[2012.06.01] DEANIE IP CALLS HERSELF OLD

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Deanie Ip Tak Han with A SIMPLE LIFE (TOH JEH) at the Chinese Film Media Award won her 7th Best Actress award.  She said that aside from Best Actress she also won Outstanding Chinese Award for a total of 9.  She said that this was the credit of many, not only on and off screen but also the real media promotion.  This performance was due to everyone's unity so she would not be pleased with herself.  Has she received more jobs?  She said, "No, everyone is looking for young girls and not old folks; I return to an ordinary life."  Ip Tak Han said that her concert next March is still in negotiation.

Ip Tak Han also told reporters that she has not seen Andy Lau Tak Wa's daughter.  Although she wanted to see the baby she understood Wa Jai and had to give him, his wife and daughter more private space.  She said that when the baby is fed the satisfactory smile was the cutest, but after 3 months this smile would not be seen again; thus she had to make an appointment with Wa Jai to see the baby.

[2012.06.01] LAU CHING WAN WINS BEST ACTOR

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Johnnie To Kei Fung's LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE (DUET MING GUM) at the award show became the big winner, winning Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress and Best Screenplay; Lau Ching Wan after winning immediately called his wife with the good news.  At the Hong Kong Film Award he lost to Andy Lau Tak Wa.  Did the award make up for that?  He said, "They are not related; wins and losses at award shows are very normal."  Ching Wan said that eh and To Sir usually wouldn't win together.  When he won To Sir did not.  Next time when they will work together again, they might not win together.

Will To Kei Fung make another film with the LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE team?  He said he might as film productions required fate.  Now the market is enormous and many actors are not in Hong Kong.  He said that LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE on and off took two to three years to make.  Actors gave for this performance, luckily their effort was not wasted.  He joked that he was slow with his film production, but Wong Kar Wai was even slower than him.  Recently he has asked him whether THE GRANDMASTERS (YUT DOI JUNG SI) was completed.  To Sir joked, "Last year when I asked him he said he still has a week before the wrap, directors are like that, they hope to show the best to the audience."


Best Supporting Actress Denise Ho Wan Si was very nervous at the moment of the announcement.  Lau Ching Wan joked, "I waited for more than a dozen times!"  Ah Si admitted that half the credit of the award went to the director.  "Before hand I didn't know (Kay) Tse On Kay and Lam Yik Wa would present it to me.  When we left at the airport I saw Lam Yik Wa avoiding me, back stage he patted me on the head and told me not to be disappointed, all to give me a surprise."  Tse On Kay said that she saw Ah Si wining in her dream and it came true.

[2012.06.01] LAU CHING WAN'S HUG MAKES MICHELLE CHEN NERVOUS

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Giddens Ko led Ko Chen-Tung, Michelle Chen and others to win 4 awards at the Chinese Film Media Award including New Director, New Actor and Viewer's Choice Film and Michelle Chen's Viewer's Choice Performance Award.  Michelle Chen felt flattered to accept the award from her idol Lau Ching Wan.  Ching Wan was her favorite actor.  When he gave her a congratulatory hug, she was so nervous that the paper in her hand fell to the floor.

Michelle Chen said that the "Performance Award" was a huge encouragement.  Every time she competed for Best Actress she ran into Deanie Ip Tak Han, so she did not win and she was convincingly defeated.  This time because viewers chose the "Performance Award" it was the award that she wanted to win the most.  After the ceremony she will continue to work on a movie in Hong Kong, and another will tightly follow.  She joked that she has become half a Hong Konger.  Two nights ago Ko Chen-Tung won Best New Actor.  He revealed that he will return to Taiwan for his brain "little toy" (tumor) surgery preparation on June 20.  He will stop working for a month after the operation.

[2012.06.01] FIONA SIT APPRECIATES ALEX MAN FOR TELLING THE TRUTH

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The Fung Chi Chiang directed, Alex Man Chi Leung, Fiona Sit Hoi Kei and Chapman To Man Jat starred new film THE BOUNTY (YUEN HUNG) will soon be released.  Sit Hoi Kei worked with Man Chi Leung for the first time and played father and daughter.  Fiona praised Man Chi Leung for his great acting as well as taking care of her and instructing her.  He also was humorous.  Fiona said, "At first on the set I saw Brother Man Chi stared at me for a long time and I thought something happened.  Later he told me that my neck was longer than ordinary people's.  He said that we as artists no matter on and off screen have to show people the best side.  I felt that this elder told me the truth and thought that he really was thinking of a junior like me."  Fiona said that she was not mad at Man Chi for what he said.  Instead she worshipped and appreciated him for it.  Fiona said, "Brother Man Chi after making this film gave us each a farewell card, on it he didn't write anything random.  Each has something meaningful to the person.  Such a behavior should only be seen among brown nosing juniors, but Brother Man Chi si very detailed."

Man Chi Leung had nothing but praised for Fiona, citing her performance as outstanding.  Man Chi Leung said, "Having been used to television series, we take it for granted.  As a new actor Fiona has to perform with live sound recording.  In one scene she brought life to the character.  I believed that if she went with us to the Udine Film Festival earlier she conceivably would have become the focus of the entire event."  Already a father, Man Chi Leung this time played a father in a movie for the first time.  He said that now his child has begun to grow up but he would try to make time to be with him.  He said, "This year will be my 10th wedding anniversary with my wife.  Earlier we went to Tahiti and even bought a pair of black pearls for a couple necklace."

[2012.06.01] LOUIS KOO KEEPS SCHEDULE OPEN FOR JOHN WOO

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Louis Koo Tin Lok two nights ago attended a new smart phone release event.  Goo Jai later will have several movies to make but he said that first he will rest and travel with his family.  After recharging he will return to the productions.  Goo Jai originally would have worked with Director John Woo (Ng Yu Sum) on the new film LOVE AND LET LOVE (SUN SEI LUEN) early this year, but Ng Yu Sum needed cancer treatment and now is focused on resting.  Thus the new film has been postponed until next year.  Goo Jai said, "I have already set aside time next year for the shoot.  We have been in contact and know that his condition has improved.  We have already spent three years in negotiation for this film.  I hope the director would first recover before returning to work."  Goo Jai over a year ago also injured his leg and rested for a long time.  He said that upcoming jobs would not demand too much action and he thought he would be able to handle them.  He said, "My injury has to wait for several years at least before recovery, as long as I can accommodate I can handle work."

[2012.06.01] ZHANG ZIYI STANDS FIRM FOR JUSTICE

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Zhang Ziyi's travel was restricted according to Apple Daily.  Two days ago after her open letter online she even personally came to Hong Kong to discuss with lawyers and issued legal letters.  Two nights ago she even appeared at the "Chinese Film Media Award" and again stressed to the media that the report was a thorough lie from beginning to end.  No matter what price she would pay she definitely would seek justice for herself.

Zhang Ziyi received the Chinese Film Promotion Contribution Award.  After accepting the award she said, "This award has given me a real sense of responsibility.  I will use my persistence and love for movies and never back down."  Although she earlier has already issued a statement to deny the related report, but two nights ago at the celebration she again responded to the media from three lands on both sides of the strait, "First thank you everyone for your concern, I think yesterday everyone read that news.  Then I will clearly state certain attitude of mine.  Yesterday this news was a thorough lie from head to tail, an out of the blue rumor.  Between the words was defamation, truly serious defamation and filth.  I indeed have already met with my lawyers in Hong Kong today.  I have very clearly stated my attitude.  No matter what price I would pay, I would definitely seek justice and hold them accountable through legal means."

She also said that in the past few years she never explained or issued statements over out of the blue rumors that made something out of nothing because she felt the one in the clear is naturally in the clear.  Time could confirm a lot.  Yet this time she felt that not only she was personally affected but the film industry was soiled, because netizens who did not know the truth left messages to say that the film industry was a mess.  She said, "Yet I have to say, the film industry I know and around me isn't this way!"  She felt that this time a social hot topic was used to provoke and fool the public.  She also said that people who knew her and did not know her both supported her.  Thus she truly was not fighting alone.  Someone among the reporters emotionally screamed, "Zhang Ziyi, I support you!"

Then Zhang Ziyi said that the matter has already entered in the legal procedures.  Her work team has already publicized the legal letter.  Her attitude was also very clear.  She hoped the right violating media would quickly answer her.  As for her mood, she stated that this incident would not affect her mood and work, as well as her passion for work.  She said, "After so many years, everyone has seen it.  I truly love this film career of mine, I cherish it very much.  I would also fully protect every one of my characters.  I have the character that viewers can see is a work of sincerity!  Thus, a variety of so-called events would affect me, but I am very steady inside.  Everyone can relax!  The matter has come to an end anyway!  With the upcoming development, I would communicate with everyone then!"  What result would she like to have?  She thought for awhile and said, "You wait and see!  I believe in a result that will be satisfactory to me!"

[2012.06.01] ERIC TSANG NAMES GRANDDAUGHTER SZE YU

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Eric Tsang Chi Wai recently became a grandfather, as his second son Mark Tsang Kwok Yau on May 13 became a father.  Chi Wai also named his granddaughter Tsang Sze Yu.

Mark yesterday said that Sze Yu was born on the Mother's Day morning on May 13 and weighted four pound eight ounces.  Her Chinese name came personally from Grandpa Tsang Chi Wai.  Grandpa gave this name to his little granddaughter in hopes of her growing up healthy.  The entire family is very happy.  The new uncle Derek Tsang Kwok Cheung was even happier as he followed the entire process.  He loved his little niece, gave a lot of baby products and toys and even gave Sze Yu the English name Ashlyn.

[2012.05.31] DEANIE IP WINS 7TH BEST ACTRESS AWARD

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Johnnie To wins Best Director

Kay Tse and Lam Yik Wa present Best Supporting Actress to Denise Ho

Ni Ni wins Viewers' Choice Actress

Taiwan director Wei Te-Sheng wins with WARRIORS OF THE RAINBOW SEEDIQ BALE

Angelababy

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The Southern Metropolis News organized 12th Chinese Film Media Award took place last night in Haikou, ainan.  Lau Ching Wan and Deanie Ip Tak Han with LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE (DUET MING GUM) and A SIMPLE LIFE (TOH JEH) won Best Actor and Best Actress.  LIFE WITH PRINCIPLE won 4 major awards to become the big winner.


Ip Tak Han with A SIMPLE LIFE won her 7th Best Actress.  The Chinese Media Award was her first Mainland Best Actress award.  She said that she prepared her speech in advanced.  If she won she would read it exactly; winning for the first time in her ancestral nation, she felt very happy and honored.  Lau Ching Wan after winning Best Actor said, "Finally I can win with a (Johnnie) To Kei Fung movie, I thank him and  my co-stars very much."  YOU ARE THE APPLE OF MY EYE returned home with a full harvest as director Giddens Ko, actors Ko Tung-Chen and Michelle Chen all won.

To Kei Fung led the LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE team, with Lau Ching Wan, Denise Ho Wan Si, Lo Hoi Pang and Chiang Ho Man.  When To Sir stepped on the red carpet a fan ran toward him for an autograph.  Which award show was the most fun?  To Sir said, "Attending award shows is a part of work.  This time is like I am on vacation, I have no stress."

Ann Hui On Wa said that A SIMPLE LIFE's success made her feel pressure, break through would not be easy.  As for Best Director, he admitted that this film has already won her two director awards.  "I hope this time won't be me."  Angelababy performed her film theme song SMILE OK?  She was nervous because idols Lau Ching Wan and Ip Tak Han were in the audience; although during her performance the sound system had problems, after she explained she received support from the audience.

12TH CHINESE FILM MEDIA AWARD
BEST PICTURE: WARRIORS OF THE RAINBOW SEEDIQ BALE
BEST DIRECTOR: Johnnie To Kei Fung (LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE)
BEST SCREENPLAY: Milky Way Creative Team, Cindy Au Kin Yi, Wong King Fai
  (LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE)
BEST ACTOR: Lau Ching Wan (LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE)
BEST ACTRESS: Deanie Ip Tak Han (A SIMPLE LIFE)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR:
BEST SUPPROTING ACTRESS: Denise Ho Wan Si (LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE)
BEST NEW DIRECTOR: Giddens Ko (YOU ARE THE APPLE OF MY EYE)
BEST NEW ACTOR: Ko Chen-Tung (YOU ARE THE APPLE OF MY EYE)
VIEWERS' CHOICE FILM: YOU ARE THE APPLE OF MY EYE
VIEWERS' CHOICE ACTOR: Tong Dawei (THE FLOWERS OF WAR)
VIEWERS' CHOICE ACTRESS: Ni Ni (THE FLOWERS OF WAR)
VIEWERS' CHOICE PERFORMANCE: Michelle Chen (YOU ARE THE APPLE OF MY EYE)
BAIJIA MEDIA YEAR SALUTE FILM: A SIMPLE LIFE
BAIJIA MEDIA YEAR SALULTE FILMMAKER: Yu DOng (Bona Film Group CEO)

[2012.05.31] WYLIE CHIU HAS LIVED IN HAPPY VALLEY FOR 12 YEARS

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Wylie Chiu Shek Chi, Khloe Chu Chiu Hiu and Malaysian new comer Brandy Akiko (Lam Sze Chi) two nights ago attended their new film THE CASES premiere.  Cecilia Cheung Pak Chi's mother attended in support.  Chiu Shek Chi said that as a part of the film she of course had to dress up a little, she has taken all the safety precautions.  Did she ask her boyfriend to attend?  She said that she did not invite any friend because she heard that they did not have enough seats at the premiere.  Reportedly after meeting a wealthy boyfriend Chiu Shek Chi became a little rich wife and moved to Happy Valley.  Two nights ago she said, "I too want to clarify, the report said that I was learning about business from him.  I didn't.  I didn't move to Happy Valley, actually I have been living there since I started, since fifth grade.  I haven't been there for 12 years."

Chiu Shek Chi would like to spend more on film and television, now she is not studying business with anyone.  She only said that her relationship was in development.  Although they had mutual interests she was not in a hurry to date.  She also said that after breaking up with her boyfriend of four years earlier she originally had no suitor, but now she grew up and had more suitors.  She could take her time with her pick. 23 year old Lam Sze Chi is from Malaysia.  She said that THE CASES was her first film.  She would like the chance to work in Hong Kong.  She revealed that in July to August she will release her photo book that
was shot earlier in Sanya.  She said that it will be very sexy.  Earlier she has seen Hong Kong pseudo model photo books and this time he used pudding and banana for props to create a sexy and youthful effect.  She  said that she looked forward to it very much.

[2012.05.31] ZHANG ZIYI ISSUES LEGAL LETTER TO APPLE DAILY

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Zhang Ziyi's team yesterday through Sina microblog issued an open letter about the recent APPLE DAILY report that the Mainland restricted her travel, citing that the rumor maker will be held accountable through legal means in the end and through Hong Kong Hadlanes legal firm issued a legal letter to the untruthful report's media.

The open letter said: Today, we read an extremely absurd false report on Apple Daily.  We again feel chills to our bones and deep sorrow.  In the past month or so, Zhang Ziyi has been working night and day on THE GRANDMASTERS (YUT DOI JUNG SI).  Why does such a responsible actress who is whole heartedly involved in the creative responsibility have to withstand such rumors' defamation and false accusations?  Friends around us urged us to just issue a brief statement and not to "compare facts", because this was not the first time defamation targeted Zhang Ziyi with bad intention.  Not to mention such a topic caused Mainland media inconvenience.  Even people who have the ability to help you clear your name are not in liberty to speak up.  The more you fight, the more pleased the people who throw mud is.  We might as well take a step back and let time ease the rumor, as the one in the clear is naturally in the clear.

Yet we have to apologize to well meaning friends, because this film we do not plan to remain silent anymore.  If we let any lie to continue, anything false would become half true, white would become half black.  Zhang Ziyi's team here is telling those dark hearted ugly rumor makers, this time we have to respond; we have to testify ourselves; we even have to seek legal justice; we would find you from the dark corners and hold you accountable to the end.

As for APPLE DAILY and the related media's untrue reports, we will protect our rights through legal means.

Thank you everyone who has always supported Zhang Ziyi.  No matter how negative the defamation is, Zhang Ziyi has never forgotten her profession.  As Zhang Ziyi's team, we only want to eliminate the disturbance for her and find justice so she can peacefully make even more and better work to repay everyone.

After Zhang Ziyi's team issued the open letter, she appeared at the Hong Kong airport yesterday as photos spread online.  Zhang Ziyi and several friends flew to Hainan for last night's 12th Chinese Film Media Award.