Juno Mak's directing debut to be released in North America

Juno Mak Chun Lung's directing debut RIGOR MORTIS (GEUNG SI) participated in the Venice Day and two days ago held a screening there. Some Mainland media felt that this JU-ON's Takashi Shimizu produced film from cinematography, art and character designs to martial art action were very stylized. Nina Paw Hee Ching who waited for her companion to take into a vampire even had an over 2 minute long monologue that was very memorable. Reportedly the film has already sold its U.S. and Canada distribution rights. In RIGOR MORTIS the Chin Siu Ho played out the hill action film star moved into a public housing estate unit 2442 and decided to commit suicide, but he ran into some people who changed his fate.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

Kelvin Kwan misspeaks about Dada Chan's condition

DaDa Chan Jing earlier announced her retirement from show business. Two nights ago she continued to be absent from her film HARDCORE COMEDY (CHUNG HAU MEI)'s promotion. Only Susan Shaw Yam Yam, Kelvin Kwan Chor Yiu and Michelle Wai Si Nga and others attended. Sister Yam Yam who once spoke in favor of DaDa said, "It's not the first time that she is missing, it's not the first time that she is moody. She has to change that. She can't be a kid, she has to explain herself clearly to the media and the general public."

In addition, Kwan Chor Yiu blurred out that DaDa was mentally ill and needed stress relief. Later he corrected himself and said it was a mood disorder.

Source: on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Raymond Lam Protects Karena BB & Attends Niki Chow's Birthday Party

Raymond Lam and Karena Ng announced their relationship in February, and since then their love had been high-profile. Unfortunately, this stirred up a group of upset Netizens. Lately, Netizens had been making spoofs of her pictures and threatening Karena BB. One Netizen "get fingers cut by a vegetable knife", "die from depression" and "burn ritual money to her" on the discussion topic "Karena Boils Out into Showbiz". The comments are very extreme. Karena's fans angrily fought back. Some Netizens suspected Raymond's ex-girlfriend Mavis Pan had something to do with it or a hardcore Raymond fan did it.

As the situation is getting serious, Raymond flys back to Hong Kong immediately after completing The Virtuous Queen of Han in Hengdian to "rescue his girlfriend"! Aside from accompanying her everywhere, he took Karena to good friend Niki Chow's 34th birthday party. Karena BB was like "in the house" as she met Raymond's good friends including Niki's sister Kathy Chow, Chilam Cheung and his wife Anita Yuen, Christine Ng and her husband Kasey, Michael Tse, etc.

The birthday girl Niki wrote on Weibo: "Six Virgos celebrating their birthdays together. So meaningful! A very pleasant evening, had good food, good chats, pretty and warm! Its great having you all! thanks all!"

Also, yesterday (8/30) was Tavia Yeung's birthday as well. She celebrated with the crew in Mainland. Yesterday morning Tavia couldn't wait to share her happiness, she wrote on Weibo: "Today on my birthday, although I couldn't celebrate in Hong Kong, I still have the crew and colleagues celebrating with me. Its also the god-level photographer (Bo Gor) and the costume design auntie birthdays too. I'm definitely not alone on my birthday. Thank you all for the blessings. Wish everyone good health and a happy life. Cheers!"

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Wai Ying Hung offers to play Babyjohn's Sister

New comer BabyJohn Choi Hong Yik, director Adam Wong Sau Ping and producer Chan Sum Yiu's Hong Kong film THE WAY WE DANCE (KONG MO PAI) broke HK$7 million at the box office. Two nights ago they attended an audience appreciation event in Tsim Sha Tsui and announced plans for a sequel; coincidentally Wai Ying Hung was in the audience and praised the film as inspirational and touching. All the actors performed very well. She even offered to guest star in a role in the sequel at a friendly rate to the director. She joked, "I have a dance background, when I guest star I have to dance. I want to play Ah Luk, Chut Leung's sister. What do you get when you add six and seven, you can guess for yourself."

BabyJohn felt honored to receive Best Actress Siu Hung's praise and hoped that in the sequel h would truly have a chance to learn from her. He also revealed that the film introduced him and lead actress Cherry Ngan Cheuk Ling to many people and brought them more opportunities to participate in other films.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

Ian Gouw changes his mind about making Movies

Michelle Sima Yin two nights ago brought her older son Ian Gowu Iskander (Ng King Toh) to attend a charity film premiere. Would Ng King Toh be interested in making another film? He said that he might make another film. Sima Yin said, "After making AFTER THIS OUR EXILE (FU JI) he said that he was no longer interested in making another film. Now he actually changes his mind. I don't object to him joining the business, but he has to finish the university first." The 16 year old Ng King Toh still has 2 years before the university, where he plans to study industry and business administration.

Was Ng King Toh dating? He said no, earlier the girl who went to the movies with his family was just a friend. Did he have many suitors? He awkwardly said, "I don't know!" If her son was dating, Sima Yin would not mind. She said, "At age 14 I already had suitors, instead my son said that he would not date until the university where he would have more choices."

Sima Yin appeared to be in great spirit. She said that earlier on her cruise she had great appetite. After returning to Hong Kong perhaps she was too tense and had to take care of her sons' everyday life, instead she had no appetite.

Source: Mingpao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Annie Liu throws a tantrum at Wong Cho Nam

Recently busy with the Patrick Kong (Yip Lim Sum) directed new film DELETE (DELETE OI YUN), Wong Cho Nam two nights ago worked on location in Wanchai with Annie Liu (Lau Sum Yau) and attracted many onlookers. During the shoot, Cho Nam and Sum Yau walked and chatted. Suddenly Sum Yau threw a tantrum, folded her arms and glared at Cho Nam. Cho Nam looked stunned and stood still to listen to Sum Yau.

Perhaps to accommodate Cho Nam's height, Sum Yau actually wore flip flops. When she was not in a scene, Sum Yau went to the director to study the script. Cho Nam stood to the side and played with his phone.

Source: on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Kelly Chen Discovers That Her Legs Are 45 Inches

Kelly Chen received an invitation from Ascot Chang, a brand of men's bespoke tailored suits, to experience bespoke services. "The feeling of tailoring a suit for the first time is very fitting. The master put in a lot of effort, quickly completing every step. I just knew now that I have 45-inch legs, and also found out that my left arm is half an inch shorter than my right arm. When making a suit, must measure the angle of the shoulders. The master said that I am the standard. Ha ha!"

Kelly, along with Andy Lau, designed one set and three styles of hankerchiefs and cartoon leather sheaths for the brand's 60th anniversary exhibition, selling a limited 600 sets. All the proceeds will be donated to the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals to promote educational purposes.

Source: the-sun and appledaily
Translated by: hyn5 @ 幸而城 Fortunate City

Kenneth Fok & Guo Jingjing Had a Baby Boy

The People's PCC vice-chairman Henry Fok's eldest grandson Kenneth Fok and his wife "Diving Princess" Guo Jingjing had their first baby boy on August 27th. Yesterday Kenneth met the press and shared a family photo with the media. Kenneth expressed the photo was taken by his mother Loletta Chu (former Miss HK). He said: "I told her to help us take a family of three picture. She was shy about it because she usually just takes pictures of plants and flowers, not people. I thought she was nervous taking a picture of the baby for the first time. She came over in the morning to test the lighting."

There was nearly 50 reporters surrounding Kenneth during the press conference held on the fourth floor at the Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital. Kenneth passed out a CD and family photo to each reporter and even had cookies to go along with it. Kenneth started the press conference by first thanking the media for the blessings and concern: "We actually wanted to keep this all low-profile, but everyone followed us and the baby so closely. I wrote some stuff on Weibo earlier and had received many blessings/gifts from friends in Hong Kong and Mainland. My colleagues said the gifts received at my company's office had to be put in the warehouse." Kenneth thanked his supportive family, who were there around the clock to update the situation. "Our parents helped out too, and I haven't learned how to take care of babies yet. The happiest is my grandparents, four generations under one roof. We got another generation in the house, even my younger brother is an uncle now. We all have more responsibilities now." Kenneth disclosed his mother Loletta rushed his little brother to hurry up and start planning for his future, get married and have children.

Kenneth continued: "The baby was born in the morning of August 27th. He was 7.3 pounds, height 50cm. He's still in the hospital under observation." Who does the baby look more like? Kenneth: "Depends on how you look at it. Take a look for yourselves, but my mother said baby looks more like Jingjing than me. He's very quiet, you can say his personality resembles me. My father said baby's eyes is filled with spirit, his eyes rolls around; he's a very curious baby." Kenneth goes on explaining he and his wife wanted a natural birth, but ultimately had to get a C-section; When the baby was born, the new parents were very emotional and teared up.

Since Jingjing was an athlete, she recovered quickly. Does Kenneth have anything to say to his wife Jingjing? He said: "It was only when the baby was born, I realized how mighty a mother is, but the road just started. Usually when you want to do something, there is an instruction manual, but not this time, I have a lot to learn. (Have more babies?) Take it a step at a time. (Breastfeeding?) Breast milk is good for the baby, we hope to do this. Also Jingjing is a UN ambassador, she encourages breastfeeding." The baby currently does not have a name yet, but when they come up with a good name, they will announce again.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: hktopten

Peter Lam Pays His Respect To The White Dragon King

The funeral of White Dragon King Chow Yam Nam who passed away on the 17th will take place Sunday (September 1). Yesterday his disciple and currently Hong Kong Tourism Board chief Peter Lam Kin Ngok along with his rumored girlfriend Michelle Lam Bo Yin, son Lam Hau Yin and Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Lee Man Kiu arrived at the White Dragon King Temple to pay their respect. The local police led the way for the entourage and Madame personally welcomed Lam Kin Ngok and others; when Madame saw Lam Kin Ngok she broke down several times and Lam Kin Ngok was teary eyed too. They first presented incense sticks then the White Dragon King's daughter Yellow Dragon King conducted a faith healing ceremony as she touched his head to bless him.

The ceremony took around 1 hour. After the monks completed their chanting Lam Kin Ngok and his entourage left. Around 30 Hong Kong, Taiwan and other reporters rushed up for an interview, Lam Kin Ngok kept urging everyone to be careful. He said that Master's health was on and off but he still ignored his own health in hopes of helping even more peopl; as his disciple the Master's passing was like losing a loved one. Of course he was not very happy. He could only ask Madame to take care. Will he come again Sunday to send Master on his final journey? He said, "I really hope that I will be able to, because I am scheduled for something already I am making arrangements."

Source: Mingpao, On.cc

Translated by: hktopten

John Chong Cultivates Film Industry New Blood

The Movie Producers and Distributors Association of Hong Kong Ltd., Caritas Bianchi College of Careers and Caritas Institute of Higher Education organized and film and television training courses two nights ago held a signing ceremony. Pegasus Motion Pictures CEO John Chong Ching said that the courses will teach students general film knowledge as industry personnel discussed film knowledge like production, distribution and promotion. He and Raymond Wong Pak Ming will both give lectures. At course completion they will consider hiring students for the film industry.

Source: On.cc

Translated by: hktopten 

Angelica Lee Protects Child Star From Fire

The Pang Brothers directed new film INFERNO 3D (TOH CHOOK SUN TIN 3D) will be released, the most attracted of which were the fire stunts. In one scene Angelica Lee Sinjie and Crystal Lee were trapped under burning metal pipes and junk. Ching Wan rushed into the fire, moved away the junk from the empty office and blocked falling pipes with one arm. He completed a series of stunts in a few short seconds and saved them both from the fire.

Before the shoot, both ladies first rehearsed in preparation. When Sinjie heard Crystal being crushed under the burning metal pipes and in a lot of pain, she was already very worried and urged Crystal to speak up if she could not take the heat. Yet during the official shoot, Crystal was almost crushed under the metal pipe and Sinjie immediately grabbed Crystal and covered her up. Because of this scene Sinjie injured her leg, she still insisted on completing the shoot before going to the hospital.

Afterward Sinjie said that most characters were willing to sacrifice themselves for others. During rehearsal she saw Crystal looked upset and naturally worried for her. She even said, "On and off camera, we are like a family. No matter what happens we wouldn't just think about ourselves. Crystal was also the youngest in our team so we had to take extra care of her."

Source: On.cc

Translated by: hktopten 

Ekin Cheng bans Wives from the Guest List

Dior Cheng Yi Kin, Michael Tse Tin Wa, Jerry Lamb Hiu Fung and Jordan Chan Siu Chun yesterday promoted their November concert on Commercial Radio. Siu Chun was 45 minutes late. Ekin, Tse Tin Wa and Lam Hiu Tung praised the stage design as very pretty, but it had too many mechanisms and they would easily injure their legs while dancing. They hoped to be able to invite YOUNG AND DANGEROUS (GOO WAT JAI)'s actresses as guests.

Lam Hiu Fung admitted that he wanted to invite Gigi Lai Chi the most, as well as Michelle Reis (Lee Ka Yun), Karen Mok Man Wai and Shu Qi. However most of them were married and getting them to attend would be very hard. Ekin lamented, "Lai Chi, don't even think about it!" Would they consider their own wives as replacements? He said, "They are responsible for distributing tickets, we can't be bothered!"

Ekin hoped that viewers would attend either in black or gray. Would weapons like knives be allowed? Tse Tin Wa said, "You don't need to bring your own, the event will provide them!" He revealed that their new music video for VANISHED TIME landed Jan Lamb Hoi Fung as its director. He hoped to be able to return to the YOUNG AND DANGEROUS locations. Unfortunately the Tsz Wan Shan housing estate has already been demolished.

Tse Tin Wa's new series SNIPER STANDOFF (SUN CHEUNG JUI GIK) has already been accused of plagiarism before it was aired. Its poster and trailer were extremely close to the Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing starred film DOUBLE TAP (CHEUNG WONG). Tin Wa felt that all posters and trailers with guns looked similar and hoped that everyone would make the determination after watching the series. He said, "However being talked about is a good thing, it will be able to bring back memory and remember that Cheung Kwok Wing made DOUBLE TAP." Did he study DOUBLE TAP during the shoot? Tin Wa said that he has seen it before but not during the shoot. He stressed, "I can say that the series and the movie are completely different, 90 some percent different!"

Source: Mingpao, Singtao
Translated by: hktopten

Dada Chan transforms into Dada Goddess for Nostalgia

DaDa Chan Jing earlier announced her retirement from on screen performance. Before her retirement in her film HARDCORE COMEDY (CHUNG HAU MEI) she continued her usual sexy performance. DaDa transformed into a hallucinatory drug queen. Aside from the shoot, she earlier shot a series of costume photos with Michelle Wai Si Nga and Christine Kuo. Also on hand were "Goddess Successor" Yuet Sum.

The entire series of photos had many different looks, like school girl and sexy low cut elegant evening gown. The most fiery was DaDa's transformation into the 70's "DaDa Goddess" on the adult magazine ANTIQUE CAR cover. She wore an old style swimsuit as she sold wine with her assets, which was full of nostalgia. Other female leads were no slouches either. Christine Kuo put on a school uniform to play an innocent school girl, Wai Si Nga wore a low cut dress. Wai Si Nga joked, "The entire film has no part that isn't hardcore, everyday at work had a pleasant surprise."

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

Ava Yu is afraid that the romantic scene with Alex Lam will be awkward

Artists Ava Yu Kiu and Gregory Wong Chung Hiu two nights ago attended a film premiere. She revealed that she was busy with the film LAN KWAI FONG 3 (HEI OI YEH PO 3) and stated that she worried about her romantic scene with the handsome Alex Lam Tak Shun. Was she worried that she would fall for him? She said, "No, I came to make a movie, not to look for a husband. Earlier (Johnson) Yuen Tak Cheung, (Vincent) Kok Tak Siu and (Ronald) Cheng Chung Kei have already played my boyfriend. This time Lam Tak Shun is very handsome, I am afraid that it will be awkward."

Later they will shoot in Korea, In one scene she will bare her back. She said, "I won't use a double. I am thinking what to do in the front. Maybe I will use duct tape in front to make my co-star not to look." Was she worried that Lam Tak Shun's rumored girlfriend Linah Matsuoka would be upset? She said, "Lam Tak Shun and I aren't close, she won't be mad." She even said that she wanted to see Lam Tak Shun and Linah Matsuoka's scene, which should be very interesting.

Source: on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Chow Yun Fat and Nicholas Tse celebrate Annie Wu's Birthday

Taiwan star Annie Wu (Ng Sun Kwan) recently has been in Hong Kong to work on the film FROM VEGAS TO MACAU (DOH SING FUNG WON) and celebrated a memorable 35th birthday with the team. Yesterday morning Ng Sun Kwan posted a birthday celebration photo from the 21st. Chow Yun Fat, Nicholas Tse Ting Fung, Chapman To Man Jat, Wong Jing, Andrew Lau Wai Keung and others celebrated with her. Fat Gor not only presented flowers but also applauded with Wong Jing, Lau Wai Keung and others when Ng Sun Kwan blew out the candles. No wonder Ng Sun Kwan was all smile and even remembered to thank Fat Gor. "Thank you Super nice Fat Gor and Fat Soh...what a surprise birthday party."

Source: on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Cherie Chung supports Joey Wang as still pretty

Cherie Chung Chor Hung yesterday attended an opening ceremony for Longine's Tsim Sha Tsui Harbor City all new flagship store. Hit television series TRIUMPH IN THE SKIES 2 (CHUNG SEUNG WON SIU II) stars Kenneth Ma Kwok Ming, Ron Ng Cheuk Hei and Quinn Ho Kwan Sing were pilot uniforms and casual wear to model the latest watches. Hung Goo who rarely followed television series revealed that she has been watching TRIUMPH 2 and pointed out that the series was filled with handsome men and beautiful women; Ma Kwok Ming and Ng Cheuk Hei said that Hung Goo was their dream girl. Speaking of Joey Wang Cho Yin's recent appearance in Hong Kong, Hung Goo protected Wang Cho Yin. She said that Wang Cho Yin was very pretty, she only looked strange due to the surprise of the media.

Was Hung Goo interested in making a series? She said, "I have never worked on a series, it should be pretty fun because it has coherence. However no one has ever asked if I wanted to make a series. If I was asked, I would only decide to try it or not based on the situation and the subject." As for film, she has always been receiving comeback offers but she has not been tempted yet because the characters were repeats; she wanted to be able to challenge herself and play characters that she has never played before.

She knew that Wang Cho Yin earlier returned to Hong Kong. Some said that she was better maintained than Wang Cho Yin, Hung Goo played coy and said, "No way? What is good about it? (You are purely natural?) Really? Thank you." As for Wang Cho Yin being accused of changing her face, which looked plastic and seemed to have been worked on, Hung Goo said that it was a camera angle issue. "Only when the media surprised her would they catch her with such a strange look, she is so pretty!" Did Hung Goo feel bad for Wang Cho Yin due to all the comments? Hung Goo said, "I have been criticized before too, since I appear I expect it. You can't change and control how others see you. I understand women mind how they look very much, but if they mind every time they would suffer a lot and be unhappy. I don't mind how others see me, the most important is to be happy myself and choose the life that I like."

Yesterday a magazine claimed that Real Ting Chi Ko planned Wang Cho Yin's return to Hong Kong as he was looking for a spokesmodel for a beauty product brand. Yet due to the overwhelmingly negative response the collaboration has been scrapped. Ting Chi Ko yesterday represented Collaboration Group's OSIAO brand and issued a statement to deny that he contacted and invited Wang Cho Yin to be the brand spokesmodel. The brand last year has already signed another spokesmodel, who has completed the advertising campaign long ago.

Source: Mingpao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Aaron Kwok enjoys the single life

Aaron Kwok Fu Sing last Sunday attended the film SILENT WITNESS (CHUEN MUN MUK GIK) press conference. The film slogan was "What you see may not be the truth". Sun Honglei joked with Sing Sing, "If you let me sing the theme song, I will introduce a girlfriend to you." Sing Sing smiled and replied, "No need, I now rather enjoy being single, but the song can have a duet version."

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

Kevin Cheng Wishes to Collaborate with Charmaine Sheh Again

Yesterday Kevin Cheng, Charmaine Sheh, Roger Kwok, Ben Wong and Jason Chan appeared at TVB City to shoot an active wear promotional clip. Former rumored pair Kevin and Charmaine expressed they do not feel awkward seeing each other again. Kevin expressed he wishes to collaborate with Charmaine again, he said: "We haven't collaborated in a long time! I really anticipate another collaboration with Charmaine. I will shoot a series next year too." When speaking of TVB planning to change the policies on how they treat their artists, Kevin laughed: "Is it true? TVB never has their scripts [ready]. Well if the executives said so, then its gonna happen! These two things are good. I heard TVB is planning to do a remake of old classics, then there definitely will be a script."

Charmaine expressed she knows about TVB inviting Film Kings Anthony Wong and Tony Leung (Kar Fai) back to shoot series. She said: "Of course I want to collaborate with them; I can learn from them, but the scripts will be chosen by my company." When speaking of Kevin anticipating to collaborate with her again? Charmaine said: "Really? I want to too."

Source: On.cc
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Kenneth Ma's Intimate Scenes with Elena Kong Will Keep On Coming

Yesterday Kenneth Ma and Ron Ng appeared dressed in handsome pilot costumes for the grand opening of a new LONGINES store. Special guest Cherie Chung (Hung Gu) was at the event as well. First time meeting Hung Gu, Kenneth and Ron both expressed she is their dream lover. Kenneth said: "I can see how great the quality of Miss HK was back then. Back then, Hung Gu was fourth place and already very pretty. There is a lot of competition."

Also, Kenneth and Elena Kong had a passionate bed scene in Triumph in the Skies II. He said he watched that episode himself last night: "Its not that bad! My line with Elena is quite cute and funny. (You were so anxious, asking "Can I do it?") I just followed the script! That scene was to explain my role is more enthusiastic and younger than Patrick Dunn's role." Ron joked: "I thought it could go further." As Netizens cannot accept "heavy flavor" scenes, Kenneth said: "Some people cannot accept sister-brother love, there are more scenes later, but this one is the most intense. The later scenes will just serve to explain the feelings."

Hung Gu expressed she is watching TITS2 too, asked which artist does she admire the most? She said: "Everyone is good. I usually don't watch TV series, but this one has been very popular lately, rare that a TVB production is that trendy. (Will you make a comeback in a TV series?) Some people have given me scripts to look at, but I want something challenging."

Source: The Sun
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

#15 Sisley Choi Introduces Herself As "Karena Look-A-Like" to Raymond Lam

Yesterday the Miss Hong Kong 2013 contestants met the five judges including Raymond Lam and Linda Chung. This is Raymond and Linda's first time being part of the Miss HK judging panel. #15 Sisley Choi expressed after advancing from the semi-final, she gained a lot more confidence and did not hesitate to introduce herself to Raymond as a Karena BB Look-A-Like, she said as she shook Raymond's hand: "I look like your girlfriend!" Raymond laughed: "I don't think so. She (Karena) is unique, an one of a kind." But he frankly expressed points added for Sisley's sense of humor. Linda said she will use a more intimate approach to converse with the contestants because she doesn't want to add to their stress. Asked about her standards when evaluating the contestants? She said: "Must have a sweet and beautiful smile!"

Also, Fred Cheng is going to be part of the "Miss Photogenic" judge panel along with Oscar Leung, Raymond Wong and Vincent Wong this Sunday at the Miss HK final. He expressed he cannot comment on the contestants yet until he watches their performance in the entire show.

Source: On.cc
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum