Fala Chen and Yuang Cheung in series Lives of Omission

TVB fadan Fala Chen (陳法拉) and newcomer Yuang Cheung (章宇昂) collaborated on a new series for the first time. Fala honestly said that she was deeply attracted to Yuang Cheung’s dancing scene and remarked that this incurred their co-star ‘Dancing King’ Michael Tse’s (謝天華) jealousy. Yuang Cheung who was acting as a villain for the very first time in Lives of Omission <潛行狙擊> was not afraid of leaving a bad impression on viewers and even professed that he hoped to take on more different roles as a challenge to himself.

Fala Chen, who was not familiar with Cantonese language when she first stepped into the industry, got along especially with TVB newcomer Yuang Cheung as they both had the same language-barrier problem initially and had grown up overseas.

New drama, Lives of Omission, marked the first collaboration between Fala and Yuang. Fala even expressed that she was attracted to one of Yuang’s dancing scene in Lives of Omission, “That scene left me feeling surprised. I felt that his preparation and development of character were all good. It (the dancing scene) was so good that Michael and Damien Lau (劉松仁) both gathered to watch. Michael even said that he almost couldn’t stand it any longer and wanted to join in.

If Yuang Cheung didn’t have the capability then he wouldn’t had been able to “agitate” Michael lahs!”

Lucky Enough To Receive Guidance From Seniors

To a newcomer, when filming, the camera’s shooting position, technique of saying dialogues, acting skills and etc has to be learned. Yuang Cheung professed that he was lucky enough to receive guidance from seniors during filming. However, aside from skills on how to film, senior Fala Chen also helped him improve in his Cantonese. Yuang Cheung declared, “I know Fala’s Cantonese wasn’t that good when she first stepped into this industry. Fala urged me to practice more as it wasn’t good to replace with English words when speaking. However, it is much easier when both of us communicate as we both understand what the other party is talking about.”

Unafraid To Act As A Bad Guy

Besides that, Fala also “showed” Yuang the path, informing Yuang of the “rules” one had to obey as a newcomer. As a newcomer in the past, Fala informed Yuang Cheung that one has to rely on his accumulated experience along the way. When acting, one has to know how to keep and release his emotions naturally, to let his character’s realistic personality come out. He must be bold to experiment and cannot be shy.

Acting as a villain in the new drama, Yuang Cheung proclaimed that he was unafraid of leaving audiences with a bad impression, “Well, so long as everyone knows that I’m not as bad in real life. If I only portray as per what my character thinks (and not actually doing those evil things in reality) then I think it should be alright. I will probably be acting something else the next time ’round and hope to have the opportunity to experiment with more different roles in the future.”

Side Note:
Ah K: In case some of you might not know, Yuang Cheung (章宇昂) is the younger brother of Kenny Bee’s notorious ex-wife Teresa Cheung (章小蕙). He has acted before in Dropping by Cloud Nine <你们我们他们> opposite Stephanie Ho. Some background scoop on Yuang Cheung is that unlike Fala who hailed from America, Yuang Cheung came from Canada and is a linguist who speaks English, Chinese, Japanese and French. He entered TVB without his family’s knowledge and did not contact Teresa. There have been rumors that Teresa and Yuang Cheung are half-siblings but unconfirmed as of date.

Source: Orientaildaily.on.cc
Translated by: Ah K @ JayneStars

Fala Chen won Best Supporting Actress in drama No Regrets

Fala Chen depended on her deep acting for the role as Ching Ching in No Regrets and successfully beats the Top 5 opponents Kara Hui, Elena Kong, Susanna Kwan and Nancy Wu for "Best Supporting Actress" award. Fala received hugs from the group of male colleagues and blew a kiss to thank everyone. She said with a sob: "I know my role is not liked by everyone, I heard a lot of negative comments, I will accpet them all. I will continue to work hard."

Asked if she will go to her boyfriend (Sit Sai Hang)'s Neway Karoke to celebrate? She said: "Don't know, good suggestion. (How about buy diamond to award yourself?) Can buy it myself, can receive it as a gift, most important is being happy! (What did boyfriend give?) I don't know if he watched TV. (Time to get marry?) Today I am only talking about work and the award." But, online there are many Neitzens questioning her winning the award on discussion forums.

Best Supporting Actor Evergreen Mak also began to sob when he won the award for his role as Fei Fan Gor in No Regrets, he said in tears: "Thank you audience for giving me this good report card. With my other Most Popular Host award, I can finally let people see my report card. In the series, I'm always told to eat crap, but portraying this character, eating crap for 10 years is all worth it."

Raymond Wong double happiness

Raymond Wong successfully won Most Improved Actor award and immediately announced the good news that he'll soon become a father. It is considered double happiness for him: "Thank you my wife for bringing me a little new life soon. I have been in the industry for 13 years, this us my first award in 3.5 years in TVB. Have to thank my producers giving me the opportunites. Thank you Kent Cheng and my wife, helping me get through the tough times."

Most Improved Actress Natalie Tong had her award presented to her by Eric Tsang and Fung Sui Fan. Eric joked: "Why isn't Ah Bong (Amigo Chui) coming up to congratulate you?" Natalie brought tears in her acceptance speech, thanking her late mother: "I want to give this award to my mommy, in the past whatever I did was inconstant, but I wasn't for acting. I know you have always loved me, I don't know why I never told you I really lobe you in the last 20 something years. I hope you give me another opportunity to love you again." Natalie took her award with her to pay respects to her mom, very touching scene.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translator: aZnangel@AEU

Steven Ma and Fala Chen shooting series Thunder of the Forbidden Palace

Recently Steven Ma has been busy shooting for new series Thunder of the Forbidden Palace and was very happy to find out that his series with Fala Chen Links to Temptation is replacing Gun Metal Grey 9:30pm time slot. Steven said: "Although I'm covered with cuts and bruises from shooting Forbidden Palace, but when I heard my series is going to air soon, whatever pain I have I can survive!" Steven is also not worried about the broadcast time slot of the series because a good series will have audiences' support no matter what time it is.

In the series Links to Temptation, it is Fala's first female lead role, she said: "I love to partner up with my brother (Steven Ma), he has always loved me and can keep secrets. I would usually tell him my concerns and what's on my mind." Fala wishes her brother gets the TV King title this year: "It would be best if we could both win together for Ghost Writer!"

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Boyfriend help Fala Chen turn into a singer

"Neway Big Siu Lai" Fala Chen can finally fulfill her singer dream. It is understood that Fala will soon be singing a contract with Neway's old executive Herman Ho's record company and becomes opposite of Neway, which is currently managed by Neway's second young master (Sit Ka Lun), fighting back for her boyfriend Sit Sai Hang!

It was said that Neway's two young masters Sit Sai Hang and Sit Ka Lun are both fighting to get up top, making it hard on the two girlfriends Fala and Marie Zhuge. It was rumored that Fala had always wanted to release a music album and under the support of her boyfriend, she can easily become Neway's first sister. She personally went to Herman Ho, a trusted adviser to Sit Sai Hang and was still Neway's executive at the time, to discuss a contract. However, unexpectedly Neway gone through some changes where the company's management was handed over to Hang's younger brother Sit Sai Lun. Lun quickly objected to signing Fala, scattering her singer dreams.

After Lun became the head of the company, Hang's trusted assistant Herman quickly left Neway and started his own company "Star Entertainment Ltd." Tomorrow he's going to be holding a press conference at Four Seasons Hotel. The singers under Star Entertainment including Jade Kwan, Fala Chen, Joyce Cheng and newcomer Jinny Ng will be attending.

Earlier, rumors say Fala and Hang secretly married. Recently news reveals Hang is actually one of the big bosses behind "Star Entertainment", he put out money and effort behind the scenes to help out his girlfriend, Fala is said to release her debut album in October. She's strongly supported to get this year's Newcomer Award. Because of Hang and Herman's relationship, the royalties paid is higher than the average TVB artist signing for a record company, increased to 20%, so Fala earns even more.

[Oriental Daily] contacted Fala to confirm, she replied through her manager: "She did meet Herman Ho earlier. Whether or not the contract is successful, the decision is made by TVB. Fala personally does really want to be a singer and release albums." As for Herman Ho, he accepted an interview and admitted that he did meet with Fala: "I've heard her record before, felt that her vocals are pretty good. She really enjoys singing. (Is the big boss Sit Sai Hang?) Absolutely not." As for Joyce's manager (Chan Suk Fan), she said: "We have discussed many times, we have intentions to collaborate."

Source: Oriental Daily

Linda Chung and Fala Chen in Pu Song Ling series

Linda Chung and Fala Chen was attending a promotion event for their new series, Pu Song Ling. Linda was asked about rumoured boyfriend, Raymond Lam being pointed out that he has a "prince" disease. She immediately said, "Don't talk about the both of us anymore. There was nothing happened when we both corporated the last time." (Will people change?) "I don't know, but "prince" needs people to take care of him, Raymond doesn't." She was asked if Raymond invited her to his upcoming concert, she answered, " No..." (Wong Cho Lam has a show on the same day as Raymond, who will you support?) "If I have time, I will go for both." (Who are you closer with?) "Same with the both of them. I'm a very friendly person, I am okay with everyone!". Fala Chen expressed that she plays a naive and cute fairy in the series, relatively different from her own personality, she said, " But of course, I'm a human, she's a fairy."
Source: Oriental Daily
Translator: Eujean Lee @ TVB News World

Fala Chen as police in new movie Black Ransom

Fala Chen collaborates with Simon Yam and Michael Miu in new movie (撕票風雲) (Black Ransom). It will be airing on January 7th 2010. This time Fala gives up on sex appeal and changes into police uniform. She appears as a tough CSP (Chief Superintendent of Police) in the movie to give the audience a refreshing feel. She said "I gained a lot from playing this role. I also received a lot of support for my role as Laughing Sau earlier. I feel this role is very fresh yet professionals such as Simon and Michael give me acting tips. I have learned a lot from them". There is one scene where Qu Ying takes Fala hostage. Fala nearly injured her neck during that scene. "Qu Ying held my neck and was walking backwards. But perhaps she skidded and didn't let go of my neck, I felt a moment of not being able to breathe".

Source: Wenweipo
Translated by: matchbox @ http://illusive-serenity.forumotion.net

Hong Kong actress Fala Chen buys car for father

Fala Chen was present at a shopping mall Christmas event today. She wore a custom-made Christmas costume/dress and on the spot she performed her Christmas dance on the spot.

Fala Chen will be sending out this year's Christmas gifts in advance. She revealed that her father has been driving his current car for quite a long time already. So, she decided to buy an European car worth hundreds thousand HKD for her father as a Christmas present this year. She also bought her car for her mother last year.

Asked will she ever buy a car for her boyfriend as a present? She replied that she do not know what type of car her boyfriend likes. So, this is the reason why she have never put into consideration of getting her boyfriend a car as a present.

Fala also said that she do not have anything in particular she wish to received as a Christmas present. However, she do not wish to received diamonds as Christmas present because they are too expensive. And to her the most important thing is the "intention" of the gift.

Source: MingPao
Translated by: Stephy Wephy @ AsianFanatics

Fala Chen Sings the Theme Song for "The Stew of Life"

The cast of "The Stew of Life" were at Olympian City yesterday and they held a salad making contest to promote the series.

This will be Fala Chen's first time singing a theme song for a series, and she gives herself 70%. She says, "I've recorded the song three times". (Did you practice at Neway Karaoke?) They don't have the song yet!" (The series is about cooking?) "I know how to cook Japanese style and Western dishes". (Has your boyfriend tried your cooking?) "Many of my friends have tried my cooking, and they all praise it for being tasty". (Are you worried about the ratings for the series?) "I'm not worried because the backstage crew have watched it, and they praise it for being good".

Louise Lee Si Kei just returned from vacation, and she has gained weight, but she is in the process of losing weight. She says, "I look better skinnier. I used to take weight-loss pill, but after two, three years, there were problems with my nervous system, so I stopped taking them".

Timmy Hung was also at the promotional event. When the reporters asked him when he will get married, he changed the subject, and said he will have an intense kiss scene with Yoyo Mung in "Transferred Connection of Temptation".

Credits: hyn5 @ http://hyn5-hyn5.blogspot.com

Fala Chen - Has Never Concealed Herself

Fala Chen is first runner-up for Miss Chinese International 2005. After entering the entertainment business to become an artiste, she has had many rumours, and she was once labeled as "hau jing" by the media. It wasn't until last year's "Moonlight Resonance" that she played the mute role of Ah Hing that the audience have started to accept her, and her "goon jung yuen" have increased. "There are many things that require you to slowly to understand.

There are many of these things in life that are like this. In the beginning, there are many things and many people that can easily be deceived by, but people can be deceived for a long time. As time grows, other people will see the clear picture. I am the same person in front and behind the camera, I will not conceal it. I cannot stop the media from writing about me. In order for the audience to change their views about me, they can listen to my interviews, go to my blog, or meet me in person". The entertainment circle is a game, and although Fala understands the rules, she still reminances her past lifestyle. "I frequently reminance the past because before entering the business, it was very happy going to school. All I thought about was getting enrolled in a good school, and later I would think about working for a big company, and earning a lot of money those sorts of dreams. It was simple and happy. I have never imagined the lifestyle that I have now. I am still processing it. There are new things everyday, and that includes success and pressure. However, [being an artiste] does not have the full of dream kind of feeling when I was in school where I would fascinate about future".

Happy about Love Life

After entering the business for five years, Fala has had many opportunites, and she has filmed over ten TV series. Recently, she had taken on the role of "Laughing So" in "Turning Point". She laughs, "When I was discussing about this character with the company, and meeting with the director, I didn't know that there was so many competitors [for the role], and I wasn't thinking about competing for the role. It wasn't until I was confirmed to play the role that I knew that so many people wanted it. I felt very sudden and shocked. I will cherish this opportunity, and do my best. I will do the same for filming series and filming movies, I will try my best to work at the crew's pace because movie film are expensive, so it does not allow much time for me to think about my wrongs. After filming this movie, I would like to have more opportunities to continue and film movies because one [movie] is not enough to fulfill the feeling of acting".

Other than work, Fala's love life is stable. Although she has never admitted her relationship with Sit Sai Hang (Neway karaoke owner's son), but when asked about her love life, she smiled sweetly, and said, "I'm happy about my love life. Actually, I am very fortunate because the people I have encountered are very good guys, and I've never been deceived before. The filming of sad, painful, and bothered love life in series, have never happened to me in reality. They are all happy. To be loved is a very fortunate and happy thing". Earlier, Fala went scuba diving in Hawaii for a week and got a tan after the filming of "Legend of Pu Song Ling". "I haven't seen my parents for a long. I had holidays, so I went back to the states and visited them. I also went scuba diving to get charged up".

Credits: hyn5 @ hyn5-hyn5.blogspot.com

Steven Ma & Fala Chen Filming in Sam Shui Poo

Steven Ma and Fala Chen were filming a late night dating scene for "Transferred Connection of Temptation"in Sam Shui Poo. In order to create a romantic effect, the director had arranged to use man-made rain, and it had attracted mosquitoes to the scene. Steven and Fala quickly became dinner for the mosquitoes. Their arms and thighs were red from the mosquito bites. Although they were spraying bug spray on non-stop and rubbing on ointment, it wasn't enough stop the itchiness. As the water vehicle was making false rain, it started to rain. The scene was finally completed after a couple hours of feeding to the mosquitoes. Steven said, "Luckily we have such a big crew to take care of us. I hope that the series will film smootly. We are not afraid of hard work because facing a beauty like younger sister (Fala) can be considered as happiness found in pain (苦中有樂)".

Credits: hyn5 @ http://hyn5-hyn5.blogspot.com/

Fala Chen gives herself 60% on her acting performance

Fala Chen, Christine Ng, Lee See Kei and Chung King Fai arrived in Wan Chai for the promotional event of their new series "The Stew of Life" which will be broadcasting next month.

As for Anthony Wong who attended a movie premiere and did not have a seat arranged for him, he was angered and said that the organizers made improper arrangements and left the event. Fala who also attended, frankly said: "I didn't feel that it was that messed up, I only felt that the event was quite lively. Maybe that night the asssignments weren't labeled and the audience came first. Artists went in after they were done with interviews and by then the seats were all taken. It is because we had an lively reaction by the audience that there were no more seats, it has nothing to do with having experience." As for Eric Tsang praising her acting skills and that she has an opportunity to be nominated for the female Newcomer award, Fala excitedly expressed that she has never thought Eric would praise her. She only gives herself 60%, she felt that there is still a lot of room for improvement. Also, the other day Johnson Lee and Fala attended the everyone in the city dances concert, the two were dancing and singing together and was very well welcomed.

Christine Ng exposed that after she finished filming her series, she went to Japan for a vacation, but she was not able to sleep every night. When her and her assistant went back to Hong Kong they felt paralyzed, they went to see the doctor, but it did not help. She said: "I'm afraid that I have some emotional sickness, but in the end it was just because the weather in Hong Kong was quite humid. After a few months of rest, she recovered.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AEU

Fala Chan plays the part as Laughing Gor's girl friend

The leading female role for Michael Tse's movie "Laughing Gor of apostasy" has been disclosed at last. Fala Chan got the job as "Mrs. Laughing". The other night Michael, Fala and Felix Wong were shooting inside a timber mill in Yau Tong. TVB executive Virginia Lok went to visit the cast and she asked Michael if he was working very hard.

Michael was teased by the reporter as Miss Lok's "favorite one". Michael said she just finished visiting Raymond Lam and she was only passing by. Michael added "She loves all of us, in fact she wants to make sure we are not "being lazy". Michael went on to say that the weather has been unsettled these days. Fortunately, there is no rain therefore it doesn't affect the progress of filming. There was a scene when Michael and Fala were running, reporter asked if he is happy with his "girl friend"? Michael said he was supposed to be running with her behind him, but she was running faster than him. Michael didn't realize that although she looked quite weak, yet she is so agile. Asked if there was any intimate scene in the movie, Michael changed the subject, saying "The weather is really hot." The reporter kept asking him the same question, Michael told the reporter at last that there would be "bed scene", but he still has to discuss the detail with the director.

Fala thanked the company for giving her the opportunity to work with Michael. She told reporter "After the audition, I was hoping I would get the part. I was so thrilled when I was told that I got the job, I didn't know who else went for the audition too." Fala revealed that there will be a lot actions in the movie. Talking about the two "Best Actors" Francis Ng and Anthony Wong will be acting in the movie too, reporter asked if Fala feels the pressure? Fala responded by saying that she had asked around the way how Francis likes to act, and she found out that he likes to teach new comers. Fala herself will be working very hard on the script. In the movie, Fala plays the role as Francis's sister. Francis is the head of a triad, therefore they argue a lot. Speaking about the intimate scene, Fala expressed that she only just received the script. She didn't feel there is anything need to be excited about; anyway, she is more concerned with the action scene.

Source:Takungpao
Translator:R.E.D @ http:www.asianvn.com

Fala Chen is "Laughing So", successfully got the role over Christine Kuo

Audiences are anxious to who "Laughing So" would be, Fala Chen finally successfully got the role. Yesterday Fala was at the final day of audition and her performance was excellent, eventually kicking rival Christine Kuo out of the race. As one of the final decision makers of the role, Stephan Chan revealed that Fala's acting was very solid, her Cantonese pronunciation was better than Christine Kuo's, no need to dub her voice, so they decided to choose Fala for the "Laughing So" role. Right now, Fala is busy filming for TVB new series "The Legend of Pu SongLing" and the Laughing Gor Film, seems like Fala's gonna be busy being in two places at once. But with Stephan Chan's help, Fala will be able to accommodate the busy schedule.

The "wife" person has finally been decided, Laughing Gor Michael Tse expressed yesterday that Fala of course has the basic requirements for the role. He said: "She has audience fate, will be Francis Ng's younger sister, her outer appearance is also very suitable. (How about being your wife?) Our height matches!"

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ http://asianuniverse.net/forums/

Fala Chen: Having an affair outside a marriage will not have happy ending | | 0 comments |

Fala Chen attended an public event today. Josephine Koo Mei Wah accepted a radio interview discussing about her sister Emily Koo Lai Wah's suicide incident. (Note: Josephine Koo is an retired actress, her sister committed suicide due to distress of her husband having an affair outside their marriage with third party ATV actress Lulu Ng.)

Fala was asked about this matter, but she stressed that she wasn't clear of the full story. She said "If this kind of thing happens then you should certainly breakup because all 3 people involved will not have a happy ending. Since there is no happy ending it's best not to start such a thing"

Source: On.cc
Translated by: Matchbox @ mediachamber.net