TVB Entertainment News: October 2013

Linda Chung Supports Herself to Become TV Queen

Yesterday Linda Chung attended the grand opening ceremony of Hong Kong Jewelry Outlet. Linda has been a heavily supported to become this year's TV Queen, good friends Joe Ma, Fala Chen, Ruco Chan and Tavia Yeung have expressed their support. Linda felt very happy to hear that, but she won't get too pressured. It was rumored Malaysia's Astro My Favourite TVB Awards on December 1st is a battle between Linda and Kate Tsui, but Kate...

Posted by Hex on Thursday, October 31, 2013

categories: Linda Chung |

Lawrence Ng Strongly Supports TVB Has Nothing To Lose

Yesterday Lawrence Ng, Tavia Yeung, Kenneth Ma, Him Law, Mandy Wong and the rest of The Hippocratic Crush II cast attended the first promotional event. Last night, Netizens initiated a "No TV" night to support HKTV's licensing issue. Lawrence supported TVB won't get affected by HKTV. He said: "Why did they do that? There isn't ATV now, and the audience are watching TVB after all. In the past ATV had fought before, there was an...

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categories: Lawrence Ng |

Raymond Lam Generously Pulls Karena Ng for a Picture Together

Last night, Raymond Lam, Janelle Sing, Karena Ng, Kate Tsui and Lo Hoi Pang attended the Baby Blues film premiere, which will start playing in theaters on Halloween. Raymond and Karena arrived in matching black outfits, but Raymond said they didn't deliberately match their outfits. He said: "Horror films, you will never go wrong wearing black." On stage, the couple was separated with somebody always in between them. Later when...

Posted by Hex on Wednesday, October 30, 2013

categories: Karena Ng , Raymond Lam |

Niki Chow Plans to Have Two Children After Marriage

Yesterday Niki Chow was shooting for Just Gold's new set of commercials based on the Shamrock (3 leaf clover) concept. Just Gold designed a new line of gold accessories that will be launched on Valentine's Day. Niki explained the shamrock represents happiness and blissfulness. The three leaves on the clover refers to a man, a woman and a child, hoping the family will embrace happiness. Niki denied that its because she's dating ...

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categories: Niki Chow |

Ada Choi confirms new luxury residence

Ada Choi recently admitted to rumours of her new luxurious home, but denied that she bought the property herself. As reported on Apple Daily website, it was rumoured that the actress, who just recently opened a child apparel store, bought a new luxury condominium unit at "The Arch" in Kowloon, for HKD 12 million (approx. USD 1,547,604). While speaking to the media at an event held on 23 October, Ada Choi revealed, "We did buy...

Posted by Hex on Monday, October 28, 2013

categories: Ada Choi |

TVB's former supporting actresses reveal woes

Actresses Candy Chu and Annie Kwan, who were among the actresses who left TVB for a better future, recently appeared on an interview on Now TV to talk about their experience of working in the station, reported Apple Daily website. Candy, who had participated in numerous TVB dramas by playing supporting roles and characters of no importance in series such as "Safe Guards" and "Divas In Distress", stated that she did not get the...

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categories: Annie Kwan , Candy Chu |

Grace Chan and Sisley Choi join "Trade War"

After winning the Miss Hong Kong crown in September, beauty pageant Grace Chan and runner-up Sisley Choi will be making their acting debut in an upcoming TVB series, "Trade War". As reported on HK Channel website, producer Marco Law recently announced that the two pageant queen will be joining actors Wayne Lai, Ron Ng, Edwin Siu and Johnson Lee in the new drama that revolves around the business world. "During the final votes...

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categories: Grace Chan , Sisley Choi |

Myolie Wu talks about her brief relationship

TVB actress Myolie Wu recently confessed that she was in a relationship but it lasted only two months. Oriental Daily website reported that while speaking to the media at the celebration banquet for "Triumph In The Skies II" cast and crew, Myolie revealed, "I once told you that I had a pursuer who is not from the entertainment industry. We were in a relationship but it lasted only two months." When asked why they broke up, Myolie...

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categories: Myolie Wu |

Charmaine Sheh Needs to Grow Old Faster to be "Greenleaf" Artist and Support TVB

Last night Charmaine Sheh, Raymond Lam, Charlene Choi, Khalil Fong and Ivana Wong attended the Hong Kong version of women magazine Marie Claire's 23rd birthday awards presentation gala dinner. In regards to the HKTV licensing issue, Charmaine frankly expressed she had been following the news as well. Asked whether she supports the government granting a free-TV license to HKTV? She said: "I think the government must give HK citizens...

Posted by Hex on Sunday, October 27, 2013

categories: Charmaine Sheh |

Kenneth Ma Sighs Reality is Cruel in Response to Pursued by Many Girls Rumor

Yesterday Kenneth Ma attended The 2nd Oriental Watch Sha Tin Trophy with Fala Chen, Miss HK Grace Chan and famous model Jocelyn. Kenneth did the catwalk with Jocelyn and other models. During the pictures, Kenneth saw apart of Jocelyn's dress was stuck and helped her fix it. When speaking of succeeding Moses Chan as the next "seun poon"? Kenneth laughed: "I still have many unmarried men ahead of me. There are many seun poons in...

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categories: Kenneth Ma |

Kate Tsui Admits She's Greedy, Wants TVB to Give Her a Raise

Yesterday Kate Tsui attended a Honda motorcycle event wearing a black low-cut dress with a red jacket over. She disclosed she had always loved motorcycles, but because she doesn't have a motorcycle license, all of her motorcycle driving scenes in series were done by a stunts double. Kate expressed she had a boyfriend in college who drove a motorcycle, although she's frequently his passenger, she's still scared. As for TVB implementing...

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categories: Kate Tsui |

Heung Heung "Kicks Away" Christine Kuo Partners with Louis Koo

Louis Koo attended shoe label LE SAUNDA's event held in Guangzhou with Eliza Sam (Heung Heung). There was a large group of Louis fans waiting to see their idol and at the sight of Louis, they all screamed constantly. Later, Louis and Heung Heung served as models and looked like a very good match. Heung Heung was overjoyed working with Louis for the first time. Asked if she got 'electrified' by Louis? She said: "Nope. (Is he the...

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categories: Christine Kuo , Eliza Sam |

Frankie Lam vows to quit HK if government refuses HKTV a licence

A top actor with Hong Kong Television Network says his family will consider leaving the city if the government is adamant about refusing HKTV's free-to-air television licence application. Frankie Lam Man-lung described himself as "a Hongkonger through and through". But the government's defence of its licensing decision, without giving a reason, stirred up very gloomy sentiments in both him and his wife, actress Kenix Kwok Ho-ying,...

Posted by Hex on Saturday, October 26, 2013

categories: Frankie Lam |

Louis Yuen - A Singer? Accidentally Became a Comedian

Most of us have probably forgotten Louis Yuen started out as a singer. He debuted after participating in the 3rd New Talent Singing Contest in 1984. He has been in showbiz for 30 years. The 46 year old actor had always wanted to do some "homework" to sum up his 30 years. It just he never thought he'll have the opportunity to do it in a Hong Kong Coliseum concert. "My initial idea was to do a standup comedy or standup 'singing'....

Posted by Hex on Friday, October 25, 2013

categories: Louis Yuen |

Ada Choi gifted S$2m luxurious apartment by her husband

At an event on Wednesday, Ada Choi revealed that her husband Max Zhang has bought a luxurious condominium unit at 'The Arch' in Kowloon, which is reportedly worth HK$12 million (approximately S$1.91 million). While speaking to reporters, Ada shared that the purchase was Max's idea and thus, he was the one who forked out the money. The actress also let on that her doting husband has listed her as the sole owner of the unit. 'We...

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categories: Ada Choi |

Moses Chan and Aimee Chan: No plans for a second child

According to Hong Kong media reports, actor Moses Chan was learning how to mingle with children at a promotional event yesterday. 'I need to practice communicating with these kids now or I'll be seen as a weird parent in future,' he quipped. When reporters asked the 42-year-old if he has plans to have a second baby, Moses revealed, 'It wouldn't be anytime soon. Aimee wishes to continue acting, so I'll wait till she's ready.' Earlier...

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categories: Aimee Chan , Moses Chan |

Eric Tsang resigns from HKPAG post

It was revealed that Hong Kong actor Eric Tsang recently decided to resign from his post as the president of the Hong Kong Performing Artistes Guild. As reported on Oriental Daily website, on 23 October, the 60-year-old actor made the announcement after the Guild faced numerous criticisms from the public for failing to act during the free-to-air license protests. While more than 120,000 people gathered to rally against the Executive...

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categories: Eric Tsang |

Ricky Wong expresses gratitude to protestors

About 120,000 protesters dressed in black attended a rally led by HKTV staff members last weekend to protest the Hong Kong government's decision in regards to the free-to-air television licenses. Although HKTV's Chairman Ricky Wong did not attend the demonstration on 20 October, he recently released his own statement of gratitude for the support of Hong Kong citizens. Mingpao website reported that Ricky wrote, "12 million people...

Posted by Hex on Wednesday, October 23, 2013

categories: Ricky Wong |

TVB to award Moses Chan TV King

Rumour has it that TVB is making Moses Chan their TV King this year, in a bid to make sure the actor will renew his contract with the company, HK Channel website reported. Sources claimed that the decision to annul the implementation of one-person-one-vote system and return to the use of panel of jury is just a way for the company to award the actor the TV King title in addition to making his series "Will Power" an anniversary...

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categories: Moses Chan |

Fiona Yuen's husband faces business trouble

Rumour has it that Fiona Yuen's husband, Anthony Kong, is saddled with heavy debts. As reported on HK Channel website, source claimed that the Canadian restaurateur and his younger brother, Louis Kong failed to pay nine months' worth of rent for two of their restaurants, which totalled CAD 182,843 (approx. USD 177,414). The restaurants are a South Asian cuisine place called Tropika and Hakka restaurant called Northern Delicacy....

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categories: Fiona yuen |

Maggie Cheung Ho-yee banned from TVB

Rumour has it that while TVB is welcoming home their runaway artistes from HKTV, the company may not be as forgiving to certain stars, like gossip magnet, Maggie Cheung Ho-yee. According to Oriental Daily website, the actress, who used to be one of the top actresses of TVB, fell out with the company in 2012, when she did not attend the promotional events for her series, "The Last Steep Ascent". Sources claimed that the actress...

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categories: Maggie Cheung Ho Yee |

Maggie Cheung: I Have Never Defamed TVB

It was rumored back in the day Maggie Cheung demanded for the TV Queen title in exchanged for a contract renewal with TVB, but that didn't work out and her chances of returning to TVB declined significantly. It was also said she just purchased a new home, but now that HKTV failed to get their free-TV license, she's now unemployed and has no money to pay for her mortgage. Yesterday Maggie wrote a letter to fans and shared it on...

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categories: Maggie Cheung Ho Yee |

Ben Wong Crashes Boat, Sharon Chan Scared to Death

Sharon Chan and Ben Wong were filming for TVB new series Midas at Tso Wo Hang Pier in Sai Kung. For the scene, Ben personally drove the motor boat and got into a minor accident with another boat. He almost injured Sharon's male stunts double, while Sharon shouted: "Scared me to death, a murder!" when she saw the crash. Sharon later joked: "I don't film these types of scenes, my poo will come right out!" Ben expressed at the time...

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categories: Ben Wong , Sharon Chan |

Moses Chan spends $80,000 on tonics

Hong Kong actor Moses Chan, who was recently spotted shopping for health products, has reportedly spent HK$500,000 (approximately S$80,000) on Chinese herbal tonics such as cordyceps and fish maw for his pregnant wife Aimee Chan. At an event yesterday, Moses was reminded of his 'sweet proposal' to Aimee after he witnessed a man professing his love to his girlfriend in public. The actor, however, declined to divulge on the details...

Posted by Hex on Tuesday, October 22, 2013

categories: Moses Chan |

HKTV employees return to TVB

Rumour has it that many HKTV artistes and employees are making their way back to TVB following HKTV's failure to obtain its free-to-air television license. According to HK Channel website, TVB producer Lee Tim Sing recently admitted that he has been calling some of his former colleagues in HKTV since TVB needs more experienced crew members. He stated, "I really hope to have my former buddies to return to TVB and help around....

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categories: HKTV , TVB News |

Christine boycotts "Will Power" promotions

Rumour has it that actress Christine Ng has boycotted the promotional activities for her latest TVB drama, "Will Power", to show her dissatisfaction towards TVB's preferential treatment to Fala Chen. HK Channel website reported that the 44-year-old actress was nowhere to be seen during the two promotional events last week, allegedly due to TVB's decision to emphasise Fala Chen's role in the drama rather than hers. Sources claimed,...

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categories: Christine Ng |

Jason Chan Learns Personal Conduct from TV Kings

Jason Chan has been in the industry for 8 years and is one of TVB's currently heavily promoted artists. In the currently airing TVB series Will Power, Jason Chan plays a new lawyer in training "Ching Ka Ming", who came back from England and works in the same law firm as Wayne Lai's role as his apprentice. Jason said: "Ka Ming grew up in a single parent home, he is very filial to his mother. Will he turn bad? Not really, he later...

Posted by Hex on Monday, October 21, 2013

categories: Jason Chan |

Raymond Lam: We're People Too

When interviewing Raymond Lam, it is inevitable not to mention Karena Ng. Its like the couple is inseparable, footprints of their romance were left in Toyko, Okinawa, Milan, Los Angeles and of course Hong Kong. Raymond said: "A friend asked me before, will we take a walk on the streets? I asked the friend back, 'you don't take scrolls on the streets when your dating?' We are people too, how can we just stay at home?" I take scrolls...

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categories: Raymond Lam |

Karena Ng reveals Raymond Lam is a Scaredy Cat

Karena Ng Chin Yu yesterday promoted her film BABY BLUES 3D (3D NGAI YING) in Ocean Park. She said that her boyfriend Raymond Lam Fung was more terrified in the haunted hous than she was. "This Halloween I want to dress up with Lam Fung, I want to put on so much make up that no one would be able to recognize me." Ng Chin Yu's birthday will be on the 27th, she will be promoting in the Mainland and would not know whether her co-star...

Posted by Hex on Sunday, October 20, 2013

categories: Karena Ng , Raymond Lam |

Priscilla Wong admits being an Affordable Value

Priscilla Wong Chui Yu yesterday attended a MCL Star Academy Chinese film forum. She revealed that the event will screen her first film I LOVE YOU, MOM (MA MA NGOR OI NEI), in which she and Gigi Wong Suk Yi played a mother and a daughter at odds. Chui Yi grew up with her dog and later made up with her mother. Wong Chui Yu said, "The film was made several years ago, I haven't seen it yet. Because when it was released I was overseas,...

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categories: Priscilla Wong |

HKTV Demonstration

Yesterday (10/20th) Yoyo Mung, Maggie Cheung, Frankie Lam, TVB artist Power Chan, his daughter and wife Mimi Lo (no longer TVB contracted) joined other HKTV artists in a large demonstration involving nearly 120,000 civilians wearing black and carrying large banners that read, "Give Me My Justice, Give Me My Television" and "Dissatisfied by Unclear and Unexplained Cause of Death" in front of the government building. Leila Tong...

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categories: HKTV |

Frankie Lam & Other Artists Join Protest to Support Licensing HKTV

Ricky Wong had been preparing the new television station HKTV for a year now and on Tuesday, the government announced HKTV will not get their free-to-air TV license. Many HKTV artists and civilians were shocked to hear the disappointing news. A group formed "The People Lifts the TV Ban Movement", a protest that will be held tomorrow (Sunday). The organizers urged protesters to wear black as they march around the government building...

Posted by Hex on Friday, October 18, 2013

categories: HKTV |

Elanne Kong is suspected of having work done

Elanne Kong Yeuk Lam two nights ago dressed up to attend Malaysia's First Golden Wau film award. Her nose did not look like it did before and led to "additional work" suspicion. This time she was nominated for Best Actress with the film THE WEDDING DIARY and was invited to be a guest presenter. Kong Yeuk Lam and famous Singapore actor Mark Lee presented the Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress awards. On the stage...

Posted by Hex on Thursday, October 17, 2013

categories: Elanne Kong |

Matt Yeung Breaks Up with Girlfriend Right Before Marriage

Yesterday Matt Yeung was at TVB City shooting for new series Semi-Evil Person. Earlier it was reported Matt and his girlfriend of 3 years were planning to get married at the end of the year, but unfortunately they broke up right before the marriage. In response to the rumor, Matt admitted since May of this year, after he finished shooting Outbound Love in Malaysia, he and his girlfriend separated. He disclosed during the course...

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categories: Matt Yeung |

Moses Chan Loves Aimee to Death, Responsible for Cooking and Making Money

Yesterday Moses Chan and his wife Aimee Chan attended an event ten-fingers interlocked. It was rumored the couple were paid HK$500,000 to attend this event together? Moses said: "Its not about money, such a big event, I feel very honored to have the opportunity to be part of it." It was rumored he didn't want Aimee to go back to acting after childbirth? He said: "I'm her fan! If she's not going back to acting, then that's such...

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categories: Aimee Chan , Moses Chan |

TVB Willing to Hire HKTV Laid Off Employees; Artists Respond to Disappointing News

Since February 28th, HKTV employed 561 full time employees, but after the government's decision that HKTV will not get their free-to-air license, Ricky Wong announced about 320 employees will be laid off. Yesterday TVB chairman Norman Leung was asked if TVB will hire those HKTV artists whom were laid off? He said: "We will have to see if their work fits with TVB. It depends on whether it is necessary, if so TVB welcomes them back....

Posted by Hex on Wednesday, October 16, 2013

categories: HKTV , TVB News |

Niki Chow Finds New Boyfriend, Kevin Cheng Sends His Blessings

Yesterday Niki Chow and DJ Eric Kot attended the event for Adidas Originals Superstar 2013 Autumn & Winter Collection. Niki complained she lost quite a bit of weight recently. Asked if her boyfriend Jeremy Jones' heart aches? She smiled sweetly: "I don't know how to answer. I think girls need to be slim and have a good figure." Then Niki changed the subject and started talking about exercising. Niki expressed she's been very...

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categories: Kevin Cheng , Niki Chow |