Lian Sheng in HK/TW drama with Vic Chou?Posted: June 3, 2005
Po En Hui, who portrayed Lian Sheng in "Jewel in the Palace," will be filming the HK Taiwan collaboration drama "Silence." She'll be recieving a new record of $5 million. She'll be signing the contract on the 15th in HK. The first male lead is fixed to be F4 member Vic Chou.
Though it was rumored that the first male lead would be Zheng Yi Jian or Gu Ju Ji, but Angie Cai said that they will first consider ZZ. But he is currently reading the storyline so signing of a contract will have to be determined after he finishes reading the script."
Source: The Sun
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Silence isn't Xiang Ju Yi Ke
Posted: June 5, 2005
Because of the popularity of "Jewel in The Palace." The actress Po En Hui who portrayed Lian Sheng rose with the tide. Because Po En Hui saw F4's "Meteor Garden" in Korea, when Angie Cai went to Korea to talk with Po En Hui in April, Po En Hui mentioned that she hoped to work with ZZ in her first overseas drama. So Angie is trying to get them to work together.
In addition "Silence" has been mistaken from the outside world as another drama adapted from a Japanese manga entitled "Xiang Ju Yi Ke" (Maison Ikkoku) that Angie wanted to buy. Yesterday Angie cleared the misunderstanding and said that these are 2 different dramas. As for "Xiang Ju Yi Ke" Angie hasn't been able to buy the copyright yet.
Source: Da Cheng Bao
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Michelle Ye demands 50,000 per eipsodePosted: June 16, 2005
Michelle has determined to not renew her contract with TVB long before it was due (june 2005). Michelle is currently busy looking for a management company that could help her enter the mainland market... the article says that Michelle is always hard-selling herself to potential management companies. She praises herself for being trilingual (english, mandarin and cantonese) and always bring up how wonderful she was for being one of the host for TVB's Olympics show last year... Michelle was approach by Siu Ting Yut (Rain Lee's rumoured bf) to participate in his upcoming modern series costarring Zai Zai (F4 member). Michelle demands for $50,000 per episode. Michelle demands more than Gigi Lai and Jessica Hsuan, noting that Jessica and Gigi are the 'fai dan" - "A list actress of TVB"... when Michelle is not even up to par with them in terms of acting, fame, etc. Mr. Siu ting Yut decides to replace Michelle with Annie Man Chun Han (actress whom he just signed under his management company). According to Michelle's current popularity and fame, she could easily demand for $30,000 per episode (this amount is still considered a lot compared to what she currently makes). The article says that if Michelle keeps demanding such high amount, it will be too late before she realizes it.
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Po En Hui gets the highest pay to star in a Hong Kong TV series
Posted: June 30, 2005
Po En Hui will be leaving for Taiwan this month to shoot a TV series. (I guess it means July.) The TV series is Silence, produced by Hong Kong production company, Wellmade, targeting at the audiences of Taiwan, China, and Hong Kong. She is the lead actress of the drama and will be staying in Taiwan for three months in the course of shooting the drama.
Because of the popularity of "Jewel in the Palace", she has been paid the highest talent fee and gets to work with a top-notched director and production crew. F4's Zhou Yu Min who is very popular in Taiwan will opposite her in the drama.
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Po En Hui get paid NT$400,000 an episode to act deaf and mute
Request a kitchen for cooking for coming to Taiwan to shoot the drama
Posted: July 3, 2005
Angie Chai's new idol drama "Silence" is soon to start shooting. Po En Hui who played Lian Sheng in the Korea drama "Jewel in the Palace" will be the lead actress. She will arrive in Taiwan on July 10. With an episode of NT$400,000, she sets the record as the highest paying Korean actress shooting Taiwan dramas. Paid as a super star, her only request is to live in an apartment of three bedrooms and two living rooms. The apartment must be equipped with a kitchen, so her accompanied assistant can cook Korean dishes.
She acted a kind, timid, silly palace maid working in the royal kitchen in "Jewel in the Palace." She will challenge the role of a deaf and mute mixed blood of Chinese and Korean parents in "Silence". Angie Cai likes her large bright and intelligent eyes, and will let her eyes speak for herself. To facilitate her working in Taiwan, she has started taking Chinese lessons. There will be a sign language teacher to instruct her after she arrives in Taiwan.
Her entourage includes an assistant, a hair and make up artist, a stylist, and an interpreter. All will live together. She is not extravagant, neither does she make too many special requests. Her only fear is that she is not used to the food, so the place she lives must be equipped with a Kitchen to allow her assistant to prepare food for her. To be closer to the Taiwan living style, the interpreter she hires is a Korean studyed in Taiwan.
Andy Hui gets paid half price
She will leave her home town for three months. She will first stay in Taiwan for three weeks, then shoot the drama in the Da Lian city of China for a month, and then return to Taiwan. In the drama, she and her mother live in Taiwan after her parents divorced. Her character is kind and optimistic. She will have a complicated love story with the lead actor, the second generation of an entrepreneur, played by Zhou Yu Min (Zaizai).
Both she and Zaizai will be paid as high as NT$400,000 per episode, breaking the record of Cai Lin's US$10,000 per episode which was about NT$340,000 one and half years ago. The drama is co-produced with a Hong Kong production firm. Another lead actor, Andy Hui, is paid at a discount, NT$200,000 an episode. Because the talent fees for the three stars have already come up to $NT1 million, the production cost per episode will reach NT$3 millions.
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Po En Hui is coming to Taiwan today to act opposite Zaizai in drama
Posted: July 10, 2005
One of the lead actresses in Korea drama "Jewel in the Palace", Po En Hui, who played the role of Lian Sheng, is coming to Taiwan this afternoon by plane. Although she is not as famous as stars like Song Qiao Hui and Li Bing Xian, she still put on quite a display. Not just her manager, totally there will be as many as eight people coming with her, including her assistants and make-up artist.
Korean stars are coming to Taiwan one after another. Po En Hui is jumping on the bandwagon. Producer Angie Chai has paid her a huge sum of money to recruit her. She will costar with Zaizai in a new idol drama "Silence." For the purpose of shooting the drama in Taiwan, She has been studying Chinese for over a month in South Korea. For her working in Taiwan, the production crew has arranged a Chinese tutor to help her get inside the mood of the role.
Because of the precedence where Song Qiao Hui's manager refused to let reporters take pictures at the Taipei airport, the production crew has informed her beforehand that she'd better come wearing make up for there will be photographer reporters waiting at the airport to take pictures. Po En Hui's agency is very cooperative. Because Po En Hui plans to stay in Taipei for two to three weeks, Angie Chai has rented an apartment of three bedrooms and two living rooms for her.
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Park Eun-hye and Vic Chou work together, love sparks
Posted: July 11, 2005
"Lian Sheng" Park Eun-hye and "Zai Zai" Vic Chou's new drama "Silence" will be called "Shen Qing Mi Ma" (directly translated as Love Code/Password). Yesterday Park Eun-hye arrived in Taiwan bringing with her more than 100 sets of clothing, hoping to create some new "sparks" with ZZ.
For the new drama "Shen Qing Mi Ma" Park Eun-hye arrived in Taiwan yesterday afternoon. About 30 fans were at the airport. Because she'll be staying in Taiwan for a while Park Eun-hye brought 15 suitcases. Besides over 100 sets of clothing, the majority is Korean food in case she can't get use to Taiwan's food. The drama crew helped her rent a apartment with 3 bedrooms and 2 living rooms. The only request Park Eun-hye has is that there must be a kitchen so that she can cook.
Tomorrow she'll be attending a "'Silence' Afternoon Tea Meet" to meet Taiwan's media. In the drama she'll be involved in an intense triangle relationship with ZZ and Andy Hui. For this drama Park Eun-hye has started learning Chinese while in Korea. After arriving in taiwan, the manufacturing unit arranged a Chinese teacher for her. It's Park Eun-hye's first time coming to Taiwan. She laughingly said that she only saw Taipei's scenery through "Meteor Garden." Among F4, she has only met Jerry Yan. As for ZZ, who she'll be working with, Park Eun-hye is looking forward to meeting him. As for ZZ, he's only seen Park Eun-hye through "Jewel in the Palace" and he praised her acting skills.
Song Hye-gyo just left Taiwan and was criticized as being "da pai" and "hard to handle." Also coming from Korea, Park Eun-hye didn't put on any airs. She only brought 4 staff members with her. They are: her manager, bao mu, make-up artist, and stylist. She was nice to the media. When she saw the media at the airport she stood still for them to take pictures.
Source: Sing Tao
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Park Eun-hye to Spend Three Months in Taiwan
Posted: July 11, 2005
Actress Park Eun-hye left for Taiwan on July 10 to film the drama “Silence,” which will air in Taiwan, China and Hong Kong. Park, who arrived in Taiwan at 5 p.m. via Asiana Airlines flight OZ711, will spend two days resting before meeting with the drama’s director and cast on July 12.
The actress will spend three months in Taiwan and China filming the drama and learning Chinese from her own private instructor who has already been teaching her in Korea.
Shortly before departing Korea, Park said she would do her best in Taiwan as a South Korean representative.
The actress’s agency said it had received a call from Taiwan saying that local reporters and paparazzi were already waiting for Park at the airport.
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Park Eun-hye: "I hope ZZ is ok."
Posted: July 14, 2005
Yesterday ZZ got into a car accident on the highway. His car was destroyed but he wasn't hurt. When Korean actress Park Eun-hye she said through her management company, "I hope he's ok." She has come to Taiwan for 3 days and her impression on Taiwan's transportation is "there are many motorcycles, afraid to drive on the road."
"Shen Qing Mi Ma" won't start filming until August. Currently, Park Eun-hye has to report to Comic to learn sign language everyday. Yesterday she laughingly said that because of all the gestures she had to do, her hands ache. Last night she experienced a Taiwan styled massage.
Source: Xing Bao
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ZZ to settle on clothing for "Silence" at another time
Posted: July 14, 2005
ZZ was originally scheduled to settle on apparel with Korean actress Park Eun-hye for the new drama "Silence Shen Qing Mi Ma" but because he got into an accident it was cancelled.
Producer Angie Cai said that ZZ told her, "He said that the accident isn't anything big, he can work like normaly today and tomorrow." The manufacturing unit is afraid that he's still in shock so they decided to pick another date to pick out clothing. Park Eun-hye, who picked out clothes herself, expressed that she's worried about his safety.
Angie: "In this movie the leads constantly brush past each other. I never thought that a dramatic development wouldn't happend before the drama started filming." Andy Hui was suppose to arrive in Taiwan today but because his passport has expired, it delayed his flight. Facing with all kinds of situations, the drama crew is holding meetings and changing times, a bit caught off guard.
Source: Apple Daily
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ZZ, Da S, Xu Wei Lun appear and refuse to talk about their love life
One goes for costume fitting, one promotes cosmetics, one films drama at a night market
Posted: July 16, 2005
ZZ and Da S have already started getting into their work, Xu Wei Lun went to Shi Lin night market to film "E Nan Zhai Ji Dian" last night. On the 14th and 15th ZZ met with Korean actress Park Eun-hye for Angie Cai's new idol drama "Shen Qing Mi Ma." He also discussed the script and his role with the director. Yesterday Da S left for Shanghai to a Avon fashion party. The two's moods aren't bad.
ZZ will be cooperating with Park Eun-hye and Andy Hui in "Shen Qing Mi Ma." The night before yesterday he went to Comic to meet with Park Eun-hye, the director and other staff members. On the outside he doesn't seem to be injured at all and he isn't as downcast as the outside world says. Anyway, he was really into his work. Because he'll be acting as a businessman he calmly expressed his thoughts to the director, "Should I act solemn or a bit sarcastic?" He's worried that he won't be able to act out the power of a businessman.
At yesterdays costume fitting ZZ received unanimous praises, "So incredibly handsome!" He's also concerned about Park Eun-hye learning sign language and encourages her to keep up the good work.
Producer Angie Cai observed from the side as for whether or not a love spark can suddenly happen between ZZ and Da S, "To be honest, it's not likely. They are like brother and sister, they became friends after 'Meteor Garden.'" As for Valen Hsu also privately asked staff members and possibilities are not big.
Da S flew to Shanghai yesterday to attend an Avon activity in Shanghai's Xin Tian Di's Ark Bar. She wore something colorful and was beautiful from all angles. Whether is was getting pictures taken by reporters at the airport or receiving a phone call in Shanghai Da S didn't answer any questions relating to her love life but she seemed like she was in a good mood. She said happily, "Every girl loves to be pretty, colorfull clothes makes me sexy, charming."
Last night Xu Wei Lun appeared to film TVBS-G's "E Nan Zhai Ji Dian". TVBS programming department's manager Liu Fu Ting said that ZZ used to visit the set. He/She has seen him twice and hasn't said anything to the outside world.
Source: Min Sheng Bao
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ZaiZai shows up for "ding zhuang"
Posted: July 16, 2005
The day after the accident, ZaiZai finally shows up in the office if Comic Ritz for the “ding zhuang” (settling on the costumes) of his new drama “Silence – Shen Qing Mi Ma”. The outside world says that he had a change of heart, that he was unfaithful, and also has severe depression. All these didn’t affect his mood, he still happily tried on the costumes, and would also often joke with the staff. His manager Chai Zhi Ping (Angie Chai) yesterday also exonerated her beloved protégé: “These times who doesn’t have depression - even I have it!”
Chai Zhi Ping avoids the rumours for her protégé
The rumours have been incessant after ZaiZai’s car accident. First it was rumoured that he lost concentration because he has broken up with Xu Wei Lun and was not in a good mood. After that it’s rumoured that Da S and Xu Ru yun is his new partner. Someone even revealed that ZaiZai already had depression early on and has secretly been going to see a psychiatrist for over a year. Yesterday when manager Chai Zhi Ping heard it she laughed out loud. “I also have depression! These days there are too much pressure at work. I think anyone in our company have depression! It’s no big deal.” But she also emphasized that she really has never heard ZaiZai say that he has a problem with depression.
Yesterday afternoon at 2 pm, ZaiZai, accompanied by his assistants, went to the office situated at East MinSheng Road to settle on clothing for his new series, a marked difference from the way he looked two days ago in the police precinct apologizing because of the car accident. He had a smile on his face from start to end, no trace of anything unusual. To try for the best results, the director and producer asked ZaiZai again and again to change into different clothes, which he took in stride, changing clothes and fitting for measurement, walking out of the office only at 4:30 pm.
Zhou Yu Min’s mood very excited
Asked how is ZaiZai’s mood? He only smiled and waved his hand. The staff said, “You can hear in the way he talk if he is not in a good mood. But we spoke with him, and his mood is constantly very good, there’s no unhappy mood.”
As for the inseparable and confused relationship intertwining ZaiZai and Da S, Xu Ru Yun, Chai Zhi Ping said, “I’m not clear on his private life.”
Source: Singpao
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Annie Man will act as ZZ's personal assistant in "Silence"
Posted: July 16, 2005
In the drama "Silence" Annie Man is ZZ's unscrupulous personal assistant, someone that everyone will hate. Originally Michelle Ye was going to play this role but she requested too much money.
Source: East Weekly Europe Edition
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Andy Hui takes photos for souvenir, Lian Sheng scared
Forced to stay inside because of typhoon
Posted: July 19, 2005
Because of typhoon Haitang's, not only are Taiwan artists effected but overseas artists are too. Vic Chou (Zai Zai), Andy Hui plus "Lian Sheng" Park Eun-hye were suppose to hold a press conference for the new drama "Shen Qing Mi Ma" yesterday at 3pm in Taipei. Although it was cancelled because of the typhoon, Andy Hui and Park Eun-hye can only stay and rest in their hotel rooms.
When Andy arrived in Taiwan the day before yesterday, the typhoon was already very strong. He didn't let this opportunity slip and immediate took photo for souvenir. Andy said that there are typhoons in HK too but they aren't as powerful as Haitang. That's why he took pictures. Yesterday's activity was cancelled and he couldn't go outside so he stayed in his hotel the entire day and tried different images for the drama. The remaining time he'd eat and drink.
As for Park Eun-hye, she was originally suppose to attend classes together with ZZ and Andy and talk about their roles. But seeing the strength of the typhoon, she was scared. To avoid scaring her, the drama crew cancelled all arrangements. She laughingly said that staying at the hotel and resting can help her become energetic.
Source: Sing Pao
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Park Eun-hye stocks up on food and studies script
Posted: July 19, 2005
The press conference for the TV series "Silence Shen Qing Mi Ma" was cancelled yesterday. Korean star Park Eun-hye earned a day off because of the typhoon. Although typhoons exist in Korea, but the strong winds and rain of Haitang made her really nervous. She especially went to the supermarket to stock up on food. She and her manager stayed inside her apartment to study the script.
Acts as a mute girlTwo days before yesterday Park Eun-hye and Vic Chou (Zai Zai) met for the first time when they attended classes together. The two discussed their roles through a translator and used gestures to try to act out the drama. ZZ is the son of a family that owns their own business. She's a mute girl. The 2 grew up together but lost contact with each other after they grew up. They don't recognize each other when they meet again. She also has a complicated triangle relationship with Andy.
Source: Apple Daily
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