"Divas in Distress" Celebration Dinner

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With the entire series averaging 31 points, "Divas in Distress" has become the second highest rated series of the year.

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"Divas in Distress" Finale Dinner

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Chin Ka Lok Happy to See High Ratings: Laughs at Producer for Being Daring

Chin Ka Lok and a group of artistes watched the finale of "Divas of Distress" while eating hot pot. Chin Ka Lok said that the series is very popular...expressed being excited to see a group of colleagues constantly working hard. He laughingly said that the producer is very daring, unexpectedly using him as the male lead. However, [he] also did not forget to praise Ku Ming Wah's outstanding performance, and also thought that Mimi Chu and Chung King Fai's relationship was very touching.

FYI: The final two episodes of "Divas of Distress" averaged 33 points, and peaked at 36 points.

Personal Note: Ha ha.... Out of everyone who could have gotten a champagne shower, it had to be the producer! :P Funny how Ku Ming Wah was still holding the cork when he was clarifying that he was not responsible for popping the cork! :D

Chin Ka Lok was already the lead in "A Bride for a Ride", so don't consider it daring for Poon Ka Tak to use him again. Liked his performance in here, as there were more layers to Chong Ka Long. :)

Ha ha.... Eliza only knew the first few words of the theme song of "The Return of the Condor Heroes"! :P

Overall, I enjoyed the series, but don't consider it to be a great series. Didn't like how the series was supposed to be about Chin Ka Lok being caught in between his mother and mother-in-law, as it only happened in the first few episodes. There were some sweet parts in Him and Mandy's storyline, but it was draggy and unrealistic. Also didn't like the ending, where the end of the world theory was brought up out of nowhere. However, liked the series for some of its standout characters.

"Divas in Distress" Episode 21a

"Divas in Distress" Episode 21b

"Divas in Distress" Episode 22a

"Divas in Distress" Episode 22b

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tvb.com Interviews with Ku Ming Wah

Ku Ming Wah: So Kei Is a Part of Me

Ku Ming Wah: Hid for Two Years, Not Giving Up Again

Ku Ming Wah: Grateful for Support from All Walks of Life

Ku Ming Wah: Family and Career Are Indispensable

Personal Note: Ku Ming Wah stopped acting after "Gun Metal Grey" and became a dubbing artist. Ku Ming Wah mentioned in an article that Poon Ka Tak could not find a suitable actor to play So Kei in "Divas in Distress", and someone had questioned Poon's decision to cast him for the role. Ha ha.... Ku Ming Wah definitely proved that person wrong! :P

Supporting Ku Ming Wah to win 'Best Supporting Actor'! :)

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"Divas in Distress" Theme Song

"In the Heart" - Edmond Leung

在心中 《巴不得媽媽…》 主题曲 - 梁漢文

作曲/監製: 鄧智偉
填詞: 張美賢
編曲: Johnny Yim

外面十號大風　亦要撐住天空　接你放工
空想於心中　眉目傳送　開口即中
換著十樣面孔　直到與你坐家中　才算放鬆
委屈於心中　誰若流過一滴血雙份痛
情懷若未凍　就抱擁

*如角色不同　也不准內訌　你值得驕縱
拗得火紅　要懂得自控　各自變通
如理想不同　鬥心一樣勇　愛在我心中

不講　但是行動

幸運能做自己　倦透了也有你　獻上驚喜
現實人或事　難望完美　總是我　總是你
陪同著度過　樂與悲

Repeat *

手中　腦中

如角色不同　也不准內訌　你值得嬌縱
各種包容　各種哭或笑　暖著過冬
如理想不同　鬥心一樣勇　愛在我心中
不講　馬上行動
你在我心中　分到最大比重

Personal Note: Didn't expect this song to get plugged....

Clips from "Divas in Distress" Episode 17

So Kei and Lo Yuk Fan meet and fall in love.

Chong Ka Long and Heung Nai Hing catch a lecher posing as a lifeguard.

Related post: Clip from "Divas in Distress" Episode 14

Personal Note: So Kei and Lo Lo's bickering reminded me of Leslie Cheung and Teresa Mo in "All's Well End's Well". :P

They way that Otto Chan said "Maybe you don't believe it, but me, too" was quite funny! :P

"Divas in Distress" Episode 17a

"Divas in Distress" Episode 17b

"Divas in Distress" Episode 18a

"Divas in Distress" Episode 18b

"Divas in Distress" Episode 19a

"Divas in Distress" Episode 19b

"Divas in Distress" Episode 20a

"Divas in Distress" Episode 20b

Eliza Sam Shouts: 'Do Not Want to Have Rumours Again'

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Chin Ka Lok and Eliza Sam attended a celebration dinner for the series ["Divas in Distress"]. The two did not show awkwardness because of rumours. Chin Ka Lok laughingly said that he has flirted with almost every female artiste in TVB, continuing to flirt with Eliza, whose Cantonese is not good. However, Eliza shouted, "I don't want to have rumours again!"

Personal Note: Nice to see that the ratings have gone up!

Ha ha.... Didn't expect Chin Ka Lok to be the overall winner of "All Star World Exam", winning two tickets to travel around the world, but he does have a dragon baby on the way bringing him luck! ;)

Supporting Ku Ming Wah for 'Best Supporting Actor'!

Ha ha.... Funny how Chin Ka Lok suggested 《巴不得Bra Bra...》 to be the next installment...would have expected him to say 《巴不得BB...》! :P

Ha ha.... The song that Chin Ka Lok made to make fun of Eliza is what "Super Trio" uses to 'sing bad' about the guests! :P

Nice to hear that Jojo Cho is enjoying the series...she even treated the series crew to dinner! :)

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Clip from "Divas in Distress" Episode 14

In the 14th episode of "Divas in Distress", Chong Ka Long and Heung Nai Hing go to the beach to stake out a lecher posing as a lifeguard.

Personal Note: Funny how Chin Ka Lok pointed out that the back of Oscar Chan's shirt said 教 (teach) instead of 救 (save)! Ha ha.... :P

"Divas in Distress" Episode 14a

"Divas in Distress" Episode 14b

"Divas in Distress" Episode 15a

"Divas in Distress" Episode 15b

"Divas in Distress" Episode 16a

"Divas in Distress" Episode 16b

Clips from "Divas in Distress" Episode 13

Heung Nai Hing and Ching Yeuk Chun argue in English.

So Kei has a heartfelt conversation with his mom, Deneuve.

Personal Note: Not a problem for the Canadian-born Eliza to deliver her lines in English, and she was also able to act it out in English. :)

Such a moving scene for Ku Ming Wah and So Yan Chi! Got a little teary-eyed! ;)

Love the green leaves in here, especially Ku Ming Wah and Lee Sing Cheung!

"Divas in Distress" Episode 13a

"Divas in Distress" Episode 13b

Clips from "Divas in Distress" Episodes 11 & 12

In the 11th episode of "Divas in Distress, Heung Nai Hing gives her bra to Chong Ka Long to use as a sling for his dislocated shoulder.

In the 12th episode of "Divas in Distress", Chong Ka Long sees a bonesetter.

Chong Ka Long hand washes Heung Nai Hing's bra.

Heung Nai Hing shops for bras with her mom, Ching Yeuk Chun.

Personal Note: Ha ha.... The skin-coloured bra does look quite old-fashioned! :P

He he.... Mimi and Eliza do look like mother and daughter! :)

"Divas in Distress" Episode 11a

"Divas in Distress" Episode 11b

"Divas in Distress" Episode 12a

"Divas in Distress" Episode 12b

Eliza Sam Does Not Sleep to Recite Lines

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Eliza Sam has been labelled as a new generation 'House Guy Goddess' because of a new series. When she went to an event [for "Divas in Distress"], she expressed that she is overwhelmed with gratitude; however, because Cantonese is not good enough, afraid of continuously NG-ing during filming and affecting job opportunities...rather sacrifice sleep to study hard at reciting lines. When asked if she was scolded by Liza Wang, who is in the same series, she said, "If you willingly ask for her advice, she would gladly share it with you...agree with her persistence on punctuality because it is a virtue".

Personal Note: He he.... I think of 'Hannah Banana' every time I see that yellow blazer! Love that colour! :P

Ha ha.... Gigi Jeh ended up being the female version of Wong Lo Fu! :P

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Clip from "Divas in Distress" Episode 5

After getting pranked by Seung Ying Hung, Miu Sing Hor takes care of her husband and does the household chores.

Personal Note: Such a hilarious scene! Miu Jeh was so rough on her husband even when he was not feeling well, and it was so funny watching her do the chores! :P

"Divas in Distress" Episode 5

"Divas in Distress" Episode 6

"Divas in Distress" Episode 7

"Divas in Distress" Episode 8

"Divas in Distress" Episode 9

"Divas in Distress" Episode 10a

"Divas in Distress" Episode 10b

"Divas in Distress" Opening Theme Video

"In the Heart" - Edmond Leung

在心中 《巴不得媽媽…》 主题曲 - 梁漢文

作曲/監製: 鄧智偉
填詞: 張美賢
編曲: Johnny Yim

外面十號大風　亦要撐住天空　接你放工
空想於心中　眉目傳送　開口即中
換著十樣面孔　直到與你坐家中　才算放鬆
委屈於心中　誰若流過一滴血雙份痛
情懷若未凍　就抱擁

如角色不同　也不准內訌　你值得嬌縱
各種包容　各種哭或笑　暖著過冬
如理想不同　鬥心一樣勇　愛在我心中
不講　馬上行動
你在我心中　分到最大比重

"Divas in Distress" Episode 1a

"Divas in Distress" Episode 1b

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Chin Ka Lok on "The Green Room"

Personal Note: The opening theme video is similar to "Come Home Love". This song is quite different from Edmond's previous theme songs...a warm feeling to this one.

The first episode was quite enjoyable...looking forward to more!

Can see why this series has been placed in the later time slot, as there are many adult jokes. :P

Eliza is quite cute...her acting is fitting for the genre. Although she has a Western accent, can understand her without looking at the captioning! :P

"Divas in Distress" Episode 2

"Divas in Distress" Episode 3

"Divas in Distress" Episode 4

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"Divas in Distress" TVBI Trailer

Personal Note: Ha ha.... Eliza giving Ka Lok her bra to use as a sling! :P

Looking forward to the series! :)

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"Divas in Distress" Promotional Clip 5

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"Divas in Distress" Promotional Clip 4

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"Divas in Distress" Promotional Clip 3

Personal Note: Funny how Liza Jeh asked King Sir, who is known for his slow speech, to speak faster! Ha ha.... :P

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"Divas in Distress" Promotional Clip 2

Personal Note: Like these promo clips! Looking forward to the double diva duel! ;)

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"Divas in Distress" Promotional Clip 1

Related post: 《巴不得媽媽…》 "A Chip Off the Old Block II" Costume Fitting Pictures

Personal Note: Ha ha.... Like the promo clip! Looking forward to Liza Jeh vs. Gigi Jeh! :)

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《巴不得媽媽…》 "A Chip Off the Old Block II" Costume Fitting Pictures

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- 20-episode lighthearted comedy about the battles of in-laws.
- Liza Wang will play Seung Ying Hung (商映虹). She used to be a popular star, so she often thinks of herself as high and pure. Her daughter dies after giving birth, so she hates Chin Ka Lok and begins to suffer from depression.
- Gigi Wong will play Miu Sing Hor (繆星河).
- Liza and Gigi will play former television stars who are rivals. Liza is an upper class person who always picks on Gigi.
- Chung King Fai will play Fung Han Man (馮恨晚), Liza and Gigi's master.
- Chin Ka Lok will play Chong Ka Long (莊家朗), a cameraman. He is Gigi's son and Liza's son-in-law who is often the man in the middle. He has a rather cheerful personality. He has a son.
- Mandy will play a renovator who is tough on the outside but soft at heart. She has a cheerful personality. She is Gigi's niece.
- Him Law will play Chak Yau Sing (翟有聲), a creative director. He is Liza's son. He is cool on the outside but warm on the inside. Because his mother lost her daughter early on, she puts all her hopes on him. He and Mandy will play an arguing couple.
- Eliza Sam will play Heung Nai Hing (香乃馨), an absent-minded Malaysian Chinese newscaster. She will pursue Chin Ka Lok.
- Brian Tse will play an interior designer.
- King Lam will play an interior designer.
- Candice Chiu will play an interior designer.
- Yeung Ying Wai will play the younger version of Chung King Fai's character.
- Sarah Song will play the younger version of Liza's character.
- Candy Chang will play the younger version of Gigi's character.
- Ku Ming Wah will play So Kei (蘇基), a creative director. He is So Yan Chi's son.
- Lee Sing Cheung will play Gigi's husband.
- Russell Cheung will play Fan Chau Sui (范秋水), a renovator.
- Jason Lam will play a renovator.
- Simon Lo will play a renovator.
- Eddie Law will play Fan Kiu Muk (范喬木), a renovator.
- Snow Suen will play Kwong Sang So (鄺生素), a cool interior designer.
- Ngai Wai Man will play Liza's chauffeur and bodyguard.
- So Lai Ming will play a housekeeper.
- Esther Wan will play a news station director.
- Chung Chi Kwong will play an experienced cameraman.
- Mark Ma will play Poon Ku Chor (盤鼓初), a cameraman intern.
- Tsang Wai Wan will play a news station secretary.
- Marcus Kwok will play Ching Sam (程琛), a newscaster. He is Chin Ka Lok's friend.
- So Yan Chi will play Liza's assistant.

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Chin Ka Lok's Tencent Weibo

Mandy Wong's Tencent Weibo

Him Law's Tencent Weibo

Him Law's Tencent Weibo

Eliza Sam's Tencent Weibo

Eliza Sam's Tencent Weibo

Candice Chiu's Tencent Weibo

Snow Suen's Tencent Weibo

Marcus Kwok's Tencent Weibo

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Blessing Ceremony @ "Scoop" Clip

Blessing Ceremony @ "Extra" Clip

FYI: The official English title of this series is "Divas in Distress".
FYI: This series has no relations to "A Chip Off the Old Block", and there is no time travel.

Related post: 《巴不得媽媽…》 "A Chip Off the Old Block II" Costume Fitting

Personal Note: He he.... Gigi Jeh and Chin Ka Lok playing mother and son again!

Mother-in-law vs. mother-in-law....wars of in-laws! :P Looking forward to Liza Jeh vs. Gigi Jeh! :)

Mandy and Him pairing up for the third time!

Sarah has the famous Lok Lam hairstyle! :P

He he.... Ku Ming Wah's look is the most outstanding of the bunch! ;)

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《巴不得媽媽…》 "A Chip Off the Old Block II" Costume Fitting

Date: March 23, 2012

Temporary Chinese title: 《巴不得媽媽…》
Pinyin title: Ba Bat Dak Ma Ma
Temporary English title: "A Chip Off the Old Block II"
Producer: Poon Ka Tak

Attending Cast: Liza Wang, Gigi Wong, Chung King Fai, Chin Ka Lok, Mandy Wong, Him Law, Eliza Sam, Brian Tse, King Lam, Candice Chiu, Kyle Tse, Lee Ka Sing, Yeung Ying Wai, Sarah Song, Candy Chang, Ku Ming Wah, Lee Sing Cheung, Russell Cheung, Jason Lam, Simon Lo, Eddie Law, Kirby Lam, Snow Suen, Ngai Wai Man, So Lai Ming, Adam Ip, Esther Wan, Chung Chi Kwong, Mark Ma, Tsang Wai Wan, and Marcus Kwok.

Time: 12:30
Place: Tseung Kwan O TVB City Studio One Common Room

FYI: This series has no relations to "A Chip Off the Old Block", and there is no time travel.

Personal Note: Liza Jeh and Gigi Jeh's last collaboration was 1976's "The Legend of the Book and the Sword".

Nice to see that Chin Ka Lok and Gigi Jeh will be filming together again, as they had a good time working on "A Bride for a Ride". :)

He he.... Many "The Hippocratic Crush" doctors in here! :D