Ming Pao Weekly Clip
Ming Pao Weekly Clip
Ming Pao Weekly Clip
Ming Pao Weekly Clip
In the finale week of the much-discussed series "Darkside of the Moon", viewers have nothing but praise for 'Yu Moon Yuet', played by Tavia Yeung in the series, showing off her acting skills in her plan for revenge. Returning to her mother company to film a series after six years, she expressed that she had considered and worried too much beforehand; however, encountering a good script is hard to come by. "When the producer (Chung Shu Kai) looked for me, telling me to come back to film a series with the theme of female revenge, I was very surprised at the time because, after female artistes have children, they usually play the roles of good wives and good mothers, but he was actually very bold to look for me to play a dark character...was also quite interested. Plus, was already very tempted after discussing the script...really wanted to play it, but after I accepted the role, also became a bit vicious when facing [my] children. Started to get invested in creating the character and had a lot more ideas".
Was worried that [she] would be given the cold shoulder by the viewers after not filming series for a long time. "First of all, don't think about what viewers expect. Instead, have to do a good job of myself because I give everyone the impression that I have had children and have been away from the cameras for a period of time. Instead, I have to think about how to push myself to improve...have to be invested in the role both externally and internally. Afraid of everyone thinking that I have regressed. Plus, the outline of the story this time is close to a certain drama, so there was even more pressure, but the good thing is that Hong Kong has very few female-led revenge series. Viewers have seen me play a villain, but they have not seen me portray a villain with many complex emotions. I slowly gained confidence that [I] could play the role well". The signature villainous laugh in the series was highly praised by viewers. Tavia said that it did not need to be too much and had to be expressed naturally. "Some actors may need to practice in front of the mirror many times, but I think that, in certain scenes, when you want to show something special, then [you] would practice in front to the mirror. However, in modern series, I rarely practice in front of the mirror because I feel that, [if I] practice too much, would get restricted by my own eyes, so I have never practiced in front of the mirror. On the contrary, the script gave me the personality and background of my character; the mentality was already written out in every scene. Instead, I felt that there was no need to do too much for the eyes. You have experienced so many things; the things that you want to express will be expressed from the heart".
Even her husband, Him Law, also teased her for acting out her true colours. Tavia laughingly said, "My husband said that I was acting out my true colours this time. Said that it turns out that I have been acting for almost ten years, playing the role of a good wife and a good mother. Have just woken up now and have gotten to know me! Ha ha!" Returning to TVB to film a series after six years, the mentality this time is already different. "The mentality was very different when [I] was not married. Two or three years after [I] got married, I also came out to film 'Modern Dynasty', but [I] have not returned to TVB to film a series in six years. I think that the biggest difference is that there were many restrictions before. You could not choose. Regardless of whether it was good or bad, you also had to do it because, after you do it, you can gain experience and learn in the process. You may even film a series where there is no choice in the outdoor scenes, and there is also no sleep, and [you] have to keep going without rest or sleep. Now, everything is also very flexible, whether it is in terms of the resources or the working time. Many things are coordinated to a certain extent...it is not as tough".
Last year, Charmaine Sheh returned to film "The QUEEN of News", which caused Charmaine to win three TV queen titles. This year, Tavia has also made a strong return. Many netizens expressed their high expectations for her to win TV queen again; however, Tavia said, "Actually, from back then to now, I just like to do one thing well, so [I] have also always had a normal attitude. Have never done more due to wanting to win awards or even promote myself. I am a rather lazy person. Just want to create characters in series to make the viewers like them, remember the characters that I played, and are able to say out the name. Being able to compete with others for a seat in the awards is the approval and recognition that is given to me by the viewers, which is more important than anything else because, even if you do not win an award, it does not mean that you did not do well. Just like this series, the feedback is already very good and even has a level of discussion. I feel that it has already exceeded all of my expectations".
On the contrary, Tavia said that she would rather her elder sister, Griselda Yeung, be able to win an award; she would be even happier. Also could not help but cry during the interview upon the mention of her elder sister. "Really very happy this time. It was an unexpected gain because I have never acted in the same series with my elder sister. In the past, she may have made a cameo, but it was the first time for [us] to interact in the same series, and also acting as the characters of two sisters. I originally thought that the viewers might not like it. Might think that it is like a married couple acting...very nitpicky and find it very revolting, but was surprisingly accepting of it, especially in emotional scenes, which came from the heart. Actually, my elder sister really likes to act. She often tells me that she really wants to encounter characters that allow her to perform. This time, in the series, our communication was very heartfelt. Remember one scene, which was actually not too touching, but maybe I was too immersed in the performance...don't know why [I] was suddenly very touched in the series. I remember that, after the filming, I could not help but cry; however, that scene was actually very simple. It was merely because I was able to act with her, very naturally showed the feelings of two sisters. Thus, [if] you ask me, 'Want to win an award?' Actually, I want my elder sister to win an award. If she wins an award, I would be happier than me winning. I hope that she can let viewers see even more different sides of her in series".
*Credits to mpweekly
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