[2011.04.04] FIONA SIT IS WILLING TO SPLIT THE AWARD WITH JAYCEE CHAN

courtesy of takungpao.com

Fiona Sit Hoi Kei and director Barbara Wong Chun Chun earlier appeared on Cable Entertainment News program with Albert Au Wing Kuen and Cheng Man. Sit Hoi Kei dissected her on and off screen relationship with Jaycee Chan (Fong Cho Ming). She revealed that they argued everyday. On the program she thanked the director, the producer and Fong Cho Ming in advance. Wong Chun Chun also stated that she was interested in a sequel with both.

Sit Hoi Kei with BREAK UP CLUB (FUN SAU SHUET OI NEI) has been nominated for the Best Actress Hong Kong Film award. Albert asked whether Fiona was confident about winning. Fiona lightly said, "I wouldn't think too much, as soon as I do I would get nervous. I should enjoy that process." Wong Chun Chun said, "Actually I treat the nomination like I already won." Fiona on the program gave a preview of her thank you speech. She said that this film was her personal turning point. She not only thanked the director and the producer for giving her a chance, but also particularly mentioned that she thought Fong Cho Ming deserved a nomination. "If I won, I definitely would saw the award in half to give to Fong Cho Ming. I imagined if another actor played this character, no one else would be able to create this type of spark with me. So I was very disappointed about his lack of nomination too." Fiona revealed that when she and Fong Cho Ming were together, 9 out of 10 minutes they were arguing. "Fong Cho Ming said that arguing was an art, I disagreed. He said, 'This is art!'" Fiona also denied that she was dating Cho Ming.

[2011.04.03] UPSET NICHOLAS TSE MAKES A BUSINESS

courtesy of on.cc

courtesy of singtao.com

Patrick Tse Yin, Nicholas Tse

Jennifer Tse Ting Ting, Nicholas Tse

courtesy of mingpao.com

courtesy of takungpao.com

Nicholas Tse Ting Fung yesterday dressed up to celebrate his post production company Post Production Office's relocation. His father Patrick Tse Yin and boss Albert Yeung Sau Sing came in support.

Ting Fung first displayed the film work to the media and revealed that the company has already been established for eight years. At the time he put a mortgage on his home and invested seven figures on it. Now over half international brand name advertising and film company post productions came from them. The company also had an office in Shanghai.

As for the low profile, Ting Fung said, "I held back for a long time. I don't want any unnecessary trouble. If the company gets its clients due to my fame and popularity, I feel it wouldn't be success. In addition it is not long term enough, one thing at a time. My being an

artist is another matter, the investment is a dream." Ting Fung said that actually industry insiders all knew. Did he only publicize because he felt like it performed? Ting Fung thought that at the time the performance was not great, now it is mature enough and paper cannot wrap up fire. Who would have 13,000 square foot office in Causeway Bay? In addition it was not like it was embarrassing, and Wong Jing already leak the news earlier. Ting Fung also said that at the time he was interested in this business because Hong Kong was under Korean and Japanese storm influence. When he made the JADE BUTTERFLY music video he thought something was missing. After an in depth understanding he realized that he had to merge pre production, production and post production into one for the result to be its best. However at the time he heard the film had to be shipped overseas for post production and he was somewhat upset. Ting Fung said, "I was a little mad, why can't Chinese people, Hong Kong people do it all at once? I originally wanted to maintain the broadcast quality of my work, but now I hope to maintain Hong Kong broadcast quality."

Would he consider taking the company public? Ting Fung thought that the company just moved into a five story new address, he would like to first take care of that. In addition no post production company in history has been publicly traded. Reporters said that he could be the first. Ting Fung thought that instead of going public, his goal was cultivating talent. He would like the company to make Sundays open house days to provide instructors and tools to educate young people who are interested for free. He hoped to be able to tell the entire world Hong Kong can. Has he already made his money back? Ting Fung smiled and only said that the company every year would spend several tens of millions on taking care of employees and expenses. Since 2004, the company went form 11 people to an annual growth of 35%.

Ting Fung said that he mainly was responsible for management and marketing, the rest was left to his partners. Would he become his own manager later? Ting Fung said, "No, my contract with Emperor hasn't ended. In addition managers have to argue with others, which I don't like. (Now you are doing it?) Right now I am managing others, currently I am 99% uninterested. (How many years do you have left on your contract?) I just signed the contract last week, actually the company gave me a lot of freedom."

In addition, speaking of his wife Cecilia Cheung Pak Chi earlier accidentally hit an old man while driving. Ting Fung said that his wife was more worried about the uncle's injury. Her personality has always kept others in mind. Ting Fung continued, "I am not qualified to participate because the matter is in the hands of the police. I am afraid of saying something wrong. (Would she take care of the uncle?) She would."

[2011.04.03] MASATOSHI NAKAMURA PRAISES HONG KONG MEDIA UNITY

Masatoshi Nakamura, Alice Chan Mei Ling, Judy Ongg (Yung Sin Yuk)

courtesy of singtao.com

courtesy of takungpao.com

Two nights ago ARTISTS 311 LOVE BEYOND BORDERS took place at Victoria Park as 300 artists from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan and Korea brought the event to an end. Many artists after the show attended the banquet. Japan's Masatoshi Nakamura praised Hong Kong media for being united, being able to break through the gaps to broadcast the fund raiser jointly. He stated that was something the Japanese media could not do.

The disaster relief event ended officially at 10PM two nights ago and raised $26,572,421 excluding online and check donations. In a show of appreciation, the event held a 20 table banquet. Korean star Kwon Sang-Woo, Japanese artist Masatoshi Nakamura, Judy Ongg (Yung Sin Yuk), Eric Tsang Chi Wai, Jackie Chan, Jaycee Chan (Fong Cho Ming) and others attended. Masatoshi Nakamura praised the kindness that Hong Kong has shown Japan, which was very touching. He stressed, after returning home he would tell every Japanese about this event. In addition, he complimented the local television stations for being able to broadcast jointly two nights ago. Nakamura said, "Hong Kong media are united, which Japan cannot do. In Japan aside from news, joint broadcast definitely cannot be done." Was he satisfied with the donation amount, Nakamura said that he heard about the over 20 million in donation and had to thank the people of Hong Kong repeatedly. He said, "This time could be considered as giving the people of Japan a dream and a future." Nakamura was also very gracious, after the interview he shook hands with the media and bowed.

Tsang Chi Wai stated that the banquet was held because most artists went from 4PM to 10PM straight, thus he asked the restaurant owners Manfred Wong (Man Jun) and Andrew Lau Wai Keung to provide a place for everyone to pig out. Chi Wai said, "At 9:45PM we only had 18 million, half a hour later we reached 23.8 million. I am very please about that."

[2011.04.03] MIRIAM YEUNG MAKES CURRY CHICKEN?

courtesy of on.cc

courtesy of singtao.com

courtesy of mingpao.com

Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Cheung Man Sun, Miriam Yeung Chin Wa, Barbara Wong Chun Chun, Patrick Kong (Yip Lim Sum)

courtesy of takungpao.com

Miriam Yeung Chin Wa, Chrissie Chau Sau Na and directors Barbara Wong Chun Chun, Patrick Kong (Yip Lim Sum) yesterday attended the launch ceremony of the Radio and Television Hong Kong program THE BIRTH OF A DIRECTOR. Has Chin Wa thought about directing? She said that she has not, but she wanted to direct her FLY WITH ME (FEI NUI JING JUEN) music video because she really like the lyrics. As for directors who she would like to work with, she said, "I want to work with anyone I haven't worked with. (If every director approaches you, then you won't have time to have a child.) Right! I am very greedy. Actors without this fire are in trouble, having a child depends on fate."

Real Ting Chi Ko revealed that she was the best at her secret recipe "curry chicken" (hickey), Chin Wa joked, "Does he want to die! Talking nonsense like that, but I really know how to make curry chicken (the dish). (Would you yell at home?) He's dead for sure!" Even so, she also praised her husband for bringing her a lot of joy and positive energy. She was very happy just from hearing his voice. She said, "Earlier working in Beijing was very tough, I wanted to complain to him on the phone. However he just kept talking about himself. As soon as I heard his voice though I was very happy, so I am very willing to be his listener."

Chau Sau Na also honestly said that she would like to work with many directors. Later she will go to Beijing for a horror film with Taiwan artist Van Fan Yat Sun. Although she did not have any sexy performance, she had to play three characters, twins sisters and a girl with a leg injury. Would she have any sun tan lotion scene? She said that the film will mainly shoot indoors because the climate there was very cold and had no sun. Was she worried about rumors with Fan Yat Sun? She said that she has never had any link to her lead actors. She would only have dispute rumors and not romantic ones.

[2011.04.03] WAYNE LAI REMEMBERS CONTROVERSIAL TOPIC

courtesy of on.cc

courtesy of mingpao.com

courtesy of takungpao.com

Wayne Lai Yiu Cheung yesterday attended a charity event. In TVB series FEI FU Kenneth Ma Kwok Ming's hostage scene reminded people of the Philippines hostage incident. The outside thought the scene crossed the line; Cheung Jai thought that it was very hard to control. The script was the creator's issue. Actors could only do their part. However he did not agreed with stories that cross the line too far. Ultimately television had to be socially responsible and try to make more positive subjects.

Cheung Jai years ago also had into a similar situation. Back then he took a role in the film HUMAN PORK CHOP (SONG JUNG TIN LEUNG). Because the story was related to the "Hello Kitty corpse case" he hesitated initially because he did not want to use this tragedy as a gimmick. Later he understood that as long as he looked at it positively and shot from a positive and warning angle actually the problem would not be too bad.

[2011.04.03] ALAN TANG'S DAUGHTERS: LIVE ON

courtesy of mingpao.com

courtesy of takungpao.com

Alan Tang Kwong Wing on March 29 passed away from heart disease at home. His family has been busy with his affairs and now has decided to hold his funeral services starting on the 14th at the Hong Kong Funeral Home. Yesterday his daughters held a press conference to announce the details, but before they could speak they already broke down. However they stated that they would succeed their father's spirit, properly take care of the home and live on.

Tang Kwong Wing's daughters Yip Yan and Yip Wai yesterday along with their father's friends John Chiang Dai Wai, Ho Lai Chuen and Chan Ka Ho held a press conference to announce their father's funeral arrangements. Before the event started they already broke down in tears. Chiang Dai Wai spoke first and said that Tang Kwong Wing's passing was very sad for his family and friends, who have been busy with Big Brother's affairs in recent days. The details were left for the daughters to announce and the press conference would not address any question. Elder daughter Yip Yan was teary eyed and said that father went very peaceful and was very lucky that many family and friends were able to send Papa on his final journey. Papa's funeral services will start on April 14 at the Hong Kong Funeral Home with a Buddhist ceremony, with viewing beginning at 6:30PM that day. The next day the final ceremony will take place and then the remains will be transported to the crematorium. She continued, "Papa in life had a connection with the Chung Tai Chan Monastery. The head abbot says that Papa had a lot of good karma and thus makes the exception to leave Taiwan to host Papa's memorial ceremony. This is a very rare honor." She also revealed that on the night of father's passing, the temple sent a monk to the home and prayed for Papa.

Later Yip Wai said that the family has been doing its best to prepare for father's affairs and created a special program for family and friends for father. The content mainly remembers Papa and contains some valuable photos. She began to choke up as Yip Yan held her hand in support. Yip Wai continued, "I represent my family at this opportunity to thank family, friends and the media who have been busy on Papa's behalf. We have completely received all your well wishes. We two sisters will succeed Papa's spirit, properly take care of family and live on."

After the sisters left, Chiang Dai Wai and Ho Lai Chuen at the request of reporters remained for a brief interview. As for the pall bearer list, Chiang Dai Wai said that it was being handled. As for the photos in the special program, he pointed out that Tang Kwong Wing had many photos so the daughters and some good classmates were choosing from them. Mrs. Tang Janet Yam Siu Ping now seems to have settled down. Many friends have kept her company and consoled her. She was even more comforted when she learned that the head abbot will come to Hong Kong and host the ceremony. However she remained very heart broken. As for any memorial ceremony, Ho Lai Chuen said that none would be held as they would only focus on doing their best on the 14th and the 15th. However the family from the first 7th to the 7th 7 will conduct a ceremony for Big Brother. Big Brother's ashes will be placed in Hong Kong and the location is being arranged. As for Big Brother's Macau casino numbers, Chiang Dai Wai said that he was not sure.

[2011.04.02] YONFAN CLASSIC GETS A "FACE LIFT"

courtesy of takungpao.com

The Yonfan directed LAST ROMANCE (LAU GUM SHUI YUET) digitally restored version held a premiere at the Cultural center two nights ago. Kenneth Tsang Kong, Chiao Chiao, Elly Leung (Ngok Wa), Tien Lie were other guests. Yonfan said that the film was already 15 years ago, technological improvement truly helped a lot as it seemed to have given the film a face life and even the sounds went through special restoration. He said that the actresses Cherie Chung Chor Hung and Maggie Cheung Man Yuk seemed to have never changed. Tien Lie said that she worked with Alan Tang Kwong Wing three times. When she started in the business she already knew him. When she learned that he passed away, she too felt it was sudden. She said, "I know he passed away in his sleep, which was fortunate. He was a filial and nice son." Ngok Wa immigrated to Canada years ago and only returned to work on series in Hong Kong in recent years. This time he came to support the film.