MC Jin and Mandy Wong For 'Most Improved'

Known for his rapping skills, MC Jin successfully made everyone remember his name with "Lives of Omission." The rapper said he must thank his lucky man, "Laughing Sir": "I thought I would die within 10 episodes. Who knows the response was good and I ended up living, and now I can even take part in the film version of the drama." He didn't fear his chance of winning will be affected because he has no contract with TVB.

After losing in the 2007 Miss Hong Kong Pageant, Mandy Wong joined TVB's acting class and she was given many opportunities after she graduated. Like this year, she performed in several series such as "Lives of Omission", "Ghetto Justice", and "Man With No Shadows." Asked whether she is confident in winning this year's Most Improved," she said: "I did quite well this year. But we all have equal chances, and we made our debut in the same year. We will encourage each other." She thinks Sire Ma is her biggest rival: "I did pay attention to her performance. Besides showing up in many productions, she also keeps improving."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: Kay @ Kay's Entertainment

Cilla Kung: I'm Not Just a Damn Teen

Cilla Kung made a fame with her role as a school girl in "Yes Sir, Sorry Sir." From being a nobody to suddenly becoming otaku's goddess, Cilla said: "This year is the most improved since I made my debut. People called me by my name in the drama. I'm so happy that I get to try different characters and did quite well, proving I'm can act, not just a damn teen." She also thanked high executive Virginia Lok, producers Lau Ka Ho and Mui Siu Ching.

However, Cilla sees Mandy Wong as her biggest rival. She praised Mandy keeps improving and acts very well: "She is generous and decent. I envy she has many opportunities." She thinks Sire Ma benefits from having many on-screen exposure at the end of the year, which made her another popular winner in "Most Improved Female Artist." As for "Most Improved Male Artist," she supports Jazz Lam, pointing out he is an experienced actor and can act in many different roles.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: Kay @ Kay's Entertainment

Sonija Kwok treats herself well, no fear of kisses and hugs by 'wolves'

Yesterday Sonija Kwok was a guest on Elaine Ng's TVB talkshow A Ladies' Talkshow. Sonija, who had once been rumored with Joe Ma, expressed she has read about the Rose Chan incident. When asked if she experienced such sexual harrassment while shooting in Mainland before? She said: "Nope! I am known to go home after work. I don't drink or sing karaoke. I try to decline to those social gatherings whenever possible. However, one time when I was riding on a horse, too many of the staff tried to help me get down, I told them to just let me be!" She frankly said never worked with Benny before nor has she ever studied their [Benny/Joe] characters.

Regarding Benny's wife giving birth to a baby girl, Sonija congratulated them. When asked if she thinks Benny should quit drinking and be a good father? She said: "Stop before going too far, it's not good for the health either! (When is it your turn?) I hope to have a Dragon baby, but I don't have any good news to announce yet."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Joyce Cheng tearfully sings a song in memory of her mother

The other night, Joyce Cheng held her debut concert at KITEC (Kowloonbay International Trade & Exhibition Center). Aside from her father Adam Cheng attending to show his support, her half-sister (Cheng Wing Si) and Western boyfriend Mark Ryan attended. Other artists who came to support Joyce included TVB Executive Virgina Lok, Aimee Chan, Jade Kwan, and Remus Choy.

On stage, Joyce teared up three times. When speaking of her late mother Lydia Shum, she couldn't get her words out: "I know there are a lot of friends here supporting me, but a very important person (points up to the air)... this song I have put my tears away and sing it for my mom." When Joyce was interviewed, she revealed she personally invited her father and younger sister to attend. When asked who is more important, her father or boyfriend? She said: "Both are just as important!" Joyce hopes to hold a concert in HK Coliseum and invite her father to duet with her on stage. After the show, she wants to go out for hotpot and have a good meal.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Nancy Wu is happy to be called cheap

TVB young FaDans Nancy Wu and Samantha Ko were recording for the show Sweet Corner. Nancy claims she is best at baking, and reveals she once made a heart-shaped cake for her boyfriend. She also has interest in opening a cake shop. Nancy exposes she and good friend Myolie Wu often bake together: "I went over to Myolie's place to make cup cakes before. My favorite part is putting the cream [icing] on, such a great sense of accomplishment!"

Also, Nancy's role in Curse of the Royal Harem has been criticized as cheap by Netizens. Nancy laughed: "Many of my colleagues said I was cheap too, I also think my role is pretty cheap, but I feel really accomplished being criticized, that means people think my acting is good!"

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Benny Chan watches wife through her C-section, gets a 6.6lb baby girl!

Benny Chan, who was previously involved in Rose Chan 'drunk sexual harassment' case, accompanied his wife (Lisa) to the St. Paul's Hospital in Causeway Bay yesterday morning in preparation for the C-section of their baby girl. Before Lisa went into labor, Benny pushed her into the hospital in a wheelchair. Benny appeared quite comfortable pushing his wife, he said: "All packed up! (Going into labor early?) Initially the due date was mid-December, but my baby girl's umbilical cord is wrapped around her neck, so the doctor said its better to get her out early than later. Today is also my wife's birthday, so we chose today. The two Queens will celebrate their birthday together, very special!" Benny's father and mother in-law also accompanied them.

Approximately 1pm, Benny accompanied his wife into the delivery room. Though the labor process wasn't allowed to be captured on video, but Benny personally witnessed his wife under the knife and the blood gushing out. He said he was so frightened, he started shaking.

Until 3:20pm, Benny held a press conference and announced that both mother and daughter are safe, the baby girl is 6.6 pounds and is constantly moving her arms and legs. Benny expressed his daughter's Chinese name is Chan Nga Yu, which was chosen by the elders. Her name means she is knowledgeable and knows her manners. Benny and Lisa will be responsible for the English name, but they do not have any ideas yet. Benny was asked who his daughter resembles more? He said: "When she was just born, she looked like me, but after tidying up, she looks like my wife. I think my wife is just amazing, when I saw her going through the C-section, the blood gushing out and the smell of the laser surgery, I was really frightened, but my wife was so calm. When I saw my daughter come into this world, I cried too." He continued: "That day, I cried too at the press conference, but I want to clarify that my legs weren't feeling weak. Then later the media said I was faking it! (It was rumored you paid Rose Chan HK$1 million to settle the issue?) Today is a very special day, I will talk about it after today ends! (What will you give your wife as a reward?) I will closely be by her side, I'll think about it later!"

After the Rose Chan 'sexual harassment' incident, Benny's image was severely damaged, asked if the incident has affected any of his jobs? He said: "I know have to feed another person in the family, I will need to work harder, but I don't feel like work has been affected! (Did you call your friends and family about the good news?) I called Evergreen Mak and Lam Chi Chung! After the press conference I will call Joe Ma and Timmy Hung. (Your not upset at Joe?) Why would I be? He's my friend!" He reveals he will be going back to Mainland to visit family during his wife's postpartum month.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Leon Lai quotes Andy Lau to avoid talking about good news

Leon Lai Ming, Andy On Chi Kit and director Daniel Lee Yan Kong two nights ago attended the film WHITE VENGEANCE (HUNG MOON YIN) premiere. Andy's girlfriend Jennifer Tse Ting Ting and her father Patrick Tse Ying also attended in support. The director said that when he thought about actors to play the lead Liu Bang, he immediately thought of Lai Ming. Lai Ming also said that he has never just read the script for three hours before immediately agreeing to the role.

Lai Ming said that as a Hong Kong actor he actually had a harder and harder time finding a good script, because after inspection certain minor adjustments would be made. This time he read the script in Mandarin and thought it flowed very smoothly, directly and simply. He believed that the director's history background was great. Earlier while promoting in Beijing he has already seen the film. Will he have to work during Christmas? Lai Ming revealed that this was the final stop of the promotion, but he still did not know whether he will have to work. He would like to work hard on his concert rehearsal the most.

Speaking of Andy Lau Tak Wa's online good news announcement, Miriam Yeung Chin Wa after her concert also made a similar hint. Lai Ming said with surprise, "Huh! Really? I only know about Wa Jai, but this is good news and is worth congratulating, whether it is Chin Wa or Wa Jai. (When can we congratulate you?) Don't say I am using the golden quote again, I really have to quote Wa Jai's, be nice!" Reporters said that he might as well be nicer. Lai Ming seemed to hint, "I really can't answer you, first China has some tradition that it's not talked about before three months. This minute I am not, but when I am I naturally will tell everyone. If planning these personal matter changed the promotion and focus, then to me personally it's very hard to keep being nice. Let me be bad for once!"

Ting Ting and Andy held hands when they arrived, but when reporters interviewed them, Ting Ting had to hold the microphone for Andy. She explained that earlier when Andy was washing dishes he used too much force and broke a cup. Finally his right hand needed seven stitches. Due to the distance between stitches, it became very long. Did her heart ache? Ting Ting looked worried and said, "Sure, when I got home I still saw the blood all over the floor. (Would you cook to cheer him up?) He probably won't be able to do the dishes for ten days."

Reportedly Lucas skipped school again to fly to Shanghai with Cecilia Cheung Pak Chi. Ting Ting said that she had no idea, perhaps Christmas break started early. She also said that she has not seen her nephew for a long time but would not try to get an understanding. In addition, speaking of all the good news in show business, when will it be their turn? Ting Ting looked lovingly at Andy and said, "He said he wanted to see it would truly be the end of the world, because if the world ended after they got married he would be very disappointed. He even set a date with Papa to see whether December 21 next year would truly be the end of the world."

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

Smile returns to Rose Chan

Rose Chan Ka Wun yesterday along with mother and manager Ronnie attended the film WOMAN KNIGHT OF MIRROR LAKE's Taiwan press conference. The Taiwan media was rather concerned about the "molestation incident" and kept asking about it. Rose seemed to be mentally prepared and kept her long missing smile. Was her mood still affected? She choked up and said that she indeed was upset but would continue to work to avoid affecting others. Luckily the company added an assistant to keep her company and hoped that the outside would be able to give her and her family more space. She also said that even after studying Wing Chun for three years she still was more style than substance. "When something terrifying happens, I still wasn't able to respond in time. I would be scared!" Rose revealed after completing work in Hengdian she will head to Yunnan for another film GUONG FAI SHUI YUET with Eric Tsang Chi Wai and Felix Wong Yat Wa. She pointed out that on this trip she wanted to visit the MONGA locations but she did not have time.

Source: on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Michelle Produces and Stars in New Series

Michelle Ye has been busy filming "Ninth Widow"《第九个寡妇》in which she produces and stars in. The series casts includes, Han Dong, Liu Pei Qi, Chi Peng, and Xiao Yi

When asked about the recruitment for the series, Michelle replied that she did not personally know most of the artists that were chosen beforehand, but they were instead picked based on their suitable roles for the script.

Reporters asked about the kissing scenes between Li Dong Xue and Michelle. Michelle stated she had never met Li Dong Xue before, but after watching his TV series, she realized that his acting was good and invited him to film this TV series.

Michelle Earn Praises From Castmates

Liu Pei Qi who plays Michelle's father-in-law stated that, "Michelle is not an ordinary woman; the way she arranges and puts everything together for this TV series is very admirable." Li Dong Xue also stated, "I'm very honored to collaborate with Michelle. She is one of the actresses that I admire the most, and she is an outstanding person. When filming with her, I am able to learn a lot from her. I hope we can collaborate again in the future." A reporter then asked, "How about before when your manager said you guys have a lot of space for development. Is that true?" Dong Xue replied, "A very big space for collaborative development."

Michelle Not Ready To Have Kids

There was a scene where Michelle carried her baby; the narrator said that the way Michelle carries her baby is very atmospheric. Michelle expressed, "I'm quite professional at that [carrying babies]. I've carried babies many times in TV series, so I'm very familiar with it, but I don't want to have kids right now."





Pictures: http://weibo.com/d9gguafu
Sources: http://www.letv.com, http://v.youku.com
Translated by: Kim @ Michelle Ye Realm

42-Year-Old Kevin Cheng Craves Marriage: “Only Smart Women Apply!”

Forty-two-year-old Kevin Cheng (鄭嘉穎) has been single for a long time. Eager to date, get married, and have children, Kevin wished to enter another stage in life. Despite his eagerness, the first step in choosing a partner was setting the criteria. Between beauty and wisdom, he would prefer to choose a smart woman. Since marriage was for a lifetime, Kevin noted, “I’ll go without than settle for someone shabby (寧缺勿濫)!”

“At my age, why would I not wish to date? It’s a very normal thing to do. Actually, I do not mind revealing my dating status as long as it is not at the outset of the relationship. In a relationship, you need to go through a bit of understanding before dating. When the dating relationship has stabilized, then it is okay to reveal it. Oftentimes, the relationship did not reach that stable period yet, then how can I reveal it? I do not mind openly dating and will not get married secretly. If I were to get married, I will notify everyone. If I were to have children, I do not mind letting others know but please do not photograph them; this is [for their privacy] and to protect them!”

Need to Be Extra Cautious

“At my age, I no longer need to worry about a wife and children affecting my image. I am no longer 18 or 22-years-old. However, I can not rush it and have to encounter the right person first. Due to my old age, I need to be extra cautious. If I encounter an incompatible wife and there is a need to get divorced, it would be such a headache! I hope to be successfully in one attempt and have several children!

“Regarding the selection criteria for a partner, the most important thing is compatibility so that we can be friends, able to talk about anything and discuss matters reasonably. It would be great for a woman to have both beauty and wisdom; however, if I had to choose, I would prefer wisdom. In reality, a love relationship’s passion will dwindle over the long-term. If we can remain friends, then our relationship can endure. When the children grow up, they will not accompany you for the rest of your life. In old age, spouses will support each other, so it is most important to find someone who you can talk to.

“My life is like this right now; I have to continuously divide my time between Hong Kong and China. People ask me what is the difference between Hong Kong and mainland girls. I said that the only difference is one speaks Cantonese and the other Mandarin!”

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: Jayne @ JayneStars

Timmy Hung declines to respond further

Timmy Hung Tin Ming, Linda Wong Hing Ping, Carlo Ng Ka Lok and Chan Jin Peng two nights ago attended the Taylor Made-adidas Golf all new concept store opening. A magazine published even more photos from the Rose Chan Ka Wun's allegedly molestation incident, in several she was even smiling and made people feel that at the time she actually was having fun with Benny Chan Ho Man and Joe Ma Tak Chung. Tin Ming said that he was not interested in seeing those photos because the incident already took place. He did not want to say much about the incident either. He said, "I no longer have any impression of what happened, so I don't want to respond further."

Tin Ming reiterated that earlier he has already spoken from the heart. With both parties being his friends, he was stuck in the middle. In addition the matter began with him and now involved legal responsibility, he only wanted to quiet down and gave everyone space. Did he feel the incident disturbed him? Did his father yell at him? He said, "Daddy didn't yell at me, only urged me not to respond further. He was afraid that the more I spoke the worse I got because listeners could misunderstand my meaning. Thus I would rather not make a sound. (Would you do something for them?) I have done what I should do. I have already apologized to Rose and Ho Man, I hope everyone would give Ho Man a chance to change. (Rose was smiling in many photos, would you vindicate her?) I have no impression of what happened then, but she is very happy and can easily get along with everyone. She also doesn't get upset. (Is she an innocent girl?) You can't say that, with the environment you can't say she was happy because she was smiling. You can't just look at the surface. I can't respond for her, but she is very nice, very gentle and accommodating to friends." Tin Ming said that he did not have to favor either side but hoped that no one would think the worst or just about something negative. Ultimately he pleaded for space for everyone.

In addition, already recovered from an earlier stroke Jimmy Wang Yu with WU XIA was nominated for the Golden Horse Best Supporting Actor. Unfortunately he lost to WARRIORS OF THE RAINBOW: SEEDIQ BALE's new comer Boken Kosang. His daughter Wong Hing Ping said that she was not disappointed about her father's defeat because in her heart her father was already the best. He did not need the Golden Horse award to prove that. She said, "I instead was worried about him having to attend the celebration if he won, then he would drink again. After the event I called him, he was OK. He even said that after several decades of living he was very understanding, he was very gracious."

Speaking of Wang Yu's self ridicule during the Lifetime Achievement Award presentation that made everyone laugh, Wong Hing Ping said, "I didn't feel it was funny, as his daughter I am very worried. However his mentality was pretty positive." She also said that her father has completely recovered from the stroke and was in great spirit. He not only constantly came to Hong Kong to visit Mother Wong but also worked on the film GUILLOTINES (HUET DIK JI) in the Mainland. She joked, "The production said that it needed my permission, but actually I know Daddy has the acting bug. In addition the production guaranteed that he would only have dramatic scene and no fight scene. Since he recovered very well, I didn't want to disappoint him. Actually I couldn't stop him even if I wanted to." For the performance, Wang Yu flew to Hengdian and Xian. She admitted that at first she was a little scared, luckily the team treated him like a king. If they were worried about the cold they would immediately bring blankets. When he returned to Taiwan he immediately called his daughter. Thus she too very much looked forward to the film release.

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

Aarif Rahman dances in celebration

Aarif Rahman (Lee Chi Ting) in the Xu Jinglei directed film INTIMATE ENEMY (CHUN MUK DIK YUN) played a financial blogger who uses every trick in the book like eavesdropping and surveillance for first hand financial news. He has been named the "financial world Conan". In the film he will be swept into Stanley Huang and Xu Jinglei's bidding war and developed an "intimate enemy" relationship with both.

This financial detective also had his lovable side. When he got something he would be so happy that he danced around. In one scene he not only dressed up like Ultraman but also pretended to play guitar. For someone who normally did not dance much, this was considered a huge breakthrough.

Source: on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Car Crash paralyzes Nicholas Tse for minutes

The Emperor Motion Picture THE VIRAL FACTOR (YIK JIN) director Dante Lam Chiu Yin has always satisfied viewers' visual sense with explosive scenes. This time in the film he designed a car crash that paralyzed Nicholas Tse Ting Fung for three minutes. Mainland star Lin Peng was almost disfigured. Emperor nervously purchased ten million in insurance policy for each actor!

The Lam Chiu Yin directed Emperor Motion Picture THE VIRAL FACTOR cost HK$200 million. The director has always been explosive and was known for mighty scenes. Of course THE VIRAL FACTOR is no exception. The film would have many extra large explosive scenes and tanks, fighter jets. In addition the actors mostly personally performed their stunts.

In a car crash scene, Ting Fung had to drive over another car and when he landed a bus hit his car. Ting Fung said that at the time his old wounds acted up. "For two to three minutes I couldn't move at all, I was in so much pain that I was paralyzed." Lin Peng who performed in such an explosive scene for the first time actually was nearly disfigured. Thus Emperor could not be more nervous and spent heavily on everyone's insurance policies.

Lin Peng had many dangerous scenes. Car crashes and chases were already casual for her. "Aside from using a dummy during a car crash, I personally performed the rest. So I constantly would suffer bruises and scratches." She was so focused during the shoot that her professionalism made the director praise her the "female Jackie Chan".

Source: on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Shu Qi has yet to congratulate Andy Lau

Shu Qi yesterday appeared at a certain cell phone new store opening. Speaking of Andy Lau Tak Wa hinting at joy upon joy, Shu Qi said that she too learned about it from reports. During the Golden Horse Awards he was busy with interviews after his victory, not even a pin could get through. In addition Wa Jai should have received many congratulations, she later will call him. Was she happy for Wa Jai? Shu Qi immediately said, "Of course, with this example now I am not worried at all. I can take my time (with parenthood)! (When do you plan to have a child?) It's not an issue of planning or not, I have to find the right person. It's not like I look and find one right away. Maybe you can introduce the ones you don't want to me."

Source: Takungpao, Mingpao, Singtao
Translated by: hktopten

Rebecca Zhu gets lucky with her first film

Miss Hong Kong Rebecca Zhu, Hyman Chu, Whitney Hui, and Miss International Goodwill Nicole Leung two nights ago attended a TVB event. Rebecca Zhu has already completed the film TURNING POINT 2 (LAUGHING GOR ji CHIM JUI FAN). How did she feel she did? She said that she has not seen it yet and will wait until the December 20 premiere to watch with the audience. She also revealed that she had a lot of fun working with the cast. "This time I just guest starred, but this chance was very rare. (Did you have many bad takes?) Yes, but they weren't too many."

Actually this time Rebecca Zhu had the most scenes with Francis Ng Chun Yu. She said, "He and I have a long distance exchange. He indeed lives up to his Best Actor status, with just a look that he tossed over he already had drama, so he was able to bring me into character." Other actors were very friendly. They knew she was very nervous about her first movie so they gave her some advice.

Source: Takungpao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Tavia Yeung & Ruco Chan uncovers their Most Favorite 'Truth'

This year Ruco Chan and Tavia Yeung are both nominated for TVB's 'My Favorite TV Character Award' for their roles in The Other Truth. Although Ruco has confidence in himself, but he won't be pressured. This was the first series Ruco played the lead role, he thanked Producer Amy Wong and TVB Executive Catherine Tsang for giving him the opportunity. Ruco had always been seen as Catherine's favorite, asked if he hopes Catherine will vote for him? He said: "Of course, but Catherine had always been unbiased. Even if she does vote, it won't be because of me, but will vote based on a balance of qualities from all artists."

When asked who his greatest opponent is? Ruco frankly said: "I have confidence in myself! If I had to choose, I would say Bosco Wong. In fact I believe he definitely has the power to take Best Actor, but if he can't get that award, I still hope he gets the My Favorite TV Male Character award."

As for Tavia Yeung, she expressed she never gives herself pressure. Also she participated in the awards ceremony several years now, whoever wins the awards, she will be happy for them. She said: "Especially this year, many of the candidates are my peers, from the same generation. It feels like a group of students waiting to get their report cards. I actually feel more relaxed." When speaking of her greatest opponent, Tavia laughed and said she was part of the cast of Yes Sir, Sorry Sir, so she supports Miss Koo Linda Chung. She said: "Well I really have to go back to school and talk to the principle there, but even if it sounds selfish, I still have to give myself a vote. If I win, then I'll have an explanation for myself." She also expressed if she gets the award, she will definitely cry and let everything out because that is her true nature.

Moses Chan, who cheated the relationship with Miss Koo in Yes Sir Sorry Sir is also part of the nominations for My Favorite TV Male Character. He frankly said this year he doesn't have too much confidence because his role isn't worth flattering. Asked if its because his role cheated on a relationship? He said: "Actually I don't care about this. As an artist, we are used to fluctuate audiences' emotions. I don't have confidence in myself, but instead I support Linda Chung. She really was outstanding in the crying scenes. Let's see if she's lucky or not!"

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Ron Ng paired with Miss HK Rebecca Zhu no need for 'good hospitality'

Damian Lau, Idy Chan, Rebecca Zhu, Ron Ng, Tavia Yeung, Kenneth Ma and the rest of the cast to TVB new series The Prominent Family took part in the costume fitting. It has been said Rebecca is filling Fala Chen's shoes, but she expressed she does not mind: "This is my first time shooting a series, I am already very happy to be able to participate." In the series, Ron plays Rebecca's childhood friend, he said: "They each have their own strengths. I will not bully newcomers! (Fear of rumors?) Just prepare to have rumors, but I will treat them as promotions. (Will you have 'good hospitality' towards newcomers?) Work is not about 'good hospitality', if she has something to ask, I will answer!"

Tavia plays Damian's fourth wife, and when she was asked to sit on Damian's lap, Tavia joked and said she does not need to: "Damian has to sit on my lap!" Regarding her lost of the Best Actress award to Myolie Wu in Malaysia, Tavia said: "I'm not disappointed. Actually I'm happy for Myolie, but for the TVB Award, I will definitely support myself."

Idy has not filmed a series for 3 years, following Catch Me Now, she collaborates with Damian once again. She sighs that the makeup time takes a lot of time.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

37 year old Miriam Yeung maybe 2 months pregnant

Since Miriam Yeung and Real Ting secretly married in 2009, the couple had always wanted children, especially Real who has been so desperate that he's having a 'fever'. Real went to get checked, wanted Miriam to stop drinking cold drinks and wearing high heels. It was said a few months ago, Miriam went to see a Chinese doctor to improve her health for pregnancy. The hard work that Mr. and Mrs. Ting gone though finally paid off as they successfully got pregnant. Miriam is currently 2 months pregnant, but since the Chinese traditions fear the fetus is sensitive, so the couple have not been able to announce the good news. Yesterday reporters contacted Miriam to confirm the pregnancy news, but she has not responded yet. Real sent a SMS back saying: "Not sure! I will not comment now. Thank you all for the concern!"

According to the news, it was said after Miriam got pregnant, she became very nervous and wanted someone to accompany her all the time whenever she goes out. [Oriental Daily] reporters have been investigating for several days. Approximately 2 weeks ago, Miriam was spotted in Causeway Baby with her assistant. When she saw reporters, she was very shocked and deliberately used her hand to cover her stomach. That day the weather was around 20 degrees C, but Miriam had on a huge scarf. Usually Miriam is very jumpy, but this time she walked slowly and carefully entered the car.

However, the pregnancy wrecked Miriam's plans. Initially she wanted to complete her 5 show concert MINOR CLASSICS LIVE first before she thinks about having children, but unexpectedly her baby came early. Due to this, she was forced to change her concert costumes into maternity ones. The other night, Miriam was dressed in a maternity dress at the last show of her concert. She avoided doing rigirous dancing, at most she would just fling her arms a little and was constantly touching her stomach. When she changed into a lantern-styled costume, her behind and legs appeared quite round, just as if she's pregnant. At the end of the concert, Miriam tearfully confessed her love to her husband on stage. She thanked him for giving her so much happiness and accepting her negative temper.

After the show, Miriam accepted an interview. When asked about the 'maternity dress' she wore on stage? She said: "The initial costumes that we prepared had an accident. In the last 5 days, I kept asking Tomas to save me." Asked if she's pregnant, since she kept feeling her stomach? She said: "Haha, not yet. When I can, I will say it. I am very traditional and afraid of sensitivity. I'm afraid the more I say, the more it won't happen, very scared! So, first I want to handle all the stress from work and make sure I don't have negative emotions."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

TVB Rating Reports (21/11/2011 - 27/11/2011)

Curse of the Royal Harem - 萬凰之王 (EPS 17-21) - 29 PTS (Peaking at 31 PTS)

When Heaven Burns - 天與地 (EPS 01-05) - 26 PTS (Peaking at 30 PTS)

Til Love Do Us Lie - 结．分@谎情式 (EPS 16-20) - 24 PTS

ICAC Investigators 2011 - 廉政行動2011 (EP 04) (SATURDAY) - 20 PTS

Variety Shows

Cook Away Lady May - May姐有請 (EP 04) - 24 PTS
The Voice 3 - 超級巨聲3 (EP 16 END) - 22 PTS

(CSM Media Research: 1 point represents 63,880 viewers)

Complaints

- Myolie Wu got 3 complaints for her poor performance in 'Curse of the Royal Harem'. Following the exposure of G.E.M's criticisms towards Myolie's acting when she was 16, audience agreed to her opinions that Myolie's acting is poor.
- CRH was also complained for the murder scene in the series was too terrifying.
- 'When Heaven Burns' received a complaint that are too many bed scenes, therefore did not make it in the TVB Anniversary Awards nominations.
- More complaints on WHB during the premiere week: Read Here & Here

Source: CSM, Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Fala Chen blames 'Lives of Omission' isn't an anniversary series

Fala Chen has confidence for the December 5th TVB Anniversary Awards. She expressed everything is already the past and that during filming she tried her best to do the best. The other night, Malaysia Astro held the "AOD My Favourite 2011 Awards', Myolie Wu won Best Actress, while she and Michael Tse won the 'Favorite On-Screen Couple'. It was said the Astro awards are just 'condolence awards' and that Myolie's chances to get the TVB TV Queen award is greatly reduced. Fala was asked if she has more confidence to get TV Queen now? She said: "Both award presentations have different mechanisms and are by different hosts. Audiences' taste is different, each person will have a chance, it's very fair."

Also, it was rumored TVB deliberately wanted to use Curse of the Royal Harem (CRH) to push Myolie Wu for TV Queen and not Fala's Lives of Omission , in which her role was well-received. Fala said: "CRH is the anniversary series, so naturally the series will be heavily weighted. I also hope Lives of Omission could be broadcast during the anniversary period, it's hot and fresh."

Fala will be heading over to the States to recover from her [trigeminal] condition and had no choice but to withdraw from new series The Prominent Family. After Miss Hong Kong Rebecca Zhu replaced Fala in new film Laughing Gor Turning Point 2, she replaces her again in the new series. Looks like Rebecca is Fala's 'substitute'. Fala said: "I don't agree that we look alike. Rebecca was formally a dancer and a performer, I believe she will have different developments in her performances. As Miss HK, Rebecca has been working continuously, I am happy for her too."

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Astro TVB Awards: Michael Tse big winner, Sharon Chan accepts award shaking

Michael Tse, Kevin Cheng, Myolie Wu, Sharon Chan, Bosco Wong and other TVB artists attended the Malaysian Astro Wah Lai Toi's AOD My Favourite Awards 2011 awards presentation the other night. That night, Michael was the big winner taking home 2.5 awards depended on his Lives of Omission -- 'My Favorite TV Theme Song', 'My Favorite TV Character' and shared 'My Favorite TV On-Screen Couple' with Fala Chen.

Michael expressed he was surprised to get the 'Theme Song' award: "Very surprising. When I get back to Hong Kong, the first thing I will do is share the 'On-Screen Couple' award with Fala!" When speaking of losing to Kevin Cheng on the 'Best Actor' award? Michael was not disappointed but instead was happy for him. As for Raymond Wong and Sharon Chan who won 'My Favorite TV Supporting Actor and Actress', Sharon said: "I was so emotional on stage my hands and legs started shaking. I couldn't even say my acceptance speech that I prepared beforehand. But, I am happy to have won this award and got acceptance from audience." Aside for being happy for himself, Raymond Wong was also happy for Kevin: "When we were shooting Boxing King together earlier, we were biting our jaws to get through our days. Now after the stress, there is another world."

Bosco kisses Kevin

The other night, when the artists were taking a large group picture, the media asked Bosco Wong to give a congratulatory kiss to girlfriend Myolie Wu, but he ran over to Kevin and used him as a shield. Initially Bosco and Kevin were just pretending to kiss, but it ended up being a real kiss. Bosco joked and asked Kevin if it was a good kiss? Kevin brought up Bosco's weakness once again and joked: "Pretty soft, but just your tongue is too short!"

Later, Myolie was asked why she didn't thank Bosco? She laughed: "He was sitting in the audience making 'X' signals, telling me not to thank him. You know I always listen to him! (If you win the TVB Award too, will there be good news to announce?) That is if I get anything!"

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Andy Lau finally can pass down family name, 45 year old Carol Zhu is 5 months pregnant

Three years ago, 50 year old Andy Lau secretly married 45 year old Carol Zhu, lying to everyone in the world, and yet today he still maintains the same style, refusing to announce that he became a father! It was said after 3 years of hard work, the couple finally gets pregnant via artificial insemination. Carol is already 5 months pregnant. Despite the rumors in the recent month, Andy refused to admit and kept avoiding the question. Even that day when he was crowned Gold Horse Film King, he kept his mouth shut when the questions came up. It was only until the other night when he got back to HK, that he couldn't hide it anymore and decided to post on his fansite Andy World Club Official Website at 1:50am that indirectly admitted his wife is pregnant: "Thank you Godfather Heaven for loving me too, giving me double happiness. I hope to share this happiness with my family. Congratulate us...."

Actually Andy's wife Carol met Andy shortly after she won third place in the Miss Malaysia beauty contest in 1985. This started their 20 year underground romance. The couple were secretly married on June 23, 2008, but because Andy was afraid the marriage would affect his Heavenly King career, he concealed the truth from the rest of the world. That following year, Andy's big secret was exposed and upset fans crowned him 'Big Liar Heavenly King'.

The other night at 9pm, Andy came back to HK from Taiwan after attending the Golden Horse awards. A large group of fans surrounded the airport. When asked if he's going to tell his wife, first thing, that he's the new Film King? Andy said: "Behave, don't ask. (Who do you want to share with?) I want to share with everyone." Surprisingly, 3 hours later when Andy returned home, he announced that he's a father on his official website.

According to Eileen Cha, she expressed that she sent Andy a SMS to congratulate him, and he personally replied: "1...0000000000000 thank you!"

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Jerry Liu a double winner on "The Voice 3", girlfriend congratulates him on stage

The other night, TVB music program The Voice 3 held a decisive battle. Jerry Liu, Jay Fung, Kayee Tam, Sam Lau, Kyle Cui and Keni Lee were the Top 6 contestants. Jerry and Jay were competing from beginning to end and eventually became the two finalist competing for first place. Results, Jerry performed Ai Mei's Fall receiving a score 173.6 and defeated Jay by 2 points, a very close battle. Jerry also won 'My Favorite 'The Voice' Golden Melody', which makes him a double winner. Jay got second place and third place was Kayee Tam.

When Jerry was announced as 'The Voice 3' winner, MCs Sammy Leung and Kristal Tin invited his girlfriend out on stage to share the honor with him. Jerry was very happy and declared to give his 'golden mic' trophy to his girlfriend. Jerry said: "This time I won because I was very into my singing. (Will you continue to be a kindergarten teacher or will you focus entirely on a singing career?) I will have to see how the future plan is like. TVB is currently planning my work, but I personally like teaching children too. (You are really giving the 'golden mic' to your girlfriend?) Yes, giving it to her to look after, will put in a metal box. It can only be admired and not to be for sale."

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Michelle Chen jumps at the chance to work with Andy Lau

Andy Lau Tak Wa with A SIMPLE LIFE (TOH JEH) and Deanie Ip Tak Han won the Golden Horse Best Actor and Best Actress. Wa Jai won again after seven years, which made him very happy. Wa Jai's wife Chu Lai Sin was rumored to be pregnant. Two nights ago Wa Jai at the celebration was asked but Wa Jai neither denied nor admitted it, only saying that he did not want to talk about his family.

After the 48th Golden Horse Awards ended, the organizer held a farewell party. WARRIORS OF THE RAINBOW: SEEDIQ BALE, A SIMPLE LIFE, and YOU ARE THE APPLE OF MY EYE teams attended. At the event YOU and SIMPLE's team met and they exchanged congratulations. YOU director Giddens Ko did not win Best New Director, but he said that not winning was not important. The most important was a photo with Wa Jai, which made Wa Jai smile ear to ear. Wa Jai knew YOU had good word of mouth and asked Giddens Ko in advance, "When will you work with me?" Before Giddens Ko even spoke up, Michelle Chen could not wait to raise her hand. "Count me in, count me in." Even Ko Chen-Tung joked that he could work the lights.

Wa Jai pointed out that this was his second Golden Horse Award, the last time was seven years ago. He said, "Seven years ago I already thought the jury spoiled me, maybe the jury thought that I haven't won in many years and gave the award to me." he said that this time the jury spoiled Sister Peach (Ip Tak Han) and the movie A SIMPLE LIFE itself. Such an ending was truly very perfect. Wa Jai also pointed out that earlier when Ip Tak Han won at the Venice Film Festival he was not present. This time he was not only there but even presented the award to her and witnessed the director's victory, it was extraordinarily meaningful. Ip Tak Han said that she was very excited to win with Wa Jai. Would she lose any sleep? She said that she would not because she had to pack too. A SIMPLE LIFE will open in March. Now the film has won so many awards, will its release be pushed up? Wa Jai pointed out that it will depend on distribution because it will be distributed along with the Mainland. Hui On Wa wanted to work with Wa Jai and Ip Tak Han again and joked that it would be the best to win at the next Hong Kong Film Award as well.

In addition, recently Wa Jai's wife Chu Lai Sin was rumored to be pregnant. Wa Jai was asked about but neither admitted nor denied the rumor. He only said, "Today I am not talking about family." Wa Jai, Ip Tak Han and Hui On Wa yesterday arrived in Hong Kong. Shu Qi was asked whether she was disappointed that she did not win Best Actress. "With many excellent actors, the nomination is already a type of recognition. I very willingly concede defeat to Ip Tak Han."

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

Kam Kwok Leung remembers wonder women

One of the Hong Kong Film Archive 10th anniversary focus programs, 100 MUST-SEE HONG KONG MOVIES two nights ago held two screenings of WONDER WOMEN (SUN KEI SEUNG NUI HUP). Its director and writer Kam Kwok Leung and actor Michael Wong Man Tak, assistant director Poon Yuen Leung appeared and met with the audience.

Kam Kwok Leung shared memories of the production from 24 years ago. He said, "WONDER WOMEN is my first big screen work. The creative environment and conditions were very free, I was able to thoroughly perform. The screenplay was tailored for (Carol) Cheng Yui Ling and (Cecilia) Yip Tung. Cheng Yui Ling's character was very different from real life."

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

New Shocking Photos of Benny Chan Fondling Rose Chan Emerge!

Rose Chan’s (陳嘉桓) alleged sexual harassment by Benny Chan (陳浩民), while witnessed by Joe Ma (馬德鐘), took place on November 20th at 2 AM in Hengdian, China. When the photos were reviewed by Oriental Sunday’s editorial department, it was quite shocking! Oriental Sunday contacted Rose Chan’s manager to find out Rose’s relationship with Benny and Joe. Rose’s martial arts sifu, Sin Kwok Lam (冼國林), was extremely angry over the incident.

Oriental Sunday sought out Rose for an interview. As the publication deadline had passed for last week’s issue at that point, the interview was printed in the current issue of the magazine instead. Since the incident had occurred within 24 hours, Rose’s reaction may be in its truest form and less inhibited than after her filing of the police report in Hong Kong several days later. Regarding her “humiliation” with the two “wolves” Benny Chan and Joe Ma, Rose expressed outright hatred!

OS= Oriental Sunday ; RC= Rose Chan

OS: What exactly occurred at the barbeque restaurant?

RC: I was eating dinner with a group of Hong Kong artists. Since we were all from Hong Kong and there were veterans present, I thought it would be a good idea to talk to each other and meet up. After they drank too much alcohol, the behavior as depicted in the photos occurred. I did not know what to do; I thought whether I should stay or leave.

OS: Did you talk to other people about the incident?

RC: I spoke with my family about the incident; they advised me to be more careful going forward and that I should decline dinner invitations with people I did not know well.

OS: Did you feel as if you were sexually harassed?

RC: I do not know how to answer you…. I was the most unhappy that such incidents really do occur.

OS: They touched you from behind and your thighs? Joe Ma also leaned on your shoulder!

RC: …I am very scared right now!

OS: Why are you so scared?

RC: I kept resisting them throughout the incident. Their actions became more severe and crossed the boundary. I was very unhappy at that moment, but I did not know what to do. Right before we left, I pushed him (Benny Chan) against the wall and asked what he was doing?!

OS: Throughout the incident, did they say anything sexually suggestive to you? You were whispering to Joe Ma and appeared to be quite intimate with him. Why did you not stop him?

RC: They asked whether I was drunk. I was drinking Coke at the time, so there was no possibility of getting drunk. I felt that they were testing me throughout [the evening]. I kept saying no; I could not accept it. When I went to work today and saw Timmy Hung (洪天明), I told him I do not want to eat dinner [with Benny Chan and Joe Ma] as I did not want to be in contact with them again.

OS: Before Timmy Hung got drunk, did Benny Chan and Joe Ma touch and kiss you?

RC: Timmy helped me in resisting [them].

OS: After Timmy got drunk, they [Benny and Joe] were more aggressive and crossed the boundary?

RC: Mmmm… (sigh) I felt things were not okay at that point. I thought we should quickly leave when Timmy woke up. Afterward, their behavior became increasingly improper (sigh). Throughout the incident, I resisted. I felt that this should not be happening; I was very scared! He kept on touching me from behind. I said that I was only here to eat and not to play with you! Perhaps they thought I was a little girl and easy to bully (sigh).

OS: Since you know Wing Chun martial arts, did you consider defending yourself?

RC: I was afraid that I would be unable to hit them offensively and that they would double their efforts on me.

OS: What do you consider to be the most offensive move they committed towards you?

RC: Forcefully kissing and forcefully holding me! (They didn’t kiss your lips?) No, I dodged it. This was the first time I was without my manager and colleagues by my side. Next time I work overseas, I will find a colleague I know well to stay by my side and decrease networking functions.

Oriental Sunday Followed Hong Kong Stars for 3 Nights

Numerous Hong Kong celebrities were currently filming in Hengdian, China. On November 16, 2011, a reporter and photographer from Oriental Sunday flew to Hengdian [to visit the filming crews], arriving on the sets of The Founding of the Yuan Empire <建元風雲>and Laughter Shaking Mo Lam <笑功震武林>. During Oriental Sunday staff’s visit, Timmy Hung assembled numerous Hong Kong stars from various filming projects for dinner. From November 17th to 19th for three nights, the stars “partied”!

November 17th 8:30 PM (Szechuan Dinner) – The dinner’s organizer, Timmy Hung, reserved a VIP room on the second floor of the restaurant. Throughout the evening, Timmy was spotted going up and down the stairs to receive the artists attending the dinner. At 9:30 PM, Rose Chan arrived and Timmy went downstairs to receive her. After the dinner, the group boarded into different cars to go to a karaoke establishment. Despite attending the dinner, Alex Fong (方中信), did not follow the group to the karaoke and apparently went back to his hotel.

November 17th 10:30 PM (Karaoke) – The group arrived at the karaoke establishment and stayed until 1 AM. Timmy Hung left first without Rose Chan. Joe Ma, Benny Chan, Rose Chan, Terry Fan (樊少皇) sang until 2 AM before leaving together.

November 18th Lamb Dinner – Oriental Sunday was unable to discern where various Hong Kong artists had gathered for the evening. However, a group photo of the lamb dinner was posted on Weibo.

November 19th 8:00 PM (Hot Pot Dinner) – Oriental Sunday staff discovered that various Hong Kong celebrities had gathered for a hot pot dinner.

November 19th 10:00 PM (Karaoke) – The group of artists followed with another night of karaoke.

November 20th 12:30 AM – After karaoke, the women (except Rose Chan) returned to their hotels escorted by the male artists. Benny Chen drove one passenger on his motorcycle; Joe Ma drove two passengers in his car and Timmy Hung drove Meng Yao (孟瑤).

November 20th 1:00 AM – (Werewolves Appear) After the female artists were settled, the men went to a barbeque restaurant. The brave Rose Chan ventured with the group. Unfortunately, Timmy Hung fell into a drunken stupor shortly after arriving at the barbeque restaurant. Benny Chan’s behavior crossed the boundary line, while Rose Chan and Joe Ma appeared to be quite intimate in the photos. Oriental Sunday staff quickly took photos documenting the entire incident.

Source: Oriental Sunday
Translated by: Jayne @ JayneStars