Hongkong Entertainment 2013/01/30

On Call 36 II Costume Fitting

Cast includes: Lawrence Ng, Kenneth Ma, Tavia Yeung, Louisa So, Mandy Wong, Him Law, Benjamin Yuen, Raymond Cho, Ben Wong, Derek Kwok, Paisley Wu, Koo Ming Wah, etc.

The sequel will only be 25 episodes so I'm thinking that some of the characters from the original will have a smaller role. Ben Wong will also be filming Food For Slaves at the same time, in which he portrays one of the main leads. I like the original cast, along with the addition of Lawrence and Louisa, but not really excited about the addition of Tracy Chu in such a big role or the addition of Eliza Sam.

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Kevin, Myolie, Linda, Raymond flying to Korea
Kevin Cheng, Myolie Wu, Linda Chung, and Raymond Lam recently flew to South Korea to participate in an event for TVB Golden Viva Spectacular. I believe it's something related to Chinese New Year since I know other stars will be doing something in other countries such as Singapore.

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[2013.01.30] EKIN CHENG AND YOYO MUNG HOLD A SURPRISE WEDDING IN TOKYO

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Ekin Cheng makes his wedding announcement online with two heart reply from Yoyo Mung

Someone ran into Ekin at lunch with his family yesterday. Ekin went to order noodles while Yoyo Mung checked her phone for messages
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The 45 year old Dior Cheng Yi Kin married the 40 year old Yoyo Mung Ka Wai. Two days ago they had a low key wedding in Tokyo, Japan. They ! experienced some turbulence over their 7 year relationship and finally they wed. Ekin Cheng was very touched to have a wife and could not stop crying, as Mung Ka Wai successfully became Mrs. Cheng. Yesterday the good news spread and industry insiders all sent their well wishes, including Cheng Yi Kin's three old flames Luisa Lai Chi San, Maggie Siu Mei Kei and Gigi Leung Wing Kei.

Ekin cheng wed two days ago and yesterday he announced the good news online. He posted a "wedding photo" with a teddy bear couple with the letters "E" and "Y". The bear that represented Mung Ka Wai even wore a wedding veil. Ekin posted, "We have entered another stage of life, we are grateful! From now on we are no longer alone, thank you!" The new Mrs. Cheng Yung Ka Wai replied with two hearts. Only 40 peoples attended the Mung Mein mystery wedding, all were the closest to them. Industry insiders included Sandy Lam San San and her boyfriend, Jerry Lam Hiu Fung and his wife as well as Chan Kwong Wing.

When Ekin announced the good news, his manager Lam San San gave live reports from overseas and sent wedding photos to the media. However 3 of the 4 photos were teddy bear wedding photos. The new couple's wedding photo was a blurry reproduction. The bride Ekin Cheng wore a bow tie and the bride Mung Ka Wai wore a black evening dress; the most important was they both had happy smiles on their faces.

Lam San San was one of the wedding guests. She said that this wedding was a surprise invitation. Over a month ago she received a notice, "Time? Dinner?" Then over a week before she received another, "Time? Dinner? Tokyo?" San San said, "I know Ekin's personality, it would be a big deal so I didn't dare to ask more. Because the invitations were to individuals, everyone booked their flights and hotels." Guests who went to Tokyo to attend the wedding did not know who would attend the mystery wedding, when they arrived in Japan they received notice on the time when the bus would wait for them in! front of! the hotel.

The wedding took place at a restaurant, a very beautiful castle with flowers for decoration. They held a small party, a small wedding, Ekin and Yoyo said their vows. San San said, "Yoyo was crying as soon as she came out, I never expected Ekin to be unable to stop crying after a few words. He thanked everyone for coming." She also said that the most touching moment of the wedding was when Ekin said, "Old Lady!" Chan Kwong wing and Lam Hiu Fung also called, "Ah Soh" and ended the beautiful evening. Because of the surprise invitation, Lam San San did not prepare any gift. The wedding banquet was French cuisine. Guests sat at 7 tables, it was intimate and warmth.

Ekin and Mung Ka Wai will spend their honeymoon in Japan but will return to Hong Kong in days because groom Ekin Cheng in early February will have to attend an event in Macau. Their mystery wedding in Tokyo left many friends unable to personally attend. Among his YOUNG AND DANGEROUS (GOO WAT JAI) brothers only Lam Hiu Fung attended. Jordan Chan Siu Chun, Michael Tse Tin Wa and others were unable to appear. Even his buddy Wilson Chin Kwok Wai due to Japan did not go to Japan. Leo Ku Kui Ke only sent his well wishes online. Reportedly Ekin was considering sharing his new marriage joy with his friends at dinner once he returned to Hong Kong.
[2013.01.30] AARON KWOK SPENDS 6 FIGURES ON COLD WAR CELEBRATION

Aaron Kwok's manager Siu Mei (left) celebrates director Sunny Luk (second left)'s upcoming birthday

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COLD WAR (HONG JIN) became last year's Hong Kong film box office champion. Lead actor Aaron Kwok Fu Sing two nights ago spent six figures on a celebration. Cast and crew members Eddie Peng Yu-yen, Gordon Lam Ka ! Tung, Chin Kar Lok, Terence Yin (Wan Chi Wai) and the directors attended. Aside from paying the bill, Sing Sing also contributed to a lucky drawing with prizes like watches. Boss Bill Kong Chi Keung revealed that a sequel will start production in May.

Sing Sing felt that COLD WAR 2's May production was just right. He will finish his concert in March, rest then work on the film. "The sequel will have the original team as well as additional stars. The director hoped to make COLD WAR into a film series. I look forward to outstanding performance in every film." Will the sequel have box office pressure? Sing Sing said, "Only the boss and the director would have box office pressure. Actors only focus on acting, which is also the best way to reduce stress. I have ample understanding of the character, who is very reserved and drastically different from the real me."

Some one compared COLD WAR and INFERNAL AFFAIRS (MO GAN DOH). Sing Sing disagreed. "Although both are battles of wits between cops and crooks, they have their differences. INFERNAL AFFAIRS is classic, COLD WAR is another classic. Viewers in different era evaluates films differently. Now viewers are even smarter. COLD WAR is attractive due to its simple dialogues and 'accuracy', as well as its intriguing story."

Sing Sing is busy preparing for his March concert. This time he will appear with white hair but will still have new image. "In my experience after the concert I usually lose a few pounds. This time I will have to gain weight because in COLD WAR Lau Kit Fai has to be fuller."
[2013.01.30] XU ZHENG WANTS TO WORK WITH JOHNNIE TO

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Xu Zheng wrote, directed and starred in LOST IN THAILAND, which made 1.3 billion RMB in the Mainland and will open in Hong Kong tomorrow. Xu Zheng earlier came to Hong Kong to promote and admitted that he never expected it to be such a hit. "Many people said the film was a dark horse that would have over 1 billion at the box office. I thought it was a white horse. Everyone underestimated it. I thought it would make 300 to 400 million. However after a week it already broke 300 million at the box office. When it was about to reach 1 billion, I thought it was crazy. It already had nothing to do with me, it has become a phenomenon. Everyone was going out of curious." Why neither the poster nor the promotion was focused on Fan Bingbing? He pointed out that if he put all the big stars on the poster, he did not think it would be better. When viewers saw Fan Bingbing in the movie they were pleasantly surprised.

As for the film's Hong Kong release, he humbly said, "Will it reach 1 or 2 million? If next time I have a movie release in Hong Kong it should have a Cantonese version like LET THE BULLETS FLY, then Hong Kong viewers would be able to relate to it." Xu Zheng said that he grew up on Hong Kong films, Stephen Chow Sing Chi, Johnnie To Kei Fung, Peter Chan Ho Sun, Derek Yee Tung Sing, Wong Kar Wai and John Woo (Ng Yu Sum) were all directors who he admired. He said, "I hope to get more Hong Kong film offers, they don't have to be comedies." Was he worried that he would be typecast in comedy? He said, "That would depend on Director To Kei Fung to turn it around."
Ekin Cheng & Yoyo Mung "EY" Secretly Married in Japan

Ekin Cheng announced on Weibo, he married girlfriend Yoyo Mung in Japan! Ekin's manager (Lam San San) confirmed the good news, she said the wedding was a complete secret, but it was a very touching. Lan San San said: "I got a surprised invitation to the wedding, we (the guests) just found out probably about a month ago. Ekin asked if we had time for dinner, then later he asked again if we had time for dinner in Tokyo? Based on Ekin's personality, we knew there was something big happening, but we didn't dare to ask him. We just booked the flight and hotel separately, so we all didn't really know where we were suppose to go. It wasn't until we got there, Ekin told us there will be bus to take us to an ancient looking restaurant. Inside, there were really pretty flowers, it was a really small scaled and simple wedding party. We had a French meal and then the newly weds made a speech of their feelings. Yoyo started crying as soon as sje started speaking. As for Ekin, you wouldn't believe it, he cried even harder and couldn't stop either. They just thanked us for coming on short notice, but we didn't know what gift to get the couple since it was so sudden. Whatever comes toind, then we'll buy and give it to them immediately! The most touching was when Ekin called Yoyo 'Ah So' (wife), then Ah Lo (Jerry Lamb) and Chan Kwong Wing called her 'Ah So'. That ended the beautiful evening." Also, Lam San San reveals: "It had been snowing in Tokyo, but once their wedding started, the snow stopped. Really have to thank God. I respect the couple's wish of keeping their private lives low-profile, after all it was a very touching wedding. The majority of the guests were very moved and teared up." In the photo Lam San San shared with the media, Ekin had a tuxedo on and Yoyo had a low cut wedding dress.
On Weibo, Ekin posted a photo of two teddy bears with the letters "E" and "Y" on the bears' feet. The EY represents Ekin and Yoyo. After Ekin's Weibo announcement, his wife Yoy! o replied sweetly! Good friends from the industry such as ShuQi, Bonnie Chiu, Christine Ng and many more congratulated the newly wedded! In other news, all along the media reported Yoyo was born in 1975, but according to the Japanese marriage certificate, she is actually born in 1973. Ekin will resume work on Saturday and attend a show in Macau with his "Young&Dangerous" brother Jordan Chan.
** RESPONSES FROM FRIENDS + EKIN'S EX-GIRLFRIENDS **
Chin Ka Lok: He was so secretive on Weibo, Ekin had always kept his private life low-profiled. There has been so many good news lately, Jordan [and Timmy Hung] became fathers, and now Ekin's married. (How would you rate this 'Ah So' Yoyo Mung?) To able to tie up 'Chan Ho Nam', she gets 100%! We'll catch up when they get back!
Chris Lai: I already knew about this, but I couldn't go because of filming. I know they wanted to plan a really memorable wedding. I'm very good friends with them, so I'm sad I wasn't able to go. Wait until they come back, I'll pick out a really good wedding gift for them.
Leo Ku: My heart is so moved! Congrats to my good brother and 'Ah So'. This day has finally come! They remind of one of Ekin's songs Only Love You For Life. I listened to this song today and there's so much feel.
Michael Tse: I'm happy for them. Tell them to hurry up and come back to HK, so we can have a wedding banquet here! (Rush them to have a baby?) Let them think about it themselves, I'm not their parents. Jordan is going to be a father soon, now he's married. It's truly double happiness!
Bobby Au-Yeung: Wah! Finally got married, that's great, love blossomed! I know them both very well, they love to play games and do physical activity. Congrats to them!
Jordan Chan: I just came back from Shanghai and found out about the good news. He already congratulated me for becoming father, I need to congratu! late him ! for getting married as well.
William So: Wish the couple together forever, I waited for this day for too long. My neck grew long from waiting so long. Ekin is basically a big kid, can Yoyo withstand him? If they have a baby too, it will be difficult to handle two kids! Children are not as important, the most important is their happiness.
Miriam Yeung: Congrats to Ekin. He's always going to those pilgrimage holy places. I hope they get a baby soon, should have one while they're still young. The earlier, the happier.
Ella Koon: Congrats to them, wish them together forever. I remember my first time collaborating with Yoyo. On the first day, first scene, I had to scream at her, calling her "Bat Por"!
Joey Yung: He really loves Japan. (Save on the money gift?) Oh yeah, just in time for Lunar New Year, I can get his red envelopes. Every year, we all go to friends house to send new year greetings. I'm happy for Ekin.
Ekin's ex-girlfriends - Gigi Leung, Maggie Siu and Maria Lai were happy for Ekin and congratulated him.
Gigi Leung: "Congrats from the bottom of my heart. When I heard the good news, I was really happy for them. I dedicate my song Exchange Treaties (換約) to them because this song is about marriage. I wish them together forever!"
Maggie Siu: Congratulations. I am not surprised they suddenly got married nor am I surprised they got married in Japan because Ekin had always loved Japan and this fits his low-profile personality."
Maria Lai: He's so secretive. I think just friends within the industry knew about it. He always used to say he didn't want to get married or have children, but now he's already married. I see he changed his mind and would want children! Every individual should do this at some point in their lives in order to maintain the relationship between two people.
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Translated! by:

aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Charlene Choi attends Big Bang's concert with male stylist

The Twins member is believed to be in a "cold war" with her boyfriend

Popular Cantopop star Charlene Choi was seen with a renowned Hong Kong stylist friend, Kevin Ma, at Big Bang's encore concert in Seoul last weekend. It is reported that the singer and her boyfriend William Chan are not on speaking terms after their recent squabbles, and Charlene flew to Seoul with Kevin specially for the K-Pop group's final show of their Alive tour.
Sharp-eyed fans spotted the Twins member among the crowd at the Olympics Gymnastics Arena, and the singer was pictured wearing a purple beanie and waving her "crown lightstick" fervently during the concert. Though a female common friend stood between Charlene and Kevin, the two were seen whispering and chatting happily.
In addition, the famous stylist uploaded photos of his concert companions in comedic poses on his microblog on the night of the Big Bang concert, further showing off their close relationship.

Source: Xinmsn Entertainment

Spotted: Karena Lam's huge baby bump

The five-month pregnant actress was sighted shopping alone recently

Karena Lam, who announced her second pregnancy via her microblog last month, made a rare appearance at the shopping mall recently and was photographed purchasing groceries alone.
Currently five months pregnant, she was spotted with a fuller figure and a huge baby bump. Unfazed about losing her glamorous onscreen image, the 34-year-old was all smiles when she discovered the reporters.
Dressed in casual outfit, the Hong Kong-based actress looked just like "an ordinary mom-to-be". According to reports, Karena struggled with her bag of groceries and even had to take several breaks in between her walk to the carpark..
Since her marriage to Hong Kong advertisement director Steve Yuen in June 2010, Karena has been shying away from the media light and only attended events occasionally. The mother-to-be gave birth to her first daughter, Kayla in October 2010 and her second child will arrive in May or June this year.

Karena's husband, Steve Yuen and daughter Kayla.

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Seasons of Love (Overseas official Poster)

I'm excited to watch the series, although I wish they start out with Ron and Kate's story since it would be a stronger opener than Him and Toby (both of which I am not a fan of).

Joyce Cheng denies dating Alfred Hui

Lydia Shum's daughter, actress Joyce Cheng, laughed off rumours that she may have turned the allegedly gay Alfred Hui straight!
As reported on Popular Asians, a tabloid recently reported that Joyce and Alfred went on a vacation in Taiwan recently and spent five days and four nights together in a honeymoon spa suite.
It was also reported that the pair was seen behaving intimately with each other on their flight home to Hong Kong, sparking rumours that they may be in a relationship.
Earlier reports had already hinted that the 24-year-old pop singer is gay after intimate photos of Alfred and close male friend kissing in the park were published last year. Following news of Alfred and Joyce's supposed romantic getaway, speculations arise that the actress may have turned him straight.
However, on 23 January, Joyce posted a hilarious picture of her and Alfred pointing at each other and looking quizzically at the camera on Weibo, signifying their confusion with the latest rumour.
The actress stated, "Yes, Alfred and I had taken a vacation together to absorb the local music scene in Taiwan. But we slept in separate rooms."
The 25-year-old actress also added that she is currently single and considers Alfred as a younger brother.
She expressed, "People who knew us will know that we are not dating. If we were dating, it would not be so high profile. He is not my cup of tea. I like to drink coffee. Dating him would seem incestuous. It's impossible!"
Source: Yahoo! Entertainment

Vivian Chow seen shopping with a 'mysterious man'

The '˜90s screen sweetheart was spotted at an outing with a 'mysterious man' in Hong Kong

Hong Kong singer-actress Vivian Chow was recently pictured shopping in a mall in Central, Hong Kong, with an unidentified man. Her husband Joe Nieh was not seen at the outing and Vivian's shopping companion was described as a 'stylish bespectacled man'.
Vivian and the 'mysterious man' entered a luxury store together, and the singer walked out of the shop carrying a bag of purchases 20 minutes later. Interaction between the two was said to be close and natural as Vivian reportedly wore a bright smile on her face while chatting with her companion. Masked by a pair of shades, she left the mall under his escort.
In other related news, Vivian has been making frequent appearances as guest stars at her celebrity friends' concerts lately. Her well-maintained looks and figure solidified her position as the envy of ladies and the timeless 'dream girl' of men, even as the former screen sweetheart turns 45 this year.

Source: Xinmsn Entertainment

Andy wish to father a baby in the Year of the Snake

According to reports in Hong Kong magazine Oriental Sunday, Andy Lau who always keep the privacy of his family a secret, as his wife and daughter still lead a "nomadic life", hiding from cameras' flashes. As his daughter is already 8-months old, sooner or later would attend preschool education classes which would greatly increase the chances of exposure. Recently he had moved into the highest floor apartment of Hampton Court, other than its high security, it has direct access to The Little Gym on the eighth level of Harbour City, he would be able to send his daughter to the well-know playgroup for lessons.
Earlier he attended one of his best friend's daughter birthday party, Andy initially wanted to bring his whole family along but fearing being photographed by the Hong Kong media, thus he arrived alone to carry other people's baby, but he still share his parenthood experience with fellow parents, he revealed that he would take care of his daughter personally after work, changed diaper and feeding. When talked about feeding her daughter in the middle of the night, he comically made a depressed look as he sing praise of his daughter being obedient and loved to smile.

During the gathering, Andy also took out his mobile phone to show off recent photographs of his daughter, but he was still cautious as he paid close attention that nobody would took a snapshot of his daughter's photos. Those present pointed out that his daughter looked like her mother which Andy was proud of. When one of the fellow parents seeing him kept talking about his daughter and seized the chance to ask him if he plans to have a baby in the Year of the Snake. Andy replied: "I'll try my best!"

In addition, fans gave him a presents and seen to put a lot of effort. Few days ago, Andy posted a photo on his blog showing off a portrait drawn by a fan which is 99% similarity, a mischievous Andy imitate the furrow look as in the portrait.
Source: Apple Daily News, Liberty Times
Translated by: AndyLauSounds

Daffy Tong considers attending Leslie Cheung's Memorial Event

This April will be the 10th anniversary of Gor Gor Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing's passing. Former manager Chan Suk Fun is planning a memorial event in hopes of remembering this superstar of a generation with friends and fans who like Gor Gor. How has life been for Gor Gor's partner Daffy Tong Hok Tak in the past 10 years? Yesterday Chan Suk Fun's son Chan Ka Ho posted a photo of him celebrating Tong Tong's 50th birthday. In comparison to 10 years ago, Tong Tong had more maturity. Actually he would occasionally appear in events with Gor Gor's friends, in particular Pak Shuet Sin's. Reportedly Chan Suk Fun sincerely invited Tong Tong to attend the March 31st memorial event; the always low key man has not agreed yet, but for such a meaningful day fans all wished that Tong Tong would make an exception and appear.
Source: Mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

Veronica Yip performs her Hit Bollywood Style

Veronica Yip Yuk Hing in the Lunar New Year film I LOVE HONG KONG 2013 (2013 NGOR OI HK GUNG HEI FAT CHOI) played Alan Tam Wing Lun's wife. In one scene she performed a Bollywood song and dance number with India Association president Kiu Bo Bo (Gill Mohindepaul Singh). She said that she was somewhat nervous about performing an Indian dance while performing her own classic song AN IRREPRESSIBLE STYLE (DONG BUT JU DIK FUNG CHING). She believed that it would be a very big surprise for the audience. Because the costume was rather sexy, she kept it from him to prevent his jealousy and waited until after the shoot to tell him.
In the film Hing Hing's Filipino maid was Alvina Kong Yun Yin. She personally invited Yun Yun to perform and thought that she was the most suitable. In one scene Yun Yun pretended to owe shark loan money to fool her boss Alan and she needed to have red paint splashed on her. Yun Yun said that this scene was quite a sacrifice, she had to spend half a day to wash off the red paint. Eric Tsang Chi Wai said that after this scene she definitely would be "red" for the new year from her head to her toe.
Source: Mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

A Biography will commemorate Teresa Tang's 60th Birthday

Today would have been superstar of a generation Teresa Tang Lai Kwan's 60th birthday. Her third brother Tang Chang Fu and a group of fans yesterday went to Madame Tussauds to pose for photos with her wax figure. Tang Chang Fu at the museum's invitation selected a black Chinese dress that his sister wore while performing in Indonesia in 1977 for the statue.
Tang Chang Fu said that whenever he saw his sister's photos, videos or wax figure, he would still get emotional. After the event he would return to Taiwan. Today he would remember her with his family with an exhibition. He will also publish a biography of his sister. He would visit places where his sister has been and lived. He would also publicize her romance and the doctor's documentation of her passing. Did he interview Jackie Chan for the book? Tang Chang Fu said that his family would respect Tang Lai Kwan's friends, mention all of them but would not make any comment on any individual.
Source: Mingpao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

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