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[2016.04.20] CHRISSIE CHAU HAS A MULTITUDE OF ASSISTANTS

April 20, 2016, 5:08 pm
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Chrissie Chau has four or five assistants at her beck and call like a queen
Some jobs are better left for Chrissie Chau herself
Helping Joyce Cheng up is not easy
Joyce Cheng has four to five assistants while Babyjohn Choi only needs one
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Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Joyce Cheng Yun Yi and Babyjohn Choi Hong Yik yesterday worked on location for their new film 29+1 in Sha Tin. Chrissie and Yun Yi had four to five assistants to help them at work. Babyjohn however only had one assistant, which he did not mind at all. Instead he felt that with assistants on the set his production mood might be affected. "Girls are different, they have to be detailed with their make up and hair. They are also afraid of wardrobe malfunction, so having more assistants is normal!"

Chrissie worked barefoot in an emotional scene. After the shot assistants immediately delivered slippers and jacket to her, but she was no "HK woman" as after the shoot she personally cleaned her feet with wet napkins. Earlier hinting that she wanted to date, she joked that due to work she had no suitor yet. "I always want to date! Seeing many friends getting married and having children, I want to have someone to be with!"

Yun Yi and Babyjohn rode a bicycle, danced and blew bubbles. Yun Yi kept shaking left and right during her dance and often ended up drenched in sweat. Her assistants frequently handed her towels. Yun Yi revealed that she only had one scene with Chrissie and said that her character was drastically different from her usual image.

Babyjohn in the film was Yun Yi's childhood friend. Their most intimate scene was just bicycle riding and loving stares. In one scene Yun Yi fell, he immediately helped her up. The result however was more comedic than romantic!
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[2016.04.21] GRACE LAM MAKES MICRO MOVIE ABOUT BAD MEN

April 20, 2016, 6:39 pm
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Don Li says that the film talks about Hong Kong scandals and hopes viewers can learn from them

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Artists Grace Lam Nga Sze, Grace Cheung Ka Ying, Choi Kwok Wai, Kiwi Yuen Kit Yi and Lau Shek Yin two nights ago attended the advanced screening of the film NOWHERE TO HIDE! (NAM GIK TAM SEH DUNG). Lam Nga Sze revealed plans to make a micro movie. Would she add in a story about bad men? She said, "It has a little of everything! It's not completely my story." Cheung Ka Ying just returned from diving in the Philippines and said that recently she worked on a commercial. "This was a job that I found myself after leaving ATV. It's very encouraging! Finally I actually have something to do, I feel like I am useful."

Don Li Yat Long admitted that because the shoot was only more than 10 days, it was short and rushed so he was very nervous. He said that the film mentioned Hong Kong scandals. At first he worried that it would be controversial, then he learned that it would not be ridiculing as its goal was for the good of Hong Kong and hoped that everyone would learn from it. He revealed that he was planning to direct a script that he has been writing for 5 years and planned to invest 7 figures of his saving.
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[2016.04.21] MAX ZHANG'S DAUGHTER CALLS HIS BLOND HAIR GROSS

April 20, 2016, 6:56 pm
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Shawn Yue works out to get bigger for the action scenes
Max Zhang's daughter does not appreciate his blond hair
Derek Tsang, Cecilia So, Gordon Lam
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Cecilia So says that she will appear in a swimsuit
Cecilia So laughs off awkward topics
Max Zhang bleaches his hair for the film and severely damages his scalp 
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The Sun Entertainment invested film THE BRINK (KONG SAU) yesterday held a production start ceremony at the Aberdeen Wholesale Fish Market. Boss Paco Wong, producer Soi Cheang Po Shui, director Jonathan Li Tsz Chun, actors Shawn Yue Man Lok, Max Zhang Jin, Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Derek Tsang Kwok Cheung, Cecilia So Lai Shan and Mainland actor Wu Yue attended. As for rumors of him clicking with Mainland actress Zhou Dongyu during a reality show shoot, Lok Jai said that he would never say never.

Yue Man Lok in the film played a robber, a villain and had fight scenes with Zhang Jin. They even ended up in the water. With a diving license, Lok Jai was able to handle it easier. Lok Jai and Mainland actress Zhou Dongyu were rumored to have clicked while working on a reality show, Lok Jai joked, "The reports would definitely say that. Actually I don't mind whatever they write. I have been in the business for years. We have worked together for awhile. As for any opportunity to develop, I would never say never. However it feels more like friendship."

Lok Jai was rumored to be upset at Pakho Chau cheating with their basketball teammate's sister behind his girlfriend's back and thus have been at odds for years. Lately they finally broke the ice. Lok Jai said, "Are you talking about such nonsense? We have always been fine, we have been written about for three years. During the period we met and had dinner. I was hardly ever in Hong Kong so I rarely saw my friends." Would he play basketball with Pakho? "I haven't played in awhile, I don't have time to do anything else because work has taken up a lot of time. I have to spend more time with my family. I sacrificed my personal time."

Playing a cop in the film, Zhang Jin dyed his hair blond. He said that he had to bleach his hair three to four times for this effect, but his younger daughter did not appreciate it at all. She even said to him, "Papa you are very gross!" Speaking of Lok Jai deliberately pumping up for his fight scenes with him, Zhang Jin said, "He is much bigger than me, if you can fight you don't have to be big." Playing Zhang Jin's partner, Wu Yue said that this was the film with the most fight scenes in his career.

As Zhang Jin and Wu Yue's superior, Lam Ka Tung said that he and Zhang Jin will shoot an underwater explosion scene. Thus they learned to dive. He said that this time he could take advantage and get a diving license. However when he first learned to dive he felt pain in his ears. he had to slowly get used to it and he was a little afraid of running into sharks.

So Lai Shan played Zhang Jin's daughter. Although she would not need to fight she had to look for her father on a speedboat. She said, "Although I don't have to get into the water, I have to wear a swimsuit. Now I am worried that the shoot would be very awkward." She also said that she has not told her boyfriend Neo Yau Hawk Sau but believed that he would understand.
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[2016.04.21] FOR THE WEEK ENDING APRIL 17 2016

April 20, 2016, 10:00 pm
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10 DEMOLITION
    d. Jean-Marc Vallee
    Jake Gyllenhaal, Naomi Watts, Chris Cooper


 9 THE MOBFATHERS
  Can : Suen Lo Dang
  Lit : Choose Old Top
  AKA : Suen Lo Jor
  Lit : Choose Old Seat
    d. Herman Yau Lai To
    Chapman To Man Chak, Anthony Wong Chau Sun, Gregory Wong Chung Hiu
      Philip Keung Ho Man, Deep Ng Ho Hong, Wylie Chiu Shek Chi
      Kathy Yuen (Tong Yi), Ken Hung Cheuk Lap,
      Coco Chan Yi Lan, Jason Wong Chun Fung
  Rating : III
  Length : 94 mins.
  Opening March 23 2016 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival
  Opening March 31 2016
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/W3kFD3nbEGo

[ HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ]
  Another variation on The Godfather and Johnnie To’s Election saga, The Mobfathers is a re-imagination of the genre with undercurrents of keen social comment. After spending time in jail, Ah Chat (Chapman To) is involved in the power struggle that takes place before the election of a new chairman in the triad society. Anthony Wong is the ever intimidating big boss that shines through the lenses of Herman Yau’s camera beginning from The Untold Story.


 8 ROBBERY
  Can : Lo Lup Bin Lei Dim
  Lit : Stick Up Convenience Store
    d. Fire Lee (Han Huo Huo)
    Derek Tsang Kwok Cheung, J.Arie (Rachel Lui Sum Yu)
      Lam Suet, Stanley Fung Shui Fan, Philip Keung Ho Man
      Anita Chui Bik Ka, Eric Kwok Wai Leung,
      Aaron Chow Chi Kwan, Edward Ma Chi Wai, Ken Low Wai Kwong,
  Rating : III
  Length : 902 mins.
  Opening July 5 2015 at the New York Asian Film Festival
  Opening March 29 2016 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival
  Opening April 14 2016
  Site : http://www.filmlinc.com/films/on-sale/robbery
  Trailer: https://www.facebook.com/1035273713206536/videos/vb.1035273713206536/1046372912096616/?type=2&theater

[ NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL ]
  An absurdist blood-soaked Grand Guignol with attitude to burn, Fire Lee’s indie black comedy about an overnight shift in a convenience store starts with a simple robbery, then moves on to mass murder, terrorist bombings, police shoot-outs, and even the afterlife.

[ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ]
  A young guy named Ping gets a job working as a cashier in the Exceed convenience store. At midnight, Grandpa goes into the store to buy bargain priced breads. Annoyed and offended by the store manager Fat Boss’ sarcasm and contempt, Grandpa stabs a pair of scissors into Fat Boss’ neck. All the people in the store–Yan who is just a passerby borrowing the toilet, Anita who is buying some condoms, Fat Boss, Ping and his co-worker Mabel are suddenly taken hostage by Grandpa in this bizarre incident......


 7 THE BODYGUARD
  Can : Ngor Dik Dut Gung Ye Yeh
  Lit : My Special Agent Grandpa
    d. Sammo Hung Kam Bo
    Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Andy Lau Tak Wa,
      Jacqueline Chan, Li Qinqin, Zhu Yuchen
  Rating : IIB
  Length : 99 mins.
  Opening April 1 2016
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/ZaLQtkAPIn0

[ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ]
  A retired bodyguard who is suffering from early dementia meets a young girl and befriends her. When the girl is threatened by a local crime lord due to her father's connection, the bodyguard must recall his long-forgotten skills in order to save the young girl.


 6 PORT OF CALL
  Can : Dap Huet Chum Mui
  Lit : Step Into Blood In Search of Plum
    d. Philip Yung Chi Kwong
    Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling),
      Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Maggie Shiu Mei Kei
  Rating : III
  Length : 120 mins.
  Opening April 6 2015 at the Hong Kong International Film Festival
  Opening December 3 2015
  Trailer: http://youtu.be/8WlHzaSeTus

  [ HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ]
    A teenage prostitute is murdered; her body cut up and flushed down the toilet, and her severed head thrown into Victoria Harbor. Director Philip Yung chooses to focus not on the crime or the investigation, but on the dead girl and her family, the cop and his family, and the killer who is without a family. The result is a genre-bender that progresses as it digresses, an atmospheric mosaic of human lives and actions that invariably get complicated, out of order and beyond reason, and with the characters firmly grounded in gritty and unforgiving reality.

[ THE FILM CATALOGUE ]
    Jiamei Wang has moved to Hong Kong from Dongguan, China two years ago. Desperate to become financially independent from her mother and step-father, she ends up becoming a “compensated date”. Chi-chung Ting, a truck driver who had just been brutally dumped, finds Jiamei online. They communicate with each other via text message and become friends right away. They share their background stories, and talk about everything from love to hate, from life to death.

    On the day of the murder, Jiamei and Chi-chung finally meet in person. In the room, they play, indulge in ketamine and really enjoy themselves. Finally, they go to the bed. During sex, Jiamei tells Chi-chung she wants to die. Chi-chung squeezes her neck until she passes away.

    Ching Sir, in charge of investigating the case, is a quirky police officer. When he investigates a case, he often ignores the details of the case itself but rather researches extensively on the personality of the people involved. Although he already has enough evidence to charge Chi-chung Ting, he wants to get to know Ting and Jiamei Wang better. He wants to look at our times with his heart. What exactly happened? He wishes to find out the real reason behind the incident, to prove that human nature is not evil, to shine a light onto the darkness.


 5 BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE
    d. Zack Snyder
    Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Jessie Eisenberg


 4 TRIVISA
  Can : Shu Dai Jiu Fung
  Lit : Big Trees Attract Wind
    d. Frank Hui Hok Man, Vicky Wong Wai Kit, Jevons Au Man Kit
    Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Jordan Chan Siu Chun,
      Tommy Wong Kwong Leung
  Length : 97 mins.
  Opening February 12 2016 at the Berlin Film Festival
  Opening April 7 2016
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/ZsE97uwjkEo

[ BERLIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ]
    Hong Kong, summer 1997: while preparations are underway for the handover of the British Crown Colony to China, the underworld finds that it too must adapt to profound changes. With the opening of the border to China, new codes and mores make their way into the world of the triads – and those who don’t adjust their business models have already lost.


    A genre film from Hong Kong that chooses to set its story during those years of turmoil is tantamount to a double swan song. For these political changes also effectively spelled the end of an independent Hong Kong cinema that was admired across Asia. One of the few directors who has continued to defend and develop the genre is Johnnie To. By producing TRIVISA, To is flying the flag for three up-and-coming directors who tell the stories of three legendary gangsters of the period. This is not an anthology film, but rather an overlapping story of men who become victims of their own legends. As chance brings them all together one day in the same restaurant on the Chinese side of the border, rumours swirl that the three are planning a joint coup. In elegant fashion, hype and hubris lead to their downfall. (Christoph Terhechte)


 3 10 CLOVERFIELD LANE
    d. Dan Trachtenberg
    Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Goodman, John Gallagher Jr.


 2 THE HUNTSMAN: WINTER'S WAR
    d. Cedric Nicolas-Troyan
    Sam Claflin, Chris Hemsworth,
      Emily Blunt, Jessica Chastain, Charlize Theron,


 1 ZOOTOPIA
    d. Byron Howard, Rich Moore, Jared Bush
    Disney Animation
    English Voices: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Idris Elba
    Cantonese Voices: Dayo Wang Tze Wah, Joey Yung Cho Yi

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[2014.04.22] CHIN SIU HO ADMITS TO BEING "CHIN" GENERATION

April 21, 2016, 7:34 pm
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Chin Siu Ho gets on the ground for his stunts
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Artists Chin Siu Ho and Bondy Chiu Hok Yi earlier worked on the Ha Yu produced film GAU GEUNG CHING DOH FU. Because the film had a lot of night scenes, the atmosphere was eerier. They turned into jokesters as they kept coming up with rotten gags to keep the team alert. Hok Yi jokingly called Siu Ho an elder, Siu Ho said, "You want to say I am a senior! I admit to being an elder, my last name is Chin, I am of the 'Chin generation'."

Speaking of all the stunts in the film, Siu Ho said that they have become harder and harder to handle. "I grew up! I could do them but they were tougher. I hope the new generation like co-star Babyjohn (Choi Hong Yik) would be able to take over." Hok Yi joked, "That's why you aren't willing to teach me! You think I am too old!" Siu Ho said, "Actually you are I are pretty close, soon we can take the MTR for two bucks!" Hok Yi said that despite the numerous night shoots, her husband has been very supportive. Siu Ho joked, "You see each other less, reducing friction is even better!"
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[2016.04.23] KING KONG BEATS BOSCO WONG WITH HAIR

April 22, 2016, 7:10 pm
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King Kong and Charmaine Fong visit over 60 cinemas for audience appreciation recently
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Artists King Kong and Charmaine Fong Ho Man two nights ago attended an audience appreciation event at a Kowloon Bay cinema for their film BUDDY COPS (YING GAING HING DAI). They revealed that they went to over 60 cinemas in the Mainland for the same purpose. Fong Ho Man even revealed that Mainland viewers called King Kong "Bosco" by mistake. "Isn't it scary? When I heard it I was rolling on the floor laughing!" During the photo shoot, King Kong jokingly tried to cover up Bosco's image on the poster and even insisted that they did not look too different. "I have more hair than he does!" Two years ago when a sex tape surfaced online, King Kong denied it with "I am not as hairy as he is."

Earlier at the premiere King Kong said that since his on screen mother Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling) he wanted to drink milk. This time he continued to talk about "dirty" topics with a "hairy" victory over Bosco. He said that many female friends had "special reaction after watching BUDDY. "They said that they were all wet from watching! They laughed so hard that the corners of their eyes were all wet!" Fong Ho Man immediately stopped King Kong. "Don't think just because you are not fluent you can say anything! (Has he been dirty with you?) He wouldn't dare!" When asked if she put away her figure because only King Kong was with her, she said, "Actually King Kong is pretty great. His new coffee shop gives away coffee with ticket stubs." King Kong still said that she wanted to take advantage of him.
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[2016.04.23] KARA HUI SUPPORTS NEW DIRECTORS

April 22, 2016, 7:13 pm
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Ankie Beilke
Cherry Ngan
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Kara Wai Ying Hung, Cherry Ngan Cheuk Ling, Ankie Beilke, Ng See Yuen, Alfred Cheung Kin Ting, Liu Kai Chi and others two nights ago attended the "13th Global Chinese University Student Film and Television Award Presentation". Siu Hung has always supported students and made many new directors' films. The new generation's ways would bring her new impact, but some new comers were more stubborn.

Sister Siu Hung who has always supported students said that she helped students with their films and that the new generation's different ways would have new impact. However some were more stubborn and insisted upon their own ideas. Thus she has been in conflict with them, however after arguing she would realize that their ways were different from what she was used to. "Maybe some young people don't know how to communicate with people. Some new directors would listen to opinions but has none of their own. They would let you do your own thing, which means you are being yourself again. Often without any room for negotiation, I would do it both ways. After things quiet down we would see if they felt any different."

Bui On Kei said that she was very supportive of student film creation. Earlier she worked with a group of young people. She played a very strong and very successful woman, behind whom was darkness and murderous intent. Lately she participated in many film festivals and felt that the new generation of Hong Kong filmmakers was decent and getting better and better.

Ngan Cheuk Ling revealed that later she will present an award with director Adam Wong Sau Ping. One of the reasons that she attended was Wong Sau Ping. He often said that they would have dinner to talk about THE WAY WE DANCE (KONG MO PAI) sequel. She said, "We couldn't make it happen for several months, but I know that he met with BabyJohn (Choi Hong Yik). I am really very mad. (Does he want to dump you?) No, he said that he wanted to discuss the story with me and hoped to add some real elements. Either I would be Ah Fa or Ngan Cheuk Ling. Thus when I have time I would grab him and ask." Ngan Cheuk Ling also said that she has seen the students' work. Some had better quality than industry insiders as many rising talents existed.
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[2016.04.23] NICHOLAS TSE AND CECILIA CHEUNG BLAST NEXT WEEKLY

April 22, 2016, 7:17 pm
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Lucas and Quintus
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Nicholas Tse and Cecilia Cheung issue a joint statement to criticize false reports
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Nicholas Tse Ting Fung and Cecilia Cheung Pak Chi issued a statement about Next Weekly's earlier report titled "Younger Son Does Not Follow Old Man". They said that the article mentioned their younger son Quintus "not following" father Tse Ting Fung, the content of which was completely untrue.

"We have always maintained a decent relationship. For our two sons from education to life we maintained decent and close communication. Both sides are working hard to ensure that both sons would grow up in a healthy and happy environment. We have a mutual understanding for scheduled family gatherings and meetings with our two sons, which is what the so-called 'people around us' and 'people in the know' in the report did not know; how we and our two sons got along only we would know the most about. We plead with these 'people around us' and 'people in the know' not to further make up stories to harm the children. We also hope that individual media outlets would not again report stories that 'people in the know' made up and/or make any untrue reports, thus affecting the children and leaving them with unnecessary childhood scars. Over the years we bear the pressure of negative media reports while at the same time maintained the close relationships between family members. We would do our best to protect our sons so they can continue to grow in a happy and healthy environment. We sincerely hope that all our friends in the media would understand the hearts of parents. Everyone love their children and their hearts would break over any harm they suffer. We please plead with all our friends in the media to stop reporting such false and damaging reports."
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[2016.04.23] JET LI RETURNS FOR LEAGUE OF GODS

April 22, 2016, 8:08 pm
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Mrs. Heung says that Jet Li's health is much better but still has a doctor on the set just in case
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Turning 52 next Tuesday, Jet Li (Lee Nin Kit) reduced his performance and appearance due to thyroid illness. Earlier his friend Charles Heung Wa Keung and his wife Tiffany Chan Lan invested film LEAGUE OF GODS (FUNG SUN JUEN KEI) held a Beijing press conference. He made an appearance in support but even with sunglasses he still looked a little worn down. Heung Wa Keung mentioned his past film days with Lee Nin Kit. Lee Nin Kit lamented that the last time they worked together was HITMAN (SAT SAU JI WONG). He truly was very happy to be able to make a movie with an old friend and catch up after so many years. Mrs. Heung revealed that Lee Nin Kit's health was much better. In recent years he had both Chinese and Western medical treatments. He even meditated so he was in decent condition. She described Lee Nin Kit as a family member. In the film Lee Nin Kit would play the aging Jiang Ziya and would personally perform several fight scenes. Mrs. Heung said that a doctor would be on the set and would definitely consider Lee Nin Kit's health. The film starred Heung Wa Keung's son Jacky Heung Jor as Leizhenzi with Huang Xiaoming, Fan Bingbing, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Tony Leung Ka Fai and Angelababy.
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[2016.04.23] CANTONESE OPERA STAR LAW KAR BO PASSED AWAY

April 22, 2016, 8:20 pm
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Famous Cantonese Opera performer and the first Guangdong province literature and art lifetime achievement award recipient Law Kar Bo two nights ago passed away at age 86. As soon as the news spread, Cantonese Opera fans of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau eulogized this Cantonese Opera masters who founded the "Shrimp Tone" style. His cousin Law Kar Ying on social platform expressed his sorrow. Law Kar Ying said, "Brother Shrimp had many students and successors. He made a lifetime of contribution to Cantonese Opera. I wish Brother Shrimp would reach Sukhavati. The Cantonese Opera would would remember you forever." Brother Kar Ying's wife Liza Wang Ming Chuen also said that she would deeply remember this master of a generation. Law Kar Bo's farewell ceremony will take place on the 29th at 3PM at the Guangzhou Funeral Home.

Known to everyone as "Brother Shrimp", Law Kar Bo came from a Cantonese Opera family. His father was the family percussionist Law Kar Shu. His Cantonese Opera representative work LIU YI DELIVERS A LETTER since its 1950 debut has been performed countless times. This opera also spread Law Kar Bo's "Shrimp Tone" far and wide and at the same time solidified his Cantonese Opera position. Law Kar Bo's "Shrimp Tone" was easy to learn and perform, great to listen to and flavorful. Opera fans who were familiar with Law Kar Bo knew that he was easy going and had the aura of the regular person. Thus the outside liked to call him the "Commoner Lao Guan".

"Master has always liked this title." Famous Cantonese Opera performer Lau Kin Fo was Law Kar Bo's disciple. He kept lamenting how humble and studious his mentor was. "He personally loved to read, he also often told us his disciples to read more books". Lau Kin Fo told reporters, Master always said taht actors must have culture and artistic class to be able to elevate even better.

Becoming Law Kar Bo's disciple in 2009, Lau Kin Fo only had a six year relationship with him but has watched his mentor since childhood. He liked his singing tone. After becoming his disciple, Lau Kin For liked to record his mentor's live performances on digital video then showed him at his home. "Sometimes as soon as we played it we would watch for over two hours. He would definitely watch in detail from the beginning to the end, seriously study every detail of the performance." Normally, the master and the disciple would suggest adjustments through these performance details.

"When he talked about opera, his spirit would rise. No one would be able to tell that he has been ailing for years." Lau Kin For lamented that Master in his final years was still enthusiastic about developing Cantonese Opera. When he was invited to attend events he would be very excited and looked forward to participating."

"Because of attending outside events, he kept his back straight and persisted until the end. However later he was afraid that his body couldn't persist, he would regrettably turn down invitations because leaving earlier would create negative influence." Speaking of his master, Lau Kin Fo had many stories, each one filled him with sentiment.

"Master not only was demanding of the disciples with Cantonese Opera performance. In life he was always on time and disliked others being late. He would never permit himself to be late to any event." Lau Kin Fo said that Master lived in Panyu. Sometimes he would meet disciples in the Guangzhou old district for morning tea at 8AM. He definitely would leave from home at 6AM. Often he would be a hour early.

Law Kar Bo spared no energy in cultivating new comers. Famous Cantonese Opera diva Chiang Man Shui recalled, "When I graduated from Cantonese Opera school I was assigned to the Cantonese Opera Theater Second Troupe, the same troupe as Uncle Shrimp. At the time Uncle Shrimp in order to cultivate youth rearranged LEGEND OF THE WHITE SNAKE for me as my graduation dowry scene. He also created a new opera XI YU FENG YAN XI YU QING, in which we were father and daughter and had many scenes together. Uncle Shrimp always told me to read more, all kinds of books, movies, foreign films, Westerners' eyes were especially dramatic."

Famous Cantonese Opera actor Au Hoi Ming was filled with respect when talking about Law Kar Bo. "He loved and was very protective of young Cantonese Opera actors". Au Hoi Ming remembered that once he performed at a Foshan farm village. Law Kar Bo rushed over after finding out. Seeing Law Kar Bo, Au Hoi Ming deliberately performed a few verses of his opera. Law Kar Bo was so happy that he stated, "This kid, this kid" full of love and care. Au Hoi Ming said that when an older Cantonese Opera veteran was able to show his support in person, to every young actor it was very encouraging.

Guangdong Cantonese Opera Theater chief Ding Fan said, "Mr. Law Kar Bo was a treasure of Cantonese Opera. The 'Shrimp Tone' that he founded was popular around the world, a rare achievement in the Cantonese Opera art world. His classic work LIU YI DELIVERS A LETTER and FORTY YEARS OF CHERISHED LOVE were held with high regards in the Cantonese Opera world." Ding Fan continued, Guangdong Cantonese Opera Theater and many actors in other troupes were studying Law Kar Bo's artistic style. Law Kar Bo cultivated many actors and many students. In recent years, Law Kar Bo's health has not been great, but his heart has always been tied to the growth and development of young actors. As long as his body permitted he would attend various events at the Cantonese Opera Theater.
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[2016.04.24] FULL TIME MOTHER KARENA LAM MAKES LIMITED RETURN

April 23, 2016, 7:55 pm
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Karena Lam hopes to be with her children more and would only make one film a year
Michelle Reis
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The Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup takes place today at the Sha Tin Racecourse. The event invited two beauties Karena Lam Ka Yun and Michelle Ries (Lee Ka Yun) to promote. At the pre race party Lam Ka Yun said that she has already returned to work, but her family and her daughters were still the most important.

After Lam Ka Yun fully returned to the film industry, she became a hot property among many film companies. However family still came first for her as she stated that her full time job was being a mother. Thus she set a goal of making one movie a year.

Speaking of making movies, Karena said that she was in negotiation for new films. If all went well she would make one at the end of the year. Yet before hand she would have to do a lot of preparation. She also would like to work on a summer film with an interesting subject, but she wanted to spend the summer vacation with her children. Thus she had to further study her schedule.
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[2016.04.24] AARON KWOK BATTLES WITS WITH BEST ACTOR

April 23, 2016, 8:00 pm
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Aaron Kwok Fu Sing after winning this year's Hong Kong Film Award Best Actor reportedly with work with Mainland Best Actor Wang Qianyuan on an adaptation of the Korean film A HARD DAY, a movie in which two cops battle with brains and brawns. This time the film company planned to make the film adaptation "domestic". Sing Sing and Wang Qianyuan both still had many jobs on their hands so the film's official production date was still up in the air.

Sing Sing is already preparing for his summer concert. Yesterday he, manager Siu Mei and others held a production meeting.
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[2016.04.24] MAX ZHANG INJURES HIS LEG DURING A SHOOT

April 23, 2016, 8:08 pm
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Artist Max Zhang Jin has been busy with his new film THE BRINK (KONG SAU). Playing a cop in the film, he had many action scenes. Yesterday he revealed online that he was injured during the shoot and posted many photos. "The fish market floor was wet and mossy, very slippy. When I ran I couldn't stop, when I jumped I couldn't land steadily. However nothing has really been an obstacle."
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[2016.04.24] PAKHO CHAU HAS FUN WITH "DOUBLE DUTY" FOR HIS NEW FILM

April 23, 2016, 8:14 pm
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Pakho Chau, Ram Chiang Chi Kwong and director Shirley Yung Sau Lan yesterday attended their new film MY WIFE IS A SUPERSTAR (NGOR LO POR HAI MING SING) audience appreciation event. Pakho and Brother Kwong were very popular with the audience as many fans fought to shake Pakho's hands and take selfies.

Because the film has only been in release for a few days, its box office remained unknown. Pakho said that this was his first audience appreciation event for this film. He saw that the show as sold out and hoped that the film would continue to sell out. He said, "I plan to book a show for friends. Some friends who have seen it like Shiga Lin and the company boss felt that I have improved. I enjoy dressing up in the film, and I was able to write the music for the film theme song." Pakho said that he has already been asked to direct or write a script for a film. When asked what subject he would like to write, he said, "I am interested in writing a story about family or pets, but pets are too hard to work with; as for love story I have already written it in songs." Reporters said that Pakho could write about friendship to coordinate with his earlier "ice breaking" dinner with Shawn Yue Man Lok. Pakho helplessly said, "Actually we just saw each other during the New Year, only we didn't upload the photos. We kept playing ball for Wang Chau Industry, I don't understand why people still remember something from several years ago."

Recently busy with television series, Chiang Chi Kwong no longer had time to guest star in a new film. Has he watched the new television s station ViuTV? Brother Kwong said, "I took a glimpse, it's pretty good. With good competition the company can quicken its pace." However he said that he was not used to the slow pace of the Korean series, after the first two episodes he could not take anymore. He said that he has never finished a Korean series. "Because chasing a series takes a long time, we very rarely can watch an entire series in one breath. Sometimes I can't even watch my own performance."
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[2016.04.26] BENJI CHIANG WORKS WITH HIS FATHER FOR THE FIRST TIME

April 25, 2016, 2:18 pm
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The Benji Chiang Man Kit and his father Paul Chun Pui starred Mainland road movie MY TEN MILLION opened last Friday. Benji's film theme song TOGETHER released its music video last Thursday. In less than 24 hours QQ (Tencent)'s hit rate reached an incredible 280 million. Benji who was promoting in Kunming at the time was truly surprised. After gathering his wits he broke down and cried.

This film was shot on location in Yunnan last year. Benji was in his first lead role. Actually over the years he insisted on relying on himself. He did not want to receive job opportunities due to his father. As for why he made an exception this time and worked with his father, Benji said, "Earlier my manager suggested for me to ask my Old Man to work together. I resisted until Mommy called me from Canada. She said that Pa has been in the business for over 60 years. He is 70 and who knows if we will have a chance to work together. Pa doesn't know when he will retire, I thought about it and agreed. Since I was little, Pa commuted between Hong Kong and Canada for work. I grew up in Canada and saw very little of Pa. In addition after over a decade in the business I never really worked with him, so I feel this was an opportunity to make up for some father son time."
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[2016.04.26] BEIJING OPERA MASTER MAI BAOJIU PASSED AWAY

April 25, 2016, 2:19 pm
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Beijing Opera master Mei Baojiu
Leon Lai remembers "Lord Jiu" online
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Wong Cho Lam brings his wife Leanna Li to Mei Baojiu's performance in Hong Kong.
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Mei Baojiu's final photo with the Buddha hand gesture
Hins Cheung met with Mei Baojiu

Beijing Opera master Mei Baojiu yesterday passed away at age 82 in Beijing. Afflicted with asthma, during lunch at the end of March he suffered sudden bronchospasm that cut off oxygen to his brain. He remained in a coma and never gained consciousness. Yesterday he peacefully passed away around 11AM at age 82. A memorial will be held on May 3rd in Beijing.

Born in 1934 in Shanghai, Mei Baojiu was the leader of the Beijing Opera Mei School Artand the chief of the Mei Lanfeng Beijing Opera troupe. His representative work included FAREWELL MY CONCUBINE, THE DRUNKEN CONCUBINE and MU GUIYING TAKES COMMAND. Mei Baojiu at age 10 began to study the art. At age 13 he made his debut. With his sweet voice he resembled his father Mei Lanfeng from his appearance to his voice. Mei Lanfeng often gave him artistic advice. Mei Baojiu also was very highly trained in martial art diva roles and Kun Opera.

Wong Cho Lam earlier brought his wife Leanne Li Yanan to support Mei Baojiu's Hong Kong performance. Yesterday he revealed that he made a connection as early as 2000. He said, "At the time I was still studying at the Performing Art Academy, I went alone to Beijing to study Beijing Opera. When I visited my idol Master Mei Lanfeng's home, I ran into Mr. Mei Baojiu who was working on a special about his father. I asked for a photo like a fan, he agreed without any arrogance at all!" Cho Lam even said that he saw the veteran enjoying a fish filet sandwich, which looked very interesting and very memorable. At the time Mei Boajiu was surprised that a young man would head north to study the Beijing Opera and encouraged him to study well.

Mainland director Chen Kaige directed the film FOREVER ENTHRALLED (MEI LANFENG) in 2007 about the life of Mei Lanfeng. Leon Lai Ming who grew up in Beijing played the middle aged Mei Lanfeng. At the time Mei Baojiu even took the time to rehearse with Lai Ming. Later he praised Lai Ming as a very generous, righteous and very nice guy. He could tell he was playing Mei Lanfeng humbly, which was very similar to his father. He admitted that in the film Lai Ming was completely in character. Mr. Mei also said, "He had the traditional flavor of growing up in Beijing, I am very pleased with him." Lai Ming remembered Mei Baojiu as "Lord Jiu" online, saying that the Mei family art will always remain in his heart!

One of the film's investors Albert Yeung Sau Sing yesterday expressed regret about his passing. He revealed that the last time he saw him was at a Mainland award presentation. At the time Mei Baojiu asked him to dinner in Beijing, but he never had the time. He even said that back then Mei Baojiu contributed a lot to the film and was a great person.

As the "Mei School" successor Mei Baojiu inherited his father Mei Lanfeng's career as China's Beijing Opera master of a generation and the best among the "Four Great Divas". Born in 1894 in Beijing, he started studying opera at age 8 and began to perform at age 10. As a man he specialized in diva roles -- female roles in operas. The Beijing Opera at the end of the Qing Dynasty focused on form and not emotional performance. Lan Meifeng injected emotions into Beijing Opera. His emotional performance developed into the unique "Mei school". His representative work included FAREWELL MY CONCUBINE, MU GUIYING TAKES COMMAND and THE DRUNKEN CONCUBINE. FAREWELL MY CONCUBINE was adapted into Cantonese opera and films, including the late superstar Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing starred film of the same title.

Mei Lanfeng even actively spread Chinese opera culture overseas, visiting Japan, the Soviet Union and the United States. In 1961 he passed away in Beijing at age 66.
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[2016.04.26] NICHOLAS TSE DENIES WEDDING RUMORS

April 25, 2016, 2:23 pm
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Nicholas Tse jokes that all his guests on his program are his lab rats
Ge You leads the roast pig cutting ceremony, the cake resembles the real thing
Michelle Wai is excited about working with all the veterans
Nicholas Tse and a famous chef's cooking contest draws a crowd
Jung Yong-Hwa says "the heat is killing Baby"
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The Emperor Motion Pictures' 250 million RMB first 4D cuisine Chinese film COOK UP A STORM (Fung Mei Gong Wu ji Kuet Jin Sik Sun) yesterday held its production start ceremony at the National Art Film and Television Studio in Foshan. Director Raymond Yip Wai Man with Ge You, Nicholas Tse Ting Fung, Korean band CNBLUE member Jung Yong-Hwa, Tiffany Tang Yan, Michelle Bai Bing and others attended. Emperor Group chief Dr. Albert Yeung Sau Sing also showed his support with almost 100 Mainland and Hong Kong media outlets on hand.

Before the ceremony, a shower suddenly passed by. When it officially began it cleared up. Yeung Sau Sing led the team in presenting incense sticks, but Jung Yong-Hwa did not really know how to place it. Ting Fung and the director had to lend a hand. He too was no match for the heat as he kept wiping his sweat and fixing his make up; Ge You also often removed his hat and wiped his head. Ge You worked on his first cuisine film and revealed that he would eat everything. Spicy food was his favorite. The host and actor Du Haitao revealed that Ting Fung was also the cuisine consultant, all the food on and off screen had to have his approval. Ting Fung also revealed that he wanted to explore street stall dishes, which was a huge challenge. Playing the head chiefs in the film, Ting Fung and Yong-Hwa tried fish maw dishes. Yong-Hwa said in Putonghua and Cantonese, "very delicious" and "very sharp". Ting Fung immediately revealed that when he had dinner with Yong-Hwa earlier Yong-Hwa often said "good good good". Later they presented "roast pig cake" to on screen "flavor king" Ge You to become his disciples. Ge You immediately had a taste and said it was top notch.

Ting Fung said that he suggested the "roast pig cake" but he did not make it personally. He left it in the hands of bakers. As the food consultant, he pointed out that he explored all the dishes in the film. He stated, "Everyone became my lab rats." Would he still be chok when he played a street stall chef? He said, "I don't know, you will know when you watch the movie. (Street stall chefs don't like to cook with clothes on) I wouldn't, the most important was hygiene." Michelle Wai Si Nga revealed that when she tried Ting Fung's cooking she would learn in secret , so everyday she would run at the hotel to stay in shape. She also praised Ting Fung's arm strength as he was able to toss the wok with one hand. She would not do it with both hands.

Ting Fung was asked if he has seen his children lately. He smiled and replied, "You know I won't answer." Was he worried that Cecilia Cheung Pak Chi's debt collector would affect his children? He continued to say he would not answer. When asked if he has heard Dou Ching Tung's new record, Ting Fung at first said that he would not answer but later said that he did. Was she better than him? He joked, "How hard would it be to be better than me?" Finally he was asked about wedding news with Faye Wong. He said with certainty, "No, this one I have to answer. (Have you thought about getting married?) I won't answer."

Yong-Hwa said that he could not cook. Because in the film he played a famous three star chef he had to put a lot of effort into learning the technique. He revealed that he did not know how to use a knife before and would use a pair of scissors instead. Now he practiced with the knife more and curry was his best dish. Has he tried Ting Fung's cooking? He stated, "Not yet, last time when we met the timing wasn't right." He said that he liked to eat anything and everything, he would eat whatever Ting Fung would cook but he would like to try sweet and sour pork the most.

Aside from Foshan, the film will shoot on location in Macau in June. Next month the film will have open auctions for fans to work with their idols.

Jung Yong-Hwa was asked he was used to the Mainland climate. He asked Bai Bing in Putonghua, "Hot?" Bai Bing nodded and he said in Putonghua, "The heat is killing Baby!" He praised Bai Bing for really taking care of him. Each time he was working she would teach him Mandarin. Bai Bing also praised Yong-Hwa as smart, he already learned something individual words after hearing it once. She also said that Yong-Hwa was already her student. This time would be Yong-Hwa's first film, when asked if it was any different from working on a series in Korea he said that at first he was very worried. After arriving he realized that it was exactly the same as a Korean production. The most special was that the Mainland sets were already built and he was able to focus more. They played a couple in the film. Bai Bing revealed that because of Yong-Hwa's fans she felt the pressure. They would have a kiss scene but it has not been shot yet. Was Yong-Hwa looking forward to the kiss scene? He joked, "I am faithful to the character."
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[2016.04.26] JET LI LAUNCHES ONLINE PRESENCE ON HIS BIRTHDAY

April 25, 2016, 3:05 pm
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Today is Jet Li (Lee Nin Kit)'s 53rd birthday. This year his birthday was rather special because he chose on this day to establish his "Jet Li" public weixin account, which was also one of his birthday wishes. Lee Nin Kit said, "After over 50 years, my birthday wish is to establish this 'Lee Nin Kit" public weixin account in hopes of promoting some meaningful events like charity work and future directions!"

Because Lee Nin Kit was in Beijing he was unable to celebrate his birthday with his family. Fortunately his wife Nina Li Chi and their daughters have always been understanding of his work and never minded. He felt that he did not have to have dinner with his family on his birthday. The most important was to cherish their time together normally, which was already a joy. Lee Nin Kit said that his birthday wish was world peace and less dispute. He chose to establish this public account on April 26th because he wanted everyone to understand the current Lee Nint Kit, the past Lee Nin Kit and the future Lee Nin Kit. He hoped that everyone would follow the account. In order to thank everyone for their support, since yesterday for 10 days in a row 10 would be chosen from those who followed the public account and joined the "Lee Nin Kit Hero Camp" official fan club to receive a personally autographed tee shirt.
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[2016.04.27] WONG HEI AVOIDS TALKING ABOUT AARON KWOK

April 26, 2016, 2:56 pm
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Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Lam Suet, Gallen Lo (Law Ka Leung), Tiffany Tang Yan, Yao Chen, and Wong Hei starred, the Korean series MY LOVE FROM THE STAR director Jang Tae-Yoo directed new film MBA PARTNERS will open in the Mainland on the 29th and in Hong Kong on May 12th. Wong Hei yesterday promoted on DBC digital radio. He revealed, "MBA has the participation of a Korean team. They are all about the details. I am the least used to them checking finger nails on the first day of work. When they felt they failed they would immediately fixed them. My nails didn't pass and had to be trimmed. The team was all about the details and pursued perfection. Thus the more we shot the less them I spent on skin care, because everyday they took care of it."

Wong Hei revealed that after working with Sing Sing in 2003 they worked together again. Did Sing Sing's girlfriend visit the set? Wong Hei smartly changed the subject. "Sing Sing after 12 years was still very handsome. It would be great if I don't change like him. (Was Sing Sing always on his phone sending text messages?) He was very professional, burying his head in the script. His Putonghua was very well grasped." Reporters joked that Sing Sing's girlfriend came from the Mainland, of course his Putonghua was great. Wong Hei again took a detour. "The team treated us very well, aside from Chinese, we also had Korean cuisine."

In the film Yao Chen, Tang Yan and Hao Lei became "partners" and created an online business. Off screen Yao Chen revealed that she was already pregnant and will give birth to a new companion for her son in November. Tang Yan continued to keep her distance from the media because of their focus on her rumors. On the stage she only happily interacted with fans.

When fans asked about playing business founders, Tang Yan and Hao Lei yesterday shared how they started their business. Tang Yan said, "We have to have a heart that dares to try, eat, drink, play and pleasure are all good directions for starting a business." Called a standing and walking "coat rack", Tang Yan smiled and felt that she was the product being packaged. Then she would work hard for market recognition. Many show business stars and artists started side businesses. Tang Yan said if she truly considered starting a business, she would set her sight on the food industry. Hao Lei grabbed the microphone and joked, "With my figure I can't be in the food business!" Hao Lei revealed that she liked accessories and gave a little plug for her online store.
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[2016.04.27] FOR THE WEEK STARTING APRIL 23 2016

April 26, 2016, 10:00 pm
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For the week starting April 23 2016


15 A PAIR OF HANDS
  Can : Yut Seung Sau
  Phil Lam Yik Hong

14 PERFECT
  Can : Yuen Mei
  The Grasshoppers

13 EMOJI
  Twins

12 KEEP ON FIGHT ON
  Jay Fung Wing Him featuring MastaMic

11 MAKE IT BIG
  Jane Zhang Liangying

10 LIGHT
  Can : Dung Guong
  Eli Hsieh (Tse Ting Yin)

 9 INTIMATE
  Can : Chun Yit
  Stephanie Cheng Yung

 8 SINGLE
  Can : Yut Gor Yun
  William Wei (Wai Lai On)

 7 TELL THE TRUTH
  Can : Suet Sut Wa
  Nana Lee (Lee Chin Na)

 6 FORGIVE ME
  Can : Yuen Leung Ngor
  Andy Lau Tak Wa

 5 LOVE MYSELF MORE
  Can : Ji Si But Gau Oi Ji Gei
  Della Ding Dong

 4 DEAR CHILDREN
  Can : Chun Oi Dik Siu Hai
  Jeffrey Chang (Cheung Shun Jit)

 3 A FRIEND
  Can : Ngor Moon Si Pung Yau
  Gary Chaw (Cho Gat)

 2 HERO
  Can : Ying Hung
  Jay Chou (Chow Kit Lun)


 1 POPULAR SONGS
  Can : Lau Hung Gor Kuk
  Li Ronghao
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