[News] TVB Establishes Own Record Label Entices Raymond Lam to Renew Contract

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Back in the day, due to the broadcasting regulations, TVB was not allowed to touch anything outside of television broadcast business, thus the company was forced close record label Capital Artists. However, today the restrictions have been relaxed and plus TVB had excavated a great number of talented singers through their singing shows The Voice and Voice of the Stars. TVB feels they qualify to nourish talents in the music industry and thus decided to establish their own record company called Star Dream Entertainment Limited "Star Dream" (星夢娛樂有限公司). Star Dream will not only help artists launch music albums, but will also help them open concerts, manage their work in showbiz and protect their reputations. Furthermore, the artists are absolutely not permitted to perform in something that will damage their image and hope to give them a balance in acting and singing. TVB music producer CW Tang (Tang Chi Wai) will be the main person in charge of the record label's productions. To date, the majority of Raymond Lam's songs were produced and composed by CW Tang.

It was understood, Raymond Lam, Fred Cheng, Linda Chung and Myolie Wu will be TVB's "Big Four" trump cards for the new record label. Other "Voice of the Stars" contestants like Ronald Law, Grace Wong and Shirley Yeung have hope in joining the music industry. Recently it had been widely rumored TVB Siu Sang Raymond Lam intends to leave the company, but TVB is still actively trying to make him stay and plans to make him Star Dream's "First Brother" in hope he'll change his mind. As for Fred Cheng, nicknamed the "High Score King", responded yesterday. "I don't mind which company I sign with. I'm waiting for TVB to make the arrangements. (How will you choose between singing and acting?) I've been acting in TV series for over 10 years, I really like acting, but if I had to choose, I really can't do it! Let TVB make the decision. (Do you think there is better success in singing?) I haven't thought about it that far. I want to concentrate on the October 12th and 13th Voice of Stars final first."

Linda still has a contract with Star Shine, in regards to returning to TVB's embrace? She said: "I'm from TVB, there is no say on who is my maternal home. Of course I will support TVB establishing their own record label. Its a good platform to let artists develop their talents, but I don't know how to plan because I still have several years left in my contract with Star Shine."

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

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[News] Linda Chung Asked to Give "Protection Fee" in Mainland

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Yesterday Linda Chung, Kristal Tin, Ruco Chan and Edwin Siu attended TVB new series Brother's Keeper promotional event. During the games, Kristal pretended to kiss Linda; Ruco and Edwin embraced pretending to be gay. When speaking of Ada Choi's "kidnap-like" incident in Xi'an, Linda thought it was very terrifying: "I will have the highest level of alertness when I'm working in Mainland. I usually have my manager with me, but I've once encountered a small mishap too, someone tried to get 'protection fee' from the crew." It was said she could get rumored boyfriend Philip Ng to teach her a few defensive moves, Linda said: "It's useless to know martial arts when you don't have the physical strength."

Due to No. 8 Typhoon Usagi hitting Hong Kong, Linda's original schedule of shooting Tiger Cubs II promotional clip and a commercial were cancelled. She took all her safety measures and hopes the typhoon will keep viewers at home to watch Brother's Keeper premiere and bring high ratings.

Edwin was very pleased Brother's Keeper brought him more jobs. He laughed and said he still needs several years to save up enough "wife savings". He is currently busy shooting Wong Jing's series World of Turbulence in Mainland. Wong Jing paired him and Yiu Yiu together, Edwin hoped they can be as comedic as Stephen Chow and Sandra Ng, but unfortunately they don't have any kiss scenes. Edwin's most memorable scene was when he danced with sexy girls. "It was awkward, they were swinging around, their hair were flinging here and there. It felt like a ghost went into my body, luckily I was able to withstand it." As for TVB's HK$900,000 anti-competition fine, Edwin said: "Joey Yung said it well, if we weren't asked to speak Mandarin, our Mandarin wouldn't have improved so fast."

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

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Happy Mid-Autumn!

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Hey guys! Happy Mid-Autumn!! Hope you all enjoyed some mooncakes :)
Linda made a video to wish us a happy Mid-autumn!! Haha so cute how she added, "Times 5", when she ran out of things to say :P

Pls watch it over at http://www.linda-chung.net/

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[News] Tiger Cubs II' Cast Exclaims "Delay No More!" Frightening Linda Chung Thinking Its Profanity

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Last night Joe Ma, Linda Chung, Mandy Wong, Him Law, Oscar Leung, Christine Kuo and Grace Wong had the Tiger Cubs end-of-filming celebration dinner. Joe Ma generously pulled his wallet out and paid for the some HK$10,000 dinner, while Linda and Him paid for the raffle prizes. Since the filming of this series began, the cast were injured one way or another from the action scenes, and had to wear thick/heavy SDU uniforms during the hot summer weather. The male artists really had it difficult, no wonder they all shouted "Delay No More!" when they popped the champagne. They men frightened Linda so much, she covered her mouth in shock, thinking they were venting out their sufferings using profanity.

Joe expressed Tiger Cubs II filming was truly difficult to bear, thus the cast had to shout out the "Delay No More!" slogan to vent out their feelings, but denied that its a swear word. The cast was just hoping they could hurry up and finish filming the series without any "delay". What if there was a third installment of [u]Tiger Cubs[/i], is Joe willing to participate? He said he will have to see the reaction to this second installment first. If the audience enjoys the sequel, a third installment can be considered. It was rumored Raymond Lam is leaving TVB to establish his own production company, Joe frankly expressed he has this thought too, but hasn't had the time to put the thought to practice.

Linda was asked if she was frightened by the "Delay No More" slogan? She expressed she didn't have many scenes with the SDU members and that it was her first time hearing the slogan, she thought it sounded very special. It was rumored Raymond plans to pull Kate Tsui over to his new production company, did he try to pull her over too? Linda said: "I didn't hear about his new company, nor have I ever asked about his personal business. I don't know whether he tried to pull Kate over, but I still have several years left in my TVB contract."

Mandy Felt Awkward During Intimate Scenes with Him


Mandy played a female SDU member in the series, because she had to wear the full SDU gear to shoot the training scenes and under the blazing heat, she suffered from a heatstroke once. She said: "Because there was no ventilation in the uniform, it got even more stuffy when we had the mask on. When I got home after work, I felt really dizzy and my muscles ached, I think I got the heatstroke!" She frankly expressed the most difficult scenes were having to run up the hill in the heavy SDU uniform and carrying all those weapons. Mandy expressed she and Him Law are a couple once again in this series, and its the series she had the most intimate scenes. She said her romantic storyline involved intimate and bed scenes, "I felt a little awkward, but this is my fourth time collaborating with Him, as long as it fits with the plot, I don't mind hugging and kissing. We're close friends, so the scenes went smoothly. (Fear Tavia Yeung might be unhappy?) We're all friends!"

Christine & Eliza Denies Fallout Rumor


It was reported, because Christine Kuo has gained some weight recently, so Eliza Sam snatched some of her jobs away and ultimately ended up breaking off the sisterly relationship with Christine. Christine defended her good friend Eliza and said she fully trusts Eliza's personal character. They chatted about this rumor before and joked they should consider French kissing to prove that they are not on bad terms. Christine said: "But after more thought, we decided it wouldn't be a good idea, otherwise they'll have to keep doing that every time there is a fallout rumor. We lived together for six months before, I've always been the one who gets taken care of, but she is the first person I had to take care of." She frankly expressed she is planning to take vacation and go back to Canada to look after her mother whom had just underwent surgery and because she's having some personal issues that she wants to take care of.

Source: Mingpao, On.cc
Translated by: aZnangel @ http://asianuniverse.net

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[News] Linda Chung Looked Her Worst Like a Zombie in "Brother's Keeper"

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Yesterday Ruco Chan and Edwin Siu went back to their primary school to promote for TVB new series Brother's Keeper along with the other cast including Linda Chung, Leanne Li, Louis Cheung and Kristal Tin. It turns out Ruco and Edwin used to be classmates in primary school, they sure do have fate!

Recently, TVB's current broadcasting series aren't doing so well in the TV ratings, it appears grand production Brother's Keeper will have to come to the rescue. When the cast accepted interviews, they expressed they have confidence. Ruco said: "The series is very dramatic, I believe there will be resonance in the audience!" Its been over 10 years since Edwin had been back in his primary school, he explained he didn't know how to get there and was late to the promotion: "I don't know my roads. If I didn't have a GPS, I wouldn't know how to go anywhere! (What about rumored girlfriend Gigi Ho's house?) Where? She moves so often!" Asked if he hopes to get an award based on this series? He said: "Hope to take the 'Best Series' award!"

Linda disclosed she plays a SARS patient in the series, "This is my ugliest look in all of my career, the makeup looks terrifying! When I don't speak, I look like a zombie!" Having a series broadcast near the TVB Anniversary period is an advantage to get the year-end awards, but Linda feels normal about it: "I don't put so much weight on the awards, I just hope the audience enjoys watching the series!"

Louis Cheung said when he was a young student back in 1993, Lan Kwai Fong was crowded with people on New Year's Eve, but he had never been to Lan Kwai Fong before, he urged the students not to go either. The MC Becky Lee teased him: "Boys and girls, you must learn not to tell lies!"

Source: The Sun
Translated by: aZnangel @ http://asianuniverse.net

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Brother's Keeper (巨輪) Trailers and Promos

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Synopsis
KO TIN SAN (Ruco Chan) an LAW WAI SHUN (Edwin Siu) are half-brothers, same mother different father. Due to fate, they were not only separated into Hong Kong an Macau, but also grew up in different backgrounds that have caused serious conflict between the brothers. Their mother CHOW YUK MUI (Louise Lee) brought her youngest son WAI SHUN to Macau and lived in a black market. WAI SHUN strived hard to get through all the hardships and challenges with the help of his good friends YIU MAN YING (Kristal Tin) and LONG FEI (Louis Yuen). Ultimately, WAI SHUN set foot on a successful path in life. Living alone in Hong Kong, TIN SAN took shortcuts in life, he partnered with a gangster KEUNG YUNG (Louis Cheung) from the triad and had an affair with a wealthy girl. His actions broke his girlfriend CHEUK JING's (Linda Chung) heart. She eventually losses her beauty an possessions. (credit aZnangel)

Video clips credit hyn@http://hyn5-hyn5.blogspot.ca/

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度身訂造旅行團 (Tailor-Made Tour) Episode 3

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**Video clips credit Queenie Tsui@youtube
Just in case the videos from youtube get deleted, I uploaded them on blogger too.

What this is? Have you ever dreamed of becoming a tour guide for Ekin Cheng, Linda Chung, Alan Tam and Wayne Lai? If you have, then this is your one in a lifetime chance! TVB is launching a new variety show called, "Tailor Made Tour." Lucky fans around the world will be chosen to give these four awesome artistes a tour of their home country! Sounds exciting doesn't it?

"Dear Linda, come with us and your wish will be granted." Wonder what surprise Linda got in the end? :P Haha I'm sure most of you guys know already xD



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Voice of the Stars - Shirley Yeung

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Is anybody here watching "Voice of the Stars"?  I've watched around four episodes but don't care too much to continue haha.  Anyways, back to the point.  Shirley Yeung appeared in episode 8 and guess who was there to accompany her?  Linda Chung!  From what I know, they've been friends since 'The Bitter Bitten' right?  It was so sweet to see them holding hands hehe.  

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[Official Drama Page] Brother's Keeper

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Plot
The serial, set between the years 1980 and 2013, depicts the moral life struggles of two half-brothers Kiu Tin-sang (Ruco Chan) and Law Wai-shun (Edwin Siu) during the late and post-colonial periods of Hong Kong and Macau. Historical events that were set against this era, including Hong Kong's 1980 Touch Base Policy, Macau's relaxed immigration laws of 1982, the 1991 goldsmith robberies, the transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong and Macau to China in the late 1990s, the 1998 Hong Kong financial crisis, the 1999 Manganese triad wars, the 2003 Hong Kong SARS outbreak, and the 2008 Hong Kong financial recession, serves as some of the key plot vehicles that drive the changing fates of the brothers and their families.

Synopsis
KO TIN SAN (Ruco Chan) an LAW WAI SHUN (Edwin Siu) are half-brothers, same mother different father. Due to fate, they were not only separated into Hong Kong an Macau, but also grew up in different backgrounds that have caused serious conflict between the brothers. Their mother CHOW YUK MUI (Louise Lee) brought her youngest son WAI SHUN to Macau and lived in a black market. WAI SHUN strived hard to get through all the hardships and challenges with the help of his good friends YIU MAN YING (Kristal Tin) and LONG FEI (Louis Yuen). Ultimately, WAI SHUN set foot on a successful path in life. Living alone in Hong Kong, TIN SAN took shortcuts in life, he partnered with a gangster KEUNG YUNG (Louis Cheung) from the triad and had an affair with a wealthy girl. His actions broke his girlfriend CHEUK JING's (Linda Chung) heart. She eventually losses her beauty an possessions. (credit aZnangel)

Character Info:
Linda Chung as Rachel Cheuk (卓靜; Ceok Zing) — Sang's girlfriend.
Rachel is the second daughter of Lau Wai-kuen, the third wife of the wealthy Cheuk family. Despite her parent's objections, Rachel insists to date Sang. The rejections of Rachel's parents, as well as to fulfill her dream of owning a fashion store to sell her own designs, becomes a contributor to Sang's rising avarice and desire for power.

CREDIT asianuniverse.net

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[Pics] Goldenway Annual Dinner

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Linda is as tall as Moses when she wear heels!!  Lols never noticed that xD

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度身訂造旅行團 (Tailor-Made Tour) Episode 2

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**Video clips credit Queenie Tsui@youtube
Just in case the videos from youtube get deleted, I uploaded them on blogger too.

What this is? Have you ever dreamed of becoming a tour guide for Ekin Cheng, Linda Chung, Alan Tam and Wayne Lai? If you have, then this is your one in a lifetime chance! TVB is launching a new variety show called, "Tailor Made Tour." Lucky fans around the world will be chosen to give these four awesome artistes a tour of their home country! Sounds exciting doesn't it?

This time around, Linda joined group B (Jacqueline and Pan). Haha the expression when she ate the living octopus tentacle was so funny xD I don't think I would've been able to eat it if I was Linda. So cute how she looked directly into Pan's eyes at that moment!

Aw Linda's mom and dad appeared too :) Linda teared up :( So sweet.



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度身訂造旅行團 (Tailor-Made Tour) Episode 1

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**Video clips credit Queenie Tsui@youtube
Just in case the videos from youtube get deleted, I uploaded them on blogger too.

What this is? Have you ever dreamed of becoming a tour guide for Ekin Cheng, Linda Chung, Alan Tam and Wayne Lai? If you have, then this is your one in a lifetime chance! TVB is launching a new variety show called, "Tailor Made Tour." Lucky fans around the world will be chosen to give these four awesome artistes a tour of their home country! Sounds exciting doesn't it?

And so the first segment features Linda in South Korea!! The two fans were Teresa and Pan. Lols that is all I know cause I don't understand what they're saying in the show anyways :P Anybody care to tell me more about the objective of the show? Competition between the two teams, A and B?

Good to see Linda so happy though!! That part where she started to play the piano with Teresa was so sweet!!





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Starhub TVB Awards 2013 Nominations

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It is that time of year again for Starhub TVB Awards, an annual awards ceremony held in Singapore each year at Marina Sand Bays!  Last year, Linda took home 3 awards: My Favourite Female Character for her role as Kwan Ka Lok in "L'Escargot", My Favourite Onscreen Couple (shared with Moses Chan) and the Best Smile Award.  During her acceptance speech for the Best Smile Award, Linda told us a very useful advice that her mother had once told her.  So hopefully, we'll get to see Linda up on the awards stage again this year.

In order to vote, please visit: http://starhubtvbawards2013.com
More info will be provided there.
Voting ends September 25th and if I am correct, you can vote once everyday.


1) Nomination: My Favourite Tvb Actress




2) Nomination: My Favourite TV Female Character for her role in "Witness Insecurity" as Kiu Chi Lam



3) Nomination: My Favourite TVB Onscreen Couple - Kiu Chi Lam and Hui Sir in "Witness Insecurity"



4) Nomination: My Favourite TVB Themesong - "The Happiest Thing" sung by Linda Chung

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[News] "Tiger Cubs 2" Big Explosion Scared Residents, Called The Police

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Yesterday Joe Ma, Linda Chung, Him Law, Nancy Wu and Mandy Wong were shooting a big explosion scene for TVB new series Tiger Cubs II. The crew chose to shoot the scenes near a large government stadium in Causeway Bay. The scenes started out with Linda opening fire at Timmy Hung, then Nancy drives a car into an office building and threw a grenade. The SDU heard the loud bang and rushed to the scene.

Before the cameras rolled, the cast were relaxed and chatted happily, but once the staff shouted to clear the location, they ran over to their positions for this big scene. Linda, Nancy and Mandy ran over to their distant positions in 9 seconds!

Because the explosion was too severe, the staff asked all artists to take cover to avoid injuries, but among the female artists, Linda had the best treatment. She got to sit in the car and enjoy the big explosion scene in the car. The others had to stand there or crouch besides the car! At the moment of the explosion, the blaze was extremely fierce and not long after the dark smoke filled up 5 stories in the building. The people in the nearby buildings thought there was a real explosion and called the police. Results, several fire marshalls and the police came to the scene. Producer Lam Chi Wah said: "So sorry, the loud explosion sounds frightened everyone. We followed all the procedures and finished shooting the scene in the designated area."

Linda got special treatment from the staff, allowing her to sit in the car during the explosion. Linda was asked if she was in a great panic? She laughed: "I wasn't that scared because the biggest explosion scene I've done was actually in Brother's Keeper, so I had the experience. (Why did you hide in the car?) I'm the most well behaved, the staff kept telling me to get in the car, treating me just like a real BB. Actually I really wasn't that scared. (The explosion scene got the police involved?) Proves how realistic the scene was, we want to show the audience the best. The crew had done all the registrations and applications beforehand, but if the loud scene disturbed other residents, really sorry about that."

Joe expressed Tiger Cubs II filming is ending later this month, and praised the HK Police Force really does work efficiently, they came right to the scene when reported, but he was sorry the explosion caused disturbance to the nearby residents.

Him Captures "Evidence" On Camera

Him expressed he ran to the best place to take over and used his phone to take a picture of the scene. He shared the picture with everyone around him. Him disclosed this is not his first time shooting such a big explosion scene, so he wasn't as frightened as the female artists. He said: "Just now after we completed the scene, I immediately took off my helmet and put up a 'YEAH!' hand gesture to prove that I was in the scene. (Wasn't afraid the heat may melt your phone?) So that's why I used another staff's cell phone to take the pictures, haha!"

Nancy Felt Face Heating Up


Mandy and Nancy expressed this is their first time shooting such an intense explosion scene. Mandy laughed: "I felt scared, but at the same time I wanted to see it. Its so exciting, but when I got up, the explosion already happened. Luckily there were many other people on the set. Just now the camera man said he was filming a similar scene, but ended up losing all his hair. Just hearing that scared me, so I kept my head as low as possible during the explosion. (A resident thought it was real and called the police!) I saw the police come, but we were just filming. If we disturbed the residents, so sorry!" Nancy exclaimed: "It was such a strong explosion. I felt my face heating up. The staff told me to be careful and stand further away!"

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

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