Archive for January 2011

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ http://asianuniverse.net/forums/

Charmaine Sheh injured dislocated joint, forced to withdraw from Forensic Heroes III
According to news, the night before yesterday, Charmaine Sheh was preparing to get back to Hong Kong from Hangzhou. However, heavy snow hit when she got to the airport, she accidentally slipped and fell on the slippery ice when she was getting out of the car. Her left elbow hit the ground first, causing a joint dislocation. She was sent to the local hospital to get a cast. When Charmaine got back to Hong Kong, she went to see a doctor again, and got another cast. Because she needs some time to recover, she is forced to withdraw from her Forensic Heroes III (FH3) participation.

Yesterday Charmaine accepted a telephone interview, she said in a weak voice: "I discovered that my leg started to feel numb, the doctor examined me and said there is some pressure on my nerves, right now both of my legs hurt a lot. My waist can't maintain a posture for too long, so last night I didn't have a very good sleep." Although there are a lot of inconvenient situations in life, fortunately Mother Sheh is in Hong Kong to look after her. Yesterday Charmaine talked to Producer Miu Siu Ching, Executives Catherine Tsang and Virigina Lok, she said: "What I am most unhappy about is that I affected Siu Ching Jeh, causing much trouble for her. The FH3 crew already started shooting in the studio, it's difficult for them to stop and wait for me now. Eventually TVB told me to take a break for recovery. This is my first time co-starring with Wayne Lai, now that I can't shoot the series, such a pity."

Producer in a headache to find a replacement
Producer Miu Siu Ching admitted that she is eager to find a good actress and frontline actress to replace Charmaine, she said: "Currently handling the situation, initially she was to start working today, now it definitely has been affected! But, Charmaine really has good artist ethics, she also said she afraid we won't know what to do. (Any replacements in mind?) Should be a frontline actress! Earlier, I watched the scenes that Wayne and Kate Tsui did, they did very well, I do hope to find a good actress." She stressed that what's most important is for Charmaine to get well soon: "Even if she forced herself to work, her joint can easily get dislocated, after getting through 6 weeks, she'll have to go in for physical therapy too."

Initially paired with Charmaine in the series, Wayne's partner got her joint dislocated and have to 'dump' the new series, he said: "Can't believe our first collaboration would fail, did I give her bad luck? (Who do you want to replace your partner?) I really don't know, it's hard to say, everyone's already scheduled for other work, I also feel the headache the Producer is feeling now. (Find someone as pretty as Charmaine?) Of course! Most important is a pretty girl, I'm a handsome guy in the series!" Also part of the series, Kate heard about Charmaine's injury, she said: "What's most important is that she gets better soon, I haven't collaborated with her before, initially I was planning to steal some tips from her, but now the opportunity is gone, such a pity."

[News Update 01/23/2011]: Charmaine Fans Comforts Idol on Weibo and Cries in Worry
[Source: Singtao] After Charmaine's fans learned about Charmaine's accident, they all went on Weibo to send comforting messages to her. Many fans were so worried about their idol that they started crying and urged to their idol that she needs to rest up. Fans comforted Charmaine by saying that although she's lost her chance to collaborate with Wayne Lai and an opportunity for a breakthrough, what's most important is for her to keep good health first.

Also, Kara Hui found out about Charmaine's accident and expressed she is heartbroken and misses her. Kara urges her to really take care of herself, recover first before starting work. Charmaine replied expressing: "I know...painful..."

Source: Oriental Daily, Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ http://asianuniverse.net/forums/

Initially Charmaine Sheh rushed back from Mainland to Hong Kong to shoot Forensic Heroes III (FH3), but because she accidentally slipped and fell on the ice, she got her joint dislocated. She will have to be in a cast for 6 weeks and was forced to withdraw from taking part in the new series. As the leading actress, Charmaine withdrew on short notice, and the new series already started shooting, Producer Miu Siu Ching is in a great hurry to find her a replacement. Eventually she chose Maggie Cheung to replace Charmaine.

Yesterday Maggie accepted a telephone interview and said: "TVB especially came to find me for this rushed issue, there is no choice, we are all very rushed, but it is a coincidence that it's the right time and a good opportunity. Yesterday Siu Ching Jeh called me to discuss with me for about an hour. Currently, I haven't read the script yet, hopefully both sides will be able to cooperate."

Initially Maggie was suppose to go earn some extra income for the promotion of Lunar New Year film I Love Hongkong in Mainland, but now that she has to replace Charmaine on short notice, she'll have to turn down her other jobs. Maggie said: "This is no big deal, not going to go think about the losses. Will be working on this series for 4 months."

Maggie exposed that back then for Forensic Heroes, she was also invited to participate, but at the time it did not fit on her schedule, so she was not able to participate. She said: "This time, it is my first time as a coroner and it's been many years since I collaborated with Wayne Lai, I believe there will be new sparks."

Also, part of the cast to FH3, Nancy Wu and Aimee Chan were in Mong Kok to record for a Lunar New Year special program. Nancy expressed that although for the new series, there is a change in actresses, the shooting process has not been affected. Nancy expressed it's a pity the opportunity to work with Charmaine is gone, she said: "I haven't collaborated with Charmaine before, we have no fate. I hope to have another opportunity in the future." Nancy also wrote on Weibo expressing that this is her first time collaborating with 'TV Queen' Maggie Cheung, she hopes to have a pleasant collaboration. As for Aimee, she was looking forward in working with Charmaine, but no one can predict accidents, she hopes Charmaine will get well soon and have good health.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ http://asianuniverse.net/forums/

International brand PRADA held their 2011 Spring and Summer Fashion Show in the Academy of Fine Arts Art Gallery located in central Beijing last night. Over 700 artists from China, Hong Kong and Korea came as guests, including Maggie Cheung, Cecilia Cheung, Joyce Tong, Gong Li and Liu Ye.

The main focus of the night was the rumors of Maggie's change in love life. In a spring fashion, Maggie and over 3 years German architect boyfriend (Ole Scheeren), arrived at the scene 10 fingers interlocked. They were very friendly, stopping to let the media take pictures.

When Maggie accepted an interview, she denied that she came hand-in-hand with her boyfriend because she wanted to clear up the rumors that her love is changing. She said she and her boyfriend often hold hands because by chance they were both in Beijing, so they came to the show together. Maggie said: "I saw online that the media wrote a lot about us, it is not because of what's online that we came! Some people said we broke up, then I say yes! When the whole world says we broke up, then I will say it doesn't matter! All that matters is the two of us knows what's the real situation!"

Maggie expressed she does not have plans for marriage, she laughed and said she basically can't respond to the more and more news that emerge daily: "I also don't have to response, we don't care!"

As to the rumors that both parties have met each other's parents, Maggie said: "Nothing special, earlier we did meet both of our parents, actually I have a lot of friends who have met my parents. (Will get married?) Nope! Sometimes say we broke up, sometimes say we are getting married. (How is the relationship now?) It's enough that we know, there is no need to explain to people. I am very happy right now. (Said you got thinner because of the relationship?) My figure has always been about the same. If they write that I break up, then they'll say I got thinner, if I got prettier, they'll say I'm getting married!" As to if she's going to collaborate with Stephen Chow, she just nodded and left.

Credits to JayneStars.com

After filming Forensic Heroes 3 <法證先鋒 3> on Monday night, Kate Tsui Chi San was spotted visiting Moses Chan Ho’sapartment. Although Kate denied that she was at Moses’ home, she smiled sweetly and said that she loved to drink coffee. Since Moses was a coffee aficionado, Kate’s response left room for speculation regarding the pair’s relationship.

Since the paparazzi caught Bernice Liu Bik Yee on a date with Alastair Lam last December, Bernice and Moses’ six-year relationship was officially over. Due to Alastair Lam’s wealthy background, Bernice was branded as a “gold-digger” by many people and her image plummeted. Despite the break-up, Moses spoke highly of Bernice before the press and asked reporters to not write harshly about her. Regaining his single status, 39-year-old Moses was popular among female artists and highly sought after due to his good education and handsome looks.

Allegedly, 31-year-old Kate Tsui was ahead of other women in taking the initiative to go after Moses. A neighbor that lives near Moses’ apartment building spotted Kate visiting his home at Le Point of Metro Town, in Tseung Kwan O. The witness said, “Last month on the 4th, I saw Kate Tsui leaving the lobby around 10 to 11 PM. Perhaps she was afraid people would recognize her; she was wearing a mask at the time. She had her head bent and walked quickly to the garage. Although she had a mask on, I recognized she was Kate Tsui immediately. She knew her way around the building. Perhaps she realized I was looking at her. She shot away quickly like an arrow, afraid people would recognize her!” The witness’ testimony implied that it was not the first time that Kate had visited Moses’ building since she knew her way around the premises.

Kate Tsui Feigns Ignorance

When reporters asked Kate whether she had visited Moses’ home in Metro Town , she replied, “Where is Metro Town ?” Aside from going to work at TVB in Tseung Kwan O, Kate lived in the same area in Yu Ming Court while growing up. Anyone familiar with Tseung Kwan O would know where Metro Town was! No one would believe her ignorance!

According to taxi records, Kate took a cab from Building #10 at Metro Town , the site of Moses’ home. When confronted by reporters, Kate said, “What? Where did you hear about it? Were there any photos taken? Ah Mo and I are colleagues.” Did you visit Moses at Metro Town ? “Of course not! Where is Metro Town ?”

When asked whether there was any possibility that Kate and Moses may develop further, she said sweetly, “I never thought about it. But I do like to drink coffee!” Since Kate shares Moses’ interest in drinking coffee, it may not be a surprise that they are dating after all!

Kate Tsui and Moses Chan collaborated in 2008’s Moonlight Resonance (家好月圓) together. The pair acted as a couple in the series. Surprisingly, three years later, Kate and Moses’ relationship may have a new romantic turn!

Excerpt from Face Magazine # 191

Credits to JayneStars.com

Since filming for TVB in 1991, Bowie Lam has filmed series after series on an almost non-stop basis. He indicated that he has a wide choice in selecting which series to act in. However, when Bowie Lam received the Best Actor Award at the 15th Asian TV Awards held in Singapore in December, TVB did not celebrate his victory until one month later.

Yesterday, TVB held an event celebrating the international television awards bestowed upon its artists. In attendance were Bowie Lam, Wayne Lai Yiu Cheung, and Susan Tse Shuet Sum. TVB managers, Stephen Chan Chi Wan, Virigina Lok Yi Ling, Catherine Tsang, and Producer Lee Tim Shing also attended. Mr. Chan said, “We did not treat Bowie Lam poorly!”

Although Bowie indicated that he did not mind the late celebration on TVB’s behalf, he admitted in a mainland interview that he will be shifting his career focus to China . After his TVB management contract ends in June 2011, he will sign a per-series contract with TVB, filming only twenty episodes per year.

While onstage, Mr. Chan said, “Earlier, everyone’s focus turned to Bowie . I hope everyone understands that the company did not him poorly. Each year, the event to celebrate international television awards for our artists is held in January. We have to wait until all the awards results are announced.” Afterwards, the press asked Mr. Chan whether he was attempting to clarify matters that TVB did not value Bowie ? Mr. Chan smiled, “No, my statement was intended for the press. Bowie understands that each year this celebratory event is held in January.” (Do you need to console Bowie ?) “He is not hurt; there is no need to do so. I am not concerned that he will misunderstand. He is a very understanding person. If we do not value our artists, then we will not nominate them to enter international award competitions.”

Winning the Best Actor Award for his performance in Sisters of Pearl <掌上明珠>, Bowie Lam shared the stage with Wayne Lai, who received the Best Character Award at the 2010 New York Film and Television Festival. When the press asked whose award was more prestigious, both Bowie and Wayne said, “Please do not talk about this.” Will Bowie accept Mr. Chan’s explanation? “It’s better to have a late celebration than none at all! Mr. Chan did not treat me poorly.”

After completing the filming of TVB series Jiujiang Wine <九江意釀>, Bowie will take his time to negotiate new contract terms with TVB. Will Bowie trade an award for a contract? Bowie looked at his trophy in hand, “This award does not barter for anything. As a matter of fact, I will never use awards to trade for anything else.” (What was Bowie ’s most important term in negotiating his contract?) “The most important thing is money! I have a very good relationship with TVB. If my salary and freedom are increased, then that’s all it takes to renew the contract.” (Are you asking to increase it to the pay level of “Best Actor” ?) “That’s a good idea, but I have not thought about how much to increase yet!”

Bowie also noted that he was interested in appearing in international productions and hoped that Ms. Lok would make the proper arrangements. “It would be great to film a Japanese drama, while receiving free housing and meals!”

Compiled from the Sun, Mingpao

Source: Oriental Daily
Translator: aZnangel@AEU

The night before, after Sandra Ng completed the Mr. and Mrs. Incredible promotion, she attended another new years event yesterday morning. She expressed that she plans to take her daughter to Australia during Lunar New Year to experience life there.

This year Sandra has two Lunar New Year films Mr. and Mrs. Incredible and I Love Hong Kong. However, she's not afraid of battling herself: "Not afraid, the market can digest it. If the real estate market is doing well, then the film market will do well too. Good economy, then people will be in good moods and will have interest in watching movies." Asked if she wants her husband Peter Chan's produced film Mr. and Mrs. Incredible to do even better in the box office? Sandra said: "Hope so!" Not long after, she quickly tried to fix what she said: "Well I Love Hong Kong is also a very funny film."

Yesterday afternoon, Sandra met up with Eric Tsang, Fala Chen and Samantha Ko in Singapore to promote for I Love Hong Kong and held the film preview premiere up on the airplane cabin 36,000 feet high in the sky, all guests on the flight were really surprised and wanted to take pictures with them. Sandra acted as the pilot and read out the forecast, she expressed English Singapore's hot weather, that it reached up to 100 degrees C, she also said: "So hot going to lie on the street!"

First time entering the Captain's cabin, Sandra greatly felt holding a premiere high in the sky is something new, she said: "They were inviting a beautiful girl to the Captain's cabin, so I raised my hand fast enough! If it was Samantha Ko, then it would be dangerous! (In the film, always get beat up by people?) Yes! One scene was done by a stunts double. (Pregnant?) Mention it again!? No!" As for Eric, he expressed that his wish is to have a premiere on sea, land and air. As for Sandra's other film, he calmly said: "She can only hope because we will win! I Love Hong Kong is a film tailored of the people pf HK, I have high confidence for the local box office, for Mainland they might win."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ http://asianuniverse.net/forums/

Kate Tsui kisses Alex Fong, but doesn't satisfy craving
The filming of TVB series A Great Way To Care was completed two years ago and is finally on air today. As the lead actress Kate Tsui of course feels happy. In the series, she plays a police officer with a mental disorder and before filming, she especially went on the internet to research the mentality of these patients. Not only does she hope audience will enjoy the series, but also hope they will face the existence of mental disorders. Kate frankly said that once the 'disease develops', will self-handle it and release the negative energy through exercises.

Greatly praises: humorous, absolutely no 'put on airs'
First time collaborating with Alex Fong (Chung Shun), Kate had nothing but praises to this senior and father, she said: "Alex Sir is really funny, very humorous. He is handsome and kept it very well. He is very much like a household man, really fortunate to be able to collaborate with him. At first when I saw him, I felt really nervous, since we don't know each other. Later when I saw him talk about his daughter, he was very gentle and comforting!" Kate also said that Alex is often directing her on how to treat people and situations. He's does not put on airs (act superior) at all, which really reduced the pressure.

She frankly said that to be able to play a couple with Alex is a dream come true. There is also a proposal scene in the series, but it's nothing much, the Producer just used a kiss on the cheek to explain it. No wonder Kate was a little disappointed: "Next time I hope there is a chance! The things you can't get are the best, but facing him, I really can't think of the word 'romantic' at all because he's always talking about his daughter, no fantasy feeling at all!"

Falls on ground, bruises everywhere
When speaking of her most memorable scene, Kate reveals that there was a scene where she was detained by some gangsters. She was bruised all over after shooting that scene. She also had to struggle and fall on the ground. Under a situation where there was no protection, her arms and legs were bruised. Seriously miserable! Although she suffered a little, this series gave her a taste of driving a scooter, Kate laughed: "I don't have a scooter license! So I had to steal some tips from Alex Sir. I learned how to be cool when sitting on a scooter. There was one scene where Alex sat behind me, and hugged me while I was driving. Felt very much like A Moment of Romance!"

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