More sad news broke today as the death of Fang Dao-long (房道龍), the father of Jackie Chan (成龍) and grandfather of Jaycee Chan (房祖名), was announced.
Fang celebrated his 93rd birthday in December of last year and both Jackie and Jaycee shared the occasion with him. He had recently been suffering from illness and was admitted into hospital for treatment, but he did not recover and died yesterday.
Jackie was filming in Beijing at the time of his father's death, so he was unable to share the final moments of Fang's life. However, Jackie's wife Joan Lin (林鳳嬌), Jaycee and Jackie's former manager Willie Chan (陳自強) were all by the old man's side when he passed away.
Fang, also known as Charles Chan (陳志平), originated from Shandong province before moving to Hong Kong during the war between the Communists and Nationalist parties. He found work as a cook for the American Consulate in Hong Kong, where his wife worked as a housemaid. The couple gave birth to Jackie, but when their employer relocated to Australia and they could not take their son with them, they had no choice but to leave him as a boarder at opera school when he was just six years old.
Reports indicate that the family plan to take Fang's body back to his home in Australia, where he will be buried with his wife and Jackie will be flying directly to Australia to complete his filial duties.
Jackie's assistant Ken Lo (盧惠光) said that Jackie has completed his filming work in Beijing now, so he will have time to mourn his father and make the funeral arrangements.
Jackie's good friend Simon Yam (任達華) expressed his sadness at the news of Fang's death and said that coupled with the news of Lydia Sum (沈殿霞)'s death last week, everyone is very downhearted, but it is comforting to know that they have gone somewhere very peaceful and he hoped that this will remind everyone to cherish their friends.
Sammo Hung (洪金寶) said that as a child he spent a lot of time with Fang and he believed that the old man was very happy at the duty and care that Jackie and Jaycee has shown him. However, Sammo said that he has not been in touch with Jackie for a long time now so he did not know what to say to him.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Monday, February 25, 2008
Deep Ng 吳浩康
01 熄電話 (Interlude)
02 真人Show
03 若無其事
04 給愛惜的人
05 黑色笑話 (Interlude)
06 前戲
07 百年孤寂
08 望鏡
09 一個人 (Interlude)
10 夜巡者
11 好勝
12 我可以
Alan Tam To Visit Snowstorm Victims
Hong Kong Performing Artistes Guild (香港演藝協會) president Alan Tam (譚詠麟) was joined by Cheung Kwok Keung (張國強) and Jo Koo (谷祖琳) today as they departed from Hong Kong International Airport, bound for the areas of Guangxi province that have been affected by the recent snowstorm disaster.
Alan revealed that the guild has planned a concert on 01 March at the Hong Kong Stadium to raise money for the disaster fund. As TVB and ATV have both already held respective fundraising events of their own, the guild has decided to take a different approach and will be sending members out independently to make films about the current situation and to visit the victims. Other members including Ray Lui (呂良偉), Charlie Yeung (楊采妮), Sandra Ng (吳君如), Gordon Lam (林家棟), Jaycee Chan (房祖名), Ada Choi (蔡少芬) and Monica Chan (陳法蓉) will be making trips out shortly to film and meet the victims to pass on their support and encouragement.
Talking of Edison Chen (陳冠希)'s announcement that he is to leave showbiz, Alan said that the guild has already issued a statement and he just wants things to settle down now. He added that on a personal note, he feels that Edison and the other victims may need some counselling and said that the guild is always on hand to help if required.
Alan also expressed his shock at the death of Lydia Sum (沈殿霞) this week and said that he called the radio station to verify the reports when he heard them because he did not believe it was true. He said that he had spoken to Lydia on the phone a week before she died and she seemed to be very well when he invited her for dinner some time, but unfortunately this was never to happen. Alan was disappointed that he will not be able to attend her memorial service on 02 March because of a prior engagement in Shanghai.
Alan revealed that the guild has planned a concert on 01 March at the Hong Kong Stadium to raise money for the disaster fund. As TVB and ATV have both already held respective fundraising events of their own, the guild has decided to take a different approach and will be sending members out independently to make films about the current situation and to visit the victims. Other members including Ray Lui (呂良偉), Charlie Yeung (楊采妮), Sandra Ng (吳君如), Gordon Lam (林家棟), Jaycee Chan (房祖名), Ada Choi (蔡少芬) and Monica Chan (陳法蓉) will be making trips out shortly to film and meet the victims to pass on their support and encouragement.
Talking of Edison Chen (陳冠希)'s announcement that he is to leave showbiz, Alan said that the guild has already issued a statement and he just wants things to settle down now. He added that on a personal note, he feels that Edison and the other victims may need some counselling and said that the guild is always on hand to help if required.
Alan also expressed his shock at the death of Lydia Sum (沈殿霞) this week and said that he called the radio station to verify the reports when he heard them because he did not believe it was true. He said that he had spoken to Lydia on the phone a week before she died and she seemed to be very well when he invited her for dinner some time, but unfortunately this was never to happen. Alan was disappointed that he will not be able to attend her memorial service on 02 March because of a prior engagement in Shanghai.
Edison Chen Questioned By Police For 2nd Day
Edison Chen (陳冠希) spent a second day answering police questions yesterday, reported Singtao Daily, a Hong Kong newspaper.
The newspaper reported that Edison left the Four Seasons Hotel in a seven-seater car at around 3PM to go to Wanchai Police Headquarters. His entourage managed to dodge the press who had staked-out around the hotel.
The newspaper reported, citing rumours, that, on the computer equipment surrendered by Edison, the police have discovered almost 1,000 more sex photos that they did not previously know about. They also discovered sex video clips. Three new women, who appear to be celebrities, have been implicated by the new photos and police have contacted them after Edison IDed them.
The seven-seater that Edison was seen arriving in was spotted driving away from Police HQ around 9PM. The press followed the car back to Edison's home on Magazine Gap Road, but discovered on arrival that the car was a decoy and the star was not inside.
Edison instead left Police HQ in a Mercedes-Benz bound for the Four Seasons, where he entered through a trade entrance to spend a third night.
Meanwhile, The Sun, a Hong Kong newspaper, spoke to Edison's sister, Trician Chen (陳見飛), on the telephone.
She confirmed that Edison will leave Hong Kong soon, but did not give a definite date. She said that she will accompany him.
She said that it broke her heart watching on TV her brother at his press conference on Thursday. She said that Edison looked frail and lonely and the sight made her shed tears.
She said that she currently speaks to Edison several times a day on the phone. She added that a silver lining of the scandal is the Chen family have become much closer.
Trician revealed that she is currently managing a large fashion project on behalf of Edison at his company Clot Inc. She also revealed that she is looking for suitable charity work for Edison to do when he steps away from showbiz.
She confirmed that her friend Candice Chan (陳思慧), one of the women implicated by the sex photos scandal, has cancelled her wedding which had been planned for April. She added, however, that Candice had dealt very well with the scandal, and revealed that she had received an email of support from Candice.
The newspaper also estimated that the bill for Edison's bodyguards, who he hired to protect him in the aftermath of the scandal, is around HK$50,000 a day. The bodyguards are from Signal 8 Security, a company that has offices in Hong Kong and Los Angeles and whose past clients include Bill Clinton, Mariah Carey, Prince, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Manchester United.
The newspaper reported that Edison left the Four Seasons Hotel in a seven-seater car at around 3PM to go to Wanchai Police Headquarters. His entourage managed to dodge the press who had staked-out around the hotel.
The newspaper reported, citing rumours, that, on the computer equipment surrendered by Edison, the police have discovered almost 1,000 more sex photos that they did not previously know about. They also discovered sex video clips. Three new women, who appear to be celebrities, have been implicated by the new photos and police have contacted them after Edison IDed them.
The seven-seater that Edison was seen arriving in was spotted driving away from Police HQ around 9PM. The press followed the car back to Edison's home on Magazine Gap Road, but discovered on arrival that the car was a decoy and the star was not inside.
Edison instead left Police HQ in a Mercedes-Benz bound for the Four Seasons, where he entered through a trade entrance to spend a third night.
Meanwhile, The Sun, a Hong Kong newspaper, spoke to Edison's sister, Trician Chen (陳見飛), on the telephone.
She confirmed that Edison will leave Hong Kong soon, but did not give a definite date. She said that she will accompany him.
She said that it broke her heart watching on TV her brother at his press conference on Thursday. She said that Edison looked frail and lonely and the sight made her shed tears.
She said that she currently speaks to Edison several times a day on the phone. She added that a silver lining of the scandal is the Chen family have become much closer.
Trician revealed that she is currently managing a large fashion project on behalf of Edison at his company Clot Inc. She also revealed that she is looking for suitable charity work for Edison to do when he steps away from showbiz.
She confirmed that her friend Candice Chan (陳思慧), one of the women implicated by the sex photos scandal, has cancelled her wedding which had been planned for April. She added, however, that Candice had dealt very well with the scandal, and revealed that she had received an email of support from Candice.
The newspaper also estimated that the bill for Edison's bodyguards, who he hired to protect him in the aftermath of the scandal, is around HK$50,000 a day. The bodyguards are from Signal 8 Security, a company that has offices in Hong Kong and Los Angeles and whose past clients include Bill Clinton, Mariah Carey, Prince, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Manchester United.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Eric Tsang: Good For Edison To Explain
The 32nd Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF) will be taking place from 17 March to 06 April 2008.
A press conference was held today at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre in Tsimshatsui and details of this year's festival programme were revealed.
Guests in attendance included HKIFF committee chairman Wilfred Wong JP (王英偉太平紳士), film directors Ann Hui (許鞍華) and Vincent Chui, Eric Tsang (曾志偉), Yumiko Cheng (鄭希怡), Sherman Chung (鍾舒漫), Ken Hung (洪卓立), Pakho Chau (周柏豪) and Chelsea Tong (唐素琪).
During his speech, Eric revealed that he has been in the film industry for 35 years. Asked if he would like a TV station to make a special programme to showcase his career like TVB did to mark the 40th year in showbiz for Lydia Sum (沈殿霞), he said that he has been approached about this on numerous occasions, but does not want to make this programme and would prefer to celebrate with a group of friends instead. He added that Lydia was indeed very popular though because so many people took part in making that show for her.
Talking about his hugely emotional reaction during the tribute show for Lydia on Tuesday evening following the news of her death in the morning, Eric revealed that he cried for two days afterwards because he was so sad. Asked if he will be attending her funeral in Vancouver, he said he will not, but will do his best to help prepare for the memorial service that will be held in Hong Kong on 02 March.
Commenting on Joyce Cheng (鄭欣宜)'s maturity in dealing with her mother's death, Eric said that she needs some time and everyone can see that. He also hoped that she will receive the same support that her mother did.
Asked about his thoughts about Edison Chen (陳冠希) finally talking to the press about the recent sex photos scandal, Eric said that it was good for Edison to finally face up to the situation and bring it to an end. He said that he felt the incident will start to die down now. Asked to comment on rumours that Edison will be rebuilding his reputation by concentrating on western films, Eric said it is up to Edison's discretion. Eric reiterated that the most important thing was that Edison had faced up to the what had happened.
A press conference was held today at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre in Tsimshatsui and details of this year's festival programme were revealed.
Guests in attendance included HKIFF committee chairman Wilfred Wong JP (王英偉太平紳士), film directors Ann Hui (許鞍華) and Vincent Chui, Eric Tsang (曾志偉), Yumiko Cheng (鄭希怡), Sherman Chung (鍾舒漫), Ken Hung (洪卓立), Pakho Chau (周柏豪) and Chelsea Tong (唐素琪).
During his speech, Eric revealed that he has been in the film industry for 35 years. Asked if he would like a TV station to make a special programme to showcase his career like TVB did to mark the 40th year in showbiz for Lydia Sum (沈殿霞), he said that he has been approached about this on numerous occasions, but does not want to make this programme and would prefer to celebrate with a group of friends instead. He added that Lydia was indeed very popular though because so many people took part in making that show for her.
Talking about his hugely emotional reaction during the tribute show for Lydia on Tuesday evening following the news of her death in the morning, Eric revealed that he cried for two days afterwards because he was so sad. Asked if he will be attending her funeral in Vancouver, he said he will not, but will do his best to help prepare for the memorial service that will be held in Hong Kong on 02 March.
Commenting on Joyce Cheng (鄭欣宜)'s maturity in dealing with her mother's death, Eric said that she needs some time and everyone can see that. He also hoped that she will receive the same support that her mother did.
Asked about his thoughts about Edison Chen (陳冠希) finally talking to the press about the recent sex photos scandal, Eric said that it was good for Edison to finally face up to the situation and bring it to an end. He said that he felt the incident will start to die down now. Asked to comment on rumours that Edison will be rebuilding his reputation by concentrating on western films, Eric said it is up to Edison's discretion. Eric reiterated that the most important thing was that Edison had faced up to the what had happened.
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