[News] Steven Ma New Song & MV with Fala Chen, Hopes to Shoot MVs with Tavia Yeung & Linda Chung

Thoughts: Hopefully Linda will get the chance to film teh MV with Steven!!! I miss seeing Stevinda Q.Q

Yesterday Steven Ma, Tavia Yeung, Maggie Siu, Cilla Lok, Katy Kung and the rest of the cast of TVB new series Storm in a Cocoon attended the promotional event held at an organic farm in Tuen Mun. It has already been two years since Steven appeared in a TVB series, asked whether he's worried he might break his "TV Rating Lucky Star" image and whether he had confidence in the series? He said: "The TV rating trends had changed in the recent years. Before when a new series premieres, the rating would be at least 30 points, but now I feel a little pressured!" When speaking of his new song releasing on the music charts in March, Steven expressed he invited Fala Chen for the duet and she'll be the female lead in the MV. He personally produced and directed the MV. He said: "For my other two songs, I hope to invite Tavia Yeung and Linda Chung to be the female leads in the MV! (Kiss scenes?) Maybe! (Afraid people might say you're taking a 'public device' for personal use?) At most people may say it's incest! Everyone knows they're my sisters!"

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

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A Journey Called Life - Quick Pics

One of my favourite series of Linda's!  And of course, also one of my favourite costar of hers (not to mention they're one of my favourite onscreen couple in tvb too)!!!  Stevinda :D

What's your favourite scene of the series?  Mine?  Way too many!  One of them includes the one where Steven and Linda were hanging out in the streets, and listening to the wind chime :)  Light-hearted yet very sweet!

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Stevinda MV ft Daddy Good Deeds

I made this video a few days ago :D Haha Stevinda's last show can't go without a mv :P Hope you guys like it!

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[News] Steven Ma to write and produce a series, has a few picks for the lead actress

Steven Ma, Kay Tse and Stephen Chan attended the charity event 'Life or Death' Life Talk Show hosted by Will In Action. Steven shared the story of his mother's experience in fighting cancer for 20 years before passing away and his personal experience suffering from clinical depression.

Steven reveals he's currently busy preparing for his first produced series: "I've been busy with scriptwriting lately because I'm going to Wuhan in September to start shooting for new series Single Parent Ten Years (單親十年). Writing about myself, I need other feelings, but when writing about others, I need to withdraw, it's like having schizophrenia. As for the production part of it, this time I'm investing and producing the series, so I must know how to save money. Working behind-the-scenes is different from being an artist because working on screen, you just need to worry about fighting for opportunities." He frankly expressed he is participating in choosing the lead actress role as well, and will recommend a few to the director. He said: "I get to participate, but I don't get to choose the leads. I'm afraid people may say I'm unfair. However, I will make suggestions to the director. I recommended Tavia Yeung, Charmaine Sheh, Ada Choi, Fala Chen and Linda Chung because we have collaborated before."

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

Haha after reading the title, I knew that Linda, Tavia and Fala would definitely be included :P They're so close. It would be nice if Linda could participate...would be her first step into mainland. I especially have faith in Steven's writing (he seems like a very thoughtful person)..so I think it will be a good script. Read More →

[News] Jump Out of Linda

**once again, title might not be accurate.

Say goodbye to the couple

[Daddy Good Deeds] ratings had an average of 30 points and the highest was 35 points, which became the most highest rating drama. Regarding about the good ratings, Linda said: "Of course happy! From drama's that I've shooted, this drama mostly have the house feel. This script really is good and detailed, everybody worked together happily just like family. Good ratings good proves that behalf of everyone's efforts wasn't a waste. I also liked Ko Yu Chu this character, really happy and a lot of positive energy." Facing the TV war which gave rise to [leaving], so for Linda who has entered in entertainment industry for 8 years, has seen many colleagues leaving, she said: "Many people has asked 否唔捨得 if I will miss them to leave? - No I won't miss, actually this circle is really small. They changed to different company, does that mean there's no chance to work together? - I think if there's a chance, will meet again quickly." Between the lines seems to imply that something, so Linda added: "And 私底下 secretly we would come out to eat dinner so it's OK!" Having said that but Linda first time shooting a drama was [Virtues Of Harmony - 皆大歡喜] after acting as a couple with Steven Ma, the following was [A Journey Called Life – 金石良緣], [A Watchdog's Tale - 老友狗狗], [Ghost Writer - 蒲松齡] and [Daddy Good Deeds - 當旺爸爸], all established as "情侶檔" a couple that works. Linda also says: "In this job, rarely in the 5 sets of drama to play as a couple, even when Michael Tao and Kenix Kwok they only continued in the sequel. This fate is really rare, therefore I will treasure."

Suddenly explodes lame joke

Speaking of maintaining feelings, I believe Linda is the master whether with colleagues or separated in different places with her family. Being able to keep good feelings with parents and family, Linda has indeed spent a lot of time and hard work. "Everyday when waking up I will switch on my ipad and then connect to video, when I brush my teeth mum will see. Even if only two minutes or half an hour, I will try and keep chatting to my family for as long as possible, everyday I will also say to them I Love You." Linda calls Chinese people they need "face", so they will not just tell people 'I Love You' particularly to their important family. She explains: "Never know what tomorrow will be like, is it when you loose them you will think it's too late? Why not be brave and say?" So Linda has recently successfully fought for a month holiday that could not wait to return to Canada with family gatherings to take the opportunity to celebrate.

Linda is very straight forward with her family and also admitted that we do argue, often there is someone who would admit they wrong. That's right! Every-time admits they're wrong is the well-behaved Linda. She said with a smile: "Haha! My name is Chung Ka Yan is correct, I'm always only in the middle and hope everything is average." When finished, near by was the make-up artist, hair stylist and publicists have used [藐 - mau] explode the attitude as a lame joke. But Linda continued to explain: "Sometimes friends will argue, both sides will talk to me and tell me to support them. But at the end I will only stand in the middle, will find a solution to let them relax a little".

Shooting sexy advert

Linda who is within TVB when filming hard for a drama, in particular a time when everyone is fighting to be higher up and also filming drama's that only has 2-4 hours rest. Especially at the time when filming , although many scenes was when all members was there, but most outdoor scenes was her and Steven Ma. The rest period was little adding on that she also acted as a police woman which didn't have to run around the streets. But sometimes when running have to run 10-9 hours, so when going home is really miserable.

"Whenever there is a small break even if only a few hours, I will go home and have a shower and relax a little, so it will wash away the "攰氣 bad air" and stress". Linda also revealed that when having a shower she would sing. As far shower gel she likes to have that almonds and olives contained. "After shower I don't like the skin and tension feel, so shower gel and moisture of the skin care products is most important, especially with the HK weather it's not stable. Today humidity is 20%, tomorrow can rise to 80%. Sometimes I will use the essence of almond and olive oil DIY skin care products, for example I would do the hair-mask or add sugar to do the 磨砂 scrub. Also after a shower I wouldn't wipe all the water off body, I will take advantage of this to apply moisturizing products". Linda who recently served as the Dettol spokesperson says she has dry skin and it's sensitive, she shouted: "It's really annoying! So I tried those products that are okay as I know it's safe!" When it comes to shooting the shower gel ad, Linda who has always been well-behaved female image and also knew the advert is going to be sexy. But saying that she has grown up, it is time a change!

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TVB Weekly Vol.772

*credits lindagarden and ckwok@sina

Re-lated Post: http://lindachungthoughts.blogspot.ca/2012/04/linda-chung-steven-ma-accompanied-me.html

Thoughts: Haha just notice the prints on Linda's dress is butterflies :) Read More →

Butterfly...?

New cute banner :) Hehe love the butterfly that Steven drew for Linda so much! ;D

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Linda Chung: Steven Ma Accompanied Me Through Stormy Weathers

Thoughts: An interesting read! Both Steven and Linda were asked to draw something (anything) and what you see is what they drew :) Linda wishes for Steven to return and Steven drew a butterfly because he knew it is her favourite. They are so sweet.

I really do hope that they can collaborate again one day :)

In Virtues of Harmony 2, there were many good teachers teaching me how to act. I recall this one scene about (Michelle) Hung Bak Lam having a terminal disease so she thought of ways to make Ivan Sze Gee San (Steven Ma) leave her. When she went to the airport to send Ivan off, Steven told me to show my side profile first then slowly turn around toward him and cry, the outcome would be that much more effective. Even now I still continue using this crying method Steven taught me.

A Journey Called Life
During this period I was at low tide, also the period my homesickness was really intense. I am very grateful having Steven constantly encouraging me and putting up with me. In this series, I portrayed a wet miu. (party girl(?)) with lots of family problems. Also had a stillborn scene. The script closely relates to real life. Can be said among Steven and my collaborated works to be my most favorite and satisfied one.

A Watchdog’s Tale
This series let me see the other side of Steven. I did not expect that shod in flip-flops he could be so uncouth (ma lat) totally departed from his normal refined and polite image. And since this is a comedy, during the shooting my mood was not too heavy.

Ghost Writer
During VOH2's filming I was a rather cheerful woman, but during Ghost Writer's filming it can be said that I fell to the lowest pit. The years within the entertainment circle was like a rubber band tightening around me; it finally snapped during this period. I realized I was not suited for an entertainment lifestyle plus I didn’t have my family in Hong Kong. I was depressed. Plus I suffered constant insomnia. And had bad skin. I knew that Steven at seeing me thus was worried but did not know what to do so kept his silence, staying by my side quietly supporting me. Fortunately, now, on the whole, I have re-adapted to this lifestyle. I try to do more stuff that I enjoy. Also know how to better communicate with friends and to share my concerns, so can gradually cross over deep pits. During Daddy Good Deeds’ shooting, Steven finally saw that I had become more and more sanguine. I’m very grateful to this good brother of mine who has always stood by me and supported me.

Linda’s 'Draw Something' for Steven.
Steven is my good brother, who has witnessed my up and down moods since I entered the industry. He has stayed by my side the whole time. Even though he has now left the company I still hope that Steven, who has not only accompanied me throughout my growth but is also a good partner who worked well with me, can return to my side to continue making more good series.

Steven Ma: Linda Chung is Like My Younger Sister.

Virtues of Harmony 2
This is Linda’s first series, I thought this woman was very pretty, and a bit shy, very well-behaved (guai) and ingenuous. During that time, I constantly had lunch with her to chitchat so that she would be more relax. I recall saying this to her: “This field is not all that complex. But opportunity always exists for one to turn bad. So in everything must put in efforts to learn from it. The most important thing is not to go down the wrong path. To this day, she still manages to do that, and is also still a good woman.(guai nui)

A Journey Called Life
She has matured, her acting skill has also improved, especially her emoting feelings has improved enormously. Our collaborations are mostly small productions, this series is no exception. The story content emulates real life's happenings. It talks about us being husband and wife. It was our second collaboration, but our relationship seems to have gone a notch up, more like brother and sister. To this day, she still calls me ‘gor gor’.

A Watchdog’s Tale
We officially filmed a comedy series, laughter was constant. Also, our characters underwent a big change. I was crude and slovenly, a total uncouth man (malat zai). While she had on this short hair wig to portray a tomboy. Totally a Wu Jun lookalike. Haha! This series increased our tacit understanding of each other. I recall during the shooting, I commented that no series could possibly pose a problem to us because we already knew each other’s strengths and weaknesses so could mutually compensate each other’s deficiency.

Ghost Writer
During this period Linda had serious insomnia, very edgy all the time, and her skin was bad too. Plus the character in the series endured many grievances so that affected her moods too. Could see that it was a tough period for her. I was concerned for her. At the time, I constantly urged her to take rests, to do exercise because besides relieving stress, it can also affect the spirit. After that, we filmed our own separate series, but we still kept in touch and I knew her situation underwent a positive turnaround. During Daddy Good Deeds, she seemed much more happier. At the last (DGD promo), she told me that she do aerobics once every week to keep fit. She seems to be in good spirits. I’m happy for her, and also feel more at ease (on lok) about her.

Steven’s 'Draw Something' for Linda
There was this one scene that was shot at a jewelry store. During the break Linda was taken by a butterfly pendant and so for the first time in her life she bought a diamond pendant. She said she loves butterflies a lot and that whenever she sees one she would be very happy. I remember what she said, so today I especially drew a butterfly to make her happy.

Steven once spoke out on Linda's behalf subsequently incurring TVB's wrath.

Steven Ma: TVB should do some self- reflection.
The male lead in PSL (Ghost Writer) and also Linda’s most collaborated partner-in-crime and good friend, Steven Ma revealed that witnessing her tearful break down distressed him. “The main reason was due to exhaustion from over work. Too tiring! She’s always been very anxious about her work performance; she had to film series, cut records, and film movies at the same time; always insisted in doing them all perfectly. So bringing on constant insomnia. Her mother wasn’t here in Hong Kong, so I made Ching pu leung herbal tea and watercress soup for her, and also constantly chatted with her. But the most important thing is for her to get some rest….” Linda by nature is pliant so did not dare demur when given series projects to do.

Steven entreated: “TVB really needs to re-examine her workload arrangement! Although she is a tvb managed artiste but still management needs to properly plan her workload. Piling her with a heavy workload and having her doing it all is not necessarily a good thing. She has to be able to handle it. Have to see if 'xiu pang yao' (young friend) can even breathe first? Even if she can do it, she won’t look good (leng), and her voice won’t sound good either! Sooner or later, she will be wrung dried, her health neglected.”

Source: TVB weekly# 722
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