Lives of Omission

Cast:
Michael Tse as Laughing, Leung Siu Tong
Bosco Wong as Michael So
Kate Tsui as Paris Yiu
Fala Chen as Jodie Chow
Damien Lau as Harry Gung
Elena Kong
Ben Wong
Derek Kwok
MC Jin
Mandy Wong


Total Episodes: 30 episodes
Aired Dates: August 8 to September 16, 2011
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 9.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 921

Synopsis:
Leung Siu Tong, Laughing, rejoins the police force after a stint as an undercover. His new task is to train the new recruits in the Criminal Intelligence Bureau and prepare them for future tasks as undercover agents.

Laughing gets to know So Sing Pak, Michael, who is a triad member. Although Michael is crippled and treated badly by his gang mates, he is actually very smart and calculative. He agrees to work with Laughing to be Laughing's informant. He plans to use Laughing as a stepping stone to climb higher in the triad ranks.

Michael has a love-hate relationship with Paris Yiu, a barrister. They were childhood friends and Michael funded Paris' law education.

Laughing initially has issues with his supervisor, Madam Jo, who coincidentally looks like his former girlfriend. As time passes, these two partners learn to appreciate each other more and eventually fall in love.

However, their relationship is tested over and over again as Laughing prefers working out of the system but Madam Jo is disciplined and adheres to the system.

Michael's ambition to be the triad leader takes him to the point of no return. He sacrificed one of Laughing's teammate and this incident forced Laughing to return once again as an undercover agent.

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Relic of an Emissary

Cast:
Michael Tse as Ngo Siu Fung
Sammul Chan as Ma Sam Po
Joe Ma as Prince Yin Chu Tai
Eleane Kong as Princess Wing Yeung
Kate Tsui as Shum Sin Sam
Joel Chan as Chu Wan Man
Law Lok Lam as Chu Yuen Chueng
Ruco Chan
Leung Ka Ki

Total Episodes: 30 episodes
Aired Dates: April 4 to May 13, 2011
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 8.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 901

Synopsis:
Chu Yuen Cheung, the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty has passed away. Chu Wan Man, the son of his chosen heir is named as his successor.

Wan Man's bodyguard, Ngo Siu Fung is tasked to look for Yuen Cheung's lost will. In the course of Siu Fung's search, he gets to know the counsellor for Prince Yin Chu Tai, Ma Sam Po.

Siu Fung and Sam Po both have great respect and appreciation for each other, however Siu Fung still remains vigilant as Prince Yin Chu Tai has plans to covet the throne.

One day, after a mission, Siu Fung suffers from memory loss. He also changed from being a heartless person into someone full of sympathy. Princess Wing Yeung, warns her good friend Sam Po to be careful when dealing with Siu Fung.

Chu Wan Man still has high regards for Siu Fung, but Siu Fung is no longer trustworthy after his accident. For reasons unknown to himself, Siu Fung find the mysterious Shum Sin Sam and Prince Yin Chu Tai to be familiar. Later on when Siu Fung learns of a secret mission, he is torn between anger and guilt.

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Laughing Kor returns in new series

TVB new series Sneak Attack (Salute Laughing Sir) held its costume fitting recently. Among the cast who were present include Michael Tse, Damian Lau, Bosco Wong, Fala Chen, and Kate Tsui. Everyone present was given a chance to introduce their respective character. While doing that, Damian could not help but tease Michael. "I left TVB for a whole year, so fortunate that now I'm back, Laughing Gor took me on a lift to be in this series," joked Damian. Everyone followed Damian's lead and Michael could not help but blushed in embarassment.

This series is an offshoot of Laughing's character from the highly rated Academy trilogy - E.U. Michael explained that the role for Laughing will be reconstructed. This series will see Laughing be involved in a relationship with Fala Chen, who is his superior. Fala joked that she will be thinking hard for ways to boss Michael around. She also reveals that her relationship with Michael will be implicit with hints of a superior/subbordinate realtionship. "This is my first time playing a police officer. I have to pretend to be cool and cut my hair short. My role won't need a tomboy haircut, but I am willing to sacrifice some of my hair for the role," shares Fala.

At the event, Michael also announced that he has some good news to share. Reporters were curious and asked if his wife is expecting. Michael, always the teaser, revealed that the finale for The Rippling Blossom managed to garner 1.8 million hits online, as well as achieved an average rating of 34 points, peaking at 38 points. Micheal is very excited at this good news. Reporters asked if Michael will treat everyone to a celebratory meal. Michael says, "Have Big, Eat Big, it's a full house for Chilam Cheung's concert, over 10 million on both nights! I will tell Chilam to treat us for a celebration. But it's a happy thing, we can treat together, not a problem!"

Bosco will take on the role of a triad member who is also crippled. He will share a passionate relationship with Kate. Kate's role is a lawyer for the triads, her law education was funded by Bosco. "I love and hate her. I heard there's a lot of bed scenes too! Yeah it's wrong, but we're always doings too!" explains Bosco regarding his relationship with Kate in the series.

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

The Rippling Blossom

Cast:
Julian Cheung as Yu Chi Ying
Tavia Yeung as Choi Sze Lung
Myolie Wu as Keung Keung
Michael Tse as Yu Chi Hiu
Damian Lau as Mo Yung Ching
Angelina Lo as Lang Yung Yung
Lisa Lui as Kong Ying Yuet
Eileen Yeow as Yoshiho

Total Episodes: 20 episodes
Aired Dates: February 7 to March 4, 2011
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 9.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 921

Synopsis:
A Hong Kong businessman leaves behind a sushi restaurant to his second wife, Kong Ying Yuet and their son, Yu Chi Hiu. The son from his third wife, Yu Chi Ying also helps to run the sushi restaurant.

Chi Hiu and Chi Ying are both top Japanese cuisine chefs whose aim is to pursue the excellence in the Japanese cuisine world. Although Chi Hiu and Chi Ying are born to different mothers, they have a close relationship and get along well.

Their father's first wife, Lang Yung Yung tried to stir trouble fot the sushi restaurant by cutting off its seafood supply. Due to this, Chi Hiu decides to challenge Yung Yung and bets that whoever wins the duel will be the rightful owner of the sushi restaurant.

Yung Yung will stop at nothing to cause trouble for the siblings and paid her personal nurse, Choi Sze Lung to get close to Chi Hiu. Chi Hiu is smithen by Sze Lung's love but feels uncontented by her lukewarm affection.

After Yung Yung's backhanded manuever to cut off seafood supply to the sushi restaurant, Chi Ying is tasked to find new supply source. As such he went to Hokkaido to find "The God of Fish", Mo Yung Ching. On the way to Hakkaido, he met Keung Keung, a willful girl from a weathly family.

In the course of solving the family crisis, Chi Hiu and Chi Ying both encounter setbacks in their career and love life. The two brothers then decided to have a competition to settle the score.

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The Rippling Blossom to premiere in February

TVB new series The Rippling Blossom, which sees the return of Julian Cheung to TVB is set to premiere on 7 February 2011. The cast of [TRB] attended a promotional event recently. Among those present include Julian, Myolie Wu, Michael Tse, Eileen Yeow and Mary Hon.

Myolie who is currently filming a series in China, flew back to HK just to attend this event. When Myolie saw Eileen Yeow who is pregnant, she quickly went over to give Eileen a hug as touch her growing belly. Myolie says she envies Eileen but is also very happy for her. As for Myolie, she wont be settling down soon as she is "still very young".

Eileen shares that her baby is due in July. She also adds that she will aim for a natural delivery and she plans to breastfeed her baby too.

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

Blessing Ceremony for Dwelling Choice of Men and Women

TVB new series Dwelling Choice of Men and Women held its blessing ceremony recently. Among the cast who were present include Sonija Kwok, Michael Miu, Michael Tse, Ron Ng, and Him Law among others. Sonija will take on the role of a "little housewife" and would be appearing with minimal make-up on screen. To prepare for that, Sonija shared that she has to apply facial masks every night but at the same time is relieved that filming is rather comfortable and relaxed.

Sonija also revealed that Michael Miu will play her husband in the series. Michael explains that they will be a couple who has been married for mor than 10 years and their scenes are sentimental ang exudes warmth, feeling of love that comes from the heart.

The main theme of Dwelling Choice of Men and Women is about home ownership. Him Law shared that he is planning to buy a house next year and has allocated a budget of HKD 4 million for that. He also said that the property is purely for investment and he plans to rent it out.

Michael Miu shares his input about the race for TV King this year. He mentions that Felix Wong may be the underdog going against Wayne Lai and Moses Chan. Being humble, Michael rules himself out of the race.

Source: Mingpao with translations by aZnangel@ AsianUniverse.net

Costume Fitting for new series HongWu 32

After the success of Emergency Unit E.U., Elanne Kong is fast becoming the little darling in viewers' heart. She is cast in another TVB series HongWu 32. This is Elanne's first ancient series production. She will be collaborating with E.U. co-star Sammul Chan and Michael Tse as well as Kate Tsui and Joe Ma among others.

The costume fitting was held recently and the cast appeared in their beautiful costumes. Elanne shared, ""This is my first time shooting a costume drama. At first I was worried about the ancient look, but the results turned out ok. Michael and I play a pair and there will also be a line with Sammul. I'm not afraid of rumors, just afraid that I can't hold in my laughter and NG alot."

Kate's role is a boss at a warehouse similar to the role she plays in 14 Blades (the movie). There won't be as much fighting scenes but Kate will be required to dance.

Note: Hongwu 32 is now know as Relic of an Emissary.

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

My Better Half

Cast:
Michael Miu as Ching Sum
Maggie Cheung as Ko Lai Sum
Michael Tse as Ching Yee
Teresa Lee as Miu Ling Chi
Suet Nei as Lam Bat Hang
Mandy Cho as Yuki Yau
Derek Kwok as Kong San Sou
Mimi Lo
Oscar Leung
Grace Wong

Total Episodes: 20 episodes
Aired Dates: February 16 to March 16, 2010
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 9.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 921

Synopsis:
Ching Sum, a pharmaceutical company executive, has an overbearing wife, Ko Lai Sum. They have been married for seven years and Ching Sum has always been relenting for the sake of matrimonial harmony.

Even though Ching Sum has always been an obedient husband, Lai Sum has never stopped watching his every move. She believes that Ching Sum will start fooling around if she doesn't watch him as closely.

Ching Sum's younger brother, Ching Yee works in the same company as him. Ching Yee constantly mocks his brother for being hen-pecked but also pities Ching Sum for his predicament. As such, Ching Yee helps his brother out whenever he can.

One day, in a series of misunderstandings, Lai Sum catches Ching Sum red-handed in Shenzhen. In a fit of rage, she proposes to divorce Ching Sum.

Ching Yee, on the other hand, has always claimed to have never lost in a game of love. That is until he meets Miu Ling Chi. With Ling Chi, Ching Yee lost bitterly, his job was even at stake!

Cupid Stupid

Cast:
Tavia Yeung Yi as Kan Ngo Lam
Steven Ma as Chi Yat Po
Michael Tse as Koon Sing Ho
Mandy Cho as Fong Cheuk Kei
Kingdom Yuen
Susan Tse
Lee Kwok Lun

Total Episodes: 20 episodes
Aired Dates: January 25 to February 19, 2010
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 8.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 901

Synopsis:
Chi Yat Po is a fishmonger who does not believe in astrology and horoscopes, unlike his childhood friend, Kan Ngo Lam. Eventhough the two of them have contrasting believes, the two remain best buddies. Yat Po constantly has to bail Ngo Lam out when she dives into a love relationship just because she matches with her other half perfectly in zodiac signs.

Ngo Lam soon realises that Yat Po is her Mr Right and seeks every opportunity to express her feelings for him, but sadly Yat Po is oblivious to Ngo Lam's feelings. Giving up, Ngo Lam then dates Koon Sing Ho, a toy designer whom she is very compatible in terms of horoscopes, personality and interests. At the same time Yat Po starts to develop feelings for Ngo Lam.

Sing Ho's former girlfriend, Fong Cheuk Kei refuses to break up with him and forced Ngo Lam to give up on her relationship. Ngo Lam is depressed and during this difficult time, Yat Po is once again by her side to support her. As time passes, Ngo Lam and Yat Po start to develop feelings for one another again.

As the pair is ready to be together, Sing Ho appears once again to woo Ngo Lam's heart. Who will Ngo lam choose? Will it be Sing Ho, the man of her dreams or Yat Po, the pillar she leans on, the one who keeps her grounded.

Cupid Stupid is a story about love and the trials and tribulations one faces when seeking true love.

The Morning of Flying Fish in Hanami Costume Fitting

TVB new series, The Morning of Flying Fish in Hanami, had its costume fitting recently. The cast members who attended the function include Tavia Yeung, Ken Hung, Julian Cheung Chilam, Myolie Wu and Michael Tse.

Reporters did not hesitate to question Tavia about her chances at this year's TVB Anniversary Awards. Tavia is portraying a villian role (her first villanous role) for upcoming series, Beyond the Realm of Conscience. Her closest competitor for the best actress award is Sheren Tang who displayed a solid and stellar performance in Rosy Business. Tavia said she will be attending the award show as usual, but added that she has high expectations for her role in Beyond the Realm of Conscience. "It is my first villain role, it is the role I worked with all my heart portraying".

Tavia thanked fans and supporters for showing her tremendous support for her role in Beyond the Realm of Conscience. However, she added that she supports Sheren Tang for the Best Actress award as she felt Sheren's performance was good.

Source: Mingpao 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.

Fala Chen has clinched the role of Laughing's Wife

A few days ago, news broke that most major roles for Laughing's Movie have been decided, except for one - the role of laughing's wife. There were reports that many TVB fadans and beauty queens auditioned for the role.

Fala Chen, seen at TVB's Anniversary Award 2008

Fala Chen was one of them. She auditioned on the last day of casting and her performance was reportedly excellent. TVB Exec, Stephen Chan revealed that Fala's performance at the audition was very solid and her Cantonese pronunciation was better than Christine Kuo's.

Fala is currently busy filming a TVB series, The Legend of Pu Songling, with Linda Chung and Steven Ma. Having landed this popular role, Fala will be busy filming both the series and the movie. Stephen Chan will help Fala to sort out her schedules to accommodate the filming for both.

Michael Tse, who will play the character of "Laughing", the same character he made famous in TVB drama Emergency Unit E.U., expressed that Fala meets the basic requirement for the role of Laughing's wife. "She has audience fate, (she) will be Francis Ng's younger sister, her outer appearance is also very suitable. Our height matches!" Michael says.

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

Cast revealed for Laughin Kor Movie

Michael Tse's portrayal of Laughin in TVB drama Emergency Unit (EU) was so popular among fans that he landed a movie deal for the character. There will be a movie based on the life of Laughin pre-EU. The movie is a collaboration between TVB and Shaw Brothers.

The cast for the movie was announced recently at the film's Outdoor Garden Premiere Ceremony held at TVB City in Tseung Kwan O. The movie will be directed by Herman Yau. Big names from the HK film scene were casted - Anthony Wong, Francis Ng, Felix Wong, among others. As this is a collaboration with TVB, some of its stars were also casted to join Michael Tse. Wayne Lai, fresh from his fame in Rosy Business, Kenny Wong, Johnson Lee and Tracy Ip were all given roles in the movie.

Tracy Ip takes on the role as one of
Anthony Wong's girlfriends

Michael Tse shares that the storyline will cover 9 years of Laughin's life in the triads. He is also happy to be given the chance to work with Anthony Wong, Francis Ng, Felix Wong and even Eric Tsang, who will make a guest appearance.

Anthony Wong plays on of the triad leaders

Wayne Lai is happy to land a role in the film. He shares, "I will be playing an upright good character, my personality is a rude Police Sergeant. My job is to be on top of gangs like Laughing Gor, Anthony Wong and Francis Ng. When I see one, I will be one."

Wayne Lai will play a rude and mean police officer

Anthony Wong reveals that he will be taking on the role of a triad leader and does not get along with Francis Ng, who is another triad leader and also Laughin's Tai Lo. Anthony says his character has 7 to girlfriends and Tracy Ip is one of them. She will be a lawyer in the movie. Francis Ng does not mind that he has less screen time compared to Michael Tse. "I suggested that the salary should give me in full, but don't need to give me the screen time in full. I need to go home and take care of my kids, but I still need to take out a month of my time for filming," he explains.

Francis Ng plays the boss of Laughin,
enemies with Anthony's character

Source: Mingpao with translations by aZnangel @ AsianUniverse.net

The Pride of My Husband: Costume Fitting

Michael Miu and Michael Tse portrayed their characters well in their most recent collaboration, E.U Emergency Unit. The series is doing well and many fans praised the performances from the two Michaels.

These two very talented stars will be working together again in their latest project, new TVB Drama The Pride of My Husband. Aside from the two Micheals, other cast include Maggie Cheung and Mandy Cho. The foursome appeared at the costume fitting ceremony.

This will be a new partnership between Michael Miu and Maggie Cheung. Four years ago, the pair was scheduled to work together in The New Shanghai Bund, but Maggie fell sick and had to pull out. This new drama will see them collaborating as a married couple. Michael Miu says he believes he has fate with Maggie and hopes that there will be sparks between them.

The Pride of My Husband is a comedy series, and Michael Miu character is a playful man with a mean wife (Maggie). Michael says, "The role is quite similar to me in reality. Jamie (Chik) isn't mean, just in reality I'm a playful person, also I'm not afraid of my wife, it is respecting her. I am only playful during events, not to know girls. Also I have so many things to play with and have so many friends, I have a family and a wife, I will not do silly things to cause trouble for myself."

Maggie's character grows up in a farm, drives a truck and is rude. Maggie says her role is quite special and reveals that TVB pays her a "happy" salary for her comeback series. She will also be collaborating with Teresa Lee, who participated in the same Miss Hong Kong pageant as Maggie.

Michael Tse's character is a playboy with 3 girlfriends.

Source: Sina.com with translations by: aZnangel @ AsianUniverse.net

Cast of E.U. attends Police Recruitment Expo

TVB new series, E.U. started its run last week (February 16). In conjunction with the drama's run, the cast including Michael Miu, Kathy Chow, Elanne Kong, Sammul Chan, Leung Ka Kei and Michael Tse attended an Education and Careers Expo for police recruitment. The cast helped to hand out flyers.

Sammul Chan and Leung Ka Kei were the focus of the group. Both were injured earlier while promoting their new series. The reporters even go to the extend of telling Sammul that Ka Kei has feelings for him. This made Sammul blush like a tomato and he quickly walked away. Reporters continue to tease Sammul, saying that he should care for Ka Kei for her entire life as her injuries were sustained because of him. Sammul quickly clarify that bold statement, "Don't have to be that serious, she should have someone to take care of her for the rest of her life. But her injury was caused by me, I should apologize to her, I will boil some "pig brain" soup for her, she will boil fish maw soup for me."

Although there are still no official ratings yet for E.U., Michael thinks that the series has good discussion points and also praised the improved performance of Sammul and Ron Ng (since The Academy). Michael shares that many of his friends says that the series is good. This second sequel is also the most compact in the trilogy according to Michael. Michael then shares that he will be filming a new drama series in March with Maggie Cheung (Ho Yee).

Kathy Chow revealed that she tapes every episode so that she could enjoy later. After finishing the promo works for E.U. she will head to Shanghai to film a new series. Responding to comments that E.U. copies some movie scenes, Kathy explains, "It's about the same, cannot say that it's copied. The series has a movie feel to it. In TV series terms, it's quite a breakthrough. The series talks about Triads and selling pirated material. It could be said that there will be lots of discussions and controversial topics."

E.U. is Elanne Kong's virgin drama series. She explains that filming a series gives her a lot of stress. "When I go out, there are many people yelling out my character's name. Just two days ago, there was a little girl who called me 'Sister Piracy Girl' . There is a friend who said that my role is very rough, the first day of work, I had to yell at Ron. I NG-ed a lot!" Elanne explains further. Elanne shares that she is happy to be playing a rough girl's role and is looking forward to filming another series.

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

E.U. Emergency Unit

Cast:
Michael Miu as Kong Sai Hau
Kathy Chow as Ching Yuk Sam
Ron Ng as Chung Lap Man
Sammul Chan as Lee Pak Kiu
Dominic Lam as Wu Cheuk Yan
Michael Tse as Leung Siu Tong
Elanne Kong as Kong Yau Yau

Total Episodes: 30 episodes
Aired Dates: February 16 to March 27, 2009
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 9.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 921

Synopsis:
Kong Sai Hau is released from prison in Taiwan. He intends to return to Hong Kong immediately to be reunited with his daughter, Yau Yau. Sai Hau wants to mend his broken relationship with Yau Yau. Sai Hau has a plan to revenge on the triad leader, Tin, who was the one who caused his incarceration in the first place. Sai Hau knows that in order to strengthen his influence in the gang, he also needs help from the police force and aims to draw two young policemen onto his side.

Lee Pak Kiu, who is attached to the Emergency Unit (E.U>) and Chung Lap Man from the Special Duty Squad are Sai Hau's targets. Pak Kiu is reluctant to mix with a gangster while Lap Man thinks that he can take advantage of his relationship with Sai Hau to combat crime. Lap Man eventually becomes close with Sai Hau but his closeness caused him his job. Lap Man was fired by the police force. Sai Hau takes Lap Man under his wings and Lap Man devotes himself entirely to the triads.

The triad leader, Tin, is always wary of Sai Hau and places his trusted follower, Siu Tong, to keep an eye on Sai Hau. Sai Hau retaliates by manipulating his relationship with Tin's wife, Yuk Sam to gain positions within the triads. Sai Hau eventually becomes the triad leader but the triad's illegal business keeps facing obstacles. Sai Hau then begins to question the loyalty of his triad members.

Note: E.U. is the third installment to "The Academy" Series. The first series is called The Academy (2005) while the second series is called On the First Beat (2007).

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