02 Jul 2005 - Issue 14
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NEWS ROUNDUP - 27/06/05-03/07/05
Leila Takes Special Care
Leila, Edmond, Cheng Pui Pui, Marsha Yuen, and “Fei Ma” attended a supermarket event, and since the summer has just arrived, they attracted a group of customers and photographers to circle around them. Because of an earlier sudden shower occurring, it had caused a commotion in the event, groups of people with cameras was mixed in with the group of reporters and was crazily taking pictures. During that time, one reporter found a male continually holding his camera just beneath Leila who was wearing a short skirt, and taking pictures. The reporter than looked on over to Leila to signal to her, and at this time Edmond realizes what was happening and quickly tells Leila to move away from the situation. Leila then immediately uses her hand and flattens it to the side of her skirt to prevent herself from being exposed to the camera. In the end the male manages to get away.
Later on Leila was interviewed about this incident, and she responds, “I already took protective measures ahead of time, so nothing could be really taken, so is he a reporter?” Told that he was not, but just a man with a camera, Leila says, “Sometimes when there are so many people it’s hard to do anything about it.” Asked if she had ever encountered such an incident, she answers, “No, my fans are really good, they would never do such a thing. But I really wish they wouldn’t always wait for me at TKO, because that really wastes their time.”
The Sun 27/06/05
Six Pack From Mr Hong Kong
The sixteen final contestants of Mr. HK Pageant have started their training recently in order to keep at their best for the contest. Last day the group of contestants wore vests to a skincare center to receive skincare treatment.
Of the group, Number 5 Kong Chak Lung, Number 7 Lau Yiu Sing, Number 10 Kong Jat Wai, and Number 15 Tang Chi Hung were selected in demonstrating the procedure. As a fitness instructor, Tang Chi Hung was rather confident during the test for excess fat, and even raises his shirt to show his six-pack on location. During the test Kong Chak Lung was found to have a high amount of excess fat. Asked Kong Chak Lung if it was because he does not exercise regularly, he responds, “Before applying for the pageant, I have already signed up in a fitness program two, three months ago.” Asked whether he was afraid of losing out by not being as built, he answers, “Men are typed in many different categories!”
On the other hand, Number 13 Wong Cheung Hing was just found to have a tattoo on his left arm. He reveals that he had tattooed it on when he was 17. Asked if he had any other tattoos, he honestly replies, “No, I think one is enough, as I grow up I realized I no longer want it.” Asked whether or not he regretted getting a tattoo, he says, “I wouldn’t regret it, just that when I was younger I thought it was cool, but when I turn 60 I will feel that it just looks weird.” Asked if he was worried that by having a tattoo it would affect his points during the judging, he expresses that when he was being interviewed for the pageant, TVB already knew of it, tattooing is just a trend so he is not worried about it affecting him.
The Sun 27/06/05
Ta Kung Pao 27/06/05
Jessica on Kids
Jessica and model Lisa S. attended a press conference for a new brand of watches last day, the two receiving a 48 000 HK dollars and 47 000 HK dollars brand watch.
Jessica had recently been busy filming for “Legend of Ah Wong”, having earlier expressed that she wanted to be dating. However, she now expresses that she has been too busy lately, and now that her parents have moved from Beijing to settle in Hong Kong, so her house has been one whirlwind, piling up with over a hundred boxes. She also says that now her thoughts have changed, she’ll just go with the flow, as long as the she can meet someone she is able to get along. She will not allow her friends’ marriages or her age or her wanting to have kids be the reason to randomly find a guy and marry.
Jessica laughingly says that her beliefs are rather western-minded but at the same time contains traditional views as well. She wants to find a boyfriend who has the same values as her. But she doesn’t deny that because of her age it would be harder to find a boyfriend, since many of her friends are already married. Adding on that she is a public figure, that even if others do want to meet her, she doesn’t know whether or not to trust them, so it’s rather pitiful.
She admits that in this field of career, it has affected her trust in others. Reporters suggested that she find a partner in the entertainment circle as well, and she expresses that she does not deflect this possibility as well. All though she does have quite a few male friends, but they are all just casual friends. But as of now, she does feel pretty happy alone, and even if she doesn’t have kids, she can always become godmother to her friends’ kids.
Ta Kung Pao 01/07/05
The Sun 01/07/05
Melissa's Travels
Melissa Ng has recently returned from her vacation to London and Malaysia, so she has tanned quite distinctly. Speaking of her travel in Malaysia, she expresses that on the day she arrived it has just rained heavily, and since her and her friend had rented a cabin by the ocean-side, that upon hearing the waves and strong wind and rain sounds, the thought of Tsunami immediately crossed their minds. But they comforted themselves that whatever was meant to happen would happen and there’s not much that can be done. And after that thought went straight to bed, and luckily the next few days were of decent weather, and she really enjoyed her time there.
Melissa adds, “After the Tsunami incident, many of my friends no longer want to go to Buji or Thailand anymore. But if you really want to help re-establish the economy there, just donating money isn’t enough, people have to spend there as well, so I will continue to go there for vacations.”
Asked if her kissing scene with Michael Tao in “Fantasy Hotel” was requested by him, she replies, “Actually the scene is speaking of lovers finally being together, everyone wanted that warm feeling, so after some discussion this kiss scene was added on, it wasn’t requested on a one-sided basis.” Melissa will continue resting as of now, and will begin filming for a new series at the end of July.
Ta Kung Pao 01/07/05
Myolie & Lok Yi Against Drugs
Myolie and Lok Yi attended an anti-drugs event last day, persuading youths to turn from drugs. Myolie has been in the entertainment business for some time, and says that she has never been attracted to drugs, and even adds, “I’m afraid that by taking drugs it would clog my system, and it would affect my mental and emotional stability. And then it would just burden my family to take care of me.” Though there are some entertainment figures who take drugs, but she emphasizes that she does not know these people, but an artist takes a long time to create an image, and once you fall it will be hard to get back up, so it’s not worth it. As for her way of releasing stress, she says there are many such as shopping or eating.
Lok Yi admits that when he was in school, he did know a classmate who took drugs, but luckily he was able to rid this addiction. But he himself has not been attracted to them. He says, “I saw my classmate’s being before and after taking drugs having a drastic change, not being able to sleep and constantly having a runny nose.” All though where he study was rather complicated, but he has not been affected, “When I was studying in high school, the trend was skating. Though the place I lived was complicated, but maybe it’s because I’m born rather tall and built, and adding on that I was the captain of my basketball team, I was never persuaded to take it!”
Ta Kung Pao 28/06/05
MHK reach Thailand
Earlier, the “2005 Miss Hong Kong Pageant” group arrived to the Maldives, Si Lei Lan, and Thailand for outdoor filming. The twenty contestants finished the shoot for Bo Gut Phi Phi Island’s and along with the group leader Eric Tsang, attended a function held by the hotel. The contestants and Eric each expressing their own thoughts, enjoying themselves a night of heart-to-heart talk.
The other day, the contestants and Eric took a speedboat to get to an island for filming, Eric even took them to the local temple to pray for the Tsunami victims. Because the water there was especially clear and the sand clean, the contestants enjoyed a day of swimming in their bikini, playing beach volleyball frisbee. But because they encountered quite a number of accidental exposures, that once they have to have rather big movements in their filming, they will be extra careful in performing them, so even in playing it was rather cautious. Afterwards they went back to land and enjoyed some seafood, their nervous hearts beginning to settle.
The Sun 27/06/05
Maggie Siu on Beach
After taking on the breast enhancement advertisements, Maggie’s sexy image has brought her to a higher level. Lately she even took on the bikini look to appear. Filming under the sun and beach, creating a mermaid appearing on shore vision, showing off her appealing 34C figure.
Since Maggie agreed to take on Marianne Chan’s LF breast enhancement spokesperson role, she has filmed quite a few sexy swimwear ads, openly showing off her current 34C-24-34-measurement figure. The other day she appeared at the beach to film a new set of ads. That day she wore a golden bikini to frolic in the water, and even though the sun and weather were at its height, Maggie still managed to seem comfortable and eager to do her best.
Afterwards, Maggie expresses that she was able to comfortably pose for the shoot despite the weather was actually harder than it looks. “I didn’t use to be comfortable at all wearing anything that’s sexy in front of so many people, and when I first filmed for the ads I didn’t even know how to pose for it. I thought it was so hectic, causing many NGs, but luckily crew was very understanding and caring towards me, and they would continually play music so that I wouldn’t feel so nervous. And Marianne was there to help me with the poses, causing me to relax, and becoming more and more comfortable to film!”
Maggie points out that all though she had to film this beach scene under the blazing sun, but she still had a great time filming it. Reason being that she has not been to a beach in a long while, that when she saw the crew enjoying themselves in the water, she wanted to immediately join them, and doesn’t really care if she tans from it. “I don’t mind getting tanned, because when you’re in the water it helps a little. I’m actually most afraid that the crew might get a sunburned, so I constantly tell them to put on sun lotion.”
The Sun 29/06/05
Mandy Skincare Ad
Former Miss Hong Kong Crown Mandy was greatly looked after by the female owner of a skincare company while filming advertisements for them as a spokesperson. Aside from being professionally dolled up for free, she even received two rather large boxes of skincare products before leaving Hong Kong to film abroad. One of the owners Abbie Chan says, “Hope that she will become prettier and prettier as she works! I know that she will soon be leaving to Beijing to film, so I gave her some healthcare and skincare products, because I’m afraid that she will come back overworked, and I wouldn’t know what to do then.” Talk about thoughtful.
Earlier, Mandy did a set of photo shoots for advertisements, and Abbie had personally arrived on set to monitor the shoot. Asked Abbie what impression she has on Mandy and the other spokesperson Gigi Lai, Abbie says, “I really like Mandy, she very innocent and very good. The two of them are both very good girls, Gigi gives everyone the feeling of cleverness! Mandy’s appearance is sharp and stands out!” Asked if she sees Mandy becoming TVB’s leading actress, she responds, “She has potential, she just needs time! Gigi has the blood in her, her grandpa is also of the entertainment business, and she has been in the business for a while and has done a lot.”
The Sun 28/06/05
Myolie's Ratings Pledge
Myolie was invited to a function last day, along with some public figures to make cakes, and during the event one of the other guests was rather close with her. She says, “This is the first time we met, maybe it is because ‘The Gateau Affairs’ is airing right now, so when he saw me, he was felt rather close.”
Also, Myolie pledges that if “The Gateau Affairs” finale reaches an average of 34 rating point, she will not only hold a celebratory party on the beach, but she will also wear a bikini to attend. “Since the pageant in ’99 I haven’t worn a bikini, probably because I haven’t filmed a slimming ad!” Suggesting her to film a breast enhancement advertisement, she responds, “I don’t have the guts to film that! I am quite satisfied with my figure right now, if it’s too big then it might not be convenient. My oldest sister’s quite big, and she says running is hard.”
The Sun 29/06/05
Kevin New Series
Earlier Kevin and Niki Chow filmed for new series “Lovers under Sky Curtains”, the scene speaking of Kevin planning a big screen proposal for his client. Asked how he will propose in the future, he says, “I will use the traditional flowers, ring and kneeling on the ground to show my sincerity, and if need be I add more to it! I feel that girls take great importance to marriage, so I think that you should take that extra effort to make your other half happy, leaving her with the perfect memory of it.”
As for Niki, she says, “I attended a friends wedding earlier and ended up crying, so I think when I get married I will not help but cry too. I think for me, getting married at Disneyland would be nice!”
The Sun 29/06/05
'Troubled World' Costume Fitting
Sek Sau, Myolie Wu, Sunny Chan, Mandy Cho, and Ron Ng attended the blessing ceremony for “Troubled World’s” last day, and on location it was noticed that Sunny had grew a mustache, his image becoming more dashing and sophisticated. He says that he has to use ten minutes each day to care for his mustache, but his wife says that he looks like a pervert! Speaking of his forceful kiss with Myolie in the series, Sunny says that he has not yet finished reading the entire script, and Myolie says that she has never kissed a man with a mustache, so she can treat it as a new experience!
Standing with them, Ron upon hearing that the two have a kissing scene immediately says that he is envious, but since he can’t kiss anyone, seeing others kiss is good too! He mentions that in his earlier series he got to kiss Shirley, and that feeling was comfortable, and it was most uncomfortable to kiss Leila, because they were both strung on wires in mid-air, and he even made fun of her, saying that her facial hair pricked him!
The Sun 30/06/05
Linda is New Ad Queen
Being heavily promoted by TVB, Linda Chung has been in the entertainment business for a year and has taken part in seven advertisements, and can be said to be the little queen of advertisements. Recently she has taken part in the advertisements for sofas and mattresses, her pay not being too bad.
Asked how she feels being the little queen of advertisements, Linda says, “Can’t say that, I just have to thank the advertisement companies for giving me the opportunities.”
Linda actually buys a gift for herself every time she receives an advertisement job, the last time she bought herself an entertainment system, the rest of her fees she gives to her mom to save. In the midst of the newcomers at TVB, Linda is considered one of the earlier ones to step out, and she says, “I have to thank the company for giving me opportunities, hope that in the future I will become the leading ‘fa dan’, but right now I would like to focus on perfecting my acting.”
The Sun 01/07/05
Ronald axed in new schedules
Johnson Lee and Ronald Cheng were filming for the ninth episode of their talent show earlier and also announced that this would be the last one in the series. Responding to the question of why the show has been axed, Ronald admits that he had only been told about this not long ago, but he is not disappointed: "I haven't had a chance to ask about it yet, but I heard from an executive before that this is a TVB decision and maybe they have other ideas they want to pursue. If I have the opportunity, I will come back and work with them again. I am not particularly disappointed."
Johnson doesn't agree that the show has been 'axed': "The ratings have been in the twenties, so of course they wouldn't [cut it short]. Maybe there will be more later, but Ronald's time is hard to book. They want him to come and film series for them as well."
The show's producer responded, saying: "At first, I thought that there would be 12 episodes, but we have to make way for 'Mr Hong Kong' and 'Super Trio Specials'. Nine episodes is still quite hard, because we had to find over fifty contestants and it is time to take a break."
Reports suggest that TVB's decision was made because they wanted to promote the forthcoming new sitcom, a TVB version of 'Sex in the City' and so they will be sandwiching the show in between two helpings of 'Super Trio Show'. A similar tactic will be employed during the final of 'Mr Hong Kong' on 24th, where the new show will again be sandwiched between the main final and the last half hour vote results.
The Sun 02/07/05
Kate's Birthday, but where is Leon?
Having been romantically linked with Leon Lai earlier, Miss Hong Kong Kate Tsui celebrated her 26th Chinese Date birthday at a beauty promotion and when asked whether Leon had bought her a gift, she replied: "Gift? No, he hasnt. (Did he already give you a car before?) The car was not from him, I bought it myself. (How will you be celebrating?) Nothing special really. I will be celebrating more on the day." The organisers then brought her out a birthday cake that made her very happy.
Due to hand over her reign shortly, it would appear that Kate is yet to sign a contract with TVB: "I am interested in trying my luck in showbiz. Perhaps in hosting or drama, but it all depends on the opportunity. (What are your terms for a contract?) Nothing yet. I want to try everything, but I have been busy filming lately, so I haven't had a chance to talk about it."
The Sun 02/07/05
Baby Lam on the horizon?
Kenix Kwok and Frankie Lam took part in a baby products promotion earlier and tried their hand at changing a baby's nappy, showing a great partnership together. Kenix says that they do plan to have a baby, but if they do, then she will give up acting and concentrate on bringing up the baby. As for how many they plan to have, she says: "If I have kids, then I will have more than one, maybe two or three, but at the moment, I don't have time or attention to make a perfect product just yet."
As for Winnie Young, who has just given birth, she seems to have lost all the weight she gained now after a slimming sponsorship programme and she will soon be shooting a bikini commercial. Her husband does not mind at all and even encourages her. Winnie says: "My husband has named our daughter Hannah and her Chinese name was chosen by my father in law: Ting Chi."
The Sun 03/07/05
Sherming steps up Security
Taking part in the Summer Wedding Festival, Sherming Yiu joined some other models on the catwalk showing off some wedding gowns and revealed that she found out recently that her maid was stealing her birds nest supplies to eat. "At first I asked her and she said she didn't and only after a few times did she admit it, but then all she said was sorry. I will be asking my friend to fit some security cameras in my house, but to avoid invading her privacy, I mentioned it to my maid, but as soon as I did, she resigned!"
Talking of make up, Sherming gets rather excited, but she always has to have a make-up artist she knows doing it for her because she had a bad experienced with someone once and had to do it all again herself, which was rather embarrassing.
The Sun 03/07/05
Kate says No to Smoking
Wayne Lai and Kate Tsui were at a 'Smoke Free' Promotional event and Kate indicated that she has never smoked, so the air in her home is very fresh and clean, so for her future boyfriend, she will look for someone who does not smoke, because this immediately gives her a bad impression. As for Wayne, he was free, so he decided to go to the event with his family. He says that for their sake, he has successfully given up smoking.
The Sun 03/07/05
main pageLeila Takes Special Care
Leila, Edmond, Cheng Pui Pui, Marsha Yuen, and “Fei Ma” attended a supermarket event, and since the summer has just arrived, they attracted a group of customers and photographers to circle around them. Because of an earlier sudden shower occurring, it had caused a commotion in the event, groups of people with cameras was mixed in with the group of reporters and was crazily taking pictures. During that time, one reporter found a male continually holding his camera just beneath Leila who was wearing a short skirt, and taking pictures. The reporter than looked on over to Leila to signal to her, and at this time Edmond realizes what was happening and quickly tells Leila to move away from the situation. Leila then immediately uses her hand and flattens it to the side of her skirt to prevent herself from being exposed to the camera. In the end the male manages to get away.
Later on Leila was interviewed about this incident, and she responds, “I already took protective measures ahead of time, so nothing could be really taken, so is he a reporter?” Told that he was not, but just a man with a camera, Leila says, “Sometimes when there are so many people it’s hard to do anything about it.” Asked if she had ever encountered such an incident, she answers, “No, my fans are really good, they would never do such a thing. But I really wish they wouldn’t always wait for me at TKO, because that really wastes their time.”
The Sun 27/06/05
Six Pack From Mr Hong Kong
The sixteen final contestants of Mr. HK Pageant have started their training recently in order to keep at their best for the contest. Last day the group of contestants wore vests to a skincare center to receive skincare treatment.
Of the group, Number 5 Kong Chak Lung, Number 7 Lau Yiu Sing, Number 10 Kong Jat Wai, and Number 15 Tang Chi Hung were selected in demonstrating the procedure. As a fitness instructor, Tang Chi Hung was rather confident during the test for excess fat, and even raises his shirt to show his six-pack on location. During the test Kong Chak Lung was found to have a high amount of excess fat. Asked Kong Chak Lung if it was because he does not exercise regularly, he responds, “Before applying for the pageant, I have already signed up in a fitness program two, three months ago.” Asked whether he was afraid of losing out by not being as built, he answers, “Men are typed in many different categories!”
On the other hand, Number 13 Wong Cheung Hing was just found to have a tattoo on his left arm. He reveals that he had tattooed it on when he was 17. Asked if he had any other tattoos, he honestly replies, “No, I think one is enough, as I grow up I realized I no longer want it.” Asked whether or not he regretted getting a tattoo, he says, “I wouldn’t regret it, just that when I was younger I thought it was cool, but when I turn 60 I will feel that it just looks weird.” Asked if he was worried that by having a tattoo it would affect his points during the judging, he expresses that when he was being interviewed for the pageant, TVB already knew of it, tattooing is just a trend so he is not worried about it affecting him.
The Sun 27/06/05
Ta Kung Pao 27/06/05
Jessica on Kids
Jessica and model Lisa S. attended a press conference for a new brand of watches last day, the two receiving a 48 000 HK dollars and 47 000 HK dollars brand watch.
Jessica had recently been busy filming for “Legend of Ah Wong”, having earlier expressed that she wanted to be dating. However, she now expresses that she has been too busy lately, and now that her parents have moved from Beijing to settle in Hong Kong, so her house has been one whirlwind, piling up with over a hundred boxes. She also says that now her thoughts have changed, she’ll just go with the flow, as long as the she can meet someone she is able to get along. She will not allow her friends’ marriages or her age or her wanting to have kids be the reason to randomly find a guy and marry.
Jessica laughingly says that her beliefs are rather western-minded but at the same time contains traditional views as well. She wants to find a boyfriend who has the same values as her. But she doesn’t deny that because of her age it would be harder to find a boyfriend, since many of her friends are already married. Adding on that she is a public figure, that even if others do want to meet her, she doesn’t know whether or not to trust them, so it’s rather pitiful.
She admits that in this field of career, it has affected her trust in others. Reporters suggested that she find a partner in the entertainment circle as well, and she expresses that she does not deflect this possibility as well. All though she does have quite a few male friends, but they are all just casual friends. But as of now, she does feel pretty happy alone, and even if she doesn’t have kids, she can always become godmother to her friends’ kids.
Ta Kung Pao 01/07/05
The Sun 01/07/05
Melissa's Travels
Melissa Ng has recently returned from her vacation to London and Malaysia, so she has tanned quite distinctly. Speaking of her travel in Malaysia, she expresses that on the day she arrived it has just rained heavily, and since her and her friend had rented a cabin by the ocean-side, that upon hearing the waves and strong wind and rain sounds, the thought of Tsunami immediately crossed their minds. But they comforted themselves that whatever was meant to happen would happen and there’s not much that can be done. And after that thought went straight to bed, and luckily the next few days were of decent weather, and she really enjoyed her time there.
Melissa adds, “After the Tsunami incident, many of my friends no longer want to go to Buji or Thailand anymore. But if you really want to help re-establish the economy there, just donating money isn’t enough, people have to spend there as well, so I will continue to go there for vacations.”
Asked if her kissing scene with Michael Tao in “Fantasy Hotel” was requested by him, she replies, “Actually the scene is speaking of lovers finally being together, everyone wanted that warm feeling, so after some discussion this kiss scene was added on, it wasn’t requested on a one-sided basis.” Melissa will continue resting as of now, and will begin filming for a new series at the end of July.
Ta Kung Pao 01/07/05
Myolie & Lok Yi Against Drugs
Myolie and Lok Yi attended an anti-drugs event last day, persuading youths to turn from drugs. Myolie has been in the entertainment business for some time, and says that she has never been attracted to drugs, and even adds, “I’m afraid that by taking drugs it would clog my system, and it would affect my mental and emotional stability. And then it would just burden my family to take care of me.” Though there are some entertainment figures who take drugs, but she emphasizes that she does not know these people, but an artist takes a long time to create an image, and once you fall it will be hard to get back up, so it’s not worth it. As for her way of releasing stress, she says there are many such as shopping or eating.
Lok Yi admits that when he was in school, he did know a classmate who took drugs, but luckily he was able to rid this addiction. But he himself has not been attracted to them. He says, “I saw my classmate’s being before and after taking drugs having a drastic change, not being able to sleep and constantly having a runny nose.” All though where he study was rather complicated, but he has not been affected, “When I was studying in high school, the trend was skating. Though the place I lived was complicated, but maybe it’s because I’m born rather tall and built, and adding on that I was the captain of my basketball team, I was never persuaded to take it!”
Ta Kung Pao 28/06/05
MHK reach Thailand
Earlier, the “2005 Miss Hong Kong Pageant” group arrived to the Maldives, Si Lei Lan, and Thailand for outdoor filming. The twenty contestants finished the shoot for Bo Gut Phi Phi Island’s and along with the group leader Eric Tsang, attended a function held by the hotel. The contestants and Eric each expressing their own thoughts, enjoying themselves a night of heart-to-heart talk.
The other day, the contestants and Eric took a speedboat to get to an island for filming, Eric even took them to the local temple to pray for the Tsunami victims. Because the water there was especially clear and the sand clean, the contestants enjoyed a day of swimming in their bikini, playing beach volleyball frisbee. But because they encountered quite a number of accidental exposures, that once they have to have rather big movements in their filming, they will be extra careful in performing them, so even in playing it was rather cautious. Afterwards they went back to land and enjoyed some seafood, their nervous hearts beginning to settle.
The Sun 27/06/05
Maggie Siu on Beach
After taking on the breast enhancement advertisements, Maggie’s sexy image has brought her to a higher level. Lately she even took on the bikini look to appear. Filming under the sun and beach, creating a mermaid appearing on shore vision, showing off her appealing 34C figure.
Since Maggie agreed to take on Marianne Chan’s LF breast enhancement spokesperson role, she has filmed quite a few sexy swimwear ads, openly showing off her current 34C-24-34-measurement figure. The other day she appeared at the beach to film a new set of ads. That day she wore a golden bikini to frolic in the water, and even though the sun and weather were at its height, Maggie still managed to seem comfortable and eager to do her best.
Afterwards, Maggie expresses that she was able to comfortably pose for the shoot despite the weather was actually harder than it looks. “I didn’t use to be comfortable at all wearing anything that’s sexy in front of so many people, and when I first filmed for the ads I didn’t even know how to pose for it. I thought it was so hectic, causing many NGs, but luckily crew was very understanding and caring towards me, and they would continually play music so that I wouldn’t feel so nervous. And Marianne was there to help me with the poses, causing me to relax, and becoming more and more comfortable to film!”
Maggie points out that all though she had to film this beach scene under the blazing sun, but she still had a great time filming it. Reason being that she has not been to a beach in a long while, that when she saw the crew enjoying themselves in the water, she wanted to immediately join them, and doesn’t really care if she tans from it. “I don’t mind getting tanned, because when you’re in the water it helps a little. I’m actually most afraid that the crew might get a sunburned, so I constantly tell them to put on sun lotion.”
The Sun 29/06/05
Mandy Skincare Ad
Former Miss Hong Kong Crown Mandy was greatly looked after by the female owner of a skincare company while filming advertisements for them as a spokesperson. Aside from being professionally dolled up for free, she even received two rather large boxes of skincare products before leaving Hong Kong to film abroad. One of the owners Abbie Chan says, “Hope that she will become prettier and prettier as she works! I know that she will soon be leaving to Beijing to film, so I gave her some healthcare and skincare products, because I’m afraid that she will come back overworked, and I wouldn’t know what to do then.” Talk about thoughtful.
Earlier, Mandy did a set of photo shoots for advertisements, and Abbie had personally arrived on set to monitor the shoot. Asked Abbie what impression she has on Mandy and the other spokesperson Gigi Lai, Abbie says, “I really like Mandy, she very innocent and very good. The two of them are both very good girls, Gigi gives everyone the feeling of cleverness! Mandy’s appearance is sharp and stands out!” Asked if she sees Mandy becoming TVB’s leading actress, she responds, “She has potential, she just needs time! Gigi has the blood in her, her grandpa is also of the entertainment business, and she has been in the business for a while and has done a lot.”
The Sun 28/06/05
Myolie's Ratings Pledge
Myolie was invited to a function last day, along with some public figures to make cakes, and during the event one of the other guests was rather close with her. She says, “This is the first time we met, maybe it is because ‘The Gateau Affairs’ is airing right now, so when he saw me, he was felt rather close.”
Also, Myolie pledges that if “The Gateau Affairs” finale reaches an average of 34 rating point, she will not only hold a celebratory party on the beach, but she will also wear a bikini to attend. “Since the pageant in ’99 I haven’t worn a bikini, probably because I haven’t filmed a slimming ad!” Suggesting her to film a breast enhancement advertisement, she responds, “I don’t have the guts to film that! I am quite satisfied with my figure right now, if it’s too big then it might not be convenient. My oldest sister’s quite big, and she says running is hard.”
The Sun 29/06/05
Kevin New Series
Earlier Kevin and Niki Chow filmed for new series “Lovers under Sky Curtains”, the scene speaking of Kevin planning a big screen proposal for his client. Asked how he will propose in the future, he says, “I will use the traditional flowers, ring and kneeling on the ground to show my sincerity, and if need be I add more to it! I feel that girls take great importance to marriage, so I think that you should take that extra effort to make your other half happy, leaving her with the perfect memory of it.”
As for Niki, she says, “I attended a friends wedding earlier and ended up crying, so I think when I get married I will not help but cry too. I think for me, getting married at Disneyland would be nice!”
The Sun 29/06/05
'Troubled World' Costume Fitting
Sek Sau, Myolie Wu, Sunny Chan, Mandy Cho, and Ron Ng attended the blessing ceremony for “Troubled World’s” last day, and on location it was noticed that Sunny had grew a mustache, his image becoming more dashing and sophisticated. He says that he has to use ten minutes each day to care for his mustache, but his wife says that he looks like a pervert! Speaking of his forceful kiss with Myolie in the series, Sunny says that he has not yet finished reading the entire script, and Myolie says that she has never kissed a man with a mustache, so she can treat it as a new experience!
Standing with them, Ron upon hearing that the two have a kissing scene immediately says that he is envious, but since he can’t kiss anyone, seeing others kiss is good too! He mentions that in his earlier series he got to kiss Shirley, and that feeling was comfortable, and it was most uncomfortable to kiss Leila, because they were both strung on wires in mid-air, and he even made fun of her, saying that her facial hair pricked him!
The Sun 30/06/05
Linda is New Ad Queen
Being heavily promoted by TVB, Linda Chung has been in the entertainment business for a year and has taken part in seven advertisements, and can be said to be the little queen of advertisements. Recently she has taken part in the advertisements for sofas and mattresses, her pay not being too bad.
Asked how she feels being the little queen of advertisements, Linda says, “Can’t say that, I just have to thank the advertisement companies for giving me the opportunities.”
Linda actually buys a gift for herself every time she receives an advertisement job, the last time she bought herself an entertainment system, the rest of her fees she gives to her mom to save. In the midst of the newcomers at TVB, Linda is considered one of the earlier ones to step out, and she says, “I have to thank the company for giving me opportunities, hope that in the future I will become the leading ‘fa dan’, but right now I would like to focus on perfecting my acting.”
The Sun 01/07/05
Ronald axed in new schedules
Johnson Lee and Ronald Cheng were filming for the ninth episode of their talent show earlier and also announced that this would be the last one in the series. Responding to the question of why the show has been axed, Ronald admits that he had only been told about this not long ago, but he is not disappointed: "I haven't had a chance to ask about it yet, but I heard from an executive before that this is a TVB decision and maybe they have other ideas they want to pursue. If I have the opportunity, I will come back and work with them again. I am not particularly disappointed."
Johnson doesn't agree that the show has been 'axed': "The ratings have been in the twenties, so of course they wouldn't [cut it short]. Maybe there will be more later, but Ronald's time is hard to book. They want him to come and film series for them as well."
The show's producer responded, saying: "At first, I thought that there would be 12 episodes, but we have to make way for 'Mr Hong Kong' and 'Super Trio Specials'. Nine episodes is still quite hard, because we had to find over fifty contestants and it is time to take a break."
Reports suggest that TVB's decision was made because they wanted to promote the forthcoming new sitcom, a TVB version of 'Sex in the City' and so they will be sandwiching the show in between two helpings of 'Super Trio Show'. A similar tactic will be employed during the final of 'Mr Hong Kong' on 24th, where the new show will again be sandwiched between the main final and the last half hour vote results.
The Sun 02/07/05
Kate's Birthday, but where is Leon?
Having been romantically linked with Leon Lai earlier, Miss Hong Kong Kate Tsui celebrated her 26th Chinese Date birthday at a beauty promotion and when asked whether Leon had bought her a gift, she replied: "Gift? No, he hasnt. (Did he already give you a car before?) The car was not from him, I bought it myself. (How will you be celebrating?) Nothing special really. I will be celebrating more on the day." The organisers then brought her out a birthday cake that made her very happy.
Due to hand over her reign shortly, it would appear that Kate is yet to sign a contract with TVB: "I am interested in trying my luck in showbiz. Perhaps in hosting or drama, but it all depends on the opportunity. (What are your terms for a contract?) Nothing yet. I want to try everything, but I have been busy filming lately, so I haven't had a chance to talk about it."
The Sun 02/07/05
Baby Lam on the horizon?
Kenix Kwok and Frankie Lam took part in a baby products promotion earlier and tried their hand at changing a baby's nappy, showing a great partnership together. Kenix says that they do plan to have a baby, but if they do, then she will give up acting and concentrate on bringing up the baby. As for how many they plan to have, she says: "If I have kids, then I will have more than one, maybe two or three, but at the moment, I don't have time or attention to make a perfect product just yet."
As for Winnie Young, who has just given birth, she seems to have lost all the weight she gained now after a slimming sponsorship programme and she will soon be shooting a bikini commercial. Her husband does not mind at all and even encourages her. Winnie says: "My husband has named our daughter Hannah and her Chinese name was chosen by my father in law: Ting Chi."
The Sun 03/07/05
Sherming steps up Security
Taking part in the Summer Wedding Festival, Sherming Yiu joined some other models on the catwalk showing off some wedding gowns and revealed that she found out recently that her maid was stealing her birds nest supplies to eat. "At first I asked her and she said she didn't and only after a few times did she admit it, but then all she said was sorry. I will be asking my friend to fit some security cameras in my house, but to avoid invading her privacy, I mentioned it to my maid, but as soon as I did, she resigned!"
Talking of make up, Sherming gets rather excited, but she always has to have a make-up artist she knows doing it for her because she had a bad experienced with someone once and had to do it all again herself, which was rather embarrassing.
The Sun 03/07/05
Kate says No to Smoking
Wayne Lai and Kate Tsui were at a 'Smoke Free' Promotional event and Kate indicated that she has never smoked, so the air in her home is very fresh and clean, so for her future boyfriend, she will look for someone who does not smoke, because this immediately gives her a bad impression. As for Wayne, he was free, so he decided to go to the event with his family. He says that for their sake, he has successfully given up smoking.
The Sun 03/07/05
News sources: The Sun & Ta Kung Pao
Translations: Tammy & Em