Hongkong Entertainment 2012/11/27

[2012.11.27] LAU CHING WAN'S VICTORY RECEIVES THE HIGHEST GOLDEN HORSE RATING

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At the Golden Horse Award in Yilan, Taiwan last week, the historic moment of Lau Ching Wan winning his first Golden Horse Best Actor award created the highest rating record with a 9.42 rating as 2.077 million people witnessed his moment of glory. The entire award show received 5.15 average rating. Aside from Lau Ching Wan, another popular moment was when Andy Lau Tak Wa announced the Best Feature Film award, rating reached 8.48; when Kwai Lun-Mei received an award the rating also received 8.14.
[2012.11.27] SONIA SUI AND JAMES WEN BECOME A PROFESSIONAL COUPLE

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Sonia Sui and James Wen two nights ago attended THE FIERCE WIFE Hong Kong premiere. Sonia Sui said that she would only stay two days in Hong Kong so she would not have time to visit and shop. She could only order a variety of Hong Kong food to enjoy back in the hotel. James Wen already had the pork chop bun but not the pineapple bun yet. As for THE FIERCE WIFE film version, they both were confident about the Hong Kong box office. Sonia Sui said, "Before coming to Hong Kong, fans already asked about the Hong Kong release date. So we should have supporters." James Wen joked that if the film would become a big hit he would come to Hong Kong to shop and contribute to the Hong Kong economy. Will FIERCE make a sequel? He felt it would not. James Wen said that he has already worked with Sonia Sui on five films already and joked that they were a professional couple. Sonia Sui said that each time she worked with James Wen they did not have a happy ending. She hoped that next time it would be a good ending.
[2012.12.27] IZZ TSUI GETS A BELLY FULL OF WATER IN ORDER TO SAVE CHARLENE CHOI

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Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin and Dior Cheng Yi Kin worked together on the film MY SASSY HUBBY (NG LO GUNG NG SUN SING). In the story they have been married for 10 years, their relationship has faded as good looking rivals appeared. Ah Sa's romantic encounter was a reunion with an elementary school classmate Izz Tsui Ching Hei who has had a crush on her for years. She said that now an innocent guy was truly hard to find, the pace of the society was too quick. People could easily get together and very quickly part; she has not met someone who had a crush on her for 20 years. In one scene Ah Sa fell into the sea, Tsui Ching Hei dove in to save her. During the shot the waves were huge. Ah Sa drifted further and further with a life saver, thus Tsui Ching Hei had to expend a lot of energy to swim and rescue her. He also had a belly full of water.! Ah Sa said that when she saw Tsui Ching Hei on the boat he was pale, his performance was very manly and professional.
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My thoughts:

Sniper Attack 2013 (Eddie Cheung, Kathy Chow, Michael Tse, Kate Tsui)
This looks really good and I'm looking forward to seeing the main cast in this. The guns and how they manipulate their bullets reminds me of the old ATV series, Gun and Glory.

Firm Love (Wayne Lai, Moses Chan, Fala Chen, Christine Ng, Jason Chan)
I was greatly anticipating this series... and then I saw the trailer. It's a comedy?? Why?! I really don't like Moses in comedies since he basically portrays the same character in all of them, but I do miss Wayne in comedies so I guess that evens it out. I'm thinking Fala and Moses will pair up while Christine Ng will join the cast and be paired with Wayne.

A Great Way to Care 2 (Alex Fong, Yoyo Mung, Tavia Yeung, Ben Wong)
When I heard they were doing a sequel, I was not very happy since I wasn't a big fan of the first one. The more I heard about the series, the more excited I was since I liked the Alex Fong/ Yoyo pairing and thought that Tavia and Ben Wong pairing up was a great idea.

Cousin, You are Good (Roger Kwok, Wong Cho Lam, Joey Meng, Ivana Wong, Louis Cheung)
Roger Kwok + Wong Cho Lam = a comedy that I want to watch. It's rumored that it will air in the beginning of next year so I can't wait to see Joey Meng on my screen again! I think the addition of singers Ivana Wong and Louis Cheung makes it more intriguing.

Cold Mountain, Hidden ! Dragon (Kenneth Ma, Raymond Wong, Kenny Wong, Aimee Chan, Fish Wong)
The story does not look too bad, but the combination of ugly wigs and female leads is a turnoff. It looks like they will definitely film this since it is a TVB original story, but I wish they would switch out one of the females for Fala Chen on Nancy Wu for some more star power.

A Change of Heart (Michael Miu, Bosco Wong, Niki Chow, Joey Meng, Mandy Wong, Vincent Wong)
I can't wait to see this series! It looks like it will be a great thriller and the cast looks very attractive with Michael Miu, Bosco Wong, Joey Meng, Niki Chow, Mandy Wong, and Vincent Wong. I'm still a little confused about the heart transplant part though.

Unrequited Love in Two Cities (Aimee Chan, Lin Xia Wei)
When watching the trailer, I was wondering if this series is a love story between Lin Xia Wei and Aimee. :P Otherwise, this series looks really boring.

Food For Slaves (Ron Ng, Raymond Lam, Nancy Wu, Fala Chen, Sharon Chan)
I hope this gets made with Ron as the lead since I think he'll do a great job in a comedy. Ray will most likely not film this and I don't really mind who replaces him but I hope the 3 female leads stay the same.

On Call 36 II (Kenneth Ma, Tavia Yeung, Lawrence Ng, Louisa So, Mandy Wong, Ben Yuen, Him Law, Eliza Sam)
I don't know why they made the trailer for this different... Louisa So will be joining this cast and most likely pairing with Lawrence so I'm anticipating her return to acting. They better not kill off Kenneth or Tavia or I will rage!

Big Wheel (Linda Chung, Ruco Chan, Edwin Siu, Kristal Tin, Louis Yuen)
They already started filming for this and it'll be very interesting to see how they incorporate the big moments in Hong Kong history with the storyline.

Three Eras of Fated Love (Bobby Au Yeung, Esther Kwan, Ben Wong, Mandy Wong, Pierre Ngo)
The trailer looks great and I really like the storyline that this has. It'll be a nice challenge for Bobby and Esther to portray! 3 differ! ent characters and I really hope there's a happy ending in this.

Rosy Business 3 (Wayne Lai, Myolie Wu, Edwin Siu, Natalie Tong, Sire Ma)
I'm so excited for this! There seems to be a lot of action and intrigue and although I'm still a little iffy on the title, it is still one of my most anticipated series of next year.

Overall thoughts: I'm most looking forward to Sniper Attack 2013, A Change of Heart, Big Wheel, Three Eras of Fated Love, and Rosy Business 3. Not looking forward to Unrequited Love in Two Cities. Of the Tavia series, I'm more looking forward to A Great Way to Care 2 because it looks to be a different role for her. Overall, I'm mainly excited for all the series next year!
Kate Tsui has Hope to Seize a "Double 8" - TV Queen & My Favorite Character awards

Last night, Kate Tsui and Alice Chan attended the magazine FLASHon party at W Hotel to celebrate their second anniversary. It was a star-studded party with many celebrities, singers, models and other well-known figures in attendance including TVB executive Virgina Lok, EEG chairman Albert Yeung and his daughter, Donnie Yen, Carina Lau, Hilary Tsui, Kary Ng, Aarif Lee, Janice Man, Kelvin Chan, Rosemary and many more.
Kate was accompanied by Virgina Lok the whole night, but Kate denied that she's being favored: "There are so many people in TVB, Miss Lok loves all of us. This time, the organizers invited both of us to attend together, but I know she loves me too. Tonight, I saw a lot of friends and will try my best to get more votes for TV Queen." She reveals she is number "8" on the "Best Actress" and "My Favorite TV Female Character" award nominations and joked 8 is a lucky number. At the party, Kate met martial arts superstar Donnie Yen, and got his vote for the TV Queen title.
Earlier it was said Kate going to become TV Queen for sure and got her competitor Tavia Yeung upset, therefore she didn't attend the TVB Anniversary Gala show. Kate said: "Of course not, nor can we believe those types of news. We all know Tavia got injured and TVB is really understanding, she should rest more."
Also, Alice Chan's first TVB series Friendly Fire is airing soon, she frankly expressed she feels a lot of pressure because she used a completely new acting style to portray her villian role, she said: "I'm so anxious to see the audience reactions!" As for the Christmas holidays, Alice said she and her husband are both busy with their own work, so they won't be able to celebrate together this year.
Roger Kwok No Confidence for TV King, Hopes for a Miracle

Health product HERBS celebrated their 15th anniversary last night and invited their spokesperson Roger Kwok to their banquet. Roger brought his whole family with him, including wife Cindy Au and their two children. His eldest son, Brad Kwok, was very active and full of expressions on cameras, just like his father. Roger expressed he's usually busy with work and is rarely able to have dinner with his family. When asked how confident he is to grab the TV King title this year? Roger said he has no confidence, "I hope for a miracle! The public voting system is a new attempt this year. (Raymond Lam has so many fans?) I will actively try to more votes for myself. Just in HERBS, we have 100,000 members who can vote for me. I'll also tell my son to help me get more votes back at school. But I'll be flying over to Malaysia soon, because my role in Queens was nominated for an award. It is unfortunate my series aired so early in the year, in terms of momentum, it definitely cannot compare to the series that broadcasted later in the year, especially for Wayne Lai is very strong."
As for TV Queen, Roger said Kate Tsui and Tavia Yeung are the hot favorites, but he supports his partner from Queens of Hearts and Diamonds, Fala Chen. Roger expressed:" "I can see Fala has had major improvements in her acting and she put in a lot of effort into the series. Even if she loses, she won't be too behind in the number of votes."
Raymond Cho does not want a Consolation Prize

Wayne Lai, Raymond Cho, Raymond Wong and Power Chan attended the promotional event for TVB series The Confidant held at a shopping mall. It was announced last week's TV ratings for the series averaged 31 points and peaked 36 points. The cast also tried to pull in more votes for themselves. Raymond Cho expressed he was upset that he didn't get nominated for 'Best Supporting Actor' award, he admitted he was disappointed because he just hoped to participate and not because he wanted the award. TVB plans to add an "Outstanding Actor and Actress" award as a "consolation prize" to comfort those who weren't nominated, then will he attend? Raymond said uninterested: "Even if there are any more new awards, I won't attend. I never thought of taking this award either. If I go and I get nothing, then its the same thing. Let's wait until next year when TVB really does appreciates me!" Raymond said he was initially unhappy because he wasn't nominated at all, but now he has recovered: "I'm an adult, I don't want to go beg for an award back!"
It was said the "Outstanding" award was a consolation prize? Wayne said that's good and suggested the award should be divided by age and gender. Raymond Wong is happy to be nominated for TV King and just treating like he made it on the top 10, that is pretty good. Is he just accompanying the others in the race? Raymond Wong said his opponents are indeed very strong, but TV King is his next goal. When speaking of the goofs seen in The Confidant, such as the Stephen Chow's ex-girlfriend name "Yu Man Fung" appeared as one of the deceased eunuchs and a moving bus. He laughed and said before in Can't Buy Me Love, the tombstones had the director and producer's names; Netizens probably used a 70-inch large HDTV to be able see the bus.
Ah Gil: Not Going to Edison Chen's Wedding

Yesterday Gillain Chung (Ah Gil) attended Metro Radio's Original Music Hot Singing 2012 and expressed her hope for Twins to take 5 big awards at the year-end Metro Radio Hits Music Awards. It was rumored Edison Chen proposed to his girlfriend? She stressed that has nothing to do with her, but she does send them blessings. If she was invited to his wedding, will she go? Ah Gil said firmly: "I won't go. Please don't link me and him together again." When speaking of TVB's intention to combine the four station music awards into one and end the JSG Awards? Ah Gil frankly expressed she supports the idea because that way she can save on the money she uses to get her hair done. Ah Gil's not afraid that their be more competition? She said: "No other choice, I still have to work nevertheless." Ah Sa's birthday was a few days ago, but Ah Gil said she wasn't in HK and didn't get a chance to celebrate with her.
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Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum