Nicholas Tse & Carina Lau Crown 'Best Actor' & 'Best Actress'

Sunday night must be unforgettable for Nicholas Tse and Carina Lau.

The 30th Hong Kong Film Awards was held last night (HK time) and it was broadcast by ATV. Nicholas Tse beat his seniors including Chow Yun-fat and Tony Leung Kar-fai and crowned "Best Actor" with "Stool Pigeon." Wife Cecilia Cheung was emotional when she heard her husband won the award. While giving his acceptance speech, Nicholas thanked his father Patrick Tse.

"When I won 'Best Newcomer' at 18, I brought my award home and told my dad, 'You said you filmed hundres of dramas and films, but have you ever won a HK Film Award?' I know he is watching it tonight. I hope he forgives the impolite kid 12 years ago. Dad, you're the real 'Best Actor'!"

Nominated "Best Actress" 5 times already, Carina Lau finally won her first HK Film Awards "Best Actress." She calmly accepted the award on stage and happily gave her thank-you speech, thanking her husband especially.

"I'm happy to be nominated, but I'm used to losing every time I saw others win it. I was very calm in the beginning, but now I have this, I feel very excited and happy. It can be very happy actually! Haha! I really thank Tsui Hark for casting me to play Wu Zetian. And Andy Lau, Li Bin Bin and Deng Chao. They are very serious during filming. Also to my mom and husband (Tony Leung). He sent many messages to me today. I thank him for letting me do things I like to do these years. I know I could never catch up with you (Tony is a 5-time Best Actor winner), but I will slowly."

The climax at the award yesterday was when Chow Yun-fat talked on stage. As one of the "Best Actor" nominees this year, he openly supports Nicholas, praising he could be the winner tonight. Chow also teased TVB during his speech.

"I can't do this in another station, only here. The Film Awards have been doing this for 30 years. I must say a minute every year, say everything I want."

List of Winners

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

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The 30th Hong Kong Film Awards Winners 2011

Winner in RED / Nominees in GRAY

Best Film

“Gallants”

“Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”

“Ip Man 2”

“Reign of Assassins”

“The Stool Pigeon”

Best Screenplay

Lawrence Cheng Tan-shui and Barbara Wong, “Break Up Club”

Ivy Ho, “Crossing Hennessy”

Derek Kwok Tsz-kin, Clement Cheng and Frankie Tam Kwong-yuen, “Gallants”

Pang Ho-cheung and Heiward Mak, “Love In A Puff”

Jack Ng, “The Stool Pigeon”

Best Director

Derek Kwo Tsz-kin and Clement Cheng, “Gallants”

Tsui Hark, “Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”

Yip Wai-shun, “Ip Man 2”

Su Chao-pin, “Reign Of Assassins”

Dante Lam Chiu-yin, “The Stool Pigeon”

Best Actor

Chow Yun-fat, “Confucius”

Jacky Cheung, “Crossing Hennessy”

Tony Leung Ka-fai, “Bruce Lee, My Brother”

Nick Cheung Ka-fai, “The Stool Pigeon”

Nicholas Tse, “The Stool Pigeon”

Best Actress

Fiona Sit, “Break Up Club”

Tang Wei, “Crossing Hennessy”

Miriam Yeung, “Love in a Puff”

Carina Lau, “Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”

Josie Ho, “Dream Home”

Best Supporting Actor

Teddy Robin, “Gallants”

Tony Leung Ka-fai, “Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”

Deng Chao, “Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”

Wang Xueqi, “Reign of Assassins”

Liu Kai-chi, “The Stool Pigeon”

Best Supporting Actress

Mimi Chu, “Crossing Hennessy”

Paw Hee-ching, “Crossing Hennessy”

Susan Shaw, “Gallants”

Zhang Jing-chu, “City Under Siege”

Candice Yu, “Once a Gangster”

Best New Performer

Jing Boran, “Hot Summer Days”

Byron Pang, “Amphetamine”

Hanjin Tan, “Bruce Lee, My Brother”

Dennis To, “Ip Man 2”

Dennis To, “The Legend Is Born — Ip Man”

Best Cinematography

Peter Pau, “Confucius”

Chan Chi-ying and Chan Chor-keung, “Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”

Jason Kwan, “Merry-Go-Round”

Poon Hang-sang, “Ip Man 2”

Horace Wong, “Reign of Assassins”

Best Film Editing

Yau Chi Wai, “Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”

Cheung Ka-fai, “Ip Man 2”

Cheung Ka-fai, “Reign of Assassins”

Kong Chi-leung, “Triple Tap”

Chan Ki-hop and Matthew Hui, “The Stool Pigeon”

Best Art Direction

Lin Chao-xiang and Mao Huai-qing, “Confucius”

Silver Cheung, “Bruce Lee, My Brother”

James Choo, Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”

Kenneth Mak, “Ip Man 2”

Yang Bai-gu and Simon So, “Reign of Assassins”

Best Costume and Make-Up Design

Yee Chung-man, “Confucius”

Stanley Cheung, “Bruce Lee, My Brother”

Bruce Yu Ka-on, “Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”

Dora Ng Li-lo, “Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen”

Emi Wada, “Reign of Assassins”

Best Action Choreography

Yuen Tak, “Gallants”

Sammo Hung, “Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”

Sammo Hung, “Ip Man 2”

Donnie Yen, “Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen”

Stephen Tung, “Reign Of Assassins”

Best Original Score

Mak Chun-hung, “Break Up Club”

Teddy Robin and Tommy Wai, “Gallants”

Peter Kam Pui-tat, “Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”

Kenji Kawai, “Ip Man 2”

Peter Kam Pui-tat, “Reign pf Assassins”

Best Original Film Song

"Lan Cao" (Confucius)

"Long Hot Summer Night" (Hot Summer Days)

"Here to Say" (Merry-Go-Round) - Jun Kung

"Floating Life" (Reign of Assassins)

"Have a Good Life" (Lover's Discourse)

Best Sound Design

Wang Dan-rong and Zhao Nan, “Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”

Kinson Tsang and George Lee, “Ip Man 2”

Kinson Tsang, “Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen”

Tu Duu-chih, “Dream Home”

Kinson Tsang, “The Stool Pigeon”

Best Visual Effects

Lee Yong-gi and Nam Sang-woo, “Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”

Henri Wong, “Ip Man 2”

Victor Wong, “Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen”

Andrew Lin, Ho Pui-kin, Leung Wai-kit and Ng Yuen-fai, “Dream Home”

Foo Sing Choong, “Reign of Assassins”

Best New Director

Ivy Ho, “Crossing Hennessy”

Felix Chong Man-keung, “Once a Gangster”

Freddie Wong Kwok-shiu, “The Drunkard”

Best Asian Film

“Under The Hawthorn Tree”

“Seven Days in Heaven”

“Confessions”

“After Shock”

“Monga”

Lifetime Achievement Award 
Lai Siu Ping

Professional Spirit Award
Willie Chan

Best Dressed at Red Carpet
Janice Man and Daniel Wu

Congratulations to all winners! 

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2011 Oscar Winners (83rd Annual Academy Awards)

1. Best Picture: “The King’s Speech.”

2. Actor: Colin Firth, “The King’s Speech.”

3. Actress: Natalie Portman, “Black Swan.”

4. Supporting Actor: Christian Bale, “The Fighter.”

5. Supporting Actress: Melissa Leo, “The Fighter.”

6. Directing: Tom Hooper, “The King’s Speech.”

7. Foreign Language Film: “In a Better World,” Denmark.

8. Adapted Screenplay: Aaron Sorkin, “The Social Network.”

9. Original Screenplay: David Seidler, “The King’s Speech.”

10. Animated Feature Film: “Toy Story 3.”

11. Art Direction: “Alice in Wonderland.”

12. Cinematography: “Inception.”

13. Sound Mixing: “Inception.”

14. Sound Editing: “Inception.”

15. Original Score: “The Social Network,” Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.

16. Original Song: “We Belong Together” from “Toy Story 3,” Randy Newman.

17. Costume Design: “Alice in Wonderland.”

18. Documentary Feature: “Inside Job.”

19. Documentary (short subject): “Strangers No More.”

20. Film Editing: “The Social Network.”

21. Makeup: “The Wolfman.”

22. Animated Short Film: “The Lost Thing.”

23. Live Action Short Film: “God of Love.”

24. Visual Effects: “Inception.”

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Miriam Yeung Wins Her First 'Best Actress' Award

Miriam Yeung is finally the "Best Actress."

The 17th Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards was held yesterday. Cantopop singer Miriam Yeung won her first "Best Actress" award at the ceremony with movie "Perfect Wedding."

Receiving the award from well-known director Johnnie To, Yeung got emotional and dropped tears. She expressed she didn't know much about movies back then, but started to learn a lot gradually. Started off her career as a singer, she is thankful her role as an actress is finally recognized.

"Besides actors' efforts, it's also important to give chances to us. Thank you everyone for giving me a chance to improve. Film critics acknowledged my role as an actress, and that is something I've always wanted it to happen these years."

Yeung is another successful singer-turned-actress in 2000s. She started her movie career in 1998 and a lot of her movies did well in the box office. She has been nominated "Best Actress" in the Golden Horse Awards and currently in a race to win "Best Actress" of this year's Hong Kong Film Awards, which will be held on April 17.

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

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The 30th Hong Kong Film Awards Nominees

Best Film

“Gallants”

“Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”

“Ip Man 2”

“Reign of Assassins”

“The Stool Pigeon”

Best Director

Derek Kwo Tsz-kin and Clement Cheng, “Gallants”

Tsui Hark, “Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”

Yip Wai-shun, “Ip Man 2”

Su Chao-pin, “Reign Of Assassins”

Dante Lam Chiu-yin, “The Stool Pigeon”

Best Screenplay

Lawrence Cheng Tan-shui and Barbara Wong, “Break Up Club”

Ivy Ho, “Crossing Hennessy”

Derek Kwok Tsz-kin, Clement Cheng and Frankie Tam Kwong-yuen, “Gallants”

Pang Ho-cheung and Heiward Mak, “Love In A Puff”

Jack Ng, “The Stool Pigeon”

Best Actor

Chow Yun-fat, “Confucius”

Jacky Cheung, “Crossing Hennessy”

Tony Leung Ka-fai, “Bruce Lee, My Brother”

Nick Cheung Ka-fai, “The Stool Pigeon”

Nicholas Tse, “The Stool Pigeon”

Best Actress

Fiona Sit, “Break Up Club”

Tang Wei, “Crossing Hennessy”

Miriam Yeung, “Love in a Puff”

Carina Lau, “Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”

Josie Ho, “Dream Home”

Best Supporting Actor

Teddy Robin, “Gallants”

Tony Leung Ka-fai, “Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”

Deng Chao, “Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”

Wang Xueqi, “Reign of Assassins”

Liu Kai-chi, “The Stool Pigeon”

Best Supporting Actress

Mimi Chu, “Crossing Hennessy”

Paw Hee-ching, “Crossing Hennessy”

Susan Shaw, “Gallants”

Zhang Jing-chu, “City Under Siege”

Candice Yu, “Once a Gangster”

Best New Performer

Jing Boran, “Hot Summer Days”

Byron Pang, “Amphetamine”

Hanjin Tan, “Bruce Lee, My Brother”

Dennis To, “Ip Man 2”

Dennis To, “The Legend Is Born — Ip Man”

Best Cinematography

Peter Pau, “Confucius”

Chan Chi-ying and Chan Chor-keung, “Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”

Jason Kwan, “Merry-Go-Round”

Poon Hang-sang, “Ip Man 2”

Horace Wong, “Reign of Assassins”

Best Film Editing

Yau Chi Wai, “Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”

Cheung Ka-fai, “Ip Man 2”

Cheung Ka-fai, “Reign of Assassins”

Kong Chi-leung, “Triple Tap”

Chan Ki-hop and Matthew Hui, “The Stool Pigeon”

Best Art Direction

Lin Chao-xiang and Mao Huai-qing, “Confucius”

Silver Cheung, “Bruce Lee, My Brother”

James Choo, Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”

Kenneth Mak, “Ip Man 2”

Yang Bai-gu and Simon So, “Reign of Assassins”

Best Costume and Make-Up Design

Yee Chung-man, “Confucius”

Stanley Cheung, “Bruce Lee, My Brother”

Bruce Yu Ka-on, “Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”

Dora Ng Li-lo, “Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen”

Emi Wada, “Reign of Assassins”

Best Action Choreography

Yuen Tak, “Gallants”

Sammo Hung, “Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”

Sammo Hung, “Ip Man 2”

Donnie Yen, “Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen”

Stephen Tung, “Reign Of Assassins”

Best Original Score

Mak Chun-hung, “Break Up Club”

Teddy Robin and Tommy Wai, “Gallants”

Peter Kam Pui-tat, “Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”

Kenji Kawai, “Ip Man 2”

Peter Kam Pui-tat, “Reign pf Assassins”

Best Sound Design

Wang Dan-rong and Zhao Nan, “Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”

Kinson Tsang and George Lee, “Ip Man 2”

Kinson Tsang, “Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen”

Tu Duu-chih, “Dream Home”

Kinson Tsang, “The Stool Pigeon”

Best Visual Effects

Lee Yong-gi and Nam Sang-woo, “Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”

Henri Wong, “Ip Man 2”

Victor Wong, “Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen”

Andrew Lin, Ho Pui-kin, Leung Wai-kit and Ng Yuen-fai, “Dream Home”

Foo Sing Choong, “Reign of Assassins”

Best New Director

Ivy Ho, “Crossing Hennessy”

Felix Chong Man-keung, “Once a Gangster”

Freddie Wong Kwok-shiu, “The Drunkard”

Best Asian Film

“Under The Hawthorn Tree”

“Seven Days in Heaven”

“Confessions”

“After Shock”

“Monga”

The awards ceremony will take place on April 17 at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre.

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Louis Yuen Groups Twins with Michelle Lo Again

Once group as Twins (Gillian Chung & Charlene Choi) in variety show "Fun With Liza and Gods," Louis Yuen and Michelle Lo team up again in upcoming movie "I Love Hong Kong."

Because Louis resembles Michelle a lot when he dresses up as Big Ex in his show, the audience already see them as twins in real life. In movie "I Love Hong Kong," which is premiering on Chinese New Year, the two play the older version of twins Joyce Cheng and Kate Tsui (second photo) [the two are also said to be look-a-likes in some angles]. Male leads of the movie Tony Cheung and Eric Tseng want to go back and see how the twins are doing twenty years later.

However, the twins look so different compared to before. One of them (Louis) even greet the boys with 'her' top off. This part would definitely make the audience laugh hard.

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

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Samantha Ko Lets Fala Chen Point At Her Bust

TVB's new sexy icon has another sexy performance on screen.

Playing a sexy tutor queen in upcoming film "I Love Hong Kong," Samantha Ko always dresses sexily to attract students. In one scene, she is wearing a white blouse with her bust widely open. It seems Fala Chen's character in the film is criticizing her as Fala points at her bust.

However, Samantha is not embarrassed when filming this scene, and even thought she is being treated better this time.

"Last time I had to wear bikini when I filmed '72 Tenants of Prosperity' and people sprayed water on me!," she said.

The TVB artist does not mind showing her bust often, and is happy as long as she gets to participate in the film.

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

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2011 Golden Globe Awards Winners (Complete)

FILM
DRAMA - "The Social Network"

COMEDY - "The Kids Are All Right"

ACTOR, DRAMA - Colin Firth, "The King's Speech"

ACTRESS, DRAMA - Natalie Portman, "Black Swan"

ACTOR, COMEDY - Paul Giamatti, "Barney's Version"

ACTRESS, COMEDY - Annette Bening, "The Kids Are All Right"

SUPPORTING ACTOR - Christian Bale, "The Fighter"


SUPPORTING ACTRESS - Melissa Leo, "The Fighter"

DIRECTOR - David Fincher, "The Social Network"

SCREENPLAY, FILM - Aaron Sorkin, "The Social Network"

ORIGINAL SCORE, FILM - Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, "The Social Network"

ORIGINAL SONG, FILM - Diane Warren, "You Haven't Seen the Last of Me" (from "Burlesque")

ANIMATED FILM - "Toy Story 3"

FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM - "In a Better World" (Denmark)

TELEVISION:

DRAMA - "Boardwalk Empire"

COMEDY - "Glee"

MINISERIES/TV MOVIE - "Carlos"

ACTOR, DRAMA - Steve Buscemi, "Boardwalk Empire"

ACTRESS, DRAMA - Katey Sagal, "Sons of Anarchy"

ACTOR, COMEDY - Jim Parsons, "The Big Bang Theory"

ACTRESS, COMEDY - Laura Linney, "The Big C"

ACTOR, MINISERIES/TV MOVIE - Al Pacino, "You Don't Know Jack"

ACTRESS, MINISERIES/TV MOVIE - Claire Danes, "Temple Grandin"

SUPPORTING ACTOR - Chris Colfer, "Glee"

SUPPORTING ACTRESS - Jane Lynch, "Glee" (Reporting by Dean Goodman; Editing by Stacey Joyce and Peter Cooney)

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Donnie Yen is the 2010 Box Office King

Donnie Yen proves he is the "strongest in the universe" this year.

The Hong Kong actor has three films out this year---"Ip Man 2," "Legend of the Fist the Return of Chen Zhen," and "14 Blades"---and they rocked the box office in Chinese-speaking areas. All three films hit more than 100 million at the box office in Mainland. The "Ip Man" sequel is even the box office winner in Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore.

With a combined box office of nearly 485 million, Donnie is very satisfied and he hopes Chinese films will continue to do well in all areas.

"Everyone's acknowledgment encouraged me to do better. I'll not disappoint you guys," says the actor.

Not only his films are popular in Asia, American viewers also paid attention to Donnie's films. In an IMDB poll "Top 25 User-Rated Movies of 2010," his "Ip Man 2" beat popular action movie "Iron 2" and took 12th place as one of the top user-rated movies of 2010.

"You will be blown away by the fights," a user writes, "carefully thought out, excuted, and filmed as a true form of art."

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

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Karena Lam Enjoys Being a Full-time Mom

Karena Lam's movie "Lover's Discourse" (戀人絮語), which she filmed before marriage, to be released in Chinese New Year Eve. She and Eason Chan plays a couple in the movie. Although the actress is currently in Canada, but she still accepted a phone interview and disclosed her current life as a mom.

Karena expressed the baby is fine and she feels very happy. She is currently a full-time mom since she gave birth in September. She believes it is normal to be in love, get married, and have kids. The main reason why she did not make it public is to protect privacy: "I once had many questions about love and my lover. Even if I was in a relationship, I still couldn't figure out the answer. Fortunately in the end I understand there's no a specific answer to it. It [love] comes when it should, just let it be."

Karena and Eason have many bed scenes in the film and she expressed there was no embarrassed moments: "I've filmed many kissing scenes since my debut. But we must trust each other if you want to make the scene nice-looking, otherwise it would be embarrassing and fake. Eason is fun actor to work with."

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

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'The Monkey King' 3D Holds Press Conference in Beijing

Filmko's 3D action film "The Monkey King" <大鬧天宮> (previously translated as "Havoc in Heaven") held a press conference yesterday and some of its starry leads like Chow Yun-fat, Donnie Yen, Aaron Kwok, Kelly Chen, Gigi Leung, Peter Ho, and Joe Chen all attended.

A-list actor Chow joked at the interview that he is the CEO of heaven because he plays the Jade Emperor in the film: "I rule the heaven. I'm a very important CEO." He does not really mind about money but hopes for a shorter time in applying make-up.

Playing the Monkey King in the film, Yen expressed he only gets 2-3 hours of sleep everyday, but he would try hard to provide the best to everyone. The "Ip Man" star will have romantic scenes with newcomer Xia Zi Tong (plays the Nine-tailed Fox) in the film.

Praised as the most handsome Buffalo Demon King, Kwok hopes to change people's view on this character who appears frightening and ugly usually. But it takes 3 hours to get his make-up done and the actor's skin is complaining already.

Playing his wife Princess Iron Fan in the film, Joe Chen is fortunate that she does not need to film action scenes like other people because her character is pregnant. The Taiwanese idol drama queen admires Kwok a lot and she praises him the most handsome Buffalo Demon King in the history.

Returning to the film industry after giving birth, Kelly Chen discloses she likes her role as Guan Yin in the film. Plus the filming time is not too long and she does not have to be separate away from her son for a long period.

Several costume photos of the cast were released earlier but yesterday director of the film disclosed they are not the final version. The film plans to be released in 2012.

"The Monkey King 3D" Cast:
Chow Yun-fat as Jade Emperor
Donnie Yen as Monkey King
Aaron Kwok as Buffalo Demon King
Joe Chen Qiao En as Princess Iron Fan
Xia Zi Tong as Nine-tailed Fox
Kelly Chen as Guan Yin
Cecilia Cheung as Nu Wa
Gigi Leung as Chang'e
Eddie Cheung Siu Fai as Heavenly King Li Jing
Calvin Cheng Ka Sing as Ne Zha
Him Law as Mu Zha
Peter Ho as God Erlang
Louis Fan Siu Wong as Mighty Magic Spirit

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

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The 47th Golden Horse Awards Winners

Best Actor: Ethan Ruan - "Monga"

Best Actress: Li Liping - “City Monkey"

Best Director Award: Ching Mong-hong - "The Fourth Portrait”

The Best New Director: Ho Wi-ding - “Pinoy Sunday.”

The Best Supporting Actor: Wu Peng-fon - “Seven Days in Heaven”

Best Supporting Actress: Hao Lei - “The Fourth Portrait.”

Best New Performer: Gina Li - "Juliet"

Best Feature Film: “When Love Comes”

Best Short Film: "Magabahai"

Best Documentary: "Hip-hop Storm"

Best Original Screenplay: "Judge"

Best Screenplay Adaption: "Seven Days in Heaven"

Best Cinematography: "When Love Comes"

Best Visual Effects: "Detective Dee"

Best Art Direction: "When Love Comes"

Best Makeup & Costume Design: "Bodyguards and Assassins"

Best Action Choreography: Sammo Hung - “Ip Man 2"

Best Original Film Score: "Spring Fever"

Best Original Film Song: "Taipei Exchanges"

Best Film Editing: "Spring Fever"

Best Sound Effect: Tu Du-Chih - "Monga"

Outstanding Taiwanese Filmmaker of the Year: Lee Lieh

Outstanding Taiwanese Film of the Year: "The Fourth Portrait"

Life Achievement Award: Hsu Li-gong

Special Contribution Award: Sun Yue

Best Actress & Actor Winners

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Ethan Ruan Gets Golden Horse Best Actor Award

Taiwanese model turn actor Ethan Ruan and the cast of Taiwanese movie "When Love Comes" had plenty of reason to celebrate Saturday night after emerging as the big winners at this year's Golden Horse Awards.

Hailed as the Oscar-equivalent to the Chinese language film industry, the star-studded award ceremony is the most prestigious and highly regarded among movie makers in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China.

The highly acclaimed family saga "When Love Comes, " which tells the story of a polygamous Taiwanese family, was named the Best Feature Film of the Year among the five nominated entries.

The 107-minute movie directed by Chang Tso-chi focuses on an uncharacteristic Taiwanese family in which the father, played by Lin Yu-shun, marries into his wife's family.

When his wife is found to be infertile, she permits him to take on a concubine whose eldest daughter ends up getting impregnated by an irresponsible boyfriend.

Though it won only three of the 14 categories in which it was nominated, the movie received rave reviews at the recent Pusan International Film Festival, where critics called it "a leap in aesthetic and artistic sophistication."

Heartthrob Ruan was the other big winner Saturday when he was honored as Best Leading Actor for his role in the blockbuster Taiwanese mafia movie "Monga."

Though his win was not a major surprise, Ruan successfully beat out three prominent Chinese actors for the honor in his first movie role, in which he plays a gangster on the streets of Taipei in the 1980s.

Chinese starlet Lv Li-ping trumped three well-favored contenders, including Taiwan's Sylvia Chang and China's Xu Fang, for the Best Leading Actress award for her role in "City Monkey."

The battle for Best Director left "When Love Comes" director Chang Tso-chi in utter dismay when the award was nabbed by Chung Mong-hong, the brain behind the tearjerker "Fourth Portrait."

The film also produced this year's Best Supporting Actress, Hao Lei, who played an estranged mother.

First-time actress Gina Li, who rose to fame in 2007 after being a contender on a television talent search show, won the award for Best New Performer for her role as a traveling show girl in "Juliet."

Taiwanese actor Wu Peng-fon scored one of the night's few upsets when he beat out Hong Kong heartthrob Nicholas Tse in the Best Supporting Actor category for his role as a Taoist priest in "Seven Days in Heaven," one of the year's biggest blockbusters.

"Seven Days," which delves into the parent-child relationship and the way death is seen in Taiwanese culture, also won the Best Adapted Screenplay category.

The 82-minute film "Hip Hop Storm" received the Best Documentary award for telling the inspirational tales of two generations of dancers and the uphill battles they faced in remaining loyal to their dreams despite all odds.

Director Ho Wi-ding bagged the Best New Director honor for his first feature film "Pinoy Sunday, " a comedy that deals with Taiwan's foreign labor force and the issue of emotional isolation faced by migrant workers in the country.

Television actress turned movie producer Lee Lieh was named the Outstanding Taiwanese Filmmaker of the Year for her work on the gangster movie "Monga."

Though one of Taiwan's biggest box office hits of the year, "Monga" was not nominated for Best Feature Film or even Outstanding Taiwanese Film of the Year, an award that went to "Fourth Portrait."

The Lifetime Achievement Award this year was given to Taiwanese director and producer Hsu Li-kung, who received a roaring standing ovation for his contribution to the Taiwanese film industry.

Hsu, 67, is considered to be an important mentor to many famed Taiwanese movie makers, such as Oscar winning director Ang Lee and Tsai Ming-liang.

"To us, Hsu is not only our boss, but our teacher, our best friend, and our most dedicated fan, " said Lee, saying it was Hsu's unwavering support and willingness to bet on him that was instrumental in shaping him into what he is today.

The night's second standing ovation was for Sun Yueh, the country's best-known volunteer and humanitarian, who won the honor of Special Contribution Award for his accomplishments in the film industry and for his devotion to various social causes in Taiwan.

The octogenarian started his movie career in the early 1950s when Taiwan's show business industry was just beginning to take off.

Sun quickly became a pillar of the industry by winning numerous domestic and foreign awards for his work. Upon his retirement in 1989, the former chain smoker became active in the country's anti-smoking campaign as well as many other social causes, such as hospice care, suicide prevention, and advocacy for abused children.

By: Jenny Hsu / From: Focus Taiwan

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Film 'The Grandmasters' Poster Exposed

Director Wong Kar Wai's upcoming film about wing chun master Ip Man "The Grandmasters" (一代宗師) has been put on hold for nearly 8 years and it was not until last year the team officially started filming. Although the film is not done filming nor the release date has been confirmed, but at least one of the film's posters is finished, as it has exposed in the American Film Market.

In this American version poster, lead Tony Leung Chiu Wai's version of Ip Man is fighting against his enemies in the rain and his stand makes him powerful already. Foreign media even describes Tony as the Chinese dark knight.

Martial arts choreographer of the film Yuen Wo Ping greatly praises Tony's current status for the film's action scenes. "I never worried about him," he says, "Talking about body figures, Tony looks better than Donnie Yen. It is unbelievable that there is strength in Tony's kicks. He does have the potential to film action films."

Another photo from the film is leaked and it is the female lead of the film Ziyi Zhang. Her role is yet to be introduced, but based on the photo, she is playing someone who should be skillful in using Ba Gua Zhang.

In addition, some netizens actually suggest to name the film "Yeahman" instead, seems like they want to bring Ip Man into the foreign superhero family (like Superman, Batman, Ironman, etc).

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

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Vicki Zhao & Chen Kun Win At the 30th Hundred Flowers Awards

The 19th Golden Rooster Hundred Flowers Film Festival and 30th People's Hundred Flowers Awards ceremony took place in Jiangsui last night. Actors Chen Kun and Vicki Zhao crowned "Best Actor" and "Best Actress" with films "Painted Skin" and "Mulan."

Zhao already won 3 "Best Actress" awards with her film "Mulan" prior to yesterday's award ceremony. She thanked viewers for supporting her for the past 11 years and her tears dropped as she continued her thanking speech. Zhao's good friend Chen won "Best Actor" over veteran actor Zhang Guoli by 1 vote, but he believes Zhang should have won. It was also Chen's first time publicly thanking his 8-year-old son for supporting him.

It was a starry scene at the awards ceremony last night. Famous actors and actresses from Mainland and Hong Kong attended as guests, including Ziyi Zhang, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Christy Chung, Simon Yam, and Anita Yuen.

Winner List
Best Film: "The Founding of a Republic"
Best Director: Feng Xiaogang ("If You Are the One")
Best Actor: Chen Kun ("Painted Skin")
Best Actress: Vicky Zhao Wei ("Mulan")
Best Supporting Actor: Alec Su You Peng ("The Message")
Best Supporting Actress: Xu Qing ("The Founding of a Republic") & Wang Jia ("Jing Tian Dong Di")
Best New Performer: Xu Jian ("Jing Tian Dong Di")
Life Achievement Award: Yu Yang & Tian Hua

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

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Chow Yun-fat, Donnie Yen, Aaron Kwok in New 3D Film

Filmko's new 3D film <大鬧天宮> finally started filming in Beijing recently. The cast for this film is always keep as top secret and had only revealed Donnie Yen is playing Monkey King. Now as the film started filming, more actors are confirmed to make an appearance, including A-list star Chow Yun Fat.

Everyone knows it's hard to ask Chow to star in a film. It's known Filmko spent 9 months to negotiate. Fortunately, Chow looks highly on 3D films, plus he wants to collaborate with Donnie, he finally decided to act. He will play the Jade Emperor in the film.

Heavenly king Aaron Kwok to play Buffalo Demon King, who starts a war with heaven in order to bring his beloved wife Princess Iron Fan (play by Taiwanese idol drama queen Joe Chen Qiao En) and child Red Boy to heaven. Taiwanese idol Peter Ho will play the 3-eyed general Erlang Shen.

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

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Raymond Lam is Confident in Winning TV King

Although he is facing strong competitors Moses Chan and Wayne Lai in the race of winning TVB's TV King, Raymond Lam is still full of confidence. Yesterday he attended to the promotion event for film "Perfect Wedding" and was asked about winning TV King, he expressed he is confident. "If you ask me, then I'll say I'm definitely confident. Although rating for 'Growing Through Life' didn't do too well, but rating for 'Mysteries of Love' is very good. In fact I won't thought of winning awards. I just want to have a good show when shooting new dramas every year. It's okay as long as I did well in my role."

At the promotion event for "Perfect Wedding," the organization arranged 10 pairs of couple who are getting married to play games with actors from the film. Seeing these couples ended at getting married, Raymond also hopes to pick a special day like this year's October 10 2010 (Perfect 10, 10/10/10) to tie the knot with his special someone. He also said will definitely take wedding photos abroad because he has seen wedding photos with scenery from other countries are very pretty.

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

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Cecilia Cheung, Louis Koo, Carina Lau, & Donnie Yen in New New Year Film

Hong Kong filmmaker Raymond Wong announced that he is filming a New Year film called <最強囍事>, starring Cecilia Cheung, Louis Koo, Carina Lau, Donnie Yen, Chapman To, Lynn Xiong, and Angelababy. Ronald Cheung will make a guest appearance as well. Cecilia pairs with Louis, Carina pairs with Donnie, and Chapman pairs with Lynn.

Carina rarely act in comedy in recent years, but Raymond Wong praised she is an experienced actress. "I'm confident in her," he said. As for it's rumored Cecilia's pay is higher than Carina's, Raymond said: "This is trade secret. We cast Cecilia, definitely thinking it's worth it. The total investment fee is at least 50 million."

As for Eric Tsang to film New Year film <我愛香港> [I Love HK] to compete, Raymond said: "He is jealous that my 'All's Well End's Well 2009' did well in box office. Hope he would win this time. Improvement results from competition."

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

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Leehom Wang Not Suprised At Receiving Only 1 Nomination

Leehom Wang held a celebration autograph signing for his album "The 18 Martial Arts" yesterday. Talked about this year's Golden Horse Awards, his "Love in Disguise," the first film he directed, received only 1 nomination---"Best Original Film Song," he expressed it's as expected and it's more important that the audience like the film. "Just disappointed that Chen Han Dian didn't get nominated," he sighed.

Leehom said comedy is always hard to receive recognition from judges. He used Stephen Chow, the king of comedy, as an example, stressing it's hard for comedy to receive awards but if the audience like it, it's fine.

Although received only 1 nomination, however, Leehom is still very confident. "About 70% sure that I'll win," he said with a laugh. He is currently planning his next film but only disclosed it's something completely different than comedy.

Source: Liberty Times / Translation: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment

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Tony Leung Buys Couple Jewelry to Make Wife Happy

Director Wong Kar Wai announced filming new film <一代宗师> in 2002, but it wasn't until last year that he began filming. Male lead Tony Leung Chiu Wai seems being fooled by his good friend. He didn't know when the film will be done filming, and often have to fly back and forth from Hong Kong to Mainland.

Tony's wife Carina Lau of course isn't too happy about it. Earlier when she promoted film <> in Beijing, she first said box office of <> definitely can't be better than <一代宗师>, then she pointed Wong is slow at making films, and may not get it done in time by New Year. It's known her sharp comments surprised Tony, but he doesn't want to offend his good friend nor wife, so he prepared some surprises to make Carina happy.

Tony returned HK recently and was photographed showing up at a jewelry store in Central. Tony didn't have time to pick the perfect gift that when the sales brought out a bracelet, he didn't look at the style closely and already told sales to wrap it. He didn't take 10 minutes to finish buying the gift. He had to go back to Beijing right away and it's believe he will have a short meeting with wife over there.

In fact, <一代宗师> held a press conference 8 years ago and Tony even went to learn Wing Chun from son of Ip Man, master of Wing Chun. However, many obstacles occurred. When the film finally started filming last year, Tony's left hand broke during practice and they had to delay filming. James Cameron took 10 years to finish Avatar, is Wong trying to break that record?

Translation: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment

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