2011 TVB Anniversary Awards Winners

Here's the list of winners in the 44th TVB Anniversary Awards. Congratulations to everyone!

Best Drama

'Lives of Omission'

Best Actor

Kevin Cheng ('Ghetto Justice')

Best Actress

Myolie Wu ('Curse of the Royal Harem')

Best Supporting Actor
Ben Wong ('Lives of Omission')

Best Supporting Actress

Sharon Chan ('Ghetto Justice')

My Favorite Male TV Character
Kevin Cheng (as Law Ba in 'Ghetto Justice')

My Favorite Female TV Character

Myolie Wu (as Wong Si Fu in 'Ghetto Justice')

Most Improved Actor

MC Jin

Most Improved Actress

Sire Ma

Best Television Program Host

Edmond So, Calvin Choy, Remus Choy - 'All Star Glam Exam'

Best Variety/Informative Show

'Water of Life'

Most Enjoyable Program

'HK Back Then'

Life Achievement Award
Lee Heung Kam

TVB.COM Popular Artiste

Kevin Cheng

Extraordinary Glamorous Male and Female (temporarily added award)

Bosco Wong and Myolie Wu

Sharon Chan & Ben Wong Are Confident in Winning

Sharon Chan and Ben Wong are possible winners in the 2011 TVB anniversary awards' "Best Supporting Actors" category. They both expressed that they are confident in bringing the award home.

Sharon is confident in herself: "My role as 'Hot Legs Queen' is very prominent. The look of long hair, short skirt, and long legs brought me many job opportunities." However, the actress thinks she still didn't do good enough: "I don't think I'm performing or handling characters well enough. You need life experiences to act. I had lots of experiences these years. My dad passed away in 2003, then I got injured last year, etc. These experiences can help me perform better." She expressed if she wins the award, she will present it in front of her dad's grave.

First time being nominated in the anniversary award, Ben believes his role as an undercover is very sharp: "The role doesn't have much scenes, but it's someone rare that you don't see often." Asked whether he feels its late for him to be nominated, he said: "You can't control. I'm glad I never gave up." The actor also thanked Catherine Tseng for asking him to star in "A Kindred Spirit," then producer Lee Tim Sing and the producers of "Lives of Omission."

In addition, Nancy Wu, who is also a nominee of "Best Supporting Actress," expressed she is happy of whoever win the award: "I didn't even think I would receive a nomination. This is an acknowledgement."

Translation: Kay @ Kay's Entertainment

Source: Oriental Daily

Cilla Kung: I'm Not Just a Damn Teen

Cilla Kung made a fame with her role as a school girl in "Yes Sir, Sorry Sir." From being a nobody to suddenly becoming otaku's goddess, Cilla said: "This year is the most improved since I made my debut. People called me by my name in the drama. I'm so happy that I get to try different characters and did quite well, proving I'm can act, not just a damn teen." She also thanked high executive Virginia Lok, producers Lau Ka Ho and Mui Siu Ching.

However, Cilla sees Mandy Wong as her biggest rival. She praised Mandy keeps improving and acts very well: "She is generous and decent. I envy she has many opportunities." She thinks Sire Ma benefits from having many on-screen exposure at the end of the year, which made her another popular winner in "Most Improved Female Artist." As for "Most Improved Male Artist," she supports Jazz Lam, pointing out he is an experienced actor and can act in many different roles.

Translation: Kay @ Kay's Entertainment

Source: Oriental Daily

MC Jin and Mandy Wong For 'Most Improved'

Known for his rapping skills, MC Jin successfully made everyone remember his name with "Lives of Omission." The rapper said he must thank his lucky man, "Laughing Sir": "I thought I would die within 10 episodes. Who knows the response was good and I ended up living, and now I can even take part in the film version of the drama." He didn't fear his chance of winning will be affected because he has no contract with TVB.

After losing in the 2007 Miss Hong Kong Pageant, Mandy Wong joined TVB's acting class and she was given many opportunities after she graduated. Like this year, she performed in several series such as "Lives of Omission", "Ghetto Justice", and "Man With No Shadows." Asked whether she is confident in winning this year's Most Improved," she said: "I did quite well this year. But we all have equal chances, and we made our debut in the same year. We will encourage each other." She thinks Sire Ma is her biggest rival: "I did pay attention to her performance. Besides showing up in many productions, she also keeps improving."

Translation: Kay @ Kay's Entertainment

Source: Oriental Daily

Pre-TVB Anniversary 2011: Nominees' Thoughts Part 1

The annual TVB anniversary awards ceremony is coming soon and all nominees must be nervous: would they be the lucky winners this year? This week we will feature the thoughts of some nominees and let them predict who is the winner.

Tavia Yeung and Ruco Chan

This year Ruco Chan and Tavia Yeung are both nominated for TVB's 'My Favorite TV Character Award' for their roles in The Other Truth. Although Ruco has confidence in himself, but he won't be pressured. This was the first series Ruco played the lead role, he thanked Producer Amy Wong and TVB Executive Catherine Tsang for giving him the opportunity. Ruco had always been seen as Catherine's favorite, asked if he hopes Catherine will vote for him? He said: "Of course, but Catherine had always been unbiased. Even if she does vote, it won't be because of me, but will vote based on a balance of qualities from all artists."

When asked who his greatest opponent is? Ruco frankly said: "I have confidence in myself! If I had to choose, I would say Bosco Wong. In fact I believe he definitely has the power to take Best Actor, but if he can't get that award, I still hope he gets the My Favorite TV Male Character award."

As for Tavia Yeung, she expressed she never gives herself pressure. Also she participated in the awards ceremony several years now, whoever wins the awards, she will be happy for them. She said: "Especially this year, many of the candidates are my peers, from the same generation. It feels like a group of students waiting to get their report cards. I actually feel more relaxed." When speaking of her greatest opponent, Tavia laughed and said she was part of the cast of Yes Sir, Sorry Sir, so she supports Miss Koo Linda Chung. She said: "Well I really have to go back to school and talk to the principle there, but even if it sounds selfish, I still have to give myself a vote. If I win, then I'll have an explanation for myself." She also expressed if she gets the award, she will definitely cry and let everything out because that is her true nature.

Moses Chan

Moses Chan, who cheated the relationship with Miss Koo in Yes Sir Sorry Sir is also part of the nominations for My Favorite TV Male Character. He frankly said this year he doesn't have too much confidence because his role isn't worth flattering. Asked if its because his role cheated on a relationship? He said: "Actually I don't care about this. As an artist, we are used to fluctuate audiences' emotions. I don't have confidence in myself, but instead I support Linda Chung. She really was outstanding in the crying scenes. Let's see if she's lucky or not!"

Source: Oriental Daily

Translation: aZnangel @ AEU

2011 TVB 44th Anniversary Awards

Another year! This year's anniversary awards will be held NEXT MONDAY (December 5, 2011) and YES, I will be updating the results immediately like old times! Stay tuned :D

But for now, why don't we make predictions on the winners? Basically EVERYONE from EVERY DRAMA is nominated, AS ALWAYS. But obviously, we have popular favorites so let's look into that.

Best Actor
Kevin Cheng (Ghetto Justice) vs. Michael Tse (Lives of Omission)

Possibly in the top 5 nomination: Bosco Wong (Lives of Omission, Wayne Lai (Forensic Heroes 3), Steven Ma (The Life and Times of a Sentinel)

Sorry to 2-time TV king Wayne Lai, but this year's competition is between "Law Ba" and "Laughing Gor". Very tough to say...but I'm for Kevin.

Best Actress
Myolie Wu (The Curse of the Royal Harem) vs. Fala Chen (Lives of Omission)

Possibly in the top 5 nomination: Maggie Cheung (Forensic Heroes 3), Jessica Hsuan (Curse of the Royal Harem), Liza Wang (Home Troopers)

Everyone just keeps congratulating Myolie Wu right now. But tbh I seriously don't think she did well enough in this drama to crown TV queen. She is improved, but winning with this drama? Hmm...

My Favorite Male Character
Michael Tse (Lives of Omission) vs. Kevin Cheng (Ghetto Justice) vs. Bosco Wong (Lives of Omission)

Usually whoever doesn't get TV king, TVB comforts you with this award.


My Favorite Female Character
Linda Chung (Yes Sir, Sorry Sir) vs. Sharon Chan (Ghetto Justice) vs. Fala Chan (Lives of Omission)

Linda Chung's "Miss Koo" was definitely one of the characters of the year. I didn't watch the series but the general rule is, if the media is for you, you are most likely to get the award. Then if Fala didn't win TV Queen, she gets this "pork award".

Best Supporting Actor
Ben Wong (Lives of Omission) vs. Sam Lee (Ghetto Justice)

Possibly in the top 5 nomination: Cheung Kwok Keung (The Life and Times of a Sentinel), Patrick Tang (7 Days in Life)

Everyone is basically up for "Lak Geun Gor" right now. The possible opponent I can think of is Sam Lee.

Best Supporting Actress
Sharon Chan (Ghetto Justice) vs. Nancy Wu (Forensic Heroes 3)

Possibly in the top 5 nomination: Elena Kong (Lives of Omission), Aimee Chan (The Other Truth), Gigi Wong (Curse of the Royal Harem

Sharon Chan did so well in "Ghetto Justice" that I think she would definitely win something this year! Nancy didn't have a big part in FH3 but she did a good job still. Impressed.

Most Improved Actor
MC Jin vs. King Kong vs. Jazz Lam

I feel like TVB would favor MC Jin a little. King Kong and Jazz Lam were also last year's nominees for the same category. Jazz definitely has lots of potentials.

Most Improved Actress
Cilla Lok vs. Mandy Wong

Cilla received lots of attention after she starred in "Yes Sir, Sorry Sir." But personally I think Mandy performs a little better, as she can play different roles while Cilla is generally restricted as a young teen.

Best Drama
Ghetto Justice vs. Forensic Heroes 3 vs. Lives of Omission vs. The Other Truth

Popular series vs. Anniversary series! What do you think?

Bosco Wong Denies Having More Scenes Than Michael Tse

From a recent trailer of new drama "Lives of Omission," it appears Bosco Wong might have more scenes than main lead Michael Tse. However, Bosco denied he is getting more scenes.

"Just rumors. In fact, we have about the same amount of scenes. I didn't appear until episode 2. Our parts are not edited. We've been following the original scripts."

Supposedly a spin-off drama featuring the character Laughing Gor from 2009 drama "E.U.," Bosco stressed Michael, who plays Laughing, is the soul of the drama. He doesn't think he is being heavily promoted by TVB because many good leads are leaving the company.

"Other actors like Michael and Ron Ng are being promoted as well. If we are in a company, they would try to give opportunities to every one of us."

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Source: Mingpao  / By: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment

'Lives of Omission' Trailer; Bosco Wong Has More Scenes than Michael Tse?

Although Michael Tse is see as the main lead in new drama "Lives of Omission," but looking at a recent trailer of the drama, looks like Bosco Wong is having more scenes.

Upcoming drama "Lives of Omission" is supposed to be the spin-off of legendary undercover "Laughing Gor" from 2009 drama"E.U.". Michael Tse, who plays the role, returns as a police officer in the new drama and will develop a romantic relationship with boss Fala Chen.

Additional characters including Bosco Wong and Kate Tsui. From a leak trailer online, it appears Bosco's role as an undercover has a more interesting storyline which might captivate the audience. In order to support girlfriend (Kate Tsui) to study law, he becomes part of the gang to earn more money. But when his girlfriend becomes a lawyer, she looks down on him and breaks up with him, making him turn into a villain.

Disclosed by the drama crew, Michael and Bosco both see this drama as an important project. Michael wants to reach another peak of his career as "Laughing" and Bosco even hopes to win big at the anniversary awards.

Trailer:

Source: Singtao  / By: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment

'Grace Under Fire' Finale Receives 31 Complaints

There is always something viewers can complain about.

TVB aired the finale of "Grace Under Fire" on Sunday to compete against ATV's 30th Hong Kong Film Awards. Average rating of the finale is 32 points, peaking 34 points. However, the Broadcast Authority received 28 complaints regarding to the drama, saying the bloody scenes are unpleasant to watch. TVB also received 3 related complaints from viewers. They complained scenes like when Dominic Lam is being hit on the head and people burning to death are too violent.

As for rating of the annual Hong Kong Film Awards, this year it was aired by ATV and average rating is 7 points, peaking 11 points. The spots when "Best Actor" and "Best Film" were announced received the highest rating.

However, ATV disagreed with the results announced by TVB. They said the newest number will be announced next week.

Source: Mingpao  / By: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment

Wayne Lai Not Signing Management Contract With TVB

Many TVB artistes left TVB after their contract ends lately. Although TV king Wayne Lai has yet thought about expanding his career to other markets, but he still doesn't plan to sign management contract with TVB.

He attended to a charity dinner last night and expressed he will take some time off for charity work even if he's busy filming. He teased himself : "Since people are still finding me these 2 years, I have to hold onto them. I might have to let others take my place 2 years later." It's said many TVB actors are leaving TVB, so who would take his place? He said: "Many newcomers. Filming dramas help them gain popularity."

Wayne admitted TVB has been discussing new contracts with him: "In fact Virginia Lok has been talking it with me, but she won't force me. I can sign whenever I want. But I'll continue to let my wife help me out. It doesn't matter. I've worked in the company for many years, money is not the most important factor. Sometimes it's feelings." It's said if he signs TVB as a manager, he would earn more commission. Wayne looked at his wife sand said: "It's the same. Depends on seasons. My wife earns more commission during the winter."

Source: Mingpao / Translation: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment

Moses Chan Gives Up New Drama For Coffee

Moses Chan is a coffee lover for sure!

The actor was supposed to film a new 30-episodes drama with Bobby Au-Yeung and Linda Chung and filming will start next month. However, he suddenly asked for a break with personal reasons. In fact, he is going to Malaysia for his first coffee shop and will stay there for about a month.

Producer of the drama Cheung Kong Man is very dissatisfied. He disclosed he already scheduled Moses to be in the drama last November but was notified in March that he couldn't do it. It's upsetting that he asked for a vacation just before filming.

"I won't comment on it. The company didn't say much, what could I say? It's not like it has to be Moses."

Moses himself admitted that he will not be filming the new drama. But he denied declining; it's just a schedule conflict.

"I never decline to be in a drama," he said. "I hope they can understand. It's regretful that I can't be in this drama. Acting is my career. Opening a coffee shop is just my small dream."

It's known the drama has been edited several times already. Originally it was designed for Sheren Tang, but the "No Regrets" star rejected it and went to Mainland for another drama. Then the screenwriters have to changed the story, making it more relate to music. Bobby Au-Yeung and Myolie Wu remain in the original cast and Linda Chung is added.

Now Moses is not in the cast anymore, the crew is troubled for finding a replacement. Pierre Ngo is their top choice, however, they are afraid he is not suitable yet as a lead. Not only finding a right replacement is hard, clothes that actors wear in the drama are finished and now they have to make changes again.

Everyone knows Moses loves coffee. In 2008, he even got to know more about it by doing a coffee show. He released a book about coffee a year later. Now he finally got to open his first coffee shop, of course he is very nervous and wants everything to be as best as possible; even if it's to give up an opportunity to star in a good drama.

Source: ON.CC  / By: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment

TVB Cancels Controversial Bus Hostage Scene

TVB is listening to the public this time.

New drama "Flying Tigers" was filming a bus hostage scene earlier and the scene is accused of resembling the real bus hostage crisis that happened in Manila last year, where 8 Hong Kong residents died and some others were injured.

Despite of controversy, the crew still filmed the scene anyway. However, perhaps fear of further troubles, TVB decided to cancel this scene and a new story is being shoot. Instead of a bus hostage, a boat was used. Actors are relieved, including lead Jessica Hsuan.

"The whole thing was a tragedy. This new scene should be more comfortable to watch. I think it's better not to have it."

Patrick Tang, who was filming the scene with Jessica, expressed he was upset when he arrived at the filming set earlier. Now the setting is changed, everyone should feel more comfortable about it.

Source: ON.CC  / By: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment

TVB's 'Only You' Finale Stuns Viewers

TVB drama "Only You" is not a dramatic drama in general, only telling stories about romantic relationships in life. However, towards the end of the finale aired on Saturday, a dramatic car accident happened.

After they finished shooting wedding photos, KaKa (Elaine Yiu) and King (Lokyi Lai) went to a nearby bus stop to take a bus. While waiting, an out-of-control car drove by a drug-abused driver hit them to the wall. The dying couple was holding each others' hands tightly before the car exploded.

Many viewers are surprised by this stunning ending of the young couple. They expressed their unsatisfactory online, bashing TVB should fire its screenwriters and demanding a new ending. They believe there should be better ways to express the message of "cherish."

Producer Wong Sum Wai expressed they hope to express the "cherish" theme from this scene; life is unpredictable and happiness is not guaranteed.

The unfortunate couple in the drama Elaine and Lokyi both think it's a meaningful ending. Although it's not perfect, but at least they are still together in the other world.

"There are things you cannot predict," Elaine wrote on her Weibo. "It's to bring out a message of cherishing the present! It's a very meaning and poignant ending."

Source: Mingpao  / By: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment

[Updated Pics] TVB Puts Bus Hostage Crisis in New Drama

Filming the scene

The Manila Bus Hostage Crisis

Although it's been more than half of a year since the Manila Bus Hostage Crisis happened, but it's still a pain to most Hong Kong residents.

A dismissed Philippine National Police Officer hijacked a Hong Kong tour bus and took the Hong Kong tourists as hostages in an attempt to resume his previous position as a police officer. Eight hostages were dead in the end, and some of the other hostages are now facing long term injuries from the incident.

TVB's new drama "Flying Tigers"/"Special Duties Unit" (tentative name) starring Joe Ma and Jessica Hsuan was filming a bus hostage scene yesterday, very similar to the Manila hostage crisis. The scene is about Kenneth Ma, who plays the villain, takes over a tour bus and demands the police to release his wife (JJ Jia). He goes crazy when he knows his injured wife dies.

The scene is similar to the hostage crisis happened in Manila, Philippines last year. Not only it's also a bus hostage crisis, it's also similar in which the hostage taker is emotion-driven by the fact his close family member is held by the police force.

Actors filming the scene was not so willing to film this scene. Jessica Hsuan is worried this part would rub salt into the wound of victims from the real hostage crisis. Kenneth Ma, whose role resembles the real hostage taker, expressed he has no control and can only follow the script.

As one of the hostages in the scene, Christine Kuo believes the screenwriter just wants to show the message the bad can't win the good and didn't purposely try to relate it to the unfortunate incident. Her boyfriend in the drama Oscar Leung thinks similar stories have been seen in other movies; it's just now everyone is being more sensitive to it.

Source: Oriental Daily  / By: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment

TVB's 'Mr. Y' Has AIDS?! TVB Artists Don't Believe It

Is this another made-up rumor, or...

The latest cover of a gossip magazine is about a bisexual TVB artist diagnosed with AIDS. The magazine coded him as "Mr. Y", describing his appearance as attractive and is currently one of the popular leading actors in TVB. "Mr. Y" filmed many popular television dramas and some movies with good box office. He is also a singer and has expanded his market to Mainland China in recent years.

Other TVB artists all expressed they have not heard about one of their fellow colleagues is an HIV victim. It's also said other actresses are fear to film kissing scenes with him. Now one of the popular TVB actresses, Fala Chen expressed she didn't heard of the rumor and even if Mr. Y exists, she is not worried.

"You won't get the virus from kissing," she said. "Know some common knowledge."

Kenneth Ma feels fortunate that he is not mistaken as Mr. Y, but he is interested in knowing Mr. Y's identity.

"I also want to gossip about who is Mr. Y," he joked. "I never got rejected when filming kissing scenes. Maybe I have a good reputation."

The "Grace Under Fire" star even said he wants to be Mr. Y so he could be in the news.

"Too bad it's not described like me, otherwise I would admit it. I could be in the news and promote my drama."

Linda Chung also doesn't believe the rumor and expressed she doesn't know any bisexual male artist.

"Maybe it's another fake news, pure gossip," she said. "Even if he is bisexual, there is no problem in working together."

Source: ON.CC, Mingpao / By: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment

[Kay says: ..............FAKE? What do you say?]

TVB Artistes New Official Photos [Part 1]

Everyone so far!

TVB Weekly Cover

TVB's artists shoot a new set of official photos earlier. Looking at them, the popular ones like Charmaine Sheh, Joe Ma, Bowie Lam, and Wayne Lai aren't included, which is now rumored TVB is ignoring these none biological children and those who are leaving TVB. Yesterday TVB executive Virginia Lok cleared up they are not done shooting these photos: "Only shoot about 50 artists. We have to rush it to present them to our clients at the exhibit. Those who aren't in this set is because they didn't have time. Like Joe Ma, he only had an hour. But the photo shoot was delayed, he had to leave to film new drama."

So everyone, enjoy the following photos for now. I'll post the new ones once they are done!

Photos: TVB