[2024.12.09] SUNNY CHAN WANTS TO WORK WITH GOLDEN HORSE AWARDS BEST ACTRESS CHUNG SUET YING

Sunny Chan thinks Chung Suet Ying is very suitable for romantic comedies.
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Directors Sunny Chan Wing Sun, Marie Zhuge Ziqi (formerly known as Zhuge Ziqi) and Vivian Yung Ka Shui attended the Academy of Performing Arts' annual fundraising dinner the night before. Japanese actress Miho Nakayama was found dead in her Tokyo residence last Friday (6th), Chan Wing Sun said that he was her loyal fan and was very shocked to receive the bad news. "54 years old is still very young, very unfortunate. Filmmakers all like her movie LOVE LETTER , which is our textbook".

Recently many movies have achieved good results at the box office. THE LAST DANCE (POR. DEI YUK) broke the box office record of A GUILTY CONSCIENCE (DUK SIT DAI JONG) and topped the box office of Asian and Chinese-language films in Hong Kong and Macau. Chan Wing Sun said that he was happy and encouraged that more and more films are well received, and that it is important for everyone to return to the cinema to watch movies. "I am the most happy to see some audiences who have rarely been to the cinema in the past also go to the cinema, and I hope that they will continue to support other films in the future to truly achieve a full bloom." Acknowledging the impact of streaming platforms on the film industry, he hoped that when a new movie is released, the public will go to the cinema to enjoy it so that every genre would have the room to survive. Pointing out that the current film promotion strategy should be early and intensive, Chan Wing Sun said that he has always attached importance to publicity, and said with a smile that he was a representative figure in the publicity industry, "Previously the Lunar New Year films were promoted a year before so everyone would received them well. I understood that some films may not have so much budget and time to promote".

Dayo Wong Tze Wah said earlier that he regretted not being able to participate in TABLE FOR SIX 2 (FAN HEI GUNG SUM 2). Will he start filming the third installment and work with Tze Wah again? Chan Wing Sun said that the decision was up to the film company, and it would not happen in a short period of time. Speaking of Chung Suet Ying's Golden Horse Best Actress award for THE WAY WE TALK (HONG NGOR GUM TIN JUM MOR SUET), he was very moved. "I have always been very concerned about whether the new generation of actors has more exposure opportunities, and I want to work with Chung Suet Ying. She is a cute little girl, this trait is suitable for making romantic comedies."

[2024.12.09] AARON KWOK FINDS INSPIRATION FROM THE LAST DANCE FOR HIS DREAM TO DIRECT

Aaron Kwok strikes the drum for the event

Aaron Kwok wants to make a film that encompasses Hong Kong's cultural heritage
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Sing Sing strikes the 3.47 meter tall Lanzhou Taiping drum to spread positive energy.
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Aaron Kwok Fu Sing appeared at the West Kowloon Cultural District yesterday to attend the event and beat drums for the event. He said that the drum is 3.47 meters high, so the organizers also invited a teacher to teach him the technique. He said, "Because the drum is too big, the rebound will be stronger." Referring to his role in the movie ROB N' ROLL (LUM SI GIP ONG) Mei Lantian won the "Actor of the Year" award on a mainland platform, he said that he has always loved movies and it Was a great encouragement to be able to win this award. He also said that this role was very different from the roles he has played in the past, and he hoped to make more and better works for everyone in the future.

Sing Sing also specifically mentioned that there have been big breakthroughs in Hong Kong films recently. THE LAST DANCE in particular was a very good and solid script that encompassed Hong Kong culture. He said that he also watched the movie. With a dream to direct, he said that he hopes to make a film that would include Hong Kong's cultural heritage in the future. "I don't have to write my own script to make a movie, I have to choose a script that suits me to shoot. I hope I wouldn't have to wait too long. The most important is when you have the heart, you have the motivation to finish it."

[2024.12.09] LAWRENCE CHENG AVENGES HIMSELF WITH NEW FILM

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The Lawrence Cheng Tan Shui (Brother Tan) and Amy Lo Wai Man starred film AN ABANDONED TEAM (DUT CHUNG SIN SUN) was in the second week of the release and has been well received. Brother Tan's friend Lin Yim Fai invited veteran TV drama producer Lau Gar Ho and his wife Mui Siu Ching, Money Lo Man Yee, Helena Law Lan, Yu Mo Lin, Ng Lai Chu, Tam Yuk Ying, Wong Won Choi, Lee Lung Kei, To Yin Gor and other old friends to show their support.

Brother Tan said at the audience appreciation event, "I have received support from a lot of elders, and I am the happiest to see Brother Ka Ho and Sister Siu Ching. Brother Gar Ho and I have a grudge, so I invited him to watching the movie by name. Once upon a time when I started in the industry, I received a script OPERATION MANHUNT II (SUN DAI JEUNG FU) from RTV, playing (Dominic) Lam Ka Wah's little brother. At that time Lau Gar Ho was the screenwriter and the director. I didn't receive the script again after filming three episodes. The crew said that I was too tall and the RTV set was too short, so we kept having bad takes. I believed it! However upon further questioning, the truth was revealed. They said, "Lau Gar Ho said that your acting is crap!" This incident has been here for decades."

Lau Gar Ho spoke up for Brother Tan. "Ah Tan is really an inspirational story. He didn't perform well back then, but he worked hard. I was impressed by his performance in AN ABANDONED TEAM, and I was amazed by his performance. I don't think he is Cheng Tan Shui, I only think he is 'Uncle Kai'." Sister Law Lan grabbed Amy by the arm and cheered.

In addition, Amy, the director and the screenwriter participated in the "descriptive video service" session organized by the Hong Kong Society for the Blind. She listened to the expert's narration through headphones with her eyes closed, wiping her tears many times during the process. She admitted that her senses were more sensitive, delicate and moving.

[2024.12.08] SYLVIA CHANG IS HAPPY ABOUT NEW GENERATION GETS TO WIN AWARDS

Sylvia Chang is not upset that she did not win the Golden Horse Best Actress award

Taiwan actress Eugenie Liu makes an appearance to support Sylvia Chang
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Sylvia Chang Ai-chia attended the special reading and sharing session of the new book "Daughter" yesterday, and shared the production experience with the audience that went to the movie DAUGHTER'S DAUGHTER. Eugenie Liu Yi Er, who played her daughter in the film, was present to show her support.

Chang Ai-chia said that the book was written when she felt inspired during the filming, and wrote her thoughts on the back of the notice paper everyday for 3 months with a prequel to the characters in the film and some essays on her own experiences. The film received a good response when it was released in Taiwan, was she confident about the Hong Kong box office? She said, "I have always had little to no confidence in dramatic films. Hong Kong people have little interest, but I am very confident that the audience will not be disappointed after watching it."

Speaking of the loss of the Golden Horse Awards to the junior Chung Suet Ying, Chang Ai-chia said that she was not unhappy. "Why would I be unhappy? I have so much confidence in myself even now, and I am so happy that the next generation can win awards. I also feel that the young girls should have more. Although I haven't seen her award-winning film, I believe she must have acted well." She said that after decades of acting, if she took gains and losses too seriously they would instead be an obstacle. "I don't act to win awards, but to play the role well. I believe that every viewer who comes to see this movie is also a judge, and the audience's comments are the most important thing for everyone."

Chang Ai-chia's mother was admitted to the hospital with a fall at home earlier. She said that Mama has been discharged from the hospital. "Recently I am very tired. Taking care of the elderly is hard. My mother is in her 90s, and has fallen many times. She has fallen 3 times in the past 5 months, and she has almost 24 hours a day special care, but if with slightly less attention she would fall. I take care of her almost every day, which is what a daughter should do." Steven Liu Chia-chang and Chiung Yao passed away one after another. She was not too familiar with Chiung Yao in private, but she has been in two of her works. She was very familiar with Liu Chia-chang, and felt that the deaths of the two was the end of an era. They really had a great influence in that era.

[2024.12.08] DANNY PANG QUIPS PERHAPS LIN MINCHEN'S PASSPORT "SAW GHOSTS"

Lin Minchen's love life allegedly has affected her work

Lin Minchen left a mess as Danny Pang jokes that maybe her passport is haunted

Lin Minchen's online apology only leads to more doubts
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Lin Minchen's online apology only leads to more doubts
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Lin Minchen appears outside the theater after the show and poses for photos with fans

Director Danny Pang says that he has never had an actor absent from the film premiere

Yvette Chan dresses up for the premiere
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The Malaysian goddess Lin Minchen starred film premiered the night before. She was scheduled to attend but was absent at the last minute. Director Danny Pang Fat made a big fuss as she left the trouble "all over his pants" and the sponsors could be affected. Minchen explained that she could not come to Hong Kong due to passport problems, but then she was magically revealed online to have appeared outside the premiere, and suddenly became "Liar Chen"! Yesterday she explained again that she rushed to Hong Kong because she found her passport, which seemed to be more fantastical than the plot of the movie!

Director Pang Fat, Jessica Chan Yee Chun, Yvette Chan Shing Yu and Kiki Tam Kei Kei attended the premiere of the movie HAUNTING CALL (SAU GEI GEIN GWAI) in Tsim Sha Tsui the night before, but the lead actress of the film, Lin Minchen, was absent at the last minute. Pang Fat's plans were messed up and he was quite upset! When he was asked why Minchen was absent during the interview, he said, "I heard that her passport was missing. (That's interesting.) Yes! I thought it was pretty interesting too! I don't know where she is! In short, she had no passport so she couldn't come. (Do you think it's weird?) It's stranger than making a ghost movie! Maybe the passport saw ghosts! (Will Minchen attend audience appreciation events later?) I don't dare to answer you, she said that she would be here today! Only two or three hours ago she said that she couldn't come. Now it's all over my pants. This has never happened to me in my film career so far." Referring to Minchen's recent relationship with MIRROR member Edan Lui Cheuk On, did she lose her passport because she was caught up? He said, "Is she dating? I haven't asked her again. She wouldn't lose her passport from dating, right? If she did it's really love." Earlier Pang Fat ran into financial troubles over the care for his cancer stricken wife, owing HK$ 2 million in debt and almost declared bankruptcy. He said that has already resolved, as long as he had movies to make he was fine. Currently he is directing a Josie Ho Chiu Yee starred film. He revealed that his wife continued to fight, live well everyday and let everything to Heaven.

With the lead actress suddenly absent, Yvette Chan Shing Yu, who was making her film debut, bared her back to support the show. Speaking of dressing sexily, she said, "Because the weather just happened to be not so cold." Regarding Minchen's absence, she said, "She were there at the Malaysia promotion. It sounded like a few problems kept her from returning in time. Maybe there would a second premiere somewhere, which will be announced. (Would you ask her if she would come back for audience appreciation events?) I can ask, but sometimes there is no way to avoid something unexpected."

With her absence upsetting the director, Minchen also alertly "knelt down" on social media networks, claiming to fail to board the plane due to passport problems, and apologized to reporters, organizers, production companies, sponsors and shopping center teams. However she did not mention Pang Fat by name; however, soon after apologizing, she abruptly deleted the words about the related flight. It turned out that when the team entered the theater to watch the show, before the show ended Minchen was caught outside the shopping center where the premiere was held. She even took a photo with fans, as online criticism called her "Liar Girl"!

The incident became bigger and bigger, and Minchen explained the picture on social media networks again. "I was about to fly to Hong Kong from Taipei to attend the premiere, but I lost my passport on the way. I quickly notified the organizers. I really blame myself. I am glad that my passport was still found. I also rushed to the theater with the fastest flight, and I am glad that I can also meet a group of fans and friends who came to support me! This is a movie that the team and I put a lot of heart into making, I cannot regret being unable to attend the premiere more. Everyone please support HAUNTING CALL."

Regarding Minchen's apology statement, Pang Fat said, "At least she has an explanation with the staff and sponsors, (her absence) really messed things up and many people suffered." When asked about Minchen's sudden reappearance in Hong Kong, he said, "It's magical, earlier she said that she didn't have a passport so she couldn't come. Yet after the media interviewed me, maybe she saw something was wrong or the director was upset, she was able to find the passport and said that she would try to come to the scene as fast as possible. She also arrived in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong very quickly; but because everyone already went inside, too many people and event arrangements were involved, and the publicity company and sponsors didn't want her to appear." Reportedly the sponsorship of her premiere venue was due to the fact that Minchen would attend, but she did not show in the end, and the film company might have to pay part of the cost. As for Minchen, the gossip did not affected her as she was seen at the NBA celebrity game in Macau last night.

[2024.12.08] MICHELLE WAI IS GRATEFUL AS THE LAST DANCE BECOMES THE HIGHEST GROSSING HONG KONG FILM

Michael Hui and Michelle Wai set off sparks and create a box office miracle
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THE LAST DANCE sets a new historical record. Michael Hui jokes that the ancestors helped and Dayo Wong hopes to have a movie that breaks the record every year
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Anselm Chan and Michelle Wai have become the over HK$ 100 million box office Hong Kong film director and star. It felt like a dream for them, but they were not satisfied.

THE LAST DANCE so far has taken in HK$ 115.5 million in Hong Kong, with the 122 million in Macau the film set a new record.

A GUILTY CONSCIENCE made HK$ 115 million in Hong Kong and HK$ 120 million in Macau. THE LAST DANCE has broken both.

Michelle Wai says that the director forgot about her a few years ago, saying that she made YouTube videos and did not belong to the film industry. At the time she could not be more heartbroken.
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The Anselm Chan Mou Yin directed, Michael Hui Koon Man, Dayo Wong Tze Wah, Michelle Wai Sze Nga and Tommy Chu Pak Hong starred Emperor Motion Picture THE LAST DANCE (POR. DEI YUK) has been on a strong trajectory since its opening. It set a new record again yesterday morning. With a cumulative box office of over H$122 million, it officially ranked first at the box office of Asian and Chinese-language films in Hong Kong and Macau. Emperor Group Chairman Albert Yeung Sau Sing expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the audience for their support, and Hui Koon Man did not forget to thank the ancestors. "What an unexpected miracle! I estimated that this time the ancestors helped! The credit also goes to all the cast and the crew's efforts!" As for the audience's recognition of Wai Sze Nga, she was happy and grateful, "Gratitude for running into a good script, good co-stars and a good team, I am the most grateful for making something the audience likes." Director and screenwriter Chan Mou Yin said frankly that the film was his most challenging work. It was also his experience and understanding of life, and a letter he wrote to life. He hoped that after watching the film, the audience would be relieved and continued to practice sadhana.
Emperor Group chief Dr. Albert Yeung Sau Sing happily stated, "I sincerely thank each viewer around the world for their support of THE LAST DANCE. This film's screenplay is outstanding, production excellent, and actors' performances bring surprises. Congratulations to the entire cast and crew and may they continue to work hard, take advantage of even more opportunities, make even more different types of good movies for the audiences, and may the film industry reach the another level!"

Wong Tze Wah last year with A GUILTY CONSCIENCE (DUK SIT DAI JONG) already became the HK$ 100 million box office star. This time he repeated the feat with THE LAST DANCE. He thanked the audience for their support and hoped to have one or more record breaking movie every year.

Tommy Chu Pak Hong emotionally admitted that he never expected the movie would have such a great effect, very happy that LAST gave the audience a channel for relief, a thinking state in life; Catherine Chau Ka Yee also thanked the audience for their participation and was very happy to be a part of the team.

The Anselm Chan Mou Yin directed, Michael Hui Koon Man, Dayo Wong Tze Wah, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Tommy Chu Pak Hong starred film THE LAST DANCE (POR. DEI YUK)'s box office broke through HK$ 115.5 million on the 29th, surpassing Wong Tze Wah's other film A GUILTY CONSCIENCE and ranking first among Hong Kong's highest-grossing Chinese-language films. Wong Tze Wah hoped that there would be movies that break records every year, and Hui Koon Man said that it was an unexpected miracle, thanking the ancestors for their help. Chan Mou Yin and Wai Sze Nga said in an interview that they felt dreamy. Although they rose to become 100 million box office director and actress, they were not complacent. Chan Mou Yin still adhered to the teachings of senior filmmaker Fong Ping, to make high-quality films; because no matter whether it is a blockbuster or a small film, the box office could not predicted. He also predicted that the next film he directed definitely would not break THE LAST DANCE's record. Wai Sze Nga hoped to win the Hong Kong Film Awards with this film, hoping to be seen by everyone that she was an actor who loved acting, not an Internet celebrity, and hoped to have more performance opportunities in the future.

THE LAST DANCE opened on November 9th and was released yesterday for 29 days. It broke box office records repeatedly, including the fastest Chinese film to break HK$ 100 million. As of 5 PM yesterday, the Hong Kong box office reached $115,588,921, becoming the champion of Hong Kong Chinese films. In addition, the Macau box office received a total of more than 122 million, ranking first in the box office of Asian and Chinese-language films in Hong Kong and Macau and creating box office history. The previous box office record of $115,060,394 set by A GUILTY CONSCIENCE was achieved after more than two months of release, and the Macau box office collected a total of 120 million. THE LAST DANCE surpassed both in less than a month as GUILTY retreated to 2nd place.

The Wong Tze Wah starred THE LAST DANCE and A GUILTY CONSCIENCE (DUK SIT DAI JONG) were the top two films. He said, "I hope that one or more movies can break the record every year." Hui Koon Man thanked the ancestors, "An unexpected miracle! I estimated that this time the ancestors helped! The credit also belonged to all the people in front of and behind the scenes!" Wai Sze Nga was glad to have the audience recognition, and she was so happy and grateful to have run into a good script, good co-stars and a good team.

Director Chan Mou Yin admitted that he was a slow and pessimistic person in an interview. Although THE LAST DANCE's box office continued to climb after the opening, he only realized that he was happy at the first celebration banquet a few days ago. In addition he finally received praises from his parents, "Pretty sharp!" He also began to feel that he was pretty sharp, and broke a number of movie records as if he has done a big thing. He said, "Tze Wah and I are the same kind of people, I feel that the world is not perfect. Being able to reach a certain box office figure that is respectable, I already feel satisfied. So at first Tze Wah and I both estimated that it would receive about 50 million, but I didn't expect to break the record of A GUILTY CONSCIENCE's 115 million." Wai Sze Nga instead was full of confidence in the box office, and was optimistic about breaking 100 million from the beginning, "The subject is suitable for any level of audience to enjoy, I believe every audience likes it". She recalled the first few days of audience appreciation events, and every time she could not help but cry. When she listened to the audience share stories, not only her, but all the staff broke down and cried.

Becoming a HK$ 100 million box office director and a HK$ 100 million box office actress, both of them said that there is no pressure. Chan Mou Yin said, "I have to start over, come up with a script again, and sell it to the boss. (Will the next movie catch attention?) I will say it in advance, it definitely wouldn't perform as well as this one. This time has been the right people at the right time and the right place. (The record has been broken, would an extended version be launched to drum up more box office?) I have a consensus with Tze Wah god, and the extended version will be launched after breaking the record. It will add Kaki Sham and Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling)'s super-quality performances. Wai Sze Nga was not complacent, "Of course I am happy with the results, but I don't have my head in the clouds; nor do I feel like I have finally made it. Maybe I have always been doing what I like. The time has been a little longer, but fortunately I have not given up." She admitted that THE LAST DANCE's success has given her show business career a strong shot of confidence, and everyone has seen that Wai Sze Nga had this side.

This year, Wai Sze Nga lost in the competition for the Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actress with READY O/R ROT (BUT YUT SING FUN 2). Now many people are optimistic about her becoming the favorite for next year's Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actress with THE LAST DANCE. She admitted that she wanted the award, "I hope so, I really want to have this award. I won't say polite words like 'it doesn't matter, I want to participate', because I want to be seen. A few years ago, when the director was looking for an actor, he has forgotten about Wai Sze Nga. Even when someone suggested me, they would be told that 'she doesn't belong to the film industry, she makes YouTube'. I was so heartbroken when I learned about it. Because I liked acting I entered the industry, I made YouTube videos because I had no role to play. I have to live too, but I didn't give up. I continued to persevere. I hope that even more people will remember me after winning the Hong Kong Film Awards. I still exist. I am an actor, and I hope that more movies will ask me to perform in the future." She admitted that she had more acting opportunities, but the film let her know that a movie had a deep impact on people. The requirements for taking on movies in the future will be a little higher, and she must understand what message the movie will want to bring and whether she can do it. Chung Suet Ying was awarded the Golden Horse Movie with THE WAY WE TALK (HONG NGOR GUM TIN JUM MOR SUET). Would she be her biggest rival in the competition for the Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actress? Wai Sze Nga said, "I am very happy for Chung Suet Ying to win the award, and I sent a text message to cheer her up before the competition, 'Let's go, you are already the Best Actress in my mind'. She wanted me to win the award too, it was healthy competition."

When asked why Chan Mou Yin thought THE LAST DANCE was popular? He said, "Tze Wah god is right. The first time you watch is the movie, and the second time you look at yourself. From it you can find your own shadow and similarities. Of course because there is a group of skilled and infectious actors, they can easily get into the role and they have also contributed a lot for the film. Like Wai Sze Nga; although we have cooperated with the first and second installment of READY O/R KNOT (BUT YUT SING FUN) before, we were very familiar; THE LAST DANCE was also written for her, but I told her, 'The role doesn't have to be yours, I want you try and see if you have the heart to play it -- whether you are suitable for this role or not?' She immediately asked what she needed to do, so we started from scratch and found a Namo Master. Then she didn't take other jobs and spent 9 months concentrating on practicing the hell-breaking ritual. She spent so much time preparing for the role, not all actors can do that. I thank her for having trust in me."

Chan Mou Yin pointed out that the scene where Wai Sze Nga sat in the ambulance and shed a tear after reading the suicide note of "Papa" Hui Koon Man surprised him the most. "This shot took all night to make, no one know what feeling I wanted. She took the initiative to ask me, and I told her about my view of the world. I wanted to shoot a very lonely feeling. She said after listening to it that she knew and took her mark. She expressed it so profoundly. Although in the end it could only be cut into two shots, they were already enough. I haven't praised her once throughout the entire film. It's not that she didn't do a good job, it's that I think she is in this state; and there can't be a trace of joy in her heart. On the last day, the last shot, I finally couldn't help but praise her."

Wai Sze Nga admitted that the production was very painful, because it was very depressing. "The scene of the daily performance was so painful and lonely, but the director didn't me cry. He said don't cry, and enduring it was very hard. So when I finished work and got in the car to go home and take a shower, I burst into tears. After acting in the film, I really wanted to hold 'Man Yuet' in the film, because the road she has traveled was really not easy; so I kept telling myself 'You are great'."

[2024.12.07] PAPA OPENS TO ALMOST HK$ 2 MILLION

Sean Lau and Jo Koo attend an audience appreciation event

Director Philip Yung does not dare to predict whether PAPA will catch up to THE LAST DANCE at the box office
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Sean Lau Ching Wan, Jo Koo (Kok Cho Lam) and director Philip Yung Tsz Kwong went to the theater the night before to thank the audience of their new film PAPA. The film company reported the good news on the spot, as its opening day box office (December 5th) received HK$ 1,006,593; together with the previous previews the cumulative box office was HK$ 1,928,847. Hearing the good results, director Yung Tsz Kwong was so happy that he repeatedly "wow". Ching Wan's reaction however seemed to be dissatisfied, as he joked, "Just over a million?! What feeling would I have! It would be the best not to lose money, and I hope there will be more donations!" After sharing the shooting experience with the audience and then completing the group photo, Ching Wan turned around and reminded the audience as he left the theater, "Give more donations!"

Ching Wan and Siu Kok went to a few audience appreciation shows in a row the night before, felt the response of the audience. When asked if many viewers were crying, Ching Wan said that they probably were. By the time he entered the theater, the audience has already wiped away their tears. Some viewers asked him if playing this role was so tragic that he became thinner, Ching Wan pointed out that he was even thinner during the shoot. He was at a normal weight for his age. Siu Kok was also curious and asked him how he stayed in shape? Ching Wan stated that it was determination and the understanding that he could do it. Ching Wan emphasized that PAPA was not a deliberately sensational movie. He got along with the cast and the crew during filming, only in front of camera he forced out unhappy expressions. "The cooperation between the cast and the crew off camera is very pleasant; especially with many new generation actors I have never worked together, they are not familiar with it at first. They don't talk much and think they are alone, then they take a little more initiative." He really hoped to have good box office performance, and he would continue to attend audience appreciation events to thank everyone. "I will continue to thank the audience, everyone has seen how 'wilted' I am!" Kok Cho Lam was grateful to her friends for their support. Because her two daughters were still too little, she was afraid that the subject matter would be too heavy and serious; so she has not planned to let them enter to watch.

Yung Tsz Kwong saw the recent acclaim of Hong Kong films and thought it was a good thing. He found that the audience's tastes were ever-changing, which seems to be able to re-cultivate and ignite the audience's enthusiasm for watching movies. Thus he strengthened his confidence in PAPA. Was he confident about breaking THE LAST DANCE's box office record? Kok Cho Lam immediately rushed to say, "Yes! Yes!" Yung Tsz Kwong said that the films he directed in the past have received more than 10 million box office, and the films he has produced have more than 40 million. He did not dare to make any prediction. "Wong Tze Wah once said that THE LAST DANCE has a serious subject matter, so there are restrictions. The subject of PAPA is also very serious, but it is slice-of-life. I think Hong Kong audiences have made a lot of progress. Seeing them sharing on the Internet like writing movie reviews, they will discuss and analyze it in depth." He said that he was happy to work with Ching Wan and Kok Cho Lam, and looked forward to the opportunity to cooperate with the original team again.

[2024.12.07] ERIC TSANG PRAISES LAURINDA HO'S ACTING TALENT

Laurinda Ho is the lead actress for the first time with Ci Sha
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Shawn Dou is caught in a sweet moment, fixing his wife Laurinda Ho's hair

mainland actor Ci Sha and Laurinda Ho

Eric Tsang says that Laurinda Ho's acting is more than qualified; with a lot of talent, she can make a living in this business

The Laurinda Ho starred film PROMISE OF DECADES held its premiere in Macau. Her mother third wife Ina Chan, sister Florinda Ho, twin brother Orlando Ho, from second family Pansy and Daisy Ho, fourth wife Angela Leong and Mario Ho all show their support
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A movie about a pair of lovers spanning 20 years of love as the main plot, PROMISE OF DECADES (DOR SEUNG WOR NEI JOI GEIN YUT MIN) premiered at Macau's Teatro Dom Pedro V yesterday. Gathering actors from the mainland, Hong Kong and Macao to participate, the story is based on Macau's return to the motherland as the background of the times. Stars Laurinda Ho Chiu Lin, Ci Sha, Eric Tsang Chi Wai and Joy Liu Yichun all attended the event, and Chiu Lin's family including her mother Ina Chan Un Chan, Daisy Ho Chiu Fung, Pansy Ho Chiu King, Florinda Ho Chiu Wan, Orlando Ho Yau Kai, the fourth wife Angela Leong On Kei and Mario Ho Yau Kwan also came to cheer. Chiu Lin's husband Shawn Dou Xiao also came, but he did not take a photo with Chiu Lin nor did he accept media interviews.

The story of the film revolved around a pair of young lovers, telling the story of their love becoming stronger and stronger through the tides of history before and after Macau's return to the motherland, crossing the strait through the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, and reuniting after the two have experienced changes. With the strong support of the Macao SAR Government and the Macao Cultural Development Fund, the film was shot in Macao and aimed to promote the prosperity of Macao's tourism industry through the film and television industry, showcase the potential of Macao's local creations to the Mainland and the world, and bring Macao to a broader international stage. The film received Macau SAR government supported the production. Chiu Lin said that many locations in the film would be very hard to rent normally. For example the venue for yesterday's premiere and one of the film locations, Teatro Dom Pedro V was usually not loaned for filming. All thanks to the strong support of the government, the film was able to shoot there. It also marked the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland for China's first Western-style theater, which was of great significance.

Playing the lead role for the first time, Ho Chiu Lin said that it was a little embarrassing to watch her performance at the theater. "I haven't watched the movie. It's a little embarrassing because the screen is very big. It's a little scary to see myself so big." Playing Chiu Lin's father in the film, Tsang Chi Wai at first refused her invitation. He said, "Originally I turned it down, thinking that I had to play (Stanley) Ho Hung Sun! Chiu Lin's performance as a newcomer is more than qualified, she has a talent for acting. She is destined to making a living in this business." Could Chi Wai invite Chiu Lin to work together on dramas again? He said, "She could be very expensive for dramas, do I pay in chips (salary)?" Chiu Lin also said that she felt the box office pressure. She was so nervous that she lost sleep the night before the premiere, but fortunately, the cast and the crew loved her; especially her co-star lead actor Ci Sha who took good care of her.

Making a special trip from Beijing to Macau to promote, mainland actor Ci Sha said that he was very happy to work with Chiu Lin because there would be a lot of delicacies on the set every day. Chi Wai emphasized that they were shark fin and abalone. Ci Sha could only eat as much as possible to repay her. Did Ci Sha felt that Chiu Lin was a beauty so he treated her particular well? He praised Chiu Lin herself for being the same as the movie character, so he would take good care of her. As for whether he had any intimate scene with Chiu Lin in the film, Chiu Lin said no while Ci Sha asked the audience to keep an eye out at the movies.

Was Chiu Lin afraid that her husband Dou Xiao would be jealous and thus would not make intimate scenes? She denied it. "No, he has come to visit the set, and we ate together." Chiu Lin was grateful to her family for taking the time to support her. She even revealed that her younger brother Orlando Ho Yau Kai also participated but unfortunately the scene was cut in the end. She said, "Little Brother has a cameo as a passerby. He waited until 3 in the morning for the shoot but unfortunately the director cut the scene in the end. He was not disappointed after finding out." Did Chiu Lin pay her brother's salary? She coquettishly said, "No, we only have a high-five." As for whether Dou Xiao taught Chiu Lin to act, she said no because her husband was also busy with a series. She instead asked her "Papa" in the film, Tsang Chi Wai. Earlier, rumors were rampant that Chiu Lin and Dou Xiao's relationship has changed, and that Dou Xiao was unwell. Chiu Lin refused to talk about private matters on the grounds of promoting the movie.

Tsang Chi Wai was asked about his cousin Tsang Lai Chun's promotion and appointment as TVB's executive director. He also learned from Chiu Lin and would only talk about the movie and nothing else.

This year would mark the 25th anniversary of Macau's return to the motherland, Chiu Lin and Chi Wai were both happy to witness the prosperity of Macau. Chi Wai even jokingly asked that if Macau people liked to eat out, because he saw different types of dining rooms on the street and each of which was full of people. Chiu Lin agreed that Macau people do like to eat out.

[2024.12.07] JEFFREY NGAI GETS INTO SHAPE IN ADVANCE FOR NEW FILM

Kary Ng says that she is collecting songs in hopes of performing her own concert

Jeffrey Ngai has been taking jobs frequently and secretly raking in all the gold
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Ayla Sham, Jeffrey Ngai and Kary Ng attend an event has been taking jobs frequently and secretly raking in all the gold
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Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun, Kary Ng Yu Fei, Ayla Sham Yuet, Elva Ni, Will Or Wai Lam, Mandy Tam Man Huen and Nancy Kwai Cheuk Hiu attended the Christmas lighting event the night before. Kary was made fun of for making one appearance every year after she was married. She thought about it and said, "That sounds about right." She explained being the mother of 3 children has been very busy. She has become tired and worn out but they were worth all the hardship. She happily said, "My 6 year old eldest son is in first grade, my 5 year old daughter also has grown a lot. My 2 year old daughter has had numerous microsurgeries that have fixed the heart disease she was born with. I can relax." She said that she still had a passion for music, sometimes she would create songs. However now she is a free agent. Without the bind of company contracts, she has creative freedom but is very slow. "I never thought that former Cookies group mate (Stephy) Tang Lai Yan would soon perform her Hong Kong Coliseum concerts, which has become a chain reaction. The whole world is asking me when I would perform, and I said I don't know yet. Actually it wouldn't be hard, but I want to have a plan first. Writing new songs would take most of the year. I hope to release new songs first next year. (Would you write a song for Stephy or a duet with her?) I can, but she makes movie most. She doesn't release many songs. When I write songs I would save them for myself, but if Stephy would invite me to be her concert guest I would support her. If we would be able to invite all 9 members of Cookies it would be even more explosive, because it really is very hard to get everyone together."

Jeffrey said that there will be a shopping center performance this Christmas, and to be able to spend the festive season with Coffee Beans (his fans' nickname) and sing Christmas songs would be a joy. Was he laughing from all the money he was making? He smiled and said, "Actually, the market is so light, but I have been working hard to sing and perform so it is also a year of progress. I am so grateful and happy. I am so content, but I can chase down everything in both my goals and myh work. The most important thing is to live in the moment." Speaking of his plans for the new year, he revealed that he will start filming a movie in the middle of the month. He will go overseas for location shoots in February and March next year and will be a lot of action scenes. In addition there would be requirements for physical shape, thus now he has begun to train in advance. He revealed that he fasts after 6 o'clock every night to lose weight. Now he has already achieved the "mermaid line", which he has been also very satisfied with as it has enhanced his self-confidence. After working with Kaho Hung on a concert, they released a duet I CAN FEEL IT. He said that the song had a type of romance of men. He has also fallen in love with singing harmony. "I got along famously with Kaho and felt like brothers. I hope to be able to work together more in the future."

[2024.12.06] DONNIE YEN TALKS FRANCIS NG INTO FIGHTING HIM ONE ON ONE

Donnie Yen has always been serious at work, of course he would be cautious with casting

Donnie Yen admits to spare no expense for his new film

Donnie Yen talks Francis Ng into going from dramatic scenes only to some fight scenes
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"The Strongest in the Universe" Donnie Yen Chi Tan wore three hats for his movie THE PROSECUTOR (NG POON), and was extremely rigorous in casting. He even recruited television best actress Sisley Choi Si Bui and Mandy Wong Chi Man to make cameos to help. Chi Tan revealed that Si Bui had a re-encounter scene that needed to be reshot 3 times, but it was not because of her acting skills. Two versions were filmed as he hoped to choose the better one among them. In order to be perfect, he kept changing during filming. Ng Chun Yu had a dramatic scene that also became an "one-on-one" fight scene. Chi Tan joked that Chun Yu took a lot of convincing beforehand, and the result was full of sparks!

The Donnie Yen Chi Tan, Julian Cheung Chi Lam and Michael Hui Koon Man starred film THE PROSECUTOR (NG POON) will be released for Christmas. Chi Tan was also the producer, director and star, so he was extremely cautious about the casting. He even personally supervised the auditions. "Every actor in this movie was asked by me to join the team. I was lucky, all of them performed very well. The first one I met was Uncle Lau Kong. He had a video in which he talked about his past, when he was talking he was full of arrogance. So he was very suitable for the role of Fung Ho Yeung's grandpa in the film. As for Si Bui (Sisley Choi), she rarely played a law enforcement officer. The role was very right for her. In addition to the fight scenes, she also had a scene where we ran into each other at the MTR. There were two versions and reshot three times, because I wanted to see which result would be better. She cooperated well every time, great at both dramatic and action scenes."

Mandy Wong Chi Man made a cameo appearance as a lawyer in the film, and her appearance added a lot of points for her. Chi Tan revealed, "I want to find an actress to play a lawyer. This lawyer will not appear to be very sharp on the outside; she has to be a little gentler, but she is very powerful on the inside. Chi Man is very suitable."

Since the film has Yen Chi Tan, of course there would be many fight scenes. This time THE PROSECUTOR has many ingenious fight scenes, including a group fight at the rooftop bar. Chi Tan even used aerial photography for one straight take. He fought with dozens of stunt people at the same time, and the difficulty was super high. "This scene is completely without CG, honestly one straight take is really difficult to recapture. 40 or 50 people fought all night. (Was such a high-pressure shoot that went all night difficult to take?) Yes! I had to depend on will power, not to mention that any carelessness would lead to trouble. In a simple scene of Yeung Yeung (Fung Ho Yeung's nickname) evading pursuit, he only had to climb up the wired fence and be dragged back down. His arm was bleeding from the metal wire scrapes. Stuff like this is beyond our control."

Ng Chun Yu and Chi Tan often confronted each other in the film. They had an argument scene, in which Chi Tan decided to add an "one-on- one" fight scene in order to add more flavor. He was full of confidence in Chun Yu's fight scene skills. "He has been working for many years, so he definitely would have no problem. When I was coming up with ideas with the screenwriters, I felt that adding an one-on-one fight would elevate the whole thing by a lot. However ultimately Chun Yu is an experienced actor, and would filter whether he should do it or not. As the director, of course I had to sell the idea, and analyze it with him from different points of view and perspective. Finally he gladly accepted it, and the result was also great."

In addition to the large-scale action scene at the rooftop bar, Chi Tan also had a fight scene with the killers in the MTR car. Because the whole car would be in tatters, an actual location shoot was impossible. Thus he spent another 7 digits to build the set. He said, "The set's scale ratio is one-to-one, and a lot of stuff like the seats and railings' steel are real. Underground we have to add machinery to make the train move when it is running, which really costs a lot of money. No expense was spared."

[2024.12.06] IAN CHAN'S NEW FILM SHOWS NO FEAR FOR ITS CHRISTMAS RELEASE

Ian Chan's new film has a beautiful Christmas release date
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In addition to Donnie Yen Chi Tan's THE PROSECUTOR (NG POON), this year's Hong Kong Christmas film schedule would also have THE LION KING: MUFASA, THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE WAR FOR ROHIRRIM, and the Dior Cheng Yi Kin and Ian Chan Cheuk Yin starred LAST SONG FOR YOU (GAU BIT CHUNG FUNG) and other movies. There would be something for everybody, and each should have its own supporters.

Ian played the younger version of Ekin Cheng's role and had innocent yet romantic scenes with Natalie Hsu (Hui Yan Yi). The film was shot in Japan and Cheung Chau and was a fantasy movie. The movie has been scheduled to be released for Christmas. Facing strong competitions, the actors showed no fear and bluntly said that they had zero pressure on the box office, and only hoped that the audience will like their works and understand the message behind the movie. Then they would be very satisfied.

[2024.12.06] HIT N FUN OPENS ON THE LUNAR 29TH BEFORE THE CHINESE NEW YEAR

Chrissie Chau trains hard and suffers a lot for her character
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Gigi Leung works with Louis Koo again in the new film
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Tony Wu fights in the ring

Louise Wong and Chrissie Chau slug it out

Louis Koo shows off his fit physique as the boxing champion
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The Albert Mak Kai Kwong directed, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Louise Wong Dan Nei, Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Tony Wu Tsz Tung, German Cheung Man Kit, Philip Ng Won Lung and others starred 2025 Chinese New Year film HIT N' FUN (LUM SI KUET DAU) announced yesterday that it will be released on the Lunar 29th before the Lunar New Year, and the first trailer was released.

Many actors in the film have boxing scenes. Chau Sau Na and German Cheung Man Kit practiced Muay Thai kicking and were full of ruthlessness. She also fought against Wong Dan Nei; the two were buried in hand-to-hand combat as their veins were on full display. As for Wu Tsz Tung he competed with the boxer. He hit until the knuckles burst, which was quite intense. Even Koo Tin Lok put on boxing glove an gears, and showed off his sturdy figure. He even tossed out a golden quote. "As soon as the bell doesn't ring, never admit defeat!" Then Wong Dan Nei ran into Goo Jai's home and said, "I want to learn to box" to open the story. Goo Jai urged Dan Nei not to be impulsive. "Fighting in the ring isn't a game, people would die." With blood covering her face, Dan Nei replied, "People die from Muay Thai less than car crashes, should I stop taking a ride?" Why would Wong Dan Nei want to learn to fight? The audience would have to wait for the movie to find out.

Goo Jai in the film played an once legendary Muay Thai champion in Macao. He founded a gym and was determined to train professional fighters. Despite the difficulty of operation a gym, he still chose to face it positively, work hard and persist in a thorough demonstration of his lifelong principle of never backing up from strong adversity.

[2024.12.06] TONY LEUNG CHIU WAI RUSHES TO PRODUCE ACTION FILM

Tony Leung Chiu Wai was honored again and discussed his experience as a film producer

Sammo Hung's family was there to share the joy with him
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Tony Leung Chiu Wai receives an honorary doctorate degree from the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts.
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Currently busy with her play rehearsal, Carina Lau takes time off to celebrate with and congratulate husband Tony Leung Chiu Wai

Tony Leung Chiu Wai received a honorary doctorate degree from HKUST last week and one from the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts yesterday

Sammo Hung with his wife Joyce Godenzi, daughter in law Janet Chow, son Timmy Hung and grandsons

Director Ann Hui also received the honorary doctorate degree

Cantonese Opera star Yuen Siu Fai and his wife Tang Kung Pik
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Actors Tony Leung, Sammo Hung Kam Bo, director Ann Hui On Wah and Cantonese Opera star Yuen Siu Fai were all awarded honorary doctorates by the Academy for Performing Arts yesterday. Tony Leung, who won the award again, said that he was very satisfied, and his next goal was to be a film producer and perform by himself, hoping to succeed next winter and start filming a father-daughter action drama film.

Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Ann Hui On Wah and Yuen Siu Fai received honorary doctorates at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Honorary Awards Ceremony 2024 in Wan Chai yesterday. After receiving an honorary doctorate from HKUST last month he was honored again. Leung Chiu Wai shared his feelings, "It's like graduation, I'm so happy! (How would you celebrate?) Dinner. (This year is the year of the awards?) Not really, it's happened with movies before." He also said that he has not counted how many awards were at home. Would he give lectures and share his experience? He said, "Some people have invited me, but I just know how to act; I don't know how to teach, so for now I wouldn't do it. I can just share my experience. (Would you go to school?) Actually making movies is equivalent to going to school, because each role has a lot of hoemwork. Earlier when I made an European film I had to study neuroscience, basically I have never stopped. (Would you want to become a doctor again?) I am already satisfied, the next goal is to be a producer. I would perform too. I hope to make it happen by winter next year, but the first draft of the script has not been written yet. I would have to keep who the director would be a secret for now. (Is it Hirokazu Kore-eda?) No, that one was last year's. It was an art films, but the script hasn't been completed yet. Mine woul be an action drama film about fathers and daughters. (Which actors would you ask?) Since I haven't decided whether to shoot in Japan or Korea, I will set the location first before casting the actors. I want to make an Asian movie. (Would you ask Carina Lau Ka Ling to perform?) She doesn't know Japanese."

Wai Jai said that action films have a lot of variety. His action subject would not be the hardcore type where every punch would land. Escapes and car chases could also be action type. Also honored that day, Hung Kam Bo's wish was to direct again. Regarding the coincidence, Leung Chiu Wai said, "Of course I want to, but I am afraid I wouldn't be able to afford him. Big Brother Big's film productions are truly very powerful, with him I don't havce to fight."

Speaking of the film THE LAST DANCE (POR. DEI YUK)'s box office exceeding HK$ 100 million, he praised the movie for being entertaining. He was very happy that many people paid attention to Hong Kong movies, and hoped that it could be continued. As for the Sean Lau Ching Wan starred film PAPA, although it did not win any award at the Tokyo International Film Festival, but Wai Jai still praised Ching Wan for performing well. For Chirstmas Lau Ka Ling would have to perform her play. Wai Jai would go skiing with his family, his sister and niece. Of course he would first watch the play before going.

Celebrating his birthday in January next year, was becoming a doctor Hung Kam Bo's best birthday present? He said that he never thought of becoming a doctor. "Now I would only think about what delicious food to buy and eat. I would celebrate with my family, but they won't let me casually eat birthday cake. It has to be suitable for them to let me." In addition to being accompanied by his wife Joyce Godenzi (Go Lai Hung), his son Timmy Hung Tin Ming and daughter in law Janet Chow Ka Wai also brought their two sons to show their support. Other children also came from Beijing and Taiwan to congratulate him. He said: "It was a surprise from my wife. (Be a role model for the grandsons?) I will tell them about how amazing Grandpa is later, but they still have to study hard!"

Did Hung Kam Bo feel the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government has provied enough support to the film industry? He said that different people have different budgets to make different movies, with resources of course their space to perform would be greater. He pointed out that his wish was to direct again and make a big production, unfortunately no boss has been willing to invest yet. Hung Kam Bo hoped to win the "Best Director" award, but he joked that he did not when he would have the opportunity to. However he has not been invited yet, if successful his life would be very fulfilling. Now it really no longer mattered much to him though. Speaking of Leung Chiu Wai's intention to produce his own movie, would Hung Kam Bo be interested in directing? He said, "I didn't know about this at all, let's see what fate and opportunities would bring."

In addition, the famous Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda recently had a conversation with director Peter Chan Ho Sun in the mainland. He revealed that he particularly liked Leung Chiu Wai, Zhang Ziyi and Zhou Dongyu. He also said that he has discussed cooperation with Leung Chiu Wai but not in details yet, so there was nothing to reveal.