TVB Entertainment News

According to news from Singapore, Jacqueline Law, who had been suffering from pancreatic cancer, passed away this morning (6/30th) at 4am in her home in Singapore. She was 45. This morning, Jacqueline's stepson met Singaporean reporters and confirmed the death of his stepmother and admits that she passed away at home. He reveals he and his family are currently preparing for the funeral to occur on July 4th, but his father (Lau Chi Man) expressed he's unwilling to reveal any further details and urges everyone to stay tuned for the obituary.

Jacqueline joined TVB in the 80s, and was given many opportunities at the time. She rose to fame after collaborating in the series The Final Combat with Stephen Chow. The two also had a 3 year underground relationship, but unfortunately it did not blossom. In 1997, due to the financial crisis, Jacqueline loses all her assets and that following year, her father passed away. When she and a friend went scuba diving, she came back partially deaf in her left ear and her right ear only had 20% hearing ability. She had a bumpy ride in life, which led to her depression.

In 2008, Jacqueline married wealthy businessman (Lau Chi Man) in Singapore and lived a wealthy life. She would just guest star in films and TV series from time to time. Recently, she was diagnosed with cancer and was often seen at the hospital. Chemotherapy rapidly dropped her weight down to 80 pounds. April 2012, at her stepson's wedding, Jacqueline carefully dressed for the occasion, but we all couldn't believe that this would be her last public appearance. Earlier this month, it was rumored Jacqueline passed away, it was said her condition worsen and that the pancreatic cancer already spread to her abdominal, kidney and liver. Today's news of Jacqueline's passing is just grieving.

Felix Wong collaborated with Jacqueline in TV series before. He said with grief: "The most memorable was in 1992, when I went to Taiwan with her and Kathy Chow for shooting. That time it was our first time shooting in Taiwan, we mutually supported each other!" He also praises that Jacqueline is an optimistic person and its such a pity that she's gone. RIP.

Ron Ng finally admits his relationship with Viann Zhang. Lately it was rumored the two bid farewell to their relationship. Viann complained several times on Weibo that someone is irresponsible, implying the two have broken up. It was also suspected that she forced Ron to make the relationship public, which Ron eventually gave in to. The night before, Ron left a message on Weibo clarifying the relationship, he expressed he and Viann are currently very happy together and nothing has changed.

Ron said: "Thank you all for your concern. I don't want you all to speculate certain news anymore. Regarding my relationship, I can only say that we are currently very happy and nothing has changed. Dating is something very normal, I hope I can have all of your support and understanding. After I clarify this time, I will no longer talk about my relationships. Thank you." Ron and Viann as a couple is an open secret, but Ron had always avoided to admit. This time, he finally admits and has an explanation for Viann. Some fans sent their blessings to Ron, but there were a lot more other fans with negative comments, criticizing that Ron was forced to admit. Fans couldn't accept Viann as Ron's girlfriend because they believed he could do better and find a better partner.

Today is Timmy Hung's birthday, but there won't be any special celebration nor will he be spending the day with his wife Janet Chow. He'll probably be doing the same as previous years, and just have dinner with a large group of friends. He'll be celebrating with good friend Angela Tong, whose birthday is just the day before his. He laughed: "I really don't want to celebrate with Angela Tong every year, she's so annoying. I hope she'll marry Chin Kar Lok soon and just have children of her own. I heard they plan on getting married next year."

Yesterday Timmy attended an event and was asked if the rumor of his wife's 2 months pregnancy is true? He said: "Waiting for my wife's report! There's no reason for me to check on her (referring to her menstrual cycle)." Reporters contacted Janet to confirm, she indirectly admitted: "Still checking! (Check for that long?) I don't know! If I can say, I will say it! (Eating more?) I will! Last month I already gained 10 pounds, but that's no problem, prepared to have a baby! Carrying the baby would be more stabled too! (Have you vomited?) Not that fast! (Does your father-in-law, Sammo Hung, know yet?) How can I tell him, that is Timmy's responsibility."

Ruco Chan, Kristal Tin, Natalie Tong, Jason Chan and the rest of the cast of TVB series No Good Either Way attended the promotional event. The cast were very into playing the game, Twister. Natalie carelessly exposes herself and almost bumped her head into Jason's private, but luckily Jason quickly covered with his hands. Natalie laughed and said luckily she didn't hit anything. Ruco feared Leanne Li would step on his private, so he quickly covered up as well, he later joked: "No because I was afraid there would be some indecent reaction, no, I mean indecent actions! After all, she is 'Ah So' (Wong Cho Lam's girlfriend). It wouldn't be good if she touched me."

Ruco is very pleased with No Good Either Way's results. Friends have praised that he can actually do comedies, be a professional or take on an evil role. Kristal was happy that even Miriam Yeung is watching their series during her postpartum confinement ("sitting the month"), and praised on Weibo that this is the best entertainment during confinement. No Good Either Way is a favorite for both young and old audiences!

Natalie's body shape was looking good, when asked if she got a cup size increase? She laughed: "A little!" She frankly expressed she got fatter on all parts of her body, and gained 10 pounds. Firstly, its necessary for the series she's shooting and secondly she's taking Chinese medications to nurse her health. When asked if she's currently dating? She said: "Nope, not related to anyone."

Michael Tse's Lives of Omission, Myolie Wu's Curse of the Royal Harem and Kevin Cheng's Ghetto Justice have been nominated for Korea's 7th Seoul TV Drama Awards, held on August 30th, competing against TV series from Japan, Korea, Taiwan, United States, the Philippines and many other countries. Kevin's popular Mainland series Startling By Each Step is also part of the nomination competing against popular Korean dramas Rooftop Prince and The Moon That Embraces the Sun as well as over 200 other TV series worldwide.

After learning Lives of Omission made it on the nominations, Michael said: "I haven't got the notice yet, never thought we'll be in the nominations, very shocked and surprised. Of course I'm happy, and plan to go have Korean food to celebrate. The nomination proves that HK series are attractive and language isn't an issue. The most important is the quality."

TV Queen Myolie Wu scored 'double' with Curse of the Royal Harem and Ghetto Justice and following Charmaine Sheh, she may even snag the Most Popular HK Actress Award too. She said: "With two series, the chances are higher and I hope to get the award too. However, I don't dare to put my hopes up too high because I'm afraid I'll be disappointed. I hope to visit Seoul too, haven't been to Korea in a long time and want to see the Korean fans. In the next few days, I'll be heading over to Beijing to attend the Hua Ding awards, competing for the Best Actress award. I have okay confidence, my opponents are strong!"

After Joel Chan started dating Florinda Ho, he's often showing off their sweet moments on Weibo. However, when Joel learned that Virgina Lok said he's not interested in shooting series anymore, yesterday he refuted on Weibo: "Just what is the primarily duty of an Executive, is it to sell themselves....or sell their products?" His girlfriend, Florinda, also supported Joel by replying to him: "Depends on the industry and personal interest, each have their own ambitions."

Yesterday Virgina Lok attended an event in Tsim Sha Tsui, and after reporters showed her the comment Joel left on Weibo, she was asked if the executive Joel referred to was her? She said: "I don't understand what the meaning of his comment is. (What jobs does Joel have now?) He took vacation. When he told us, he said he temporarily won't be accepting jobs, apparently he wants to start a business. Actually there are people offering him jobs, but he told his manager he doesn't want to accept any yet. However, it's fine that he's taking vacation because he does not owe TVB any shows."

Virgina stressed its not a problem that Joel takes vacation because he does not owe TVB any shows, but up until today it has already been 6 months since he's done anything. She also wanted to call Joel to ask what's happening. She said: "I've asked Derek Kwok (Joel's good friend) for his opinion, and I do want to invite Joel out to discuss too. If he wants to terminate the contract, we can sit down and talk about it."

[Oriental Daily] asked Joel if the executive he referred to on Weibo, Virgina Lok, he responded yesterday: "why would that be? I understand her and I'm tolerant for her concern and care. (What do you understand about her?) I understand she cares about me. As a junior, I am tolerant and appreciate her care over the last many years." Florinda also responded supporting her boyfriend: "I believe he's a person that knows his blessings."

July 1st is Virgina Lok's 53rd birthday. It turns out she had her party on June 30th because her birthday is the same day as the TVB Most Popular TV Commercial Awards. In a red low-cut dress, Virgina appeared at the party location half an hour early. When asked if Joel Chan is coming to celebrate with her? She said: "Don't play him, I didn't invite that many artists. Many of them are in Mainland, like Charmaine Sheh, Bosco Wong and Kevin Cheng can't make it."


Although there was a typhoon warning last night, the group of artists including Samantha Ko, Linda Chung, Pierre Ngo, Ruco Chan, Candy Cheung, Koni Lui, Nancy Wu, Eric Tsang, Michael Miu and his wife Jamie Chik, Raymond Lam, Tracy Ip, Kristal Tin and her husband Chapman To all attended the party. Some carried gifts with them. Tracy Ip, who broke her bones earlier, arrived in crutches with Rebecca Zhu. Fala Chen sent her boyfriend Sit Sai Hang (from Neway) out as her representative and EEG CEO Ng Yue also attended.

Virgina's favorite Raymond Lam was late to the party, but it turns out he had to work. He arrived with his cousin Lin Xiawei. A reporter asked Raymond if Virgina was accommodating his schedule, so changed the party date to today? He laughed: "Of course not, I'm busy everyday. How much could she accommodate.

Yesterday Joel Chan and his girlfriend Florinda Ho ('Gambling King' Stanley Ho's daughter) attended an event together as a couple. It was rumored that the couple are planning to get married. At 5pm, when the couple appeared at the LANDMARK MEN's summer party event, they were seen wearing matching golden Gucci rings. It was understood, Joel got the rings as a gift, he even got the rings prepared, looks like their 'good occasion' is really coming close!

When Joel was asked about the news regarding to his contract termination with TVB? He said: "I cannot reveal anything. TVB and I have a good relationship. (Earlier it was said you were frozen by TVB?) Actually since I started dating, there had been a lot of news and speculations. I'm already used to it and have consensus (with Florinda), we face everything positively. (Will you still be shooting series?) It is not convenient for me to say. (What are your work plans?) I have a stable and fix job, just doing what I like to do."

Florinda took initiative to clarify the rumors that her Gambling King father invested in helping them open a fashion design company. She said it is not true. Joel stressed they are financially independent: "After all, I currently have a job and income. I am living happily, enjoying work and enjoying my love life." When speaking of Joey Yung and Wilfred Lau's relationship, it was said the woman is superior to the man? Florinda said: "Actually a couple dating happily is enough. It is not necessary to care about what others think. There has to be some joy in life, so I support pursuing doing things that one enjoys. (It was said you're spending all on the man, are you unhappy?) No, basically whoever I'm with, unless he is wealthy, this question will arise."

Reporters later called Florinda again to ask about the 'good occasion' (marriage) coming near, she laughed loudly: "Don't be so sensitive. We are still young people. We're dating, so we try to match our accessories, that's it. (Engaged yet?) Not the right time yet."

Joel actually still has three years left in his contract with TVB, Virgina Lok admitted yesterday over the phone and expressed it's not a problem "He's still on break indefinitely."

Joey Yung, Wilfred Lau and Denise Ho's love triangle unfolded continuous confusion. The three of them initially had many years of friendship, but since the 'Joey-Wilfred Romance' broke out, the relationship turned into a drama. Denise described her feelings as a "knife cut through her heart", and cut off her friendship with Wilfred. Regarded as the 'victim' in the whole issue, Denise finally makes a public appearance after 12 days of immerse, but refused to respond to the 'Joey-Wilfred Romance'.

Last night, Denise attended TABOO's Naughty and Naughtier Show in Macau. At 7:50pm, Denise was at the HK Macau Ferry Terminal prepared to take the 8pm ferry to Macau. Reporters surrounded her asking questions as she walked into the terminal. Asked how she's feeling now? Denise forced a smile: "I'll answer you when I get there (Macau). (What do you think of Joey and Wilfred dating?) I'll answer you in private, when I get there I'll answer you. (Are they still your friends?) Huh! Did you have dinner yet?" When asked if she'll send her blessings to Joey and Wilfred? She first did another "huh", and then smiled: "Aiya! Thanks for all your hard work. (Emotions haven't recovered?) I'm happy to see you all." When walking up the escalator, Denise saw reporters rushing over to her and didn't forget to caution them: "Careful." Then she waved goodbye to the media and got on the ferry.

When Denise got to Macau, she changed into an orange outfit, and clearly looked unhappy. She forced a smile during the pictures. When asked how she found out about Joey and Wilfred's relationship? She said: "Let me put it this way, over the last many years, I have always been low-key towards gossips, rumors or even others' relationships. I have never publicly explained anything. I know it's difficult for all of you, but I hope you all can understand me. I don't want to always respond and make everyone speculate even more, twist it more and then the issue never ends." She expressed her messages on Weibo were just her thoughts of that day, and she never thought of talking about it in public. She said: "It is very personal, I never thought the whole issue would develop into this."

Not only did Denise not send her blessings to 'Joey-Wilfred', she didn't even want to be friends anymore. When asked again if Joey and Wilfred are still her friends? She avoided the question: "At this moment, I have already gave answered everything I could. I hope you all can adopt to my silence. I know you all have many questions to ask me, but I just cannot answer you." Then, no matter how much reporters tried to ask, she repeated that she did not want to respond any further and did not want to stir up any more speculations. Finally, when asked if she found herself a new love interest? She said: "I cannot respond that much."

Yesterday Sharon Chan, Wayne Lai, Kent Cheng, Kristal Ting, Natalie Tong and the Miss Hong Kong (MHK) contestants attended TVB's Amazing Summer press conference, where TVB introduces their summer programs lineup. Sharon was dressed carefully for the occasion with white short shorts and a belly button revealing top, showing off her beautiful 42 inch legs and fine waist. She stole the limelight from the group of MHK. Unfortunately, her shorts caused some cleavage for her. Her leopard panties and half buttocks were exposed, Sharon expressed she was just trying to accommodate the Amazing Summer theme, and did not deliberately try to steal the limelight from the MHK. When she learned she carelessly exposed herself, she did not mind at all and expressed: "The shorts are just too short, I didn't even know I exposed myself. No fear, I have underpants on, if I didn't, then I would be afraid. My underwear's pattern matches my shorts well, but next time I'll be more careful."

Wayne and Kent's new series King Master will be airing during summer vacation. Kristal expressed she's honored to be able to learn from film king Kent and TV king Wayne, but Kent claimed: "I'm an out-of-date film king, Wayne is the TV King, he should be getting the award this year too." Later, Kent joked and said he wants to continue the bad terms rumor he had with Wayne earlier. Wayne said his other series with Kent, The Greatness of a Hero is currently one of the top three rated series this year, and he hopes King Master will do even better.

Yesterday Yoyo Mung and Aimee Chan attended the debut of Playstation's PS Vita. Yoyo reveals last year her boyfriend Ekin Cheng purchased two PSP, she thought one would be for her, but unexpectedly Ekin got one for himself and the other was used for a raffle. Yoyo laughed and said she once thought her credit card was stolen, but it turns out the 'thief' was Ekin. She said: "I told him before not to use credit cards with high credit limits for online shopping, so he went and used mines!"

When asked when Yoyo plans to get married? She was not in a hurry and said: "Always talking about it, I'm afraid he (Ekin) might get tired of hearing it. (Where you want to have your wedding?) Nearby, the street next to us works too! (Marry before Dooms Day?) I'll be starting a new series soon, so have no time."

Aimee Chan is also in a sweet relationship with Moses Chan, when asked if her boyfriend likes her tanned? She smiled: "I didn't ask, should be okay. (You help him put on suntan lotion?) I put it on myself."

Nancy Sit and Louis Yuen will be hosting TVB's 15 episode food show Virtues of Harmony: Heart of Greed (皆大歡喜之溏心風暴). Yesterday they began the recording for the first episode and held the blessing ceremony. Gallen Lo, Louise Lee and Susanna Kwan were invited as the guests. Gallen had on capris showing off his totem tattoo on his leg. He admitted he's living a sweet marriage life with his wife (Su Fan), so they decided to get a tattoo as a symbol of their heart as one. Gallen reveals they plan to have children too, "Currently working at it. I don't mind if its a boy or a girl, leave it for the Heaven to decide." He expressed he's been living long-term in Mainland and have seen less of his son, who he had with his ex-wife, but they still keep in touch. This time, he came back to HK especially to take part in his son's elementary school graduation and invite Nancy Sit out for a meal. Coincidentally she's hosting a show, so he agreed to be her guest as well. He said he has a good relationship with TVB and if there is an opportunity, he does hope to shoot a series with them.

Nancy said she fears she can't handle series shooting, and rather just stick to light work. For this show, Nancy has used a lot of her 'friendship cards', inviting many diamond level guests. She will also have the opportunity to show off her good cooking skills.

Yesterday (June 27th) was Joe Ma's 44th birthday. He and his wife hosted a birthday party and celebrated their wedding anniversary, which is on June 28th. Also, on June 22nd it was their son's birthday as well. Although the couple had been through a lot of 'turbulence', none of that affected their relationship. The couple are still passionately in love, and happily had a wet kiss in public.

Joe reveals he'll be taking his wife to Guam for vacation and also make up on the wedding photos. He said: "Back then we didn't take any wedding photos when we got married. Between July and August, I have some time, so I'm going to be going to Guam with my wife for vacation and to take wedding photos. We even hired the local photographers there and still considering to bring our son along, so he can be our flower boy." Asked if he'll have any more children with his wife? The couple laughed loudly and expressed they weren't sure if its still possible.

Yesterday Joe attended a radio show, and when speaking of the complaints new series Tiger Cubs got for the violent and bloody scenes? He said: "I didn't think so. There was someone who complained why the series didn't air on Monday too."

Also it was rumored Joe gets paid 15k RMB per episode when he shoots a series in Mainland? He said: "I'm a freelance, about that amount. (Did Ricky Wong invite you over?) Just as long as there is a good script and the right price, I'll consider. However, TVB comes first." He expressed he had too many negative news before and is thankful that his wife, manager and friends have been so supportive. He said: "My wife laughs off the rumors, she has higher EQ than me."

Viann Zhang and Ron Ng's relationship had been in between admitting and not admitting, making the relationship an unclear mystery. Earlier this month, Viann wrote on Weibo: "Falling for a bad man will turn your life into pain, worries and feeling wronged." It was rumored the two broke up. At the time, it was said to patch things up, Ron agreed to let everyone know Viann is his girlfriend.

Since Ron hasn't taken any action yet, Viann was upset and implied on Weibo last night that they have broken up. She said: "Its just like cutting a beautiful flower, the more it gets cut, the more withered, leaving behind the beauty. Sometimes it's not reluctance to give up the person, but rather the shared memories. A person can still be perfect like this."

According to the crew working with Viann on Mainland drama Naked Marriage (裸婚), Viann was feeling down on the set, not only did she no longer carried her phone with her everywhere she went, but she also didn't say a word in between filming. A close friend disclosed that Viann loves and hates Ron, and that she was the one who called for the break up. "She still loves him (Ron), so she's feeling miserable, but she made this decision because she just couldn't handle it anymore."

Aside from Ron not admitting that Viann is his girlfriend, and couldn't give her sense of security, the long-term separation between the two was also a reason to the breakup. An insider reveals: "Viann was faced with a lot of accusations, but no one came out to take up the responsibility for her. Also, they don't see each other much anymore."

Yesterday reporters contacted Viann's manager (Jason) to ask about the breakup, but he said: "Viann is currently busy filming, we can't get in touch with her either." As for Ron, he was indifferent about the whole issue: "These are matters between two people, no need to talk about it in public. (But Viann said it all on Weibo?) She can say whatever she wants."

Bosco Wong and Linda Chung took part in The ONE promotional event for TVB new series Witness Insecurity. On stage, the cast pretended to get close to Linda, but was stopped by Bosco, who protected her and show off his heroic side. Because producer Lau Kar Ho and veteran actor Paul Chun left TVB, they were absent from the promotion. Bosco and Linda were asked if they felt like 'orphans'? Bosco said: "Kar Ho Gor (the producer), helped me schedule the promotion on Weibo earlier." As for Linda, she said Kar Ho Gor may attend the next promotion. In the series, Bosco and Linda play a couple, but had no kiss scenes. Bosco said: "Really didn't have any!"

In the series, Linda plays a rich girl with depression, she reveals: "Everyone thought I had 'princess illness'. (Do you really have it?) I believe I don't." Does Myolie Wu have princess illness? As her boyfriend, Bosco firmly said: "Of course not!"

The promotional clips for the series got complaints from viewers? Bosco said: "Actually its just for the appeal, the actual series isn't that violent." Currently busy shooting a Mainland drama, Bosco reveals he does not know if he'll have time to attend the next promotion event.

Ruco Chan, Kristal Tin, Louis Yuen, Q Bobo, Lee Yee Man and the rest of the cast of TVB series No Good Either Way had Indian cuisine to celebrate the success of the series. However, the leads Ruco, Kristal and Louis weren't the ones who paid for the meal, it was in fact, Q Bobo who treated everyone. It turns out he was very happy that he was able to participate in singing the theme song, have more screen time in the series and Indians often appeared in the series. Due to this, he happily treated everyone to a night of fun.

Ruco is very pleased that the series is getting good response. He was actually afraid people would scold that there were less funny moments, but rather more black humor in the middle of the series, but luckily no one scolded. Asked if his 'first line Siu Sang' seat is stable now? Ruco laughed: "Can I still be a Siu Sang at this age? I really don't know! (Michael Tao can?) Don't I have to be at that age, but I'm not mature enough to be a Siu Sang or first line. This is more about recognition from the public and gaining their acceptance of my acting experience." After Moses Chan, is he another 'suen poon' (best deal), even Lee Yee Man wants to get to know him? Ruco said "crazy", only his family fights over him. Currently, Lee Yee Man and Selena Li are his just colleagues.

As the chairperson of the Chinese Artist Association of Hong Kong (CAAHK)), yesterday Liza Wang attended a press conference for the Cantonese Opera Education Cooperative Plan in Yau Ma Tei. Liza reveals CAAHK and Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) partners in a three year plan, beginning from July 17th, to host 130 new talent performances at the Yau Ma Tei theatre. This gives young people, wanting to learn Cantonese opera, opportunities for practical experience. Also, there will be another 72 travel shows, allowing both local and international audience to enjoy the show and advocate for Cantonese opera at the same time. The Cantonese opera development fund allocates HK$3.8 million annually, Mr. Lee Kui Ming, contributes HK$1 million for costumes and ticket prices because the most expensive ticket is only HK$100.

This year, it is Liza's 45th anniversary in showbiz, she is already scheduled to hold a tribute concert over the Christmas holidays. It is currently set for 10 shows, and adding shows will depend on the ticket sales and her physical condition. Liza reveals this time she'll be performing Broadway style, a enormous production and invited Sunny Wong to lead the dance rehearsals.

TVB new weekend series Tiger Cubs premiered on Sunday. The first episode averaged at 29 points and peaked at 30 points, making it the highest rated series of last week. Yesterday the cast celebrated the success as well as lead actor Joe Ma's 44th birthday. Mandy Wong, JJ Jia and Kayi Cheung gave him blow kisses. Kenneth Ma later gave Joe a birthday hug. The producer then asked Vincent Wong and Him Law to embrace, making it a funny moment.

Joe is very pleased with the ratings, when asked if he felt relieved? He smiled: "Yes, yes." He believed its necessary to fumble when the series is airing at a new time slot. Initially, they thought the ratings would just be between 23-25 points, but now with such good results, the cast and crew are very excited and hopes the ratings continues to rise. As viewers complained of the terrifying scenes? Joe explained: "These are often the cases that require SDU's assistance. The future cases will continue to be bloody and violent, so that's why the series is broadcasting in the late evenings." It was said the series plagiarized the film Breaking News? He said: "Police films are inevitably linked to robberies, most important is the acting and artists giving off a fresh feeling. That is how viewers can watch happily." Joe reveals he'll be treating the entire cast and crew for a celebration later this evening and will bring his wife and son along.

The producer exposed Kenneth and JJ's kiss scene NGed several times, Kenneth laughed: "All thanks to the behind-the-scenes crew, if it wasn't the microphone having issues, then there were problems with the lighting." However, after JJ had a kiss scene with Oscar Leung the other day, she didn't want to kiss any other person anymore because she thought he was the best to kiss. JJ denied she said such thing, and said Oscar was just speaking nonsense.

Yumiko Cheng debuted as a dance-singer, but has recently switched to acting in Mainland dramas. She has also become great friends with many of the artists there. Last week she and her makeup artist boyfriend (Andy) flew to Bangkok, Thailand to celebrate good friend Cherrie Ying's birthday. On June 19th after she had breakfast with her friends, she took pictures on the balcony by the swimming pool at the hotel. Due to the wet floor at the pool and the lack of fencing, Yumiko and the birthday girl (Cherrie) took the wrong step, slipped and fell off the floor together. The birthday girl luckily only suffered from minor injuries, but Yumiko fell 30 feet down, from the 3rd floor down to the 1st floor. A tree branch pierced through her back and through her lung region. Her condition was critical as she fell unconscious on the spot. Yumiko was immediately rushed to the hospital for rescue.

After the emergency surgery, Yumiko was in a coma for two days and finally woke up on June 21st. The doctor expressed she has already got through the crisis. The branch went through her lungs and 5th cervical vetebrae, therefore Yumiko feels pain when she breathes and cannot move like normal. She will need to put on a neck brace, be on bed rest and do some physical therapy.

It was understood that Yumiko considered flying back to HK on a private jet for treatment, but with her current condition, she cannot fly. Her boyfriend Andy, good friend Jordan Chan and other friends remained in Bangkok to look after Yumiko. Yesterday reporters called Yumiko, although she wasn't able to answer the call, but she did respond through Whatsapp: "OK, I'm not dead yet!" Looks like she's doing better now. Yumiko also reveals she will have to stay in Bangkok for some time.

Michael Tao, Bobby Au-Yeung and Felix Lok (Ah Gung) became good friends after being in five seasons of Files of Justice. The three of them sit down together again after 20 years to chat about the past.

Michael: I thought of a good image for us, the three of us come together and give off a different feel.

Bobby: You act with bow ties, but I can't find my previous hairstyle anymore! My head is getting rounder and rounder each year, later I'll have to sleep upside down, so the skin on my face won't loosen...haha!

Ah Gung: Files of Justice is already 20 years ago! We're sitting here together again, that is truly hard to come, very memorable! In the past when shooting series, mostly it's last minute scripts, but now that I'm with CTI, the company has a regulation of no last minute scripts!

Kisses Flora Chan nonstop

Bobby: In fact audience like to watch us three brothers at-home scenes, but I actually like Michael's kiss scenes more! His kiss scenes with Flora Chan and Jessica Hsuan, wah.. I was still there watching during the midnight snack!

Michael: I didn't ask for it, but often times my co-stars treats me well. That time it was Flora's first on-screen kiss too!

Ah Gung: They all have a western girl personality, takes initiative. That scene you had with Flora was awesome!

Michael: How do you know its awesome? Only I know it's awesome...haha!

Bobby: When it comes to kiss scenes, that time when I encountered Esther Kwan, I really learned something! I'm pretty shy when doing kiss scenes, but that day when Esther and I had that scene, she was talking while we were filming the kiss... she told me not to overlap my face with hers. Behind the scenes, I was even complaining she didn't put enough effort, but she said talking in between the kiss will be more realistic. Indeed, the outcome was pretty good! Don't believe me, Michael you try it!

Michael: No la...at this point in life, I'm afraid to kiss girls on camera. A light kiss in the morning, I can still do, but those passionate kiss scenes, wah..too much!

Bobby: I had a passionate kiss scene with Ada Choi before, very frightening...if I had a curvy chin like Michael, then the kiss would look good, but I got a flat chin and face, once we bump into another, nothing can be seen anymore, the eyes, ears, mouth, nose, none of it. So I thought of an idea to tell Ada: "When we shoot, I'll kiss your face or if not, I'll kiss your forehead and that's it!" She unexpectedly answered me: "Aiya... I think so too!" Dang...

Ah Gung fitter than Him Law

Michael: Ah Gung shooting those police scenes is pretty difficult too. Shooting the investigation scenes, got to run all over Hong Kong, but Ah Gung really lives life by the rules. Back then when I went to his house, I saw he had his own private gym in there. He has such a fit body figure now, even better than Him Law's!

Ah Gung: Back then I can shoot 11 or 12 days of investigation scenes, I was young then, but now I still keep up with my physical activity and can still look pretty good on screen!

Michael: Actually we were quite picky on the looks, back then while shooting Files of Justice we had to change into a new outfit for every scene, all of my bow ties were from my own personal wardrobe.

Pants falls off in public, Filipino bystanders shout: "Small!"

Bobby: You (Michael) even wanted all white silk pajamas, like a White Dragon King! There was one time, we were filming outdoors...that day it was Sunday, at the public square in Queens. Me and you were carrying our costumes, initially we were going to change in the tuxedo store, but wanted a faster way, so we just decided to change near the TVB van. Unexpectedly when you unbutton your pants, you forgot your wallet in the back pocket, and resulted in your pants falling off. The pants fell right down to your feet, and the large group of Filipino workers saw the scene and shouted: "oh! Michael...small!" Your eyes grew big! I can just say: "Next time change your pants more diligently!" Hahah....

Michael: So, you were wearing shades in the mall and couldn't see where you were going. You held on the rails as you walked, but still tripped and PK! Haha!

Bobby: You dare to mention that again, that time if it wasn't because you were laughing too loudly, the people in the entire mall wouldn't have known it was me! Everyone looked at me, I was so embarrassed!

Back then, they were three young men, but they didn't compete or back stab each other, instead they were good brothers. Even after work, they got together for coffee and rehearsed the scripts.

Bobby: Although we were very playful, we had great teamwork. Every time we finished shooting a scene, we would go to the nearby coffee shop to discuss the scene. Each one of us had a great attitude, very fit! I asked producer (Gary Tang) why did he cast us 'second line' actors in this series, he said the first line actors may have all the screen time to themselves in one episode, but with all the second line actors, there could be healthy competition!

Ah Gung: I discovered another phenomenon, not just the producer made good results out of us, we never quarrel or compete for screen time, we had a good relationship. And this relationship lasted for all five seasons, didn't change. That is truly rare. In other series, everyone seeing each other for such long periods, many would start arguing!

Bobby: That's why I really look forward to having Files of Justice continue on, do another gathering....

Michael: We're good old time buddies, stepped into another stage in life, up until today, we sit down together again, I believe the producers will have to think of a new refreshing idea to match us!

Yesterday Kate Tsui celebrated her 33rd birthday, on June 19th, with nearly 100 fans. Among the group of fans, the 2.5 and 5 year old young male fans wouldn't let Kate go. Filled with motherly love, Kate accompanied the two little fans until the end. She hugged, kiss and played with them, such a heartwarming scene!

As soon as the two little fans got to Kate's party, they ran straight to her side. The 5 year old gave her flowers and a birthday kiss, making Kate so happy she couldn't stop smiling. The younger 2.5 year old fan, just knew how to stay by her side and Kate gave him a hug. When the little fans got warmed up, they wouldn't let Kate go. Fans gave Kate a large pile of gifts and an Eiffel tower birthday cake!

When speaking of her birthday wish this year? Kate smiled: "I'm very old-fashioned! In fact, I'm pretty pleased with my current life now, so I hope for good health. This year I'm so happy, I finished guest performing at Raymond Lam's concert in the States, and took advantage of the time to stay behind too. I celebrated my birthday with a group of my old classmates and friends, such a memorable time!"

Him Law, Joe Ma, Mandy Wong, JJ Jia and the other cast members of TVB new series Tiger Cubs participated in the Sha Tin Dragon Boat race. Him, Joe and the TVB dragon boat team came in 6th place.

The built Him and Joe were dressed in tank tops showing off their muscles, but the two refused to show their nipples, Joe laughed: "Not sure why this top is so high neck, leave the stripping for the series promotion later." Joe expressed he participated in a dragon boat race representing a Mainland TV station, but lost. Asked if he'll strip if he wins this time? He said: "If we win, we'll push all the girls in the water!" As for Him, he laughed as long as he doesn't come in last place. Asked if he'll strip to boost the atmosphere? He laughed: "Let's see if the others let me take their clothes off, I won't be doing it."

Also, earlier Him and JJ did a photo shoot for a wedding endorsement. It was said JJ's breasts were crushing Him. Reporters teased Him's chest is even bigger than JJ, Him said: "I don't dare to say, Ms. Jia's should be better. (Someone's going to twist your ear?) I'm afraid my mom will twist my ear!"

This is Mandy's first time as a drummer, she expressed she learned drumming before when she was in school, but it was jazz. When reporters mentioned Joe expressed he'll push the girls into the water, Mandy laughed and said it's fine, making everyone happy is most important, but she doesn't know how to swim.

Linda Chung, Jason Chan, Cilla Kung and Lin Xiawei attended the blessing ceremony for TVB new series Ferris Wheel Happiness. Linda reveals in the series, she has a crush on Jason and in real life he really takes good care of the people around him. It was said Jason is Moses Chan's successor as the next 'seun poon' (best deal), making Jason feel embarrassed. Reporters teased Jason is a super 'seun poon', Linda was asked if there's any sparks between them, but she accidentally blurted out: "Really? But he already has one (girlfriend). Why is it only guys can be seun poons, I'm filial and faithful, I'm a pretty good deal too!" Linda admires Jason most for his positive energy: "I came back to HK and have more negative energy. (Regret coming back?) Well no, it's rare to find a job that I like doing."

Linda's new series Witness Insecurity's promotional clips were said to be too violent and bloody, Linda said: "The promo clips were shot separately and should be unrelated to the storyline." As for Cilla taking photos with rumored boyfriend Brian, she insisted they known each other for too long and cannot develop any further.

Yesterday Louis Koo, Raymond Lam, Shirley Yeung, Koni Lui, Evergreen Mak, Mandy Wong, etc. attended the TVB Most Popular TV Commercial Awards 2012. Louis was presented with the "Most Popular Actor Award". He was grateful that the director of that commercial (Samsung's Galaxy Tab) gave him the freedom to develop on his own and the Korean female lead taught him some Korean. When speaking of their hugging scene in the car? Louis said it was requested by the director and stressed he didn't exchange phone numbers with the Korean female lead.

It's been a long time since Louis came back to TVB, asked if he'll be shooting a TVB series again? Louis said: "I still owe them a 40 episode series. Put it on hold first! (Hold until you become a veteran actor?) I hope I'll be retired by then, just keep it on hold! In fact, I have always wanted to outline a TV series different from today's average series, but then can't be too different because Hong Kong audience are still family oriented and won't understand." When asked if he's referring to Master of Play being too different? Louis stressed he didn't say that. Perhaps he'll shoot a Ricky Wong series? He stressed again he still has a contract (per series) with TVB.

Raymond Lam HK Coliseum concert in January

Raymond reveals this summer he won't be holding a concert like in the past few years, instead he'll be holding one in January 2013. He admits he hoped to continue the summer concerts, but felt the most important is to have enough preparation time. Late January is Chinese New Year, Raymond is not worried about the ticket sales being affected by people out on vacation. He's also thankful for fans support over the last few years.

He reveals he'll be recording the last half of his newest album. Earlier he took over 1,000 pictures for the album's cover, each and every picture was taken by him. He had some pictures of him both dressed and undressed, very lifestyle-like. When speaking of TVB series Master of Play's declining ratings (down to 22 points), Raymond believed its related to the fact that HK audience do not like watching serious and deep dramas. When asked if he feels lucky that producer Jonathan Chik didn't ask him to take part in the series? He said he collaborated with him many years ago in Blade Heart.

Late April, Chapman To was diagnosed with the Miller Fisher Syndrome, a rare condition in which patients experience double vision, eye movement abnormalities, weaknesses in the limbs and sensory loss. His body setting off the alarm, Chapman didn't dare to neglect it, and immediately stopped working. It was estimated he lost about 7 figures during his hiatus, however, he deeply understood health is the most important. His wife, Kristal Tin, was very worried and remained in HK to look after him. Fortunately, it was later confirmed his condition was considered minor and with treatment, he can fully recover.

Last night, Chapman attended The Bounty film premiere and was in a great mood as he just returned from the US. He said he already recovered before he left HK, and the doctor approved of him taking the flight. It's a tradition for him to visit his mentor in the US annually, but the magazines said his condition worsen, so he had to seek medical treatment in the US. That was just gossip news. It seems he has put on some weight? Chapman laughed: "I've been sitting, eating and sleeping every day during my break, so I have definitely gained weight. I look just like those New Territories pigs. But, I won't be losing the weight now because my next film Super Manager, I play a manager collaborating with Charlene Choi, so I have to have some weight."

Recalling the time he was ill, the most severe was when he couldn't breathe. He said: "One time I was sitting up straight, suddenly I couldn't breathe. That moment, I thought I was going to die. I really got my life back this time. After getting through this illness, it enlighten me and I learned to take things easy and relax." When speaking of Kristal Tin being the one who was most worried, has he thought of making a will? He said: "I gave everything to my wife already, when I die, she'll be the happiest one and get rich immediately."

Alex Man makes his comeback in new film The Bounty, his wife, nephew and nieces, and good friends from Mainland all attended to support him. Alex gave out "Man" lucky envelopes to the cast on stage. In the film, Fiona Sit plays his daughter and gets double, she said: "With Father Man here, the morale is especially high. Earlier during the end of filming celebration, he wanted Chapman to be his apprentice, so he took off his diamond ring on the spot and gave it to him as a gift."

Willing to come back to TVB for Mona Fong

Fiona exposes Alex's diamond ring secret, he said: "It's a gift to my apprentice, but Chapman didn't accept it. (Will you accept Fiona as your god daughter?) No, I never thought of that." Alex said there are other production companies inviting him to shoot movies, but he hasn't considered returning to the TV industry yet. HK television industry pays too little? "I don't want to waste time, Mainland productions are different, the market is big. I can say I am pretty expensive, can't afford to hire me is one of the reasons." He reveals TVB hasn't recruited him back, but if Mona Fong does come to him, he will definitely come back."

Ella Koon and Kelvin Kwan attended the ALDO IFC store opening ceremony yesterday. Ella's elder brother (Jamis Koon) reveals on Weibo that the police came to his company with photos of criminals, advising everyone to be careful and clearly recognize the faces because they are the ones who broke into his company. Ella was unsure of what happened and she wasn't able to contact her brother. She just heard her brother say that there is someone who cheated his money. As her brother is not in the industry, she hopes the media will stop writing about him, he's already very pitiful.

Ella said her brother is having some financial issues, but it's not financial distress. Perhaps someone cheated his money, she is currently very worried that this issue may be life threatening. Ella hopes her brother can be more careful and play less with Weibo. When asked if she feels annoyed that she always has to respond for him? Ella denied: "My family is the most important asset, if something ever happens to my family, I would start attacking. It's not Man's duty to protect the family, it's Daughter's duty to protect the family. I'm a Cancer (zodiac), you can bad mouth me, I'm can handle it, but if it gets to my family, it's hard for me to control my feelings."

Recently Leanne Li got TVB's appreciation and takes on a lead role in new series No Good Either Way. She plays with 'sparks' with her boyfriend Wong Cho Lam's good friend Louis Yuen. As Leanne and Louis know each other very well, she laughed and said every time she sees Louis, she just wants to laugh. When asked if there were constant NGs during the intimate scenes with this good friend of hers? Leanne said: "He failed to pursue me in the series, so there were any intimate scenes."

Although it seems as if Leanne gave Louis a lemon, she actually really admires him. Aside from praising Louis as a person having the willingness to help others, she also exposed she and Louis think alike: "Each day when we get to work, after we greet one another, the next thing we say is 'What are we eating after?'"

In the past, most of Leanne's roles were either scheming, immature or rich girls. Leanne smiled and said this time she can finally return to being herself: "But, it is the old me. My role likes to enthusiastically to help others, very gentle and implicit. However, I'm not as gentle as before and I say a lot of 'rotten' gags now, so I did purposely think back of how I was like before." Leanne smiled and said thinking back when she first entered the industry, the greatest weakness was she often pretended to understand even if she didn't. She said: "Sometimes when we were chatting in a big group, because my Cantonese wasn't that good, sometimes I felt lost, but to fit in the circle, I would just smile and nod pretending that I understood. It's not too good to be like that. Luckily, a friend woke me up and said each individual are from different circles and have different personalities, I just have to be myself and relax."

Yesterday new series Cousin, You Are Good costume fitting was held at TVB City. Joey Meng joins TVB as the lead actress of this series; This is the first TV series for Ivana Wong, Louis Cheung and Bob Lam; Wong Kwong Leung makes his comeback as Wong Cho Lam's father; Roger Kwok and Wong Cho Lam are the lead actors. Joey describes the atmosphere at TVB feeling like an elite school, so big and pretty. She often gets lost around the company, but she doesn't dare to trouble her partner Roger. She said: "Roger and I both have families, so to avoid any unnecessary gossips, I just ask Law Lan Jeh for help whenever I get lost." The two leads mutually impressed each other. Joey expressed she watched Queens of Diamonds and Hearts, while Roger said: "I also watched My Date with a Vampire!"

Joey was asked if she feels lucky to be able to jump from ATV to TVB and still be a lead actress? Roger, standing besides her, praised she has the ability, but Joey promptly said she must not be compared to Alice Chan. TVB produces many series and programs, they both have different directions. It was said TVB is currently lacking FaDans, so she's just here for the 'repair'? Joey laughed: "That's good!"

Ivana plays Roger's younger sister, and it is also her first TV series, Roger said: "Collaborating with newcomers, must try to fit in mutually. In this series, even the director is new." Ivana was frightened for several months when she first learned she's going to be in this new series, and had to ask Wong Cho Lam to be her psychologist. She'll be pairing up with Louis Cheung, but there aren't any kiss scenes. They both hope to portray their roles more realistically, and may request for a kiss scene.

The "father and son" Wong Kwong Leung and Wong Cho Lam "meets" and look very much like an actual father and son. Cho Lam praises that Leung is handsome, and the area that they look most alike is their noses. However, Leung thought Cho Lam was too short and asked if he had gone through puberty yet? It has been many years since Leung been in a TVB series, he joked: "I came back because I have no food to eat, there is food here at TVB, I don't have to worry about any of my three daily meals."