quote]Myhelen's Translation of the QQ live Chat
Part 1 of the live chat
H: host, R= Ray, C= Charm
H: the two of you have came all the way from miles away. Are you filming today?
CR: No, it's our day off.
H: Thanks for giving up your resting time to come to our chat room. Let's say hello to your fans
C: Hello, thanks for your support. I really hope that one day I can have a big party with all of you
H: wah, there will be billions of people there then....
Ray: Actually this is not our first time coming to Beijing to film. Sheh si man and I were here before filming LWOLAP (glance at C) But this time is rather long..about (glance at C again)...almost one month. Now it is close to completion and many fans have come to visit us on location and we saw a lot of fans. this is really nice and we are happy to see all of you.
H: so how long have you been shooting
R: ABout 3 weeks. (quick glance at C again)
H: Sheren mentioned yesterday that they have been filming for 7 months now. How about you.
C: Same (look at Ray)
R: yeah, same
H: So you are very busy, no holidays?
CR: right, very busy, no holidays.
H: Sheren said she likes Beijing while Michael said that Beijing weather is very dry. What do you think?
C: I think the weather here is very dry too. HK is more humid. Therefore I neeed to drink more water and put on treatment mask everyday. Keeping me very busy. (laugh) But the food here is very good. I like the roast ducks.
R: Actually I like it dry. (C pointed her finger at R and said yeah, he likes it dry). I usually drinks lots of water anyways and my skin type is quite oily. What I am not used to is the heat indoor. In HK, we don't turn on the heat when we are inside, so it gets very hot here. Look, she (points to C) is still wearing a leather jacket. it will get very warm
H: Yeah, Sheren yesterday said it is very hot.
R: Yeah, we heard from them too.
H: We all know that you two has come together again as lovers in DOL, as husband/wife team. (R keeps nodding his head and said yeah...) Can you tell us a bit about your character?
R and C pointed to each other at the same time.
H: Wow, you two are really good partners, have so much understanding.....
R and C laugh.....
R: Ok, I go first.
R: my character is Wah Chung Bong. I am the eldest son of a rich family. I met Ah Sheh because she's a real estate agent, and I am in real estate business too. I ask for her help and we are a brickering pair at the beginning, then we begin to like each other and then many things happened afterwards.
C:I am a woman who loves money. (Ray and host laughs) I really like money becuase my father. (C looked at Ray and consults him in Cantonese : is my father dead or just disappeared?) R just continued for her in Mandarin: anyways, she's in a single parent family.....C: yeah, so I have to support my mom and only money can give me the sense of security. So I tried very hard..R jump in: she is very strong willed. C continued: Then I met him (pointing R). R nodded: hmm...and I am very strong willed too. so we started 'fighting'.
C: I wanted to rely on him to make money by selling him apartments.
Part 2 of the webcast:
C: So I started to have something going on with him...
R: Yeah, she is an agent
C: Actually he is very annoying. R: Yeah, I am quite annoying. C: (Stressed) He Is VERY annoying CR: Hahaha.....
C: There's one time he asked me to kiss him and he will purchase the same no. of apartments from me.
R: yeah, I ask her to kiss me and I will purchase the same no . of unit. Your website has aired this scene.
C: That was very embarrassing...R:yeah, very embarrassing..
C: It is because we were filming in (looks at Ray and ask in Cantonese: How do you say Tram?)
R:oh, trams.
C: yeah, trams, we are on the top floor and it is outdoor....R: yes...yes...without top....
H: Oh I know, it's very romantic.
C: Yeah, it is very romantic, but when we are filming, the camera is hidden at the bottom floor, the crew were gone, and we were located in the most erh (try to say a word in Mandarin)
R: erh...the most crowded place with tons of people...in CausewayBay...
C: and I keep kissing him (demonstrating her kisses - at a distance of course)
R: yeah, she keeps kissing me...and when they call action we are at the city centre where there are the most no. of people
C: (keep laughing very hard) around Sogo you know....and the tram has no top...so people started yelling wah Sheh Si Man kissing Lam Fung ah...
R: (bursted in laughs)
Host: they didn't know it is filming
CR: that's right, because the camera is hidden. They could only see us...
C: and I cannot stop
Host: So they thought...
R: Right...
Host: you guys were dating and they caught you
R: yes....
C: And when I kiss him, I thought to myself "I'm dead this time..." (Charm is again demonstrating her kisses at a distance)
CR: (brusted in laughs)that's very funny....
R: when director said "cut", we couldn't keep our laughs any more....
Note: Charray started to sit closer and closer....
Host: Some people would like to know what are your relationship with other actors/actresses. E.g Joe, Sheren, Michael, Jessica.
C: All of them are related to him, his family
R: yeah - Jessica is my sister, Joe - my bro in law, Sheren is my aunt, Michael is my uncle. We also have some actors, Fung is my cousin, Master Liu is my seoncd uncle and Daimen is my father.
Host: Are there lots of interaction with these mainland actors?
C: I don't have any.
(charray looks so cute looking at each other....)
R: Yes with Fung Siu fung, he is my first cousin. Lots of "brothers" scene.
Host: So for a lot of scenes you two will go there together?
R: Basically I have most scenes with her.
C: Yes we have most scenes together.
R: Most of those are dating and romantic scenes
Host: 7 months of romantic scenes, that must be enjoyable....
R:Actually our relationship is very complicated, many ups and downs, breakups and make ups.
Host: So how many places you have been to?
R: you answer ah (in cantonese)....
C: Canada....
R: Vancouver
C: erh what else (head gesture to R for help)...Ningbo
R: and Lin hai, lu chiao
C: HK
Host: wow many places...anywhere that leaves you some unforgettable experiences?
R: Unforgettable experience..erh...(thinking)...oh yes, (looks all excited) When we first got to Beijing....(CR looking at each other) and there is this wind storm...C: oh yes....
R: We were at that Royal barn...and we have one scene...the camera is fixed and both of us has to walk towards the camera....
C: he was already embracing him then...
R: yeah I was embracing her (wraps his arm around Charm, demonstrating) and we walk inside...suddenly there was some strong winds blowing in the opposite direction...we were blown out....
Host: really, that gusty wind?
C: yes, we both move back (Ray was touching Charm's shoulder and almost wrapped his arm around her again)
R: we were blown out of the camera frame...and our hair looks crazy...
C: yeah....I saw on newpaper that in Dailin, there's erh...trying to say sand storm in Mandarin and looks at Ray.asking "what..kind of storm (in Cantonese)...
R: ah sandstorm...
Host:good thing you have Ray's strong shoulders....
C:If not, I will be blown away...
R: Well, I have retreated too...wind is too gusty...
H: someone's quesition: why are you guys wearing "lover's outfit" (matching outfit)
CR: (looking all serious) Oh, no, it's not intentional.
R: when I walk out of my hotel room, she just got out of her room too...
C:yeah, I was also walking out of my room..I didn't pay attention..he....
R: yeah, I said wow, "lovers outfit" meh? (Charm giggling)
Host: so it is coincidence...since you have worked together for so long...
R: yes, no need to plan...we have worked together for so long...
C: (giggling and CR looks at each other) atually we didn't bring a lot of clothes here...
R: yeah, we just picked one outfit...
H: the costumes are organized by...
R: oh, the costumes are our own clothes
C: yea, but we only have one suitcase
R: we didn't prepare a lot of clothes...we need to film every day....
H: yes. Ok, another question: Ray's Mandarin is really good
R: oh, it has gotten worse actually
H:another quesiton: you guys have acted as lovers for many times, how does it feel this time? any difference from the past?
H: Actually how many times you have acted as lovers?
R: We have really worked together 3 times. YY and LWOLAP. In LWOLAP we are truly a pair, in YY, I was going after her at the beginning, but she ended up with Kevin. This time...first in modern series that we are truly a pair...
C: I feel that this time is more mature..(looks at Ray) right?
R: yeah, there are 60 epi so lots of room to really develop and grow...erh, how do I say it...
C: I feel that it is enjoyable to watch..
R: yeah, quite good ah, I think this pairing is (thumbs up)
C: I think it is very strong
H: so you think it is good match
R: (keeps nodding) hahaha right, showing 2 thumbs up
H: Sheh si man, so after so many collaborations with Lam Fung, what is your feeling this time?
R: hmm..
C: (thinks hard for a few seconds then said with a puzzled face): How do I feel, actually not much feelings woh.
All bursted in laughters
H: Oh no, that hurts
R: (shake his head) that's ok, no problem
C: really nothing...because...
R: yeah because we are too close,
C: too close, know each other too well. I could only say that in LWOL....erh....DOL
R: hahaha...LWOLAP....
C: in DOL our relationship is very sophisticated
R: yes, indeed
C: very different from the previous ones...those were more like just having fun, this time is much more serious...
R: (Keeps nodding
Host: Sheren and Michael talked about them knowing each other for over 20 years. How about you two?
R: many years woh
C: yeah, but less than 20 years (laugh)
R: of course, we weren't in the business that long (laugh)
H: Did you two know each other before your first collaboration?
R: yes.
H: Let's talk about the first time you met.
R: The first time I saw her was back in the training course days. (charm looks at Ray with a very "interested" look. Actually I am quite surprise that Ray remembers without much tought, that is assuming they weren't given the question list or time to prepare for it) We have just graduated from the class and one day Chow Yun Fat was going to be a guest lecturer, so we all went to listen to him. And that was the first time I really met her.
C: Yeah, my manager knows that I really like Fat Gor, so she said to me, "come to the training class". I was like " what class? why should I go? but since you ask, I'll go loh". When I got there, I was like (yelling)Wah, chow Yun fat ah!"
R: Yeah, we went to listen to Chow, and that was the first time we met.
H:Tell us your first impression of each other.
C: Little boy
R: little girl (C laughs) She still is (something like that...can't hear too well because they laugh so loud) Actually back then we were all too excited about Fat Gor, we pay all attention to Fat Gor.
H: so, little girl didn't have a special impression of little boy...R: no....H: And little boy didn't have a special impression of little girl. (Ray tries to say something, but the host keep talking)...But that was what they say lah, deep inside they probably don't think this way.
CR: giggles
R: You are right, that's why when we work together we understand each other so well.
C: laughs....
H: Question: can you talk about your relationship and the love triangle with Myolie
R: Pls. watch DOL..
H: Right. Next: You guys filmed some marriage proposal scenes. which part of DOL do we see these parts?
C: We had 2 proposals...
R: I couldn't even remember how many times I have proposed...
H: Tell us more
R: Erh...This series talks about things happening in over 10 years, we have many breakups and make ups and in the middle part we are so head over heels in love, but there are also times because of the family conflicts that we hate each other....is really complicated....I couldn't remember the details of the proposal scene you talked about.
H: How about the characters you play - is there something new about it?
R: Seh see mah...
C: Erh I am a gir who is not...(looks to Ray and ask "What's weak in Mandarin") R: oh, not weak, C: yeah I have quite strong will.
HostL yeah, different from the weaker character in WAB. C: Yeah quite strong in here. R: nods yeah, quite strong.
C: I also strive very hard. Very different from my previous roles. (Ray keeps nodding his head, right, right)
R: I have many drastic changes
C: He is just himself, a "Da Siu Yeh" (A spoiled young master)
All of then laugh soooo loud...Charm was like "yay! I did it, I tricked him"
R: She's right....
H: So you are acting yourself
R: No lah...actually my character experienced a lot of ups and down, so he changes a lot. I am a Siu Yeh in the beginning
C: yeah, he changes so much. his hairstyle changes from curly to straight.
R: I am the one in the whole cast who changes the most. just the hairstyle has big changes. Curly at the beginning
C: Like baby's hairstyle. hahaha
R: hahah, yeah, (roll his eyes) She thinks my curly hair looks like a baby's head
CR: at later stage it became straight hair like this.
H: So you change from a little boy to a mature man in DOL
R: Yes,
(R said sth, but I couldn't hear him. then C said " the very capable type" seems like they are joking about the siu yeh issue. Can someone let me know what R is talking about?)
H: C said that you are acting yourself...is that the impression in real life too?
CR: No, just kidding.
Continue with my translation:
H: Comments from the internet: SS, do you know that the mainland fans love you!
C: Yes I know! I love you too!
H: Comments from the internet: Ray's mainland official site is lamfung.com
H: We have collected many questions from the internet browsers and will pass them to CR later.
H: Comment: Ray, your are so handsome especially when you are slim. but then you cannot eat a lot of your favourite food...
R: My weight and body shape will change with the character I portray
H: comment: Poor Ray. you have to exercise more, swim more, do more yoga. You should take more vitamins and do your regular body check.
R: Thank you!
H: comment: Hi Ray, I am from Baidu Fung's bar. I am very happy to know that you have read my posts. I hope your work in Beijing is smooth and pls. pay attention to your health. Ah Sheh, how are you? I am so happy to know that you will partner with Ray, I have always liked your acting. I am so happy to know that you get the best actress award last year. Wish you a smooth filming in Beijing and have good ratings....
H:Question: any funny experiences while filming? H, R: erh, we have talked about that
already....
H: Question: will the Mandarin voiceover dubbing be done by CCTV or TVB?
R: Don't know yet....
H: Question: when will you two release CDs?
C: He will be the first one lah...he is a singer mah...(laugh)
R: (a little embarrassed) I am really looking forward to it too...my company is talking to some music companies now.
C: You must give me one when it is released......with autograph
R: (Ernestly) Of course, but you have to buy one too...buy one, okay, or give to friends as gift...
C: yes, support you!
R: I hope to sing for you all, if things can settle this year.
H: Comment: Hello...I am Shehsheh.com's contact person Faye. Our member has a question for you: I have loved you for 4 years, I am now 16 and I will insist on loving you. I hope you can host more gatherings with fans
C: Actually I have many gatherings already. Like this time I had dinner with them. We have a big table, less than 20 people. I cannot have too many this time as I cannot take care of all of them by myself.
H: How about Ray?
R: I don't have a heavy filming schedule this time, so I am having a party with the fans, about 1-2 hours lah so that we can have more contact with them
H: I know that Sheh si man's b-day is coming up.
C: Aiya, I feel so old....
H: No lah, only 18 mah....
C: (looking all serious) No, 20....
H: 20? oh, ok, turning 21 soon....so what is your b-day wish?
C: Good health.
H: I know it is very tough while filming...is that any injuries or sickness during filming of this series?
R: I always get injuried every time
C: Him loh! (pointing at him) He got a flu and cough and spread to the WHOLE team...
R: I am the first one to get sick, so everyone got sick later will blame me regardless of where they got the illness.
C: I am the exception, I didn't get sick...haha
R: After I got well, other people got sick and it is their turn to spread the disease back to me. Now I have recovered from my flu, but I twisted my ankle....due to a scene I have to chase after her car...my ankle have problems all the time...
H: So SSM wants to leave you and you chase after her...R: nods...H: SSM's health is really good, being a husband/wife team (ok folks, it maybe my wishful thinking again, but I do see Ray has a smile growing on his face when the host said this husband and wife thing), and the kissing scenes..you don't get infected even that close huh....
C:There were once that I refuse to have a kissing scene with him, I insisted to reschedule the filming date.
R: Yes, I don't want it either...
C: (Asking Ray) It was close to Christmas right?
R: Yeah, everyone has to have dinner with family and friends....
C:Yeah, I said don't spread the disease to me during Christmas
H: wow, it will be a big problem if you get sick in Christmas then the family of the whole crewteam will got sick...SSM is really strong, you don't get sick even Ray got sick. How could you prevent getting sick?
C: Nothing special ah...But when he is sick, I take vitamin C daily
R: Hey, what do you mean when I was sick (I think R thought C said "when I was by his side" The pronunciation of "by his side" and "get sick" is almost the same. So Ray protested when he thought C implied that when she is with him, she has to prepare her immune system since he got sick all the time)...
C: Okok, when you are not sick then I take vitamin C then.
H: You said that your birthday wish is to have good health.
c: Yeah.
H: Ok. let's see what other questions we have....ERh, what's difference between working with CCTV and what are some special experiences...We have answered that already....Ok. SSM, is this the first timeyou work with a mainland TV station?
C: No,
R: Me neither.
C: But this is the first time TVB... R:and CCTV work together, C:and will be aired simultaneously. (see how they finish one sentence together? tongue.gif)
H: question: what other series will you be working on after DOL?
H: Squash the mosquitoes (CR is off screen, and they are clapping their hands like trying to kill a mosquito. Probably joking on the pronunication of film and squash is the same in Cantonese) CR: hahaha C: looking at Ray, wah, Chan Mung Gut very hard to pronunicate woh...R: oh Chen Mong Gee...do you know him? it is a end of Ching, beginning of the "min chu" era...
C:yeah, it is erh,....what do you call it...erh, a series about law court.....
Note: the Host got confused about "min chu" and thought they are talking about Ming dynasty...and CR tried very hard to tell him who Chan Mung Gut is.....
R: like a lawyer, a "sao choi" (students in the ancient times who have passed the first level of public exams)...
H: So what is SSM's role?
C: erh...the ancient
R: "chuang see" (ancient lawyer)
C: yeah chuang see
H: oh the one who make the cases to the court....
CR: nodding....
H: when will it start
C: mid May
H: then will you have time to rest or holidays?
C: about half a month lah
H: Ray?
R: Me (looking at C, smiling)
C: He's very annoying, he has a very long holiday...
R: No lah, about 1-2 months lah.
C: oh, 1-2 months (doubtful expression when looking at R), oh yeah, July woh....
R: If things go well with the music company, will probably be working on my album.
H: Everyone is saying ask Ray to sing for us...C: good! clap her hands. H: Have you recovered from your flu?
R: Not 100% yet
C: then dance loh. (laugh)
R: can't! It's too hot here, I will start taking my clothes off...
H: everyone is anxiously waiting for you to release your album...Ray's flu is not totally healed yet....singers and actors have to protect their voice...How about sing together?
C: happy birthday....(Charm started singing the b-day song without doubt)
R: happy birthday (ray followed her and started singing and clapping softly)
C: anyone here has a b-day soon?
H: So, what do you usually do other than filming
C: oh, we have BBQ
R, yeah, we have "Siao Kao" (BBQ in mandarin)
CR: at director's house, all of the actors and actresses
H: The director has a big house....
R: and the actress who played the role of my mom, chan suk yee (this kid even got his mom's name wrong - should be wong suk yee ie, Gigi wong. Really bad memory huh. But he can remember things about Charmaine really well woh, like when and where he first met her...heehee) cooked a lot of delicious food for us....we don't even need to grill the meat, she took care of everything.
H: Is the filming very stressful
R: No, because there are so many different actors/actresses, the workload is split among all of us
C: yeah, this is the most relaxing one...the most comfortable one in the past 10 years. Becuase the story lines are all separated
R: nodding..yeah, even if you have busy schedule for 2 days, then you will have 3 days very relaxing..
H: comment: SS, Although I am not sure if I will see you, but I want you to know that, on behalf of all your fans...R: Sheh fans ("Sheh mee" the way Charmaine fans would call themselves. Again Ray is so sweet, like Range said, he knows so much about Charmaine)
H: Yeah, sheh mee will always support you.
H: They also want to know if Ray will start a blog to have more interaction with fans?
R: Erh, I admit that I am quite lazy. Even if I start a blog, I may not have that much time to update it. My typing is really slow. The most direct way is to go through my fans club. Let me do some advertising, people can go to the fans club here or the HK fans club, ff - fung forever.com. I will post my news there.
H:how about SSM?
C: I rarely surf the web becuase when we film the strong lights make your eye so tired. So I don't usually use computer...R: nodds, yeah...
H: you can come to our website and do another chat like this...
CR : Right....
H:comment: ok, for the sake of Ray's health, we will not ask him to sing now...
R: You will definitely have a chance to hear me sing.
H: Ray has already said that if he has some resting time, he will work on his album,
R: yeah, and I want to take this time to improve my health..and get ready for the next challenge.[/quote]