[2016.08.31] TONY LEUNG CHIU WAI "RAIDS" MILAN

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After years away from comedy, Tony Leung Chiu Wai is working on the Jingle Ma Chor Sing directed "RAIDERS" trilogy in Italy. With "Little Fresh Meat" Kris Wu Yifan and Tiffany Tang Yan he worked inside a classical building in Milan. Wai Jai maintained his look from the two previous films, big coat, black pants, white tee shirt. Working with the Best Actor for the first time, Wu Yifan appeared with silver hair. Leung Chiu Wai reportedly will resume his role as private detective Lam Kwai Yan. Wu Yifan and Tang Yan would be his assistants and rivals. Ma Chor Sing created the action comedy TOKYO RAIDERS and SEOUL RAIDERS. 11 years later the third film of the trilogy PARIS RAIDERS (AU JAU GUNG LEUK) will open next year.

[2016.08.31] MONICA CHAN GOES INTO SHOCK FROM HIGH ALTITUDE ILLNESS IN TIBET

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Monica Chan Fat Yung earlier while working on her new film in Tibet had high altitude illness. Yesterday she even posted a hospital photo on her social media. "Just checking in, I am very happy to have the chance to come to Tibet. Unfortunately I keep having high altitude reaction. On August 25 I went in shock and had to halt work full to rest. I have decided that I won't be able to attend two events that were originally scheduled for August 30th and September 2nd. Here I want to apologize 120%!"

Her manager said that Chan Fat Yung went into shock, fortunately her assistant realized in time and gave her oxygen to ease her condition. It was not too severe. The team also permitted Monica to return to Hong Kong to rest. Her Hong Kong doctor said that she was fine.

[2016.08.30] DOMINIC HO LOOKS FORWARD TO LOUISA MAK INFECTING HIM

Patrick Kong directs Louisa Mak and Dominic Ho

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Miss Hong Kong Louisa Mak Ming Sze is already in a film before her term ends as she worked on Patrick Kong (Yip Lim Sum)'s romance with her rumored boyfriend Dominic Ho Ho Man. Louisa was prepared for the rumor to start up again but was not worried that her boyfriend would be mad. Just returning from Brazil, she has been so busy that she has not been tested for the Zika virus. Ho Ho Man did not mind at all. He even said, "I look forward to her infecting me, it would be an experience!"

Recently Mak Ming Sze caught director Yip Lim Sum's eyes and was offered SUT LUEN YUT (BREAK UP DAY). She got into the film industry already before her Miss Hong Kong reign came to an end, she truly deserved the title of "winner in life". For Louisa's first film, her co-star would be Ho Ho Man. Her "first time" on television and in film have been with Ho Ho Man. Louisa was prepared for the rumor to start up again. "Actually when the series will air, the rumor will probably start again. It doesn't matter, it's like promotion for me." Would her boyfriend be jealous? She said, "No, this is work, I didn't tell him. I only mentioned it in an ordinary conversation. (Did you get his permission?) I don't need to, I need my manager's approval." Louisa stated that she did not know whether she and Ho Ho Man would have a kiss scene. She would wait for the director's arrangement.

Ho Ho Man said that he was worried about rumors with Louisa. "It doesn't matter, it's just a little fun for everyone!" Louisa has not been tested for the Zika virus after returning from Brazil, but Ho Ho Man did not mind at all. He instead said that Mak Ming Sze to infect her. "I look forward to her infecting me. With my fear of height, other than standing on high places I want to try everything. My life experience would be richer." Was he worried that her boyfriend would be jealous? Ho Ho Man said, "If he is afraid something would happen from working together on a movie, then he should make a movie for his girlfriend!"

Yip Lim Sum after last year's ANNIVERSARY (GEI LIM YUT) returns with the romance SUT LUEN YUT (BREAK UP DAY) this year. Aside from Louisa, the cast also would include Stephy Tang Lai Yun. She will continue to play the role of "Ah Bo". The film earlier already started production. Last night the team worked in Lai Chi Kok. She and Ho Ho Man not only sweetly dated in the film but also were very chatty off screen.

Yesterday Tang Lai Yun was not present. Her old flame Alex Fong Lik Sun has not been confirmed yet. The film will keep adding actors so it was up in the air whether Fong Lik Sun will be one of them. Also at work last night were Nina Paw Hee Ching, Snow Suen Wai Suet and Shek Sau.

[2016.08.30] DOES STEPHY TANG WANT TO JUMP SHIP?

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Stephy Tang Lai Yun has been focusing on film with one film after another. Recently working on director Patrick Kong (Yip Lim Sum)'s new film, she also had to prepare for Chapman To Man Chak's upcoming film with karate and Muay Thai training. Stephy's contract with Sun Entertainment would come to an end early next year, earlier she was rumored to no longer want to be in the same company as former boyfriend Alex Fong Lik Sun and planned to jump ship. Stephy once said that she has begun contract negotiation.

Sun Entertainment chief Paco Wong yesterday said, "I personally and the company sincerely want to keep working with Stephy. I respect all of her decisions, as long as she would be happy. (The rumor is that she wants to avoid being together with her ex Fong Lik Sun?) No, although I have never asked her, she is a mature artist. She is very clear about her film future, which is her focus. In the end I would wait for her to decide."

[2016.08.30] MASATOSHI NAKAMURA LEARNS TO PRESENT INCENSE STICKS

Linah Matsuoka introduces the worship ceremony to Masatoshi Nakamura and Ren Ishikawa

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The 65 year old Japanese singer and star of the hit Japanese series SHIN ORETACHI NO TABI Masatoshi Nakamura recently worked with Linah Matsuoka and the new generation Japanese model Ren Ishikawa on the Hong Kong film YUT YEH JOI SING MING (OVERNIGHT SUCCESS AGAIN). In the story Nakamura played a second hand record store boss who lived with his daughter Matsuoka. Television producer Ren Ishikawa discovered that he actually was a reclusive singer and put all of her effort into helping her back to the stage again.

Earlier the film started production in Tokyo, Japan. The team arranged a simple worship ceremony. Nakamura and Ren Ishikawa were very curious but needed Matsuoka to explain the ceremony. She also taught them to present incense sticks to pray a smooth production.

[2016.08.30] CHRISSIE CHAU IS NERVOUS ABOUT WORKING WITH LAWRENCE CHENG

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Artists Chrissie Chau Sau Na and Tony Hung Wing Sing yesterday attended an event. Beginning work on Lawrence Cheng Tan Shui's new film in mid September, Chau Sau Na hoped to be able to spend the Mid Autumn Festival with her family. Speaking of Cheng Tan Shui calling her a goddess, has Cheng Tan Shui asked to add any kiss scene in their new film? She said, "This time I would be more nervous about playing a couple with him. Last time he was the director, this time he would write, direct and star. (Any kiss scene?) Let's save some room for imagination, actually I don't know." Hung Wing Sing shook his head and joked, "I can't believe Brother Tan is someone like that."

[2016.08.29] GORDON LIU HOGS THE MICROPHONE ON HIS 65TH BIRTHDAY

Gordon Liu hogs the microphone with a live band

Amy Fan plans a surprise birthday party for Gordon Liu

Gordon Liu's 65th birthday cake
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Gordon Liu (Lau Ka Fai)'s 65th birthday was on August 22nd. Amy Fan Yik Man planned a surprise party to celebrate with him. 5 years ago, Lau Ka Fai suffered a stroke that limited his mobility and speech. He also had family troubles, financial lawsuits with his former assistant, all of which worn out him even more. Earlier his fans set up a facebook page and posted photos and videos from Lau Ka Fai's birthday. He looked great and his health condition has greatly improved. Fan Yik Man has been taking care of Lau Ka Fai's life in recent years. She said, "It's a bonus to see his health improvement. He is great, very hard working, stroke patients can be hopeful too."

Among the guests in the photos were Wai Ka Hung, Joe Cheung Tung Cho, Sze Cho Nam and foreign fans. Although Lau Ka Fai was still in a wheel chair, on the video he grabbed the microphone and sang English songs. Fan Yik Man said that three tables were set up for the banquet. Also present were doctors and lawyers who have helped Lau Ka Fai. Because he liked music, a live band was also present. He did not know about the birthday party before hand and thought that he was going to dinner as usual. When he saw his friends he was especially excited. She said, "When he was asked to sing he was shy, later he grabbed the microphone and refused to let it go. He sang several songs; he also grabbed a guitar and played for a few minutes!" Foreign fans shot some videos, his fans from as far as Holland, the U.S. and Canada have contact with him and came to Hong Kong to visit him. Some suggested to make a documentary about Lau Ka Fai, so they shot some videos at the birthday banquet.

Fan Yik Man said that after the birthday party, Lau Ka Fai returned to his nursing home and was so tired that he had to rest for several days. He was in great condition, but there was no guarantee that it would not take a turn for the worse. Earlier she did not dare to take Lau Ka Fai outside because he was too frail. Now they would set appointments to go out and planned to jam with a band as long as he was happy. Early after the stroke, Lau Ka Fai's right hand and foot could not move as his right hand was in a fist. Now he could open his right hand and his walking has improved. The nurses also praised him hard work. She said, "Earlier many people told me that there is no cure for the stroke, the fact is with support and the patient's willing to persevere the condition can be improved." She volunteered to be Lau Ka Fai's guardian. Has it been tough on her? Fan Yik Man said that many friends have helped out. To her, seeing Lau Ka Fai's health improve was a bonus.