TVB Sales Presentation 2011

TVB has announced the 16 new series for 2011 at the Annual Sales Presentation. Of the 16 new series, 10 are modern while 6 of them are ancient series. Here is the list of series shown at the sales presentation.

Only You
Cast: Louise Lee, Kevin Cheng, Yoyo Mung, Natalie Tong, Kitty Yuen, Chin Ka Lok, Ella Koon

Back to the Three Kingdoms
Cast: Ron Ng, Steven Ma, Fala Chen, Evergreen Mak, Power Chan, Kenny Wong

Colourful World of Sister Fa
Cast: Charmaine Sheh, Raymond Lam, Pierre Ngo, Toby Leung

The Boxing King
Cast: Kevin Cheng, Raymond Wong, Kate Tsui, Selena Li

The King Among the Phoenixes
Cast: Jessica Hsuan, Myolie Wu, Sunny Chan, Nancy Wu, Elena Kong, Joel Chan,Rebecca Chan, Macy Chan, Kwok Fung

The Truth
Cast: Tavia Yeung, Ruco Chan, Raymond Wong, Louis Yuen, Natalie Tong, Louise Lee, Kenneth Ma, Aimee Chan

Fun with Liza and the Gods
Cast: Liza Wang, Louis Yuen, Johnson Lee, Wong Cho Lam

Relic of an Emissary
Cast: Joe Ma, Michael Tse, Kate Tsui, Sammul Chan, Elanne Kong

Psychological Warfare
Cast: Adam Cheng, Moses Chan, Maggie Siu, Aimee Chan, Kenny Wong, Rebecca Chan, Ram Tseung

Mahjong Flying Southeast
Cast: Yuen Wah, Kenneth Ma, Linda Chung, Kristal Tin, Ruco Chan, Natalie Tong, Raymond Cho, Macy Chan

Counter Terrorism Response Unit
Cast: Alex Fong, Bowie Lam, Eddie Kwan, Matthew Ko, Stephen Huynh, Vincent Wong

The Great Eunuch
Cast: Wayne Lai, Michelle Yim, Bosco Wong, Tavia Yeung, Elliot Yue, Susanna Kwan, Chung King Fai

Mole
Cast: Roger Kwok, Michael Tse, Sonija Kwok, Susan Tse, Pierre Ngo, Bernice Liu, Shirley Yeung

Household Army
Cast: Liza Wang, Bernice Liu, Kevin Cheng, Ha Yu, Raymond Cho, Angela Tong, Vincent Wong, Claire Yiu

Dwelling Choice of Men and Women
Cast: Michael Miu, Sonija Kwok, Michael Tse, Joyce Tang, Linda Chung, Ron Ng, Him Law, Yoyo Chen

Yes Sir, No Sir
Cast: Moses Chan, Tavia Yeung, Ron Ng, Linda Chung, Queenie Chu

Source: Kuangaitvb.com; Hyn5

Wayne Lai shoots down the idea of Rosy Business 3

TVB's Rosy Business and its indirect sequel No Regrets received good ratings and praises from the audience. Although, at the recent TVB Anniversary Awards [NR] lost the Best Series Award to Can't Buy Me Love, there are still talks about filming a third sequel to this award winning franchise.

However, Best Actor winner, Wayne Lai does not feel that filming a third installment is a good idea. Wayne reasons, "I think we should quit while we're ahead. I don't agree on filming a third installment."

Producer, Lee Tim Sing was reported as saying should a third sequel for [RB] is filmed, the series would have to be set in modern times. After all [RB] was set in ancient times (Qing Dynasty) while [NR] was set in the pre-modern (early republic) era. However, Producer Lee admits that filming a "modern era" [RB] would be extremely challenging and difficult.

A celebration dinner was held for the cast and crew of [NR] courtesy of TVB's Co-Chairman, Norman Leung. At the dinner, Norman addresses some issues highlighted by netizens including the "unfairness" from the Anniversary Awards. Norman explained that it is reasonable for [CBML] to win the best series award as it is the highest rated series of the year. He also explained that every award given out was based on appropriate scoring. As for Raymond Lam's surprise win for "Favourite Male Character" award, Norman reveals that it is not easy to choose between Raymond and Moses Chan. Similarly it was tough choosing between Wayne and Moses for the best actor award.

Wayne throws his support behind Raymond for winning "Favourite Male Character". Wayne explains that the audience loves Raymond and there's no benchmark for liking a particular character. He also praises Moses for having a good performance as well.

TVB's management executives, Stephen Chan, Virginia Lok and Catherine Tsang all attended the celebratory dinner. Virgina Lok explained that she dare not discuss contracts with Wayne and Sheren Tang before the awards to avoid reports of the two artistes exchanging contracts for awards. However, after the awards, she can talk contracts with the two two-time award winners. She hopes to use the the most sincere method to persuade them with lots of money as well as long-term contracts.

Virginia also notes that Sheren's manager is her long-time friend, Helen, so she would not try to take Sheren away from Helen unless Helen retires. As for Wayne, his manager is his wife - which according to Virginia, they already have a lifetime contract together.

Sheren admits that she is a little touched when she heard that Virginia is sincere in persuing her with money. Sheren adds that should her manager helen retires, she would definitely consider TVB first if she was to sign another long-term contract. Reporters asked Sheren if she will buy a house to reward herself for her win at TVB Anniversary Awards, but Sheren says, "financing a house is a punishment, not a reward!"

Source: Mingpao with translations by llwy12@ AsianFanatics.net

TVB Anniversary Awards 2010: Results at a glance

Update: The award show has ended. Congratulations to all the winners!

We try to bring you the latest results from TVB Anniversary Awards 2010. We will update this page with the results once we have it. Please refresh the page for latest result.

Lifetime Achievement Award - Louise Lee
Best Series - Can't Buy Me Love
Best Actor - Wayne Lai
Best Actress - Sheren Tang
Best Supporting Actor - Evergreen Mak
Best Supporting Actress - Fala Chen
Best Performance Award - Moses Chan
Best Host - Liza Wang, Louis Yuen, Johnson Lee, Wong Cho Lam [Fun with Liza & the Gods]
Favourite Male Character - Raymond Lam [Kingsley King Pok - The Mysteries of Love]
Favourite Female Character - Charmaine Sheh [Princess Chew Yeung - Can't Buy Me Love]
Most Improved Male Artiste - Raymond Wong
Most Improved Female Artiste - Natalie Tong
Most Admirable Programme Award - The Voice 2
Best Variety Show - Hong Kong Architecture
TVB.Com Popularity Award - Raymond Lam


Complete List of Nominees
TVB 43 Anniversary 2010 News Archive

Virginia Lok steps out to settle Gun Metal Grey issue

TVB was previously accused of neglecting anniversary series Gun Metal Grey at its 43rd Anniversary Gala. And Felix Wong and Michael Miu, both leads from [GMG] are reportedly annoyed with TVB for the snub. To mend bridges among the parties involved, Virgina Lok has stepped out to settle the issue.

Virginia has spoken to Felix and explains that Felix is an outspoken person who will speaks out whenever he feels that there is injustice. She reveals that Felix is not angry at TVB. In fact, Felix has agreed to guest star in TVB's lunar new year movie I Love Hong Kong. Virginia adds that after Felix cools down then he will be alright.

Virginia also explain that as [GMG] was aired a little later than No Regrets, this may lead to one feeling as though [NR] was promoted a little more than [GMG]. However, she shares that more promotion will be dome for [GMG] in days/weeks to come.

Virginia explains that despite Felix's outbursts, he will be attending [GMG]'s promotional events. However, it is unsure if Felix will attend TVB's Anniversary Awards.

Felix was interviewed by TVB's entertainment news channel and he revealed that he came back to film [GMG] to help Michael Miu. Felix also praised the cast of [GMG] for having good spirits and are passionate about their work. Felix admitted that he follows [GMG] every night but added that his passion for acting is not as strong as it used to be. He is contented with his semi-retirement lifestyle.

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

Earlier story: Gun Metal Grey snubbed at TVB Anniversary Gala

TVB Anniversary Awards Nominee List 2010

Best Actor

Ron Ng - A Chip Off the Old Block
Roger Kwok - The Season of Fate
Kevin Cheng - A Fistful of Stances
Joe Ma - Suspects in Love
Raymond Lam - The Mysteries of Love
Steven Ma - Ghost Writer
Kent Cheng - When Lanes Merge
Bobby Au Yeung - A Pillowcase of Mystery 2
Damien Lau - Growing Through Life
Bosco Wong - Growing Through Life
Moses Chan - Can't Buy Me Love
Bowie Lam - Every Move You Make
Wayne Lai - No Regrets
Felix Wong - Gun Metal Grey
Michael Miu - Gun Metal Grey

Best Actress

Myolie Wu - A Chip Off the Old Block
Kate Tsui - The Beauty of the Game
Maggie Siu - A Watchdog's Tale
Michelle Yim - The Season of Fate
Liza Wang - OL Supreme
Ada Choi - Fly with Me
Tavia Yeung - The Mysteries of Love
Linda Chung - Ghost Writer
Fala Chen - Ghost Writer
Lee Si Kei - Someday
Teresa Mo - Someday
Jessica Hsuan - A Pillowcase of Mystery 2
Maggie Cheung - Beauty Knows No Pain
Charmaine Sheh - Can't Buy Me Love
Sheren Tang - No Regrets

Best Supporting Actor
John Chiang - A Chip Off the Old Block
Derek Kwok - The Season of Fate
Michael Tse - My Better Half
Ron Ng - OL Supreme
Dominic Lam - A Fistful of Stances
Kenny Wong - Fly with Me
Raymond Cho - Fly with Me
Joel Chan - Sisters of Pearl
Kenneth Ma - The Mysteries of Love
Johnson Lee - A Pillowcase of Mystery 2
Louis Yuen - Can't Buy Me Love
Raymond Wong - No Regrets
Pierre Ngo - No Regrets
Evergreen Mak - No Regrets
Vincent Wong - Gun Metal Grey

Best Supporting Actress
Sharon Chan - The Beauty of the Game
Denise Ho - OL Supreme
Selena Li - A Fistful of Stances
Natalie Tong - A Fistful of Stances
Kara Hui - A Fistful of Stances
Queenie Chu - Fly with Me
Kiki Sheung - Sisters of Pearl
Aimee Chan - Someday
Kingdom Yuen - When Lanes Merge
Elaine Yiu - When Lanes Merge
Elena Kong - Beauty Knows No Pain
Toby Leung - Growing Through Life
Susanna Kwan - Can't Buy Me Love
Fala Chen - No Regrets
Nancy Wu - Gun Metal Grey

Favourite Male Character
Sunny Chan - A Chip Off the old Block
Steven Ma - A Watchdog's Tale
Wong Cho Lam - Don Juan DeMercado
Chapman To - OL Supreme
Kenneth Ma - A Fistful of Stances
Him Law - Suspects in Love
Bobby Au Yeung - A Pillowcase of Mystery 2
Johnson Lee - A Pillowcase of Mystery 2
Raymond Lam - The Mysteries of Love
Tsui Wing - Someday
Kent Cheng - When Lanes Merge
Raymond Wong - When Lanes Merge
Moses Chan - Can't Buy Me Love
Louis Yuen - Can't Buy Me Love
Wayne Lai - No Regrets

Favourite Female Character
Myolie Wu - A Chip off the Old Block
Christine Ng - The Beauty of the Game
Kitty Yuen - Don Juan DeMercado
Liza Wang - OL Supreme
Ada Choi - Fly with Me
Tavia Yeung - The Mysteries of Love
Lee Si Kei - Someday
Teresa Mo - Someday
Joyce Tang - Beauty Knows No Pain
Charmaine Sheh - Can't Buy Me Love
Fala Chen - Can't Buy Me Love
Linda Chung - Can't Buy Me Love
Susanna Kwan - Can't Buy Me Love
Lee Heung Kam - Can't Buy Me Love
Sheren Tang - No Regrets

Most Improved Male Artist
Jazz Lam
King Kong
Joel Chan
Raymond Wong
Him Law

Most Improved Female Artist
Selena Li
Elaine Yiu
Natalie Tong
Skye Chan
Mimi Lo

Best Drama Series

A Chip Off the Old Block
The Beauty of the Game
A Watchdog's tale
The Season of Fate
Don Juan DeMercado
My Better Half
OL Supreme
In the Eye of the Beholder
A Fistful of Stances
Suspects in Love
Fly with Me
Sisters of Pearl
The Mysteries of Love
Ghost Writer
Someday
When Lanes Merge
A Pillowcase of Mystery 2
Beauty Knows No Pain
Growing Through Life
Can't Buy Me Love
The Comeback Clan
Every Move You Make
No Regrets
Gun Metal Grey

Source: TVB.Com

TVB 43rd Lighting Ceremony

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TVB 43 Lighting Ceremony was held on Monday, October 18. It was attended by many TVB executives, artistes and management including the 103 year old Sir Run Run Shaw.

TVB artistes who attended the ceremony were Liza Wang, Carol Cheng, Wayne Lai, Sheren Tang, Moses Chan, Charmaine Sheh, Raymond Lam, Myolie Wu, Michael Tse, Linda Chung, Steven Ma, Susanna Kwan, Louise Lee and Kenneth Ma to name a few. Others who were present include Michael Miu, Maggie Siu, Sharon Chan, Nancy Wu, Kenny Wong, Raymond Wong, Toby Leung, Susan Tse, Natalie Tong, Peirre Ngo, Kara Hui, Jessica Hsuan, Matthew Ko, Felix Wong, Selena Li, Aimee Chan, Chris Lai and Tracy Ip.

There were performances from Wayne Lai, Vivien Yeo, Christine Kuo and Matthew Ko. Guests were also entertained by the trio of Johnson Lee, Wong Cho Lam and Louis Yuen from the Fun with Liza and the Gods programme.

Photo credit: Hyn5 | theSun

Watch online: http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/PEHXTvUv1rQ/