Wax and Wane

Cast:
Roger Kwok as Yung Yee Chun
Sunny Chan as Man Ka Fung
Rong Ng as Yung Yee Hang
Kate Tsui as Man Ka Fu
Florence Kwok as Ko Wai Ting
Toby Leung as Ho Ka Mun
Him Law as Lai Pak Hei
Irene Wong as Yung Yee Lam
Lau Siu Ming as Yung Sing Fun
Chow Chung as Man Wing Cheong

Total Episodes: 30 episodes
Aired Dates: June 13 to July 22, 2011
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 8.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 901

Synopsis:
Yung Sing Fun and his cousin, Man Wing Cheong, have been fighting over the trade name and rights of the family's noodle business for decades. Currently, Yung Sing Fun is using the family trade name but Man Wing Cheong argues that his side of the family deserves the family name as the business wa pioneered by his grandfather.

Yung Yee Chun, Sing Fun's eldest son, is business oriented and initiates that the family branch out into other fields. His first project is property and development. Coincidentally, the building that he sets his eyes on belongs to Man Wing Cheong. Yee Chun offers to buy out the building from Wing Cheong, not with cash but instead with shares of his noodle shop.

Yee Chun then extends the invitation to Wing Cheong and his son, Man Ka Fung, to join the company's management. Yee Chun is not sincere and has ulterior motives. He hates Ka Fung as Ka Fung managed to marry his girlfriend, Ko Wai Ting.

To complicate matters, Yee Chun's younger brother, Yee Hang, is dating Ka Fung's younger sister, Ka Fu although their relationship is opposed by the two fueding families.

Yee Chun is at wits end trying to single-handedly untangle the mess the family is in. Yee Chun has never understood the true meaning of family ties, nor has he the courage to find out, until now.

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Reunion Blessing Ceremony

Ron Ng and Kate Tsui will take up the roles of a warm and loving couple in TVB new series Reunion. Both Ron and Kate filmed a scene for the series and it was rumoured that Kate specially requested to the director to insert a "kissing scene" to the scene they were filming. Reporters were quick to hunt Ron down for his comments regarding those rumours. Ron explained that eventhough someone may have made such a request, however the director has to also consent it before the scene is added. Ron further explained that the kiss scene was actually the request of the director who felt that the kiss scene would add to the ambience of the scene they were filming.

The producer (Cheung Kon Man) also responded to the rumours and clarify that the director has the authority to add or cut scenes to a drama series and that is actually a norm.

The other casts of Reunion Roger Kwok, Sunny Chan, Benz Hui, Toby Leung as well as Ron and Kate attended the blessing ceremony at Tseung Kwan O. Roger revealed that although he is down with flu, he is still filming at the studio and is not worried about passing the flu bug to his wife or child. Toby and Kate also had a great relationship this series which Kate said, "This is a fun series, we all joke around. There's a very comfortable feeling while filming. The gossips earlier were just rumors."

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

The Season of Fate

Cast:
Esther Kwan as Lin Sheung Chun
Michelle Yim as Wong Yuk Lam
Roger Kwok as Ma Wing Ching
Derek Kwok as Leung Kau Mui
Lawrence Ng Wai Kok as Yam Fei Yeung
Oscar Leung as Yam Shing Tin
Regan Cheung
Vivien Yeo

Total Episodes: 25 episodes
Aired Dates: January 11 to February 12, 2010
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 9.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 921

Synopsis:
Lin Sheung Chun came from a poor family. She was sold off to the Kwan family as a concubine, but shortly after marriage, her husband passed away. Her husband's sudden death could not be accepted by his first wife, Wong Yuk Lam. This resulted in Yuk Lam behaving erratically and became mentally unstable.

As such, the responsibility of managing the household and all other family matters fall on Sheung Chun's shoulders. She even had to take over the management of the family's business which is a bistro.

Swindlers, Ma Wing Ching and Lee Shi Mui, were up to their mischief and antics. However, Sheung Chun was around and managed to blow their cover. Unfortunately, Yuk Lam mistakenly identified Wing Ching as her senior apprentice and follows him around. Wing Ching used this perfect opportunity to swindle more money from the Kwan family bistro.

After a series of incidents and misunderstandings, Wing Ching and Sheung Chun fall for one another. Sheung Chun felt confused between her feelings for Wing Ching as well as her childhood friend, Leung Kau Mui.

At the same time, Yuk Lam's second senior apprentice, Yam Fei Yeung, returned home with his foster son, Yam Shing Tin. Fei Yeung, who harboured feelings for Yuk Lam hoped to win her heart once more but Sheung Chun felt that Fei Yeung has ulterior motives.

Note: Previous working title was The Five Flavours of Life

D.I.E Again

Cast:
Roger Kwok as Yue Chi Long
Sonija Kwok as Ying Jing Jing
Derek Kwok as Chung Ching Yee
Nancy Wu as Ying Pui Pui
Macy Chan as Lo Pak Chi
Mimi Lo as Pang Mei Wun
Stephen Hyunh as Pierre
Kwok Fung as Lo Sir
Rain Lau as Sa Yee

Total Episodes: 25 episodes
Aired Dates: August 17 to September 18, 2009
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 9.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 921

Synopsis:
Following the conclusion of D.I.E, the D.I.E team has been disband and the members are now serving the police force in different departments. After several mishaps and misadventures, the Commissioner of Police decided to reactivate the D.I.E Unit.

Yue Chi Long, Chung Ching Yee, Ying Jing Jing and other former teammates are delighted that D.I.E has been reinstated. They are excited to be back at D.I.E and are looking forward to solving more mysterious cases. Jing Jing is not willing to be a stay-at-home Mum, thus she brings along her baby to work. Chi Long is unhappy with Jing Jing's arrangements but he has no choice. Together with their other teammates, the couple take turns to care for their baby resulting in numerous misadventures.

Chi Long and Jing Jing soon learn that their baby has inherited Chi Long's supernatural powers. Jing Jing makes use of the baby's powers to help her solve cases and at the same time prove to Chi Long that she is a capable police officer.

Jing Jing's sister, Pui Pui is being used to attack Chi Long and his family. During one of the attacks, Chi Long was ambushed and ends up in a coma. Upon realising that his wife and son are in danger, Chi Long's spirit takes over Ching Yee's body to save them.

Roger Kwok ready to take on Rosy Business

TVB new series The Threshold of a Persona will start its broadcast tonight. The new series about the functions of Hong Kong's Immigration Department stars Roger Kwok, Yoyo Mung, Patrick Tang, among others.

Roger, Yoyo and Patrick appeared at a promo function for the series dressed in the uniforms of the Immigration Department officers. They posed in their uniforms and exclaimed that they are ready to take over the 9.30pm time slot from Rosy Business, which won praises from viewers. Roger is upbeat about the series, "there is some momentum this time, I believe that I will beat Wayne Lai, fighting for the highest rating." Reporters asked Roger if he feels any pressure as Rosy Business achieved high ratings. Roger admits that Rosy Business's ratings are high, but says, "We are the elite forces, we also hope to fight for the highest rating." Yoyo also expressed her confidence in the series, "originally the series was suppose to be only 20 episodes, but then they changed it to 27 because the story is just too good."

Other cast members, Toby Leung, Kenny Wong, Raymond Cho and Ben Wong appeared in full uniform complete with anti-riot gears and equipments. The equipments were heavy, weighing approximately 20 pounds. Toby could not walk up on stage and needed help from the others. She was also sweating and claimed that she felt dizzy. "I feel like I'm about to throw up, about to faint. I don't dare to move too much, I don't want to use too much strength. I respect being a female," she says.

Source: Mingpao with translations by aZnangel @ AsianUniverse.net

The Threshold of a Persona

Cast:
Roger Kwok as Fong Chun Kit
Yoyo Mung as Yip On Kei
Raymond Cho as Cheng Pak Yue
Patrick Tang as Au Shun Fong
John Chiang as Mak Kai Ming
Kenny Wong as Wu Kit Sum
Toby Leung
Natalie Tong
Power Chan

Total Episodes: 25 episodes
Aired Dates: June 1 to July 3, 2009
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 9.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 921

Synopsis:
The Immigration Department guards the gateway in and out of Hong Kong. They are tasked to prevent questionable figures and criminals from entering Hong Kong. The immigration officers have a highly demanding task in their hands. However, this tough task raises a question - how can the officers accurately verify the identities of travellers? This is the first TV drama series that revolves around the immigration department.

While applying for a position in the Hong Kong Immigration Department, Fong Chun Kit makes friends with two other candidates; Cheng Pak Yue and Yip On Kei. Pak Yue is an aggressive and ambitious person. he later moves on to the police force and is promoted to Senior Inspector of Regional Crime Unit. While investigating a case, Pak Yue realises that the new triad leader, Wu Kit Sum has murdered someone because of Chun Kit's wife. This revelation has turned Chun Kit's life upside down.

As Chun Kit's good friend, On Kei helps Chun Kit to care for his son. On Kei also suffered a failed relationship with Pak Yue.

Au Shun Fong sees potential in Chun Kit's ability and recommends him to Mak Kai Ming, the Head of Investigation Section for the HK Immigration department. Chun Kit is successfully promoted and he is determined to start his life anew. While investigating a fraud syndicate, Chun Kit discovers his missing wife and uncovers her long hidden identity.

Esther Kwan returns to TVB

Nick Cheung Ka Fai, the husband of Esther Kwan, recently revealed that the filming for his new TVB series, Heaven and Earth will be postponed due to scheduling conflict. Heaven and Earth will see Nick collaborating with TVB big names including Charmaine Sheh, Bowie Lam and Moses Chan.

Nick Cheung and Esther Kwan with their baby daughter in this undated photo

Nick's absence will definitely be missed, but we will instead get to see an Esther series. At the personal invitation from the series producer, Leong Ka Shu, Esther agrees to return and film a new series for TVB, tentatively titled Five Tastes of Life. Esther will be working with 2008 Best Actress, Michelle Yim and Roger Kwok.

Esther has already been briefed about the details for the filming of the new series. The series is reported to be a pre-modern one and will start filming during summer. Esther is happy with the filming arrangements as she is not required to travel to another place to film.

As Esther will be busy with the filming, Nick would assume the duties of a babysitter to their daughter. Esther worries that Nick will over pamper their daughter when she is not around to supervise. Esther explains, "Sometimes I will just ignore her until she stops crying. I have talked to him asked him not to talk on the phone or SMS too much that he would have neglected their little girl."

Roger, who is currently in China filming a series, says he is excited to be working with Esther. "I have started watching Esther's series since I was young!" says Roger.

Source: Ming Pao with translations by choccho @ Asianfanatics.net

Roger Kwok and Sonija Kwok shops for the new year

Roger Kwok and Sonija Kwok recently collaborated in D.I.E. II which has its filming wrapped up not long ago. The two stars are now taking a break from filming dramas and help TVB to film a special program. They were each given HKD 200 to shop at Victoria Peak's Lunar New Year market.

In order to maximise their purchasing power, Roger and Sonija used thier popularity and fame to bargain and haggle for the best deals. During their shopping, Roger and Sonija encountered many fans who requested for their autographs. Both obliged their fans and Roger even gave away some of his purchases to the fans. Roger mistakenly gave away a lucky bamboo plant that Sonija bought, and Sonija didn't know whether to laugh or cry at Roger's mistake!

Initially Roger wanted to bring his son to the market to get a feel of the festive atmosphere but changed his mind when he realised that the market was too crowded. "Perhaps next year," Roger said.

Source: The Sun and Oriental Daily with translation from travelbug @ AsianFanatics.net

Sonija Kwok has confidence to win TV Queen award

TVB's 41st Anniversary is fast approaching. Sonija Kwok, who is in the running for Best Actress Award, was at a boutique to pick out her dress for the momentous occasion. Sonija, who has appeared numerous times in sexy dresses, shares that she will try to choose another sexy dress for this year's ceremony. She also reveals that her selected dress is a rare one - there's only one of it in the whole world!

Sonija will be competing against the likes of Liza Wang, Nancy Sit, Susanna Kwan, Michelle Yim and Lee Si Kei for the prestigious TV Queen Award. Sonija was reminded that D.I.E is the second highest rated series of this year. Sonija jokes that she has confidence but no grasp on the award.

Sonija also pledges her support for Raymond Lam, Ha Yu and her D.I.E co-star, Roger Kwok to take home the TV King award.

Source: Takungpao
Original Translation: mv_288 @ AsianFanatics.net

Sequel for Last One Standing in the works?

Kevin Cheng is the hot subject in many gossip magazines. He attended the "thank you" dinner for Last One Standing. Due to the many rumours, Kevin was teased by his co-star, Kiki Sheung. There were rumours that Kevin had 6 girlfriends (in the past 5 years), Kiki jokingly offered to be his 7th conquest! Kiki played Kevin's mother in Last One Standing. Playing along, Kevin exclaimed that among the many rumours that were circulating, this is the "best" rumour he has had!

Kevin also hoped that the ratings for Last One Standing will increase further, but expressed understanding that this genre is not what the si-lais (housewives) love to watch. He said, "My mom even said that if I wasn't in the series, she may not have watched it." On the other hand, Roger Kwok has more confidence than Kevin. Roger explained, "(I) Hope the ratings could reach 51 points, beating Moonlight Resonance, but (I) won't set the goal to be so high, so (that) next time we could beat it again! There is a scene in the finale that will put you all in great shock, (so you) must stay tuned! "

Roger also expressed his interest in filming the sequel for Last One Standing if the producers have plans for it. He explained that he is compatible working with Kevin. The "thank you" party was a treat from Roger and Kevin, with about 40 to 50 guests. However, Yoyo Mung could not attend as she has other work commitments.

Source: On.CC
Original Translation: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Sonija Kwok and Roger Kwok work with a baby in D.I.E 2

Sonija Kwok and Roger Kwok will start working together again next month to film the sequel to D.I.E, D.I.E 2. Following the ending of the first series, Yu Sir and Jing Jing has a baby. As such, the filming of the sequel requires that Sonija and Roger work with a baby. Sonija may be inexperienced, but she has the help of Roger, who already has a son with wife, Cindy Au.

Roger and Sonija were at TVB City to film the sales presentation for the series. Sonija revealed that she will have many scenes with the baby, who happens to be a psychic and will help Roger to solve crimes."The baby is already very well behaved. In addition, Roger Kwok who is professional has been giving guidance about Baby Psychology while filming. Regardless whether the baby needs milk, he knows very clearly. That is why filming has been particularly successful," Sonija explained.

Roger's other series, Last One Standing, which is currently aired, was the top rating series for last week. The series will end its run this Saturday. Roger hopes that the series will end on a high.

Source:Weiwenpo
Original Translation: Matchbox770@MediaChamber.net

Netizens praise Kevin Cheng's performance in Last One Standing

Last One Standing, which is scheduled to end its run this week, had a promotional event. The three main leads, Kevin Cheng, Roger Kwok and Yoyo Mung were all present.

Kevin expressed that he was pleased after reading the good comments netizens have to say about his performance as Cheung Sing Hei. Kevin said that every actor need a breakthrough role to expand their acting range and career. Hopefully, Kevin can progress further with this performance here.

Roger Kwok took on an evil role as the conniving and manipulative Tong Lap Yin. However, he is not worried. He plans to let his son watch Last One Standing along with Square Pegs as part of his education. Roger also shared that he is not bothered by the TV King award, just hoping that there'll be a good surprise.

Yoyo Mung, expressed her relief that she isn't competing for any awards this year. She doesn't feel disappointed and even joked that she doesn't have to worry about her outfit for TVB Anniversary do. She shared that she will film more series this year and hoped that she might have the chance to be nominated next year. She also revealed that the current Asian Financial Crisis hasn't affected her much.

Source: on.cc
Original Translation: Squirt88 @ AsianFanatics

Roger Kwok named his biggest challenger

Roger Kwok, the star of Last One Standing, was at Olympic City recently for "Baby Impact 100% Fun Fun Show". Reporters were quick to quiz him about the upcoming TVB Awards. He shared that the list of nominees will be out soon. Roger is quite sure that he is one of the nominees for Best Actor, but is also wary of the challenge from Raymond Lam, whom he named "the strongest contestant".

Roger said, "Raymond has done well this year, in particular in Moonlight Resonance and The Four. The ratings has been high."

Reporters asked Roger if he mind letting the younger artists win this year as he had won the award before, he replied, "It is not up to me to say. I was given the chance to compete this year. It is up to TVB. If I get it, I would be honored."

Source: MingPao
Original Translation: dragon888 @ AsianVN

Last One Standing

Cast:
Roger Kwok as Tong Lap Yeen
Kevin Cheng as Cheung Sing Hei
Yoyo Mung as Lei Pui Ka
Kiki Sheung
Elaine Yiu
Evergreen Mak
Ellesmere Choi
Macy Chan

Total Episodes: 22
Aired Dates: September 22 to October 18, 2008
Channel: Astro 931, Mondays to Fridays 9.30pm

Synopsis:
Cheung Siu Hei was incarcerated for allegedly killing his stepfather. The witness of the murder is his cousin brother, Tong Lap Yeen. While Siu Hei was in prison, Lap Yeen has found success and is now a prominent person of society. Ten years later, after being released from prison, Siu Hei vows to find the real murderer and discover the real truth behind the crime. In his course of investigation he met a reporter, Lei Pui Ka, who coincidentally is Lap Yeen's girlfriend. As Siu Hei digs deeper, he is putting himself at risks. Find out who the real murderer might be and join Siu Hei in his search for justice.

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