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Annie Liu (劉心悠) and Kate Tsui (徐子珊) attend the worshipping ceremony of the web series, Shou Hu Shen (守護神) on 27 November and it is refreshing to see Annie in her short hairstyle for her role character. She says: "People always feel I am too soft and hope to show my tough character in short hairstyle." It turns out that Annie and Michael Miu (苗僑偉) travel to Prague for location shooting earlier and they encounter strong wind. She says: "It is very strong and terrifying. Fortunately, I am in the car at that time as I will be definitely blown away by the wind and the director has recovered from a minor injury."

As for Kate, she has started filming for 2 days and her whole body has bruises after some dragging for 2 consecutive days: "Everyone is wearing winter clothes and I do not understand why I am wearing shorts."

Kate Tsui (徐子珊) wears a revealing dress to attend a charity night banquet on 16 October. Asking about the rumours between Wong Cho Lam (王祖藍) and herself, Kate replies she has contract with his company: "We sign for 3 years and 1 year has passed. He helps me to accept jobs such as stage performance, reality and variety shows in China. I have another event in few days later and performing in China next week. I have a stage performance during Christmas and film movie as well. I have no idea about the rumours and currently studying psychology course."

Kate Tsui (徐子珊) wears a revealing dress to attend 2017 fashion show design competition with Ellen Joyce Loo (盧凱彤), Janet Ma (馬詩慧) and her daughter, Kayla Wong (王曼喜).

Kate expresses she has been studying a 2 years psychology course lately. As she is the winner of 2014 Miss Hong Kong beauty pageant and asking if she observes the criticisms about 2017 Miss Hong Kong, Juliette Louie (雷莊𠒇), Kate replies she is not qualified to counsel her junior: "I need to fix myself first as clueless to handle criticisms and study psychology course instead. I have mood swings and get happy and sad easily. It takes me few years to get used to it when joining showbiz initially and I look swollen due to the stress."

Kate Tsui (徐子珊) attended a MTR event and will be performing on stage for Christmas in Chicago on 23 December. However, she felt worried as it was snowing heavily there now: "Worry about airline problem and the audiences may not see it clearly too, as I have been preparing for it long ago."

Kate expressed she will be returning to Hong Kong immediately after the performance as she will be attending the count down for New Year activity in Shenzhen. Describing she will have a 'fat' year, Kate said: "Need to work anyway. (When you are filming series?) Let's wait for some refreshing role with challenges first. (TVB approaches you?) Yes but cannot film it due to my time schedule."

Leanne Li (李亞男) wore white top with black dress to attend (2016時尚星秀年度人物盛典頒獎典禮) with Kate Tsui (徐子珊) who was dressed in black dress. When mentioned about the fashion lifestyle, Leanne said: "Fashion and lifestyle are connected together and it is an attitude towards life. Everyone can set the fashion style and life is considered fashion." Kate expressed she wanted to have her own style. During the event, Wong Cho Lam (王祖藍) and Leanne won fashion trendsetter award together but he was absent due to his work. Hence, Cho Lam shared a video clip to express his gratitude and will show his love and himself.

Kate Tsui (徐子珊) disclosed it was her first time to support children when attending musical charity function at night. She admitted she had no talent in music and was full of envy people who knew playing music. Kate praised guys who knew how to play jazz instrument looked very stylish: "My mother tells me not to fall in love with guys playing music as they cannot earn a living." She revealed she had been going for stage performance, managing her online jewellery business and business courses. Kate said: "I realise I need to learn after doing business now. (Learning in Hong Kong?) Yes, as working and going for stage performance in Southeast Asia."

Kate Tsui (徐子珊) cooked personally and it turned out she was invited by a restaurant in the shopping mall. She made a salad with lots of nutrition and said: "I love to eat as eating makes people happy. This time, the message is about our life and it is the same as my thinking." Kate disclosed she studied jewellery design course earlier and it developed her creativity. She hoped to have a sense of satisfaction from cooking this time and did not give many restrictions to herself. Kate will attend the opening ceremony of the restaurant and share the salad made by herself on that day.

Kate Tsui (徐子珊) attended 2016 Hong Kong Star Brand Award as an ambassador and expressed she could use the opportunity to enrich selling jewellery experience, and her online business will start in July.

Kate returned from America to Hong Kong on 16 May and disclosed the jewellery that she wore was handmade by her and did not expect she could make business as well. She said: "There is one guy who loves the bracelet that I am wearing and he wants to buy it for his wife. He wishes to buy everything and cannot wait for my online business to start. Eventually, I sell it to him at normal price. (Is he your fan?) No idea but he did watch my performance and say he wants to give a surprise to his wife. In fact, his wife is beside him and I am very happy as able to earn money from performing and my jewellery business. Somebody tells me to wear my jewellery whenever performing so as to make business as well."

Kate Tsui was rumoured to be dating a Spanish guy after intimate photos of them surfaced. Reports also said that Kate and her new boyfriend had travelled to Spain to visit his parents. Her new boyfriend would often post photos with Kate on his Instagram too.

The Spanish man has since dismissed the rumours with Kate. Currently in Malaysia, Kate has also denied the rumours, and clarified her relationship with him.

“Are you joking? He is my subordinate, helping me with my jewellery business. Now that there’s such news, I will fire him. He has just completed his 3 months probation, but he is too handsome. I will fire him! He is helping me with the branding of my jewellery line.”

Kate denied travelling to Spain with him, and said that she was on a holiday with friends.

Asked on their intimate photos, Kate said, “We are sisters! (Have you considered dating a foreigner?) I am fine. It doesn’t necessary have to be a Chinese, but I have not tried liking a foreigner.”

On her love life, Kate said, “There are people chasing me, but I don’t feel anxious. I don’t feel the need to get married yet. I have gone for dates, but I have not found someone suitable yet.”

Kate’s contract with TVB has ended in August last year, and she was rumoured to have signed with Shaw Brothers. Kate said that she is still busy with her jewellery business, and she is not anxious about signing any agency contract at the moment.

Two days ago, Kate Tsui (徐子珊) wore sexy dress revealing her career line to attend an event at a busy shopping centre in Causeway Bay. During the event, she gave sweets to the citizen and performed magic. When mentioned about her contract with TVB, Kate expressed she had not sign new contract and will consider after completing her next month concert and working on jewellery design with the company. When asked if Johnnie To (杜琪峯) invited her, Kate said it was only rumours and other companies were also interested to invite her.

Recently, Kate Tsui (徐子珊) is studying jewellery course and wore black shades after the class ended in Causeway Bay a few days ago. She then drove her car and headed straight to Wan Chai (灣仔). As she was trying to park her vehicle, policeman was chasing the cars away. Hence, Kate parked her car at a street and went to a nearby shop for photocopying documents. After that, she went to a company to choose the frame, had many actions when checking with the assistant and left after 30 minutes later. Kate was shocked to see the reporters when collecting her car and hastily waved her hands at them, and drove home quickly thereafter.

After the exposure of the incident, Kate's actions appeared to be weird and can it be due to her holding heavy stuff?

Kate Tsui (徐子珊) attended an event and expressed that she feels more free since her TVB contract has expired. Since Myolie Wu (胡杏兒) has left TVB after her contract expired, there was not one person from TVB who has interviewed her at all of her events, Kate was asked if she is worried about being treated the same? Kate said: "I can't control it if it does happen, but  me and TVB are still in a good relationship. We keep in contact with each other!" When mentioned about the rumors of Chan Kwok Keung (陳國強) meeting with Myolie Wu in regards to signing a contract. Kate was asked if anyone from TVB has met with her and discuss about a new contract? She said: "They sent out Virginia Lok (樂易玲), that's why our relationship is still good la! A few days ago I went to an event in Shanghai, which was organised by TVB".

Over the recent years there are many fadans who are leaving the TVB family. Myolie Wu (胡杏兒) who has been with TVB for 16 years has recently signed with a new company, after her contract has expired. On the other hand, Kate Tsui (徐子珊) who has been with TVB for 11 years, recently her contract is also expired. Although she has not renewed her contract, but she is not worried at all.

Talented in singing, film and TV

Crowned as winner Miss Hong Kong 2004, Kate is described as talented in three areas: singing, film and TV and sets a good record in all aspects. In the Miss Hong Kong Pageant contest, not only were she crowned the winner, but she also received the Fitness award, Miss Photogenic, and Miss International Goodwill. After that, she was heavily promoted by TVB and 3 years later she received the Most Improved Actress Award. In 2012, she received My Favourite Female TV Character in the drama Highs and Lows (雷霆掃毒). In the 27th Hong Kong Film Awards, Kate won Winner of Best Newcomer Award for the film Eye In the Sky (跟蹤) and in 2009 she also took the road of  becoming a sexy singer and won many awards as a Newcomer.

Kate is very popular in the entertainment industry, as many managers from other companies wanting to collaborate with her. There was also a company who were willing to offer her 30 million to be part of their company and Mainland companies are also asking her to join. It was reported that TVB has informed Kate to further develop her career in films and one of Eric Tsang's (曾志偉)company wants to meet her. However, there are no recent updates of this information.

As to where she will be since her contract with TVB has expired and raising many confusions of others, Kate accepted On.cc's (東網) phone interview. She admitted that her contract has expired and was asked if she is feeling sad since being with TVB for 11 years? She said: "Of course I do, but we still have close contact and discussing about other cooperations". (You were offered 30 million by a company to sign you?) Often you wouldn't be allowed to talk about the price la! I think besides money when speaking about cooperation, there are also other reasons too.

Busy preparing for a jewelry course exam

Kate was asked whether several companies are fighting for her? Kate could not stop smiling and said indeed many companies are looking for her and the Shaw Brothers Studio (邵氏) is one of them, but does not want to talk about the details. She also said she is recently busy preparing for a jewelry course exam: "I am doing homework everyday. Busy thinking of a design because, I will be graduating at the end of the month. I will need to pass the exam in order to receive my certificate. (Very nervous?) I really enjoy being a student, but I am very nervous for the exam. I am thinking of a design even when I'm eating, very busy! So I have to think about signing to companies after finishing the exam. Such an important decision, of course it needs to be taken seriously la!

In recent years, TVB Siu Sangs and Fa Dans have been lining up to leave the company. Following Raymond Lam, Myolie Wu and Joey Meng's decision to leave TVB, yesterday at a ramen event, Kate Tsui personally admitted that she will not renew her contract with TVB yet and will soon become "free". Kate Tsui has worked with TVB for 11 years, and every year she brushes past the chance of getting the TV Queen award. Yesterday, when Kate attended a ramen event in Causeway Bay, she admitted that her contract is ending soon, but not this October like the rumours have been saying: "Soon!". She did not reveal when exactly her contract will end. She said: "Actually, I have not decided yet, but the contract will end in a short period of time. The company has discussed with me before (about the new contract), but right now, I am learning jewelry design, so I want to stop for a bit and think about my future direction. Actually, a few companies have invited me to work with them, but still discussing. I haven't made any decisions. Right now, I want to focus on what I am learning. If there is any news, I will announce it."

Asked if her decision to leave has to do with the drama quality nowadays? Kate replied: "Not at all. I've filmed a lot of good dramas before. TVB has given me a lot of job opportunities. All these years, it's been the dramas that let everyone know who I am. I will wait until my contract ends, then quiet down to think about my direction before I make a decision."

Nothing to do with awards: "Awards aren't everything"

11 years of filming dramas, Kate had been nominated for "Best Actress" in the TVB Anniversary Awards many times. However, everytime was a disappointment. In addition, in the past few years, newcomers such as Grace Chan, Sisley Choi, Moon Lau, etc have been heavily promoted and favoured by the company, causing Kate and other Fa Dans like Linda Chung to be treated "coldly". Kate Tsui denied being dispirited because of this: "Nothing to do with that. Awards aren't everything. I've also been filming movies. I just think it's time to grow, and try different types of jobs. I don't feel I'm being neglected. TVB and I had come to a consensus of reducing my drama load early on. Don't want to be so busy to the point that I have no time to rest."

Stop jobs to focus on jewelry design course

This year, Kate Tsui's only drama to broadcast was "Smooth Talker". Now that she has announced she will be leaving, it seems like the TV Queen award is hopeless once again. She emphasized again that she has never really look heavily upon awards; leaving the company is her own decision, so she will not compare with Myolie Wu. Asked if she wants to get married? She laughed saying marriage is far down her list, so she is not in a hurry. Right now, she wants to focus on her jewelry design course, so she has temporarily decided to stop her jobs for a while.

Kate Tsui (徐子珊) attended TVB Most Popular TV Commercial Awards 2015 (2015 TVB最受歡迎廣告頒獎禮) and gave out the 'Most Popular Male Lead 最受歡迎男主角' award to Louis Koo (古天樂). When mentioned Kate became the replacement at eleventh hour for Charmaine Sheh (佘詩曼) who was supposed to be the presenter but fell sick, Kate denied the suppression: "Please do not say that and we are working for the company. On that day, I received a phone call about giving award to Louis Koo and agreed immediately. Also, this gave me a chance to see his advertisement."

Kate Tsui (徐子珊) wore a sexy gown revealing her chest to attend the opening ceremony of a Japanese restaurant as the guest. She was described as 'sexy female goddess' and Kate explained that the host followed according to the script. Kate disclosed she was learning jewellery designs lately and might had a chance to collaborate with the company to release her own jewellery design through her friend. Also, she fell in love with taking photography and when asked if the contract renewal did not reach her expectation and she was thinking of other plans, Kate said: "Nope. Ms Virginia Lok (乐易玲) and I had been discussing all along and no problem at all. (Will look for you if there is any?) I did not hear this before and my contract is not expired yet. (Will venture in overseas?) I prefer Hong Kong. (ATV poaches unhappy artistes?) I am very happy. (Rumoured Myolie Wu (胡杏兒) is not renewing contract?) No idea and I did not ask her."

Kate Tsui and Elena Kong acted as cousins in TVB drama, Smooth Talker. Although the drama has finished airing, there are recent gossip news about the two stars.

According to Hong Kong media, Elena could not tolerate with Kate for being too obsessive with her appearance. Before filming for a scene at home, Elena and Kate had discussed about their scripts in advance and planned to act out the scene humorously.

However, when Elena saw that Kate was still wearing her high heels despite that they were shooting for a scene at home, Elena suddenly added in a line, “You are at home and what high heels are you still wearing”.

Kate reportedly went embarrassed after hearing Elena’s line.

In another scene, Kate was supposed to cry in front of Elena. When the cameras started to roll, Elena again added in a new line which was not part of the script. “There is a cure for Aids, but there is no cure for stupidity!”

Many working crew were said to be laughing after hearing Elena’s line.

When asked for her comment about the rumour, Elena said, “Don’t try to make me look like I am unrighteous!”

Kate Tsui’s contract with TVB will be expiring in May. Some TVB A-listers are leaving the TV station for the lucrative China market, so TVB is eager to retain Kate. In addition, Now TV is also eyeing on Kate to film its new drama.

An insider source leaked that TVB had offered Kate a 15% salary increment, which is about HK$1.2 million annually, also excludes her event appearance fees.

TVB reportedly also offers to tailor a blockbuster series for Kate by end of the year, and promises a TV Queen award as part of the renewal package.

“Kate did think of venturing overseas, but she knows that there are not much opportunities for her in China yet. This time, the terms that TVB offered is not bad, so there is a possibility she might renew the contract,” said the source.

Meanwhile, there are also speculations that if Kate renews the contract, she has a better chance of winning the TV Queen award than Linda Chung.

Kate Tsui(徐子珊), Nancy Sit(薛家燕), and Fung Woo(胡楓) attended TVB's "OTT video platform service" event.

TVB executive director and general manager Cheng Shin Keon(鄭善強) talked about the details regarding the service on stage. Starting next month, TVB will play over 1,700 drama series on its OTT service. When asked if TVB will include ATV drama series they purchased earlier, he expressed that they will air some of them while the other will be put in its TVB Classic channel.

On the stage, Kate Tsui(徐子珊) claimed she's a TV addict. She said she would often watch the news early in the morning and other countries' variety programs. When asked if she's worried viewers will watch her old work and make comparison, Kate said with a smile: "There's nothing I can do. Of course they are going to see the differences. People do grow up. But I don't mind. I feel I need to improve on my acting skills whenever I watch my older work."

35 years old Kate Tsui (徐子珊) participated in 2007 movie, Eye in the Sky (跟蹤), which won herself the Best Newcomer Award (最佳新演員) during Hong Kong Film Award (香港電影金像獎), and it was assumed her career will develop smoothly. Despite filming for more than 10 movies, Kate failed to have breakthrough and her position in the entertainment industry was getting shaky as well. Earlier, she acted as an autism woman in the movie, Knock Knock Who's There (有客到), directed by Carrie Ng (吳家麗), and challenged herself to film the rat scene in order to seek for breakthrough.

Trying to look for breakthrough but Charmaine Sheh was her obstacle

Although Kate had been eagerly looking for breakthrough in movie industry, but Charmaine Sheh (佘詩曼) suddenly became her obstacle. Charmaine became the TV Queen based on last year series, Line Walker (使徒行者). Next, she was the main lead in the new movie, Triumph in the Skies (衝上雲霄), heavily invested by TVB and this boosted her popularity to the next level. Also, the confidence for filming the movie version of Line Walker also came from Charmaine. As such, Kate was extremely worried about her career in movie market upon witnessing Charmaine's excellent achievements. According to the source, this brought pounding headache to Kate instantly. She confided to her friend and also requested TVB senior management to pave the road for her in the movie industry and regain her position before Charmaine made her way into movie market successfully.

Depressed and confided in her friend

A few days ago around 4.30pm in the Central, Kate wore black shade without any make-up and walked into a cafe. Her female friend arrived after a short while and she became the 'servant' whom took the initiative to walk away from her seat and order for her friend. It was surprising as Kate was used to serve by her manager and assistant. Kate then hurriedly returned to her seat as if she had lot of worries to confide to her friend.

In the cafe, Kate did not stop talking and her friend undertook the listener role, and kept frowning and became depressed after listening to her friend's opinion. Eventually, Kate's mouth shape became a bitter gourd. Nevertheless, it was obvious that she failed to find a solution and they left the cafe together around 6.30pm.