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Preferring his freedom rather than wealth, three-time TV King, Wayne Lai stated that his real life is different from the life of luxury in his drama, "Overachievers".

In an interview with HK Headlines, the actor stated that true happiness to him is to live freely - both physically and mentally.

"Happiness is to have the physical freedom to do anything I want, and the freedom from mental stress," said Wayne.

He continued saying that many wealthy celebrities, including actors such as Andy Lau and Tony Leung, may have a lot of money, but lack freedom of movement, as they will always attract the media and public attention wherever they go.

"But I can go about doing my routine with no hassle at all. I can go shopping or buy snacks at food stalls with no problem," said Wayne.

The actor, who believes that money is just a means of security, stays true to his philosophy and even has his family live in a rented property near Sheung Shui, while his own residence is rented to others.

Linda Chung had recently expressed her wish to win the Most Popular Actress award at the upcoming TVB Anniversary Awards.

As reported on Mingpao News, the actress made the comment following viral postings of an alleged leaked winners list, which stated that Charmaine Sheh is to be the TV Queen, while Linda will win the popularity award.

The "Tiger Cubs II" actress, who attended the TVB Gala Dinner recently, stated that winning the popularity award will be an achievement for her, since her role in the aforementioned series is different from her usual good girl characters.

"The transition [from a good girl] had been a great challenge for me," said Linda.

When asked if she would be disappointed if the award ended up being given to someone else, Linda said that she will not mind that much as she has never won before.

The actress also expressed her full support for TV Queen rival, Charmaine Sheh to win the coveted award.

Andy Hui and Sammi Cheng's relationship has persisted for many years. Last year, there were rumours that the two had secretly gotten married in Bali. Although they've been asked many times by the media, they still did not admit it. Recently, Sammi's father held a calligraphy exhibition, and Andy gifted a flower basket with the identity of "son-in-law" and even addressed it to Sammi's father as "Father-in-Law"; seemingly making their marriage public. The night before, Andy attended Yahoo Awards Ceremony and admitted that he already follows Sammy to call her father, "Daddy". As for their "marriage" rumours, he only expressed that "Only the two of them need to know, as long as they are happy", finally admitting for the first time that he has married Sammi.

Won't celebrate first year marriage anniversary

When Andy was asked about the flower basket gifted to "Father-in-Law", he laughed: "Didn't think you guys would ask. I didn't see it. Holding a calligraphy exhibition is a big thing, but because I was busy, I asked Sammi to help me prepare flowers. I didn't know what was written on it. That's pretty good." (You usually call him father-in-law?) I call him Daddy like the others." Asked if they are already married? He tacitly admitted and replied: "Okay la, as long as we both know and we're happy, (marriage) is just a word (phrase)." How will you celebrate your one year marriage anniversary? Andy replied: "No special celebration. (Celebrating at the HK Coliseum?) I just helped them organize the tickets, very tough work!"

Hold banquet to make parents happy

Earlier, Andy had taken out 40,000,000 HKD to buy property, is it Sammi that gave him good luck? Andy said: "If I play soccer then I will have good luck." (T/N: Play on words with the word foot, as "腳頭好" means having good luck in Chinese) As for Sammi praising him for being good at chores, Andy expressed: "I didn't plan on talking about this before, seems very unmanly in front of my friends, but I still have to do it." Still have to hold a banquet? He laughed: "I was talking about cleaning! (Hold a banquet to make the elderlies happy?) Okay!" Speaking of the "big four" awards ceremonies, Andy said that if he doesn't have any jobs, he will attend for sure. Right now, he's confirmed to attend the Metro and Commercial Radio (Chik Chak) awards. If he goes to the TVB Awards Ceremony, will he get the "Most Popular Male Singer" award? He laughed: "Again? Nah."

Artiste Joe Ma (馬德鐘) used violin to play the the series, Tiger Cubs 2 (飛虎II), theme song while promoting in Yau Tong (油塘) and when asked if he had confidence to become TV King, he said: "Yes. The series is currently airing and please continue to vote for us. (Who is your strongest competitor?) Nobody. Him Law (羅仲謙) and others in Tiger Cubs 2. (Roger Kwok (郭晉安) is not the strongest competitor?) He has already receives awards several times."

Joe mentioned about his violin skills and said: "I love it but start learning it at 30 years old due to environment problem. I learn for a year only due to lack of time. (To make your wife happy?) My wife is very touched when our son and I play violin for wedding anniversary last year. (Your son is talented in everything?) The competition is tough nowadays and additional skill is good for protection."

Eliza Sam (岑麗香) attended an event and it was obvious that she became very fit. When asked if she trained for fit body image for TVB Anniversary Awards (無綫台慶頒獎禮), Eliza said: "Yes and I do many exercises such as swimming and running. I listen to headset while running. (Any man tries to know you?) Nope as I run very fast."

Eliza also disclosed she had chosen the outfit but it will not be sexy but suitable for her style. She said: "I cannot lose or gain weight now. (Not afraid of them snatching the attention?) I am not competing with them and this is to celebrate for putting my best efforts."

Artiste Shirley Yeung (楊思琦) and Zac Kao (高皓正) were filming the 'Crimewatch 警訊' programme and disclosed she received calls from con men about winning prizes before. Fortunately, her friends and she did not believe it and told her daughter to be cautious when growing up.

When mentioned about many artistes were going to leave TVB, Shirley replied she was unaware and left TVB due to her contract expiry. When asked if lead artistes from TVB were reducing, she said: "Everyone has their own direction. (All artistes are gone?) There is newcomers every year. (Increasing workload now?) I am grateful and the workload for the past 6 months is smooth and hope to have more developments. (Income is increased?) I do not really calculate and I am satisfied. But I will continue to work harder." Shirley added that she attended variety shows in Mainland China and might focus her career over there.

TVB drama, "Come On, Cousin!" broadcasted its finale yesterday night. Actors Wong Cho Lam and his fiancée, Leanne Li, Roger Kwok, Joey Meng, May Chan, Bob Lam, etc. attended the "Come On, Cousin Awards Ceremony" at a shopping mall and watched the finale with the audience. The actors took turns performing songs, and during Siu Bo's performance of "Passionate", Bob Lam took off her shawl, and the two danced intimately and kissed.


Good relationship with future mother-in-law

Yesterday afternoon, when Wong Cho Lam attended a function, he revealed that other than the wedding photos he and Leanne took at Disneyland, they will also be going to Maldives to take more wedding photos. He exposed that there is actually someone willing to sponsor 100 tables for their wedding, but Disneyland is where Cho Lam and Leanne had their first date, so Leanne really hopes to hold their banquet at Disneyland. Therefore, he rejected the sponsor. There were reports saying that Leanne's mother doesn't like him, Cho Lam denied and said there is no such thing, he has a very good relationship with his future mother-in-law. He also revealed that back then, Leanne had a chance to work with her idol, Leehom Wang, making Cho Lam quite scared. Asked if he is scared that Leanne Li will regret, so that's why they will be taking contraceptive measures for two years after their marriage? He expressed that they want to have their "two-person world" for now, but it is hard to say if accidents happen. He also cleared up the rumours of him wanting to leave TVB. There is still a while until his contract ends, so he hasn't thought about it; right now he still occasionally goes to Mainland China to work.

Still has contract with TVB, hasn't thought about leaving

Last night, Leanne Li wore her 4 carat proposal ring, and said that the proposal is still very dreamy to her, so she wears it to remind herself. As for her marriage ring, that will be a simply style, because they will be wearing it all the time. Her proposal ring will be kept in a safety box. As for Cho Lam saying because she wants to hold their banquet at Disneyland and rejected a 100 tables sponsor? She said that Disneyland has a special meaning to both of them, they still have a childish side and love to play. Asked if they are going to Maldives to take another set of wedding photos? She said that she had two choices of where to take wedding photos, either in Mauritius or at Maldives. But because they aren't very familiar with Mauritius, so they decided to go to Maldives. She expressed that she wants to wear a swimsuit to take the photos. Cho Lam, who was beside her, laughed saying if she wants him to wear swimming trunks, he is okay too, but don't expect him to have a body like Louis Cheung. Leanne laughed saying she already gave up on that ages ago.

The couple will hold their wedding on February 14th, 2015 and have their banquet at Disneyland the day after. Their best men and bridesmaids will dress as dwarves and witches. Cho Lam revealed that there will be around a group of 30 best men, including The Fortune Buddies, Super Trio group, etc while the bridesmaids will include Linda Chung, Christine Kuo, Eliza Sam, Oceane Zhu, etc.