Hongkong Entertainment 2012/12/31

Ruco Chan Escapes from Explosion Carrying a Heavy Linda Chung

Yesterday Ruco Chan and Linda Chung were shooting the finale car explosion scene for TVB new series Big Wheel. Ruco was the 'hero saving the beauty', carrying Linda with him as he ran away from the exploding car. The temperature yesterday was only 10 degrees C, Ruco had to pick up a Linda with thick clothing on, carry her and start running away. It looked like Ruco was having a hard time. Linda groaned on Weibo asking Ruco: "Why do I look so heavy!"
Later, Ruco reveals in an interview, that scene was about someone kidnapping Linda and when escaping from the bad guys, the two fell 7 stories down onto a van. When he was fighting off the bad guys, the van exploded, so he carried Linda and started running. He said: "The scene looked like it was really dangerous, but of course all safety measures were taken."
Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum
Raymond Lam Not Retiring in Near Future, But Eventually Will Have to Leave

Yesterday Raymond Lam, girl group Girls Kingdom and Super Girls attended a New Year Eve countdown event. It was rumored Raymond is planning to retire from the industry? Raymond frankly expressed he did mention in an exclusive interview that one day he will have to go back to help his father with the family business because he's the eldest son in the family and have to take up this responsibility. However, he said: "I still have a lot of jobs on hand, so this won't happen in the near future."
He believes the media is trying to tie the two matters together because he lost the TV King award, he said: "Of course it would be great to get the award, but I won't feel discouraged because of that. (It was rumored you wanted to take JSG's male singer award?) The reports are quite original, I have never really had aspirations for awards." Earlier he was spotted at a nightclub and had a girl with her hair dyed blond approach him? He expressed that night he was just having a meeting about his concert with his colleagues and music team. As for the blond-hair girl? Raymond said: "Perhaps she's a friend of a friend, I don't know her at all. I didn't even greet her. Often writing stories like this, makes me unhappy because it makes everyone worry about me."
Also, it was said Raymond turned down new costume series Food for Slave? Raymond clarified: "TVB hasn't completely confirmed the series yet, nor have they made arrangements for me to be part of it. I haven't received any notice yet, but won't know until the final moment. (Unwilling to shave your head?) I have do to promotions and must have an explanation for the clients." When asked if he's worried TVB might switch over and start promoting Kenneth Ma more? He said: "TVB promotes everyone, there are so many series in a year, there is no reason to use the same few people for every series."
Moses Chan attended another event and when asked about Raymond's rumored retirement? He laughed: "Huh! Retiring? He said! it before, but then what about his fans? (Take on his fans?) I cannot handle it. (Rumored he turned down a series?) Actually he is very active in this industry, hope he doesn't have the intention to retire so quickly. He still has many opportunities, must cherish them. (Because he lost TV King?) Actually, its not that big of a deal. Didn't get it this year, then try again next year, got to be more open." Nancy Sit told Raymond not to retire, she praised he's handsome, can sing and dance. He'll get TV King later too.
Source: Oriental Daily, Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum
Remembering Anita Mui

December 30th was the 9th anniversary of Anita Mui Yim Fong's passing. Many friends in the business yesterday remembered her online. They included good friend Lau Pui Kei and disciple Denise Ho Wan Si. Lau Pui Kei was both a mentor and a friend to Ah Mui. He missed this loyal and loving friend. He remembered at her final birthday party when she said to her friends to "cherish reunions", he finally whispered into Ah Mui's ear, "Fate willing we will meet again, be careful on the road. I love you!" Lau Pui Kei also said that he designed the most beautiful wedding gown of his life for Ah Mui, as the most beautiful her wed to the stage without any regret. Lau Pui Kei even posted some photos from his collection, aside ones with Ah Mui, they also included late friends Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing and Roman Tam (Law Man).
Ah Mui's disciple Denise Ho Wan Si also shared her memories. She said that over the 9 years she has not gone a day without missing her mentor. When she watched videos again her tears uncontrollably flooded out. Ah Si said that she has not forgotten every word that Ah Mui said to her. Under her mentor's influence, she did not think about how to be a star but how to be a good person. Ho Wai Si even had a date with Ah Mui, "A little later, see you in Heaven."
Auyeung Tak Fan on a cable program shared his photo with Mui Yim Fong in Japan. This was his first holiday, at the time he only had enough money for the round trip flight. Thus he was worried about the trip cost. However Ah Mui told him to relax. She covered his food, room and board and he was able to go.
Source: Mingpao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten
CZ12 breaks records in Singapore and Malaysia

The Jackie Chan directed and starred 101st film CZ12 (SUP YI SUN CHIU) opened in the Mainland, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia and performed well at all four locations. Aside from the earlier Mainland box office success, the film also broke records in Singapore and Malaysia.
CZ12 after seven days in release in Singapore has already accumulated 2.40 million Singapore dollar and broke the Chinese film release week record. The film also broke the Chinese film first week opening box office record in Malaysia, in a short week its box office has already exceeded 9 million ringgit and become the Chinese film with the highest seven day cumulative box office. Jackie Chan said, "I am very happy to be able tor break box office records. Actually when we promoted in Singapore and Malaysia we already sensed the great response from the local audience. They were looking forward to watching this film very much. The trouble now is seemingly everyone still accepts my large scale action, I don't know if I should retract my earlier announcement so CZ12 will not become my final large scale action film?"
Source: Singtao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten
Sukie Shek shows off for movies

Sukie Shek Wing Lei accepted two film roles, THE ICEMAN COMETH 3D (3D BING FUNG HUP) and the Tang Tat Hei directed Mainland thriller WHEN THE WORLD ENDS TOMORROW, which earlier started production in Zhongshan. Shek Wing lei said, "Both films require me to be sexy because I am making summer movies. I am one of the lead actresses in TOMORROW and has to seduce the lead actor. My costumes are always revealing to display 3 inch or so of career line. Recently the temperature dropped, I hope I won't catch a cold." She said that she still has no stable range, the most important is for viewers and fans to accept her.
Source: on.cc
Translated by: hktopten
Flashback
I was watching an old series from 2001 called Seven Sisters (starring Gallen Lo, Charmaine Sheh, Anne Heung, and Kong Wah) when I recognized a few other faces. Below is a young Kenneth Ma, Raymond Chiu, and Tsui Wing who had a tiny role in the series with only a few lines each. It's so weird watching older series and recognizing the people who are now bigger stars.
[2012.12.31] RENE LIU WANTS TO DRAG HER HUSBAND INTO A MOVIE

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Rene Liu (Lau Yeuk Ying) directed her first short film C'EST QUOI L'AMOUR? earlier held its premiere in Taipei. After marriage she rarely appeared in public in Taiwan. When asked about her marriage, Milk tea said, "It's pretty happy." She even revealed that her husband had a very high taste for art and was a good photographer. She joked, "If I really make my next movie, I hope he would be able to participate." Milk Tea said that before marriage she only had work in her life. After marriage she would like to have more balance between work and life, as she would like more time to be together with her husband.

Milk Tea revealed that she bought many cookbooks in Taiwan and would try to cook at home. She said, "Chicken soup and Lion Head are my best dishes. My husband cooks very well as well. Thus when we can go home and eat, we would try to be at home." As for parenthood plans, she said, "It's still being created."

C'EST was adapted from Milk Tea's novel of the same name. After two years of personally editing and scoring the film, she had to spend count! less days and nights to complete it. She said, "Currently I don't have further production plan. At first I just wanted to turn the novel into a movie, which was completed with the encouragement of many. I am already very happy to be able to share the film with everyone. That type of joy and satisfaction is beyond any description." When she saw the first scene as the narration began, she knew that she not only did her best, but she also has accomplished.
[2012.12.31] SUKIE SHEK SHOWS OFF FOR MOVIES

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Sukie Shek Wing Lei accepted two film roles, THE ICEMAN COMETH 3D (3D BING FUNG HUP) and the Tang Tat Hei directed Mainland thriller WHEN THE WORLD ENDS TOMORROW, which earlier started production in Zhongshan. Shek Wing lei said, "Both films require me to be sexy because I am making summer movies. I am one of the lead actresses in TOMORROW and has to seduce the lead actor. My costumes are always revealing to display 3 inch or so of career line. Recently the temperature dropped, I hope I won't catch a cold." She said that she still has no stable range, the most important is for viewers and fans to accept her.
[2012.12.31] CZ12 BREAKS RECORDS IN SINGAPORE AND MALAYSIA

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The Jackie Chan directed and starred 101st film CZ12 (SUP YI SUN CHIU) opened in the Mainland, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia and performed well at all four locations. Aside from the earlier Mainland box office success, the film also broke records in Singapore and Malaysia.

CZ12 after seven days in release in Singapore has already accumulated 2.40 million Singapore dollar and broke the Chinese film release week record. The film also broke the Chinese film first week opening box office record in Malaysia, in a short week its box office has already exceeded 9 million ringgit and become the Chinese film with the highest seven day cumulative box office. Jackie Chan said, "I am very happy to be able tor break box office records. Actually when we promoted in Singapore and Malaysia we already sensed the great response from the local audience. They were looking forward to watching this film very much. The trouble now is seemingly everyone still accepts my large scale action, I don't know if I should retract my earlier announcement so CZ12 will not become my final l! arge scale action film?"
Maggie Cheung
[2012.12.31] REMEMBERING ANITA MUI

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Lau Pui Kei posted a photo with his two late friends Leslie Cheung and Anita Mui
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Denise Ho remembers her mentor's teachings
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December 30th was the 9th anniversary of Anita Mui Yim Fong's passing. Many friends in the business yesterday remembered her online. They included good friend Lau Pui Kei and disciple Denise Ho Wan Si. Lau Pui Kei was both a mentor and a friend to Ah Mui. He missed this loyal and loving friend. He remembered at her final birthday party when she said to her friends to "cherish reunions", he finally whispered into Ah Mui's ear, "Fate willing we will meet again, be careful on the road. I love you!" Lau Pui Kei also said that he designed the most beautiful wedding gown of his life for Ah Mui, as the most beautiful her wed to the stage without any regret. Lau Pui Kei even posted some photos from his collection, aside ones with Ah Mui, they also included late friends Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing and Roman Tam (Law Man).

Ah Mui's disciple Denise Ho Wan Si als! o shared her memories. She said that over the 9 years she has not gone a day without missing her mentor. When she watched videos again her tears uncontrollably flooded out. Ah Si said that she has not forgotten every word that Ah Mui said to her. Under her mentor's influence, she did not think about how to be a star but how to be a good person. Ho Wai Si even had a date with Ah Mui, "A little later, see you in Heaven."

Auyeung Tak Fan on a cable program shared his photo with Mui Yim Fong in Japan. This was his first holiday, at the time he only had enough money for the round trip flight. Thus he was worried about the trip cost. However Ah Mui told him to relax. She covered his food, room and board and he was able to go.
Gallen Lo's new MV well-received

Within a month of its release, actor Gallen Lo's "Runnin' Out of Time" has seen more than 50 million hits, according to Jayne Stars.
The song is written as the theme for the mini movie, "The Travel Of Memory", and the emotional ballad sees the 50-year old actor playing a melancholic man revisiting his past memories as he is losing them.
The mini movie itself touches on the subject of family love. It describes how a successful businessman, who on the verge of losing his memory, recalled his life and realized too late that "One's true happiness stems from spending time with the family. A family's happiness is dependable on the time spent together".
"The Travel Of Memory" is directed by cutting-edge Taiwanese director, Jem Chen, and produced by renowned French photographer Dylan Doyle while top composer Jia Yinan created the music score.
Before Gallen became famous for his roles on television, he was first and foremost a singer. He first gained success not through his roles in television series but as the voice behind ATV's theme songs in the 1980s.
He also earned back-to-back Double Platinum Record Awards for the theme songs for "Old Time Buddy" and "Secret Of The Heart", dramas which he also starred in.
Source: Yahoo! Entertainment