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Sammi Cheng Sau Man and Louis Koo Tin Lok earlier were on a TVB Entertainment News Channel interview with Luisa Leitao (Lai Chi San).  They not only shared their ROMANCING IN THIN AIR (GO HOI BUT JI LUEN II)'s experience but also talked about their views on love in detail.

Goo Jai said the most memorable was the scene in he carried Sammi while singing.  Because at the time he just had leg surgery, he kept worry about his wound.  Luckily Sammi was light and he was able to finish the scene.  Sammi joked that in this scene she suffered as she had to listen to Goo Jai sing.  She stated that it had nothing to do with Goo Jai's singing, only because she was a professional singer the scene made her want to sing!

As for their own views on love, Sammi said that she was not stubborn in love.  Instead she focused more on the effort that they gave in love.  After reuniting with Andy Hui Chi On, she was often asked about proposal, wedding and parenthood, she reiterated that she never thought about proposal and had no plan to wed yet.  Yet she insisted against her mate to propose in public, if it happened she would run away on the spot!  Goo Jai joked that Sammi and On Jai's reunion benefited him because he had no paparazzi during the film shoot to recycle their rumor!  When asked about Goo Jai's romantic status, he continued to keep his mouth shut as she said that career came first!

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ROMANCING IN THIN AIR (GO HOI BUT JI LUEN II) tomorrow will open in the Mainland and Hong Kong.  Leads Sammi Cheng Sau Man and Louis Koo Tin Lok promoted in the Mainland, yesterday they attended the Guangdong premiere.  Both were asked about family as Sammi fans held up "Mrs. Hui" signs.  Reporters asked Sammi when she planned to wed.  Sammi did not know how to respond and finally co-stars Goo Jai answered for her.

At the premiere, Sammi fans held up a "Mrs. Hui" sign.  Not only did they screamed Sammi but also kept screaming On Jai and Mrs. Hui.  Sammi did not know whether to laugh or to cry.  They also tried calligraphy on the stage and gave them to fans.  Later during an interview a reporter suddenly asked when Sammi and On Jai will "close the sky roof" (wed), Sammi did not know how to respond, Goo Jai immediately helped out.  "She said that her home doesn't have a sky roof."  Later someone asked whether Sammi will perform a new concert and how she will spend Valentine's Day.  Goo Jai again came to her rescue. "Let her eat first, she hasn't eaten in several years.  It's such a shame."  A fan suddenly screamed, "Spend it with Ox Tongue (Andy Hui Chi On)".  Sammi laughed and said, "Next question please".

Goo Jai in the film fell in love with his fan Sammi.  In real life he often received love pleads from fans.  He said, "In the past few years I chatted with us online and played games.  They would reply to their letters but I would read the content first.  Because some would call me hubby and would ask me to marry them, I don't know how to handle those.  Improper handling would be rather severe."  Sammi joked, "So far no one has called me the Old Man, the relationship is the average artist and fan one."

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William So becomes Andy Hui's shield when asked about  wedding rumors

Lisa S and Daniel Wu

Japanese group EXILE members Hiro and Atsushi

Leon Lai declines to lie about pregnancy rumors

Josie Ho is on a 10 day monthly vegetarian diet with her husband courtesy of mingpao.com

Andy Hui has no plan to wed

Edison Chen is confident about completing the marathon courtesy of takungpao.com

The Media Asia Group two nights ago held a Spring Banquet.  Its singers and artists including Leon Lai Ming, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Johnnie To Kei Fung, Josie Ho Chiu Yi, William So Wing Hong, William So Wing Hong, Real Ting Chi Go and his wife Miriam Yeung Chin Wa, 24 Herbs, Andy Hui Chi On, Justin Lo (Juk Tin), Edison Chen Koon Hei, Ivana Wong Yuen Chi, Daniel Wu (Ng Yin Cho) and his wife Lisa S., Janice Man Wing Shan, Japanese group EXILE lead singer Atsushi Yesterday was Chin Wa's Lunar birthday, which the event celebrated.  Chin Wa even announced that her baby will very likely be a boy.

Before the Spring Banquet began, boss Peter Lam Kin Ngok led the artists and the guests for a group photo on the stage and held a toast ceremony.  After the ceremony, the host invited Chin Wa to remain on the stage and brought out a cake to celebrate her birthday.  Yet the host revealed that Chin Wa was 38 and said that two nights ago was Chin Wa's Lunar and regular birthday, which happens only once every 19 years.  Chin Wa said, "Why would you tell people it only happens once every 19 years."  Later she with her husband Ting Chi Ko cut the cake as if they were reenacting the wedding ceremony.  Chin Wa could not help but laugh.  She also made a wish for good health for everyone, children and wealth, and luck in love.

Two nights ago many artists performed, EXILE lead singer Atsushi sang I DO and won applause from everyone.  When So Wing Hong performed THAT SOMEBODY (NA SHUI), Lai Ming even jokingly went on stage to present flowers.  Two nights ago many artists put up cash for the lucky drawing.  Big Boss Lam Kin Ngok put up 30,000, Lai Ming 5,000, Chin Wa 2,000 and others.  Chin Wa was five months pregnant.  Did her cup size increase?  She said of course.  Was Mr. Ting very satisfied with his wife's figure?
He said that he has always been.  Chin Wa joked, "Did you eat the honesty red bean bun?"  Earlier Lam Kin Ngok revealed that she was carrying a son, Chin Wa said that she and Mr. Lam both originate from Chaozhou so they were more traditional.  She did not mind boy or girl, this pregnancy would very likely be a son but the ultrasound was not clear.

How did Chin Wa celebrate her birthday?  She said that two nights ago she had a party with family and friends.  Ting Chi Ko decorated the venue to give her a pleasant surprise.  When asked about her birthday wish, Chin Wa said that the most important was health and safety.  What did Mr. Ting give to his wife?  He said that the party was it.  Did he give anything extra this year?  He joked, "I already gave it to her.  She is pregnant, the gift can be displayed for an entire year."  Chin Wa said, "So gross."  Speaking of taking care of the baby, Mr. Ting admitted that she had talent and joked that he knew which kind of bottle would leak milk, because he had friends with babies too.  In addition, Gaile Lok recently was rumored to be pregnant, Lai Ming two nights ago took the initiative to clarify.  He said, "No lying during the Lunar New Year.  She isn't, don't misunderstand."  Reportedly he bought a home in the U.S. for Gaile Lok's pregnancy.  Lai Ming said, "Did I buy a home?  Yes, that's it!"

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The film ROMANCING IN THIN AIR (GO HOI BUT JI LUEN II) last night held its premiere at the Sky 100.  In attendance were Sammi Cheng Sau Man, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Wilfred Lau Ho Lung, directors Johnnie To Kei Fung and Wai Ka Fai.  The venue was decorated mainly in white and spray with artificial snow, making it rather romantic.  Playing a couple in the film Goo Jai and Sammi held hands as they appeared and posed for photos sweetly.  Yet when her real significant other was mentioned, Sammi declined further discussion and again clarified that she had no plan to wed.

Goo Jai and Sammi worked together again after eight years.  He said that actually it was more than eight years.  If they counted television series they have not worked together for over a decade.  However because they knew each other for a long time they had a lot of chemistry.  Sammi said that off screen her friendship with Goo Jai has already been elevated to another level.  She also thought that Goo Jai has matured a lot.

To Sir revealed that Goo Jai was very hairy and this time even worked with real facial hair.  He truly was very manly.  In the film Goo Jai played an all purpose artist, but he claimed in reality he was not.  Although he has directed and sung, he did not know how to play the piano and write songs.  In one scene he had to write a song for Sammi, he asked her for help.  Goo Jai also said that in one scene he had to carry Sammi from a sea of tree.  He happened to not feel well that day, so the shoot was both very tough and unforgettable.

With Valentine's Day on the way, this film will be released on Valentine's Day.  Sammi said that she will not be in Hong Kong that day.  Has she prepared a gift for her boyfriend Andy Hui Chi On?  She sweetly said, "I am not talking about this, let's just talk about the movie."  Will she ask people to buy tickets?  Sammi stated that she will not be in Hong Kong.  How will Goo Jai spend Valentine's Day?  He said that he will spend it with To Sir and joked, "Actually Christmas last year, this New Year's Day and Valentine's Day, Easter I will be with him.  For the movie I can't do anything about it."

In addition, Sammi and On Jai reportedly will wed in August.  Earlier they even went bed shopping together.  Sammi reiterated that she had no plan to wed and she did not want to respond again.  That day they only passed by.  Reportedly they went to buy a bed for sex.  Sammi joked, "Wow!  I am terrified, don't talk about this.  Let's just be together for awhile."  Will Goo Jai keep a low profile on his romance as well?  He learned from Sammi and said, "Let's talk about the movie."  Sammi heard and joked that he was mimicking her.

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The Sammi Cheng Sau Man and Louis Koo Tin Lok starred ROMANCING IN THIN AIR (GO HOI BUT JI LUEN II) will premiere tonight and be officially released on February 9.  Yesterday Sammi and director Johnnie To Kei Fung and Wai Ka Fai conducted a Mainland media interview. Speaking of marriage, Sammi admitted that for now she had no wedding plan and said that she has already passed the age when she would panic about marriage.  She also said that during the shoot although being in high altitude was very tough, her boyfriend Andy Hui Chi On kept encouraging her.

Sammi, To Sir and Wai Ka Fai accepted the interview.  In the film Sammi was more sensible about love.  Was she the same way in reality?  She said, "Very sensible?  Actually he and I in not so public places would be like an average couple.  If I need his opinion we would very sensibly chat."  She also said that now she would not throw tantrums, perhaps because she was out of temper.  She said, "The Lord absolutely wouldn't let me explode, which is an enormous change since my depression.  He benefits a lot from that."  Has her elders rushed her to marry?  She said, "So far I don't have any plan, maybe the Hong Kong media are more anxious for me at my age, but I have already passed the age of panic.  I have already gone from very anxious to not anxious.  My family is rather relaxed because at least I am dating."  She also joked that she was thick skinned so in the Lunar New Year she still accepted red pockets.

On Valentine's Day will she watch this movie with On Jai?  She said that she would not be in Hong Kong then, he might go with his friends!  However during the shoot she kept sharing her thoughts with him.  Two nights ago after the screening she shared with him as well.  He always encouraged her, telling her not to be too stressed and not to carry all the burden.  Thus now she could be more relaxed with the result.  Sammi also revealed that after completing two weeks of promotion she will fulfill a dream of charity.  Last year she went to teach English in the Yunnan mountain region elementary school with two friends, which she thought was very meaningful and missed such visits.  This year she will go elsewhere but this time she will not teach.  Speaking of her good friend Andy Lau Tak Wa's impending fatherhood, she said, "I sent him a text message to congratulate him because this is his dream.  After spending so much time on his show business career and art, now it is the time to truly enjoy life.  I believe his daughter will definitely be very beautiful."

In addition, Wai Ka Fai and To Kei Fung have worked together on many classic romantic films.  They felt that they made too many city films before so this time they deliberately went far away from the city.  Wai Ka Fai said that during the shoot he was worried.  Because of the high altitude, during location scouting he had quite a headache.  The location was very pretty though, so after returning he and To Sir still decided to shoot in Yunnan.  To Sir even praised Sammi's performance.  He said, "I am very satisfied with her performance.  She is more mature than before, her acting is much better too."

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The Sammi Cheng Sau Man and Louis Koo Tin Lok starred ROMANCING IN THIN AIR (GO HOI BUT JI LUEN II) yesterday held a midnight press conference in Beijing.  When asked about her wedding and boyfriend Andy Hui Chi On, she sweetly but awkwardly smiled and did not respond.  Goo Jai said that he considered retiring in some place where no one would recognize him.

That film held a midnight press conference but still attracted over 100 reporters and fans to brave the cold.  Goo Jai was asked about his impression of working with Sammi again.  He said, "It's been seven or eight years since the last time I worked with Sammi, this time I thought she was much happier.  However, one thing still hasn't changed as she still didn't eat.  She hasn't eaten in a day, so after work we will have hot pot casserole together."

Sammi later was asked about her attitude toward love.  She said, "I believe in love, but in this stage I haven't considered marriage.  Who knows what will happen in the future?  Let me think about it."  She continued, "I like the love in the film very much.  After removing the useless material, work and personal relationships, I can enjoy pristine love and life in nature."  Goo Jai said, "I don't know.  Usually I only come in contact with love when I am making a movie."  Reporters reacted and Goo Jai immediately added, "My meaning is, the character in the film would run into it, not that when I make a movie I would run into it."

In the film Goo Jai in order to heal a broken heart travels far to Yunnan.  Reporters asked him whether he had the same idea in real life.  Goo Jai said, "Actually I would, I really have thought about it.  One day, when my parents will have left me.  I truly would find some place where no one would recognize me to live."  Reporters asked Goo Jai would disguise himself to avoid the press.  He said, "I will already be very old then, I won't need to make any change.  When you will see me I am afraid that I will not be able to recognize me."

Reporters asked Sammi and Goo Jai were together for months in the mountains, did their relationship grow by leaps and bounds?  They looked embarrassed then Sammi said, "Definitely, we have always cared about each other and took care of each other, because in a high altitude place, if we don't feel well we would have a lot of problems."  Then Sammi was asked whether she needed to call boyfriend On Jai everyday.  Sammi looked around then looked at her watch.  Goo Jai said, "Why are you looking at your watch?  Is it time to call him?"  The crowd cracked up.

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Sammi Cheng Sau Man, Louis Koo Tin Lok and Johnnie To Kei Fung yesterday attended the Fresh Wave 2011 International Short Film Festival press conference.  Just returning from a trip with Andy Hui On Chi to Hong Kong, Sammi still has not caught her breath.  Yesterday she looked tired.  Sammi revealed that recently she and Andy Lau Tak Wa have been working on To Sir's new film.  Speaking of Wa Jai's longing to be a father, Sammi pointed out that she did not have much desire to be a mother.  However if she became one she would accept it.  Of course she also would try to be careful.

Sammi after returning from her trip with On Jai immediately returned to work.  Recently she had to work on a movie and perform a concert tour.  Yesterday she still came to give the film industry event.  Has she used her phone to make videos?  She said that she mostly shot her cat and sometimes at family gatherings.  Would she consider directing her own music video?  Sammi said that she did a long time ago but it was truly too rotten.  Sometimes just trying her ability was enough.  She did not have much talent and was better off sticking to acting, singing and writing.  Would she shoot On Jai?  She immediately said, "No!"

Sammi revealed that recently she has been working on the To Sir directed new film, working with Andy Lau Tak Wa again.  She said that working with Goo Jai and Wa Jai have been very pleasant because she was very familiar with them.  Did she feel Wa Jai was different after marriage?  She said, "He has always been great, very professional.  I am even attracted to his body and perseverance."  She pointed out that Wa Jai was older than her but still was so well kept, which truly was amazing.  She felt that Wa Jai now was very happy and carefree.  Did she feel Wa Jai only lacked children?  She said that she did not know but still would wish him well.  She believed that whatever life God gave he would be at peace with what he had.

Did Sammi want a baby?  She admitted that her desire was not great, but occasionally she would occasionally think about it because her mother would ask her whether she would.  Did On Jai want one?  She said, "How do I know?  Don't ask that, it's so personal it's private room stuff.  Let me take care of it.  Ultimately I don't really want to unless I suddenly have one, then I would accept it.  However I would try not to let it happen suddenly."

Goo Jai revealed that he recently worked on the Lunar New Year film ALL'S WELL ENDS WELL 2012 (BAK SING PO HEI).  In the film he played a construction worker who later competed in the Mr. Hong Kong contest, thus he will have to wear swimwear.  Goo Jai said that now everyday before work he would spend two hours on exercises to pump up his muscles, he mainly worked on his arms.  He said that he studied the Mr. Hong Kong contest videos.  At first the production was somewhat awkward but later he got used to it.  Did he know how to flex his chest?  He said, "No!"

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