TVB Entertainment News

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 a reasonable explanation. There is no need to hide it. All they want is an answer. (HKTV should get their license?) It is not my call. The government has their regulations and provisions, but HK should have more free TV channels because then there will be competition within the industry and the audience will have more options."

Charmaine frankly expressed she knows many of the now unemployed HKTV artists. She said: "Catherine Chau is a good friend, Bryon Mak is my little god-brother. I contacted them to show my concern and to let them know I support them. They are supporting their company and that's the right thing to do." She admitted she asked Catherine about the details on the whole issue. Charmaine said: "I asked her if she had any plans. She said after this is all over, she'll see what options are available to her. I believe TVB will welcome them back. (Doesn't TVB have a blacklist?) I don't think so. Nowadays TVB needs more artists. The temporarily unemployed don't have to be too worried, there will be a good scene later." Charmaine added in a joke that she's acting like TVB Director of Foreign Affairs Tsang Sing Ming. Asked if she thinks the current TVB artists popularity isn't comparable to the past? Charmaine said: "Of course not. In reality, it is true its not as great as before because there are a lot less 'greenleaf' artists and the dramas aren't as rich." Charmaine joked: "Actually since a group of greenleaf artists left and we can't have 'three generations under one roof', I may have to grow old faster."

When speaking of TVB's new music label "Star Dreams"? She said: "I'm not sure, I'm not a singer. (Did anyone invite you to participate in The Voice of Stars?) Nope. If they wanted me to develop in that area, they would have some 10 years ago. Let the newcomers do it."

TVB music producer CW Tang announced his resignation, as Tang's good friend Raymond expressed he knew about Tang's new plans before. Asked if they're starting a new company together? "Its not that simple. We're just simply collaborating in music. (New TVB music label Star Dreams?) Haven't heard about it. My singer contract just ended, but for now there isn't a new contract. I want to take a break from concerts." Karena Ng's birthday is coming up, as her boyfriend Raymond smiled and said they're lucky that they are currently promoting a new film Baby Blues together and have some time to celebrate. Earlier KarenaBB praised he gives thoughtful gifts, what plans does he have for her birthday? Raymond smiled sweetly and said its a secret.