TVB Entertainment News

Miriam Yeung (楊千嬅) attended an Italian brand, Tod’s event at night in Singapore on 11th April 2018 and the flagship store was opened after the renovation. She was in Singapore last week and her husband, Real Ting (丁子高) took their son to Thailand for holidays due to an activity in Hong Kong. Hence, Miriam was in lion city alone this week and will be joining her family in Thailand thereafter.

Since Miriam mentioned about filming new series, Wonder Woman (多功能老婆) next month and checking if she stole the female lead role from Sheren Tang (鄧萃雯), she said: “Huh? I have no idea and the reliability of this new is extremely low. Everyone in Hong Kong knows my top priority is my family and I prefer to spend time with my son if not for the invitation. Honestly, Real knows the screenwriter, Ella Chan Bo Wah (陳寶華) well and my mother is close to Sheren’s mother too. Anyway, Sheren and my family are good friends and have dinner together at times.

From my understanding, I guess there is another series based on educational values for her and it will be embarrassing to see each other if we are strangers. Perhaps everybody is unaware of this but the truth is always hidden.” She looked forward to this series as it was different from her usual past role characters.

When asked if she was considered as a super wife, Miriam said: “The girls have no problem with multitasking now and we have many things to take care of despite being a single or married woman. A survey in Hong Kong shows that there is more women than men and we need to analyse the society problem. (How is the preparation for the series?) I have met up with Ella and want to increase my understanding of the role character. I am reading the script now and the filming will take place in a relaxing atmosphere.”

Wondering if Miriam missed her husband or son more when away for business trips, she said after thinking for a moment: “Will think of the appropriate person at the right timing.
(Miss your son during the shooting?) He is studying year 2 now and has many school activities. I have arranged the schedule for him and we will accompany him after our work. He also understands that I have my work to do.”

Scriptwriter, Ella Chan Bo Wah (陳寶華) makes her comeback to TVB lately and invites Miriam Yeung (楊千嬅) as the female lead in the new drama, Wonder Woman (多功能老婆) despite her last TVB series is around 10 years ago. Earlier, they announced it together during a press conference and Miriam remarked it was a miracle and destiny: “My last TVB series was A Taste of Love (美味情緣) with Raymond Lam (林峯) in 2001. Sandy Yu (余詠珊) approached my husband, Real Ting (丁子高) when I was holding the concert in last December and Ella wished to invite me to film the drama as the role character has a strong resemblance to me.”

On 29th March 2018, a magazine reported that the role character belonged to Sheren Tang (鄧萃雯) initially and she expressed she had reserved her schedule and waited for the script from Ella. However during the press conference on that day, Sheren was shocked that the female lead was not her and returned empty-handed eventually. Based on the news report, Real opened a manager company in 2017 and kept persuading Miriam to join him. Hence, she approached TVB and hoped to maintain a good working relationship. Ella believed it was fresh to collaborate with Miriam and the ratings record was a guarantee so Sheren lost a good opportunity as a result.

Subsequently, Sheren expressed her desire to speak the dialogue in Cantonese all along during an interview with a magazine. She had been liaising with TVB and waiting for the script since she had arranged her schedule. In addition, Sheren explained others believed she might return to film TVB series during last TVB Anniversary Awards and she followed their thoughts.

Real accepted an interview from Apple Daily (蘋果) on 29th March 2018: “It is a ridiculous report and the whole incident happened in last December. Sandy contacted me that Ella will be releasing a new series and we had dinner together. Although it was the first meeting, but everyone was interested and elated and we continued our discussion. The terms and conditions proposed from TVB was sincere and excellent and we decided to give it a try. It has been a long time since Miriam films series and I believe it is a breakthrough for her this time. The series title is Wonder Woman in English which conveys the same message as Miriam’s concert.” He added that everybody commented the role character had a strong resemblance to Miriam after releasing the story: “I do know Sheren and feel sorry for her although it is unrelated to me. It is odd to see this ridiculous report all of a sudden.”

Sheren Tang (鄧萃雯) has been living a carefree life, choosing appropriate script and having overseas vacation at times in recent years. Although she films less series now, but Sheren continues to update her social media account frequently. A few days ago on Weibo, Sheren revealed she lost her voice and left a message: "I have been coughing and losing my voice during the festive seasons and living a peaceful life as a result. Actually, it is not bad as I get to read books, scripts and watch series quietly. Hope everyone has a peaceful, healthy and happy life in 2018." She also uploaded many photos of herself holidaying in West Coast of the United States in 2017 and wished everyone Happy New Year.

Wayne Lai (黎耀祥) and Sheren Tang (鄧萃雯) accept an interview from the show hosted by Luisa Maria Leitao (黎芷珊) and they become TV King and TV Queen based on the series, The Rosy Business (巾幗梟雄) and No Regrets (巾幗梟雄之義海豪情) for 2 years and the "best filming partners" to the audiences.

Wayne expresses his gratitude towards the film producer, Lee Tim Sing (李添勝) for allowing him to film series with Sheren as The Rosy Business series is considered a turning point for him and the words from Tim Sing and Sheren fulfilled his wish.

As Sheren is famous for her high expectations, Wayne replies he does not think so even when filming No Regrets series as well. Sheren agrees to it and they indeed establish good rapports.

Sheren Tang (鄧萃雯) and Wayne Lai (黎耀祥) accept the interview together from TVB show, (最佳拍檔) hosted by Luisa Maria Leitao (黎芷珊) and play the questions and answers game with the netizens through Big Big Channel. Regarding the collaboration of the "classic team", the netizens feel excited and some even suffer insomnia for 2 nights. As the netizens suggest them to act as husband and wife, siblings, enemies and father and daughter, Sheren is laughing upon hearing father and daughter and Wayne starts to frown: "It depends on her and I have no choice if she wants to act as father and daughter." Sheren points Wayne is good at keeping his appearance and he replies that it depends on the occasion.

During the live broadcast, the netizens ask if Wayne feels hot for wearing long sleeve and Sheren replies on his behalf: "It is because of me and we are not dressing up glamorously initially." She then asks the netizens for the reason about teaming Wayne and her but the netizens suggest that they should hold a concert together. Sheren drags him into the water: "I sing and you dance." Wayne says: "I dare to dance if you dare to sing." It is indeed an amusing scene.

Peter Cheung (張崇德) attends the press conference of (藝人/偽人？) on 19 July and his wife, Eugina Lau (劉美娟) and good friends such as Sheren Tang (鄧萃雯), Kiki Sheung (商天娥) and Anne Heung (向海嵐) turn up to support him personally. Sheren expresses Petter has been giving religion reminders during work for many years and she will show concern for him when he accepts unsuitable scripts or emotional performances. As her role in War and Beauty (金枝慾孽) makes her career reaching to a high peak, Sheren rejects many invitations despite the high pay as she feels such series theme is teaching the villains.

Sheren admits she uses to film series to make a living and she believes her religion again after filming War and Beauty series. She feels artiste should not give gifts and rubbish to the audiences. Asking if she calculates the money loss, Sheren says: "Nope and I prefer to film The Family Link series."

Peter emphasises the script is based on true life stories and hope to let everyone understands the difficulties of being an artiste and ends up with mood disorder problem. He adds that Cecilia Cheung (張栢芝) wishes to support him personally but she is not in Hong Kong now. Asking if there is any Cecilia's story, Peter replies nope.

51 years old Sheren Tang (鄧萃雯) acts as a mother in Mainland China drama, April Star (繁星四月) and abusing the daughter becomes the hottest discussion in Hong Kong. She accepts an interview from China media and says: "Although I act as a bad foster mother, but I wish to think of the main perspective and thoughts from the role character. I do not really mind about the role characters but not without any meaning such as keep harming people and fighting. I hope the audiences will establish the same consensus and hope they will reflect and have consolation after that." Sheren does not mind acting as mother as they are noble.

Asking if she is worried about getting old, Sheren feels everybody must accept this stage and invites her old classmates for celebration upon turning 50 years old. When asked about returning to TVB, Sheren says: "TVB has been approaching me but I want to have less hardship and cannot stand it if insufficient sleep. Health is most important and hectic work schedule is no longer suitable for me."

Sheren Tang (鄧萃雯) films China series, Star April (繁星四月) after 2 years and it is currently broadcasting and hits 400 Millions viewership. In the series, she acts as the female lead, Qi Wei's (戚薇) foster mother and keeps going against Qi Wei after her real daughter's death. Her brilliant acting skills win the compliments from the netizens and steals the limelight from the male and female leads.

Sheren discloses she has an unhappy childhood which is similar in the drama: "My grandparent take care of me as my parent is divorced when I am little. As I do not have a complete family, I wish to have an outstanding career and get the recognition from the parents just like the female lead."

Sheren Tang (鄧萃雯) celebrated her 51 year old birthday on 2nd March and her good friends, Cecilia Cheung (張栢芝) and Pinky Cheung (張文慈) held a belated celebration for her with big bouquet of flowers and beautiful wine.

Pinky shared their photo on Weibo and Cecilia posed a V sign excitedly. Pinky described Sheren was a "big baby" and left a message: "We hold a belated birthday celebration for our big baby and are we strong or silly?" Sheren replied: "Ha! The appearances of the strong ladies and it is our inner hearts. We feel elated today and thank you to god for having lovely sisters!"

Sheren Tang (鄧萃雯) accepted an interview from radio station and signed contract with Wong Cho Lam's (王祖藍) company. A few days during the press conference, Sheren expressed money was not most important as she knew Cho Lam for many years and both had deep passions for acting and believed in the same religion. Sheren praised Cho Lam was a good man with talent and security.

When mentioned about her work arrangement, Sheren disclosed the most attractive points about the new series was having location shooting in Shanghai and Barcelona and others places and young guys as the opponents. Asking about her love life, Sheren said: "I am good now and feel contented. (Not thinking about dating?) I did monitor the people surrounding me but my expectations is different now. I emphasis on communication and intelligence."

Wayne Lai (黎耀祥) and Sheren Tang (鄧萃雯) are the award presenter for Best Serial Drama (最佳劇集) and A Fist Within Four Walls (城寨英雄) becomes the winner. They won continuous applause when appearing and Wayne said: "I have less applause when receiving award last year." When he asked Sheren about her desired filming partner and there was many young guys in TVB, Sheren said: "I want money!" Wayne said: "Huh? We talk about heart and not money. Anyway, you are earning RMB in China now and what other expectations other than money?"

Sheren replied she preferred good script and sufficient sleep. Wayne said: "I try my best as we are usually released for breakfast only. I try my best to help you and treat it that you have agreed." Sheren said: "No wonder many people ask me if I am returning to film series."

Sheren Tang (鄧萃雯) attended an event and expressed she went to Israel and Greece for few months vacation. Although Greece was bothered by the country's debt problem, but she felt that the security was good and attracted by the local food and scenery. Sheren said: "At first, I was worried about not used to local food and brought some dried food there. We should go to the two countries once in a lifetime. (Migrate to there?) Depends on the direction by god." Sheren also expressed to treat herself better and used to not filming series life, and no intention to return to TVB to film series for the time being.

Sheren Tang (鄧萃雯) accepted an interview from radio program hosted by Eugina Lau (劉美娟) and they talked about the passing away of their good friend, Jacqueline Law (羅慧娟). Sheren said: "When Jacqueline was alive, she taught me to smile when facing problems even towards death. When I looked at her smiling even when battling with illness, I only hoped to accompany her to face it together."

When both mentioned about learning the importance to smile, Sheren always told herself to smile even when exhausted and said: "As your smiles could bring sunshine to strangers and the needy people." She also disclosed it was hard for her to get along with others in the past and confessed: "I used to have hatred towards my parents but am trying to build the bonding with them now."

Artiste Sheren Tang (鄧萃雯) opened Weibo account for three years and had been sharing details of her life including her views with fans all along.

Sheren left an emotional message: "I have open Weibo account for three years already and thank you! From a low profile protector to expressing myself and interacting with fans on Weibo today, the changes is not what I have imagined. Initially, I am sad, mad, stubborn and even proud, but able to express myself makes my life meaningful and shows my real character. I must really cherish it!" In fact, her emotional message comes from the support and passion of her fans.

After displeasure in working with TVB, Sheren Tang ventured out and worked independently. Complaining of filming dramas without a complete script, Sheren’s criticisms last year during the airing of Beauty at War brought to light TVB’s long-time poor practices. Sheren was subsequently not included in the filming of Rosy Business 3 despite winning critical acclaim in the first two installments.

With the station’s declining ratings, TVB has been inviting veteran artistes such as Kent Tong and Anthony Wong to film for upcoming drama, The Hero. However, Sheren refused to comment on the rumors that TVB lacked artistes and had to use their friendship cards to invite veterans back.

On June 21, Sheren volunteered for a community supermarket as a cashier for the day, attracting many onlookers and bringing business into the store. Having to handle moving boxes and stocking supplies, Sheren was surprised at the amount of work cashiers have to do every day. Although this was not her first time manning the cash register, Sheren was still worried about giving back the wrong change.

After a day of work, Sheren stated that community supermarkets were a good idea, and that they offer products at a more affordable price for consumers. Despite successfully attracting a large crowd, Sheren would not consider opening a business nor would she invest in one. “I’m really bad at doing business. I’ll just be in the way, and make the business go bankrupt. However, I’m more than willing to help communities with their promotions.”

Many female artistes over 40 years old maintain themselves very well and will assume they are only around 30 plus upon looking at them. As for 48 years old, Sheren Tang (鄧萃雯), she uploaded her self-taken photo without any make-up on her blog. The photo shows that she keeps herself very well and shares her secrets of healthy living which is having sufficient sleep and keeping yourself happy always.

Sheren expressed: "I am living in the space and do not need any cosmetics. I have forgotten the earth pressure and will be having a nice sleep. I am going to bed now and good night." No wonder Sheren looks like 30 plus only and even Elvina Kong (江欣燕) commented that she looked young.

Recently, rumours had been circulating that artiste Sheren Tang (鄧萃雯) had lymphoma and she denied it through her blog today. Sheren expressed that the rumours affected her image and increased the unnecessary pressure to her.

Sheren posted a message and wrote: "Artiste is also a human being and health is important to anyone. Those who are working hard and cherish their lives deserve our respect." After seeing her message, some netizens consoled her and wrote: "We are relieved that you are in good condition."

Hong Kong actress Sheren Tang recently dismissed rumours that her conflict with TVB has cost her a TV Queen nomination.

According to Singpao, the actress, who attended the premiere screening of her new movie, "The Four II" with co-star Anthony Wong, dispelled such rumours, saying, "It's normal for an actor not to be nominated when they are no longer part of TVB."

The "Beauty at War" actress, who had not renewed her contract with the company and had been one of the biggest critics about TVB's working culture, stated that it's not her place to say whether the arrangement is fair or not.

She added, "That's how the system goes. It's normal."

She also denied that she had crossed TVB's top management with her outspokenness in regards to the issue of piecemeal scripts and absurd working hours during the production of "Beauty at War", saying that it was all pure speculations.

When asked about her critical comments on Weibo after TVB announced its nominations, Sheren replied, "I write things like that every day. At the time, I was in Luoyang and did not read any news about me."

Sheren Tang, who was recently rumoured to have been blacklisted by TVB due to her criticism about the company's working condition, recently shared her woes at a Christian sermon that was held in Vancouver, Canada.

According to Apple Daily website, the actress, who was invited to be the guest speaker at the event, talked about her insecurities and issues working as an actress at the Hong Kong's top television station, even mentioning the script that became the source of her recent troubles with the company.

Sheren revealed, "When I was given such an unfinished script, I didn't know how to enunciate my lines. Sometimes I just blindly memorised the words, to the extent that I couldn't give a good performance."

She even lamented about the time she was asked to play a mother to BoBo Chan and Leila Tong's characters a decade ago, saying that the producers are not very kind to actresses in their thirties.

"Once, a group of teenagers came up to me and called me auntie. That was the lowest point of my career, but I held it back because I would not have a job if I showed my true feelings."

She even admitted to feeling envious over "War and Beauty" co-star Gigi Lai's victory as Best Actress at the 2004 TVB Anniversary Awards. She said it made her feel small, since the first Best Actress award she won was for "Rosy Business" in 2009, despite having debuted 14 years earlier.

According to Groove Asia, speculations of a conflict rose again when the actress was absent at a dinner attended by the cast of "Beauty At War", which included Ada Choi, Christine Ng, Kenny Wong, Leung Ka Kei and others.

Christine Ng revealed that she was the one who convinced producer Jonathan Chik to initiate an impromptu dinner gathering. When asked if she tried to contact Sheren too, Christine laughed and said, "Day 1, I didn't; Day 30, I didn't either", and expressed that she is not afraid of a controversy saying that they are boycotting Sheren.

Meanwhile, Sheren, who was spotted near a hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui, revealed that she did not have the time to watch the finale together with the others as she had other jobs.

When asked about her supposed boycott, her manager disclosed that Sheren had not made any comment about the rumour, and that she has been busy working in mainland.

"Even if people invite her, she will have to see if she's busy or not, so I know she's not unhappy. She has work, but her mother will be showing her support by watching the finale. Don't make up rumours about people isolating her. That's just speculation," said her manager.