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Feb 1st 2013, 06:51

Artist Michelle Wai Si Nga returned to her original name. Adding her last name back to her stage name, she explained, "At first I thought an artist with a two word stage name would sound better and be easier when writing. Yet many often confused me with (Shiga) Lin Si Nga. once someone asked me, 'Is your last name Lin?' Actually the name was really confusing for people. My last name was Wai so I went back to Wai Si Nga!" Wai Si Nga recently worked on one of the stories in HARDCORE COMEDY (CHONG HAU MEI), which she felt was very challenging. "Actually the last year went very smoothly for me. At the beginning of the year I wished for a cosmetic ad campaign and it came true. My 2012 movies although might not be all leads for me, I had room to perform in every film. I have always wanted to make a comedy. The chance was hard to come by and this year I finally got it." Wai Si Nga admitted that comedy was hard, the first condition was a special face. Her face was not exaggerated enough, thus she could only spend more time on studying the character. "I hope to be able to be a successful comedy actress, for everyone to see me and laugh and to be able to share joy with everyone!"

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Translated by: hktopten

Feb 1st 2013, 06:50

Alan Tam Wing Lun earlier put on a mushroom wig and thick rimmed glasses to work on his Lunar New Year film I LOVE HONG KONG 2013 (2013 NGOR OI HK GUNG HEI FAT CHOI) in Mongkok. Although no one recognized him, the story required for me to sleep on cardboard on the street and for Ma Tai Lo to yell at him. Then they drew a crowd. Principal Tam even personally designed his street sleeping gestures with intense expression and without holding anything back.

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Translated by: hktopten

Feb 1st 2013, 06:48

Teresa Mo Shun Kwan and Sandra Ng Kwan Yu both are Raymond Wong Pak Ming's Lunar New Year centers, but the last time they worked together was in the 1994 film CRAZY WOMEN (SOR DAI JEH WAN JUEN FUNG YUN YUEN). Sister Mo admitted to "breaking ice" with Kwan Yu. "When we were younger film productions were busy and rushed, we didn't have a lot of opportunities to chat. This time we ate together almost everyday. We both have become mothers and have endless topics. Kwan Yu even brought DVDs to exercise with all the actresses and assistants. I have never done that in all my years in movies."

Speaking of parenthood, Ronald Cheng Chung Kei who has become a father also have in depth experience. Sister Mo joked that she did not need to share any tip to her "son". "Chung Kei and I played mother and son in MR. CINEMA (LO GONG JING JUEN). Little Daughter in law is very attentive with her daughter. I am always making fun of Son, now he is already satisfied with holding two ladies. With life and acting he has already become more and mature and stable!"

Sister Mo's daughters are growing up. While family comes first she longed to challenge for the Best Actress award, but she would not deliberately increase production. Sister Mo said, "My younger daughter may be going to an university overseas, so I cherish our days together even more. A few more movies won't guarantee an award. Hitting it in one shot is the most important. I have to wait for directors to give me something to work with."

Speaking of the 10th anniversary of her good friend Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing's passing, Sister Mo would not have any special memorial. Yet whenever she remembered playing mahjong with Gor Gor she still would smile from the heart. "During the Lunar New Year we played for seven days and seven nights. Gor Gor's mind turned very quickly, we played slower. He would rush us with a rule in his hand."

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Translated by: hktopten

Feb 1st 2013, 06:45

The HK$200 million production THE ICEMAN COMETH 3D (3D BING FUNG HUP) has turned Hong Kong upside down with lead actor Donnie Yen Chi Tan. Two nights ago lead actress Eva Huang Shengyi appeared as well.

Yen Chi Tan has been very busy as a director and an actor on his new film. Earlier he landed in costume in Causeway Bay for the shoot and the city was jam packed. Two nights ago the film moved to a Tsim Sha Tsui alley with many bars. the location was decorated for Halloween, thus extras appeared in different costumes. In a down jacket Yen Chi Tan and Huang Shengyi soon appeared and prepared for the performance.

Before the official shoot, the team bought a lot of street snacks like fish ball, shu mai and skewers and filled the table for the cast. With lemon tea in her hand Huang Shengyi and co-star Sukie Shek Wing Lei were drawn to the food. Huang Shengyi picked up a skewer and could not stop herself from stuffing her face while chatting with Shek Wing Lei.

Yen Chi Tan already had a bag of candy for himself as he chatted with the crew. He also did not turn anyone who asked for a photo away. Soon Chi tan removed his jacket and his costume was revealed. He stood in the center and performed, attracting many pedestrians to look on.

Shek Wing Lei, Jacqueline Chong Si Man and Mark Wu Yiu Fai guest starred in costumes. Chong Si Man in a wild kitten look was very eye catching. Director Law Wing Cheong and Chi Tan chatted before the shoot. With better communication the production went especially smooth.

In the story Chi Tan came from the past to modern times and appeared at a Halloween party, thus Chi Tan despite his costume remained undetected. Because Chi Tan has been frozen for 400 years, he was very hungry when he woke up. Seeing ramen at the party, he wolfed down 10 bowls and stacked the bowls high. Chi Tan had a noodle in his mouth, which was a super funny look. Chi Tan saw the people in ox and horse costumes getting close and worried that he went to Hell. Chi Tan kicked their chairs and they all fell onto the floor. At this moment Chi Tan ran into Huang Shengyi and fell in love at first sight.

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Translated by: hktopten

Feb 1st 2013, 06:32

Raymond Lam, Kevin Cheng, Myolie Wu and Linda Chung were in Seoul recording for TVB's Chinese New Year show Golden Viva Spectacular. The TVB artists performed in collaboration with local K-Pop groups such as SISTAR, U-KISS and SS501's Park Jung Min. Linda performed the English song Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You and Myolie performed I Dreamed A Dream. On stage, Linda appeared tensed and nervous the entire time. She sang the song from beginning to end, all in one breath, but did not get off-key at all and won applause from the audience. Facing the local K-pop singers, Myolie laughed during her interview: "It went by way too fast. Just singing one song wasn't enough."

During Chinese New Year, Raymond has a break and will be spending the holiday back home in Xiamen. He said: "My sister had two babies, so I have to go back home for new years. (Are you going to spend New Years with BB?) Yes. Where ever my family goes, I'm going with them. (Going to send new year greetings to Karena Ng?) I will send greetings to many of my relatives and friends. (Is Karena family or friend?) Don't ask me these questions, I have ear plugs on and suddenly only understand Korean." Raymond said because of the language barrier, it was difficult to communicate with the Korean singers. However, he did praise girl group SISTAR's lead vocalist for having a pleasant voice. Raymond revealed earlier the boy band BIG BANG invited him to their World Tour concert in Nanjing as their guest performer. Unfortunately, it didn't work out due to schedule conflicts.

During Linda's interview, she expressed she was still shaking from her nervousness after she got off the stage. She said: "The Korean singers have been training since youth, they are all so amazing. Before I went on stage, I gave Myolie a hug to give some support to one another." On stage, Linda and Raymond were spotted chatting nonstop, Linda explained its because they haven't seen each other in a long time, but she didn't gossip about his rumors. When speaking of Raymond's new song BB, will the female lead be "Linda BB"? She laughed: "No, artists' privacy is better to keep it low-key, I understand how he feels." Linda feels her rumor with Raymond is already the past and should be removed from the list. She said there is now a new generation BB.

Myolie revealed she has a pursuer, someone outside of the industry, but she's not sure whether he's wealthy or not. After her break up with Bosco Wong, does she not want to date another artist again? She said: "Well can't say that, it all depends on fate. We are happy as friends now, still getting to know each other. If I really do get in a relationship, I will announce it. I'm already at this age, not going to play with an underground relationship anymore."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Feb 1st 2013, 06:27

The newly wedded couple Ekin Cheng and Yoyo Mung secretly got married on January 28th at an ancient palace in Tokyo. After their three day honeymoon, the couple returned to HK at 8pm last night. They appeared at the airport ten fingers interlocked and were greeted by 500 reporters. Mrs. Cheng had a sweet smile on her face the entire time and left the majority of the question answering to her husband. The two stood still for pictures and when asked about how they're feeling after marriage? Ekin joked: "We already expressed it just now." Yoyo added with a wide smile: "Happy!"

When Ekin learned he 'offended' his friends by having such a low-profile marriage, he apologized several times. Ekin said: "I have to apologize to many of my friends because I wasn't able to invite some of them." He made a special apologize to Wilson Chin: "Because I knew he has to wrap up with the Lunar New Year film and is very busy, so I didn't dare to tell him."

Asked if they're planning to make up for it and hold a wedding party in HK? Ekin joked: "Huh? Another one?! You're kidding me!" Ekin explained the reason why he chose to hold the wedding in Tokyo was because his first vacation with Yoyo was to Tokyo. He plans on seeking for another special place in HK to make up the marriage formalities. It was exposed Ekin cried a lot during the wedding? He laughed: "It's just to have something to write about. I smile when I'm happy. The most emotional moment in the course of events now.

Yoyo laughed and said she's not used to being called Mrs. Cheng. She joked: "Isn't it the first year we don't have to give out red envelopes?" Reporters teased she actually have to give a pair of red envelopes. Yoyo said: "Aiya, married at the wrong time!" Ekin learned from reporters that his ex-girlfriends all congratulated him, he said: "I know, thanks." His good buddy Jordan Chan announced he's going to be a father soon, asked if he plans to be a father along with him? Ekin said: "Let's see if he can handle it first!"

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Feb 1st 2013, 03:08

More than three months after the birth of their baby girl, actress Athena Chu and musician Paul Wong celebrated their daughter's first 100 days of life by holding a private banquet.

According to Jayne Stars, recently, the couple invited 60 of their close friends and family to their 100-day baby banquet. It was reported that the feast held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui allegedly cost a total of a six-figure sum.

One of Athena's good friends in the industry, Monica Chan, was also spotted at the banquet. However, Ada Choi, who is currently pregnant with her second child, was absent from the event as the actress is away in mainland China.

Athena, who has been staying at home after giving birth to her first baby in October, has already shed her pregnancy weight and looked stunning in her slim figure.

However, when asked about the 100-day banquet, Paul Wong denied the reports of a costly event, saying, "No, we were just having a meal with friends."

Source: Yahoo! Entertainment

Feb 1st 2013, 03:09

The winner of three Best Supporting Actress awards in 2012, Nancy Wu recently revealed that she is planning to visit her grandmother on Chinese New Year, and her boyfriend Patt Shum will tag along with her.

According to Popular Asians, while attending a CNY holiday event in Tseung Kwan O, the actress denied that the visit is intended for wedding plans or that her grandmother is rushing her to get married, stating, "We'll see what happens. My grandmother has met him once before, but she did not have much of an opinion of him. She told me that everything will be great as long as we're happy."

However, Nancy also disclosed that she sees her advertising executive boyfriend as her prospective marriage partner and expressed, "When we date, we all hope to see the relationship blossom and bear fruit. We do talk about marriage, especially at our age, but it all boils down to fate."

Asked if a shotgun marriage is possible, Nancy laughed and said, "I can't answer that now, but if that is to happen, it will."

Meanwhile, the actress has been taking a well-deserved break from filming dramas. The actress has turned down a few filming offers to focus on making public appearances at promotional functions and events.

Source: Yahoo! Entertainment