Tuesday, February 01, 2011

TVB series 7 Days In Life promotion

Yesterday Steven Ma attended TVB series 7 Days In Life promotion in Tsuen Wan Plaza, but lead actress Sonjia Kwok was absent. The series received high TV ratings, peaking at 36 points and average at 28 points. The cast including Steven, Patrick Tang, Joyce Cheng, Koni Lui and Oceane Zhu expressed their excitement. When Steven learned that some people praised his mystical thief character won a breakthrough, he was extremely happy. However, tomorrow because Lunar New Year is near there will be a lot of viewers leaving HK for the holidays and the ratings will definitely be affected. Steven hopes that viewers can continue to watch the series online.

When speaking of the hot topic of TVB's new boss, Steven has always read the papers, he believes that 6th Uncle (Sir Run Run) and Mona Fong will remain in office, the administrative operations will go as normal. He said: "I hope the new boss can get more resources to shoot series and produce series with more variety of topics. He also hopes the behind-the-scenes staff can get a raise too." It was said, Sonjia, the new boss Chan Kwok Keung and Steven have had rumors before, asked if there will be any impact in future collaborations? Steven calmly said: "They said I'm Mr. Chan's love opponent? That is truly funny! Sonjia and I had rumors in 2001, the issue was 10 years ago, we are now good friends. She also told me to apologize on her behalf that she wasn't able to make it today because she's working in Mainland. (Worried about future job opportunities?) Don't be silly! Shouldn't take rumors too seriously, just for laughs. I will do my part as an artist. Work is work, personal matters is personal. Sonjia had once said that some reporters are blowing things out of proportion, not necessary to care so much!"

Raymond Lam : COME 2 ME CONCERT IN MACAU

Last night, Raymond Lam held the first show of COME 2 ME CONCERT IN MACAU. He invited Kate Tsui and Ron Ng as his guest performers. Wearing a tube top revealing her waist, Kate and Raymond did a hot and sexy dance together. When Ron appeared to join them, audience all stood up in excitement.

At the concert, Raymond was very enthusiastic and close to the audience. He took the initiative to go off the stage to shake hands with fans. Because he was surrounded all over by a swarm of fans, he had to call stop: "Don't pull me, grab my jacket."

Raymond also invited fan girls on stage for close interaction with his 'chok look'. He held the fan's hand, put his arm on their shoulder, hugged and lightly bumped into them, seriously making fans love him. Last night, TVB executive Virgina Lok and EEG executive Ng Yue came to support him.

Raymond expressed he did not know TVB got sold to new shareholders, but he firmly believes that changes will be "all good". Asked if Raymond felt that he lost a huge backer now that TVB's old boss Mona Fong is gone? He said: "Mrs. Fong watched me grow, she's a very good boss, my backer is TVB."

Is he worried that he can't defend his 'Asia-Pacific' title next year? Raymond said: "I haven't brought out this year's award to place on my award shelf yet. I'm planning to have good results on my upcoming Mandarin album first, before I take the award out." He also stressed that he is not familiar with Mona Fong: "In my personal life, I never met Mrs. Fong before." He also has not seen new boss Chan Kwok Keung yet, and joked that he's "probably the last person to know in TVB that there's a new boss."

Kate said that she does not know the new boss, as to the magazine reports saying that she's going to get the TV Queen award next year? She said: "Just joking, that good? Then I don't have to work so hard, rushing to complete filming to come over to Macau. The next morning, I have to start working again at 6am."

Chinese New Year Big Head Buddha Sports Contest

Yesterday Ella Koon was dressed in a fresh red colored outfit to serve as a guest judge at the Chinese New Year Big Head Buddha Sports Contest. She sent her New Years greetings early to audience. Lately, she has been exposed to many opportunities to earn extra income, Ella admitted that in the year of the Tiger, her career and financial luck has been well and will be celebrating the new year with a fat wallet. She said: "This year is my first Valentine's Day with my boyfriend, unfortunately I will be discussing work in the U.S and won't be able to spend the holiday with him. I haven't even planned a gift yet. I know that I'm a girlfriend who is boring and have an ordinary life. Fortunately, my boyfriend understands me. The happiest for me is that I have a break during the New Year to spend with my parents and grandmother. However, for now I haven't planned to bring my boyfriend to meet my parents."

Ella expressed that her boyfriend is half Chinese, half Western and knows about the Chinese New Year traditions. Asked when she's planning to get marry and give out red envelopes? Ella said: "Wah! Never thought about it, absolutely not that quick. Perhaps this is something to happen 9 years from now or even not marrying, that won't be anything strange!" She is worried that she won't be able to handle both work and family in the future, can just choose one out of the two because she doesn't mind getting married late. Ella said: "This generation, late marriage is a popular trend. Not marrying or having kids is also nothing strange!"

AYABIE release a live DVD on March 23

The 4-member band AYABIE revealed several projects on Saturday, including an announcement that they are serving as the music directors of a movie being released during Golden Week of this year. Directed by Kiyohide Matsumura, the film is titled "Enishi" and includes all four members of AYABIE in its cast.

"Enishi" stars voice actors Kisho Taniyama and Daisuke Namikawa, actress Mao Miyaji, and AYABIE members Yumehito and KENZO. The other two members of AYABIE, Takehito and Intetsu, have guest roles.

The story revolves around various people known as "shibito," a term referring to those who have been legally declared dead after being missing for seven years. These "shibito" continue their lives in the shadows of society, each with different purposes that lead them into conflict.

AYABIE is providing the movie's theme song "Melody," which will be released on February 23 as their first single since forming as a new band. In late April, they also plan to release a soundtrack for "Enishi."

To celebrate their single, they are holding several events in record stores between February 22 and March 20. They have also scheduled several concerts in those two months.

In addition, AYABIE will release a live DVD on March 23 that contains their concert on January 6 at Akasaka BLITZ, which was the final show of their "Virgin Snow Color 2nd season" tour.