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Shawn Yue Man Lok two nights ago attended a Salvatore Ferragamo media preview opening ceremony. Lok Jai recently has been working with Ethan Juan (Yuen King Tin) and Huang Xiaoming on the film GUILLOTINES (HUET DIK JI). In recent years Hong Kong male stars all fell for Mainland women due to their looks and figures. Lok Jai said, "I haven't run into anyone with a great figure but I want to, because they (Xiaoming and Siu Tin) already have girlfriends. (Did you ask Huang Xiaoming to introduce you to anyone?) No! If she is right and we can communicate, I wouldn't mind. The most important is being able to communicate with my family. Otherwise she will just be trouble for me."

Source: takungpao, mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

Tsui Hark and Jet Li (Lee Nin Kit) two days ago held a Beijing University forum to promote their 3D wu xia film FLYING SWORDS OF DRAGON GATE (LUNG MOON FEI GAP). Lee Nin Kit who everyone referred to as "Boss Jie" sentimentally said, "When Tsui Hark saw me on the set and called me Kit Jai, all of the emotions came back." Lee Nin Kit not only revealed the origins of the "No Shadow Kick" and Tsui Hark's action designs but also said that he and Tsui Hark discussed over 20 years of perfect fights. After the 3D production, the perfect action finally took shape.

At the event, they also revealed secrets. Lee Nin Kit said that they have actually known each other for over 20 years, but have not worked together for 20 years. When they saw each other they had a relationship that was beyond description. When the official shoot began, Tsui Hark suddenly called him "Kit Jai" and he could not be more moved. "Now everyone calls me Boss Jie, only he would call me Kit Jai. I immediately felt like we went back to when I first met him. The chemistry from working together before gradually returned."

In the eyes of many, Tsui Hark was film industry giant who stuck to his own style and dared to innovate. Sometimes people would think his ideas were mad. Lee Nin Kit said, "Madness and madman only differ by a few letters, but successful madness can lead a trend." Tsui Hark is the classic example of successful madness.

Source: takungpao
Translated by: hktopten

Chrissie Chau Sau Na and Joe Chen Qiao-En yesterday attended a handheld video game press conference. Chen Qiao-En stated that it was the first time she saw Chrissie and admitted defeat as she was not as sexy. When asked whether she would play video games with her boyfriend, she said that she did not have a boyfriend. She also pointed out that earlier she just represented her new film TEARS OF FALLEN CITY (KING SING JI LUEN) at the Golden Rooster Hundred Flower Film Festival. She said that the film had decent response. She said, "This film will be released in the Mainland and Hong Kong on December 24."

Source: takungpao, on.cc, singtao, mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

The Giddens Ko directed Taiwan film YOU ARE THE APPLE OF MY EYE after 10 days in release in Taiwan broke NT$200 million. The film reached Hong Kong two days ago and opened high on a non holiday with HK$1.39 million, defeating the 530,000 LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE (DUET MING GUM) and foreign films. Cinemas saw YOU's strong momentum and rapidly added shows over the weekend.

MY occupied 50.6% of the Hong Kong total single day box office two days ago. At the same time it also defeated its "compatriot" and Taiwan film box office record holder, Wei Te-Sheng's CAPE NO. 7's Hong Kong opening box office of 328,175. The To Kei Fung directed LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE actually already made 1.17 million including advanced screening.

Currently at the 24th Tokyo International Film Festival, Giddens Ko and the cast were very happy about the news. Giddens Ko said, "Thank you everyone in Hong Kong, oh my ma! Hong Kong viewers truly have too much love!"

Source: mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

The pseudo models Jeana Ho Pui Yu and Phoebe Hui Wing starred LAN KWAI FONG (HEI OI YEH PO) made 8.7 million after over a month in release in Hong Kong and Macau. Two nights ago a celebration was held. Jeana and Phoebe were both late due to work.

Jeana was satisfied with the box office performance. "If it was too great, I would be afraid I couldn't accept it and had a stroke." She said that she rather enjoyed the film production. Yet lately due to her play rehearsal she was exhausted.

Source: mingpao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

The other night, Raymond Lam attended Switzerland's Ernest Borel 155th Anniversary Celebration held in Shanghai. Recently he has been in Beijing shooting for new film Saving General Yang. As the shooting location is on a desert, the sandstorms are tremendous. He is already used to eating at the desert, but he will still have to scrub his face clean. Since he has to wear heavy and hot protective armor for the shoot, Raymond joked his muscles have stiffened quite a bit.

Regarding the TVB and HKRIA royalty dispute is currently at the critical point of breaking the ice, Raymond said: "Good thing, I hope to collaborate with other singers as well, to be together under one roof." Asked if he's worried his chances will decrease after the settlement? Raymond said: "I am not a singer because I want awards. Also, regardless who wins the awards, there will be voices heard, so why not just have a more lively atmosphere then."

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

A few days ago, Aimee Chan had a bra-revealing scene in Forensics Heroes III. This led to a heated discussion among Netizens. Aside from comparing her to Fala Chen's bra-revealing scene in 2009's The Stew of Life, Netizens also discovered Aimee had a strange 'scar' on her underarm. This led to speculations that she once had something done to her chest (boob job). Her boyfriend Moses Chan clarified that the 'scar' is just the lines on her underarm. Moses made all effort to defend Aimee. He said: "Don't make up nonsense!" Generally, Aimee's bra-revealing scene was well received by audience. The Broadcasting Authority received 1 complaint yesterday regarding the scene having an erotic component.

Aimee participated in Miss Hong Kong 5 years ago with a 34D cup size, which got her the label "soup bowl chest". At the time, she did have rumors that she got a boob job, but she already denied. Recently for a scene in FH3, she had to appear in her bra. It was seen she had a satisfying body figure and it was a feast for the eyes, but that wasn't as eye catching as the underarm 'scar' she had. However, overall Netizens commented that Aimee's reveal was pretty healthy, so the next day no complaints were received. It was only until yesterday that there was 1 complaint.

Recently, Aimee and Moses have been a huge hit. Earlier they were spotted cooking together at home, revealing their close relationship. Moses couldn't bear with his girlfriend's body figure being questioned, so he voiced out to support her. Yesterday afternoon, Moses attended the Hong Kong Girl Scouts anniversary event. He was asked about his girlfriend's bra-revealing scene. He laughed: "I haven't seen it, but I heard the ratings are high. She is the healthy type, I give her 100%! (Do you mind?) As an artist, it's hard to avoid sexiness, I don't mind, I even revealed my butt before. I pay more attention to the story/acting, she greatly improved! (She has a scar under her arm, its speculated that she's done surgery!) That's just the lines under the arm! Don't speak nonsense!" Towards the Netizens comparisons of Aimee and Fala Chen's bra-revealing scenes, does he feel Aimee beats Fala? He said they are both good. For Aimee, besides the sexiness, she also did a healthy reveal.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Jessica Hsuan is fluent in both English and Mandarin, and depends on this skill to develop her career in the Mainland and Singapore markets. In Mainland, she shoots Mandarin dramas, whereas in Singapore she shoots dramas in English. As her schedule is so tight, she will be shooting two Mainland dramas and is closely earning the Yuan. She won't be able to shoot any Hong Kong series until next year.

Late October, Jessica is estimated to be back in Hong Kong to promote for TVB series Curse of the Royal Harem. It is unknown whether she will be able to participate in the promotions or not though. Early November, Jessica will rush back to Shanghai to shoot a 30 episode modern series. Asked when she'll be back in HK to shoot another series? She said let nature take its course. Recently the TV industry has been involved in a poaching crisis, Jessica feels her manager will arrange all her needs and the places she will be shooting. However, the earliest she can shoot a HK series is next year. After being in the industry for so long, Jessica feels the desire to go out, open her eyes and see the world. Recently, Jessica has been focused on Mainland dramas, collaborating with different crews and artists. Its a refreshing feeling for her and creates new sparks, especially with Mainland artists' excellent acting skills. In Mainland there are many aspects that are following closely to Hong Kong, even trying hard to catch up. Of course Hong Kong does have advantages over Mainland in terms of filming conditions, in that she misses collaborating with Bobby Au-Yeung, Sunny Chan and other artists.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Yesterday Yoyo Mung was at the Shanghai International Racetrack preparing for the Sunday All-Star Charity Race with Niki Chow, Lee San San, Carlos Ng and Chin Ka Lok.

It was Yoyo's first time participating in a race, aside from Go Karts, she has never been in a race before. When she was playing Go Karts, she was usually the loser. She laughed: "My goal is first place. Doesn't matter if it's starting from the top or bottom of the list." Yoyo joked the company told her even if she can't do it, leave a good reputation and be infamous.

Yoyo has had her driver's license for over 10 years, and had always been driving safely. One time because she was rushing to the airport, she was speeding 110kph (~68mph). She laughed and said at the time she felt really pressured, she feels driving is a pleasure and has no interest for speeding.

Once Yoyo was shooting at a racetrack and a driver expressed his desire to take her for a spin, but she declined because earlier Yoyo got into a car accident while driving, now she doesn't dare to speed at all. She said: "This time I'm speeding purely for Charity."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Former singer Roy Chow had worked as a music production apprentice in TVB’s music department (TVB Music Limited) up until earlier this year – in May, his contract was suddenly terminated and he was ‘let go’ [fired] by TVB. Earlier, it was reported that Roy was fired for being too nosy – he had reported his boss, music producer Tang Chi Wai (鄧智偉), to Virginia Lok, claiming that producer Tang had opened up a recording studio under a friend’s name and was sourcing TVB’s projects to that studio, thereby possibly gaining a monetary advantage. However, because Tang Chi Wai is a ‘favorite’ of Virginia Lok’s, the issue was ‘swept under the rug’ and Roy ended up being fired.

[Oriental Daily] contacted Roy for clarification on the issue. He admitted that TVB had terminated his contract: “I had done wrong in the past and paid dearly for it, so I was worried that being involved with such potentially ‘problem’ projects as a TVB employee could get me in trouble – therefore, I asked Ms Lok whether it was ok to do so. Ms Lok replied back asking me why there would be a problem and told me not to stir up so much trouble.” Roy expressed that a friend suggested that he report the matter to the ICAC, but because of his faith [TN: he’s a born-again Christian], he didn’t want to pursue the issue further, so he just let things be. Not long after that, he received a warning letter from the company saying that his performance was unsatisfactory and he was told to contact his immediate supervisor Tang Chi Wai. Roy stated: “I called him as requested, but he did not answer my phone call – later on, the Human Resources department contacted me and said that due to my inability to communicate with my supervisor, my contract was being terminated. Luckily, I was able to find another job; currently, I’m working for the government creating music teaching material – the pay is very good and we [my family] are not experiencing financial problems.”

When Virginia Lok was contacted about Roy’s case, her ‘version’ of the story was completely different: “At the end of last year, the music department was ordered to dispatch themesongs to the radio station for airing, however the DJ from that station stated that no songs were received and so pressed us for them. Tang Chi Wai said that he had tasked Roy with the responsibility of dispatching the songs, but Roy didn’t follow his instructions. Therefore, I called Roy in to talk about the issue – he actually thought that I was going to sign a management contract with him, as he wanted to be a singer. He then complained that Tang Chi Wai had a private recording studio, but when I asked him if he had any proof of this, he said he didn’t. I asked Tang Chi Wai and he told me there was no such studio, so I asked the artists administrative department to investigate – they said that there were no problems with the receipts and transaction records. This proves Tang Chi Wai’s innocence – I did not cover up for him. Also, the entire matter was reported to Stephen Chan as well as the Human Resources department.”

As for Tang Chi Wai himself, he indicated that part of Roy’s responsibility as an apprentice was to dispatch songs to radio stations, but he did not fulfill his responsibilities, therefore the matter was turned over to the Human Resources department to handle. Tang Chi Wai insisted that he did not have his own personal studio and denounced the reports as being false. He also expressed that he will obtain legal advice regarding the matter.

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Roy Chow responds to Virginia Lok’s accusations

Yesterday [last week], Roy accepted an interview with Metro Radio. When he was told of Virginia Lok’s response, he disdainfully stated: “My responsibility is only to write songs – I’ve never heard of ‘dispatching’ songs…what a new concept! Thank you for informing me that I actually have the ability to dispatch songs – I will definitely pay more attention to this area in the future! I actually don’t know what to say – if I had known when taking the job that my responsibility was to dispatch songs, I would have quit on the spot and not taken up the job in the first place.”

Roy emphasized his firing wasn’t because he had problems – at the time, he had complained only because he had the best interests of the company in mind. Roy also expressed that he does not have financial problems, as in addition to his current job, he will also be participating in an evangelistic film and will be releasing a new album in the near future: “My purpose working at TVB was to gain experience and I only received a few thousand dollars base pay. Now that I left, I’ve actually been able to earn a lot more money, as I’m able to accept more work opportunities.”

Source: Mingpao and Oriental Daily
Translation: llwy12 @ AsianFanatics

Fala Chen, Kate Tsui, Samantha Ko and Toby Chan were ribbon-cutting guests for the grand opening of a handbag store. There were no security personnel on site, nor were there any railing to separate the guests and the reporters. This caused a huge confusion because many ran up towards the 4 beauties. It was fortunate that no one was hurt.

Fala is one of this year's hot favorites for TV Queen, but recently her popularity has been overshadowed by Myolie Wu. Also, Myolie's new series is broadcasting soon, and this will boost the momentum. Fala expressed aside from Myolie, there are other female artists who are very popular as well and have high chances to win. She personally does not mind who wins the award, even if its a beef or pork (consolation awards), it will still be fine.

As for Charmaine Sheh's recent rumor that she's implementing the TVB FaDan poaching for Ricky Wong. All along, Fala has been in touch with Charmaine privately, did she receive an invitation from Charmaine too? Fala expressed she does meet up with Charmaine in their personal lives, but Charmaine has never mentioned anything regarding the poach. Also, she still has a contract with TVB and does not believe the rumors. Kate also expressed she does not believe Charmaine would take such actions. She said she has received Ricky Wong's call but not Charmaine's call.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

On October 3rd, Gigi Leung married her Spanish boyfriend Serigo. Yesterday the newly wed finally returns to HK and attracted nearly 500 reporters and fans at the airport. The two were especially loving, although they were surrounded by the media, they still displayed a sweet smile. Gigi happily told everyone to call her "Mrs. Pretty"

Gigi teased Sergio's last name is very long, so she happily told everyone to just call her "Mrs. Pretty". She expressed after her marriage earlier this month, she and Sergio stayed in Barcelona to be with family. As she will have to go back to work in Changsha, she returned with Sergio. Gigi said: "My husband is still on vacation, so he's accompanying me. However, we will be getting back to our own work in November. He will head back to Spain. (Will you be unwilling to part from him?) Still have to work! He already handled everything for transferring to HK to work." Two months ago when readers exposed that she was preparing for marriage, since she wanted to keep things low-key, was she upset? Gigi at first did not have a clue what the reporter was asking? Then she said: "No problem, I was focused on the wedding preparations."

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

44 year old Leon Lai and 31 year old Gaile Lok were married in 2008. Since then they have been a very loving couple, earlier it was even rumored Galie was pregnant, but unfortunately it was just a rumor. In the recent month, Leon and Gaile 's relationship is on the rocks. In August, Gaile celebrated her 31st birthday alone. Not long after, she was spotted moving out of their home. Last month, Gigi and Zhang Ziyi attended an event together and stirred up rumors. Ultimately fire starts on the whole situation, Leon and Gaile issued a joint statement this month denouncing the rumors, just outright "nonsense and reckless speculations." However, what's written on paper just isn't as practical as actions.

A few days ago, the couple were working both in Beijing working. Netizens spotted Leon and Gaile spending a sweet night outside a hotel on Tuesday night. At the time, Leon was dressed casually with black-framed glasses and sneakers. His arms were so natural and unrestrained, wrapped around his wife Gaile in her green jacket. Gaile intimately stayed in Leon's embraced and the couple walked slowly together. Netizens posted the photos on Weibo: "Last night, near the hotel on Campbell Street, I unexpectedly saw... Leon Lai???"

Until yesterday, the couple were both working separately in Beijing. Leon was promoting for his new film White Vengeance, whereas Gaile attended a skincare event. At the time Gaile was asked about meeting Leon in Beijing? She kept her mouth shut: "I said a long time ago I won't answer personal questions. Thank you all for the concern. We are doing well and we hope everyone understands that. I will not comment on gossip news or personal questions."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

The Hong Kong film and television industry celebrates the People's Republic of China 62nd anniversary and the Chinese Film Panorama 2011 took place two nights ago. This time the film festival will take place between October 24 to November 20 as 9 different style Mainland films will be screened. Two of them THE PIANO IN A FACTORY director Zhang Meng and lead actor Qin Hailu and 72 MARTYRS director Derek Chiu Sung Kei and actress Irene Wan Bik Ha attended. Other guests included the current Miss Hong Kong Rebecca Zhu and Whitney Hui, Wong Jing, Liu Kai Chi, Raymond Wong Pak Ming and Teddy Robin Kwan.

Wan Bik ha two nights ago dressed up for the occasion. She humbly said, "OK!" Her film MARTYRS two nights ago was screened and Monday will be the official premiere. Will she be sexier at the premiere? She said that she did not know yet and hoped to have pleasant surprise. Qin Hailu two nights ago was just as sexy as Wan Bik Ha. She said, "No, no, Miss Hong Kong is sexier than me! Evening gowns are either low cut or bare back! (Are you confident about your figure?) No no."

Qin Hailu revealed that she just came to Hong Kong in March for A SIMPLE LIFE (TOH JEH). Earlier she was approved for Quality Migrant Admission Scheme to come to Hong Kong, when will she settle down? She said that right now she is working hard to pay taxes to the Hong Kong government. She also said that when she applied she asked whether she needed to stay in Hong Kong for awhile, but the authorities understood that her business required her to stay with the production. She said, "This year has truly been very busy. I haven't even been in Beijing for too long." Speaking of Huang Yi and Huo Siyan online war, Qin Hailu said that she was not familiar with either. As for her own love life, she said that she did not want it to be too publicized. The current trend was a flash wedding, would she follow suit? She shook her head and said, "I wouldn't do it to be trendy. One second decisions are very hard to say."

With so many filmmakers on hand, did Rebecca Zhu and Whitney Hui recommend themselves for movies? Whitney Hui said that she would not because they were guests. Rebecca Zhu said that she did not know about her chance to make TURNING POINT EXTREME (LAUGHING GOR ji CHIM JUI FAN).

Source: takungpao, singtao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

JADE SOLID GOLD taped two nights ago with William Chan Wai Ting, Jade Kwan Sum Yin, Mag Lam Yun Tung, Hotcha, Samuel Toi and others. Chan Wai Ting revealed that later he will make a Wise Guy movie. He said that he has always been a YOUNG AND DANGEROUS (GOO WAT JAI) fan and envious of Dior Cheng Yi Kin's chance to play Chan Ho Nam. This time he finally fulfilled his dream of playing a Wise Guy. Now he had to lose weight as he hoped to shape up. Earlier when he made a Mainland film his weight rose to 170 pounds and his face was much rounder.

Ekin was afraid that playing a Wise Guy would affect his image. William said that seeing Ekin's success he knew that there was no effect. Would he need to have tattoos? He said that he had four real tattoos already, but he would not mind more for the movie. William said that he would not get a love tattoo or a couple tattoo because he knew that his girlfriend Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin would not get one.

Lam Yun Tung recently had a part in the Joey Yung Cho Yi starred film DIVA. Joey earlier attended the press conference and the host described her as a "box office poison". Was she afraid of becoming poison? Lam Yun Tung said that she would not have any box office pressure because it was beyond her control. She could only do her part and she believed Joey would as well. Did Joey complain to her? She said no, she belived that Joey would not mind. The host just wanted to create some cheer. This time in the film she would not have any kiss or bed scene. Who would she like her first on screen kiss to go to? Lam Yun Tung said that she never thought about it. Would she like to give it to her rumored boyfriend Sheldon Lo (Law Hau Yung)? She joked, "I want to give it to a dog."

Source: takungpao, mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

Linda Chung (鍾嘉欣), Steven Ma (馬浚偉), and Edwin Siu (蕭正楠)filmed for TVB series, Lucky Father "當旺爸爸" yesterday. The scene spoke of Linda and Edwin inadvertently sharing a romantic kiss underneath a table. Steven Ma revealed that he was still discussing his early contract termination request with TVB, hoping to settle the issue before heading to mainland China.

Steven Ma, Linda Chung, and Edwin Siu filmed at a restaurant in the Tsim Sha Tsui district yesterday. In Lucky Father, the trio was embroiled in a love triangle. In the scene filmed, Linda realized that Steven’s character possessed a cough and offered a piece of candy to him. However, Linda accidentally dropped the candy and when Edwin tried to pick up the candy, he “accidentally” kissed her on the mouth instead!

Asked whether he had refreshed his mouth prior to the kissing scene, Edwin laughed, “No, there’s no need to do so.” (Did it feel good to kiss Linda?) “Why don’t you ask her?” Linda replied, “We only brushed lips lightly. This is a light-hearted comedy, so there will not be any overly passionate scenes.”

Encouraged Raymond Lam to Become More Mature After Heartbreak

The reporter asked Linda whether she had tried to comfort rumored ex-love, Raymond Lam (林峯),after he admitted in suffering hurt feelings [since bed photos with Mavis Pan 潘霜霜 surfaced]. Linda said, “I hope he recovers soon. It is good for a young man to have more experience.” (To make Raymond more mature?) “Yes, that applies too.” (Did Linda offer Raymond her sympathy?) “If we were to see each other and he mentions the issue, then I will offer my sympathy.”

Steven Ma Blunt on Departure

Steven Ma revealed that he will be heading to mainland China for filming later and thus, will not be attending the TVB Anniversary celebrations. Asked about the progress in discussing his early contract termination with TVB, Steven noted, “TVB put in a lot of efforts to discuss the matter with me. The process has been enjoyable. I hope that the path for the future will be settled prior to my mainland trip. Once a decision has been reached, I will announce it to everyone.” (Did City Telecom’s Chairman, Ricky Wong 王維基, seek you out?) “I did meet with him and consider it as a chance to meet a new friend.”

During an outtake scene between Edwin Siu and Linda Chung, a production crew member wanted to induce a relaxed atmosphere and joked, “Relax, someone please hurry with the ‘parting glances’ (離別秋波)!” Upon which, Steven Ma immediately corrected, “It’s not parting, but impending departure (臨別秋波) instead!” Steven’s words were full of overtones!

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: Jayne @ JayneStars

Wearing a black leather jacket and riding a motorcycle at a promotional event in Shanghai the day before yesterday, Nicholas Tse (謝霆鋒) was asked about his two sons, Lucas and Quintus, by the media. Breaking his normal silence, Nicholas replied frankly and even indicated that he was still good friends with Cecilia Cheung (張栢芝) after their divorce!

Asked if Lucas or Quintus were to fall sick and how the situation would be handled, Nicholas smiled and said that he will allow Cecilia to take care of the situation. “We are still good friends. She is also in Shanghai filming right now. Perhaps I will return to Hong Kong to visit my sons.” Apparently, Nicholas and Cecilia remained in touch and had a very good relationship despite their divorce.

Staying in Hong Kong for Only One Day

Shortly before 1 PM yesterday, Nicholas was spotted at the Hong Kong airport dressed in an orange T-shirt and wearing sunglasses. He indicated that he had flown from Shanghai to Hong Kong. Asked whether he was there to celebrate his mother, Deborah Li’s (狄波拉)birthday, Nicholas did not answer and hurriedly left. At that moment, an elderly woman requested in Mandarin to take a photo with Nicholas, while mistaking him for Raymond Lam (林峯).

Nicholas’ return to Hong Kong was quite hurried, as tomorrow, he will need to fly to Hefei, China to attend the 2011 Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival, where he will be issuing the Best Actor award. After completing his work, Nicholas will then return to Hong Kong again to celebrate his mother’s birthday.

In November, Nicholas will fly to Shanghai to film Derek Yee’s (爾冬陞) new movie. Nicholas has already completed the filming of mainland series, The Next Miracle "下一個奇迹" in which a photo featuring Nicholas rescuing his beautiful costar has been exposed.

New Boss Denies Pursuing Cecilia Cheung

Since filing for divorce, Cecilia Cheung has been embroiled in numerous gossips. Recently, Cecilia was rumored to be romantically pursued by her management company, AEG Group’s boss, Yu Yuxing (余毓興). Yesterday, Yu Yuxing clarified, “The rumors are entirely false and absurd! I am simply friends with Cecilia Cheung!” Mr. Yu hoped that the rumors did not affect their family and their own reputations. Mr. Yu’s lawyer has already issued letters on libel grounds in order to clarify the matter.

As for Cecilia Cheung taking vacation for no apparent reason, Mr. Yu supported her, “You can ask the production crew. Everyone is very satisfied with her. We do not know what led to the circulation of the rumors!” Mr. Yu lashed out that the rumors were fabricated from nothing.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: Jayne @ JayneStars

TVB actress, 30-year-old Yoyo Chen (陳自瑤) and 28-year-old Vincent Wong (王浩信) have been dating for 3 years. Despite a noisy break up earlier, Vincent successfully reconciled with Yoyo within two weeks. The pair appeared to have straightened out their problems, as Vincent suddenly announced the couple’s wedding plans! However, Vincent denied that the reason for the rushed wedding was due to Yoyo’s alleged pregnancy!

Eager to become “Mrs. Wong,” it was understood that Yoyo was almost two months pregnant and wished to get married before her belly bump surfaced. Yoyo and Vincent’s wedding will be held on November 13, 2011 at the Island Shangri-La Hotel in Hong Kong.

It was revealed that Yoyo and Vincent filed for marriage papers on October 7th. Although Vincent claimed that he had possessed marriage plans early in advance and planned to get his marriage certificate on a unique day (11/11/11) , it was understood that Yoyo’s pregnancy was the reason behind the couple’s rushed wedding.

An insider revealed, “Yoyo and Vincent admitted to their friends that they were expecting a baby. Otherwise, they will not get married so quickly. There is not a lot of time left and they could not secure a larger venue for their wedding. The date of the marriage registration and wedding reception are only two days apart! Due to space limitations, they can only accommodate over a dozen banquet tables.

“OnceVincent completes his theatrical project with Leila Tong (唐寧), he will partner with his good friends on a project, allowing his wife to rest more. After the paparazzi secretly photographed Yoyo and Vincent lounging in their apartment earlier, Vincent originally intended to move to a new home. Now that Yoyo is pregnant, they will follow Chinese tradition and not move at this sensitive time, choosing to will wait until after the baby is born,” Vincent’s close friend revealed.

Source: Next Magazine # 1128
Translated by: Jayne @ JayneStars

Despite the poaching battle for TVB artists, Ruco Chan (陳展鵬), who rose to sudden popularity after leading for the first time in The Other Truth "真相", was not part of the current recruitment efforts among rival television stations. He could only focus on doing his own job well at TVB. Three months after signing a management contract with TVB in August 2011, he has already earned his salary worth of $500,000 HKD, proving that there were a lot of monetary opportunities waiting at TVB too!

Earning His Worth in 3 Months

After working at ATV for six years, 34-year-old Ruco Chan joined TVB in 2008. Achieving immense popularity after the airing of The Other Truth, Ruco became highly promoted by TVB. Producer Amy Wong (王心慰) substantially increased Ruco’s screen time in ATF Counter Terrorism Unit "ATF反恐" and cast him as the male lead actor, causing Ron Ng (吳卓羲) to step aside. A month ago, Ruco signed a TVB management contract with an annual salary of $500,000 HKD.

After completing ATF Counter Terrorism Unit in September, Ruco fully immersed in earning “real” money, appearing at restaurant performances, mall promotions, travel agency shows, and insurance seminars, accepting all forms of short-term advertising. In the last two months, Ruco took on nearly twenty outside jobs, excluding his normal filming requirements and appearances in TVB variety programs. His income from these outside shows already amounted to $500,000 HKD, allowing Ruco to achieve his salary target within three months. Any additional jobs will become incremental income.

Fans Fighting To Kiss Him

Ruco revealed, “Many jobs were offered to me after the broadcast of The Other Truth, such as the insurance seminar. The insurance company felt that my lawyer image was deeply ingrained [in the public’s minds] and was convinced I possessed the adequate life-experience, since the press dubbed me as a ‘dead fish revived after 17 years.’ As for the Alainmikli optical ad, many customers called to ask about their glasses after I wore the brand in The Other Truth. Thus, Alainmikli decided to ask me to film an advertisement for their optical line.”

Staying at TVB posed a lucky streak for Ruco Chan. On October 12th, Ruco appeared as a guest performer at god-sister, Suzan Guterres’ (李麗霞) concert. In the same evening, Ruco flew to Melbourne, Australia to appear as a special guest at a local Asian beauty pageant. Closely following will be appearances in Macau, Zhuhai, Malaysia, and Vancouver.

At Suzan Guterres’ concert, Ruco was the first performer to appear due to his need to take a subsequent flight to Australia. Ruco sang Latent "潛伏", the theme song to The Other Truth and Jacky Cheung’s (張學友) Unwilling to Let You Go "怎麼捨得你". Ruco and god-sister Suzan Guterrez sang the duet, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow "明天你是否依然愛我", after which a large group of female fans rushed to the side of the stage to offer lucky packets, hugging and kissing him. Ruco was very responsive to his fans.

Three Series On Hand

At 9 PM that evening, Ruco arrived at the Hong Kong airport while accompanied by his manager to take an 11 PM flight to Melbourne, Australia. Ruco’s excited fans rushed to the airport via taxicabs to bid farewell to him.

In December, Ruco will be filming TVB series, Big Eunuch "大太監" with Wayne Lai (黎耀祥) and Maggie Cheung (張可頤). After which, Ruco will film The Miscellaneous Morsels from Youyang "酉陽雜俎" with Bosco Wong (黃宗澤)and Aimee Chan (陳茵媺). Including ATF Counter Terrorism Unit, Ruco will have three series on hand. Perhaps he will attain even greater opportunities in the coming year!

Source: Next Magazine # 1128
Translated by: Jayne @ JayneStars

Rose Chan Ka Hung yesterday modeled a stocking event. Today Rose will return to the Mainland to work on two films. First she will go to Hengdian for Wong Jing's SIU GUNG JUN MO LUM (LAUGHTER KUNG FU ROCKS MARTIAL ART WORLD), then she will go to Yunnan for the Xiong Xinxin directed GUANG HUI SUI YUE. She will have to fight in both films and expect to wrap up both in January next year. Would she lose extra money making opportunities? She said, "My full time job is acting! However I will have to reschedule some jobs that I took earlier to be done after my return." Michelle Ye (Yip Shuen) reportedly found a boyfriend in the Mainland, would she like to? She said, "No, I hope to focus on making movies first." She also said that if she was dating, communication would be the most important. Thus she would not mind the issue of geography. Would she mind finding a Mainland boyfriend? She said, "I mind dating myself! Because I will turn 19 next month, I don't want to date so soon. My birthday wish is for career and not for a boyfriend. (Would you want a career line?) I don't want line, the line on my hand (career line) is OK too."

Source: takungpao, singtao
Translated by: hktopten

Yesterday, Matt Yeung (楊明)uploaded a photo with his girlfriend on his Weibo blog, indicating that she will be “the future Mrs. Yeung.” When the reporter spoke with Matt yesterday, he admitted that he intended to get married. Since Matt was currently filming a series, the couple needed additional time to prepare for their upcoming wedding.

Matt revealed that he has been dating his girlfriend, who did not work in the entertainment industry, for two years.Asked whether the couple intended to have children immediately, Matt replied, ”There’s no need to be so anxious. It is good for the two of us to spend time together first!”

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: Jayne @ JayneStars

Him Law (羅仲謙)was currently busily rehearsing for theatrical production, My Basic Life "我的基本生活". One scene spoke of Him and his costar, Clifton Kwan (關逸揚), lying on the sofa and immersed in their gay relationship. In the bold scene, Him continuously stroked Clifton’s shoulder and even reached out to slap Clifton’s buttocks!

Him indicated that he did not feel embarrassed by the scene which featured the gay couple. Him believed that a professional actor should act accordingly based on the script’s needs and demonstrate the love relationship between the characters, regardless of whether his costar was a man or woman.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: Jayne @ JayneStars

TVB FaDan Charmaine Sheh switched over to the Mainland market and signed with a new company, 'ArtExpress'. However, she is still under a TVB 'per-series' contract. Recently it was reported Charmaine changed her mind and enters the poaching tide and entices other TVB artists to sign with Ricky Wong. Catherine Chau also follows her good friend and decided not to renew her TVB contract, which expires this month (October). It was also rumored Charmaine targeted Tavia Yeung as well, helping Ricky Wong get Tavia over to be his front line FaDan. Earlier Ricky Wong personally invited Bowie Lam out for a meal, while Joe Ma and Michael Tao are also his targets. Charmaine was accused of being the leader in the poaching and is now known as the 'betrayer'. Yesterday Charmaine's management company ArtExpress Production (創藝製作) issued a statement to the media clarifying the rumors.

Yesterday ArtExpress Production issued a statement, an excerpt is below:


The statement also mentioned the fabricated news damages Charmaine and ArtExpress reputation and the related parties reserve the right to take legal action.

Reporters contacted Charmaine about her assistance to Ricky Wong in poaching TVB artists. Her manager Tina responded and expressed Charmaine has been in Mainland shooting a new drama all along and basically isn't aware of the situation at all. She and TVB still has a per-series contract, therefore this rumor has made it awkward for her. In November, Charmaine's When Heaven Burns will be releasing, she also hopes to take time off her schedule to participate in the HK promotions. The relationship between Charmaine and TVB is very positive.

As if Charmaine's good friend Catherine Chau is following her up north too? Tina said Catherine's contract ends late October and she will announce her future direction herself.

Asked about the form of collaboration between ArtExpress and City Telecom? Does 'providing artists greater room for development' as mentioned in the statement include work in City TeleCom? Tina said this is just a business collaboration, and there will be announcements later. However, Charmaine is independent, so she will not affect the business collaborations. Later, Charmaine exposed on Weibo that she's hurt. Tina said she just fell, nothing serious.

It was also reported Ricky Wong poached Ghetto Justice's editor and Lives of Omission's director to prepare the production of a new ghost-themed series.

Source: Mingpao
Translator: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Yesterday Michael Tse was recording for the final episode of TVB show Health Oddities 2. He laughed: "The program made everyone think I have medical knowledge, for example, I get questions on eczema in children."

Michael will soon be focusing on new film Laughing Gor Potential Criminal. He's not sure who his partner is yet, but it was said its possible that he may have a male partner? Michael laughed: "Any girl who gets near Laughing will not have a good ending."

Joyce Cheng said this episode discusses gallstones. In 2004 when she was in Singapore, she had gallstones before. At the time it was 3am when her abdomen started hurting until 6am. She woke up and called her mother Lydia Shum to accompany her to the hospital. Joyce said: "The doctor said I had gallstones in my gall badder and it was swelling. We were worried that it might burst, so decided to undergo surgery. The next day I was discharged from the hospital. My condition occurred because of my eating habits. Is it because I ate too much abalone since youth? Yes! It was the abalone!"

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Together Wong Cho Lam, Louis Yuen, Johnson Lee makes up the group "Fuk Luk Sau" (The Gods) and since the group was formed, they are known as the number 1 imitators. Aside for TV show and films, TVB made their series Super Snoops as one of this year's anniversary series. The latest update for The Gods is they will be holding a Hong Kong Coliseum concert during the Lunar New Year holiday in February next year. As last year's concert only had 7,500 seats, this time they will be opening up all four stages in HK Coliseum to entertain 14,000 audience. Although tentatively set for only 1 show, The Gods still felt pressure. However, with a chance in life to hold a HK Coliseum concert, even if they were just holding half a show, they will still be happy.

The Gods already called Liza Wang to invite her as a guest, but unfortunately Liza is very busy next year and also she doesn't like repeating events, so she declined to the offer. They laughed: "This time we won't have an 'adult' to watch over us, I'm scared!"

Vows loyalty to TVB

They expressed to keep 'The Gods', they decided to devote their loyalty to TVB: "If there was no TVB, then there would not be The Gods. We hope we can follow Super Trio and Lydia Shum's footsteps. We want to be Hong Kong's Happy Fruit. Of course, we have to find a TV station to represent HK, and TVB gave us this opportunity to develop, so we will not leave them." When speaking of the pay raise? Cho Lam said: "Congrats to all those colleagues that got a raise. My greatest raise is actually all the outside jobs TVB found for me, such as movies and advertisements. This is where I earn the most." Aside from earning money in TVB, asked if his other greatest earn was girlfriend Leanne Li? He laughed: "We will have to ask her. Perhaps she thinks it's a loss!"

Does not want TVB to give special award

Super Snoops has been well received by audience since it's broadcast. The Gods joked and said the greatest response is also the most terrifying: "Even kids can sing and dance to the sub theme Foolishly Going to Buy Noodles (戇戇居居去買麵). We really should consider starting a children's show, perhaps call it The Gods Fax Machine or The Gods School's Out." Do they hope TVB will give them an award as a group? The Gods felt: "That feels too deliberate. Each year we attend the awards ceremony not because of the awards, but because it is important that the show goes well. We might not remember who won what awards in what year, but when asked of the funniest year or the most playful year, we will definitely remember. Why not, we just present the group award to the team of Executives!"

Source: Mingpao
Translator: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Source: Oriental Daily
Translator: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Donnie Yen Chi Tan recently accepted a CNN program TALK ASIA interview and discussed his road to success, action film changes over the years and the possibility of IP MAN 3 with host Kristie Lu Stout. Chi Tan even admitted that his family was his pillar and motivation. The program will air in Hong Kong, Singapore and Taipei simultaneously.

Chi Tan since his first film at age 19 has made over 50 films. This 48 year old actor has already become one of the most prominent ace superstar in the Asian film industry, in particular his performance in IP MAN received rave reviews. Chi Tan analyzed the film's success. "Several decades ago when we watched Bruce Lee action films, they were focused on showing masculinity. Yet recently they tended to focus on gentle men who put family first. He was a very passive person, which I thought attracted many female viewers. This was also the reason that this film performed so ideally and exceeded past kung fu films." As for the possibility of IP MAN 3, Chi Tan said, "In the next two years I have to explore and thoroughly utilize every opportunity and try different characters to see how far I can go, then I may possibly consider making IP MAN 3!"

Chi Tan since age four has studied martial art with his mother, but currently he has not instructed his children. Yet when he saw his four year old son James' natural martial art talent he still could not hide his joy inside. He said, "James could punch and kick all day, I don't know where he learned it from. He never watches my movies, but he indeed has natural talent in this area. He can pretend to kick like he has been studying martial art since he was born." In order to spend more time with his family, Chi Tan decided not to make any movie for half a year. Only recently has he returned to work on movies and his schedule has already been jam packed. Chi Tan said, "I have to thank different directors and investors for giving me so many opportunities, but due to limited schedules I have to make sacrifices. Now my schedule has already been filled until the end of next year."

Chi Tan once was the action director or actor on many Hollywood films. He said that in Hollywood he coordinated the action then let the directors and photographers adjust camera positions, but this way was not too desirable. In Hong Kong, stunt coordinator would also serve as action director. He had complete control and could alone or with his team coordinate the action and put the cameras in where he thought the result would be the best. In addition, Chi Tan won Best Actor with THE LOST BLADESMAN (GUAN WONG CHEUNG) at the International Filmmaker Film Festival in Scotland.

Source: Takungpao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Maggie Cheung Man Yuk two nights ago attended a Picasso exhibit in Shanghai. Maggie was once rumored to be considering retirement, but two nights ago she denied that and said, "I never said I wanted to retire; only now if with characters are similar to those several years ago, I would rather stop and wait for me to grow a little older and have new understanding. I believe I would have a new attempt." She also promised that she definitely would have a chance to make a movie.

Source: Takungpao
Translated by: hktopten

Currently in Dunhuang shooting for new Mainland drama 巾幗大將軍, Elanne Kong had an accident during the shoot a few days ago. The accident occurred when Elanne worked with horses for the first time. During the shoot, because Elanne speaking her lines close to the horse, she was unaware when the horse's kick came towards her.

Yesterday Elanne accepted a long-distance phone interview, she said: "Actually it's nothing too serious. You all don't need to be so worried. It was just because I wasn't aware that the horse's patpat (butt) was facing me. Just like that, the horse made a forceful kick on my thigh, which immediately swelled up. And because of that, a horseshoe print was left on me too!"

In fact earlier when Elanne was shooting for the film Holding Love High (高舉愛情), she was injured on the waist by a dumbbell. Asked which accident was more painful for her? She said: "This accident was more painful because the horse's force was just so strong. When the horse kicked me, it felt like a 100 pounds of force went on me, so painful." Elanne said she clenched her teeth to bear the pain, but eventually she was unable to withstand the severe pain and the tears just came running down. She said after the accident, the crew accompanied her to the hospital, fortunately after the doctor treated her, she was fine. She will just need to allow 3-4 days of rest before she recovers. Elanne said: "The crew is great, especially let me take the day off, but tomorrow I will be able to resume work, just can't do the action scenes yet."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translator: aZnangel@AEU