[2024.09.16] "CITY U MICHELLE REIS" ELLYN NGAI WINS MISS HONG KONG

Emily Leung (from left), Ellyn Ngai and Amina Yeung were successfully crowned. Congratulations!

Ellyn Ngai performed aggressively since participating in the competition and successfully won the championship

Crystal Fung

Celina Harto (right) praises Stephanie Lee for her great figure

Samantha Ko in pink

Carmaney Wong descends from above

Clary Wu (left) made the audience laugh during the question and answer session.
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Fresh out the oven Miss Hong Kong Ellyn Ngai (center), first runner up Emily Leung (lef) and second runner up Amina Yeung (right) congratulate each other

Known as "City U Michelle Reis", Ellyn Ngai thinks she won due to her ability to talk

Emily Leung wins Miss Photogenic and says she was already full of confidence before the race 

Amina Yeung says that she never thought that she would be a triple crown second runner up and is very excited

Second runner up Amina Yeung performs Beijing Opera and a split for the talent competition , and is praised for stealing the spotlight with the outstanding performance.

Last night's Miss Hong Kong has an all female line up, the guest performer was the master class singer Sally Yeh

Both in low cut dresses, Celina Harto (right) yields to Stephanie Lee

Crystal Fung appears in a Greek goddess look and says that she wants to dress prettier to match her junior counterparts

Samantha Ko does not want to steal the spotlight from the pageant on the red carpet

Last year's Miss Hong Kong first runner up Lynn Wang, Miss Hong Kong Hilary Chong, and second runner up Lovelle Wang took the opportunity for a photo with their crowns before the end of their term
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The beauty pageant event "Miss Hong Kong 2024 Finals" was held last night at the Tseung Kwan O TV City. The 15 beauties gave their best, and the results of this year's competition were as expected. The popular Ellyn Ngai Lok Lam stood out and won the crown, while Emily Leung Ka Ying and Amina Yeung Chi Yiu won the first and second place respectively. The second runner-up, Leung Ka Ying, also won the title of "Miss Photogenic", and Yeung Chi Yiu became the triple crown second runner-up.

In order to fit in with the pageant theme of this year's Miss Hong Kong "Proud To Be A Woman", this year's Miss Hong Kong contest for the first time featured an all-female class of performers and a professional judging panel to select the best winners from a female perspective. The queen of the music industry, Sally Yeh (Yip Sin Man) led the rising stars of the music industry Janees Wong Lok Yin, Sabrina Chiu Chi Lok, Angel Lau Wing Tung, Maggie Chu Chung Yee, Hung Sum Yee, and three members of XiX, Crystal, Charlotte and Caitlin, as guest performers; JW Wong Ho Yee, Yumi Chung Yau Mei and Windy Zhan Tianwen sang the theme song of Miss Hong Kong. The emcee lineup includes Janis Chan Bui Yee, Mayanne Mak Mei Yan, Roxanne Ho Pui Ka, Rachel Chan Yi Tak and Hilary Chong Tsz Shuen. As for the judges of the event, they are also judged by five representative female celebrities from all walks of life, Liza Wang Ming Chuen, Daisy Ho Chiu Fung, Selina Chow Liang Suk Yee, Melissa Kaye Pang Wan Hei and Christine Ip Yeung See Ming; while the "Most Photogenic" judges were representatives of "Wai Yin Associaation" Mandy Cho Man Lei, Monica Chan Fat Yung, Heidi Chu Hoi Ting, Virginia Yung Ka Wai and Sandy Lau Ching Ting.

This year's Miss Hong Kong has included a lot of interactive elements with the audience and online. People around the world participated in the "My Favorite Beauty" voting event and worked with the judges to select the top four beauties of this year. The relevant voting activities did not officially end until the finals. The trend of the beauties can be reversed at any time based on the live performance of everyone. After the final four were officially selected last night, the event also launched the "Who is the Champion" voting event. People around the world can directly vote for their favorite online. Some of the online votes and the event judges' will each account for half of the score, make the results more variable and exciting. In addition to participating in voting for their favorite contestants, this year's audience also has 100% say in the "Talent Goddess Award". Last night, the TVB online streaming platform myTV SUPER also opened its chatroom, allowing viewers to leave messages and interact in real time. They could also vote directly on the beauties' talent competition and participate in the "Talent Goddess Award" voting event. Another major interactive aspect was that viewers could go to TVB's official social platform to leave messages and ask questions to their favorites. Related questions might be arranged to be answered by the beauties themselves.

At the beginning of the show, all the contestants were arranged to publicly respond to the negative online comments. When Ngai Lok Lam was accused of not being worthy of the title of "City U Michelle Reis", she frankly said that she hoped that with her outstanding performance, everyone would not remember "counterfeit whatever" or "City U Whatever" but "City U's pretty decent Miss Hong Kong Ngai Lok Lam" in quite a show of ambition. Candice Wong Shun Man was criticized online for saying "her face is bigger than a pizza". She laughed at herself, "I even heard someone say that I looked like a squashed pineapple bun!" Rose Chen Tiantian, who does not know Cantonese, was once again ridiculed online, "why not speaking it even worse". With her high EQ, she laughed and replied, "Then I can play President Cao's daughter in LO AND HOLD!" She said that she understood everyone's concern, but thought that she could represent Hong Kong in many special ways -- like her manner of speech being hilarious. However, when Kimmy Chong Hiu Ting responded that she was accused of looking like an MK girl, she stuttered. In the end it was up to emcee Janis Chan Bui Yee to smooth things over: "Mong Kok is a part of Hong Kong, so it's a good representation of Hong Kong."

The 15 beauties responded to online questions one by one on the stage. Zoie Tse Suk Yi was accused of being evil like a "treacherous concubine". She admitted that people should not be judged by their appearance. She also fully kissed up to general manager Eric Tsang Chi Wai, "The charm of the general manager does not lie in height or appearance," Hosts Mak Mei Yan and Ho Pui Ka immediately went "wow" as the camera cut to a smiling Tsang Chi Wai in the audience.  She continued, "but in wisdom and brains that millions of people aspire to possess."

Contestant 8 Kerry Lo Hoi Yee was praised online for being beautiful, but also said to look like a "vixen" (temptress). She said jokingly, "Thank you so much! Because you have to be pretty to be able to play the vixen!" The whole audience burst into laughter. Senior Mayanne Mak said, "You should know that TVB's costumes will definitely make you very pretty. Even I have played the 'turtle lady' (Madame)!"

As for the talent competition, the top 15 beauties were divided into three groups to compete. Group A includes contestant 1 Jessie Chan Chi Tung who sang, 4 Zoie Tse Suk Yee played the piano, 8 Lo Hoi Yee and 15 Kanis Yu Ho Ching performed dancing and aerial yoga respectively; Group B included contestant 6 Adria Li Mansi who performed the ribbon dance on roller skates, 13 Dolores Ching Keung Yuet who performed bell-ringing skills on roller skates, 2 Ellyn Ngai Lok Lam, 5 Kimmy Chong Hiu Ting, 9 Rose Chen Tiantian and 12 Tracy Chung Chui Sze danced; Group C included contestant 3 Candice Wong Shun Man sang, 7 Yvonne Qin Jiwen performing stick skills, 10 Clary Wu Zhijing performing sword dance.

Since the "Talent Goddess Award" was newly added this year, many beauties in the "talent competition" tried their best to stand out. Among them, Kanis Yu Ho Ching performed "Sexy Aerial Yoga", Leung Ka Ying performed "Shock Wave Drumming", Yeung Chi Yiu performed Beijing Opera with a ribbon dance, and Clary Wu Zhijing's sword dance all left a deep impression on the audience. In particular when Wu Zhijing dropped her sword and then calmly continued the performance, even Elena Kong Mei Yee could not help but praise her. However, Yeung Chi Yiu even performed a split and received a lot of applause. Yeung Chi Yiu finally defeated Wu Zhijing and received the award from the guest presenter Samantha Ko Hoi Ning with a large number of online votes. .

After the 15 beauties walked around the venue in silver swimsuits, the top 10 were announced, including Ngai Lok Lam, Wong Shun Man, Zoie Tse Suk Yi, Yvonne Qin Jiwen, Kerry Lo Hoi Yi, Wu Zhijing, Leung Ka Ying, Tracy Chung Chui Sze, Yeung Chi Yiu and Yu Ho Ching. Chen Tian Tian, one of the favorites before the competition, was eliminated in the first round in a shocking manner. The swimsuit question-and-answer session that followed invited a think tank of 100 people to be responsible for scoring, but the relevant questions failed to make the contestants show their due intelligence. Yeung Chi Yiu's original answer of "mango pomelo sago" for "two item rice" choices to represent Hong Kong made no sense, but she won 74 votes she took the lead and won the "Top 100 Think Tank Goddess Award" in the next victory. She explained that she wanted to add the "mango pomelo sago" to the two item rice. "I feel very happy to be in Hong Kong, every time I return to Hong Kong I am very happy." In addition, Yvonne Qin had to interpret the expressions of different weather conditions like the station's animated Mr. Weather; she smiled and pouted in a cute performance but only received 29 votes.

As for "Miss Photogenic", Leung Ka Ying won the title. She also joined the top four together with Yeung Chi Yiu, Ngai Lok Lam and Wu Zhijing. The four people debated on the topics of "co-ed bathrooms" and "separated marriage". Except for Ngai Lok Lam, the other three seemed nervous when speaking, which made their Cantonese a bit unclear and them fighting over stuff to say. Fortunately, they were not boring. After singer Sally Yeh (Yip Sin Man) led a group of juniors to perform a song and dance number, the pageant immediately announced the results of the competition and the atmosphere reached a climax. In the end, Ngai Lok Lam lived up to expectations and successfully ascended to the title of Miss Hong Kong this year, while Leung Ka Ying and Yeung Chi Yiu won the first and third runner-up respectively. Yeung Chi Yiu even swept up 3 awards in one breath and became the triple crown second runner-up, while Wu Zhijing came in "fourth".

This year's Miss Hong Kong performance was quite eye-catching. First, singers JW, Yumi Chung Yau Mei, and Windy Zhan Tianwen led the contestants to sing this year's Miss Hong Kong theme song "Proud To Be A Woman." Then the contestants appeared in groups with their predecessors Carmaney Wong Ka Man, Juliana Kwok Pui Man, Denice Lam Yuk Wai and others. Wong Ka Man descended on wires, wielded a sword and performed a backflip, which was full of style. However, she was caught once and could not turn over. Fortunately, she succeeded in the second time. Kwok Pui Man performed the fan dance and Lam Yuk Wai played the umbrella dance, both showing off their long legs and turning heads. Kwok Pui Man had difficulty when trying to stand on one leg and had help to maintain her balance.

[2024.09.16] NORMAN CHUI PASSED AWAY FROM CANCER; HIS CURRENTLY WIFE DAYS AFTER FROM HEART DISEASE

The relationship between Shirley Yim and Norman Chui was the most talked about.
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Norman Chui passed away from cancer in Beijing at age 73 early this month

Norman Chui's current wife passed away from heart disease while dealing with his funeral arrangement

Norman Chui rose to fame in Hong Kong and Taiwan with the RTV series REINCARNATED

Norman Chui's affair with Shirley Yim caused quite a stir

Norman Chui and Shirely Yim's children, daughter Erica Chui and son Edward Chui

Jordan Chan worked with Norman Chui on a commercial in March

Andrew Yuen (right) posted a photo with Norman Chui in memory of the "great hero"
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The "hero of the generation" Norman Chui Shiu Keung, who became famous for his role as "Wan Fei Yeung" in the RTV martial arts drama REINCARNATED, died of esophageal cancer in Beijing on the 1st of this month at the age of 73. His current wife, who was 30 years his junior, died of heart disease days later; suspected of being too sad while dealing with his death. Chui Shiu Keung's daughter Erica Chui Wing Kwan said, "Thank you for your concern. I hope everyone will give some space to our family to deal with it." His son Edward Chui Woei Dong said, "Thank you for your concern. We are dealing with it with the family." Veteran filmmaker Tin Kai Man got sentimental over Chui Shiu Keung's death, pointing out that Chui Shiu Keung lived in Hengdian and Bejing. Seniors did not like to have physical examinations, he did not know that he had cancer and passed away very quickly. He revealed that in January a friend made contact with Chui Shiu Keung and he was still in good condition. He also revealed that Erica Chui was dealing with funeral arrangements for Chui Shiu Keung and his wife. He was saddened by his good friend's passing. They have worked together countless times. He praised Chui Shiu Keung as a very good, hard working and professional actor.

Chui Shiu Keung was admitted to the third training class of Shaw Brothers Film Company in 1972. He was a stuntman early in his career. Martial arts movies were popular in the 1970s, and he often appeared as a hero in them. In 1977, he was on loan from Shaw Brothers to make TV series for RTV, and became popular in Taiwan with his role as "Wan Fei Yeung" in the 1979 martial arts drama REINCARNATED. Due to the series RTV, which was at a rating disadvantage at the time, defeated TVB once and forced it to make changes to its prime time programming. However REINCARNATED recast midway because RTV asked Chui Shiu Keung to perform in another 30 episodes at the last minute and conflicted with his film contract. RTV once issued legal letters but finally settled the matter out of court.

Chui Shiu Keung has participated in more than 100 film and television works. In his early days he mainly played heroes, but later he changed to playing villains. His more prominent role was playing the villain "Chiu Mo Gik" in the 1992 Stephen Chow Sing Chi movie KING OF BEGGARS. As the Hong Kong film market slumped in the late 1990s, he rarely performed in Hong Kong; he mostly filmed dramas in the mainland, where he settled in Beijing. In March this year he and Jordan Chan Siu Chun worked on a mainland video game commercial and was still in great spirit. Reportedly Chiu Shiu Keung still had 6 yet to be released projects.

Chui Shiu Keung had many marriages during his lifetime. His first wife was Cheung Siu Fung. They wed in 1975 and split up 4 years later. The next year he wed his second wife was Ho Suk Foon. However, they ended up in divorce in 1986 and had a son, Chui Yik Dong, who was a Hong Kong creative and active in the advertising and film industries. In 1983, then 15 year old actress Shirley Yim (Suet Lei) fell in love with Chui Shiu Keng while filming and accidentally became a third party. As a result, her relationship with her sister Michelle (Mai Suet), who was also an artist, broke down. Reportedly Suet Lei did not find out that Chui Shiu Keung had a family only after becoming pregnant, but she never looked back despite the strong objection from her elder sister. In 1983 at the age of 17 she gave birth to their elder son, Chui Woei Dong, and in 1987 they gave birth to their daughter Erica Chu Ying Kwan. They broke up in 1998. Chui Woei Dong is an independent singer in Vancouver, Canada, and the host of TV programs on Fairchild, a local Chinese-language TV station. He has now returned to Hong Kong to develop his acting career. Daughter Chui Wing Kwan was the winner of the 2011 Miss Chinese in Vancouver, Canada. In 2005, Chui Shiu Keung remarried and ushered in his third marriage. He married his mainland dancer wife, who was more than 30 years younger and reportedly had a 13 year old son and a 19 year old daughter.

[2024.9.15] MARF YAU'S FILM DEBUT KICKS OFF HONG KONG ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL

Marf (right) is looking forward to meeting the audience at the film festival.
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Girl group COLLAR member Marf Yau Yin Tung's film debut BLOSSOMS UNDER SOMEWHERE (GEI LIU YUT JING GOR CHUN TIN) was selected as one of the opening films of the 21st Hong Kong Asian Film Festival. The film was new director Riley Yip Yuk Yan written and directed, and Fruit Chan Gor produced. In addition to Marf, the cast also included the handsome Adam Pak Tin Nam, "Pau Soh" Paisley Hu (Wu Pui Wai), and new generation actors Sheena Chan Shu Yan and Shin Cheung Yuk Hin. Marf played a high school student who was born with a stutter, a huge test for her acting. She expressed that she looked forward to her film debut as the opening film. "I am very happy and honored, so I am looking forward to meeting you all at the film festival." Sheena expressed her disbelief and hoped that the audience would feel the youthful atmosphere the film would bring.

[2024.09.13] TERRANCE LAU CHALLENGES THE BUILDING JUMP SCENE

Without any fear of heights originally, Terrance Lau couldn't help but get stage fright when faced with the jumping scene.
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The Albert Leung Koon Hiu and Herbert Leung Koon Shun directed, Terrance Lau Chun Him, Stephen Tung Wa (Brother Dee), Philip Ng Won Lung, and Cecilia Choi Sze Wan starred film STUNTMAN (MO TAI DOH) will be released on September 26 Released. It has attracted attention from film festivals around the world before its released and was selected for four overseas film festivals, including the 44th Hawaii International Film Festival, the Hong Kong International Film Festival "MAKING WAVES - NAVIGATORS OF HONG KONG CINEMA 2024" Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka Stops. In early October, directors Albert and Herbert will personally participate in the Hawaii International Film Festival.

Lau Chun Him played Lee Sai Lung, a young stuntman who was passionate about Hong Kong action films. He had many action scenes, including a gunfight scene shot in Yau Ma Tei. He frankly expressed that he greatly admired the efficiency of the stunt team that day. "The film budget was limited, that morning basically we had a very short time to complete an entire gunfight scene. In a morning over 100 shots were taken. I have never tried to complete it in such a short time." Another scene of jumping off a building also left a deep impression on him. "I am not afraid of heights, but I feel a little timid standing 6 floors above for the shoot; because even with wires, I have never stood on the edge of a building, looked at the height below and tried to jump down." Ah Him managed to overcome his fear and even shot the jumping scene several times. He pointed out that the brethren had it the toughest.

In the film Tung Wai also challenged himself to shoot the building jump scene. He and Ah Him agreed that the hardest part was the group of wire work brethren. Turning 70 this year, Brother Dee revealed that before the shoot he was a little timid because this was the first time in 28 years that he was on the wires. Finally, he only took 3 takes to complete the filming and proved that Brother Dee was still sharp as a knife.

STUNTMAN paid tribute to the elders and professionals in the Hong Kong film industry. It recently held a star-studded friendly screening, with Chin Ka Lok and Chin Siu Ho in attendance. Started as stuntmen themselves, directors Albert and Herbert teamed up with Philip and a group of stunt people who were involved in the film entertained guests in a small performance before the film and instantly heated up the atmosphere. After watching the movie, the president of the Hong Kong Stuntmen Association Chin Kar Lok praised the movie for its excellence. He was moved by the spirit of Hong Kong in the movie and recalled his day in production in the past.

[2024.09.12] BRUCE LEUNG'S EX-WIFE, SNGER IRENE RYDER, PASSED AWAY AT AGE 75

Irene Ryder spent HK$ 4 million on facial reconstructive surgery.

Irene Ryder and Leung Siu Lung had one daughter after marriage and divorced in 1980.
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Martial arts movie star Bruce Leung Siu Lung's ex-wife Irene Ryder (Lai Oi Lin) passed away at the North District Hospital on September 1 at the age of 75. Lai's daughter Anne Leung announced the news of her mother's death and the funeral arrangements yesterday, and the funeral will be held at the Kowloon Funeral Parlor on October 4 with a Catholic ceremony. Lai Oi Lin, who is of mixed Chinese and British descent, was active in the entertainment industry from the 1960s to the 1970s, recording and acting in films. She fell in love with Leung Siu Lung, who was a stuntman at the time, and had a daughter after marriage.

There are different versions of how Lai was attacked outside her apartment in January 1979, disfigured and affected her life. Reportedly someone threw acid at Lai Oi Lin, and according to reports back then she was disfigured by fire. Later, Lai revealed in an interview that someone covered her head with a gasoline soaked suit that was then set on fire, causing her to suffer severe burns. It was rumored that her attack was related to someone seeking revenge on Leung Siu Lung, which she and Leung Siu Lung both denied. Lai Oi Lin, disfigured and traumatized, spent more than HK$ 4 million on facial reconstructive surgery, divorced Leung Siu Lung in 1980, and then left the entertainment industry for a long time. Later she made a comeback, and once collaborated with Joe Junior to release a record.

[2024.09.11] LOLETTA LEE HAS NO IDEA ABOUT THE "SLAP INCIDENT"

Loletta Lee and Gladys Li are confident about the box office.

Catherine Chau (left) will be in Michelle Wai's bridal party and is looking for a good spot to catch the bouquet.
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Chun Mui did not know about the "slap due to jealousy" incident back then, and even emphasized that she never dated Wong Jing.
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Loletta Lee says that if she was in a relationship with Wong Jing, she would have made more than one or two movies with him

Wong Jing (left) and Suki Kwan talk about secrets from television series productions on his YouTube channel

When Monica Chan spoke with Stephen Chan on his program, she admitted that the "slap incident" occurred without naming names

Loletta Lee jokes that with good box office, she would send Peter Chan Charm Man and Gladys Li to thank the audience.

Bride to be Michelle Wai will wed next month and has invited Catherine Chau to be in her wedding party
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Director Wong Jing recently revealed on his YouTube channel that a "slap" incident occurred between two female stars competing for favor in a TV series he produced. He did not specify which TV series, only revealed It was an ATV series. When the program guest Suki Kwan Sau Mei mentioned A DREAM NAMED DESIRE, Wong Jing said not to mention it but detailed the "slap" process. In recent days, many online have speculated that the names of A DREAM NAMED DESIRE lead actresses Loletta Lee Lai Chun and Monica Chan Fat Yung have been mentioned. Lee Lai Chun attended the premiere of the movie ONCE IN A BLUE MOON (MONG YUET) the night before and denied that she dated Wang Jing. As for the rumor of slapping Chan Fat Yung, she said, "After all these years and so many storms, I don't know what happened. If you know what happened, tell me!"

Lee Lai Chun, Gladys Li Ching Kwan, Peter Chan Charm Man and director Andy Lo (Law Yiu Fai) attended the premiere of the new film ONCE IN A BLUE MOON (MONG YUET). Film boss Albert Yeung Sau Sing and his wife led a group of Emperor's artists to attend, including Michelle Wai Sze Naa, Catherine Chau Ka Yee, Angela Hui Ching Wan and Angus Yeung Tin Yue. Playing the mother in the film, Lee Lai Chun was interviewed together with her "children" Chan Charm Man and Li Ching Kwan. Chan Charm Man laughed and said that no matter how many audience appreciation shows Mother Lee Lai Chun would appear at, he would accompany her to the end. The three of them unanimously said that they have no box office pressure, but they hoped to achieve good results with their hard work and will try their best to cooperate with the promotion and audience appreciation events.

Li Ching Kwan said that the most important thing for a movie is to make the money back, and believed it will not be difficult. "Set a lower goal, when it does well at the box office, everyone will be pleasantly surprised." If the box office is good, will "benefits" be distributed to the audience? Chun Mui passed the buck to Chan Charm Man and Li Ching Kwan. They said that the current trend was eating over live streams and decided to live stream them eating mooncakes and pomelos. Li Ching Kwan promised to wear shorts to look sexy if the movie would be a hit. Lee Lai Chun said, "She has the assets, and she can be a little sexier if future films require it." Lee Ching Kwan laughed and said that she seemed to have set up a trap for herself to step into. Li Ching Kwan also pointed out that the skirt could be shorter.

Wong Jing earlier on his online program revealed that when he was filming an ATV drama, he knew that an actress he "dated" was experiencing setbacks; so he asked her to be one of the leads in hoping to help her. However he was mistaken for wanting to date her again, which led to a scene of jealousy. he also said that the actress felt that he was partial to another actress at the time, so she slapped that actress during a filming. This incident sparked heated discussions online, with some inferring that the actresses involved were Lee Lai Chun and Monica Chan Fat Yung from A DREAM NAMED DESIRE.

Lee Lai Chun was asked about this, and she said, "I don't know what happened after so many years and so many storms. If you know what happened, tell me! (Have you ever experienced the scene Wong Jing talked about?) Actually I think it was for publicity at the time and may not be the true story. In addition after so many years, I really don't know what happened." Wong Jing claimed that one of the two actresses in the series had a relationship with him. Lee Lai Chun said, "Of course it’s not me, he has a good relationship with many actresses, so he... let's not speculate. If I had dated him, I would have done more than one or two movies with him!"

According to information, in 2010 Monica Chan Fat Yung spoke with Stephen Chan Chi Wun on his TVB program BE MY GUEST. She admitted without naming names that the "slap incident", the cause which was very different from what Wong Jing said about jealousy between the two women. Chan Fat Yung said that "someone" wanted to finish the work before dinner. The filming process that day was chaotic, and a lot was written on the fly. She was filming her scene in the house at the time, the director wanted to continue filming after the meal break. "Someone" suddenly rushed in front of her and wanted to hit someone, but she only heard the other person yelling "what tongue tie". Chan Fat Yung said, "My assistant was so nimble, got in front of me and took the slap. When someone was being carried away by several men, she even tried to kick me!" She was frightened at the moment and cried loudly. She promised the producer to keep it a secret and never talk about it.

Bride to be Wai Sze Nga said that she will get married next month and invited Catherine Chau Ka Yee to be a member of the bridal party, "Because I can't think of any one around me who is not married?" Chau Ka Yee laughed and said that Wai Sze Nga's words seemed to be take a jab at her as an unmarried woman. Sze Nga hurriedly explained, "I want to plan Ka Yee's place. I will toss the bouquet to her when the time comes, ask my fiancé to select the groom party and introduce nice guys to her." Ka Yee joked that they should not mess around, and even claimed to be married to Korean star Kim Soo Hyun. Chau Ka Yee revealed that she has served as a bridesmaid for her friends three times. There is a legend that a girl who has been a bridesmaid for more than three times will not be able to get married, so her friends told her not to exceed her quota. She admitted that she was in no rush to get married. "I used to resist talking about relationships. I thought if it happens it happens, if it doesn't it doesn't. Nothing in the world is guaranteed to be good. Now I have changed my mind, and I think I can try to find a partner. I want to find a good person, an outsider, finding a doctor like Wai Sze Nga would be good; he can teach me things in other fields."

Sze Nga joked that she has not gone to the doctor again after dating her fiancé, which saved a lot of money. She also taught Ka Yee when dating not to admit anything, even if she was bitten by a snake; only make it public after she got married. She frankly said that now she no longer needed to hide it, she feels "all relaxed!"

[2024.09.11] ALL LOOKS AND NO SUBSTANCE, TERRANCE LAU IS DETERMINE TO LEARN KUNG FU

Terrance Lau played the role of a new stuntman, and his performance was praised with a passing grade.

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Philip Ng hopes to continue to be an action actor with acting skills.
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Philip Ng, Stephen Tung and Terrance Lau promote their new film STUNTMAN in an interview together.

Stephen Tung praises Terrance Lau for being highly demanding of himself, and has the quality to become an action actor.

Philip Ng passionately loves being an action actor. Even if he is hurt all over, he would not give up action movies.
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The Stephen Tung Wai, Philip Ng Won Lung and Terrance Lau Chun Him starred movie STUNTMAN (MO TAI DOH) will be released on September 26. After retiring behind the scenes for 20 years, the martial arts and action director Tung Wai played a stubborn has-been stuntman in the film. He denied that he only agreed to return because the new film paid tribute to stunt people, purely a story attracted him. It told the progress of the times, from the past to the present. Everyone should look forward and not rest on the past. He praised Lau Chun Him, who had no background in kung fu, for his potential as an action actor, with surprising performances in both TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI WAI SING) and STUNTMAN. Ng Won Lung revealed that someone once told him to do more dramatic films and create a path for dramatic films. Expressing himself through action was his strong point, so he insisted on making action films. He hoped to become an action actor who everyone thinks has acting skills.

Tung Wai participated in many TV dramas in the early 1980s and received great reviews. However, he later decided to focus on action directing and occasionally made guest appearances in movies. Today it has been seven years since he performed in front of the screen again. Tung Wai felt that STUNTMAN paid tribute to the filmmakers of the 1980s. "Action movies are more brilliant in this era, but an action movie cannot be completed by stuntmen alone. Like Jackie Chan and (Sammo) Hung Kam Bo's movies, they took a group of stunt people and staff to work together to make them happen." Having witnessed action movies of many eras, Tung Wai felt that the biggest difference between the past and now was the problem of funding. "Now there is not enough money to shoot with. Movies require money, and action movies require even more money."

Ng Won Lung only had two or three fight scenes in the film, but he still showed his best, "I love this industry very much. The new film tells the stories and hardships of heroes behind the scenes. Although resources and time were limited, everyone tried their best to make the movie its best. This time I am the happiest to be able to work with Master Tung (Tung Wai) in front of the camera. We have known each other for 20 years, and we have worked together behind the scenes." When asked about making action movies for many years, has it been tough? Ng Won Lung said, "I can't say it's tough. I feel a bit regretful. The birthplace of kung fu action movies is Hong Kong. The technology still exists and flourishes, not in Hong Kong but in other countries."

Having established a studio, Ng Won Lung will make some medium to low-cost films with less risk in the future, giving new action actors the opportunity to develop and gain experience. Will new action actor Lau Chun Him be given a chance to act? Ng Won Lung joked, "Tell him to give me a chance." When asked about Lau Chun Him's skills, Ng Won Lung said that he did not dare to show off in front of Master Tung. Tung Wai praised Lau Chun Him's potential as an action actor. He has performed surprisingly well both in TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN and STUNTMAN. "If he is a stunt actor, he is absolutely qualified. He is highly demanding of himself. This is the requirement for an action actor and a stuntman."

With a background in kung fu, Lau Chun Him has a background in modern dance but it is completely different from martial arts. Before filming, he practiced with the director and a group of stunt people. During the filming, he learned on the job. "The training process brings me, an outsider, slowly into the world of stunt people. I have a better understanding of them. (Is it very tough?) This profession is tough. As Tung Wai and Ng Won Lung said, this is the duty of a stuntman, and no job is comfortable."

Lau Chun Him said that the more action movies he is exposed to, the more he understands that he must practice martial arts. The movie he is filming also involves a lot of action scenes. He admitted that recently he has been approached to act in more action movies. He said with a smile, "Maybe people think I know how to fight, but actually I don't." Speaking of witnessing his girlfriend Cecilia Choi Sze Wan's wedding in the movie, he was asked about how it felt to see her wearing a wedding dress. He said, "It was pretty fresh, I haven't seen that before. (Would you be tempted to wed?) She looks pretty good in a wedding gown, as for marriage let's talk about that later." Ng Won Lung revealed that Lau Chun Him and Choi Sze Wan were very affectionate and happy in private, which made him a little envious.

Ng Won Lung was exhausted from filming action films, but he never thought about not making action films again. "My strength is to use action to express myself and tell stories. Someone once told me to do more dramatic films, so that I can have the opportunity to make purely dramatic films. I am an action actor, there are some scenes where I have to act while fighting; which is not an easy process. Just like in TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS, people praised my acting skills instead of my action. My heart was warmed, I hope to continue to be an action actor with acting skills everyone thinks I am."

When asked whether Tung Wai will participate in more on screen performances in the future, he joked that he often worked as "grass" and "leaf" (support roles) and would be better to stay in his profession. He revealed that he would still perform. There are many enthusiastic young directors and he will participate in their first feature film. "Nothing is bad about that, I only have to contribute a few days. Now it’s very difficult for them to make it. Many people behind the scenes are still working in the industry. They still have the fire, which makes me very touched. Only because of their fire, the film industry still has a chance. Big production is difficult now. I hope the development would be like South Korea in the future, when the government would provide some tax incentives for filmmaking consortiums; then there will be more resources for filming. A scene that obviously would take four days to shoot now has to be completed in two days. Other countries spend 3 months to make a dramatic film, we only shoot for 20 days. Even if the director can fly it would be useless. I hope the audience will support Hong Kong movies more and give everyone a chance."

[2024.09.11] HEDWIG TAM GOES THROUGH THE BITTERSWEET PROCESS OF HAVING TWINS

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Hedwig Tam Sin Yin starred in the film MONTAGES OF A MODERN MOTHERHOOD (FU DUK BUT), which has been chosen for this year's Busan International Film Festival and will have its world premiere there. The movie told the story of the character's life that underwent earth-shaking changes after giving birth to twins, a boy and a girl, and gradually moved towards tragedy. Although Tam Sin Yin has played the role of mother many times, she also prepared a lot for this performance. She described the psychological struggle she went through during the period as a sweet and painful process.

[2024.09.11] FOR THE WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 8 2024

For The week ending Sunday September 8 2024

10 INSIDE OUT 2
    d. Kelsey Mann
    Disney Pixar Animation
    English Voices: Amy Poehler, Maya Hawke,
      Kensington Tallman, Liza Lapira, Tony Hale, Lewis Black,
      Phyllis Smith, Ayo Edebiri, Lilimar, Grace Lu,
      Sumayyah Nuriddin-Green, Adele Exarchopoulos
      Diane Lane, Kyle MacLachlan, Paul Walter Hauser
    Cantonese Voices: Ivana Wong Yuen Chi, Ivy So Nga Lam,
      Ah Jeng (Wong Ching Yi), Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun, LaiYing Tang,
      Gigi Cheung Man Chi, Harriet Yeung Sze Man,
      Ram Chiang Chi Kwong, Benz Hui Siu Hung

  9 DEADPOOL AND WOLVERINE
    d. Shawn Levy
    Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman

  8 PILOT
    d. Kim Han-kyul
    Cho Jung-seok, Lee Ju-myung, Han Sun-hwa, Shin Seung-ho
  Rating : IIA
  Length : 111 mins.
  Opening August 15 2024
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/goIzCAF3Xw0

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    HAN Jung-woo, a pilot with top-class skills, is flying high and even appears on a famous TV show. But everything comes crashing down when a careless mistake causes him to lose everything, even his job.

    Blacklisted in the industry, no airline is willing to hire him. Desperate with no other choice, HAN Jung-woo transforms completely into his younger sister's identity and succeeds in landing a job as a pilot.

    But soon, he encounters more unexpected problems... Will his dream of cruising through life ever take off?

  7 CRAYON SHINCHAN THE MOVIE: OUR DINOSAUR DIARY
    d. Shinobu Sasaki
    Japanese Animation
    Cantonese Voices : Kimmy Wong Wai Chu, Rebecca Tam Suk Ying,
      Benny Wong Chi Ming, Rainbow Cheung Choi Hung, Pheobe Chow Yan Yan,
      Chan Chi Ying, Keung Lai Yee, Joey Hung Ka Ho
    Rating : I
    Length : 105 mins.
    Opening August 9 2024
    Teaser : https://youtu.be/Cp7T1zUj85U
    Trailer : https://youtu.be/psHkH-O3Yf8

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    Shinchan is really excited about the coming summer holiday! What's amazing about this summer is that there is a special news that shocks the whole world — A “Dinosaur Park” that revives extinct dinosaursis opened in Tokyo! What’s more, the Kasukabe Team receives a special invitation to explore the new park! The team enjoys the facilities in the world-renowned “Dinosaur Park” while having a close look on giant dinosaurs, and become so excited about everything they see! After opening of the park, a dinosaur fever is all the rage worldwide!

    At the same time, Shiro meets a little dinosaur called "Nana" at the riverside. As Shinchan and his friends beg sincerely, Nana becomes a member of the Nohara family, living together with Shinchan and Shiro, and creates a lot of wonderful memories. However, when Shinchan is enjoying this unique summer, dinosaurs suddenly escape from the park and rush into Tokyo! How will this "Dinosaur Crisis" end? What is the secret behind Nana's appearance?

  6 SUCCESSOR
  Can : Jau Wa Wa
    d. Yan Fei, Peng Damo
    Shen Teng, Ma Li
  Rating : IIB
  Length : 133 mins.
  Opening August 22 2024
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/s80jji3mm_c

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    Poor dad, hardworking mom, dilapidated yard, broken son. How did the Ma family fall behind on the road to prosperity in Slinky Town?

    Ma Chenggang and Chunlan, who "have no oil in the soup and no money in their pockets," ride their donkey to work, living in poverty. Their son, Ma Jiye, is their only hope of turning their fate around. Ma Jiye is very promising, excelling academically every year, tough and determined. But as Ma Jiye grows up, he gradually perceives that the people around him are becoming more and more strange...

  5 LONGLEGS
    d. Oz Perkins
    Maika Monroe, Nicolas Cage

  4 LOOK BACK
    d. Kiyotaka Oshiyama
    Japanese Animation
  Rating : IIA
  Length : 58 mins.
  Opening August 29 2024
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/6PwY3ZUaPoY

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    Fujino is an elementary student publishing 4-panel manga in a student publication. She receives high praise from her classmates until her teacher tells her that truant student, Kyomoto, wants to try her hand at a 4-panel manga. Their love of manga is the one thing connecting these contrary girls. One day, however, something happens to them that shatters everything... A heart-wrenching and impactful story of youth.

  3 THE UNWAVERING BROTHERHOOD
  AKA : TRIAD 3
  Can : Jat Jik 3
    d. Terry Ng Ka Wai
    Bosco Wong Chung Chak, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Carlos Chan Ka Lok,
      Niki Chow Lai Kei, Mark Cheng Ho Nam, Michael Tao Dai Yu,
      Angel Lam Chin Ting, Kenneth Lai Chun, Chu Tin
  Rating : III
  Opening August 29 2024
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/4XcxrVMN3eQ

[ THE FILM CATALOGUE ]
    One of the most respected gang elders, Fa Kam is expected to be the gang’s next leader. However, when his three trusted underlings – Wah, Fei and Kwok – are robbed while transporting the gang's money, his future is put in jeopardy. When Wah discovers the stolen money's whereabouts, he must choose between between his boss and his two best friends.

  2 BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE
    d. Tim Burton
    Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara,
      Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, Jenna Ortega, Willem Dafoe

  1 ALIEN: ROMULUS
    d. Fede Alvarez
    Cailee Spaeny, David Johnson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced,
      Spike Fearn, Aileen Wu