[Ta Kung Pao]
Liza Wang has been awarded the Silver Bauhinia star by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and to celebrate this momentous event, a great party was held on Sunday, totalling twenty four tables where Liza received congratulations from her countless friends. At the venue, there was a noticeboard, displaying the letters from well wishers, including many senior government officials including the Chief of Finance and the Chief Secretary of Education. Liza also received many gifts as well as a sign of boundless friendship. Liza's partner Lo Ka Ying kept a low profile, but when he was invited on stage to talk about his fifteen year relationship with Liza, there were many amusing stories as he also admitted that he had proposed unsuccessfully to her twice already, but he will wait patiently for the third attempt. He also openly criticised Liza, saying that her direct personality has upset many people in the past. However, seeing so many friends taking part in the celebration, it just proves that Liza is still loved by many.
At the event, Liza wore a red evening dress and diamond jewellery and Ka Ying wore a suit to match his eyecatching golden wig. Before the event, Liza said happily that regardless of being honoured, she has always worked towards her own goals and to receive the title proves that her hard work has reaped success. Afterwards, Liza cut a cake together with Andy Lau and Ma Fung Kwok who also received honours as Ka Ying showed his support for her off stage.
During the banquet, there was an opportunity for Liza's friends to go on stage and talk of their feelings towards her and the comments were mostly highly complimentary about her professionalism to her work, all apart from Ka Ying's speech about her upsetting people, causing a few laughs and cheers from the audience in jest. Ka Ying says that in the fifteen years he has spent with Liza, there have been happy times and fighting times, but they have never thought about splitting up. He did think about getting married on two occasions, but now they feel a marriage certificate does not mean anything more. He says that when Liza was running for the legislative council, he had thought about getting married so that she could have the extra surname and be referred to as "Mrs Lo", but when she was not elected, he put this idea away.
Many of Liza's good friends made an appearance at the party to offer their good wishes, including Andy Hau, Hacken Lee, Alan Tam, Eric Tsang, Dodo Cheng, Isabella Kau, Margie Tsang, Chu Wai San, Shek Sau, Woo Fung, George Lam, Kam Kwok Leung, Chung Wai Bing, Nat Chan, Cecilia Wong, Leung Shun Yin, Cheng Yiu Tong, Mui Suet Si and Andy Hui. The gala was entitled "A Multitude of Stars Watch Over Liza Wang" and was hosted by the golden MC himself Philip Chan.
Andy Lau took time out from his busy schedule especially to take part, but left before the banquet. On stage, he told of his admiration for Liza and dhow he has known her for twenty years, but has never worked with her formally. He said that they both appeared in the series "The Lady Yang Warriors", but his character died in his first scene. When Liza heard this, she was rather surprised because she probably did not remember this. Andy said: "At the time, I remember seeing Liza working hard to practise her moves with the spear and still holding onto it when it was dinner time. I feel that she is like the light in the deepest ocean and totally admire her great efforts." Andy also told of the time when he was hosting the finals for the New Talent Singing Awards and as he was quite nervous at the time, he misread the judge's name and was quite unnerved. As one of the judges, Liza immediately said to him: "It's okay, don't be scared and give your best!". He says that although they have never acted alongside each other before, they have met many times during variety shows and he feels that her hard work has never faded over the years. He hopes to have the chance to film opposite her and will definitely offer her any suitable scripts he comes across. Having been named himself in this round of Government honours, Andy says that Liza and John Woo have contributed so much and are therefore worthy choices and to be able to receive his Medal of Honour alongside these two great people is especially memorable. He is currently rehearsing for his forthcoming concert, so he will not be celebrating just yet. Together with Alan, Hacken and a producer, Andy has presented Liza with a crystal ornament, each putting forward a few thousand dollars.
Dodo commented: "Liza said to dress up well for the event, but it is not a show and I cannot outshine her, so I chose to wear black so I don't steal the limelight. Also, the photographer tonight is a present from Isabella, me and some friends so that she can share the memories of the evening with her fans." Kam Kwok Leung gave Liza a handmade Brazilian scarf and praised her for being very serious about her work, but learning to see the lighter side of life after meeting Ka Ying, laughing she should keep up the good work. Hacken says he lives quite close to Liza and are true neighbours, so if she has any problems with her audio-visual equipment, he will drop by to help her fix it. He laughs: "I am often at her home 'gau gay' [Cantonese: fixing machines - literally 'being gay'.] so I am her 'gay' man. Whenever Liza makes dumplings or buys lychees, she will call me over to help eat!"
When Cheng Yiu Tong heard that the rule is she cannot receive another Honour in the next five years, he laughed that Liza will have to carry on working. Eric Tsang was late as usual, but he praised Liza for being so faithful and dedicated, always ready to stand by her beliefs and speak her mind.
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but neways...Liza Jeh looks gr8 in the those pics!
wanna c Liza properly!
) Mr Law.
Credit to The Sun for the picture