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The 55th Asia Pacific Film Festival takes place today at the Venetian Macao. Fresh out of the oven Golden Horse Best Actor Lau Ching Wan and Best Actress Kwai Lun-Mei compete in their respective categories with LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE (DUET MING GUM) and GF*BF as the top favorites; however they face fellow fresh out of the oven Korean Best Actor Lee Byung-Hun and Best Actress Lim Soo-Jung. One of the jury members Carina Lau Ka Ling praised Tony Leung Ka Fai's performance in COLD WAR (HONG JIN) as making her hair stand on its end and his acting further improves. We shall see if Lau Ching Wan will be able to fend off two major competitors and win the Best Actor again and if Kwai Lun-Mei will be able to defeat Lim Soo-Jung to win the Asia Pacific Best Actress.

Lau Ching Wan with LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE competes for the Asia Pacific Film Festival Best Actor, again against GF*BF Joseph Chang Hau Chuen. Everyone feels that Chang Hau Chuen "continues to be the runner up" as Lau Ching Wan's rivals are COLD WAR's Leung Ka Fai and MASQUERADE's Lee Byung-Hun. MASQUERADE earlier at the 49th Grand Bell Award won 15 awards to become its big winner, Lee Byung-Hun even won his first Best Actor with the film. He and Lau Ching Wan vie for the Asia Pacific Best Actor with award winning films. Viewers who have watched COLD WAR praised Leung Ka Fai as the hawk operation deputy commissioner Lee Man Bun as both outstanding in look and acting. He leaves a deep impression and is the dark horse.

As for Best Actress, it should be a race between GF*BF's Kwai Lun-Mei and ALL ABOUT MY WIFE's Lim Soo-Jung. Both are fresh out of the oven Best Actresses, the former won the Taiwan Golden Horse Award and the latter the Korea Blue Dragon Award Best Actress. Kwai Lun-Mei in the film played Mabel who is in a love triangle with the Chang Hau Chuen played Liam and the Rhydian Vaughan played Aaron. Lim Soo-Jung in ALL ABOUT MY WIFE changes her usually gentle image to play a mean wife and has received compliments for it.

Lo Hoi Pang with LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE again competes for Best Supporting Actor against the GUNS N ROSES' Fan Wei and KEY OF LIFE's Teruyuki Kagawa. THE WEDDING DIARY's Wai Ying Hung, THE THIEVES' Gianna Jun Ji-Hyun and LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE's Denise Ho Wan Si are nominated for Best Supporting Actress.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

Eric Tsang Chi Wai yesterday attended the 55th Asia Pacific Film Festival award ceremony worship ceremony. He said that this year the preparation time was more intense, but if the response was good he would consider Macau for the host of next year as well.

Veronica Yip Yuk Hing's mother earlier passed away. Chi Wai said that Hing Hing originally happily returned to Hong Kong to make a Lunar New Year film and see her mother, but negative news troubled her. She remained tough and professional as her work was unaffected. "When I spoke with Hing Hing, she said that she wanted to borrow a shoulder to cry on. Originally Hing Hing wanted to keep working on a series, but the negative news changed her husband's mind. It's very regrettable."

Source: Mingpao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

The 55th Asia Pacific Film Festival last night held its opening ceremony banquet. The opening film was CZ12 (SUP YI SUN CHIU). Jackie Chan led "Jackie Girls" Zhang Lanxin, Yao Xingtong and Laura Weissbecker in attendance. Jackie Chan again responded to his "Hong Kong protest regulation" comment. He stated that he only did what he thought was right. He was not worried that the film box office would be affected. He even boldly said, "I can't be criticized to death, I have the world box office!"

Jackie Chan's "Hong Kong protest regulation" comment led to online criticism. Yesterday he responded, "I don't need to explain more, whether it is me, the Chief Executive or the leaders, the starting point is for the good of Hong Kong. Maybe I don't know how to express myself but I hope everyone would respect each other. Am I constantly criticized? Let them criticize, I won't be upset. I have my freedom of speech, I can't be criticized to death or written to death."

As for the boycott against his movies and its possible effect on the box office, Jackie Chan arrogantly said, "I have the world box office, I only did what I thought was right. Some people would target me over one thing, some people would target me long term."

Jackie Chan was very happy to run into buddy Eric Tsang Chi Wai. As for Chi Wai and Kenny Wee (Wong Ho)'s troubles, he joked, "I can't hear, see or speak, on the surface I definitely would support my buddy. Should I make the matter worse instead? At night I am......else!" Jackie Chan's protest comment was criticized. Chi Wai was asked whether he would support his buddy? He quoted Jackie Chan, "On the surface I definitely support him, at night I am......else!"

The award ceremony jury member Carina Lau Ka Ling last night made an appearance. She said online, "The rare experience exchange with film professionals from around the world has made me further understand the beauty and the difficulty of film creation. The experience has been deeply memorable."

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

The Chow Yun Fat and Huang Xiaoming starred new film THE LAST TYCOON (DAI SEUNG HOI) yesterday unveiled its stills and production highlight. A video titled THE LAST TYCOON Huang Xiaoming adds last minute kiss scene" appeared online. In it lead actor Huang Xiaoming and producer Andrew Lau Wai Keung instructed new Mainland actress Feng Wenjuan on the kiss scene together.

Whenever Huang Xiaoming lovingly looked at Feng Wenjuan, she would bashfully lower her head. After a few "failed kisses", Lau Wai Keung could not help but pretend to "force kiss" Feng Wenjuan. She felt ever more embarrassed. Director Wong Jing looked on and laughed at them.

Source: on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Linda Chung, Lin Xiawei and Jason Chan appeared at a shopping mall to promote for TVB new series Missing You. Recently a behind-the-scenes photo of Linda while she was shooting a commercial circulated online. In the photo, she was seen in a short tank top, revealing her career line. Netizens were surprised to see the conservative goddess turn into someone with such excellent body figure. Linda laughed: "I don't mind looking sexy. If there are clients that want me to dress sexily to shoot a commercial, I don't mind. As my mother says, when there is something to show while you're young, why not show it?" She said sexiness is about the feelings, as long as its healthy and no exposure. "Sexy happy price would be good, I don't want to frighten the clients." A recent report publicized TVB artists' salaries? Linda said: "The report said my income dropped, that is wrong. This year I earned a lot more than previous years. Actually my income increased, it has never dropped. I don't want clients to misunderstand."

When speaking of the TV Queen battle, Linda is feeling normal about it, she said: "As Wayne Lai said, asking voters for support does not necessarily mean people will vote for you. I'm already happy to be nominated. I saw I had good results on other website polls and gained a lot of love from audience and that is already comforting to me."

Lin Xiawei said she voted for her cousin Raymond Lam for TV King, "I watched his Highs and Lows. His role was very different from his previous roles. TV Queen, I voted for Kate Tsui because her drug queen role was a challenge."

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

TV Queen candidates Kate Tsui, Tavia Yeung, Aimee Chan and TV King candidate Kenneth Ma appeared at a shopping mall in Tseung Kwan O to gain more votes. Kate and Tavia had large groups of fans cheering loudly on each side. Kate reveals she has already asked TVB chairman Norman Leung and executive Virgina Lok to vote for her: "I'm already happy if their willing to say they will vote for me. (How about TVB boss Chan Kwok Keung?) I haven't seen him. I ask everyone I see to vote for me, won't let anyone go." On.cc's new free newspaper Good News photographed Kate praying at the temple? She admitted: "I'm a little superstitious, just praying for everything to go smoothly."

When Tavia learned Kate already asked Norman and Virgina to vote for her, she immediately said: "That's just two votes, not too much of a disadvantage." When asked whether rumored boyfriend Him Law would speak from his heart if he gets the Best Supporting Actor award? Tavia coldly said: "I think he may not get it, his chances are slim. I voted for Koo Ming Wa, but I support him in my heart I hope he'll gain another victory. (If Him wins, will the relationship go public?) From the bottom of my heart, I just want to thank my fans for all their support." The public is saying the all-citizen voting system is only advantageous for young idol artists, Tavia expressed the results are decided by the citizens and does not think there is unfairness.

Aimee Chan did not hesitate to help boyfriend Moses Chan get more votes, she said: "I'm sorry Kenneth Ma, I support #7 (Moses Chan) because of personal reasons." Because Kenneth and Tavia collaborated in two series, they mutually supported each other. Kenneth said luckily Him Law isn't competing with him, otherwise he wouldn't have Tavia's vote. Tavia heard Aimee's comment and said: "Even if Him Law is part of the nominations, I will still vote for Kenneth Ma because I keep my work and personal life separate." It seems like Tavia was criticizing Aimee for playing favorites and voting for her boyfriend, but she later denied: "No! I was saying...aiya! Whatever I try to say, it will be wrong. I was just saying I don't have any personal reason!"

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

The 'King of Gamble' (Stanley Ho) third wife's daughter Florinda Ho has been dating TVB artist Joel Chan for some time now. The couple had been through a lot of pressure and gossips, but after dating for two years, the two still remain a loving couple. Joel is willing to retire from working on-screen for her and be a full-time boyfriend. Not long ago, Joel gave Florinda 1,000 roses to celebrate their two year anniversary. No wonder there has been numerous rumors lately that the couple are close to marriage.

On December 5th, Joel was invited to Stanley Ho's birthday banquet and took a family picture with Florinda. However, when he just got a 'stable' seat as the King of Gamble's son-in-law, the tides start changing! It was understood, Joel and Florinda quarreled a week after the birthday banquet and their argument got very intense. Their relationship immediately turned into a cold war. Florinda was seen going in and out alone at her mother's mansion. On Weibo and Instagram, Joel posted a photo of a heart-shaped cake, but Florinda had no reaction.

Reporters tried to contact the couple, but Joel refused to pick up, while Florinda's phone went straight to voicemail. Reporters then contacted Virgina Lok and asked if Joel has requested to shoot series again? Miss Lok said: "I never got a call from him in the middle of the night, but the two would occasionally call me up to chat. I'm not sure if they had a fight, but last week when Florinda came to Tung Wah Charity Show, Joel WhatsApp me and asked me to take care of her. However, at the time I was not in HK. (Then will he be shooting series again?) He came back to visit me, but he can't just start shooting series just because he wants to. There still needs to be a story and he has to come back to discuss it. We'll talk about it when he really comes back."

Last year, Joel withdrew from producer Lau Ka Ho's Three Kingdoms RPG because of "family issues", but in fact he just wanted to concentrate entirely on dating Florinda. He did, however, gave face to producer Lee Tim Shing and played a guest role in The Last Steep Ascent.

This time, Joel is on the verge of saying goodbye to his relationship and back knocking on TVB's door. Producer Tim Gor was asked if he got a notice yet? He admitted he saw Joel at TVB last week, "Last week I saw him back at TVB for a meeting, I asked him, are you still going to be working? He said he'll see how it goes later." Good friend Derek Kwok told reporters to ask Joel himself, but when speaking of his daughter celebrating her birthday with 'godmother' Florinda Ho, Derek laughed: "Joel came too, they didn't look like they had any problems. (Is he coming back to film series?) He still has a contract with TVB, he didn't say he's retiring."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

A few days ago, Kary Ng was at the radio station for an interview. When speaking of her bitter debut, she expressed she was unhappy when people said her looks can't compare to Stephy Tang and Theresa Fu. She said: "Back when we were still in Cookies, one time we were taking a large group picture and I got the middle spot, but the reporters told me to stand in the back row. Although I was unhappy, I wasn't upset and could only take it in. I thought to myself, I'm just a singer, why am I getting compared." She sighed and said there a frequently rumors that she got plastic surgery done, which really bothers her.

In addition, Universal Music singers swept 22 awards at the Chinese Music Awards 2012 hosted in Guangzhou and was the bing winner! Eason Chan and Kary were the individual big winners. Depending on his two songs, Because of Love and Bitter Melon, Eason won a total of 6 awards including the 'Top Ten Chinese Songs', 'Most Chosen KTV Song' and 'Global Chinese Most Appreciated Singer'; Kary won a total of 5 awards including 'Top Ten Chinese Songs', 'Outstanding Female Performer', and 'Outstanding Song Performance'. During Eason's acceptance speech, he thanked fans and said gaining recognition from fans is the greatest driving force for his continual commitment to making music. When Kary accepted her awards, she had red-teary eyes, and expressed she was only able to get this honor because of all the efforts from the behind-the-scenes team. Also, since Wilfred Lau announced he's dating Joey Yung, it was the first time Wilfred and Denise Ho appeared on the same stage, but the two were on stage at different times. Denise won 4 big awards.

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

Yesterday Linda Chung, Lin Xiawei, Mandy Lieu, Jocelyn, Anthony and Rosemary appeared in Causeway Bay for Amé's www.shopame.com Online Shoe Store & Store Concept Asia Launch event. Linda becomes the creative director for the first time and designed two shoe styles. She said: "Since childhood, I loved drawing and after I entered the industry, I realized how great of an impact my image is."

She reveals she was offered 7 figures to take part in this event, she smiled and said it's a great Christmas gift. She did not hesitate to say her wish is to buy a 1,500sqft home. When asked if she'll be spending Christmas with rumored boyfriend Philip Ng? She took everyone around the bush: "In the past, I had Christmas parties, but this year I have to work!" Earlier Linda had pictures where her underwear was revealed, she said she did not know about it at the time. She frankly expressed she will be more careful next time: "I'm careless, too relaxed! (Wear something for protection?) Actually, I'm very lazy. My manager always reminds me to, but I forget. I just want to feel comfortable!"

Source: The Sun
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Yesterday Michael Tse, Tavia Yeung, Sharon Chan, Sammy Leung, Alice Chan Christine Kuo and Patrick Dunn attended the promotional event of TVB new series Friendly Fire. When the cast played games on stage, they were behaving in a pretty disgusting manner!

Tavia pretended to touch Sharon's chest in public, while Sharon groaned in excitement. Sammy saw this and went over to touch too and teased Sharon is a "washboard", but Tavia stood up for Sharon and joked: "No! I feel bumpy parts!" Michael joked: "A washboard defending another washboard."

While shooting Friendly Fire, it was rumored Michael and Christine Kuo had 'car sex', but they did not hesitate to do a 'reenactment'. Michael dragged Elaine Ng and Patrick Dunn, who also had a 'car sex' rumor earlier, into the water, but Patrick said something shocking, he refuted: "They were shaking something out!" Then Sammy and Michael lipsynced the theme song and everyone laugh!

It was rumored Tavia asked a fortune-teller to help her pick a good date to marry Him Law. Tavia expressed: "Don't listen to these absurd nonsense. First, it's impossible. Second, Him and I are not superstitious, we don't believe in this stuff." As the TV Queen hot favorite, Tavia expressed she still hasn't started increasing her votes, but she will vote for herself. When asked if TVB announced the voting results yet? She explained: "Nobody will know until the deadline!" Also, Michael expressed he's voted for Kate Tsui and told his wife to vote for Tavia because they support both. Alice Chan voted for Tavia and Wayne Lai.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

The TVB Anniversary Awards 2012 will be held next Monday (Dec 17th), the TV King and Queen battle is heating up. Kenneth Ma and Tavia Yeung were crowned Astro's TV King and Queen earlier in Malaysia, but in Hong Kong Kenneth is threatened by Raymond Lam and Wayne Lai; Kate Tsui is taking every step advancing over Tavia.

Yesterday afternoon, Kenneth went from Causeway Bay to Tsim Sha Tsui, looking handsome in a white dress shirt. Many housewives, OL and school girls instantly got excited to see him. The women and girls rushed forward, asking him for pictures and autographs. Someone from the group kept screaming: "I love you! I watch your The Hippocratic Crush every night!" Kenneth remains calm facing the wave of people surrounding him and fulfilled every request. In just a few minutes, Kenneth had already attracted nearly 100 madly trying to get to him. Eventually the area was filled with people and the path was blocked. To prevent danger, Kenneth immediately left, but the fans grabbed tightly onto his shirt.

When reporters approached Kenneth to take pictures, he laughed and said his fans can compare to Raymond Lam: "Actually I have a lot of fans too. I'm not losing out! It's one person per vote now, Wayne Lai, Kevin Cheng and Moses Chan have a lot of fans too. It's just their fans don't go out on the streets and try to get more people to vote for them! I have a lot of hidden fans, so it's really hard to predict the results!" When asked if he has more confidence after becoming Astro's TV King? He said: "If it's not one person per vote, then I would have better confidence because before Astro was the index for the anniversary. Actually, I hope to get the award now, especially for unstable actors like me, I need an award to provide certainty for myself!"

Soon after, Kenneth got a ride to Tsim Sha Tsui to pick out the jewelry he's going to wear for the anniversary awards. It was understood he chose a ring valued at nearly $2.5 million. He smiled: "Today I'm at the store to personally pick out the jewelry and that is because on the anniversary awards night, even if I lose, I won't lose completely. I want to look higher spirited! (If you do become TV King, will you give jewelry to your mom?) Yup, actually when I came back from Malaysia I got watches for my mom and sister." Also, he reveals he had never given a diamond to his girlfriends before. He smiled and said he'll do that when he proposes in the future.

Currently the leads from The Hippocratic Crush, "Yat Kin Tau" Kenneth and "Yue Jai" Tavia Yeung are extremely popular. The former graduated from the 2000 TVB Artistes Training Class and debuted in the sitcom War and Gender. Kenneth frankly expressed he once felt terrible, but he's been disciplining himself. As for Tavia, she graduated from the 1999 TVB Artistes Training Class, and came out as a happy young lady alongside TVB's First Brother Gallen Lo and gained recognition from the other artists.

Source: The Sun
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Bosco Wong and Myolie Wu ended their 8 year relationship in July. Although Bosco tried hard to patch things up, Myolie heartlessly cuts it off. Last month on Myolie's birthday, Bosco sent a SMS wishing her a happy birthday, but she didn't respond. Yesterday it was Bosco's 32nd birthday, the first year he's spending his birthday as a single man. Last night, he was shooting for TVB series A Change of Heart in San Po Kong with Niki Chow and Michael Miu.

At 12am, Michael took out a huge sponge cake (Ma Lai Go) with firework candles to celebrate Bosco's birthday, but the fireworks frightened Niki so much she quickly stepped back and covered herself with her arms. Then Michael gave the birthday a kiss and told Niki to give Bosco a birthday kiss too. When Niki gave Bosco the kiss, Michael excitedly shouted: "Great, there will be rumors!" When asked what Bosco's birthday wish was? He started off saying excitedly that he hopes to buy his dream house, but when asked if Myolie Wu sent him a SMS to wish him a happy birthday? He said indifferently: "I don't have my phone with me, so not sure."

A few days ago, Bosco and Niki were in Stanley shooting a marriage proposal scene at the beach. The two were sweetly holding hands, and Niki even grabbed Bosco's face. After they completed the scene, Bosco and the crew sat in a row eating their lunchboxes. Yesterday Bosco had to work in Sai Kung and when asked of rumored girlfriend Kate Tsui personally bringing a birthday cake to him? He said: "Actually that day we were filming together, the cake was from Scoop. She just delivered it to me." Reporters contacted Myolie asking if she sent a SMS wishing ex-boyfriend a happy birthday? She did not respond directly, she just sent a SMS back expressing she's currently trying out costumes in China for her new series.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Yesterday TVB chairman Norman Leung hosted a celebration dinner for Highs and Lows. The cast including Kate Tsui, Ella Koon, Michael Miu and Elaine Ng attended. Michael Tse tried to brainwash Kate into voting for him instead, Kate said: "He didn't bribe me, actually he's brainwashing me! (He told his wife to vote for Tavia?) Well that's fair. I'm actively trying to get votes too. I got over 100 votes today! (Tell Tavia to vote for you?) I don't dare to." When asked if she'll try to convince Norman to vote for her too? She laughed: "I already did. I'll have to wait for his secretary to confirm first!" It was rumored Highs and Lows producer made a special director's cut of the gang rape scene to help her gain more votes. Kate joked: "The producer said he's saving that to watch himself. Just kidding!"

Source: The Sun
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

[Mingpao Weekly] hosted a TV King and Queen poll from Dec 12th @ 7pm - Dec 13th @ 9pm. There were a total of 33,312 votes.

TV King:
01. Raymond Lam (Highs and Lows) - 30%
02. Kevin Cheng (Gloves Come Off) - 19%
03. Moses Chan (Last Steep Ascent) - 14%
04. Roger Kwok (Queens of Diamond & Hearts) - 10%
05. Kenneth Ma (The Hippocratic Crush) - 9%

Wayne Lai was in last place with just 1%

TV Queen:
01. Charmaine Sheh (When Heaven Burns) - 27%
02. Liza Wang (Divas In Distress) - 22%
03. Kate Tsui (Highs and Lows) - 13%
04. Tavia Yeung (Silver Spoon Sterling Shackles) - 12%
05. Fala Chen (Queens of Diamonds and Hearts) - 12%

Best Series:
01. Highs and Lows - 29%
02. When Heaven Burns - 28%
03. Divas In Distress - 19%
04. The Hippocratic Crush - 10%
05. Gloves Come Off - 5%

Kate and Tavia participated in the [Mingpao Weekly] poll as well. Kate voted for herself, Raymond Lam and Highs and Lows; Tavia voted herself and Kenneth Ma.

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[Sky Post] Started a Poll on Facebook from Nov 26th - Dec 9th.

TV King:
01. Wayne Lai (49.2%)
02. Raymond Lam (17.1%)
03. Moses Chan (13.2%)
04. Kenneth Ma (8.9%)
05. Damian Lau (7%)

TV Queen:
01. Tavia Yeung (28.3%)
02. Kate Tsui (26.4%)
03. Michelle Yim (20.2%)
04. Charmaine Sheh (9.7%)
05. Linda Chung (6.2%)

Supporting Actor:
01. Koo Ming Wah (51.2%)
02. Power Chan (27.1%)
03. Him Law (6.6%)
04. Oscar Leung (3.9%)
05. Kenny Wong (3.1%)

Supporting Actress:
01. Mandy Wong (26%)
02. Elena Kong (23.3%)
03. Nancy Wu (13.2%)
04. Aimee Chan (12%)
05. Eliza Sam (11.2%)

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[Apple Daily] conducted a poll from Dec 10th - Dec 11th. There were 8,000 voters.

TV King:
01. Raymond Lam (23%)
02. Bowie Lam (18%)
03. Kenneth Ma (16%)
04. Kevin Cheng (13%)
04. Bosco Wong (8%)

TV Queen:
01. Charmaine Sheh (37%)
02. Linda Chung (16%)
03. Kate Tsui (13%)
04. Tavia Yeung (12%)
05. Michelle Yim (7%)

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[Hong Kong Forum] TVB Awards Poll. (Results up to 12/14 @ 11am)

TV King (1185 voters):
01. Wayne Lai (23.8%)
02. Kenneth Ma (20.3%)
03. Raymond Lam (19.6%)
04. Bosco Wong (13.1%)
05. Damian Lau (8.6%)

TV Queen (1140 voters):
01. Charmaine Sheh (22.6%)
02. Myolie Wu (22.37%)
03. Tavia Yeung (17.19%)
04. Kate Tsui (16.8%)
05. Michelle Yim (11.6%)

Best Series (859 voters):
01. When Heaven Burns (31.7%)
02. The Hippocratic Crush (15.4%)
03. Highs and Lows (12.4%)
04. Witness Insecurity (9.6%)
05. The Confidant (7.5%)

- Best Supporting Actor: Power Chan
- Best Supporting Actress: Elena Kong
- Favorite Male Character: Kenneth Ma
- Favorite Female Character: Myolie Wu
- Most Improved Actor: Oscar Leung
- Most Improved Actress: Mandy Wong

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[Next Magazine] Award Predictions

TV King: Raymond Lam
TV Queen: Kate Tsui
Best Series: The Confidant

- My Favorite TV Male Character: Kenneth Ma
- My Favorite TV Female Character: Tavia Yeung
- Most Improved Actor: Oscar Leung
- Most Improved Actress: Mandy Wong


Source: Mingpao, HKChannel, Next Magazine, Apple Daily, Sky Post
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Raymond Wong Pak Ming's Pegasus Entertainment two nights ago held its anniversary party. Sandra Ng Kwan Yu, Lynn Xiong (Hung Doi Lam), Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Yen Chi Tan, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Irene Wan Bik Ha and others attended. At the event trailers for BABY BLUES 3D (3D GWAI NGAN), HOTEL DELUXE (BAK SING JAU DIM) and SAVING GENERAL YANG (JUNG LIT YEUNG GA JEUNG), and the IP MAN musical that received Master Ip Ching's authorization, as well as the announcement of the IP MAN 3 production next year.

Speaking of Veronica Yip Yuk Hing's press conference to clarify her husband Wu Siu Ming's rumored financial troubles, Kwan Yu said, "Earlier when Hing Hing worked on her final scene, I visited the set. At the time she already knew about the magazine article. We talked but I can't reveal what we talked about, the report isn't true. I told her coming back to make a movie after 16 years she definitely would be a news figure, people would follow her and being written about would be very normal." Kwan Yu knew that Yip Yuk Hing was very bored in the U.S. and had an acting bug, by chance she asked her to return to Hong Kong to make a movie. Did she blame herself? Kwan Yu said, "Hing Hing said everything was destined, she has seen everything and wasn't particularly upset. She was fine after the clarification. In addition her emotional quotient was very high, but I don't know about her husband." Kwan Yu said that as far as she knew, Wu Siu Ming's business partner had problems.

Yen Chi Tan was excited about IP MAN 3 next year but would not feel any pressure because he did his best every time. The pressure would be on the boss and the director because exceeding the two previous installments would be difficult. Did he get a raise? Yen Chi Tan said, "Suitable adjustment, I get a raise when I should. It's proportional to the subject." Speaking of THE GRANDMASTERS (YUT DOI JUNG SI)'s release next year, was he worried about comparison? Yen Chi Tan said, "Comparison is good, I have looked forward to THE GRANDMASTERS for a long time. I too want to learn from (Tony) Leung Chiu Wai."

Source: Mingpao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

The film THE GUILLOTINES (HUET DIK JI) will be released on December 27. Shawn Yue Man Lok, Huang Xiaoming, director Andrew Lau Wai Keung and producer Peter Chan Ho Sun posed for a handsome Christmas photo. The costume designer designed their looks and the two lead actors very quickly changed. Chan Ho Sun brought his own pink shirt, but Lau Wai Keung looked disappointed at what the designer prepared for him. Actually he minded the large sized clothing. He said, "I am not that fat, why did you give me large size?" Lok Jai coaxed him and said that he was extraordinary handsome. He not only was a director but also an actor!

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

Veronica Yip Yuk Hing's mother passed away on the 9th at the age of 89. Hing Hing continued to work on her Lunar New Year film despite the sorrow as she kept the news to herself. She tearfully spoke to TVB Entertainment News Station and said that her mother's passing saddened her very much but she was already mentally prepared. She believed that her mother went to a good place and no longer had to suffer from illness and pain. She also saw the people who she wanted to see and said what she wanted to say, so she left peacefully. Hing Hing felt lucky that the negative news about her husband's failed investment did not surface until after her mother's passing so her mother did not have to worry.

Hing Hing said that although her mother would not be able to see it, she would do her best on the Lunar New Year. She did not regret returning to Hong Kong for the movie and was happy to be with her mother when her mother passed.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

Jackie Chan after being blasted for his 2009 comment of "Chinese people need to be controlled" recently again made another "grand statement". He said that Hong Kong has already become the protest capital that "complains about everything and protest against everything", which should be controlled. Jackie Chan instantly was blasted online, as a protest to stop watching his movies rose. Even Mainland netizens called him brain dead.

Jackie Chan yesterday attended the CZ12 (SUP YI SUN CHIU) premiere. He explained that his intention was to improve Hong Kong, perhaps he misused his worlds but he would respect everyone's opinions. Was he supporting the China central government? Jackie Chan said, "I am not saying anything more."

Jackie Chan earlier in a Mainland publication interview not only reiterated "Chinese people need to be controlled" but also claimed that Hong Kong has become the protest capital that "complains about everything and protests against everything", thus "what can be protested against and what cannot be protested against should be regulated". Jackie Chan also defended the Chief Executive, "Everyone who came to power got yelled at. I don't believe that every Chief Executive came to power to harm Hong Kong." His comment upset many Hong Kong people, who aired their displeasure online and even stated that they would boycott against him. Even Mainland netizens called him brain dead.

Jackie Chan last night attended the CZ12 premiere and responded online before hand. "I never imagine that a few words from me again take up some newspaper headlines. If you disagree with my opinions, I absolutely respect your freedom (to criticize). When I see so many protests in Hong Kong, I would worry that foreign visitors would ask if Hong Kong is really that bad? I have been to many places and I feel Hong Kong truly is great. I feel that I talked about my disobedient behavior of my youth only because I want to say that when I wasn't educated I would think about using violence to resolve problems. Originally I should listen to my friends' opinions and speak less, but because I love Hong Kong I can tolerate no more. I was fast with my words and spoke my mind. My flaw is 'saying what I think', sometimes my words don't convey what I mean. I welcome anyone to correct my mistakes. I actually only want to say, people cannot disobey the law. Governments and leaders have to think of a fair way to manage their people and resources."

Jackie Chan was asked about being blasted online. He said, "It's no big deal! Who truly doesn't want Hong Kong to do well? When everyone disagree, I would respect their freedom of speech. Originally I want to properly explain, but in the general atmosphere now it would only get worse. I believe those who understand would." Was he supporting the China central government? Jackie Chan after thinking for two seconds said, "I am done, I am not saying anything more. Maybe my words don't convey what I mean." He reiterated, "Who wants Hong Kong to do poorly? I hope Hong Kong people would be more tolerant. Do they have to tolerate Leung Chun Ying? You ask Mr. Leung, don't set up traps for me to step into!"

As for his good friend Eric Tsang Chi wai recently was accused of slapping Kenny Wee (Wong Ho), Jackie Chan asked if he was messing around. He would ask Chi Wai. Jackie Chan also said, "I read about (Josie) Ho Chiu Yi's news but I don't know the details. I only wish for harmony in the society." Speaking of Chi Wai and Chiu Yi's troubles were related to Wong Ho, Jackie Chan asked, "Who is Wong Ho? I don't watch the news or microblog comments. I remain neutral and unaffected by others. I am me. If no one agrees with me, I would respect that."

Attending the premiere were the film's 3 "Jackie Girls" Zhang Lanxin, Yao Xingtong, and Laura Weissbecker. They said that they were busy with the promotion and Jackie Chan has not have the time to show them around Hong Kong. As for his wife Joan Lin (Lam Fung Giu)'s cameo, Jackie Chan jokingly suggested for her to "wrap up her head" to go to the movie, but she declined as she was afraid of the crowd. She would rather book a screening later.

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

Sammy Sum Chun Hin and Winnie Leung Man Yi earlier worked on a passionate kiss scenes for the film YOUNG AND DANGEROUS: RELOADED (GOO WAT JAI: GONG WU SUN DIT JUI). To relax and get into their characters, two strangers both drank before the shoot. They even cleared the set with producer Wong Jing's personal supervision. Leung Man Yi praised Sum Chun Hin's professionalism and thus she did not feel embarrassed. She admitted that she was a little nervous. Playing a mob boss, Bob Lam Sing Bun used foul language and threw red wine at Jim Chim Shui Man.

Source: on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

The 23 artist drug use scandal has been going on for two weeks. It was rumored a group of celebrities were caught on video using drugs at Suki Tsui's husband Kenny Wong's restaurant. Yesterday the persons involved Hilary Tsui, Josie Ho, Convoy Chan, Sam Lee, Grace Ip and Karen Lam (Edmond Leung's wife), a total of 12 people held a press conference accompanied by their lawyer Mr. So Chi Wai (Lawyer So)

The press conference only lasted 20 minutes, Lawyer So, expressed last Friday on Dec. 7th, the press reported he was asked to "provide information" to the police and he "really wasn't reporting a case". He clarified last Friday, he did indeed accompany Hilary and another client to the police station to report the case. Lawyer So expressed after obtaining advice from an experienced lawyer, he reported to the police on behalf of 17 artists involved in the drug scandal, that there is doubt on whether someone is trying to frame the artists and obstruction of justice; hope the police investigates this case.

In addition Lawyer So announced yesterday morning he sent out a cease and desist letter to Kenny Wong for defamation. If necessary, they will take it up a step further, including asking the court to issue an injunction order. Kenny Wong have made "false accusations" towards Hilary and Josie. Lawyer So said: "All because of his outrageous behavior towards Ms. Virgina Chan and her group's complaint on the Taiwanese chicken dish." It was also requested that Kenny Wong respond within 48 hours, otherwise further legal action may be taken against him, including but not limited to, asking the court to issue an injunction order.

Hilary: My daughter was the innocent one

Hilary expressed of this whole incident, her daughter was the most innocent. She was constantly frightened by all the reporters trying to take pictures and get interviews. She sent out the legal letter because she wants to stop people from spreading more rumors. When asked if she wants [Kenny Wong] to make a public apology? Lawyer So said that is one of the legal procedures. The persons that started the rumor must be refrained from causing further misunderstanding.

It was reported Kenny Wong asked someone from the "underworld" to help him settle this incident. Did the group meet with him to discuss this matter? Hilary said this question should be for the person who started the rumor and those who wrote the story. They are very passive. She directly expressed she is just worried of her personal safety, "I have a family and a child, of course I am worried. (Hire bodyguards?) I stand righteously, that is not necessary."

Reporters were allowed to ask questions, one reporter asked: "Since you all claimed you didn't use drugs, will you go for a blood test or urinalysis?" Nobody answered the question, there was a moment of silence before the lawyer responded: "This question is unfair to my clients. You cannot make false accusations and ask them to do a blood test." Hilary felt the reporter's question made them feel uncomfortable, she said: "Why do we have to use a blood test to prove that we didn't use drugs? We are innocent, we never done it."

Josie said: "There was a witness that said they captured it on video, but can't produce it, then why do we have to go for a blood test to prove our innocence? Although we don't mind doing it."

Sam Lee: "If we should take the blood test, that person has to take the test with us. The spirits of law exist in Hong Kong. If we're called crazy, then do we have to go test for psychosis? There are many rumors each day, then do we have to clarify them all? We are already innocent, actually we are not worried, nor do we mind [taking the test]. It's just not necessary for us to do something just because someone said it. I hope after this press conference, I won't have to respond again, but not responding means we indirectly admit it. This affects my daily life."

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum