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Laughing Gor Michael Tse Tin Wa again jumped from television to the big screen as the film TURNING POINT 2 (LAUGHING GOR ji CHIM JUI FAN) followed the television series LIVES OF OMISSION (CHIM HUNG JUI GIK)'s story.  Laughing after murdering So Sing Pak was found guilty and
sent to prison, then another undercover mission began.  Tse Tin Wa in the film had many scenes with the Francis Ng Chun Yu played Professor.  The card scene near the end was unforgettable for him.

Tse Tin Wa praised Chun Yu's performance as unforgettable to him even now.  "When Chun Yu took his mark for the first scene, his interpretation was completely different from what I imagined.  His interpretation to me had an impact on me, stimulated my thinking and gave me a sense of freshness."  TURNING POINT 2 was the only Hong Kong film release during the New Year slot, which made Tse Tin wa feel very proud.  Would he like its box office to be better than TURNING POINT (BIN JIT)?  He said, "I never thought about it.  If I think like that, I would have stress."  Would he work on another series about Laughing?  The audience and TVB would decide.

Kate Tsui Tsz Shan went from LIVES OF OMISSION's smart lawyer to TURNING POINT 2's mental patient.  The characters differed drastically.  She said, "I rather enjoyed playing a mental patient, the character had potential.  The only bad part was the shoot was too rushed."  She recalled her first scene was when she learned that So Sing Pak was dead and she collapsed from crying.  It was completely just as the sun rose and she only had two opportunities.  It was dangerously close but luckily it was completed.  "I only had two chances to make this scene good.  I had to cry until I collapsed, the stress was tremendous and it was very tragic!  I at first thought only the first day of work would be like that, but later many important scenes were just like that too.  Even so, I still enjoyed the production process.  The outside response has been very positive too and I felt comforted."

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The film TURNING POINT 2 (LAUGHING GOR ji CHIM JUI FAN) premiere took place two nights ago in Causeway Bay Jade Palace cinema.  Actors Francis Ng Chun Yu, Michael Tse Tin Wa, Chapman To Man Jat, Kate Tsui Tsz Shan, Janice Man Wing Shan and others attended.

The actors toasted to the new release at the premiere.  The film is slated for a release on the 29th.  Lead Tin Wa said that he was not worried that the film would miss the first round of the Christmas slot.  He thought that on Christmas holidays people might be busy with other matters.  He thought the second round release would not affect the box office.  Tin Wa said, "I only look forward to the box office getting better and better, then dinner inevitably will be my treat.  However I don't need to guess how much the box office will be."

Janice in the film kissed Tse Tin Wa but through glass.  She said, "I thought it was pretty special.  Through glass I really didn't know how to kiss.  Finally it took five or six takes."  Tsui Tsz Shan dressed provocatively for the event.  Janice said that her figure could not rival hers so she dressed casually.  After the premiere, she thanked the director for releasing her scenes in their entirety without any edit.

Ng Chun Yu earlier at the TVB Anniversary Awards presented the Best Actress award to Myolie Wu Hung Yi.  She invited him to participate in TRIUMPH IN THE SKY 2 (CHUNG SEUNG WON SIU).  Chun Yu said, "I am working out the details with and saving the slot for TVB, but I never consider guest starring and I don't want to make an exception."  Chun Yu compared himself to an alumnus who returned to work in his alma mater.  He said, "Lately the alma mater is a little strapped and needs help from its alumni.  I am not talking about money but the sequel.  For the sequel to be better than the first it is very hard."  Chun Yu was asked whether TVB lacked talent and needed him to return to save it.  Chun Yu said, "TVB doesn't need others to save it, it can take care of itself.  If it is described as a rescue, then the person who saves it gets too much credit."

Ron Ng Cheuk Hei's former girlfriend Zhang Xinyu reportedly called Tsui Tsz Shan earlier to call her a slut.  Tsui Tsz Shan said, "The show promotion is already over and won't need any more endless promotion.  It should be time for a lead change!  I haven't talked with her over the phone, we don't know each other.  I only learn from the report that she is Ng Cheuk Hei's girlfriend."  Tsui Tsz Shan said that some people would say anything but she stressed that she was not a slut.

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The film TURNING POINT 2 (LAUGHING GOR ji CHIM JUI FAN) yesterday began work in Tuen Mun.  Michael Tse Tin Wa, Kate Tsui Tsz Shan, Francis Ng Chun Yu, Bosco Wong Chung Chak, Janice Man Wing Shan, director Herman Yau Lai To and others participated in the shoot.  Yesterday they shot a prison scene, Ng Chun Yu played a professor.  Yesterday TVB announced its award nominations.  Both Tse Tin Wa and Wong Chung Chak were nominated for Best Actor with LIVES OF OMISSION.  Tin Wa said that he was already very happy with the nomination and was the happiest about being nominated with Wong Chung Chak, which proved that the audience accepted that series.  He admitted that he had confidence and thanked Damien Lau Chung Yan for picking him as the favorite.  Was his biggest rival Kevin Cheng Ka Wing?  Tin Wa did not directly respond and only said that the nomination was already great.

Bosco received two nominations, one of which was his first Best Actor nomination.  He knew that Cheng Ka Wing was a favorite and Tin Wa was popular.  Wayne Lai Yiu Cheung's new series had decent ratings too.  He was the one with the least experience among them.  As for his Best Actress favorite, Bosco said that of course would Myolie Wu Hung Yi.  Her series THE RIPPLING BLOSSOM (YU YEUK JOI FA GEIN) had good word of mouth and now CURSE OF THE ROYAL HAREM (MAN FUNG JI WONG) also had great response.  Would he like to with Best Actor and Best Actress with Hung Yi?  He said that it would depend on the audience's preference.  Would they wed if they both won?  Bosco said that for now they have no such plan.

Tsui Tsz Shan was very happy to have scenes with Ng Chun Yu, from whom she could take the chance to learn from.  He also gave her a lot of suggestions.  Tsz Shan with LIVES OF OMISSION was nominated for Best Actress.  She said that her work opportunities would increase as would the money making opportunities.  Reportedly TVB asked Ng Chun Yu to make the sequel to TRIUMPH IN THE SKIES (CHUNG SEUNG WON SIU) but Chun Yu said that nothing has been confirmed.

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The Michael Tse Tin Wa, Kate Tsui Tsz Shan, Bosco Wong Chung Chak starred television series LIVES OF OMISSION (CHIM HUNG JUI GIK) had both good word of mouth and rating.  The production team decided to make a film version TURNING POINT EXTREME (LAUGHING GOR ji CHIM JUI FAN).  The story would be about Laughing Gor in prison and add new actors like Francis Ng Chun Yu, Chapman To Man Jat, Wai Ying Hung and Janice Man Wing Shan.  Hopefully it will be a box office hit like TURNING POINT (LAUGHING GOR ji Bin Jit) two years ago.

Tse Tin Wa who had to play the character Laughing every year was the favorite to win this year's television Best Actor.  He admitted that his confidence rose.  He said, "This year's performance indeed has been better than previous years, my confidence has been risen as well.  Finally I have a respectable report card to show everyone, but I don't know how to calculate my chances.  As long as the response to the character and the series is great then it's fine."  Tin Wa said that the film story will begin when the television series ended.  Laughing after going to prison met Ng Chun Yu, To Man Jat and others.  He said, "Ultimately the story is complicated.  Chun Yu will play a highly intelligent criminal, I will have many scenes with him."  As for co-star Fala Chen not taking part, Tin Wa admitted it was regrettable.  He said, "Fala's character has already ended, Madame Jo is a character who everyone likes.  Unfortunately she has no way to develop with the story."

Because the Fala Chen played Madame Jo has already passed, the film daringly cast the current Miss Hong Kong Rebecca Zhu who has no acting experience at all.  She admitted that she had to shoulder a lot of pressure and would give her all while hoping to learn from the elders.  Was she afraid that bad takes would affect the progress?  She said, "I would try to rehearse more and hope everyone would understand.  I too
want my first performance to be good."  Rebecca Zhu said that when she received the notice that she would participate in the film, she was particularly excited and pleased.  Would she have any intimate scene with Chun Yu or Tse Tin Wa?  She said that would depend on the script and asked everyone to keep their eyes peeled.  Ng Chun Yu said that he got a raise.  He joked, "Doesn't everyone see the five dollar coin that we are holding?  We really got a raise, Ms. Lok (Elaine Lok Yi Ling) is very generous.  The increase percentage is very high."  After two years ago leading new comer Fala Chen in TURNING POINT, this year Chun Yu also will lead Rebecca Zhu.  Was leading new comers more difficult for him on the set?  He said, "Passing it on from generation to generation, I help when I can.  Everyone has been a new comer one time or another, when I am free I would chat with her more."

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Kate Tsui Tsz Shan and Ron Ng Cheuk Hei yesterday attended a brand name label specialty shop opening ceremony.  Johnnie To Kei Fung at the LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE (DUET MING GUM) premiere said that Tsz Shan's look changed and hinted that she had work done.  Tsz Shan said that she read the report and she was sorry to drag To Sir in.  She said that that day To Sir said that she "grew up" and she thanked the magazine for praising her as pretty.  Did she have work done?  Tsz Shan said, "Of course not, if I did I wouldn't look like this."  She said that she never thought about cosmetic surgery as she was very satisfied and content.

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The Michael Tse Tin Wa and Bosco Wong Chung Chak starred TVB series LIVES OF OMISSION (CHIM HUNG JUI GIK) had the highest average rating so far this year.  The film version TURNING POINT EXTREME (LAUGHING GOR ji CHIM JUI FAN) will soon begin production with the original team as well as Miss Hong Kong Rebecca Zhu (Chu Sun Lai) in the female lead.  Francis Ng Chun Yu has been confirmed to play another villain in the film.

Reportedly the film will officially begin production on the 20th.  Tin Wa earlier has worked on the film poster.  Most of the LIVES actors like Wong Chung Chak, Kate Tsui Tsz Shan, MC Jin will participate.  Fala Chen due to her character will not take part.  TVB arranged for Miss Hong Kong Rebecca Zhu who resembles Fala Chen to perform.  In the film she will have many scenes with Tin Wai, even more than guest stars Wong Chung Chak and Tsz Shan.  Rebecca Zhu earlier attended a costume fitting for the film.

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Kate Tsui jokes that her co-star is often missing.

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