[2014.10.03] JESSICA C. RUNS AWAY FROM ZOMBIES

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Jessica C. promotes ZOMBIE FIGHT CLUB

Andy Tien and Philip Ng reunite and even have a fight scene together
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The film ZOMBIE FIGHT CLUB's actors Jessica C. Andy Tien (On Chi Kit) and Philip Ng Won Lung yesterday promoted on the West Kowloon Waterfront Promenade, where the Run for your lives events was taking place. JC took the chance to participate, but she said that she was very afraid of zombies. Seeing yesterday's event, she was reminded of non stop zombie chase scenes last year. She said, "The film was very terrifying, I had to run like crazy. For the movie I went to run in the gym." JC also said that she did not mind giving up her pretty looks to play a zombie, because she could not only neglect her looks but also chase people.

On Chi Kit said that he wanted to be the fast zombie. The zombies in the film were more horrifying than at the event. As for his friend Nicholas Tse Ting Fung getting back together with Faye Wong, Andy said that Ting Fung was so busy that they have not been in contact for a long time. "I only found this out lately. (Have you congratulated him?) I have, I congratulated him inside but I didn't send a text message." In addition ZOMBIE FIGHT CLUB's action director and actor Ng Won Lung stated that another job meant another salary. He would also ask rumored girlfriend Linda Chung Ka Yun to show her support. If she wanted he would watch it with him.

[2014.10.03] FLIRTING IN THE AIR BREAKS 1 MILLION

DaDa Chan receives all around praises for her comedy

Chapman To is happy about his new film's performance

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The Hong Kong comedy FLIRTING IN THE AIR radiates positive energy for Hong Kong
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The Chapman To Man Chak, DaDa Chan Jing starred Hong Kong comedy FLIRTING IN THE AIR (TONG BAK FU CHUNG SEUNG WON SIU) two days ago opened and accumulated over 1 million at the box office to become the top opening Chinese film. They hoped to be able to balance the Hong Kong audience' heavy emotions under the current community tension.

The actors will attend film promotion activities this weekend, continue to promote the film and radiate positive energy.

DaDa in the film put away her sexiness and worked with Ah Jat to present the most authentic comedy and salute Stephen Chow Sing Chi's classic film FLIRTING SCHOLAR.

"Jing Girl" Hazel Tong Chi Yui played "Ha Heung" in the film. Her performance was not too sexy. She said that this time was just a small test. She was already mentally prepared for sexy performance as a Jing Girl, but sh would not compare herself with Connie Man Hoi Ling because their presence and range were different. She said, "Brother Jing said that I had a (Pauline) Wong Siu Fung flavor, that I can be her successor."

Playing a pilot in the film, Dominic Ho Ho Man thanked Wong Jing for giving him a chance. "Earlier I made FROM VEGAS TO MACAU 2, the next one I would even have a chance at the lead. Brother Jing says that he senses my potential. Maybe I prefer me being clean and clear, mild mannered looking. I hope to be able to work toward a film career like (Nicholas) Tse Ting Fung's."

[2014.10.03] ANDY LAU NAMES SAMMO HUNG THE LEAD ACTOR

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The 60 year old Sammo Hung is still energetic and enthusiastic about work, giving him the admiration of a well known hard worker like Andy Lau
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Andy Lau Tak Wa and Sammo Hung Kam Bo worked together again on the film LO WAI BING (OLD GUARD). This time Big Brother Big even directed and starred. Wa Jai revealed, actually he read this script first. He said, "After I asked boss (Bill) Kong Chi Keung if he was interested, I asked Big Brother Big if he was interested in directing. Then I asked him to perform too, actually I beg him to perform first. Later he felt that a character was suitable for me and asked me to play it."

This is Big Brother Big directed and starred, was it tough on him? He said, "Absolutely no problem, it's my specialty -- just a simple dish." What kind of character would he play? He again displayed his humorous nature and said, "I play a person." Wa Jai laughed and said, "I am the animal." Big Brother Big said that this time he played a retired bodyguard, telling a post retirement story. Wa Jai was his neighbor, someone who did not know how to take care of his family, woman and daughter. He gambled and drank. Has Wa Jai rarely played this type of characters? He admitted, "It was a huge challenge, I really am not (like that)."

Wa Jai once said that years ago he worked with Big Brother Big, who built a foundation for his action films. Hung Kam Bo said, "He was young then, and handsome too. I really liked him. At the time I hoped that I wouldn't make a mistake with him. If I did, the road that followed would be very difficult for him." He also said that at the time he did not want to make Wa Jai handsome. Instead he wanted him to make his action convincing and cool. Did Wa Jai meet his requirement? Big Brother Big laughed and said, "He did. If not, he would have a lot longer to suffer." He remembered that one scene back then took a very long time to shoot, because he wanted to hone Wa Jai.

They talked about their changes over the years. Big Brother Big pointed out that Wa Jai now has more urgency about shaping the character. Wa Jai pointed out that Big Brother Big's personality and all of his attitude never changed, but he would continue to keep up with the times. Many veteran directors nowadays would not follow special effects exactly, Big Brother Big now is still studying. Thus his work would never lose touch with the times. Was Big Brother Big very humorous when directing? Big Brother Big suddenly got serious and said, "I am very solemn. I don't know humor. I am an ancient antique, I don't know how to tell jokes. I only know that I am very different from before. I used to 20, today I am 60, hahahaha."

Wa Jai once said that Big Brother Hung Kam Bo was willing to admit defeat. Big Brother Big said, "I can't say I don't admit defeat, but I can't say I admit defeat either. The society is moving, you can't stop. I have to follow along." He admitted that back then when he went to the U.S. for awhile, it was very tough after coming back because he had to catch up with film equipment and technique. He said, "I never told anyone, actually I had a very hard time with the chase. When I made DETECTIVE DEE I chased, when I made THREE KINGDOMS I also had to chase." Wa Jai pointed out that Big Brother Big actually was not afraid of losing. He was willing to make new attempts. Some things he might not be able to grasp but he would still try them. Was Wa Jai afraid of losing? He joked, "No, you can tell from my investments. Many films have to be a little daring, sometimes if I don't take my own way, I may feel very uneasy inside. I have lost before, so I lost."

Wa Jai and Big Brother Big had a lot to talk about before. They would talk about food, exercises and health. Hung Kam Bo joked, "We talked about whether to use the back teeth or the front teeth to chew, haah." Wa Jai said that Big Brother Big and Sister in Law Joyce Godenzi (Go Lai Hung) knew that he was vegetarian. During the shoot they would make vegetarian soup for him. Speaking of Sister in Law's revelation of Big Brother Big's love for corn, Big Brother Big clarified, "Because during the shoot, corn was just planted nearby. Several months later they matured, I thought I definitely had to have my fill. Actually I didn't particularly like to have it. When you pick them to eat yourself it is quite a pleasure, it is particularly delicious." Did Wa Jai also remind Big Brother Big to have more healthy food? Big Brother Big chimed in, "How do you know I am not healthy, my principle is to eat anything that I can digest and has nutrition. The exceptions would be metal and wood." Wa Jai pointed out that Big Brother Big was already in better control than before. Now he would even take vitamins. Big Brother Big said, "The vitamins knew to grow inside the body before; now the vitamins are all gone, so I have to take them."

[2014.10.02] SEAN LAU CHALLENGES LIAO FAN FOR THE GOLDEN HORSE BEST ACTOR

Liao Fan, Kwai Lun-Mei (BLACK COAL, THIN ICE)

Doze Niu's PARADISE IN SERVICE receives six nominations
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Tang Wei (THE GOLDEN ERA)

Gong Li (COMING HOME)

Kwai Lun-Mei (BLACK COAL, THIN ICE)

Vicki Zhao (DEAREST)

Liao Fan (BLACK COAL, THIN ICE)

Sean Lau (THE WHITE STORM)

Chang Chen (BROTHERHOOD OF BLADES)

Masatoshi Nagase (KANO)

Chen Jianbin (A FOOL)

Best New Performer nominee: Zhang Huiwen (COMING HOME)

Best Feature Film Nominee: BLIND MASSAGE

Last year's Golden Horse Best Actor Lee Kang-sheng and Best New Performer Kuo Shu-Yau announce the nominations 

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The 51st Golden Horse Award will take place on November 22nd in Taiwan. Yesterday the event held a press conference to announce its nominations. The 64th Berlin Film Festival Golden Bear prize winning Chinese film BLACK COAL, THIN ICE received eight nominations to become the most nominated film. Hong Kong film THE WHTIE STORM received six. The Hong Kong representative for a Best Foreign Film Oscar nomination, THE GOLDEN ERA, received five. Sean Lau Ching Wan became the only Hong Kong actor to receive a Best Actor nomination, challenging the first Berlin Chinese Best Actor Liao Fan. As for Best Actress, three Chinese actresses Gong Li, Vicki Zhao Wei and Tang Wei would gang up on two Taiwan actresses Kwai Lun-Mei and Chen Shiang-chyi.

The Golden Horse Award had 138 feature films, 186 creative short films, 35 documentary films, 5 animated features, a total of 364 films applying for nominations. With its Berlin Film Festival Golden Bear prize BLACK COAL, THIN ICE received eight nominations, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, Best Editing. The Ann Hui On Wa directed THE GOLDEN ERA also was nominated for Best Film.

The BLACK COAL, THIN ICE Best Actor nominee Liao Fan earlier already became the first Chinese Best Actor of the Berlin Film Festival and naturally became the favorite. Chinese actor Chen Jianbin with A FOOL and PARADISE IN SERVICE was nominated for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor. Other Best Actor nominees included KANO's Matastoshi Nagase, BROTHERHOOD OF BLADES' Chang Chen and THE WHITE STORM's Lau Ching Wan.

Ching Wan responded to his nomination with, "Thank you for your support." Chang Chen said, "To receive the Golden Horse's recognition with a film like BROTHERHOOD OF BLADES, I truly am very happy. I hope viewers outside the Mainland would have a chance to enjoy it as well. This film was able to be completed successfully due to many on and off scene working partners' hard work together. The nomination is a recognition, which also is a recognition for all partners."

As for Best Actress, three Chinese actresses COMING HOME's Gong Li, THE GOLDEN ERA's Tang Wei and DEAREST's Zhao Wei are all nominated. They will team up against two Taiwan actresses BLACK COAL, THIN ICE's Kwai Lun-Mei and EXIT's Chen Shiang-Chyi. Chen Shiang-Chyi after winning the Taipei Film Festival Best Actress earlier with EXIT should not be underestimated. Tang Wei said about the nomination, "I am very happy to hear this news, I thank the Golden Horse Award for its recognition of THE GOLDEN ERA and also congratulate director Hui On Wa, screen writer Li Qiang, and Hao Lei. This is the best gift for us. At the same time, I also have to thank every viewer who went to the movies to support THE GOLDEN ERA. I hope even more people will be able to see this film on the big screen. Each ticket that you buy to us is an award to us."

Kwai Lun-Mei said that she rather enjoyed the shoot of BLACK and thanked the Golden Horse jury. She said, "I can't wait to hug you! Special thanks to director Diao Yinan and Liao Fan. Thank you for bringing me to a beautiful place that I have never even dreamed about."

Best Actor nominee Masatoshi Nagase said, "I was very, very surprised to learn that I was nominated, I couldn't believe it but I was very happy. To KANO's entire crew and fellow actors, as well as all the viewers in Taiwan, I truly am very thankful to everyone. To be able to go beyond the borders and races to receive a Golden Horse Award, I thank the Golden Horse Award jury very much."

Aaron Kwok Fu Sing who was selected to be on the jury said, "To be able to do my part for the Golden Horse, I am very glad and honored."

Ng Man Tat with ABERDEEN was also nominated for Best Supporting Actor. Nina Paw Hee Ching with INSANITY was nominated for Best Supporting Actress. After the earlier announced recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, veteran actor Tian Feng, the Golden Horse executive committee president Sylvia Chang (Cheung Ngai Ga) also announced at the nomination press conference this year's Outstanding Taiwanese Filmmaker of the Year would be Jimmy Huang. One of the most representative Taiwan producers. This year his films included PARADISE IN SERVICE, KANO and CAMPUS CONFIDENTIAL.

THE 2014 GOLDEN HORSE FILM AWARD NOMINATIONS
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BEST FEATURE FILM
A FOOL
BLACK COAL, THIN ICE
THE GOLDEN ERA
BLIND MASSAGE
KANO

BEST ANIMATION FEATURE
(None)

BEST DOCUMENTARY
COTTON
THE WALKERS
THE LAST MOOSE OF AOLUGUYA

BEST SHORT FILM
STAIRWAY
THE FREE MAN
THE HAMMER AND SICKLE ARE SLEEPING
THE GREAT BUDDHA
HEIPIGU

BEST DIRECTOR
Midi Z (ICE POISON)
DIAO Yinan (BLACK COAL, THIN ICE)
Ann HUI (THE GOLDEN ERA)
WANG Xiaoshuai (RED AMNESIA)
LOU Ye (BLIND MASSAGE)

BEST LEADING ACTOR
CHEN Jian-bin (A FOOL)
Sean Lau (THE WHITE STORM)
Liao Fan (BLACK COAL, THIN ICE)
Masatoshi NAGASE (KANO)
Chang Chen (BROTHERHOOD OF BLADES)

BEST LEADING ACTRESS
CHEN Shiang Chyi (EXIT)
GWEI Lun-Mei (BLACK COAL, THIN ICE)
GONG Li (COMING HOME)
TANG Wei (THE GOLDEN ERA)
ZHAO Wei (DEAREST)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Wang Xue Bing (A FOOL)
Ng Man Tat (ABERDEEN)
CHEN Jian-bin (PARADISE IN SERVICE)
Leon DAI ((SEX) APPEAL)
JIN Shi Jie (BROTHERHOOD OF BLADES)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
HAO Lei (THE GOLDEN ERA)
Paw Hee Ching (INSANITY)
Lang, Tsu–Yun (SWEET ALIBIS)
CHEN Yi-Han (PARADISE IN SERVICE)
Wan qian (PARADISE IN SERVICE)

BEST NEW DIRECTOR
CHEN Jian-bin (A FOOL)
CHIENN Hsiang (EXIT)
XIN Yu-kun (THE COFFIN IN THE MOUNTAIN)
Umin Boya (KANO)
Li Xiaofeng (NEZHA)

BEST NEW PERFORMER
Ann Hsu (DESIGN 7 LOVE)
ZHANG Huiwen (COMING HOME)
ZHANG Lei (BLIND MASSAGE)
TSAO Yu-Ning (KANO)
Matthew Wei Han-Ting (MEETING DR. SUN)

BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
XIN Yu-kun, Feng Yuanliang (THE COFFIN IN THE MOUNTAIN)
DIAO Yinan (BLACK COAL, THIN ICE)
LI Qiang (THE GOLDEN ERA)
WANG Xiaoshuai, FANG Lei, LI Fei (RED AMNESIA)
YEE Chih-Yen (METING DR. SUN)

BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
CHEN Jian-bin (A FOOL)
CHAN Fai-hung, KONG Ho-yan, Fruit CHAN (THE MIDNIGHT AFTER)
ZOU Jingzhi (COMING HOME)
MA YINGLI (BLIND MASSAGE)
Li Xiaofeng, WangMu, Pan Yu (NEZHA)

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
DONG Jinsong (BLACK COAL, THIN ICE)
DU Jie (NO MAN'S LAND)
ZENG Jian (BLIND MASSAGE)
Mark LEE Ping Bing ((SEX) APPEAL)
Zhang Ji (NORTH BY NORTHEAST)

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
Hi-Organic motion graphic studio (DESIGN 7 LOVE)
NG Yuen-fai, Chas CHAU Chi-shing, TAM Kai-kwan (THE WHITE STORM)
TONG Ka-wai, Ken LAW, Lucky Tracy Hannah (THE MIDNIGHT AFTER)
Wook Kim, PARK Young Soo (YOUNG DETECTIVE DEE: RISE OF THE SEA DRAGON)
Henri WONG, Hugo KWAN, Walter WONG (AS THE LIGHT GOES OUT)

BEST ART DIRECTION
Kenneth MAK (YOUNG DETECTIVE DEE: RISE OF THE SEA DRAGON)
LIU Qiang (BLACK COAL, THIN ICE)
Fu Yingzhang (UNCLE VICTORY)
HAO Yi (NO MAN'S LAND)
HUANG Mei Ching (PARADISE IN SERVICE)

BEST MAKEUP & COSTUME DESIGN
Bruce YU, LEE Pik-Kwan (YOUNG DETECTIVE DEE: RISE OF THE SEA DRAGON)
HAO Yi (NO MAN'S LAND)
Amanda DENG, LIN Xin-yi, TU Mei-ling (KANO)
Fang Chi Luen, Li-Wen Hsu, CHIA-LIN KAO (PARADISE IN SERVICE)
LIANG Tingting (BROTHERHOOD OF BLADES)

BEST ACTION CHOREOGRAPHY
LI Chung Chi (THE WHITE STORM)
YUEN Bun, LIN FENG (YOUNG DETECTIVE DEE: RISE OF THE SEA DRAGON)
Jack WONG (AS THE LIGHT GOES OUT)
Donnie YEN, Stephen Tung Wai, YUEN Bun, Yan Hua (KUNG FU JUNGLE)
Lin Sang (BROTHERHOOD OF BLADES)

ORIGINAL MUSIC AWARD FOR BEST FILM
Owen Wang, Annie Lo, Nieh Lin Chieh (THE TWELVE NIGHTS)
KAWAI Kenji (YOUNG DETECTIVE DEE: RISE OF THE SEA DRAGON)
Qigang CHEN (COMING HOME)
Nathan WANG, DONG Dongdong, Jiang Yongjun (NO MAN'S LAND)
He Miaoshu (NORTH BY NORTHEAST)

BEST ORIGINAL FILM SONG AWARD HEART SHINES FOR A LIFETIME (THE WHITE STORM)
Lyric : RubberBand, Tim Lui
Composer : RubberBand
Performer : RubberBand

DESTINATION (ABERDEEN)
Lyric : Wyman WONG
Composer : Jason Choi, Anthony WONG
Performer : Anthony WONG

MR. BIRD (KANO)
Lyric : Umin Boya
Composer : Suming．Rupi
Performer : the cast

HAPPINESS ((SEX) APPEAL)
Lyric : Wawa
Composer : David Tao
Performer : David Tao

THE ROAD WE PASS (THE CONTINENT)
Lyric : PU Shu, HAN Han
Composer : PU Shu
Performer : PU Shu

BEST FILM EDITING
YAU Chi Wai (H.K.S.E.) (THE WHITE STORM)
YANG Hongyu (BLACK COAL, THIN ICE)
DU Yuan (NO MAN'S LAND)
KONG Jinlei, Jolin ZHU (BLIND MASSAGE)
Zhu Li Yun, Tu Yi Ran (BROTHERHOOD OF BLADES)

BEST SOUND EFFECTS
Kinson TSANG, YIU Chun-hin, CHOW Yuk-lun (THE WHITE STORM)
TAO Jing (COMING HOME)
FU Kang (RED AMNESIA)
FU Kang (BLIND MASSAGE)
TU Duu-Chih (PARADISE IN SERVICE)

OUTSTANDING TAIWANESE FILMMAKER OF THE YEAR
Jimmy HUANG

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
TIAN Feng

[2014.10.02] ANDY LAU WISHES FOR PEACE FOR HONG KONG

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People have made Andy Lau Tak Wa "the people's Chief Executive". Yesterday on his official site he gave his opinion on the recent "Occupy Central" protests. Wa Jai hoped that Hong Kong would be peaceful and protesters would pay attention to their own careful.

Wa Jai titled the post "Peace For Hong Kong" on his official site. Wa Jai wrote, "Hong Kong people all love Hong Kong. When fighting for appeal, everyone should care about themselves and mind the general public. No one should be emotionally provoked by a few. No tear gas, no violence, no abuse. Students, protesters, everyone have to be concerned with their safety. You should know that their families are worrying about your safety. I wish Hong Kong peace. Wa Jai"

[2014.10.02] FRANKIE LAM: DO NOT LOOK WITH BIAS

Frankie Lam, Kathy Yuen, Pinky Cheung, Rachel Lam, Patrick Tam

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Frankie Lam, Kathy Yuen, Pinky Cheung, Patrick Tam attend the wrap banquet. Kathy Yuen and Patrick Tam both wear black.
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Frankie Lam Man Lung executive produced and starred in the new film NGOR MOON TING JIN BA (LET'S STOP FIGHTING), which held a celebration two nights ago. Other attendees included screen writers Rachel Lam Hei Tung, Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Pinky Cheung Man Chi, Ai Wai, Kathy Yuen (Tong Yi) and Charles Ying Cheung Yau. NGOR was about the Hong Kong situation. Lam Man Lung pointed out that the story coincidentally matched with the latest Hong Kong situation. As for the recent "Occupy Central" movement, Lam Man Lung said, "I haven't supported it, the matter has no right or now. Each side has its own stance, both sides have right and right. I can't comment over an individual event. Many people flock to do something, but we must isolate our own thinking to look at the entire matter." Screen writer and actress Lam Hei Tung said that she said something that she wanted to say so she wrote the story. As for the current situation of Hong Kong, Lam Hei Tung said, "Everything is cyclical, I believe each place would have something like this happening. I would express my opinions on the streets. I understand that a nation has something it has to be concerned about, but when you go to the streets you would know the students' stance."

Tam Yiu Man played a teacher in the film and had intimate scenes with Kathy Yuen (Tong Yi). He said, "We have a lot of action, from the balcony to the room. She almost hit her head." As for "Occupy Central", Tam Yiu Man said, "I have no interest in politics myself. My motivation for work is not political, but I can sense the unity of Hong Kong people and the next generation. They are braver than me. When I was their age I didn't daring to take my appeal on the streets, but being calm is the most important. The community needs to operate normally, I hope they would negotiate under order." Two days ago was Cheung Man Chi's 43rd birthday. She pointed out that she did not mind telling her age. Cheung Man Chi said, "I was born in 1971, but a site said that I was born in 1973. I even notified them to make the correction to avoid people saying that I am falsifying my age." She said that she has been celebrating the entire month and already had six birthday cakes. She also received many birthday gifts.

[2014.10.02] WILSON CHIN SUPPORTS STEPHEN CHOW

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MCDULL ME AND MY MUM two nights ago held its premiere at the Kowloon Bay Exhibition Center. Wilson Chin Kwok Wai and his girlfriend Calinda Chan Yuen Wai attended. The Stephen Chow Sing Chi directed new film MERMAID will have Chin Kwok Wai as its executive director. Chin Kwok Wai revealed that most of the cast has been confirmed and the production will start around mid October. Mainly Mainland and Hong Kong actors will perform.

Chow Sing Chi earlier was criticized online for being hard to get along with. Most who have worked with him would neither work together for too long nor become friends. Chin Kwok Wai said, "I don't feel this way. . When I went to work in TVB, it happened to be the end of his TVB life. When I got into the business I have played the 'black and white vampires', I have shared the stage with him. Later we ran into each other once or twice on the street." He pointed out that with every film or production, co-workers would normally argue. Also, TVB earlier downsized fifty people, including long time employees. He said, "I heard that the entire children department was removed, which was regrettable. The children department more than cultivated Sing Yeh, (Tony) Leung Chiu Wai, (Margie) Tsang Wa Sin, (Dior) Cheng Yi Kin and other stars, I hope Hong Kong would have its own children's programs." Chin Kwok Wai pointed out that some former co-workers were affected. If they asked for his help he certainly would.