Artists From Taiwan & HK Are Alright in Japan

Whether it's for work or travel, Japan is one of the places celebrities go often. Safety issues arose when the unexpected earthquake happened in Japan recently. Stars who were in Japan couldn't be contacted at one point due to signal loss. During the earthquake, they all thought of death.

No more food

Peter Ho and AK went to Japan to hold a concert in Tokyo. They had a memorable night after the quake. Food and drinks are limited as many stores are closed. They could only bought three pork buns in the convenient store. They stayed in the same hotel room with other colleagues together. When they discussed what to do when aftershocks come, they have came to an agreement: they won't escape. If they are to die, then die together.

Angelababy was in Tokyo for a magazine photo shoot. She experienced the quake when she just arrived, but fortunately, she was able to assure everyone by updating her status on Weibo. There were aftershocks during the night and she was very scared. She returned Hong Kong yesterday and expressed she thought she would die: "I was thinking, whether I would die in Japan."

HK director Pang Ho Cheung also returned home safely from Japan. He expressed the building he stayed at was shaking like a snake moving its body; he said: "I felt death is so close by the first time."

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

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TVB Not Competiting in the 'Asia Rainbow TV Awards'

Nicknamed the "Asian Emmy's," the first annual Asia Rainbow TV Awards will be held on March 22, 2011. Television programmes from 13 countries and districts will be competing 24 awards on the award ceremony.

The nomination list is out and only programmes of RTHK and ATV will be representing Hong Kong. Hong Kong's popular TV station TVB didn't submit any programme to compete. As for this, TVB expressed time is too tight and they had a hard time picking out their dramas; therefore, they decided not to participate.

Korean drama "Bad Guy" received 6 nominations, including Best Actor and Best Actress in a Modern Drama. Taiwan's "Hi My Sweetheart" is the only Taiwan representative. ATV's Miss Asia 2009" and "Asian Million Star" are competing in the category of entertainment programme. Pakho Chau and Ella Koon from Hong Kong are competing Best Actor and Actress in a Comedy with other actors, including Taiwan's Show Luo and Rainie Yang.

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

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Charmaine Sheh is Still Thinking About Her Future Plans

Leaving TVB? Charmaine Sheh has yet decide.

The TVB actress accepted a radio interview yesterday and talked about her contract with TVB again. Whether she would renew her contract, leave and sign another management company, or just sign a new manager, she is still thinking and it would be announced in 2 months.

"The final decision would be made base on job opportunities, quality of work, and sense of security."

Charmaine expressed both TVB and companies in Mainland have good offers. She would definitely miss TVB if she leaves. She denied not willing to renew her contract just because she lost TV Queen to Sheren Tang last year.

"I'm not that superficial," she said. "It's not like awards aren't important, but I don't value things with them. I just want to reach another peak in my career."

Reports also said the 35-year-old finds her Mr. Right in Mainland, which is why she is eager to focus in the Mainland market. But she denied, saying she rather quit showbiz if she finds her Mr. Right.

"It's all made up!," she cleared up. "Plus I like him to be older [the man in the report is 24-years-old] and taller, so he can teach me things and take care of me."

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

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Kelly Chen Suffers Miscarriage, Loses Twin Girls

Must be tough times for Kelly Chen.

The singer happily announced she was pregnant again in January and confirmed it would be twin girls a month later. Being extremely careful while carrying her daughters, unfortunately she still had a miscarriage recently. She announced this sad news on her official website yesterday, thanking people who took care of her and assuring everyone.

"Just been through the toughest week in life...After trying very hard, our two daughters still cannot be with us. Doctors said there is no specific reason. Here I would like to thank doctors and nurses in Queen Mary Hospital for taking care of me, encouraging and comforting me. Everyone, don't worry. I will have a good rest. I will see you guys again when I'm ready. Thank you everyone for your blessings! Kelly."

The 39-year-old always wanted to have a second child after she gave birth to a son in 2009. She tried IVF earlier and it succeed in bringing her twins. Doctors already told her it would be risky and she was very careful the whole time; she rarely goes out and attends to jobs like she did during first pregnancy.

However, in the 5th month of pregnancy, Chen noticed signs of labor and immediately went to the hospital to monitor her babies' condition. Sadly, her twin girls couldn't make it in the end.

Chen's husband and 1-year-old son were there with her in the hospital. The upset mom has returned home already. As for whether she would try IVF to get pregnant again, her manager disclosed that is not what the family is thinking right now.

"Now she's not thinking about anything else," he said. "Wait after she regains a good health."

By: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment

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Selina Ren's Alternative in Showbiz: Radio

Selina Ren's appearance might be affected by the brutal accident, but she can certainly continue her career with her voice.

Fifty four percent of skin on the S.H.E. member are burned from an explosive accident last October. It would be a long road of recovery for her. Her father Ren Ba once again accepted a television interview and talked about his daughter's future plans. He has thought of other alternative jobs for her in case she cannnot return to on-screen.

"She doesn't have to continue her career as a singer," he said. "Just in case, she can be successful as a host, sharing her life experiences with more people."

Ren Ba already discussed any possibility for Selina to work in the radio station with some radio people. He believes although Selina's injuries aren't recovered yet, she can still have fun and success from radio.

Selina's wedding with fiance Richard Chang would be delayed for at least a year. Ren Ba thanks Chang for his understanding and time he spends with his daughter during this difficult times.

"She wants to be a bride happily. It's tough for her to be a pretty bride when she is in pain."

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

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Niki Chow Gets Teary Easily

Niki Chow was shooting drama <我的如意狼君> in the studio yesterday. She was shooting a scene where she leaves home and her family searches for her. In the end, she and Ching Ho Wai, who plays her mother, hugs and cries together.

Before official shooting, Niki was putting herself into the character and her eyes were teary already; even the director told her to hold onto the tears! When it was time for the official shoot, her tears dropped immediately and the scene was done smoothly.

During interviews, Niki expressed she needs to cry a lot when filming this drama: "The plot is very touching. My tears would come out when I was reading it on my own. Then I cry during filming. There's another challenge for filming this drama, that is I have many lines, the longest is 7 pages long!"

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

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Joel Chan Secretly Married But Divorced Now

Chan & ex

Another Hong Kong star decides to confirm marriage and divorce at the same time.

TVB actor Joel Chan was exposed divorcing his wife for a new girl. Yesterday he confirmed the divorce and admitted he was married to former girlfriend, 47-year-old Ponny Yeung, 3 years ago.

"First of all, no other parties are involved," he stressed. "I don't want my marriage to fail, but if feelings are gone, then it's gone."

He expressed he doesn't know who exposed this news to the media and now just want to say something about it; however, he doesn't believe his career would be affected.

"It's our personal matter. It's in the news just because I'm a public figure."

The 34-year-old dated his fashion designer ex for 10 years. They met at friends party and began dating despite of their big age difference.

The "A Pillowcase of Mysteries II" star is recently rumored dating Florinda Ho, daughter of Macau's "King of Gambling" Stanley Ho. It's said he gets richer for dating Ho; however, the two denied related reports.

Chan started off his career in the showbiz at age 17 as a singer. He joined TVB in 1995, but it wasn't until in recent years he gets more important roles such as Tso Lun in "E.U." (2009) and Mario in "OL Supreme" (2010). He was nominated "Most Improved Actor" in the 2010 TVB Anniversary Awards.

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

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