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Actress Xiao Qiang, Yuan Shanshan and TV hosts Li Ai and Zhu Dan Cover "Fahion Weekly" (Source: Xinhua)
Actor Liu Kaiwei (Hawick Lau) releases new photos (Source: Chinese Films)
Taiwanese singer Doris Yeh is the cover star of the men’s magazine FHM Taiwan for the June 2012 issue.
Actress Sun Jingyuan shoots Olympic video at the Bird's Nest in Beijing (Source: Xinhua)
She didn't win the contest, but Liu has more than compensated since, having become China's most recognized presence on the catwalks of Paris, Milan and New York.
Her professional debut was in Milan in 2008, and Liu has since modeled in shows for Donna Karan, Alexander McQueen, Chloe, Jason Wu, Marc Jacobs, Alexander Wang and Tom Ford, among other designers. She also walked the runway for the Victoria's Secret lingerie show in 2009 and 2010.
Liu is currently ranked sixth on the top 50 list of female models compiled by industry website Models.com, and is the first and, so far, only Asian face for Este Lauder cosmetics.
"Liu Wen is one of the beauties of our time, and she has helped Estee Lauder write a new chapter in beauty history," said Aerin Lauder, style and image director for the New York company founded by her grandmother. "We felt that her beauty and style would appeal throughout the world - in her native China and throughout all of Asia as well as the United States, Canada and Europe. She is a global supermodel."
Despite her stunning success, Liu, who now lives in New York, says she never imagined fashion would change her life the way it has.
"It was my mom who pushed me to participate in the modeling contest because she thinks I dress like a tomboy," the amiable supermodel told China Daily. "She simply wants her daughter to be more like a lady."
Liu, interviewed on a beautiful summer afternoon in New York's Central Park, shared stories of her life, work and plans.
When she first came to New York, Liu could barely speak English but has since managed to overcome beginners' barriers to the language.
"Modeling totally changed my life, but it was very difficult when I first started. I had a very blurry concept of modeling. I didn't even know how to walk in high heels," the 24-year-old recalled.
"When I was a teenager, I never imagined that one day I could become a model. After I started, I tried to read a lot of magazines, saw films related to fashion. I still remember distinctly when I was in front of the camera for the first time, I had a very difficult time posing properly. Admittedly, I was very shy. But I see everything as a different form of education and I always try my best to gain more confidence."
Liu, who is signed with the Marilyn agency in New York, melds beauty, confidence and an outgoing personality on the runway. Despite her elegance as a top model, the 5-foot, 10-inch Liu still prefers to forgo the primping when she's not at work.
"I prefer the tomboy style because it makes me feel more comfortable," says Liu, who on this day is wearing a casual top, denim shorts and little makeup. "I always need to wear pretty dresses or evening gowns designed for runway looks, so I like to feel more comfortable and free in my real life."
Supermodels are typically super-busy, and Liu is no exception.
"For example, there was one time when I was in Paris fora fashion week, then I had a fitting at 4:30 in the morning before another 5 am show. There simply wasn't any sleep. Sometimes it could be four or five shows a day during the intensive fashion weeks."
During fashion's off-seasons, Liu enjoys the convenience of living in New York to indulge her appetite.
"It doesn't even take a split second for me to name some good Chinese restaurants in New York. Grand Sichuan, Chengdu Yinxiang or Cao Tang - famous for their great spicy Sichuan cuisine - are my favorite places," the super-slender model says, a wide smile on her face.
Though New York has become a second home, Liu's love for her hometown, Yongzhou, remains strong. She returns to China twice a year to visit her parents and overcome homesickness.
"I really love New York a lot; since now I have an apartment here, I feel it's my second home now. I have met a lot of great friends here - we go to movies, museums and Broadway shows together. But eventually I will go back to China because deep down in my heart, I want to be closer to my parents."
Liu isn't the only Chinese face to have impressed the world's elite designers. She says that as China's international profile rises and more prestigious fashion designers fuse Eastern and Western elements, more of her peers are gaining opportunities abroad, as she did. Names such as Sui He, Jing Ma, Ming Xi and Sun Feifei have become familiar at fashion shows around the world.
"I'm really happy to see this continue to happen," Liu says. "We have become friends during the fashion weeks. With more of my peers coming to the States, I believe more people will start to appreciate Asian beauty."
Having found success with a number of Western brands, Liu plans to draw on her reputation in the industry to help more Chinese designers reach a broader clientele.
"I'm so proud of my country," she says. "I will do my best to work with more Chinese designers so they can possibly get more recognition internationally in fashion."
Liu has exciting plans in mind once herrunway days are over.
"Things change all the time in the fashion business, but I will stay close to fashion after modeling. I will try to become a stylist, and maybe I'll also try acting."
Since that modeling contest back home, life has changed dramatically for Liu. But, whether in haute couture or denim shorts and little makeup, she's the same person she was four years ago - a young woman who loves to talk, smile and enjoy life.
"You can see my photos appear on magazine covers from time to time, but this doesn't really change a thing in me. I still love Chinese food, ice cream and French fries, and I'm still Liu Wen."
Source: By Liu Yuhan in New York (China Daily)
Best Wishes From Beijing, a song written by the renowned musician Wang Pingjiu and the young composer Chang Shilei, has been released in Beijing to convey the city's best wishes to the organizers of the London 2012 Olympics Games.
Liu Tao along with more than 100 singers and movie stars from Hong Kong, Taiwan and the mainland, including Jackie Chan, Zhang Ziyi and Gong Li, lent their voices to a recording of the song and took part in a related music video.
The video shows images of more than 50 well-known places in Beijing, such as the Forbidden City, the Great Wall and hutong — or old alleyways — to give evidence of how greatly the city has changed since the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
Source: Xinhua/China Daily
Jackie Chan in Drunken Master
Title in Chinese – 醉拳
Title in Pinyin – Zui Quan
Genre – Action Kung fu
Subject/theme – A young rebellious man is sent to learn Kung Fu from a ruthless master
Language – Cantonese
Region – Hong Kong, China
Release date
Hong Kong – 5 October 1978
Japan – 21 July 1979
Spain – 31 December 1979
West Germany – 25 July 1980
Movie running time – 111 minutes
Director – Yuen Woo-ping
Cast & Role Played
Jackie Chan – Wong Fei-hung, young rebellious Kung Fu student
Yuen Siu-tien – Beggar Su, Drunken Kung Fu master
Hwang Jang Lee – Thunder Leg, Devil’s Kick master and assassin
Lam Kau – Wong Kei-ying, Fei’s father
Story
After causing a lot of havoc and getting into big trouble, Fei is sent by his father to learn Kung Fu from Beggar So is famous for his punishing training regime and crippling his students. Fei runs away to avoid Beggar So but is drawn into trouble on the road and meets Beggar So by accident to starts his training. The training program is brutal so Fei runs away again and bumps into Thunder Leg who fights and soundly defeats him.
Determine to master Kung Fu, Fei returns to Beggar So and continues his training in earnest. Fei eventually masters seven of the eight styles of Drunken immortals before his training is interrupted and he returns home with Beggar So to protect his father from Thunder Leg who has been sent to assassinate him.
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After the high profile announcement of the break up between Bosco Wong and Myolie Wu, ending their 8 year relationship, there has been continuous reports in the past few days. Myolie tries her best to hold in her emotional pain and numbs herself through work. As for Bosco, who has been in hiding for two days, finally appears in public yesterday afternoon at the airport. He responded to the break up in person for the first time.
Since the break up, Bosco did all he could to patch up the relationship, but unfortunately Myolie still decided to split and he has accepted it. Yesterday afternoon, Bosco appeared at the airport with his manager. He'll be flying back to Taiwan to continue shooting Bread Tree Woman for a month.
(Source: The Sun)
R - Reporter ; B - Bosco
R: Emotions recovered yet?
B: The same!
R: Did you know Ada Lin just came forward to explain she's not your third party?
B: I haven't seen the news in the last two days, and I'm actually really sorry. The break up is just between the two of us, but it seems like there are so many people involved, they're all so innocent, really sorry.
R: Myolie was crying during the interviews, like she hasn't gotten over it yet, will you pursue her again?
B: Talk about that later!
R: She was saying it like there was a third party?
B: (*Firmly shakes head*) No! I've been discussing with Myolie on how we can explain this situation. Earlier I already said everything on the radio interview, I'm not going to talk about it anymore.
R: Ms. Lok (Virgina) said she wants you two back together? And when she talked to you, you were crying, is it because of unhappiness or stagnation?
B: Hope so! It's normal to cry when breaking up!
R: Still have feelings for Myolie?
B: (*Sighs, silent for a moment*) I don't want to talk about it anymore, sorry.
R: At the TVB anniversary last year, Myolie said it's difficult to tolerate you? Will you change?
B: My personality is pretty hard to tolerate, but I'm improving each day.
R: What's your relationship with Ada Lin? Did you invite her out for drinking and eating?
B: I don't really know her. Aside from the 2-3 days of filming, we haven't met at all!
R: Its rumored you have a lot of girlfriends? Afraid this may damage your image?
B: I explained this before. I have consensus with Myolie, I will no longer talk about it anymore, sorry. Give us some space. Actually, after this incident, there has been a lot of speculations, I was already prepared for that. The situation should just come to an end now.
R: You once said Myolie is a marriage partner, it's a pity you two broke up?
B: (*Tries hard to hold in tears, voice with sobs*) I don't want to talk about it.
R: What does your mom think?
B: Nothing really, she understands me. But yesterday she took my car out and reporters followed her thinking it was me. She almost fell down. I hope you all can give her space.
R: Still keep in touch with Myolie?
B: We SMS to see how to handle the situation.
R: You, Raymond Lam and Ron Ng are all getting 'played' by the Mainland actresses?
B: I don't want to comment on other people's matters. It's just not like that!
R: Who called it quits?
B: I have consensus with Myolie, we will not talk about it. I hope you all understand.
R: Any more scenes with Ada Lin?
B: No, she's done with her parts. We will not have any more scenes together. This time, I'll be in Taiwan for a month.
R: Spend less time in Mainland to avoid gossips?
B: Talk about it later.
R: Contact Myolie when you get to Taiwan?
B: Give us some privacy to think!
Virgina Lok: Bosco was unfaithful 5 years ago
Virgina Lok is seen as a mother to the TVB artists. The day before, she expressed she contacted both Bosco and Myolie after the break up announcement. She said: "It's been two days, Bosco has probably recovered, he still have to move forward [in life]." She said before the two announced the break up, she could still persuade them and there was still hope, but after the announcement, it's been decided. "I understand how Myolie feels. If I was her mother, I would support her decision to break up too. She's a good girl that placed a lot of time into the relationship, waited so many years and there's still insecurity, she's unhappy, no matter how much love there is, she'll have to let go. Bosco said himself too, if he can't give her a sense of security, then he's wrong. It is my wish for them to be like Andy Hui and Sammi Cheng in the future."
When speaking of Bosco's many girlfriends? Virgina explained: "That's many years ago, definitely didn't happen within the last 4-5 years. Of course there is infidelity in young people. Since Myolie forgave him back then, I don't think their break up was due to that reason, otherwise it wouldn't be this painful now. (Bosco has a lot of girls around him, that's why Myolie doesn't feel secured?) Celebrity couples have much more pressure and challenges." She expressed she had already tried to help the two patch up the relationship several times, but they still ended in a break up. There's nothing left to do, but to accept the fact.
Ada Lin's written statement denying again that she's the third party
Yesterday, Bosco's rumored third party Ada Lin issued a written statement clarifying once again that she's not the third party. She said: "I have extreme shame to be involved in a couple's relationship as their third party. This is principle and a bottom line. I am not considered smart, but I am definitely not stupid. Today, you may be successful as the third party, but tomorrow, there will be another third party that replaces you. I truly understand that this is karma. It's not difficult for either of us to understand. Please believe me, I am the same as all the women in this world, I long for true love and wish for love that can give me happiness."
Source: Mingpao, The Sun
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum
In fact, after the incident, Ron had insisted he's innocent. It was said he actually does not know Miss Wealthy and definitely never made love to her. The source said Ron got a SMS from Miss Wealthy, he just thought it would be fun to 'take an eye for an eye'. Unfortunately, this brought serious trouble upon himself.
Yesterday Ron took the evening ferry to Macau for a stage performance, and during the interview, he said he has contacted Miss Wealthy after the incident and stressed the two have never dated. He also has nothing to say about the rumors online: "Let her (Miss Wealthy) respond. She will be issuing a statement."
Since the break up, Bosco did all he could to patch up the relationship, but unfortunately Myolie still decided to split and he has accepted it. Yesterday afternoon, Bosco appeared at the airport with his manager. He'll be flying back to Taiwan to continue shooting Bread Tree Woman for a month.
(Source: The Sun)
R - Reporter ; B - Bosco
R: Emotions recovered yet?
B: The same!
R: Did you know Ada Lin just came forward to explain she's not your third party?
B: I haven't seen the news in the last two days, and I'm actually really sorry. The break up is just between the two of us, but it seems like there are so many people involved, they're all so innocent, really sorry.
R: Myolie was crying during the interviews, like she hasn't gotten over it yet, will you pursue her again?
B: Talk about that later!
R: She was saying it like there was a third party?
B: (*Firmly shakes head*) No! I've been discussing with Myolie on how we can explain this situation. Earlier I already said everything on the radio interview, I'm not going to talk about it anymore.
R: Ms. Lok (Virgina) said she wants you two back together? And when she talked to you, you were crying, is it because of unhappiness or stagnation?
B: Hope so! It's normal to cry when breaking up!
R: Still have feelings for Myolie?
B: (*Sighs, silent for a moment*) I don't want to talk about it anymore, sorry.
R: At the TVB anniversary last year, Myolie said it's difficult to tolerate you? Will you change?
B: My personality is pretty hard to tolerate, but I'm improving each day.
R: What's your relationship with Ada Lin? Did you invite her out for drinking and eating?
B: I don't really know her. Aside from the 2-3 days of filming, we haven't met at all!
R: Its rumored you have a lot of girlfriends? Afraid this may damage your image?
B: I explained this before. I have consensus with Myolie, I will no longer talk about it anymore, sorry. Give us some space. Actually, after this incident, there has been a lot of speculations, I was already prepared for that. The situation should just come to an end now.
R: You once said Myolie is a marriage partner, it's a pity you two broke up?
B: (*Tries hard to hold in tears, voice with sobs*) I don't want to talk about it.
R: What does your mom think?
B: Nothing really, she understands me. But yesterday she took my car out and reporters followed her thinking it was me. She almost fell down. I hope you all can give her space.
R: Still keep in touch with Myolie?
B: We SMS to see how to handle the situation.
R: You, Raymond Lam and Ron Ng are all getting 'played' by the Mainland actresses?
B: I don't want to comment on other people's matters. It's just not like that!
R: Who called it quits?
B: I have consensus with Myolie, we will not talk about it. I hope you all understand.
R: Any more scenes with Ada Lin?
B: No, she's done with her parts. We will not have any more scenes together. This time, I'll be in Taiwan for a month.
R: Spend less time in Mainland to avoid gossips?
B: Talk about it later.
R: Contact Myolie when you get to Taiwan?
B: Give us some privacy to think!
Virgina Lok: Bosco was unfaithful 5 years ago
Virgina Lok is seen as a mother to the TVB artists. The day before, she expressed she contacted both Bosco and Myolie after the break up announcement. She said: "It's been two days, Bosco has probably recovered, he still have to move forward [in life]." She said before the two announced the break up, she could still persuade them and there was still hope, but after the announcement, it's been decided. "I understand how Myolie feels. If I was her mother, I would support her decision to break up too. She's a good girl that placed a lot of time into the relationship, waited so many years and there's still insecurity, she's unhappy, no matter how much love there is, she'll have to let go. Bosco said himself too, if he can't give her a sense of security, then he's wrong. It is my wish for them to be like Andy Hui and Sammi Cheng in the future."
When speaking of Bosco's many girlfriends? Virgina explained: "That's many years ago, definitely didn't happen within the last 4-5 years. Of course there is infidelity in young people. Since Myolie forgave him back then, I don't think their break up was due to that reason, otherwise it wouldn't be this painful now. (Bosco has a lot of girls around him, that's why Myolie doesn't feel secured?) Celebrity couples have much more pressure and challenges." She expressed she had already tried to help the two patch up the relationship several times, but they still ended in a break up. There's nothing left to do, but to accept the fact.
Ada Lin's written statement denying again that she's the third party
Yesterday, Bosco's rumored third party Ada Lin issued a written statement clarifying once again that she's not the third party. She said: "I have extreme shame to be involved in a couple's relationship as their third party. This is principle and a bottom line. I am not considered smart, but I am definitely not stupid. Today, you may be successful as the third party, but tomorrow, there will be another third party that replaces you. I truly understand that this is karma. It's not difficult for either of us to understand. Please believe me, I am the same as all the women in this world, I long for true love and wish for love that can give me happiness."
July 28th, 2012 hi2net08After the high profile announcement of the break up between Bosco Wong and Myolie Wu, ending their 8 year relationship, there has been continuous reports in the past few days. Myolie tries her best to hold in her emotional pain and numbs herself through work. As for Bosco, who has been in hiding for two days, finally appears in public yesterday afternoon at the airport. He responded to the break up in person for the first time.
Since the break up, Bosco did all he could to patch up the relationship, but unfortunately Myolie still decided to split and he has accepted it. Yesterday afternoon, Bosco appeared at the airport with his manager. He’ll be flying back to Taiwan to continue shooting Bread Tree Woman for a month.
(Source: The Sun)
R – Reporter ; B – Bosco
B: The same!
R: Did you know Ada Lin just came forward to explain she’s not your third party?
B: I haven’t seen the news in the last two days, and I’m actually really sorry. The break up is just between the two of us, but it seems like there are so many people involved, they’re all so innocent, really sorry.
R: Myolie was crying during the interviews, like she hasn’t gotten over it yet, will you pursue her again?
B: Talk about that later!
R: She was saying it like there was a third party?
B: (*Firmly shakes head*) No! I’ve been discussing with Myolie on how we can explain this situation. Earlier I already said everything on the radio interview, I’m not going to talk about it anymore.
R: Ms. Lok (Virgina) said she wants you two back together? And when she talked to you, you were crying, is it because of unhappiness or stagnation?
B: Hope so! It’s normal to cry when breaking up!
R: Still have feelings for Myolie?
B: (*Sighs, silent for a moment*) I don’t want to talk about it anymore, sorry.
R: At the TVB anniversary last year, Myolie said it’s difficult to tolerate you? Will you change?
B: My personality is pretty hard to tolerate, but I’m improving each day.
R: What’s your relationship with Ada Lin? Did you invite her out for drinking and eating?
B: I don’t really know her. Aside from the 2-3 days of filming, we haven’t met at all!
R: Its rumored you have a lot of girlfriends? Afraid this may damage your image?
B: I explained this before. I have consensus with Myolie, I will no longer talk about it anymore, sorry. Give us some space. Actually, after this incident, there has been a lot of speculations, I was already prepared for that. The situation should just come to an end now.
R: You once said Myolie is a marriage partner, it’s a pity you two broke up?
B: (*Tries hard to hold in tears, voice with sobs*) I don’t want to talk about it.
R: What does your mom think?
B: Nothing really, she understands me. But yesterday she took my car out and reporters followed her thinking it was me. She almost fell down. I hope you all can give her space.
R: Still keep in touch with Myolie?
B: We SMS to see how to handle the situation.
R: You, Raymond Lam and Ron Ng are all getting ‘played’ by the Mainland actresses?
B: I don’t want to comment on other people’s matters. It’s just not like that!
R: Who called it quits?
B: I have consensus with Myolie, we will not talk about it. I hope you all understand.
R: Any more scenes with Ada Lin?
B: No, she’s done with her parts. We will not have any more scenes together. This time, I’ll be in Taiwan for a month.
R: Spend less time in Mainland to avoid gossips?
B: Talk about it later.
R: Contact Myolie when you get to Taiwan?
B: Give us some privacy to think!
Virgina Lok: Bosco was unfaithful 5 years ago
Virgina Lok is seen as a mother to the TVB artists. The day before, she expressed she contacted both Bosco and Myolie after the break up announcement. She said: “It’s been two days, Bosco has probably recovered, he still have to move forward [in life].” She said before the two announced the break up, she could still persuade them and there was still hope, but after the announcement, it’s been decided. “I understand how Myolie feels. If I was her mother, I would support her decision to break up too. She’s a good girl that placed a lot of time into the relationship, waited so many years and there’s still insecurity, she’s unhappy, no matter how much love there is, she’ll have to let go. Bosco said himself too, if he can’t give her a sense of security, then he’s wrong. It is my wish for them to be like Andy Hui and Sammi Cheng in the future.”
When speaking of Bosco’s many girlfriends? Virgina explained: “That’s many years ago, definitely didn’t happen within the last 4-5 years. Of course there is infidelity in young people. Since Myolie forgave him back then, I don’t think their break up was due to that reason, otherwise it wouldn’t be this painful now. (Bosco has a lot of girls around him, that’s why Myolie doesn’t feel secured?) Celebrity couples have much more pressure and challenges.” She expressed she had already tried to help the two patch up the relationship several times, but they still ended in a break up. There’s nothing left to do, but to accept the fact.
Ada Lin’s written statement denying again that she’s the third party
Yesterday, Bosco’s rumored third party Ada Lin issued a written statement clarifying once again that she’s not the third party. She said: “I have extreme shame to be involved in a couple’s relationship as their third party. This is principle and a bottom line. I am not considered smart, but I am definitely not stupid. Today, you may be successful as the third party, but tomorrow, there will be another third party that replaces you. I truly understand that this is karma. It’s not difficult for either of us to understand. Please believe me, I am the same as all the women in this world, I long for true love and wish for love that can give me happiness.”
Source: Mingpao, The Sun
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