Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum
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Gigi Wong: TVB Highly Disrespects "Green Leaf" Veteran Artists
Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum
Otto Chan marries Law Lok Lam's daughter Tisha Law
THE GUESTS
TVB artist Law Lok Lam's daughter Tisha Law married former 'Mr. HK' Otto Chan yesterday. The couple dated over two years before deciding to tie the knot. At the evening wedding banquet many good friends from the industry attended, a very star-studded wedding.
At 11am, Otto hopped on an army car along with his groomsmen Matthew Ko and Johnson Lee to pick up the bride. As the army car was too high, the built Otto had to carry his bride to the army-wedding car. Matthew greatly praised that the bridesmaids were all very gentle, and only made Otto do a few sit-ups at the door. Otto expressed: "I know my wife is a big fan of Sammy Leung, so this morning I called him directly to ask him if he could confess my love for her on the TV show. I spent a lot of time doing this, so it didn't take long before the bridesmaids were willing to let me in through the door!"
Tisha's mother, Chan Bo Yee, expressed she thought of a lot of memories during the tea ceremony and felt very emotional. She said: "I instructed them using a stern voice, I hope as they enter a new stage in life, they could just live a two-person world. (Want grandchildren?) No, the world is too chaotic. Let them be more financially stabled first, but I already have 5 dogs at home."
The newly weds arrived at a hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui in the evening to hold their 48 table wedding banquet. Law Lok Lam's sister-in-law Connie Chan Bo Chu and her family along with many good friends from the industry attended - Kate Tsui, Wong Cho Lam and girlfriend Leanne Li, Sharon Chan, Aimee Chan, Jessie Shum, Jessica Hsuan, Q Bobo, Nancy Wu, Patrick Dunn, Queenie Chu, Eileen Cha, KK Cheung, Jamie Chik, Virgina Lok, John Chiang, Ben Wong, Amigo Chui, Derek Kwok, Michael Tao, etc.
By request from the guests, the newly wed kissed for the media and when they were cutting the wedding cake, they didn't forget to share a strawberry together. The bride Tisha expressed: "Today is so exciting, very happy, but my mom got very emotional during the tea ceremony. She started crying, but my father was very happy. My parents were so nervous they couldn't sleep last night, but I actually had a good night sleep all the way to morning. (Mom doesn't want any grand children?) Mommy has many dogs. We have the financial ability, but we hope to wait a little longer before making that consideration to have children. Live a two people world for now!" Otto reveals because of his work, he only has 7 days off. Initially they planned their honeymoon in Europe, but now they changed it to Samui Island (Thailand).
New father-in-law, Law Lok Lam, was in a great mood, going around greeting the guests. He expressed his wife prepared a lot of gold and a ring as a gift to the newly wed. When asked of his secret to maintaining a marriage, he expressed: "The key is to care about each other. You have to show tolerance for everything, just as long as he loves my daughter on my behalf will be enough. The most important is happiness. As for grandchildren, let them decide. I hope my son-in-law will be like me, just keep life simple, that's the best." Auntie Connie Chan reveals she gave them money gift, and wishes them to be just like her son Dexter Young, treat his wife well, be happy and happiness forever.
Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum
Kwan Shan, Father of Rosamund Kwan, Passes Away
Rosamund Kwan Chi Lam yesterday notified friends that her father Kwan San passed away on October 1 due to lung cancer at the age of 83. Viewing will take place starting at 5PM on October 10 at the Hong Kong funeral home grace hall, the funeral will take place the next day at 8AM and the burial will take place in Shenzhen.
Kwan San was originally named Kwan Pak Wai. Born in Shenyang, Liaoning to a Manchurian family, he came to Hong Kong with his parents as the Sino-Japanese War erupted. Soon after both parents passed away one after another and he took over the responsibility of taking care of his family. He has worked as a miner and pier laborer. In 1954 after watching the Doe Ching directed BEYOND THE GRAVE (YUN GWAI LUEN) he became interested in the film industry. In the same year he applied to an independent company but was not hired. In 1956 he applied to the Great Wall film actor training class. A year later he caught director Yuen Yang-An directed THE TRUE STORY OF AH Q (AH Q JING JUEN). The film was invited to participate in the Locarno International Film Festival in Switzerland. Kwan Shan received the Best Actor award to become the first Hong Kong actor to in an international film festival award.
In 1961, Kwan Shan joined Shaw and starred in many popular dramas like LOVE WITHOUT END (BUT LIU CHING), THE BLUE AND THE BLACK (LAN YU HAK) to become the most popular melodrama actor of the 60s. Starting in the 70s, Kwan Shan worked in both Hong Kong and Taiwan, even founded the Kwan's Film Company and directed many films. In 1979 he participated in RTV series DRAGON STRIKES (TIN LUNG KUET). In the late 80s, Kwan Shan eased out of the film industry and into business. Later he immigrated to the U.S. but has guest starred in the John Woo (Ng Yu Sum) directed A BETTER TOMORROW 2 (YING HUNG BOON SIK 2).
Source: Takungpao, Mingpao, Singtao
Translated by: hktopten
Abusive Director Cheung Wing Ho publicly apologizes to Jenny Lau
When Eileen interviewed Director Cheung, she asked him if he'll apologize to Jenny? Director Cheung said: "I have room for improvements in my own EQ, perhaps I've been too stubborn towards my work, I'm sorry. (Will you apologize to everyone who was scolded by you?) I will say sorry to everyone, hope to wipe it all away." As for Jenny, she couldn't hold in her tears as she expressed she didn't feel wronged because newcomers hope to work hard to overcome the hardships and to do the best. Then Eileen Cha pulled in the ropes and got the two to shake hands. Director Cheung apologized to Jenny one more time.
TVB Deputy Director of Foreign Affairs (Tsang Sing Ming) expressed: "After getting an understanding of the entire incident, we have issued a warning letter to Director Cheung Wing Ho. We warn him that he can no longer be using such abusive language to his colleagues. What's most important now is to find the source of where the video leaked." Director Cheung later accepted another interview over the phone, and expressed he has not received a warning letter from TVB.
Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum
160 Celebrities Gather to Celebrate Emperor Group's 70th Anniversary
Before the kickoff of the banquet, Emperor Group chairman Dr. Albert Yeung made a speech on stage, he talked about the company's history. He said: "70 years ago, the company first began with Daddy's street shop. Over the last many years, we encountered many difficulties and setbacks. We had many failures as well, but each time we bit our teeth and go through the pain. We never gave up, in the end, we got through one obstacle after another, so I really want to thank all of our employees and clients for all their support."
Dr. Yeung expressed after all the hard work, he felt lucky to have had all the achievements today: "Emperor started from a small street shop, and eventually developed into the large corporation today with 7,000 employees, I really have to thank my colleagues for being in combat with me by my side, allowing me to understand that talent is actually more important than wealth."
Joey Yung was asked if she'll attend Emperor Group's 80th anniversary in the future? She declared her loyalty and said she's willing to 'sell herself' by signing another long contact with EEG: "How can it just be 80 years? I may even attend the 100th anniversary! (Not afraid of getting a pay cut?) I don't calculate that!" Twins were also as loyal as Joey, they frankly expressed: "Whether if its 80, 90 or 100 years, we will still attend. Just as long as EEG is willing to sign with us, we will sign the contract anytime."
Nicholas Tse was in a very good mood when he responded to the family photo of him with Cecilia Cheung and his son at the beach: "Whatever I do now is for my sons!" He also insisted there will not be a chance for him to reconcile with Cecilia and refers her as his ex-wife: "But she's good, willing to let me see my son. My oldest son Lucas still does not know we are divorced, he's always asking 'Ba Ba can you stay?'"
Leo greatly praised Emperor Group: "70th anniversary is amazing. I hope there will be the 80th and 90th anniversary to come too!"
Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum
Chan Suk Fun plans Leslie Cheung memorial event
September 12 would have been Gor Gor Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing's 56th birthday. Yesterday Gor Gor's manager Chan Suk Fun along with her son Ka Ho, good friend Lin Yim Fai, Mrs. Chang Chieh, Gor Gor's assistant Kenneth and a group of fans went to Po Fuk Hill to pay their respect. Fans from Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Beijing and Japan brought flowers, cakes, cards and thousand origami cranes. Chan Suk Fun revealed that April 1 will be the tenth anniversary of Cheung Kwok Wing's passing. She planned to hold a tenth anniversary memorial event at the Hong Kong Coliseum and began to contact television stations and organizer friends everywhere in hopes of a satellite broadcast for friends and fans of Gor Gor to enjoy. The memorial event is planned for Sunday, March 31st 2013. Mainland fans have begun to fold origami cranes with blessings for Gor Gor. Chan Suk Fun asked fans to use A4 size, neon red paper so the fan folded origami cranes would demonstrate the memorial event stage.
Source: Mingpao, Singtao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten
Shirley Kwan Disappeared 36 Hours, Finally Tells Family She's Fine
Pop queen of the 90s, Shirley Kwan, suddenly wrote on Facebook at 4am yesterday "I want to suicide." "I don't want to live." "I won't be coming back. I no longer want to see anyone who had fate with me in this life. Except for my son." Many of Shirley's good friends and her manager (Marianne Wong) madly tried to reach her in order to 'rescue' her. After 36 hours of disappearance, Shirley made a phone call home at 5pm to say she's fine. Everyone was relieved. Marianne accepted an interview and revealed: "Shirley already called her sister and said she's fine. She told her family not to worry, everything is well. Perhaps she's feeling unhappy and just wanted some time alone. Her family is currently looking after her son. Shirley is still not in a very good mood and won't be making any public appearances. However, she will still be recording [her songs] next week. I have not been in touch with Shirley yet." When asked if Shirley's family considered calling the police? She said they won't call the police without communicating first, even so, the decision is for her family to make. Marianne believes Shirley won't do anything 'silly' (suicide) because she loves her son.
It was understood, Shirley wanted to 'die' all because her initial plans to make a comeback in the music industry this year with a new album and concert did not turn out the way sh wanted. When she was about to sign the contract with Gold Typhoon, they wanted her to sign a management contract as well. If she didn't sign the management contract, then she would have to extend her album contract for another several years. However, Shirley was worried her momentum for the comeback wouldn't be strong enough since Gold Typhoon has so many other singers under them. Therefore she insisted on not signing the management contract and in the end, all her plans failed. This deeply impacted Shirley, she started resenting thinking she's a talent with no opportunities.
Gold Typhoon manager (Tommy Chu) admitted there were some discrepancy in the details of the contract, which led to an unsuccessful collaboration. When asked if Gold Typhoon is frightened by this incident and wouldn't dare to collaborate with Shirley again? He said: "I'm extremely sorry. We are friends in both business and in private. It's just not the right timing."
Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum
Japanese Fans send 2656 origami cranes for Leslie Cheung
September 12 would have been Gor Gor Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing's 56th birthday. 9 years after Gor Gor's passing, his friends and fans still miss him. Gor Gor's manager Chan Suk Fun along with her son Ka Ho and a group of friends and fans on the 12th went to Po Fuk Hill to celebrate Gor Gor's birthday. Japanese fans in the past years have sent thousand origami cranes to express their feeling for Gor Gor. This year's thousand origai crane theme was REDDEST, fans chosen red thousand origami cranes because they hoped to bring them his most suitable color, red, to him before the tenth anniversary of Gor Gor's passing. The craned numbered in 2656 to celebrate Gor Gor's 56th birthday. Even origami crane had a birthday blessing. Japanese fans will personally bring the cranes to Hong Kong and to Gor Gor at Bo Fuk Hill on the 12th. Chan Suk Fun said that the she did not know what the 2656 cranes made. 56 was probably due to his age. This year the fans would probably continue to hold a memorial. She even planned to organize a large scale gathering next year for the tenth anniversary of Gor Gor's passing. Because fans missed him more, the event will be for the fans. It will be a show at the Hong Kong Coliseum and hopefully be broadcast to other locations over satellite so even more fans will be able to enjoy it.
Source: Takungpao, Mingpao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten
Shirley Kwan disappears after her "I Don't Want To Live" message on Facebook
46 year old Shirley Kwan has a 10 year old son (Kwan Chun Yin) and she has always been emotionally unstable. Recently it was rumored she's making a comeback in the music industry, and signed with a new record company for HK$3 million. As her career starts moving upward again, yesterday Shirley suddenly wrote on Facebook at 4am: "I want to commit suicide!" In less than an hour, Shirley posted another 200 word farewell letter: "I don't want to live! I know whether the cup of water is cold or hot without being told! I have no regrets. Everyone. Music industry, friends, colleagues! Family, reporters! I can make this decision and I won't look back. I no longer want to see anyone who has fate with me in this life. Except for my son." Her message seems to imply her thoughts of suicide. People are guessing its because of the rumor that her contract with the record company didn't work out, so she's feeling down from the obstruction in her career.
In Shirley's 'farewell' message, she implied she was betrayed: "Whoever betrayed me is the person who is worthy of my respect. My mind is clear! I will no longer suffer from unfair treatment! I don't want to see them again! Look out for yourself."
As for Alam Tam, when he heard the news, he left a message of encouragement on Weibo for her: "I heard you are not doing well, feeling down and lost, making those who care about you worry. Actually people in this world, there is nothing that can't be resolved. It is just our own footprint that allows us to walk into that path. Please come out and let your friends and people who love you, share your troubles and help you get through it."
[Oriental Daily] was unable to contact Shirley, but her manager (Ms. Wong Man Wai) said she already contacted Shirley's sister, she said: "The domestic worker said she's out, we are all trying to find her now. She is feeling unhappy perhaps because she was hurt by a friend, whom she had known for many years. Perhaps her Facebook message was just part of her emotional stirring, it should be fine." Ms. Wong said she did get in touch with Shirley three days ago, but hasn't heard from her since. After the Facebook message, there were many calls from Shirley's good friends, such as Vivien Chow. She also said Shirley's secret plan is to release a new album and hold a concert.
Meanwhile, Shirley's close friend reveals the two often have dinner and chat about deep feelings. The friend exposes the true reason that is causing Shirley to feel so negative: "She has been suffering from a lot of pressure, also there aren't any platforms allowing her to speak her heart. So, she's been holding everything inside." The close friend also said she hasn't noticed any signs that Shirley wanted to end her life: "I just know that she's been unhappy. I didn't think she wants to die." Actually, Shirley already had signs of suicide last Friday. On Facebook, she wrote a 300 word article, complaining about how she didn't know how to express herself back during the PolyGram days and how nobody understands her.
Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum
