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Bobby Au Yeung (歐陽震華) attends an abalone activity as a spokesperson and discusses his experiences about eating abalone. Describing him as a gourmet, he says: "It is basic. (Eat good food frequently?) Nope. I eat cheap and expensive food and what matters most is I like it. I help a friend to promote this time and it is very convenient to eat abalone now. (Eat as breakfast too?) Nope, only when I have craving and can bring it home for free. (Pay you as a friend rate this time?) We are good friends. (Invest?) Not telling you. (Or free shares?) Not talking about this and friendship is most important."

Mentioning about Moses Chan (陳豪) has intention to leave TVB, Bobby understands it as he encounters same situation before: "Many people wish to venture outside after staying in the same company for a long time. I left for around 10 months after filming File of Justice 2 (壹號皇庭2) series and decide to film the sequel when the company tells me to. Having curiosity is human nature and you are clueless about outside world if working in the same company all the way. (See something after 10 months?) I am powerful and keep filming movies. I am penniless and it is not that nobody wants to look for me but the procedures is complicated and we need to spend time to discuss the terms and conditions."

When asked if Moses asks him for any advice, Bobby says: "He is a honest man and nobody will bully him. (He will earn lots of money if you help him?) Of course. His career is running smoothly and he has been filming advertisements and series. Everyone will applause for him and I can do it as well. (10 months equal to your 3 years income?) More than that and I earn around $10,000 in TVB at that time. (Increased a lot now?) It does not matter and I feel happy upon seeing my wages. (Why do you return to TVB?) I love it and feel elated that I know many people including the security.  Everyone used to chat but we tend to look at mobiles now and do not need any friends due to the technology."

Bobby Au Yeung (歐陽震華), Moses Chan (陳豪), Ali Lee (李佳芯) and James Ng (吳業坤) attend the promotion activity for My Ages Apart (誇世代) series on 23 November. As Louis Cheung (張繼聰) is one of the cast team member and absence from the campaign, Bobby keeps shouting for Louis and says: "We will miss Louis Cheung but do not want to add in always. We miss him very much and feel very empty now." FAMA adds in: "He cannot return to the stage again."

During an interview, Bobby feels Louis is very pitiful and helpless. James leaves a message to support him in the group chat: "Fortunately, nobody has negative feelings. He puts in full efforts during filming and I can help him during the promotion campaign." Mentioning about Mona Fong (方逸華) passed away, Bobby says: "We will miss Shaw Run Run and Mona Fong and feel happy for them holding hands together in another world."

Lucky star, Bobby Au Yeung (歐陽震華) is promoting My Ages Apart (誇世代) series on 05 November and reacts shocked when he learns that achieving ratings record around 27 pts or 28 pts is considered high: "You call that high? Not worry about people laughing at you? It looks embarrassed when having a celebration party for reaching 30 pts for rating record. We achieve 50 rating pts for Armed Reaction (陀槍師姐) series in the past."

However, Bobby adds that there is many different ways of watching series such as online and it cannot be compared to the past. Asking if he feels any pressure, Bobby replies yes: "But I have always been lucky and hope to maintain it all the way. But I never strike a lottery before and my wife marries me because of my assets such as kind-hearted to people."

Bobby Au Yeung's (歐陽震華) series has brought a lot joy for the viewers, but since filming started, everyone has been filming non-stop day and night for consecutive months. The very optimistic Bobby also faces many challenges during filming. This time collaborating with old friend and mate Wu Fung (胡楓), he has been inspired by being told to think of a film site as a theme park, as this is known as Philosophy of Happiness.

Not that rich, but can still be cool

Recently I was watching The Treadmill Runner (贏在起跑線), I saw the pressures of mothers and their children. There was a parent who said Hong Kong has two types of people who aren't cool: 1) someone who doesn't have a house 2) people who don't children, because they are either spending their whole life paying off a house. People who have children are living in a pressured society, trying to focus on what is best for their children's/child's future. I have neither of them, I have no economic burden and I have a place to live in. That's why I'm still cool!

I live a very simple lifestyle, my daily meals are simple. You don't have to eat good food for every meal. Good meals are always invited by people, haha! Being at home eating salted fish and green vegetables is not a problem and you don't have to spend much money. Sometimes I buy toy cars to play with, without the need to spend million of dollars on a real car. If it was a real car, I would purchase a new one when there is a need to. But, in the recent years, I have been travelling a lot, because in the past I had no economic capability to do that! I've pretty much been to places where I want to go and I'm afraid of heights! I dislike long flights and in the recent years, I've been to places that are close. Not too far, 4-5 hours flight would be the best, especially Taiwan. I go there a few times within a year, for food, massage, sleep and relax a bit. Taiwan should find me as their tourism ambassador! 

Treasure old things

I always seem like a happy person on television, but sometimes filming for months, going to work everyday, I feel very exhausted and would like to take a break. I feel like my mind is out of control and my mental health and well-being are affected. I asked Wu Fung about this problem and at his current age, he has grandchildren and luck. He doesn't need to worry about anything. I asked him what mentality does he come to work with, he said he pretends to be a child going to a theme park. I asked him whether he has thought about retiring, he said he won't because retiring feels like death. Fung Gor (Wu Fung) uses this type of mentality when going to work, someone giving you money to go play! How happy can that be! I have started to change, by using the Fung Gor's mentality when heading to work.

Although Fung Gor is around 80 years of age, but he has great mentality and good flexibility. Sometimes he would randomly give me a question and I wouldn't even know how to answer him. The most funniest moment is when we start working, he would always hide his script. He would only bring the script which is only for the day's filming, and after filming, everyone will notice Fung Gor's hidden script around the film site. 

Fung Gor sees me carrying a metal box and says why carry something heavy. In fact, the metal box have been with me for ten years. I use it for my scripts, makeup, hold two pair of shoes and I could even use it as a seat while waiting for my turn to shoot. They don't sell this type of box anymore, but it's good for exercise. For me, old things are more beautiful, sometimes old things are better than new. It's always important to treasure old things.

Thanks to a great group of actors and actresses

After filming House of Spirits (一屋老友記), Bobby thinks Nancy Wu (胡定欣) deserves TV Queen with her outstanding acting. Bobby says the high ratings are due to a great group of actors and actresses.

I have known Nancy Wu for many years and I still remember the first time I spoke to her, she asked me for a jumper cable because her car had no more battery. At that time, she was still a young girl and I cannot believe now I can collaborate with her. A lot of people have asked me if there was a lot of pressure for the drama to get a better rating. I said as long as filming is finished, I have done my job and viewers enjoy it, nothing matters. Nowadays, Hong Kong viewers don't just watch dramas because of the story line, they would only watch it because their favourite actor or actress are in it.

Bobby Au Yeung (歐陽震華) and Bowie Wu (胡楓) went for location shooting for House of Spirits (一屋老友記) series at game centre in Kowloon Bay. Bobby expressed his scenes will be wrapping up soon: "We film the series for few months and I will complete filming after few days later. First Scene: We film the house for more than 60 days. Second Scene: I film at the shop from 8 /10 scenes. It is physically draining and I must recover my strength during the wrap up party for the series. (Travelling?) I am staying in Hong Kong first and let's see the situation."

On 29 February, Bobby was filming with Bob Cheung (張彥博) who was possessed by Bowie and was hit ultimately. Although he was admitted into the hospital with acute pneumonia several years ago, but he did not have any stunt performer: "I perform within my ability. I slept for a while before filming a scene a few nights ago and I managed to turn a cartwheel after someone gave me li hing mui. I was shocked but how difficult it can be. The staff immediately praised I was strong and gave me li hing mui again."

Bobby Au Yeung (歐陽震華) and Joey Meng (萬綺雯) had dinner together with the cast members and crew team to watch the debut of TVB new series, With or Without You (東坡家事) in Causeway Bay. Bobby's spouse came along and also invited a group of friends from Canada. Bobby laughed and said: "Our friends from Canada love to watch television and they will feel boring if we do not film more series." When mentioned about Captain of Destiny (張保仔) series achieved high ratings of 31 pts on 25 October, Bobby hoped the ratings record for With or Without You series every night will be able to maintain until the finale: "The ratings does not matter and meeting new colleagues and friends during the filming is more important."

Asking if he had confidence to vie for TV King, Bobby replied it had been more than 10 years since he won award and hoped to receive Most Improved Male Artist (飛躍進步男藝員) award. But he did not have any intention to compete with Wayne Lai (黎耀祥) for TV King and said: "He has a solid foundation and how can I fight with him? I am willing to sign contract with TVB for 50 years and continue to film series despite sitting on wheelchair if I win Most Improved Male Artist award." Bobby also told Joey to aim for Most Improved Female Artist (飛躍進步女藝員) award and she must sign contract with TVB for 70 years if she was the winner. In fact, Joey intended wanted to be part of cheerleading team and complained: "Can't I accompany my hubby for several years? (Your husband does not allow?) I must ask my hubby first before signing contract every year."

Bobby Au-Yeung's restaurant held its new branch grand opening yesterday in Causeway Bay. Good friends such as Michael Tao, Joey Meng, Louis Yuen, Kiki Cheung, Stephen Hyunh, etc. appeared to give their congratulations. Bobby's wife was also present to support. He said: "This is already the third branch. We invested a 7 figure sum. We had a soft opening for half a month, it's full every night! (Did you follow the news about TVB requiring their artistes to sign long contracts?) I film 1 or 2 every year, no use signing me for 20 years! Who knows what will happen tomorrow! Touchwood, haha! (Pageant contestants act without taking acting classes?) A while back, the birth rates in Hong Kong were quite low. Of course they need more people now! Trying earlier is good too, developing the potential of the young ones is my responsibility too."

Michael Tao revealed that he withdrew from the business already: "I felt that I was only getting the money, didn't contribute anything! I'll just go back to acting! At the end of October, I will film a police crime drama invested by Japan and Malaysia. The cast includes Jessica Hsuan, Lawrence Ng and some other Japanese actors." As for Joey Meng, she was asked whether she would invest in the restaurant? She responded: "No! Bobby is doing big business, not suitable for me! My husband and I both aren't business people. (TVB is requiring artistes to sign long-term contracts?) Doesn't include me. We sign per-series contracts. We're used to freedom!" She also revealed that she has signed a per-series contract with TVB already and will film a drama with Roger Kwok at the end of the year.

ATV Director, Ip Ka Po (葉家寶) announced he had found new investor and expressed his wish to work together with Bobby Au Yeung (歐陽震華). When the reporters from ON.CC (東網) asked Bobby that ATV wished to work with him, he laughed and said: "Too late. TVB Executive, Catherine Tsang (曾勵珍) and I had agreement now. It might be possible if two days ago but too late now."

When asked if he renewed contract with TVB, Bobby said: "Catherine and I had good relationship and we had verbal agreement. She had been looking out opportunities for me since I joined the company and she knew what I want. Catherine is my partner and benefactor and I will accede to her request in terms of rate."

Bobby added that Catherine did not think of not renewing contract before and hoped he will work for several years. He said: "My contract ended in March and Assistant General Manager, Peter Au (區偉林) told me to continue with my contract." Asked when he will be filming series again, Bobby replied Catherine told him the filming for new series will start in November.

Bobby Au Yeung (歐陽震華) worked with TVB for 30 years and the series acted by him always received high ratings. Recently, it was rumoured that TVB will not be renewing contract with 'lucky star', Bobby whom replied he was negotiating about his contract renewal with TVB when filming new series, With or Without You (東坡家事) earlier. As for the last negotiation, Bobby's manager, Lydia received the reply was 'Will look for you if there is any.' Hence, Bobby admitted he felt like he was 'abandoned' and very emotional. It was pointed that TVB senior management assigned TVB Executive, Catherina Tsang (曾勵珍) to 'save the fire' and expressed it was not TVB intention not to renew contract with Bobby, but a verbal misunderstanding. As for TVB Executive, Virginia Lok (樂易玲), she denied about 'Will look for you if there is any' reply.

The manager felt being wrongly accused

Lydia accepted the telephone interview from ON.CC (東網), and with regards to the response from TVB, she felt she was wrongly accused and a need to clarify: "Virginia Lok replied that she was negotiating about the contract but it was not. We were discussing in her office and I heard her personally saying the sentence 'Will look for you if there is any' to her colleague. Thus, it is not said by me definitely. I am Bobby's manager and will receive commission, and it is impossible for me to reduce his workload. Subsequently, Bobby consoled me and asked me if I finally understood the feeling when artiste was wrongly accused." When mentioned about the clarification from the manager, Bobby replied it was normal reaction and defended her: "We worked together for 15 years and how can I not trust her? (Did it affect your working cooperation?) Yes and our relationship is much better than before. She is a very loyal person."

Bobby Au-yeung is a familiar face in TVB series. Whenever Bobby’s series was aired, this “lucky star” would draw high TV ratings.

Bobby is most familiar for his role as a lawyer in legal drama File of Justice <壹號皇庭> in which he starred in all five seasons. His popular dramas also include Armed Reaction <陀槍師姐>, Witness to a Prosecution <洗冤录> and Forensic Heroes <法证先锋> in which all spun into successful installments.

Hence, it came as a shock when news surfaced that TVB did not renew the contract with Bobby.

The 54-year-old veteran star has since confirmed the news, and even the man himself was shocked about it.

“Actually, I have been very happy working with TVB on one drama per year. After filming With or Without You <東坡家事>, my manager discussed the contract renewal with TVB. The respond we got was, ‘If there is any suitable job, we will look for you again’. We realise that the contract will not be renewed. I did not specify any special  requirements or ask for any pay increment to renew contract. I only wish to maintain the current relationship. I am shocked too!”

Although Bobby has, in recent years, based his acting career in China, he still wishes to film dramas for the Hong Kong audience. “After working together for a long time, I still hope to keep the good relationship. I didn’t expect to get such a respond, and also hope to get a better picture.”

It is understood that TVB management is also shocked when learnt about the news, and has sent its drama production director, Catherine Tsang to talk to Bobby about renewing his contract. TVB also intends to tailor made a drama specially for Bobby.

When being told that Catherine Tsang would be discussing the contract with him, Bobby said, “I just take it as a chatting session. I will be quite reluctant to leave TVB, but eventually I still have to face it.”

Recently, Sire Ma (馬賽) was bullied and threatened in the internet and requested her to withdraw from the entertainment industry. She expressed that she had lodged a police report and will be filming new series, With or Without You (東坡家事). Sire was dressed in ancient costumes, appeared to be in a good mood and greeted Bobby Au Yeung (歐陽震華) as elder brother 'ah gor 阿哥' in the make-up room. Bobby spoke to the reporters in elder brother identity: "Please help me to look after her and look for me if any issues." Sire expressed gratitude to Bobby and said: "I really want to say thank you to him. During filming, he consoles me and tells me to look for him if any problems. I feel very warm upon returning to the workplace as receive concerns from many colleagues. In this series, I act as Bobby's sister and will call him 'ah gor'."

When mentioned about the internet case, Sire replied that she had handed it to the lawyer and police and did not have any harassments any longer. She was feeling better now and the filming progress was normal, and said: "I encounter many stuff this year and become stronger now. I learn how to handle and let go."

Bobby Au Yeung (歐陽震華) attended an event and revealed that he will be returning to TVB to film new series, Dongpo's Family Matters (東坡家事) in early November. He will be collaborating with Joey Meng (萬綺雯), Harriet Yeung (楊詩敏) and Jacqueline Wong (黃心穎). Bobby Au Yeung laughed and said: "Hear from people that Joey Meng is silly. She will walk and walk then disappear. It turns out she falls down and this is what Johnson Lee (李思捷) tells me when they are filming."

Bobby Au Yeung and Esther Kwan are the golden and classic pairing, the two pair up again 13 years later in the current TVB series Always & Ever. The series has been quite a success since its premiere with positive feedback, applaud and the TV rating peaked at 33 points within the first two weeks. Bobby said satisfied: "You all better watch it while you can, this happens once in 10+ years. I actually really hope to collaborate with her again in a series similar to Armed Reaction...perhaps it may happen soon!" Indeed, if this golden pair collaborate again, it will be the biggest surprise.

A Classic On-Screen Pair That Never Failed

Appealing to viewers is difficult to explain, just as it is in finding a good partner. Even if two people are a great actor/actress, it does not necessarily mean they will create sparks. When Bobby and Esther are partners, people are already anticipating to see them. As one of the parties involved, Bobby also felt curious: "Each individual have a different acting style, regardless of a male or female partner, time is still required to get accustomed. Sometimes when two people are paired up, it really doesn't work, there always seems to be something missing. They (audience) may think, this person and Bobby are missing something, no matter what they don't have the sparks or chemistry. But its really strange, Esther and I as a pair, the public didn't have much to say. During Always & Ever filming, I had a few meals with her, but our chemistry doesn't need to absorb, its just there when we come together and the audience doesn't need time to get used to us. They'll definitely think we're a match right off the bat. I remember there is a scene about the 'curse', Esther knew I would end up killing her, she didn't want to leave me heartbroken, so she left me. When we were rehearsing that scene, she did embrace me, but when the cameras rolled, she totally just charged over and embraced me tightly with a 'ping' sound, it was such an upsurge feeling. We cried tremendously for that scene. If Esther isn't familiar with you or doesn't have enough trust on you, it is very difficult for her to embrace you. She also needs to know her partner will have a reaction for it to work and to be able to boost the feelings to another level. Esther has a very peaceful heart, she is very concentrated and among the whole crew, she probably knows best on acting, haha! I'm not as concentrated as her, today I haven't enough gotten off work yet or didn't even get in position for a scene yet, but I'm already thinking about where I'm going on vacation; where I'm going to go play."

Always and Ever could be considered a series that really satisfied this best on-screen pair's crave for acting. The 30 episode series tells a story of their love through a thousand years, passing through different time periods. Bobby laughed: "Rare chance for Esther to make a comeback, I did hope the series could be a little longer. Same goes for the audience, better watch it while you can. If we waited another 10 years to shoot this series, even if I wanted to, she probably wouldn't want to. It's really an one time thing. So, I had made this suggestion to Esther before, we should collaborate in another series similar to Armed Reaction. Take advantage of the opportunity that she can still be a policewoman, you know civil workers retire at age 55, so can't have someone too old to be an Ah Sir. After speaking to Esther, she agreed that its a good idea. Perhaps this might very well happen soon! The collaboration between Esther and I have never failed, if not, then Chan Siu Sang (Bobby's role in AR) survived until Armed Reaction 4 and still didn't disappear. I'm known to be the Sequel King."

A Loyal Friendship

What's special about Bobby and Esther is they don't really keep in touch in their personal lives, but on-screen they are invulnerable. "How do I invite her out in private life? I usually invite Nick Cheung out for dinner, then Esther follows along. Nick and I are good friends, luckily she married Nick and not someone else, otherwise I really won't have the opportunity to see her outside of work, but Esther is a good friend too. During Always and Ever filming, I wasn't feeling well and 'crashed' (take a day off) for two days. Then, I wasn't feeling well again and felt bad to 'crash' again, but she helped by 'crashing' for me. She's quite okay. As a result, that day we were able to get off work early and I had some time to rest. You tell me, which female artist is willing to 'crash' for you? Not even a male artist could do that. Its like, you're not feeling well, then you can 'crash' on your own, why am I accounted for it? Perhaps she knows me well, I am very honest with her and even share my physical exam with her, such as how men gets their prostate checked... (Many people are afraid of Esther, is she really that straightforward and serious?) When I first collaborated with her, I wasn't afraid of her. I personally like to play, but I know when to and when not to. After all, being sincere to others is very important. Just like while we were filming, one time Esther said she hadn't had pork braised with shrimp paste in a long time. My maid is excellent, I asked her to make the dish for Esther to try. Initially I planned to bring it over to her house, but Esther said Nick doesn't eat fatty foods, so I brought it to work with me and we ate it together in the makeup room. She licked her lip and shouted it was so good. Esther was so happy. I actually enjoy pleasing the people around me."

Bobby is absolutely right, usually he's very playful, but also knows how to keep the people around him happy, even the cleaning lady or the rumored "mean" artists. He said: "Regardless of friends, partner or the staff, regardless of the person's position, I treat them all with true sincerity. I'm serious! The cleaning lady treats me very well, she makes the areas I use for work sparkly clean everyday, so I usually ask if she had something to eat yet and just chat with her. That alone makes her happy. Just like during Happy Ever After filming, Kwong Wa and I were the male leads together, I heard of his rumors too, but I shouldn't use my ears as my eyes. I remember the first day of filming, I finished putting on my makeup, and Kwong Wa was still doing his makeup on his eyes, I went to ask if he's up for breakfast, but he said he's busy and won't be eating. I was bad, I bought Ha Gau and Siu Mai back and said to him: 'You're too busy, so I brought it back to eat together.' He stopped putting on his makeup at once and came to eat with me; he was so happy, he totally wanted to make me his 'lengmo'. That time we had a great collaboration. People relations are just like that."

During the Lunar New Year, Bobby Au Yeung suffered from acute pneumonia and was admitted to the ICU for rescue. After this life threatening experience, Bobby's becomes even more open-minded. He puts away his bad temper and cherishes the people around him. His relationship with his wife got even better. After getting through the the illness, Bobby felt like he came back to life. Doesn't that mean got something good out of a setback?

BOBBY: People can just be that frail. On the second night of Lunar New Year, I was having a good time and wanted to take a short nap, perhaps I ate too much during the new year and the food went into my lungs while I was sleeping that led to the pneumonia. When I gain conscious again, the doctor joked: "You were lucky Bobby, from all the ones who came into the ICU today, you were the only one we were able to rescue." I was fortunate to come back to this world, I was able to see again, but because of all the tubes connected to me, I couldn't talk or move. I communicated to the doctor with pen and paper; the first question I asked was whether I had a stroke? The doctor reassured me, he said it was acute pneumonia. Actually, at the time I didn't even know what that was, haha. After all, as long as I could move. What I feared most was getting a stroke.

I went through a difficult time in the ICU. When I was in a coma, I was aware and had feelings. It felt like the medical staff were moving me to the bed, and the doctor checked my eyes. I wanted to move, but couldn't. Luckily the rescue was quick. The doctor said if the rescuing had delayed, the brain could lose too much oxygen and become slugglish. While I was in the ICU, the machines were very loud. I asked the doctor if I could get a new room, but he said: "This is the ICU Bobby, where else do you want to go?" Its truly an once in a lifetime. At the time, I felt exhausted. I closed my eyes and went straight to sleep, but then I feared I wouldn't wake up. I had machines attached to me all over. Haha, the doctor mentioned the moment I woke up, I opened my eyes wide and stared. I'm all better now, the doctor said I probably did many good deeds and told me to keep it up.

After this incident, my wife and I have an even better relationship. I know my wife was very worried about me. When I was discharged, we just couldn't hold in our emotions. I never have to discuss with my wife, she has very high EQ and very sharp. She can explain something in a few words. Gave her everything -- home, car, diamonds... actually we are not about that kind of stuff. I gave my whole self to her, she handles everything. She had always been responsible for the household matters, I'm just responsible in signing the papers. I trust her the most. My views on life hasn't really changed much, still the same, cherish everyone around you. Not just my wife and family, but all friends and each person you encounter. In an unpleasant way, you have the present life but not the next life. Don't throw random tantrums. My temperament is not as good as what everyone thinks.

Esther is one of Bobby's Best Partners

When speaking of my good partner Esther Kwan, she always had that crave for acting. Before she had to look after her daugther, but now she's grown up a bit and even before we asked her to participate in Always and Ever, I asked Nick Cheung first. He supported her, and said Esther loves to work. If Nick said no, then we'll be in trouble. Its hard for us to find a ood partner. Can't be too old or young. Its difficult to communicate when someone holds their phone more than the script. Esther doesn't hold a phone, she holds onto the script.

My last series with Esther was Legendary of Four Aces, but there isn't much of a difference collaborating with her again this time. I maintained my standard NGing spree, haha. Of course, there is NG when there is expectations. Esther is one of my best partners. If you don't know her, you might think she's very strict. Ram Chiang said only I could handle her. All I do is just make her feel happy and chat with her. When she's waiting for the cameras to roll, she doesn't move at all, so nobody dares to provoke her. Esther said she's happier working with me than with Nick.

As for the TV ratings, as long as it reaches 30 points. The ratings for our time slot is normally lower than Triumph in the Skies II's time slot. When I go out for dinner, people tell me they're watching the series and the gags are really funny, its very "Bobby", but I'm afraid some gags might upset people because how would Justice Sung say such things, how could he speak so much English and all the silly expressions, I was afraid people will say I'm exaggerating. I had a chat with the editor about this and he said just go right ahead and do it. You know the audience nowadays are so picky. We must use the dialogue to package, just like the origin of "wai mo" and the line "You're Ram Chiang with a mustache", those lines I thought of on the spot. Comedies are done that way, must crash something out with your colleagues.

Grateful of Blessings, Pays Debt of Gratitude to TVB

I'm starting a new series in November. I personally like to work, never have I thought of retiring and enjoy the world. Retiring so early, I fear I won't have enough money to spend. Haha. Working is like leisure to me. Comparing work in China and Hong Kong, I would say I enjoy working in China more. I get 10 hours of rest, get enough sleep. In Hong Kong, even if I had 10 hours to rest, minus my commute home, I only get 8 hours. Let alone no time for rest. In China, they really give you sufficient time to rest.

TVB attracts me, purely to pay a debt of gratitude. One must be grateful of all their blessings. Honestly, if there wasn't TVB, there wouldn't be me. As for the terms, just as long as it follows the market values, then I'm fine. You won't pay me enough no matter what, as long as you have the heart. That's just the rules of the game in Hong Kong. After so many years, there is the recognition, the collaboration isn't about not being able to operate without someone. I'm happy to see the producers and my colleagues when I go back to TVB. In this industry, the income you get from TVB is the bottom line, it is the lowest index, but it depends on how you look at it. Once there is agreement on the terms, then that's how it is, can't complain. I just think of it like this, TVB helps me advertise and didn't charge me a fee, that's already really good. I should be the one paying them, hahaha! Of course there are other companies that want me to join them, Ricky Wong approached me before too, but at the time I still had a contract and that didn't work out.

Yesterday Bobby Au-Yeung, Esther Kwan, Pierre Ngo, Rebecca Zhu, Derek Kwok and Mandy Wong appeared riding on a double decker bus in Tsim Sha Tsui and stopped at a bus stop for TVB series Always and Ever's promotional event. Regarding the hot weather, Bobby was soaked in sweat. He expressed he hoped the next promotion is at a beach: "We can be in swimwear then, and can get into the water when its too hot. (Who do you want to see in a swimsuit?) Everyone!" Bobby recalled 20 some years ago when he was shooting Files of Justice, he had a CPR scene on the beach with Joyce Koi and bought an one-piece swimsuit just for that scene.

Esther joked she'll wear a T-shirt underneath her swimsuit. She disclosed her daughter turned into a "questioning girl" after watching Always and Ever and praised her Uncle Bobby being so cute.

Amy Chan had been on hiatus from acting for four years. Recently she and old partner Bobby Au-Yeung signed under the same manager Lydia in hope to charge back into HK series and meet the audience again. The hilarious Bobby joked the artists under Lydia's management are getting old, except for Amy Chan and Jessica Hsuan, the group can now be "Man of 60s Elite Entertainment Company Limited"

Since 2009 when Amy starred in producer Gary Tang's ATV series The Men of Justice, she had not appeared on-screen and spent the last few years enhancing her personal life. Her only son has already grown up and out in the real world working, she no longer has to be a worrying mother. Amy can now plan for her own happiness and get back into what she had always loved doing, acting. She smiled and said she is not at the retirement age yet. Coincidentally she met Lydia one time and they talked about her comeback. The two clicked at once, she signed under Lydia's management and hopes her new company can help her develop in showbiz all over again. Amy and her old buddy Bobby are under the same management now. Earlier at Bobby's birthday party, of course she was there to celebrate with him. Aside from Bobby and his wife, there was also Jessica Hsuan, the "family" had a meaningful birthday celebration. Amy frankly expressed she feels particularly close and familiar seeing Bobby again. "My son is working now, he doesn't need me to worry about him anymore. Its been a long time since I've been in a HK series. I really hope to meet the audience again, but I need to first lose weight. I feel quite pressured actually!"

Bobby happily expressed: "I was so happy to see her again at my birthday. Still as elegant as before. I just couldn't believe after all that, we became colleagues again. We will have more chances to collaborate in the future. Getting another partner...it's hard to find! I'm talking about her (Amy)! I could at least pair up with a young model, but female artists are hard to match. I can be her partner! (Amy said she needs to lose weight and its pressuring?) Match me, I'm fat. But thinner is no problem too!"

Jayne Stars reported that the "Ever And Always" actor was recently quoted saying, "Who hasn't experienced high and low viewership ratings? It's impossible to have viewers love all the dramas. My earlier drama with Raymond Lam, "Men Of No Shadows" also experienced such a situation, as viewers decided not to continue because they didn't understand the concept of the devil and hypnosis."

The actor continued to state that viewers have very unpredictable tastes, "When a drama lacks creativity, they say it's boring. When a new type of drama is produced, they don't accept it. Right now the audience wants to watch dramas without using their brains, which is why "Come Home Love" is so popular. Even if you skip a few episodes, you'll still understand it. I like watching it too."

However, Bobby admitted that he admires people like Sheren Tang who can memorize difficult scripts, stating that he is not the kind of actor who can do so.

"Palace dramas contain difficult dialogue, and I can't do those. When I filmed for "Forensic Heroes" a long time ago, we used videotapes and I had constant outtakes. The producer had to prepare a lot of videotapes for me."

Meanwhile, the actor, who was hospitalised for acute pneumonia in February, was seen eating fried fritters during an advertisement shoot.

When asked about his health, Bobby replied, "My cholesterol and blood sugar levels are all normal. I recently had my lungs checked, and the doctor congratulated me because I've fully recovered!"

Yesterday Bobby Au Yeung and Esther Kwan were shooting for a suicide scene on the beach for TVB new series Reverse Three Lifetimes of Fate. Last month, Bobby suffered from acute pneumonia and was hospitalized for a few weeks. Now back at work, Bobby can pull through several scenes without taking a break. The director didn't give him special treatment either, and asked him to shoot a water scene at the last minute. Esther, who had to pull Bobby out of the water, complained he's too heavy! The scene was about Bobby attempting to commit suicide because of his distress and frustration from his 'three losses' and Esther was suppose to go stop him. Initially the director just wanted do a shot of Bobby starting to jump into the water, but to make the scene more realistic, Bobby and Esther ended up in the water as well. Bobby joked: "Luckily we only had to get our feet wet, I didn't bring underwear!"

Bobby expressed [health wise], he's doing better than before, but after completing this series, he plans to take some time off. "I don't want my wife to worry. Last time I freaked her out. After work, I go home right away and won't think about where I should go party. I used to be really free, playing real hard, but the doctor told me I should only play 70-80% only. (Did you drink after recovery?) Earlier when I treated the doctors and medical personnel to thank them for their care, I only drank a little that one time."

Esther said Bobby's hospitalization actually benefited them: "Working at TVB for so long, I never had to work 3 days and have a day off." She expressed the crew will be heading to Foshan for outdoor shooting, and she'll have to leave her daughter behind for a few weeks, but she said it's a good chance for her daughter to learn how to be independent.

Also, Mandy Wong portrays Esther's younger sister, but because of Bobby's hospitalization earlier and the swift in the filming schedules, she has to simeotaneously shoot this series and The Hippocratic Crush II.

Yesterday Bobby Au Yeung returned to work on TVB series Love Reverse Three Lifetimes of Fate. The cast including Esther Kwan, Mandy Wong, Pierre Ngo and Sammy Shum gave him get well cards, fruit baskets and two boxes of chicken stock. Producer Chong Wai Kin gave Bobby a 'imperial concubine chair' to sit on, so he could get good rest at work. As Bobby's good friend and co-star, Esther gave him a 'rubber tube', which serves to remind him to watch out for his health, she said: "I'm giving you this rubber tube on behalf of your wife and fans. This is a warning to you, to never put tubes in your mouth again!" Bobby, who had tubes hooked to all parts of his body while at the hospital, was immediately frightened when he saw the gift. He joked: "Is this a urine tube? Nowadays, I get scared at the sight of tubes."

TVB is treating Bobby very well, whenever there is studio filming, there won't be outdoor filming; if there is outdoor filming, there won't be studio filming. First day back at work, Bobby was very happy: "I actually wanted to get back to work long ago. You all (reporters) photographed me going all over the place already. The producer is treating me so well, I only have to film one shift a day and can get home before 11PM every night. I feel my health is better than before. Since I've been waking up peacefully daily, I'm able to keep my belly, just my face looks a little slimmer. (Did the doctor urge you not to drink too much?) Not related, the doctor said I shouldn't eat too full. Last time, I ate too much and was way too full. Because of work I hadn't eaten for a while and once I had time to relax, I went all out." Next month when the crew goes to Foshan for outdoor filming, does Bobby have to bring a nurse along with him? He joked: "Not necessary! There are a lot of young and pretty nurses in Mainland." He added right after: "They are male nurses though! My wife will come along with us. Actually recently I've scared her too much! I have to give her more love. (How so?) I'll grab her for a hug and kiss every day. We have never been this compassionate before. (Kisses out a baby?) Wait for the next round! I want to have a Dragon baby. If not, then we'll adopt one!"

Bobby also showed off the couple's conjugal love, he expressed his wife especially prepared a compassionate breakfast for him: "It was her homemade wantons and rice crepes. Although those aren't breakfast items, the most important is still her compassion."

Esther expressed she'll be accommodating Bobby. Asked if she'll remind her husband Nick Cheung to watch out for his health too? She said: "He does well, he can control himself. Sometimes, he actually tells me not to eat such and such foods." When it was mentioned that Nick is regarded as the hot favorite for the 'Golden Horse' Film King award based on his film Night Fall, Esther said: "He feels normal, pleased to be nominated and this proves people can see his hard work." Because Esther will be shooting in Foshan, she won't be able to accompany Nick to the Golden Horse awards presentation, she laughed: "He can just bring our daughter with him, but the Best Actor award won't be announced until late, I'm afraid my daughter would have already fallen asleep."

'TVB Lucky Star' Bobby Au-Yeung was having a Lunar New Year celebration with friends - Michael Tao, Michael Tse and Ron Ng - when he suddenly felt unwell and fell unconscious. He was rushed to the ER immediately, but due to the criticial condition, Bobby was sent to ICU for several days. Many good friends including Lawrence Ng, Esther Kwan, Nicholas Tse, Ron Ng, Michael Tao, Florence Kwok and Toby Leung were all very worried about him and visited him during his hospitalization. Luckily Bobby remained strong and got through the crisis.

Yesterday morning at 11am, Bobby's manager (Lydia) and his wife (Rosanna) appeared at the hospital to take Bobby home. Bobby appeared in bundled up and a beanie on his head, it was clear Bobby lost a lot of weight, but he's still well-spirited. When taking pictures, he put up the 'V' sign with his hand and had a wide smile across his face. During the interview, Bobby frankly expressed his condition has improved 80-90%, "It was all because they rescued me during the critical period. The doctor praised I had good willpower. I fell unconsicious at 3am and didn't wake up until the next afternoon at 2pm. When they hooked me up to the tubes, I felt something, I was aware of what's going on, just I couldn't move." He also joked he's now healthier than before being admitted to the hospital, "Earlier when I was hooked up to the tubes, it was very difficult, I really don't want to try that again." When speaking of Bobby losing a lot of weight, he said: "My wife lost even more, my heart is aching." Bobby frankly expressed he really feels thankful of his wife and signaled his wife to go by his side, the couple engaged in a deep embrace. Rosanna was immediately touched and teared up. Lydia was also emotional as she said to Bobby in tears: "I'm not that much younger than you, don't scare me like that again!" Bobby said: "Actually, my wife was really startled this time. She definitely needs to nurse her health more than I do. I promised her, I will be more cautious on drinking from here on out. Moderation to everything, I won't go too far in playing and eating. I have many friends and colleagues who care about me." When Bobby made his little speech, he started feeling emotional and teared up along with his wife and manager. Then Bobby gave his wife a kiss on the cheek, thanking her for everything she done during this period. The scene was very touching.

Bobby disclosed the cause of his mishap, he said he ate too much the previous night, he had sea urchins and fatty beef, then the following day he went out late at night with friends. The food went down the wrong way. When asked if it has anything to do with alcohol? He said: "I did drink, but not that much. (Give up on drinking?) I don't want to make empty promises, drinking isn't poison, I can't just drink tea during social gatherings! Unless I find a new group of friends, but I will drink in moderation in the future."

As for his work schedule, Bobby expressed he'll be resting for several days before resuming work. Then he'll be heading to Foshan to wrap up th filming of TVB series Love Reverse Three Lifetimes of Fate. There will be many gun battles and chasing scenes, he said: "Because I got some shots earlier, so I cannot stretch my arms too much now, can't hold a gun yet." When asked what's the first thing he wants to do after discharging from the hospital? He said: "I want to go home and see my dogs. My wife said our dogs really miss me and is always going into my room to find me."

Esther Kwan: The whole crew will be serving Bobby

Bobby's partner in Reverse Three Lifetimes, Esther Kwan, was filming the series yesterday, she said: "I know, Bobby discharged from the hospital. He called me to let me know he's doing fine." Esther expressed after she completes the scenes from yesterday, the crew will be taking a break from filming until Bobby returns. On March 5th, the entire crew will resume to wrap up the HK filming and then the Foshan outdoor filming will be postponed to April. She said: "But even when Bobby gets back to work, the schedule cannot be too tight. We have to see if he can physically handle it or not. When the time comes, the whole crew will be serving him, I'll bring my chair for him to sit on. He really injured himself this time, the biggest problem was his lungs and that's okay already, but he had to hook up to those tubes, which damaged his veins. That needs time to recover too." When asked if she'll host a non-drinking party to celebrate with Bobby? She laughed: "We'll see how it goes, he can only drink water."

Rebecca Zhu plays Bobby's mother in the series, she joked: "He got through the crisis this time, he needs to look after his health. I hope he won't get sick again. When he comes back to work, I will attend to him with tea and water, a mother looking after her son is the right thing to do."