[2026.05.28] PHILIP KEUNG GOES TO THAILAND TO PRAY FOR HIS WIFE'S PEACE OF MIND

Philip Keung for the peace of mind of his wife went to worship in Thailand before making KONG TAO

Elena Kong jokes that the market has been sluggish so she comes to try to drum up some business

Karen Tong says that lately due to work and the climate she has a hormonal imbalance
courtesy of mingpao.com

Philip Keung Ho Man last night attended his Malaysian film KONG TAO's premiere. Karen Tong Bo Yu, Deep Ng Ho Hong and Michael Tong Man Lung were among the supporters. Keung Ho Man in the film played a Chinese Thai sorcerer and had to speak Thai dialogues, which he thought were harder than playing the sorcerer. Because he was mostly unsure about the meaning, the pronunciation was very tricky. He revealed that his wife was afraid of the taboo of the subject and once objected to his participation; but because the production team was former colleague's, he agreed as they asked him to work together again. "For my wife's peace of mind, before taking the role I deliberately went to worship in Thailand. Fortunately the production was considered smooth." Was he confident about the box office? Keung Ho Man said, "Everyone have their own tastes. I am already very happy that the film is able to be released in Hong Kong." He revealed that later aside from working on a Hong Kong drama, he was also preparing for a movie in Malaysia in September. He denied that due to the sluggish Hong kong market he moved to develop overseas. He let work take its natural course, as long as it was suitable he would work anywhere. "Malaysia has always liked Hong Kong artists very much, perhaps because the two cultures are similar."

"Friend of ATV" Elena Kong Mei Yan rushed to support Keung Ho Man after work. She joked that the current Hong Kong market has been poor and she hoped to drum up some business. If KONG TAO would make a sequel it could save a spot for her.

Tong Bo Yu had a contractual dispute with a mainland entertainment company and the court ordered the plaintiff to pay the 6 figure performance fee and advance in 10 days. She said that she still has not received any money and needed to find lawyers to handle it for her. "This is the first time I ran into this type of contract dispute, which hasn't affected my confidence in mainland performances." She revealed that she was touring in the mainland and the mainland production company she has been working with had reputation and was very stable. Once in the same record company with her, Shirley Kwan Suk E earlier was in the intensive care unit at the hospital and recently has been released and recovering at home. Tong Bo Yu said that she has only read the reporters and could not contact Kwan Suk E's family. Their friends also had no news so she hoped that the news was true. She wished her an early recovery and missed her singing. "I really want her to sing for everyone. Many online commented that they miss her singing."