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[2012.02.10] ANDY LAU APPRECIATES RAYMOND CHOW'S GUEST STARRING

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Andy Lau Tak Wa is working on a movie in Beijing.  Two days ago after work, Wa Jai was very happy to learn that A SIMPLE LIFE (TOH JEH) was nominated for the Hong Kong Film Award Best Actor.  He said, "Having the voters' liking, having so much already, I really don't know what more I can say aside from knowing that I should say several more thank you, thank you, thank you......I don't dare to have expectation, but I would look forward to the film professional event of Hong Kong Film Award.  Hail to Hong Kong Film!  Hail!  Hail!  Long Live Hong Kong Film!"

Roger who in real life spent his life with Sister Tao was a film producer who industry insiders were familiar with.  A SIMPLE LIFE due to Roger's profession and story requirements arranged for a scene in which Roger brought his beloved Sister tao to attend his film premiere.  On the day of the shoot, Andrew Lau Wai Keung, Stanley Kwan Kam Peng, Joe Cheung Tung Cho, Lam Ka Tung, Angelababy, Mainland director Ning Hao and others participated for free and played themselves.  Even the retired Raymond Chow Man Wai came to participate, which touched Ann Hui On Wa and Wa Jai very much.  This time was also the only time Sister Tao attended a premiere with her young master Roger, which opened her eyes.  Playing Sister Tao Sister Deanie that day went to an old fashioned beauty salon for an old fashioned hairstyle and manicure.  Wa Jai praised, "You are very pretty!"  Sister Deanie could not be more pleased.

That day Ip Tak Han was also very happy to reunite with her ENJOY YOURSELF TONIGHT friend Helena Law Lan.  In the film Sister Law Lan played Sister Tao's idol.  On the set they often talked about the joy of their previous collaborations.  Wa Jai gave a special thanks to Chow Man Wai.  He said, "All along Mr. Chow has taken great care of me.  When a company co-worker asked whether he was interested in guest starring, he not only agreed right away but also brought his wife and daughter along.  He was also the earliest on the set."  Wa Jai pointed out that Mr. Chow usually went to bed very early, but he would rather sleep a few hours later so he would be able to work at night with everyone.

During the official shoot, Lau Wai Keung even added lines himself.  He introduced his female companion Baby as his girlfriend to Wa Jai.  Baby pointed out that this performance was like a cheerful party, being able to have a chance to work with a group of elders and directors was very rare.  She never thought about her role or her lines, even if she just passed by she did not mind.  The most important was the chance to support Hong Kong film like everyone else.

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[2011.04.18] WILLIE CHAN IS IN THE RIGHT BUSINESS

Jackie Chan, Chiu Nga Chi, Maria Cordero, Willie Chan, Daniel Wu

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Making countless superstars in the Hong Kong film industry for over 40 years, Willie Chan Chi Keung last night won the Professional Spirit Award. The event arranged to appear on a boat. The guests gave him a standing ovation. His "children" including Jackie Chan, Daniel Wu (Ng Yin Cho), Simon Yam Tat Wa, Melvin Wong Kam Sun and Chiu Nga Chi, Maria Cordero and others waited for him on the stage. Jackie Chan even personally went on the boat to help Chan Chi Keung to the stage, then they hug. Jacky Cheung Hok Yau who could not be there due to his concert recorded a performance of MY WAY to congratulate him.

Jackie Chan said that he knew Chan Chi Keung for almost 40 years. They went from being ordinary friends to partners. He did not have any part in winning awards, but he had a part in getting yelled at and fending off debts. Thus he had to thank him for holding back many storms for the film industry. Although his children were grown, in their hearts he would always be that wall that stopped the storm. Chan Chi Keung then accepted the award from presenter Raymond Chow Man Wai. He said that although he studied architecture at the university, these 40 years proved that he was in the right business. Despite all the joys and pains over the years, he was certain that he was much more happy than unhappy. He also thanked the children who he has always with.

Veteran film professional Terry Lai received the Lifetime Achievement Award. After accepting the award from presenter Ng See Yuen, she said that she was very fortunate to join the film industry because film gave her quite a sense of satisfaction. Every time has been creative.

She said, "Every time I go to the movies and see the audience release their joy, anger, sorrow and happiness, I feel very lucky to be able to be a part of this industry because it can have the complete attention of the audience in two short hours." She also thanked her working partners of many years and her husband's tolerance. The only minor regret she had was due to work she did not have much time to be with her children. She had to say sorry to them. She also wished a better tomorrow for Hong Kong film and create the reputation of the Eastern Hollywood again.

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[2011.03.22] TONY LEUNG AND CARINA LAU APPEAR HAND IN HAND



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Angelica Lee Sinjie


Louis Fan Siu Wong, Li Feier

Huang Xiaoming
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Mr. and Mrs. Chow Yun Fat

Aaron Kwok Fu Sing

Zhang Ziyi

Sally Yeh (Yip Sin Man)

Miss Asia Han Yan

Han Geng

Joan Chen

Angelica Lee Sinjie

Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Marie Zhuge

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The 5th Asian Film Award took place last night at the Convention center. On the red carpet before the award ceremony were many faces that Hong Kong people were familiar with, like Mr. and Mrs. Chow Yun Fat, Tony Leung Chiu Wai and Carina Lau Ka Ling, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Joan Chen, Angelica Lee Sinjie, Sally Yeh (Yip Sin Man), Huang Xiaoming, Wai Ying Hung, Han Geng and a group of Miss Asia. Although yesterday the temperature warmed up, but few female stars were sexy. The sexiest was Zhang Ziyi who arrived in the company with Aaron Kwok Fu Sing. When asked whether she got back together with Fok Kai San, she was pulled away she could answer. However she did not forget to look back and smile.

Wai Jai and Ka Ling walked the carpet hand in hand. As the nominee Ka Ling was in good spirit. The host asked whether Wai Jai felt different from any other year on the red carpet. Wai Jai said that they felt pretty much the same. The host said that this year Ka Ling was nominated, then Wai Jai said that she was confident. Ka Ling said that this year every co-star was great, including her, Fat Gor and Ge You, the best would be if they all won. Speaking of THE GRANDMASTERS (YUT DOI JUNG SI) production halt rumor, Wai Jai clarified that actually it wrapped. Now he is working on another film in Beijing. Would making one movie after another affect his plan to have a child? Wai Jai said no. Fat Gor who was nominated for Best Actor with LET THE BULLETS FLY was asked if he came to accept an award. He joked, "I came to slap you around." Would he direct like Jiang Wen? Fat Gor said that the directing job was very complicated. He did not know how to do it but he felt that now Mainland films had ample production conditions and financing, talent and quality were very high. As for Japanese representatives unable to come to Hong Kong, Fat Gor said that was understandable and hoped that they would be able to recover, rebuild their country and attend again next year. Currently resting Fat Gor was asked whether he took part in the recent run on salt. He continued to joke, "I don't have to, Clearwater Bay has plenty. It's clear and no one has to fight over it." As for Hong Kong raising fund for the Japan disaster relief, Fat Gor said that we should and that he would donate money.

Due to the Japan earthquake, Japanese film CONFESSION Best Actress nominee Takako Matsu could not attend. However director Tetsuya Nakashima attended as scheduled. Although he has already been to Hong Kong before, he was very happy to participate again. He also said that now is a very solemn time for the people of Japan, but everyone will work hard on rebuilding their home and hopefully everyone will support Japanese films. This year the event added the Asian Film Lifetime Achievement Award, which went to former Golden Harvest boss Raymond Chow Man Wai. Last night in the company of his wife and daughter he attended and accepted the award. He said that film was the career of his life. He likes film all his life and film is also his favorite job. Thus even though he had to retire he was very happy. He also hoped that everyone would continue to work hard for Asian films.

Lee Sinjie was asked about when she would have a child. She said that she would take it naturally but she would be very busy in the next two years. She also said that she and Karena Lam Ka Yun exchanged text messages and praised Ka Yun's baby as very cute. For now she would like to play with other people's children more. As a guest presenter Yip Sin Man was asked whether she would like to return to the big screen. She joked that people had to approach her first but she thought she was not so lucky. She said that she was already very happy to be fortunate enough to see good movies. As for Hong Kong show business fund raiser for Japan disaster relief, she would like to participate. If she could go to Japan it would be even better. Although she was afraid of radiation too, it was tougher for the victims in Japan. Huang Xiaoming was nominated for Best Supporting Actor with SACRIFICE. Reportedly he and AngelaBaby went to see the Karmapa to ask about a wedding date. He said that they both respected the Karmapa very much and said that the Karmapa was an ordinary person too and he liked photography very much.

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