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hong-kongScreen empress Liu returns in '37'
Saturday November 21, 2009 Hong Kong
HONG KONG -- Once the most celebrated actress in China, award-winning Chinese screen legend Liu Xiaoqing will return to film in Hong Kong director Dennis Chens drama 37," in a role that rendered her unrecognizable, Liu told the Hollywood Reporter.
Liu sported a false nose and a set of fake teeth, shaved her eyebrows, altered her posture and learned to speak another language to play a Mongolian matriarch, nurturing a choir of 37 young children.
Its a role no one would cast me in. She was an indigenous Mongolian woman who grew up on the back of a horse, and was illiterate, unglamorous and not pretty. I played completely against type. Its like a butterfly turning into a cocoon, Liu said, displaying her famous confidence. The first day I showed up on set in full makeup, nobody realized it was me.
The role was the biggest challenge of my career. I had to re-learn how to walk, smile, and talk, she said. But Liu admitted the challenges the role brought paled in comparison to her real life drama. In 2002, Liu was arrested in Beijing for tax ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
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Banned director brings romance film to Hong Kong
Saturday November 21, 2009 Hong Kong
HONG KONG -- A prominent Chinese director banned by Beijing from making movies brought his new gay romance film to Hong Kong on Friday for what is likely the last of a handful of screenings on his home soil.
In 2006, China banned Lou Ye from shooting movies for five years after he screened "Summer Palace" at the Cannes Film Festival without government approval. In the film Lou tackled the Chinese military's brutal crackdown on pro-democracy student protesters at Beijing's Tiananmen Square in June 1989.
But he defied the ban, secretly shooting the love story "Spring Fever" with small, digital cameras in the eastern city Nanjing last year. He also entered it at Cannes this year, where it won best screenplay in May
In "Spring Fever," he takes on homosexuality -- another taboo in China -- with graphic gay sex scenes. The 115-minute movie is about a private investigator hired to spy on a married man having a gay affair. But the investigator falls into a love triangle with his own girlfriend and the boyfriend of the husband he is investigating.
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Bernice Liu shares her slimming tips
Friday November 20, 2009 Hong Kong
Bernice Liu shares her slimming tips
Friday November 20, 2009 Hong Kong
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Earlier Bernice Liu went to Guangzhou to attend a brand new Perfect Shape store opening event. As the spokesperson of Perfect Shape, despite being westernised she immediately demonstrated her Mandarin skills that she learned for the audience. Her pronunciation was very good too.
As well as showing off her Mandarin, Bernice also played games with the audience. She shared slimming tips with 2 clients that successfully lost weight. However when the host asked how much she weighed in the past she suddenly felt awkward and laughed. She successfully made the atmosphere very lively.
Afterwards she did a ribbon cutting for the brand new store and accompanied the manager Ms Swana Wong to do a lion eye dotting ceremony. Although the place was crowded with people Bernice still signed autographs.
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Kenneth Ma's childhood wish was to become professional soccer player
Friday November 20, 2009 Hong Kong
Source: Wenweipo
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Kenneth Ma's childhood wish was to become professional soccer player
Lee San San, Kenneth Ma and Derek Kwok attended a soccer team event at Tsing Yi Sports Ground for the <Four Corner Soccer Tournament> press conference. San San will be the cheerleader for the team at the tournament, giving support to the players. San San is the only girl who is part of the team, she expressed that she likes the communication she has with the players. Asked who she likes the most in the team? San San laughed and said that she's familiar with all of them and will not take the initiative to pursue a guy. Also she is the only girl in the team, she can just wait for a guy to ask her out.
Kenneth is also a long time lover of soccer, yesterday he attended the even and participated in the game play as well. Turns out that his childhood wish was to become a professional soccer player, at the time his mother scolded him loudly and said that soccer players don't earn enough to ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
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Missing more two steps before Edison Chen is prepare for comeback
Friday November 20, 2009 Hong Kong
Missing more two steps before Edison Chen is prepare for comeback
Friday November 20, 2009 Hong Kong
Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ http://asianuniverse.net/forums/ 
Yesterday Edison Chen appeared in a Taiwan television station to promote for his good friend DJ Tommy's new MP3. He reveals his plans to open a store in Taiwan and denied the rumors of his break up with girlfriend Vincy. He expressed that his relationship with his girlfriend is going very well, but the two have no plans for marriage yet.
Edison reveals that after the Photo Scandal, he was in the United States doing everything himself, no assistant or anything. He said that he was able to find his path in life due to the scandal. He said: "Everything happens for a reason (in english), I already found my reason and have already forgiven myself." He also said that within these two years, he has been doing things, he came up with a trendy brand pathway to move forward and also found his path in life. But, when Reporters asked about Cecilia Cheung becoming ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
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Jessica Hsuan exposes she's dating a foreigner
Friday November 20, 2009 Hong Kong
Jessica Hsuan exposes she's dating a foreigner
Friday November 20, 2009 Hong Kong
Source: The Sun
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Jessica Hsuan was a guest for TVB's <Today's VIP> and exposed that she is currently dating a foreign western boyfriend, she frankly said that their love life is full of happiness. Her boyfriend also accompanied her to record for this show, but he refused to appear in front of the camera. She said: "My first love was at age 18, I thought he'll be my husband! Every time I date, I do hope that that person is my Mr. Right!" In the recent year, she has fell in love with diving, she frankly said that her boyfriend is the "same type" too (also like diving). Asked if she is a person who is daring with love, she said: "I'm afraid of that! I might look strong, but actually I can easily get hurt."
Also, she accepted an interview through the phone afterwards and frankly said that she met her boyfriend outside of the industry 4 years ago, but they only dated for a few ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
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Hong Kong singers are big winners in 9th Global Chinese Music award
Friday November 20, 2009 Hong Kong
Hong Kong singers are big winners in 9th Global Chinese Music award
Friday November 20, 2009 Hong Kong
The 9th Global Chinese Music Award Ceremony was held in Beijing two days ago. It was organized by Beijing, Shanghai, Guangdong, Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong Radio. Among the 20 award categories, Hong Kong singers scooped 17.5 awards. Eason Chan and Joey Yung got the best male and female singers award. Hins Cheung and Khalil Fong got the most popular singer-songwriter awards. In all Eason and Khalil have got 4 awards each. Joey also got "Asia 5 strongest singer award" as well as "Golden song award". Charlene Choi got the "Asia 5 strongest singer award". Huang Xiaoming has got the 'Multi talented performer" and "Most popular male singer" award and Jason Chan also got "Asia most outstanding singer (HK)" award.
Source:MingPao
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Linda Chung injured her shoulder while practicing Wing Chun
Friday November 20, 2009 Hong Kong
Linda Chung injured her shoulder while practicing Wing Chun
Friday November 20, 2009 Hong Kong
Linda Chung attended Shaw Brothers' "72 tenants" blessing ceremony yesterday. She revealed that she started learning Wing Chun specially for the role she plays in the film. Unfortunately during practice, she had injured her shoulder. Since learning Wing Chun, she feels her muscles are stronger and she has lost a bit of weight too.
Linda expressed that there was a scene where she had to fight against 10 people, just like Ip Man. That is why she wanted to learn Wing Chun. After three sessions, she had cramps and injured her shoulder. In the film, she plays the role as Wong Cho Lam's girl friend whilst Eric Tsang and Anita Yuen are her parents. Talking about Cholam and her are very different in height, Linda disclosed that they have a kissing scene as well. Reporter asked if she minds having a boyfriend who is shorter than her? Linda said frankly "In reality, I will not look for shorter guy. The most important thing is about "feel" and "good timing"".
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Kevin, Susan, Joe and Sharon were promoting TVB series in Malaysia
Friday November 20, 2009 Hong Kong
Kevin, Susan, Joe and Sharon were promoting TVB series in Malaysia
Friday November 20, 2009 Hong Kong
Kevin Cheng, Susan Tse, Joe Ma and Sharon Chan were invited for an interview with Radio Television Malaysia on 7th November. They were promoting TVB dramas "Beyond The Realm Of Conscience" and "Born Rich". It was their first time promoting TVB series together in Malaysia. During the activity, they played games with the audience. When they went to the shopping mall, the audience shouted out their names, which showed a lot of popularity over there. Joe designed the palace maid head decoration as in <Beyond> for an audience. He was highly commended for his talent. Joe also had a game of bowling with the fans and Kevin got the highest score. Sharon and Joe "Born Rich" team did very well in the table tennis match, they beat Susan and Kevin <Beyond> team. Susan not only has support from Hong Kong fans, she also got a lot of support from the Malaysian fans who kept asking for her autograph.
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New Monday #477 - Myolie Wu Bared Half-Naked To Push Album Sales
Friday November 20, 2009 Hong Kong
New Monday #477 - Myolie Wu Bared Half-Naked To Push Album Sales
Friday November 20, 2009 Hong Kong
While the rumors of the group of TVB artistes fighting over the awards are very rife, as one of the A-listed actresses, Myolie Wu chose to remain away from the fight, and instead, concentrated on the preparation of her second album.
In 2008, Myolie Wu branched out into both singing and acting. After gaining positive feedback for her debut EP, Evolve, last year, she decided to immediately capitalize on the situation this year, and reduced her drama serials to concentrate on recording songs. In order to give a refreshing feeling to her fans, Myolie decided to break out from her sexiness limit. When taking the photos of her album cover, she spontaneously appeared in a half-naked image, and only used one hand to cover up her chest. It was extremely daring, wild and sexy. Myolie even said, "Only for this time!" Our magazine managed to grab hold of these exclusive photos. You can see the fit Myolie Wu being so sexy!
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According to sources, Myolie's new album, Love Holic, which ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
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Angela Chui's glamorous look shines over Fala Chen
Friday November 20, 2009 Hong Kong
Angela Chui's glamorous look shines over Fala Chen
Friday November 20, 2009 Hong Kong
China Arts opened its first flagship store in Shenzhen two days ago. Angela Chui who was appointed as the spokesperson for the brand, helped publicize and promote the "Chinese culture and lifestyle", in particular, she raised people's awareness of the brand's development. The company arranged for her to sit inside the Chinese Bridal Sedan Chair. When she arrived at the ceremony dressed up so beautifully, she immediately became the media's focal point. 27 year old Fala Chen was the master of ceremony, but in comparison with 55 year old Angela, did not look as glamourous as her.
Source:Mingpao
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Vivian Chow hasn't lost her charm since her comeback
Thursday November 19, 2009 Hong Kong
Vivian Chow hasn't lost her charm since her comeback
Thursday November 19, 2009 Hong Kong
Vivian Chow, Sandra Ng, William Chan and Joey Meng were shooting new movie (得閒炒飯) yesterday evening. The scene consisted of Sandra Ng flirting with Vivian in the street, while William Chan followed them. However in the end Joey Meng stopped him. Many people passing by surrounded the cast. Tourists even approached Vivian to take pictures and she hasn't lose her charm. Although Vivian hasn't filmed movies for years she stated that she was used to it. She said "Because I normally sleep in the morning so that's why I am used to it". (Afraid if the cold) "Yes, but when Sandra arrived she gave me a hot water bottle".
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Ella Koon's reveals Ancient Beauty look
Thursday November 19, 2009 Hong Kong
Ella Koon's reveals Ancient Beauty look
Thursday November 19, 2009 Hong Kong
Earlier Ella Koon went to Beijing to shoot new movie (財神到). She uploaded pictures of the filming on her blog to share with her fans. Despite the weather being extremely cold, she still took pictures of herself there. Dressed in ancient costume she took a closeup headshot in black and white and while having dinner. You could tell that she really liked her ancient costume look.
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Tavia Yeung's villain role is not easy to portray
Thursday November 19, 2009 Hong Kong
Tavia Yeung's villain role is not easy to portray
Thursday November 19, 2009 Hong Kong
Tavia Yeung who entered this industry in 1999 received recognition on her acting skills in recent years. This year, she even nominated for Best Actress in TVB Anniversary Award based on Yiu Kam Ling’s role in Beyond The Realm Of Conscience and gains as many supports as hot favourite, Sheren Tang. Regarding the recognition that she received for the first time portraying villain role, Tavia Yeung expressed that there were high pressures before that. When the official filming of the series began, she suffered from diarrhea regularly during filming due to pressures.
Recently, Tavia Yeung’s acting skills were being recognized by everyone. She received Most Improving Actress Award in 2003 and Best Supporting Actress Award last year based on Moonlight Resonance. This year, she is nominated for Best Actress Award based on villain role, Yiu Kam Ling. The popularity is just below “4th Mistress” Sheren Tang. Regarding the arrangements to portray villain role after portraying good roles for so many years, Tavia Yeung expressed that she is excited. This was because she could challenge herself.
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Sheren Tang leads TVB 42nd Anniverary Gala; 102 year old Sir Run Run officially announces retirement
Thursday November 19, 2009 Hong Kong
Sheren Tang leads TVB 42nd Anniverary Gala; 102 year old Sir Run Run officially announces retirement
Thursday November 19, 2009 Hong Kong
Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ http://asianuniverse.net/forums/ 
Sonjia Kwok gets milk splattered on her 
TVB celebrated its 42nd anniversary last night, the <TVB 42nd Anniversary Gala> was held at the fake TV City. All the artistes sang happy birthday to Executive Chairman Sir Run Run's 102 birthday. TVB artistes all did performances in Kung Fu, Drumming, Comedic Skit and everything.
Hot favorite for TV Queen Sheren Tang led the entire celebration from beginning to end, looks like much attention is focused on her.
Last night at the celebration, it was also Sir Run Run's 102nd birthday, TVB made an official announcement that on January 1, 2010 Sir Run Run will officially retire from the Executive Chairman position. This will be his last TVB Anniversary Gala, in which he will be attending. In remembrance, Sir Run Run took ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
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