Singers Singing at 10 th Anniversary for Leslie Cheung

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Next Monday, April 1, will be the 10th anniversary of Gor Gor Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing's passing. His former manager Chan Suk Fun will hold two different format memorial concerts at the Hong Kong Coliseum to reminisce Gor Gor's glory with fans and viewers; on Sunday the 31st many of Gor Gor's friends will participate and perform in the MISS YOU MUCH LESLIE concert. Because Gor Gor had many real friends in the business, everyone hoped to be able to do their part on this day. They included "Song God" Jacky Cheung Hok Yau, Vivian Chow Wai Man, Kelly Chen Wai Lam and Joey Yung Cho Yi, the Grasshoppers and Julian Cheung Chi Lam. They recently have already begun to rehearse for the concert in order to make this a night to remember, to provide a perfect performance for Gor Gor's friends and fans and to leave a beautiful memory.

Although the singers were busy they still took time to rehearse. This time the concert director Chan Suk Fun also attended; she not only provided suggestions for the performance but also wanted to personally thank the guests for their support for this memorial concert.

Last week during rehearsal, Cheung Hok Yau and the crew held a surprise birthday part for Mrs. Chan. He and the crew schemed and suddenly brought a cake and flowers to Mrs. Chan as they sang the birthday song. Actually March 22nd was Mrs. Chan's birthday. Hok Yau was very attentive and even presented a surprise. Mrs. Chan said that originally in order to prepare for this concert and with her friend Teacher Hui Pui's passing she planned to quietly spend this birthday, but she was surprised and touched to receive everyone's well wishes.

At the same time Mrs. Chan also thanked everyone for their support of the MISS YOU MUCH LESLIE concert. That night it will be broadcast globally for Gor fans around the world to remember Gor Gor together.

Jade Kwan: I'm finally getting marry! (October 2009)

Saturday August 1, 2009 Hong Kong
Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ http://asianuniverse.net/forums/



Widely rumored that she'll be getting marry, yesterday Jade Kwan admitted to the good news in a interview from the new issue of Mingpao magazine. October 2009, she and her financial talented boyfriend of 3 years (Jonas Yeung Cheung Chi) will be getting marry at a boat-shaped church "Wiwaha Chapel" in Bali, Indonesia. The wedding will cost them $3 million. Last night, Jade responded to Mingpao and happily expressed: "I'm finally getting marry!"

$800,000 Diamond Ring on birthday
Jade and her fiance met three years ago through a good friend of theirs (Choi Yat Chi). On Choi Yat Chi's wedding day, the two were both best man and bridesmaid respectively. After the two fell in love, they started dating for 3 years. Not too long ago (7/31), it was Jade's 30th birthday, her boyfriend especially prepared a two week vacation to Europe as a birthday present, the secret was the $800,000 diamond ring. He proposed to her on the "Grand Canal", Jade immediately agreed.

The wedding is planned to occur in October of this year at the boat-shaped church "Wiwaha Chapel" in Bali. It will follow the Christianity tradition. The actual wedding ceremony will be held at the Bvlgmear Hotel and Resorts. It was said that the wedding was chosen to happen there because this was the location that the couple first had their vacation together. The couple tentatively are planning to invite at least 100 guests including close friends. For the wedding dress, Jade went around Europe to pick out the best one. After marriage, they plan to go to Paris for their honeymoon.

Jade expressed that she plans to have a child April of next year because currently she has a busy schedule and needs to work on getting a property. Jade's response to the media was that she expressed: "Thank you! I am finally getting marry!"

Jackie & Joyce to perform in Leslie's 5th year death anniversary

would have been Leslie Cheung's 52nd birthday on 12th. His previous manager Mrs. Chan Shuk Fun was organizing a charity concert to commemorate his 5th year death anniversary. The concert will be held in Chongqing Olympic Sport Centre which has 40,000 seats. The concert is called "Miss You Much Leslie"


The stage design and the lighting would be different from the last concert. This time the bridge would be a complete bridge, meaning there is contact with Leslie. New comers Dicky Cheung, Patrick Tam and William So use 當年情 as the theme. They will be singing Leslie's songs. The other guests include Deanie Yip, Julian Cheung, Joyce Cheng, Wang Hui, Winnie Hsin and The Grass Hoppers will also be performing. They want to spend the night with Leslie through his music.

Jacky Cheung is in charge of the artistic effects of the concert. He pays attention to every minor details. Mrs. Chan was hoping even if the fans can not make it to the concert, they can pay their respect to him at 蓮位 situated at 寶福山福禪堂. Mrs. Chan reckoned this year's concert would be the last charity concert to commemorate Leslie's death. She has specially designed a recycle green bag for sale. The remaining proceed will go to charity. She is also putting together the April 1st , the 5th year anniversary "Miss You Much Leslie" 繼續寵愛音樂會 into DVD, adding on a CD (limited to 2000 copies) as well as a little booklet. So that Leslie's fan can keep as momentum.

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

Grasshopper received award performing in Toronto

Grasshopper was invited by Markham City of Toronto to perform at the "Taste Of Asia" show. On the day, all the major roads in the city centre were closed for the first time. A 40 feet stage was built to enable Grasshopper to sing and dance.
The Grasshopper were interviewed by local radio station and they held a press conference and a book signing event as well. People asked them when are they going to have a concert in Hong Kong, as they would fly back to Hong Kong early to see them.

Those few days, Toronto's weather has been bad, kept raining heavily, thunders and lightening too. A lot of people have been praying for good weather. Maybe the sky listened. On that day, it was bright and sunny to let them sing and dance. Throughout the evening, all the Chinese and some Canadian were all dancing with them. It was quite a scene. One of the fans paid particular attention to Remus Choy, kept asking him to start a family. Remus smiled and asked " Is there any girl in Toronto you want to introduce me to?"
Fans carried black plate for the Grasshopper to sing their names .They wish So Boss and Winnie Lau to have another baby after their concert next year.

The city of Markham gave The Grasshopper an honorary Plaque to honour them for the music contribution and the professionalism in music industries as well as their charity contribution. Even though they were performing, they never forgot to appear for raising fund for Sichuen victims. The Grasshopper called out the audience to reach out their pocket for charity. All the proceed went to the Sichuen earthquake charity funds.

Source: Wenweipo
Translated by: Dragon888 @ http://www.asianvn.com