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Best Actor:

1. Wayne Lai in The Confidant
2. Moses Chan in The Last Steep Ascent
3. Kevin Cheng in Gloves Come Off
4. Kenneth Ma in The Hippocratic Crush
5. Raymond Lam in Highs and Lows
6. Bosco Wong in Witness Insceurity
7. Damian Lau in Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles
8. Roger Kwok in Queens of Diamonds and Hearts
9. Joe Ma in Tiger Cubs
10. Raymond Wong in Gloves Come Off

Best Actress:

1. Michelle Yim in The Confidant
2. Charmaine Sheh in When Heaven Burns
3. Myolie Wu in Ghetto Justice 2
4. Tavia Yeung in Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles
5. Fala Chen in Queens of Diamonds and Hearts
6. Linda Chung in Wintess Insecurity
7. Kate Tsui in Highs and Lows
8. Aimee Chan in The Last Steep Ascent
9. Liza Wang in Divas in Distress
10. Niki Chow in Bottled Passion

My Favorite TV Male Character:

1. Kevin Cheng in Ghetto Justice 2
2. Moses Chan in The Last Steep Ascent
3. Wayne Lai in The Confidant
4. Raymond Lam in Highs and Lows
5. Kenneth Ma in The Hippocratic Crush
6. Bosco Wong in Witness Insecurity
7. Bobby Au Yeung in House of Harmony and Vengeance
8. Michael Miu in Highs and Lows
9. Raymond Wong in The Confidant
10. Damian Lau in Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles

My Favorite TV Female Character:

1. Michelle Yim in The Confidant
2. Charmaine Sheh in When Heaven Burns
3. Myolie Wu in Ghetto Justice 2
4. Crystal Tin in King Maker
5. Tavia Yeung in Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles
6. Tavia Yeung in The Hippocratic Crush
7. Kate Tsui in Highs and Lows
8. Fala Chen in Queens of Diamonds and Hearts
9. Eliza Sam in Divas in Distress
10. Niki Chow in Bottled Passion

Most Improved Male Character:

1. Gam Kong
2. Him Law
3. Edwin Siu
4. Oscar Leung
5. Vincent Wong

Most Improved Female Character:

1. Mandy Wong
2. Eliza Sam
3. Christine Kuo
4. Katy Kung
5. Cilla Kung

Best Supporting Actor:

1. Power Chan in The Confidant
2. Koo Ming Wah in Divas in Distress
3. Oscar Leung in L'Escargot
4. Elliot Ngok in The Confidant
5. Vincent Wong in Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles
6. Alex Lam in Ghetto Justice 2
7. Kenny Wong in The Last Steep Ascent
8. Ram Tseung in Witness Insecurity
9. Him Law in The Hippocratic Crush
10. Edwin Siu in Daddy Good Deeds

Best Supporting Actress:

1. Mandy Wong in L'Escargot
2. Rachel Kan in Master of Play
3. Mary Hon in Three Kingdoms RPG
4. Florence Kwok in King Maker
5. Law Lan in The Last Steep Ascent
6. Christine Kuo in Ghetto Justice 2
7. Nancy Wu in Gloves Come Off
8. Elena Kong in Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles
9. Eliza Sam in Divas in Distress
10. Aimee Chan in The Confidant


Translated by: foreverleila @ AsianFanatics

The film TRIAD (JAT JIK) two nights ago held an audience appreciation event at a Mongkok cinema. William Chan Wai Ting, Irene Wan Bik Ha and Michelle Wai (Si Nga) were on hand. William joked that he worried no one would be a ticket but luckily the show was sold out in the end.

William earlier was caught on a joy ride with girlfriend Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin and accused of spending the night together. He said that they only went to eat that day and not to celebrate his birthday early. He had no way to celebrate on his birthday because he had to work. In the end whatever was caught on camera was it. As for him spending the night at Ah Sa's home, he said that he could not control what was written. He said, "The best is not to follow to the home, even when the house number is published it's not too good." Earlier William said that if the new film reached 8 million at the box office he would agree to streak in celebration. He said, "If I can I don't mind, before the audience appreciation I was worried that no one would get a ticket and we would have to show thanks to empty chairs."

Wan Bik Ha was not worried about the box office because at the premiere she already knew the response was decent. As for William agreeing to streak to celebrate, Wan Bik Ha joked that she would support him. She said that she already made a great sacrifice in the the film as she only appeared in underwear. Thus it was his turn to streak.

Source: Takungpao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Charles Ying Cheung Yau and his girlfriend of nine years last night held a wedding banquet at the Hong Kong Country Club. Guests were mainly family and relatives. Also present were company co-workers and friends in the business like Janice Vidal (Wai Lan) and JW. Boss Leon Lai Ming due to work was unable to attend but Ying Cheung Yau revealed that he gave an unique present. When asked if Lai Ming asked him to have children soon, he said that his boss was very understanding and hoped that he and his wife would put career first. He also revealed his 70s singer mother Ran Xiao Ling performed a few hits at the wedding banquet and he performed as well. He said, "Surprise? It's just that song, for so many years it has given her a lot of surprises." The wedding banquet theme was the bride's favorite color pink and forest, but due to weather it would moved indoors.

Source: Takungpao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Chin Kar Lok and Angela Tong Ying Ying two nights ago held their wedding banquet and revealed that their baby will be a girl. Jacky Cheung Hok Yau who rarely attends banquets not only made an appearance in person but also performed EVERYDAY LOVE YOU MORE and YOUR FIRST NAME MY LAST NAME for the newlywed. Ying Ying was so pleased that she shed tears of joy. Ying Ying was moved to tears several times during the banquet.

After the banquet the After party continued at the hotel ballroom. The soonest to leave was Liza Wang Ming Chuen who did not feel well and left early to rest at home. She revealed that Ying Ying broke down several times. Sammo Hung Kam Bo and his wife Joyce Godenzi left together. He even said to reporters, "I don't even dare to look!" Seemingly he still minded being caught by the paparazzi. Around 11PM, Michael Kwan Lai Kit was helped into taxi by Eddie Cheung Siu Fai and another friend. Later Jackie Chan and Yuen Biao also left in the same vehicle. When asked if he wished the newlyweds well, he said, "I had too much to drink so I won't say! Hung Kam Bo get over here......" However Hung Kam Bo left long ago.

Samantha Ko Hoi Ning left with the bridal bouquet. She said that when she extended her arms during the toss, Ying Ying threw it right in front of her. However people made fun of her for being in a hurry to wed. She said, "If I run into the right one I can, but right now career comes first." Timmy Hung Tin Ming told her to bathe with flower petals. She said that she would not be so exaggerated. At most the bouquet would be an arrangement. Since she already caught the bouquet once at Skye Chan's wedding, she was worried that too many times would not be good. She also said that she guessed the sex of Ying Ying's baby but did not win the drawing. Finally Wilson Chin Kwok Wai's girlfriend Calinda Chan won the Cathay Pacific business class tickets for two.

Around midnight Aaron Kwok Sing Sing left. Although his eyes were red he was still very sober, gestured that he only drank a little and could drink his Lamborghini home. Did he come to learn from Kar Lok's wedding? He laughed and said, "Haha, since you ask questions like those I won't answer you." However he returned from Singapore to attend. Although he did not perform he thought the banquet was very touching. He also said that he grew up with Kar Lok and praised Kar Lok for having luck with people. Even Big Brother Jackie Chan rushed back to attend. He was very happy to see Kar Lok starting a family and wished the new couple well. Did he guess the baby's sex? Sing Sing said, "As soon as I arrived I already asked Ying Ying directly. (Do you want to have a child too?) Don't ask me." Some said that if it was his wedding everyone would be even happier, He said, "Thank you very much" and drove off.

Another soon to wed couple Dior Cheng Yi Kin and Yoyo Mung Ka Wai held hands down the stairs but broke off at the lobby. When Yoyo saw the reporters she grabbed Ekin's hand again and retreated to be the woman "behind" him. Ekin not only held Yoyo tight with the reporter surge but even held her waist to accompany her to the vehicle. Eliza Sam who was linked in rumors with Kar Lok attended the wedding. She revealed that she toasted the new couple but she only had a sip. Janet Chow whose expectant date will be February stayed until 1AM and left with Mrs. Michael Tse Tin Wa. Her husband Tin Ming stayed. When Derek Tsang Kwok Cheung left he joked that his father Eric Tsang Chi Wai was already drunk a hour ago. Did he need a "wheel chair"? He said, "No, he was still able to leave with two people helping him out of the secret exit."

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

Zhang Ziyi, Donnie Yen Chi and his wife Cissy Wang earlier attended the Bulgari photography exhibit. Zhang Ziyi said that she has already completed her part in THE GRANDMASTERS (YUT DOI JUNG SI). She praised director Wong Kar Wai for "living for film". "Wong Kar Wai is someone who spends his life to make movies, the extreme of the film pursuit. He wouldn't let any actor have any regret."

Source: Mingpao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

This year's Golden Horse jury chair Andy Lau Tak Wa yesterday morning watched MOTORWAY (CHEH SAU) in Taipei. For this trip he bid farewell temporarily to his wife and daughter for a week and would stay until the award ceremony. He will only return to Hong Kong for a day for his movie. The Golden Horse stipulated the jury might watch all the movies on the big screen, even if they have seen it before they have to watch it again. Wa Jai said that being on the jury was like going to class. After the viewing he would exchange opinions with the other jury members. Wa Jai in Hong Kong has already seen 4 movies, but would watch 36 nominated films again in Taiwan! To keep the winners from leaking out, only the jury chair, Golden Horse executive committee chief and lawyer knew the result. Wa Jai said that he could not pretend that he did not know. On the stage he could only read as scripted!

Source: Singtao
Translated by: hktopten

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Source: The Sun
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

* All TVB Series & Sitcom (Come Home Love 愛 · 回家, Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles 名媛望族 & The Confidant 大太監) will not be air on 19 November 2012 (Monday). All This Series & Sitcom will continue to air on 20 November 2012 (Tuesday).

Source: tvb.com
Translated by: Admin @ TVB News World

*THE GUESTS

Last night, Chin Kar Lok (Lok Lok) and Angela Tong hosted their 55 table wedding banquet at the InterContinental Hong Kong hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui. It was a star-studded banquet with many friends from the industry were invited. Ekin Cheng performed The Same Second (同一秒) to welcome the newly weds into the hotel. King Kong and Kitty Yuen (Siu Yee) were the MCs. A few days ago at their wedding, the groom Lok Lok exposed there will be a new concept at the banquet, the guests will play a guessing game on whether they think Angela's baby is a boy or a girl. The winner will win business class tickets to Thailand. It was reported Angela is carrying a baby girl, no wonder Lok Lok was so happy and patted Angela's big belly.

At the banquet, Eric Tsang wanted Lok Lok to publicly promise Angela that he'll "hang up his sneakers" (retire) and from now on he must not cheat on her. Angela laughed loudly in response: "You have to say it louder." The special guest was Jackie Chan, who had previously recorded a video clip congratulating the couple. In the clip, he made the same joke: "From now on, I won't tell him (Lok Lok) to go out and party anymore."

Then the bride and groom were kissing nonstop, and Angela even pulled Lok Lok closer, which got everyone at the party really high. As thi wedding, the majority of the expenses was used on the bride. Angela's diamonds and accessories were sponsored, but valued at some HK$10 million. The wedding rings, hotel reservations, marriage registration, wedding cakes and dress, they were all sponsored; Lok Lok spent nearly a million to marry his beautiful wife.

Lok Lok revealed his father-in-law gave him a lecture: "He said Angela is his precious treasure in their family, everyone treats like a princess. He told me I should know what to do. I understand my father-in-law's feelings, my mom still thinks I'm a child."

*BRIDE PICK-UP PICTURES


Charmaine Sheh held "hostage", Lok Lok Drank Annie Man's breast milk

Lok Lok had 12 groomsmen including Ekin Cheng, Michael Tse, Timmy Hung, Louis Yuen, and Wong Cho Lam; Angela's bridesmaids were Charmaine Sheh, Toby Leung, Annie Man, Sherming Yiu, Margaret Chung and Janet Chow. Earlier that day, at the bride pick up ceremony, Lok Lok expressed it went smoothly: "It was only Angela being naughty, she kept coming out to peek. The bridesmaids were having fun, but I had Eric and all my brothers to help me out. Ekin and Michael had to put stockings over their heads! When we finally got into the house, we captured Charmaine Sheh and Margaret as our hostages, then the girls had to push Janet Chow out because they knew we won't mess with a pregnant woman. However, I drank a cup of 'Annie Man's breast milk' and its still disgusts me. It was so sour! Did it expire? Don't let the baby drink it!"

When asked how he felt when he read out his declaration of love? Kar Lok said: "The girls wanted me to read it! At this state of emergency, I pretended to cough! (Charmaine said she wanted $99,999 lucky money to open the door?) I love Angela because her 'finger bends out and not in' (TN: means she's a traitor) and found this group of friends! Luckily they're easy to deceive!" Angela quickly responded: "I'm just helping you! My finger goes in! I have never heard Kar Lok speak so lovingly. He even said 'I Love You' several times in Mandarin and English!"

It was understood, Angela already gave her bridesmaids a lecture and told them to play easy on Kar Lok, and instead just "torture" the groomsmen. So that's why the groomsmen had to get stockings over their head and get pushed around by the bridesmaids. They went through 10 big tortures.

Annie clarified: "Kar Lok's drink was a mix of wasabi and pickled tofu, the girls was just trying to scare him that it was 'Annie's breast milk'! Actually when Ekin saw the props we had, he wanted to dash off, he knew there was something wrong. (How much was the open door lucky money?) There was two red envelopes, but I don't know how much was in it. We gave it to Toby Leung."

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

Taking over 10 years to produce, the Wong Kar Wai directed THE GRANDMASTERS (YUT DOI JUNG SI) was released on December 18. Recently videos of the film have been unveiled one after another. Yesterday a 17 minute long ROAD TO THE GRANDMASTERS was released, as Wong Kar Wai described this epic kung fu film THE GRANDMASTERS' journey.

THE ROAD TO THE GRANDMASTERS not only had Wong Kar Wai's film process descriptions but also many shots that would break fans' hearts -- the training of Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Zhang Ziyi and Chang Chen.

Normally looking frail as a bookworm, Wai Jai in the video jumped rope and practiced with wooden stacks. He even sparred with the stunt team. Once breaking his arm during practice, Wai Jai truly gave his all in his training. The Best Actor absolutely did not just rely on looks and action poses for a pass because director Wong Kar Wai asked all actors to "get inside the characters' bones". Aside from Wai Jai, Zhang Ziyi during her practice screamed from the split that the master asked her to perform. Chang Chen screamed in pain from stretching with the master. For 3 actors, will power was the greatest training.

Wong Kar Wai in the video revealed that the idea of making THE GRANDMASTERS started in 1996 when he was working on HAPPY TOGETHER (CHUN GUONG JA SIT) in Argentina. He saw a Bruce Lee cover on a local magazine and felt that this superstar's influence on the world. Yet because the Bruce Lee story has already made many times, he wanted to explore Bruce Lee's master Ip Man more and how he turned Bruce Lee into a legendary figure.

In the first 3 years of the film's preparation, Wong Kar Wai visited with over 100 different martial art masters. The video mentioned that and how some of the martial art masters have now passed away and were unable to watch THE GRANDMASTERS in its entirety; during the process Wong Kar Wai was determined to bring back an era from one person and one street.

Source: Mingpao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

William Chan Wai Ting and Michelle Wai (Si Nga) in the Emperor Motion Picture TRIAD (JAT JIK) played a couple again. William played a mobster with brains but still was not spared from many fight scenes. Was he afraid that the scenes were too bloody? William said that it was not a gimmick, he only wanted for the scenes to be more realistic. Thus he could only sacrifice the Mainland market for the most authentic mob film. He said, "For the first several days I just kept taking a beating. The director explained to me that I only got promoted if I survived the beating."

Speaking of the most memorable scene, William said, "The gang slaughter scene was truly very realistic, during that half a hour my heart beat very fast and it was very uncomfortable! Another had 200 actors standing on Jordan, that scene was very shocking! (You have become a category III actor.) Right, but it has no sex, only the subject and the slangs were more sensitive."

In another scene, knife wielding killers chased William and Si Nga in a car and they ran until they were soaked and out of breath. They even almost died under the car. William said, "The first take we couldn't predict the distance. When we turned around we realized that the car was super close, with only a few inches! If we stopped we really would have been run over! The funniest part was the other killers ran further and further away, actually they were afraid of getting hit too!"

Insisting of "real chops" William finally was injured all over but he did not need girlfriend Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin's comforting. "My arms and face in order to block the knife were bruised and scrapped! Did Ah Sa comfort you?) I don't need it, it's work! Instead I want to keep the wounds, the pain would get me into character more!"

However, even the coolest boss had moment of panic. Si Nga revealed that William accidentally kicked her hand. "At the time he had to save me, but he was in too much of a hurry and stepped onto my hand. I was in so much pain I thought my hand was shattered! (Do you want to be an action actress?) Great! I like wire work, I want to chop someone too!"

Source: on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

The day before, Denise Ho (Hocc) was promoting for her new song No Face Man (無臉人) on the radio station. Reporters just kept striking her with questions relating to her and her past rumored girlfriends. Hocc defended the girls: "The majority of the rumors are fake." When asked if close friend Joey Yung is bisexual? Hocc helplessly said: "It's hard to answer." Unexpectedly her one response, "it's difficult to answer" triggered a huge reaction in the public. Joey's manager Mani Fok revealed Joey emotionally broke down and has locked herself up at home crying.

Majority of Rumors Are Fake

Yesterday Hocc accepted an interview and when asked of her past relationships, she generously revealed she had her first relationship after she entered the industry. When asked if her partner was someone from the industry? Hocc avoided: "You are in the industry too! (Then was she?) After all, I only started dating after I entered the industry. (It was rumored you and Joey dated before, is this true?) I'm not answering. I can just say the majority of the rumors are fake." When asked about her views on bisexuals? She said: "Love, it all comes down to the heart. The heart doesn't have a sexual desire, every individual has hidden potential for both sides. (Do you accept a bisexual ex-lover?) It's not about accepting or not. In this century, many people may have had experiences from both sides."

Asked if she had any experiences where she and her partner were broken up? Hocc smiled and thought for a moment. She said: "Ai! In the past many years, because homosexuality is such a controversy in both society and the entertainment circle, whoever I'm with, since I'm a public figure, there are a lot of things to consider. I can only say I hope one day when I find my other half, I can freely tell everyone about it and get blessings. (Have you ever tried?) There definitely is pressure, no matter who I'm dating, to the person's parents and friends, there is going to be pressure. Even the partner would have the same issue."

This year Hocc is 35 and is already in her middle-aged years, marriage is one of her goals as well. "I am a person longing for a family of my own. I once thought this day would come before I turn 30." As she possesses a Canadian nationality, and same sex marriage is legal in Canada, she intends to get married there. "It wouldn't be reasonable to wait until HK legalizes same sex marriages right? I think by then, I'll be 60 or 70 years old. I'm afraid I won't live that long. (Have you ever thought of the next generation?) I've thought of adoption. If I'm capable of doing so, I will do it. Actually its no different then having my own child, still a life." Hocc stressed her parents were already aware of her sexual orientation when she was 20 something. "After so many years, I never had a boyfriend, but I always had girls around me. They slowly figured it out. (Your parents seen your girlfriend?) They know. In the past, the one who is officially my other half, they will know."

No Reason to be Enemies

Hocc stressed she is faithful towards love. When asked if her last relationship ended peacefully? She said: "I won't respond in detail on my past. (Can you still be friends with an ex-lover?) I am a peaceful person, basically there's really no reason why we should be enemies. (What about getting back together with an ex-lover?) If two people split up, there must be a reason for it. I won't just say we're not compatible then break up. I don't know how to quarrel in a relationship, I am a person who speaks reasonably. I'm very rational when it comes to whether to call it quits or not." When speaking of Joey and Wilfred Lau's issues, Hocc only gave three answers: "Not answering", "It's hard to answer" and "I don't know how to answer". Back then the three were friends, but today they are no longer together, when asked if this friendship is gone? Hocc said: "You can see it with your own eyes, and you're still trying to comment?" Also, yesterday Hocc wrote on Weibo: "Sometimes, silence, does not mean you're weak. It is rather strengthening your heart."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Leon Lai Ming's singer Charles Ying Cheung Yau yesterday registered his marriage to his girlfriend of nine years Mandy. A banquet will be held two days later. Has he invited his boss Lai Ming? Ying Cheung Yau said, "Of course, I hope to receive the boss' big gift that night."

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

"Song God" Jacky Cheung Hok Yau recently received his good friend Andrew Lau Wai Keung's invitation to sing the theme song for the film THE LAST TYCOON (DAI SEUNG HOI). After the song debuted on the radio, it received an overwhelming response from listeners and fans everywhere. They praised heavily Hok Yau's near perfect singing and influence.

When Hok Yau learned that Chow Yun Fat will play a gun toting mob boss in this film again, he already thought it was rather attractive. Without reading the lyrics, he immediately accepted Lau Wai Keung's invitation. Hok Yau said that Fat Gor has been his idol for year, in particular he liked his God of Gamblers and gun god image. He has always wanted the chance to play mob bosses with Fat Gor. He said, "Fat Gor rose to fame with his on screen performance, I rose to fame with my off screen singing. I hope Fat Gor would like this gift from a fan."

When Fat Gor learned that Hok Yau would sing the theme song, he praised that Hok Yau's singing would definitely add flavor to the film. At the same time he also joked about the reason that he has not yet released any music in recent years. "Back then when I met Cheung Hok Yau I already felt that he would become Song God. I saw the situation was to my disadvantage, decided to immediately retire from music and focused on my movies. I never thought that later he came to compete with me for the Best Actor." Fat Gor even planned to secretly go to the recording studio to listen to Hok Yau, but he was found out and stopped. He could only wait for several more days.

Source: Takungpao, Mingpao
Translated by: hktopten