Producer Nelson Cheung talks about his work

TVB has many producers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes and Nelson Cheung is one of them. Nelson has been involved in the industry for over 30 years. Some of Nelson's recent productions include You're Hired and D.I.E.

Since young, Producer Nelson loves to watch comedies. The rapid development of the Hong Kong film industry has given Nelson the opportunity to get into productions and film work. He started his career at ATV in 1979 where he was a PA and subsequently promoted to director 2 years later. In 1985, Producer Nelson moved over to rival station TVB and was promoted to the role of Producer in 1989.

Nelson's productions One Step beyond, Love is Beautiful, Dicey Business as well as D.I.E and You're Hired moves his ahead of his peers and earned him a good reputation in the industry.

Producer Nelson is also adventurous and dares to create different yet interesting roles in his series. Back in 1991, he took a gamble and cast Dicky Cheung and Derek Wan for his comedy One Step Beyond. The gamble paid off when the pairing of Dicky and Derek left memorable impressions in viewers minds. More recently, he took another risk and cast TVB darling, Charmaine Sheh opposite Dayo Wong in You're Hired. This fresh pairing was such a tremendous success that left audiences asking for more.

Nelson gave credit to Dayo for the success of his partnership with Charmaine. He was full of praise for Dayo, "I really admire Dayo Wong. He is one talented performer and he is very hard working. Every time he does a series, he would do a lot of homework for it. From TV series to stand up comedy, he is the best. He is a very generous person, whatever new ideas he thinks of, he'll definitely share it with others. When filming series, he doesn't know that his acting is good, but he would look after other artistes, getting into character together."

Not forgetting Charmaine's effort and contribution, Nelson also gave her credit, "Charmaine, although she's one of the most popular actresses, but she really uses her heart to act. Not only does she fulfill the producer's requirements well, but many times she would give you many surprises along with it. So Dayo and Charmaine both give off good sparks. I also discovered that Charmaine really does have good comedy acting skills."

Nelson was also asked to comment on the rising crop of fadans and siusangs in TVB. He feels that Kenneth Ma's acting is solid while Tavia Yeung is contantly improving. "Tavia Yeung is like a military worker. Maybe it's because whatever role you give her, she will put all her effort into it for you, I have seen her improving all along."

Source: Oriental Daily, TVB.com with translations by aZnangel @AsianUniverse.net

You're Hired

Cast:
Dayo Wong as Mak Tai Song
Charmaine Sheh as Lam Miu Miu
Theresa Lee as Sze Mo Lin
Michael Tse as On Cho Lin
Benz Hui
Mandy Cho

Total Episodes: 22 episodes
Aired Dates: August 10 to September 5, 2009
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 8.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 901

Synopsis:
High-flier Mak Tai Song has bid the business world adieu after the death of his mentor. Later on, he get to know that his mentor's wife, Sze Mo Lin is in debt. To help her out, Tai Song begins to sell "business tactics" to a trader, Tong Kat to settle Mo Lin's debts.

Song refuses to settle down in a full time job and would rather earn his income on a daily basis. Tai Song meets a debt collection agent, Lam Miu Miu. She tires to push him into a corner. Both Tai Song and Miu Miu play trieck on one another until they eventually fall for each other.

Tai Song also runs into his brother, On Cho Lin. Their meeting triggered memories from Tai Song's past; he recalled the times when his mother left the family. Tai Song felt a sense of hatred for his mother and is determined to seek revenge against Cho Lin and his family. Tai Song's sudden change in personality left Miu Miu feeling confused.

Blessing Ceremony for You're Hired

A blessing ceremony was held for TVB new series, You're Hired (formerly known as Business Doctor or Enterprise Doctor). Cast members Dayo Wong, Charmaine Sheh, Theresa Lee, Michael Tse were among the attendees.

Charmaine expressed that it was fun working with Dayo, their characters are constantly bickering. Charmaine explained that her character is feisty while Dayo's character is on the sly side. Theresa who is making a comeback with this series, claimed that it is easy to resume filming as she had more than 10 years experience in acting. The filming of Business Doctor will continue all the way till mid December. Theresa explained that TVB has agreed to let her return to Canada to celebrate Christmas.

Source: Matchbox@MediaChamber.net
Photos: Sehseh's Blog

Filming of Business Doctor starts

Charmaine Sheh, Dayo Wong and Theresa Lee were filming TVB's new series "Business Doctor" and attracted many onlookers. It was Dayo's first day of work, and Charmaine was questioned if she has already learned anything from Dayo.

Charmaine explained that she has been sleeping late during her 3-month break. As such, she has problems sleeping the night before but also partly due to her nervousness. Charmaine explained that her character in the series is bossy, speaks very loudly as she needs to collect debts. Her character also has 4 big-sized assistants to help her.

Charmaine's prime concern when filming with Dayo is that Dayo thinks very fast. So Charmaine would have to pay full attention.

Source: Mingpao, Takungpao, Oriental Daily
Original Translation: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Costume Fitting for Business Doctor

Charmaine Sheh, Dayo Wong, Mandy Cho, Michael Tze, Benz Hui, and Koni Lui were among some of the stars that turned up for the costume fitting of TVB new series, tentatively titled Business Doctor.

Charmaine Sheh appeared in good spirits after returning from a 3-month break. She also shared that she recently got herself another pet kitten and will place her focus on her career at the moment. She said, "I'm concentrating in my career now. I need to concentrate and prepare myself working the witty Dayo Wong."

Charmaine assures fans and reporters that she is happily single. "I'm enjoying my life as single at the moment. However my younger brother is ahead of me by getting married next year, making me feel a bit lament," she joked.

In Business Doctor, Dayo plays a financial expert who will help corporations manage their business. Charmaine plays a rich man's daughter who owns a Wonton Noodle Company. Dayo will be paired with Charmaine.

Source:

1. "Business Doctor" Costume Fitting; Charmaine Sheh responds to rumors with Kevin Cheng, Translation by aZnangel @ AsianEU
2. Charmaine has the winner's smile, Translation by dragon888 @ AsianVN
3. SehSeh's Blog

Charmaine Sheh, back from a long break

Charmaine Sheh will start filming a drama series with dayo Wong in October. The drama series, tentatively called Business Doctor will be a light-hearted comedy. Dayo's character will be someone who's good as saving businesses that are on the verge of bankruptcy. Charmaine plays his love interest.

This is Charmaine's second collaboration with Dayo, having worked together on Justice Sung 2 previously. And it will also be Charmaine's first attempt at the comedy genre.

Charmaine has recently returned from taking a month long break. This is the longest break she has been on since venturing into the entertainment world.

Charmaine said, "I rested for a month and visited my mum in Hawaii. I still pay attention to the Olympic games, especially gymnastic event. This is because I have practiced on the balance beam before. My biggest dream back then is to do a somersault on the balance beam, but it is really difficult. Therefore I really admired those medalists."

She would also like to meet Yao Ming in person.

Source: Ent QQ.com 20/08/2008
Original Translation: Idlemindsehseh