Charmaine Sheh's "Harmonious" line gets "River-Crabbed" (censored) in Mainland

(The "river-crabbed" scene)

Yesterday Charmaine Sheh made a special trip back to HK from Mainland to attend a 'Lions Clubs International District 303 - HK and Macao China' event as their ambassador. Regarding the rumor that Charmaine's line in the finale of When Heaven Burns, "Harmonious (和諧) is not the same word a hundred people say, harmonious is a hundred different words that a hundred people say, as a mutual respect" was widely liked by Netizens and reposted on Weibo and other discussion forums on the internet. However, the screen capture from the scene was river-crabbed (河蟹) (censored) in China shortly after the wide circulation, Charmaine said: "I'm not sure what the situation is, have to get the details first. (Worried you might be affected?) I have heard about the news that the series was banned in Mainland China, I feel a little shocked and pity. As an artist, we are very passive. When we're shooting, we follow the script, our state of mind is completely placed on the dialogue and performance. I didn't think about anything else. (TVB uploaded the whole series on myTV?) The audience for this series is the young people on the internet, they will like this arrangement."

Strange the finale leaked on Youtube

Charmaine was asked about how she won't be able to be in the TV Queen competition depending on the When Heaven Burns momentum? She said: "Not important. The series has public praises and good response. To become the hottest topic in the city is already good achievement. (It was said the finale was leaked on Youtube before the broadcast because someone wanted to bring down the TV ratings?) There will be an impact more or less, but I thought it was strange too. This series should be a top secret of TVB's." When asked about rumored boyfriend Kevin Cheng heading back into the music scene? She said: "He likes to sing a lot too. (Sing to you?) He gets paid to sing!"

TVB's new Executive Deputy Chairman Norman Leung appeared at TVB City yesterday. In regards to WHB banned in Mainland, he expressed he couldn't see where politics were involved in the series and praised the series for being original, but many viewers may not necessarily be able to accept.

Re-runs on myTV for another month

TVB Deputy Director of Foreign Affairs (Tsang Sing Ming) explained TVB made an unprecedented move in uploading When Heaven Burns's entire 29 episode series on myTV: "This is special treatment because the genre is different, it became the hottest topic around and even attracting Netizens and middle class people. There were some viewers that wanted to re-watch the series, so we are fulfilling the request. Viewers can re-watch the series online for another whole month."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Kevin Cheng Defends Charmaine Sheh: “She Did Not Scold Niki Chow!”

Since becoming TVB’s triple-award-winning TV King, Kevin Cheng’s (郑嘉颖) workload has become overwhelming. At the same time, the amount of gossips centering around Kevin has increased as well. Recent tabloids claim that Kevin and ex-flame, Charmaine Sheh (佘诗曼) , reconciled their relationship. Rumors claimed that Charmaine even scolded Kevin’s ex-girlfriend, Niki Chow (周丽淇), in the TVB makeup studio. At a promotional event over the Christmas holiday, Kevin laughed at the recent rumors.

Two years ago, Charmaine Sheh allegedly intervened in Kevin Cheng and Niki Chow’s 5-year relationship. At Toby Leung’s (梁靖琪) wedding in early December, Kevin refused to interact with Charmaine, while taking the initiative to chat with Niki instead. This allegedly angered Charmaine. It was understood that Charmaine and Kevin have been secretly back together for two months. Allegedly, Charmaine and Kevin only retained their distance from each other at Toby Leung’s wedding to avoid the media’s suspicion of their reconciliation. Since becoming TV King, Kevin was often praised by Charmaine publicly on Weibo.

Allegedly, Charmaine was jealous of Niki, thus glared at her in the TVB makeup room one day. Another tabloid reported that to prevent any chance of Kevin and Niki getting back together, Charmaine released rumors that Niki had crew members searched when her purse went missing one day.

At a Christmas event in mainland China, Kevin sang Leslie Cheng’s (张国荣) song Blame You For Being Too Beautiful "怪你过分美丽". The audience’s reaction was surprisingly good and everyone cheered. Kevin even said happily that there was a chance that he will release a music album next year. Regarding rumors that his ex-flames, Charmaine Sheh and Niki Chow, were at war, Kevin laughed, “The reporters writing such reports can become scriptwriters! TVB is lacking talent right now. The credibility of such reports is really very low. Charmaine is well-known for possessing a high emotional quotient (EQ). The rumors are impossible! They are very funny!”

Kevin Cheng: The Biggest Gold Magnet

Three “TV King” level artists, Kevin Cheng, Moses Chan (陈豪), and Michael Tse (谢天华) battled each other earlier at the 2011 TVB Anniversary Awards. During the Christmas holiday period, the trio rushed towards money-making opportunities. Kevin’s “gold absorption capacity” was the highest, earning $250,000 HKD at a one and half hour event, singing one song and playing games with the fans! “Laughing Gor” Michael Tse sang one song and easily pocketed $18,000 HKD. Appearing by himself and without girlfriend, Aimee Chan (陈茵媺), Moses Chan did not sing and only played games with the fans, earning $150,000 HKD, which was slightly higher than his normal fee.

Source: Sohu.com
Translated by: Jayne @ JayneStars

Charmaine Sheh will rely on 'When Heaven Burns' for next year's TV Queen

Two years ago, Charmaine Sheh participated in the production of TVB series When Heaven Burns, but 18 episodes have already been broadcast and still the TV ratings are not doing too well. As for the public responses, it has been a mix of good and bad. Some people didn't understand the method of expression of space and time and can't accept cannibalism. On the contrary, some praised that the story is refreshing, something new. However, a common point is audience all agree that Charmaine's acting is good. There are some Netizens who felt pity for Charmaine, that if the series aired before the TVB Anniversary, Myolie Wu may not have got the TV Queen title. It looks like Charmaine's charms are still strong.

Charmaine said: "Perhaps next year I'll still have a chance to be in the TV Queen competition. I hope we all don't forget about When Heaven Burns when the time comes. I am quite pleased with the response, this proves there are improvements. I thank producer Jonathan Chik for giving me [the opportunity] to portray 'Yip Chi Yan'. In fact, improvement is the most important for artists. Awards are a great encouragement. This time, it is enough that the series got pretty good feedback. As for the praises by Netizens, I don't dare to take it. Perhaps the genre, characters and producer are different, Myolie [Wu] is a very hardworking artist. I am happy that she got the awards. For whatever it is, we can never please the whole world. After all, there will be people that are happy and people that are unhappy."

Charmaine reveals when she received the When Heaven Burns script, she already knew the parent generation may not like the series because the genre is more complex and different. In fact, the younger generation will like it more. In the end, Charmaine's thoughts were correct. She said: "I personally love my Yip Chi Yan role, she is different from my past roles. She bears a very heavy burden, because when she was a teenager, her boyfriend died and her good friends didn't take up the responsibilities, therefore she carries heavy emotions. Each time I have to do my homework. Although the ratings for this series is only average, I feel we have won the public praises and that's enough for me. Good or poor ratings is more about the right time, place and conditions. The ratings often do poorly near the end of the year, it is something artists cannot control."

Winning praises from Netizens, will Charmaine be participating in Jonathan Chik's War and Beauty sequel next year? She said: "Under my contract with TVB, I must shoot at least a 20 episode series per year. However, February 2012 I already agreed to take part in a Mainland drama. The crew has already done all the preparations too. I am working very hard to match the schedules. If everyone does some accommodating, I can shoot War and Beauty 2." With that said, Charmaine still has a chance to be part of next year's TVB grand production.

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

Charmaine Sheh complains drama delay

Charmaine Sheh attended to an event yesterday and talked about her drama "When Heaven Burns" was delayed 4 days last week for the TVB anniversary awards and the finale of "Curse of the Royal Harem." She said she didn't read the article about it but did complain a little.

"Viewers did wait too long," she said.

The actress expressed there are promotional events for the drama and didn't think it is ignored by TVB. She hopes supporters of the drama will continue to support.

As for former rumored boyfriend Ron Ng's photo incident Charmaine said she rarely sees Ron now and it's not the first time she gets dragged into incidents.

"It's not the first time, so nothing really new."

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: Kay's Kay's Entertainment

Charmaine Sheh won't say TV King/Queen to avoid offending people

Yesterday Charmaine Sheh, Bowie Lam, Moses Chan, Kenny Wong and Angela Tong attended the promotional event for TVB new series When Heaven Burns, which is finally airing after two years. Currently shooting in Mainland, Charmaine rushed back to Hong Kong to take part in the promotion. As Charmaine has already switched to a 'per series' TVB contract, it was not required for her to participate in the TVB Anniversary celebration held the other night, so she was able to celebrate with her mother on her 60th birthday. Charmaine said: "This is the first time I didn't have to be in the TVB Anniversary, no need to worry about fixing my hair and the makeup. It feels special. Since I was celebrating my mother's birthday, I wasn't able to watch the TVB Anniversary."

This year, Charmaine is nominated for TV Queen depended on her role in My Sister of Eternal Flower, but she won't be able to attend the TVB Anniversary Awards held on December 5th. However, she is scheduled to return to HK on December 6th to take part in good friend Toby Leung's wedding, she will serve as one of her bridesmaid. Regarding her absence in the TVB Anniversary Awards, Charmaine expressed TVB is not that sensitive and Toby had already asked her to be part of wedding half a year ago. Towards the rumor that TVB internally decided to give Myolie Wu the TV Queen award? Charmaine said: "I don't think there is such thing nor will I say who I am supporting. They are all my friends, I don't want to offend anyone." She reveals she will make her greatest effort in scheduling time to take part in the February 2012 production War and Beauty 2.

Bowie Lam expressed producer Jonathan Chik has already called him about the War and Beauty 2 schedule. He said: "I hope to be part of the series too, but I am currently very tied up with work, it's not confirmed yet." When Heaven Burns is airing after the TVB Anniversary period, there is a conspiracy that TVB deliberately didn't want Charmaine and Bowie to participate in the TVB Awards, Bowie said: "Charmaine and I won't compete, after all in my eyes, When Heaven Burns is beyond Anniversary Series quality, and I hope the ratings can prove my views."

The other night at the TVB Anniversary show, Moses was asked to pick out Aimee Chan based on her ear, but almost got Aimee mixed up with Kate Tsui. He made Aimee get the wrong number and lost the chance to get the grand prize. He expressed he will give her a big Christmas gift to patch things up. As for the rumor that TVB decided internally to give TV King to Michael Tse? Moses laughed: "I'm not sure. I have been sitting in the cold seat for many years, the most important is for a good series!" As for When Heaven Burns, it was said the series reflects the band BEYOND? Moses expressed it's not related.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum