[2013.05.20] DONNIE YEN EXPRESSES HIS LOVE FOR HIS WIFE

Donnie Yen again kisses up to his wife Cissy Wang

Donnie Yen praises Eva Huang for being right for the international action actress role

Wang Baoqiang and Eva Huang promote on a yacht without shoes

Eva Huang and manager Yang Zi
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The 66th Cannes Film Festival is heating up. The Donnie Yen Chi Tan starred giant production ICEMAN 3D (3D BING FUNG HUP) held a party on the 17th. Chi Tan and wife Cissy Wang appeared. Lead actress Eva Huang Shengyi and investor representatives also attended. Many film buyers made the trip for a glimpse of the "Strongest in the Universe".

Chi Tan who have publicly expressed his love to his wife many times before repeated the deed at the party. He stated that thanks to Cissy taking great care of him behind the scene, he was able to focus on his career. He then leaned on his wife's shoulder. Speaking of working with Huang Shengyi, Chi Tan praised Shengyi's performance. "Although she was only responsible for the emotional scenes and didn't have many action scenes, I sensed that Shengyi had a lot of kung fu potential and very right for the international action actress route. Unfortunately this time I didn't arrange more action scenes for her!" Chi Tan felt that Shengyi was very professional, even with a high fever she still insisted of working. He was won over. As for co-star Wang Baoqiang, Chi Tan said that he knew he was a Shaolin disciple but during the shoot he did not deliberately test him. Instead they discussed martial act action more. Because Chi Tan's stay was short and had to rush to Monaco for a Dior fashion show, he was unable to meet with Carina Lau Ka Ling and Tony Leung Chiu Wai in Cannes.

Shengyi who was training for diving in the Mainland kept sneezing during the interview. She has been sick for over a month. After arriving in Cannes due to constantly walking she suffered from hip pains and needed physical therapy. Speaking of working with Chi Tan, Shengyi pointed out that Chi Tan often took care of her and had a gentle and attentive side. She even said that due to visa issues she almost did not make the tirp to Cannes. Luckily she finally was able to. Shengyi and her manage Yang Zi took time to take some photos in Cannes.

Wang Baoqiang who appeared for two movies in Cannes said that he was confident about A TOUCH OF SIN's award chances. "I hope it will be able to win the Palme d'Or grand prize. (Your kiss with your wife on the red carpet was accused of being a spotlight stealing move?) I don't care. I didn't do it for everyone's attention, I only wanted to give something to my wife. I regret nothing."

[2013.05.20] BENDS RECEIVES GOOD REVIEWS

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With her husband Tony Leung Chiu Wai by her side Carina Lau is even more confident

Carina Lau blows kisses to the media like a queen on a parade

After the premiere Carina Lau and Chen Kun embrace each other to the applause of many, including director Jia Zhangke (left)
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Carina Lau Ka Ling's BENDS (GOR GAI) two nights ago held its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. Once Cannes Best Actor Tony Leung Chiu Wai played bodyguard to his wife all night, accompanying Ka Ling down the red carpet and giving his wife a queen's arrival. After the premiere, Wai Jai and viewers including director Jia Zhangke who deliberately came in support applauded. Many viewers stood up and applauded for 10 minutes. With both Chinese and foreign film critics alike praising Lau Ka Ling's performance, her Cannes Best Actress chances heated up.

Although rain has been falling for days in Cannes, it could not stop the guests' enthusiasm. Lau Ka Ling and Chen Kun were BENDS' leads, of course they dressed up for the occasion; Leung Chiu Wai who was used to being the lead this time would rather played support and bodyguard to his wife Lau Ka Ling. He stayed by her side and silently supported her. Yet on the red carpet how could anyone not see this superstar? Thus he and Lau Ka Ling all became the foci of the camera flash bulbs, making Ka Ling's red carpet appearance like a queen's arrival. The team naturally was very happy, at least she brought attention to the film.

The film's new director Flora Lau Wan Man, producers Shi Nansun and Winnie Yu Tseng and one of the investors Hsu Feng flew to Cannes for the event. Everyone placed a lot of importance on this film. After the global premiere two nights ago, everyone stood up and accepted the cheers of the audience. The applause even lasted 10 minutes. As everyone experienced the excitement, they embraced each other. The scene was both joyous and touching. Although Wai Jai remained in his seat to keep from stealing the spotlight, he applauded hard to provide endless support to his wife and the team.

After the screening many Chinese and foreign film reviews appeared, most praised Lau Ka Ling's performance in the film as the wife or a rich man to be very convincing and had depth. After the premiere, Lau Ka Ling's acting was recognized even more. Her chances at Best Actress heated up again. With her husband Leung Chiu Wai's lucky assistance, would she win Best Actress and receive international recognition for her acting? If she and Wai Jai both won at Cannes, then they would become an international Best Actor and Best Actress couple!

A French national television station reporter said that the film had a very meaningful story and reflected the difference between Hong Kong and the Mainland. Its display of Hong Kong was not exaggerated at all. Lau Ka Ling's performance was very detailed and had many emotional scenes. The feeling for Chen Kun as the driver was average. A German broadcast radio film critic praised the film to be very sentimental and had depth, from the film viewers could understand a lot about China and Hong Kong. The visuals were beautiful and very persuasive. A Mainland reporter agreed that the characters were more outstanding, the film was very smooth including the ending and was expected to win awards. Yet an Italian reporter said that the story of the rich and the poor has been seen before and could not completely win over people.

Lead actor Chen Kun said that before walking the red carpet he was very nervous because he has not seen the entire film. Yet after watching it he was very moved! The director also said before the premiere that from planning to production BENDS to her was a long journey. She hoped that viewers would enjoy and liked her film as much as she did.

[2013.05.20] ANDY LAU ARRIVES IN CANNES

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Andy Lau arrives in Cannes and ready to jump into work

Fans see Andy Lau off
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The Andy Lau Tak Wa and Sammi Cheng Sau Man starred BLIND DETECTIVE (MAN TAM) will be screened in Cannes, Sammi and director Johnnie To Kei Fung have already arrived there. Lau Tak Wa did not take off until two nights ago.

Wa Jai arrived at the airport around 11PM, around 30 fans came to see him off. Rushing to the gates Wai Jai only answered three questions from the media. Did he know about the shooting and the robbery in Cannes? He said, "I just found out." Was he worried about his safety? He said, "I will be careful." Wa Jai will stay in Cannes for only two days. When asked how he felt about returning to Cannes, he said, "I haven't been there in a long time, I won't know how I will feel until I get there."

Yesterday Lau Tak Wa landed in Cannes and met with the BLIND DETECTIVE team. Wa Jai greeted fans who welcomed him at the airport. A pregnant foreign woman actually saw Wa Jai 10 years ago and came deliberately to welcome him at the airport. She hoped to tell her idol that she was already married and soon to be a mother. Wa Jai congratulated her and posed for pictures.

[2013.05.20] SAMMI CHENG JOKES THAT SHE IS NOT QUALIFIED TO BE SEXY

Sammi Cheng appears in white to promote BLIND DETECTIVE
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Sammi Cheng Sau Man arrived in Cannes with the film BLIND DETECTIVE (MAN TAM) to participate in the event for the first time. She was both happy and excited, upon her arrival she complimented Cannes to be a very pretty town. Unfortunately rain kept falling and she was unable to look around. Luckily yesterday morning when she got up the sun was out, and she felt great as she stared into the sea.

Sammi wore white for the interview and shot many photos herself to share with fans online. "On the first day in Cannes, I chose to wear white more or less to represent mi's state of mind as she steps into such a grand scale international film event: experiencing and participating with a heart that is as simple as a child's. Cannes is more romantic than I have imaged, mi just finished work. Before taking off all the white I remembered to take this photo for you. Would you give mi some encouragement? I am not very used to walking the red carpet for tomorrow night! I need strength very, very much."

For the red carpet, she has watched her diet for days in hopes of being at her best shape for the elegant evening wear. "I chose an evening wear out of several dozen, I want to be pretty and comfortable. Finally luckily I wore a real deal that made me feel 'it's you!' As for whether it will be sexy, haha, I am not qualified to be sexy!"

Sammi said to a Mainland media that BLIND DETECTIVE is not as bloody, violent and hardcore as the revealed footage. she and Andy Lau Tak Wa had many funny scenes; it also will not be like THE SILENT WAR (TING FUNG JEH), the style will be completely different.

[2013.05.20] DONNIE YEN SEEKS BREAKTHROUGH WITH CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON SEQUEL

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Donnie Yen and Cissy Wang attends a Dior event in Monaco
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Donnie Yen Chi Tan will work on the Yuen Woo Ping directed CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON (NGOR FU CHONG LUNG) sequel, but when asked about the movie he kept it secret and said that he had no way to reveal it now. He only said that he will play a new character and not Chow Yun Fat's. Each actor has his own unique quality and he hoped to have a breakthrough.

His film ICEMAN 3D (3D BING FUNG HUP) also held a Cannes beach event, attracting many famous Hollywood producers to witness his kung fu. According to investors, currently overseas distribution has performed excellently. Most of the Southeast Asia and Chinese markets have paid a lot of attention, the film's advanced sales have exceeded expectation. Yen Chi Tan was praised and he appreciated everyone and his wife Cissy Wang's support.

He also took time to attend a Dior Spring line press conference with his wife in Monaco and sat with Zhang Ziyi. They watched the models on the catwalk and shared fashion tips. Zhang Ziyi even took photos with Oscar Best Actress Marion Cotillard. Yen Chi Tan said that because of how busy he was, Cissy bought his clothes for him.

Director Yuen Woo Ping and "the Strongest in the Universe" Donnie Yen Chi Tan last night around 10PM held a press conference at the Cannes Film Festival to announce the sequel to CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON (NGOR FU CHONG LUNG 2). Lord Eight originally did not want to reveal the content, but when asked if Chi Tan and Michelle Yeoh (Yeung Chi King) will play first love, Lord Eight dropped a hint and said, "Of course not! The first draft of the script isn't detailed enough, I want to do better. Right now the script is being changed." Lord Eight would give Chi Tan a lot of freedom in order for Chi Tan to have his biggest breakthrough. "The film company hoped to make a Mandarin version and an English version. For realism, a scene will be shot in two languages, which will be quite a challenge for the actors' ability to remember the script."

Chi Tan will work on a classic film's sequel but did not feel any pressure. He only hoped to be able to find a breakthrough to provide viewers with a sense of freshness. Chi Tan who answered in English was praised for his high English abilities by the foreign media.

[2013.05.20] HUANG XIAOMING GIVES DU JUAN HIS FIRST NIGHT

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Huang Xiaoming and Du Juan do not feel awkward at all with their first kiss and first night scenes
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Huang Xiaoming is lucky on and off camera. As a teacher THE VOICE OF CHINA mentor, Han Hong leaned on his shoulder and gave him a kiss on the cheek. They even shared an apple, not fearing that his girlfriend Angelababy would be jealous.

Huang Xiaoming in the film AMERICAN DREAMS IN CHINA had a first kiss and first night scene with model Du Juan. In the story he visited her at the hospital and could not help but force a kiss on Du Juan who has been rejecting him. During the shoot, Huang Xiaoming performed wildly. He said, "Because it needed the sudden result, we didn't communicate before the shoot in order to have the most natural reaction." As for the first night scene, Huang Xiaoming joked, "I am the one who was knocked off instead!" In the film Du Juan "returned the favor" and coolly took away his "first time".

[2013.05.20] WONG KA KEUNG COLLECTS PHOTO TO REMEMBER KA KUI

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Wong Ka Keung poses with his wife and son

Even Chow Yun Fat remembers Wong Ka Kui

Faye Wong immediately sends photos after receiving her invitation
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Beyond's Wong Ka Kui passed away for 20 years. This year in order to commemorate this day Wong ka Keung not only wrote a new song GREAT for his brother but also started "It's Alright" memorial event. He asked for friends who like Beyond and Ka Kui to take a photo of "living great" and share it on the official instagram site "tokakui" or email to "itsalright2013@gmail.com". He will collect the photos to create images of Ka Kui for his late brother's June 10 birthday. Ka Keung said that although the pain of Ka Kui's passing remained, the Beyond spirit was "live more excitingly". Thus he did not want friends who liked Ka Kui to shed any more tear. He said, "Ka Kui didn't like crying, I hope everyone will be like me. This year we can very happily tell Ka Kui, we are great, don't worry!"

Many friends in the business after finding out about the project all took photos. They included Chow Yun Fat, Faye Wong, Andy Lau Tak Wa, Eason Chan Yik Shun, Anthony Wong Yiu Ming, Leo Ku Kui Ke, Dior Cheng Yi Kin, the Grasshoppers, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Miriam Yeung Chin Wa, Jordan Chan Siu Chun, Pakho Chau, Ivana Wong Yuen Chi, Kenji Wu and May Day. Ka Keung remembered when Faye Wong and Beyond worked on the film BEYOND'S DIARY (MOK HEI SIU NIN KUNG). At the time Faye's Cantonese was not fluent and the four of them often made fun of her. Faye was very smart and very quickly spoke fluent Cantonese. She would even strike back. Ka Keung continued, "Although we haven't seen each other for a long time, when I sent you message to her to ask her for a photo to remember Ka Kui, she very quickly sent two for me to choose. Thank you very much! If I have a chance, I hope to be able to write another song for her."

Earlier Ka Keung shot his music video. Singing part of the female harmony, his Japanese wife Makiko and their son were on the set as well. They even guest starred in the final shot. He explained, "I want to tell Ka Kui I am great, so I should have footage of my current life. I want to tell him, I am already grown and I am a father. I am very happy!"

For this year's memorial event, Ka Keung will not only sing to Ka Kui but also wrote a letter to him. In the letter he not only mentioned his changes but also apologized to his brother for not being able to properly safeguard Beyond. He admitted that when the three of them first decided to break up, he thought that they would just go for a little while then return. They ended up waiting for two years and realized that they already had their own world. Beyond also passed with Ka Kui so they no longer had to persist on. Ka Keung said that now he would like the most for every member of Beyond to find his own happy life and career.