[2025.01.25] ASIAN FILM AWARDS JURY CHAIR SAMMO HUNG WANTS TO MAKE ROMANTIC MOVIES

Sammo Hung shares his views and benchmarks on the judging process
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The 18th Asian Film Awards Presentation Ceremony will be held on March 16th. This year the event invited "Big Brother Big" Sammo Hung Kam Bo to serve as the chairman of the jury. Hung Kam Bo shared his views and benchmarks on the judging process. "Film appreciation is a very subjective thing, and everyone has their own feelings and opinions. That's why when I judge, I would express my opinion very frankly and give a solid evaluation. I believe it's a sign of respect for the creators." He said that judging was not only about expressing opinions, but also about communicating with each other. "After working on the set for many years, I have learned one thing. Film is the art of teamwork; whether it is filming or judging, it is not a one-person decision. I will listen to the opinions of the other judges and discuss them together, and I hope that everyone will agree on the final decision."

Hung Kam Bo felt that being a director was the most difficult, because he needed to be in control of the whole set. He wanted to challenge himself in the future and try to make romance films. "I am very interested in romance movies, this is a direction I have never tried before." He starred in EIGHT TAELS OF GOLD (BAK LEUNG GUM) in 1989, which dabbled in the subject of love. When talking about the value of action movies, Hung Kam Bo said, "Action movies should not only render action scenes, but also have power and emotional expression behind each action and truly achieving both dramatic and action integrity." As a director, actor, action director and producer, he mentioned that action movies could bring the world closer together. Because of the inclusiveness of action movies, combined with comedy, thriller and even love elements, it showed unlimited creative space. He hoped to see more action movies that would break through the tradition in the future.

[2025.01.25] LOUIS KOO BOLDLY PROMISES TO WEAR "TEA BAG" FOR BOX OFFICE RECORD

Louis Koo plans to spend two days on audience appreciation events and interact with viewers

Tony Wu and Louise Wong have already thought of ways to "pay the bill"
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Louis Koo says that he would send the actresses to wear swimsuits before he does, but Gigi Leung does not want to embarrass herself
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Gigi Leung, Louise Wong and Louis Koo attend the HIT N FUN premiere

Boss Louis Koo order Tony Wu and German Cheung to wear thongs to battle Samantha Ko

Samantha Ko earlier said that if QUEEN OF MAHJONG would reach HK$ 80 million at the box office she would thank the audience in a swimsuit
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The premiere of the Lunar New Year film HIT N FUN (LUM SI KUET DAU) was held the night before. Director Albert Mak Kai Kwong and a group of actors Louis Koo Tin Lok (Goo Jai), Gigi Leung Wing Kei, Louise Wong Dan Nei and others attended. The film company arranged for the actors to hold a handwritten Fai Chun to greet everyone. Goo Jai saw that the scene was full of viewers, and he actually said sentimentally that the Hong Kong film market has not really recovered. He expressed hope that the audience would support the Hong Kong films that belonged to everyone. He also hilariously described the Fai Chun in his hand as a "spirit tablet", and then bowed a few times and said, "I wish the box office of this film will get better and better!" However Goo Jai still wanted all Hong Kong-made Lunar New Year films to have a good box office this year, and for the market to be in full bloom!

When the actor was interviewed, Gigi revealed that she has not officially seen the movie before. She was very much looking forward to watching it at the premiere, but she did not come with her husband and daughter the day before yesterday because she knew that they would not understand. To avoid having to translate on the spot, she would watch it with them after the release. Goo Jai would also wait for the movie to be officially released before taking his parents to see it at the theater, mainly because the two were old and he was afraid that the crowd would make them fall. Goo Jai pointed out that his parents have supported him in every movie he has been in, and they would also give him suggestions. "In the past they would tell me how my personal performance was, but now they would talk about the overall movie." Which movie do his parents like the most? He smiled and said, "If you ask them, they would definitely say that everything is good. I wouldn't use their opinions as a criterion, there would always be partiality!"

Gigi said that her daughter has seen her movies, but she did not praise her for being beautiful on the screen. "My daughter has seen my ugliest side, so she hasn't said anything special. She just said that I am the prettiest without makeup." Goo Jai also agreed, "I'm not used to seeing my ma in makeup either, I usually see her in makeup, I would ask if she was going to a banquet. In short when I see her makeup is very 'strong', she was going to sing Cantonese opera. In light makeup she was going for tea, and without makeup she was going food shopping." Goo Jai bluntly said that he would never accompany his mother to the market to buy food, because he was afraid that his appearance would cause chaos and cause the elderly to fall. A maid would normally accompany her on weekdays. However fellow Best Actor Sean Lau Ching Wan is able to become "citizen Mr. Lau" to go to the market to buy food, Gigi joked, "Mr. Koo rarely goes to the market. If he suddenly appears, even the dead fish will return to life. So Mr. Koo would have to go to the market more to become a citizen, then he can take Mama to the market!"

When it came to the box office expectations of Lunar New Year films, Mr. Koo said frankly that he hoped that every Lunar New Year film would have a good box office this year. Then he would be very happy. Was he afraid of thinning the box office with 3 Lunar New Year films this year? Goo Jai said, "It is impossible to have only one Lunar New Year film release, there also is no problem of thinning. I hope that every one will perform well and it would be a full bloom." During the Spring Festival, Goo Jai was also ready to make time to thank the audience in teams with the group of actors. For now he knew that he would have to do two days of audience appreciation events first. He used to feel very tired of thanking the audience. Now when the new film would be released, he would always feel like he was missing something without thanking the audience. So he hoped that this time he would be able to thank the audience in new ways, and not just play games and talk with the audience. Speaking of at the previous audience appreciation event for TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI WAI SING), Philip Ng Wan Lung was pushed to the ground in close contact with a viewer. Would this Lunar New Year film about fighting avoid a similar situation when thanking the audience? Goo Jai said, "No way! We just don't want to be so monotonous. We want to be more interactive." Gigi did not think that thanking the audience was hard work either, knowing that the audience would be very happy to see the actors appear in the theater.

Referring to another Lunar New Year film QUEEN OF MAHJONG (MA JEUK NUI WONG JUI NAM JAI), lead actress Samantha Ko Hoi Ning promised to wear a swimsuit if the film made HK$ 80 million at the box office. Goo Jai said when he heard this, "We would send Cheung Man Kit to wear T-Back (thong) swim trunks!" Gigi asked if Cheung Man Kit has agreed, and Goo Jai replied, "I promise for him, he doesn't get to disagree." Gigi laughed and said, "I really want to see that too!" As for the other actors, what benefits would they give? Goo Jai smiled and said, "If the movie would make more than 100 million, it will be Wu Tsz Tung's turn to wear a T-Back. With better box office then the actresses, Goo Jai would be the last. The world is unfair like this." How much would he give benefits for? He smiled and promised, "It would want to break all the Hong Kong box office record before it's my turn. With a box office of 200 million, I will wear tea bag to make tea for you!" Did Gigi feel confident about wearing a swimsuit? She said, "I have never had the confidence. If I did I would have participated in Miss Hong Kong a long time ago."

As for being sent by Koo Tin Lok to wear thongs to give benefits when the box office would exceed 100 million, Wu Tsz Tung responded with a wry smile that he could not go against the boss' wishes. "With this figure of 100 million he actually is really looking out for me. It's fine, what can I do otherwise? I can't go against the boss' wishes. I can wear the thong outside a pair of pants." He also joked that he has been training his body for a long time. "Because after taking off your clothes once, you have to every time." He was about to make a movie, and he was even more fit than he has ever seen. He would have erotic scenes to be performed in the nude. Hence he would not mind wearing a thong, the most important was for everyone to be happy. As for Wong Dan Nei, she joked that she could wear a swimsuit under a diving suit. As the box office number climbed she would put down the zipper tooth by tooth.

Wu Tsz Tung in the film had to show his legs in shorts. Did he need to shave his legs before hand? He said no. He has only shaved his legs once in his life. Back then he was fighting in competition. Due to all the injuries his legs were full of athletic tape, which really hurt when it was pulled off. So he just shaved his legs. Wong Dan Nei praised that Wu Tsz Tung's shorts look was decent and a little sexy.

In this Lunar New Year film, Wong Dan Nei took very "stiff" beatings. Did she have internal injuries from all the fighting? "The ring has so bouncy that I had internal injuries from it. Although I had many fighting scenes, Goo Jai, Chau Sau Na and Wu Tsz Tung treated me very well. If everyone fought with all their might, all of us would have been in the hospital. Since it was just acting, only the performance on camera was fierce." In one of the scenes Chau Sau Na's fist even brushed by her face, but fortunately she was not injured. Wu Tsz Tung was also scared when he fought with the actresses, especially when he had to fight his on screen mentor's wife Gigi. He communicated with her in advance and said that he would hit a little hard, then he was a little more "mischievous" and added a little more force because she was asked to show a frightened expression in that scene. "Actually she is so professional, she would not be angry. I really admire the ladies when they fight so hard, and the audience will also see their efforts."

[2025.01.25] MIKO WONG PROMOTES HER NEW FILM

Miko Wong goes all pink
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Known as the "counterfeit Lin Minchen", Malaysian actress Miko Wong has been working continuously in recent years. Earlier she has even made her way to the big screen, and collaborated with Anita Yuen Wing Yee on the Malaysian Lunar New Year movie OMG! MOM'S BIG NEWS (OMG! AH MA YAU HEI).

The movie premiered there a few days ago. Miko wore a peach- colored low cut midriff baring outfit to show off her ample figure, which was very eye-catching. Afterwards, she posted on social networks, "The Daydreamer is one small step closer to her dream! Since the premiere I have been running non-stop for publicity, and I haven't be able to react yet. Everything is so incredible to me, and I want to thank so many, so many people."

[2025.01.25] LOUIS CHEUNG FLEXES HIS CHEST

Charlene Choi, Louis Cheung and Stanley Yau appear on television to promote their Lunar New Year film.
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Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin (Ah Sa), Louis Cheung Kai Chung, and MIRROR member Stanley Yau Si appeared on television to promote their Lunar New Year film MY BEST BET (CHEUNG DOH BIT YANG). Cheung Kai Chung once performed a drinking game with his chest, he and Stanley even met the audience's requests and demonstrated "chest flexing" on the spot. Cheung Kai Chung said, "Let's try this. If you want to see it this badly, I could perform a show later. Like stand up comedy, I would perform stand up flexing solo. You can buy tickets to come and watch."

Stanley revealed that teammates Jeremy, Jer and Edan were more fond of playing mahjong, and Ah Sa thought that Jeremy played the best. As for welcoming anyone to play mahjong with her, she joked, "I have to bring in some younger ones. I am afraid that in the middle of playing, friends would be too old to play!"

[2025.01.24] RONALD CHENG WRITES AND DIRECTS A NEW FILM FOR HIS "HEAVYWEIGHT" RETURN

With his first crew cut, Ronald Cheng appears a number of heavyweight action scenes as a big man.
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Ronald Cheng gains weight to play a father in the film ATONEMENT
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Ronald Cheng Chung Kei last year announced the termination of his cooperation with "Mobile Television RTV" last year after discovering that his manager Ho Hing Seung had "problems with his work and ethics". Then he decided to take a break due to alcohol abuse and went to the United States for treatment with alcoholics.

After almost half a month of suspension from work, Ronald made his "heavyweight" return as the revenge action film he and Mark Wu Yiu Fai co-directed ATONEMENT (AH LUNG) would open in April in Hong Kong. For the role of "Ah Lung", Ronald not only got his first crew cut but also gained weight from 130 to 160 pounds. In the process he had starch and protein non-stop and transformed into a "heavyweight" father. He personally performed many intense action scenes himself. Spending most of the year before filming on muscle training, his appearance was drastically different from before. Ronald said, "Aside from six days of training a week, I would continue to work out everyday after returning to the hotel after filming. Even when I was injured and broke my leg due to filming at that time, I never stopped. I was not only vicious to my performance opponents, but also more ruthless to myself!"

The film's trailer and poster were released yesterday. The production was completed as early as 2018 but has never been released. 7 years later it would finally open. Cheng Chung Kei played a father whose daughter was kidnapped by a human trafficking group. HE would risk everything for revenge. He said, "This attempt came out of cherishing a good subject. The idea of the movie came from community news. Some negative incidents that targeted children left me frightened as a father, so I wanted to create a story and clicked right away with Director Wu Yiu Fai." Fu Shun Ying played his daughter. She played Ga Ga in LITTLE BIG MASTER (5 GOR SIU HAI DIK HAU JEUNG).

[2025.01.24] SAMANTHA KO TURNS INTO A RED POCKET FOR HER LUNAR NEW YEAR FILM PREMIERE

Samantha Ko is covered up to her neck but her seductiveness still seeps through

The director takes care of Carlos Chan as he has intimate scenes with DaDa Chan

Kenneth Ma stars in a Lunar New Year film, his wife Roxanne Tong of course has to show her support

Juliana Kwok puts away her career line but the effect still makes an impact
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Kenneth Ma declines to cooperate with Samantha Ko's swimsuit benefit offer
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Samantha Ko says that if QUEEN OF MAHJONG's box office would close to HK$ 8 million she would appear in a swimsuit and a bikini if higher

Kenneth Ma claims that he has no muscle so he does not dare to appear in public with swimwear

DaDa Chan and Carlos Chan keeps having bad takes with one of their intimate scene
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Television Best Actor Kenneth Ma Kwok Ming has been busy with work. He just finished filming a new drama a few days ago, and attended the premiere of his first Lunar New Year film QUEEN OF MAHJONG (MA JEUK NUI WONG JUI NAM JAI) the night before. Ma Kwok Ming admitted that playing the leading role in a Hong Kong movie this time, he was nervous. His wife Roxanne Tong Lok Man came to the theater to show her support, and posted a clip of Ma Kwok Ming from the "wife's perspective" on social networks.

The premiere of the Lunar New Year film QUEEN OF MAHJONG was held the night before, with double producers and directors Wong Jing and Patrick Kong (Yip Lim Sum), actors Ma Kwok Ming, Samantha Ko Hoi Ning (Go Ling), DaDa Chan Jing, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Bob Lam Sing Bun, Juliana Kwok Pui Man, Locker Lam Ka Hei, Jacky Cai Jie, Benz Hui Siu Hung and Wan Kwong. For Ma Kwok Ming's first time making a movie as a leading man, he invited his wife Tong Lok Man and friends to show their support. Because he starred in a Hong Kong movie for the first time, he was also quite nervous. Fortunately he had many good actors to share the load, and the scenes were very evenly distributed. Go Ling also came to the show with her family, friends and fans.

In addition to Ma Kwok Ming and Go Ling working on the movie together, they recently collaborated on a series. Two days ago they started filming at 5 o'clock in the morning on the production wrap, and came to premiere after completion. In the future they could focus on attending audience appreciation events for the film. Go Ling said that she has set a goal for the box office of the Lunar New Year film, knowing that everyone would go to the cinema to watch Lunar New Year films. She hoped to have good box office results. She said, "If it make HK$ 30 million at the box office, I would tell Ma Ming (Ma Kwok Ming) to give lai see!" Would Go Ling wear a swimsuit as a benefit? She laughed and said that she would raise the requirements and wear a swimsuit if the film would reach 80 million. The reporter asked again about a bikini. She joked, "Then it would have to be more!" Would Ma Kwok Ming wear swim trunks in coordination? He refused and joked, "I can't, I don't look good. It's only a benefit if it looks good. I don't have muscles to show, think about someone else first." Go Ling suggested that he could dress up as the God of Wealth. Ma Kwok Ming again passed the buck and replied with a smile, "I can dress up as anything, you can tell Ka Lok to show off his muscles and sing." Go Ling joked that she could show her muscles too, because she has trained to have two "little mice" (biceps). Go Ling said that she dressed more reserved for this premiere, but in order to be in line with the red and festive New Year's theme she dressed like a red red red packet. She pointed out that she did not need to be sexy in the film, even lacking any intimate scene with Ma Kwok Ming. Ma Kwok Ming said that the selling point this time would be happiness and warmth.

Ma Kwok Ming won the "the Greater Bye Area's My Favorite TVB Actor" at the TVB Awards. He said that he could not help but be "dumbfounded" when he learned of the award, because he did not expect that the drama would still win the award when it was broadcast in January last year. After e said that people accused him of not watching what he said. Go Ling supported him though. "I'm happy for you. In addition you mentioned my name, which earned me a shot. I am very happy!" Speaking of the general manager Eric Tsang Chi Wai's claim that the award ceremony had viewer voting and was not fixed, in the future they would have to campaign for votes and build a good relationship with the audience and colleagues. Both said that they would not let the chance to campaign the vote go, but playing their roles well and be popular were the most important.

Chan Ka Lok took the initiative to "report the crime" as he was paired with Dada in the film. The character he played suffered from claustrophobia, and Dada performed CPR to save him in the enclosed room. Dada said that this scene required the most take in her film career. Ka Lok explained, "Actually because we have to shoot a lot of different shots, the director says it's for my benefit. I am passive in the film, and it is not my fault!" Did he inform his wife Shiga Lin before the shoot? Ka Lok looked embarrassed and said, "I don't have to tell her specifically, but I explained. She didn't have any special reaction, just 'hmm'. Please don't often say that she minds, is she supposed to keep her from the shoot? Actually last year I made one of the most extreme films, I had to be naked in the film!" The reporter said that maybe his wife would only mind the erotic scene, Ka Lok suddenly realized, "Actually there is no problem with nakedness, but it is not okay to have contact with people. I finally understand the woman's thinking. Actually my wife respects the work I do very much. I can still stand here today, which means that there is no problem!" Speaking of Ma Kwong Ming leaving the muscle show to Ka Lok, he also passed the ball to Dada. "Leave it to Goddess. I am too dry from running now, without any muscle to show." Ka Lok revealed that he would participate in the Standard Charted marathon, so over a month ago he has already begun running training. "My wife wants to run too. I originally hope to finish the full marathon, but I haven't seriously run into 10 years so I switched to run 10K. Now even 10K takes me 60 minutes, I haven't returned to the finish time of 50 some minutes 10 years ago." He said that he ran better than his wife, because his wife after giving birth could not be too extreme. Thus he expected to pull away from his wife during the race. "I want to go for time and challenge myself."

appreciation events. "As soon as the directors call I would be there. The film market is weak now, and cinemas have closed one after another. I hope that everyone would go to the movies more for a full bloom and heat up the market." When asked if DaDa would join Go Ling in giving out benefit, she said, "There is nothing new if I wear it, I have worn many before. With the strongest bodies of Go Ling, (Mizuki) Lin Xiang and Kwok Pui Man present I would not need to. However if the box office would reach HK$ 80 million I would have room for negotiation." Ka Lok pointed out that if the box office would reach HK$ 40 million, he would run from Hong Kong to the New Territories for audience appreciation events. Since he was training for the marathon it probably would not be a problem for him.

[2025.01.24] RENCI YEUNG IS LATE TO FILM DIRECTORS GUILD CEREMONY

Renci Yeung arrives late

Anjaylia Chan admits to being a tiger mom
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Anjaylia Chan says that she has to take care of her 3 children, which keeps her very busy and is very stressful

The double TVB Best Actor Owen Cheung's girlfriend Renci Yeung arrives super late
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Anjaylia Chan Ka Bo attended the graduation ceremony of the Film Directors' Guild "Master Class in Film Directing 2024" in Tsim Sha Tsui yesterday. She said that she has just collaborated with the Guild graduate students on the movie POR YIP (Broken Leaves), playing the mother of a daughter in the film and bringing out the concept of modern education. Because she has 3 daughters in reality, she felt that the content of the film told what was in her heart and she was particularly devoted to the performance. "In the past everyone had a predetermined image of me, and I rarely had the opportunity to play the role of a mother. This time I ran into this script and I agreed. After all, I have already become a mother and want to have a breakthrough performance in front of the screen."

Chan Ka Bo admitted that she was half a tiger mother. Her 6- year-old daughter would go to primary school this year, recently she applied for 9 schools for her. Compared to many diligent parents who applied for 20, she has been considered child's play. Fortunately her daughter was admitted to the school of her choice, so she was very grateful. She said: "Raising children is very stressful, because reading and literacy are taught by me personally. I prefer outdoor teaching, take the children to the restaurant to order and learn words. With so many people looking at me, the chance of me getting angry would be reduced. I would also to comfort the children not to be stressed. (Will you try mother-daughter performance?) I haven't thought about it yet, I hope she has a normal life. If she wants to be on the screen after growing up then she would make a decision." She usually would be busy taking care of her six-year-old, four-year-old and three-year-old children, but she would look forward to working in front of the camera. She joked, "I am happiest now when I have a job, I can leave home justifiably, and I can share the family finances. When I go to work, Mama and the domestic helper would help at home."

The girlfriend of fresh out of oven double television Best Actor Owen Cheung Chun Long, Renci Yeung Sze Wing appeared at the same event but she arrived really late. She hurriedly entered the venue after arriving, only allowing the media to take photos. She declined any interview on the grounds of rushing to enter to support the ceremony.