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New generation TVB music producer Tang Chi Wai is seen as Ku Ka Fai's successor. In May, the 36 year old musician will be holding a two show concert of his exhibiting his works. Yesterday, TVB Siu Sangs Raymond Lam, Bosco Wong, Ron Ng and Alfred Hui joined together to help him promote. They risked their lives to do a dangerous promotional clips for Tang. Bosco's hair on finger got burnt, Alfred got hit in the eye by marbles and Raymond choked on baby powder.

Focused on producing TVB series theme songs, Tang Chi Wai, although is often accused of plagiarizing, his TVB's music producer reputation remains unaffected. On May 4th and 5th, he will be holding the two night Tang Chi Wai FLASH BACK at Starhall. His main guest performers are Raymond, Ron, Bosco and Alfred.

The four Siu Sangs each did a themed promotional clip. Bosco played with fire, as he lights up the record tape with his hands. He posed pretending to look cool, but as the fire got bigger and bigger, Bosco insisted to hold on until the director called Cut. He NGed 3 times and was still ok, but on the last run, he eventually got burned. Fortunately the staff was able to stop the fire in time, and the fire only got Bosco's finger, the skin was red and swollen. Bosco said with humor: "I really sacrificed this time. The sexiest part of my body is all burnt now!"

Alfred didn't have it any easier, he was arranged to throw marbles, taking several marbles and threw them up in the air. On the first take, the marbles rained on him, falling on his head. He continued to withstand the pain until the director called cut. Then four staff members threw a few hundred marbles up over Tang Chi Wai and Alfred. Alfred got hit in the eye, while Tang got hit in the head. Alfred was in so much pain, his tears came running down immediately: "Pretending to look Chok is so difficult. I really appreciate senior Raymond Lam now."

Chok King Raymond Lam initially had the least danger, but too bad he had to prank Tang Chi Wai. while Tang was jumping up high, he kicked the baby powder on the floor and it ended up getting all over him. The powder got on his nose and eyes, and made him sneeze constantly. His eyes turned all red. Raymond claimed: "Hurting others, eventually hurt myself."

Ron Ng's promotion clip had an explosion in it. When he heard the loud explosion sound, he was so frightened, but he later saw rose petals exploding out and created a romantic scene. Ron said: "If my partner was a beautiful girl, then that would be even better."

Timmy Hung and 2006 Miss Hong Kong first runner-up Janet Chow's tied the knot today! Timmy had '10 Brothers' serve as his groomsmen, while the bride Janet had 28 bridesmaids. Timmy's groomsmen included Chin Kar Lok, Michael Tong, Frankie Lam, and Carlos Ng. Janet's bridesmaids included Angela tong, Toby Leung, Elaine Yiu, Margaret Chung, Vivien Yeo and many many more.

The day before, Janet had her bridal shower party and her bridesmaids all went on stage to share their experiences they had with Janet and how they felt about her. The bride got very emotional and cried the whole time. Janet said: "I slowly established this group of friends in the 6 years since I've been in HK. We talk about everything and are about loyalty. We take care of each other, so I really want to share my happiness with them." Timmy's sister was also one of the bridesmaid, Janet laughed: "They said Timmy is lucky to marry me. Even his sister said the same thing. I really don't feel what's so great about me, but I really thank them."

The couple also hosted a star-studded wedding reception at W Hotel. The bride left alone early in the morning to pickup her friends and took them to the hotel. Timmy waited for his bride at the hotel, and then the couple entered together.

As the father-in-law, Sammo Hung arrived at the hotel at 12pm, and personally gave out red envelopes later in the afternoon. He laughed that Timmy knows what to do and does not need to be taught, so he doesn't have to worry. Asked if the newly weds are planning to have Dragon babies? Sammo said its possible. Later, Sammo's wife joined them and happily allowed the media to snap a few pictures.

Wong Jing, Jacky Cheung, Jackie Chan and EEG CEO Albert Yeung were the earliest guests that arrived. Jacky expressed he gave money gift to the newly weds because he has to go up to Shanghai for a performance, so he can only stay for 15 minutes. When Jacky learned Kelly gave birth, he congratulated her.

Angelababy, Taiwanese actor Kai Ko and Bosco Wong attended the blessing ceremony for new film Together. In the film, Angelababy will be in a love triangle with Kai and Bosco, but the dating scenes are just superficial. Earlier she was spotted with rumored boyfriend Huang Xiaoming coming out of the doctor's office, it was rumored she just got her pre-marriage checkup. She said: "I got the flu, so went to get the flu shot. It just so happens he got half a day off and I was sick, so we went to get the shot together! (Plans for marriage?) Need to work first."

First time in a HK film, Kai felt it was very refreshing, and is not worried he'll get rumored with Baby: "It's only true love for us in the film. (Because she has a boyfriend?) I don't know. (You have a girlfriend?) No."

TVB new series The Confidant (AKA: The Great Eunuch) heads up to Hengdian for outdoor shooting. The cast including Wayne Lai, Michelle Yim, Aimee Chan, Nancy Wu, along with the other staff, making up a group of over 10 appeared at the airport last night for departure. Wayne and his wife are traveling together. As there are always artist scandals breaking out in Hengdian, the paparazzi follows behind them to report any news. Wayne laughed and said he and his wife will be working as guardians. He will be responsible for the actors' activities, while his wife will help look after the actresses. It was said since TVB got a new boss, Chan Kwok Cheung, greater investments have been made into series productions. Many series are shooting up in Mainland now. Wayne frankly said the last time he left HK to shoot a TVB series was several years ago. It's a good thing that TVB is having more resources into their productions.

This is Aimee's first time shooting in Mainland, and her boyfriend Moses Chan has been urging her repeatedly to stay warm. She said she's not worried that someone might get drunk and get out of hand, she smiled and said she'll be following Wayne and his wife. She doesn't usually go for a stroll on the streets, but if she does she will try to disguise herself.

29 year old Marie Zhuge and 32 year old Neway's second young master Sit Kar Leun tied the knot yesterday. Yesterday, Marie's 'future sister-in-law' Fala Chen, whom she is consistently rumored on bad terms with, was also present to witness the couple's marriage as part of the groom's family. It was said the newly weds followed the Chinese traditions and gave tea to parents of both sides, but no tea was given to elder brother Sit Sai Hang and his girlfriend Fala.

As Leun and Marie did do the traditional tea ceremony in the morning, asked if they gave tea to elder brother and Fala too? Leun was unwilling to respond directly, he said: "The tea ceremony is serious, I don't want to talk about gossip news. Today I want to talk about our big day. (Tea ceremony is also one of the center of attention?) The center of attention should be placed back on us. (Did your brother and Fala come?) Today many people witnessed our marriage."

At around 7pm, the wedding reception was held at the HKCEC. Fala appeared alone in a white tube dress. The main tables at the reception was divided into two sections, one for the groom's family and other other for the bride's family. Fala was arranged to sit with the groom's family. She and Marie sat between the Sit Brothers. At around 9pm, the MC asked the groom's family and friends to give a toast to the newly weds. Fala and Sit Sai Hang went on stage hand-in-hand, proving Fala's 'Dai So' (older sister-in-law) status!

"I wholeheartedly send my blessings"

Later Fala accepted an interview and when asked if she took part in the bride pickup ceremony? She said: "I'm part of the groom's family, so I didn't see the bride pickup, but I saw Marie getting off the sedan chair, it was so cute." However, when asked if Marie gave her tea? Fala avoided and did not answer: "There were a lot of elders around. (You're the Dai So?) Not considered. I drink tea too. (You're not qualified to take the tea?) That's hard to define. (Younger brother gets married earlier than older brother, must crawl under Big brother's trousers?) I never heard of that before, I didn't see that ceremony either. (Which means you're married?) That does not mean anything, I came back from overseas, so I don't know these things."

Fala also expressed there were a lot of people at the reception, so she didn't get a chance to take pictures with others yet. Asked if she and Marie broke the ice? She denied that they are on bad terms: "There's no ice, what is there to break? (Relationship turned better?) No, that's just the rumor. Rumors are rumors. I wholeheartedly send my blessings to them. (Does Marie now address you differently?) The younger generation just goes by the English names." Fala said she had been thinking about marriage, but has not been rushed by the elders, let nature take its course.

Yesterday Linda Chung, Evergreen Mak and Cilla Kung were on Metro Radio for an interview to promote new TVB series Daddy Good Deeds. Lead actor Steven Ma was absent due to skin allergies. Daddy Good Deeds is now the leader of the highest rated premiere (first) episode so far, averaging at 31 points and peaked at 33 points. However, it was said the broadcast period is considered the period of the ashes, Evergreen said: "If you ask me, there isn't the so-called 'ashes period'. I had it happened during the Lunar New YEar, but most important is quality. There will be amplitude every year, next week students will be taking exams and Easter is approaching, so there will be some affect. I hope everyone will record the show or catch it again on MyTV."

Linda expressed she's very pleased to hear the premiere rating peaked at 33 points. She reveals she will be taking 1 month off and visit her family in Canada.

Yesterday Steven Ma, Linda Chung, Evergreen Mak, Nancy Wu, Edwin Siu and Vivien Yeo attended the promotional event for TVB new series Daddy Good Deeds (DGD). As the lead actor, Steven had less screen time on the promotional clip, which clearly shows the results of leaving TVB. However, Steven insisted his support for TVB: "Not related, they asked me to come back and shoot the promotional clips several times, but I just couldn't fit in my schedule. Later, I will be taking part in a TVB Programme as a guest. It's been 19 years, I'm feeling unwilling to part from the company too." As for DGD scheduled to air during the period of the 'ashes', Steven was not upset at all: "It's not considered so this time, it's pretty good airing at the 9:30pm time slot. Easter is not a big deal. Before it was the New Years and World Cup, I'm always fighting and easily satisfied. This time, it's a good broadcast period!"

Now on freelance, Steven is doing extremely well. Next month he'll be starting a new Mainland drama and is being paid 6 figures. He expressed he can just shoot a few more series and will have enough to buy a new home. He also reveals TVB, Ricky Wong and NOW have all approached him. Recently, Felix Wong exposed in an interview, back then TVB only offered a low HK$500 raise per year as a contract renewal condition. Steven was asked how much of a raise he hopes TVB should give? He said: "I'm already very satisfied with the Mainland salary. Right now, I just hope to have more freedom and we are still discussing a 'per series' contract. Honestly, TVB can give a raise, I think there will be a raise and it won't be so little as HK$500."

Linda strongly supports its fair

In regards to Steven's little screen time on the series promotional clip, Linda expressed: "I didn't purposely go count, but TVB is very fair. Also, the clips had Steven and I in it, how can they cut it?"

When the promotional event wrapped up, producer Miu Siu Ching, who is also leaving TVB, felt emotional with red teary eyes and gave the cast a goodbye hug.