Max Zhang thanks Ada Choi

Max Zhang Jun recently with the film THE GRANDMASTERS (YUT DOI JUNG SI)'s Ma San won all the applause of the audience and rose in the film industry; yet still some said that he relied on his wife Ada Choi Siu Fun for his opportunity. However how easy would it be to rise on interpersonal relationship in this business today? The former national wushu champion Zhang Jun dared to say that he has suffered for his success; however he still thanked his wife for never looking down on him!

Known to be THE GRANDMASTERS villain, Zhang Jun is Choi Siu Fun's husband as well as a national wushu champion. After over a decade in the film industry he finally made a name for himself. How does he feel now and about outside speculation that he relied on his wife for his fame?

Z: Zhang Jun, R: Reporter

R: Earlier being called husband relying on wife to get rich, this time finally with THE GRANDMASTERS you have an outstanding performance. Do you feel you have proven them wrong?

Z: I am very happy about the audience recognition of me, but the accusation of me relying of my wife for fame is false! I never use my wife for speculation because it isn't positive and only has negative results. Instead I would try to avoid being together. I fought for every character myself, but in this business, I have to accept being talked about. Even if I made a few more THE GRANDMASTERS, people would still talk. I can't do anything about that, I can only accept that; I wouldn't blame anyone for thinking that because it's very normal. Show business is for people to talk about, if no one talks about you it's even sadder.

R: Do you feel that your wife Choi Siu Fun and child are lucky for your career?

Z: It's the Lord's arrangement, nothing is certain. Definitely someone is better than me in martial art, acting and looks. I am lucky, which I would especially cherish. Choi Siu Fun and the children are treasures that the Lord has blessed me with. From now on I would have more opportunities at work and would treat my family even better. Actually my wife already felt that I was good before I made this movie; I thank her very much to appreciate me all along. This is a wife's encouragement for her husband, which isn't easy. Before being recognized, I was already recognized in her heart. She isn't making it up. She understands me more and wouldn't look down on me because I haven't had a representative work after so many years. She instead values someone's ambition. As for me, indeed I wouldn't give up after acting for over ten years without any representative work. I keep on elevating myself. Now I have my representative work, I have a little success so nothing has been wasted.

R: Why would Wong Kar Wai cast you?

Z: Do you think Wong Kar Wai would approach me because of gossip? Of course not! Wong Kar Wai actually doesn't know me. Yuen Woo Ping introduced me to him. Because when I was a stunt coordinator Lord Eight had his eyes on me. Later when he learned that I was acting he recommended me, but I still had to pass Wong Kar Wai's round. This business is very practical. If you got it you got it, if not get lost. Wong Kar Wai wouldn't cast me because of someone.

R: (Tony) Leung Chiu Wai and Zhang Ziyi both complained about how tough THE GRANDMASTERS was to make. Did you feel a lot of pressure?

Z: After not making a movie for so long and the director was very demanding for both action and dramatic scenes, you had to have certain ability to endure. Luckily I had the determination, I wouldn't easily say I couldn't. On the other hand I might have learned something in these 3 years that I couldn't have learned over 10 years, I benefited a lot and I rather enjoyed it. Lord Eight and Wong Kar Wai are both my benefactors, Lord Eight with action and Wong Kar Wai with dramatic scenes. Sometimes I still feel very happy, the director liked a little actor lie me, taught me to have a romance with the camera when I act. The camera couldn't restrict me, and I had to lead the camera around. His words seemed mysterious, required for me to digest on my own and mix into the character. Lord Eight and Wong Kar Wai both encouraged me to continue to be a stunt coordinator. I never gave up. During the shoot I still grasped the opportunity to learn next to Lord Eight.

R: When you were little you suffered a lot, more so than while making THE GRANDMASTERS. What happened?

Z: Around 12, when I should be with my parents being spoiled, I joined the Chengdu professional wushu team. The coach was very mean, the training was very tough. I was really homesick and often cried. After growing up, I started to consider my future. After winning the championship I wanted to retire, but the nation cultivated me. I couldn't just say leave then leave, I struggled a lot about whether to keep on training. At the time I felt nauseous as soon as I saw the training ground, got dizzy and used foul language. Finally I persisted until the 8th athletic games and I was determined to retire. Although I was not permitted to go, was asked to stay on as a coach and to keep on competing, I had to start heading toward my childhood dream of becoming a kung fu star. Because I watched Lee Nin Kit (Jet Li)'s SHAOLIN TEMPLE I studied martial arts. After 10 or 20 years of training, I forgot my martial art training goal. After retirement I started toward this direction.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

Eric Tsang shows support for Chrissie Chau's new book

The newly single Chrissie Chau Sau Na yesterday promoted her new book in Taiwan. She admitted that although she was focused on work now, she still longed for romance. Sister Na said that although film was not her childhood dream, since trying to perform on the big screen she was deeply attracted and hoped to be able to develop more. Earlier she participated in Stephen Chow Sing Chi's JOURNEY TO THE WEST (SAI YAU GONG MOR PIN), she worked with Shu Qi to generate laughs. Speaking of many actors feeling Chow Sing Chi was very serious, Sister Na said, "I spent everyday in laughter, that period of a very happy period!" During the event, Eric Tsang Chi Wai suddenly appeared to cheer her on. Sister Na was very appreciative of Chi Wai's support. She said, "From when I started to now he has always been helping me. I learned a lot from him. (How would you repay him?) I would make his movies at a new comer discount rate."

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

Tony Leung Chiu Wai cannot ask for more

Yesterday Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Yuen Woo Ping, and Lau Ka Yung attended the Hong Kong University "Who Is THE GRANDMASTERS film forum". The 1000 seats were filled in two hours, with 600 people waiting outside. When Wai Jai appeared the crowd roared and gave him a standing ovation.

Wai Jai attended an university forum for the first time. When asked whether the film will have a sequel due to good word of mouth? He said, "No, I am not afraid of 3 more years in production. Time isn't a problem, I just want to try something else to have a sense of freshness." Reportedly the Berlin Film Festival screening will be an extended version, Wai Jai asked Wong Kar Wai to confirm. He said that another version would not be fair to the audience, he might edit out some scenes that foreigners would not understand. He would not demand to add back his removed scenes as he thought that as it is now the movie is rather entertaining.

Reportedly he was upset at the size of the role and he was at odds with Wong Kar Wai. Wai Jai laughed and said, "Hahaha, you are killing me, am I this type of person? I have been friends with Wong Kar Wai for so many years that I wouldn't mind. I am 50 years old, I have everything, what else do I want? Instead I have to learn to give, to do charity work on my free time, help those who aren't as fortunate. I took two years off before, life was brilliant. When I woke up I would drink with friends until I fell asleep. With sustenance and responsibility, life would healthier." After promoting in Korea and the U.S., he will take two months off before deciding on his charity work. He was willing to do charity work with his wife Carina Lau Ka Ling as well.

Action director Yuen Woo Ping praised Wai Jai's kung fu film prowess. He should not be compared to Donnie yen Chi Tan, as their styles and specialties were different. Was Chi Tan better? He said, "Wai Jai is great too, they are great in different ways. Wai Jai's action sense is great, he is just being humble." After the two hour forum ended, they went to Mongkok for audience appreciation and celebrated with a lion dance.

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

Michelle Wai wants to share joy with Comedy

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!"

Source: on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Alan Tam sleeps on a Mongkok Street and attracts a crowd

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.

Source: on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Teresa Mo and Sandra Ng have nothing to talk about for 19 Years

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."

Source: on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Donnie Yen and Eva Huang have Snacks

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.

Source: on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Linda Chung Extremely Nervous Performing in Korea

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

Ekin Cheng brings wife Yoyo Mung Back to HK & Apologizes to His 'Brothers'

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

Mimi Lo may not renew contract

Actress-singer Mimi Lo recently hinted that she may not be renewing her TVB contract this year.

As reported on Popular Asians, at a press conference for an upcoming TVB TV show in Tseung Kwan O, Mimi revealed that her contract with the company will expire in August 2013.

However, when asked if she would renew her contract, the actress revealed, I am still considering. But there are too many people [in TVB]. I don't think I will renew it."

Meanwhile, when asked if her husband Power Chan will follow suit, Mimi stated that Power's management have yet to make a decision following his contract expiration at the end of the year.

Nonetheless, Power expressed his intentions to continue working with TVB and plans to renew his contract when the time comes.

Source: Yahoo! Entertainment

TVB desperate to secure Power Chan

After TVB actress Mimi Lo announced that she may not renew her contract with TVB, it was reported that the company quickly initiated a long meeting with her husband, actor Power Chan, to discuss the details of his contract renewal.

Popular Asians reported that Power recently confirmed the meeting, and humorously added, "[TVB] responded fast after the report was published. A few days ago, TVB approached me to discuss about my new contract."

When asked if TVB had made any good offers in his new contract, Power responded, "I stressed the importance of my chances for development to them. It doesn't matter how much money they offer me. If I have nothing to do, it will just be a waste of time."

Earlier, Mimi Lo hinted that she may not be renewing her contract with TVB after its expiration in August. When asked if her husband, Power Chan will renew his, the Cantopop singer stated, "The managers have not discussed renewing his contract with him yet, unless they are afraid that he is planning to leave as well. I don't think TVB thinks he's very important to them anyways."

The statement quickly propelled TVB to stop the actor from leaving the company.

Source: Yahoo! Entertainment

Nancy Wu may have shotgun wedding

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

Athena & Paul's expensive baby banquet

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

TVB's rival station courts Yoyo Mung with high-paying contract

HKTV offered the actress a high-paying contract deal in attempt to woo her over from rival station, TVB
Hong Kong actress Yoyo Mung who recently got married to actor Ekin Cheng was reportedly offered a high pay for a two-year contract deal with Hong Kong's HKTV.

According to the Hong Kong media, Yoyo's contract with TVB would end in March. TVB has already begun talks on renewing her contract, but competitor HKTV offered Yoyo five times the amount that TVB is paying her.

When asked by reporters to clarify the rumours, HKTV's spokesperson replied, "We have no comments now. We would make official announcements when the time is right."

Yoyo's manager confirmed that both companies have approached the actress, and she would see what TVB has to offer them before deiciding if they should continue signing on with TVB.

She also emphasised, "Yoyo is not concern about the money, what matters is a good script and production team."

Yoyo and her husband stayed on in Tokyo for a few days following their low-profile wedding in the city, and the newlyweds will return to work immediately upon their return.

According to the Hong Kong media, Ekin spent about HK$500000 (close to S$80,000) on the airplane tickets and accommodation for all 42 guests who attended their wedding. The wedding amounted to HK$1.5 million (about S$230,000), after accounting for setup, decoration, banquet, wedding gown and more.

It is also said that the groom initially wanted their marriage to be a simple affair and was unwilling to throw a banquet. However, Ekin finally gave in to his wife's request and the couple held a simple wedding celebration at a French restaurant in Tokyo.

Meanwhile, reports claimed that the expensive wedding affair was entirely planned by Ekin's manager, although she denied it.

Source: Xinmsn Entertainment

Selena Li and Katy Kung Keep Eye on 'Hot Property' Kenneth Ma

Yesterday, Kenneth Ma, Selena Li, and Katy Kung attended a public event in Ho Man Tin. Selena and Katy, who are both former girlfriends of Patrick Tang, were not awkward at all despite being at the same event. Selena even joked around with her previous rumours with Kenneth, laughingly saying, "My fans said that Kenneth is 'hot property', telling us to date. I told him that, if we are single in five years, should get married!"

Afterward, Katy also joined the 'fight', laughingly saying that she also thinks that Kenneth is 'hot property', and also revealed that Kenneth just got her number: "He told me to tell everyone that he just got my number. We have known each other for a long time". Kenneth explained, "I just exchanged numbers because I don't have her number...not wanting to pursue. Everyone says that I am 'hot property' in front of reporters, but don't care about me behind the scenes". Regarding good friend Elaine Yiu's insinuation that Patrick loves to eat pork chops ('Pork Chop Miss HK' Kayi Cheung) seeming to be standing up for her, she said, "She (Elaine) has a good heart. We are very good friends. Thank her for speaking up for me. (Do you know whether Patrick is dating or not?) No contact. Don't know".

Selena Li: "I didn't say get married. I initially said date...this is a joke between me and Ma Ming for many years...everyone does not need to be too serious!"

Source: the-sun, mingpao, and Weibo
Translated by: hyn5 @ 幸而城 Fortunate City

'Ching Chi Mei' Lawrence Ng is Back, Pressured Meeting 'Famous Doctor' Kenneth Ma

Yesterday The Hippocratic Crush II costume fitting was held at TVB. The original cast including Kenneth Ma, Tavia Yeung, Him Law, Mandy Wong, Benjamin Yuen and the additional new cast members Eliza Sam, Tracy Chu and the 'Three Wahs' - Lawrence Ng Kai Wah, Louisa So Yuk Wah and Jerry Koo Ming Wa attended. Although rumored couple Tavia and Him were there, the attention was still focused on 'Cheung Yat Kin' (Kenneth) meeting 'Ching Chi Mei' (Lawrence).

It has already been 7-8 years since Lawrence has been in a TVB series, he expressed he feels pressure collaborating with the 'Malaysian' TV King Kenneth Ma and TV Queen Tavia. It was said Lawrence is considered 'god-level' and his juniors cannot compare to him? He laughed: "That's just a rumor! It's the past! I didn't come back to TVB to rescue them nor am I'm back as Ching Chi Mei, I'm Chan Sai Mei! Coming back to my maternal home, it's not difficult to adapt." Lawrence's role is the doctor designated to answer questions about strange diseases. When Tavia first debuted, she collaborated with Lawrence in Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre, when asked if he remember Tavia? He said: "Tavia is getting prettier and prettier. I looked frightening during my debut."

Tavia and Him became a rumored couple after On Call, Him expressed he only has "normal scenes" with Tavia and his relationships are complicated, he'll be romantically involved with Heung Heung (Eliza) and Crystal Li, but he won't avoid other people just because he's in the same series with Tavia. He said: "We all have to get familiar with one another, that's how we can create sparks."

In the sequel, Tavia will continue her relationship with Kenneth as a married couple, asked if she'll avoid [intimate scenes] with Kenneth? She said: "I don't mind shooting kiss scenes. If there are kiss scenes, I'm still going to do it. (Him is surrounded by two girls?) It will be better if they get rumors, help promote the series!"

As for Candy Chang's role 'Jing Jing' from On Call, she's still getting held back due to her involvement in the drug concealment case. Producer Poon Ka Tak expressed she wasn't dropped from the cast, but the arrangements will be made after her case settles. In the story, 'Jing Jing' went overseas and may come back in the end. The climax in the sequel is when Lawrence performs a major surgery on Kenneth.

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

Michelle Yeoh Challenges Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon 2

Michelle Yeoh (Yeung Chi King), Jang Dong-Gun, Yao Chen, Zhang Jingchu, Pace Wu (Ng Pui Chi) yesterday attended a BVLGARI jewelry event in Beijing. Yeung Chi King and Jang Dong-Gun host the lighting ceremony then spoke with the media. Yeung Chi King revealed that lately she is in negotiation for CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON 2 but she cannot reveal any detail yet. If all goes well it will be truly an enormous challenge for her because the last film was released 13 years ago and a box office and critical hit. It was also the first Chinese film to win the Best Foreign Film Oscar.

Source: Mingpao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Anthony Wong's arms are swollen from fighting

Anthony Wong Chau Sun, Gillian Chung Yun Tung, Zhou Chuchu and producer Sin Kwok Lam yesterday attended the IP MAN THE FINAL FIGHT (IP MAN JUNG GIK YUT JIN) Beijing press conference. Sin Kwok Lam said that although some questioned with Chau Sun's look and non martial art star status whether he was able to play Ip Man well, he felt that Chau Sun after losing weight resembled Ip Man 90%. Chau Sun has also studied Tai Shing Pek Kwar so he was very agile.

Chau Sun in the film had many action scenes. He practiced so much that his arms were swollen. He said, "The fight scene with (Eric) Tsang Chi Wai was very exciting, we both were injured. Although Chi Wai was already 60, he was still powerful. We even joked that we will have to make more action films in the future."

Playing Ip Man's disciple Dim Sum girl, Ah Gil studied Wing Chun with Sin Kwok Lam before joining the cast. She said, "I play a couple with Master Sin's disciple Chow Ting Yu. They often instructed me on the set, so the action scenes weren't too tough."

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

Eva Huang thanks Stephen Chow for giving her start

Eva Huang Shengyi recently came to Hong Kong to work on her new film THE ICEMAN COMETH 3D (BING FUNG HUP). Two nights ago when she went to the movies she revealed that working with Donnie Yen Chi Tan has been pleasant. She said, "Chi Tan is very nice, very manly and attentive. He is the action director, so I ask him to give me more fight scenes. I have learned a lot from him."

Shengyi had nothing but praise for Chi Tan. Speaking of Stephen Chow Sing Chi who reportedly has cut ties with her due to contract issues she did not criticize Sing Yeh. Instead she supported him, "Reports say he is cheap? I don't know. Saving money is a virtue, as a boss saving money is very normal. He treated me rather well, treating me and a group of people to dinner. As for whether we will work together again that will depend on opportunity. I was younger before, now I am grown. He has his personal style and is very talent. Both as an actor and a director he has his own style." Shengyi felt that no one should always mind what others say because no one could please everyone. She even hinted that her dispute with Sing Yeh has already been resolved and even thanked him. "I thank him very much. Without KUNG FU HUSTLE, with him giving me my start, no one would have a chance to know Huang Shengyi. I should be grateful."

Source: Mingpao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

"Inbound Troubles" suffers cuts in China

Rumours of impending censorship has proven to be true, as it was reported that TVB's controversial drama, "Inbound Troubles" have suffered from heavy editing for its first four episodes in mainland China.

According to Popular Asians website, it was revealed that approximately 10 minutes of footage from the first four episodes were cut from its mainland broadcast, including the scene where Wong Cho Lam's character, Choi Sum came across some Hong Kong protesters rallying outside a clothing store.

The censored scene reportedly was inspired by an actual controversy that occurred in January last year, when the staff at Dolce & Gabbana stopped Hong Kong citizens from taking pictures in front of their shop, but allowed mainland Chinese tourists to do so – sparking a rise of anti-mainlander sentiment.

However, despite the cuts and complaints, "Inbound Troubles" has already achieved an average of 1.92 million viewers in its first week of broadcast and sparked rumours of a movie version in the making.

"Inbound Troubles" is currently airing in mainland China through TVB's overseas channel and Chinese video streaming websites.

Source: Yahoo! Entertainment

Athena Chu makes first public appearance after pregnancy

The Hong Kong actress revealed her svelte post-pregnancy figure to the media for the first time
Athena Chu has regained her pre-pregnancy figure just four months after the birth of her daughter "Char Siew Bun".

The Hong Kong actress, who was dressed in an elegant long black gown, said during an event on Monday, "I still have only 2kg to shed before I regain to my size before pregnancy."

Athena revealed that she and husband, Hong Kong singer Paul Wong, have selected a "proper" name for "Char Siew Bun" - Wong Yan Debbie.

"Paul admires an English singer called Debbie. It's easy to pronounce and also means 'Daddy's baby'," the mother of one explained.

The 41-year-old said Debbie looked more like herself, while praising her behaviour as "well-behaved" and "easy to manage".

Athena said that she is not breastfeeding currently as she is worried about not having adequate breast milk for her daughter.

"Debbie already has a sponsor for her milk powder," she added jokingly. "Her parents will also work hard to earn money too!"

Source: Xinmsn Entertainment

Eliza Sam Indirectly Praises Herself When Praising Mimi Chu

Artiste Eliza Sam attended an event. Regarding her playing the young version of Mimi Chu in the TV series "Inbound Troubles" receiving praise, Eliza laughingly said, "During filming, I also thought that there was a slight resemblance! (Is it good to look like her?) Mimi is a very happy person. Her eyes are also sharp. Certainly good to look like her!"

Source: the-sun
Translated by: hyn5 @ 幸而城 Fortunate City