Ghetto Justice

Cast:
Kevin Cheng as L.A. Law
Myolie Wu as Wong Sze Fu, Kris
Sam Lee as Ting Ka Fu
Jazz Lam as George Mike Jr
Mandy Wong as Cheung Sze Sum
Shek Sau as Cheung Pak Kei
Joyce Tang
Sharon Chan
Eddie Kwan
Stephen Hyunh
Ching Hor Wai
Chun Wong
Kwok Fung

Total Episodes: 20 episodes
Aired Dates: May 30 to June 24, 2011
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 9.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 921

Synopsis:
L.A. Law (or Law Lik Ah) is a noted barrister in Hong Kong's legal circle. However, 7 years ago, he disappeared from the legal circle and nobody knows what had befall him.

L.A. Law used to practice law for the fame and glory it brings but soon realises that everyone is entitled to equal legal representation. As such, together with his cousin, George Mike Jr., and best friend, Ting Ka Fu, L.A. Law sets up a legal practice in Sham Sui Po. Soon, L.A. Law became the "people's hero" in Sham Sui Po as he helped the neighbours fight for their rights and injustice with his unconventional tactics.

Upcoming Barrister, Wong Sze Fu, used to admire and look up to L.A. Law for his invincible performances in court. However upon learning of his present situation, she starts to disregard him for turning himself in to a ghetto lawyer.

Sze Fu's impression of L.A. Law changes once she worked with him on several legal cases and the two inevitably fall in love.

Sze Fu still maintains her dream of becoming a elite barrister. To advance in her career, she takes every opportunity to get close to renowned barrister, Cheung Pak Kei. Unknown to her, Barrister Cheung enjoys getting people in to trouble and Sze Fu is no exception. Not long after, Sze Fu finds herself embroiled in a lawsuit. Having no other option, L.A. Law has to challenge the low to save her.

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Beauty Knows No Pain

Cast:
Michelle Yim as Wong Hoi King
Maggie Cheung as Sa Yuen Kei
Joe Ma as Ko Chi Lik
Joyce Tang as Yu Man Yau
Dominic Lam as Chin Kwong Lung
Power Chan as Chi Nam

Total Episodes: 20 episodes
Aired Dates: July 26 to August 20, 2010
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 9.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 921

Synopsis:
Wong Hoi King has a successful career as well as a perfect life. However, she accidentally discovers that her husband, Chin Kwong Lung, has an affair. To save her marriage, Hoi King is willing to have a baby despite her advanced age. Hoi King's pregnancy has resulted in extra pressure and stress on her daily life and career.

Hoi King's subbordinate, Sa Yuen Kei, capitalises on the situation and seizes the chance to take up her duties. Yuen Kei is a bold and decisive person when it comes to work but unfortunately no so in her personal life. She is embroiled in a quadrangular relationship with Ko Chi Lik, who happens to be married.

Yu Man Yau is a secretary who is exposed to the failures of her bosses' relationships. She feels insecure and inferior despite having an "outstanding" body shape. Her colleague, Chi Nam encourages her to go for plastic surgery. After the surgery, Man Yau is hailed as the "sexiest goddess on the internet" as well as "the hottest brand spokesperson" in town. Man Yau's brand new status propel her to fame and fortune, but as she climbs the heights of her career, she soon comes to the realisation that all these may not be what she really wants.

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Sisters of Pearl

Cast:
Jessica Hsuan as Chu Bik Ha
Kiki Sheung as Chu Bik Wan
Macy Chan as Chu Bik Lam
Bowie Lam as Ho Cheung Hing
Michael Tao as Hung Yiu Sang
Joyce Tang as So Lai Sheung

Total Episodes: 28 episodes
Aired Dates: May 3 to June 6, 2010
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 8.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 901

Synopsis:
Chu Bik Wan, Chu Bik Ha and Chu Bik Lam are three sisters whose family owns a flourishing jewelery business. After the death of her husband, Bik Ha decides
to move back home with her son. Her real intentions are to take over the family business from under the management of her elder sister, Bik Wan.

Bik Wan knows of Bik Ha's intentions and to control her sister, Bik Wan asks her husband Ho Cheung Hing to create troubles for Bik Ha. Unfortunately, Cheung Hing does not adhere to Bik Wan's orders and instead secretly helps Bik Ha to overcome her obstacles. Bik Wan then realised that Cheung Hing still harbours feelings for Bik Ha.

Bik Lam, the youngest of the three sisters, is still attending school and is not matured enough to handle the complicated family issues. She felt even more helpless when So Lai Sheung turned up at their door step one day and claimed to be their father's mistress. Lai Sheung claimed to be pregnant with their father's child.

Feeling unsure of the truth and out of respect for their father, the three sisters agree to allow Lai Sheung to stay with them. Bik Ha then discovers that Lai Sheung is merely a tool of her cousin, Hung Yiu Sang, who is out to seek revenge from the Chu family.

Joyce Tang expresses compatibility with Michael Tao

The filming of new TVB drama Pearl on the Palm continues and is heading towards the home stretch. Michael Tao and Joyce Tang filmed a scene. They had fun working together and could not stop joking around, making the collaboration enjoyable and effortless.

Joyce expressed that she is happy working with Michael. Michael takes good care of Joyce during filming as he is buddies with Derek Kwok (Joyce's rumoured boyfriend). They filmed on location under hot weather. Michael feels that his right side of the face makes him looks good so Joyce stood on the left. Joyce joked that she is very compatible with Michael. "of course I'm only talking about being compatible in terms of camera angle," she clarified.

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

Joyce Tang gives birth with the help of Bowie Lam

Bowie Lam and Joyce Tang were filming a scene for new TVB drama, Pearl on the Palm. The scene revolves around a pregnant Joyce who was kidnapped by her ex-husband, Brian Wong. Bowie had to save her but in the process, Bowie accidentally killed Brian. And to complicate matters further, Joyce start to have labour pains and has to deliver her baby immediately. Bowie has to help her with the delivery.

This scene is the first time ever Joyce had to deliver a baby in a drama. It is also a challenge for her as she has to "give birth" in the middle of nowhere instead of a proper hospital bed. Joyce explained that the crew had prepared a doll to be used as her baby and the doll has a long umbilical cord attached to it.

Joyce shares that she will be heading to China after filming for the drama wraps to release a Mandarin single. However, the single will not be available in Hong Kong. Joyce note that if the single was released in Hong Kong, probably no one would buy it. Joyce actually started her career as a newcomer in a singing contest but until now, she has not released a single.

Source: Wenweipo, On.cc with translated by: aZnangel @ AsianUniverse.net

Just Love 2

Cast:
Jessica Hsuan as Ko Hei Man
Sunny Chan as Kot Kwok Kwong
Joyce Tang as Ho Sau Sau
Patrick Tang as So Ah Kei (AK)
Selena Li as Leung Yun Yun
Johnson Lee as Kot Tak Wan
Benz Hui
Natalie Tong

Total Episodes: 25 episodes
Aired Dates: May 4 to June 5, 2009
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 8.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 901

Synopsis:
Ko Hei Man is a very career minded magistrate. She is married to Kot Kwok Kwong. Kot Kwok Kwong is a full time house husband and fully supports Hei Man in her career. Kot Kwok Kwong is tasked to handle all domestic issues and housework. She also turns a deaf ear to the complains made by her mother-in-law. Hei Man is a strong believer that everyone is equal in the eyes of the law and lives her life by that rule. However, fate challenges her beliefs and continuously shows her that sometimes law cannot be applied in every situation.

Hei Man get to know Ho Sau Sau who suppers from mental disorder and pities her. She welcomes Sau Sau into her family, but little does she know that Sau Sau wishes to replace her as a wife and mother. Kot Kwok Kwong was injured in a car accident and his uncle, Kot Tak Wan instigate him to rebel against Hei Man. This leads to a lot of misunderstanding between the husband and wife.

Can the husband and wife sort out the complication in their marriage? Or will their marriage crumble and ends in divorce? Catch this tale of law and human nature.

Jessica Hsuan seduces Bowie Lam for Pearl on the Palm

Jessica Hsuan, Bowie Lam, Kiki Sheung, Joyce Tang and Macy Chan attended a promotional event for new TVB drama series Pearl on the Palm. The female cast showcased sponsored jewellery worth tens of millions of Hong Kong dollars. Although not pictured, Macy Chan's jewellery set is said the be the most expensive, valued at HKD 5.5 million.

Kiki Sheung wore a black pearl ring costing approximately HKD 100,000. She loved the ring so much that she asked the owner for a half price discount on it. To her surprise, the owner agreed and a deal was struck there and then!

Kiki jokingly said, "Since the ring was so cheap at half-price, I decided to purchase it. I am not concerned that I will purchase more items impulsively." Reporters asked Kiki if she will wear the black pearl ring during filming of the drama series, but Kiki did not give an affirmative answer. Instead, she said, "Earlier, I wore my own pearl necklace while filming as well."

Bowie shared a little bit of the storyline of the series. Jessica will be a seductress in the drama, and she will be seducing Bowie. Kiki Sheung make up the third point of the triangle and the trio will be embroiled in a love triangle.

Jessica shared that she will be taking on a villainous role and her first attempt at playing an antagonist. Jessica said that her character will have to portray inner turmoil and mental struggles, as such the scenes will require more attention.

Source: Mingpao with translation by Jaynestars.com

The King of Snookers

Cast:
Adam Cheng as Yau Yat Kiu
Nikki Chow as Yau Ka Kan
Patrick Tang as Kan Tse Him
Joyce Tang as Chin To To
Derek Kwok as Lui Kin Chung
Benz Hui
Halina Tam

Total Episodes: 20 episodes
Aired Dates: March 30 to April 24, 2009
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 9.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 921

Synopsis:
Yau Yat Kiu is a champion and world renowned snooker player. however, his decision to retire from the world of snooker caught everyone by surprise. His daughter, Yau Ka Kan is disappointed with Yat Kiu's decision as she has always wanted to emulate him to be a successful snooker player. Ka Kan is puzzled by Yai Kiu's actions; although he claims not to care about the game anymore, he sets up a game of high difficulty in his restaurant. Yat Kiu is obviously waiting for someone to solve the challenge.

Yat Kiu gets to know Kan Tse Him by chance and notices his flair in the game of snooker. Yat Kiu decides to take Tse Him on as his student and passes his snooker knowledge to Tse Him. When Ka Kan learns that Yat Kiu is mentoring Tse Him, she convinces him to take her as his student too.

Tse Him gradually falls for Ka Kan, but Ka Kan only has eves for Lui Kin Chung, who happens to be Yat Kiu's bitter rival. Kin Chung is a sneaky person and would do anything for a game. He fools around with Tse Him's aunt, Chin To To in order for him to win a game. Tse Him and Yat Kiu have a falling out caused by Kin Chung. The master and disciple have no choice but to settle their disputes on the snooker table.

Cast of King of Pool appear in full force for blessing ceremony

Adam Cheng's latest collaboration with TVB, King of Pool, had a blessing ceremony last week. The whole cast was there for the ceremony including Niki Chow, Joyce Tang, Derek Kwok and Benz Hui.

Rumoured couple, Joyce Tang and Derek Kwok were as usual in the spotlight. However, they go about their business as per normal and ignored the gossips and teasing. They even stand side by side when taking photos.

When asked if their love story has surfaced, Joyce replied that she would need a lover to appear first but she is currently not seeing anyone.

Source: Takungpao
Original translation: dragon888 @ AsianVN