Archive for February 2011

Sonija Kwok Sin Lei’s relationship with mainland action choreographer, Zhu Shaojie, was recently revealed and wedding bells may be in the air! Sonija uploaded a photo of herself and Zhu Shaojie on her Sina blog. Thirty-six year-old Sonija wrote, “I have waited for happiness for a long time. When I gradually forgot about this hope, this fool emerged. He said, ‘I am willing to give my life to you to bully!’ After hearing this, my tears gushed out. This is our story. ”
Allegedly, Sonija met Shaojie in July 2010 while on the set of mainland series, Palace <宫锁心玉>, which also star Maggie Shiu Mei Kei, Feng Shao Feng and Yang Mi. The action choreographer was Zhu Shaojie, who trained under the reknown Tony Ching Siu Tung. Shaojie took special care of Sonija and personally demonstrated martial arts moves for her scenes. Last summer, Shaojie celebrated Sonija’s birthday together. When Sonija was troubled by negative rumors, Shaojie comforted her.

Wedding bells may be close for Sonija and Shaojie. Rumors claim that the pair may be getting married in April 2011. On her blog, Sonija wrote, “Holding your hand, I want to grow old with you.” (執子之手，與子偕老). When asked by reporters about the marriage rumors, Sonija said, “I don’t want to talk about it.” The crew for Palace knew about Sonija and Shaojie’s romance. On the series’ blog site was written, “A beautiful romance with an upcoming wedding….” Palace leading actress, Yang Mi, wrote, “My beautiful Hei Beng Neung Neung, please be happy!”

Sonija’s boyfriend, Zhu Shaojie was the action choreographer for <美人心計>, <天敵>, <宮鎖心玉>, and other mainland series. Although Shaojie was not very well known in China , many past collaborators spoke highly of his professionalism.

Sonija’s Ex-Flames Send Their Best Wishes
Sonija’s only publicly acknowledged boyfriend, Deric Wan Siu Lun, said he was unaware of Sonija’s upcoming wedding. Having completed filming in Plague 1910 <大瘟疫—1910> in Harbin , Deric returned to Guangzhou to manage his business. Deric sent his best wishes to Sonija, “That’s great! I’m happy for her. After we separated, we have not been in touch. As for myself, I have been very happy and fortunate.” (How was Deric’s life with Winnie?) “Since reconciling with my ex-wife, Winnie, we have been very happy together.”

Former rumored flame and 7 Days in Life <隔離七日情>co-star, Steven Ma Chun Wai was happy upon hearing Sonija’s news. “I have not asked Sonija for confirmation yet. I’ll wait for her announcement.” (Will you congratulate Sonija?) “Any kind of positive news deserves congratulations!” Although reporters contacted Sonija’s past rumored co-star, Michael Tao Dai Yu, he did not respond to the press before the publication deadline.

credit to Jaynestars.com

Chilam Cheung will be holding his first concert at Hong Kong Coliseum on March 26th and 27th. Due to positive pre-concert sales and ratings for recent TVB series, The Rippling Blossom <魚躍在花見>, his current music company, Neway Star Music, was willing to renew his music contract for an eight figure sum. Also, Chilam will be releasing a new music album in March 2011.

In his new music album, Chilam wrote lyrics for a song temporarily titled, “Toy Story.” Since Chilam’s son, Morton, was a dedicated Toy Story fan, Chilam suggested to add Buzz Lightyear’s voice clips to the song. Neway Music applied for copyright use, but unfortunately Hong Kong Disneyland rejected the proposal. Not giving up, Chilam proposed to name the song “Toy Story.” Neway appealed their case and agreed to pay royalties to buy the expensive song name. Hong Kong Disneyland reportedly has to transfer the application to the American Disney operations for the copyright approval. The case will have closure this weekend. Hopefully, the matter will settle soon, otherwise this may delay the release of Chilam’s new album in March.

The tickets for Chilam’s March concert have almost sold out. The Rippling Blossom peaked at thirty-three points in ratings and allegedly, there were two or three music companies interested in signing Chilam. As a result, Neway’s founder, Sit Chai Kit, offered to renew Chilam’s contract for another three years with an eight figure sum. Mr. Sit also proposed to arrange another concert performance at the Hong Kong Coliseum in 2012 and arrange for a twenty-session world concert tour, along with other tempting terms.

When reporters contacted Chilam, who was currently in Vietnam , he acknowledged that Neway was seeking copyright usage from Disney. As for his contract renewal with Neway, Chilam indicated that he will negotiate the contract terms after his March concert.

Neway Star Music’s Chief Executive, Kevin Wong, said, “Our company is willing to spend lots of money to buy the ‘Toy Story’ to use for Chilam’s song. The most important thing is to match Chilam’s needs. We have worked very well with Chilam over the last two years. We have confidence in successfully renewing our contract with him.”

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

Recently Yoyo Mung and Kevin Cheng collaborated in a TVB new series (Only You). It turns out that this pair of old partners just recently broke the ice, getting so familiar with each other that they are now close friends. They mutually exchange their views on love.

Without hiding anything, Yoyo reveals that she collaborated with Kevin in Split Second and Last One Standing before, but it was only until the recent Only You that they got to know each other.

Yoyo said: "Perhaps he's passive and I'm passive too. We both have like a wall in between us, until now that we broke it. If it wasn't for Kristal Tin helping us take the first step, we may not have been able to break the wall. But actually, Kevin and I are the same type of people, he is very direct and will talk about anything. He doesn't have bad intentions, nor does he like making news, so this series helped us get to know each other more, I am very pleased."

Besides getting along well with her partner, Yoyo is also very satisfied with the script. She said: "I play a middle-aged Hong Kong girl that can't get married. The script has a lot of touching parts, like the line 'we need a marriage, not a wedding', is something worth to think back on. In the past, I had the same feeling as my role in the series, I didn't have a sense of security, and would ask my boyfriend what plans we have. Later, I realized that men don't like to talk about plans even if they had one. (Does Ekin have plans?) In fact, the course of events is the most important. Whether or not you enter the church has no meaning, what I wish for the most is good health. During the new year, I was vomiting and running a fever. I didn't want to be admitted to the hospital on the first day of Chinese New Year, so I tried to withstand it. Then suddenly Ekin said 'play Kinect, good to get all the sweat out.' Before I would think: 'Does he not like me?'. Now I try to appreciate, this is considered a pretty cute experience."

Compared to Yoyo's love experience, Kevin is still seeking, he said: "I am already 40 years old, my mom gave up on forcing me into marriage. I only want to have a child, but I still haven't met a match yet. I don't want to split in or out of the industry, I am just looking for a match. At my age, if I'm dating, I want to get married and have children. I just want this one time to be the one that I live until old with. To be with a person who is not compatible is impossible!"

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

Bosco Wong and Myolie Wu sparked love after shooting a series together in 2005. Since then, their relationship got more and more stable. The two would often appear in public events as a couple team to earn money together. Even if they were rumored last year to have broken up, eventually they got back together. Earlier Bosco and Myolie went in a pair to Mainland to shoot for a new series. In the series, they play a couple and got to take the 'real sign' out for 'acting, but real feeling'. This took their relationship up a notch.

Recently the two returned to HK and continued to be a sticky pair of lovers. The other night at approximately 8pm, the two met up for a date in downtown Causeway Bay. They completely didn't mind that their relationship floats to the surface, and took the advantage to strongly boost Myolie's current airing series. Clearly, Bosco was dressed carefully, wearing a hat and black framed glasses, but Myolie was more relaxed in her dressing. The two were also accompanied by another female friend into the I.T store.

When Bosco was picking out the new clothes, his 'girlfriend' was often by his side giving him opinions. Later, when Myolie was trying out shoes, she and her 'boyfriend' discussed it together. After 30 minutes, Bosco and Myolie left the store and realized that they were followed by reporters. Myolie immediately put her head down to cover her face and hid behind boyfriend. On the other hand, Bosco smiled at reporters. When they were crossing the street, the pair had their friend in between them, but it was seen that Bosco couldn't help but to take a glance at his girlfriend. Myolie also was full of feelings, and smiled sweetly.

The group went to another store and continued to shop. Soon after, Myolie left the store with a huge bag, when she was leaving, she waved at reporters. Bosco expressed to reporters: "We are leaving!" Then left in a taxi.

[Oriental Daily] contracted Bosco yesterday and when speaking of him going on a shopping date with Myolie, he said: "We were just shopping for clothes together and even gave opinions on the styles. It's because I have a lot of promotions to do later, I will be a guest at Grasshopper's game show, then promote for the new series and will also be going on JSG. Also, I was in Mainland shooting in the earlier months, so I especially went shopping for the seasonal change. (Going with Myolie on Grasshopper's game show as a couple team?) No, actually we exchange opinions on our fashion views. Friends can help look, so we met up to go together." When Bosco was asked if they wanted to take the opportunity to announce their relationship? He laughed: "No, No."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Rain Li once had a relationship with Raymond Lam. When reporters asked about the past, not only did she not avoid, but generously praised that Raymond is getting more and more handsome. However, she joked that the Raymond in the past already had the 'chok look'. It had not changed after so many years!

Yesterday Rain attended the fashion label DONNA CHU STUDIO press conference launched by Donna Chu. She reveals that on Valentine's Day she went on a trip to Thailand with her parents. During the Lantern Festival, she spent it with her girlfriends and sighs that her love life is empty. When mentioning Raymond Lam had an interview earlier where he was asked if he dated after their break-up, Raymond expressed he's panicking and didn't know how to answer? Rain heard this and laughed: "Really? I'm more afraid though, I didn't know he said that, nor do I know what's going on. (Any chance of getting back together?) I don't know, don't know how to answer this question. In fact, we rarely collaborate. It's already 6 years ago since we last collaborated, but on those big events, we would meet and greet one another."

Reporters teased Rain and asked if she felt Raymond is more handsome than before? She immediately praised him: "He's always handsome, but now he's getting more and more handsome. Seeing him having such great success today in the music industry, I am happy for him because before he has mentioned before that he wants to sing and release albums." Reporters asked if she felt that she 'missed out'? She expressed that can't look back on relationships, and said that at the time they were young, the timing wasn't right, but still feels that he's a good person. Asked if Raymond pursued her all over again, how would she feel? Rain said: "Think about it first, haven't seen him for so long, will have to get to know him a little more first. The future, we all don't know. (Did he used to have the chok look?) Yeah pretty chok, still hasn't changed after all those years."

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

The day before, Raymond Lam attended a real estate event in Guangzhou. Because there were concerns that his appearance will cause a confusion, so even before he appeared, his public appearance was already forbidden. Raymond requested that he personally go on stage to explain to Fans. However, the Public Security issued a warning to him, if he were to make a public appearance, then he will be prosecuted. Some fans who were unable to see Raymond were disappointed, and even blamed him for not providing an explanation. Raymond was only able to remain silence and take in the blame.

That day, Raymond was initially scheduled to appear at the event at 2pm to perform a song and play games with the audience. Some fans waited 9 hours to see him. However, the event opening was running late and the Public Security people went up on stage to announce that Raymond will not be appearing anymore. In fact, Raymond arrived prepared, backstage he waited 2 hours and was still not asked to go on stage. Eventually, the event was canceled. The reason the related parties gave him was that it was raining and there were high numbers of people. Raymond was helpless, and could only head back to HK.

Raymond expressed that afternoon at 2pm, he arrived at the parking lot of the event location, but no one told him to get out of the car. Until 2:30pm, someone arranged him to go backstage for interviews with the media. Still after the interviews, no one asked him to go on stage. He asked the sponsor about the situation and they expressed that because it's raining and there is too many people, nearly a 1000 people, so the event could not start. Until 4pm, the sponsor expressed that the Public Security was concern of causing a confusion as an explanation to cancel the event.

Raymond said: "Because I heard fans making loud noises, I asked to go on stage to say a Hi and a Bye. Just to reassure the fans and then I will immediately leave, but they didn't allow me to do that. The only thing I could do is wave goodbye through the glass door as I was leaving. I bowed and apologized to them. Before there was a time where the number of audience had to be reduced because there were too many. However, not allowed to appear on stage is the first for me. The day before, I came to Guangzhou to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony, there were nearly 5000 people, and the event still went on!" Although, Raymond didn't understand why the event was canceled, he respects their decision.

Credits to JayneStars.com

Wayne Lai Yiu Cheung and Maggie Cheung Ho Yee were filming for Forensic Heroes 3 <法證先鋒Ⅲ> earlier. After angering his wife Nancy Wu Ding Yan, and his daughter, Wayne asked Maggie to accompany him at a toy store to a gift for his daughter. Asked whether Wayne will have an extra-marital affair with Maggie in the series, Wayne refused to answer in an attempt to prevent any plot spoilers!

After Charmaine Sheh Si Man injured her arm, she was unable to film for Forensic Heroes 3. Maggie was asked to replace Charmaine in the lead role. Maggie did not mind being the second choice in the casting decision and especially cut her hair short for the role. Indicating her excitement in partnering with Wayne after a seven-year gap, Maggie said, “We collaborated on The Conqueror’s Story <楚漢驕雄> earlier. Seven years later, Wayne has become the TV King. Partnering with him might give me good luck too!”

Maggie appeared extremely excited to work with Wayne again. She even revealed that she was afraid to share meals with Wayne due to his dieting habits. “I saw him eat only a banana and drink one bowl of soup. [He eats less] than most actresses!”

After his dieting secret was revealed, Wayne explained, “While filming No Regrets <義海豪情>, I dropped a dozen pounds. However, I gain weight very easily. I have to control what I eat! Right now, I can only drink a bowl of soup and eat a banana.” (Are you afraid that you will lack stamina during filming?) “Even a big gorilla only eats bananas! Andy Lau Tak Wah survived long-term without eating rice! I am just lacking a six-pack abdomen!” However, Andy Lau claimed that he ate his rice. Discrediting Andy, Wayne wasn’t “proper!”

Since many women care about their looks, Maggie often asked staff members to help her re-apply her make-up and lipstick during filming. After televisions programs entered the high-definition age, there was no choice [but to look flawless].

Source: Face Magazine #193

Source: Face Magazine # 193
Translated by: JayneStars

After the TVB Anniversary took place last December, Charmaine Sheh Si Man allegedly flew to Hengdian to visit Kevin Cheng Ka Wing, who was filming Bu Bu Jing Xin "步步驚心". Allegedly, a witness even saw Charmaine entering Kevin’s hotel room , in which female cries were heard inside. Through her actions, it was apparent that Charmaine wanted to be back together with Kevin!

In past interviews, Charmaine spoke about handling love relationships, “I don’t mind whether love relationships are revealed publicly or not.” She also stated, “If a man and woman are not married yet, each person still has their own choice.”

Since Charmaine was filming in Hangzhou last December, she appeared at the nearby Hengdian Studios to visit Kevin Cheng on the set of Bu Bu Jing Xin. Apparently, she did not mind making such a public gesture in visiting Kevin. A production crew member recounted, “Last December, the entire production crew saw Charmaine Sheh visiting Kevin Cheng on the set. At first, Kevin did not have much of a reaction and did not appear to be especially excited. During lunch break, Charmaine approached Kevin and pulled out a box of dumplings. They sat in a corner by themselves, conversing quietly and laughing loudly!”

After visiting Kevin on the set, Charmaine allegedly visited Kevin’s hotel room later in the evening. A crew member recounted, “At the time, Charmaine was very careful. She looked left and right to make sure no one was there before entering Kevin’s room. I saw her from afar. I quickly walked away since I did not want any embarrassment. Fortunately, she did not see me. I was curious about her visit, so I stood in front of the hotel room door to listen. I heard the sound of a female crying. The entire crew knows that Charmaine is interested in Kevin, but we don’t know why she loves him so much” Since Charmaine took the initiative to visit Kevin and started crying in his room later, it was understandable that Kevin was moved.

Allegedly, Kevin’s co-star, Liu Si Si, was also present when Charmaine visited Kevin on the filming set of Bu Bu Jing Xin. Apparently, Si Si was one of the many female admirers Kevin had on the set. She frequently asked Kevin to accompany her for hotpot dinners. When the press contacted Liu Si Si, she sounded shocked, “Sorry, I can not talk right now!” Apparently, Si Si did not want to be further involved in the love triangle rumors!

In the past, Charmaine openly praised Kevin, “He is very practical and not the type of man who just wants to have fun. He is stable and honest. He has qualities that would make him a good marriage partner.” Romantic rumors between Charmaine and Kevin started in 2007, when they filmed Forensic Heroes II "法證先鋒II" together. Allegedly, Charmaine was spotted entering Kevin’s house in Sai Kung at the time. In 2009, break-up rumors circulated and the press speculated that Charmaine and Kevin broke up because he did not want to openly acknowledge their relationship.

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

Raymond Lam popularity over popularity in the year of Rabbit
It's the start of the Rabbit year, Raymond Lam continues being busy in the three industries - TV, music and film. Along with Ads and his concert, he is a strong gold absorber. He's income is estimated to have reached 10 million. In the new year, Raymond is filled with confidence and also did not forget to write a word of blessing to the [Mingpao] readers. He hopes that everyone will have 'Sufficient Fung Clothing and Food' (峰衣足食) and is 'Fung Prosperous' (峰生水起). (TN: Raymond used his name (峰 'Fung') in the Chinese idioms '丰衣足食' and '風生水起' meaning 'well fed and clothed' and 'being prosperous' respectively. The characters (丰) and (風) in both idioms are also pronounced as 'Fung')

Raymond has been busy from the Tiger year and into the Rabbit year. Asked if he has time to meet a 'Rabbit Girl' girlfriend? He laughed: "Girlfriend born in the year of Rabbit is fine, but what happens if she's a Tiger? Won't that mean a lion? Relationships, leave it to fate! Perhaps I have to find someone older to fit me. It's more like I need her to look after me instead. I told Ron Ng before, perhaps we need to find an 'Ah Sei' (maid) to be our girlfriends because we have no time to take care of her!" The topic then changed to Linda Chung, Raymond expressed that it's just rumors, he rather rumor something that is more real, but first have to bear with his career. He really admires Carol Zhu giving behind the scenes support to her husband Andy Lau and for so many years too, it is not easy.

Declines job for family
Each year, Raymond gets busier and busier, but he insists on taking the Lunar New Year off to spend with his family. "This New Year, depending on where my grandmother is in Hong Kong or Xiamen, I will definitely be with her because in the last few years, she did not have good health. I want to have more time to spend with her. I declined all of my Lunar New Year jobs, even the large-scale Lunar New Year's Eve show in Mainland, I didn't do." In fact, since last year Raymond started not to accept jobs on Lunar New Year's Eve, he hopes to be able to countdown to the new year with his family, so he wants to be in his hometown Xiamen, convenient for seeing his family.

When speaking of his Rabbit year wish? Raymond said: "I am very pleased with the development I had last year, feels very rich. TV, music and film, I was developing in all three at the same time, including Mainland series and films, music album and concert. Recently, I completed the recording of my Mandarin album, it's work that I really want to be able to do this year. I hope I will have more jobs and no less, as well as new breakthroughs in the new year. In the new film Tale of the White Snake, a new frontier starts, taking in a new type of audience."