Michelle Ye as spy in film Jian Dao Zhan Shi

'Father of War Arts' Producer Zhao Junkai's first female leading spy series 'Jian Dao Zhan Shi' has finally completed filming the day before last. The cast of the series includes Hong Kong Film Awards new talent Michelle Ye, Mainland's siu sang, Yang Shuo, Xu Chengfeng and several reputable actors who will bring a mega production series complete with mystery, war, action and love elements in one.

From 'new generation action actress' to 'period era beauty agent'

Be it the police officer in 'Fire of Conscience' or the skilled fighter in 'Choy Li Fut Fists', or the Li Heyin in 'Young Bruce Lee', Michelle's outstanding talent in action scenes has won her the label of 'new generation action actress', and is the leading icon of action actress with her solid acting skills. In 'Jian Dao Zhan Shi', Michelle Ye plays three way spy for the China, Communist and Japan, as the 'Beauty Special Agent', Ming Hui, who is calm and intelligent, as well as skillful in fighting, and with her varying appearances, she will face the heavy dilemma of choosing between the loyalty to country or the faith of love.

Michelle's action stance are all tailored designed by renowned martial arts director, Kang Jingqi. Besides having to fight, shoot and assassinate, Michelle Ye will also be facing the challenge of explosive war scenes. Director is full of praises towards Michelle Ye, because she is able to perform outstandingly be it the extremely challenging action scene as well as the emotional scenes requiring solid acting, she is no doubt the successor of the Chinese movie industry. In the series, this 'beauty special agent' is brought to life with her acting, this series is believed to be a classic one of war theme series.

Ming Hui's fate 'twist' becomes plot of sequel script

Due to her outstanding performance in the series, Director Zhao Junkai has amended the ending of the script in the midst of filming, the role Michelle plays will have a twist of fate, Michelle Ye who initially dies a hero in opposing the Japanese will be miraculously 'revived'. Director express, Michelle Ye's acting has brought out a whole new uniqueness in Ming Hui, especially the inner emotion scenes and unique interpretation, audience will not bear if her role was to die, and thus specially arranged for her to 'come back to life', the ending will give audience an exceptional surprise. It is said that the twist of fate for Ming Hui becomes the plot of the sequel of 'Jian Dao Zhan Shi'. And the series became a popular work at Beijing TV Festival.

'Jian Dao' is hot even before release; Michelle Ye attends several TV Festivals

Crossing three major movie market from Mainland, Hong Kong to Taiwan, Michelle Ye who is gaining recognition from audience is not only the viewing rate guarantor for series, she is also the guarantor of 'sales' for series production series. 'Jian Dao Zhan Shi' has managed to attract much attention in the 2010 China International Film Festival which has just ended, becoming the target of competition for several major TV station. In the Shanghai Film festival in June, two production both led by Michelle Ye, 'Spell of Fragrance' and 'Gu Cheng Wang Shi' are simultaneously competing against one another, and it the first in the history of Shanghai Film Festival.

'Jian Dao Zhan Shi' is hot even before release, producer revealed that the sequel is currently in preparation stage and will again invite Michelle Ye as its female lead, but Michelle Ye who is currently busy filming 'Jian Dang Wei Ye' has yet confirmed if her schedule permits within the year.

Source: Sina Entertainment
Translated by: Michelle Ye's Realm

Vengeance in Cannes with Johnny To, Anthony Wong, Michelle Ye

Hong Kong movie, Vengeance had a press conference in Cannes where director Johnny To and lead casts, Johnny Hallyday, Michelle Ye, Eddie Cheung , Anthony Wong and Simon Yam, etc were present. The Cannes Film Festival this time marks the third Chinese director's production nominated.

French King of Pop, Johnny Hallyday plays assassin in 'Vengeance' who goes into seclusion as a chef. Unfortunately his daughter and granddaughter were murdered, forcing him out of seclusion, seeking his revenge far east in Hong Kong.

The movie assembles a crowd of big stars. Aside France' King of Pop, Johnny Hallyday and Director To's favorite Anthony Wong, Simon Yam, Lam Suet and Gordon Lam, Wong Yat Wah was also. Female lead is none other than recent Hong Kong movie industry favorite newbie, Michelle Ye.

Source: Wangyi Entertainment
Credits: Michelle Ye's Realm

Michelle Ye Cuts Her Hair Short For Leon Lai's New Movie

Dante Lam's new movie "Fire Dragon" was filming in Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui last night. The main character, Leon Lai, Michelle Ye, and Richie Ren filmed through the hot and humid weather, but still managed to perform splendidly, playing competent detectives. The filming crew had on set numerous police vehicles, which attracted a large amount of onlookers. However they were only filming dialog scenes and did not have any action scenes.

In this movie, Leon reveals a scruffy beard. The female lead, Michelle, sacrifices her long hair by cutting it short. She also does not wear any make-up. It’s no wonder why many onlookers did not recognize her. Michelle has a refreshing look and is shown in a new light. The scene shows Leon discussing with Michelle about the investigation. Later, they are met with Richie Ren who is dressed in a suit. While filming, everyone was very serious, but off-camera the atmosphere was very harmonious and happy. They even obliged to the request of spectators who wanted group pictures and autographs.

Credits: Michelle Ye's Realm & MYR Forum
Source: Ent.Tom.Com

'China Popularity Chart' reveals 'Raymond Lam-Michelle Ye both wins award

'2008 China Popularity Chart' organized by Feng Shang Weekly will be revealing the results soon. Hong Kong's new talent of the movie industry and popular TVB siu sang - Michelle Ye and Raymond Lam won TV star and male celebrity award respectively. The two's partnership also won an award leading audience to anticipate their partnership once again.

From Wong Pou Siu Wah's deep and loyal love towards Lai Kuan in 'Eternal Happiness' to Lai Seng Nam's faith towards Gum Sai Wai in 'Lofty Waters Verdant Bow', Raymond and Michelle has portrayed everlasting love that touched all, winning a lot of adoration from fans. After getting her success in small screens, Michelle Ye got her opportunity in big screens and signed with Media Asia, and thus begun her career in the big screens.

Her debut big screen work 'Moonlight in Tokyo' became nominated as the best newcomer award. Michelle Ye constantly gets support and motivation from renowned directors, starring in 'Lady Cop, Papa Crook', 'Assassins', 'The Sniper', 'Vengeance' etc big productions, becoming among the popular actress in Hong Kong films now. However, she has not forget her stepping stone to her current movie success, expressing: "If I get any appropriate script, I will still put my best effort into it." Meanwhile, although Raymond Lam has not chose to film movie yet, he has always been active in the series, becoming the deserving popular siu sang.

Source: Sina Entertainment
Credits: Michelle Ye's Realm

Michelle Ye denies dating Wu Jing

Michelle Ye was caught by magazine earlier on to be holding hands with Wu Jing and kissing in the streets, the two were said to be dating. Wu Jing has expressed through his manager that both of them are just friends, and the photo were just a matter of angle. The night before, Michelle was asked if there were chances for the relationship to progress, she promptly replied: "Not a fact, no comment." Asked her what the fact actually is, she explained: "Just normal friends, it was a public place, we were just greeting, maybe we lightly bumped into each other."

When asked if Wu Jing is the type she likes? She said: "Of course not, no chances to progress, we can't evaluate friends like that, how can we talk about these on our normal friends, it will hurt others much."

Source: Ming Pao
Credits: Michelle Ye's Realm