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The Lunar New Year film I LOVE HONG KONG 2012 (2012 NGOR OI HK HEI SEUNG GA HEI) premiere took place last night.  Over 80 actors were on hand.  To match the theme of "joy upon joy", actors Eric Tsang Chi Wai, Teresa Mo Shun Kwan, Bosco Wong Chung Chak, Samantha Ko Hoi Ning and others all appeared in Chinese wedding costumes.  Chi Wai even announced the good news that yesterday the single show box office was 220,000, beating ALL'S WELL ENDS WELL 2012 (BAK SING PO HEI)'s 120,000.

The actors walked the red carpet as the event arranged for lion and dragon dances.  Chi Wai said that everyone was very happy after putting Chinese wedding costumes.  In the past two years, Chi Wai's Lunar New Year films have defeated Raymond Wong Pak Ming's.  Was he confident this year?  Chi Wai admitted, "Wong Pak Ming's new film has a stronger cast, but our friendship comes first.  I hope everyone will do well."  This year did he invite Wong Pak Ming to the premiere?  Chi Wai said that the first year they went to the premiere and became the media focus.  Later Wong Pak Ming's daughter yelled at him for promoting for others.  Earlier ALL'S WELL ENDS WELL 2012 held its premiere.  When he found out the response was decent, he sent a text message to congratulate him.  However he did not reply yet.

Wong Chung Chak and Denise Ho Wan Si in the film played a couple and even had a kiss scene.  Ho Wan Si did not attend so Ko Hoi Ning appeared with Bosco.  Was the switch much better for Bosco?  He said that to each her own.  He even praised Ho Wan Si's mouth was hot and this kiss was memorable.  It was her special move.  Bosco pointed out that during the kiss scene Ho Wan Si stuck to his mouth tightly and he had no way to react.  He joked that he did not mind being called short tongued, as long as his life was not short then he was fine.  However the most wrong was for Myolie Wu Hung Yi to reveal that.

Zhang Xinyu wore a Chinese wedding gown for the first time.  Did she want to get married?  She admitted that she has not thought about it.  Her boyfriend Ron Ng Cheuk Hei has not proposed to her yet either.  Even if he did she would not agree because her career just started.  She felt that girls should have careers.  However she would like to wed before age 30.  Recently Zhang Xinyu was reported as an avid smoker and once worked at a night club.  She thought those reporters were very funny and exaggerated.  The photos were from when she went to a karaoke box with friends when she was 19.  She did not smoke and she was young then, she thought holding a cigarette would look cool.  She also clarified that she never worked at a night spot.  "Is that possible?  Before getting into the business my parents raised me, now I can rely on myself."  Elaine Lok Yi Ling was asked why Ng Cheuk Hei was not invited.  Ms. Lok said that Ng Cheuk Hei was working and was not a part of this film.  He was not avoiding Zhang Xinyu.

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Zhang Xinyu two nights ago promoted her Lunar New Year film I LOVE HONG KONG 2012 (2012 NGOR OI HK HEI SEUNG GA HEI) on Now with Natalie Meng Yao, Susan Shaw Yam Yam and Stanley Fung Shui Fan.  Zhang Xinyu said that she would attend last night's premiere then immediately returned to work in Beijing.  Thus she would not have time to meet with boyfriend Ron Ng Cheuk Hei.  Did Xinyu ask Ng Cheuk Hei to attend the premiere?  She said that he was busy with a series.  Reporters said that she had a good idea of where her boyfriend was.  She said no, but she believed that if he was free he would support TVB.  Xinyu earlier came to Hong Kong and said that she did not see Ng Cheuk Hei but later her vehicle was found at Ng Chuek Hei's home.  She said that she was not in the vehicle.  With the Lunar New Year on the way, would she pay Ng Cheuk Hei's parents a Lunar New Year visit?  She said that she has not seen his parents and she would have to work in Beijing.

Meng Yao hoped to become a producer this year and would invest several million on movies.  However she denied that her husband financed her.  She also planned to buy a home.  Did her husband agree with her work?  Meng Yao said that her husband could not control her, as she liked freedom too much.  No one could stop her when she wanted to do something.  Was she afraid that it would affect their relationship?  She said that husband and wife should trust each other, and not let having less time together affect their relationship.  She also said that the team would give her one day off a week to go home and be with her child.  In addition, Bosco Wong Chung Chak did not attend two nights ago.  Director Wilson Chin Kwok Wai was asked whether he could not promote on another station.  Chin Kwok Wai said there was no overlap, Wong Chung Chak was just busy with a series.  He said that to promote the film, all actors would be interviewed in Cantonese on other television stations.

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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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Mainland star Zhang Xinyu two nights ago kept hugging guys at Central for her new film.  First she whispered to the married Lok Wing then hug EO2 member Osman.  However yesterday when she worked in Television City, perhaps because she was close to Ron Ng Cheuk Hei's "turf" she was more alert.

Zhang Xinyu has caused a storm in the city when she posted her bed photo on Ng Cheuk Hei's microblog.  For days she has been working on her new film I LOVE HONG KONG 2012 (2012 NGOR OI HK HEI SEUNG GA HEI).  Two nights ago she and Bosco Wong Chung Chak, Mag Lam Yun Tung, Eric Tsang Chi Wai, Samantha Ko Hoi Ning, and Maggie Siu Mei Kei performed a big musical number at Central.

Arriving late, Zhang Xinyu stayed warm in a big coat and often drank hot beverage when she was not working.  She revealed that she was cold and tired from working all day.  She also had a little flu but kept her mouth shut about Ng Cheuk Hei.  Later during the shoot she acted enthusiastic, when she danced with the married Lok Wing, they whispered many times and hug.  Then she hug EO2 member Osman, which ade him very happy.  Ko Hoi Ning appeared in a low cut dress and displayed her three inch career line.  When she saw Alvina Kong Yun Yin kneeling on the ground, she attentively loaned her a scarf to keep warm.

Yesterday, Zhang Xinyu with her assistant appeared near Stephen Shiu Jr's production company and asked reporters. "How do you know I would be here?  (Audition?)  I don't know yet!  (Do you need to be sexy?)  No!"  After 45 minutes Zhang Xinyu left mysteriously and continued to work in Television City.  Justin Cheung King Sing who auditioned with her said, "Our exchange was OK!  (Would you loan her your microblog?)  No!  Although we have the same last name and are extra familiar, but during the audition I held on tight to my personal phone."

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The Eric Tsang Chi Wai directed and starred holiday film I LOVE HONG KONG 2012 (2012 NGOR OI HK HEI SEUNG GA HEI) yesterday shot a musical number ending at Television City.  Aside from Chi Wai, recent news figure Zhang Xinyu, Teresa Mo Shun Kwan and Maggie Siu Mei Kei were present.  Public relations stated that Zhang Xinyu would not accept any interview, but after the group photo when reporters approached her she did not avoid them.  She only sighed and said that she ultimately had to face them then stood still for an interview.

Did she learn Cantonese?  She said that she did not because Ron Ng Cheuk Hei did not teach her.  On this trip to Hong Kong she has not seen him because she has been at work since arriving in Hong Kong.  Were they dating?  She asked everyone to give them a little space.  She will stay for five to six days on this trip.  After the shoot she will work on her photo book.  As for her supposed failed stock investments, she said that she did not invest in stocks because she did not know how to.  She also said that many reports made something out of nothing.  Speaking of her posting a bed photo on Ng Cheuk Hei's personal microblog, she said that she was not careful and it was an accident and a low level mistake.  She also had to apologize because the matter brought trouble to many.  When she arrived she did not accept any interview, did Ng Cheuk Hei ask her to keep her mouth shut?  She said no, but the schedule was very intense.  In addition the film company did not make any arrangement.  Speaking of her constantly checking up on Ng Cheuk Hei's whereabouts, she said that was a part of dating.  It was very normal and she was not keeping an eye on him.  It was mutual respect.  Were they dating then?  She said, "You ask him.  (He admitted it?)  No, spare me!  Girls can't say too much, I am afraid the more I say the more mistakes I make.  (Do you love him?)  You love him more."

Chi Wai revealed that after last night musical number, they will shoot at Central and whoever will be free will show up.  Why did he not ask Ng Cheuk Hei?  He joked, "He doesn't have time, and they don't need to see each other day and night."  He revealed that Ng Cheuk Hei will guest star, like Wong Chung Chak contributed Myolie Wu Hung Yi.  Will Zhang Xinyu have any bed scene in the film?  Chi Wai said no because the film will be very healthy and suitable for the entire family.  Sin Kwok Lam accepted Benny Chan Ho Man's apology.  Chi Wai said, "If everything is fine then it's OK, the less trouble the better.  (Did you plead on his behalf?)  Many spoke up, I helped a little.  (Did you tell Ho Man to make a donation to End Child Sexual Abuse Foundation?)  No, maybe he just had a baby and felt that he had to protect the child.  (Would you ask him to keep his hands to himself from now on?)  After so much trouble, he knows."

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The Tsui Hark directed film FLYING SWORDS OF DRAGON GATE (LUNG MOON FEI GAP) two days ago held a press conference in Beijing and the premiere at night.  Zhang Xinyu who posted her own bed photo on boyfriend Ron Ng Chek Hei's microblog did not attend the press conference but did walk the red carpet at the premiere.  Today she will come to Hong Kong for the Lunar New Year film I LOVE HONG KONG 2012 (NGOR OI HK 2012 HEI GA SEUNG GA) for a three day shoot and will be the target of the media.

Jet Li (Lee Nin Kit) revealed that Zhou Xun had 50 bad takes for one scene, which kept everyone from dinner.  Zhou Xun admitted that she indeed ran into her most disastrous day.  "I have never had over 40 bad takes, at the time I truly was down as my self confidence was completely damaged.  However later after Lee Nin Kit saw the scene he said that even professional stuntman would need over 40 takes for this scene.  His comfort made me feel better."  Although the film will be released on the same day in the Mainland as Zhang Yimou's FLOWERS OF WAR, but Tsui Hark and Lee Nin Kit did not care about internal struggle but cared about the two film's international influence; Tsui Hark even encouraged viewers to see FLOWERS.

The DRAGON cast due to the production formed the "Dragon Gate Alumni Association", which included Master Chen Chen Kun, Big Silly Zhou Zhou Xun, Big Brother Li Lee Nin Kit and Big Cannon Kwai Kwai Lun-Mei.  Zhou Xun joked that originally she was the president but because Lee Nin Kit's kung fu was too amazing, she had to give up here seat.  When asked if Tsui Hark joined them, what nickname would they give him?  Chen Kun said, "Big Strange Tsui, Old Strange Tsui, Demon Tsui."

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Eric Tsang Chi Wai yesterday attended the Orange Sky Golden Harvest film studio's entry into the Mission Hills.  Busy with the Lunar New Year I LOVE HONG KONG 2012 (NGOR OI HK 2012 HEI SEUNG GA
HEI), he was asked when Zhang Xinyu will come to Hong Kong for the shoot.  He said, "She still has three days and will work from the 14th to the 16th.  I only hired her because she is 'family'.  I never guessed that now
she has become a news figure and everyone is the most interested in her."  He said that he would not increase Zhang Xinyu's role.  As for whether he would ask Ron Ng Cheuk Hei to guest star, Chi Wai said, "I don't have any plan to.  I am not afraid that Ng Cheuk Hei would be mad, I just wanted to keep it from becoming news."  He joked that when the media covered Zhang Xinyu, he would try to arrange for Ng Cheuk Hei to appear.  Would he arrange for them to reprise Raymond Lam Fung and Mavis Pan Shuangshuang's bed photo scene?  Chi Wai joked, "I have to find a bed sponsor."

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Eric Tsang Chi Wai, Denise Ho Wan Si and others yesterday attended the Shaw invested Lunar New Year film I LOVE HONG KONG 2012 (HEI SEUNG GA HEI) press conference.  Miriam Yeung Chin Wa recently has been accused of turning down this film due to pregnancy and arranged for Ah Si to take her place; Chi Wai yesterday stressed that did not happen as the production expected Ah Si to perform long ago.

Speaking of Chin Wa's supposed pregnancy, Chi Wai said, "I don't know!  I just learned about it from the news, this time truly is joy upon joy!"  He revealed that at first when he asked Chin Wa he planned some action scenes for her.  Earlier she said that she could guest star three to four days, lately she said that she could not.  Maybe she needed time to rest.  One of the leads Zhang Xinyu did not appear yesterday.  He explained that due to her visa issue she had to return to the Mainland first.  Speaking of the storm that Zhang Xinyu caused after posting her own photos on Ron Ng Cheuk Hei's microblog, Chi Wai said, "We have a hotel for her to sleep in.  (Would she ask to be near Ng Cheuk Hei's home?)  She didn't ask, later she will return to the shoot."  Chi Wai joked that he hoped Ng Cheuk Hei and Myolie Wu Hung Yi would be able to guest star.

In addition, Fama member Lok Wing also had a part.  He admitted that he paid attention to Zhang Xinyu's photo post on Ng Cheuk Hei's microblog.  He believed that she took ng Cheuk Hei's phone by accident.  Lok Wing even stated that he would make fun of her.  "I will use her phone to take photos then post them on her microblog, with the comment saying I am very tired."  He also joked that after this, everyone knew about her relationship with Ng Cheuk Hei.  Lok Wing continued to joked, "This is indeed a good idea.  The photos before were both scary and horrifying.  This one is pretty sweet."

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Mainland star Zhang Xinyu and Christine Kuo yesterday worked on the Wilson Chin Kwok Wai produced Lunar New Year film I LOVE HONG KONG 2012 (HEI SEUNG GA HEI).  Zhang Xinyu has been inked to top TVB actor Ron Ng Cheuk Hei.  Zhang Xinyu yesterday stepped into Ng Cheuk Hei's "turf" Tseung Kwan O to work on a movie and revealed that although she has been very busy lately she has dined with Ng Cheuk Hei.  Would she visit Ng Cheuk Hei if he was in Television City?  She said, "I don't know whether he is in Television City or not, but if he was in Television City if I have time I would visit him on the set."

Christine Kuo who was obviously slimmer played a "mouthy" news anchor.  She thought the character did not resemble her, which made it even more interesting.  She seemed thinner because of the pressure from working with series GHETTO JUSTICE 2 (NO FOR GAI TAU 2)'s Best Actor and Best Actress favorites.  "Working with two good actors (Kevin) Cheng Ka Wing) and (Myolie) Wu Hung Yi is very stressful.  The producer has given me a lot of opportunities.  I don't want to disappoint anyone."