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TVB's "Friendly Fire" has been trying to gain ratings through crude scenes, including Samantha Ko's rape scene and Alice Chan's seduction scenes. However, the decision only further worsened the drama's ratings and was dubbed as "tasteless and crude".

According to Popular Asians website, ratings for the 26-episode drama have dropped one point from 27 to 26 last week, and the drama has received various criticisms along the way, especially regarding its countless attempts to use sex to gain viewership.

In response to the criticisms, producer Man Wai Hung said, "Throughout the 20 episodes or so, we showed numerous sexy scenes, yet so much attention is given to the rape scene. As people kept talking about it, in the end, the show has become nothing but that, although in actual fact, the rape was implicit and we did not show much."

Man Wai Hung also defended the mentioned scenes, saying that it is used as "a prelude to the turmoil between the characters".

"The main story behind the rape scene is very true to real life. There are indeed people who would resort to all means to get what they want, yet it is the uphill task of a prosecutor to bring these criminals down legally. We hope that viewers are able to get the main gist of this plot," the producer concluded.

In related news, "Friendly Fire" will be ending its run with a 2-hour finale on 19 January.

Source: Yahoo! Entertainment

It was reported that former actress, Fennie Yuen has broken up with her lover and female companion, Yuen Ka Yan after seven years together.

As reported on Popular Asian website, sources disclosed that Fennie and Yuen have decided to part ways amicably in 2012 due to differences in their personality.

Proving the rumours to be true, at Kathy Chow and Julien Lepeu's Hong Kong wedding banquet, Yuen Ka Yan was seen with a long-haired woman – believed to be her new girlfriend, who also accompanied a drunken Ka Yan home.

In 2005, "Revelation of the Last Hero" actress, Fennie Yuen started a high-profile lesbian relationship with Yuen Ka Yan, sister-in-law of socialite Yvette Yung.

Despite being classmates during their high school years, the former couple only became lovers after they meet again in 2005 at a friend's birthday party.

Source: Yahoo! Entertainment

The Stephen Chow Sing Chi directed film JOURNEY TO THE WEST (SAI YAU GONG MOR PIN) will be released during the Lunar New Year. The Shu Qi played demon taming heroine and Wen Zhang played young Venerable Monk Tang had a lively romance; in one scene they teamed up to tame a pig demon. Shu Qi said that the director originally wanted her and Wen Zhang to each kiss the pig demon once, but she already felt nauseous when she saw the pig head. Thus this important task was left with Wen Zhang. Actually Wen Zhang also toughed it out because director Chow Sing Chi personally demonstrated how to "kiss a pig". Since even the director was willing, he dared not say no. Wen Zhang joked, "Luckily after kissing the pig lips I got to kiss Shu Qi, which made up for it in my soul."

Source: On.cc
Translated by: hktopten

In the film YOUNG AND DANGEROUS: RELOADED (GOO WAT JAI: GONG WU SUN DIT JUI) Law Chung Him played the classic character Chan Ho Nam. He admitted that it felt completely different from the past classic YOUNG AND DANGEROUS. He said, "Actually this time in the film we are small time hoods who aren't even qualified to show up for a gang fight, later after joining Brother Bee we are officially in. However in the story Chan Ho Nam won't keep playing with his lighter like before. Because it's been over ten years since the previous YOUNG AND DANGEROUS, we had to progress with the times. In the film we call for back up and gang fight with WhatsApp. We won't be brave, we will be afraid to die."

Law Chung Him was very happy to catch Wong Jing's eyes to play Chan Ho Nam. He said, "The first time Brother Jing said to me that he was asking me to make YOUNG AND DANGEROUS to play one of the characters. At that time I thought which character would I play? Later when I found out it was Chan Ho Nam, at that moment I wanted to smile from the corners of my mouth! However I held it back."

The film YOUNG AND DANGEROUS not only had Law Chung Him as Chan Ho Nam, but also Jazz Lam Chi Sin as Pou-Pan, Dominic Ho Ho Man as Dai Tin Yee, and an all new ensemble. Lam Chi Sin said that the cast this time consisted of buddies. In addition due to the fresh pairing he gladly participated in it. He said, "At first when I took this movie, I wanted to know which actor would be in it. because I was afraid of affecting the previous YOUNG AND DANGEROUS movie feel. When I learned that it had Law Chung Him, (Oscar) Leung Lit Wai and Ho Ho Man, they were all my buddies. In addition the story was about brotherhood, I believed it would be very fun and it was very suitable! Brother Jing also took good care of me so I agreed right away."

Lam Chi Sin said that he played the Pou Pan character from an all new angle. Constantly sucking on a Chupa Chup and listening to his headphones were his ideas." Ho Ho Man played the explosive Dai Tin Yee. In the film he ran a food stall business, but the production was so realistic that real neighbors attempted to give him business. He said, "In one scene Pou Pan and I operated a small street noodle stall. In front of the store we placed two prop tables. When the team broke for meals they sat by these two tables. Suddenly someone jumped in and sat down, so I asked the production assistant if he was an extra. Later I heard that client said, 'when did a noodle shop open here', then I realized that the neighbor made a mistake!"

Source:  Singtao
Translated by: hktopten

Inbound Troubles starring Wong Cho Lam, Roger Kwok and Joey Meng is an exaggerated comedy series reflecting on the HK-China relationship. Parodies of the HK current events, such as the "famous brand store prohibits photo taking" and "rude tour guide" were seen in the series. Shortly after the series premiere, there has been a load of complaints and hot discussions. Up until yesterday the Broadcasting Authority has already received 70 complaints, while TVB received 2 more complaints. The majority of the complaints were centered around Netizens displeased that the series deepens the HK-China contradicting relationship, insulted HK people and negatively impacts the HK tourist industry. This time, TVB also received 9 praises from audience and asked them not to cut it!

Yesterday Wong Cho Lam expressed on Weibo, he feels his creative freedom is getting strangled: "When everyone was upset that HK TV series had no creativity and no nerve to write about real life events… what kills the TV series are these kinds of people!" Producer Wong Wai Sing expressed yesterday he got a call from a viewer, who frantically yelled at him for more than 10 minutes, "The caller said Hong Kong people aren't like that. But, with so many people scolding at the series, proves there are people watching! I won't delete scenes or cut the series because of this." TVB executive producer Tommy Leung was extremely satisfied with this series and plans to shoot a sequel: "We have received a lot of opinions, but the rating a few nights ago continue to be 30 points. I'm very satisfied with this result. If the series is getting such good response, we will make a sequel too! The slandering words are basically true, it's just the comedy series magnified it a little. (Producer Wong Wai Sing got an angry caller scolding him for 10 minutes!) I already called the police!"

In regards to the intention of making a sequel, Wong Cho Lam, who was part of the production team, felt emotional and praised Tommy's loyalty. "TVB had always been afraid of complaints, but this time they are so supportive and have so much faith in us! (What other ideas do you have for the sequel?) I haven't thought about it yet, actually I'm worried it's just a false alarm from the premiere. The series is 20 episodes long, we should at least way until the broadcast reaches to the middle of the series. I'll tell Tommy to wait it out first!" Wong Cho Lam also revealed he thought of the script while he was taking a shower. When asked whether he's afraid of offending people? He said: "I didn't make up anything. It's just like Hong Kong people are looking in the mirror, it's just exaggerated in the series."

Lead actress Joey Meng also hopes Netizens tone it down. She feels whether Mainlanders and HK people are still Chinese people. She hopes audience can be more forgiving: "A comedy series is often exaggerated, but later there will be other elements added to it. Give it some time! (What about a sequel?) Of course that's good!" In the series, HK people get very excited when they see someone with the Chinese yuan? Mimi Chu said: "Of course, I would react the same way! It is the truth. HK people are really on the hot-tempered side, they get upset no matter what!"

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Yesterday Raymond Lam and Kate Tsui were invited to the watch brand Ernest Borel's store opening. Recently Raymond has been preparing for his HK coliseum concert, but that doesn't stop his rumors. It was rumored he and 19 year old Karena Ng have been cohabiting in Mid-Level, Hong Kong. That day when Raymond won JSG's "Most Popular Male Singer" award, he thanked "BB" on stage. It was said the "BB" Raymond referred to was Karena. In regards to this, Raymond came prepared and asked reporters: "Don't you guys have a rumor to ask me about?" He reiterated that he and Karena are just friends and the rumor is completely false. "I was a little frightened myself when I saw the headline. I have never been to the location shown in the published photos nor have I seen that place before. (Are you renting a place for her?) No, I basically don't know what's happening! Thank you to the magazines for helping me promote for my concert, but I don't want this kind of publicity. Let me make a fair statement, I've been a newcomer myself, I hope the media don't write about her like that and twist the truth. That is so miserable!" Raymond generously responded to the rumors and defended Karena, "I've been a newcomer before too. Newcomers will have all kinds of news, but this society needs positive energy. Don't write stories that we don't even know about!"

Raymond clarified the "BB" he thanked at the JSG awards was just a member in his family. When speaking of Karena praising that he looks the most Chok when he's sleeping? Raymond did not deny and said: "I've filmed with her before and we have break times in between, so of course she's seen me sleep before. I'm used to sleeping a stabled position and won't m[/quote]ove around too much."

Kate appeared in a red low-cut dress and did not hesitate to bend down to dot the lion dance. It was rumored because of the Mainland permission issues, the Lunar New Year film I Love Hong Kong 2013 will have to delay its release for 2 weeks. When Kate heard this, she was very surprised and shouted: "Really?! I haven't heard of that rumor before, but this news is terrifying because I actually have more screen time then previous years. I hope this news isn't true, the Mainland market is very important."

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum              

A few days ago, Niki Chow attended the HKTDC World Boutique Fashion Fair. Niki expressed she rushed to this event from the hospital because she didn't want to be absent on short notice, so she insisted on attending. The professional Niki had a hoarse voice, she explained she was running a high fever that wouldn't go away. At first, she thought it was the flu, but later at the hospital, the doctor said she had bacterial infection and had to get 6 shots to treat it. The Niki who rarely gets sick laughed: "Getting an IV at the hospital sometimes, just think of it as recuperating my body. I have to go back to the hospital after this, I feel like I'm a vehicle getting maintenance." When asked if its because she played too hard at her sister's (Kathy Chow) wedding? She laughed and said its possible.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum           

The international superstar is currently overseeing arrangements for a perfect wedding with her longtime boyfriend
After eight years of courtship with FIA Chairman, Jean Todt, Michelle Yeoh and her longtime beau invited marriage speculations when the actress openly discussed her wedding plans with reporters at the premiere for her latest documentary film, Pad Yatra: A Green Odyssey.

"I'm currently thinking on how to arrange a special ceremony for my second marriage," she expressed.

The Malaysian-Chinese action star also stressed that her wedding must be held in her hometown Malaysia as "her 87-year-old father has difficulty travelling to other countries".

Although both Michelle and Jean adore children, the 49-year-old is leaving pregnancy "up to fate" having underwent unsuccessful in-vitro fertilization (IVF) attempts previously.


Source: Xinmsn Entertainment

The former TVB actress uploaded many family photos taken from her daughter's third birthday party celebration via her Microblog
Kenix Kwok became the envy of netizens when she posted a series of heartwarming photos with her husband, actor Frankie Lam and daughter Tania via her Microblog recently.

The blissful couple specially organized a Mickey Mouse-themed party at their residence to celebrate their darling daughter's third birthday last Sunday. They decorated the entire area with colorful balloons and invited Tania's friends to attend the joyous occasion.

Dressed in a white elegant gown, Tania who stood between her parents became excited when a two-tiered birthday cake appeared before her.

The Hong Kong actress expressed her love for Tania online, "How time flies, you're already three years old. Jun Jun [Tania's nickname], Daddy and Mummy loves you forever!"


Source: Xinmsn Entertainment

The former actress clarifies pregnancy rumours and says she prefers daughters to sons
Rumour has it that former screen siren Chingmy Yau is expecting her first son after 14 years of marriage with her fashion mogul husband Shim Ka Wai.

The mother of three daughters was recently spotted in pair of flats and baggy clothes with a slight bulging tummy, giving rise to speculations that she is pregnant. It is also rumoured that the devoted Buddhist's wish for a baby boy came true with the help of a mantra.

However, the 45-year-old former Hong Kong actress denied pregnancy rumours and said that the gender of the child 'does not matter'. She added that giving birth to a son is 'not a must' as 'daughters are filial and more dependable'.

The actress pointed out that giving birth to a son can be easily achieved given the advanced technology now, but would prefer to 'let nature take its course'.

At a Buddhism event yesterday, Chingmy revealed that she brought up all three daughters through Buddhism teachings and said,' Buddhism teaches them to be kind, forgiving and understanding.'

Source: Xinmsn Entertainment

The Hong Kong actress's father reportedly disappeared after he was involved in a RMB$2 million (approximately S$390,000) fraud case in China
Cecilia Cheung's father, Cheung Yan Yung went missing after he was suspected to be the mastermind behind a RMB$2 million (approximately S$390,000) fraud case in Fanyu, China. Large posters of the older Cheung surfaced around the bustling streets in Hong Kong yesterday, stating, "'Bearded Yung' (Yan Yung's nickname) swindled RMB$2 million and disappeared."

Cecilia's younger brother, Cheung Pak-Man refused to comment on this matter and is currently uncontactable.

This is not the first time Cecilia's dad got involved in debt rumours. Reports suggested that the alleged former triad leader previously had a notorious gambling obsession which racked up massive debts.

Cecilia, who was the sole breadwinner in the family, paid off her father's debts when the latter escaped to Malaysia in 1999. This case caused a stir in the Hong Kong entertainment industry when the 32-year-old actress was threatened with rape by triad members at that time.

She once confessed during an interview, "I feel stressed to have such a huge responsibility at home."


Source: Xinmsn Entertainment

The Hong Kong actor and actress showed their close relationship during filming for a new drama
Once dubbed as Hong Kong's 'Golden Couple', dating rumours between TVB artistes Raymond Lam and Michelle Ye reignited after they were seen teasing each other while filming their new drama.

Reuniting as an onscreen couple for the third time, the pair showed their good chemistry through their close interactions off cameras.

According to the Hong Kong media, Legend of the Purple Hairpin, a period show which features the both of them, is produced by Michelle. She even forked out RMB$4 million (about SGD $790,000) to get Raymond on board as lead actor.

It is also said that the 32-year-old actress who usually puts on a serious front with other actors and the production crew is exceptionally caring and gentle towards Raymond. Michelle even behaved like his girlfriend through small actions such as helping Raymond to tidy his costume.


Source: Xinmsn Entertainment

TVB comedy series Inbound Troubles has caught a lot of attention due to the incorporation of China & Hong Kong current events -- "rude tour guide" and "famous brand stores refuses to let HK people take photos", which has displeased many local viewers. Just after three days since the series premiere, TVB and the Broadcasting Authority received 64 complaints. Viewers were upset that the story widens the China-HK controversy, insults HK people and beautifies Mainlanders. One is example is a scene where the tour guide, Angela Tong, takes her tourists from China to buy gold, she saw Mainlander Wong Cho Lam take out a bag of RMB (Chinese yuan), then went forward with her arrogant attitude towards him. Wong Cho Lam just quietly said there needs to be "harmony".

Inbound Troubles producer Wong Wai Sing expressed the story came from a real life case, but he hopes the audience will just finish watching the whole scene before discussing. When asked if Wong Cho Lam created his own lines? He expressed: "He was part of the production team, the 'harmony…' catchphrase is not to beautify China people. Shouldn't people from China and Hong Kong be in harmony anyway?"

Wong Cho Lam was on CRHK for a radio interview. In regards to the recent complaints, he expressed: "While the series was in production, it was all copy without thinking, the content includes what Netizens' comments and what was written on the news. The dialogue all came from what everyone had said before. As for insulting HK people, that depends on how you see it. If you watch attentively, it is pretty funny, like you're insulting yourself. It's unfavorable on both sides. (Will this affect your work in Mainland?) Not at the moment, the majority are rational. This time, the news I chose were the really popular ones in Mainland and the ones with intercommunication between Hong Kong and China. For example, the D&G tourist incident, everyone knows what happened there. (If there are more negative feedback, will the scenes be cut?) No, the series starts off using the China-HK hot topics, then Ivana Wong and her cousins get into a fight and next week Wong Kwong Leung will come to HK. Soon there will be more comedic scenes."

It was reported Netizens turned Fat Girl Siu Bo ("Sai Sai Lap") into HK Golden's Goddess? Wong Cho Lam laughed: "I'm very happy, some people say she beats Fun Lo. When I first saw her, she's not just chubby, but also a pretty girl. Online, netizens compare her to Bernice Liu and Christine Kuo. This time, it also proves audience can accept some special artists."

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

Last night Raymond Lam, Joey Yung, Eason Chan, Twins, Wilfred Lau, G.E.M, Kary Ng, Pakho Chau, Kay Tse, Anthony Wong, etc. attended [ii]WEIBO NIGHT - SINA MUSIC AWARDS 2012[/i] held at KITEC in Hong Kong. Eason and Joey were the big winners of the night, each with 4.5 awards. Eason won the Extreme Singer of the Year; Raymond and Joey were the National Most Popular Male and Female Singers respectively; Twins won the Most Popular Group; Khalil Fong won the Most Popular Singer-Songwriter.

When it was announced that Joey won 'My Favorite Extreme Mandarin Album', she was clearly surprised, Charlene Choi (Ah Sa) sitting next to her, teased: "You shouldn't make an 'O' expression again." Joey frankly expressed: "I really have an O expression this time. I never thought my Mandarin album would get an award. An album may not necessary profit, and my Mandarin album is a little 'ling ling dei'."

Earlier at the JSG music awards, Joey didn't just have an O expression on her face, when Ivana Wong got the "Gold Song Gold Award", but Netizens also claimed they read her lips as she whispered to GEM at the time, "I think, none of us had thought she would get this award." Last night, Joey expressed she already forgot what she said that night, but believes Ivana was shocked herself and didn't think she would get the award either. Joey stressed: "She is my good friend, I did not feel bad at all! Even if she didn't get the award, I may not be the one who will get it anyway. I'm already happy enough for my song to make it on Top 10. Ivana's Leave Blank may not be a song that everyone can accept, but the song winning can expand the audience's receptivity. (Netizens criticized?) Are we living in others' lives? It is just a matter of different taste people have." When asked if she'll be more careful on what she says at award ceremonies to prevent people reading her lips? Joey stressed she has no shame and does not do things like that. It was rumored RTHK's "Most Popular Female Singer" award will go to Jade Kwan and not Joey. Joey had a shocked expression once again, and then laughed: "My lips won't go so wide apart anymore, no problem, most important is being happy! I won't have an O expression, instead I'll change to a Heart-Shaped expression!"

When Eason learned Ivana has been getting attacked due to her 'Gold Song Gold Award' win, Eason said: "Nowadays we get attacked for whatever we do, then I don't dare to do it!" Kelly Chen suggested to cancel the JSG awards? He expressed: "This is TVB's decision, I don't have any opinion." As for Twins, they were very happy to get the 'Asia-Pacific" award again, but when it comes to canceling the JSG award show? Ah Gil said: "The decision to cancel, Kelly Chen is qualified to say it." Ah Sa expressed: "We aren't qualified yet, we don't dare to say anything."

GEM Worried About Very Expensive Concert Tickets

GEM is holding her HK Coliseum concert in April, and the price of her VIP tickets are as high as $1,280, which is shocking. GEM stressed the VIP tickets have many benefits and the person can go observe backstage. However, she admitted when she first learned of the ticket prices, she was very worried nobody would buy them. GEM expressed: "I called my company immediately because even I thought the tickets were expensive. I felt surprised myself. My company convinced me to not worry." Reporters mentioned her concert tickets are more expensive than Jenny Tseng's (Yan Nei) concert? GEM said shocked: "So scared, don't talk about it! I mentioned it at the JSG awards and people said I'm bashing her. So scary!" When speaking of Netizens claiming that they read Joey's lips while she whispered to GEM at the JSG music award show? GEM clarified: "That night, Joey was saying to me, 'I think Ivana Wong didn't think she would get Gold Song Gold Award'. There was no negative intention at all! Joey's O expression proves nobody knew the award results."

Denies Cohabiting with Karena Ng

In regards to GEM's expensive concert tickets, Raymond Lam frankly expressed he suggested before to his record company to increase the VIP ticket price to reduce the ticket speculation (or ticket scalping), but was also worried those fans who are still schooling wouldn't be able to afford the tickets. He said: "I heard my concert tickets had been scalped to $6,000." If he were to raise the ticket prices, then he wouldn't feel good, "Shouldn't there be regulation by law? Shouldn't buyers be required to use their IDs to purchase the tickets and limit how many one could purchase?"

Yesterday, a magazine reported Raymond rented an apartment in Grosvenor House located in Mid-Level for HK$80,000/month to cohabit with 19 year old rumored girlfriend Karena Ng. It was also reported, that night when Raymond accepted his 'Most Popular Male Singer' award at the JSG music awards show, he thanked a "BB", which was said to be referring to Karena Ng. Reporters contacted Raymond's manager and she stressed Raymond isn't cohabiting with Karena. Although Karena moved to a new home, she did not move to the location mentioned in the magazine. When asked if the "BB" Raymond thanked at the awards show was Karena? Raymond's manager said she does not know who Raymond is referring to.

Complete Winner's List (72 awards Total)

Top 20 Most Listened Songs
01. Eason Chan - 重口味 (Heavy Flavor)
02. Joey Yung - 連續劇 (Drama Series, "The Hippocratic Crush" Theme Song)
03. Twins - 大過天 (Bigger Than Sky)
04. Wilfred Lau - 爛命鴛鴦 (Rotten Life Mandarin Ducks)
05. Kary Ng - 人非草木 (Humans Aren't Grassland)
06. G.E.M. - Someday I'll Fly
07. Eric Suen - 從此我的世界多了一秒 (From My World One More Second)
08. Pakho Chau - 無力挽回 (No Power to Retrieve)
09. Adason Lo - 雙子情歌 (Twins Love Song)
10. Shiga Lin - 到此為止 (No Further)
11. Raymond Lam - 頑石 (Stubborn Stone)
12 Fiona Sit - 冷笑話 (Cold Joke)
13.Charlene Choi - 明明 (Clearly)
14. Kay Tse - 臨崖勒馬 (A Timely Turn)
15. Mr. - 昨天 (Yesterday)
16. Hins Cheung - 我和秋天有個約會 (I Have A Date With Autumn)
17. Siu Fay - 一首歌 (A Song)
18. Endy Chow - 時空 (Space)
19. C AllStar - 少數 (Minority)
20. Dear Jane - Yellow Fever

Public Index Awards

My Favorite Newcomer (Male)
Jay Fung
Alex Lam

My Favorite Newcomer (Female)
Sita Chan
Wendyz Zheng

My Favorite Newcomer (Group)
Robynn & Kendy
Super Girls

My Favorite Concert
Tat Ming Pair - 兜兜轉轉演唱會

My Favorite Extreme Cantonese Album
Eason Chan - …3mm

My Favorite Extreme Mandarin Album
Joey Yung - Moment

My Favorite Male Singer (HK)
Hins Cheung

My Favorite Female Singer (HK)
Kay Tse

My Favorite Group (HK)
Mr.

My Favorite National Singer-Songwriter
Khalil Fong

My Favorite National Male Singer
Raymond Lam

My Favorite National Female Singer
Joey Yung

My Favorite National Group
Twins

My Favorite Extreme Mandarin Song
Khalil Fong - 千紙鶴 (Thousand Paper Cranes)

My Favorite Extreme Cantonese Song
Eason Chan - 重口味 (Heavy Flavor)

Sina Music Awards

Sina Music - TV Theme Song Awards
Fiona Sit - 此時此刻 (At This Moment) - "Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles"
Joey Yung - 連續劇 (Drama Series) - "The Hippocratic Crush"
Herbert Wu - 一生一心 (One Life, One Heart) - "The Last Steep Ascent"

Sina Music - Duet Song Award
Joey Yung, Adason Lo - 雙子情歌 (Twins Love Song)

Sina Music - Duet Performance Song Award
Eason Chan, Alan Tam - 重口味Remix (Heavy Flavor Remix)

Sina Music - Song Adaptation Award
Alfred Hui - 面具 (Mask)

Sina Music - Original Song Award
Pong Nan - 爲執著乾杯 (A Toast to Stubbornness)

Sina Music - Online Topic Song Award
Long Siu Kwan - 誰可聽我唱歌 (Who Can Listen to My Song)

Sina Music - Best Song Performance
Vincy Chan - 清空 (Empty)

Sina Music - Highest Rated MV Award
Pakho Chau - 無力挽回 (No Power to Retrieve)
Raymond Lam - 頑石 (Stubborn Stone)

Sina Music - Dance Song Award
Stephanie Cheng - 第五類 (Fifth Category)
Sherman Chung - Shout

Sina Music - Mandarin Song Award
Hanjin Tan - 矛盾 (Contradictory)
Adason Lo - 全職宅男 (Fulltime House Boy)
Khalil Fong - BB88

Sina Music - Weibo Interview - Most Browsed Singer Award
Kay Tse

Sina Music - Best Online Selling Singer
G.E.M.

Sina Music - Most Weibo Followed Singer
Gillian Chung

Sina Music - Most Improved Singer
Jinny Ng
Kelvin Kwan

Sina Music - Singer-Songwriter (Male)
Eric Suen

Sina Music - Singer-Songwriter (Female)
G.E.M

Sina Music - Most Outstanding Performance Singer (Male)
Pakho Chau

Sina Music - Most Outstanding Performance Singer (Female)
Kary Ng

Sina Music - Most Outstanding Performance (Group)
C AllStar

Sina Music - Excellent Group Award
Tat Ming Pair

Sina Music - Best Creative Concept (Song)
Eric Suen - A Second Thought

Sina Music - Best Creative Concept (Album)
Khalil Fong - 回到未來 Back To Wonderland

Sina Music - Most Listened Song of the Year
Shiga Lin - 到此為止 (No Further)

Sina Music - Most Listened Album Demo
Kary Ng - My January

Sina Music - Extreme Singer of the Year
Eason Chan

Weibo Awards

Weibo's Best Vocals (Male)
Hins Cheung

Weibo's Best Vocals (Female)
Charlene Choi

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

The Lunar New Year film I LOVE HONG KONG 2013 (2013 NGOR OI HK GUNG HEI FAT CHOI) took place in Hong Kong in the 70s. Stanley Fung Shui Fan played a tea house boss with a conscience, with a group of employees who had personalities of their own; Natalie Meng Yao stole the spotlight. She played Dim Sum girl So Big, who showed off her career line at the tea house to sell "little chicken buns" and stunned the hungry men. In one scene shy guy Bosco Wong Chung Chak went for an interview at the tea house. When he saw Dim Sum girl So Big he did not dare to look at her directly.

Bosco's costume looked strange. He said, "This time my character is straight laced and from a poor family. Without any money to shop for clothes, the costumes mismatch. With the mushroom head and round and thick glasses, it can be described with one word, 'Great'!"

Source: Mingpao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Twins yesterday attended a fashion show at the Disney hotel. The event prepared a cake to celebrate Gillian Chung Yun Tung's birthday in advance. How will Ah Gil and her Korean boyfriend celebrate her first birthday since they have been together? Ah Gil said that the night before she will have to attend the Top Ten Chinese Gold Song Award. Would her boyfriend give her a surprise? She said, "We will celebrate, but he didn't mention any surprise." The fan club later will celebrate with Ah Gil, but Ah Sa will not be able to attend as she will be out of town.

Speaking of the Hong Kong Film Critic Society not presenting the Best Actress award, Ah Sa said that it reflected the sad state of Hong Kong actresses now. "Now most movie subjects are more masculine, co-productions are often Hong Kong actors paired with Mainland actresses. Our development opportunities have thus become less. Have our livelihood been stolen? You can't say that, it's the market trend."

Ah Sa said that she will support Hong Kong domestic films more. "Actually now our Hong Kong film salaries have been reduced by half. Because usually Hong Kong film investments are smaller, giving you most of the money is impossible. The production would become very small otherwise."

Source: Mingpao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

THE GRANDMASTERS on the good box office performance. THE GRANDMASTERS was not released in time for this year's Hong Kong Film Award, did Chi Tan feel any regret for Wai Jai? Yen Chi Tan's wife Cissy Wang answered for him and said that it was very regrettable, but next year he will still have a chance. If Wai Jai's THE GRANDMASTERS will not compete for film awards until next year, will he clash with his IP MAN 3? He said that IP MAN 3 still has no production start date because it had to wait for director Wilson Yip Wai Shun. Chi Tan's return to IP MAN 3 would not have any added pressure due to THE GRANDMASTERS, only with comparisons would there be variety.

Yen Chi Tan earlier worked on a magazine cover shoot and talked in depth about his parents' influence on him. Everyone's impression of him was a faithful, responsible good man who took care of his family. He inherited all of the positive points from his father Yen Wan Lung. He said that his father often talked to him about life and Chinese history, his motto was "as long as there is no guilty conscience". He also said that he would rather be fooled than fool someone, being taken advantage of might not necessarily be bad. "Father is a gracious gentleman, but when I was little I was very rebellious. I thought he was outdated and often clashed with him. Once he was so mad that he wanted to toss me into the ocean. Now looking back I have a lot of regret. What would I do if my children clash with me like this? Only when I become a father do I realize how parents around the world feel."

Source: Mingpao, Singtao, on.cc
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Singer Ava Yu Kiu has been working on movies nonstop. Earlier she worked on THE ICEMAN COMETH 3D (3D BING FUNG HUP) and was surprised at how complicated the 3D film shoot was. Each shot needed to be shot multiple times, her face was all twisted from repeating the same expression! A bottle breaking scene still was unfinished after two days. She said, "Because the bottle breaking had to be shot from different angels, it had to be shot many times. Every time the expression had to be the same!"

Yu Kiu will go to Shenzhen for a month to make a horror film. In the film she will be strangled and receive her first "death lai see". Before going she made full preparations. "This time I really am bringing everything, including charms and mascots. I am usually scared already as I watch ghost films!"

Source: on.cc
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The Stephen Chow Sing Chi directed JOURNEY TO THE WEST (SAI YAU GONG MOR PIN) will be released on February 10. He has made frequent appearances to promote the film. Sing Yeh revealed that he and Shu Qi practiced kiss scenes on the set. "I have a very hard time arranging them. (Did Shu Qi have any opinion?) She is very gracious!" Shu Qi said that Sing Yeh was just joking with the media, but when she got Sing Yeh's call for the movie she was so happy that she joked from the sofa. Sing Yeh often personally instructed actors on the set, so his acting bug had its fill.

When asked whether returning to JOURNEY TO THE WEST for the story was doing the same old thing, he did not mind. Sing Yeh said that in the past he asked to create his own scripts. 8 to 10 years ago he already thought about how to make JOURNEY TO THE WEST again; actually, this is something that is all new and not the same old thing. This story is very rich and has a lot of space for development, thus if the audience accepts it, he will continue to do the same old thing.

Speaking of people who have worked with him airing their grievances against him lately, Sing Ye said that occasionally he would read such reports but would not pay special attention to them. He just laughed them off.

Source: on.cc
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Former TVB actress, Bernice Liu revealed that her life has been normal yet fantastic since leaving the company.

According to Popular Asians website, the actress, who left the company in 2011 after 10 years, has already filmed several mainland Chinese dramas after signing with mainland Hunan TV.

The actress said, "I really want to thank TVB because without them, the Bernice Liu today would not exist."

Bernice continued, "I really like the company I am working with now. There are no exploitations. I get to chase my own dreams. What's even better is that I get to know others who have the same dream as me, and we all get along really well. I am very happy."

Apart from working with Hunan TV, Bernice Liu has also worked with Hong Kong's Now TV, Cable TV, Phoenix TV, and has filmed a musical drama, "Fantasy Love Song 201314" with William So for TVB's upcoming rival, HKTV.

After winning the Miss Chinese International crown in 2001, Bernice gained fame through her portrayal as "Princess Sum Tim" in the long-running TVB sitcom, "Virtues of Harmony". Her whirlwind romance with Moses Chan since 2005 hit rock bottom when the media found out about the relationship in early 2011, and was made worse when she was caught on a date with rich heir, Alastair Lam.

The actress stated, "I was young. At the time, everything was just for fun. Now, it's different. I choose this to be my career. I know what it takes to be a public figure, and I know the responsibilities I have."

Source: Yahoo! Entertainment

Him Law's portrayal as the iconic triad man, Chan Ho Nam, may have been hotly debated among fans in comparison to the original 1996 movie character, but to the actor, his version cannot and should not be compared.

As reported on Jayne Stars website, speaking to the media at the "Young and Dangerous: Reloaded" premiere, the TVB actor explained that he portrays a different version of Chan Ho Nam, who will no longer be someone who craves heroism and deemed more humane towards others.

The actor expressed, "[The new] Chan Ho Nam can't do anything. They are all afraid of dying, so they won't be as rebellious anymore. After all, society has changed!"

Playing the reticent character, Him revealed that he envies Oscar Leung's role as Chicken, saying, "His role has no limits. There are no frames around it. There is so much room for development!"

The actor revealed that when he first got the call to play the role, he was excited. However, the excitement slowly turned into worries, after realising the pressure to play a role that Ekin Cheng has made it his own.

Asked if he is afraid of being stereotyped after the film is released, Him replied, "Maybe one day I'll be miserable about it. But at the moment, I wish I am stereotyped. I hope people will call me Chan Ho Nam when they see me on the streets!"

Source: Yahoo! Entertainment

Fans were not happy when Ivana Wong's song, "Blank" won the Golden Song Award at the JSG Best Ten Music Award Presentation 2012. Even the biggest winner of the night, Joey Yung was reportedly surprised about the win.

Groove Asia website reported, at the award ceremony that was held on 13 January, even the singer herself was taken aback after her song was announced to be the Golden Song of the Year.

In her speech, Ivana said, "It scared me to death. I really had no idea that I would have this opportunity to accept this award. My brain is blank".

However, netizens were not happy with Ivana Wong winning the award, to the extent that they demanded that she give the award back. It also triggered arguments among the protestors and Ivana's supporters, who believed that the singer deserved the award.

The surprising result sparked rumours that Ivana Wong may have won the award after appearing in TVB new series, "Inbound Troubles".

However, the singer denied the speculations, saying, "I filmed "Inbound Troubles" last year. My seniors told me there is no such thing as filming a series in exchange for an award and I believe it."

Source: Yahoo! Entertainment

Yesterday Wayne Lai and Christine Ng were shooting for TVB new series Will Power. Christine collaborates with Fala Chen once again in this new series, coincidentally the two have the same birthday -- February 24th. Christine was asked if she took a day off to celebrate her birthday? She expressed work comes first: "I collaborated with Fala before, we both have the same birthday. Back then, I asked her if she's taking the day off, but she said no. Fala never takes off on her birthday, this junior reminded me that I have to make work my priority. Fala is a very professional artist! (How will you celebrate?) Not doing anything. First there's so much to do and secondly I don't want to bother my friends. At most, I'll just have dinner with a few friends or just spend the day with my husband!"

Wayne reveals while he was driving, he heard on the radio about the government making improvements on the housing policy for the new year. He feels there isn't enough substantive measures and that the HK housing problems are severe. When asked if he'll buy a home for his son? Wayne said: "Children should rely on their own efforts. I'll give him whatever I have left."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

In 2004, HK band Soler -- formed by twin brothers Julio and Dino Acconci -- had contractual disputes with their former record company Hummingbird Music, which eventually developed into a lawsuit. Hummingbird Music sued Soler for not fulfilling the contract, which the Court ruled Soler must pay HK$6 million, but the record company said Soler still hasn't paid in full. Last year (2012), the Court ordered Soler to file for bankruptcy (credit Soler's wiki). Soler's HK showbiz career instantly collapsed, but recently Soler switched over to the Mainland and overseas market for a fresh start. Its rare that they appear in HK, but yesterday the 40 year old singer Julio married his 33 year old girlfriend, Taiwanese actress Judy Hu (daughter of Mayor Taichung Jason Hu). The wedding was held at Jason's mansion in Taichung. Although the bride's family background is high-profile, but the wedding was kept low-profile. The only attendees were Judy's parents, Julio's mother, twin brother Dino and family and 30 other friends/relatives. The newly weds walked down the red carpet ten fingers interlocked. Witnessed by parents of both sides, the couple signed the marriage certificate and exchanged rings.

Jason exposed during an interview: "I just met my son-in-law 10 days ago. My daughter, who didn't want to get married, ends up telling me she's married, but I respect her. The low-profile marriage was arranged by the young couple." Jason added he only saw Julio three times, but feels he is a trustworthy and honest person.

Yesterday reporters contacted Julio and congratulated him, he said: "Thanks! But I won't respond to anything. Call my manager. (Lightning marriage, is your wife pregnant?) I said I'm not telling." Julio's manager (Eva) expressed the couple dated for 6 months and proposed to her on New Year's Eve in Taichung. Although the wedding was low-profile, it still cost HK$1 million. When asked if Julio paid for it? She said: "I"m not responding, he did give a cash gift, but I cannot reveal the figures." The HK wedding party will be held in March.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Yesterday the cast to TVB upcoming series The Days of Days Sonija Kwok, Sunny Chan, Patrick Tang, Lin Xiawei, Raymond Wong and Vivien Yeo took part in the promotional event held at the Lam Tsuen Wishing Square. Patrick's ex-girlfriend Katy Kung was sick and absent from the event.

In the series, Patrick plays a perverted boy ('ham sap jai') and was teased from all over, "You're just being yourself, shouldn't be difficult for you to do." Patrick later admitted he is perverted. He played along and joked: "I am perverted, but I'm super perverted in the series. (Do you want to 'ham sap' ex-girlfriend Katy Kung?) I don't dare to, we have little scenes together. (She didn't come because she wanted to avoid you?) No, she's not feeling well. I contacted her last night. (You ticked her off?) No, we are still friends. Actually it's the past already, I don't mind being in the same place as her. (Any chance of reconciling?) We broke up because there were problems. This kinda of thing is far into the future, there may not be such possibility." It was rumored he broke up with Katy because of the third party Kayi Cheung getting involved in their relationship? Patrick stressed Kayi is just a friend. When speaking of TVB's love for "rape scenes" lately, Patrick laughed: "I love doing psychotic things. (Who do you want your co-star to be?) Mimi Chu! That will definitely get high ratings!"

Now a mother, Sonija Kwok expressed she often chatted with Sunny Chan about baby caring tips while they were shooting. She revealed she's currently troubled by which school she should choose for her daughter. When asked if she plans to send her daughter to study abroad? Sonija said: "When she gets older, I will go with her and perhaps you won't see me again thereafter." Asked if she plans to go earn extra income in Mainland? She said: "Unless the salary is really tempting and guaranteed that I can see my daughter, then I will consider."

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