Tony Leung Ka Fei says the lack of nomination for Aaron Kwok makes sense

Sandra Ng Kwan Yu two days ago celebrated Peter Chan Ho Sun's 50th birthday. Her daughter Chan Si Chi, parents, brother Ng Kwan Cheung and his girlfriend Elena Kong Mei Yi attended. Friends like Takeshi Kaneshiro (Gum Sing Mo), Tony Leung Ka Fai, Jacky Cheung Hok Yau, Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Donnie Yen Chi Tan, Andrew Lau Wai Keung, Chingmy Yau Suk Ching and her husband Shum Ka Wai, Annie Bridgewater (Pak On Nei) and her husband also attended. Michelle Reis (Lee Ka YuN) appeared with Julian Hsu (Hui Chun Hung) who was in crutches.

Kwan Yu said that 10 years ago when Chan Ho Sun "changed numbers" they celebrated his birthday. This time "4 turned into 5", their daughter would draw a birthday care for him. Kwan Yu said that the birthday dinner cost six figures with almost 80 guests. She did not invite Andy Lau Tak Wa because he knew that he did not like to entertain.

Because their daughter wanted to wait for Papa to cut the birthday cake, they did not leave until 11PM and she even skipped class the next day. Kwan Yu said, "Our daughter is the only girl who could bring Chan Ho Sun to his knees. He worshipped his daughter like the Empress. Chan Ho Sun is very sentimental, he once worried that he would not be able to see his daughter's wedding and cried."

The mother of three daughters, Yau Suk Ching earlier was rumored to be pregnant at Chin Kar Lok's wedding. She said, "No! The pregnancy rumor isn't true, don't believe it." She said that she would not actively have more children.

Around 11PM, Ng Kwan Yu first left with her daughter and the stars stayed until late night. Cheung Hok Yau had a little to drink. Because Chan Ho Sun reminded him not to give gifts, he did not buy any birthday gift. Eric Tsang Chi Wai who would be drunk at every happy occasion was still sober when he left. He said, "I have to stay tough, I can still drive!" He denied that he sang at the birthday. "I am afraid that as soon as I open my mouth, the music scene would be done."

Leung Ka Fai said that he had an early movie shoot the next day but he had a lot of fun. He sang too. He was nominated for the Asia Pacific Film Festival Best Actor with COLD WAR (HONG JIN) but his co-star Aaron Kwok Fu Sing was not. Leung Ka Fai joked, "Of course, it because I am still around. Sing Sing is still young, he needs to work harder." However he was not confident about winning an award and even picked Lau Ching Wan to win.

Koo Tin Lok is busy with INFERNO (TOH CHOOK SUN TIN) in Guangzhou but still returned to Hong Kong for the event. Goo Jai stumbled on his way out and even dropped his camera on the ground. He awkwardly picked up the pieces and left without any interview.

Source: On.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Charlene Choi picks on Ekin Cheng again after ten years

Dior Cheng Yi Kin and Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin after working together on the film MY WIFE IS EIGHTEEN (NGOR LO POR NG GAU CHING) ten years ago ten years later reunited for MY SASSY HUBBY (NGOR LO GUNG NG SUN SING). Working together again ten years later, Ah Sa said, "I don't know what Ekin eats, his look hasn't changed at all like he had preservatives. I got older." Ah Sa wanted to keep the couple relationship with Ekin going and even gave the director ideas, in the future they could make MY SASSY GRANNY or MY SASSY BABY.

Ah Sa revealed that this time like last time she loved to torture Ekin. For example while Ekin was asleep she would throw a basin of water on his head, in the shower she would suddenly cut off his water, electricity and force feed cake to Ekin. In real life would she treat her boyfriend William Chan Wai Ting this way? Ah Sa did not respond but Ekin said, "It's not the first time you were asked, what are you embarrassed about!" Would Yoyo Mung ka Wai torture him like this? Ekin said that Yoyo was not a sassy girlfriend and would not throw tantrums at him. However she would not go along with him all the time either. Ekin said, "I don't konw how Ah Sa behaves with William, but I know she loves him very much!"

Source: On.cc, Singtao, Mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

Fala Chen Accused Being the "Miss C" Always Late To Work

Triumph in the Skies II just finished shooting in Europe and the cast are now back in Hong Kong. However, Fala Chen was not only rumored with the married Chilam Cheung, but someone claiming to be a friend of a TVB makeup artist exposed on Weibo that "Miss C" was frequently late to work. Each day, at around 5:30am, "Miss C" has to get her makeup done, but she gets to work 2 hours later. The staff exposed: "Are you here for vacation or for work? You don't even understand the fundamental of being punctual!"

Once the comment was posted on Weibo, Netizens began discussing on who this "Miss C" might be. The only actress by the surname of Chan who went to France for TITS2 shooting was Fala Chen. One Netizen even criticized Fala, because she already has a wealthy boyfriend, so she "could careless about work"!

Yesterday afternoon, Fala got back to HK. She accepted a telephone interview with [The Sun], she admitted she had been late before, but there is a misunderstanding. She explained and emphasized that since shooting started, she follows the work schedule exactly, she said: "All along, I have only been late once or twice and each time it was 10 minutes late at most. I didn't affect the shooting progress at all." She explained there was miscommunication with the behind-the-scene staff: "The misunderstanding was caused by miscommunication within the staff, but this misunderstanding had already been resolved. This trip was tiring for us all, but we all had a good time with the crew, very good team work spirit and what makes me most unhappy was all the gossips created by the magazines."

On Weibo, Fala wrote: "Self Reflection: Don't assume others know me and understand me, sometimes that's how misunderstand arises. So, don't think its troublesome to communicate with others. Being considerate of others, taking the initiative and another step can probably save the work and render better outcomes. Additionally, sincerity, honesty and tolerance is the best solution. If I did it, I will admit it. If I didn't do something, then I will go find out if there is a misunderstanding. As a team member, I did a self-reflection on how I could be more considerate of others. Ultimately, there was an issue that arose. I'm still busy discussing with you all on how to respond the the public as a public figure and to protect this team. Turns out, I'm wrong. I was thinking too much!"

Nancy Wu & Producer Supports Fala's Professionalism

TITS2's producer (Au Koon Ying) accepted a telephone interview and defended Fala: "The filming schedule in France and England was very tight and the sunset is really early there too, so we have to start working at 4-5am every morning. The makeup artist said she didn't write that Weibo comment. She only vented to her friend before, but then she later realized it was just a misunderstanding. She explained to Fala already and her friend deleted that Weibo post."

Reporters checked the Weibo again and discovered the makeup artist's friend did indeed delete the "Miss C" comment and replaced it with an apology: "From today on, I will no longer say harmful things about people. Please all, start from doing your own part!"

Nancy Wu and Francis Ng are also part of the cast of TITS2 who went with Fala to Europe. Nancy supported Fala that she has a professional attitude: "I don't feel that she has a bad attitude at all, but actually she's very into her work. Every artist has their own makeup artist. Even in HK, artists may not appear at the same time as the makeup artist. This time, we were shooting overseas, perhaps its just miscommunication." It was said Fala is acting like a big shot, Francis expressed: "Fala usually does her own makeup, I am more worried about other people."

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

Rebecca Zhu Would Choose a Boyfriend Like Kenneth Ma

Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles is Miss HK 2011 Rebecca Zhu's debut TVB series and her co-star Kenneth Ma already playing jokes on her, giving her a very mushy nickname "Morning Zhu". However, the two mutually complimented each other.

In the series, Rebecca stars alongside Kenneth Ma and Ron Ng, making the ones next door envy to death! Rebecca praised the both of them. She laughed and said, if the strengths of Kenneth and Ron were added together, it would be perfect. "They are both tall and handsome, any girl would like them!" If Rebecca had to choose between the two, she would have a hard time: "They are both equally good. Also, Kenneth is right next to me now, so if I don't choose him, he might get upset!" Kenneth joked: "Well that is pretty difficult to choose because I'm sitting right next to you, otherwise you can have my shell!"

Mistaken for "Fala Chen"

It turns out before their collaboration, Kenneth had no clue who Rebecca Zhu was, he said: "Honestly, I didn't have much of an impression on her. I just knew she was the Miss HK winner. I only found out how she looked like on the first day of SSSS shooting." Rebecca exposed on the first day of work, Kenneth called her by the wrong name: "That day, he thought I was someone else, but I won't tell you who he thought I was!" Kenneth interrupted: "Really? I really don't remember, did I call you Fala Chen? Haha!"

The two got know each other more after filming this series together, Kenneth played a joke on Rebecca and gave her a nickname. He laughed: "We called her 'Morning Beautiful Zhu', but later we just called her 'Morning Zhu'. Many people get famous off of nicknames!" However, Rebecca Zhu is still a new name that not many can recognize, she said: "At first, I really wasn't used to that nickname. I actually thought it was really strange, but I can't do anything about it, if he wants to call me that."

During the interview, the two would always be flirting. When asked if acting turned into real feelings? Kenneth said: "When we were shooting the series, there really was some 'electricity', Siu Yau (Rebecca's role) can easily attract people. Anyone would want to protect her."

Source: Oriental Daily 
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Tavia Yeung Felt Tense About Her Role, Feels 10 Years Older

In TVB anniversary series Silver Spoons Sterling Shackles, Tavia Yeung plays Damian Lau's 4th wife. Her role has great emotional ups and downs, but apparently the audience and Netizens just have their eyes on her scenes with Damian, such as the 'lip-biting' kiss. Netizens also criticized that her 'Pinocchio nose' put pressure on Damian. Although Damian already helped her explained, Netizens still wouldn't let Tavia go.

Tavia frankly expressed she and Damian discussed the 'lip-biting' kiss and bed scenes. She said: "In the series, I love and hate him. There are many subtle ways in this world to pull a relationship closer. The lip-biting kiss was to show how passionate and frustrated they were, but perhaps if the scene wasn't done by Damian and I, the reaction won't be so big. (You felt great pressure co-starring Damian?) Of course there was pressure, actually with anyone there is pressure. Damian also has high expectations, he is very into each and every one of the characters in the series. He hoped each of the female characters had different personalities, which got me nervous too. We developed together, the other actresses did well on their roles too. Comparing my character to myself, I actually turned younger. My role feels like I was 10 years older than my actual age and I had to relieve myself from this pressure."

Tavia said her role was difficult to portray because her emotions goes up and down. As for Netizens criticizing her looks, Tavia said: "I don't care at all. They can say whatever they want. They can say I'm skinny, boney, whatever! I don't mind, but I do think my costume came out looking pretty good. We all have different opinions. It wouldn't make sense if I have thinner shoulders and then say I could poke others with it, or if I have a sharper chin, would my chin stab someone?! There are many things I cannot control."

Also, Elena Kong had a sexy seducing Damian scene, which was described as 'heavy aftertaste' by Netizens. Tavia said: "It's not like it won't be 'heavy aftertaste' if they got a younger actress to do the scene. If a younger actress did it, perhaps people would say she doesn't have enough experience and lacked the appropriate expressions."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

TVB Presents Stephen Chow "30 Years of Service"; Wayne Lai & Nancy Wu "10 Years of Service"

Last night, TVB held the Long Service Employees Honor and Awards Presentation, where Wayne Lai, Lau Kong, Nancy Wu, Chris Lai and Vin Choi were in attendance. At the ceremony, TVB presented the "30 Years of Service" award to veteran actor Lau Kong and surprisingly even Stephen Chow still has a TVB artist contract. His 1.5 tael (~57 grams) gold medal was especially delivered to him.

Wayne and Nancy were both presented with the "10 Years of Service" gold medals (weighs 3 maces or ~11 grams). Since Wayne had once left TVB, so his time with the company just adds up to 10 years. Wayne smiled and said time flew by and he should say, "How many 10 years are in life?" He also admitted he had a very prosperous 10 years and hopes he'll become the TV King for the third time. Nancy was pretty shocked when she learned she got the "10 years" award with Wayne, "When I found out, I was so shocked [because] I've been watching him act since childhood." She hopes this year she'll get the 'Best Supporting Actress' as her reward and for memories. Earlier it was rumored Nancy and Kenneth Ma 'sparked love' again while shooting in Europe for TITS2? Nancy already has a new boyfriend, she expressed her romance with Kenneth had already died. Her current boyfriend did not get jealous. This year, Lau Kong got a pay raise and just renewed his contract with TVB, he said: "People say TVB is no good, but the company treats me pretty good. I didn't consider the money issue when I renewed my contract. After all, I'm fine with a pay raise." TVB General Manager (Lee Bo On) denied the "pay freezes" and stressed next year, TVB employees will definitely get a pay raise and bonuses.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Roger Kwok to Apply Oil & Appear in Underwear Pretending to Look Big

Yesterday Roger Kwok, Sharon Chan, Raymond Cho, Selena Li and the rest of the cast of TVB new series Justice Arrogant Hero attended the blessing ceremony. Roger expressed he'll be participating in Malaysia's MY AOD My Favourite TVB Awards on December 2nd and is nominated for 'My Favourite TV Male Character' award for his emperor role in Queens of Diamonds and Hearts. However, Roger feared he'll lose to Wayne Lai of The Confidant, he said: "He is an expert in drama, and I'm at a disadvantaged nominated for a comedy series. (Will you not be nominated like Adam Cheng?) I think nominations is a form of encouragement."

When speaking of the storyline in this new series? Roger said: "Raymond Cho, Johnson Lee, Pal Sinn and I will have a scene where we do a photo shoot in just our underwear. I am actively losing weight now, and I think I'll have to put one makeup and put on some oil to get a better effect."

It was rumored TVB is adding an "Outstanding Actor and Actress" award to make up for those artists who weren't nominated. Sharon Chan was one of the ones not nominated and it was rumored she was upset with TVB. She said: "No, I just didn't get a notice to attend the anniversary awards and I also wasn't nominated. Whenever artists finishes working on a series, they hope to get recognition for it. Of course I was unhappy, but that just lasted 3 hours. Actually, my fans were the ones really unhappy. I really wasn't disappointed, since I only had one series this year. I will just have to work harder next year, but if TVB does give me an award, I will take it."

Source: Mingpao

Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

23 Hong Kong artistes involved in drug party

It was reported earlier that five Hong Kong artistes were involved in a drug party during a dinner gathering at actress Suki Chui's husband Kenny Wong's restaurant last October. The number rose to 23 in recent reports, with the list including daughter of Macau casino magnate Josie Ho, Eason Chan's wife Hilary Tsui, newly married singer Grace Ip and Cantonese hip-hop group LMF.

The group had gathered at Kenny Wong's restaurant for a birthday celebration that evening. According to the staff, they were having steamboat initially, but strange noises started coming out from the room after the boiler was removed. The workers entered when they heard screams and saw the gang sitting together, some of whom were seen holding blunt wraps, pills and white powdery substance in their hands.

The entire scene was recorded as the room was installed with closed circuit cameras. Some familiar faces,' said sources who watched the footage. 'There's a middle-aged woman who was smoking the '˜powder' and taking pills, and there's another girl who was shouting and dancing. She was even kissing a bespectacled guy passionately.'

They got into a dispute with the staff during payment when the party ended five hours later. Although the bill was settled after few rounds of argument, they were still clearly unhappy as one of the guys and one of the ladies in the group pointed their middle fingers at the closed circuit camera as they left.

Kenny Wong has confirmed that Josie Ho and company had indeed visited his restaurant for dinner that night. He explained, 'œI wasn't around on that day but I heard from my staff that they came. I saw some of them smoking and swallowing pills in the video but I'm not sure who exactly.'

After this incident came to light, the police carried out investigations and the boss was requested to provide relevant information. When asked if he is worried that it would bring trouble, he said, 'Actually I received a call from a self-proclaimed '˜Big Sister' some time ago threatening me not to get involved in this anymore. I'm concerned about her next move so I'm handling this with the police.'

Source: Xinmsn

Lau Ching Wan has to wait a few years for his raise

Fresh out of the oven Golden Horse Best Actor Lau Ching Wan along with Angelica Lee Sinjie, Louis Koo Tin Lok two nights ago worked on the 3D disaster film INFERNO (TOH CHOOK SUN TIN) in Guangzhou. The team applied for road blocks in the financial area for five nights, 15 fire engines and 60 real fire fighters, ambulances and police cars, over 100 extras to play emergency medical teams, victims, onlookers and reporters, and invited 50 Mainland and Hong Kong media outlets to cover he shoot. Directors Pang Brothers admitted that they already expected to exceed the production budget. The film at least will need 8 months of post production and is expected to be released October next year.

Ching Wan said that he has calmed down from the excitement of the award. The most touching was all the people who were happy for him. Some were even happier than he was. Although buddies only send text messages with the word congratulations, but he already planned to return to Hong Kong after finishing htis film and invite everyone to dinner to celebrate. Speaking of his wife Amy Kwok Oi Ming's tears of joy in the audience, Ching Wan sweetly said, "What can I do! She should be happy." As for the moment of his victory became the evening's most watched period, he felt that it had nothing to do with his victory, only that many people wanted to know who won.

Speaking of his raise to 10 million after the award, he joked, "If I didn't win I wouldn't get a raise, after I won of course I have to get a raise! However next year's work has already been scheduled, the raise will have to wait a few more years. Actually working class guys like us are often joked about. Sometimes it's not up to me to say how much the raise will be. The market is calculated." Ching Wan in the film had many dangerous stunts but during the shoot he was very careful and was not injured.

Lee Sinjie pointed out that the film had a lot of dangerous stunts. She was the most afraid of fire and explosion scenes, she was so scared that she did not need to act before showing her real side. Did she receive any special attention from her director and husband Oxide Pang Shun? She said, "The directors at first were still not pleased with the size of the fire and later made it bigger. I felt like my back was burning and I couldn't act, but I didn't feel right about telling the directors to yell cut. Finally I was so hot that before the scene ended I already ran out; the directors asked me if I was fine but told me next time to more 'alert'. If anything happened run first. I was fell on the slippery floor and in so much pain that I wanted to cry, but with so many people looking on I could only smile. Actually the directors took great care of the actors, but they had to take care of so many people. I wouldn't be mad at him for not taking care of me. Goo Jai and Ching Wan also had many dangerous stunts and they were very attentive." Pang Shun said that because he had too much to handle he could only watch Sinjie fall. How would he thank his wife? He said, "Keep shooting!" Why did he not ask the crew to take extra care of his wife? He joked, "If I said it it would have been worse, they would immediately let go of the rope."

Goo Jai said that he had to work wet in the cold, so cold that he could see his breath. Even though the directors took great care of them and prepared hot ginger hot for them, he still felt frozen. He pointed out that during the shoot earlier he cut his right palm on broken glass, luckily it was superficial and did not need stitches. He said, "I could use it for the shoot, it doesn't need make up and is realistic enough. Actually in comparison to last time when I broke my leg and had to take two years to heal, this time had a lot of dangerous stunts but last time was more dangerous than this time."

Source: On.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Jack Wu & June Chan's 7.5lbs Second Baby Girl Born

In 2009, TVB couple Jack Wu and June Chan had their first daughter Wu Ji Ling and yesterday the couple had another good news to announce. Jack expressed his wife June successfully gave birth to a 7 pounds, 8 ounces baby girl; mother and daughter are safe and healthy. Jack praised his newborn girl is very cute and got his ears and nose. Her chin looks just like her mother. Just like their oldest daughter, Master Lee Sing Jak held the responsibility of naming the baby, Wu Ji Yau. The meaning is in hope their daughter lives a life of leisure. He expressed: "I don't need her to grow up rich and famous, but I do hope she lives a free and relaxed life, with no pressure."

Although this wasn't June's first child, Jack expressed he was responsible to cut the umbilical cord this time, he said: "I heard from other people before that umbilical cords are hard to cut, but this time I personally did it myself and discovered umbilical cords have its own toughness, very interesting. I couldn't get it down on the first cut. There was some bleeding as well, which frightened me a little. I stopped cutting for 0.1 second, but when I saw the newborn before my eyes, I was afraid she'll catch a cold, so I quickly finished up." When asked how his wife is doing now? Jack said: "She was initially afraid she wouldn't be able to handle a second child because she has asthma and the weather hasn't been that good lately, but my wife was very strong and made it through peacefully."

Jack is a father for the second time, but he frankly expressed he's more stressed, "Because I'm so busy with work. This month I'm starting a new series and I've been shooting sitcom Come Home Love in the past few weeks. Early December, I'm going to be working outside of Hong Kong for two weeks, so I've been worried about my schedule and whether if I can spend time with my wife. I really have to thank the producers for giving me time off to help out at home."

He directly expressed its stressful having children, so he took a day off to be with his wife and won't get back to work until tomorrow. He praised how lucky his daughter is, "Before she was born, there were already many sponsors wanting to sponsor her, so it's not as pressuring."

As for oldest daughter Wu Ji Ling, she loves her little sister extremely. Jack said: "This morning before she went to school, she already said she must see the newborn. Then I also told her to prepare a gift for her new sister, while I will give a gift to her on her little sister's behalf. I hope she knows we won't be biased." After birth, June quickly uploaded a photo on Weibo and wrote: "Great success!"

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Ekin Cheng Exclaimed Its Satisfying Seeing Ah Sa Pole Dancing

Yesterday Charlene Choi (Ah Sa) and Ekin Cheng were in Guangzhou promoting for their new film My Sassy Hubby (sequel of My Wife is 18). Ah Sa joked Ekin didn't change at all in the past 10 years and is a "never decaying man". Ekin said he had the opportunity to watch Ah Sa do pole dancing at a close distance, which was very satisfying.

Joyce Cheng plays Ah Sa's younger cousin, her role has a personality like a 'bat por' (gossip girl) and it was a great challenge for Joyce. There was one swimming pool party scene where Joyce was dressed in a deep V bathing suit. She said: "This role is very loud and bold. It's a dream come true for me to have an opportunity to play this kind of role. In the film, I had to wear a bathing suit, which I thought was a different type of sexiness. It wasn't about how much I had on."

Ah Sa and Joyce play classic HK girls together and had great chemistry, Ah Sa said: "Joyce was so funny and open. The actual Joyce is cute and sweet." She also expressed her character's personality continues from 10 years ago, if she doesn't like it, she'll kick people into the water. In the film, when she saw a female model splattering champagne on Joyce, she immediately went to kick that model into the water, but then the model's good friend kicked her back into the pool. Fortunately Ekin was there to rescue her at once.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Charmaine Sheh 'Startling Step Each Step' During Catwalk @ Fashion Show

The 2nd Women's Fashion Week & High Quality Fashion of France 2012 at Singapore fashion show kicked off last night. This is the second year the fashion show is held in Singapore. Charmaine Sheh was extremely excited to be able to participate in the fashion show as a model and greatly praised Beijing-based fashion designer Guo Pei's beautiful designs and her works of art. Charmaine did the catwalk in a floor-dragging Chinese-styled dress and admitted her height did not compare to the other models. Fortunately, the stage atmosphere and music accommodated her catwalk, allowing her to feel the surge. She laughed: "At the time, I didn't think about anything, I was just very proud of myself. However, the tail of my dress was so long and heavy. I could easily fall, so I had to be very careful and startling by each step. During rehearsal, a lot of models fell down, therefore must be extra careful and take each step slowly."

Since Charmaine's debut, she had little catwalk experience, so this time it was especially memorable for her. She and designer Guo Pei chatted nonstop and even set up their next meeting in Beijing, Charmaine said: "She's so nice, very attentive and she knew I was on a tight schedule. As soon as I got off the flight, she took me try out the dress and accompanied me the entire time. My dress was tailored to fit me, and wasn't completed until 2 or 3am." Although the two spent a short amount of time together, Charmaine learned Guo Pei loves beauty, every time she sees a model dressed in her designs, she would be very happy. How would Guo Pei evaluate Charmaine? She laughed: "She said I did well and had great momentum. I was happy to hear this because I don't have enough experience in this area after all and walking in that dress was a challenge for me."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Q Bobo Sighs: SAR Gov't Treats Me Like 'Salted Water Grass'

TVB actor Q Bobo (Gill Singh) held the first show of Q Bobo Standup Comedy - I am a Hong Konger?!. This is the first of three shows. Q Bobo is a Hong Kong born Indian, but because of the rejection of his wife's SAR passport application, he expressed he is forced to give up his acting career, which is currently at its peak, and immigrate to the United Kingdom. He said: "Hong Kongers treat me like treasure, but the SAR government treat me like salted water grass. However, I don't dare to go too over in my stand up comedy because I still hope that there's a turning back. Although my wife couldn't get her SAR passport, I don't want other racial minorities to have trouble getting theirs too." Power Chan and his wife Mimi Lo and Louis Yuen supported Q Bobo in the audience last night.

*TN: To get a better understanding of what Q Bobo is implying, according to CantoDict, 'Salt Water Grass' (鹹水草) is used to make mats or tie up bundles at grocer.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Are wedding bells ringing for Charlene Choi and William Chan?

Member of popular Cantopop group Twins Charlene Choi and boyfriend William Chan, Hong Kong singer under the same company, were spotted having joint celebrations every year after their relationship went public in 2010, as their birthdays are just one day apart.

This year however, the singer-actress claimed that it is inadvisable to celebrate turning 30 and due to her work commitments, the couple spent a quiet birthday together instead of their usual lavish parties.
“They [birthdays] happen every year. We'll just spend the day together when we can," she said, inviting speculation on the pair's marriage plans.

Last week, William was spotted fetching Charlene to a seafood restaurant for a meal with his family as celebration for his mum who shares the same birthday as him.

The Chan family filled an entire table and in a sweet gesture, the 27-year-old stood to assist his girlfriend with helping the elders to the dishes so that she could sit down and enjoy her meal. Charlene was seen mingling well with his family members and the party carried on until 4am in the morning.
When asked on his marriage plans after bringing his beau to the ˜meet-the-parents' session, William explained, it was just a birthday celebration. I'll think about marriage when I turn 30."

Source: Xinmsn

Andy Lau is addicted to being a judge?

After the 49th Golden Horse Awards ceremony concluded last Saturday, Hong Kong veteran star Andy Lau confessed that despite the immense pressure from heading the judging committee, he is keen to resume the post.

The "heavenly king" spent 10 days in Taiwan reviewing a total of 36 nominated films, and held a meeting with all members of the panel on the night before the award ceremony. He joked that he annoyed the rest of the judges by asking each of them to tell him their favourite nominees and the reasons for their choices.

Andy Lau's dedication and professionalism towards his work has always been respected. He shared that though it was stressful, being on the judging panel this time was a learning journey that would benefit him for a long time to come.

As he was less familiar with the technical awards prior to this, he now has a better understanding and recommended fellow actors to join the committee if given the opportunity.

When asked if he were "addicted' to being a judge, he nodded strongly, "Yes!" The 51-year-old also expressed his desire to attend next year's Golden Horse Awards.

Source: Xinmsn

Kelly Chan makes new film to repay Lee Chi Ngai

 An actress in horror make up

Kelly Chen Wai Lam has always been a favorite among directors, as she had many scripts for her to choose from. After giving birth to her second son "Little Dragon Bun" Lau Sum, Kelly finally chose the thriller SAU SUM DIK YUT GOR JI (A WORD IN THE PALM OF THE HAND, tentative title) as the first film of her return to film. Reportedly Kelly chose the film mainly to thank her benefactor director Lee Chi Ngai, whose film LOST AND FOUND (TIN NGAI HOI GOK) successfully landed Kelly in the Japanese market. Thus she was willing to work for a friendly rate. Actually this film consisted of three parts from three famous directors. Aside from Lee Chi Ngai, Fruit Chan Gor and Lawrence Ah Mon (Lau Kwok Cheung) will participate. Both are directors who are known in the international film festival circuit. The thriller will definitely receive international film festival attention.

Earlier at late night, Kelly secretly worked on the promotional short film along with lead actor Tony Leung Ka Fai. Kelly at first was somewhat surprised to find reporters at the coffee shop where the shoot was taking place, but finally stood still for pictures and chatted a little before going in for the shoot. Leung Ka Fai arrived earlier than Kelly. Film company boss Bill Kong Chi Keung was also on hand late night to supervise.

Kelly supposedly will play crystal fortune teller in the new film and have many scenes with Leung Ka Fai. During the shoot Leung Ka Fai stepped outside for a break, reporters took the chance to interview him but he declined to reveal anything about the new film. Speaking of Hong Kong films winning many awards at this year's Golden Horse, he excitedly said, "Hong Kong will continue to have many good film releases."

Speaking of Kelly working on the new film to thank director Lee Chi Ngai, her manager Claudie Chung Chun said, "Right, but I am not at liberty at answer anything else. Please ask the film company."

Source: On.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Aaron Kwok supports the celebration alone

The Tony Leung Ka Fai and Aaron Kwok Fu Sing starred new film COLD WAR (HONG JIN) accumulated 230 million RMB at the Mainland box office. Sing Sing two nights ago attended the celebration but Leung Ka Fai was busy with a film and did not attend.

Sing Sing said, "I really don't know how to say thank you, I can only say 'I love you all! (Would the new film have any pressure from Ang Lee's LIFE OF PI?) The films are of different genres, I hope Ang Lee would watch COLD WAR, which is just as good as LIFE. (Would you like to win Best Actor?) Earlier I have already won two Golden Horse awards, I wanted to win a third but I didn't expect to lose to (Tony) Leung Chiu Wai. Later I felt the greater the expectation the greater the disappointment. Now I am beginning to value audience word of mouth."

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Eric Tsang loses "consciousness"

Alan Tam Wing Lun two nights ago held a birthday banquet for his mother and invited his friends, including Eric Tsang Chi Wai and Nat Chan Pak Cheung. Chi Wai who "drinks when he is there, and drunk when he drinks" earlier did not collapse at Kenneth Fok and Sam Lee Chan Sam's wedding banquets, but two nights ago Alan and friends got him drunk and had a little fun at his expense.

Ah Lek put birthday buns on the unconscious Chi Wai's chest and friends teamed up to carry him out of the venue. They even said that he needed to operate on Chi Wai. Chi Wai truly was so drunk that he was at their mercy. If he woke up and found out that his "bed photos" were posted on Alan's microblog, who knows if he would regret drinking too much.

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Alan Tam Wing Lun two nights ago held a birthday banquet for his mother and invited his friends, including Eric Tsang Chi Wai and Nat Chan Pak Cheung. Chi Wai who "drinks when he is there, and drunk when he drinks" earlier did not collapse at Kenneth Fok and Sam Lee Chan Sam's wedding banquets, but two nights ago Alan and friends got him drunk and had a little fun at his expense.

Ah Lek put birthday buns on the unconscious Chi Wai's chest and friends teamed up to carry him out of the venue. They even said that he needed to operate on Chi Wai. Chi Wai truly was so drunk that he was at their mercy. If he woke up and found out that his "bed photos" were posted on Alan's microblog, who knows if he would regret drinking too much.

Source: Mingpao
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Izz Tsui gets a belly full of water in order to save Charlene Choi

Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin and Dior Cheng Yi Kin worked together on the film MY SASSY HUBBY (NG LO GUNG NG SUN SING). In the story they have been married for 10 years, their relationship has faded as good looking rivals appeared. Ah Sa's romantic encounter was a reunion with an elementary school classmate Izz Tsui Ching Hei who has had a crush on her for years. She said that now an innocent guy was truly hard to find, the pace of the society was too quick. People could easily get together and very quickly part; she has not met someone who had a crush on her for 20 years. In one scene Ah Sa fell into the sea, Tsui Ching Hei dove in to save her. During the shot the waves were huge. Ah Sa drifted further and further with a life saver, thus Tsui Ching Hei had to expend a lot of energy to swim and rescue her. He also had a belly full of water. Ah Sa said that when she saw Tsui Ching Hei on the boat he was pale, his performance was very manly and professional.

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Sonia Sui and James Wen become a professional couple

Sonia Sui and James Wen two nights ago attended THE FIERCE WIFE Hong Kong premiere. Sonia Sui said that she would only stay two days in Hong Kong so she would not have time to visit and shop. She could only order a variety of Hong Kong food to enjoy back in the hotel. James Wen already had the pork chop bun but not the pineapple bun yet. As for THE FIERCE WIFE film version, they both were confident about the Hong Kong box office. Sonia Sui said, "Before coming to Hong Kong, fans already asked about the Hong Kong release date. So we should have supporters." James Wen joked that if the film would become a big hit he would come to Hong Kong to shop and contribute to the Hong Kong economy. Will FIERCE make a sequel? He felt it would not. James Wen said that he has already worked with Sonia Sui on five films already and joked that they were a professional couple. Sonia Sui said that each time she worked with James Wen they did not have a happy ending. She hoped that next time it would be a good ending.

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