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Jessica Hsuan and Lawrence Ng were in Shanghai yesterday for the blessing ceremony of their new series. Jessica sighed there is too much work in TVB: "In the past when I was with TVB, I worked 22 hours each day. It is actually much more relaxing working in Mainland!" Jessica's TVB contract expired in September and she didn't renew it. When speaking of the 'Best Actress' award, Jessica frankly said she supports her co-star from Curse of the Royal Harem, Myolie Wu and denied the bad terms rumor.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

The other night, Raymond Lam was a guest at a Christmas lighting ceremony event. Recently he is busy shooting Saving General Yang in Mainland and has fallen ill. He carried his illness with him to the event that day and was unable to perform with his hoarse voice. He only played games and gave out gifts to the audience. Earlier it was reported Raymond's ex-girlfriend Mavis Pan has big plans to collaborate with Stephen Shiu and will be developing in the Hong Kong pipeline, does he fear of this incident? Raymond expressed he knew the report would say that, but he is in fact not afraid at all. He never had any fears, just hope her career goes smoothly. All is well and each have their own room for development.

When speaking of TV King, Raymond expressed an award is a reward. As an artist, of course hope to win an aard because it is something to be happy about. Also, this is one of his goals, but awards will just have to look at fate because there are many other factors too. With support from the audience, you will be able to have respect for yourself. So who does Raymond support? He said: "I heard FH3 is doing well and has a good script. If I were to choose, I would pick Wayne Lai. Unfortunately I haven't been able to collaborate with him."

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Last night, Kevin Cheng appeared just as if he was LAW BA for the TUMI new store opening ceremony. Kevin is one of the hottest picks for TV King this year depended on his role in Ghetto Justice. At the scene, many fans were fighting to get his autograph, and Kevin couldn't help but let out a smile of confidence: "I just came back from Beijing, my manager told me of the news right away, I really thank all the support my colleagues gave. It is really 'Great Minds Think Alike' because I got support from others, so there would not be a reason why I shouldn't have confidence. It is because of them, I will have confidence in myself!"

Kevin said the awards ceremony hasn't taken place yet, so it's all too early to judge. He said he hopes for good results. As for his tough opponents, Kevin supports his two greatest opponents Wayne Lai and Michael Tse. As for TV Queen, he believes its between Myolie Wu and Fala Chen. He said: "I watched Wayne Lai's performance in Forensic Heroes III. Although I didn't watch Laughing Gor, the ratings were really good and it was a popular hit, the two are my strongest opponents. As for TV Queen, Myolie had great accomplishment in the last several years and she was part of the few highest rated series. At least I believe her performance in Ghetto Justice was great. However, Fala's Madam Jo is also very popular among the audience."

Recently, it was rumored TVB's contract renewals became an exchange for awards. Kevin does not believe in this, he said: "Contract terms shouldn't be determined with awards and pay raises. Just like Wayne and Sheren Tang, last year they won TV King and Queen, and there wasn't any special raise or signing for a long contract. I believe TVB keeps contracts and awards separate as two different things. All is decided by the people, it is also the great source of encouragement for us artists."

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

TVB Anniversary Series Curse of the Royal Harem (CRH) is currently in its heated broadcast. Lead actor and actress Sunny Chan and Myolie Wu have a chance to get the TV King and Queen award depending on this series. It was said Myolie is sure to get it, but unfortunately recently there were complaints from viewers of the heavy makeup on the females in the series. This more or less cause an impact on Myolie's votes. However, yesterday TVB made special arrangements for the cast of CRH to be dressed in their ancient costumes and attend a Community Chest charity event, where they were able to raise HK$450,000 of donations.

Regarding the complaints, Myolie's confidence has not been affected. She said: "This provides that there are people watching the series. Some people think the makeup is too heavy, while some also feel it's really beautiful. I am just treating it as promotion." When speaking of rumored boyfriend Bosco Wong supporting her to become TV Queen? She laughed: "This year, there are many more channels to vote, I'm telling my family to help. (Does she hope to win TV Queen or My Favorite TV Character more?) Whatever it is, I'll be just as happy!" A magazine recently exposed that Bosco secretly went for hot pot with a long-haired female friend, has she been neglected? Myolie said: "I didn't see the report, not sure." Then Myolie quickly changed the subject and talked about CRH's ratings. Sunny felt happy to be nominated for TV King, he said: "I hope to breakthrough the fate and be on the Top 5. (You'll be happy enough being on Top 5?) Yes, it's already amazing to be on Top 5, since the opponents are tough."

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Vincent Wong and Yoyo Chen were married on November 11th at 11am in the Century Wedding Hall in Tsim Sha Tsui. It was said Vincent had watery eyes during the entire wedding. When Yoyo was putting the wedding ring on Vincent, she had some hard luck and wasn't successful, gained some laughter. Vincent laughed: "I didn't have watery eyes, it is actually because of my allergies. I am more nervous than I thought I would be and the whole process is just very moving." He expressed the moment when the wedding rings were exchanged, he really felt emotional. It was understood the wedding was unable to begin on 11:11am, Vincent said: "It doesn't have to be at 11 minutes, it is already good enough to have '8 ones'."

Yoyo expressed the moment she stepped in the wedding hall, she teared up the instant she saw her closest family and friends. Asked about her 'hard luck' when putting the wedding on? Yoyo said: "When he put the ring on me, it was fine, but when it was my turn the ring was stuck on his finger, perhaps guys fingers are fatter." When asked if Vincent was too happy that his fingers were even swelling up? He said recently he hasn't been to the gym often, but Yoyo helped her husband explain: "It's me who didn't know how to put it on."

Yoyo inititally wanted to take advantage of the 11:11a.m time slot to start her wedding, but because the couple before them registered two years ago, so Vincent and Yoyo decided to leave that couple have the time.

When speaking of the rumor with Cammi, did it influence their wedding mood? The two were relaxed and did not respond. Yoyo denounced Cammi: "Such nonsense." As it was rumored Yoyo is 2 months pregnant, Vincent answered on her behalf: "We hope so too, hope to be successful to get a Dragon boy!" Yoyo expressed if there is any good news, she will notify the media. The couple haven't directly admit or deny to the pregnancy rumor, wonder if its because they are worried the baby might be sensitive, so they aren't willing to say so. It was also seen that Yoyo suddenly had an increased cup size, which further suspect the rumor to be true.

On Sunday November 13th, the couple will be hosting their wedding banquet, so the only artist seen yesterday at the wedding was Tracy Ip, she said: "Yoyo is my best friend in the industry. Just now her wedding got my crying." Asked if she believe Yoyo is pregnant? She said: "I don't feel so, I don't know these things."

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

On Christmas Eve, Twins will be the special guest performer for Canton Road's Christmas Party; they attended the press conference yesterday. It turns out that ten years ago, they also performed here. Yesterday the event also broadcast their photos from ten years ago. Ah Sa and Ah Gil were frightened when they saw their former baby fat looks. This time having the opportunity to perform again at the same place for their tenth anniversary, it feels even more meaningful. Looking back at old photos, Twins laugh saying that it looks like when the Queen revisited honeymoon locations to take photos again. Asked if the money they earn has also increased 10 times? Twins indicated that it is left for the company to discuss, in general they only accept it if they are satisfied.

This year Ah Sa has to work during Christmas and cannot spend it with boyfriend William Chan. She laughed that work is most important, but close to the end of the year she will actually be very busy having to prepare for the awards held at the end of the year.

Also, reports indicated that Edison Chen and 16-year-old student model Cammi who had intimate photos published in the news are discussing agreement terms. Ah Gil stated she will not respond. She pointed that right now her mood with Ah Sa is very happy.

Source: Ynet
Translated by: starlightcolors @ AsianFanatics

TV King hot favorite Michael Tse was absent from the TVB anniversary award press conference, and attended an event for new film Laughing Gor Turning Point 2 with Francis Ng, Janice Man, Kate Tsui and Bosco Wong instead. Michael appeared at the event dressed as a prisioner, he will be playing battle of the wits with the intelligent criminal Francis. Michael had always been Chok, he said: "It won't be a good watch without Chok in a cops and criminals film. (Compete with Francis on the Chok?) He has his own type of Chok."

Francis clarified that it is not confirmed whether he will shoot Triumph in the Skies 2: "I won't say anything yet, if I get blown off then I'll really miserable! (Guest star?) If it's a guest appearance, then don't try to contact me." When speaking of him pretending to be Patrick Tse again in the sales presentation, Francis expressed that part was purely for jokes and won't be broadcast. Also, kate was asked if she will have to be kissing nonstop in the film like she did in the series? She laughed: "This time, it probably won't be as much, but there will be some kiss scenes."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

TVB Anniversary Awards 2011 held its press conference yesterday and announced the nomination list. However, only some artists attended the event including Liza Wang, Myolie Wu, Fala Chen, Elena Kong, Ron Ng, Kenneth Ma, Law Lok Lam, KK Keung, Jazz Lam, Sharon Chan, Sire Ma and Samantha Ko. Moses Chan, Wayne Lai, Raymond Lam, Kevin Cheng, Kate Tsui, Linda Chung, Bosco Wong and Tavia Yeung were all absent and didn't get to boost their momentum.

This year Bowie Lam, Wong He, Joe Ma and Bernice Liu were crowned the 'TVB Betrayers' as they did not a single nomination. On the contrary, Steven Ma, who is currently terminating his management contract with TVB, was nominated for Best Actor, My Favorite TV Male Character and Best Programme Host.

This year's TV Queen battle seems to be between Myolie Wu and Fala Chen. The two were recently rumored to be on bad terms. Yesterday the two did not have any sign of awkwardness and even took pictures together with mutual arms on waist. The two strongly proved the rumor false. Myolie said: "There are these kinds of reports every year, I just treat them as nonsense news." Does Myolie see Fala as an imaginary opponent? "The greatest opponent is myself. I personlly do have confidence, but I'm not certain. I won't know the feeling until the award is in my hand." Myolie said Kevin, Michael Tse and Bosco Wong all have work, so it was hard for them to attend. Whoever is the best, leave it for the audience to vote.

Fala said: "At first when I heard of the bad term rumor with Myolie, I felt a little unhappy! Why are they writing bad about me, exactly like an evil concubine? However, when I think deeper, this proves that I am worthy of being on the news." Perhaps the evil concubine would take the TV Queen seat? "I don't know, will have to see how the storyline proceeds. (Do you have complete confidence?) The confidence comes from TVB. I have always hoped to be nominated and be like Ah Jeh (Liza Wang), have jobs as long as possible."

Sharon is happy to be nominated for 'Best Supporting Actress' and 'My Favorite TV Female Character'. She feels her 'Hot Leg Goddess' role is her breakthrough role. She hopes to win this award as her award for her 10th anniverary in the industry.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

In the recent years, we have been seeing drinking and driving cases in showbiz one after the other. In May, Remus Choy crashed his car after driving drunk, fortunately he only had light injuries (fined HK$12,000, 160 hours community service and 2 year license suspension). Others include, Janet Chow (fined HK$4,000, license suspension), Amigo Chui (fined HK$6,000, 9 months license suspension) and Cecilia Ip (fined HK$6,000, 4 months license suspension). Aarif Lee appears like a gentleman on the outside and had a healthy filial image all along, but the other night he was performing in a concert at the AsiaWorld-Expo, where there was fine wine offered free of charge. Aarif maintained the best state for his performance since he didn't touch the alcohol at all prior and had his company's car take him back home after the performance. However, it was during the late hours, he got into trouble where he was suspected of driving under the influence. After taking the breath test, the police arrested Aarif and confirmed the alochol breath test exceeded the limit. He is allow to release on bail and wait for investigation.

Regarding Aarif arrested for drinking and driving, the executive (Wong Hoi Man) of his company Amusic confirmed: "It is the truth. After he completed the show, Amusic's car dropped him off at his home, but for the details of the story, I will have to first get a better understanding." Mr. Wong expressed Aarif has never had a habit of drinking or smoking, before his performance he was very stabled and certainly did not drink. He said: "After the show, perhaps he happily had a little alcohol with the backstage crew, that won't be strange."

That night, Aarif participated in a concert sponsored by a wine company. He performed with his guitar and sang live on stage, which got very heated response from the audience. Feeling high, Aarif said: "People ask me why I'm not as open when I'm doing the same type of concerts? It is because I'm not in Hong Kong, I'm only this open when I'm in Hong Kong. I want to sing a song for everyone, it is my baby's baby called Still." While performing, he started asking the audience if there is any wine, one person from the audience passed him some water. He quickly took a big gulp to clench his thrist.

Later, Aarif and Korean singer TIM duet I'm Yours. Backstage, Tim expressed in his language: "Koreans are truly tall, in the future I will force my kids to eat more Kimchi." The two playful young men were pretending to be father-son: "Daddy Daddy, it's so spicy!", "Then do you want to grow up tall? You will just have to eat spicy too." This gave everyone a good laugh.

PROFILE
Age: 24

Education: Imperial College London

Career Background: At age 17, Aarif did a self sing and play performance where he was spotted by a record company executive. He later signed with Leon Lai's Amusic and became a singer. He partnered with Janice Vidal for an all English album Morning, where he authored the lyrics of the entire album.

Awards/Recognitions: Depending on his first appearance in the film Echoes of the Rainbow, he won 'The 29th Hong Kong Film Awards Best New Performer (Gold)'. And depending on the theme song to the film, he also wont 'Best Original Song Award'. In 2009, he was awarded 'IFPI Best Selling Local Male Newcomer'.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

The awards ceremony will take place on December 5th @ 8:30pm.

Best Actor

Julian Cheung ("The Rippling Blossom")
Stephen Au ("Be Home for Dinner")
Moses Chan ("Yes, Sir. Sorry, Sir!")
Kevin Cheng ("Ghetto Justice")
Roger Kwok ("Wax and Wane")
Ron Ng ("Wax and Wane")
Ruco Chan ("The Other Truth")
Steven Ma ("The Life and Times of a Sentinel")
Kenneth Ma ("The Life and Times of a Sentinel")
Michael Tse ("Lives of Omission")
Bosco Wong ("Lives of Omission")
Bobby Au Yeung ("Men with No Shadows")
Raymond Lam ("Men with No Shadows")
Wayne Lai ("Forensic Heroes III")
Sunny Chan ("Curse of the Royal Harem")

Best Actress

Liza Wang ("Home Troopers")
Tavia Yeung ("The Rippling Blossom")
Louise Lee ("Only You")
Yoyo Mung ("Only You")
Kristal Tin ("Be Home for Dinner")
Linda Chung ("Yes, Sir. Sorry, Sir!")
Charmaine Sheh ("My Sister of Eternal Flower")
Selena Li ("The Life and Times of a Sentinel")
Fala Chen ("Lives of Omission")
Kate Tsui ("Lives of Omission")
Nancy Sit ("River of Wine")
Elena Kong ("River of Wine")
Maggie Cheung ("Forensic Heroes III")
Jessica Hsuan ("Curse of the Royal Harem")
Myolie Wu ("Curse of the Royal Harem")

Best Supporting Actor

Kenny Wong ("Links to Temptation")
Ram Tseung ("A Great Way to Care")
Patrick Tang ("7 Days in Life")
Elliot Yue ("Grace Under Fire")
Mat Yeung ("Be Home for Dinner")
Law Lok Lam ("Yes, Sir. Sorry, Sir!")
Sam Lee ("Ghetto Justice")
Jazz Lam ("Ghetto Justice")
Lee Sing Cheung ("The Other Truth")
KK Cheung ("The Life and Times of a Sentinel")
Derek Kwok ("Lives of Omission")
Ben Wong ("Lives of Omission")
Ngo Ka Nin ("River of Wine")
Power Chan ("Men with No Shadows")
Lee Kwok Lun ("Forensic Heroes III")

Best Supporting Actress

Vivien Yeo ("A Great Way to Care")
Yvonne Lam ("Be Home for Dinner")
Queenie Chu ("Yes, Sir. Sorry, Sir!"
Sharon Chan ("Ghetto Justice")
Joyce Tang ("Ghetto Justice")
Mannor Chan ("Wax and Wane")
Florence Kwok ("Wax and Wane")
Aimee Chan ("The Other Truth")
Natalie Tong ("The Other Truth")
Helen Ma ("The Other Truth")
Ching Ho Wai ("The Life and Times of a Sentinel")
Elena Kong ("Lives of Omission")
Sire Ma ("River of Wine")
Nancy Wu ("Forensic Heroes III")
Gigi Wong ("Curse of the Royal Harem")

My Favourite TV Male Character

Julian Cheung ("The Rippling Blossom")
Stephen Au ("Be Home for Dinner")
Jason Chan ("Be Home for Dinner")
Moses Chan ("Yes, Sir. Sorry, Sir!")
Kevin Cheng ("Ghetto Justice")
Ruco Chan ("The Other Truth")
Raymond Wong ("The Other Truth")
Steven Ma ("The Life and Times of a Sentinel")
Michael Tse ("Lives of Omission")
Bosco Wong ("Lives of Omission")
MC Jin ("Lives of Omission")
Wong Cho Lam ("Super Snoops")
Louis Yuen ("Super Snoops")
Johnson Lee ("Super Snoops")
Wayne Lai ("Forensic Heroes III")

My Favourite TV Female Character

Sonija Kwok ("7 Days in Life")
Yoyo Mung ("Only You")
Louise Lee ("Only You")
Liu Xuan ("Grace Under Fire")
Kristal Tin ("Be Home for Dinner")
Linda Chung ("Yes, Sir. Sorry, Sir!")
Myolie Wu ("Ghetto Justice")
Sharon Chan ("Ghetto Justice")
Toby Leung ("Wax and Wane")
Tavia Yeung ("The Other Truth")
Fala Chen ("Lives of Omission")
Kate Tsui ("Lives of Omission")
Liza Wang ("Super Snoops")
Maggie Cheung ("Forensic Heroes III")
Aimee Chan ("Forensic Heroes III")

Most Improved Male Artiste

Jazz Lam ("My Sister of Eternal Flower", "Ghetto Justice", "River of Wine", "Ghetto a la Spice")
King Kong ("Neighbourhood Gourmet", "Super Snoops")
Jason Chan ("Only You", "Be Home for Dinner", Dropping by Cloud Nine")
Mat Yeung ("Twilight Investigation", "Only You", "Be Home for Dinner", "My Sister of Eternal Flower", "The Other Truth")
MC Jin ("Big Boys Club", "Show Me the Happy", "Stairway to Dragon", "Yes, Sir. Sorry, Sir!", "Kung Fu Supernova", "Top Eats 100")

Most Improved Female Artiste

Samantha Ko ("Eat This Way", "After Hours", "Admiral's Feast", "Forensic Heroes III")
Sire Ma ("Eat This Way", "Relic of an Emissary", River of Wine", "Men with No Shadows", "Curse of the Royal Harem")
Mandy Wong ("Scoop", "Home Troopers", "Ghetto Justice", "Lives of Omission", "Men with No Shadows")
Cilla Kung ("Yes, Sir. Sorry, Sir!", "River of Wine", "Forensic Heroes III")
Katy Kung ("7 Days in Life", "Ghetto Justice", "Be Home for Dinner", "The Life and Times of a Sentinel")

Best Series

"Show Me the Happy"
"Twilight Investigation"
"Links to Temptation"
"Home Troopers"
"A Great Way to Care"
"7 Days in Life"
"The Rippling Blossom"
"Only You"
"Grace Under Fire"
"Be Home for Dinner"
"Relic of an Emissary"
"Yes, Sir. Sorry, Sir!"
"My Sister of Eternal Flower"
"Ghetto Justice"
"Wax and Wane"
"The Other Truth"
"The Life and Times of a Sentinel"
"Lives of Omission"
"River of Wine"
"Men with No Shadows"
"Super Snoops"
"Forensic Heroes III"
"Til Love Do Us Lie"
"Curse of the Royal Harem"

Other awards: Best Host, Best Variety Programme, Best Information Programme, Most Admirable Award, and tvb.com Weibo Popularity Award.

Source: tvb.com
Translated by: hyn5 @ 幸而城 Fortunate City

THE GREAT MAGICIAN (DAI MOR SHOOK SI) will open in January next year. Director Derek Yee Tun gSing yesterday led Tony Leung Chiu Wai and Lau Ching Wan to attend the first all Asia press conference in Shanghai. Almost 200 reporters covered the event. Two Best Actors exchanged words on the stage as if they were still battling wits in the film.

Since THE LONGEST NITE (UM FA), Lau Ching Wan and Leung Chiu Wai ran into each other 13 years later. This time at the press conference, they gave people the impression just like in the production special that they have met each other's match. When asked about their experience during the shoot, Leung Chiu Wai joked, "The director is very strict. We must speak Putonghua throughout. Everyday aside from making the movie we are practicing our Putonghua." Lau Ching Wan agreed, "Everyday I am in the room practicing Putonghua, only this way would I not lose to him." The crowd roared with laughter.

Two Best Actors even "exposed" Yee Tung Sing. Leung Chiu Wai claimed that he was excessively strict at work and made the actors very nervous. When asked about the fight scene in which Lau Ching Wan and Leung Chiu Wai choked each other, they both made a helpless expression and blamed the director as the initiator. They were only following orders. Yee Tung Sing also humorously "responded" to such "blames". "The film company boss said, when viewers buy tickets to go to the movies they have to see fights. It's not good without fights! So I arranged for them to fight." As for online rumors that Leung Chiu Wai and Zhou Xun will perform THE GREAT MAGICIAN's theme song GUESS LOVER. Leung Chiu Wai confirmed it and said, "Indeed, at first I was to sing with Lau Ching Wan, but Lau Ching Wan backed out last second. Now I can only sing with Zhou Xun."

Source: Takungpao, Mingpao, Singtao
Translated by: hktopten

The Raymond Wong Pak Ming produced 2012 Lunar New Year film ALL'S WELL ENDS WELL 2012 (BAK SING PO HEI) yesterday held a press conference in Sheung Wan. Actors Donnie Yen Chi Tan, Sandra Ng Kwan Yu, Lynn Xiong (Hung Doi Lam), Kelly Chen Wai Lam, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Chapman To Man Jat, Jeremy Liu (Lau Chi Chin) all appeared in costumes. Ah Jat's look was almost exactly the same as Peter Chan Ho Sun. Kwan Yu immediately embraced him and played a couple. She also appeared with a three inch career line and became the focus!

Kwan Yu later explained that she played a past her prime singer who was too lazy to work and only looked for boyfriends. Thus she displayed her career line in hopes of attracting more men. Chi Tan played a downtrodden rock singer. Because they were both singers, song and dance were inevitable. Kwan Yu said with exaggeration, "We have many costumes and have to sing and dance. We are very exaggerated. In one scene we have to dance an Indian dance. I kept twisting in platform shoes, finally I was injured and had to see a doctor. I was in pain for two weeks! I never thought that Chi Tan aside from strong kung fu also was an amazing dancer!" Chi Tan added that as soon as that image went out even Ronald Cheng Chung Kei would be out of work. Actually at first when he learned that he had to work with Kwan Yu, he wanted to go wilder and all out more, but Kwan Yu sensed Chi Tan's initial nervousness as if he was afraid that she would improvise at any moment. After the second day he was like a different person. Chi Tan said, "On the second day I began to blow up, I overlooked all dignity. I even had to pole dance in one scene1"

Kelly and Goo Jai played a couple. Because photographer Kelly came to look for construction worker Goo Jai to model, Kelly joked that on the third day of the shoot she has already seen Goo Jai in all his glory. Now she was somewhat not used to him wearing clothes. How was his figure? Kelly joked, "It's great! I used it with a pen, it's real! Indeed he has some training, he's very hard working!" Goo Jai honestly said that at first he was a little embarrassed because he never thought that he had to be constantly naked. Earlier he played Tarzan in the forest and only wore a piece of leopard print cloth. Did he have to wear a thong? Goo Jai helplessly said, "I still have a Mr. Hong Kong look that I haven't shot yet. I don't know what it will be like, I don't want to think about it! (Do you have to train your muscles?) No! (Are you confident?) I haven't shot it yet, luckily Kelly won't be there!" Kelly then joked that she had to bring a group of friends to visit the set to support Goo Jai.

Speaking of Ricky Hui Koon Ying's sudden death at home from a heart attack, Kwan Yu praised that he was a nice person and a great actor. She sent her condolences to his family. Goo Jai and Kelly have not worked with him before. Kelly said that because he was only 65, she felt it was quite a regret. As for his deepest impression, Goo Jai said, "MR. VAMPIRE. Back then my FANTASIA (GWAI MA KONG SEUNG KUK) was based on the Hui Brothers."

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

At TVB’s 2012 Sales Presentation, which was held on November 1st, preview clips of upcoming series were shown to advertisers. Aside from Triumph in the Skies 2 "衝上雲霄2" and War and Beauty 2 "金枝慾孽2", the reporter found the most attraction in Charmaine Sheh (佘詩曼) and Moses Chan’s (陳豪) 4 In Love.

In 4 In Love, Moses portrayed a Mongkok Jai who successfully pursued Charmaine, who played a superstar in the series. A scene from 4 in Love featured Charmaine’s fully nude back! The camera panned sensually from the top of her head down to her feet. Upon closer scrutiny, the nude figure did not possess the curves and slim waist that Charmaine was famously known for. Most likely, a body double was used in the nude scene.

In addition, Moses had to strip down to his underwear on the streets of Mongkok. Although Moses did not wear a thong in the scene, it was conceptually daring. Did Moses wish to challenge girlfriend, Aimee Chan (陳茵媺), who revealed her bra in Forensic Heroes 3 "法證先鋒III"? Although Charmaine had a body double, Moses appeared in his underwear on public streets. Working as a model in the past and flashing his butt in the in film, Twenty Something "晚九朝五", Moses’ underwear flash in 4 in Love was elementary!

Triumph in the Skies 2

Another heavyweight drama in 2012 was Triumph in the Skies 2, which continued to feature Myolie Wu (胡杏兒), while adding TVB #1 Brother, Raymond Lam (林峯). Possessing a heart condition in the original Triumph in the Skies, Myolie will become lame and wheelchair bound in the sequel. The reporter wondered how Myolie’s perpetually ill character continued to attract so many men’s interest?

In the sales presentation clip, Triumph in the Skies 2 featured Chilam Cheung (張智霖) replacing Francis Ng (吳鎮宇). In the series, Chilam and pilot, Fala Chen (陳法拉), will share a love relationship and held hands at the airport gates.

Francis Ng Appears

Towards the end of the video clip for Triumph in the Skies 2, Francis Ng suddenly appeared and indicated that he will portray a pilot in the sequel. However, the reporter heard that Francis will only make a cameo appearance.

Source: Face Magazine
Translated by: Jayne @ JayneStars

Vincent Wong and Yoyo Chen will be holding their wedding on the day of 'eight ones' (11/11/11 at 11a.m.). Initially the couple were happily preparing for their marriage, but unexpectedly a magazine reported a rumor between Vincent and 16 year old lengmo Cammi. What a great 'wedding gift'. The news was very upsetting for the couple; they denounced someone is trying to get publicity.

Since Cammi and Edison Chen's intimate photos were exposed, Cammi has become the target of news. It is shocking that even she and Vincent, the soon-to-be groom, would be linked together. Yesterday a magazine reported Cammi met Vincent at a friend's birthday party early August. The report said Vincent took advantage of the time when Yoyo wasn't in Hong Kong and drove Cammi to and from the party. The two spent 5 hours together in his home.

When Vincent learned of the magazine report, he was very upset saying the report is ridiculous and 'someone' is just trying to get publicity. He said: "Cammi is my friend's friend. One time, a group of friends were in my house for a gathering, Cammi didn't know how to come, so I drove out to pick her up. Yoyo clearly knows of this incident, but I don't know when the media took pictures." Vincent felt the most ridiculous part was that [someone] is taking such action right before he's getting married. It is clearly because they wanted the rumor to affect his marriage. He stressed his love for Yoyo will not be affected.

Yoyo said: "This time, the reports is completely made up. Although I wasn't at the party that day, but I know what happened. It was just a friend gathering. The rumor is seriously stupid." Yoyo expressed if 'someone' is trying to take advantage of the time before they are getting married to make news and increase exposure rate, then that means they [Vincent/Yoyo] is worthy enough to be used for news.

Vincent and Yoyo took wedding photos earlier with their bridal sponsor Mona Lisa Bridal Salon. Vincent joked that the whole process felt like he was working. To get the best effect, the couple posed in their Chok looks. He teased his fiancee Yoyo couldn't Chok at all.

[On.cc] The couple plans to get married on November 11th and hold the wedding on November 13th. Sharon Chan and Fala Chen both have agreed to attend the wedding. Earlier, the couple denied it was a 'shotgun marriage', but Vincent expressed he hopes to be a father and won't use any contraceptives.

Source: Mingpao, The Sun (images)
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

William Chan Wai Ting yesterday attended an event with model Ana R. and others. He revealed that he will work on a mob film and play a story about an university student who becomes a mob boss. The director and the screen writer have already arranged for several dinners with him and a real retired mob boss for an understanding of the history then. Thus he was somewhat unsettled and very nervous. Would he have his assistant by his side? William said, "Mine is a female assistant, she said that she didn't dare to go. Such dinners between men aren't right for a woman to be at." Would he have to use foul language? William said, "Everyone feel that it would, but maybe in reality they spoke very politely. (Would you have tattoos all over?) I probably won't be able to escape the designs of dragons, tigers and leopards."

Source: on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Kay Tse, G.E.M., and group Sugar Club arrived at Langham Place in Mong Kong to perform at a music event. It is reported that before they joined the show business, they were frequent visitors of the performance location. That evening was a trip down memory lane, and they also took the opportunity to recall memories.

Kay Tse disclosed that this performance location was not only a place she frequently performed at before she joined the show business, but it is also a place she and her husband went to on dates. She laughed: "I was a new artist to the music business in 2005, before I joined the show business I often went on dates with Louis Cheung and performed here. Louis Cheung often hid on the side and watched me perform. These recent years, my son often sees me attend functions, it seems that he is also talented in singing!"

As a sufferer of allergy rhinitis, when Kay Tse was on stage, because of the air conditioning blowing very strongly, she kept on sneezing, making her think back to when she performed on the same stage, there were several times she sneezed during performances. G.E.M. stated that performing at Langham Place before becoming a singer, her first group of fans gathered here, giving her great satisfaction.

Source: UDN News
Translated by: starlightcolors @ AsianFanatics

The Tse Kwan Ho, Liu Kai Chi, Irene Wan Bik Ha starred 72 MARTYRS (YING HUNG DIP HUET) after winning the Best Picture Golden Angel Award at the 7th Chinese American Film Festival received four nominations at the 3th Macau International Film Festival 2011 for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Cinematography. Wan Bik Ha received the Golden Lotus Best Supporting Actress award nomination.

Irene was very excited about the news. She said that the nomination was an absolute surprise. She also had to thank her co-stars Tse Kwan Ho and Liu Kai Chi, who made her perform even better. The nomination could prove that the film had good word of mouth. She also thanked everyone for their support. The award ceremony will take place on December 7 at the Macau Venetian Golden Exhibition Center.

Source: Takungpao
Translated by: hktopten

The Hong Kong Asian Film Festival 2011 two nights ago held a closing ceremony in Central IFC. The new film LET'S GO (PO WAI JIN DUI ji CHOOK DUNG LA! PUNG YAU!) was the closing film. This Hong Kong Asian Film Festival ambassador Juno Mak Chun Lung along with the actors in the film Stephy Tang Lai Yun, Pat Ha Man Jik, Jimmy Wang Yu, Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Gary Chaw (Cho Gat) and Wen Chao attended.

Mak Chun Lung said that last year with the film REVENGE: A LOVE STORY (FOOK SAU JEH ji SEI) he went to many nations' film festivals. This year with LET'S GO as the 2011 Hong Kong Asian Film Festival closing film, he felt very honored. Mak Chun Lung said after watching LET'S GO he felt very satisfied. This film actually was a salute to the late Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing. Mak Chung Lung said, "This film's cartoon version theme song was the Cheung Kwok Wing performed SPACE GOD EMPEROR SIGMA, which is a salute to him." Mak Chun Lung revealed that in order to make this new film he worked on an indoor battle scene for over ten days. He spent all day in smoke for the shoot. Finally he, the director, Cho Gat and others were sick from the smoke. However they were able to successfully complete the shoot.

Tang Lai Yun and Mak Chun Lung played a couple, but they did not have any rumor before and after the shoot. Tang Lai Yun said, "Luckily we were not linked in rumors. In the past whenever I made new films I had rumors. This time we in the film did not have any kiss or intimate scene." Tang Lai Yun revealed that in the film had fight scenes with Lam Ka Tung. She even made up her own new style.

Source: Takungpao, Mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

Cecilia Cheung Pak Chi and Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai) in the film LEGENDARY AMAZONS (YEUNG MOON NUI JEUNG ji GWUN LING YU SAN) had emotional scenes. They even had a kiss scene. During the shoot they were all flushed with embarrassment. Although Siu Chai and Pak Chi were good friends, the more familiar they were the more awkward they felt. In addition both have become parents. When they remembered their children at home, they could not focus. Their eyes would helplessly wander. Sometimes they did not even know where to look and thus cracked up with several dozen bad takes.

Finally the director had to half threaten half order them not to laugh again, otherwise the bad takes would be end credit material. Then they were able to complete the scene. In addition, Siu Chai had a lot of experience with costume films. However the shoot took place in the winter. Thus when he wore the several dozen pound icy armor, he felt the chill to the bones. In addition he had to handle the martial art action. Siu Chai often joked, "No one can be more tired, starved and colder than this."

Source: Takungpao, Singtao
Translated by: hktopten

Leon Lai Ming Gaile Lok have not appeared in public since their divorce rumors. Lai Ming yesterday attended the 2nd New York Chinese Film Festival in New York and received the "Most Outstanding Asian artist award". Leon on the rare occasion walked the red carpet with his wife and dispelled divorce rumors with action. At the same time he shared the joy of the award with his wife.

The State Administration of Radio, Film and Television satellite channel program production center and Chinese American Arts Councils took place in New York Lincoln Center. Lai Ming received the "the Most Outstanding Asian Artist award". He appeared with his wife Gaile Lok and both were dressed in black. They held hands on the red carpet.

Leon admitted that he was very honored to receive the award in New York and hoped that Asian and Chinese films would be better and better and received even more nations' recognition. Gaile said that earlier she went to California. On the day before going to work in Beijing he happened to have a day to be able to fly to New York. Thus she supported Leon in person. Leon's other objective on this trip was the global premiere of his film WHITE VENGEANCE (HUNG MOON YIN).

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

Karen Mok Man Wai yesterday promoted her new film EAST MEETS WEST 2011 (DUNG SING SAI JAU 2011). Karen still has not watched the film but many friends who have said that this was a madcap comedy with a touching ending. EAST MEETS WEST 2011 will open on November 24. Eason Chan Yik Shun and Mok Man Wai in the film had many unique costumes. In one scene Karen appeared in a sexy costume and danced at night with Eason. Eason even picked up Karen. The scene was very romantic. In another scene Eason who was trapped inside a metal cage exchanged looks with Karen who was outside the cage. Before the cameras started rolling Eason sang and danced inside the cage to entertain himself. During the shoot Karen immediately ran over and kissed Eason, catching Eason off guard. Karen admitted that she did not feel awkward because the dancing and the kissing were required in the story. In the film she played a left over girl who no one wanted. Since someone rare came along to love her, of course she would be over the moon. Eason said that all the actors in the film were singers. Everyone would often sing and dance. He and Karen have already known for years. During the shoot they had a lot of fun.

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

Sammi Cheng Sau Man, Louis Koo Tin Lok and Johnnie To Kei Fung yesterday attended the Fresh Wave 2011 International Short Film Festival press conference. Just returning from a trip with Andy Hui On Chi to Hong Kong, Sammi still has not caught her breath. Yesterday she looked tired. Sammi revealed that recently she and Andy Lau Tak Wa have been working on To Sir's new film. Speaking of Wa Jai's longing to be a father, Sammi pointed out that she did not have much desire to be a mother. However if she became one she would accept it. Of course she also would try to be careful.

Sammi after returning from her trip with On Jai immediately returned to work. Recently she had to work on a movie and perform a concert tour. Yesterday she still came to give the film industry event. Has she used her phone to make videos? She said that she mostly shot her cat and sometimes at family gatherings. Would she consider directing her own music video? Sammi said that she did a long time ago but it was truly too rotten. Sometimes just trying her ability was enough. She did not have much talent and was better off sticking to acting, singing and writing. Would she shoot On Jai? She immediately said, "No!"

Sammi revealed that recently she has been working on the To Sir directed new film, working with Andy Lau Tak Wa again. She said that working with Goo Jai and Wa Jai have been very pleasant because she was very familiar with them. Did she feel Wa Jai was different after marriage? She said, "He has always been great, very professional. I am even attracted to his body and perseverance." She pointed out that Wa Jai was older than her but still was so well kept, which truly was amazing. She felt that Wa Jai now was very happy and carefree. Did she feel Wa Jai only lacked children? She said that she did not know but still would wish him well. She believed that whatever life God gave he would be at peace with what he had.

Did Sammi want a baby? She admitted that her desire was not great, but occasionally she would occasionally think about it because her mother would ask her whether she would. Did On Jai want one? She said, "How do I know? Don't ask that, it's so personal it's private room stuff. Let me take care of it. Ultimately I don't really want to unless I suddenly have one, then I would accept it. However I would try not to let it happen suddenly."

Goo Jai revealed that he recently worked on the Lunar New Year film ALL'S WELL ENDS WELL 2012 (BAK SING PO HEI). In the film he played a construction worker who later competed in the Mr. Hong Kong contest, thus he will have to wear swimwear. Goo Jai said that now everyday before work he would spend two hours on exercises to pump up his muscles, he mainly worked on his arms. He said that he studied the Mr. Hong Kong contest videos. At first the production was somewhat awkward but later he got used to it. Did he know how to flex his chest? He said, "No!"

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

TVB artists, Lai Lok Yi (黎諾懿), Stephen Huynh (黃長興), Matthew Ko (高鈞賢), and Clayton Li (李晉強) rehearsed for the upcoming TVB Anniversary Gala yesterday. Winning the Strictly Come Dancing 3 "舞動奇跡3" segment in mainland China earlier, Lai Lok Yi led the TVB artists in the dance, with the group looking chok and posing coolly.

It was rumored that Tavia Yeung (楊怡) and Him Law (羅仲謙) were dating after they were spotting attending a barbecue together. Tavia’s good friend, Lai Lok Yi commented, “It’s nothing. I frequently barbecue too. As a friend, I will not ask about her love matters.” Him Law gave others the impression of being a player; was Lok Yi concerned that Tavia did not date the right guy? Lok Yi said, “I also know Mr. Law; he is not a bad person. As an adult, Tavia knows how to handle it.”

Lok Yi indicated that he did not believe that Tavia and Him were dating. Due to Tavia’s personality, she will generously admit the relationship if she were dating.

Source: Orientaldaily.on.cc
Translated by: Jayne @ JayneStars

Last night, a shocking news circulated that 'God of Songs' Samuel Hui's older brother Ricky Hui passed away of a heart attack. According to the news, Ricky has been suffering from heart disease for a long while, and lived off of a heart pacemaker. Yesterday Ricky felt unwell and when a friend visited him later that night, no one answered the door. The friend quickly notified Sam and his brother Michael Hui and called the police. When the Hui brothers finally opened the door, they found Ricky lying on the bed dead. He was 65 years old.

Source: On.cc
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

There is a less than a month until the TVB Anniversary Awards. Currently, the major focus is to who the awards will land on. Unfortunately, this year's TV King and Queen battle is not as heated as the 'Best Supporting Actor and Actress' awards. It was said the nominations for 'Best Supporting Actress' includes Sharon Chan (Ghetto Justice), Natalie Tong (The Other Truth), Aimee Chan (The Other Truth), Nancy Wu (Forensic Heroes III), Helena Ma (The Other Truth), Mannor Chan (Wax and Wane) and Vivien Yeo (A Great Way to Care).

As one of the hot favorites for 'Best Supporting Actress' award this year, Sharon Chan expressed, at an event yesterday, she has confidence in herself because her role in Ghetto Justice was a breakthrough for her. However, she also supports Elena Kong: "I hope Myolie Wu and Kevin Cheng win the award together for Ghetto Justice. It would be best if our series gets Best Series Award as well." Yesterday when Sharon learned her good friend Joe Ma was absent from the event because he's suffering from a stomach flu, she frankly said she gave him a call to ask of his condition. As for her recent Weibo post that she's greatly pressured, Sharon expressed she's just referring to the long hours of filming for her new series, but TVB really cares about her and understands she needs time to rest.

Ruco Chan "Oldest Newcomer Award"

Also, Ruco Chan has been heavily promoted by TVB recently and is in on the TV King race for his role in The Other Truth. Yesterday reporters contacted Ruco to ask if he's surprised? He said: "Of course not, I am already happy to death to be part of the nominations. (Do you have confidence?) Many people support me for the Most Improved award, but if the name changes to 'Oldest Newcomer Award', then I would have more confidence!" As for Raymond Wong, he had great success last year, but this time in The Other Truth, Ruco Chan climbs over him. Raymond expressed he is not disappointed, and supports Ruco for the Most Improved Actor award.

In other news, Joe Ma was absent from the event with Sharon, his manager uploaded a photo on Weibo of Joe in the hospital and publicly apologized to the advertiser for his absence. Many of his good friends forwarded the Weibo post and wished Joe a speedy recovery.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

This year Moses Chan's momentum is like a rainbow, he gains in both his career and love life. Although mid-year he fell out of love (Bernice Liu), but he quickly found true love with Aimee Chan. He continued the momentum left off of last year's Can't Buy Me Love with this year's Yes Sir Sorry Sir, which also left a good impression on audience, making them love and hate his character. Moses also did a good job keeping the advertisers and clients happy.

This year Moses was a spokesperson for 6 endorsements, allowing him to pocket approximately HK$1 million. There are also public events that he attended, each paying about HK$80,000. When mid-year came around, he already had an increase to HK$120,000. If he attends an event with girlfriend Aimee, he gets HK$200,000. So, Moses earns about HK$15 million and above. No wonder he revealed his earnings from advertisements for the first half year already surpassed his income from last year. He is the 'King of Money Making' in TVB this year.

Brings girlfriend (Aimee) to popularity

Moses brings his girlfriend along to popularity. In the past, Aimee's appearance money was only HK$20,000, but now its increase to HK$40,000-$50,000. Of course when she appears as a couple team with Moses, she gets much more. Yesterday, reporters contacted Moses and asked about how he's this year's TVB "King of Money Making"? Moses laughed: "I'm very happy, thanks to all the support advertisers gave me. I hope their business continues to grow and my contract with them continues!"

Raymond Lam loses many opportunities

In fact, Raymond Lam's "money making" ability is quite frightening because the foundation he has in Mainland is much more stabled than Moses. He is Asia-Pacific's Most Popular Male Singer, which increased his concert prices and value. As for his appearance money, he is paid more than Moses, each event he attends is nearly HK$200,000. Unfortunately, Raymond allocates the majority of his time on shooting TV series, so because of the schedule conflicts, even if there is money for him to earn, he just can't do it. Under his request, TVB finally let him go to Mainland to shoot films and earn some extra income through endorsements. Once he exercises his power, he can earn more than HK$10 million, which is just only after Moses. It is believed that if it wasn't for the Mavis Pan incident that impacted him, he would have reached a higher level in his music and concerts.

Charmaine Sheh the #1 Female Money Maker

As for the female artists, after 'Big Sister' Charmaine Sheh left TVB, she moved on to a Mainland company who offered her nearly 10 million to sign the contract with them. Charmaine gained popularity in Mainland after War and Beauty back in 2004. This time, she concentrates completely on developing in the Mainland market, so she switched to a 'per-series' contract with TVB. In August, Charmaine was still the number 1 money maker in TVB, her appearance money in HK is over HK$120,000 and 200,000 yuan in Mainland. Also, her advertisements is over HK$1.5 million, so before her contract ended with TVB, she already earned nearly HK$10 million.

Fala Chen, Myolie Wu, Tavia Yeung takes over

TVB's current heavily promoted FaDans Fala Chen, Myolie Wu and Tavia Yeung are going to be the ones taking over as the number 1 Money Maker. However, the appearance money for the three of them does not compare to Charmaine Sheh. It was said Fala's appearance money in HK is only HK$60,000-$80,000. Myolie is currently superior over Fala in the Mainland market. So, whoever (Myolie or Fala) gets the TV Queen title this year, they will surely get a pay raise.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Anita Yuen and Christine Ng were recording for TVB new food show Cook Away Lady. Anita joked that Christine and her husband Chilam Cheung is having an 'affair'. When asked of the inside story? Christine answered: "Because Anita is boring, so Chilam came to me. Chilam makes a lot of gags, but Anita didn't give him a reaction after hearing his gags, so its no fun for him. On the contrary, I'm the one who can laugh loudly and madly. That's why Anita said we have an 'affair'."

Anita said this time she came on the show because she wants to learn cooking. Last time she saw how to make ox-tongue pastry, it looked easy and suits her type. When asked if Chilam complained? She said: "I am pretty good at making fried eggs, my son says it's good too."

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

It was rumored that Chilam Cheung (張智霖) will be nominated and enter TVB’s Best Actor race due to his performance in The Rippling Blossom "魚躍在花見". Allegedly TVB’s gesture was to entice him to film the upcoming Triumph in the Skies "衝上雲霄2", however, Chilam was not captivated due to his intended focus on the film industry next year. After completing Wong Kar Wai’s (王家衛) The Grandmasters "一代宗師" at the end of this year, Chilam will partner with Annie Liu (劉心悠) in Patrick Kong’s (葉念琛) new movie during the Lunar New Year timeframe.

Regarding the possibility of competing for the Best Actor Award, Chilam laughed and did not comment. After the reporter’s repeated questioning, Chilam said, “If you base the results on the ratings performance, then it is deserved.” (TVB wants to entice you to film another series?) “They are separate issues!” (Do you have confidence?) “We are used to watching the constant change of the winds and clouds!”

Earlier, Chilam and his family met with Christine Ng (伍詠薇) in Shanghai to recharge. However, the news reported that he took the trip to celebrate his tenth year marriage anniversary, which made Chilam laugh.

By popular demand, an extra session will be added to Chilam’s December concert series in Guangzhou.

Source: Orientaldaily.on.cc
Translated by: Jayne @ JayneStars