Visit Kenneth Ma's TVB Blog! - 冇錢又冇料!!
- Lau Siu Ming (Ming Sir) says Kenneth is very clever! He does not leave the set when he is off work. He watches people act, he processes everything, and then he analyzes everything that he's seen.
- Ming Sir talks about when he filmed "The Master of Tai Chi" in Hunan with Kenneth. One time when they were on break, they went to a very inexpensive place to eat. He asked him, "Why do you eat so inexpensively?" Kenneth said, "I have to save money to give it back to my mom!" Ming Sir comments that Kenneth always thinks he doesn't have enough, not just in terms of material things, but also ability [in acting]. So he always gathers information. Ming Sir says Kenneth is complex and not as simple as he seems.
- Ming Sir says that Kenneth does not admit to having some results in his acting career.
- When the topic was on Gallen Lo and Sharon Chan's kiss scene, Kenneth admitted to going to the set to watch even when he does not have to work. Even Jamie Chik said that Kenneth is really good because he is on set whether he has scenes to film or not. Then the interviewer said that Kenneth's ears are turning red, but he explains, "I just intentionally went in to watch them kiss!"
(Kathy Chow has also mentioned a number of times that Kenneth is a good role model. She says he is very hardworking, and he really puts his heart into acting. On the first day of outdoor filming of "In the Chamber of Bliss", even though Kenneth wasn't in the scene, he was watching the playback with the other artistes.)
- Ming Sir says that Kenneth is a good influence on others such that it makes them want to work hard, too.
Personal Note: Ming Sir did not know Kenneth's full name because he just refers to him as "Ma Ming". Ming Sir wanted to praise him using his full name. The interviewer even said that Kenneth is very hardworking such that he has a notebook to remind him of things such as the clothes he wears in different scenes.
Ma Ming again says that great actors "put money in his pocket and don't ask for change".
Ming Sir also praises Joe Ma saying that he has reached a certain level of acting, and that Joe can act. He also says Joe is hardworking such that he also likes to watch others act.
*Credits to tvb.com
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Selena Li @ TVB Blog - 萬聖節: 我是一個海盜!
Visit Selena Li's TVB Blog!
Halloween: I'm a pirate!
"My Halloween in Toronto was very exciting because I remember when I was younger, I used to go around to different houses to trick-o-treat, and I would be able to get at least 2 garbage bags full of treats! I also remember I used to be so so so happy whenever I get chips from houses, because people usually give out lollipops and really small chocolate candies. So this year, I bought 100 bags of chips to give out! But maybe it was cold, there weren't too many kids who came out to trick-o-treat. I had over 50 bags of chips left, so I guess I’ll just eat them slowly…. 0_O
But some of the kids who came out were really cute….hehe….I went to my friend’s house for a Halloween party where many of us dressed up, it was so much fun because my friend Amy did all of our make up. I told her she should work for TVB! haha....
bna26 thanks for the translation!!!!在多倫多剛過去的萬聖節，非常令人興奮。因為我記得在我還小的時侯，我都會到處去不同的房子”trick or treat”，每次我都會拿到最少兩個藍子的糖果！每當我從其他房子取到薯片的時侯，我總會非常非常非常開心，因為他們通常也會給波板糖和一些非常小型的朱古力糖果。所以今年，我都買了一百包薯片給小朋友！不過不知道是否因為寒冷關係，沒有太多小孩子出來”trick or treat”。我派剩了超過五十包，所以我想我會慢慢地把它們吃光……不過有些來取的小孩真的非常可愛……嘻嘻……我去了我朋友的家出席萬聖節派對，大部份朋友都有裝扮；我的朋友Amy替我們化妝，真的很有趣，我告訴她應該在TVB工作！哈哈..."
Halloween: I'm a pirate!
"My Halloween in Toronto was very exciting because I remember when I was younger, I used to go around to different houses to trick-o-treat, and I would be able to get at least 2 garbage bags full of treats! I also remember I used to be so so so happy whenever I get chips from houses, because people usually give out lollipops and really small chocolate candies. So this year, I bought 100 bags of chips to give out! But maybe it was cold, there weren't too many kids who came out to trick-o-treat. I had over 50 bags of chips left, so I guess I’ll just eat them slowly…. 0_O
But some of the kids who came out were really cute….hehe….I went to my friend’s house for a Halloween party where many of us dressed up, it was so much fun because my friend Amy did all of our make up. I told her she should work for TVB! haha....
bna26 thanks for the translation!!!!在多倫多剛過去的萬聖節，非常令人興奮。因為我記得在我還小的時侯，我都會到處去不同的房子”trick or treat”，每次我都會拿到最少兩個藍子的糖果！每當我從其他房子取到薯片的時侯，我總會非常非常非常開心，因為他們通常也會給波板糖和一些非常小型的朱古力糖果。所以今年，我都買了一百包薯片給小朋友！不過不知道是否因為寒冷關係，沒有太多小孩子出來”trick or treat”。我派剩了超過五十包，所以我想我會慢慢地把它們吃光……不過有些來取的小孩真的非常可愛……嘻嘻……我去了我朋友的家出席萬聖節派對，大部份朋友都有裝扮；我的朋友Amy替我們化妝，真的很有趣，我告訴她應該在TVB工作！哈哈..."
Personal Note: It's great to see some recent pictures of Selena! I miss her so much! He he....
One of Selena's favourite munchy is chips! She loves to eat chips on set to keep warm. He he.... :) But chips in HK and in China taste so different compared to the one's in Canada. I bet she is happy to have 50 bags all to herself. :) We only had 18 trick-or-treaters! so, a lot of Nestle chocolates left over all for us! He he.... :P
*Credits to tvb.com
One of Selena's favourite munchy is chips! She loves to eat chips on set to keep warm. He he.... :) But chips in HK and in China taste so different compared to the one's in Canada. I bet she is happy to have 50 bags all to herself. :) We only had 18 trick-or-treaters! so, a lot of Nestle chocolates left over all for us! He he.... :P
*Credits to tvb.com
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目空一切 理想燒光
真真 假假 跌過 痛過
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誰和誰存活愛 誰和誰埋沒愛
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其餘一切也不枉
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Saturday, November 7, 2009
'09 Anniversary Time III
Most Improved Actor
My Choice: Ngo Ka Nin
I didn't understand why TVB didn't promote Ka Nin after "Love is Beautiful" because the series received high ratings in 2002. I think Ka Nin did a good job playing the spoiled prince. But instead, TVB promoted David To and Matt Yeung. Well, I think Ka Nin has a lot of potential, not only in acting and hosting, but he also has a great voice for singing. I remember him singing Eason Chan's "Next Year Today" on Tung Wah Charity Show 2002. He was the tenth karaoke star. :)
Anyway, Ka Nin has received much more recognition after playing Tseung Bit Man in "Rosy Business". He is certainly winning 'Most Improved Actor' as he will have a heavier role in "Righteous Sea of Heroic Love" (filming in March 2010).
My Choice: Ngo Ka Nin
I didn't understand why TVB didn't promote Ka Nin after "Love is Beautiful" because the series received high ratings in 2002. I think Ka Nin did a good job playing the spoiled prince. But instead, TVB promoted David To and Matt Yeung. Well, I think Ka Nin has a lot of potential, not only in acting and hosting, but he also has a great voice for singing. I remember him singing Eason Chan's "Next Year Today" on Tung Wah Charity Show 2002. He was the tenth karaoke star. :)
Anyway, Ka Nin has received much more recognition after playing Tseung Bit Man in "Rosy Business". He is certainly winning 'Most Improved Actor' as he will have a heavier role in "Righteous Sea of Heroic Love" (filming in March 2010).
As for Raymond Wong, I see him more as a second lead (or first lead because he was practically main in "Sweetness in the Salt") So, to me, he is a little over qualified to be in this category. :)
Most Improved Actress
My Guess: Aimee Chan
Most Improved Actress
My Guess: Aimee Chan
If Aimee wins, she will be the only actress/Miss HK winner to win this with three years acting experience without a leading role. (Shirley Yeung and Kate Tsui both won with three years acting experience and with a leading role.) Also, Aimee has four series under her belt, and she plays a female cop in three of them.
There will be no need for that "if" because Aimee is a Miss HK winner and she has had executive support ever since her participation in Miss HK 2006. :)
My Choice: Selena Li
However, Selena is not nominated in this category this year. The only reason why Selena is not nominated is because she will not be present at the awards ceremony as she will still be in Toronto continuing her studies. Or maybe her status is too big to be a contender in this category? Sharon Chan is in the same league (siu fa dan) as Selena, and Selena is progressing over Sharon in both speech and in acting. We will have to wait until next year to see if TVB will nominate her for "Iron Horse Seeking Bridge".
Anyway, the bratty rich girl in "Beyond the Realm of Conscience" should be evolving into another person as she will become 賢妃. Stay tuned to "Beyond"! :D
Also, I have always liked Catherine Chow and Rachel Kan. I think they are both very good green leaves. I first noticed Catherine in "In the Realm of Success" as a nerdy OL and Annie Man's sister in "Take My Word for It". Catherine did a great job in "A Bride for a Ride", so it is good to see her nominated. As for Rachel, it would be Miss HK 2000. She was the dark horse contestant that year. But, Rachel should have been nominated in 'Best Supporting Actress' for "Burning Flame III". Great performances from the both of them! :)
Coming soon: '09 Anniversary Time - Fantasy Picks
Friday, November 6, 2009
'09 Anniversary Time II
Lifetime Achievement Award: Yu Mo Lin
After servicing TVB for 30 years, Yu Mo Lin will most likely be honoured with this award. In recent years, TVB has been casting her in different roles other than playing a cleaning lady. Yu Mo Lin is not a small actor, but rather a big character in TVB's 30 years of playing minor roles. :)
Since Lee Tim Sing will not be retiring this year, I don't think TVB will honour him with this award just yet. :)
Best Supporting Actor
My Choice: Michael Tse
As Karena Lam described last year, "A 'Best Supporting Actor' is like being a thief. Your job is to steal as many scenes as possible". That is exactly what Michael did in "E.U." Michael successfully "stole" the show with his performance as Laughing. He was so big that fans made a Facebook page to pay respects to him when Laughing died, the 1997 five dollar coin was later worth $80+ HKD per coin, and he was so big that TVB and Shaw Brothers made Laughing's prequel into the movie "Turning Point". The movie grossed a total of 16,000,000 and it was this summer's number one Chinese movie at the box office. Michael is definitely taking home the award for 'Best Supporting Actor'. :)
Best Supporting Actress
My Choice: Susan Tse
The other purpose of a supporting cast is to support the leading characters. As the saying goes, "牡丹雖好，還需綠葉扶持" meaning "Even one person with great abilities cannot succeed without the abilities of others for support". The position of a supporting actor or actress is to "know one's place". They know their position in a series, and they do their job as an actor or actress. Susan's performance as First Wife in "Rosy Business" is just too outstanding. Her words and actions were very profound. And her eyes were really fierce! A very deserving actress to win the title of 'Best Supporting Actress'. :)
FYI: Susan Tse actually re-joined TVB in 2007 when she did that stage performance with Steven Ma, Sonija Kwok, Michael Tse, and Dexter Yeung. One time she saw Lee Tim Sing, and she asked him if there was a suitable role for her such that he should consider casting her in his series. When Lee Tim Sing was casting for "Rosy Business" in 2008, he first thought of Susan to play the role of First Wife. So he asked TVB to contact her. Susan is an great actress, it's just that no one watched her while she was in ATV.
Coming soon: '09 Anniversary Time III
After servicing TVB for 30 years, Yu Mo Lin will most likely be honoured with this award. In recent years, TVB has been casting her in different roles other than playing a cleaning lady. Yu Mo Lin is not a small actor, but rather a big character in TVB's 30 years of playing minor roles. :)
Since Lee Tim Sing will not be retiring this year, I don't think TVB will honour him with this award just yet. :)
Best Supporting Actor
My Choice: Michael Tse
As Karena Lam described last year, "A 'Best Supporting Actor' is like being a thief. Your job is to steal as many scenes as possible". That is exactly what Michael did in "E.U." Michael successfully "stole" the show with his performance as Laughing. He was so big that fans made a Facebook page to pay respects to him when Laughing died, the 1997 five dollar coin was later worth $80+ HKD per coin, and he was so big that TVB and Shaw Brothers made Laughing's prequel into the movie "Turning Point". The movie grossed a total of 16,000,000 and it was this summer's number one Chinese movie at the box office. Michael is definitely taking home the award for 'Best Supporting Actor'. :)
Best Supporting Actress
My Choice: Susan Tse
The other purpose of a supporting cast is to support the leading characters. As the saying goes, "牡丹雖好，還需綠葉扶持" meaning "Even one person with great abilities cannot succeed without the abilities of others for support". The position of a supporting actor or actress is to "know one's place". They know their position in a series, and they do their job as an actor or actress. Susan's performance as First Wife in "Rosy Business" is just too outstanding. Her words and actions were very profound. And her eyes were really fierce! A very deserving actress to win the title of 'Best Supporting Actress'. :)
FYI: Susan Tse actually re-joined TVB in 2007 when she did that stage performance with Steven Ma, Sonija Kwok, Michael Tse, and Dexter Yeung. One time she saw Lee Tim Sing, and she asked him if there was a suitable role for her such that he should consider casting her in his series. When Lee Tim Sing was casting for "Rosy Business" in 2008, he first thought of Susan to play the role of First Wife. So he asked TVB to contact her. Susan is an great actress, it's just that no one watched her while she was in ATV.
Coming soon: '09 Anniversary Time III
Thursday, November 5, 2009
'09 Anniversary Time I
In recent years, the award for 'Best Actress' is usually more focused on compared to the 'Best Actor' award. It is because the females are said to be "fighting for awards"? Whatever it is, [to me] there are bigger contenders for the 'Best Actor' award this year. You have veteran powerhouse General Chai Damian Lau, the soul character of "Burning Flame" Ah Cow Wong He, superb actor Chai Gau Wayne Lai, the three-time male award winner Gallen Lo, the "Ratings Guarantee" Ah Song Dayo Wong, and the ever so charming Li Yi Moses Chan.
Best Actor Award
My Choice: Wayne Lai
"人生有幾多個十年!"
"水裡水裡去, 火裡火裡去!"
"做人最緊要活得痛快!"
Outstanding performance in "Rosy Business"! He is leading male material, the series has high ratings, and positive feedback. He has support from the audience, executives, and colleagues. Also, he has done so much for TVB this year, such as hosting and performing at many of TVB's major events. Why else wouldn't Wayne be 'TV King' this year?
Most Favourite TV Male Character Award
My Choice: Dayo Wong
The best actors are the ones that can play comedy because if they can do comedy, they can do sorrowful. "能夠演喜劇就能夠演悲劇" (Quote from Wong Jing) . Many people tend to underestimate comedians because they see it as "easier" to play. People don't take into consideration that the actor has to be funny in a non-overacting way. They cannot be over the top and exaggerate their actions. Dayo's comedy is black humour. Mak Tai Song is another favourite added to his works.
Other hot favourites for this category include: Michael Tse, Wong He, Gallen Lo, and Wayne Lai. :)
Best Actress
My Choice: Sheren Tang
Never once doubted Sheren's acting abilities. Although I would say this is not her strongest performance compared to her previous roles, but it is her time to win 'Best Actress'. Even Catherine Tsang is saying it this time around. (Catherine supported Gigi Lai to win in 2004.) 天時, 地利, 人和 Sheren is definitely winning 'Best Actress'.
Most Favourite TV Female Character
My Guess: Charmaine Sheh
Charmain's role as Lam Miu Miu is different from her past roles. With this series being a comedy, it truly brings out a more refreshing side of Charmaine. Charmaine was great in here, and with her status in TVB, she is definitely qualified to win this award. With or without voting, she deserves to win. :)
My Choice: Tavia Yeung
After many years of supporting Tavia, I am extremely happy that she is finally getting the recognition she deserves. Tavia's career path is progressing step by step. In 2003, Tavia won the award for 'Most Improved Actress' and just last year, she won 'Best Supporting Actress'. Her next goal is to win 'Best Actress', but there is no specified year. And with each step, we [the audience] witness her acting becoming more mature and more in depth. Not only has she improved in her speech, but also in her eyes. The next time you watch Tavia act, take notice in her eyes. You will notice her using the ability of her windows of the soul to become the character.
Yiu Kam Ling is not evil at heart, but rather a path she chose to take in order to survive in the palace. Just like Moses described Yiu Ka Ling as to his Cho Pei in "Where the Legend Begins".
Coming soon: '09 Anniversary Time II
Best Actor Award
My Choice: Wayne Lai
"人生有幾多個十年!"
"水裡水裡去, 火裡火裡去!"
"做人最緊要活得痛快!"
Outstanding performance in "Rosy Business"! He is leading male material, the series has high ratings, and positive feedback. He has support from the audience, executives, and colleagues. Also, he has done so much for TVB this year, such as hosting and performing at many of TVB's major events. Why else wouldn't Wayne be 'TV King' this year?
Most Favourite TV Male Character Award
My Choice: Dayo Wong
The best actors are the ones that can play comedy because if they can do comedy, they can do sorrowful. "能夠演喜劇就能夠演悲劇" (Quote from Wong Jing) . Many people tend to underestimate comedians because they see it as "easier" to play. People don't take into consideration that the actor has to be funny in a non-overacting way. They cannot be over the top and exaggerate their actions. Dayo's comedy is black humour. Mak Tai Song is another favourite added to his works.
Other hot favourites for this category include: Michael Tse, Wong He, Gallen Lo, and Wayne Lai. :)
Best Actress
My Choice: Sheren Tang
Never once doubted Sheren's acting abilities. Although I would say this is not her strongest performance compared to her previous roles, but it is her time to win 'Best Actress'. Even Catherine Tsang is saying it this time around. (Catherine supported Gigi Lai to win in 2004.) 天時, 地利, 人和 Sheren is definitely winning 'Best Actress'.
Most Favourite TV Female Character
My Guess: Charmaine Sheh
Charmain's role as Lam Miu Miu is different from her past roles. With this series being a comedy, it truly brings out a more refreshing side of Charmaine. Charmaine was great in here, and with her status in TVB, she is definitely qualified to win this award. With or without voting, she deserves to win. :)
My Choice: Tavia Yeung
After many years of supporting Tavia, I am extremely happy that she is finally getting the recognition she deserves. Tavia's career path is progressing step by step. In 2003, Tavia won the award for 'Most Improved Actress' and just last year, she won 'Best Supporting Actress'. Her next goal is to win 'Best Actress', but there is no specified year. And with each step, we [the audience] witness her acting becoming more mature and more in depth. Not only has she improved in her speech, but also in her eyes. The next time you watch Tavia act, take notice in her eyes. You will notice her using the ability of her windows of the soul to become the character.
Yiu Kam Ling is not evil at heart, but rather a path she chose to take in order to survive in the palace. Just like Moses described Yiu Ka Ling as to his Cho Pei in "Where the Legend Begins".
Coming soon: '09 Anniversary Time II
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