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Charlene Choi entertains with numerous costumes

TVBNewsworld — Sat, 19 May 2012 11:01:00 +0000

Universe yesterday showed teasers at the Cannes Film Festival, including the Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin and Dior Cheng Yi Kin starred MY WIFE IS EIGHTEEN 2 (NGOR LO GUNG NG SUN SING) and the Aaron Kwok Fu Sing and Nick Cheung Ka Fai starred TUNG MAU (CONSPIRATOR). Ah Sa said that MY was still in production. She just returned from a location shoot in Queensland. Ah Sa in the new film has many costumes like a nurse and a pole dancer, which was very interesting. Playing a couple Ekin and Ah Sa had marital problems. Their "little third" will be Zhang Xinyi and Izz Xu Zhengxi. Xu Zhengxi would even propose to Ah Sa.

TUNG MAU sells action and thrilling scenes. Sing Sing would even be burnt and jump out of a building in an explosion scene. The film was not satisfied with the finished results of TUNG MAU and will return to Hong Kong for additional post production work.

Source: on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

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Jackie Chan announces no more action film

TVBNewsworld — Sat, 19 May 2012 10:50:00 +0000

The Emperor Motion Picture, Jackie Chan Films and Huayi Brothers invested CHINESE ZODIAC (SUP YI SUN CHIU) has always been kept under wraps. On May 17, Big Brother Jackie Chan led the cast to appear for the first time at the Cannes Film Festival. Big Brother not only flew the cast to participate a variety of events there, his classic film PROJECT A was also selected in appreciation of Big Brother and the CHINESE ZODIAC team's support of the film festival.

Since the production began, the cast, the production locations of CHINESE ZODIAC were all kept confidential. Aside from Kwon Sang-Woo, the new "Jackie Chan Girl" and the other actors were never revealed. Last night Big Brother Jackie Chan lead Kwon Sang-Woo, Liao Fan, Yoo Seung-Jun, Yao Xingtong, Zhang Lanxin and Laure Weissbecker walked the red carpet for the Cannes Film Festival competition film RUST & BONE. This time was also the first appearance of the CHINESE ZODIAC cast.

When Big Brother Jackie Chan and the three actresses appeared they immediately set off the flash bulbs endlessly. This time Big Brother decided to make CHINESE ZODIAC's debut at the Cannes Film Festival and the event was very happy to set up a large scale party to welcome it. The international media looked forward to CHINESE ZODIAC very much. At the same time, Korean film star Kwon Sang-Woo's first collaboration with Big Brother made the Japanese and Korean media fight for coverage.

However at the event Big Brother announced that due to age, safety and his family, this film would be his final action film.

"I am not young any more, Jackie Chan movies aren't Superman, Spider-Man, Batman, I can't fight and jump again. Fong Cho Ming (Jaycee Chan) in DOUBLE TROUBLE has many action scenes. So he will fight and I will sing!" Big Brother also mentioned he loved the action film culture but it was not just fighting and killing. His future goal was to become Robert DeNiro of Asia.

After the event, the CHINESE ZODIAC team began a series of promotions. On the 18th it attended the press conference in the morning and a party in the evening with over 50 global media outlets. At the same time, the event selected one of Big Brother Jackie Chan's classic film PROJECT A as a salute with a beach screening for 5,000 viewers. It was the only Chinese film to receive a classic salute.

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

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Joseph Cheng and Michelle Chen drive fans retirement wild in Cannes

TVBNewsworld — Sat, 19 May 2012 10:47:00 +0000

The Joseph Cheng Yueng Cheung and Michelle Chen starred FA YEUNG (RIPPLE) on the 17th began its second day of promotion. They along with director Zero Chou Mei Ling accepted media interviews. Due to the media attention to this film, when they posed for photos on the beach and accepted media interviews, fans looked on and took photos as well. At night they were invited to the China Film Night. When Siu Chung and Michelle were about to enter, fans already fought to be near them. Soon they were unable to move and had to rely on event personnel's assistance to enter.

At the event Siu Chung and Michelle even ran into many superstars like Big Brother Jackie Chan. Big Brother joked, "Originally I was watching the sea in peace, but Cheng Yuen Cheung and Michelle Chen brought all the media over and caused me to be found." BUTTERFLY director also praised how attractive they were and watched their interview for five minutes. The director would like to work with Michelle Chen as well. Siu Chung ran into idol Kris Phillips (Fei Cheung) and they talked about their idol series MAGIC RING. Fei Cheung sang the series theme song and asked whether Siu Chung thought it sounded good. Siu Chung and Michelle Chen even turned workers into fans as they had to hide in the VIP room for 20 minutes. Finally the media and fans all rushed into the VIP room, even foreign media were curious enough to come for photos and interviews.

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

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Saving General Yang sells well in Cannes

TVBNewsworld — Sat, 19 May 2012 10:43:00 +0000

The over 250 million RMB investment SAVING GENERAL YANG (JUNG LIT YEUNG GA JEUNG) is Raymond Wong Pak Ming produced, Ronny Yu Yun Tai directed and Stephen Tung Wai choreographed the action. Adam Cheng Siu Chau played the Song Dynasty general Yang Ye who led his seven sons including Dior Cheng Yi Kin, Yu Bo, Vic Chou Man Yu, Li Chen, Raymond Lam Fung, Wu Chun and Fu Xinbo. The film has already completed its production and is in the post production process. Editing will take place in Australia, scoring in Japan and 1,265 special effect scenes will be done in Korea. It is estimated for an early 2012 global release.

The film investor Pegasus set up a sales office at the Cannes Film Festival to display the film's latest highlight and trailer. The grandeur of the Yang family battle against the enemy was brought to life and won overseas buyers' praises. Director Yu Yun Tai said that this film was the coolest Chinese film in his life. He was very happy and touched as he hoped this film will be distributed globally.

Stepping into the second day of the Cannes Film Festival, SAVING GENERAL YANG has already sold distribution rights to three places, Disney in Taiwan, M Picture in Thailand and Icon Picture in Australia. Lam Fung was very excited to hear the news. He said that he always thought Disney would only focus on foreign films or animation, he did not expect them to recognize the filial piety, loyalty and honor that were the most important to Chinese people and for young viewers to understand the nucleus value of this tradition. If not for work he would like to promote the film in Cannes and take some time off as well.

Source: Takungpao
Translated by: hktopten

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Shunji Iwai flies to Beijing for first time

TVBNewsworld — Sat, 19 May 2012 10:41:00 +0000

Shunji Iwai yesterday went to Beijing for a screening of the Mark Chao (Chiu Yau Ting ) and Angelababy starred FIRST TIME. The story touched him as he asked director Han Yan for an "encore" to watch it again. This time Iwai came to support director Han Yan. Although they only met recently, they got along famously due to common interests. Iwai with his first film LOVE LETTER won international film industry renown. FIRST TIME was also a pure romance, with an aesthetic romance of first love as its subject. Director Han Yan was very nervous when he learned that Iwai flew to Beijing for his work. After the screening, Iwai with satisfaction said to him, "The film moved me." He praised the film's music and story as great, as he rarely saw such a refreshing Mainland film.

Shunji Iwai saw Baby on the screen for the first time and thought her aura was somewhat close to Japanese star Yu Aoi. Iwai and director Han Yan had lunch together and even asked director Han Yan to watch the film again. Director Han Yan admitted that he was not only surprised but also shocked. Iwai on the FIRST LOVE poster wrote in Japanese "I was moved" to cheer on the film.

The leads Chiu Yau Ting and Baby also had many touching scenes that were worth savoring. Chiu Yau Ting played a lovably yet humorous romantic guy. When he saw Baby in the film, he climbed onto her balcony and romanced her remotely. Yet under the blazing sun he had to apply facial masks. Baby before the shoot said, "I have never a man use facial masks before, it was very hard for me not to laugh." Chiu Yau Ting said that he was rather humorous and funny, thus in the film the comedic performance to him brought "zero pressure", because privately when he was with friends he was very dumb.

Source: Takungpao
Translated by: hktopten

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Gloves Come Off’s "Lo Kut" (Henry Leung) challenges his father Kevin Cheng,

TVBNewsworld — Sat, 19 May 2012 10:34:00 +0000

Since the broadcast of Gloves Come Off, the series has won public praises and this is the week of the finale. In the series, aside from all the boxing scenes, Kevin Cheng and his son "Lo Kut" father-son relationship has earned hot tears. Lo Kut's real name is Henry Leung (Chi Ho), a 10 years old who performs exceptionally well in school. He's one clever little boy, when memorizing his lines, he just looks at it once and his photograhic memory takes action. During filming, little Henry often bravely challenges Kevin in seeing who can memorize their lines and have the least NGs.

Lo Kut treats the set as if it was a playground and often gets sweaty from all the playing. He said: "My parents have to go to work, and rarely takes me out to the playground. It's been at least two years since I've been to one." Having such a good time playing, but once a family member says stop, Lo Kut behaves and goes straight back to his family and does not make a fuss at all.

Kevin has once described his on-screen son Lo Kut as '寸寸哋' ('chyun' - a little cocky). He said: "If I had a good life, I would want a son with his personality. There will only be sparks with Lo Kut's personality and the outcome was great." Lo Kut is not considered cute, but he has a smart and clever look. Lo Kut will turn 10 in October, and is currently in the fourth grade. He's an excelled student, ranking fourth place in his class. He scores the highest in his class in general knowledge, mathematics and English grammer. He is also the SGA vice president and a leader at the library. In all, he's a leader in school.

When asked if Lo Kut likes acting? He answered: "It's fun." Then he suddenly exposed: "Only in the series I can have a Boxing King father!" What if he has to take a test in school, how does he study and film? Lo Kut gave an earnest answer: "I do all my homework at school and at home, study first. Then I can focus on my acting and shooting the series."

Competes with Kevin on who NGs the least

In Gloves Come Off, Lo Kut is an 8 year old boy, but he had always liked to play with his big brothers and sisters, so he has a great relationship with Kevin: "The first time I met 'Lo Dai' (or Big Brother) Kevin, he asked me: 'However you usually call your dad, just call me the same way!' I've actually started off calling him 'Lo Dau', but then somehow it turned to 'Lo Dai'. I still call him that now. He also told me to watch Chow Yun Fat's All About Ah-Long."

In the series, Lo Kut and Kevin's parent-son activity is to compete on memorizing lines. Lo Kut said: "We race to see who can memorize our lines the fastest, then we practice together and see who would get it wrong." Lo Kut's elder sister accompanied him on this interview, she said: "Sometimes when its time to start shooting, my brother is still playing, but then Kevin would ask: 'Your playing here? Have you memorized all your lines yet? The upcoming scene is very important!' Then my brother would answer him: 'Let's see who's going to NG first then?!' My brother is really good at memorizing lines, he practices with me once at home, and won't need to look at it again once he's on the set. Even if the lines change at the last minute, he won't get it wrong, so whenever my brother and Kevin compete on who NGs the least, he rarely loses."

Lo Kut's real father was at the side pointing a finger at his son, he laughed: "I don't know how, but he can even remember the long lines. Tell him to cry and he cries immediately. Before I didn't know he can act. He even exchanged phone numbers with Kevin, but we don't even have Kevin's number." Lo Kut expressed he and Kevin have been keeping in touch: "He would ask me how I'm doing on my homework and tells me to eat more! I call Lo Dai and set a meeting in June for Father's Day, but he's not going to be in HK. I told him I'll wait until he gets back to HK first!"

Three years ago, Lo Kut's mother had a friend recommend him to shoot a commercial, and since then a director spotted him. He has been in music videos, films, educational programs and on RTHK.

Source: Sudden Weekly Issue#877, TVBChannel
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

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Jeana Ho loses attention due to her shrank figure

TVBNewsworld — Sat, 19 May 2012 10:20:00 +0000

The Stephen Shiu Jr. invested film adaptation of a novel, YUT LO HEUNG SAI (A ROAD TO THE WEST) yesterday held a production start ceremony at the Cyberport. Female lead Jeana Ho Pui Yu led actresses from different places in attendance. Lead actors included Gregory Wong Chung Hiu, Justin Cheung Kin Sing, Mark Wu Yiu Fai. The actors at first appeared in "uniforms" then changed into swimsuits.

Jeana's figure reduced in size after changing in swimsuit. Angelina Cheung Woon Nga appeared in a zebra strip bikini and stole her thunder. When asked why her figure shrank and whether the implants were removed, she denied it and explained that she was sick and got thinner. She also joked that she was old and would not compare to others and her height made her pretty. Has she thought about "implant removal"? She said that she has not thought about it for now. If the burden became too much then she would. Currently she did not have any back pain and she was very pleased with her figure. In the film this time she would not perform in the nude. She would only practice Tai Chi and Wing Tsun as she joked that she would leave the nudity to other actresses. Another actress Shu Sum Yin celebrated her birthday and everyone presented a cake to celebrate with her.

Source: Takungpao, Mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

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Katy Kung – Challenge

lucychoi559 — Sat, 19 May 2012 08:48:00 +0000

Last year was considered a prosperous year for Katy Kung. The line up of her series released one after the other and her sitcom was basically on TV every night. Following her performance in Bottled Passion as the rebellious young girl Ko Yi Nga, her popularity was on the rise. Recently in Gloves Come Off, Katy continues her fate with Raymond Wong once again and plays the 'wu lei jing' third party, who breaks families up. She's even worst this time compared to Bottled Passion.

Big eyes, small face and speaks sweetly, Katy Kung gives off the girl next door feeling. No wonder every time she's in a series, she often plays someone's little sister. Katy expressed: "I don't mind playing a little girl, because quite honestly I want to try every type of role. In fact, I should be happy that I'm still young enough to play those type of roles."

Modern version 'Bottled Passion'

Since last year's Bottled Passion, she played the childish and rebellious young girl, fighting with her sister (Elaine Yiu) for a guy (Raymond Wong). Her role was an eye-opener for audience. Recently in Gloves Come Off, she gets so bad that she goes around stealing husbands and plays with schemes to harm others. "Gloves Come Off is the most intense series I've done since my debut. I'm a 'wu lei jing' that steals husbands and I'm much worst than in Bottled Passion. Last time, I was just childish, but this time I use schemes to go harm people. I had some intense scenes, such as falling down the stairs and getting hit by a car."

Katy reveals in Gloves Come Off, she gave away her first on-screen kiss: "I had a kiss scene with Raymond Wong, that was my first on-screen kiss. Both of us continued on from Bottled Passion, so it was fortunate that we were familar. We had a comfortable collaboration."

Although Katy was already prepared to get scolded and hated by audience when the series comes out, but she was still excited. "It doesn't matter, I will try every type of role. If I don't try, I don't know if I can do it or not."

Don't want to be Charmaine Sheh

In series, no matter how rebellious or evil Katy gets, we all will still think its just the behaviors of a childish young girl. However, off-cameras, Katy denies she's a little girl: "I have planning when doing things. Even in everyday life, I would think of what time I should be leaving the door? What time I should do what? Actually, I haven't thought about my direction in this industry, haha!"

Katy claims she is passive and understands that many things cannot be forced. Being promoted? She really doesn't even want to think about it. "I really haven't thought about what position I want to be promoted to. I am already doing well because in every series, I'm the youngest. I get a lot of love from others, I've gained that happiness. I never thought about becoming a Charmaine Sheh or Sheren Tang."

As far as awards, last year she was nominated for 'Most Improved Actress', but eventually lost to Sire Ma. Katy expressed: "In the future, of course I hope to get this award. It is considered a comfort that I can give to my family. Since youth, I had too much freedom, my family is too laid back. They let me try whatever I want to, and because of this, everything I do, it is just a 'three minute passion'. So, I hope to let them know that I am not playing here. I really am working hard." When speaking of her future prospects, Katy really have instantly matured a lot, "Since I started working, each month I insist on saving half of my salary. I really like to save money, and don't know how to invest. Perhaps I can open a dessert shop in the future, but right now I cannot think too much. Maybe when I turn 30, it's still not too late."

High Profile Underground Relationship

As for her relationships, everyone knows Katy is Patrick Tang's girlfriend. Even at last year's TVB anniversary, when Patrick won the raffle, the MC pulled Katy out to cheer for him, but it turns out the young couple still hope to go underground. "I never thought about it! I have never said he's my boyfriend, haha! Even if you ask him, he won't admit it."

What? How can that be? Is it because all this is pressure from TVB? Katy denied: "TVB didn't say anything, just asked me how our relationship is going? Have enough understanding yet? Everyone treats me like a little girl. Actually, there is one thing I decided and I won't regret it. Not just my relationship I won't talk about, other things are the same. I've been like that since youth."

In the last two years, Katy's career development has been going smoothly and it will be difficult for her to avoid comparsion of her future prospects to Patrick's future prospects, "It's not because he's bad, just he hasn't found a record company yet, but he has been shooting series and musicals all along. He still has friends that compose music for him and people can't see these things. I think he's very hard working. A person that sincerely puts in the effort should have pretty good results." As for their future? Katy expressed: "Wah! No one knows the future. At this moment, I will not be getting married. That is just too far from now!" The bottom line is, "career is the priority"!

Source: MetroHK.com, TVBChannel
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

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Miss Hong Kong 2012 – Suspected ‘Plastic’ Contestants advances into Second Auditions

lucychoi559 — Sat, 19 May 2012 08:46:00 +0000

Roxanne

Christy

Cindy

Gloria

Serena

Ashley

Moss

Carmen

Nicki

All Round 2 Contestants

Yesterday afternoon, Miss Hong Kong 2012 second round of auditions was held at TVB City. After the first auditions on Monday, 62 of the contestants advanced to round two. Those contestants that had comparatively good quality remained, some where 'plastic' beauties. Kent Tong's niece, Roxanne Tong made it into round two, but she is faced with a strong opponent, 'Pirated Michelle Chen' (Christy), 'Board Face Annie Liu' (Cindy) and part-time model (Gloria). Roxanne was also attacked left and right by the media, that she got plastic surgery and likes to go out late night partying. Fortunately her father (Tong Chan Chung) has been supportive.

As Kent Tong's niece, Roxanne was the center of attention, with lots of negative news. Based on her old pictures, it was said there has been a change in her looks. In the past, she had a wider face, a flatter nose and lots of pimples. Roxanne calmly denied the rumors that she got plastic surgery: "Because I lost weight. I'm 20 pounds lighter compared to the old me. So, naturally there's a difference in my looks." She also said she rarely goes out for late night partying, and the pictures were from a friend's party. When asked if her father, Tong Chun Chung, opposed to her participating in Miss HK? She said: "My father loves me dearly, I don't want to miss out on this opportunity and regret it and my father is very supportive."

During the first audition, the contestant with the phoenix tattoo on her back was eliminated, but there are speculations that several of the contestants got plastic surgery done including 'Wuhan Viann Zhang' (Serena), 'Ruler Nose' (Carmen), Ashley, Moss and Nicki. Serena's face turned black when asked about the plastic surgery rumor; Moss touched her nose with her hands, implying she had no plastic surgery done; Nicki has a sharp chin, she said as if she's been wronged, she only had braces before and never plastic surgery.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

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