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Yesterday Gigi Wong was on a radio interview and groaned, "TVB is extremely disrespectful to the older artists (veterans). No matter how great their acting is, TVB will not mention them. That's why there are so many people leaving!" When asked if she has considered moving over to CTI? She said: "At least they treat the veterans like humans and artists. However, when we were discussing Divas In Distress, I found out I get to collaborate with Liza Wang and forgot about it! (You mind turning from a FaDan into a housewife?) All goddesses will get old eventually, I accumulated experience and for every age, I want to portray a role that matches my age."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Alex Fong and the cast of A Great Way To Care II had an end-of-filming dinner yesterday. Some of the cast including, Tavia Yeung, Aimee Chan, Edwin Siu and Yoyo Mung were absent. Alex joked: "Aimee is in Malaysia having coffee and Yoyo went to some island in the South Pacific to do something I don't know! Tavia went to Australia for work. (Is Yoyo and Ekin Cheng planning their wedding there?) I don't know!" However, it was understood Yoyo is just working in Shanghai. Alex expressed now that he has completed this series, he is going to take a break and spend some time with his family. When speaking of the TV Queen battle? He said: "I've been working in Mainland in the past two years, haven't been following! (Tavia or Kate Tsui?) Pretty good, maybe we'll have two TV Queens this year! (Film more series and join the TV King competition?) I'm not a TVB Son, didn't sign a contract with them. How can I be TV King?!" It was rumored, Tavia was out partying while she was working in Mainland? Alex supported his partner: "She is professional. Besides the drinking incident she had earlier, she gets to work on time every day. (Were your frightened by Tavia's Pinocchio nose?) Didn't really pay attention to that, I don't know!"

Source: The Sun
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

The other day, Kevin Cheng injured his right eye, bursting the blood vessels, while shooting for Mainland drama Ip Man. He immediately stopped working and flew back to HK for surgery and treatment.

Virgina Lok appeared at the Tsuen Wan Adventist Hospital to handle the paperwork for admitting Kevin into the hospital. She said: "I got a call and learned of Kevin's injury. He's a little frustrated, perhaps because he's in a lot of pain and has to come back to HK alone." Because of the accident, Kevin loses over a million HKD worth of canceled jobs.

Yesterday at 1pm, Kevin was wearing an eye patch and sunglasses as a white car pulled up to the hospital to pick him up. When reporters asked about the accident and what exactly happened? He did not respond. Kevin later accepted an interview over the phone, "I got 10 stitches, the doctor said he used a very thin thread for the stitches and the scar should be very small. That's why I had to get more stitches. I think by next week, when my eye stops swelling, I can start working again. There will bound to be accidents in filming, luckily filming for the series is almost complete. I'm in a hurry, I want to go back and finish it up. (Worried you might be disfigured?) Can't worry or think too much. It has already happened, just got to deal with the circumstances!" Virgina expressed Kevin did not have to do a resurfacing surgery, but will have to go in for a followup visit next week to remove the stitches. Good friend Ben Wong accompanied Kevin to the hospital, he expressed Kevin is doing fine and is still handsome despite the 10 stitches.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

In the latest TVB series, Highs and Lows, Kate Tsui puts her Miss HK image behind her and played a tragic character. She had to play a drug addict and get gang raped by 4 men. She is now a hot favorite for the TV Queen title based on her role in this series. Last night, the infamous gang rape scene broadcasted, but it was a huge disappointment for audience. The scene was about Lee Ka Ding injecting drugs into Kate, making her lose consciousness and then four men start laughing, "When is it my turn?" In that whole scene, there was no place that allowed Kate to develop her character and the entire gang rape scene was just a few seconds. The viewers who have been watching 22 episodes of the series were very disappointed. Yesterday the OPCA received 3 complaints on the related scene.

Yesterday Kate was in Shanghai to attend an auto race event. She accepted an interview over the phone and expressed she's grateful to have everyone's attention. She said: "Don't be upset. When I was filming that scene, I gave it all I got and followed what the director told me to do. The edited version gave audience room for some imagination. After all, there are limitations on television. Actually, the message behind the whole scene is the most important. We want to promote anti-drugs and show what drugs can lead to as a consequence. So that scene just touched on it. I think it's good to leave some room for imagination. Aiya! It's not nice to see me take off my clothing either! (You just turned into a victim out of nowhere?) Didn't think about it. (Netizens praised your acting improved a lot?) I'm very happy. Well then, I'll have to drive faster in the race, hope everyone will watch until the finale!" As a result, Kate ended the race in 5th place, her time was 3 minutes 14 seconds. First place was Chin Kar Lok, 3 minutes 7 seconds.

Producer Lam Chi Wah expressed it is related to the television scale, and to take the audience's feelings into account. They didn't want the audience to feel disturbed, therefore how that scene was explained was reasonable. He said: "We didn't cut that scene, Netizens have been focused too much on the gang rape scene, that they are thinking too much. We did say before that the story will indirectly explain that the rape happened, but won't show the process. (But Fala Chen's bra-revealing scene was broadcasted!) That scene won't make people feel uncomfortable in reality." Netizens wanted a 'refund'? The producer expressed he will continue to make more good series to repay the audience.

Ella Koon responded to audience's disappointment of the gang rape, she said: "Really? Her acting is great, every one of us had a lot of room to develop the roles. That scene was suppose to promote anti-drugs. Why are the audience so psycho and want to watch gang rape?" But Ella supported Kate, "Perhaps it's an issue of television scale and editing, the scene wasn't used after all, that is a little disappointing."

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

Kevin Cheng has been busy shooting for Mainland TV drama Ip Man in Kunshan, where is paid a total of 10 million yuan for participating in this drama. Yesterday he severely injured the corner of his right eye during the filming of a martial arts scene and rushed back to HK for treatment at the hospital.

Yesterday afternoon, the producer of Ip Man was notified that an accident occurred while Kevin was shooting a fighting scene. He injured his the corner of his right eye and it was not a minor injury. He suggested that Kevin immediately go to Shanghai for treatment at the hospital or go back to HK. The photos of Kevin's accident was sent to Virgina Lok for consultation, the doctor in HK recommended that he get the injury treated in Shanghai first, and then come back to HK for follow-up treatments. However, Kevin wanted the doctors in HK to treat him instead, so the crew immediately bought an air ticket for his return. When Kevin landed in HK, he was rushed to the hospital immediately for surgery and may need to get stitches.

Ip Man's producer explained the situation: "Earlier when Kevin Cheng was first invited to take part in this drama, he loved the script, but was hesitant to accept it because he had been working nonstop for 20 months. He was worried he won't be able to physically handle it. Now, filming of Ip Man is wrapping up, there is only ten days left and the fighting scenes are the main focus within these ten days. I believe he truly is exhausted, that's why this accident happened." The producer expressed when Kevin got hurt, it was like a bolt from the blue and the crew stopped filming immediately. The health of each and every one of the actors are important. "Artists rely on their face to make a living and the injury this time is on his face, that is heartbreaking to me. We all feel heartbroken." Although Kevin was injured, he still insisted to continue and finish the scene first.

TVB executive Virgina Lok was asked how serious Kevin's injury was? She said: "I still haven't gotten the details yet, I just know it's not a minor injury. We have already made arrangements for him to be back in HK for treatment. (Worried Kevin might get a scar?) He's a little unhappy, but he's a man, it's no problem. However, he has a lot of other things to worry about because he has to attend an event tomorrow, but now we will have to see how to resolve it."

Ip Man's lead actress, Chrissie Chau, was very shocked when she learned her partner was hurt, "I already completed my scenes. I just got back to HK a few days ago, I'm very worried about Kevin's condition, hope he gets better soon."

Footage of Kevin Injured on the Set: Watch Here


Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Kate Tsui, Fala Chen and Leanne Li were guests on TVB anniversary show Games God Play. Kate's gang rape scene in Highs And Lows had been much anticipated, and became a hot topic on the discussion forums. Last night, Kate expressed many have been asking her about this particular scene, which had stressed her out. She said: "Why so serious? So embarrassing! Many friends are asking me about this scene. Actually, the series is suppose to convey the positive message of anti-drugs. When I took part in a school event, the students asked me of the story development. (Confident to get the TV Queen title based on this scene?) Well that's quite embarrassing. I do hope to use this role to compete with all the other roles! Actually, it's already enough with so much noise and recognition. (Any fear that Netizens may madly spread the gang rape scene around?) I can't stop it, but there are a lot of other amazing scenes in the series as well. (Afraid the limited TV scale may disappointed audience?) Don't make it difficult for me. When I was filming that scene, I was afraid it won't be able to broadcast because of the limitations. (It was intense?) You all should just watch it!"

Unfortunately, after the gang rape scene broadcasted, Netizens were indeed disappointed. On the discussion forums, Netizens were demanding that TVB give them a 'refund'. Initially Netizens thought this would be a great opportunity for Kate to show off her acting, but the whole scene only lasted for "a second".

Also, Fala Chen revealed she got an opportunity to film a scene where she flies a small aircraft in new series Triumph in the Skies II. She joked, her role is a 'tomboy', so she's not afraid of anything. Fala also expressed Kate and Leanne both participated in MCI the same year as her, and its a rare opportunity that they are in the same event.

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

Since breaking up with Myolie Wu, Bosco Wong has been trying to forget the relationship and concentrated on his work. Last night, Bosco drove his Mercedes S350 and parked it on the street in Mongkok, where he went straight to work on TVB new series A Good Heart Goes Haywire. At the filming location, Bosco was shooting the scene with Niki Chow and attracted a lot of onlookers. The scene was about Niki, who became blind after an accident, walking down the street when a group of young guys surrounded her. Bosco was secretly protecting her and came flying out with a 'drop kick' to rescue Niki. Bosco showed off his waist strength when he did the drop kick and won applause from the surrounding audience. As for Niki, she was total into character, acting just like a real blind girl. The onlookers praised her good acting skills.

During the interview, Bosco was asked if there were any sparks between him and Niki? He said: "We're just acting, but we are a pair in the series and we have kiss scenes. It's not too intense though." As for ex-lover Myolie Wu and Kate Tsui battling for TV Queen, asked who he supports? Bosco said: "Myolie! She has a good chance, she did very well in Ghetto Justice II. If she does win, I will congratulate her!" However, Bosco also said if Kate or any one else gets the award instead, he'll be happy for them as well, "They are all my friends, I'll be happy for them!" When speaking of his chances for the TV King title? He said: "Every year, I don't have much confidence, but this year the competitors are so strong."

Niki expressed this is her first time playing a blind person, she thought it was quite special, "There so many things to play with in this series, challenges my acting skills!" When speaking of the kiss scenes with Bosco? She said: "We collaborate pleasantly and able to accommodate. We're friends, so there's no awkwardness!"

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

If you live in Malaysia, voting for Astro's MY AOD Favourite TV Awards 2012 has started. (Link: http://www.astro.com.my/aodawards) The award presentation will take place on December 2, 2012 @ Sunway Convention Centre, 8:30pm. Live broadcast. *This post will be updated with the results, stay tuned for Dec. 2nd.

NOMINATION LIST

My Favorite TV Actor in a Leading Role


Bosco Wong (Witness Insecurity)
Michael Tse (Sergeant Tabloid)
Kevin Cheng (Gloves Come Off)
Moses Chan (Master of Play)
Kenneth Ma (The Hippocratic Crush)
Raymond Wong (Gloves Come Off)
Ruco Chan (No Good Either Way)
Raymond Lam (Highs And Lows)
Michael Mui (Highs And Lows)
Damian Lau (Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles)
Wayne Lai (The Confidant)
Roger Kwok (Queens of Diamonds and Hearts)

My Favorite TV Actress in a Leading Role


Sharon Chan (Queens of Diamonds and Hearts)
Fala Chen (Queens of Diamonds and Hearts)
Michelle Yim (The Confidant)
Tavia Yeung (The Hippocratic Crush)
Kate Tsui (Highs and Lows)
Maggie Siu (Master of Play)
Maggie Cheung (The Last Steep Ascent)
Gigi Wong (Divas In Distress)
Liza Wang (Divas In Distress)
Myolie Wu (Ghetto Justice II)
Linda Chung (Witness Insecurity)
Charmaine Sheh (When Heaven Burns)

My Favorite TV Drama Series


The Hippocratic Crush
Gloves Come Off
Master of Play
Witness Insecurity
Three Kingdoms RPG
Ghetto Justice II
King Maker
The Last Steep Ascent
Highs and Lows
Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles
The Confidant
When Heaven Burns

My Favorite TV Actor in a Supporting Role


Edwin Siu (Daddy Good Deeds)
Ram Chiang (Witness Insecurity)
Him Law (The Hippocratic Crush)
Evergreen Mak (House of Harmony and Vengeance)
Lau Tan (Let It Be Love)
Pierre Ngo (King Maker)
Ben Wong (Highs and Lows)
Jazz Lam (Ghetto Justice II)
Kenny Wong (Master of Play)
Koo Ming Wa (Divas In Distress)

My Favorite TV Actress in a Supporting Role


Elaine Yiu (Bottled Passion)
Kristal Tin (King Maker)
Elena Kong (Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles)
Mandy Wong (L'Escargot)
Florence Kwok (No Good Either Way)
Angela Tong (House of Harmony and Vengeance)
Nancy Wu (Gloves Come Off)
Rachel Kan (Master of Play)
Natalie Tong (King Maker)
Aimee Chan (The Last Steep Ascent)

My Favorite TV On-Screen Couple


Niki Chow & Raymond Wong (Bottled Passion)
Nathan Ngai & Candy Chang (The Hippocratic Crush)
Moses Chan & Charmaine Sheh (Let It Be Love)
Kevin Cheng & Selena Li (Gloves Come Off)
Kenneth Ma & Tavia Yeung (The Hippocratic Crush)
Ruco Chan & Kristal Tin (No Good Either Way)
Bosco Wong & Linda Chung (Witness Insecurity)
Kevin Cheng & Myolie Wu (Ghetto Justice II)
Him Law & Mandy Wong (Divas In Distress)
Raymond Lam & Kate Tsui (Highs And Lows)

My Favorite TV Most Improved Actor


MC Jin (Highs and Lows)
Oscar Leung (L'Escargot)
Jason Chan (No Good Either Way)
Otto Chan (Gloves Come Off)
Glen Lee (Master of Play

My Favorite TV Most Improved Actress


Mandy Wong (L'Escargot)
Katy Kung (Gloves Come Off)
Eliza Sam (Divas In Distress)
Samantha Ko (The Last Steep Ascent)
Cilla Lok (Daddy Good Deeds)

My Favorite TV Theme Song


Moses Chan, Bowie Lam, Kenny Wong (When Heaven Burns)
Joey Yung (The Hippocratic Crush)
Linda Chung (Witness Insecurity)
Hubert Wu (The Last Steep Ascent)
Raymond Lam (Highs and Lows)

Top 15 My Favorite TV Character


Fala Chen (Queens of Diamonds and Hearts)
Sharon Chan (Queens of Diamonds and Hearts)
Michael Tse (Sergaent Tabloid)
Niki Chow (Bottled Passion)
Charmaine Sheh (When Heaven Burns)
Bowie Lam (When Heaven Burns)
Ron Ng (L'Escargot)
Maggie Siu (Master of Play)
Adam Cheng (Master of Play)
Ruco Chan (No Good Either Way)
Kenneth Ma (The Hippocratic Crush)
Tavia Yeung (The Hippocratic Crush)
Him Law (The Hippocratic Crush)
Roger Kwok (Queens of Diamonds and Hearts)
Pierre Ngo (King Maker)
Kristal Tin (King Maker)
Liza Wang (Divas In Distress)
Raymond Wong (Gloves Come Off)
Selena Li (Gloves Come Off)
Kevin Cheng (Gloves Come Off)
Moses Chan (Master of Play)
Michael Miu (Highs and Lows)
Kate Tsui (Highs and Lows)
Ella Koon (Highs and Lows)
Bosco Wong (Witness Insecurity)
Linda Chung (Witness Insecurity)
Myolie Wu (Ghetto Justice II)
Kent Cheng (King Maker)
Damian Lau (Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles)
Michelle Yim (the Confidant)
Wayn Lai (The Confidant)
Gigi Wong (Divas In Distress)
Maggie Cheung (The Last Steep Ascent)
Aimee Chan (The Last Steep Ascent)
Raymond Wong (Highs and Lows)

My Favorite TV Most Promising Artist


Mandy Wong (L'Escargot)
Edwin Siu (Daddy Good Deeds)
Florence Kwok (No Good Either Way)
Koo Ming Wa (Divas In Distress)
Ram Chiang (Witness Insecurity)

MY AOD's 5th Anniversary Special Award - My Favorite Classic Role


Charmaine Sheh - Lau Sam Ho (Beyond the Realm of Conscience)
Michael Tse - Leung Siu Tong, Laughing (E.U)
Kevin Cheng - Law Lik Ah (Ghetto Justice)
Wayne Lai - Chai Kau (Rosy Business)
Sheren Tang - Cheng Kau Mui (No Regrets)

Source: Astro On Demand
Credit: AsianEU Forum

Yesterday Raymond Wong, Priscilla Wong and Whitney Hui attended the costume fitting of TVB new series Master . Understands (tentative). Raymond reveals he'll be shaving his head soon, "I'm very happy to be the lead actor again. (Will you sign a management contract with TVB because of this?) TVB had always been giving me opportunities. I will be focusing more on shooting TVB series, but I want to maintain this relationship for now." He expressed once he finishes shooting the two series he has on hand, he will be taking a break and go on vacation wit his family.

Priscilla Wong takes on a leading role once again, but can no longer use the 'newcomer' excuse, which puts greater pressure on her. When asked if she's afraid she may get a lot of gossips? She said: "I'm already prepared for these types of news. I hope to do better!" As for the rumor that she has Yu Wing Shan (head of the TVB Variety Shows department) backing her and is getting boycotted due to this. Priscilla said helplessly: "Can't help it. I'm just a small potato. Audience can remember me more if I have some sort of nickname. However, I have nobody backing me." She expressed earlier on her birthday, she had a crab fest celebration with the cast and crew of Heart Road GPS, which proves she's not being boycotted.

First time in a costume drama, Whitney Hui (2011 Miss HK second runner-up) expressed she does not mind having to hide her beauty because she plays a female constable in this series. She boasted that she has good Chinese and won't need a translator. She just has bad memory, so she has to copy down all her lines for it to absorb.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Julian Cheung Chi Lam and Ava Yu Kiu earlier talked about their new film NATURAL BORN LOVERS (TIN SUN OI CHING KONG). Chilam and Yu Kiu in the film played siblings. Yu Kiu in the film made a "break through" -- foul language use. She said, "The first line of my first movie is foul language, and as soon as I am upset I hit people." Chilam even joked that Yu Kiu's foul language was very fluent and praised that her performance was decent.

In addition, Chilam in the film had a kiss scene with Annie Liu (Lau Sum Yau). When asked whether Len Len (Anita Yuen Wing Yi) or Sum Yau was a better kisser, Chi Lam avoided the subject and joked, "It's very hard to say, the focus should be how great a kisser I am. (Did you ask Sum Yu how your kiss was?) The question is so narcissistic, as long as I know it's enough." Would Len Len avoid watching his bed scene or intimate scene? Chilam said, "No, because we both are actors we don't need ideological teaching. We know what is going on. Love scene, kiss scene or gun fight is a part of film, the focus is whether a movie is entertaining."

Sum Yau in the film knew all the passwords of Chilam's life. Has this happened in real life? He said, "The entire family uses one password, not only Len Len knows, even our son knows. If I secretly change the password I would definitely be 'dismembered'!"

Source: on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

William Chan Wai Ting, Derek Tsang Kwok Cheung and Edward Chui Woai Tung in the Emperor film TRIAD (JAT JIK) played different level Wise Guys. The trio in order to play their roles well did their homework, during the shoot they once were mistaken for real Wise Guys! William revealed in an interview a small secret of Patrick Tam Yiu Man. William said, "When we were on the location shoot we ran into real mob figures who collected protection money. When real and fake Wise Guys were in the same place, the feeling was very hard to describe. Tam Gung (Tam Yiu Man) who was played the boss immediately left his character, but after that he needed some time to be able to get back into the character. Because when it happened the extras who played his subordinates in the film all left, it was very hard to get back into it again."

William gave his all to play the Wise Guy role. On his first day he was beaten until his mouth and face were swollen. William said, "I told my co-stars to fight their hardest, after one punch I was already dizzy. Then they still had to hit for several hours, half my face was swollen!" Because half his face was bruised, the director at first thought was make up and asked William to lighten his make up. William did not know whether to laugh or to cry. Did his girlfriend Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin's heart ache? William sounded like a chauvinist. "What a man does at work is none of the woman's business, no matter who consoles me my work won't be affected."

Aside from a lot of fighting, the film of course has brotherly love. William, Tsang Kwok Cheung and others praised each other for their loyalty. Tsang Kwok Cheung said, "Earlier when I directed LOVER's DISCOURSE (LUEN YU SHUI YU), he worked for 48 hours without sleep and still came over to help me. I haven't heard a single complaint from him, he is very loyal."

Source: on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

TVB anniversary series Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles starring Damian Lau, Tavia Yeung, Kenneth Ma and Elena Kong has already started getting complaints after the first three episodes of broadcast. Netizens said Elena Kong's sexy performance really leaves a "heavy aftertaste". Yesterday the storyline was about third wife Elena trying to look sexy in her black stockings. She also danced and posed sexily to seduce Damian. The couple later engaged in a heated kiss and continued their activity on the sofa. But then, Damian goes back to his first wife Mary Hon's room and resisted her requests.

The OFCA (Office of Communications Authority) received 5 complaints on that morally offensive scene and it should not have been broadcasted during prime time hours. TVB also received 1 complaint on the erotic scenes in the series. Additionally, there were 16 complaints on the series having too many English lines and the inaccurate pronunciations [TN: and not to mention, hard to understand]. Highs and Lows received a complaint that the plot is not logical and damages the police's image.

Elena responded to the complaints over the phone, she said: "I was really embarrassed that time because it was my first time doing a scene like that and it wasn't just Damian at the scene, a lot of the behind-the-scenes crew were watching, but I had no other choice, it was on the script." Audience complained the series is too 'erotic'? She said: "I'm a little surprised, the costume is not considered sexy in this generation, but there weren't that many complaints, proves that the majority can accept it." However, Elena frankly expressed her boyfriend couldn't accept it and told her to concentrate more on sentimental scenes.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

It's rare that Nicholas Tse accepts TV interviews, but he appeared in last night's episode of Tell Maria, hosted by Maria Leitao (黎芷珊). As there is a convention on this talk show, each interviewee must share a small secret with the host. To our surprise, Nicholas' small secret is that he had skin cancer! When he discovered a black mole on the left side of his scalp, getting larger and larger, he went to check it out with a doctor. At the time, the doctor told him that he won't be able to remove the mole via electrolysis and discovered he had melanoma. The doctor said Nicholas had skin cancer and must be treated immediately. Last month, he was admitted to the hospital for the surgery to get the skin cancer completely removed and got 5 stitches. At the time, his mother Deborah Lai accompanied him to the hospital, but his father Patrick Tse did not know about it at all.

Last night Nic and his father Patrick arrived at the HK airport, they had just got back from Beijing. He causally accepted an interview, when asked how he's doing now? Nic said: "I'm ok, I'm ok. I'm fine! I just mentioned it in the interview and already said I'm fine." Nic was wearing a cap and it appears he hasn't shaved yet, he expressed its not because he's trying to cover his wound, just his hair is too short. He said he didn't tell his father about his condition: "He found out from the reports yesterday, but actually a lot of reporters showed more concern for me. I already said in the interview that I'm fine, but even if I'm not I won't say it!"

Nic frankly expressed the moment he found out about having skin cancer, he mind went black and he was most worried about his two sons, Lucas and Quintas. He immediately told his ex-wife, Cecilia Cheung about it: "She was very optimistic and told me not to worry! She said the Heaven won't let bad people die so quickly!" He repeated several times again that he is fine and that he won't be taking off from work. Instead, he told reporters not to make it such a big deal. When he was leaving, the media wished him good health, he responded: "Same to you!"

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

TVB anniversary awards is approaching soon, the TV King and Queen battle is the center of attention. This year's TV Queen top five include Myolie Wu, Kate Tsui, Michelle Yim, Linda Chung and Tavia Yeung. "Netizens' Favorite" Linda had just been accompanying the race for several years, but this year she can no longer be ignored since her performances in L'Escargot, Witness In Security and Daddy Good Deeds were outstanding. Unfortunately, those series were broadcasted too early, looks like its quite a disadvantage for Linda.

To win the momentum back, recently Linda has been busy shooting new series Big Wheel and is putting exceptional effort into it. Yesterday she personally filmed a dangerous scene herself without using a stunts double and putting her life on the line. She just hopes to gain some appreciation from the TVB executives and audience!

Yesterday Linda and Ruco Chan were working near a large industrial building in Kowloon Bay, where Linda was suspended on wires up from the 7th floor of the building. She posed like a superwoman in front of the cameras and appeared excited. However, the staff helping her buckle up the safety belts were a lot more tense, checking and testing the positions over and over again.

After Linda was suspended up to the 7th floor, it was lead actor Ruco Chan's turn to climb out from the window to save her. Because they had to accommodate the different camera angles, the two did the same scene several times. At one point, Linda started screaming because it was necessary for the scene, and that attracted a lot of bystanders. When she finally finished shooting and came down, the bystanders applauded and cheered for her. Then Linda and Ruco got back on wires and did a scene where they both fall from the 3rd floor down to a cargo truck.

Linda expressed the moment she was suspending on the wires, she was a little frightened: "I was a little scared at first! But then, I just pretended that I'm on a free amusement ride and I've done costume dramas before where I had to pretend to jump off a cliff. TVB bought insurance for me." Dressed in the 90s fashion, Linda laughed and said she had to borrow her mother's wardrobe and her mother even became her costume director. Ruco plays a police officer in this series, and also praised Linda for being so calm. He reveals he has a lot of car chasing and gun fighting scenes, "The action director and other staff are well experienced, I trust them that they will take all the safety precautions needed. What I have to do is make myself fitter."

Linda and Herman Ho are just like Father-Daughter

Also, Linda had just signed under Star Shine as one of the singers. It was said Star Shine's boss Herman Ho gives her special treatment, which has frightened her. Regarding this rumor, Linda frankly expressed over the phone that Herman was already helping her since her debut album. Up until now, it's been three years of collaboration. Because of this, they have a closer relationship, but it is just the father-daughter type. Linda said: "I just think it's strange, every time I release an album, news like this will pop up. I feel scared inside, but I'm not scared of my boss. Also, these reports always say there is some 'insider' exposing the news, but just who is this 'insider'? I hope they don't act like this anymore!" When asked if she'll keep her distance? She expressed no because they have collaborated for many years and she denied the rumor that Herman gave her diamonds.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Eric Tsang Chi Wai earlier appeared on Luisa Lai Chi San's program BEST ACTOR and talked about how he got into the business and his struggle. Chi Wai's voice was his trademark. He said that when he was little he liked to sing Cantonese opera and was trained to sing the female part. Later his voice turned this way. He joked that this was pretty good too because it was representative.

Speaking of marriage, Chi Wai pointed out that his first marriage happened when he was 19. At the time his parents wanted him to be married. Before marriage he already told his first wife that he felt that he still did not have enough fun and wanted her to give him three more years to play. Finally in less than three years, his first wife could not tolerate him any longer and ended his first marriage. His current marriage is great. Chi Wai also said that his three strongest suits are drinking, crashing cars and sleeping. He remembered that once he was drunk, a restaurant employee woke him, said that his friends already left and asked him to pay the bill. After he paid, his friends appeared and laughed since the meal has not even started yet. He also pointed out that he would easily fall asleep when he was driving. Once he drove home and asked a friend to chat wit him. When he got home, he thought he was fine and kept talking. In a few minutes he crashed the car into the gate in front of the house. Once he even ran the car up a tree. When he was working on a movie, after every shot he was able to fall asleep on the ground and could not be waken up no matter what.

Speaking of god friend Alan Tam Wing Lun, he said that their families' friendships spanned multiple generations. When about his friends constantly targeting him, Chi Wai joked that now everyone can present incense to him because he already reached the altar and his position was way up there. As for another friend Nat Chan Pak Cheung, Tsang Chi Wai said that just let him claim to be the best at everything and he was fine. About Anita Mui Yim Fong, Chi Wai said that she was even more honorable than a man and was not afraid of authority. He admired her never submitting spirit at work and in life.

In addition, the 55th Asia Pacific Film Festival planning committee executive chair Tsang Chi Wai and the 53rd Asia Pacific Film Festival Best Actor Nick Cheung Ka Fai yesterday attended the Asia Pacific Film Festival press conference in Macau, where the event will take place between December 13 and 16. Chi Wai said that Macau was a great city that was very happy to successfully land this year's Asia Pacific Film Festival.

Source: Mingpao, Singtao, on.cc
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The new father Paul Wong Koon Chung yesterday began work on the new film YOUNG AND DANGEROUS RELOADED (GOO WAT JAI ji GONG WU SUN DIT JUI) with Law Chung Him, Simon Loui Yu Yeung and Oscar Leung Lit Wai in Causeway Bay. Around 6PM they moved to Kwun Tong to continue the shoot. Paul looked tired and thinner but was full of smiles when he mentioned his daughter and wife Athena Chu Yan. He revealed that as the date grew near under the doctor's suggestion Chu Yan had a C-Section and gave birth to the 6 pound 10 ounce baby daughter. Since the baby girl just got home for two days, Paul wanted to look at her more before deciding on a name. He said, "As soon as I hear her cry I would get up, one night I would get up 10 times. Although I am tired I am very happy. I have already learned to make the bottle and change diapers. Actually it's very easy but it requires patience. When you feed her she may vomit, so I have to stop and clear the gas. After that I want to keep feeding but she is already asleep, so I go back to sleep. As soon as I fall asleep, she wakes up. Luckily I am ready so I am fine."

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Austin Wai Tin Chi earlier passed away in Beijing. Yesterday Siu Sei's family conducted a ceremony in Tuen Mun Fat Yuen Abode, after which the ashes were moved to Tsz Wan Shan Fat Chong Temple. Yesterday around 10AM, five siblings of Siu Sei including sisters Wai Ying Hung and Sandy, his two former wives Chan Bui Tai and Ban Ban and three children, Siu Sei's friends Wan Yeung Ming, Joe Cheung Tung Cho and others attended.

The ceremony was Taoist. Siu Sei's family would donate all the funeral fund to Joyful Mental Health Foundation to support emotional health education. Siu Sei's friend Yuen Biao did not appear but made a donation. Siu Sei's friends Simon Yam Tat Wa, Irene Wan Bik Ha, Dicky Cheung Wai Kin, Damien Lau Chung Yun, Sam Sam, Michelle (Mai Shuet) and Shirley (Shuet Lei) Yim, Sister Siu Hung and Sandy's company executives Ng Yu, Mani Fok Man Hei, Emperor Group and Emperor Motion Pictures all sent floral arrangements.

Because many media outlets gathered, during their coverage Sandy got upset and invited the media to leave. Later Siu Hung had to comfort her before she settled down. Sister Siu Hung during the ceremony could not hide her sorrow as she sobbed.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: hktopten