Fala Chen and Bowie Lam attend Watch & Jewellery Exhibition

Fala Chen and Bowie Lam attened the Emperor Watch & Jewellery Exhibition in Macau. At the exhibition, both Fala and Bowie wore diamond accesories with more than HKD 2 million. Fala revealed that she has selected a few sets of jewelery for TVB's Anniversary Awards happening this Sunday, December 5. However she is undecided on which set to wear as she has to pair it with the outfit, which she has not chosen yet. Fala joked that she may not appear in a revealing and sexy evening dress as her priority lies in the "beauty" of the outfit.

There were several complains that Fala's character in No Regrets took a long time to die. Her death was stretched over several episodes. Fala explained that the storyline is such to emphasize on the romance set within the backdrop of the Sin-Japanese war. Nevertheless, Fala is open to suggestions and opinions from viewers, whether they are positive or negative. It is noted that the ratings for [NR] is not as high as the ratings for Can't Buy Me Love, Fala admits that the ratings may have been affected by the unfavourable timeslot, but fortunately the audience are able to follow the seiries online.

Bowie Lam is nominated for Best Actor for his role as Ho Cheung Hing in Sisters of Pearl in the Asia TV Awards, which will be held on December 9th. Bowie is grateful that he is able to make it into the Top 6 but adds that he treats every award the same. Bowie shared that he watched foreign TV series to increase his self-worth. "When I first started shooting The Gem of Life, I didn't really know how to approach the role, so was constantly watching different types of series, always learning," explains Bowie. Bowie admits that a more superior series is usually aired around the time for TVB Anniversary Awards. He also notes that he would be very happy if he wins at the Asia TV Awards afterall, it is "Asia TV King!"

Source: Mingpao with translations by aZnangel @ AsianUniverse.net

Can't Buy Me Love is still the highest rated series for 2010

TVB's Anniversary Awards for 2010 will be help at 8.30pm on December 5th. The battle for TV King and TV Queen is reportedly down to the leads from 2 series, No Regrets and Can't Buy Me Love. [CBML] was aired earlier and received high ratings as well as praises from the viewers while [NR] also managed to garner some praises for having a wonderful story. At the same time, [NR] was heavily promoted during TVB's Anniversary Gala thus boosting its chances at the coming awards.

It was reported earlier that Charmaine Sheh may not be attending the awards show as she will be working in China. However, the actress may have a change of heart and might be attending the annual awards show. Reporters contacted Charmaine to verify this piece of news. As [CBML] is the highest rated series for 2010, Charmaine said that the Producer of [CBML], Miu Siu Ching should be the happiest.

Charmaine was once again asked about her hopes for the TV Queen award, which she says "I am feeling very normal, I personally don't have any big battle feeling, try my best!" As for whether she will return to HK for the award show, Charmaine explains that her manager is trying to schedule time-off for her from the Chinese film crew. Charmaine adds, "I still have to go back that night because I am part of the nominations and I want to participate too. However, I really don't have time to try out the jewelry and outfit, so will leave everything to my manager!"

Sheren Tang was filming an advertisement and was approached by reporters. The finale ratings for [NR] did not manage to break the ratings for [Jewel in the Palace]. Sheren explains that she is not disappointed with the ratings. She reasons that viewers can now re-watch the series online and perhaps that may influence the ratings.

Popular HK veteran actor, Chow Yun Fat was quote as saying that the battle for Best Actress this year will come down to Charmaine Sheh versus Sheren Tang. Upon hearing this, Sheren quickly expresses her thanks to the actor, "Really thank him for the support, sometimes when I see him, I would get his advice! I personally have confidence, but the other opponents are very strong too." Sheren also joked that her character, "Kau Ku Leung" is very complicated and tough to portray, thus she may win the "Most Improved Award" as well. She also praised Charmaine for doing well in [CBML].

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

Sheren Tang hopes for higher ratings

The second week of TVB anniversary series No Regrets score an average of 31 points, and peaked at 34 points; which is exact same ratings as it's premiere week.

Sheren Tang, who accepted Eileen Cha's interview, was asked for her opinion regarding [NR]'s ratings. [NR] is considered by many to be the competitor to the recently concluded Can't Buy Me Love at this year's TVB Anniversary Awards. Sheren responded, "There is disappointment more or less, but I feel that if series has high ratings does not represent that it's very high quality. It is all accommodated by favorable factors. War and Beauty did not have very high ratings, but was still a city-wide topic."

Sheren was then asked for her opinion about TV King, which sees a tough fight between Sheren's [NR] co-star, Wayne Lai or the lead in [CBML], Moses Chan. Sheren explained that Moses is an actor whom she likes and hope to collaborate with in the future. However, Sheren adds that she did not watch [CBML] and as such it is difficult for her to comment.

Sheren shares that she is still deliberating what series to accept for next year. She would love to film a comedy series but hopes to get a role who is an argumentative woman. She feels that she is still not as good as teresa Mo or Ha Ping in comedies.

Sheren's role as Kau Koo Leung in [NR] has definitely boost her popularity. Recently a magazine re-used Shere's old photo as their cover story. Sheren laughed and says that is very "environmental-friendly". After all they are recycling.

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

No Regrets premiere with 32 points average ratings

TVB Anniversary series No Regrets premiered on Monday, with average ratings of 32 points. Lead actor, Wayne Lai was previously quoted as wishing for a 38-point average on opening night, but alas that was not meant to be. However, No Regrets did better that its predecessor, Rosy Business, which only chalked up a 27-point average.

[No Regrets] is highly anticipated by most series fans, after the success of [Rosy Business] the previous year. After the premiere episode, there were many active discussions in online forums and blogs. Many netizens praised the series, but there were also some who were critical.

Some viewers are very sensitive and have great eye for details. As the series was set in Guangzhou in the 1930s, some viewers spotted a few prop flaws, i.e the helmet worn by Evergreen Mak was not used during that period and the police car was also too ahead in time.

Wayne Lai refuted these prop flaws, "TV series has limited resources, we have to find a Guangzhou police car used 70 years ago in HK, that is not something easy to do. It is just like watching opera, when the actors rides a horse, they only hold a riding whip. Would you then request that they actually bring a real live horse on stage to ride on? Having this type of standards for props, it would be difficult to shoot a historical drama."

Wayne expressed that he appreciates viewers feedback and criticisms, but hoped that viewers will pay more attention to the storyline instead of picking on prop flaws. Wayne also clarified about his 38-point rating wish, "38 points is just a wish, the current average rating is 32 points, peaking at 36, it's already a satisfying result. I am feeling positive that the ratings in the future will increase."

It is rumoured that Charmaine Sheh may not be attending this year TVB Anniversary Awards as she will be filming in China, thus "increasing" Sheren Tang's chances of taking home the TV Queen award. Sheren brushed these rumours aside, "How is that related? Why label people who attend will get an award? If Charmaine really wins, TVB will tell her to come back, so this saying is not true." Sheren revealed that she will be in China as well for work commitments, but will return to Hong Kong is the need arises. She also added that she feels normal towards the awards race, as the most important thing is viewers praise and ratings.

Source: Mingpao with translations by aZnangel@ AsianUniverse.net

No Regrets

Cast:
Wayne Lai as Lau Sing
Sheren Tang as Cheng Kau Mui
Fala Chen as Lau Ching
Pierre Ngo as Tong Kat
Raymond Wong as Yeung Yeung
Elliot Yue as Cheng Long Kwan
Evergreen Mak
Susan Tse
Kara Hui
Samuel Kwok

Total Episodes: 32 episodes
Aired Dates: October 18 to November 26, 2010
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 8.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 901

Synopsis:
Guangzhou is in bad shape politically in the 1930s. Gangsterism was rampant and opium was traded openly. The government witnessed the soaring profits from opium trade and as such set up the Anti Smoking Bureau to supress it. However, the bureau was merely a front as it is under the influence of Cheng Long Kwan, the most powerful druglord in Guangzhou. His eldest daughter, Cheng Kau Mui is an unscrupulous person with a very manipulative mind. She soon returned to Guangzhou to manage her father's drug business.

Lau Sing heads the Criminal Investigation Team in the police force. He has led a tough life and worked very hard to provide for his family, especially his bed-ridden sister, Lau Ching. Lau Sing has a hot temper but beneath it lies a man who values friendship and brotherhood. He almost gave his life just to save his timid teammate, Tong Kat.

Fate bring Lau Sing and Cheng Kau Mui together. They had to survive many hardships, turmoils and challenges. Both are also very strong willed and competitive though mutual respect eventually turns into affection and love for one another.

The Japanese Army invaded China and soon Guangzhou falls. Cheng Kau Mui finally sees her darkest hour when her aunt, Cheng Long Hei frames her. Will Lau Sing stand by his woman? And will their love survive?

Official Site

Note: Previously known as Rosy Business 2: Righteous Sea of Heroic Love

Cast of No Regrets all geared up for series premiere

TVB new series No Regrets held another round of promotional events recently. The series, due to premiere on Monday, was attended by many cast members including Wayne Lai, Sheren Tang, Fala Chen, Raymond Wong, Susan Tse and Pierre Ngo. They appeared at the event in their costumes from the series which is set in the pre-modern era.

Producer for [No Regrets] Lee Tim Sing said, "if this drama series is not good, then I'm going back to the village to pick cow dung." Upon hearing this, Sheren said, "Then I'll open a few farms to reuse those cow dung!" Sheren also revealed that last year, Wayne promised to treat everyone for a vacation if the ratings for Rosy Business was high. She asked Wayne if he would be doing the same for [No Regrets], to which Wayne replid, "This year the ratings should break through, you make so much extra money, we'll treat together!"

Wayne expressed that he has the confidence for No Regrets to break the ratings for Jewel in the Palace. Reporters asked if the ratings for [No Regrets] would include the ratings for online viewers as well, but Wayne declined. He has confidence in the series breaking the record for [JITP]. Wayne clarified that he will not be treating everyone to a vacation, but may considering treating everyone to a meal.

It is reported that after watching the premiere for [No Regrets] on Monday, Sheren would have to fly to China for a new series. However, this does not mean that Wayne will have to fly solo for the subsequent promotions for [No Regrets]. Wayne explained, "She'll come back when it's time to promote, we all care about the series, she's very hard working! It's pretty difficult earning some extra income."

In [No Regrets], Fala Chen will have a scene whereby she was raped by the Japanese. Reporters asked if this is Fala's most intense performance so far, but Fala remained tight-lipped, "When the time comes, everyone will find out! " She adds that she believes viewers won't be watching merely to see her body figure, but the scene will be pretty emotional too.

Pierre Ngo will have many scenes opposite Wayne. Reporters asked Pierre if he has confidence to take home the Most Improved Actor award at this year's TVB Anniversary Awards but Pierre said that it is hard to say as there are other nominees too.

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

Felix Wong hailed as the "dark horse" in the TV King battle

The competition for 2010 TVB Anniversary Awards is heating up. The top favourites this year are the duo from Can't Buy Me Love, Moses Chan and Charmaine Sheh battling the duo (and also last year's winning pair) of Wayne Lai and Sheren Tang from No Regrets.

However, Felix Wong is now thrown into the race after being hailed as the dark horse by his co-star from Gun Metal Grey, Michael Miu. Even Moses Chan has praises for Felix and admits that the competition is fierce.

On Monday (October 18), TVB will hold its 43 Annual Lighting Ceremony. At this event the list of nominees for the upcoming Anniversary Awards will also be announced. Many fans and viewers anticipate that the leads from No Regrets, Wayne and Sheren will lead the nomination list and build the momentum leading up to the awards. TVB is heavily promoting No Regrets making the series and its cast a strong contender for the awards.

Nonetheless, Can't Buy Me Love also has its strengths. Although the series has ended its run, it is the highest rated series in 2010 to date. It also stars the winner of 2007's TV King, Moses Chan and 2006's TV Queen, Charmaine Sheh. The strong battle between Can't Buy Me Love and No Regrets reminded viewers and fans of last year's battle between Beyond the Realm of Conscience and Rosy Business.

Producer Lee Tim Sing, who is the producer for No Regrets, openly pledges his support for Wayne and Sheren, pointing out that this award winning duo have a strong chance of taking the awards in two consequtive years! "I saw Charmaine’s performance in Can't Buy Me Love, she has definitely improved a lot, however in terms of acting, it’s hard to compete with Sheren. I think there is a huge chance that this year’s TV King and Queen will be a ‘repeat’ of last year," says Producer Lee.

Source: Mingpao with translations by llwy12@ AsianFanatics.net

Wayne Lai places guarantee on No Regrets

Promotions for new TVB series, No Regrets has started. Wayne Lai, Susan Tse, Evergreen Mak were among the cast members who were scheduled to participate in Super Trio Game Master, a variety programme by TVB. TVB appears to be heavily promoting this Anniversary series with wave after wave of promotions.

Wayne was asked if the momentum for promotions for No Regrets is a little strong. Wayne humbly replied, "It's a good thing, the promotion clips were done very well. Of course good production will have good promotional clips. Actually this time on we're on Super Trio is because there is only 1 or 2 episodes left in the show, they wanted the No Regrets cast to go on the show and play. "

As it is Anniversary time of the year, Wayne was asked if he has the confidence to win the prestigious TV King award again, which he says, "It is most important that the series is a success, it's a big deal to my personal honor. After all, this series is guaranteed by reputation, so if it doesn't do well, then money back!"

Susan Tse shares that her friends are anticipating this series. She personally hopes that this series does better than Rosy Business. "This time, it's an original story, no plagiarisms involved, will be a good attraction for audience," adds Susan.

Source: Mingpao with translations by aZnangel@ AsianUniverse.net

No Regrets Promo Clips

Here are five promo clip for upcoming series No Regrets, which is scheduled to start on October 18, 2010 replacing The Comeback Clan. No Regrets stars Wayne Lai and Sheren Tang and is the indirect sequel to 2009 Best Series - Rosy Business.

Credit: Sherenfans

Rosy Business 2 filming in Central

Sheren Tang and Wayne Lai were seen filming for No Regrets (previously known as Rosy Business 2: Righteous Sea of Heroic Love) in Central recently. It was a night seen and they were spotted approximately 11pm. The scene was near the famous steps of Central and the weather that night was warm.

It doesn't help that Wayne needs to be in a suit while Sheren a long dress. Wayne was seen sweating with drops of diamonds appearing on his forehead. Sheren stays hydrated by keeping a glass of water in hand.

The pair filmed the love scene by the stairs and attract many onlookers. Wayne NG-ed a few times and started laughing. When Sheren saw Wayne laughing, she started laughing as well and the pair end up laughing non-stop. Onlookers took many photographs of them. Due to this, they has to film the scene numerous times.

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

TVB announces Grand Productions at HK Filmart 2010

TVB Executive, Virginia Lok and a few TVB actors and actresses attended the recent Hong Kong Filmart 2010. Among those artistes who attended the event representing TVB include leading Fadans and Siusangs such as Charmaine Sheh, Moses Chan, Raymond Lam, Wayne Lai, Shereen Tang, Nancy Wu, Damian Lau and Jessica Hsuan. The artistes helped to introduce some of TVB grand productions for 2010. These grand productions are Can't Buy Me Love, No Regrets (previously known as Rosy Business 2: Righteous Sea of Heroic Love), Interpol 2010 and Growing Through Life.

Can't Buy Me Love
Formerly known as The Arrival of the Princess or The Princess Marriage, Can't Buy Me Love sees the collaboration of Moses Chan and Charmaine Sheh. He as the reluctant husband, while she as the ultra demanding Princess.

At the HK Filmart promo for the series, Moses openly declares that he is afraid of women. "I treat all women with love and hate. I'm also afraid of Charmaine, in the series she's a very savage princess," says Moses. When probbed by reporters id his current girlfriend is as savage as the Princess, Moses blushed with embarrasment and coyly feigned innocense. Charmaine also shares that she is currently single and is not sure if she was a savage girlfriend in the past.

No Regrets (formerly known as Rosy Business 2: Righteous Sea of Heroic Love)
A semi-continuation from the first Rosy Business, this is an indirect sequel. The story is independent but features (almost) similar cast list to the first. Expect to see stellar performances from Wayne Lai, Shereen Tang, Nancy Wu and new additions Raymond Wong and Fala Chen.

Gun Metal Grey
Formerly known as Cops/Interpol 2010, Gun Metal Grey sees the return of Felix Wong Yat Wah to TVB. This is an anticipated collaboration of Felix with Michael Miu and Jessica Hsuan. With such a strong veteran cast list, they will be backed with some new blood including Nancy Wu, Stephen Huynh and Vincent Wong.

Growing Through Life
Growing Through Life will be a Hong Kong/China collaboration similar to 2007's Grand Production The Drive of Life. Featuring almost similar cast line-up, viewers will see Damian Lau once again leading the series alongside Raymond Lam, Bosco Wong, Toby Leung, Cecilia Yip and Dominic Lam.

The series is set to be filmed on location is Hong Kong as well as Shenzhen, Macau, Chengdu and Shanghai. The series will revelve around the hotel industry in China.

Source: Mingpao/Sohu.com with translations by aZnangel @AsianUniverse.net

Raymond Wong and Fala Chen replace Ron Ng and Suki Tsui

Rosy Business was a huge success when it was aired in 2009 and TVB has decided to further develop this franchise and thus Rosy Business 2 was filmed. The cast is almost the same as the first series but Ron Ng and Suki Tsui will not be appearing in the second installment. Instead, Raymond Wong and Fala Chen will appear as their "sort of" replacements.

If you are wondering what is the real reason behind the replacements, Raymond explained that Rosy Business 2 has a completely different storyline with different content. As such, he and Fala should not be referred to as "replacements"! Raymond shared that he is also paired with Fala in another TVB series Can't Buy Me Love and as such, he is comfortable with Fala working as a couple. Raymond also hoped that his collaboration with Fala will be a successful one and they will have chemistry in the series.

Raymond expressed his happiness at being able to film with the cast of two very successful 2009 TVB productions - Rosy Business and Beyond the Realm of Conscience! Reporters teased Raymond that his involvement in two big productions are signs that TVB is heavily promoting him, and he may stand a chance of taking home awards at the annual TVB Anniversary Awards, but Raymond brushed off those remarks, humbly saying that he is happy to have such great opportunities but winning awards have never crossed his mind.

Fala Chen shares that he pairing with Raymond has a very sweet and romantic storyline and she is looking forward to it. She explained, "My role in this new series is very similar to the muted girl in Moonlight Resonance. I play a girl who have heart attack, very pitiful. I am not sure if my performance is good or not yet, but I don't dare to hope for any awards."

Source: Mingpao with translations by aZnangel @AsianUniverse.net