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Yammie Lam suffered mental problems in 1999, she often borrow's money from the people she knew.  Her Lawyer friend Tsang Kuen Wai extended a helping hand to help her get through challenges. Unfortunately, Yammie did not mend her ways and gambled away the money in Macau, resulting in the loss of her good friends. After Mr. Tsang halted his financial assistance, Yammie was often spotted smoking on the streets, ppearing lonely and pitiful.

Earlier, the reporter spotted Yammie Lam riding on the train. Yammie hugged a backpack to her chest, while appearing to be in a trance-like state and possessing odd expressions. She frequently glanced at other people’s shoes and then her own shoes.

In fact, Yammie was only 47-years-old this year, however, he hair was turning white and appeared to resemble an “old granny.” It was difficult to imagine that in the past, Yammie was the most beautiful among the “Five Beauties” at TVB in the 1980s.

Yesterday morning, Mandy Wong still appeared in Sai Kung to shoot for new series Policewoman's Battlefield despite the 14 degrees C (57.2 F) temperature. In a short haircut, Mandy reveals she plays a rough female police officer and because she's often scolding her colleagues, she was named 'Madam Kill'.

To shoot a scene where the other female cops imagine that she's Rambo, she picks up a pair of pistols and does a challenging stunt where she open fires in the air. She said: "I especially asked a male trainer to help me with my physical fitness. Also, the role is very tomboy, so when I'm shooting love scenes, I can't turn myself back into a girl!"

TVB series Wish and Switch will be broadcasting tonight (1/3/12). The two lead actresses in the series Myolie Wu and Selena Li were dressed in Snow White costumes as if they were twins. The two were accompanied by the other cast members Johnson Lee and Vincent Wong to a school to play with the children. During the promotion, Myolie suddenly blurted out: "Angela Tong is getting married soon!" Angela quickly shouted that she's not.

Since the series is broadcasting during the Lunar New Year holidays, many viewers will be out on vacations, is Myolie worried about the ratings being affected? Myolie calmly said: "In the past, I had other series broadcast during this period, just like last year's The Rippling Blossom, which ended up being the top 5 rated series of 2011. So, the outcomes are hard to predict. I do not dare to say I'm a rating guaranteed artist, but I can say the story of this series is refreshing and there are sparks in my collaboration with Johnson. I have my expectations as well."

Regarding the past reports being brought up again that when Myolie, who was considered a newcomer at the time, collaborated with Francis Ng in Triumph in the Skies, she was scolded by her seniors and criticized of her poor acting. Today, Myolie has become the TV Queen, but she doesn't feel insulted. She said: "Even if my seniors scolded me back then, it does not mean they had bad intentions, it is for my own good. I am more than willing to be scolded. I am fortunate that Francis brought this topic up again and cleared up the whole incident. I really do hope we can collaborate again this May in Triumph in the Skies II and I can learn from him."

Since Selena's debut 8 years ago, this series is probably the one she had the most kiss and bed scenes, which made her quite uncomfortable. In the series, she plays a millionaire's daughter-in-law, but in reality she shouted that she fears having such life. She said: "As a 'millionaire's daughter-in-law' you have to have so many bodyguards following you in and out. It is so stressful marrying into a wealthy family. If I were to choose, I would rather be a common woman. I know I have a birthmark on my back that proves I have a difficult life, I don't have a wealthy wife life. I am ready to rely on myself in the future and have never thought about finding a rich man."

On January 18th, veteran actor Wu Fung celebrates his 80th birthday. Yesterday TVB recorded a special birthday show 80 Years of Life Awesome [Wu] Fung Show. Wu Fung's good friends Lee Heung Kam, Ha Yu, Tam Ping Man and others were present to show their support. Godsons Jacky Cheung and Leon Lai were unable to attend due to work.

It was Norman Leung's first day as TVB's new Executive Deputy Chairman. He especially took out his wallet to purchase fresh roses and champagne to celebrate with Wu Fung. Norman expressed it is a double meaningful day for him because it is the first time he attended a public event as the Executive Deputy Chairman and it's also a day to celebrate Wu Fung's 80th birthday. He expressed Wu Fung had contributed a lot over the many years he's been with TVB and has been a devoted employee with good health despite his age.

In superb mood, Wu Fung was very pleased by the arrangements. When asked what his birthday wish was? He expressed: "I am already satisfied to have gained the care by the heavens. If I have any more extravagant hopes, I would be considered too greedy. I am very pleased with my current life now!" Wu Fung was grateful for his grandson for preparing a party for him and give him the chance to meet with his old friends. On the day of his birthday, he hopes to spend it peacefully.

Wu Fung was also very understanding towards his godson Jacky Cheung's absence. He said: "He is in Macau now and can't make it, but there are other godsons and god daughters here to celebrate with me, I am just as happy!"

Francis Ng is known to be a straightforward person. Back then when he was shooting Triumph in the Skies with Myolie Wu, it was said he criticized her bad acting and this has stirred up some response. Francis: "I never said Myolie isn't good, just talking about S4!"

(Francis speaks...)

I remember in 2003, when I was shooting Triumph in the Skies for TVB, aside from Joe Ma, Flora Chan and I, at the time, the group of newcomers had many scenes opposite of me. In fact, in my standpoint, the so-called Film King/Queen or TV King/Queen level candidates all cannot have instant success. They have to go through countless cuts and polishes to get to that level. So, I have never put up any attitudes, otherwise I don't know what to do if I frighten them, but I never thought gossips could still stir up.

Back then when I was on Sandra Ng's hosted TV show, and spoke about the rising stars in TITS, I did mention a certain newcomer NGed over 30 times and someone cried. I didn't give the names, but the public just assumed the person I was talking about was Myolie Wu! Although the incident happened several years ago and it's meaningless to bring it up again, I still believe if it happened, it happened, and if not then please don't start condemning! Basically I never said anything about Myolie, just Mr. Stephen Chan and Gallen Lo mentioned it once in an interview, at the time I thought to myself: "What the heck?" I felt before making this incident public, shouldn't we confirm if it's true or not first?

As a TV host, there is a bottom line too. That is you must not give names. Why did it become like this? I really don't know, perhaps because Mr. Chan invited me to go on Be My Guest several times and I quickly declined each time! In fact, I am not suitable to go on this type of interview, but the public felt astonished by my decision. As a newcomer, there is no doubt your acting may be mediocre! But, newcomers from different generations, have a different attitude when handling things. I remember when we were newcomers, the seniors would pat our backs and encourage us to put in the effort, and one day we will succeed.

Acting is useless?

I couldn't believe that same action used on me, when I used on Myolie back then, she responded back to me in tears: "Acting is useless!" This reaction puzzled me deeply, why would an '80 After' give me this answer? Honestly, since that incident, I rarely had the opportunity to encounter Myolie again, so I don't know how she felt at the time.

But, I have also paid attention to her earlier performance in Curse of the Royal Harem, it's considered good. Continue the hard work! She finally became immersed after being in TVB for so many years and her has improved a lot.

Embarrassed Newcomers

At the time, was Myolie's acting really that bad? Not really. Actually S4 (Sammul Chan, Ron Ng, Bosco Wong, Kenneth Ma), I am not saying their acting was inferior, but it is just they were not focused and didn't arrive to the set with the script familiarized. The problem is their lines have to be interactive with mines, so I had to think of a special way to make them feel embarrassed. It is only then that they will obediently give in. I believe until this day, it was an unforgettable moment in their lives.

Moses & Aimee publicly dating, pocketing HK$250,000

Moses Chan and Aimee Chan attended a countdown event together and appeared as a very loving couple publicly on stage. Attending a New Year's countdown event as a couple, earns them a high salary of HK$250,000. It's no wonder Moses was so happy that he did everything a couple does -- holding hands, embracing and other intimate actions. Moses frankly said he is very happy to be able to work with his girlfriend. He also expressed his mother is present at the event to support them. When asked what his mother's impression on Aimee is? He said: "She's quite pleased! (Getting married this year?) Take it slowly!" Aimee sweetly smiled: "I am very happy to participate in an event with Ah Mo. (How does your brother feel about his future brother-in-law?) My brother had dinner with Ah Mo earlier and toured HK. However, I won't talk about the details!"

Bosco & Myolie working just 5 minutes away from one another

Meanwhile, Myolie Wu and Bosco Wong coincidentally appeared in the Tsuen Wan district for two separate countdown events, they were only 5 minutes away from one another! Myolie said: "We didn't deliberately set this up, but we may meet up later tonight. (Do you want to make money as a couple team?) It's enjoyable, I am not expensive." On the other side, Bosco quickly expressed: "We shall be the Lunar New Year couple team!"

Tavia Yeung and Joesph Cheng attended the New Year's countdown party in Tsuen Wan Plaza. First time participating in a countdown show in HK, Joesph denied the appearance money is higher in HK than Taiwan. Tavia was very happy that her appearance money for a countdown show is higher than last year. As for attending shows with Him Law as a couple team? She asked reporters back: "Does he know how to sing? I don't think so! Whether if we can be a couple team or not, I don't mind."

Kate Tsui's unsuccessful blind date

Another pair, rumored couple Ron Ng and Kate Tsui were at Sunshine City Plaza for a New Year's countdown show. Kate exposed her family is anxious about her relationships and made arrangements for her to go on a blind date. Unfortunately, it did not work out, but she hopes to seek a good man in 2012. Ron avoided to talk about relationship, he just said work is his priority and he will work hard to make enough money to buy a home.

Fala Chen ditches boyfriend during New Year's countdown

Also present at Sunshine City Plaza was on-screen couple Michael Tse and Fala Chen. Michael's recent income has been very ideal, and is planning to purchase a 1,000sqft luxury home. However, he will first have to see if he has enough money for the down payment.

Fala and her boyfriend (Sit Sai Hang) spent the holidays in the US together and just returned to HK. She said her New Year's wish is for good health and to reduce her rumors. Since Fala had to work the other night, her boyfriend just had to countdown to New Year's alone at home with her cat. He waited for her to get home before celebrating.

2003 TVB anniversary series Triumph in the Skies was a highly acclaimed series. TVB had always wanted to shoot a sequel, but couldn't bring back 'Sam Gor' Francis Ng. This year at the TVB Anniversary Awards, Francis was the guest award presenter for the Best Actress award. When Myolie Wu took the award, she tearfully urged her senior to accept Triumph in the Skies II and hoped her sincerity will touch Francis.

The fresh out of the oven TV Queen, Myolie Wu, strongly tried to persuade Francis to shoot the sequel and even expressed her request to the executives. Once the TV Queen opens her mouth, big boss Chan Kwok Keung personally called Francis and invited him back.

To show their sincerity, TVB offered Francis HK$80,000 per episode to come back to his maternal home and be the handsome pilot Sam Gor again.

On Wednesday (12/28th), Myolie did not hesitate to tell [Sudden Weekly]: "Although my salary for shooting series is fixed, if Francis agrees to be in TITS2, I really don't mind if my salary gets reduced because the whole cast and crew wants him back. With Francis and Chilam Cheung here, it is the best!"

Regarding Francis's return for HK$80,000 per episode, Virgina Lok admitted Francis is already part of the confirmed cast: "The sequel will start shooting in May. We are currently marking Francis' schedule, but there are still many things that are unconfirmed. We don't even know who the producer is yet. (Myolie and TVB big boss came out to persuade Francis to come back?) I'm not telling!"

TVB plans to make TITS2 the anniversary series of 2012, with two handsome lead actors, will Myolie have a higher chance to become TV Queen for the second time?