Source : Mingpao
Translated by MC @ http://mediachamber.net
Its often been rumoured that Charmaine Sheh and Gigi Lai have been enemies for many years. Both of them are the most popular FaDans in TVB,and the popularities of the both actress are unmatched. Gigi Lai has once defeated Charmaine Sheh during year 2004 in the TVB anniversary awards and got gained the title of "Television Queen" from Charmaine Sheh's hands. Until year 2006 Charmaine has regained the "Queen" title again from Gigi.
Days ago,Gigi Lai has announced her retirement from the entertainment industry,immediately someone pointed that Charmaine will gain the most advantage from Gigi's withdrawal. After Gigi quits,Charmaine's position as the top actress in TVB has become even more steadier,it is also said that Charmaine will replace Gigi by working on her unfinished jobs and projects,which includes acting in dramas and more than a million dollars worth of commercial advertisement contracts.
Its said that Charmaine would replaced Gigi Lai and take over her projects because TVB could not find any other actress that has the same level of popularity as her to replace Gigi.
Knew Gigi Lai is quitting long ago
During the promotional event of Charmaine's new series "When Easterly Showers Fall on Sunny West" ,Charmine Sheh revealed that she knew Gigi is quitting the entertainment industry 1 year ago. She said "Gigi Lai has mentioned last year,at first i thought that she wants to take a break as her tone in mentioning sounded relaxed. I have not put it to heart. I didnt feel surprised too when she announced her retirement." Do you feel its a pity? "As a friend,i would feel happy for her,as an audience i would of course feel pity." Charmaine emphasized that she felt happy for her because Gigi had already found a new target in life,on the contrary,she had not found hers,so she still has to wait.
Old goes,new comes
Asked Charmaine if she would more jobs soon because of the departure of her competitor,she said "You cant put it this way...as every of the artiste's characteristic is different,thus our roles and lines are different too." The others have often used Gigi Lai to compare with you? "Even Gigi has withdrawed,there can always be a newcomer. I still have to work hard and wont be contented easily."
Stephen Chan : Both are different
TVB's General Manager,Stephen Chan has responded to the rumours about Charmaine Sheh getting the most advantage as she will be replacing Gigi in commercial advertisement contracts after Gigi withdraw. He said "Our company hasnt thought of this,everytime when we open a new series we have to pick on the cast depending on the nature of the storyline. Charmine is NOT equals to Gigi,the both are totally different. As for advertisements, we choose the artiste for the job depending on what the product is. Its very hard to force someone in the role if that person is not suitable for it." Does Gigi still have unfinished jobs? "After understanding,She has cleared all outstanding jobs and projects,even if there is,i am sure Gigi will finish it." The loss of a Top Fadan,are you in a headache? "Nope,i feel pity however,but i will still support Gigi Lai's decision"
Chan Siu Bo Finds a new spokesperson after Gigi Lai Quits
Squina's Boss Chan Siu Bo whom have worked with Gigi for the past 4 years is currently scouting for a new spokersperson for the product. She admitted that he likes Charmaine very much. Chan Siu Bo said "I am still considering about the new spokesperson. Charmaine and the other Fadans in TVB have a high chance. Its not convenient for me now to disclose further,but we would have a conclusion soon. "
The Boss whom likes Charmaine very much have used to chase watch "War and Beauty". Choosing a spokesperson is also within the 2 hot favourites in "War and Beauty" - which is Gigi and Charmaine. This time,Chan Siu Bo has to consider carefully again.
Chan Siu Bo has also revealed that Gigi has not informed her beforehand that she would be withdrawing from the entertainment industry. However as a friend and as a working partner,he would support her decision. Its a coincident that other spokesperson from his company has also asked for leave (short of spokesperson now). Spokesperson for the beauty product "Squina" includes : Tiffany Lam,Mandy Cho and Gigi Lai
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