May News

May News 1-10

May 24 news

  • Miss World Canada
    Meet the National Finalists to date! Click here for more information
  • Miss Canada Natalie Glebova named Miss GB Photogenic 2005!
  • Another brutal review from the 'ladies of the TeeVeeBee news room". I found the first review more entertaining, but I hope the girls in the pageant do not read it!

May 19 - 23 news

  • Miss Hong Kong pageant 2005's 20 candidates will not officially meet the press until next month. * translated by Carrie
    Two nights ago 9 candidates who qualified for the drama division worked on the pageant special. Eric Tsang Chi Wai, the division's judge tested them on their acting. The candidates performed as JEWEL IN THE PALACE (DAI CHEUNG GUM)'s Cheung Gum, WAR AND BEAUTY (GUM JI YUK YIP)'s Yuk Ying and ON THE THRESHOLD OF AN ERA (CHONG SAI GEI)'s Kenix Kwok Ho Ying's character with Eric. After that Eric had to choose three candidates. "I haven't seen them in over three days. Many have improved but remained very nervous because tonight their fate is decided, six will be eliminated."
    Eric said, "It's pretty hard to choose. The girls with and without make up, in costume and modern fashion look very different. Sometimes they don't catch your eyes in modern fashion but look very sharp in costume. One girl who was in the JEWEL IN THE PALACE costume at first didn't stand out, but in costume she looked like when (Cherie) Chung Chor Hung started. Thus I have to look at their acting too." (I think he's talking about the girl on the left, one of the standouts from interview 2)
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  • Fiona Yuen Choi Wan, Selena Li Sze Wan and others promoted JUST LOVE (LO POR DAI YUN). Jessica . * translated by Carrie
    Over ten babies participated in the crawling contest as the cast used toys and food to lure them into crawling faster.
    Selena's rumored boyfriend Patrick Tang Kin Won was absent from the promotion. Selena said, "I heard he went to work on a series in Shanghai. We are no longer in contact. The rumor came out of the blue. Right now I don't dare to use his parking space again."

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  • Christine Auyeung Miu Chi gave birth to a baby boy. * translated by Carrie
    The first time mother could not helpless but smile whenever she saw the baby. Her friends even brought cake to celebrate the birth when they visited at the hospital. "The baby is already over six pounds. The doctor said it's already doing great. Grandpa will give him the Chinese name while my husband and I will give him the English name. We still haven't thought of one yet."
    Christine said that although she was happy she also had no sleep and was exhausted. "After having the baby I was very tired because I am breast feeding and I have to take care of him myself. Although I have help, she only comes every three hours and the maid only helps out. The baby eats eight times a day, once every three hours and every time for half a hour. The whole week the longest I've slept was less than an hour. It's tough, like pulling an entire week of nights; but because of that I experienced how great motherly love is. In addition I am very happy to see the baby, all the hard work is worth it."
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  • At the Wai Yin Organization charity event, Olivia Cheng Man Nga revealed that trimming companies have made offers to her but she said, "I don't encourage it. * translated by Carrie
    I feel trimming should start with life habits, more exercises and balanced diet. I mostly eat at home. As a golf instructor I should promote sports."
    Miss Hong Kong Kate Tsui Tsz Shan due to an advertisement with Leon Lai Ming has been linked to him in gossip and accused of promoting herself. "I am very displeased because I really didn't do it. I remember in the interview I said I really admire him. He is an experienced elder who has had a very outstanding performance career. After the shoot we no longer had contact. He and I are just work friends."
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  • Shirley Yeung Szeki after the taping of the Lee Young-Ae special went to take a picture with her like a fan. Shirley modeled at a fashion show and said, "I forgot to bring a camera and had to ask people to get the photos. I feel Lee Young-Ae is very well mannered and graceful. She really likes kids and said that she has sponosred a child with a natural heart condition." Shirley modeled cartoon characters. She said that boyfriend Lee wing Ho likes Mickey Mouse and would like to hold their wedding at Disneyland. http://www.the-sun.com.hk/channels/ent/20050523/img/se05052304_big.jpg

  • Lee San San brought her cat to a Saved Abandoned Animal event. She and boyfriend Chin Kar Lok have four cats, two have been with them for seven or eight years. San San said that she was afraid that the two older cats would pass away so she bought two more to keep her company. As for marriage and babies, San San said, "Raising cats are better, I don't have to educate them. With babies at the very least I have to teach them not to be bad. For now I still don't have the confidence to pull that off. I am not in a hurry. I am still quite far from 35." San San is 27 years old.

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  • Ada Choi Siu Fun worked on her new TVB series FOR MO WONG SA (FIRE DANCE YELLOW SAND)." I believe the shoot will be pretty joyful. I really like this series. Although it's very difficult it is also very challenging."
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  • Eight of the Miss Hong Kong contestants who have made it into the preliminary contests met with their judge Hacken Lee and asked for his thoughts on the girls *tranalated by Em, TVBspace News Roundup
    Hacken says: "Those with good appearances are only so-so at singing, whereas those with good voices aren't quite as pretty, but for Miss Hong Kong, appearances come first, as well as personalities." Hacken has also chosen one of his more difficult songs 'I cannot sing' to test them with and says: "Yes, it is quite cruel, but you will have to face your audience later if you want to enter this industry, so they'd better get used to it."

    Also, despite being absent at the first quarter 'Jade Solid Gold Selections', Hacken was still given an award and when asked if TVB were giving him special treatment, Hacken says: "TVB have always been very fair, but these things are beyond my control. If I get an award, then I will thank them, if I don't then I will do better, as long as I feel I have done the best for myself."

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May 18th news

  • Aaron Kwok Fu Sing instructed a group of Miss Hong Kong pageant candidates in dance . Seven candidates learned to dance modern dance with Sing Sing, who will select three for the pageant. He has been a Miss Hong Kong pageant judge so he has experience in this area. As an instructor he will defintely be even stricter. Aaron revealed that the candidates' dance routine has certain difficulty. They had to go through group dance, dancer's choice and free style to test their experience.

    Picutre links
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  • Bernice Liu Bik Yi has been with TVB for four years. Although her contract will not end until March, TVB has already begun negotiations with her. "Actually the company has always valued me and given me a lot of opportunities to try different things. Even with the new contract negotiation the atmoshpere has been very pleasant. Their offer is great. TVB is the root of my career, so it absolutely is my first priority. I know that I really like to work in this environment, but we still have to talk about details."
    . As for Bernice's recent sexy appearances, is she trying to go sexy? She said, "No, actually I only have posed for two sexier photo shoots. They don't mean I am going sexy. I feel every artist has to try something different. Luckily the response has been pretty good and didn't give any impression of me being a sexy star. I am already very happy. As long as the theme is healthy, I don't mind being sexy."
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  • Anne Heung Hoi Lan was a guest at a jewelry store opening. She said because the owner is a relative of her friend in Canada, she only charged a "friendship price" but received a diamond necklace from the owner. "When I was in school in Canada, a guy gave me a Rolex watch, but because it was too much I didn't accept it." Anne revealed that she liked diamond so now she planned to buy diamond with some of her money. As for future proposals, Anne said, "I won't decide based on size. Proposals require flowers and diamond rings, but they don't have to be huge. It's the thought that counts. If the guy is unable but he buys a huge one, it feels very wasteful."

May 16th news

  • It's a girl! translated from Takungpao
    It's a 7 pound baby girl for MHK 1995 Winnie Yeung Yuen-Yi & husband Simon Wong. Early last evening, Winnie began having contractions. Without any preparations, Simon had to quickly transport Winnie to the hospital. After sometime, 'Little Winnie' (yet to be named) was born. Both mother & daughter are fine. It was said 'Little Winnie' inherited her mother's big bright eyes, & the shape of her father's nose & mouth. What a little darling!

    Simon revealed watching his daughter's birth was a special & emotional moment. Winnie says she'll be attentive & careful with her baby, hoping she'll grow into a healthy & happy child. She has confidence to become a perfect mother. They thank their friends for support & concern, as well as the doctor and staff at the hospital.

    Congratulations to the little family!
  • Miss HK 2005 News * translated by Carrie
    8 candidates of The 2005 Miss Hong Kong pageant yesterday received training from judge Carol (Dodo) Cheng Yui Ling. Sister Dodo in accordance to their athletic performances selected three for the pageant. The 48 year old Sister Dodo showed the younger candidates with a split, which only one was able to perform. Sister Dodo said that she felt the pressure from being with the younger girls. "All of them are between 18 and 24. I am twice as old as the older candidate, but afterward I am very proud. I didn't lose out in all aspects."

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  • Myolie Wu Hung Yi, Liza Wong Ming Chuen, Lau Cheuk Kei and others worked on their TVB series SIK FAT DOI YIN YUN (LAW KNOWING SPOKESPERSON) on the streets of Central. * translated by Carrie
    Due to the hot temperature and they were walking around in suits, they were covered in sweat and often had to go into buildings to enjoy air conditioning. Many onlookers suddenly used camera phones to take their photos and they were forced to take bad takes.
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  • Cally Kwong Mei Wan attended a Buddha Birthday carnival 2005 yesterday at the Victoria Park. * translated by Carrie
    She represented a religious organization and presented wheelchairs to those in need. She also participated in the Buddha bathing ceremony. Cally often donated her money and effort for charity. Privately she has also helped many friends. "A friend ran into trouble and came to me. Later that friend even converted to Buddhism. I am the happiest about being able to help people, but I won't deliberate convert people. Every person's religious tendancy is different. As long as it guides people to do good then it's no big deal."
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May 15th news

  • Bernice Liu Bik Yi attended a ballet school's summer performance. * translated by Carrie
    Having studied ballet since she was 4, she came with her mother to the summer course in Hong Kong when she was 13. Yesterday she returned to school to reminisce.
    Bik Yi expressed that since she joined show business she has rarely practiced, but because the company knew about her dance background she was often arranged for dance performances so she was not as stiff. "I haven't been dancing the ballet, but I have been dancing. So my flexibility isn't a problem." For the school's major performance in August, the principal has personally invited Bik Yi to perform SWAN LAKE. "I want to, but I don't know if time will permit it. I am worried that due to series production I won't have enough time to rehearse." Bik Yi also expressed that her dance costumes from over the years are still in great condition in storage because Mother Liu personally made them. "Mommy put a lot of effort into them. I am reluctant to throw them away!"
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May 14th news