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Joyce Cheng (鄭欣宜) attends a charity dinner function on 11 August and her left arm has a big tattoo with roses design. It has been there for several years and she says: "I tell my friends to go for tattoo if we reach the sales target for the shop on the first day. I have 5 tattoo. (Any love tattoo?) I like to play safe and will not tattoo his name unless he is my marriage partner. But I will only consider if he tattoo my name first."

Joyce explains that her tattoo have special meaning and it is related to her family: "One tattoo relates to my granny and my grandpa calls her as "water fairy" As my granny looks after me, I have a tattoo about narcissus tazetta to keep it as memory."

Joyce Cheng (鄭欣宜) attends the opening ceremony of the shop opened by Jenny Bakery and Alfred Hui (許廷鏗), Hubert Wu (胡鴻鈞) and others are invited as guests as well. Joyce expresses the shop has started business for 6 months and hope to attract more customers: "Hopefully the shop's revenue will increase and we can have branch in Kowloon City." Joyce reveals her father, Adam Cheng (鄭少秋) supports her and buys pastry from the shop as gifts. Asking if her father has any shares, Joyce says: "Nope, I prefer asking my friends such as Alfred Hui as we work together before."

Joyce Cheng is once again criticized for her weight but her positive body image has kept her cheerful and confident. The 27-year-old has faced heavy scrutiny for her weight since her childhood. Struggling with obesity all her life, Joyce went on a rigorous exercise and dieting regimen and successfully lost 100 pounds prior to her major entertainment industry debut. Despite her hard work and dedication, she never seemed to be slim enough in the media’s eyes. Regardless of her many other accomplishments, the headlines have always centered around her waistline.

The attacks became more frequent soon after her break up with ex-boyfriend Mark Ryan. Appearing more rounded in I Love Hong Kong 2013, Joyce was said to have abandoned her diet and exercise routine. Later, she was speculated to have been dropped from her slimming institute endorsement deal after ballooning up to 180 pounds.

According to the latest report, Joyce is apparently getting close to reaching 200 pounds. Seen filming Wilson Chin‘s latest project Hot Madam last month, Joyce certainly looks heavier but she has also remained agile. While going through a boot-camp style training for the film, she easily climbed up a forty-feet rope ladder and performed a split without breaking a sweat.

Despite all the harsh attacks, Joyce is confident in her abilities and does not let the comments affect her mood. She works hard to re-direct the attention to her talents while emphasizing that people should not be judged solely by their weight. “I feel that weight should not be something that permanently seals someone’s fate. I have never given up on myself. I have actually received many job offers since signing to a new company this year. I am very happy.”

Although she feels comfortable in her skin, Joyce still understands the importance of staying healthy and is committed to keeping her body in good condition. “My boss has made me promise to get an annual check-up. I have done so and I am healthy and normal. I promised everyone I will continue to exercise, but I will stop being so anxious over my body shape and the numbers on the scale.”

Rumour has it that Joyce Cheng's arrogance and recent weight gain were the reasons why she was recently dropped as the spokesperson for slimming and beauty institute, Sau San Tong.

According to Apple Daily website, the singer-actress has been Sau San Tong's ambassador since she started losing weight a few years ago. Despite her hectic schedule, Joyce continued to lose weight and managed to slim down from 235 pounds to 128 pounds.

However, the 26-year-old singer started to gain weight after her breakup from Mark Ryan, her boyfriend of five years, and was looking chubbier by the time "I Love Hong Kong 2013" was released.

Meanwhile, another rumour surfaced that Joyce did not do her part as Sau San Tong's spokesperson well and credited her previous weight loss to her dance exercise routine rather than Sau San Tong.

It was alleged that her attitude has damaged her good relationship with Sau San Tong's owner, Shirley Cheung.

When asked about Joyce Cheng's status with her company, Shirley replied, "Our contract has ended and we did not renew it as Joyce is not ready to lose weight again. She has been losing weight for a long time. I would not force her to continue if she doesn't want to."

25 year old Joyce Cheng just announced the ending of her 5 year relationship with western boyfriend Mark Ryan. It was said Joyce rapidly hooked up with 31 year old, tall and handsome, 40-inch chest, Korean male model (Jin Chui). The two are often spotted together. Although the two denied they're dating, Jin praises that Joyce is friendly and he does not mind a chubby girlfriend. Even if his girlfriend had 'princess illness', he wouldn't mind. Clearly, he's praising Joyce. Joyce also admits she currently has a pursuer.

Yesterday at 9pm, [Oriental Daily] reporters spotted Joyce and Jin at the Causeway Bay near the MTR station. Jin had his hand on the rail, while Joyce was standing behind him. At one point, she rested her arm on Jin's back, but when she saw onlookers around, she quickly lets go. Later, the two purposely kept their distance while walking, but still constantly chatted. The two seem to have really enjoyed their time together.

On the MTR, the two got on the one with the least people and started becoming more intimate. Joyce leaned on the glass, while Jin stood in front of Joyce. Initially the two were just chatting face to face, but then Jin started leaning closer to Joyce and whispered in her ear, getting closer and closer. At the time, the two just had their eyes on each other and careless about the people around them. Finally, at the Sheung Wan stop, the two got on the taxi and headed back towards Joyce's residence for their next activity.

24 year old Joyce Cheng announced she broke up with her Western boyfriend Mark Ryan two months ago. The two dated for 5 and half years. All along, Mark hoped to make some accomplishments in his career first before he marries Joyce, in order to prevent misunderstandings that he's only after Joyce's assets, in which her mother Lydia Shum left her. Unfortunately, the relationship didn't work and it was rumored that Joyce has a handsome Korean model (Ah Jin) as the third party.

Not long after Joyce started her music career, Mark also established his career in education. The 29 year old Mark planned to marry Joyce once he makes some accomplishments in his career. It was rumored he intends to propose to her by the end of this year, but when we all thought nothing can split the two up, Joyce admitted she and Mark have already been broken up for 2 months. So, are the rumors that Joyce has the new Korean handsome model Jin? Or is it because Joyce and Mark switched to an underground relationship, and is just borrowing the model?

Yesterday after Joyce announced the break up, she received many comforting messages from friends. She wrote on Weibo: "Things that must happen, will eventually happen. Then why not just smile your way through it? I hope everyone don't shed tears." Yesterday during a radio interview, Joyce expressed she initially didn't think about making a special announcement of the break up, but since the news came out, she wanted to clarify for herself. She said she broke up with Mark 2 months ago, and the reason was not because of the handsome Korean model. Joyce said she met Jin when shooting the MV to Brothers and still kept in touch thereafter. When he came to HK for a few days, they met up and unexpectedly, he became the third party! Joyce stressed there is no chance of development with him, he's considered a 'brother'. That Korean male model is named Chui Ho Jeun (Jin), aged 31, stands at 5'11 and is physically charming. He has a 40-inch chest and a beautiful 6 pack.

Joyce expressed the main reason for the break up with Mark is because of the career, where they both hoped to concentrate on the development and also the two had no time to really dispute about it. Thus, the two believed the relationship couldn't go further and so it's best to split up. She described: "The process was like a movie, we just said let's break up."

A relationship that lasted for 5 and half years is not easy, how can they just split up like that? Joyce said Mark taught her no matter what relationship it is, should have mutual support and this isn't just for lovers. So, this mutual support won't change. If she ever holds a concert in the future, she hopes he comes support her as well. Joyce does feel its a pity that the relationship couldn't go on, but she believes in fate and cannot say that there won't be a chance that she may choose Mark again.

Joyce Cheng Yun Yi yesterday unveiled the City, Things & Nature art exhibit as its special guest and received a fan from Japanese artist Ryu Itadani. Itadani even donated his work HONG KONG for a charity auction. Yun Yi revealed that she will work on a Hong Kong comedy and make an appearance that no one has ever seen.

She happily said, "This character is similar to me and I have always wanted to play the character. The happiest was during the audition the director and the producer both said that they have this character that they only want me to play. So I was very happy. Acting isn't my strong suit, this is a great learning opportunity."

In the past Yun Yi has guest starred in films, but this time was the first time that she had a character name. Thus she was particularly excited. Would he have to make any preparation? She said that she would speak more Chinese and sing more karaoke because she truly learned a lot of Chinese from it.

Would she need to dress up for the performance? She joked, "No need, my look is already funny enough. (Will you impersonate (Kate) Tsui Tsz Shan again?)) Actually I have said several dozen times, she was impersonating me. Because I have been in the business for over 20 years, she has been in it for less than ten."

The other night, Joyce Cheng held her debut concert at KITEC (Kowloonbay International Trade & Exhibition Center). Aside from her father Adam Cheng attending to show his support, her half-sister (Cheng Wing Si) and Western boyfriend Mark Ryan attended. Other artists who came to support Joyce included TVB Executive Virgina Lok, Aimee Chan, Jade Kwan, and Remus Choy.

On stage, Joyce teared up three times. When speaking of her late mother Lydia Shum, she couldn't get her words out: "I know there are a lot of friends here supporting me, but a very important person (points up to the air)... this song I have put my tears away and sing it for my mom." When Joyce was interviewed, she revealed she personally invited her father and younger sister to attend. When asked who is more important, her father or boyfriend? She said: "Both are just as important!" Joyce hopes to hold a concert in HK Coliseum and invite her father to duet with her on stage. After the show, she wants to go out for hotpot and have a good meal.

Yesterday Michael Tse was recording for the final episode of TVB show Health Oddities 2. He laughed: "The program made everyone think I have medical knowledge, for example, I get questions on eczema in children."

Michael will soon be focusing on new film Laughing Gor Potential Criminal. He's not sure who his partner is yet, but it was said its possible that he may have a male partner? Michael laughed: "Any girl who gets near Laughing will not have a good ending."

Joyce Cheng said this episode discusses gallstones. In 2004 when she was in Singapore, she had gallstones before. At the time it was 3am when her abdomen started hurting until 6am. She woke up and called her mother Lydia Shum to accompany her to the hospital. Joyce said: "The doctor said I had gallstones in my gall badder and it was swelling. We were worried that it might burst, so decided to undergo surgery. The next day I was discharged from the hospital. My condition occurred because of my eating habits. Is it because I ate too much abalone since youth? Yes! It was the abalone!"

Last night, many TVB artists and singers including Joyce Cheng, Mag Lam, William Chan, Jade Kwan, Lee Heung Kam, Kenneth Ma and the group of The Voice singers attended the Yan Oi Tong Charity Show press conference.

Joyce reveals she will be releasing a new album in November. She will be sending her songs to the charts one by one and this increases her chances for the newcomer award at the annual music awards. When speaking of Mag Lam, is she her strongest opponent? Joyce expressed she admires Mag greatly. She said: "I've paid attention to her songs too, she sings pretty well, but we have different styles. We each have our special aspect. I have confidence in myself." Earlier it was implied Lee Heung Kam was said to have Alzheimer's disease, Joyce felt as people get older, memory loss is inevitable, but it may not necessary be as serious as Alzheimer's disease.

Yesterday Lee Heung Kam appeared at the press conference full of spirit. Although Kenneth Ma had to help her on stage, still maintained good speech and even teased herself. She said: "Kenneth and I will duet '萬水千山總是情', unfortunately sometimes I suddenly blank out. What I fear most is forgetting the lyrics when I'm singing. When the time comes, I will have to count on Kenneth to teach me and remind me!"

Raymond Wong and Joyce Cheng were guests at The King of SMS Contest. When speaking of City TeleCom Chairman Ricky Wong 'poaching' TVB behind-the-scenes staff, the two expressed a satisfied standpoint and has not considered leaving TVB.

Raymond said frankly he has received phone calls inviting him over to the the TV station, but TVB also didn't mention about a contract renewal. He said: "Last year TVB gave me so many opportunities. I had to invest some time for the accomplishments I have now. We all know the salary for working in a TV station is rather low, but to have the time to practice my acting skills and gain a group of fans, I am not hurried to leave. I am very satisfied now." Raymond stressed he is not saying this because he's trying to be a sweet talker, but it is because he feels TVB 'biological children' does have a lot of opportunities. Some artists signed a life contract with TVB? He said: "It's an individual's choice! Some people aren't getting the ideal treatment in TVB, but other TV stations have better treatments for them, of course they would choose to leave. It's all based on the money to be able to put food on the table."

Joyce said she has a singer's contract with TVB, but stressed she grew up drinking TVB's milk. She is TVB's daughter. She said: "If it wasn't for TVB that asked me to shoot a series, nobody would know me."

Yesterday at around 9pm, Alan Tong passed away at the age of 64 in his home after suffering from a stroke. In 2008, at his late good friend Lydia Shum's memorial service, he publicly made an angry remark towards Adam Cheng for not giving care for his daughter Joyce Cheng as a father. Last night, Adam and his wife appeared in Hong Kong Coliseum to rehearse for his upcoming concert. At the scene, Adam appeared professional and focused entirely on rehearsing with his partner Liza Wang. However, he declined to do an interview. Towards 'Student Prince' Alan's death, she felt grief.

As Alan's god-daughter, Joyce Cheng attended World Vision's 8-Hour Elderly Famine press conference yesterday. Towards her god-father's death, Joyce strongly tried to hold in her sorrow as she said: "Last night, I was informed by his family, but I didn't go to his house. (How long have you not seen him?) Last year I saw god father at my god mother's Halloween Birthday party.... very sudden, I didn't know he had heart disease. Usually when I see him, he appears very healthy, playing golf, going to the gym, hiking up the mountain, but in the last few years I know it's been difficult for him, flying all over the place for his business."

It was rumored that back then when Joyce's two 'fathers' had a fallout, her relationship with god-father was damaged. Joyce anxiously denied: "No, absolutely not. We know he cared a lot about my mom when he was so emotional. He's very concern of me and loves me, I'm not mad at him. He treats me like his daughter." When speaking of the current moment, Joyce emotionally teared up: "He left with so much grief, he's always saying I have a tummy, and told me to keep fit. He told me to play golf, but I didn't think about it at all, I really regret it."

Yesterday morning, Alan's two daughters appeared at the funeral home, she said: "Thank you for the concern, our family is not feeling good, we hope the media can finish up and leave. Give us some time to recover our emotions."

Joyce Cheng accepted a radio interview with CRHK. She reveals that her debut album will release in October, there will be one Mandarin song written by her. She said: "This is my first song that I wrote the lyrics for. I used the computer to type out the Mandarin pinyin to write the lyrics and spent a week to complete. I was really afraid, but my company accepted it! In fact my boss told me to write 2 songs, I currently only have one." Joyce expressed that the easier time to get inspirations are during showers, unfortunately she is someone who has zero memory. One time I composed a good song while showering, but the moment I stepped out, I forgot it. She laughed: "So I am really bad at remembering lyrics, the scripts in series are better because there is someone there opposite of you."

Asked if she'll write a song for her late mother Lydia Shum? She said: "My Chinese has to get better first, I don't want it to be sloppy. (English lyrics?) Depends, sometimes the lyrics I write aren't the best. I already wrote one, will have to save up a period of time before my Chinese gets better." She said that although her Chinese has improved, there are still some Chinese characters she still has to rely on the pinyin.

After Joyce Cheng's debut album released, the public had extreme hot response, the album's first plug A Person With A Story is so popular it became the winning song. This week, her album is the top selling one in 3 music-based stores in Hong Kong. Gaining acceptance from everyone, Joyce feels happy and promises that later she'll do even better, and will not fail to live up to the hopes people have for her.

This month, Joyce's schedule is extremely tight, besides having to promote for her second plug Half Happy, her series and film will also be releasing early February. She'll only get a few days break during Lunar New Year, but she said: "For my job it is completely worth it. Also singing has always been something I liked, I will definitely be hard working and remain committed."

Yesterday Joyce Cheng accepted an interview on a CRHK radio program to promote for her debut album. During the time, she cried madly 7 times and talked a lot about the difficulties of losing weight. She currently has a stable relationship with her boyfriend Ryan, she said: "When I was young, I really was a huge person, didn't get much attention from guys. They all treated me like a 'brother'. Until I reached 18 years ago did I started dating." She expressed that back then decided to lose weight, it was not because she wanted to lose weight, but she wanted to have better health: "I wanted to have more life experiences, like going water skiing. At the time, I wanted to learn for a long time, but I was afraid to wear a swimsuit."

Joyce was asked if she loves to cry? She claimed that she's a strange person. When she is sad or being yelled at, she can resist the tears from coming out: "But when I'm touched or if I'm happy, I can't hold in my tears. One colleague of mines teased me saying I'm like a fountain. I feel that when I'm crying, my face looks depressed, I also hope to cry in a prettier way."

Yesterday Joyce Cheng held the press conference for her debut music album A Person with a Story (有故事的人). Wu Fung, Lee Heung Kam, Susanna Kwan, Alvina Kong and her husband, Wong Cho Lam, Teresa Mo, Grasshopper's Calvin Choi, Edmond So and other artists attended to support her. The organizers broadcast the MV to Joyce's new song. Wearing a light blue jacket, Joyce appeared on stage with a stuttering voice. She said: "Thanks to all my seniors who took the time off to come witness my big day. To be able to stand her as a singer, I am really grateful and appreciated it. Many people think that my entry into the industry is going to be definite, but if I didn't have the people below the stage supporting me, I really can't do it. I will continue to improve myself!" Then she was so emotional, a few tear drops came out.

Recently busy shooting a series, her father Adam Cheng especially took time off to support his daughter. He also praised that Joyce already had the talent to sing since she was 10. He wished her CD sells well and reveals that he'll purchase 100 copies to support her. Her late mother Lydia Shum's good friend Florence Chan was also very touched and teared up. She expressed that Joyce releasing an album is Lydia's wish: "In the short 6 months period, the wish comes true. Hope to fulfill your mother and your own second wish as soon as possible, and that is to hold a concert." As to her boyfriend Ryan, he did not appear, but Joyce expressed she received blessings from many friends.

Earlier Joyce Cheng exposed that her late mother Lydia Shum had tried doing drugs before, but yesterday afternoon when she was at a Citywalk event, she clarified there was a verbal misunderstanding. She stressed that her mother does not have a habit of doing drugs. Reporters pursued and asked her about her mother doing drugs. Joyce said: "I'm fortunate that you all are asking me the question again. I wanted to say that it is really shocking, the reports said I exposed my mom does drugs. I really want to clarify that she does not have a habit of doing drugs, absolutely no such thing, it is a verbal misunderstanding. I was very unhappy about this issue. (Then what was your initial meaning?) I don't want to say too much otherwise the situation will get even worse, more and more misunderstandings. In the future, I will practice my Chinese, don't want to have any more misunderstandings. If I had hurt anyone, I am really sorry, I didn't want to hurt my mom even more."

Joyce was asked if her father Adam Cheng had any reaction, she said that she talked to him on the phone earlier, but didn't really talk about the issue. She only asked about Adam's condition after his injury. Joyce said: "He also asked me about the progress of my new music album and he will come support me when he has time off." How did she spend her Christmas? Joyce laughed and said she celebrated with more than 10 other friends with turkey. She also received a gift of a calender with brand name shoes on each page. Asked if her boyfriend gave her anything? She said: "Before I got a handbag, I personally wasn't willing to buy it, cost about 5 figures."

The day before, Adam Cheng was shooting studio scenes for TVB series The War of Heart and encountered an accident. He lost his balance and fell into a 4 meter deep fake hole, injuring his right shoulder and sent to the hospital. His daugther Joyce Cheng learned of her father's accident and was frightened to tears. She even cried as she scold her father.

Yesterday the media contacted Adam, his wife (Koon Ching Wah) answered for him. She said Adam is currently resting, and after doctors examinations, there were no injuries on his shoulder or neck bones. The doctor prescribed him with painkillers and has to rest 6 days. However, Adam didn't want to interrupt the studio schedule, so went back to work today. At work, when his wife helped him put the medication on his shoulder, Adam could not help but shout out he was in pain. Adam said on the day of the accident, he had to look after the little girl who was shooting with him and be aware of his expressions, while saying his lines, so he completely forgot about his personal safety.

Joyce was frightened to tears when she heard about Adam's accident. She said after she heard about Adam being sent to the hospital, she lost contact with him and was very worried. Later, her father called her back and comforted her, telling her not to worry, he's fine. She thought about how her father had always had a lot of energy, and was afraid he's too hard working, thinking he's interrupting the filming schedule, so he'll force himself to get back to work, Joyce reminded her father: "You are not 20 years old anymore!"

Joyce Cheng and her boyfriend Mark Ryan have been dating for 4 years. Mark has several different positions - a triathlon, a teacher, a designer and an artist. However, most recently Mark has been labeled as a playboy.

Mark came to HK several years ago as an English teacher, in the recent year he has become the Course Director of the Kids PhD Education Center, personally writing up his own curriculum for the young students. A career in teaching has helped Mark gain a deeper understanding of the teaching concepts HK parents have for their children. Because Mark knows Lei Dou Bar's boss, and he knows that Mark is a designer, so invited Mark to draw on the walls of the bar. Mark conveyed the HK education perspective that he knows in his drawings.

Yesterday Joyce Cheng accepted a radio interview and personally admitted that Mark Ryan is her boyfriend. She said: "Last month, I already announced it on a radio program." As for the rumors of her break up with Mark? Joyce shared her love story. Turns out that the two went to the same university, but did not know each other then. It was only until when the two went on an online dating site and saw each other's photo resembling a model that they found attractive, so the made arrangements to meet up. This year it is already their 4th year of dating. Joyce laughed and said the first time they had 'western food', Mark had a very good temper: "My mom called him 'Ah Jai'. If my mom wasn't listening and didn't watch what she was eating, once Mark says one word, she becomes very obedient and stops. I asked Mark before what he likes about me, he said that love can't be explained. We have consensus for marriage."

As for her boyfriend putting his fresco paintings on the walls in Lan Kwai Fong? She said: "I saw the news. (Did you give him advice?) I have absolutely zero talent in drawing." Asked if the two have the same interests? Joyce thought for a moment before answering: "I like him, he likes me!"

Also, recently Mark has been labeled as a playboy. Mark responded saying that he really doesn't understand why the public thinks he's a playboy: "I never done anything, is it because I appeared in Lan Kwai Fong? Fortunately I don't understand Chinese, or else it'll be hard to bear. (Joyce said you had marriage consensus with her?) We are still young, life is short, don't think too much, if you like it, then go for it. When dating someone, don't have to explain, I don't like to say too much because I don't want the public to be focusing on our relationship. Joyce and I will go do things we like and dream of doing"

Yesterday Joyce Cheng was in Hollywood Plaza for a large-scale blood donation event. First time donating blood, Joyce felt a tad nervous. Afterwards, she took her bag of blood and asked: "Why is my blood cold?" The staff explained that because the blood needs be kept cool, she joked: "And I thought I was cold blooded!" She reveals that she has done all the preparations beforehand, eating oatmeal as her breakfast. Asked if her breakfast is the rumored abalone and shark fin? She said: "No, I've been trying to lose weight, no breakfast to eat! The doctor said that it's good for my metabolism, that's why I started eating breakfast again."