[2011.07.02] MAGGIE CHEUNG NAMED SCREEN GODDESS

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After 28 years in the business, Maggie Cheung Man Yuk has won countless overseas film industry honors. Recently Maggie received a honorary doctorate degree from the University of Edinburgh to honor this "Screen Goddess".

[2011.07.02] STANLEY KWAN SAYS CECILIA CHEUNG WAS UNAFFECTED ON THE SET

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The 2011 Taipei Film Festival's Taipei Film Awards will take place August 7. On the jury are Chang Chen, Stanley Kwan Kam Peng, and Jonathan Lee Chung Sing. Yesterday they met the press in Taipei. Ah Kwan said that from the nominations he saw more and more young directors are entering Taiwan's film industry. In addition Taiwan has always encouraged film industry professionals to invest in local productions, which makes him truly envious because now Hong Kong film professionals must accommodate the Mainland market and few can have their own ideas. Speaking of opportunities for film collaborations between both sides of the strait, Ah Kwan felt that opportunities would only grow. This trend was certain, he would like the chance and hope to work with Taiwan actors so Chinese films would not be so dull. Ah Kwan's new film REPEAT I LOVE YOU starred Cecilia Cheung Pak Chi. Speaking of the "Fung Chi" marriage troubles, Ah Kwan honestly said that when he spoke with Pak Chi they only talked about work. Her mood was rather stable. He also said that Pak Chi due to the marriage troubles sometimes would look very low, but as soon as she took her mark under the camera she still was a great actress.

Chang Chen said that this time his identity on the Taipei Film Award jury was somewhat awkward. Ultimately he had to work many of his friends' performances in the movies. He also said that the Taipei film industry environment is gradually taking off as he looked forward very much to the changes in the next two or three years; Lee Chung Sing said that this time Taipei Film Festival chair Sylvia Chang (Cheung Ngai Ga) invited him to be on the jury with a musician's perspective. He hoped through this chance to be able to interact with the film industry. If the chance would arise in the future, he would not eliminate the possibility of working on film scores with directors.

[2011.07.02] CHRISSIE CHAU TAKES ONE ON THE CHEST FOR BEACH SPIKE

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Jessica C.

Chrissie Chau Sau Na

Mia

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Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Theresa Fu Wing, Jessica C., Lam Chi Sin and young models Mia, Hidy and others yesterday promoted the new film BEACH SPIKE (YIT LONG KAU OI JIN). Chau Sau Na, Fu Wing and Jessica even played volleyball with the audience, which Jessica put quite an effort into but Chau Sau Na was more reserved. The volleyball even hit her on the chest.

Chau Sau Na was asked whether she was the sexiest on hand. She said that all three were killer. She said that in the film her target was Jessica C., who was her biggest rival. Was she her biggest rival in figure? She said in the film she was. During the shoot, each time she hit to Jessica she did not dare to hit toward her face because she knew that was how she made a living. Did she bruise her chest? She said that during the shoot she was already bruised all over. Chrissie played volleyball with the audience and held back more than Jessica. She said that she was in heels, she slipped during the serve. The volleyball hit her chest, she said that all the balls bouncing around were very common. She also praised the slimmer Jessica was very pretty, her favorite was her slim limbs.

Young model Mia yesterday appeared in a low cut strap dress and became the focus. Mia said that earlier her father was hospitalized and she took half a year off to take care of her. This was her comeback so she of course had to give her all. Earlier she had many rumors, she stressed that she was still single. Did she not go on a boat cruise with a rich kid? She said occasionally, now she wanted to concentrate on work.

Fu Wing yesterday dressed conservatively. She said that in the film she was just as conservative and did not feel she lost out. Fu Wing earlier was rumored to be at odds with Law Chung Him, who coincidentally did not appear yesterday. She said that he seemed to be working and was not deliberately dodging her. If he was there she would not mind posing for photos together. Did she refuse to communicate with Law Chung Him due to the dispute rumors? She only said that personal matter was resolved personally, right now her life was pretty good.

Jessica C. was much thinner. She said that because she kept on riding a bicycle while on holiday in California. Later she will work out to continue to get into shape. Was she worried about her chest shrinking? She said no but she did not want her figure to become a girl's either. She said while in California she swam but did not sunbathe in the buff. Because Hong Kong had too many people, she might not swim in Hong Kong.

[2011.07.02] JUNO MAK VISITS MOSCOW BEFORE COMPETITION

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The Juno Mak Chun Lung and Japanese actress Sora Aoi starred REVENGE A LOVE STORY (FOOK SAU JEH JI SEI) competed in the 33rd Moscow International Film Festival. Two days ago Juno and director Wong Ching Po flew to Moscow to prepare for tonight's award ceremony.

The event took great care of them this time. Aside from preparing a translator they even provided transportation. After arriving at the hotel to wash up, that night they visited nearby before the press conference to experience Moscow. Juno who loved photography did not forget to take photos and was rather interested in unique Moscow buildings and local street performers. He said, "Before coming to Moscow I heard the people of Moscow were cool, but I thought they were very friendly."

Juno and the director then attended a press conference. The local media thought this type of bloody and violent romantic subject was very rare in Hong Kong. One of the jury members Dr. Hans-Joachim was a Germany Film Festival jury member, rather appreciated the film and asked Juno to send the film to compete in Germany.

[2011.07.01] MICHELLE YEOH WISHES TO STEP FOOT ON MYANMAR AGAIN

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Michelle Yeoh (Yeung Chi King) upon arriving in Myanmar's Yangon airport was deported. The authorities stated that she was already blacklisted and would never been permitted to enter the country. Yesterday Yeung Chi King through her assistant issued a statement to the media and said that she was shocked and extremely saddened to be deported, but would not refuse to comply. She would continue to like Myanmar and the people of Myanmar.

Yeung Chi King was suddenly deported and blacklisted by the Myanmar government. Although the officials did not explain, the outside believed that she angered the Myanmar government with her portrayal of the Myanmar "democratic symbol" Aung San Suu Kyi in the French film THE LADY. In order to play the character well, Yeung Chi King at the end of December visited Myanmar and dined with Aung San Suu Kyi and her son to understand her thought process and gestures.

Yeung Chi King's statement said, "On June 22, 2011, I was deported from Myanmar. When I arrived, the authorities were very friendly. However without clarifying the reason or showing any proof, they deported me. I was very shocked and extremely saddened. I would not refuse to comply with this matter and would continue to like Myanmar and the people of Myanmar. I hope to see this nation to continue to progress on the road to peace and democracy, at the same time I hope that day will come soon."

[2011.07.01] CHUNG KING FAI HAS NO PLAN TO RETIRE

Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai) rushes Johnnie To to finish his film

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Dr. Chung King Fai two days ago received the Mont Blanc Artistic Contribution Award to honor Dr. Chung's contribution to the Hong Kong show business. Chung King Fai said that he would dine with good friends to celebrate with a group of good friends. He also hoped to be able to promote Chinese cultural drama and spread local culture to the world. Chung King Fai said that although he has won countless awards, he never thought about retirement or leaving work to enjoy life. He said, "My heart doesn't have the word retirement, of course I am not as energetic as young people. I have to focus more on rest and diet." Chung King Fai also said that after 40 he started to notice that he had to pay attention to his health and needed to coordinate with suitable exercises. Only with a healthy body could he handle work.

Famous director Johnnie To Kei Fung said that he came to support his mentor Chung King Fai. As for Cecilia Cheung Pak Chi and Nicholas Tse Ting Fung's marriage troubles, To Kei Fung said, "I don't have anything to say about Pak Chi's incident, I don't understand why unions and separations take so far." He also siad that he is busy with the final production of his new film ROMANCING IN THIN AIR (GO HOI BUT JI LUEN). In addition he has already begun planning Andy Lau Tak Wa and Sammi Cheng Sau Man's new film. "I will first finish LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLES (DUET MING GUM), then I would plan to work on Wa Jai and Sammi's movie. At the same time I will have to accommodate their concert tour dates."

[2011.07.01] CHARLENE CHOI AND WEN ZHANG ARE FULLY DEMONIC

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The Ching Siu Tung directed, William Chang Suk Ping magically created, Jet Li (Lee Nin Kit), Eva Huang Shengyi, Raymond Lam Fung, Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin, Wen Zhang, Jiang Wu, Vivian Hsu (Tsui Yeuk Suen), Miriam Yeung Chin Wa, Law Kar Ying and Sonija Kwok Sin Nei starred fantasy action romance THE SORCERER AND THE WHITE SNAKE (BAK SEH CHUEN SHUET ji FAT HOI). Wen Zhang played Fat Hoi's disciple and Ah Sa played Green Snake in the film. Their fantasy costumes were unveiled recently.

Under the hands of Chang Suk Ping, Ah Sa and Wen Zhang each had surprisingly beautiful looks that had a heavy evil scent. Wen Zhang played Master Fat Hoi's disciple, a newly created character. A bat bit him while he and Fat Hoi was battling evil. As the demon blood entered his heart he gradually turned evil.

Ah Sa and Wen Zhang played a couple for the first time and even had "intimate contact" scenes. He carried the Green Snake who had a look of sweetness on her face and freely flew through the air; in comparison to White Snake who fell for Hui Sin and wanted to live the life of a human, Green Snake savored her "demonic" identity and even hoped to turn her lover into one and travel the world together. Seeing all the suffering White Snake went through to become "human", Green Snake was even more determined to "never become human". In the end the disciple's choice would be the turning point. Wen Zhang after playing Lee Nin Kit's son in OCEAN HEAVEN this time successfully faced Brother Kit's "martial art" challenge.