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Yesterday Toby Leung attended her first public event since the news of her divorce surfaced. Ron Ng, Jacqueline Chong, Pakho Chau and Shiga Lin were also guests at the event. Toby and Ron had rumors before and some even said Ron was the cause of the divorce. Toby arrived at the event first and when she finished her interview, Ron coincidentally drives in to the event. Toby fulfilled the media's request and waited for Ron to get out of his car to take pictures. However, Ron still didn't get out of the car after moments of waiting. Toby joked: "If you don't get out of the car, I'm leaving!" Ron waited for her to return to the event before he got out of his car. After Ron finished his interview, he agreed to take a picture with Toby, and gently wrapped his arm around Toby's waist, while Toby placed her hand on Ron's chest.

Asked if Toby felt awkward being in the same event as Ron? She said: "Nope. We are good friends, why would I feel awkward? (It was rumored he was the cause of your divorce?) I said before it had nothing to do with him. It is a fact we are good friends. (Do you two keep in touch?) Occasionally. We see each other at work or parties. Just like the party my dad (Tommy Leung) had." Toby expressed she had already emotionally recovered from the divorced, her current priority is her work and health. She is not ready to start a new relationship. Asked if the failed marriage left a shadow in her? She frankly expressed: "I would be lying if it didn't. I will have to slowly adjust my emotions. (Consider Ron?) Friends will forever be friends."

In regards to Ron's unwillingness to get out of the car to take pictures with Toby? Ron explained: "The event organizer made arrangements for each artist to come out to take pictures one by one. Not my fault. (Do you mind taking pictures with Toby?) I don't mind. We are friends. The event organizer told me to stay in the car. Toby and I have met several times before, I saw her at her father's retirement party earlier." Ron stressed he didn't pursue her because they have known each other since youth, they are good friends. "She calls me her big brother. Each year, we see each other many times outside of work. (Because you two were too good friends that made Toby's ex-husband jealous?) Well then many others could provoke jealousy, like Raymond Lam or Derek Kwok. We aren't children, nor did anything happen." Ron denied he was the cause of Toby's divorce. Asked if they felt any awkwardness because of this issue? He said: "It is the audience that believes we are awkward. I don't think so, don't use the word 'awkward' to describe the relationship I have with Toby." He expressed he and Toby won't avoid each other because of the rumors.

8 Years of Rumors

Earlier it was rumored Toby and her ex-husband Aaron Wong's divorce was due to Ron as the third party. Actually Ron and Toby were already rumored in 2006, back then they were filming TVB series Men in Pain and portrayed a married couple. Ron also won Toby's first on-screen kiss, then they started having rumors. In 2012, when they were filming in Sanya for Triumph in the Skies II, the two were spotted getting intimate at the pool. It was rumored this incident was the last straw and caused Toby's divorce.

Maggie Cheung had once posted a photo showing off V-line abs, and stirred up speculation on whether the person in the photo with those V-line abs was her? Unfortunately, the answer was just as disappointing as Myolie Wu's "I found him!" Maggie laughed: "I wish! I hope one day I can lift up my shirt and show off a little." We believe Maggie doesn't just have a nice body figure to show off, but she can also show off her acting skills. After leaving TVB, Maggie has gained more than she lost. She now has the freedom to work for HKTV, iCable, nowTV or some Mainland company. She could even find her true self.

Since leaving TVB, Maggie had more time to do the work she wants to do and live the life that she wants to live. She said: "In the past, I was really scared when I saw the outskirts because going that far, I'm almost certain its a costume drama and its most likely a location you can't even find a restroom. It is terrifying, but now I've learned to design my own life. I can plan how I want to live." She also praised HKTV for being able to comply with the terms made in the contract. She said: "In TVB, Hoi Mei (Kathy Chow) had a set amount of hours to rest, but in the end TVB wasn't able to keep the promise. Mr. Wong at HKTV's contract had 10 hours set for resting time, earlier when I was filming Hakka Woman, he was able to fulfill that promise. In April, I will be filming another modern series with HKTV. I'm not worried the series won't have any place to broadcast because the internet is the future broadcasting platform."

In the past, Maggie just knew how to be materialistic to please herself, but now she says: "I was young before, I saw myself working so hard, so I would go shopping to make myself feel better. One time, I swiped my credit card so much I went over the limit. I didn't realize until much later that my life before was just so dry and dull." Currently still single, Maggie never liked people asking so many questions, but after getting bombarded by questions, Maggie finally admitted she had a pursuer, but was unwilling to disclose the details of that person. She said: "If I really do find my Mr. Right, I will consider letting you all know. There is no reason to hide it. (Can you accept sister-brother love?) In this time period, it really doesn't matter. Is it definite that if a man is older than a woman, then they'll be happy? Or if the woman is older than the man, then they won't be a happy couple? Actually, the most important between two people in a relationship is feeling. But, is marriage definitely going to be better than being single?"

Many TVB television artists tried to break into the music industry, but several of them couldn't get away from the fate of being an "one album singer". Linda Chung is committed to break this fate. Aside from her desire of holding her own concert, her ultimate goal is to become a singer-songwriter. LindaBB said: "I don't want people to think I'm just playing around." Linda liked music since childhood, she enjoys humming music in the shower the most. She said: "I remember I already started composing music when I was around 9. At the time, my parents heard me hum a melody and asked me what song I was humming? I answered them: 'I composed it!'" Based on this, Linda ran for Miss Chinese International in 2004 and entered the entertainment circle. Linda still had a bitter love for singing and music, but she never thought she'll have the opportunity to launch her own albums. "I didn't think I'll have the chance, so I just concentrated on filming series. I slowly fell in love with acting. Actually a TV series and its theme song are closely related. With a theme song that sounds good, it really helps the series. Every time I shoot a series, I have a theme song in my heart. I would think about this song while I make an outline of how I'm going to portray the role."

Back then Linda got an "admissions ticket" to enter the music industry, at first LindaBB didn't have much confidence: "Everyone had different views. Some people thought a TV actress goes into singing? Is she just playing around? But I want to prove to everyone that I am very serious. When I first stood on stage to sing, I was very nervous and did a lot of homework myself to overcome the nervousness. When you accumulate more and more experience, then you will enjoy the stage that belongs to you and your singing will be even better!"

Lately, LindaBB has started engaging more into composing music. Not only will she be composing the theme song to her new series All That Is Bitter Is Sweet (aka. The Great Pharmacist), she will also be composing a song for Hubert Wu. Linda felt satisfied: "Usually I'm very passive at work, but this time because I wanted to compose my own song, I took initiative to ask my record company if I could give it a try. I gave 10 song demos to my Boss to listen, and to my surprise one of them was chosen. This gave me more confidence."

LindaBB expressed music composition can inspire imaginations, not only will she think about the singer's voice, but she also has an idea of how the MV should be like. Asked what her trick was to composing music? She said: "Composing music is a training of your concentration. When you have the inspiration, then you have to sit yourself down and keep composing it until the 3 minute song is done. If you stop to chat with a friend or eat something, all that on and off moments, then you'll lose the inspiration."

Yesterday Myolie Wu suddenly posted a photo of her hugging a man on Weibo and wrote: "I found him!" Everyone thought she was announcing her new relationship, but then Myolie posted another photo revealing the man she was hugging was 'King of Practical Jokes' Johnson Lee, she wrote: "Sorry, you've been fooled!" Myolie later explained she was just joking with everyone and promised she wouldn't do it again. She uploaded several photos of her Korea trip with good friends Nancy Wu, Mandy Wong, Paisley Wu and Johnson along with her explanation. Today, Myolie and Johnson came back to HK and were greeted by reporters at the airport. Myolie said: "Its a simple matter, you've all been fooled. We thought of it together." Paisley Wu added: "I watched, they planned everything." Johnson explained: "Actually we had been great friends for a long time and planned long ago to go on vacation together, it finally came true. Its just to relax, you know Myolie is always so tensed. (Fear you've went too far?) Most important is she's happy. Looking back at the comments from fans, they were all very supportive." Myolie expressed: "Johnson is right, sometimes I don't have to be so serious." Johnson continued: "I always tell Myolie, actually regardless of whether its related to you or not, the most important is your happiness. People shouldn't be so serious."

Asked if Myolie feared she upset her fans? Myolie said: "My fans from my fans club are fine... (Trying to counter Bosco Wong's new romance?) Absolutely not! I didn't even think about that. You are all thinking too much. (Did you think you went too far with that prank?) Johnson is right, sometimes I'm too serious.". Asked whether Myolie is desperate to be in a relationship? Myolie said: "No, my career is my current priority."

Reporters later contacted Myolie for a phone interview, she expressed she will formally find her other half and then announce the relationship as a "punishment" for what she did. Although Netizens had all been fooled by Myolie, they were forgiving and wished her all the best in finding her true love. Nancy Wu accepted an interview and expressed: "I had a hard time keeping the secret, I was trying real hard not to laugh yesterday."

Yesterday Wong Cho Lam and Louis Cheung were on a radio interview to promote for their TVB series Gilded Chopsticks. They expressed the ratings averaged 31 points and peaked at 32 points. On the Mainland streaming sites, there are nearly 200 million views and to thank the audience, they plan to go on the street and pass out the signature 'salty fish buns' from the series. Wong Cho Lam said: "Actually in reality, salty fish buns don't even exist, but now because of this series many restaurants in Hong Kong and Mainland have started selling them. It's unfortunate we didn't trademark it."

When speaking of the criticisms that female lead Joey Meng is too old for her character. Louis defended her: "She's awesome for being able to pull off this character. She probably did better then a 20 some year old could have done. Perhaps the audience already had a concept for costume dramas, but actually modern people are prettier than those in the ancient times."

Wong Cho Lam also joked: "If we used beauty in the ancient times as the standard, then Joey and Siu Bo should switch roles. The other station (ATV) is airing Joey's old series, you can see her looks haven't changed at all compared to now. You know, nowadays there are only two types of actresses, those with everlasting looks or those who look like another person."

Asked if their other halves had any comments on the series? Louis said his wife Kay Tse enjoys watching him in costume dramas. Although he's always on business trips, he still catches the series online. Wong Cho Lam expressed his girlfriend Leanne Li complained, he said: "She said I'm always letting out electricity in the series, but in real life I never do that with her."

Female Artiste, Joey Meng (萬綺雯) attended an event and mentioned about working together with Johnson Lee (李思捷) plus the photo with hugging Myolie Wu (胡杏兒) [Self Rumour]. Joey clapped her hands and said with laughter "Very fun". Regarding the netizens were unhappy being tricked, Joey defended Johnson and said "It is only a joke. He likes to play around and will not play if it is not funny. (Believe he is dating Myolie?) As I say before, it is only a joke. Johnson is a good man. Although they say he has many girl friends, but they are able to become friends and this proves there is some good points about him. (Will you tell him to reduce playing around?) He is an adult and this does not harm anybody and playing around only."

Joey accepted this interview which was conducted by the senior media person, Jacky (陳圖安) and they knew each other for many years. She laughed and mentioned she was cheated by Jacky around 20 years ago. Joey said "At that time, everyone is related to ATV (亞視). We must wear a tight fit spacesuit to film for the promotion event. I am 128 pounds at that time and he says I look good in it." Both of them then mentioned that many years ago, Joey attended an event and were forced to play a drinking game. Joey expressed that she did not even know what was (15, 20) and pointed as 'feigning ignorance.' She felt wronged and ran out of the place immediately. Thinking about it, Joey felt she was too young and ignorant.

Myolie Wu's (胡杏兒) photos had become a headline currently and eventually confessed in her blog that 'It is only a game and a dream, and only playing around!" Perhaps Myolie realised that the game was out of control and commented by the netizens as nonsense. Thus, she admitted her mistake in her blog immediately and will not deceive anybody and the feelings.

Myolie said "Actually the sentence, 'I found it!' means I can share my happiness and worries with my good friends and it is so good with them around! I would like to say thank you to all netizens who care about me and know that you all love me very much. Johnson said I am too serious in everything and have to relax and play around sometimes. However, I promise I will not deceive you all again."

Myolie uploaded the photos of her Korea trip and found a group of good friends consisting of Paisley Wu (胡蓓蔚), Nancy Wu (胡定欣), Johnson Lee (李思捷) and Mandy Wong (黃智雯). All were smiling happily in the photos and the fans decide to forget about everything, and felt happy for Myolie. Also, many felt envy and jealous of Johnson whom got to take photos with a group of girls.