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Ron Ng Rumored Cause of Toby Leung's Divorce: "We're Good Friends, No Awkwardness"
Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel
Asked if Toby felt awkward being in the same event as Ron? She said: "Nope. We are good friends, why would I feel awkward? (It was rumored he was the cause of your divorce?) I said before it had nothing to do with him. It is a fact we are good friends. (Do you two keep in touch?) Occasionally. We see each other at work or parties. Just like the party my dad (Tommy Leung) had." Toby expressed she had already emotionally recovered from the divorced, her current priority is her work and health. She is not ready to start a new relationship. Asked if the failed marriage left a shadow in her? She frankly expressed: "I would be lying if it didn't. I will have to slowly adjust my emotions. (Consider Ron?) Friends will forever be friends."
In regards to Ron's unwillingness to get out of the car to take pictures with Toby? Ron explained: "The event organizer made arrangements for each artist to come out to take pictures one by one. Not my fault. (Do you mind taking pictures with Toby?) I don't mind. We are friends. The event organizer told me to stay in the car. Toby and I have met several times before, I saw her at her father's retirement party earlier." Ron stressed he didn't pursue her because they have known each other since youth, they are good friends. "She calls me her big brother. Each year, we see each other many times outside of work. (Because you two were too good friends that made Toby's ex-husband jealous?) Well then many others could provoke jealousy, like Raymond Lam or Derek Kwok. We aren't children, nor did anything happen." Ron denied he was the cause of Toby's divorce. Asked if they felt any awkwardness because of this issue? He said: "It is the audience that believes we are awkward. I don't think so, don't use the word 'awkward' to describe the relationship I have with Toby." He expressed he and Toby won't avoid each other because of the rumors.
8 Years of Rumors
Earlier it was rumored Toby and her ex-husband Aaron Wong's divorce was due to Ron as the third party. Actually Ron and Toby were already rumored in 2006, back then they were filming TVB series Men in Pain and portrayed a married couple. Ron also won Toby's first on-screen kiss, then they started having rumors. In 2012, when they were filming in Sanya for Triumph in the Skies II, the two were spotted getting intimate at the pool. It was rumored this incident was the last straw and caused Toby's divorce.
Jam Hsiao hires 10 bodyguards for self-protection
Taiwanese Mandopop singer decided to take it upon himself, in the wake of recent threats, to protect his own safety.
At the wrap party of his movie The Mansion yesterday, alongside the other cast and crew members, Jam appeared with 10 bodyguards, adding a somber note to the otherwise casual setting.
The sudden additional of 10 bodyguards vexed the executive producer Qiu Likuan, who jokingly grumbled: “Now how are we to know who should settle the bill?” However, she admitted that she was disturbed by the threats, and that it is important to put safety first. She jokingly added that she is “thankful she has a ‘safe’ appearance”.
Jam’s infamous Japanese fan Yuki was suspected of being the mastermind behind the threats, but shedenied the claims, and even told the media that she would make a police report on March 7. It was rumoured that she would also send a warning to the person who “slandered” her.
In response to this, Likuan initially retorted with “what do we care about this”, but shortly changed her statement to “that’s good,” and hoped that the culprit can be found soon.
Jam previously admitted that these incidents made him paranoid and anxious, and he even had to bring his dog along when he appeared for his show to calm his nerves.
Now, he appeared to have calmed down and confessed that he is no longer afraid. He then animatedly told reporters on his role in the movie, in which he stars as an otaku (a term used for people who enjoy staying at home instead of socialising) who develops a love triangle with the two female leads. He even joyfully admitted that he “enjoys the kissing scenes!”
Yoga Lin hints at break-up with G.E.M. Tang
“I have always wanted to live comfortably, and that is only possible with both parties’ blessing,” confessed Taiwanese Mandopop star Yoga Lin, hinting that he and his rumoured girlfriend, Hong Kong singer-songwriter G.E.M. Tang have called it quits.
The latter has, reportedly, ditched the 26-year-old crooner after she rose to fame since participating in China’s popular singing competition programme for celebrities, I am a Singer.
While both parties have been keeping mum about the issue, they have both dropped hints on their respective social media account, Weibo, with phrases like “made a mistake” from G.E.M. and “we have our own direction” by Yoga.
The Taiwanese singer’s recent announcement about his intention to enlist in the army in July only further fueled speculations.
When queried by the media during his latest world tour,Speaking in Tongues, press conference yesterday, Yoga chose not to answer directly.
Instead, he replied with a couple of questions: “Must I answer? Am I handsome today?”
It was only after a resounding “very handsome” by the media that he said: “I have been trying to find a lifestyle that’d suit me best and make both parties happy,” as if hinting that their relationship has come to an end. “Now, I feel happy and I am enjoying my life.”
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Matilda Tao makes Kim Soo Hyun blush
After Korean star Kim Soo Hyun rose to fame for his recent drama, You Who Came From The Star, he has been invited to several TV programmes in China, including Jiangsu TV’s popular variety show Super Brain.
Soo Hyun was said to have earned NT$15 million (approximately S$620,000) for his appearance.
At the recording of the show yesterday, another guest, Taiwanese host Matilda Tao, teased him with a question that drove the audience mad with screaming. “Why did you wear a towel when you were bathing in the drama?” she asked.
Faced with such a sensitive and awkward question, Soo Hyun blushed, and replied: “If I don’t wear it, the scene would not be broadcasted!”
Her embarrassing question enraged Soo Hyun’s fans, who called her names online, branding her as “indecent” and even expressed their hate for her.
In response to the criticisms, Matilda said that the producers had wanted her to interact with Soo Hyun during the programme. “My question is related to the drama, and I did not mean to ‘take advantage’ of him,” she said.
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A-Mei’s boyfriend's drunken stupor stirs criticism
Taiwanese diva A-Mei’s boyfriend Sam was recently seen lashing out at the singer in his club, after having too many drinks. The songstress was entertaining the customers when her boyfriend suddenly started shouting at her: “Zhang Hui Mei, who do you think you are!”
Despite his actions, A-Mei continued to stay beside the drunken Sam to take care of him. When the 41-year-old eventually decided to leave the scene, Sam allegedly chased after her and yelled: “I’ve had enough of you, damn Zhang Hui Mei!”
However, an insider later told a different side of the story regarding the happenings that night. Exhausted by the lack of rest, A-Mei had gone home without informing Sam, who apparently got into a dispute with a bartender under the influence of alcohol. The insider also claimed that Sam was too drunk to run after the songstress.
Meanwhile, rumours are rife that A-Mei has been financially supporting her beau by paying for his apartment, buying him a sports car and forking out money to invest in his club. After reports were published, many fans berated Sam’s behaviour and rallied for the couple, who has been dating for three years, to break up.
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Chris, 42, personally shared the good news with reporters in Taiwan at Catwalk’s prayer ceremony today. “We have been looking forward to this, thank you for your concern!” he said with a smile. In a follow-up Facebook post, he wrote: "I'm really happy [because] I am going to be a father this year."
Fann also confirmed the good news in her latest Instagram post: "Yes, we're having a BABY! (sic) Can't wait to see our little new bundle of joy! Huat ah everyone!"
The actress also thanked everyone for their "care and support" in this journey and said that their baby is "doing very well and very healthy".
"I hope that the baby will arrive safe and sound and healthy with everyone's blessings," she wrote.
A representative from Catwalk Asia also confirmed the good news when contacted and said that Fann, who is currently resting in Singapore, is “three months pregnant.”
Chris’ colleague, Bianca Bai, who was present at the prayer ceremony, was delighted to hear that the couple is expecting a baby and congratulated them.
“I have known Chris for a long time and I have been waiting to hear this piece of news. When I was told of it, I even had goosebumps! I’m really happy for them!” said the model-turned-actress in an interview.
Last Monday, an insider revealed that Fann is pregnant and in her first trimester of pregnancy. Said insider added that the couple have yet to announce the news due to “Chinese pregnancy taboos” that consider it inauspicious to announce one’s pregnancy during the first trimester.
Fann and her actor hubby Chris were in Singapore last week to celebrate her 43rd birthday (last Monday) and to spend the Chinese New Year celebrations with their families. The couple are said to have been trying for a baby since they got married in September 2009.
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UPDATED - Hawick Lau will support Yang Mi's career
Source: Mingpao, Oriental Daily (images)
Translated by: aZnangel
Hawick took two days off from work for his wedding. Yesterday at 6:20pm, he arrived at the HK airport and was surrounded by reporters congratulating him. Hawick had a smile on his face the whole time and said: "I made a special trip back to HK today to pick up Yang Mi and my family. Tomorrow we'll be flying to Bali together." When asked about their wedding guests? He expressed: "Majority are my colleagues, classmates and family. We didn't invite friends from the industry because its hard to match the schedules for so many people. I don't want to trouble anybody. (Hold a wedding banquet in HK?) I still have two jobs on hand, haven't planned for a HK wedding banquet and don't have time to go on a honeymoon. Actually its fun to go on vacation with a group of friends, we'll be in Bali for three days, then we have to get back to Mainland for work."
It had been widely rumored Yang Mi is pregnant, Hawick had a big reaction when heard this: "Hahaha...ah...hahaha... I'll let you all know when there is good news!" Will Yang Mi reduce her on-screen work after marriage and focus more on the family? He expressed: "She can balance between family and work. She won't give up anything. (What if there is a baby?) Hahaha... talk about that when we do have one!" Does Hawick like to have a boy or a girl? He said: "Hahaha." But he admitted he and Yang Mi are prepared to have children. "Starting a family and having children is a very important goal in life for me. I am trying to achieve this goal now!"
It was disclosed Hawick did careful wedding planning, arranging the five star hotel and romantic beach wedding. He deliberately created a surprise for Yang Mi. Hawick said a little disappointed: "Not any surprise, everyone (the media) went to take pictures already. Whatever surprise there was is no surprise." Will the couple share the wedding photos with the public? He laughed: "Let's see if she wants to or not. Have to see whether the photos look good or not before posting." Hawick declined to reveal how much he spent on the wedding. He just laughed: "Priceless."