[2024.06.26] CUSTOMS FRONTLINE HOLDS ITS CHARITY PREMIERE

Emperor Group chief Dr. Albert Yeung leads officials and CUSTOMS FRONTLINE stars Nicholas Tse, Jacky Cheung, Cya Liu and others in wishing for box office success

Co-stars Ting Fung and Hok Yau have nothing but praise for each other

Cya Liu believes that in order to do her part for the role, getting hurt is inevitable

Michelle Wai has romance in the film but regrets not having any kiss scene

Kenny Kwan looks forward to the next opportunity to learn from Ting Fung

Carlos Chan has back up from Michelle Wai, so he would be able to work with a peace of mind
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The CUSTOMS FRONTLINE charity premiere has brought out officials, aristocrats, socialites and celebrities

Carlos Chan has the understanding of the production team and would return to Hong Kong for his paternity leave

Cya Liu complains about having too few scenes with Karena Lam, so she hopes that they would be able to work together again
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Deborah Li makes a surprise appearance at the CUSTOMS FRONTLINE charity premiere to support her son Nicholas Tse

Jacky Cheung says that he has not completely recovered yet

Deborah Li (center) has brought Tam Fai Chi (third right), MicGo Ngan (second right) and Ryan Lau (right) to support Ting Fung

Cya Liu is happy to work with Karena Lam (left) and Jacky 
Cheung

Kenny Kwan, Michelle Wai and Carlos Chan attend the charity premiere
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The charity premiere of the Emperor Motion Picture CUSTOMS FRONTLINE (HOI GUAN JIN SIN) took place two nights ago. The film's actors Jacky Cheung Hok Yau, Nicholas Tse Ting Fung, Cya Liu Yase, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Kenny Kwan Chi Bun, Amanda S., Shek Sau and others attended. Boss Albert Yeung Sau Sing, his wife and son Alex Yeung Ching Lung, other Emperor artists Gin Lee Hung Ngai, Irene Wan Bik Ha, Kathy Yuen (Tong Yee), Ken Hung Cheuk Lap and others also showed their support. However the biggest highlight was Ting Fung's Mommy Deborah Li (Lai Goo) bringing her beloved MIDLIFE, SING AND SHINE! 2 singers Tam Fai Chi, MicGo Ngan, Ryan Lau Wai Wong and others. The premiere attracted more than 100 onlookers, as many fans even screamed Ting Fung's name. Ting Fung joked that he would not be jealous, and praised Hok Yau for his strong learning ability and being very sharp. He was dubbed as the "copy machine" on the set.

Ting Fung was also the action director the first time in CUSTOMS FRONTLINE, so naturally he gave his all in his performance. Hok Yau praised Ting Fung as a very competent choreographer. "He made me look like I can fight well. He also accommodated me so the shoot wouldn't be too hard on me." Ting Fung pointed out that he did not particularly spoil Hok Yu. "He is called 'the copy machine' on the set. He has a very high learning ability. Just by watching once he is able to meet the demand. He is very sharp!" Directing the action for the first time, Ting Fung stated that it was not difficult and in turn praised the actors for being very fit. He also got into shape early. "Everyday at work I would look at the elder, who haven't change at all over the years." Hok Yau joked, "I only have one pack (abs) and not eight, saying he learned from me is an absolute lie. I don't know how how he did it."

Ting Fung who has never held back, as he performed all of his stunts in person this time. When asked with numerous action scenes in the film, did Mommy Lai Goo try to stop him? Ting Fung said, "Mommy is a little worried, but she is used to it. She knows my persistence." Speaking of Lai Goo becoming a fan of Tam Fai Chi, has Ting Fung been jealous? He smiled and said, "How could I? Mommy always mentions them and say that they sing well." Lai Goo also brought Fai Chi to the premiere. Ting Fung said that he has yet to see them, but they would definitely have a chance to meet in the future.

Recently, his girlfriend Faye Wong has been said to have a "Ting Fung Feel" with what she wore. Before Ting Fung could answer, Hok Yau taunted, "You are so daring?" Ting Fung bluntly said that he has neither read the report nor pay attention to it. Ting Fung said that he did not know which of his "look" everyone was referring to. When someone said his casual look, he laughed and said, "Odd like me?" When asked if he was happy to hear that, he instead asked, "Happy just like that? Then I am happy!" Would he give any opinion on what his girlfriend wore? He said, "Are you crazy? Of course not."

Hok Yau returned to film again after 8 years. He was the most unaccustomed to returning to the set; filming action scenes instead was nothing, because he used to shooting them often in the past. Infected with respiratory syncytial virus earlier, Hok Yau bluntly said that his current physical condition is "iffy": "I haven't completely recovered from the flu before, but I only finished the show in Zhengzhou on the 23rd. It was OK." July 10 will be Hok Yau's 63rd birthday. He said that he could take a week off. Will he take a vacation with his family to recharge? He joked, "If I can go then I would! (Will your daughters accompany you?) The elder girl has to work, and the younger girl just returned to Hong Kong. Let's see if they would go."

Hok Yau felt that working with Ting Fung was very fun this time. Would he consider singing together? Hok Yau felt that singing would indeed be even more fun. When would Ting Fung perform a show in Hong Kong? He said that he indeed has an idea, but he could only do his best. He has also discussed whether it could be held next year, mainly to accommodate the filming schedule. He still had two film plans in hand to implement first. In this movie, Ting Fung also wrote the movie theme song FAR AWAY PLACE for Hok Yau. Hok Yau asked Ting Fung twice if he would perform it himself. However in the end it still fell into his hands. "The first time before I even hear the song, I already asked Ting Fung if he would sing it; but after listening to it I thought it was good. I really liked it, and I asked him one more time. He still said that he wouldn't sing it." Ting Fung said he had difficulty mastering the song.

Lam Ka Yan in the film played a couple with Hok Yau. It was their fourth collaboration. Ka Yan said, "We have worked together from my teens, 20s, 30s to now, the more we perform the more I love him. The love isn't all tht hard either because it have been too many years, but next time can we stop the bitter romance and have a happy ending? (Wait for the next time?) Next time I might already be in my 50s, would we work together again in my 40s? Working with him is too comfortable. For actors trust is key, with trust there would be comfort." Lam Ka Yan revealed that she had two shooting scene. In order to handle the shot, she practiced firing a gun before hand and used 100 bullets. Thus the shoot was not difficult for her. However because Ting Fung asked her to jump a hurdle while firing a gun, the coordination was very hard. "The rehearsal went very smoothly, but during the shoot I got bruises all over." She did not blame Ting Fung. Instead she appreciated his persistence as he did not want to use any special effect.

Cya Liu Yase revealed that she was injured while working on CUSTOMS, but has already recovered. Would working with Ting Fung require extra effort? She bluntly said that it was right to really fight during the shooting. Ting Fung taught her how to fall. Liu Yase wanted to have the opportunity to work with Ting Fung and Hok Yau one more time; because on this collaboration she did not want it to end, especially with Hok Yau who ahd very few scenes. It was very regrettable, she joked that she grew up listening to Hok Yau's songs, and she did not feel pressure to cooperate with Idol Hok Yau this time. "He is very kind, he can sing and dance on the spot, and there will be no pressure." Would you sing together? She laughed and said she did not dare to do it at the time.

Wai Sze Nga said with a smile that this time she realized her dream as Ting Fung's ex-girlfriend in the film, but unfortunately she did not have any kiss scene. She hoped that she could fulfill her wish to kiss the male god next time; she said, "Aside from the relationship with Ting Fung, I also have to 'dump' him. So when I go out people might attack me." Ting Fung joked that since she boldly "dumped" him in the film, she got what she deserved. Wai Sze Nga revealed that when she worked with Cheung Hok Yau several years ago, Hok Yau mistakenly called her Shiga Lin. Luckily this time he has not repeated the mistake.

Chan Ka Lok said that he was so daring that he dared to sing Hok Yau's song in front of him. He even recommended himself to be Hok Yau's concert tour guest performer. He said, "Hok Yau said, 'Since you sang like that, wait until next time!', but since he never asked me you know what's up. He knew I was beyond saving, so he gave me two tickets and told me and my wife to show our support." Ka Lok revealed that his wife has chosen a date to give birth on July 18, mainly to accommodate him to start work in Malaysia. Thus he has put in time off with the team. "I would return to Hong Kong on the 17th. I hope that the BB will be more obedient, and not rush out of the gate." However, if the baby would "arrive early", he also had a Plan B: which was to ask Wai Sze Nga to help take care of his wife and daughter before he would return to Hong Kong.

Kwan Chi Bun (Kenny) went through life and death in the film, so the series of action and explosion scenes were inevitable. Kenny said, "In one scene I felt a fire ball behind me, so the look of fear was real." Would you dare to work with Ting Fung again? He said that he would look forward to it because although Ting Fung had two jobs, Ting Fung was still willing to spend half an hour teaching him how to wield a gun. Did Ting Fung think he was "bad"? He smiled and acquiesced, "Don't tell the truth."