06 Aug 2005 - Issue 19
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NEWS ROUNDUP - 01/08/05-08/08/05
Ada heads off to Mainland
The cast of TVB’s new series “Dancing Flames Yellow Sand” consisting of Ada Choi, Moses Chan, Maggie Siu, and more took the morning flight to head off to Yinchuan for outdoor filming. Aside from the multiple luggage, Ada was also constantly chatting away on her cell phone. Asked if it was her rumored boyfriend Cheung Chun Lo that called, Ada laughingly scolds, “You want to die? Which Mr. Cheung are you talking about? Nick Cheung doesn’t have time to take care of me!” She then immediately said that she has brought along a variety of products, trying to steer away from the original topic.
At the same gate, Moses had a group of female fans to send him off, but the most touching was when his mother came to see him off. He responds, “The past few months, I’ve been filming series back to back, and have not found the time to spend it with my mom, so today we really did make use of what time we had!”
The Sun 01/08/05
Gigi is too Busy for Rumours
Gigi Lai took the morning flight to head off to Yinchuan for location filming of TVB’s new series “Dancing Flames Yellow Sand”, and that morning, many elderly fans especially came to see her off, giving her red packets for a safe journey, causing her to be extremely happy. Due to the many female leads, she was asked whether or not she was worried of attracting rumors again. Gigi laughingly says, “Of course not! Ada just called me this morning to help her buy make-up, and we’ve cooperated several times before, so we get along quite well. And this series is more challenging then ‘War and Beauty’, the lines are long, so who really has the time to cause mischief?”
This trip will span for a short half a month, but Gigi has brought along four large suitcases, including novels and articles to read, yet she has not prepared much food for the trip. Speaking of the specialty pork there, she responds, “I will try to reduce on the amount of pork, but I will take more caution to the water, because I’ve experienced some unsanitary water in Guangzhou, so I have brought along some beverages and soup mix.”
The Sun 02/08/05
Ta Kung Pao 02/08/05
Ron and Myolie in the Rain
Ron Ng and Myolie Wu filmed a rain scene last day for new series “Troubled Worlds”, the scene speaking of Myolie’s father being arrested by Sunny Chan, and she throws herself to the ground to beg on her dad’s behalf, the scene being extremely emotional! To film this scene, Myolie not only had to be on the ground for six hours, but as well she even had to be poured until her clothes soaked through. To avoid catching a cold, Myolie had put on an extra layer under her costume outfit. She says casually, “It’s not considered too hard of work, it’s just filming!” “Troubled Worlds” will head off to Nanjing for outdoor filming as soon as local filming is completed, and speaking of the diseased pork in the Mainland, Myolie says in a worried tone, “If I don’t eat pork, I don’t know what else to eat. I don’t eat lamb, so I’ll have to be more careful!”
The Sun 02/08/05
HH3 Starts on a High
TVB released their ratings results last day, and for its first week, Healing Hands 3 debuted with a high 30 points, exceeding the finale rating for Korean drama “Hur Jun” by four rating points, and having a high of 33 points, showing the quality of a brand name series. As for the popular comedy Wars of In-Laws, it still maintains at its 34 points, reaching a high of 37 points. As for Fantasy Hotel, its ratings was only of 29 points, dropping two points, but in its last moment where Michael Tao and Melissa Ng share then on-screen kiss, the series go for a high of 34 rating points!
The Sun 02/08/05
Maggie has Laser Surgery
Having a 300-degree near-sightedness, Maggie spends over 10000 dollars to get laser eye surgery. She laughingly says that her near-sightedness has caused many troubles for her in the past, being mistaken for ignoring others, but now that her vision is at its best, she will greet others whether or not they are near or far.
At noon last day, Maggie arrived at an optometry center with the guidance of friend. Since Maggie has not yet started filming on TVB’s new series “Shanghai Turbulence”, she took time out to get laser eye surgery. All the surgery is considered a small operation, but she seemed to be rather nervous, especially when signing the agreement notice, taking quite a few minutes before confirming to pick up the pen to sign. When the doctor asked if she needed a thorough explanation of the operation, Maggie immediately shakes her head and waves it off, saying, “No, I’d rather not know, I don’t want any more pressure.”
After a twenty-minute operation, her friend guided her out. Maggie then in relief says, “I used to see people in a blurry, fuzzy vision, especially when filming for series. Because I constantly have to work long hours, and am afraid my eyes will dry out, I don’t bother to wear contact lenses when filming. Aside from my co-star, when others afar wave out to me, I don’t see them, and then get mistaken for being too cool. Hopefully every one can forgive me. But now I will be able to see clearly, so I can greet every one even if they are far off.”
Many artists have already done laser eye surgery, asked why Maggie waited until now to, she reveals that she waited until her two sisters operations were done and successful before she had the courage to go for it, and get rid of her poor vision.
The Sun 02/08/05
K-100 is Axed
TVB’s program “K100” will soon be taken off air end the beginning of next month, and there have been rumors arising that the crew of show will be fired. Executive to the department Tsang Sing Ming clarifies, “The company is considering taking the crew of K100 and sending them back to the department and dispersing their jobs from there. Scoot and K100 are too similar, so the company wants to make use of time and money."
Jessica Hsuan expresses that K100 is her first project upon entering the company. “If it really is cut, that would be really pitiful.” As for the current hosts of the show Amigo Chui and Natalie Tong, they feel that the show will help newcomers work on their speech.
The Sun 02/08/05
No Girls for Benny
Currently filming for “Circus of Life” in Panyu, Benny Chan, Michael Tong, and other cast members were reported by a magazine to be taking their time out late at night to find company, and Benny getting rather close with a local female at a hotel. Benny’s manager has looked into the situation and strongly emphasizes the false alarm to any of the events. He says, “Benny is very unhappy, the weather here is of 36, 37 degrees, and him going with cast and crew to Karaoke, supper, is a very normal thing. But he did not bring a female up to his room!” As well, producer Tsui Yu On is siding with the cast, trusting that they are too busy to even spend the night anywhere, but to prove this, they will further look into the situation.
The Sun 03/08/05
Liu Kai Chi's Son to have Blood Transplant
Noel Leung and Liu Kai Chi were guest judges of children’s program, and all though Uncle Chi was full of praises for the contestants, he said that they were missing that part of a child’s innocence. Asking of his son’s condition, Uncle Chi says that his beloved son is still undergoing treatment, but his condition is somewhat stable, and will later undergo blood transplant. He does believe that everything will be better from here on.
On the other hand, asking Noel when she plans on having children since she has been married for a while now, Noel responds, “Asking this question again, currently there are no plans for having a baby!” Speaking of the pork disease in Mainland, Noel who has been filming abroad most of the time says, “Can’t be too afraid of these things, I still eat the same! I don’t eat chicken nor do I eat beef, so if I have to quit eating pork, then I have nothing else to eat!”
The Sun 03/08/05
Joey on the End of K-100
Joey Leung actually really enjoys putting together models, so for the past eight years he has been the judge for a model-making competition. He says that when he is unhappy, once he gets to see model toys, all his troubles will disappear.
As for what he thought to the ending of K100 due to it being repetitive to his own show “Scoot”, Joey says he does not know what is going on, and responds, “I have to go and ask about it before I can respond to all your questions.”
The Sun 03/08/05
Bowie heads North
Bowie headed out to Yinchuan to film for TVB’s new series “Dancing Flames Yellow Sand”, and in response to magazines reporting that male artists in Mainland are looking for company there, Bowie laughingly says, “I’m not afraid! I’ll even take Moses with me to look! But as for looking for what is a different matter! But honestly, it’s just rumors, paparazzi are always writing about something!” Bowie says that when he is filming evening scenes he will have to leech onto Gigi Lai. He explains, “She is always spraying her entire body with bug spray, with six different anti-bug lotion, if I follow her then I will for sure not get bitten.” This trip he has loaded up on canned goods, and he responds, “I’m not afraid of the pork disease, but I like lamb, so I just loaded up on more canned goods!”
The Sun 03/08/05
Shirley at Ocean Park
Filled with a caring nature, Shirley Yeung has taken the time to film a special at Ocean Park, and takes the opportunity to visit childhood friend. She laughingly says, “Ever since I was a kid I have always had a love for sea animals, especially sea lions and seals, it was almost like a crush! Too bad I could never have them, so every summer I would beg my dad to take me to Ocean Park so I can pay them a visit!”
“Animal-craze” Shirley used to give each animal names when she was young, and she explains, “Though they do seem a-like, to differentiate them isn’t hard, if you pay careful attention to them, you will know that they are each one of a kind!” Every time she comes to the park, she never forgets to go on the rides to release stress, especially the roller coaster and waterfall drop. She explains, “I really enjoy the rides, it scares me so that I scream and yell myself out, and at the point I feel like all my worries went with it, and it feels all better!”
The Sun 05/08/05
'Hard to Be a Woman' revealed
Last day TVB had its costume fitting for new series “Hard to be a Woman”, leading lady Sheren Tang says that aside from this role being custom-made for her, her character even “borrows a sperm” to become a mother. “In reality I would never do that, it’s too irresponsible. I really don’t want to have children, but we’ll see if that thought changes after I finish filming this series.” All though this series has the topic of “borrowing a sperm”, Sheren is not afraid that people will get the wrong idea. As for suggestions that this series is a subtle announcement of TVB “unfreezing” Sheren, Sheren laughingly responds, “My relationship with TVB has not changed, if there is a job for me I will take it, and this series is even custom-made.” Asked if she is confident of sweeping away the “Most Favorite Female Lead”, she replies, “I have never really cared about awards and ratings, I only have confidence in doing my role to the best that I can.”
The Sun 06/08/05
Iva Lo Storms Beauty Industry
Recently switching into the beauty industry, Iva Lo attended a beauty center function in the form of a spokesperson. Iva attracted a large group of OL to stop and support, as well as a group of men standing around to watch her. But Iva did not seem to mind, and decide to put her abilities to work, helping customers to put on make up and sharing her thoughts on beauty. Iva says, “A lot of people think that artists only know how to have their make-up done, but luckily some people have seen me in action, and know that I can do it and am not playing around!” Iva has passed and achieved a certificate as a make-up specialist, and hope to be able to move up in the industry and take on the position of director. As for her current outlook for her on-screen career, she responds, “Of course I will continue it, I still have an interest for acting!”
The Sun 06/08/05
Leila's New Song in Memory of Dog
Leila Tong finally opens her voice at an event last day, singing her first single, “Siu Yuet”. All though she is fresh to the vocal screen, she appeared extremely calm and her voice was passable, winning the encore of the audience below stage. After, she responds, “Just released a book based on animals earlier, and in it contains a letter that I wrote to my puppy “Yuet Yuet” when it passed away. If not, this new song would not have existed.”
As for reports of Fu Ming Hin taking her beloved dog abroad to get medical attention, and spending over ten thousand dollars for when her dog passed away, Leila responds, “If I had that financial ability, I would surely do the same. If animals are ill, it is just like children being ill, you still have to bring them to see the doctor.”
The Sun 08/08/05
Fiona Yuen's New Book in November
Fiona Yuen and Amigo Chui attended a function last day, and Fiona openly admits that since she was young she has been very vain. “I once actually spent two hours in the washroom trying to do my hair and face that my family thought I passed out in there!” No wonder she has an interest in writing a book on beauty tips and dressing. She says, “A beauty tip book will have to come out later, because I had promised earlier to release a cooking book in November, based on simple meals for smaller families.”
Having not dated for over half a year, Fiona admits that some of her friends are introducing foreign men to her. But she is not too interested in the idea, saying, “I think I have a 70% preference to Chinese men, because when it comes down to it, our traditions and ideals are different, so it would be nice to have someone who shares the same culture and thoughts.”
The Sun 08/08/05
Minute Famers are Reunited
As celebrity dubbing artistes for the Cantonese version of animated film "Valiant", Joey Leung and 'Minutes to Fame' winners were reunited at the recent animation festival, where Joey went off to judge a model-making competition, whilst the others were promoting their film.
'Mr Mok' Mok Hoi Heem, 'Latin King' Dolby Kwan and 'Kiu Po Po' Paul Gill were all guests at the Voice over competition to promote the film, with some role reversal as they judged the contestants on the stage. As Joey's event was just before theirs, their paths crossed and they joined together for a photo opportunity.
Joey is quite a model enthusiast himself and to tie in with this event, he brought out a couple of his prized possessions to showm including a necklace that was bought from Japan. He says that he often gets together with fellow enthusiast Leo Ku to share their passion and he spends several thousand dollars a month on models. "It depends how much I have earned that month. In the past I would think about it for a long time before buying, but now I just buy on impulse. I won't buy anything too expensive though, so I don't spend that much." He says that in this cruel society, everyone needs something that they can indulge in. Some people like to do sports, but for him, he just needs to go to the toy shop and he will feel much happier.
Dolby was spotted doing some dancing for Paula Tsui's recent concert and he explains that he was helping his producer friend to offer some advice on positioning. He has danced with Paula though, five years ago when he was just a little fat kid. He met her at a charity ball and she found him rather sweet, so she danced the cha cha with him.
Ta Kung Pao 03/08/05
Ka Lok and Ah Lo Team Up Again
Eric Tsang's "Super Trio Show" has formally ended now, but Eric has immediately started working on his new concept show. Teaming up with his old co-stars Jerry Lamb and Chin Ka Lok, he will be doing a fusion show, where 'Hui Brothers Show' meets 'Minutes to Fame', with dressing up mixed with satire and they will shortly holding auditions for acts. Eric will just be producing the show, leaving Jerry and Ka Lok to host it.
Ka Lok says: "We don't want to do another game show, so as well as some sketches and impersonations, we will be getting in some bands and we are looking for comic talents. We will have Eric and his son on the show of course." Jerry adds: "The idea was sold to TVB by Eric and although his leg is still not better, he is always here going to meetings. It should be out in November and although Eric is the producer, he will get involved as a guest."
The Sun 03/08/05
Joyce is Breath Tested after Crash
Joyce Tang was heading out to film for "Women on the Run" at TKO TVB City and as she left in her car, she was involved in a traffic accident, where she couldn't stop her BMW in time and crashed. When the police arrived, they tested her breath, but she was not over the limit. In the end, Joyce arrived over an hour late for the shoot and she felt really guilty as she recounted the story: "This is my first ever crash and I was frightened to death! Luckily everything was okay, apart from on the money front!" She says that she has not called boyfriend Marco Ngai yet. "He is filming in Sichuan at the moment. I am worried about the swine fever problem, so I don't want him worrying about something else."
The Sun 04/08/05
Sheren at Show
Sheren Tang was wearing a low cut sexy evening dress for a fashion show earlier and she was originally arranged to do a latin dance with a foreign man, but in the end she didn't do it. Afterwards, she explained: "They did want me to dance, but they didn't arrange a choreographer for me, so I couldn't do it."
Although she was wearing a couple of rather sexy outfits, Sheren had made all the safety precautions and asked if she was not wearing a bra, she said: "No, but I like to play it safe. You can be sexy and safe." Talking of her good friend Maggie Siu's recent sexy image after slimming, Sheren praises her friend's healthy image: "I saw her ad in the tunnels and I nearly crashed my car. You have to be careful when you pass by!"
The Sun 04/08/05
Jessica's Travel Plans
Jessica Hsuan has recently been approached by French brand Clarins to advertise their lip products and at a promotional event earlier, it was arranged for her to be flanked by four Hawaiian dancerts. Jessica says: "I am not worried about them stealing the show, as long as we look pretty." Later, she will be heading out to Canada, Paris and Holland to promote for TVB, then out to Australia to attend a family wedding. Asked if her family have been rushing her to get married, Jessica says: "They have given up, I personally feel I would rather do without than go for anyone." Asked if she would go looking for a foreigner boyfriend, she was very adamant in her response: "After studying abroad for so long, I have never tried this. After all, the distance is too great and it is difficult to make a bond." Jessica plans to visit England on holiday soon, she says: "After the terrorist attacks, the pound has fallen a lot, so it is a good time to go. I will stay near the shopping areas, so I don't have to go on the underground too much."
The Sun 05/08/05
Ta Kung Pao 05/08/05
Steven in New Series
Steven Ma and Elaine Yiu were at the blessing ceremony of TVB's new series "Friends Carrier Bureau", but throughout the event, Steven would not remove his cap. This was because filming on location had left him with two different colours on his face and neck and he nearly suffered sunstroke earlier, but luckily the filming went well. Also, in the series, he has to roar at people, so he spoke quietly to rest his voice.
Steven's co-star Elaine is rather fresh, but he praises her for being modest and having good pronunciation. She has high expectations and gets nervous when she feels she is not doing well enough, but she is improvng day by day and they have just finished filming a wedding scene, but asked about kissing scenes, he says there are none and even very few holding hands scenes. As TVB has been promoting its young female stars lately such as Linda Chung and Bernice Liu, Steven laughs that he has a young looking appearance so he can still be partnered with the younger ladies.
For Elaine in her first leading role, she feels that the pressure is high, but she is lucky to have so many seniors showing her the ropes. Asked if she is worried about her performance, she says she is because she does not want to affect everyone else's performance. Talking of her wedding scene with Steven, she says that the closeness ends with a hug, but her first screen kiss had long gone to Lai Lok Yi.
The Sun 04/08/05
Ta Kung Pao 04/08/05
'Revolving Doors' Confident
TVB's new series "Revolving Doors of Vengeance" will begin airing on the 15th and TVB General Manager Stephen Chan is heavily behind the show, that was originally planned to be one of the Anniversary series for this year, but has been brought forward for airing because of the great reviews. Breaking the boundaries once again, a huge promotional event will be held for the show in the Philippines, where sixty cast and crew members will be sent out there in a gesture that will cost about $1 million. The group heads out on 8th and included will be leads Ron Ng, Kenix Kwok and Joe Ma, who is currently filming in Beijing.
With the Holiday Inn at the Laoag Resort being famed for its Presidential Suite, Kenix was asked if she will have the chance to stay in this luxurious room. She says: "I don't know, but if I have the chance I don't mind. Laoag is a popular tourist resort, so the rooms shouldn't be bad at all." With the current trend in comedies, Kenix feels that with the highly dramatic "Revolving Doors", the audience should enjoy the change of flavour. As for whether she is confident of an award this year, she says: "I am confident every year, but I am happy with or without an award."
As for Ron, he says: "It just proves how highly the company is valuing the series. (Have you stayed in the Presidential Suite?) I don't mind, I filmed there earlier on. (Are you confident of a male lead award?) I am confident in the show, but I am still young and inexperienced." Joe Ma says: "I will be flying out especially, the show is great and an excellent production of recent years. I know the company sees it highly."
The Sun 05/08/05
Belinda Reveals Bernice is Crazy
Bernice Liu, Belinda Hamnett and Joyce Tang have been filming for an ad together earlier and when the three ladies got together, the conversation didn't stop as they revealed each others shortcomings.
During filming, Belinda mocked Bernice for being the most 'covered up' despite being the spokesperson for their product. To this, Bernice responded: "I play a doctor in the ad, so I can't show myself too much. I've let you two steal the show." Belinda later on laughed that despite being in Hong Kong for so long, Bernice still speaks Chinese like a foreigner and adds: "She must be a mental patient pretending to be a doctor. She literally translated 'sweet and sour pork' into 'Sweet Sour Pig' - that was so funny!" Bernice laughed when she heard this and admitted that her Cantonese was not as good as 'foreigner' Belinda. "After all, she grew up in Hong Kong, so she must be better than me. She has been teaching me to do Chinese tongue twisters such as 'Di Di Dog'."
The Sun 05/08/05
Priscilla Chung's Sexy Look
The Prize Assistant from "Minutes to Fame" Priscilla Chung has been floating around in showbiz for three years since taking part in the Miss Hong Kong pageant and is working hard to achieve her ultimate goal of becoming a singer. After being photographed revealing herself too much in a bikini on "Super Trio Show" earlier, Priscilla was heavily scolded by her mother, so in a recent photoshoot, she has been careful to make sure that she stays covered up. Asked if she has a shadow over her about bikinis, she says: "No, maybe because I grew up abroad and the people there are proud of their figures and wear bikinis all the time on the beach, so there is no need to cover up all the time."
Priscilla reveals that she once won a car in a singing competition when she was abroad: "Some friends say I am wasting my youth in showbiz, but I don't feel this at all. I want to work in the music industry and I have been taking singing lessons for nine years." She adds that taking part in Sam Hui's concert last year gave her a huge boost in confidence.
The Sun 05/08/05
Kate is Left Out
Current Miss Hong Kong winners Kate Tsui and Queenie Chu were invited to take part in the "Overseas Students Yan Chai Charity Event" earlier and the Student Association president Wong Yin Shun (relative of Vinci Wong) was on hand to welcome them, but he spent most of the evening chatting with Queenie, leaving Kate to one side. Later, Kate said: "There were other executives beside me at the time, so I did not want to butt in." Queenie insisted that they were talking business and as for whether they would meet up again later, she smiles: "He just gave me his card and he had a female partner there, who I think was his girlfriend."
Angela Tong arrived late for the function with a male partner, who disappeared when he saw the press. Angela laughed: "We didn't think there would be so many reporters here, you have frightened him off. (Is he your new boyfriend?) I don't want to say, he is shy and not from showbiz circles."
The Sun 07/08/05
Fala Chen's first Show
Miss Chinese International Runner Up Fala Chan appeared at her first fashion show earlier and gave a very calm performance. It turns out that she had experienced all this as a model for a Japanese magazine. Although she is Miss Chinese International, she still did not have any special treatment: "I still had to change with all the other models and it was good fun." Fala has signed a management contract with TVB and plans to stay in Hong Kong to further her career. She has been given two shows to host on TVB's Mandarin Channel TVB8, but the most important thing for her is to perfect her Cantonese. She says: "From April, when I did not know a word of Cantonese, I have been reading the papers out loud every dya and it has improved a lot now."
The Sun 07/08/05
War of In Laws Celebration
Cast members from TVB's hit comedy "War of In-Laws" held a promotional event at a restaurant earlier and as it is Liza Wang's birthday on the 28th, they took the chance to celebrate with her/ Attended by stars such as Bosco Wong, Myolie Wu and TVB executive Lok Yee Ling, they presented Liza with a cake and some skincare gifts. Liza joined in the atmosphere but playing some tricks of her own, firstly turning up dressed as her 'Beggarwoman Princess' from the series and then transforming herself into a beauty queen and showing a sash that read 'TVB's Most Faithful Artiste'. Liza has renewed her contract with TVB for another two years and she says they have been working well. As for whether she received a payrise, she says: "I have always been easy going. (Are you confident to win a female lead award?) What do you think?"
Bosco praised Liza, saying she has all the qualities of a superstar and asked if he would like to be her godson. he says: "Of course I would like this. but I daren't ask her directly because I am not so thick-skinned." Liza laughs: "I will think about it, is he jumping the gun a bit?" Myolie hopes that they will film a sequel to the show and that they can make an ad together, as she and Bosco have received many offers of advertising and stage work. Liza's partner Law Ka Ying indicated at the event that after a lot of dedication and networking, she has been able to rescue the doomed Sun Kwong Theatre and part of Hong Kong's history. He says they will be going on a cruise vacation soon and laughs that her character in 'War' is very close to her real-life personality.
The Sun 07/08/05
Niki and Kevin Romance .... Possibly!!
Kevin Cheng and Kathy Chow were guests at a skincare promotion earlier and Kevin says that appearance is still very important for men and for him, it is easy to put weight on his face, so he is always looking in the mirror to remind himself not to put on too much weight.
Kevin and Kathy's sister Niki are currently filming together for TVB series "Lovers Under Sky Curtains" and it has been rumoured that he has been saving snacks for Niki. He admits that he saved a chicken leg for Niki during the blessing ceremony, but he also did the same for Auntie Happy Ha. He feels that Niki is very straight and a great partner.
Asked about the rumours between her sister and Kevin, Kathy says she does not rule out the possibility of them dating because they are always together at the studios, but buying snacks is a very common thing. She does hope that people are not too sensitive as there will always be sparks, because they are both single. This was the first time she had met with Kevin and she does not know him very well, but first impressions were good and she finds him very polite and sporty.
As for whether he would make a good brother-in-law, Kathy says she will have to ask Niki. Asked if she will play matchmaker, she laughs that she does not have a boyfriend of her own either, so she needs her sister to matchmake for her first, but laughs that we don't need matchmakers in this day and age.
Ta Kung Pao 07/08/05
Joe Ma Chef Charm
Joe Ma is quite a gourmet connoisseur and in a recent event, he took to the kitchen himself to make some tasty dishes and win over the audience. Joe likes to cook himself and he looks the part wearing an apron and holding the wok shovel. After showing off his skills to an admiring crowd, they all praised his cooking. He then went on to play some tasting games, where a blindfolded Joe did not disappoint as he identified the tastes he was presented with. Finally he handed out an autographed apron to the winner of the competition.
Ta Kung Pao 08/08/05
Christine is a Getting Old?
Currently busy with filming sitcom “Women on the Run”, Christine has been plagued with the title of a “mature (old) lady”. She at first did not take notice, but since she started filming more on outdoor location, she is worried about her skin becoming rather wrinkly.
Taking time out to film an ad for the Fancl skincare range, she took their skin test and found that her skin has a very high water content and she has a skin age of just 26 years, so she is rather excited by this. Christine reveals that to keep young skin, she eats egg white products every night by sharing dessert with her husband Lin Hoi Tong.
The Sun 04/08/05
main pageAda heads off to Mainland
The cast of TVB’s new series “Dancing Flames Yellow Sand” consisting of Ada Choi, Moses Chan, Maggie Siu, and more took the morning flight to head off to Yinchuan for outdoor filming. Aside from the multiple luggage, Ada was also constantly chatting away on her cell phone. Asked if it was her rumored boyfriend Cheung Chun Lo that called, Ada laughingly scolds, “You want to die? Which Mr. Cheung are you talking about? Nick Cheung doesn’t have time to take care of me!” She then immediately said that she has brought along a variety of products, trying to steer away from the original topic.
At the same gate, Moses had a group of female fans to send him off, but the most touching was when his mother came to see him off. He responds, “The past few months, I’ve been filming series back to back, and have not found the time to spend it with my mom, so today we really did make use of what time we had!”
The Sun 01/08/05
Gigi is too Busy for Rumours
Gigi Lai took the morning flight to head off to Yinchuan for location filming of TVB’s new series “Dancing Flames Yellow Sand”, and that morning, many elderly fans especially came to see her off, giving her red packets for a safe journey, causing her to be extremely happy. Due to the many female leads, she was asked whether or not she was worried of attracting rumors again. Gigi laughingly says, “Of course not! Ada just called me this morning to help her buy make-up, and we’ve cooperated several times before, so we get along quite well. And this series is more challenging then ‘War and Beauty’, the lines are long, so who really has the time to cause mischief?”
This trip will span for a short half a month, but Gigi has brought along four large suitcases, including novels and articles to read, yet she has not prepared much food for the trip. Speaking of the specialty pork there, she responds, “I will try to reduce on the amount of pork, but I will take more caution to the water, because I’ve experienced some unsanitary water in Guangzhou, so I have brought along some beverages and soup mix.”
The Sun 02/08/05
Ta Kung Pao 02/08/05
Ron and Myolie in the Rain
Ron Ng and Myolie Wu filmed a rain scene last day for new series “Troubled Worlds”, the scene speaking of Myolie’s father being arrested by Sunny Chan, and she throws herself to the ground to beg on her dad’s behalf, the scene being extremely emotional! To film this scene, Myolie not only had to be on the ground for six hours, but as well she even had to be poured until her clothes soaked through. To avoid catching a cold, Myolie had put on an extra layer under her costume outfit. She says casually, “It’s not considered too hard of work, it’s just filming!” “Troubled Worlds” will head off to Nanjing for outdoor filming as soon as local filming is completed, and speaking of the diseased pork in the Mainland, Myolie says in a worried tone, “If I don’t eat pork, I don’t know what else to eat. I don’t eat lamb, so I’ll have to be more careful!”
The Sun 02/08/05
HH3 Starts on a High
TVB released their ratings results last day, and for its first week, Healing Hands 3 debuted with a high 30 points, exceeding the finale rating for Korean drama “Hur Jun” by four rating points, and having a high of 33 points, showing the quality of a brand name series. As for the popular comedy Wars of In-Laws, it still maintains at its 34 points, reaching a high of 37 points. As for Fantasy Hotel, its ratings was only of 29 points, dropping two points, but in its last moment where Michael Tao and Melissa Ng share then on-screen kiss, the series go for a high of 34 rating points!
The Sun 02/08/05
Maggie has Laser Surgery
Having a 300-degree near-sightedness, Maggie spends over 10000 dollars to get laser eye surgery. She laughingly says that her near-sightedness has caused many troubles for her in the past, being mistaken for ignoring others, but now that her vision is at its best, she will greet others whether or not they are near or far.
At noon last day, Maggie arrived at an optometry center with the guidance of friend. Since Maggie has not yet started filming on TVB’s new series “Shanghai Turbulence”, she took time out to get laser eye surgery. All the surgery is considered a small operation, but she seemed to be rather nervous, especially when signing the agreement notice, taking quite a few minutes before confirming to pick up the pen to sign. When the doctor asked if she needed a thorough explanation of the operation, Maggie immediately shakes her head and waves it off, saying, “No, I’d rather not know, I don’t want any more pressure.”
After a twenty-minute operation, her friend guided her out. Maggie then in relief says, “I used to see people in a blurry, fuzzy vision, especially when filming for series. Because I constantly have to work long hours, and am afraid my eyes will dry out, I don’t bother to wear contact lenses when filming. Aside from my co-star, when others afar wave out to me, I don’t see them, and then get mistaken for being too cool. Hopefully every one can forgive me. But now I will be able to see clearly, so I can greet every one even if they are far off.”
Many artists have already done laser eye surgery, asked why Maggie waited until now to, she reveals that she waited until her two sisters operations were done and successful before she had the courage to go for it, and get rid of her poor vision.
The Sun 02/08/05
K-100 is Axed
TVB’s program “K100” will soon be taken off air end the beginning of next month, and there have been rumors arising that the crew of show will be fired. Executive to the department Tsang Sing Ming clarifies, “The company is considering taking the crew of K100 and sending them back to the department and dispersing their jobs from there. Scoot and K100 are too similar, so the company wants to make use of time and money."
Jessica Hsuan expresses that K100 is her first project upon entering the company. “If it really is cut, that would be really pitiful.” As for the current hosts of the show Amigo Chui and Natalie Tong, they feel that the show will help newcomers work on their speech.
The Sun 02/08/05
No Girls for Benny
Currently filming for “Circus of Life” in Panyu, Benny Chan, Michael Tong, and other cast members were reported by a magazine to be taking their time out late at night to find company, and Benny getting rather close with a local female at a hotel. Benny’s manager has looked into the situation and strongly emphasizes the false alarm to any of the events. He says, “Benny is very unhappy, the weather here is of 36, 37 degrees, and him going with cast and crew to Karaoke, supper, is a very normal thing. But he did not bring a female up to his room!” As well, producer Tsui Yu On is siding with the cast, trusting that they are too busy to even spend the night anywhere, but to prove this, they will further look into the situation.
The Sun 03/08/05
Liu Kai Chi's Son to have Blood Transplant
Noel Leung and Liu Kai Chi were guest judges of children’s program, and all though Uncle Chi was full of praises for the contestants, he said that they were missing that part of a child’s innocence. Asking of his son’s condition, Uncle Chi says that his beloved son is still undergoing treatment, but his condition is somewhat stable, and will later undergo blood transplant. He does believe that everything will be better from here on.
On the other hand, asking Noel when she plans on having children since she has been married for a while now, Noel responds, “Asking this question again, currently there are no plans for having a baby!” Speaking of the pork disease in Mainland, Noel who has been filming abroad most of the time says, “Can’t be too afraid of these things, I still eat the same! I don’t eat chicken nor do I eat beef, so if I have to quit eating pork, then I have nothing else to eat!”
The Sun 03/08/05
Joey on the End of K-100
Joey Leung actually really enjoys putting together models, so for the past eight years he has been the judge for a model-making competition. He says that when he is unhappy, once he gets to see model toys, all his troubles will disappear.
As for what he thought to the ending of K100 due to it being repetitive to his own show “Scoot”, Joey says he does not know what is going on, and responds, “I have to go and ask about it before I can respond to all your questions.”
The Sun 03/08/05
Bowie heads North
Bowie headed out to Yinchuan to film for TVB’s new series “Dancing Flames Yellow Sand”, and in response to magazines reporting that male artists in Mainland are looking for company there, Bowie laughingly says, “I’m not afraid! I’ll even take Moses with me to look! But as for looking for what is a different matter! But honestly, it’s just rumors, paparazzi are always writing about something!” Bowie says that when he is filming evening scenes he will have to leech onto Gigi Lai. He explains, “She is always spraying her entire body with bug spray, with six different anti-bug lotion, if I follow her then I will for sure not get bitten.” This trip he has loaded up on canned goods, and he responds, “I’m not afraid of the pork disease, but I like lamb, so I just loaded up on more canned goods!”
The Sun 03/08/05
Shirley at Ocean Park
Filled with a caring nature, Shirley Yeung has taken the time to film a special at Ocean Park, and takes the opportunity to visit childhood friend. She laughingly says, “Ever since I was a kid I have always had a love for sea animals, especially sea lions and seals, it was almost like a crush! Too bad I could never have them, so every summer I would beg my dad to take me to Ocean Park so I can pay them a visit!”
“Animal-craze” Shirley used to give each animal names when she was young, and she explains, “Though they do seem a-like, to differentiate them isn’t hard, if you pay careful attention to them, you will know that they are each one of a kind!” Every time she comes to the park, she never forgets to go on the rides to release stress, especially the roller coaster and waterfall drop. She explains, “I really enjoy the rides, it scares me so that I scream and yell myself out, and at the point I feel like all my worries went with it, and it feels all better!”
The Sun 05/08/05
'Hard to Be a Woman' revealed
Last day TVB had its costume fitting for new series “Hard to be a Woman”, leading lady Sheren Tang says that aside from this role being custom-made for her, her character even “borrows a sperm” to become a mother. “In reality I would never do that, it’s too irresponsible. I really don’t want to have children, but we’ll see if that thought changes after I finish filming this series.” All though this series has the topic of “borrowing a sperm”, Sheren is not afraid that people will get the wrong idea. As for suggestions that this series is a subtle announcement of TVB “unfreezing” Sheren, Sheren laughingly responds, “My relationship with TVB has not changed, if there is a job for me I will take it, and this series is even custom-made.” Asked if she is confident of sweeping away the “Most Favorite Female Lead”, she replies, “I have never really cared about awards and ratings, I only have confidence in doing my role to the best that I can.”
The Sun 06/08/05
Iva Lo Storms Beauty Industry
Recently switching into the beauty industry, Iva Lo attended a beauty center function in the form of a spokesperson. Iva attracted a large group of OL to stop and support, as well as a group of men standing around to watch her. But Iva did not seem to mind, and decide to put her abilities to work, helping customers to put on make up and sharing her thoughts on beauty. Iva says, “A lot of people think that artists only know how to have their make-up done, but luckily some people have seen me in action, and know that I can do it and am not playing around!” Iva has passed and achieved a certificate as a make-up specialist, and hope to be able to move up in the industry and take on the position of director. As for her current outlook for her on-screen career, she responds, “Of course I will continue it, I still have an interest for acting!”
The Sun 06/08/05
Leila's New Song in Memory of Dog
Leila Tong finally opens her voice at an event last day, singing her first single, “Siu Yuet”. All though she is fresh to the vocal screen, she appeared extremely calm and her voice was passable, winning the encore of the audience below stage. After, she responds, “Just released a book based on animals earlier, and in it contains a letter that I wrote to my puppy “Yuet Yuet” when it passed away. If not, this new song would not have existed.”
As for reports of Fu Ming Hin taking her beloved dog abroad to get medical attention, and spending over ten thousand dollars for when her dog passed away, Leila responds, “If I had that financial ability, I would surely do the same. If animals are ill, it is just like children being ill, you still have to bring them to see the doctor.”
The Sun 08/08/05
Fiona Yuen's New Book in November
Fiona Yuen and Amigo Chui attended a function last day, and Fiona openly admits that since she was young she has been very vain. “I once actually spent two hours in the washroom trying to do my hair and face that my family thought I passed out in there!” No wonder she has an interest in writing a book on beauty tips and dressing. She says, “A beauty tip book will have to come out later, because I had promised earlier to release a cooking book in November, based on simple meals for smaller families.”
Having not dated for over half a year, Fiona admits that some of her friends are introducing foreign men to her. But she is not too interested in the idea, saying, “I think I have a 70% preference to Chinese men, because when it comes down to it, our traditions and ideals are different, so it would be nice to have someone who shares the same culture and thoughts.”
The Sun 08/08/05
Minute Famers are Reunited
As celebrity dubbing artistes for the Cantonese version of animated film "Valiant", Joey Leung and 'Minutes to Fame' winners were reunited at the recent animation festival, where Joey went off to judge a model-making competition, whilst the others were promoting their film.
'Mr Mok' Mok Hoi Heem, 'Latin King' Dolby Kwan and 'Kiu Po Po' Paul Gill were all guests at the Voice over competition to promote the film, with some role reversal as they judged the contestants on the stage. As Joey's event was just before theirs, their paths crossed and they joined together for a photo opportunity.
Joey is quite a model enthusiast himself and to tie in with this event, he brought out a couple of his prized possessions to showm including a necklace that was bought from Japan. He says that he often gets together with fellow enthusiast Leo Ku to share their passion and he spends several thousand dollars a month on models. "It depends how much I have earned that month. In the past I would think about it for a long time before buying, but now I just buy on impulse. I won't buy anything too expensive though, so I don't spend that much." He says that in this cruel society, everyone needs something that they can indulge in. Some people like to do sports, but for him, he just needs to go to the toy shop and he will feel much happier.
Dolby was spotted doing some dancing for Paula Tsui's recent concert and he explains that he was helping his producer friend to offer some advice on positioning. He has danced with Paula though, five years ago when he was just a little fat kid. He met her at a charity ball and she found him rather sweet, so she danced the cha cha with him.
Ta Kung Pao 03/08/05
Ka Lok and Ah Lo Team Up Again
Eric Tsang's "Super Trio Show" has formally ended now, but Eric has immediately started working on his new concept show. Teaming up with his old co-stars Jerry Lamb and Chin Ka Lok, he will be doing a fusion show, where 'Hui Brothers Show' meets 'Minutes to Fame', with dressing up mixed with satire and they will shortly holding auditions for acts. Eric will just be producing the show, leaving Jerry and Ka Lok to host it.
Ka Lok says: "We don't want to do another game show, so as well as some sketches and impersonations, we will be getting in some bands and we are looking for comic talents. We will have Eric and his son on the show of course." Jerry adds: "The idea was sold to TVB by Eric and although his leg is still not better, he is always here going to meetings. It should be out in November and although Eric is the producer, he will get involved as a guest."
The Sun 03/08/05
Joyce is Breath Tested after Crash
Joyce Tang was heading out to film for "Women on the Run" at TKO TVB City and as she left in her car, she was involved in a traffic accident, where she couldn't stop her BMW in time and crashed. When the police arrived, they tested her breath, but she was not over the limit. In the end, Joyce arrived over an hour late for the shoot and she felt really guilty as she recounted the story: "This is my first ever crash and I was frightened to death! Luckily everything was okay, apart from on the money front!" She says that she has not called boyfriend Marco Ngai yet. "He is filming in Sichuan at the moment. I am worried about the swine fever problem, so I don't want him worrying about something else."
The Sun 04/08/05
Sheren at Show
Sheren Tang was wearing a low cut sexy evening dress for a fashion show earlier and she was originally arranged to do a latin dance with a foreign man, but in the end she didn't do it. Afterwards, she explained: "They did want me to dance, but they didn't arrange a choreographer for me, so I couldn't do it."
Although she was wearing a couple of rather sexy outfits, Sheren had made all the safety precautions and asked if she was not wearing a bra, she said: "No, but I like to play it safe. You can be sexy and safe." Talking of her good friend Maggie Siu's recent sexy image after slimming, Sheren praises her friend's healthy image: "I saw her ad in the tunnels and I nearly crashed my car. You have to be careful when you pass by!"
The Sun 04/08/05
Jessica's Travel Plans
Jessica Hsuan has recently been approached by French brand Clarins to advertise their lip products and at a promotional event earlier, it was arranged for her to be flanked by four Hawaiian dancerts. Jessica says: "I am not worried about them stealing the show, as long as we look pretty." Later, she will be heading out to Canada, Paris and Holland to promote for TVB, then out to Australia to attend a family wedding. Asked if her family have been rushing her to get married, Jessica says: "They have given up, I personally feel I would rather do without than go for anyone." Asked if she would go looking for a foreigner boyfriend, she was very adamant in her response: "After studying abroad for so long, I have never tried this. After all, the distance is too great and it is difficult to make a bond." Jessica plans to visit England on holiday soon, she says: "After the terrorist attacks, the pound has fallen a lot, so it is a good time to go. I will stay near the shopping areas, so I don't have to go on the underground too much."
The Sun 05/08/05
Ta Kung Pao 05/08/05
Steven in New Series
Steven Ma and Elaine Yiu were at the blessing ceremony of TVB's new series "Friends Carrier Bureau", but throughout the event, Steven would not remove his cap. This was because filming on location had left him with two different colours on his face and neck and he nearly suffered sunstroke earlier, but luckily the filming went well. Also, in the series, he has to roar at people, so he spoke quietly to rest his voice.
Steven's co-star Elaine is rather fresh, but he praises her for being modest and having good pronunciation. She has high expectations and gets nervous when she feels she is not doing well enough, but she is improvng day by day and they have just finished filming a wedding scene, but asked about kissing scenes, he says there are none and even very few holding hands scenes. As TVB has been promoting its young female stars lately such as Linda Chung and Bernice Liu, Steven laughs that he has a young looking appearance so he can still be partnered with the younger ladies.
For Elaine in her first leading role, she feels that the pressure is high, but she is lucky to have so many seniors showing her the ropes. Asked if she is worried about her performance, she says she is because she does not want to affect everyone else's performance. Talking of her wedding scene with Steven, she says that the closeness ends with a hug, but her first screen kiss had long gone to Lai Lok Yi.
The Sun 04/08/05
Ta Kung Pao 04/08/05
'Revolving Doors' Confident
TVB's new series "Revolving Doors of Vengeance" will begin airing on the 15th and TVB General Manager Stephen Chan is heavily behind the show, that was originally planned to be one of the Anniversary series for this year, but has been brought forward for airing because of the great reviews. Breaking the boundaries once again, a huge promotional event will be held for the show in the Philippines, where sixty cast and crew members will be sent out there in a gesture that will cost about $1 million. The group heads out on 8th and included will be leads Ron Ng, Kenix Kwok and Joe Ma, who is currently filming in Beijing.
With the Holiday Inn at the Laoag Resort being famed for its Presidential Suite, Kenix was asked if she will have the chance to stay in this luxurious room. She says: "I don't know, but if I have the chance I don't mind. Laoag is a popular tourist resort, so the rooms shouldn't be bad at all." With the current trend in comedies, Kenix feels that with the highly dramatic "Revolving Doors", the audience should enjoy the change of flavour. As for whether she is confident of an award this year, she says: "I am confident every year, but I am happy with or without an award."
As for Ron, he says: "It just proves how highly the company is valuing the series. (Have you stayed in the Presidential Suite?) I don't mind, I filmed there earlier on. (Are you confident of a male lead award?) I am confident in the show, but I am still young and inexperienced." Joe Ma says: "I will be flying out especially, the show is great and an excellent production of recent years. I know the company sees it highly."
The Sun 05/08/05
Belinda Reveals Bernice is Crazy
Bernice Liu, Belinda Hamnett and Joyce Tang have been filming for an ad together earlier and when the three ladies got together, the conversation didn't stop as they revealed each others shortcomings.
During filming, Belinda mocked Bernice for being the most 'covered up' despite being the spokesperson for their product. To this, Bernice responded: "I play a doctor in the ad, so I can't show myself too much. I've let you two steal the show." Belinda later on laughed that despite being in Hong Kong for so long, Bernice still speaks Chinese like a foreigner and adds: "She must be a mental patient pretending to be a doctor. She literally translated 'sweet and sour pork' into 'Sweet Sour Pig' - that was so funny!" Bernice laughed when she heard this and admitted that her Cantonese was not as good as 'foreigner' Belinda. "After all, she grew up in Hong Kong, so she must be better than me. She has been teaching me to do Chinese tongue twisters such as 'Di Di Dog'."
The Sun 05/08/05
Priscilla Chung's Sexy Look
The Prize Assistant from "Minutes to Fame" Priscilla Chung has been floating around in showbiz for three years since taking part in the Miss Hong Kong pageant and is working hard to achieve her ultimate goal of becoming a singer. After being photographed revealing herself too much in a bikini on "Super Trio Show" earlier, Priscilla was heavily scolded by her mother, so in a recent photoshoot, she has been careful to make sure that she stays covered up. Asked if she has a shadow over her about bikinis, she says: "No, maybe because I grew up abroad and the people there are proud of their figures and wear bikinis all the time on the beach, so there is no need to cover up all the time."
Priscilla reveals that she once won a car in a singing competition when she was abroad: "Some friends say I am wasting my youth in showbiz, but I don't feel this at all. I want to work in the music industry and I have been taking singing lessons for nine years." She adds that taking part in Sam Hui's concert last year gave her a huge boost in confidence.
The Sun 05/08/05
Kate is Left Out
Current Miss Hong Kong winners Kate Tsui and Queenie Chu were invited to take part in the "Overseas Students Yan Chai Charity Event" earlier and the Student Association president Wong Yin Shun (relative of Vinci Wong) was on hand to welcome them, but he spent most of the evening chatting with Queenie, leaving Kate to one side. Later, Kate said: "There were other executives beside me at the time, so I did not want to butt in." Queenie insisted that they were talking business and as for whether they would meet up again later, she smiles: "He just gave me his card and he had a female partner there, who I think was his girlfriend."
Angela Tong arrived late for the function with a male partner, who disappeared when he saw the press. Angela laughed: "We didn't think there would be so many reporters here, you have frightened him off. (Is he your new boyfriend?) I don't want to say, he is shy and not from showbiz circles."
The Sun 07/08/05
Fala Chen's first Show
Miss Chinese International Runner Up Fala Chan appeared at her first fashion show earlier and gave a very calm performance. It turns out that she had experienced all this as a model for a Japanese magazine. Although she is Miss Chinese International, she still did not have any special treatment: "I still had to change with all the other models and it was good fun." Fala has signed a management contract with TVB and plans to stay in Hong Kong to further her career. She has been given two shows to host on TVB's Mandarin Channel TVB8, but the most important thing for her is to perfect her Cantonese. She says: "From April, when I did not know a word of Cantonese, I have been reading the papers out loud every dya and it has improved a lot now."
The Sun 07/08/05
War of In Laws Celebration
Cast members from TVB's hit comedy "War of In-Laws" held a promotional event at a restaurant earlier and as it is Liza Wang's birthday on the 28th, they took the chance to celebrate with her/ Attended by stars such as Bosco Wong, Myolie Wu and TVB executive Lok Yee Ling, they presented Liza with a cake and some skincare gifts. Liza joined in the atmosphere but playing some tricks of her own, firstly turning up dressed as her 'Beggarwoman Princess' from the series and then transforming herself into a beauty queen and showing a sash that read 'TVB's Most Faithful Artiste'. Liza has renewed her contract with TVB for another two years and she says they have been working well. As for whether she received a payrise, she says: "I have always been easy going. (Are you confident to win a female lead award?) What do you think?"
Bosco praised Liza, saying she has all the qualities of a superstar and asked if he would like to be her godson. he says: "Of course I would like this. but I daren't ask her directly because I am not so thick-skinned." Liza laughs: "I will think about it, is he jumping the gun a bit?" Myolie hopes that they will film a sequel to the show and that they can make an ad together, as she and Bosco have received many offers of advertising and stage work. Liza's partner Law Ka Ying indicated at the event that after a lot of dedication and networking, she has been able to rescue the doomed Sun Kwong Theatre and part of Hong Kong's history. He says they will be going on a cruise vacation soon and laughs that her character in 'War' is very close to her real-life personality.
The Sun 07/08/05
Niki and Kevin Romance .... Possibly!!
Kevin Cheng and Kathy Chow were guests at a skincare promotion earlier and Kevin says that appearance is still very important for men and for him, it is easy to put weight on his face, so he is always looking in the mirror to remind himself not to put on too much weight.
Kevin and Kathy's sister Niki are currently filming together for TVB series "Lovers Under Sky Curtains" and it has been rumoured that he has been saving snacks for Niki. He admits that he saved a chicken leg for Niki during the blessing ceremony, but he also did the same for Auntie Happy Ha. He feels that Niki is very straight and a great partner.
Asked about the rumours between her sister and Kevin, Kathy says she does not rule out the possibility of them dating because they are always together at the studios, but buying snacks is a very common thing. She does hope that people are not too sensitive as there will always be sparks, because they are both single. This was the first time she had met with Kevin and she does not know him very well, but first impressions were good and she finds him very polite and sporty.
As for whether he would make a good brother-in-law, Kathy says she will have to ask Niki. Asked if she will play matchmaker, she laughs that she does not have a boyfriend of her own either, so she needs her sister to matchmake for her first, but laughs that we don't need matchmakers in this day and age.
Ta Kung Pao 07/08/05
Joe Ma Chef Charm
Joe Ma is quite a gourmet connoisseur and in a recent event, he took to the kitchen himself to make some tasty dishes and win over the audience. Joe likes to cook himself and he looks the part wearing an apron and holding the wok shovel. After showing off his skills to an admiring crowd, they all praised his cooking. He then went on to play some tasting games, where a blindfolded Joe did not disappoint as he identified the tastes he was presented with. Finally he handed out an autographed apron to the winner of the competition.
Ta Kung Pao 08/08/05
Christine is a Getting Old?
Currently busy with filming sitcom “Women on the Run”, Christine has been plagued with the title of a “mature (old) lady”. She at first did not take notice, but since she started filming more on outdoor location, she is worried about her skin becoming rather wrinkly.
Taking time out to film an ad for the Fancl skincare range, she took their skin test and found that her skin has a very high water content and she has a skin age of just 26 years, so she is rather excited by this. Christine reveals that to keep young skin, she eats egg white products every night by sharing dessert with her husband Lin Hoi Tong.
The Sun 04/08/05
News sources: The Sun & Ta Kung Pao
Translations: Tammy & Em