Sunday, October 24, 2010

[2010.10.25] WILLIAM CHAN NEEDS NOT WARN CHARLENE CHOI ABOUT UPCOMING FILM

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William Chan Wai Ting, Sherman Chung Shu Man, Deep Ng Ho Hong
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William Chan Wai Ting, Deep Ng Ho Hong, Sherman Chung Shu Man yesterday attended an event in Tsim Sha Tsui, Sammy was the host. William revealed that later in his film CHOOK GWAI DIK NUI YUN he not only had more passionate bed scene with Pat Ha Man Jik but also a kiss scene with Lawrence Cheng Tan Shui. Has he warned Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin in advance? He said that she would not mind film production.

[2010.10.25] CHRISSIE CHAU SHAKES OFF YOUNG MODELING TO BE A REAL ACTRESS

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Chrissie Chau Sau Na successfully broke out among the young
models and now has even made the jump to the silver screen. In this year
alone she has already made four films. Chrissie dares not take all the
credit for her success because she alone cannot do too much. When she is
somewhat unhappy and lost, she relies completely on those around her for
advice and assistance. Thus her performance today is due to company
co-worker cooperation and coordination with many aspects. Although she
has successfully broken out, she has tolerated every one of the criticism
against her. While others feel that her emotional quotient is
exceptional, she claims that she is too slow. Thus she does not feel any
attack against her is a big deal. She would not be unhappy either, which
is exactly the personality she likes.

People's impression of "young models" has always been a lack of goals, as they only know how to make suggestive poses to stand out and make a quick buck. Chrissie honestly says that she has always had clear goals. She likes to act so she hopes to become an actress. Of course when she was a model she thought about giving up due to the low income, but she did not want waste her effort either. Thus she toughed it out to today's performance. She happily says, "Finally I have become an actress, I still remember when I was the female lead for the first time. When my
parents received the premiere tickets they were very happy and asked many friends to support the film." She feels that now she is in another stage so she has to adjust her emotions. She also wants to learn to acting but she does not have time. Will she stop being sexy and change her image in order to act? She says, "I feel that's unnecessary. When an actor gets the script, the role is already different from himself. I won't resist sexy performance either, as long as it is necessary in the story." In order to absorb acting, now she watches anything. Like Spongebob Square Pants she is absorbing.

Chrissie in the past has made small budget productions. The larger cast and production has to be Miriam Yeung Chin Wa and Raymond Lam Fung's PERFECT WEDDING (PO PO YAU CHING YUN). Thus with the film's upcoming release she has given her all to help with the promotion. Although her role is not large, her character is rather important as she gets between Chin Wa and Lam Fung and deepens their misunderstanding. She also has a sofa kiss scene with Lam Fung, which reminds Lam Fung that his true love is Chin Wa. Actually this passionate kiss scene was added after the wrap. She feels that it was necessary to add this scene so she did not resist appearing in lace underwear. Chrissie honestly said that she was very nervous about displaying her figure in front of a handsome guy like Lam Fung, not because of the sexy costume but whether she was able to achieve what the director asked for. She says, "Originally director (Barbara) Wong Chun Chun wanted to ask me and Lam Fung to meet before the shoot and familiarize ourselves, but because he was too busy it was cancelled. On the night of the shoot, the director bought a lot of wine and we drank a lot. The set was clear and the director was female, so the shoot was not awkward at all. (Did you fall under Lam Fung's spell?) I really have feelings for him! During the performance I really liked him and he was quite a gentleman. Before the shoot he would clearly tell you what he would do, so during the shoot I wasn't too worried."

In another scene Chrissie's boyfriend dumped her. She was crying so hard that no one could tell whether she was acting or crying for real. She credited good communication with the director and having time to prepare. In addition she recalled her own heart breaking experience so as soon as the cameras rolled she already broke down. She also admired Wong Chun Chun a lot because she clearly knew what she wanted and was able to control everything on the set. For now she feels she lacks the ability to direct, as she only hopes to be able to her place and space in acting.

[2010.10.26] HUANG XIAOMING RETURNS TO BEIJING FILM ACADEMY

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The cradle of many Mainland film and television stars, the Beijing Film Academy yesterday welcomed its 60th anniversary. Premier Wen Jiabao gave a congratulatory speech. Yu Yang, Chen Kaige, Zhang Yimou, Jiang Wenli, Huang Xiaoming, Zhang Tielin, Hai Qing, Huang Bo and other Beijing Film Academy alumni personally appeared to celebrate their alma mater's birthday. The star power far surpassed any film award ceremony. At the anniversary, the "star class of 96" that cultivated many famous actors had a lot of attention. Currently Vicki Zhao Wei and Huang Xiaoming have become leading young actors. That day Huang Xiaoming returned to the school and many current students followed him. When visiting the school with the teachers, Huang Xiaoming attentively gave a hand to the older teachers and listened.

Huang Xiaoming, Guo Xiaodong, Kong Wei, Yan Danchen, Zhang Heng, and other classmates met with class supervisor Cui Xinqin. The happiest was the teacher who everyone called "Mama Cui". Class supervisor Cui Xinqin was very pleasant to see the students who were present. "I really didn't think so many would be able to come, especially Xiaoming. Last night he just flew from Shanghai, just to meet and chat with everyone for awhile before leaving again; seeing their success now, their green faces when they first arrived are still fresh in my memory. I am very proud of these children's achievements today."

After four or five years away from the school, Huang Xiaoming felt just as warm seeing this group of beloved classmates and teachers as returning home. "Although I often see many classmates in public events, to be together all at once like this, the last time was already three years ago." Xiaoming said that seeing each class' work he felt very sorry that their class did not have such a film. If he would have the chance in the future he would like to gather everyone to make a film. Zhao Wei last week revealed after winning the Hundred Flower Best Actress that she hoped to work with classmate Huang Xiaoming in her next film. It will be their first big screen collaboration.

Speaking of working with fellow alumnus, director Chen Kaige, Huang Xiaoming thanked the director for giving him this chance. "In the past I always have been very forceful with my acting, but this time SACRIFICE (ORPHAN OF ZHAO) has taught me to let go in the performance. Director Chen has been very helpful to me. Working with Ge You and Wang Xueqi I can only described as 'fun'."

[2010.10.25] JUNO MAK WORRIES ABOUT CO-STAR'S HEALTH

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Gigi Leung Wing Kei
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Gigi Leung Wing Kei yesterday attended a UNICEF Halloween event with Juno Mak Chun Lung, Endy Chow Kwok Yin and Shaun Tam Chun Yin as judges for the children costume contest. The event urged children to extend a helping hand to help less fortunate children.

Japanese adult video actress Sora Aoi earlier came to Hong Kong to promote her new film REVENGE A LOVE STORY (FOOK SAU JEH JI SEI) but unfortunately had to be hospitalized due to illness. Her co-star Juno was very worried. Juno revealed that she had a stomach infection. Perhaps because everyday she worked for 15 hours, the tight schedule caused health issues. However at the end of next month she will return to Hong Kong for the premiere. He has already asked the film company to arrange for more time for her to rest.

[2010.10.24] TOBY LEUNG DOES NOT KNOW ABOUT HER FATHER'S TRANSFER

Pierre Ngo Ka Nin, Toby Leung Ching Kei, Joyce Tung Lai Ming, Vangie Tang Wing Chi

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Yesterday Toby Leung Ching Kei, Pierre Ngo Ka Nin and Joyce Tung Lai Ming attended a children heart health exhibit opening ceremony. Reportedly her father Leung Ka Shun will transfer to the Shaw film department. She has not heard the news because she rarely talked about working at home with him, but she believed with a film background her father will do just as well at the film department.

Toby was asked whether she was worried for her father. She said, "I don't need to worry, the most important is Daddy is happy with his job. I would support whatever he does." Toby also said that his father came from film, even the earlier film TURNING POINT (LAUGHING GOR ji BIN JIT) was his responsibility. She believed that he would do well at the film department. Would she have even more chance to perform in film with her father's transfer? Toby said, "Actually I am happy as long as I get to act. I never thought about making movies. Earlier LAUGHING GOR was Daddy's, why didn't I have a part?"

[2010.10.24] EDISON CHEN IS NERVOUS ABOUT HIS COMEBACK

Miriam Yeung Chin Wa

Lam Hau Yin, Tse Ling Ling
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Edison Chen Koon Hei

Peter Lam Kin Ngok, brother Lam Kin Ming, mother, son Lam Hau Yin, brother Lam Kin Hong

Lam Hau Yin with mother Tse Ling Ling

Miriam Yeung Chin Wa

Andy Hui Chi On
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Peter Lam Kin Ngok and son
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Peter Lam Kin Ngok's Hong Kong Plaza in Shanghai after renovation held an opening ceremony two nights ago. Not only did his entire family attended, but also his artists Miriam Yeung Chin Wa, Andy Hui Chi On, Anthony Wong Chau Sun, Ivana Wong Yuen Chi, Edison Chen Koon Hei and Shawn Yue Man Lok.

In addition the East Asia concert took place last night in Shanghai. East Asia artists two days ago gathered for a rehearsal. The soonest to finish rehearsal, Han Hong and Wong Yuen Chi rode a Rolls Royce to the opening ceremony. Since the erotic photo scandal, Chen Koon Hei last night performed for the first time. He honestly said that he has not performed in three years and was somewhat nervous. However he had the support of everyone in the company. He also revealed that at the end of the year he will work on a foreign film like KILL BILL. Has he completely returned? He said, "There's no comeback or not comeback, I work wherever I go whether the job has any or no connection to show business."

Friday, October 22, 2010

[2010.10.23] FIONA SIT WINS HER FIRST BEST ACTRESS AWARD IN VIETNAM

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The film BREAK UP CLUB (FUN SAU SHUET OI NEI) had an excellent box office performance and word of mouth during its June release, lead actress Fiona Sit Hoi Kei's performance in the film caught attention. Two days ago at the Vietnam International Film Festival she won the Best Actress award, Sit Hoi Kei's first Best Actress award. She was incredibly excited but because she was working in the Mainland she was unable to accept the award in Vietnam. Director Barbara Wong Chun Chun accepted the award on her behalf. Chun Chun said that she was very happy about Sit Hoi Kei's award and hoped that she will continue to work hard in film and demonstrate her potential.

In BREAK UP CLUB Sit Hoi Kei and Jaycee Chan (Fong Cho Ming) played a couple. In the film they often fought over something minor and broke up. Fong Cho Ming even used an internet site power to hold on to her. Sit Hoi Kei in the film needed to perform the sweetness when in love with her boyfriend, the conflict when faced with a third party and the sadness from the sudden end to the romance. Her performance has won many viewer tears during its release.