Vic Chou as a military doctor in new drama Home

Zai Zai in the new drama "Home", set at the time of anti-Japanese war, was a Taiwanese military doctor drafted by the Japanese Military and sent to the Mainland. The story spans across both banks (Taiwan & Mainland). Originally, the drama’s dialogue had Mandarin, Japanese and Taiwanese dialect. But there were news yesterday that the Mainland version will not have Mǐnnányǔ (dialect). Zai Zai’s initial painstaking efforts to memorize his lines in dialect have come to naught. His manager Mr. Chih said yesterday “We’ll respect the producer’s decision, only worried that substitution of the Taiwanese dialogue with Mandarin will lose some of the original flavor."

"Home" original arrangement was that Zai Zai will speak Mandarin during the period of the Mainland war, speaks Japanese when in military compounds, then post-war he speaks Taiwanese after he returned home. During the filming of this drama, besides having to run under the hail of bullets and gunfire, and have to portray heavy psychological misery, speaking 3 languages is also a big challenge.

Why can’t Mǐnnányǔ be used in the drama? The producers explained yesterday that all Mainland’s works do not allow dialect. Japanese is a foreign language, not a dialect, and does not constitute a major portion of the dialogue. But Zai Zai’s efforts are not totally lost; Taiwan version will still have dialect.

"Home" cost nearly 200 million NTD to shoot. Zai Zai’s performance is a new transformation which stunned several high-level people in Mainland and Taiwan. The drama is expected to be launched in Mainland China in May.

When Mr. Chih found out that the Mainland version will replace Taiwanese dialogue with Mandarin, he asked curiously, “During dubbing, how is Zai Zai going to differentiate his voice between the mainland period and Taiwan period?" The other person laughed and said: "This is not difficult, just say Taiwan guóyǔ ah! “ (mispronouncing国语(national language)) In the past, Zai Zai who did not speak Mandarin clearly, would never have dreamed that there will come a day when he will be requested to be “inarticulate”.

But whether it is standard Mandarin or "Taiwan Mandarin," this will be Zai Zai’s first performance in a Mainland drama which is not dubbed (ie original voice is not replaced). This is different from "Madame Chin" which was dubbed. When broadcasted, fans complained when they could not hear his original voice and felt like a stranger speaking.

Career is successful, but after Zai Zai broke up with DaS his love life is empty. Da S is now married to another person. In a Japan interview Zai Zai said that if he was to be romantically involved again, he prefers to keep it low profile.

Stefanie Sun released eleventh album It's Time

After a four-year break, Singaporean singer Stefanie Sun will release her eleventh album on March 1, QQ.com reports.

Entitled "It's Time" ("Shi Shi Hou"), the album is the first Sun has recorded under a new contract with her record label Wonderful Music, which has a huge influence in China's digital music market.

It has been reported that the company will spend US$682,000 to promote the new album and film music videos.

Sun entered the music industry in 2000 with a self-titled album "Yan Zi". Since then, she has recorded 10 albums and sold more than 10 million CDs.

Mike He and Janine Chang in drama Sunny Happiness

CTV's back to the Sunday's idol drama competition with new drama "Sunny Happiness" starring Mike He and Janine Chang.

Bed scenes seem normal to appear in idol dramas now, and leads from "Sunny Happiness" had a quite intimate bed scene in the drama. Thinking back the scene now, Mike expressed they were both super nervous.

"In the beginning, we were embarrassed. In order to ease the tension, I purposely called her 'my senior,' and said 'I welcome your advice' to the camera. Feels like filming a category III movie."

Mike was even suspected of sticking his tongue out when he kissed Janine (picture). However, the actor denied, and in contrast, complained his partner for giving him a hard time when filming the bed scene.

"According to the plot, she has to kick me off the bed. But I didn't know she's doing it for real. I got kicked on my stomach!"

As for Mike's "special" habit, Janine said she knows how to "protect" herself.

"We had a deal. Whoever sticks the tongue out, then the other person can bite on it."

William and Charlene Choi vacation to Thailand

Yesterday on the 4th day of Chinese New Year, William Chan attened an EEG new year event. He pleasantly smiled and expressed that he and girlfriend Charlene Choi went to Thailand for a vacation, enjoying the sunshine and beaches. Ah Sa took a picture of William topless, showing off muscles in his swim trunks.

William reveals that the paparazzi discovered them: "We planned to go to a small low-key, but then the paparazzi discovered the news. (Honeymoon in advance?) No, we just went to have some fun for a few days. Next time, we have to go farther for our vacation. I want to go to Africa the most." When speaking of a fortune-teller saying that their relationship will be in a crisis this year, William laughed: "Have to take down his sign! (Then will you two get engaged?) Probably not yet, work is the priority."

Asked if he and Ah Sa helped each other put on suntan lotion? William smiled: Thanks to my mom, Iwas born with long arms and legs. Ah Sa has a background in ballet, so she's flexible. If we helped each other put on suntan lotion is our little secret."

Later, [Oriental Daily] called William, and asked if they felt disappointed that they were followed by the paparazzi on their sweet vacation? He said: "it did affect our vacation, we actually really like to eat, they caused us to fear of going out to eat and shop. (Any photographs of intense moments?) No, just some hand holding."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translator: aZnangel@AEU

Charmaine Sheh visit Kevin Cheng hotel room

After the TVB Anniversary took place last December, Charmaine Sheh Si Man allegedly flew to Hengdian to visit Kevin Cheng Ka Wing, who was filming Bu Bu Jing Xin "步步驚心". Allegedly, a witness even saw Charmaine entering Kevin’s hotel room , in which female cries were heard inside. Through her actions, it was apparent that Charmaine wanted to be back together with Kevin!

In past interviews, Charmaine spoke about handling love relationships, “I don’t mind whether love relationships are revealed publicly or not.” She also stated, “If a man and woman are not married yet, each person still has their own choice.”

Since Charmaine was filming in Hangzhou last December, she appeared at the nearby Hengdian Studios to visit Kevin Cheng on the set of Bu Bu Jing Xin. Apparently, she did not mind making such a public gesture in visiting Kevin. A production crew member recounted, “Last December, the entire production crew saw Charmaine Sheh visiting Kevin Cheng on the set. At first, Kevin did not have much of a reaction and did not appear to be especially excited. During lunch break, Charmaine approached Kevin and pulled out a box of dumplings. They sat in a corner by themselves, conversing quietly and laughing loudly!”

After visiting Kevin on the set, Charmaine allegedly visited Kevin’s hotel room later in the evening. A crew member recounted, “At the time, Charmaine was very careful. She looked left and right to make sure no one was there before entering Kevin’s room. I saw her from afar. I quickly walked away since I did not want any embarrassment. Fortunately, she did not see me. I was curious about her visit, so I stood in front of the hotel room door to listen. I heard the sound of a female crying. The entire crew knows that Charmaine is interested in Kevin, but we don’t know why she loves him so much” Since Charmaine took the initiative to visit Kevin and started crying in his room later, it was understandable that Kevin was moved.

Allegedly, Kevin’s co-star, Liu Si Si, was also present when Charmaine visited Kevin on the filming set of Bu Bu Jing Xin. Apparently, Si Si was one of the many female admirers Kevin had on the set. She frequently asked Kevin to accompany her for hotpot dinners. When the press contacted Liu Si Si, she sounded shocked, “Sorry, I can not talk right now!” Apparently, Si Si did not want to be further involved in the love triangle rumors!

In the past, Charmaine openly praised Kevin, “He is very practical and not the type of man who just wants to have fun. He is stable and honest. He has qualities that would make him a good marriage partner.” Romantic rumors between Charmaine and Kevin started in 2007, when they filmed Forensic Heroes II "法證先鋒II" together. Allegedly, Charmaine was spotted entering Kevin’s house in Sai Kung at the time. In 2009, break-up rumors circulated and the press speculated that Charmaine and Kevin broke up because he did not want to openly acknowledge their relationship.

Source: Face Magazine # 193
Translated by: JayneStars

Donnie Yen and Joey Yung send Chinese New Year greetings

The year of the Rabbit is here! 'Strongest in Film' Donnie Yen and 'Strongest in Music' Joey Yung wishes everyone an upward movement! Both promises to continue their hard work in the music and film scene, bringing more entertainment to audience!

On the strongest first day of Chinese New Year, Donnie Yen and Joey Yung sends new year greetings, wishing everyone 'Everything goes smoothly, strong in everything." They also mutually praised one another. Donnie praised that Joey not only knows how to sing, but she can act too: "I have seen her acting before, very natural! Actually I can sing too, one time I sang Jacky Cheung's Goodbye Love to my wife! (It's a sad song!) I sang it with smiles!" Joey also expressed that she will buy tickets to watch Donnie's films: "The most memorable one was Ip Man, he was such a good fighter! (Are you going to be a female fighter?) Not really."

Donnie had a prosperous year of the Tiger, the 3 films he starred in Ip Man 2, The Legend of Chen Zhen and 14 Blades got nearly 50 million in the box office in Hong Kong and Mainland. Born on the year of the rabbit, this year Donnie will have 3 films go on the big screen, asked if h has confidence to break a record? He said: "Of course the more the better! I want to portray different types of roles, continuing to improve, so audience can have a good time watching. (Get Film King too?) If so, of course it's good!"

It was rumored that his wife (Cecilia Wang) is pregnant. Although both denied to the rumors. His wife expressed that she hopes to have a daughter, Donnie said: "Twins! Awesome! Have one birthday party to celebrate all at once!" When the couple spoke about their 3 year old son (James), they appeared very sweet and praised their son to have talent in martial arts! Cecilia said: "After he watched Mulan, he was tossing his hands and feet, so I am not going to allow him to watch action films, including Donnie's films. However, one time he was pretending to train on stakes, his moves were just like real Kung Fu, just like his dad!"

The Music Scene has to be in Harmony

As for Pop Queen Joey Yung, she became the Queen of Awards earlier this year and broke the record for JSG's "Most Popular Female Singer" award, getting it for the 6th time. Although the music awards have come to an end, the royalty issues still have not been resolved. Joey wholeheartly hoped that everyone can make a better music scene together. She also enjoyed Rice Ball Soup (Tong Yuen), meaning everyone in harmony: "Eating one rice ball, everyone will reunite, don't fall apart. The music scene is a large-scale party, have to put all the negative feelings at the end of the water, this is a problem for 'big people', what's most important is to think in the perspective of audience and music fans. (Help?) I don't have much ability to, but I will try my best to help in my own context. Have to let everyone understand that the music scene is very important, don't cause chaos and let it fall apart."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Charlene Choi Valentine Day single Sweetest Day

Even though Charlene Choi (Ah Sa) must fly in all directions to give performances, film movies, film advertisements, but Ah Sa non-stop busy in both Hong Kong and Mainland nevertheless shows that the more she works, the more enthusiastic she is. With Valentine's Day approaching, she will specially release a Valentine's Day single "Sweetest Day" CD + DVD on February 10 to sweetly share with fans. In addition to including 2 new songs "Year After Year" and "Adult World" and "Year After Year" MV, it also includes a collection of 15 karaoke MVs including "Simply", "Able to Let Go", "Two Without One" and more from all of Charlene's solo albums, all together celebrating a romantic Valentine's Day with Ah Sa.

The day Ah Sa filmed her "Year After Year" MV, there was a cold weather warning. Even though filming was indoors, she only wore a tube top and thin one-piece dress to photograph the CD cover and film the MV, even lying on the ice-cold floor. Staff members were worried she would catch a cold, but Ah Sa was very professional in front of the cameras and added to the photos' result, taking the intiative to suggest a tube top to go into battle, sexily revealing her shoulder and thin waist. Fully experienced with the latest fashion trends and displaying creativity, she spread the skirt above her head arranging it like a veil. Adding beautiful white lighting, it was a hazy beautiful result, leading the photographer to greatly praise. Ah Sa: "Did not expect the result to come out so well, did not need to be too fancy, simply is already very pretty. Just like the title of the album "Sweetest Day", no matter lover, family member or friend, as long as the other person does something that makes you feel sweet to the heart, it is already a personal "Sweetest Day"."

In the MV filming with a tall male model, there are intimate scenes forehead to forehead and embracing from behind. Originally, the male lead was slightly shy, seeing Ah Sa's performance. However as soon as the director rolled the cameras, he became absorbed in the role. With the director requesting just one take, he managed to cry. Ah Sa expressed: "At the beginning, I was worried meeting for the first time and acting as lovers would be a little stiff. Who knew he said to yell and he yelled, when we were forehead to forehead he made my eyes tear up!" Even though in this MV, Charlene acts as spirit which has already passed away from this world, but Ah Sa said anything goes: "Leaving this world but still affectionate to the other person, 'unfinished human - ghost emotions', is also one type of romantic love, the feeling is even more mournfully beautiful!"