Men with No Shadows

Cast:
Bobby Au Yeung as Dr Kong Tung Kin, Omar
Raymond Lam as Satan/ Toi Fung, Typhoon
Tavia Yeung as Fong Siu Fong
Power Chan as Vincent Tong
John Chiang as Tong King Tin
Gigi Wong as Sung Chor Kiu
Mandy Wong as Toi Yan
Sire Ma as Kong Wai Mui

Total Episodes: 20 episodes
Aired Dates: September 12 to October 7, 2011
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 9.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 921

Synopsis:
It is part of the human life-cycle to experience birth, illness, old-age and death. But who controls these life changing events?

Kong Tung Kin, Dr. O is a well respected doctor who researches new medicine and cures. He started his own private practice after a failed drug trial incident.

One day, he faced with a deadly car accident and finds himself facing death. After much negotiation with the Devil, he gets a second chance to live, but with conditions.

He has to find someone he deemed to be a "bad person" to replace him in death. Dr O could not submit anone's name to the Devil and at the last minute decides to submit his own name.

The Devil was impressed and decides to spare Dr O his life. The Devil decides to live as a human and experience life. He befriends Dr O and moves within Dr O's circle of family and friends.

To experience love, the Devil persues Fong Siu Fong, Dr O's patient and love interest. Later, Dr O comes to an agreement with the Devil - his soul for fame and fortune. Eventually Dr O becomes a changed man, his kindness and compassion slowly drains from him without himself realising it.

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The Other Truth

Cast:
Tavia Yeung as Mavis Hong
Raymong Wong as Wallace Cheuk
Ruco Chan as Keith Lau
Louis Yuen as James Wai
Natalie Tong as Cecilia Poon
Chris Lai
Sam Chan
Chung King Fai as Clayton Hau

Total Episodes: 25 episodes
Aired Dates: June 27 to July 29, 2011
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 9.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 921

Synopsis:
Lau Chi Kit, Keith is a barrister whose ambitions knows no limit. He will do everything he can to win a case, even if his own career or his life may be at risk.

His good friend, Cheuk Siu Him, Wallace comes from a wealthy family and has his own law firm. Although Siu Him is a qualified solicitor, he has no court experience as he prefers to handle the business aspects of his job. However, all that changes when he met barrister Hong Chi Yan, Mavis. To impress Mavis, Wallace decides to take on a tricky case.

James Wai is a hardworking but out-of-luck barrister who shares a chamber with Mavis and Keith. James is dependant on his mother financially but his luck is about to turn for the better when he takes on a thorny case.

Join these four legal eagles as they share their story. Sink yourself into the complex world of legal proceedings and courtroom drama as every verdict returned may have the other truth.

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Yes Sir, Sorry Sir

Cast:
Moses Chan as Lo Yiu Wah
Tavia Yeung as Ho Miu Suet
Ron Ng as Inspector Ching Man Lik
Linda Chung as Koo Ka Lam
Ram Tseung
Law Lok Lam
Lee Kwok Lun
Savio Tsang

Total Episodes: 30 episodes
Aired Dates: April 18 to May 27, 2011
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 9.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 921

Synopsis:
Lo Yiu Wah (Lo Sir) hails from a family of disciplined workers. He, however, is a teacher of a notorious public school. One day, he was urged to resign after his students accused him of being a peeping tom.

After resigning, Lo Sir decided to pursue his dream of being a police officer. He was instead offered to be a police undercover as the triads have expanded their network into schools. Lo Sir is reassigned back to his former school, Lam Tin Kwong.

After his return, Lo Sir meets a new teacher, Ho Miu Suet (Miss Ho), and is impressed by her passion and enthusiasm. Lo Sir also learns that he was too strict with his students in the past and tries to befriend them. Miss Ho is determined to boost her students confidence and invites bowling expert, Koo Ka Lam to coach them.

When Lo Sir finds out about Miss Koo's triad background, he decides to pursue her, hoping to get to know more about the triads. Lo Sir also finds himself in competition against the buffed Inspector Ching Man Lik, who has been assigned as the new liason officer for the school.

Inspector Ching is interested in Miss Ho, but she only has her eyes and heart for Lo Sir. Slowly the four of them, Lo Sir, Miss Ho, Miss Koo and Inspector Ching find themselves embroiled in a complicated love rectangle.

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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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Tavia Yeung films in China, attempts to be evil

Tavia Yeung is currently busy filming a series in China. However this hardworking actress cares about her soon-to-premiere TVB series, The Rippling Blossom. Tavia admits that having the series broadcast during the Chinese New Year period will affect the ratings, but she is optimistic. She adds that the most important thing is that she has a series that is broadcasted.

The last Tavia series was The Mysteries of Love, alongside Raymond Lam. Tavia shares that she has three series with TVB that is still not released yet. As such, she can film in China comfortably and earn some extra income. "This time, I'm collaborating with Patrick Tam in a costume drama, a villain lead actress. This is my first China series," reveals an excited Tavia.

In her China series, which is about battling Concubines, Tavia's role is similar to her character in Beyond the Realm of Conscience. See if I can go to the limit this time, last time in Hong Kong I already got so evil, I may not necessarily be able to do it again, I want to be the evilest one in all of China! says Tavia. Tavia is not worried that her evil role may affect her image as she believes that "Mainland's audience are very rational."

Tavia acknowledges that this time is a good opprtunity to move away from portraying "girl-next-door" type of roles. She also decline suggestions that she is using this opprtunity as a stepping stone to leave TVB for greener pastures. "TVB sent me out to shoot this series, regardless of fame and fortune, it is good for TVB and I. I'm signing with TVB for life!" Tavia clarifies.

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

Tavia Yeung puts rumours to rest

Recently, there are numerous reports claiming TVB actress, Tavia Yeung, to have a crooked chin which was caused by nerve inflamation. Left with no other options, Tavia has spoken out against those reports.

Tavia admits that she has indeed fallen ill about a month ago while filming TVB new series, The Truth. She had a stiff neck and had difficulty speaking. However after seeking treatment, she explains that she has recovered. It was a strain of flu that caused inflamed nerve. However, Tavia emphasises that she does not have a crooked chin.

The doctor note that Tavia is very stresses and advises her to get more rest. Tavia assures fans that she has recovered but to enhance her health, she is taking more Chinese tonics and is continuing her acupunture treatment. She also does not forget to thank everyone for their concern.

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

The Mysteries of Love celebrates high ratings

The cast of The Mysteries of Love including Raymond Lam, Tavia Yeung, Kenneth Ma and Bernice Liu attended a celebration dinner in honour of the drama achieving high ratings. The final episode averaged at 38 points and peaked at 42 points.

Reporters teased Raymond and asked him to treat everyone to a holiday to Thailand but Raymond instead throw the ball to Kenneth. Raymond says he has treated the cast numerous times but Kenneth has yet to do so. On a more serious note, Raymond admits that he should be treating the cast and crew to a meal but that would have to wait till he completes his concert first.

The airing of The Mysteries of Love was plagued by plagiarism claims. TVB was accused of copying Japanese drama Detective Galileo which TVB denies but admits that there maybe some similarities. Raymond also shares that he is not sure if there will be a sequel as he has not heard of it yet from Producer Lau Ka Ho.

Tavia acknowledge that the ending for The Mysteries of Love is good. Should there be a sequel, she hopes that the story will be a new one.

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

The Mysteries of Love

Cast:
Raymond Lam as King Pok, Kingsley
Kenneth Ma as Lo Tin Hang
Tavia Yeung as Chui Siu Lai
Bernice Liu as Ling Man Ka, Nickole
Mary Hon
Lee Kwok Lun
Law Lok Lam
Chan Chin Pang

Total Episodes: 25 episodes
Aired Dates: May 24 to June 25, 2010
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 9.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 921

Synopsis:
King Pok (Kingsley) is the youngest physics genius of his generation. He returned to Hong Kong to accept the position of Associate Professor at Hong Kong University. King Pok's good friend is Lo Tin Hang, Senior Inspector of Police for Reginal Crime. Under Lo Sir's invitation, King Pok extended his help to the police and managed to slove numerous mysterious crime cases.

King Pok's assignment in police cases makes him cross path with policewoman, Chui Siu Lai. King Pok rationalises that he has fallen in love with Siu Lai because of a love hormone - phenylalanine. However, both Siu Lai and King Pok comes from different family backgrounds and social standings. Due to these factors, King Pok finds it difficult to manage their relationship problems with formulas.

Lo Sir does not believe in love and is always looking for sensual pleasures with women. He maintains a sex only relationship with Ling Man Ka, a journalist. When Lo Sir learns that Man Ka is getting married, his perception of love is shattered.

The Mysteries of Love is a love story between a university professor and policewoman intertwined with intricate theories of physics and set against the backdrop of crime cases.

Kevin Cheng hopes to collaborate with cast of A Fistful of Stances again

TVB series A Fistful of Stances' ratings is mediocre but there are many active discussions by netizens in various online forums.

Kevin Cheng, who takes on dual role in the series, as both father and son, explained that it was rather challenging and hopes that the ratings can improve. He revealed that the script for this series is one of his favourites. He also enjoyed the filming process with the cast, including Kenneth Ma, Natalie Tong, Dominic Lam and Tavia Yeung, calling them family. Kevin shared that the meet up for dinners and movies after filming. Kevin hopes that the ratings can improve and pave way for a sequel as he look forward to collaborating with the same group of cast once more.

Kevin revealed that he is satisfied with his earning for 2010. In fact, in the beginning of the year, he earned a 7-figure sum when he was in the States, filming commercial and doing a few shows. Kevin will be heading to Malaysia together with Moses Chan, Ron Ng and Bosco Wong for a concert.

Despite being busy, Kevin is still very much a filial son. He still remembers his mother's wish for him to buy his own house. He wants to fulfill his mother's dream soon but the housing prices are skyrocket high. As such, Kevin says he will wait a bit more. Kevin shares that his mother rushed him to settle down two years ago but he has his own plans. He believes that the time is not right yet.

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

Producer Nelson Cheung talks about his work

TVB has many producers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes and Nelson Cheung is one of them. Nelson has been involved in the industry for over 30 years. Some of Nelson's recent productions include You're Hired and D.I.E.

Since young, Producer Nelson loves to watch comedies. The rapid development of the Hong Kong film industry has given Nelson the opportunity to get into productions and film work. He started his career at ATV in 1979 where he was a PA and subsequently promoted to director 2 years later. In 1985, Producer Nelson moved over to rival station TVB and was promoted to the role of Producer in 1989.

Nelson's productions One Step beyond, Love is Beautiful, Dicey Business as well as D.I.E and You're Hired moves his ahead of his peers and earned him a good reputation in the industry.

Producer Nelson is also adventurous and dares to create different yet interesting roles in his series. Back in 1991, he took a gamble and cast Dicky Cheung and Derek Wan for his comedy One Step Beyond. The gamble paid off when the pairing of Dicky and Derek left memorable impressions in viewers minds. More recently, he took another risk and cast TVB darling, Charmaine Sheh opposite Dayo Wong in You're Hired. This fresh pairing was such a tremendous success that left audiences asking for more.

Nelson gave credit to Dayo for the success of his partnership with Charmaine. He was full of praise for Dayo, "I really admire Dayo Wong. He is one talented performer and he is very hard working. Every time he does a series, he would do a lot of homework for it. From TV series to stand up comedy, he is the best. He is a very generous person, whatever new ideas he thinks of, he'll definitely share it with others. When filming series, he doesn't know that his acting is good, but he would look after other artistes, getting into character together."

Not forgetting Charmaine's effort and contribution, Nelson also gave her credit, "Charmaine, although she's one of the most popular actresses, but she really uses her heart to act. Not only does she fulfill the producer's requirements well, but many times she would give you many surprises along with it. So Dayo and Charmaine both give off good sparks. I also discovered that Charmaine really does have good comedy acting skills."

Nelson was also asked to comment on the rising crop of fadans and siusangs in TVB. He feels that Kenneth Ma's acting is solid while Tavia Yeung is contantly improving. "Tavia Yeung is like a military worker. Maybe it's because whatever role you give her, she will put all her effort into it for you, I have seen her improving all along."

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

A Fistful of Stances

Cast:
Kevin Cheng as Koo Yu Cheung
Kenneth Ma as Koo Yu Tong
Natalie Tong as Ying Ngam Ming
Nancy Wu as Chow Mui Mui
Yuen Qiu as Au Yeung Wai-Lan
Tavia Yeung as Au Yeung Wai-Lan (Young version)
Dominic Lam as Wing Tak
Jacky Heung as Wing Man Kwan
Shirley Yeung
Selena Li

Total Episodes: 25 episodes
Aired Dates: March 17 to April 2, 2010
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 9.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 921

Synopsis:
Au Yeung Wai-Lan is the owner of a martial arts school. She was recently reunited with her eldest son, Koo Yu Cheung, after years of separation.

Upon Yu Cheung's return home, he was shocked to learn that his younger brother, Koo Yu Tong, is suffering from a critical illness. What is more shocking for Yu Cheung was that their father was murdered by Wing Tak, the owner of a medicinal company as well as the bitter rival of the Koo family.

Yu Cheung never liked kung-fu but has always shown potential for the arts. His potential in kung-fu shine even brighter when he takes on Wing Man Kwan, Wing Tak's son.

Wai-Lan places all her hopes on Yu Cheung to take on the Wing family. She even taught Yu Cheung a special set of kung-fu skills that was created by the Koo family. Wai-Lan even registers Yu Cheung for the Guangdong Boxing Championship, and as fate would have it, Yu Cheung's opponent at the tournament happens to be Man-Kwan!

Yu Cheung achieved tremendous success in martial arts but his success also makes him lose his bearings. He is caught in a love triangle with Ying Ngan Ming (Wai-Lan's apprentice) and Chow Mui Mui, his dream girl. Yu Cheung's confusion in love as well as his exhaustion with kung-fu caused him to fall in the final tournament.

Will Yu Cheung sort out his problems in time to save the Koo family?

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.

Cast of Beyond the Realm of Conscience continues to celebrate

The success of TVB drama, Beyond the Realm of Conscience is truly extraordinary, the cast and crew got together for yet another celebration. This round it is TVB executive, Norman Leung who is footing the bill. Cast members including Charmaine Sheh, Tavia Yeung, Moses Chan, Kevin Cheng, Selena Li, Michelle Yim, Susan Tse and Susanna Kwan were among those who attended the dinner. Due to the success of the series, Charmaine and Kevin revealed that they were both able to earn a 7-figure sum in a short period of time.

Charmaine recently returned from a trip to Malaysia, which she is ambassador for a skincare brand. "!'m already starting a fat year. During the Lunar New Year period, I have series to film, so probably earning extra money. I'll be busy shooting series in the new year. Having good scripts outweighs winning awards, the most important is to enjoy the filming process. As a reward, if possible, I want to get a new car. As for property, I have always wanted to, but I have no time to look for them.," says Charmaine.

Kevin, on the other hand shares that he will be shooting ads in the new year. He will also be travelling to the United States and Canada for work. Tavia expressed that she is currently busy with many jobs but she is also earning more. She explains, "I can get a new house for my dog. As for my own house, investment is my goal, let's see how that goes."

Selena Li who recently went on a 3-month break to complete her studies, reveals that she has to turn down jobs when she was in Canada. This caused her to lose some income. However, Selena acknowledge that being able to graduate is priceless and it made her mum very happy!

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

Tavia Yeung was determined to be an evil villain

Tavia Yeung has been in the entertainment industry for 10 years now. She has always taken on "goody-two-shoes" roles. But all that changes in her 10th year. In Beyond the Realm of Conscience, Tavia takes on the role of Yiu Kam Ling the ultimate villain in the series. It is difficult for Tavia to act evil, as the most "evil" deed she does in real life is making fun of people! Tavia explained that someone actually laughed at her and claimed that she could not portray a villainous role, and as such Tavia decided to accept the role and was determined to do her best.

Tavia's role of a villain in Beyond the Realm of Conscience is very much hyped up. Many fans and even non-fans are eager to watch her portrayal of the evil Kam Ling. Tavia revealed that she decided to take on the role as a promise and challenge for herself! "Everyone said that I couldn’t do it. Everyone said that my look doesn’t seem like a bad person. Everyone said the same thing and even producer also said the same thing: Can portray a villain role? Therefore, I was determined to portray the evil role well," explained a very determined Tavia.

Tavia Yeung as the evil Yiu Kam Ling in
Beyond the Realm of Conscience. Credit: TVB.com

Although the role of Kam Ling is Tavia's very first chance of portraying an antagonist, she admits that acting "evil" is not that difficult. What's more difficult for her was to grasp and learn the complicated dialogues and script for the ancient series.

Tavia acknowledged that Beyond the Realm of Conscience was a hot topic among netizens even before the series premiered. She knows that the series will be popular among drama viewers but never did she imagined that she would be pick by fans and netizens as a strong contender for Best Actress Award at this year's TVB Anniversary Awards! "No matter how everyone said that it was good, but they haven’t watched it yet! Instead, I will tell them: Calm down, let’s watch the series first. Don’t say too much first and let’s give comments after you all watch! Therefore, when you asked me whether I am nervous or not in terms of awards? No! I dare not put high hopes and I prefer to maintain at a stable position. I am only nervous about my performance. I portrayed a good person and would turn evil after that. How to win audiences’ heart, how come I will change and whether my changes are rational or not. Most important for me is feedback from audiences," Tavia rationalised.

Tavia is the total opposite from Kam Ling. Kam Ling would stop at nothing to get what she wants, but Tavia believes that slow and steady improvements will guide her to the top. Tavia is one of the few actresses who are rumour-free even after 10 years in the industry. "Every year my career will improve although I will not suddenly bounce into a high position. Did I have a splendid result in my career? Of course I haven’t reached that stage yet. But it was better year by year!" explains a philosophical Tavia.

Tavia is contented with her achievements in these 10 years. She admits that what she has achieved so far are reasonable, but what matters was she went through each day happily! She doesn't compare herself with other artistes as she knows other artistes worked hard to reach where they are.

If Tavia does take home the Best Actress Award at TVB Anniversary Awards, she reveals that she would have to treat dinner. "Treating dinner is not a problem but this is a social interaction. I’m afraid of social interaction. This is my character. I hope that someone can help me to socialize and I pay the bill then it is OK. If no chance to gain awards, then I just have to work harder next year, really!"

Source: New Daily with translations by Jessie

Beyond the Realm of Conscience goes 1-Up against Born Rich

TVB grand productions Beyond the Realm Of Conscience and Born Rich premiered on Monday 19 October. Both series did well and surpassed the expectations of viewers. Generally, netizens have good comments about both series.

Beyond the Realm Of Conscience achieved an average rating of 34 points (2.14 million viewers) and peaked at 36 points for its first episode. The lead cast of Beyond the Realm Of Conscience - Charmaine Sheh, Tavia Yeung and Moses Chan were happy with the ratings.

Meanwhile, the other grand production, Born Rich averaged at 32 points (2.05 millions viewers) and peaked at 34 points. Born Rich lost about 100,000 viewers compared to Beyond the Realm Of Conscience! However, Anita Yuen and Jaime Chik both expressed their confidance for Born Rich.

Although Beyond the Realm Of Conscience has "won" the first round, Charmaine Sheh explains that she has never thought of "competing" against Born Rich. She acknowledges that the cast of Beyond the Realm Of Conscience has given their all during filming and it is nice to receive good feedback from the audience. She also states that the two series are of different genres, and perhaps Born Rich will give viewers a nice surprise at the later stages of the drama.

The premiere of Beyond the Realm Of Conscience also sees 2 little girls portraying the role of little Sam Ho and Kam Ling. Charmaine who plays Sam Ho is full of praises for the little girls. She admits to tearing during the scene when little Sam Ho scatter the ashes of her mother into the well.

Both Charmaine and Tavia Yeung disagree with viewers who compared Beyond the Realm Of Conscience with Korean drama, Jewel in the Palace. Charmaine thinks that viewers should continue to watch Beyond the Realm Of Conscience and see the drama development first before judging the series.

The producer of Beyond the Realm Of Conscience, Mui Siu Ching reveals that the girl who played little Sam Ho was picked after three auditions. They decided to select her although she "no front teeth and has single eyelid" because they want to keep the image of Sam Ho - a kind hearted person who grows up to be a beautiful woman.

Source: MingPao with translations by R.E.D @ AsianVN.com

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

Beyond the Realm of Conscience

Cast:
Charmaine Sheh as Lau Sam Ho
Tavia Yeung as Yiu Kam Ling
Moses Chan as Emperor Li Yi (later Li Chen)
Kevin Cheng as Ko Hin Yeung
Michelle Yim as Chung Suet Ha
Susanna Kwan as Yuen Tsui Wan
Selena Li as Concubine Man Bo-Yin
Mary Hon as Empress
Krystal Tin
Susan Tse
Tracy Ip as Concubine
Mandy Cho as Concubine

Total Episodes: 33 episodes
Aired Dates: October 19 to November 29, 2009
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 8.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 901

Synopsis:
In the Tong Dynasty, the Emperor and the Imperial family are served by the Imperial Household Bureau. The Imperial Household Bureau is tasked to manage all household services for the Emperor and is made up of four sections. They are Jewels, Attire, Food and Furnishing.

Lau Sam Ho and Yiu Kam Ling were exposed to the Imperial Household bureau at a tender age. The two girls are hardworking and were raised within the disciplines of the palace. Yuen Tsui Wan, the Head of the Jewels Section, and Chung Suet Ha, Head of Attire Section find Sam Ho to be a very kind-hearted girl. They soon start a fight to bring Sam Ho into their own section.

Sam Ho always keeps her mother's last words close to her heart; "Do good deeds, Speak good words, Show goodwill". She lives her life based on that and displays kindness to everyone in the Palace. On the other hand, Kam Ling disagrees with Sam Ho. Kam Ling believes that to survive in the Palace, she has to scheme her way to the top. She finally succeeds to be the Emperor's concubine.

Kam Ling knows that Sam Ho is in love with chess master, Ko Hin Yeung. However she is still jealous of Sam Ho as she knows that Emperor Lee Yi is attracted to Sam Ho. To strengthen her position, Kam Ling accuses Sam Ho of murdering the Empress and condemns her to death. Luckily for Sam Ho, Kam Ling's plan does not fall into place.

Watch how Sam Ho goes up against the scheming Kam Ling, where benevolence triumph over evil.

Shall We State the Case Blessing Ceremony

TVB new drama, Shall We State the Case, held its blessing ceremony recently. Among the cast members who were present include Raymond Lam, Tavia Yeung, Kenneth Ma, Bernice Liu, Astrid Chan and Jack Wu. Raymond will once again be paired with Tavia. This is their third collaboration as a couple, the previous two were Golden Faith and Twin of Brothers. Tavia shared that she has always had a good working relationship with Raymond. Although this will not be her firt time portraying a couple with Raymond, Tavia shares that the feeling this time will be a little different. She explained, "Raymond and I have not been a couple for many years, recently he's more focused on being a couple with Linda Chung, but this time being a couple with him is a different feeling than in the past. I feel that he is more mature and stabled now. We both seem to have gotten so much older, we have a deeper and better relationship."

Reporters asked Tavia if she was worried that there will be rumours (about her and Raymond) but Tavia explained that rumours are inevitable. She assured reporters that she is immune to rumours.

Raymond was late to the blessing ceremony. He explained that he has gastroenteritis and diarrhea. "I am not sure if I had eaten expired food at home. I started having diarrhea yesterday and throughout the night too. I was feeling really unwell last night at the Artistes 88 Fund Raising Campaign (in support of Typhoon Morakot disaster relief ). I went to see the doctor and had an injection this morning," he clarified. Raymond also did not forget to praise Tavia, expressing that she is now very feminine and prettier.

Source: On.cc with translations by R.E.D @ Asianvn.com; Source: Oriental Daily with translations by aZnangel @ AsianUniverse.net

Costume Fitting for new Raymond Lam-Tavia Yeung series

Raymond Lam and Tavia Yeung will be collaborating in new TVB series Shall We State the Case as reported earlier. The series will be based on Japanese drama series, Detective Galileo. Other cast for the drama series include Kenneth Ma, Bernice Liu, and model, Lisa S.

Recently, the blessing ceremony for the drama was held. Filming is scheduled to start before the end of this month.

Raymond will play the lead character - a Physics professor while Tavia plays his love interest who works as a police constable. Kenneth Ma will take on the role of Tavia's boss - a police inspector while Bernice takes on the role of Kenneth's girlfriend.

Kenneth's character is a renowned womaniser. Kenneth laments that he has no prior experience as a womaniser and joked that he would have to frequent Lan Kwai Fong more to pick up girls and gain experience.

Tavia, dressed in full police constable uniform at the event explained that he Mother is happiest that she gets to play a police.

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

Raymond Lam and Tavia Yeung collaborate in new detective series

Tavia Yeung (L) and Raymond Lam set to re-collaborate

Raymond Lam will be reunited with Tavia Yeung to film a new TV series for TVB tentatively titled 談情說案. Joining them is Kenneth Ma, of Man In Charge and Speech of Silence. Raymond and Tavia were previously paired in Golden Faith and worked together in Eternal Faith, Yummy Yummy, Heart of Greed, Moonlight Resonance, among others.

This new series will be a "sort-of" remake of popular Japanese TV series - Detective Galileo. Raymond will undertake the lead role as Galileo, a university professor who majors in Physics. Galileo believes that everything revolves around and has a connection to Science.

Raymond will be romantically linked to Tavia, who takes on the role of a criminal investigator. They will work as a pair to solve numerous criminal cases.

Raymond shares that he grew up reading detective novels. This will be his first time filming for the detective/investigation genre and it will be a new experience for him. However, Raymond disclosed that he has not watched the Japanese series before. "I don’t even have the time to watch the series that I have acted in, hence, time just does not permit me to watch other series." Raymond is not worried that audience will compare him with the Japanese actor, Masaharu Fukuyama who portrayed Galileo in the original series. In everything that you do, you will still be the subject of comparison, nevertheless, there are many differences, from the the scripts and plots to the actors and actresses with different portrayal of each roles and characters, I believe they are different altogether, explains Raymond.

This new series will also be the first time for Tavia to undertake a criminal investigator role. Tavia says, "This is a fresh new experience for me. The plot is also different, I certainly look forward to it." Tavia is not worried that viewers will compare this series with the original one. She explains that Producer Lau Ka Hou says that the series will also focus on relationships aside from the criminal cases.

Source: Oriental Daily with translations by Choccho @ AsianFanatics.net