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Yoyo Mung (蒙嘉慧) attended Jade Kwan's (關心妍) daughter, Jovia Yang's (楊榮心) baby shower party alone as her husband, Ekin Cheng (鄭伊健) was filming movie in Hangzhou. She said: "I am the representative. (Any gift to Jovia?) Managed by Ekin's manager." Yoyo disclosed she saw Jovia and praised she was cute.

When asked if she thought of having baby, Yoyo said: "Yes, if very cute. (Change your thought?) No plan yet." Pointing that she had slimmed down, Yoyo said: "It is okay and I plan to go hiking during the good weather. (Visit Ekin in Hangzhou?) Let me think about it but he wishes to focus on filming movie. Might go there when it is wrapping up."

Yoyo Mung (蒙嘉慧) is rumoured to be expecting due to her gaining weight issue earlier and clarified that her husband, Ekin Cheng (鄭伊健) and she had no intention to have baby during an interview with the host, Elva Lai (黎燕珊) during the show, (往事．並不如煙之情書). She disclosed her mother was very wilful and caused her grandmother to worry about her constantly and it made her realised having children required responsibility. Yoyo said: "I will be in a bad condition if I have a child resembling my mother's character. I still prefer two person world."

Yoyo Mung (蒙嘉慧), Wong He (王喜), director, Adam Wong (黃修平) and others participated in directors exchange meeting session. Apparently, Yoyo gained substantial weight during an event in May but lost some weight on 14 September. When asked if she tried to keep fit by exercising, Yoyo said: "Trying hard to buy many black tops and exercising but not enough though." She added she needed to wear jacket to hide her fats during summer.

Yoyo disclosed she will be filming an artistic film and acting as a dance instructor later and could take the chance to keep fit: "Will be attending basic dance lessons and practising for 3 hours daily. I must slim down. (Any dancing background?) Nope. The dance instructor has confidence to teach me although I am more than 40 years old now. (Your husband, Ekin Cheng (鄭伊健) feels you are too skinny in the past?) Nope. He will say I am fat when at home." She added they had insufficient to play badminton together.

Yoyo filmed a 30 seconds video clip about Hong Kong as director this time and revealed it was difficult due to many themes about Hong Kong. She eventually chose food and environment as the themes: "I love to eat egg waffle and shoot an uncle making it in Tai O. I get to eat liquid nitrogen ice-cream there too and it is very interesting. (Seek any advice from Ekin?) Nope, as filming should be based on objective views. I share it with him and he supports me. He helps me to ask Chan Kwong Wing (陳光榮) to compose music and I am full of gratitude towards him."

Ekin Cheng (鄭伊健) attended an event and when mentioned about his wife, Yoyo Mung (蒙嘉慧) gained substantial weight lately, he replied it was an image. Asking if he tried to make his wife gain weight, Ekin said: "It is happiness and she was too skinny in the past. (Prefer her old or current shape?) I like any of her shape and healthy is most important. (She is very anxious to lose weight?) She talks only."

Mentioning about Yoyo appeared to be expecting, Ekin replied it was angle problem and Yoyo's birthday was in August: "Giving her fitness equipment. (Feels better when hugging her now?) Almost the same. (Encourages her to lose weight?) In fact, she goes to Michael (celebrity fitness instructor) to train her body but goes there once only in the past few months. Michael told her not to tell anyone she was training there in order not to get 'killed'."

42 years old, Yoyo Mung (蒙嘉慧) has been making less public appearance since married and it is discovered she gained weight drastically when attending an event related to sitcom a few days ago. Many netizens commented it was a happy weight gain for Yoyo and assumed she will not gain weight at all.

Hence, Yoyo decided to put in efforts to reduce weight. One week ago on Weibo, she shared photo of her exercising in a relaxing way and left a message: "In a serious mode!" Many netizens rooted for her and dismissed the possibility of getting pregnant by looking at her exercise pose.

It has been a long time since actress Yoyo Mung (蒙嘉慧) makes public appearance and it was obvious she gained weight evidently when attending the worshipping ceremony of RTHK's new sitcom. Yoyo replied to ON.CC (東網) through telephone after that and denied about the pregnancy. She was shocked when looking at her photo: "I am extremely shocked and will put several photo at my bedside in order not to gain weight again."

Weighed 20 pounds heavier

Yoyo expressed she tried not to exceed weighing 120 pounds but weighed 126 pounds when going for holidays earlier. Hence, she weighed 20 pounds heavier and dared not see her fitness instructor.

When asked if the executive producer requested her to reduce weight, Yoyo said: "The role requires me to show a haggard look and I believe I will slim down slowly after filming 20 episodes. (Any reaction from your husband, Ekin Cheng (鄭伊健) upon seeing your latest photo?) I am shocked and not to mention about him."

Artiste, Yoyo Mung (蒙嘉慧) took a vacation for a period of time and will be returning to film series again. Yoyo uploaded a photo of her script and resumed to a life of memorising the script. Some fans posted their comments that they looked forward to Yoyo new series.

Yoyo Mung recently signed a per-series contract with HKTV. Yesterday she attended the press conference of her debut HKTV series Sky Net with the lead actor Frankie Lam. At the press conference, the event organizer sent out two young "Q version Yoyo" out to give Frankie a kiss and pushed out a birthday cake to celebrate Yoyo's August 3rd birthday. Yoyo laughed and said there is a rumor in the public that she signed a million dollar HKTV contract, she said: "That's just a rumor! After all, I'm satisfied! Actually the sincerity is more important than the money. I know I have fighting scenes this time around, they signed me up for boxing and shooting classes. They're trying to brush up my skills in this area! (What's your birthday wish?) Have work continuously." According to HKTV, the company especially hired an instructor to teach Yoyo Close Quarters Combat.

When speaking of the TV license issue, Frankie and Yoyo both expressed they are not worried. Frankie said: "The license will be issued sooner or later." Ricky Wong is thankful for Chow Yun Fat's support of obtaining TV license. He denied the rumor that HKTV artists are leaving the company in groups. "Just one or two artists left. We have 250 artists, later the number will increase to 300." He does not rule out the chances that he may do more "poaching" of artists.

Also, HKTV's other series My Mother is a Black Rose went through a huge cut of already filmed scenes, wasting HK$2 million. The serial was originally 30 episodes, but has been cut down to 9 episodes. Ricky said: "Actually its not just that amount, but we have to control quality. There is no reason why a glass of orange juice should be forced diluted to three glasses."

Since Yoyo Mung left TVB, she is now a freelance artist and appears on iCable for the first time. She was a guest on the talk show Star Chatroom and talked about her 7 year love marathon with Ekin Cheng. Yoyo said: "I decided to entrust this 'big kid' for a lifetime and it is all because of my grandmother's passing in 2007, which was a huge impact on me. At the time, I had only been dating Ekin for half a year, but he called me early in the morning and told me to go to his house. He said I should not face this alone. It was that moment I acknowledged him as a man I could rely on."

What Yoyo admires most about Ekin is that he knows how to cherish family. "Before the widespread of smartphones, Ekin's father already knew how to use WhatsApp and send pictures. Clearly, Ekin really spent the time and patience to teach his father how he could communicate with him. When Ekin has a day off, he will drive his family around on a joy ride and take them on vacation. He really loves and cherishes family, and I believe he would treat me the same way. I'm very sloppy and rarely clean the house. People had complained about me before, but he really shows tolerance me."

Yoyo disclosed Ekin made the marriage proposal ring himself. "He secretly made the ring while I was not home. It is an one of a kind silver ring and he made it to surprise me." When speaking of her plans to have children, Yoyo expressed she will not consider children for now. "We are afraid we won't have anyone to take care of us when we get old, so we have to exercise more while we're young. We want more technology products, such as a massager and voice machine to help us get up from bed."

The Hong Kong actor, who previously rejected the idea of having kids, has finally agreed to try for a baby. To the delight of his wife Yoyo Mung, Ekin Cheng has finally agreed to try for a baby after previous mentions in several interviews that he is against the idea of having kids.

Yoyo, who had echoed Ekin’s words by saying that “giving birth is a nightmare” and “being pregnant for 10 months is like being jailed”, is reportedly thrilled about her husband’s change of mind.

Sources revealed that the actress has always wanted to a mother and often rants to her good friends about her worries on being an older mum. The actress is also concerned that she would have to give up the thought of having a baby in one or two years’ time as she is already 39.

An insider said, “It wasn’t easy to convince Ekin, who never intended to get married, to settle down. It’d be even more difficult to persuade him to have children.”

“His temperament is like a kid’s. The more you ask him to do something, the more he would refuse to do it.”

Aware of her husband’s personality, Yoyo has never mentioned her baby-making plans to him since they tied the knot in January. Instead, she gathered their friends, including the person who successfully persuaded him to get married, for a meet-up where they ‘tested’ his reaction.

Yoyo’s friend suggested that it would be fun to have children to play games and sports with and that it would be good to have someone to look after the couple when they are older. To their surprise, Ekin answered saying that “it is okay to try” when the actress asked him for his opinion on having kids.

It is believed that she has been making regular visits to the Chinese physician to strengthen her body in preparation for pregnancy.

Yesterday Yoyo Mung was on a radio interview and personally admitted that she had decided two days ago that she will not be renewing her TVB contract. She said: "TVB and I remain in friendly relations. At this moment, TVB is still my maternal home. Whatever my future path is like, this circle is round, there will always be a turning back. Leaving temporarily does not mean forever." In regards to her being excluded from her new series A Great Way to Care II promotions, she expressed she has not been affected by it. "I will promote the series on my own."

She frankly expressed before renewing the contract, she wanted to know what future jobs TVB had in stored for her, but unfortunately the company had no arrangements, which made her question, "why would I need to renew the contract then?" On the contrary, when Yoyo met with Ricky Wong, he asked her what type of role does she wish to portray or what kind of role does she want to try? Although she still has not signed a contract with Ricky Wong (HKTV), the chances are pretty high.

As reported on Groove Asia, while the actress was promoting her new TVB series, "A Great Way To Care II" recently, she disclosed that she has nightmares just thinking about having babies.
Yoyo expressed, "I was with my friends and their babies, and they were already thinking about signing up their baby with play groups. It is so taxing!"

The actress also disclosed her dislike for filling up forms and paperwork, and jokingly said that having a child means one day she and Ekin have to worry about which school their child should go and to fill such paperwork would make them both miserable.

"Ekin and I have an agreement," the actress said, and continued, "For now, we won't think about having children."

Yoyo also expressed that pregnancy feels like jail, claiming, "If I get pregnant, then I'll feel like I'm in jail for 10 months. With the addition of the four months before and six months after maternity leave, it's like I'm in jail for a whole year! We also have a cat. I know a friend whose cat caused her child's rhinitis and had to go to the emergency room. It would be hard for me to give up my cat."

When asked if her mother in-law has never pressured them to have children, Yoyo said, "Ekin's brother has kids, so my mother-in-law didn't give me any pressure!"

Yoyo Mung married Ekin Cheng in January, yesterday she attended the Race for Water 2013 event, where the civilians called her "Mrs. Ekin". She smiled embarrassingly and expressed she's still not used to the "Mrs. Ekin" address. She would respond quicker if someone called her "Ah Yo".

Yoyo expressed she's too weak to run, but she will practice hard and hope to participate in the Race for Water next year. She said: "When I exercised before, I didn't care about my body, one time because I didn't do warmups, I jumped down from the 10th story and injured my knee." She does not mind doing charity work with her husband Ekin because they share the same views in this area.

Earlier it was rumored Yoyo is going to switch over to Ricky Wong's HKTV, therefore she was excluded from her upcoming TVB series A Great Way to Care II promotions. Yoyo admitted she was initially scheduled to take part in the promotions, but TVB later notified her that it would no longer be necessary. She did not feel unhappy about this, but since she's still a TVB artist, she will respect their decision and try her best to find other ways to promote the series. Also she is good friends with the producer and the cast, so she does plan to invite them out for dinner sometime.

This year 39 year old Yoyo Mung married 45 year old Ekin Cheng in Japan after dating for several years. When the whole city is wondering when the couple plans to have babies, yesterday Yoyo accepted [The Sun] exclusive interview to promote for her new series A Great Way to Care II. During the interview, Yoyo disclosed she has nightmares just thinking about having babies. "I watch my friends with their babies, and are already thinking about signing up their baby with play groups, so troublesome! One time I was dreaming that I got pregnant, but the dream quickly turned into a nightmare! [A parent] has to worry about which school their child should go to. I personally hate filling out paperwork, there are a lot of enrollment forms to fill out! I just feel he's miserable and I'm miserable too! Ekin and I have consensus, for now we won't think about having children." Yoyo expressed pregnancy feels like jail, "If I get pregnant, then I'll feel like I'm in jail for 10 months and with the addition of the 4 months before and 6 months after maternity leave, it's like I'm in jail for a whole year! Also we have a cat, I know a friend whose cat caused their child to get allergic rhinitis and had to go to the emergency room. If I had to give up my cat, that is too hard for me!"

Yoyo praised the openness of her mother-in-law. She had never pressured Yoyo to carry on the family name. "Ekin's brother has kids, so my mother-in-law didn't give me any pressure!" She also expressed Ekin's 'liberal' personality was one of the other reasons that led her to back off from having children, "He spoils children too much. In the future when we teach our children, our parenting styles will definitely conflict!"

When speaking of life after marriage, Yoyo frankly expressed there really isn't anything different: "Actually I have always done chores around the house, there really isn't anything different after marriage!" In the past, Yoyo went through mental distress before, she frankly expressed now that she's marriage the person sleeping besides her has influenced her to be more optimistic. "Many years ago, my career pressured me too much, I was worried that I wouldn't have enough jobs. Whenever I finish a series, I would immediately worry about what would happen next. Back then, as soon as I opened my eyes in the morning, I would start worrying instantly. The thoughts scared me. Once I discovered I was mentally unstable, I immediately went to see the doctor. (Ekin influenced you to be more optimistic?) He's a very good role model with bad memory. He won't remember the unhappy events or times when work gets too stressful. All he remembers are the happy events! Before I met him, I was in a relationship, but wasn't happy and work gave me a lot of pressure, but I later learned to face my difficulties. I should enjoy my ability to be able to solve problems."

Since Yoyo Mung became Mrs. Ekin Cheng in January, it was reported Yoyo's TVB contract is expiring in March and rumored that she's planning to retire from the industry; Yoyo's upcoming series A Great Way to Care II is going to be her farewell series. Yesterday Yoyo uploaded a photo of herself on Weibo of her frowning at work and expressed its been a long while since she's done an interview. In the photo, Mrs. Cheng had a low-cut 'career line' revealing outfit on and won compliments from fans that 'Ah So' is so hot!

Aside from the rumor of Yoyo's retirement, there is another version that she'll be the lead female in Tiger Cubs II. Because Jessica Hsuan had contract issues with TVB, she will not be participating in the sequel. It was rumored Yoyo will replace her, even her character and storyline is already out. Reporters contacted Yoyo to confirm and she denied the rumor. When asked if she plans to retire when he contract expires? She said her manager handles the contract and she will continue to work, but she's only accepting series based on the script and the crew. Tiger Cubs II producer Lam Chi Wah expressed the rumor online of the cast and synopsis cannot be trusted. He said they are still discussing on how Jessica's role will be handled. The female lead is still open.

The newly wedded couple Ekin Cheng and Yoyo Mung secretly got married on January 28th at an ancient palace in Tokyo. After their three day honeymoon, the couple returned to HK at 8pm last night. They appeared at the airport ten fingers interlocked and were greeted by 500 reporters. Mrs. Cheng had a sweet smile on her face the entire time and left the majority of the question answering to her husband. The two stood still for pictures and when asked about how they're feeling after marriage? Ekin joked: "We already expressed it just now." Yoyo added with a wide smile: "Happy!"

When Ekin learned he 'offended' his friends by having such a low-profile marriage, he apologized several times. Ekin said: "I have to apologize to many of my friends because I wasn't able to invite some of them." He made a special apologize to Wilson Chin: "Because I knew he has to wrap up with the Lunar New Year film and is very busy, so I didn't dare to tell him."

Asked if they're planning to make up for it and hold a wedding party in HK? Ekin joked: "Huh? Another one?! You're kidding me!" Ekin explained the reason why he chose to hold the wedding in Tokyo was because his first vacation with Yoyo was to Tokyo. He plans on seeking for another special place in HK to make up the marriage formalities. It was exposed Ekin cried a lot during the wedding? He laughed: "It's just to have something to write about. I smile when I'm happy. The most emotional moment in the course of events now.

Yoyo laughed and said she's not used to being called Mrs. Cheng. She joked: "Isn't it the first year we don't have to give out red envelopes?" Reporters teased she actually have to give a pair of red envelopes. Yoyo said: "Aiya, married at the wrong time!" Ekin learned from reporters that his ex-girlfriends all congratulated him, he said: "I know, thanks." His good buddy Jordan Chan announced he's going to be a father soon, asked if he plans to be a father along with him? Ekin said: "Let's see if he can handle it first!"

Ekin Cheng announced on Weibo, he married girlfriend Yoyo Mung in Japan! Ekin's manager (Lam San San) confirmed the good news, she said the wedding was a complete secret, but it was a very touching. Lan San San said: "I got a surprised invitation to the wedding, we (the guests) just found out probably about a month ago. Ekin asked if we had time for dinner, then later he asked again if we had time for dinner in Tokyo? Based on Ekin's personality, we knew there was something big happening, but we didn't dare to ask him. We just booked the flight and hotel separately, so we all didn't really know where we were suppose to go. It wasn't until we got there, Ekin told us there will be bus to take us to an ancient looking restaurant. Inside, there were really pretty flowers, it was a really small scaled and simple wedding party. We had a French meal and then the newly weds made a speech of their feelings. Yoyo started crying as soon as sje started speaking. As for Ekin, you wouldn't believe it, he cried even harder and couldn't stop either. They just thanked us for coming on short notice, but we didn't know what gift to get the couple since it was so sudden. Whatever comes toind, then we'll buy and give it to them immediately! The most touching was when Ekin called Yoyo 'Ah So' (wife), then Ah Lo (Jerry Lamb) and Chan Kwong Wing called her 'Ah So'. That ended the beautiful evening." Also, Lam San San reveals: "It had been snowing in Tokyo, but once their wedding started, the snow stopped. Really have to thank God. I respect the couple's wish of keeping their private lives low-profile, after all it was a very touching wedding. The majority of the guests were very moved and teared up." In the photo Lam San San shared with the media, Ekin had a tuxedo on and Yoyo had a low cut wedding dress.

On Weibo, Ekin posted a photo of two teddy bears with the letters "E" and "Y" on the bears' feet. The EY represents Ekin and Yoyo. After Ekin's Weibo announcement, his wife Yoyo replied sweetly! Good friends from the industry such as ShuQi, Bonnie Chiu, Christine Ng and many more congratulated the newly wedded! In other news, all along the media reported Yoyo was born in 1975, but according to the Japanese marriage certificate, she is actually born in 1973. Ekin will resume work on Saturday and attend a show in Macau with his "Young&Dangerous" brother Jordan Chan.

** RESPONSES FROM FRIENDS + EKIN'S EX-GIRLFRIENDS **

Chin Ka Lok: He was so secretive on Weibo, Ekin had always kept his private life low-profiled. There has been so many good news lately, Jordan [and Timmy Hung] became fathers, and now Ekin's married. (How would you rate this 'Ah So' Yoyo Mung?) To able to tie up 'Chan Ho Nam', she gets 100%! We'll catch up when they get back!

Chris Lai: I already knew about this, but I couldn't go because of filming. I know they wanted to plan a really memorable wedding. I'm very good friends with them, so I'm sad I wasn't able to go. Wait until they come back, I'll pick out a really good wedding gift for them.

Leo Ku: My heart is so moved! Congrats to my good brother and 'Ah So'. This day has finally come! They remind of one of Ekin's songs Only Love You For Life. I listened to this song today and there's so much feel.

Michael Tse: I'm happy for them. Tell them to hurry up and come back to HK, so we can have a wedding banquet here! (Rush them to have a baby?) Let them think about it themselves, I'm not their parents. Jordan is going to be a father soon, now he's married. It's truly double happiness!

Bobby Au-Yeung: Wah! Finally got married, that's great, love blossomed! I know them both very well, they love to play games and do physical activity. Congrats to them!

Jordan Chan: I just came back from Shanghai and found out about the good news. He already congratulated me for becoming father, I need to congratulate him for getting married as well.

William So: Wish the couple together forever, I waited for this day for too long. My neck grew long from waiting so long. Ekin is basically a big kid, can Yoyo withstand him? If they have a baby too, it will be difficult to handle two kids! Children are not as important, the most important is their happiness.

Miriam Yeung: Congrats to Ekin. He's always going to those pilgrimage holy places. I hope they get a baby soon, should have one while they're still young. The earlier, the happier.

Ella Koon: Congrats to them, wish them together forever. I remember my first time collaborating with Yoyo. On the first day, first scene, I had to scream at her, calling her "Bat Por"!

Joey Yung: He really loves Japan. (Save on the money gift?) Oh yeah, just in time for Lunar New Year, I can get his red envelopes. Every year, we all go to friends house to send new year greetings. I'm happy for Ekin.

Ekin's ex-girlfriends - Gigi Leung, Maggie Siu and Maria Lai were happy for Ekin and congratulated him.

Gigi Leung: "Congrats from the bottom of my heart. When I heard the good news, I was really happy for them. I dedicate my song Exchange Treaties (換約) to them because this song is about marriage. I wish them together forever!"

Maggie Siu: Congratulations. I am not surprised they suddenly got married nor am I surprised they got married in Japan because Ekin had always loved Japan and this fits his low-profile personality."

Maria Lai: He's so secretive. I think just friends within the industry knew about it. He always used to say he didn't want to get married or have children, but now he's already married. I see he changed his mind and would want children! Every individual should do this at some point in their lives in order to maintain the relationship between two people.

Yesterday Yoyo Mung and Alex Fong were at TVB City working on new series A Great Way To Care. First time responding to the marriage news, Yoyo reveals boyfriend Ekin Cheng proposed to her on her birthday (August 3rd). When asked how Ekin proposed? She said: "It was more frightening than surprising. As to what happened, it will be in our memories, I'm not going to tell you. We'll let you all know a few days after our marriage." Coincidentally, that day Yoyo and Alex were shooting at the church, when asked if she's especially nervous? She said: "How so? It's not my first time working at a church. (How is the preparations going?) Haven't done anything yet. (Picked a date yet?) No specific date, December 31st is still next year. Whenever we have time, then we'll just call up our lawyer friend and have them come over and do an impromptu marriage. We may just get marry at home. (Wear a wedding dress?) Nope, keep everything as simple as possible! (Do a wedding photo shoot?) Depending on my mood that day. We should take the wedding pictures on that day, if we take them prior to the marriage, then why not just look back at our everyday life pictures."

Asked if she plans to hold a wedding banquet? Yoyo said: "It's best not to make it too complicated. Where ever there are open seats, then we'll do it. Holding a 2 table banquet won't be too difficult, it's just a wedding. (Honeymoon?) We'll go on a trip if we have time." When asked if they're getting married because of the elders? She said: "In the recent years, my grandmother and mother have already passed away. I only have my Daddy left. I told him I'm getting married and he had no reaction. He just gave me an "Oh", then asked me if I wanted to drink soup." To some extent Yoyo and Ekin are getting married because of the elders, she said: "Perhaps its just our own thinking, as long as we're happy, family will be satisfied enough."

It was rumored Yoyo wanted Ekin to split his assets with her. Yoyo said the author of the report put words into their mouth: "Ekin already denied the rumor before that report was published. The magazine couldn't get any evidence, so they made up some nonsense. It's been written like this for so many years, the only thing I got from him was cat litter and cat poop because his three cats are very important. I'm responsible for picking up their poop."

Yesterday once Alex saw Yoyo, he shouted "Mrs. Cheng". She happily thanked him, but Alex teased: "Finally you're getting married. I'm happy for you two. Next year, you definitely have to let us all know, so we can all come early." Yoyo refuted: "And you didn't notify me earlier?" Alex joked: "Because I don't have enough money, forget about having 2 table banquet." Yoyo joked back and asked: "Will you sponsor a few more tables for me?" Alex replied: "Must make it big, being able to marry at this age is such happiness!"

Last night at Ekin Cheng's final show of his Hong Kong Coliseum concert, Ekin was pressured to announce his plans to marry girlfriend Yoyo Mung next year. Ekin's parents, girlfriend Yoyo and good friends Angela Tong, 'Young and Dangerous' brothers Jordon Chan, Chin Kar Lok, Jerry Lamb, Jason Chu and director Lau Wai Keung all supported him at the concert.

On stage, Ekin's brothers chatted happily and then switched the topic onto Ekin's love life. Chin Kar Lok said: "You promised me before that you will have something to say tonight!" The crowd immediately went wild after Kar Lok made that comment. Ekin answered: "Yes, say that you're getting married!" Jordon interrupted him: "Let me say it, but you can't be upset, please welcome Yoyo Mung!" Ekin initially tried to wave his hands telling them to stop, but Jordon kept going and invited Yoyo up on stage. Ekin immediately stopped him: "Ok! I will say it myself. My girlfriend and I are very personal, I don't like to take our relationship out and let people see it! I admit I'm a very romantic person, otherwise how can I sing love songs to everyone?" However, the audience were displeased by Ekin's answer and kept booing him.

Then the special guest Leo Ku suddenly comes on stage, he said: "Today the producer called me and said why don't I give Ekin a surprise. He said you're going to make an announcement tonight that I'm invited to your banquet." Ekin smiled embarrassed, but Leo continued: "I said invite me to his celebration banquet! How about this, I won't say the word 'marry', I'll say 'dodo' instead. Everyone repeat after me, Ekin and Yoyo dodo!" Ekin laughed: "If I dodo, then I will definitely invite you!"

Later, Ekin accepted an interview and when speaking of all the pressure his brothers gave him and he still wasn't willing to announce the marriage news? He said: "After all, I'm not married yet. If I do get married, I will definitely let you all know." After reporters asked Ekin again and again when he's going to admit it, he finally said: "It will be next year, but I won't say when and where. This is very personal to me." As for Yoyo, she accepted an interview over the phone and had difficulty covering her joy, when asked if Ekin ever officially proposed to her? She said: "He did half of it, the other half he'll do it when he has free time." She stressed Ekin is focused on his work and hopes the public can put the attention on her boyfriend's career instead.

Hong Kong actor Ekin Cheng who had earlier promised to wed his long-time girlfriend, Hong Kong actress Yoyo Mung, was rumoured to have called off their wedding plans after the actress was spotted breaking down from the stress.

Ekin, 44, who had always iterated that he does not believe in marriage, expressed a change in his stand over the last two years. At Jordon Chen's wedding last year, he let on that he "has plans to get married". Since then he had also claimed that he "will get married before the end of the world."

However, an insider claimed that Ekin had not made his move to confirm his wedding plans with girlfriend of seven years, Yoyo. The actor apparently had not proposed to Yoyo or made any plans for the couple. Ekin's parents, who are unaware of the situation, would regularly ask the actress about the wedding preparations and date which subjected her to a great amount of stress.

Another tip-off also claimed that Ekin had planned his holiday for the next six months and the wedding would not be anytime soon. The actor was said to be irritated as he had been asked about the wedding repeatedly over the past months.

Yoyo, who recently filmed A Great Way to Care 2 with her good friend, Hong Kong actor Alex Fong, is believed to have compared Alex to her boyfriend. While Alex had put his partying days behind and is now a devoted father to his three-year-old, Ekin had yet to be willing to settle down.

Yoyo and Alex were seen together during dinnertime on the set of the drama last Wednesday. Yoyo looked worried and was not eating well. Alex helped fill her plate with food and while they were talking, Yoyo was seen wiping away her tears.

Responding to the incident at an event on Monday, Yoyo emphasised that she will not be tying the knot within the year and had not shed tears because of that. She explained that "I teared because my eyes were tired after focusing on a game."