON A DIET (SAU SUN NAM NUI) he as the fat guy constantly used a towel for sweat. He was impersonating Ah To. Now he successfully lost the weight, he immediately wore something tight and transparent to show off his body. The reporter joked that he was showing his belly button and underwear, he pretended he did not hear and could not be more confident.

Why did Ah To lose weight? He answered directed, "Too fat." Why? He said, "Wa Jai gave me his diet." Wa Jai's weight loss formula was a flavorless life, no salt, no grease, no sugar. For his concerts he was even more exaggerated, as he only had steamed chicken. He has always been like this and quite determined at it. How did he do it? Ah To then revealed that his blood sugar was high and he had to lose the weight. He said, "I have been losing for a week or so, lost a few pounds. Wa Jai told me to persist for 20 days and said that I could lose a dozen pounds or so." He said, "Control the amount, no carbohydrate like rice and noodle, no fruit and only meat." Since he could not eat anything, did he lose any joy in life? He helplessly said, "What can I do. I didn't even have my favorite red wine, just to keep from Wa Jai nagging me." The Big Director actually was afraid of Wa Jai? He said, "He just cares about my health, I feel health is pretty important too."

Director Andrew Lau Wai Keung lost weight over a year ago when his body began to sound an alarm and lost over 20 pounds. Just like Ah To he had no belly. Lau Wai Keung after getting thinner worked on screen as well, as he worked on several commercials. Who knows if any advertiser was interested in the "hunk" Ah To?

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

After taking a break from working too hard, Shu Qi returned to work for Taiwan director Hou Hsiao-Hsien and star in the 7 year in planning ASSASSIN (NIP YUN LEUNG), which officially began production yesterday. The leads were Shu Qi and Chang Chen. Shu Qi joked that the martial art training and the wire work were too painful, on the first day of work she thought of returning to Taiwan to find Director Hou to "terminate the contract". She asked her manager and realized that she has not signed any contract.

The film cost over HK$100 million. According to Hou Hsiao-Hsien he ran into financing troubles. Shu Qi said that she wanted to invest. Director Hou praised her "heroine" personality but would not let Shu Qi put money in. At most he would use her salary as investment and share the profit later.

Chang Chen because of THE GRANDMASTERS (YUT DOI JUNG SI) kept training. Shu Qi praised his "waist strength" as he could stand very straight. Director Hou also thanked Wong Kar Wai for helping him with advanced actor training. He also hoped that ASSASSIN and THE GRANDMASTERS would follow CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON in recalling everyone's passion for wu xia film.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

'Princess Heung Heung' Eliza Sam did a catwalk for a fashion show. Christine Kuo, who has been used by the public as a comparison recently, was also at the event. Eliza said that she does not mind being compared...thinks that work is currently going well, so must cherish it. When taking a picture together, she did not remove her overcoat. Doe she think that she is not sexy enough? She said, "I don't think that I'm sexy. Even if wearing a bikini, it's because of the plot. (Think that figure is not good enough?) It's not bad, but think that a t-shirt and jeans is even sexier!" Does she think that Christine is sexy? She sees her as a goddess, even praising her fairy-like beauty.

Christine Kuo Humbly Says That She Must Learn from Eliza Sam

Christine Kuo and Eliza Sam both did a catwalk for a fashion show. When taking a picture together, [Christine] suddenly removed her overcoat...seemed to be stealing the limelight. Regarding Eliza praising her as being beautiful like a fairy, she also praised her back: "She is also. She is very sweet. (Do you mind the public comparing the two of you?) I don't mind. If there's comparison, then there's improvement. I'll do my best with a normal heart. (Netizens say that Eliza is better than you?) Well, the majority thinks that it is so...she probably is really better than I am, so I must learn her good points". She, who is tall, even thinks that she is not tall enough!

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

Next year, TVB will have two new competitors, NOWTV and CTI. To prepare for the competition, Catherine Tsang (head of Drama Productions) has been inviting old colleagues back including producer Tsui Jing Hong. It was understood, Producer Tsui will be inviting Wayne Lai and Moses Chan to star in a new series about lawyers and also old partners, Dayo Wong and Carol Cheng (Dodo). It has been 13 years since this 'diamond pair' collaborated.

In 2000, Dayo and Dodo collaborated in popular sitcom War of Genders, setting off a high TV rating record of 49 points. Producer Tsui expressed every time he sees Dodo, he always tried to persaude her to make a comeback, he said: "Dodo didn't say she's declining, but she just said we'll see how it goes. The most important is a good role and script. Although this is a challenge, I hope it succeeds." He also expressed he has contacted Dayo, but he is currently busy working on his stand-up comedy, so his role hasn't been created yet.

Besides Dayo Wong, recently TVB has been actively getting the veterans back. Francis Ng and Chilam Cheung are already back for TITSII; Lawrence Ng is back for THCII; Bobby Au Yeung and Esther Kwan will reunite again; Eddie Cheung, Kathy Chow and Michael Tse will be starting a law enforcement drama in December. Eddie was asked if he's returning to TVB because the company needs his rescue? He said: "Don't say that. TVB doesn't need anybody to rescue them. (New feeling?) No, just remembering the old times. CTI had also contacted me, but I'm returning TVB a favor. This will be my third time collaborating with Kathy." Also, Michael will be playing a villain in the new series, Eddie hopes to create new sparks with him: "His 'Laughing Gor' role was so popular, why wouldn't it be ok? He has confidence."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

According to news from Mainland, Raymond Lam and Michelle Ye are reuniting in October for new Mainland costume drama The Purple Hairpin Romance, an adaptation of The Purple Hairpin. The story sets in the Tang dynasty, revolving around singer-dancer (Fok Siu Yuk), the man dressed in yellow (Wong Sam Hak) and the scholar (Lee Yik). Raymond is portraying Wong Sam Hak. This is also Raymond and Michelle's first collaboration outside of TVB after 10 years. Following Lofty Water Verdant Bow and Eternal Happiness, this will be their third collaboration.

Additionally, Michelle will be producing and starring in this drama The Purple Hairpin Romance just as she did in Ninth Widow (第九个寡妇) and Goddess Athena (雅典娜女神). As the previous two were high quality dramas, Michelle's outstanding coordination and abilities has been complimented as well. This time, Michelle produces her third drama and is putting exceptional effort into the work. She will be using the same crew from Goddess Athena, from the director to the costume designer and art director, she has found herself a great team that has mutual understanding. She also invited famous HK scriptwriter Ka Wai Nam, who has written The Duke of Mount Deer 1984 and Beyond the Realm of Conscience, to help her with the script.

On Weibo, Michelle wrote [to Raymond]: "Welcome you in Beijing. Long time no see. "

Source: XHBY.NET, HKChannel
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum