'09 Anniversary Time II

Lifetime Achievement Award
My Guess: 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 with 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 member is to support the leading characters. As the saying goes, "牡丹雖好，還需綠葉扶持", which means that "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. Thus, he asked TVB to contact her. Susan is an great actress; it's just that no one watched her while she was in ATV.

'09 Anniversary Time I

In recent years, the award for 'Best Actress' has been more focused on compared to the 'Best Actor' award. Is it 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, three-time 'Actor' award winner Gallen Lo, 'Ratings Guarantee' Ah Song Dayo Wong, and the ever-so-charming Li Yi Moses Chan.

Best Actor
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?

My Favourite TV Male Character
My Choice: Dayo Wong

The best actors are the ones who can play comedy because, if they can do comedy, they can do tragedy ["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 or 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, 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'.

My Favourite TV Female Character
My Guess: Charmaine Sheh

Charmaine'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 Female Artiste' 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 of 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; rather, it was a path she chose to take in order to survive in the palace...just like Moses described Yiu Kam Ling is to his Cho Pei in "Where the Legend Begins".

TV Awards Presentation 2009 Nominations (Full)

http://event.tvb.com/42nd/voting/

Best Actor
01. Bowie Lam "The Gem of Life"
02. Joe Ma "When Easterly Showers Fall on the Sunny West"
03. Michael Miu "E.U."
04. Wayne Lai "Rosy Business"
05. Steven Ma "Sweetness in the Salt"
06. Kevin Cheng "Burning Flame III"
07. Wong He "Burning Flame III"
08. Bosco Wong "Burning Flame III"
09. Chin Ka Lok "A Bride for a Ride"
10. Dayo Wong "You're Hired"
11. Roger Kwok "D.I.E. Again"
12. Damian Lau "In the Chamber of Bliss"
13. Moses Chan "Beyond the Realm of Conscience"
14. Ray Lui "Born Rich"
15. Gallen Lo "Born Rich"

Best Actress
01. Maggie Shiu "The Gem of Life"
02. Gigi Lai "The Gem of Life"
03. Ada Choi "The Gem of Life"
04. Teresa Mo "Off Pedder"
05. Liza Wang "When Easterly Showers Fall on the Sunny West"
06. Kathy Chow "E.U."
07. Sheren Tang "Rosy Business"
08. Myole Wu "Burning Flame III"
09. Sonija Kwok "D.I.E. Again"
10. Louise Lee "The Stew of Life"
11. Charmaine Sheh "Beyond the Realm of Conscience"
12. Tavia Yeung "Beyond the Realm of Conscience"
13. Anita Yuen "Born Rich"
14. Jaime Chik "Born Rich"
15. Kenix Kwok "Born Rich"

Best Supporting Actor
01. Elliot Yue "The Gem of Life"
02. Kenny Wong "The Gem of Life"
03. Stephen Au "Off Pedder"
04. Tsui Wing "Off Pedder"
05. Michael Tse "E.U."
06. Joel Chan "E.U."
07. Ron Ng "Rosy Business"
08. Ngo Ka Nin "Rosy Business"
09. Raymond Wong "Sweetness in the Salt"
10. Derek Kwok "D.I.E. Again"
11. Evergreen Mak "The Stew of Life"
12. Dominic Lam "In the Chamber of Bliss"
13. Lee Kwok Lun "Beyond the Realm of Conscience"
14. Ram Chiang "Beyond the Realm of Conscience"
15. Kenneth Ma "Born Rich"

Best Supporting Actress
01. Linda Chung "The Gem of Life"
02. Elanne Kong "E.U."
03. Susan Tse "Rosy Business"
04. Kiki Sheung "Rosy Business"
05. Kara Hui "Rosy Business"
06. Nancy Wu "Rosy Business"
07. Joyce Tang "Just Love II"
08. Aimee Chan "Burning Flame III"
09. Fala Chen "The Stew of Life"
10. Christine Ng "The Stew of Life"
11. Angela Tong "In the Chamber of Bliss"
12. Susanna Kwan "Beyond the Realm of Conscience"
13. Mary Hon "Beyond the Realm of Conscience"
14. Michelle Yim "Beyond the Realm of Conscience"
15. Selena Li "Beyond the Realm of Conscience"

My Favourite TV Male Character
01. Moses Chan "The Gem of Life"
02. Bowie Lam "The Gem of Life"
03. Kenny Wong "The Gem of Life"
04. Michael Miu "E.U."
05. Michael Tse "E.U."
06. Kenneth Ma "Man in Charge"
07. Wayne Lai "Rosy Business"
08. Steven Ma "Sweetness in the Salt"
09. Wong He "Burning Flame III"
10. Chin Ka Lok "A Bride for a Ride"
11. Dayo Wong "You're Hired"
12. Roger Kwok "D.I.E. Again"
13. Kevin Cheng "Beyond the Realm of Conscience"
14. Ray Lui "Born Rich"
15. Gallen Lo "Born Rich"

My Favourite TV Female Character
01. Maggie Shiu "The Gem of Life"
02. Ada Choi "The Gem of Life"
03. Teresa Mo "Off Pedder"
04. Kathy Chow "E.U."
05. Sheren Tang "Rosy Business"
06. Charmaine Sheh "You're Hired"
07. Sonija Kwok "D.I.E. Again"
08. Louise Lee "The Stew of Life"
09. Fala Chen "The Stew of Life"
10. Christine Ng "The Stew of Life"
11. Charmaine Sheh "Beyond the Realm of Conscience"
12. Tavia Yeung "Beyond the Realm of Conscience"
13. Anita Yuen "Born Rich"
14. Jaime Chik "Born Rich"
15. Kenix Kwok "Born Rich"

Most Improved Male Artiste
01. Johnson Lee
02. Ngo Ka Nin
03. Raymond Wong
04. Raymond Chiu
05. Jim Tang

Most Improved Female Artiste
01. Queenie Chu
02. Koni Lui
03. Catherine Chau
04. Sharon Chan
05. Aimee Chan

Other awards: 'Best Host', 'Best Series', 'Best Variety Enrichment Programme', 'Most Admirable Award', and 'tvb.com Popularity Award'.

Personal Note: Apple Daily was right! Never doubt them again. :) That is, on awards predictions...nothing else! :)

TVB 42nd Anniversary Press Conference

Date: November 5, 2009

Artistes: Sheren Tang, Susanna Kwan, Charmaine Sheh, Moses Chan, Wayne Lai, Bowie Lam, Ada Choi, Steven Ma, Fala Chen, Sharon Chan, Mary Hon, Elanne Kong, Susan Tse, Kara Hui, Aimee Chan, Queenie Chu, Angela Tong, Koni Lui, Catherine Chau, Teresa Mo, Linda Chung, Joel Chan, Derek Kwok, Joe Ma, Louis Yuen, Raymond Chiu, Lee Kwok Lun, Jim Tang, Johnson Lee, Kenny Wong, Ngo Ka Nin, Wong He, Bosco Wong, Evergreen Mak, Wong Cho Lam, Carol Cheng, and Stephen Chan.

Time: 14:00
Place: Tseung Kwan O TVB City Studio Two

Personal Note: Quite a bit of big 'stars' at this one. :D

Nominations will be revealed at this press conference. :)

TV Awards Presentation 2009 Nominations

Best Actor
Wayne Lai ("Rosy Business")
Ray Lui ("Born Rich")
Gallen Lo ("Born Rich")
Damian Lau ("In the Chamber of Bliss")
Bowie Lam ("The Gem of Life")
Kevin Cheng ("Burning Flame III")
Wong He ("Burning Flame III")
Bosco Wong ("Burning Flame III")
Moses Chan ("Beyond the Realm of Conscience")
Dayo Wong ("You're Hired")
Joe Ma ("When Easterly Showers Fall on the Sunny West")
Michael Miu ("E.U.")
Steven Ma ("Sweetness in the Salt")
Roger Kwok ("D.I.E. Again")
Chin Ka Lok ("A Bride for a Ride")

Best Actress
Sheren Tang ("Rosy Business")
Anita Yuen ("Born Rich")
Kenix Kwok ("Born Rich")
Jaime Chik ("Born Rich")
Maggie Shiu ("The Gem of Life")
Gigi Lai ("The Gem of Life")
Ada Choi ("The Gem of Life")
Myole Wu ("Burning Flame III")
Charmaine Sheh ("Beyond the Realm of Conscience")
Tavia Yeung ("Beyond the Realm of Conscience")
Teresa Mo ("Off Pedder")
Kathy Chow ("E.U.")
Liza Wang ("When the Easterly Showers Fall on the Sunny West")
Sonija Kwok ("D.I.E. Again")
Louise Lee ("The Stew of Life")

Best Supporting Actor
Michael Tse ("E.U.")
Joel Chan ("E.U.")
Elliot Yue ("The Gem of Life")
Kenny Wong ("The Gem of Life")
Dominic Lam ("In the Chamber of Bliss")
Ngo Ka Nin ("Rosy Business")
Ron Ng ("Rosy Business")
Raymond Wong ("Sweetness in the Salt")
Lee Kwok Lun ("Beyond the Realm of Conscience")
Ram Chiang ("Beyond the Realm of Conscience")
Tsui Wing ("Off Pedder")
Stephen Au ("Off Pedder")
Kenneth Ma ("Born Rich")
Derek Kwok ("D.I.E. Again")
Evergreen Mak ("The Stew of Life")

Best Supporting Actress
Michelle Yim ("Beyond the Realm of Conscience")
Susanna Kwan ("Beyond the Realm of Conscience")
Mary Hon ("Beyond the Realm of Conscience")
Susan Tse ("Rosy Business")
Kara Hui ("Rosy Business")
Kiki Sheung ("Rosy Business")
Nancy Wu ("Rosy Business")
Angela Tong ("In the Chamber of Bliss")
Linda Chung ("The Gem of Life")
Aimee Chan ("Burning Flame III")
Selena Li ("Beyond the Realm of Conscience")
Fala Chen ("The Stew of Life")
Christine Ng ("The Stew of Life")
Joyce Tang ("Just Love II")
Elanne Kong ("E.U.")

My Favourite TV Male Character
Wayne Lai ("Rosy Business")
Michael Tse ("E.U.")
Michael Miu ("E.U.")
Ray Lui ("Born Rich")
Gallen Lo ("Born Rich")
Bowie Lam ("The Gem of Life")
Moses Chan ("The Gem of Life")
Kenny Wong ("The Gem of Life")
Wong He ("Burning Flame III")
Kevin Cheng ("Beyond the Realm of Conscience")
Dayo Wong ("You're Hired")
Steven Ma ("Sweetness in the Salt")
Roger Kwok ("D.I.E. Again")
Chin Ka Lok ("A Bride for a Ride")
Kenneth Ma ("Man in Charge")

My Favourite TV Female Character
Charmaine Sheh ("Beyond the Realm of Conscience")
Tavia Yeung ("Beyond the Realm of Conscience")
Charmaine Sheh ("You're Hired")
Sheren Tang ("Rosy Business")
Kathy Chow ("E.U.")
Kenix Kwok ("Born Rich")
Anita Yuen ("Born Rich")
Jaime Chik ("Born Rich")
Ada Choi ("The Gem of Life")
Maggie Shiu ("The Gem of Life")
Sonija Kwok ("D.I.E. Again")
Teresa Mo ("Off Pedder")
Louise Lee ("The Stew of Life")
Fala Chen ("The Stew of Life")
Christine Ng ("The Stew of Life")

Personal Note: I don't think TVB can come up with 15 nominees for 'Most Improved Male Artiste' and 'Most Improved Female Artiste'; perhaps that is why the nominees for those two categories are not revealed yet. I also don't know why TVB had to change it to 15 nominees this year.

Anyway, I can't believe Bosco actually made the final 15 nominees. If he is considered a main, then Aimee Chan should also be considered a main.

I will be elaborating on my choices on some upcoming posts. :)

Stash - 1997 TVB 30th Anniversary - Fa Dan & Siu Sang Catwalk

群星閃閃花生Show

Siu Sangs

Wong He
Bobby Au Yeung
Ben Wong
Mark Kwok
Gordon Lam
Gallen Lo
Felix Wong

Fa Dans

Esther Kwan
Ada Choi
Jessica Hsuan
Maggie Cheung
Florence Kwok
Amy Kwok
Mariane Chan
Angie Cheong
Kathy Chow
Carol Cheng

Personal Note: My VHS copy of this anniversary is starting to get old because I watched this 2 months ago, and it was fine. Now, it is starting to have those lines show up. :(

TVB 30th Anniversary

Shall We Talk: "Bird Out of the Cage" - Tavia Yeung

Personal Note: I am super, super happy that Tavia finally has a 'Shall We Talk' article from Ming Pao Weekly. I've been waiting for her get one for the longest time ever. Myolie and Shirley had theirs in 2002, Bernice had hers in 2005, Kate had hers in 2007, and Linda and Fala got theirs in 2008. I believe my neck has grown a few inches waiting for this. I say this because I'm a huge Ming Pao Weekly reader, and 'Shall We Talk' articles are usually more in-depth interviews/articles about that artiste. It also means that the artiste is the talk of the town when they have a 'Shall We Talk'. Ha ha.... :P Susan Tse should be having a 'Shall We Talk' right away here. :)

Anyway, so back to the article, there is nothing in this article that I do not know about Tavia. As a matter of fact, there are a couple of errors in here. First of all, TVB was not the one that cast her in "The Awakening Story" because she resembled Maggie Cheung. It was Liza Wang who recommended both Maggie and Tavia to Poon Ka Tak because Liza believed that they both resemble her. Secondly, the caption by the picture where Tavia won 'Most Improved Female Artiste' in 2003 says that she received the award from Lydia Shum's hands, which is incorrect because Moses was the one who presented the award, as he was the previous winner of 'Most Improved Male Artiste'. Also, when Moses was presenting the award, he was the only one who read the series name and then the winner's name. He said, "本年度我最喜愛飛躍進步女藝員...《智勇新警界》 楊怡!" Also, when he read Tavia's name, he emphasized on 怡 and had avery heavy tone on it. He he.... :D

There should be more articles on Tavia to come because, before she left for Japan, she did 10 magazine interviews. :)

*Credits to mingpao and tavia.org

Selena Li @ TVB Blog - 宮心計 我出場啦!!!!!!

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我在宮心計今個星期終於出場啦! I am so happy that this drama got such high ratings, because every one of us actors put alot of hard work into this drama. I hope you will all continue to support this drama to the very end! These are some of the pictures I found in my computer, pictures of when i was filming this drama earlier this year. Anyway, remember to watch me come out this week, because this is the only chapter where you will see me in my 少女妝, I become one of the king's wife very quickly…

我在宮心計今個星期終於出場啦! 我很高興這個電視劇能拿到這麼好的收視,因為每個演員都很努力的演好這部戲。希望你地大家可以繼續支持這部戲啦! 今天我在電腦裏面找到之前拍這部戲的一些照片。不過,記得留意我今個禮拜_出場啦,這是唯一的部份我以少女妝上鏡,我好快就會變成皇上其中一個妃子啦!

Thanks Ivyyyyyy for the translation!
:)

Personal Note: Yay!!!! Selena will finally come out on episode 15! :)

I've seen all of these pictures before expect for the first one where she and Tavia are at the table. :)

Also, I like how the person who helped Selena translate this post is named Ivy. He he.... :D

*Credits to tvb.com