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Mar 1st 2013, 04:12

TVB new series The Hippocratic Crush II (On Call 2) held its blessing ceremony at TVB City yesterday. The cast including Lawrence Ng, Kenneth Ma, Tavia Yeung, Him Law, Tracy Chu, Louisa So, Jerry Koo, Benjamin Yuen, Mandy Wong and etc. attended. Tavia continues her fate with the recent hottest 'suen poon' (best deal), Kenneth Ma, in the sequel as a married couple.

Although Kenneth has been surrounded by rumors lately, it will probably be hard to get any rumors with Tavia since she already has her actual boyfriend Him Law 'supervising' on the set. Since Him is in the same series, will there not be any rumors with Kenneth? Tavia said: "Huh? Who? Then I'll have less opportunity for promotions? Kenneth is a suen poon, that's nothing strange, he's basically a rich single man. In the series, Kenneth and I are married, not even a strong storm can split us up. (Who is better, Him or Kenneth?) Doesn't matter, they are both handsome guys, they both have a lot in common. (Is Him afraid you'll have rumors with Kenneth?) I don't know, you all go ask Him Law. (You don't have enough concentration?) I've been in this industry for a long time, I am very stabled and concentrated. (Him has several female companions in the series?) Well I'm not sure, I didn't read up on how his romantic storyline develops."

Lawrence and Tracy are a couple in this series, but there are no kiss scenes yet. Lawrence praised Tracy's performance: "She performs well, better than when I was a newcomer. She's not nervous and prepares herself well." It's been 8 years since Lawrence been in a TVB series, he said the feeling is positive and for now, he's only shooting 1 or 2 scenes per day. It's very comfortable and he believes he'll shoot one series a year.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Mar 1st 2013, 04:10

Fiona Sit Hoi Kei yesterday attended in a Pandora 2013 spring and summer line event. Fiona said that she just returned from Sydney. She was very happy and honored to win the Golden Koala Best Actress award for her film THE BOUNTY (YUEN HUNG). Because the jury did not understand Cantonese and Mandarin, the method was fairer. How would she celebrate? She said that after 9 years in the business she has not been on a holiday with her family, thus on this trip to Australia she stayed three more days there, shared the sun and the sand with her family and celebrated. Fiona after returning to Hong Kong was busy with recording and has not celebrated with her friends yet. However the award will be on display at her company. Will she invest more time on film? She said that currently she had a few scripts on hand, but because last year she made four to five films this year she would prefer quality over quantity as she wanted to focus on music. "I am very happy that earlier my limited edition music book has already been sold out. I can at least answer to my new company."

Beijing's Jia Xuanning earlier slammed VULGARIA (DAI JOOK HEI KET), Fiona had no idea. "Whether singing or acting, any opinion and article I would be interested in reading. After reading it I would make further analysis. Any criticism is beneficial to us." Would she comfort the director and good friend Chapman To Man Jat? "They both are very strong people who are very worldly. They don't need me to comfort them." As for Shawn Yue Man Lok and Kary Ng Yu Fei's romance, Fiona also had no idea. "Ng Yu Fei and I later will perform a show, but personally we rarely go out. Lok Jai and I have some common friends. I hope everyone wouldn't give them too much pressure, give them more space and freedom to love. Am I talking from experience? I too hope when I date in the future everyone would be able to give me more freedom."

Source: On.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Mar 1st 2013, 04:08

Gillian Chung Yun Tung in the film IP MAN THE FINAL FIGHT (IP MAN JUNG GIK YUT JIN) played Ip Man's disciple Sei Mui, reprising her "fighting actress" origin and carrying a fake belly to play pregnant. She even stated, "My baby will definitely be ugly." Because she carried a big fake belly to play pregnant, due to the prop weight after half a day of walking up and down the stairs her back hurt. Thus she jokingly said to the fake belly, "Mama is very noble, let me tell my future baby, Mama has a very hard time carrying you, you have to be filial!" Workers reminded her to not praise the baby because when it grew up the opposite would happen. Ah Gil immediately corrected herself. "My future baby will definitely be a traitor and very ugly." In one scene Ah Gil was kicked. She said that although she was not really pregnant her heart ached for her character.

Source: On.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Mar 1st 2013, 04:03

Alfred Cheung Kin Ting yesterday accepted on a now program, the topic of which was the China Hong Kong conflict. Cheung Kin Ting felt that developing in the Mainland was the general trend, he wanted to see how balance could be achieved. Currently he had several projects in preparation. Even if he would use Mainland actors, he still hoped the story background would be Hong Kong. Speaking of the Art Development Council's first art critic gold prize and the HK$50,000 prize going to Beijing critic Jia Xuanning who criticized Hong Kong film VULGARIA (DAI JOOK HEI KET) for vilifying Mainlanders, he felt that public funding must have enough transparency, fairness was very important.

Speaking of his HER FATAL WAYS (BIU JEH NEI HO YEH) once being banned in the Mainland, he heard from a friend that its earlier TVB broadcast was suddenly cut in the Guangdong region and was very surprised. He has seen INBOUND TROUBLES (LO BIU NEI HO YEH) and thought it was interesting. Eric Tsang Chi Wai blurred out that he would ask him and Carol Cheng Yui Ling to star in the film version at the end of the year, he joked that he would worry about it when he was truly asked.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

Mar 1st 2013, 04:05

The film SAVING GENERAL YANG (JUNG LIT YEUNG GA JEUNG) will be released on April 4. Adam Cheng Siu Chau has been away from the big screen for almost 20 years, this time he agreed to play General Yang. He said that the chance to play the father of seven hunks was very rare, thus he decided to take the role. In the film Chau Guoon looked heroic and rivaled his seven sons.

During the battle scenes, the actors all performed on horseback. Before the shoot they accepted equestrian training in Beijing. Jai Jai Vic Chou Yu Man said that his horse was the most mischievous. Every time he had to chat with it first in hopes for it to be obedient. Raymond Lam Fung revealed that working on horseback all day gave everyone back pain. His rear was even peeling. He did not dare to sit down even during meals, he could only eat standing up.

Source: On.cc, Mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

Mar 1st 2013, 04:06

Wong Kar Wai during the 37th Hong Kong International Film Festival will attend an International Master class on March 21st and come in close contact with Hong Kong viewers as he will share his experience.

Hong Kong International Film Festival was very honored to invite director Wong Kar Wai to attend the International Master class. His own style of narrative and aesthetics created an unique world, putting viewers from every corner of the globe under his spell.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

Mar 1st 2013, 04:00

The Stephen Chow Sing Chi directed JOURNEY TO THE WEST: CONQUERING THE DEMONS (SAI YAU GONG MOR PIN) again became him the film industry people in focus. He was even invited to famous CCTV anchor Chai Jing for an interview on SEEING. The story behind this program was, 20 days after the interview Sing Yeh contacted CCTV to state that he was displeased with his performance and hoped to answer the questions anew. He seemingly made everyone realize even more why his collaboration partners could not stand him -- he seriously pursued perfection.

During the interview, the always reserved about love Sing Yeh was asked why he was still not married? He asked, "Do I still have a chance looking like this now? I am so old that even I am afraid to say what my age is." He even revealed that he once had real love in front of him but he did not cherish it. He felt that mainly his luck was poor. If he could start over again, he would not make himself so busy and would take some time to do something that he enjoyed.

On the program, Chai Jing pointed out that some called Sing Yeh a genius and some called him a tyrant. Some directors thus parted ways with him, because he would publicly change scenes due to difference in opinion between him and the director. Sing Yeh admitted that at work he was very serious, sometimes being serious would upset some people. However only by working seriously would he have hope. The reason behind the difference in opinion with a colleague often had to do with money. Chai Jing asked him about his view on money. "Of course I hope to be able to make more. Because when I was little I was very poor, when I had the chance I would make money with my own abilities. It's not because of what I wanted to eat or where I wanted to live. People had to keep achieving goals, making money didn't need to have an end. Doing something to its best is the real nucleus, making money made it a complete set."

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

Mar 1st 2013, 03:57

Mainland art critic Jia Xuanning criticized Hong Kong film VULGARIA (DAI JOOK HEI KET) as garbage entertainment and Mainlander discrimination, which made the movie hot again. Lead actor Chapman To Man Jat suggested a return engagement. Yesterday he and director Pang Ho Cheung announced two charity screenings on Saturday at the Amoy Cine Art cinema, the proceeds will be donated to the Mental Health Foundation to benefit the Hong Kong mental patients.

Pang Ho Cheung said, "I have always been concerned about the mental health issue. After discussing with To Man Jat, if the response will be enthusiastic we will consider additional screenings." To Man Jat on social network sites urged fans to do something for charity. "Hong Kong people who want more than a moral victory, hurry up and buy tickets! Pang Ho Cheung and I will appear in person for audience appreciation!" Over 8,000 people liked the post.

To Man Jat also did not forget about "Ms. Jia". Speaking of her failed beauty pageant bid, To Man Jat said, "Ms. Jia, don't give up! Last time you lost at the Miss Chinese International, I give you my narrow moral support! Try again to prove your Great China no retreat no surrender spirit!"

Source: On.cc, Mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

Mar 1st 2013, 03:51

Mar 1st 2013, 03:45

Since Raymond Lam started dating 19 year old Karena Ng, the couple had been on three vacations within a month! Following their Tokyo and Okinawa trips, last night the couple were spotted at the airport coming back from their 3rd vacation in Milano. Raymond was first to appear pushing out his luggage, when asked where he just got back from? The impatient Raymond said: "I'm on vacation now, so I don't have to explain. (Where is your girlfriend?) I don't have to give you the schedule right? (3 vacations in 1 month?) Good morning! (Girlfriend will come out after you?) I don't have to tell you. (Came back to HK early because your girlfriend has work?) Thanks!"

Ten minutes later, Karena BB came out with a pleasant smile on her face. There was a group of male fans waiting for her at the airport. Walking with just her two hands in her pockets, it appears her boyfriend had already taken care of her luggage for her. It also seems like she and Raymond prepared their responses to the media. When asked why they're leaving the airport separately? She just said "Thank you" as a response. When asked if she turned down several jobs because of this relationship? Is her company upset? She defended herself: "I was shooting a Mainland drama for 3 months. (Why are your hands in your pockets?) I'm on vacation, I don't want to talk too much about my personal life." But when Karena took one of her hands out of her pockets to open the taxi door, she 'carelessly' revealed a ring on her left index finger. It looks like the 'wedding ring' has been exposed!

Last night, Karena attended the celebration dinner for the film Hotel Deluxe with Ronald Cheng, Fiona Sit and Lynn Hung. She smiled sweetly and admitted she went on vacation with Raymond: "This time, we went to Milano and Florence. We went for several days mainly to look at the architecture there. Raymond had studied there before." A few weeks ago when the couple came back from Tokyo, Karena stuttered and denied staying in the same hotel room as Raymond, but the public criticized the response is too fake. This time when Karena was asked whether they stayed in the same hotel room, she chose not to respond. "That is too personal, I am not responding. (Secretly married?) Nope. I will tell you all of the happy events. (You're wearing a ring?) I bought it myself, he didn't give it to me. I will only accept it at a different stage in the relationship. (Plan to get married over there?) Haven't thought of that far into the future. (Are you afraid of getting pregnant?) That definitely won't happen. Take it step by step. Marriage comes first, that is one of the biggest events in life and very important to a girl. It is necessary to have a full and complete plan."

Calls Lover By Real Name "Ah Man"

Karena BB later exposed Raymond has not changed his weakness of being late all the time. "Usually he has this problem, I have to rush him. (Why did he want you to take the taxi?) I suggested it, I want to keep a low-profile. We knew there would be reporters. (He's a big man?) No! (He's romantic?) Usually, I can guess everything he does. (How do you two refer one another? Honey?) I don't call him that, I call him by his real name Ah Man." (Raymond's real name is Lam Wui Man)

Raymond's manager responded on his behalf during a telephone interview: "Raymond's vacation is over today (2/28). He'll be attending an autograph session on March 3rd. (Raymond and Karena's secret trip to Milano?) I knew he was on vacation. (Karena has a ring on her, rumored they're secretly married?) I haven't heard about that, personal matters, have to ask them." It was understood, Raymond and Karena's 3 vacations within a month cost them about HK$500,000.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Mar 1st 2013, 03:44

Priscilla Wong's debut TVB series Reality Check has been airing and naturally a newcomer like Priscilla will feel pressure. The pressure comes from whether the audience accepts this TV anchor turned actress. She said: "To me, the 'actress' title is really far and high. I really want this title, but I feel an actress should have some luck. I hope the audience will like this series, my personal goal is to become an actress who actually knows how to act. That is how I can continue to be in acting." When speaking of the series airing during the Lunar New Year period had never really done well, she said: "I don't have any idea on the TV ratings, leave that to Louise Lee and Ruco Chan."

Priscilla joined TVB not long ago and her opportunities have come rather quickly. Due to this, she easily attracted rumors that there are TVB executives supporting her, she said: "I think its because nobody knows who Priscilla Wong is, so this extra title is given to me. I hope I can count on my own hard work to wash the title away."

In the series, Priscilla has a "Chaozhou Angry Father", when the father-daughter meet, they often get into arguments. She said in reality, her father is from Chaozhou too, therefore she was able to easily grasp and get into character. Priscilla said: "My father is from Chaozhou too, he wanted a son, so that's why he had the 5 of us sisters. The difference is, he loves the 5 us, but he had always believed girls aren't as good as boys. Therefore, my sisters and I have the same thoughts and really work hard together. We worked really hard in our studies and wanted to show that we can succeed."

A Bosco Wong Lookalike

The 'young Bosco Wong' Owen Cheung is a graduate of the TVB Artistes Training class. He is also considered a newcomer in acting, he said: "I am so lucky to be Louise Lee's son in this series. I don't have much experience, it is always Louise bringing me into character. She advised me to pay close attention to my speech and tone." It has been said Owen looks a lot like Bosco, Owen thought so too and the advantage is the audience can easily remember who he is.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum