Moonlight Resonance Dinner Celebration

Credits: Sakura_drop @ Simply FungYi
Original Article credits: Apple daily

Yesterday night Moonlight Resonance cast held a celebration dinner at Central Wing Lung Bank Building hosted by TVB Vice Chairman Executive( i think that is what he is not sure ) Leung Nai Pang they had dinner in the top floor of the building and cast that attended includes Lee Si Kei, Raymond Lam, Moses Chan. Kate Tsui, Lee Heung Kam, Suzanna Kwan, Tavia Yeung , Lai Lok Yi & Louis Yeun. Also TVB Executives Stephen Chan, Catherine Tsang & Virgina Lok were also present

Leung Nai Pang presented 6 bottles of Red Wine for everyone to drink, Raymond Lam And Louis Yeun drank wine until their faces were all red before the dinner had ended. Raymond Lam who is rumour to have a high chance of winning Best Actor said that he doesn't drink red win but Maotai ( some type of Chinese liquor). The nights big joke was by Moses Chan to Raymond Lam when he said " As the present position of TV king i hope that this year you will become TV king" this made Raymond very happy so they both made a toast together drinking the Maotao but secretly Moses swapped his Maotai ( its like clear liquor) with water. As Raymond was in a high mood he kept drinking till his face turned red. In fact TVB high levels already expected Raymond to drink a lot so they advised him not to drive his car there.

Also fighting for best supporting actress award Lee Heung Kam and Tavia Yeung were present at the dinner but they both supported each other to win the award. What is most important is the friendship and competing is just second place for them.

Bosco Wong shouts: "Don't Push Anymore

Last night "Moonlight Resonance" cast members had a dinner party. Cast members Lee Si Kei, Lee Heung Kam, Michelle Yim and TVB executive Virigina Lok came in with Bosco Wong. When Bosco was leaving a big group of tourists surrounded him, there were little kids being pushed because they wanted to take a picture with Bosco, he angrily said: "Don't push! Going to push the kids to death!"

Yesterday the cast had their dinner party at Wan Jai, celebrating "Moonlight Resoances" big success. Recently reports say that Kevin Cheng has been fighting with Bosco in personally picking/dropping off Virigina Lok, Susanna Kwan, Moses Chan and Ha Yu did not attend. When Bosco and Lee Heung Kam left the scene at 11pm, many tourists surrounded them as they left. Bosco was quite happy where he accepted autographs and took pictures. Afterwards, there was this fan who pushed down a 2-3 year old little girl because they wanted to take a picture with Bosco, the scene was a bit chaotic. Bosco saw that the girl fall and could not help but shout out: "Don't Push! Don't push anymore! You're going to kill the girl!"

As for Lee Heung Kam and LSK had trouble walking, LSK helped Lee Heung Kam leave the group of surrounding tourist, it was difficult to get into the car. Lee See Kei was the driver for Lee Heung Kam and they drove off. Afterwards, reporters contacted Moses and asked about his absences. They said that many of "Moonlight" dinner parties he did not attend, he said: "I can't help it, each time I have to work, but if there are any more dinner parties in the future, he would definitely take some time off to go."

Source: On.CC
Translated by: aZnangel @ AEU

TVB 41st Anniversary Nomination List

TVB 41st Anniversary Nomination List
Tuesday September 30, 2008 Hong Kong
Credits: Linda's Forum
http://forum.lindachung.ca

*Note: Not sure if this is fully 100% accurate.*

Best Actor :
Survivor's Law II - Kenneth Ma
DIE - Roger Kwok
Catch Me Now - Damian Lau
Forensic Heroes II - Frankie Lam
Love Exchange - Michael Miu
Moonlight Resonance- Ha Yu
Moonlight Resonance- Moses Chan
Moonlight Resonance - Raymond Lam
Your Class Or Mine- Bobby Auyeung
Last One Standing - Kevin Cheng

Best Actress:
War Of In-Laws II - Liza Wang
DIE - Sonija Kwok
A Journey Called Life - Linda Chung
Silver Sorrows Of Chambers - Nancy Sit
Forensic Heroes II - Charmaine Sheh
Speech Of Silence - Kate Tsui
Moonlight Resonance - Lee Si Kei
Moonlight Resonance - Susanna Kwan
Moonlight Resonance - Michelle Yim
Your Class Or Mine- Sheren Tang

Favourite Male Character
Survivor's Law II - Kenneth Ma
War Of In-Laws II - Bosco Wong
DIE - Roger Kwok
DIE - Derek Kwok
Money Maker Recipe - Michael Tse
Moonlight Resonance - Ha Yu
Moonlight Resonance - Raymond Lam
Legend Of The Demigods - Sunny Chan
The Four - Ron Ng
Last One Standing - Kevin Cheng

Favourite Female Character
Word Twister's Adventures - Charmaine Sheh
War Of In-Laws II - Liza Wang
War Of In-Laws II - Myolie Wu
DIE- Yuen Siu Yee
Silver Sorrows Of Chambers - Christine Ng
Money Maker Recipe - Kiki Sheung
Moonlight Resonance - Lee Si Kei
Moonlight Resonance - Susanna Kwan
Moonlight Resonance - Chen Fala
Legend Of The Demigods - Linda Chung

Tavia Yeung – Received Recognition on Her Acting Skill

Translation: Akazukin @ http://asianfanatics.net/forum

The drama series , which was going to have its last episode aired on Sunday, has increased ratings every week. Moreover, its casts were viewed as the hot contenders for this year TV King and TV Queen, such as Lee Sze Kei, Lee Heung Kam, Michelle Yim and Ha Yu from the veteran level, whose acting skills have early received recognition. Tavia Yeung from the fa-dan level also stood out in the drama and was pointed by the netizens as a hot contender for winning the TV Queen status.

The influence of has also brought Tavia Yeung a lot of opportunities of earning income from side jobs, such as advertisements and stage performances. As a result, she planned to change her car and apartment. She said: “I have more jobs now, enabling me to change my car and apartment. But I will not be hasty. I will only buy when I find a suitable car and apartment. I will take the chance to earn more money before ’s heat subsided. Fortunately, I will start filming a new series in November. Now I have more time to earn income from side jobs.”

As for being pointed as the hot contender for TV Queen, she said: “It’s really unexpected. I have not thought about it before. Actually, I’m already very happy to receive audiences’ approval. Whether or not I get an award is not important. Moreover, I think it’s not yet time for me to get an award.”

It Has to Do with Character

Tavia Yeung believed that receiving approvals for her acting skill is more important than receiving an award. She said: “Every artiste will put in hard work and will be discovered by people one day. I think the audiences know that I have always put in hard work but only lacking a role that has potential to show off. Ah Yuet’s character finally enables me to stand out and receiving approvals from the outside world. It can be seen that timing is important. Actually the character Ah Yuet makes my confidence goes up. Perhaps it can be said as an injection to strengthen the heart. Perhaps my personality is more down-to-earth. I feel that receiving audiences’ approvals on my acting skill is already enough. I will only see award as a bonus. I will face it with a calm heart.”

Each cast has prepared well when filming , reading and memorising the script well, because we all hope that will win over . Tavia Yeung said: “During the filming of , the communication between the casts is not a problem. Therefore, there was no pressure. In contrast, because filming needs to be quick for rushing the series for airing and the long lines in the script that makes it a bit hard to bear. However, our hard work is not wasted. I feel that every artiste is a main leading artiste. We can’t lose any of them. There is no unnecessary character in the series. It’s a team, everyone has his/her own value for being there.”

To Tavia, has brought her both increases in income and fame. Foreseeably, 2008 is a year full of income for her. However, she has also experienced a loss, that is her health. She said: “There is less resting, therefore I need to go see Chinese Doctor for treatment. But this is the incidental burden of an artiste, so I don’t mind.”

Searching for TV King and TV Queen in Moonlight Resonance

Translation: Akazukin @ asianfanatics.net/forum
Source: Sing Tao

Moonlight Resonance is everywhere.
“Identity”, “Jade Solid Gold”, “Scoop” are all full of the Gam family. The promotion is followed by promotions. Even the Big Brother in the entertainment industry Eason Chan has become a backing vocal to Michelle Yim in singing the Karaoke song “Thinking of each other in the windy rain”. Have this been seen before?

Aired on 7 days during a week is also a rare arrangement.

The drama series which was very popular in the previous period is “Jewel in the Palace”. The ending achievement had been surprising. The last episode’s peak rating has broken the record and was over 50 points. This time, the same arrangement is probably to repeat history! However, Moonlight Resonance has achieved a small peak in every 2 episodes. Within 30 episodes, how they were quarreling, how they were hurting people, how the family was ruined, how the family was reunited, how each of the character cried, have been a routine in the audiences’ eyes. Therefore, it will be difficult for the last episode to have any new creativity. As predicted, the fact that Hung Yee became more evil, Goon Ga Jai became more persistent in love are as predicted, Ah Kar and Ah Ho fortunately won her, the energetic grandmother Lee Heung Kam passed away could still attract audiences. However, to break the 50 points peak would be really difficult. If it achieved above 45 points, “Moonlight Resonance” is already considered to have a successful ending.

The third sequel must be coming. It has ratings, has topic, has support, why would TVB cut short its own profiting chance? If it’s quick, it will be seen in next year’s anniversary. The same casts acting in ancient costumes, they will remain to be a big family, there will similarly be quarrels, audiences will definitely buy it.

However, to continue the power of Moonlight Resonance, it will definitely take majority of the awards in the anniversary. Media has already started to speculate who is going to be this year TV King and TV Queen?

Raymond Lam (The chance of becoming TV King: *****)
It has been definite since the beginning of this year?
Goon Ga Jai’s importance is greater than the other male characters. Moreover, “The Four” will be coming out. Raymond Lam’s popularity will continue. His chance of becoming TV King is already almost absolute.

However in Moonlight Resonance, his performance has only received satisfactory review. If we talk about surprise, it can’t be compared to Alfred in the first series. As the character is too perfect, the potential to show off becomes restricted. His triangle relationship with Linda Chung and Bosco Wong is also too long-winded, each episode their progress will go in circle, the persistency and loyalty in love is really making people feel tired and not feeling touched. However, when we talk about status, it is time for him to become TV King. At least he will be more deserving than the previous year’s Kevin Cheng, right?

Ha Yu (The chance of becoming TV King: ****)
If he won it, it will be a kind of recompensation.
Last year he didn’t get anything is too much. Old man would feel disappointed. Fortunately, it doesn’t affect his acting. Joe Bao’s character is more difficult to grasp than Bao Bao. Ha Yu had secured it steadily. He has given his full performance regardless whether it is laughing scene or crying scene. If we talk about capability, he has power to win! If his performance within two years are added up, he is even more deserving of the award.

Moses Chan (The chance of becoming TV King: ***)

Double-winning TV King to win continuous jackpot?

He maybe seen to be unpopular choice. However, TVB awards like to give earth-breaking surprises. Therefore, Moses’ chance can’t be overlooked, especially since Ah Kar has more “noise” than Dak Dak Dei, acting as a person of a rather different type yet still has to be fitting in with the whole family. The audiences like his special comedic feel. This breakthrough is deserving of award. Only that, will continuous TV King be an over-reward? If Moonlight Resonance is not wanted to be the only big winner, another unpopular choice is Roger Kwok from “D.I.E”. Don’t forget that he was able to clear Sonija Kwok’s record. Among TVB actors, who can do that?
　　
Lee Sze Kei (The chance of becoming TV Queen: ****)
The audiences will definitely accept if the award is given to her. However, the opportunity to promote a person will be lost. Besides, there is a lack of surprise. It’s a rare chance that Lee Sze Kei opened her golden mouth and expressed that she doesn’t want to fight with the young generation. Does she hint that she has undergroundly quit the competition?

Tavia Yeung (The chance of becoming TV Queen: ****)
Really remarkable! Although her screentime is obviously not much, she still manages to stand out and becomes the netizens’ choice of the new TV Queen!
Regardless of being strong or crying, this “Get” Girl succeed to leave a deep impression on the audiences. Facing the veterans, meeting the strong and becoming stronger, her performance obviously won over the first series. If she was given the honour of TV Queen, and receive recognition, she will definitely become the focus among the TVB leading ladies. TVB likes to promote people, why not promote her?

Susanna Kwan (The chance of becoming TV Queen: ***)
She is my personal choice. Her acting is needless to say, her limelight concealed Hor Ma, scolding people like singing, and fighting alone. However, she is not very competitive, whether or not the award is given to her will not make any hot topic. Therefore, her chance is less.

Michelle Yim (The chance of becoming TV Queen: ***)
Can villain win the main award? I think the chance will not be big. After all her age is rather old. If TVB promotes her, why not fiercely promote Fala Chen to be the youngest TV Queen, becoming a household name by being mute, won’t it be a bigger topic?

Continues the Competition Turmoil for Awards: Lee Sze Kei and Ha Yu Commented on the Young Generation’s Work Ethics

Credits: tavia.org
Translated by: Akazukin @ http://asianfanatics.net

Continues the Competition Turmoil for Awards
Lee Sze Kei and Ha Yu Commented on the Young Generation’s Work Ethics.

The series ends, the people have not gone separate ways.

Although has finished airing on this week Sunday (21st), it still has two hot points. There is still good drama coming until November.

Firstly, will it succeed to break Jewel in the Palace’s record? Ha Yu courageously waited: “If we talk about the whole series’ rating, the average has already passed Heart of Greed’s. I hope it will be able to break the Jewel in the Palace’s record. At least this is a local production. There is no reason to let Jewel in the Palace hogging the place!”

Secondly, Hor Ma, Jo Bao, Grandma, Sa Yee, Ah Hung, Goon Ga Jai, Ah Yuet, Ah Hing (…….) each have their own points. In TVB Anniversary, how will the awards be allocated? The hottest choice Lee Sze Kei advised everyone not to forget: “No matter what, we need to count the artiste’s history and work ethics. It’s not that the audiences will be okay because the character is good. There are some young artistes who like to play….”

Who had eaten the leopard’s courage pill to be dare to play in front of the veterans?

Lee Sze Kei’s picture note: Award competition turmoil is coming once again, Lee Sze Kei does not want to be caught in between, “I hope everyone stop talking about me this year, please talk about Tavia Yeung instead!”

In the coming two months, Lee Sze Kei will be met with the old question – “Do you have confidence to win the Best Actress?” Besides being grateful to everyone’s appreciation, Lee Sze Kei also likes some moments of not having much speech, “I have said a lot of times. The awards should be given to the young generation, give them chances and reward them once in a while!”

Having answered diplomatically, she finally earned the official negative response from friends’ saying, “Lee Sze Kei, don’t be so fake. If people give you award, you should accept it. The young generation has many chances ahead. Why do you pretend to be kind?”

One day, she met Ng Kwan Yu, sharing on this conversation. “Ng Kwan Yu said, there is one year she competes for the 1996 Best Actress award in Taiwan for “Four Faces of Eve” in Golden Horse award, Siu Fong Fong who sat besides her said: I am rather old already, please let some way for me. It turns out that Siu Fong Fong was the winner in that year (for Stage Door Tiger Pass Gate).”

It’s quite right to say that awards are something you may not have gotten just because you compete and something that is not necessarily able to let for another person. If she won again this year, she would be happy: “I hope it will turn out like what you say, but it’s also reasonable.”

Still, being as calm as Lee Sze Kei after being predicted as the winner is an achievement. “Actually this year I’m not that impressive. I hope everyone will stop talking about me but talk about Tavia Yeung instead.”

Recently, Tavia Yeung’s popularity has soared. Will “Get” Girl receive a double prestige in the end? Firstly, she has already received Lee Sze Kei’s one godly vote. “Tavia Yeung is a very experienced new generation actress. Her voice is good. Unlike Fala who has a very light voice, Tavia carries her line very clearly, unlike some artistes who often NGs until he/she can’t recognize his/her own mother.” Who is the artiste she is referring to? “Everyone will have NG when filming.” But the one that NGs until unable to recognize own mother? “At this time, I don’t want to say the wrong thing, rather than the more I say the more sensitive it gets and affected others.” Roger, Hor Ma!

The difference between Moses Chan and Raymond Lam

Continuing the unfinished topic. “The tears Tavia cried is all her real tears. There is one night where she filmed two scenes inside the telephone booth. From 7 or 8 pm at night she filmed until 3 or 4 am, crying non-stop, tearing non-stop. At one side, she endured pain. It turns out that she cried until her eyes hurt, very painful.” Tavia Yeung’s professional acting is not much questioned by the audiences, but the problem is the unwritten norm of “status”. If Tavia won over Lee Sze Kei, Michelle Yim, Lee Heung Kam, and Susanna Kwan for Best Actress, she would have to meet “She isn’t the same level with them” kind of unfavourable comments.

Lee Sze Kei has another point of view: “Whether the company gives you the award is depending on not only your work performance, such as your popularity, your performance in the series, but also your work ethics. It’s impossible to win just because of a favourable character.”

Lee Sze Kei stressed on the word “work ethics”, is there any connotation? In memory, because there is only one report that during the early filming of Moonlight Resonance, Raymond Lam has often been late and liked to play with the other artistes, affecting the filming process. “I don’t know if Raymond Lam is ever late in other scenes, however in the scenes I have with him, he has never been late. His acting also satisfies the company and the script requirement.”

Last year, Moses Chan won TV King. It can be seen that a lot of colleagues are sincerely happy for him. If Raymond Lam won this year, will he receive the same support as Moses Chan? Lee Sze Kei explained like this: “Moses Chan is a very good boy, He really knows how what to do as a person, naturally he will be well-liked by people; Raymond Lam is a bit younger, naughtier a bit, is still a small kid, is less aware of social skill. In comparison, people will naturally not help him said good things.”

I agree that a big tree will attract wind (phrase for when you are popular, you will attract troubles), but since there is non-stop negative rumours of lateness, love to play, etc, during the events, did Lee Sze Kei give advice to Raymond Lam to be more careful of own ethics to avoid rumours? Lee Sze Kei honestly admitted: “I did tell him to be more careful!” Does he understand? “He nodded, said he understood! Actually, he really needs someone besides him who will continue to remind him!”

Don’t know how to compete for the award

The rumour strongly stated that Raymond Lam is TVB’s choice. In contrast, Ha Yu is the audiences’ choice. This shouldn’t be considered as rumour, right? Last year Dai Bao was already hoping, will Jo Bao be let to be disappointed again this year? Ha Yu said: “Honestly, if you ask me whether I want to get award, I want. Even if you say I haven’t thought through, I will still say the same thing. Either you don’t participate or you are very serious in participating. Of course you want to win the First Winner when you participate. If you participate in Oylmpics, just to accompany people running, why don’t you forget it?”

Only that there are many unpredictable things in this world. Sometimes you have no choice but to accept things the way they are. “Last year I was already hoping to get award, but this year I am calmer. This is not a model answer. Let me tell you guys one thing – Since I was a child, I have always wished to watch Olympics. Finally, I get the entry ticket for football, I was very very happy. I whole-heartedly booked ticket and hotel to Beijing. Who would know that one day before the competition, there was No.9 warning of typhoon, I can’t call anyone to take me to the airport. The radio said flight will be cancelled at 11 o’clock. I suddenly remember that there is still a flight which has not been cancelled. I immediately bought the ticket. My luggage was checked. I was in the aeroplane. I thought “Finally I am able to go”. At this time, the pilot said, because the wind is too strong, the flight needs to be delayed for another hour. In the end, I wait until the show is already on for two hours, I still had not been able to fly yet.”

He clearly remembered that he did not get angry that day, only shook his head and then smiled bitterly. “I have tried my best, but the result may not be as I wanted. Like this award, I think I have tried my best. If I still can’t get it, I don’t have anything else that I can do.”

Even if the Gam family seems to be very harmonious inside Moonlight Resonance, they still can’t be as harmonious offscreen due to the competition for awards, Ha Yu defended: “Offscreen, they say I fight with Raymond Lam, fight with Moses Chan, I think it’s funny. What’s there to fight? I don’t understand the rule of game for this award at all, how to fight? I think, if last year Moses Chan has the ability to change the Executives’ decision, making them give the award to him instead of me, I will be mad. If not, why should we be not harmonious?”

As to Lee Sze Kei’s idea that we should look at the artistes’ work ethics, Ha Yu’s reaction was fast: “Definitely! I’m not saying that the young generation is not good, but I can’t deny that they still need to learn from the veterans, like Lee Heung Kam, Chow Chung, to never be late, will only come in time and have remembered all the lines in the script. Everyone should know that it’s not that Lee Heung Kam is not rich, but she has this thought “I am already in my 70s, everyone please forgive me if I can remember my lines!” Therefore, she can return home to rest.” Ha Yu is of the opinion that the professionalism of the veterans have driven the whole filming process.

Asked to comment on the young generation’s professionalism, Ha Yu said, “Linda Chung is a very good girl. She will never say anything. She will never play with others. She will only do her own stuff; Fala Chen filmed days and nights and has to learn sign language, it can be seen that she is very hardworking; Tavia Yeung can easily get into the scene; Moses Chan definitely has a very good actor ethics; Whether Raymond Lam went out to “wet” at night, he didn’t tell me, but I don’t feel that he is ever late. He will concentrate more during the scene that has him. When he is not in the scene, he will sometimes play with others.”

Did he go overboard with playing? “I will voice it out if it’s too overboard. But sometimes we can’t be too stubborn, it’s okay as long as it doesn’t affect the whole filming process. But in my memory, it’s very rare. Sometimes when the playing is overboard, I will intentionally start the scene with a louder voice, the others will definitely understand. They are considered keeping the rules.”

One word to say all, is Raymond Lam’s work ethics acceptable? “Acceptable!”

“Of course I am a child”

Searched for Raymond Lam, he lent words like gold “In front of the veterans, I am of course a child. Needing people to give advice is also very normal!” He had no intention to publicly acknowledge what advice Lee Sze Kei give to him. As for Ha Yu’s comment on him about sometimes playing with others, he denied it completely, “I did not play. Inside the shooting location, I also did not say anything. How can I play when I did not say anything?”

He asked in return, “Where did you hear of that?” I answered him directly, “From Lee Sze Kei and Ha Yu.” Having heard that, he did not say anything.

All this while, it was rumoured that TVB intentionally makes Raymond Lam to become TV King by The Good Person of the Century character – Goon Ga Jai. The Producer Lau Ka Ho denied: “There is no such thing! From the start until the end of filming, we have never had this thought to make road for Raymond Lam to get award.”

As for the criteria for winning awards include work ethics, Lau Ka Ho smiled and said: “Of course! Otherwise, why are we requested to give marks for?”

Li Sei Ki rejects winning Best Actress again

Li Sei Ki rejects winning Best Actress again

Credit: myoliewu.org, China Papers, linnette_zj @ Myolie Wu Forum

She said that she has grown fat and doesn't have suitable clothes to wear, and there will be no more surprises this year during the award ceremony so she doesn't want to be Best actress this year!

Doesn't matter if it is "dai kai" or "Hor Ma", Li Si Kei has various golden lines and humour.

So as to act out the character of "Hor Ma" well, Li Si Kei has intentionally put on 12 pounds. ALthough she is trying to lose weight currently, and results can be seen, but when she was asked if she is interested to win best actress again, she said: "This year, too fat, don't want to be best actress, don't have suitable clothes to wear."

Asked about her thoughts on this year's best actress award? She said: "Again? Getting it last year is already enough. Many people told me that i don't hav to be too humble and contented, already so old and not many chances to get the award, so if have, just take, anyway the young ones have plenty of opportunities. But my thinking is... older generation doesn't need to take such awards seriously. We know in our heart what we have done and audience have eyes to see.."
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"Raymond Lam is not bad, he has many fans and the voice of him winning is very high. But in the show, "Ling Zi Yong" is very good too. In the recent drama, where he acted as "Dai Lo Ye", he did very well too. In terms of acting skills, i think Ha Yu and Wayne Lai will stand a good chance.

As for the best actress award which she doesn't want to win, who looks promising to her (who does she support or think will win)? When this was mentioned, she said: "What dramas are there this year? erm.. what cat ah, dog ah? I think Myolie Wu, Tavia, they all are good... i really don't know. I have been busy filming the past few months, don't really know what dramas are on now." She said that it is better that it can't be guessed so that there will be surprises.

Li Sei Ki rejects winning Best Actress again

Li Sei Ki rejects winning Best Actress again

Credit: myoliewu.org, China Papers, linnette_zj @ Myolie Wu Forum

She said that she has grown fat and doesn't have suitable clothes to wear, and there will be no more surprises this year during the award ceremony so she doesn't want to be Best actress this year!

Doesn't matter if it is "dai kai" or "Hor Ma", Li Si Kei has various golden lines and humour.

So as to act out the character of "Hor Ma" well, Li Si Kei has intentionally put on 12 pounds. ALthough she is trying to lose weight currently, and results can be seen, but when she was asked if she is interested to win best actress again, she said: "This year, too fat, don't want to be best actress, don't have suitable clothes to wear."

Asked about her thoughts on this year's best actress award? She said: "Again? Getting it last year is already enough. Many people told me that i don't hav to be too humble and contented, already so old and not many chances to get the award, so if have, just take, anyway the young ones have plenty of opportunities. But my thinking is... older generation doesn't need to take such awards seriously. We know in our heart what we have done and audience have eyes to see.."
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"Raymond Lam is not bad, he has many fans and the voice of him winning is very high. But in the show, "Ling Zi Yong" is very good too. In the recent drama, where he acted as "Dai Lo Ye", he did very well too. In terms of acting skills, i think Ha Yu and Wayne Lai will stand a good chance.

As for the best actress award which she doesn't want to win, who looks promising to her (who does she support or think will win)? When this was mentioned, she said: "What dramas are there this year? erm.. what cat ah, dog ah? I think Myolie Wu, Tavia, they all are good... i really don't know. I have been busy filming the past few months, don't really know what dramas are on now." She said that it is better that it can't be guessed so that there will be surprises.

'Moonlight Resonance' Mooncake Handout

'Moonlight Resonance' Mooncake Handout

translated by: timeless @ http://www.asianvn.com
source: on.cc

Moses, Tavia, Lee Si Kei and some of the other Moonlight Resonance cast attended a promotional event yesterday where they handed out mooncakes! Aside from handing out mooncakes they also played games on stage (i.e. limbo dancing as you can see Moses doing!) However, it was very hectic and chaotic because the crowd was fighting to grab the mooncakes.

In regards to the situation, Tavia said, "Before... it was very dangerous! People were pulling and tugging to get the mooncakes. The basket almost got taken away! I didn't know the mooncakes were such a big hit! No one came to get our autographs." The reporters wanted to know if she got hurt but it was evident with the scratches on her arm by the over-enthusiastic fans.

Michelle Yim and her hair!
It has been stated that her hair looked exactly the same as a character in a Chinese cartoon show. She said that she does not mind, she feels her hair is very current and "in". "My hair stylist's friend used my photo to get a haircut just like mine. My character and role requires me to embody the haircut and the clothing style presented...it's very unique and special!"
Cast of "Moonlight Resonances" Gives out Mooncakes causes Chaos; More popular than the Cast

TVB's "Moonlight Resonances" cast members including: Lee Si Kei, Susanna Kwan, Michelle Yim, Ha Yu, Moses Chan, Tavia Yeung and Kate Tsui were in the shopping mall yesterday for the 「溏心家族對對碰」 promotional event. Besides challenging the audience members to reenact some of the dialogues heard in the series, they also played limbo (三人蓮步舞) with the audience. One netizen put their valuables for an online auction, the money earned will be donated to the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups. The promotion ended with the cast members passing out Mooncakes to the audience, the audience quickly left their seats and actively fought for the mooncakes, causing the scene to be a bit chaotic. The workers at the shopping mall immediately told everyone to calm down through the microphone, because the scene has many elderly, they must make it safe for them.

Tavia Yeung: "Even fought for Basket"

As the scene was a bit chaotic and for safety reasons, Tavia and Kate only stood on stage to pass out the mooncakes, they did not dare to go into the crowd. In contrast, Lee Si Kei (LSK), Moses and Chris Lai passed out mooncakes directly to the audience. There was one audience who was carrying a little boy expressed to LSK that they did not have any hands to take the mooncake, LSK gave her a box of mooncakes instead of the original gift of one. Afterwards, Tavia shouted: "Very dangerous, they were fighting for the mooncakes, not us, they even tried to take the basket, how come the mooncakes are more popular than us? No one called out our names, they only said 'Tavia can you give me a mooncake!' But I have never had so much fun passing out mooncakes, I'm only worried about the elders. (Did you get scared?) Nope, but my hands are all red from everyone scratching."

As for Kate Tsui who plays a villain in the series, she will appear in episode 22, speaking of the recent reports saying that netizens has been criticising her even when she didn't appear yet, she expressed that its a good thing, it proves that there are many people that notices her and her role. In reality, the producer also wanted to have this effect. As for Moses, he filmed a swim wear scene with Kate, he worked hard on keeping fit and losing weight, he said: "although I didn't get the effect on my body that was wanted, but that's okay. Males need to have some fat in order to have the safety feel." As to yesterday when audience were fighting actively for mooncakes, he expressed that the mooncakes and its box had the words "Moonlight Resonance" (the chinese title) on it, there is a lot of meaning to it. If he was a housewife, he would go fight with everyone too!

Susanna hopes for 3rd collaboration

LSK expressed that the mooncakes ran out fast, although she didn't get scared, but she was worried about the elderly that they may have got hurt. Susanna who often has concerts has experienced the same type of situation in the past. She said when she came down from the stge, audience would come rushing towards her too, causing her to not be able to see where she's going, only was able to walk straight until there was no where to go, she said: "I get frighten sometimes, many times audiences would tug onto my shirt and I'm afraid we'll end up creating a domino effect." Also, Susanna said that she and Louis Yuen's relationship in the series will be coming soon, she smiles and said although they worked hard to film the love scenes, but it still turns out to be a comedic relationship. She also hopes that the cast of "Moonlight" could collaborate for the 3rd time, as she hopes to play the role of being left by her husband, a fresh feeling for the viewers.

Also, Michelle's villainous scenes will be coming continuously, but audience didn't really hate her but instead said that she brought laughter, but people have criticised her hair sytle, in regards to this, she said: "I know that some people like it, some people don't like it, but when designing the character, I already thought that even my hairstyle needs to look evil, so used real hair to make the wig, actually this style is quite in style, this year its popular, I heard some hairstylist say that many people saw my hairstyle and wanted to get their hair cut like mines!"

Also, "Heart of Greed" has just finished airing on Astro On Demand in Malaysia, because the TV ratings has been constantly increasing, the cast members including LSK, Ha Yu, Moses Chan, Michelle Yim, Louis Yuen, Raymond Lam and Tavia Yeung all went to the "Heart of Greed Party" to watch the finale. That night there were 50 tables. Then the cast played a listening game, they would do dog barking sounds, one cast member would be blindfolded and would have to guess who made the barking sounds. Moses, Raymond and Tavia had "miserable", "hoarse sound" and "injured" barking sounds respectively, but in the end LSK's barking sounds stole the spotlight. The whole night was full of laughters. In order to promote Astro On Demand (AOD) and Hong Kong's Moonlight Resonance", LSK, Ha Yu, Moses and Tavia accepted radio interview and filmed a promotional clip. In Malaysia they constantly attended fan meetings and established a closer relationship with the Malaysian viewers.

Fung has saved enough for a deposit on a grand mansion

News Source: The Sun
Credits: Kat @ RaymondLam.org


HOG fever has reached Malaysia, where Fung has just returned for the gala dinner hosted for the screening of the finale. Yesterday Fung attended a promotion function at a shopping centre where there was a racing girl contest. The screenings of HOG and Moonlight has brought many opportunities for its cast members to earn extra cash, including LSK and Susanna Kwan, buying cars and buying real estate. Fung freely admits he’s in the same position, “I’ve saved enough for a deposit, but this year the HK economy is not very stable, so I’ll wait until next year. My goal is of course a grand mansion. (Are you as good as Tracy Ip?) I don’t like the stockmarket. (Buying a car?) Actually I want to buy a car, but in October I will be filming abroad, so if I buy a car it’ll just be left here. So I won’t buy it now, maybe it’ll be cheaper next year.”

About the news that some audiences complained that Moonlight stopped airing because of the Olympics, Fung feels that the Olympics is an important event, and believes the Moonlight fans will understand. Also Lai Siu Tin had said earlier the Moonlight is only for housewives to watch, Fung replied, “If it’s only suitable for housewives, then many young people in HK are housewives, since many of my friends say that they need to go home and watch Moonlight.”

Also, Moses Chan, LSK, Ha Yu and Tavia Yeung etc also attended the HOG dinner in Malaysia. They watched the ending with the audience and also ate abalone. When Fung was singing on stage, Moses and Ha Yu often pretended to be his fans screaming for him, Fung immediately retaliates by saying it’s Moses turn to sing on stage. This caused Moses to be embarrassed and refused the offer. Also many of the actors used dog barking sounds to test the audience. (It was a game they played on stage.)

Moses Chan's Rumors, Bernice Liu didn't ask about them

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

Last night, Moses Chan and Tavia Yeung were special guests for the recording of TVB's gameshow "Appearence" (亮相). The two invited good friends Meini Cheung (張美妮) and Vincent Wan (溫家恆) to be the think-tanks. Tavia's mother was also present in the audience to support her daughter.

Picture Together is Normal
As for recently there has been intimate photos of previous Miss Hong Kong Giann Wong (黃瑩) and Moses Chan uploaded onto Facebook, Moses frankly admitted to the matter, he said: "We are colleagues, the pictures were from the filming location of 'Jews of Life', we never met up outside of work, only colleagues." Asked if Moses felt that others are helping him promote, Moses directly said: "Now can't say that, actually I have many fans that I've taken pictures with and are uploaded onto the blog, its no problem." Afterwards, speaking of "new business" (love), Moses laughed and said: "I'm a normal person, although normal people needs relationships, but right now my career comes first. My career is my lover." After the rumors spread, was he asked by Bernice Liu? Moses frankly said that no one asked him anything.

Definitely will Treat
Speaking of Lee Si Kei smiling and said that the kids in "Moonlight" will be treating a meal, but so far it doesn't seem to be so. Moses said: "We did say we'll be treating a meal, then will definitely treat. But this kid is really busy! No time to ask!" Also, co-starring with Moses, Tavia Yeung was asked about gaining confidence, Tavia smiled: "With Moses by my side, I will be very calm, I'll take away $20 million prize money!"

MOONLIGHT RESONANCE <溏心風暴之家好月圓>

CHUNG SIU HO (Lee Sze Kei, Louise) and her husband KAM TAI CHO (Ha Yu) have been working hard for many years to establish a famous reputation for their Moonlight Cake Shop. However, HO discovers that CHO commits adultery with her best friend YAN HUNG (Yim, Michelle) and she breaks up with him miserably. HO brings along her children KAM WING HO (Lam, Raymond), KAM WING HING (Chen Fala) and her adopted daughter SUEN HO YUET (Yeung Yi) to set up another cake shop for a living.

HUNG moves in to live with CHO and she starts playing tricks in the family. She tries pleasing her mother-in-law SHEH KWAN LAI (Lee Heung Kam) in every ways while disuniting her stepson and CHO. Outside the family, HUNG starts expanding their business rapidly and HO's younger sister CHUNG SIU SA (Kwan Kuk Ying, Susanna) is displeased. SA decides to fight for the ownership of their cake shop's brand name in court with HUNG and their relationship with HUNG further deteriorates.

Apart from the cake shop business, HO also spends a lot of efforts on her children. Her oldest son KAM WING KA (Chan Ho, Moses) is not interested in managing the cake shop at all and he indulges himself on stock trading. He also develops an entangling relationship with his cousin LO KA MEI (Tsui Tsz Shan, Kate) and YUET at the same time. On the other hand, HO's younger son WING HO takes up the role of a father in the family and he works hard all the time to earn a living. WING HO loves his childhood friend CHAU (Chung Ka Yan) whole-heartedly but CHAU is in love with the doctor LING CHI SHUN (Wong Chung Chak).

HO works hard unconditionally to strive for the well being of her family members. HUNG, on the other hand, is a very mean person who values her own benefits only. CHO is caught between the two women all the time and he feels helpless. One day, a disaster happens at the cake shop. Here comes a time when human nature, family bonds and love are brought to a trail.

Producer:
Lau Gar Ho

Scriptwriter:
Cheung Wah Bill & Sit Ka Wah

Starring:
Chan Ho, Moses 陳 豪
Lam, Raymond 林 峯
Wong Chung Chak 黃宗澤
Lee Sze Kei, Louise 李司棋
Ha Yu 夏 雨
Yim, Michelle 米 雪
Kwan Kuk Ying, Susanna 關菊英
Lee Heung Kam 李香琴
Chung, Linda 鍾嘉欣
Yeung Yi 楊 怡
Tsui Tsz Shan, Kate 徐子珊
Chen Fala 陳法拉
Lai Yiu Cheung 黎耀祥
Yuen Shiu Cheung 阮兆祥
Lai Lok Yi 黎諾懿



溏心風暴之家好月圓
類型 時裝商戰
演出 李司棋、夏　雨、米　雪、關菊英、陳　豪、林　峯、楊　怡、鍾嘉欣、徐子珊、黃宗澤、陳法拉、黎諾懿、阮兆祥、李香琴、黎耀祥、溫家恆
主題曲 無心害你（關菊英）
插曲 愛不疚（林峯）
集數 41　　
三十多年前，年青做餅師傅甘泰祖（胡諾言飾）與老闆鍾泛達（周驄飾）的年青女兒鍾笑荷（楊思琦飾）於做餅工場相識，二人情投意合，早已認定對方為自己的另一半。時殷紅（米雪飾）及其丈夫強（李國麟飾）剛偷渡來港，二人山窮水盡，在工場同鄉介紹下，笑荷伸出同情之手，收留二人在工場打工，更視殷紅如親姊妹般看待。幾年後鍾笑荷（李司棋飾）與甘泰祖（夏雨飾）其後結成夫妻，育有甘永家（陳豪飾）、甘永好（林峯飾）、甘永圓（黎諾懿飾）、甘詠慶（陳法拉飾）、甘永中溫家恆飾）以及一養女孫皓月（楊怡飾），加上其好姊妹殷紅與丈夫離婚後獨力撫養的女兒于素秋（鍾嘉欣飾），取名為「家」、「好」、「月」、「圓」、「慶」、「中」、「秋」，寓意著一個齊整而溫馨的「家」，於每年中秋一家團圓。殷紅為報答荷，把全副精神及心機放在餅舖上，令餅舖的生意蒸蒸日上，而餅舖每年推出的月餅更大受街坊的歡迎，笑荷慶幸自己當年收留殷紅，除得到一個得力助手外，更多了一個可以傾訴心事的好姊妹。可是，笑荷卻萬料不到，好姊妹殷紅在失婚後，因在工場與泰祖朝夕相對，竟背地裡與祖互生情愫，笑荷一直被蒙在鼓裡，當知道此事之時，二人的婚姻已去到無法挽救的地步，泰祖更以笑荷害死泰祖弟全作為自己負心的藉口，與笑荷離婚收場。


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Rumors: Ha Yu Criticized Raymond Lam; Ha Yu Sighs: Don't Set Trap for me to step on,

Source: Mingpao, Wenweipo, The Sun, Takungpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ http://asianuniverse.net/forums/

Rumors: Ha Yu Criticized Raymond Lam; Ha Yu Sighs: Don't Set Trap for me to step on

Last week's premiere of "Moonlight Resonances" has received satisfactory TV Ratings of 37 points (peaking rating). Yesterday, the cast members celebrated together, it was said that Raymond Lam can become the next TV King based on his role in "Moonlight", but earlier there were rumors saying that Ha Yu criticized Raymond saying that he was not qualified yet, causing the two to not get along. The two (Raymond & Ha Yu) main characters in yesterday's celebration, clarified together of the matter. Ha Yu said: "If I knew earlier, I would have hugged him tightly."

Yesterday, the majority of the cast members attended the celebration party, the atmosphere was very lively. The cast included: Lee Si Kei (LSK), Susanna Kwan, Michelle Yim, Ha Yu, Lee Heung Kam, Raymond Lam, Tavia Yeung and Bosco Wong. The cast split into two groups for a game of tug-a-war, meaning that they started wrestling. In the last series, LSK and Susanna were rumored to not get along, this time it moves on to Ha Yu and Raymond. Ha Yu was said that he had opinions on Raymond taking the TV King title this year, he immediately sighed heavily: "Are you kidding me?" He strongly stressed that he did not say such thing, and asked reporters to not set a trap for him to step on. He said that Raymond is a little kid, he treats everyone innocently, why would he have any schemes. But at the event, the two didn't have many interactions, Ha Yu said that he has always had communication with him, he smiled: "If I knew earlier, I would have hugged him tightly! Next time when I see him I would definitely hug him." He also stressed again that there was no such thing.

Raymond refused to respond

Raymond only said that he will not respond. Speaking of some netizens praising him, Fala Chen and Tavia Yeung's acting has improved a lot, comparing to the verterns, the three were better, Raymond said he does not dare to say so. He said that in the last series, he did not have much scenes opposite of the veterns, this time he has an opportunity, he will definitely take advantage and learn from them. Also he feels there are many benefits for him. It has been said that his role in "Moonlight Resonance" was especially made for him to give him the opportunity. Raymond admitted that the role is similiar to his real life personality, but does not admit that the role was especially made for him to help him reach a goal.

LSK is satisfied with the TV Ratings

LSK expressed that she is really happy about the high ratings. Of course she hopes that it will continue to be better. She was so happy that she was on the bed rolling around. Each night, she would rush home to watch the episodes, even when she's eating she has to eat near an area with a television. She also has confidence that the ratings will surpass last year's "Heart of Greed". Susanna said that there are many professionals around her that also watches the series, she also feels that all the actor and actresses portrayed their characters well.

Also, Lee Heung Kam returns to TVB from her 18 year absense, she is very happy about the good ratings. She highly praised that the script was well written and said that her acting has rusted a bit. In the series, She has many scenes where she yells, at first when she was filming the scenes she did not feel comfortable, but after the series broadcast, she generated many more little fans.

Lee See Kei and Raymond Lam: Earning have gone up

Following the high index rating of "Moonlight Resonance", Lee See Kei and Raymond Lam have become centre of attention from the media. Yesterday, they were guest of honour at a Mongkok shopping centre. The shopping mall were packed. People were calling her " homa" (荷媽). Her popularity was the same as Raymond.

Double pay or move on

Rumour has it Lee See Kei signed a contract with TVB for $5000,000 HK dollars. She denied that was true as her contract expires next year. She told reporter there is no rush to sign another contract yet. She disclosed "I live at home, I am not going anywhere." Reporter asked her if she would be asking for double pay or else move on. Lee See Kei replied "TVB needs to keep an eye on Raymond, he is very active." Lee See Kei was very excited for the high rating. There will be a celebration and promotion activities by the cast next week. She is hoping she will be earning extra money from that.

Raymond to earn extra money for his new car

Raymiond has been very busy lately. He even had to turn down some work. He is hoping to change his car. He revealed "I have been driving this car for 8 years. I wanted to change to a decent one. The property market is not very stable at the moment, I am not taking the chance yet."

Source: MingPao
Translator:dragon888@ http://asianvn.com

Moonlight Resonance Premiere Peaks 34 Points

Expression “爛Gag” being questioned
July 30, 2008

Last year, hit TVB series Heart of Greed created a “fever” when it aired. A lot of people have been anticipating the indirect sequel or sister production Moonlight Resonance. On Monday night, the first episode of Moonlight Resonance aired and scored an average of 33 points, peaking at 34, with close to 2,140,000 people watching. This is much higher than Heart of Greed’s first episode which had 28 points. Moonlight Resonance’s airing also affected 《生命有明天》 ratings for ATV. The audiences reaction to Moonlight Resonance are mixed. Some praise actresses Louise Li, Michelle Yim, etc. for their good acting and also said that Fala Chen caught people’s attention. Others expressed that the character relationships are confusing. Netizens have also found a blooper point, saying that the expression “爛Gag” only came out recently and would not have been used in 1995.

The first episode of Moonlight Resonance aired on Monday at 9:30 PM, having an average of 33 points, peaking 34 points. This is a good start. During the same time slot, ATV aired a series 《生命有明天》 starring Francis Ng and Jessica Hsuan. The ratings dropped from 4 points to 3 points and 2 points in just half an hour when Moonlight Resonance began its broadcast.

This time, with anticipation from the audience, Moonlight Resonance did well for the premiere compared to last year’s Heart of Greed. Up to now, TVB series with high ratings this year for the opening are Forensic Heroes II with an average of 34 points and D.I.E. 33 points.

Discussions online are heated. Some say the relationships in Moonlight are somewhat confusing, but many feel that there is potential in the storyline so they will continue watching. Netizens are praising Louise Li, Michelle Yim, and Susanna Kwan. Michelle Yim’s evil third party role got attention but was also hateful. Regarding the younger generation, Fala Chen and Raymond Lam rfranceceived the most praises from Netizens. In the series, Louise Li is always telling jokes. There was a flashback scene set in 1995 where Raymond Lam heard one of the jokes and said it was very “messed up” (direct translation). Netizens question whether such a modern expression “爛Gag” was used back in 1995!

Translation based on Ming Pao’s article on July 30, 2008.
Translation done by cx839 @ http://tvbmemories.wordpress.com

Moonlight Resonance Producer denies bumping Raymond Lam up for TV King,

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

Moonlight Resonance Producer denies bumping Raymond Lam up for TV King

HOG/MR producers speak about the production process of Moonlight Resonances, they two different series

Last year, "Heart of Greed" triggered the "HOG Fever", the audiences were excitingly chasing to see the scenes with Dai Kai and Sai Kai - Lee Si Kei (LSK) and Susanna Kwan, first and second wife battling against each other. The golden lines includes: "Who is a human, Who is the ghost, I can see it with my eyes." and "We are not in the court room, evidence is not needed. My eyes are the evidence!". TVB then hurried to film "Moonlight Resonance", this time won't be using abalone, but instead cakes (moon cakes). The roles are also all switched around, LSK continues to play the miserable first wife, in the last series the sweet young sister Michelle Yim turns into a villain, fighting for "flowery heart" (player) husband Ha Yu. As for Susanna Kwan, this time she plays LSK's sister who is snobby, direct and mean younger sister, also collaborates with Michelle to snatch LSK's old bakery, leaving her in a dilemma both back and front, can't help but excitingly say the golden line "Humans do, Heaven watches" to fight back! The younger generation gets very complicated, Raymond Lam rumored to be the future TV King from this series, where he plays LSK's second oldest son, taking Moses Chan's place as the loyal and caring for family son - "Manage Family Boy" (Goon Ka Jai). For relationships, Raymond and Moses will both be in a triangle relationship. Raymond, Linda Chung and Bosco Wong; Moses, Kate Tsui and Tavia Yeung. Tonight's family crisis premieres again!

Undertaking the last series of breaking TV ratings record of 48 points and was the most focused on at the TVB Anniversary, audience members look forward to this sequel. The production crew of "Moonlight Resonance" (MR) faces invisible pressures, the producer Lau Ka Ho and editor Cheung Wah Bui leads the production of MR.

MR and HOG have two different relationships and stories

Producer Lau Ka Ho emphasizes that "Moonlight Resonances" is not the sequel to "Heart of Greed", the correct regard should be Sister Productions because the relationships and stories are not the same. He frankly said: "'Heart' is actually too powerful, when we needed the whole cast to film a new series, there was definitely a challenge. There were two phrases that constantly reminded us: "Needs to be similar to 'Heart", but cannot be too similar to 'Heart'". The meaning is that the relationships and stories aren't the same, but needs to maintain what the audience liked to watch. This time, the completion of "Moonlight" is a collaborative success, a group of artistes, directors and scriptwriters sacrificed a lot of hard work, I need to Thank them."

Coming up with the Golden Lines, needed to find "Old People Words"

Cheung Wah Biu said: "We hope that "Moonlight" will give audience a moved feeling, actually behind the scenes production crew said that there are many touching stories, everyone worked hard. Following "Heart", scriptwriters were youngsters of 20 or more years of age, they are totally aggressive, where they constantly go home and ask their parents, grandfather what kinds of "old people words" they use. The purpose is to write a good story for families to watch. This time, the series is specially a collective creation, during the meetings each person give their opinion as they put the script together, many difficulties arise." Audience members are also very curious on what Golden Lines that will be used in this series, he said: "In Moonlight, the 'old people's words' were used a lot more than the last series, but as to which ones are the Golden Lines, that will need to be decided by the audience!" Lau Ka Ho added: "Our biggest purpose is that we hope fans would be just as impressed as with "Heart" and will not get disappointed. (A perspective that cannot be defeated?)Absolutely nothing to do with pride (face), being in the television circle for so many years, I understand that its not this is not the matter, the most important thing is to hear audience say that they can't wait to watch "Heart" with its original cast members, don't want to disappoint them."

Michelle Yim's performance of a Villain is very natural

After the collaboration of "Heart", there is a better grasp of the actors' characters. Lau Ka Ho said: "LSK is the pontoon type, others get frustrated, she remains low volumed, everyone then calms down; Susanna Kwan has good speaking skills, all the argument dialogues, is not a challenge for her, she spends a lot of time to get familiar with the script; Ha Yu has a sense of humor; Raymond Lam's last love relationship ended, this time we continued Raymond and Linda's fate, also made him a moon cake boy, a strong contrast to "Heart"; Michelle Yim decided to play the villain, her performance was very natural."

Producer denies bumping Raymond for TV King

"Moonlight" and "Heart" biggest difference is that one ends with a broken family, this one a broken family reunites and ends happily on Moon Festival. When the series started filming, there were negative rumors circulating, stating that this series was to bump Raymond up for TV King, Moses screen time would decrease and won't have a happy ending? Lau Ka Ho had no breathe and said: "Really gonna kill me, the production crew never did thought about this, we arranged Raymond to be "Manage Family Boy" and LSK wanted this series to have a fresh feeling, also we already prepared ahead of time that this will be a happy ending, the rumors are false. But having discussions isn't a bad thing, at least it will be spoken about till the Anniversary!"

Moonlight Resonance Producer denies bumping Raymond Lam up for TV King,

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

Moonlight Resonance Producer denies bumping Raymond Lam up for TV King

HOG/MR producers speak about the production process of Moonlight Resonances, they two different series

Last year, "Heart of Greed" triggered the "HOG Fever", the audiences were excitingly chasing to see the scenes with Dai Kai and Sai Kai - Lee Si Kei (LSK) and Susanna Kwan, first and second wife battling against each other. The golden lines includes: "Who is a human, Who is the ghost, I can see it with my eyes." and "We are not in the court room, evidence is not needed. My eyes are the evidence!". TVB then hurried to film "Moonlight Resonance", this time won't be using abalone, but instead cakes (moon cakes). The roles are also all switched around, LSK continues to play the miserable first wife, in the last series the sweet young sister Michelle Yim turns into a villain, fighting for "flowery heart" (player) husband Ha Yu. As for Susanna Kwan, this time she plays LSK's sister who is snobby, direct and mean younger sister, also collaborates with Michelle to snatch LSK's old bakery, leaving her in a dilemma both back and front, can't help but excitingly say the golden line "Humans do, Heaven watches" to fight back! The younger generation gets very complicated, Raymond Lam rumored to be the future TV King from this series, where he plays LSK's second oldest son, taking Moses Chan's place as the loyal and caring for family son - "Manage Family Boy" (Goon Ka Jai). For relationships, Raymond and Moses will both be in a triangle relationship. Raymond, Linda Chung and Bosco Wong; Moses, Kate Tsui and Tavia Yeung. Tonight's family crisis premieres again!

Undertaking the last series of breaking TV ratings record of 48 points and was the most focused on at the TVB Anniversary, audience members look forward to this sequel. The production crew of "Moonlight Resonance" (MR) faces invisible pressures, the producer Lau Ka Ho and editor Cheung Wah Bui leads the production of MR.

MR and HOG have two different relationships and stories

Producer Lau Ka Ho emphasizes that "Moonlight Resonances" is not the sequel to "Heart of Greed", the correct regard should be Sister Productions because the relationships and stories are not the same. He frankly said: "'Heart' is actually too powerful, when we needed the whole cast to film a new series, there was definitely a challenge. There were two phrases that constantly reminded us: "Needs to be similar to 'Heart", but cannot be too similar to 'Heart'". The meaning is that the relationships and stories aren't the same, but needs to maintain what the audience liked to watch. This time, the completion of "Moonlight" is a collaborative success, a group of artistes, directors and scriptwriters sacrificed a lot of hard work, I need to Thank them."

Coming up with the Golden Lines, needed to find "Old People Words"

Cheung Wah Biu said: "We hope that "Moonlight" will give audience a moved feeling, actually behind the scenes production crew said that there are many touching stories, everyone worked hard. Following "Heart", scriptwriters were youngsters of 20 or more years of age, they are totally aggressive, where they constantly go home and ask their parents, grandfather what kinds of "old people words" they use. The purpose is to write a good story for families to watch. This time, the series is specially a collective creation, during the meetings each person give their opinion as they put the script together, many difficulties arise." Audience members are also very curious on what Golden Lines that will be used in this series, he said: "In Moonlight, the 'old people's words' were used a lot more than the last series, but as to which ones are the Golden Lines, that will need to be decided by the audience!" Lau Ka Ho added: "Our biggest purpose is that we hope fans would be just as impressed as with "Heart" and will not get disappointed. (A perspective that cannot be defeated?)Absolutely nothing to do with pride (face), being in the television circle for so many years, I understand that its not this is not the matter, the most important thing is to hear audience say that they can't wait to watch "Heart" with its original cast members, don't want to disappoint them."

Michelle Yim's performance of a Villain is very natural

After the collaboration of "Heart", there is a better grasp of the actors' characters. Lau Ka Ho said: "LSK is the pontoon type, others get frustrated, she remains low volumed, everyone then calms down; Susanna Kwan has good speaking skills, all the argument dialogues, is not a challenge for her, she spends a lot of time to get familiar with the script; Ha Yu has a sense of humor; Raymond Lam's last love relationship ended, this time we continued Raymond and Linda's fate, also made him a moon cake boy, a strong contrast to "Heart"; Michelle Yim decided to play the villain, her performance was very natural."

Producer denies bumping Raymond for TV King

"Moonlight" and "Heart" biggest difference is that one ends with a broken family, this one a broken family reunites and ends happily on Moon Festival. When the series started filming, there were negative rumors circulating, stating that this series was to bump Raymond up for TV King, Moses screen time would decrease and won't have a happy ending? Lau Ka Ho had no breathe and said: "Really gonna kill me, the production crew never did thought about this, we arranged Raymond to be "Manage Family Boy" and LSK wanted this series to have a fresh feeling, also we already prepared ahead of time that this will be a happy ending, the rumors are false. But having discussions isn't a bad thing, at least it will be spoken about till the Anniversary!"

Moses Chan Talks about Relationship Changes: Couldn't Handle the "Business" (Bernice Liu)

Source: Oriental Daily, Mingpao, Takungpao, Wenweipo
Translated by: aZnangel @ http://asianuniverse.net/forums/



"Moonlight Resonance" will broadcast next week, yesterday the cast members: Lee Heung Kam, Ha Yu, Lee See Kei, Susanna Kwan, Tavia Yeung, Raymond Lam, Bosco Wong and Linda Chung together attended Kee Wah Bakery for the series promotion. Heung Kam jie, Ha Yu and See Kei jie led the lion dance. TVB also especially created a pair of 「溏心載譽掀風暴家好月圓創高峰」 to help boost up the support for the series, this attracted many onlookers. The series hasn't released yet and already there are so many supporters.

Yesterday was the Producer Lau Ka Ho's birthday, so the cast members also celebrated with him. The bakery also provided a birthday cake for him as well as special giant moon cakes for each of the cast members. Rumored couple Raymond Lam and Linda Chung also the main focus, the two of them kindly stood next to each other. Other cast members often played tricks on the two, like when Bosco Wong was introducing their characters, Fala Chen and Chris Lai suddenly pulled him away, so they won't be the two's "light bulb", later when Linda and Raymond found out they immediately split apart, to avoid embarrassment

Raymond Lam & Linda Chung gets played
Linda expresses that she and Raymond Lam are good friends, therefore she will not get embarrassed, maybe in the last series (HOG) the characters were too deep that it entered to everyone's hearts. Recently she has been working hard on practicing on her singing because next month she will be releasing her album. Has she asked Raymond for advice? Linda said that he did advise her a bit, told her to relax when she sings. As for the "light bulb", Bosco laughed at himself and said that he just wanted to do his homework and do a photo shoot of them. But, he said that he himself is also very generous, in the series he accepted the couple (Raymond and Linda).

"Moonlight Resonance" has been estimated to receive the most awards this year, especially the male actors can use this series to earn the TV King status. Raymond Lam says that each year, the same thing is said, don't play him. But he has confidence for his role. He believes that there is a 20% chance that he will make it to Top 5. As for the toughest opponents, Raymond frankly said he has not thought about it, but he feels that Moses Chan and Ha Yu's acting have been really good, and that he's really impress with their performance.

Business Running Around
As for Moses Chan, he hopes that audience can enjoy the series, he has done his best. As for him and Bernice Liu's break up news, Moses was asked about it. He only expressed that at the time, he was not in Hong Kong. But he denied that he traveled because he needed to cure his wounds from the break up, his main purpose was to help his company go to Africa for a show. He also defended Bernice by saying: "Give her a break, having dinner together is very normal." He was asked again if he separated with her, he sneakily laughed and said: "I wasn't in Hong Kong watching my business, the business will naturally run around." As for his "business", is he talking about Bernice? He smiled and said that it cannot be said like that, leave some space for him. Reporters teased him claiming that he was unable to control his girlfriend, he laughed: "Don't say that la, Ah Lei Tor Fat!" [Note: "Ah Lei Tor Fat" = what Monks say from temples usually say]

The Tong Family (HOGII) in Malaysia to sell family warmth

Saturday July 12, 2008 Hong Kong
Source: Takungpao, The Sun
Translated by: aZnangel @ http://asianuniverse.net/forums/


TVB's "Heart of Greed" was a hit in Hong Kong last year, reaching 48 points in TV ratings breaking the records. The cast members Lee See Kei, Moses Chan, Tavia Yeung and Linda Chung were in Malaysia for the promotions of Heart of Greed II.

Game Contest
First day in Ipoh promoting, the four members of the Tong family enters 3 rounds of "Stars Table Tennis Competiton". Dai Kai (Lee See Kei) also took part in playing, maybe Dai Kai's table tennis skills weren't like her speaking skills as she messed up a few times. Afterwards they played with the audience, the audience expressed that being able to be on stage face to face with the Tong family, playing table tennis with them and also winning great prizes felt very exciting.

At night, they attended a function at the shopping mall "Idol Meeting". Although the series will be released soon, but the audience members reached over 1000, not mentioning that the stage was full of people and liveliness. Even on the escalator, there were crowds of people watching from the second floor. The four of them arrived at the event, played games and showed the Tong family's sneaky qualities.

Having a Meal Together
The next day, Dai Kai led by her son "Dak Dak Dei" (Moses Chan) and her two daughter-in-laws Tavia Yeung and Linda Chung, the visited Astro users in person. The lucky ones would be selected to walk into the real world with the Tong Family - after spending a day, they felt a true warm family. The lucky ones not only walked in the same house, also cooked and ate together, did family activities, daughter and mother in law's road messaging to everyone of what a happy family is like. No matter if its towards artistes or the series fans, its an event that leaves an opening to life experiences and deep impressions.

Michelle Yim taken wedding pictures in the past, but not considered to get married

Source: Takungpao
Translated by: kingkongit27 @ http://asianeu.net/forums/


Yesterday the cast for TVB’s new series “Heart of Greed 2” filmed scenes at a hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui. The scenes and storyline consisted of Ha Yu and secret second wife Michelle Yim having a wedding but wife Louise Lee Si-Kei and her children Moses Chan, Raymond Lam, Fala Chen turned up to ruin their wedding.

Since entering the industry, Michelle had worn many different wedding gowns for different series, but this time it had taken 2 hours to complete the fitting. Michelle complimented Ha Yu “Even though Ha Yu is a middle aged man he still has many female admirer’s”. (Asked whether she and boyfriend Wan Chi Keung will have plans to get married? ) She states that she doesn’t have the urge to get married but she had taken studio wedding pictures with him in the past.

Also Moses and Bernice’s love affection for one another had been a subject regularly discussed. (Asked whether he has plans to get married? He replies by saying that currently hasn’t considered to get married but will definitely in the future. “When fate comes your way you cannot avoid it, but currently I am focusing on my career first”.