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January
Bosco Wong, Aimee Chan, Kate Tsui, Raymond Lam, and Linda Chung


February
Roger Kwok, Michael Tse, Michael Miu, Tavia Yeung, and Fala Chen


March
Nancy Wu, Christine Kuo, Kristal Tin, Mandy Wong, Sharon Chan, and Selena Li


April
Vincent Wong, Him Law, Jason Chan, Ron Ng, Kenneth Ma, Lai Lok Yi, and Edwin Siu


May
Nancy Sit, Susanna Kwan, Louise Lee, and Michelle Yim


June
Evergreen Mak, Lau Dan, Sunny Chan, Raymond Wong, Ben Wong, and Raymond Cho


July
Toby Chan, Carat Cheung, Sonija Kwok, Rebecca Zhu, and Tracy Ip


August
Samantha Ko, Lin Xia Wei, Natalie Tong, Eliza Sam, Sire Ma, Katy Kung, and Vivien Yeo


September
King Kong, Louis Yuen, Johnson Lee, Wong Cho Lam, and Amigo Choi


October
Eric Tsang, Astrid Chan, Liza Wang, Carol Cheng, Patrick Dunn, and Natalis Chan


November
Kevin Cheng, Wayne Lai, Myolie Wu, and Moses Chan


December
Kenny Wong, Eddie Kwan, Ruco Chan, Koni Lui, Ngo Ka Nin, Queenie Chu, and Oscar Leung

Source: the-sun, appledaily, and 狂愛TVB
Translated by: hyn5 @ 幸而城 Fortunate City

Recently there has been some 'heavy after taste' in TVB series. It appears TVB is trying to boost the TV ratings with a chain of rape scenes! Earlier there was Kate Tsui's 'one second gang rape' scene in Highs and Lows and yesterday Tavia Yeung gets 'raped' by three men in anniversary series Silver Spoon Sterling Shackles. Her rapist played by Law Mong forcefully took her virginity, then laughed lasciviously, "Looks like you're still a virgin!" In the series, the rapist seriously wounded Tavia's character and she became infertile.

Netizens were outraged and criticized TVB's rape scenes, making it seem as if the production is not taken seriously. Netizens scolded: "It's either a 1 second scene or it's pitch black!" Additionally, Netizens were upset and disappointed that TVB's recent series have so much 'heavy after taste', lacks creativity and many scenes are inconsistent too!

As Ella Koon said before, audience are psychos for wanting to see rape scenes. In fact, TVB is the most psychotic. Aside from Kate and Tavia, earlier Aimee Chan had a rape scene in The Last Steep of Ascent and she ended up becoming pregnant as a result. In addition, there are still two more unreleased series that have rape scenes in it. These include Natalie Tong in Detective Columbo and Samantha Ko in Friendly Fire. Natalie joked: "I do pretty well in rape scenes, and I'm getting a hang of seducing others too." TVB, enough raping already, isn't it time to put a stop to it?

Source: Oriental Daily, On.cc, HKChannel
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Maggie Cheung is currently busy shooting CTI's new series Hakka Women in Donggaun. She took some time off to attend skincare brand Sulwhasoo's evening banquet. She reveals the filming process has been going smoothly and she's having a good time. She's not only in a good mood, but also getting more and more spirit as she films. It was said Maggie's a 'traitor' and TVB has cut her off? Maggie's eyes widen in reaction, she said: "Wah! That's scary! I don't think so, TVB is my maternal home, a place where I grew up in. At this stage, I am just going out to work. The world is round, who knows, there may be a chance where we meet again. Relax!" It was rumored the female lead role of The Confidant initially belonged to her, does she feel it's a pity that she couldn't be part of it? She said: "I've been filming in Dongguan, so the real loss is that I haven't had the opportunity to watch the series. I support Wayne Lai and Michelle Yim. I believe they definitely did a great job."

Maggie is just like Charmaine Sheh, both of them are not tied under a TVB contract. It was said there is still a chance that she can take the TV Queen title this year? Maggie did not dare to claim it: "Is there a 'Most Improved' award? I don't have a contract with TVB, so I think my chances for the award is quite slim."

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Charmaine Sheh attended a lighting ceremony last night in a low-cut long dress. She looked sexy and elegant. Asked if her series When Heaven Burns is nominated at the TVB Anniversary Awards? Charmaine said she's not sure: "Wait until they announce the official nominations. (Are you attending the anniversary?) The majority of my time, I'm not in HK. I may not be around that time, or if I'm filming, I probably can't go."

Charmaine expressed she's not thinking about getting any awards this year, but expressed she has already watched Kate Tsui's Highs and Lows and Tavia Yeung's Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles. When asked who she supports? She said: "50/50 chance, I hope they both get the Best Actress award. I haven't watched Michelle Yim's The Confidant yet, so I cannot comment. (Raymond Lam's momentum is really high?) I strongly support him. (Support him to take the TV King title?) I support all of them, they're all my friends. I don't want to name one person and upset the other." As for rumored boyfriend Kevin Cheng's eye injury? She said she has already sent a SMS to him: "He replied, 'I'm fine, relax!' I hope he gets well soon! Actually men looks more masculine with some scars. I have scars myself!"

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

TVB actor Patrick Dunn had always had a professional "Mr. Good" image. Actually just in the last series, Highs and Lows, he played the head of the NB department and Elaine Ng played his subordinate. However, the two were innocently involved in a massive rumor online. The rumor first started on a disciplined services website. It was said the police spotted a 7-seater van in Tsat Sing Kong, New Territories (HK) late into the night. When the police went up to the van, they "discovered NB actor and actress in the car....when using a flashlight to get a better view....the actor and actress pleaded to the police not to make it public." A commenter on the site asked: "Did anyone find out who the actor and actress are?" Then the rumor started spreading wildly on the internet. Within an hour, someone online said the actor and actress was Patrick Dunn and Elaine Ng.

Yesterday morning, Elaine Ng appeared at the radio station for an interview and was not surprised to see a large group of reporters waiting for her. She said: "I know what you all are waiting for. You want to know about the rumor between me and Patrick Dunn! The truth is there is no such thing! I don't know why there is such rumor, it's pretty funny. I'm not familiar with Patrick at all, we just met during filming. I don't even know where Tsat Sing Kong is. (Been in the same car with him before?) We were in the studio together before, but never in the same car. I think someone is playing a prank on us. (Look into the issue with Patrick?) Not necessary, we don't know each other well. I don't have his number. If I were to contact him, I have to go through the producer, which means I'm getting more and more people involved. Also, colleagues said he's not even in HK. (How will you explain this to your daughter?) There is basically no such thing. There is nothing to explain. Don't care about it."

Patrick Dunn is currently in the UK shooting for Triumph in the Skies II. He accepted a long-distance phone interview and denounced the rumor: "Ridiculous! This is insulting and hurtful. This is defamation. I'm so upset! There is absolutely no such thing. Elaine and I do not know each other well. Since day 1, we were only in contact through filming. If there must be rumors, should rumor with someone I know better, someone who I chat with and have their number! We are not children, we have families and the rumor is really sudden. If there is any evidence, then take it out. The police should have marked the license number and time, do you have it? Take it out and prove it! (How does your wife feel?) She knows what type of person I am. She believes me. (Worried this may damage your image?) The online world, whatever, but I'm not worried. My image developed by accumulation. The rumor this time, I am really upset! It is even more upsetting than the rumor back then, that I was the third wheel, who caused Deric Wan and Sonija Kwok's break up." The angered Patrick Dunn declared if he finds out who started the rumor, he will take legal action against them. Last night at 11pm, Patrick posted a written statement on Weibo clarifying once again that the rumor is fabricated, no such thing happened.

Rumor Develops Further "Elaine Ng Arrested"

However, the rumor continues to get worse and worse, yesterday the rumor turned into "Elaine Ng Arrested by the Police". The truth was, after Elaine finished her work at the radio station, she went to the gym in Sha Tin for half an hour and then home. Last night, she said over the phone: "It's ridiculous. 10 minutes ago, someone knocked on my door and asked if I was arrested? At first, I just laughed off the rumor, but now it's getting so big. Reporters from the TV stations, radio stations and magazines have all asked me to respond, but the police did not contact me. If I was arrested, then how can I answer the phone? I'm not upset, but I just feel sorry for troubling the media. (Frightened your daughter?) No!"

Kate, Raymond and Ben Support their Colleagues

TVB executive Virgina Lok expressed: "I don't believe the rumor. Basically it is impossible. They both have families." Elaine and Patrick's co-stars from Highs and Lows, Kate Tsui, Raymond Lam and Ben Wong were surprised to hear about the rumor. Raymond said: "I didn't know online rumors could get that intense. (Do you believe it?) There are always these rumors, I don't believe it. (Do the two have a relationship?) I worked on the set with Patrick more, rarely were there any scenes of the three of us. I didn't notice anything." Kate said: "I don't gossip about other people. I don't believe it's true either!" Ben said over the phone: "I have never heard of this rumor. I don't believe it, is it a prank? There are always fake news like this." Producer Lam Chi Wah was very surprised, he said: "I cannot think why it would be them. I felt unhappy after learning about this rumor."

[Oriental Daily] contacted the police's public relations spokesperson, and found out there was no such case. It appears the rumor is purely a spoof and fabricated.

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

The Paco Wong produced, For For directed film LOVE IN TIME (DUT NGOR OI NEI) two nights ago held a premiere. They along with actors Bosco Wong Chung Chak, Stephy Tang Lai Yun, Sammy, Kitty Yuen Siu Yi and Sita Chan Hei Yi attended. Other guests included Eric Tsang Chi Wai, Elaine Lok Yi Ling, Michael Tse Ting Wa and Stephanie Cheng Yung.

Stephy admitted that she invited her boyfriend Alex Fong Lik Sun but in the end he did not appear. She said, "It doesn't matter, he will buy a ticket and support the film!" Bosco who recently was rumored to have "clicked" with Kate Tsui Tsz Shan was asked if he asked Tsz Shan? He said, "It's just gossip, Tsz Shan even apologized to me, which made me feel even more sorry. I just treat it like film promotion!" He reiterated, "Lately with all the women and girlfriend talk, whoever I invite get worse!" Bosco received a TVB Best Actor nomination for his series WITNESS INSECURITY and was the favorite. He asked, "Really?" Stephy said that she would vote for him. He immediately thanked Stephy but he still picked Wayne Lai Yiu Cheung and Damien Lau Chung Yan. He admitted that if he won he would not feel he deserved it. With the general election for Best Actor and Best Actress this year, was he worried that he did not have as many fans as Raymond Lam Fung? He said that he truly never thought about winning. He was already very happy that everyone liked his series. Stephy joked that actually many girls were his fans. two nights ago she brought a group of young women to take pictures with her. Bosco joked, "I have been promoted to become a housewife killer."

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

Carina Lau Ka Ling, Nicholas Tse Ting Fung, Deanie Ip Tak Han, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Simon Yam Tat Wa and Wai Ying Hung yesterday attended the Tsim Sha Tsui Avenue of the Stars hand print ceremony to honor the film artists for their contribution to the film industry. The star hand prints will be on display at the end of the year. Ka Ling said that she would like to work with Ting Fung and joked that she would even play his lover or his sugar mama. Ting Fung of course agreed.

Ka Ling praised Ting Fung and said that she watched him grow up since age 3 or 4. She said, "Back then in TVB Wooden Man Alley I saw him walking back and forth, now he is mature, obedient and gentle, real and honest. He also won the Hong Kong Film Award Best Actor." Ka Ling pointed out that she and Ting Fung had quite a connection and hoped to have a chance to work with him. She said, "I can be his mother, lover, sister, I can even be his sugar mama, we can have a lot of possibilities." Did she feel Ting Fung is the second good man after Tony Leung Chiu Wai? She said, "I don't know if he is. We haven't been together. Yet in recent years I feel he has made great strides. Now he is obedient and wouldn't anger his mother."

Speaking of Leung Chiu Wai's THE GRANDMASTERS (YUT DOI JUNG SI) release next month, Ka Ling said that the film actually still had two scenes yet to be shot. She said, "With Wong Kar Wai's movies, often they can be released tomorrow but may still be shooting today." Ka Ling was asked why he did not work with Wai Jai? She said that actually they have worked together on 2046 and DAYS OF BEING WILD (AH FEI JING JUEN) but she only thought it was just for laughs. She said, "(The scenes) were shot but not used. Because we are too familiar with each other, no matter how the expressions don't feel like strangers'. I can't challenge my own acting."

Ting Fung said that his father Patrick Tse Yin in 2004 was the first group of artists who provided their hand prints. He said that Papa did not come this time, otherwise his hand would be all wrinkled. The host asked Ting Fung whether he would be more careful with his action films. He said, "I love action films, I hope to be able to perform every stunt to the director. I hope Hong Kong films are more and more entertaining. I really want to work with Papa, but now when Pa and I work together, he can play my grandfather." Ting Fung admitted that he has always wanted to work with Ka Ling but did not dare to speak up since the decision was the director's. He said, "I just heard what Ka Ling said, actually we can because this society has real relationships between these ages. Some people really would like a 'kid'. These stories aren't unattractive." Would he make a romantic film with his own company? He said that his company has sponsored independent films.

Wai Ying Hung, Yam Tat Wa, Koo Tin Lok and Ip Tak Han were also on hand. Ip Tak Han joked that she would like the chance to play a "pseudo model" or a Hong Kong woman but no one has asked her. She also said that she would like the most to work with handsome guys like Koo Tin Lok and Ting Fung. Ip Tak Han revealed that she will perform a concert in March. She said, "The last time was in 2005, this time may be the last time. I don't know when the next one after that will be." She also asked fans not to bring "pon pon sticks" or record video or sound. She said that sound recording would be fined HK$500 and video would be fined HK$5000. She also said that the series will only have three shows, absolutely not additional show and no guest.

Wai Ying Hung said that she liked making movies very much, whether they are action and drama. She said, "In my age of film, over 400 movies were made in a year. Now over 100 are made, but they are more quality over quantity." Siu Hung said that she has worked with Lau Ka Ling, Ip Tak Han and Koo Tin Lok but not with Ting Fung yet. She felt that she and Ting Fung could play mother and son because she thought that they looked like each other. Siu Hung said that two months ago she received the hand print notice and felt very happy because this was the highest honor. She said that after the hand print was in place she would take a picture with her own hand print.

Koo Tin Lok said that he just stayed in Thailand for two months to make a movie. In it he played a fire fighter. The film has many explosion scenes. He even had diving scenes for two days and he took in a lot of water. He said, "I never imagine that an explosion scene can be so large, some cinematographers were burnt, stunt men needed stitches. However Lau Ching Wan had it the worst. With the hot temperature, he had to wear very thick clothing and became dehydrated." Yam Tat Wa said that this was his first hand print ceremony in Hong Kong, which he considered completing history. Did he feel he was invited too late? He said no, he also said that he longed to work with "pseudo model" Ip Tak Han. Later he will attend her concert.

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

Yesterday there were good news coming one after the other. First it was Guo Jingjing and the grandson of late business tycoon Henry Fok's wedding (view pic); It was rumored Michelle Reis is in her 4th month of pregnancy; TVB actor Cheung Wing Hong marries his girlfriend Angie (view pic) and Ada Choi announces she's pregnant with her second child, the "snake baby".

Yesterday afternoon Ada announced her pregnancy on Weibo, she shared a family photo of her with husband Max Zhang and her daughter. She wrote: "I have a secret...do you want to know? We have another member joining our family, that is my own brand of children clothing, launching next year! I'm so excited! I believe you all will definitely support us! That is correct, next year my daughter will have a companion! Are you all excited? Happy? The Cheung family wants to thank everyone for your love and concern."

Many good friends including Zhang Ziyi, Charmaine Sheh, Hacken Lee, Bernice Liu, Christine Ng, etc. all congratulated Ada. Ada's manager confirmed her pregnancy yesterday: "She is pregnant, it's a snake baby! (Ada's jobs is affected?) We had always been discussing some series, and turned down a few, but she will still take on the advertisements and functions. She does not know if the baby is a boy or girl yet. (Just reached 3 months into pregnancy?) You all can ask her yourself."

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

"Firm That Passes on Love"

Cast: Wayne Lai, Moses Chan, Fala Chen, Christine Ng, Jason Chan, Sire Ma, Evergreen Mak, Susan Tse, Patrick Tang, Samantha Ko



"A Great Way to Care II"

Cast: Alex Fong, Tavia Yeung, Yoyo Mung, Kate Tsui, Aimee Chan, Edwin Siu, Ram Tseung, Power Chan, KK Cheung, Lau Kong, Law Lok Lam



"Cousin, You Are Good"

Cast: Roger Kwok, Wong Cho Lam, Joey Meng, Ivana Wong, Angela Tong, Louis Cheung, Wong Kwong Leung, Mimi Chu, Helena Law, Bowie Wu, Bob Lam, Corinna Chamberlain, Chan Ka Kai, Whitney Hui, Mary Hong, Chan Wing Yip



"Cold Mountain, Hidden Dragon"

Cast: Kenneth Ma, Raymond Wong, Aimee Chan, Priscilla Wong, Kenny Wong, Lau Kong



"Sniper Attack 2013"

Cast: Eddie Cheung, Michael Tse, Kathy Chow, Kate Tsui, Alice Chan, William Chak, Chung Chi Kwong, Wong Chun Tong, Tsang Sau Ming, Dai Yiu Ming, Kong Fu Keung



"A Good Heart Goes Haywire"

Cast: Michael Miu, Bosco Wong, Niki Chow, Joey Meng, Vincent Wong, Mandy Wong, Benjamin Yuen, Benz Hui, Elaine Yiu, Sammy Sum



"Unrequited Love in Two Cities"

Cast: Aimee Chan, Lin Xia Wei, Mat Yeung, Elliot Yue, Tony Hung



"Food for the Slaves"

Cast: Raymond Lam, Fala Chen, Ron Ng, Nancy Wu, Sharon Chan, Susan Tse, Vincent Wong, Benjamin Yuen, Koo Ming Wah, King Kong



"The Hippocratic Crush II"

Cast: Lawrence Ng, Kenneth Ma, Tavia Yeung, Him Law, Mandy Wong, Benjamin Yuen, Candy Chan, Eliza Sam, Derek Kwok, Paisley Hu, Gigi Wong, Koo Ming Wah



"Love Reverses Three Lifetimes of Fate"

Cast: Bobby Au Yeung, Esther Kwan, Ngo Ka Nin, Ben Wong, Mandy Wong, Rebecca Zhu, Derek Kwok, Christine Kuo, Benjamin Yuen, KK Cheung JJ Jia, Sammy Sum, Tina Shek, Candy Yuen



"Big Wheel"

Cast: Louise Lee, Ruco Chan, Edwin Siu, Linda Chung, Krystal Tin, Louis Yuen, Lau Kong, Ankie Beilke, Leanne Li, Susan Tse, Lee Kwok Lun, Becky Lee, Stephen Wong



"Rosy Business III"

Cast: Wayne Lai, Myolie Wu, Edwin Siu, Natalie Tong, Sire Ma, Eric Li, Lee Sing Cheung, KK Cheung


Source: Lady嘉KA, 狂愛TVB, and www.myoliewu.org
Translated by: hyn5 @ 幸而城 Fortunate City