陳玉蓮拍劇出師不利
on.cc專訊】 【18:04】2007年10月18日 陳玉蓮出席新劇《盜亦有道》開鏡拜神時,說話聲沙沙,她解釋因聲帶發炎,現時正服用中藥慢慢調理,不過她拍劇的第一場戲便要聲嘶力竭地破口大罵,笑言出師不利。
Caption: 陳玉蓮再拍電視劇,一開工便聲沙。 As soon as Idy Chan starts working, her voice gets hoarse.

Idy Chan Yuk Lin attended the blessing ceremony for the new series “Thieves With Principles (lit.) 盜亦有道”, spoke in hoarse voice, she explained because of the throat inflammation, she’s seeking treatment with Chinese medicine & slowly recuperate. But on the very first shooting, she’s already shown signs of losing voice, she smiling said that she started off the series on the wrong foot.

Sources: Oriental / TheSun / AppleDaily / Headline / Singtao
Yesterday “Thieves With Principles (lit.) 盜亦有道” cast & crew have outside scenes filming at Olympian City. Earlier Idy Chan Yuk Lin told that she wouldn’t act intimacy, scenes, Damian Lau Chung Yan laughing said “There’s way to make her act, if the script required, I believe we can discuss.”

Idy smiling responded to Damian’s leeway in making her playing intimacy “I don’t have professional principles, and I’m not a good actor, come out to act & testing the luck.” (Do you feel disappointed in Damian?) “Can’t say so. No need to feel disappointed. I’m in resistance on acting intimate scenes. Most of the time people making the rules, but also there’s others to drop them. Not necessary that one must coincide with 10 rules in order to be a good actor. Actually each actor has their own way, why has to go with rules by others, I have my own thoughts & ideas.”
Caption: Cheng Tse Sing plays Idy’s husband in the series, though having extramarital affair they end up getting divorced. Damian & Idy have different opinions but when working there’s talks & laughs, happy cooperation.

[I might not translate things correctly, but I feel that Idy seems to respond to the media with vague & confused statements. I hope there’s NO serious conflicts between them, Idy & Damian. Let’s hope for a really “happy cooperation” between them!!! Cheng Tse Sing may not look attractive & often plays “bad” persons on TV, yet he plays “good” guys in many RTHK radio dramas. He does have a very nice, warm voice as I listen to his RTHK program “音樂情人 Music Lover” for an hour M-F ]

Side Note: I happened to stump upon this blog entry with a photo of Idy [back in July] holding the small banner in protest against the demolition of Hong Hong historical landmark, Queen’s Pier. Read more information & battles between HK government & citizens here.

2007.10.10 Idy Chan’s rehearsal made into official shooting

October 10, 2007 at 9:14 Comment Comments Off on 2007.10.10 Idy Chan’s rehearsal made into official shooting
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陳玉蓮正式拍攝當排練
on.cc專訊】 【15:53】2007年10月10日 陳玉蓮繼續抱恙為《盜亦有道》拍外景,期間與拍檔劉松仁有說有笑。對於松哥稱讚她的演技未生疏,很快便進入狀態,蓮妹反讚松哥帶她入戲帶得好,正式拍攝時都當作是排練,令她心情輕鬆容易拍出好效果。
Caption: 陳玉蓮以採排的心情來拍戲,令她更易投入角色。Idy Chan Yuk Lin made herself in the mood to engage the role easily.

Idy Chan continues to shoot outdoor scenes for “Thieves With Principles (lit.) 盜亦有道”, at times she & Damian Lau Chung Yan merrily engaged with talks & laughs. Even though her acting is not yet becoming sharp, but Idy quickly entered the mood. Idy lets Damian leading her into the character. The official shooting is treated as rehearsal so Idy can easily engage into the role to bring out the good outcome.

劉松仁「三不拍」
on.cc專訊】 【15:53】2007年10月10日 劉松仁與14年沒有拍劇的陳玉蓮在商場拍攝新劇《盜亦有道》,他盛讚蓮妹演技未生疏,NG重拍的次數也不多,相信對方事前一定做足準備。對於蓮妹曾表示有「三不拍」,松哥也笑言自己有「三不拍」,就是冇錢、冇時間、冇好製作都不會接拍!
Caption: 劉松仁大讚陳玉蓮愈來愈入戲。Damian praised Idy for improvement in the play.

Damian praised Idy, who hadn’t acted for 14 years, on her performance, & there isn’t many outtakes [NGs]. He believes that Idy has well prepared. In response to Idy’s claim of “three NOs”, Damian said he has his own “three NOs” too, that is No Fee, No Time, & No good production, he won’t act!

[Looks like Damian & Idy are having good times in filming this series. They both look really young for their ages in these photos. I hope they will have more outdoor scenes for this series than the studio ones.]

[Oriental / TheSun] Yesterday Idy Chan Yuk Lin & Fala Chen had an outdoor scene for “Thieves With Principles (lit.) 盜亦有道” in Tsim Sha Tsui. Many passers-by were interested in seeing Idy, while many young men showed approval of Fala’s “nice dress”. Two generations of beauties surely guaranteed the market.

After 4 hours of shooting at a noisy location with Cheng Tse Sing the day early, Idy almost lost her voice & showed signs of having a cold. She thought producer would give her a couple days to rest, but the shooting quickly resumed yesterday. Idy said “The other day bumping into Liu Kai Chi, he advised me mentally prepared for laborious work, but for now I can deal with it. (Did this ever cross your mind things would be like this?) “There’s no original storyline, must read from the scripts, I never experienced this, quite strange, perhaps it’s the trend.”

Though Idy quickly adapts to acting again, probably with good relations with the crew & their encouragement. She even had a jump up to a foot high, & applauded by the staff that she’s not really old, making Idy didn’t know if she should laugh or cry. As for the new Fala, Idy commented “She’s quite initiative, hearing me asking questions on costumes, she gives me advices, very helpful hands.”

In the series, Idy & Fala will be playing a pair of good friends, but Fala on the first day of shooting showed a little anxious “She’s senior, I’m a little nervous. She’s really pretty & has good skin. I asked her about beauty tips at break time. She actually didn’t put on makeup for many years & only used water to wash her face.” Asked if Fala’s afraid that “senior” Idy would steal “the scene”, Fala said “No, she’s very natural in front of the camera, she’s really gentle.”

[I’m glad to see the media seem to cover the filming process of this series. I admire & envy people with good skin either by beauty secrets or genetically & I believe the latter plays the major part in having clear skin. Sadly I inherit bad genes. Good thing that Idy is playing Fala’s friend instead of the aunt or the mom! ha! It’d be totally major if I get to see Idy’s filming outdoor scenes when I vacation in Hong Kong next month, argh probably filming is done by then? Just a wishful thought!]

Sources: OL MingpaoWeekly / WenWeiPo / AppleDaily
[CRHK] 2007.10.04 陳玉蓮復出 劉松仁力追? [Must have paid subscription to CRHK online in order to listen to interview! Sad!]

Yesterday Idy Chan Yuk-Lin accepted telephone interview by Cha Siu Yan (Eileen Lai) of CRHK. Idy revealed that Damian Lau Chung Yan is very caring & even nervous in this cooperation with her in “Thieves With Principles (lit.) 盜亦有道”, that Damian arranged everything for Idy from attires to hairstyling. “Damian & producer put a lot of thoughts into costume fitting, Damian wanted me to have a beautiful image, especially with my hairstyle, even spending hours with me on picking the right wig, he totally put his heart & mind into everything, that I tried on 4 different wigs. Until they satisfied with the image & the hairstyle must retain a little mysterious”. (Damian treats you with so much care, does he want to pursue you?) Idy said “I don’t want to discuss this matter, we’re very close, no need to talk about it.” (What if he pursues you, will you consider giving him a chance?) “Can’t answer hypothetical questions!” Idy disclosed that Damian is very anxious about his character, he even spent 2 months preparing for the role. Earlier Idy went to Hunan for a function [Strictly Come Dancing], but also wanted to see any opportunities to develop there.

[I’m really looking forward to see the chemistry between Idy & Damian on screen. I feel that Damian not only treats Idy as a good, good friend, but also as his younger sister, same for Simon Yam towards her.]

2007.10.03 Idy Chan @ Sonija Kwok blog

October 4, 2007 at 11:01 Comment Comments Off on 2007.10.03 Idy Chan @ Sonija Kwok blog
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[Sonija Kwok 郭羨妮‘s blog @ TVB] “A Beautiful Memory. ‘Strictly Come Dancing” stayed within me, however it’s not simple for this award, I can’t forget the dancing room. In the past month or so, I’d rehearse there everyday, pouring out all my sweat and energy. These photos showed no good mood? [referring to her dancing photos posted in this entry]. I actually like them very much.

And more, I’m so happy to have the opportunity to take photos with Idy Chan 陳玉蓮 and Maggie Cheung 張可頤. They came to Hunan for “Strictly Come Dancing”. I have always loved Idy, she’s forever Little Dragon Girl – Siu Lung Lui 小龍女 in my heart. She recently made a comeback to TVB for a new series “Thieves With Principles (lit.) 盜亦有道”, what a pity that I have to go to Mt. Everest, so there’s no chance to work with her. Maggie is my old colleague, seeing her back with good health, I’m so happy for her.

Sources: OL MingpaoWeekly / Ta Kung Pao / Metro Daily / HKDaily / Wen Wei Pocover / The Sun / Oriental Daily / Sing Tao2 / AppleDaily@ActioNews / Sing Pao / Headline / SINA
TVB Scoop: #4 / TVB Buzz: #3 or just right here / TVB PayVision / [flv:http://chanyuklinonline.com/tv/catch/20080423124114580-04_300k.flv 430 300]

Idy Chan Yuk Lin, Damian Lau Chung Yan, Joe Ma Tak Chung, Fala Chen, Sharon Chan Man Chee, & others attended “Thieves With Principles (lit.) 盜亦有道” costume fitting function. This is the first TV series for Idy’s comeback to the circle, and to welcome her, Damian specially gave Idy a thermos so she can use for tea breaks during the shooting, others joined along by setting a folding chair for her to sit at break times. Seeing everyone’s so caring, Idy was very touched.

Idy revealed that this time working for TVB all because of her connection with Chung Gor [Damian]. Last year, Damian & other “歲月風雲 The Drive of Live” cast & crew went to Vancouver for shooting, they encountered Idy during a tea break at the restaurant. Everyone started soliciting support Idy to resurface, she then told them that she’ll consider it. When TVB informed that Idy’s considering to make a comeback, they have different managers & producers to contact her. Hasn’t acted for so long now, worry any unfamiliarity? Idy said “I most worry about having NGs or outtakes, because the other day I was acting guest role in Ann Hui On-Wah‘s production on two filming locations & because of walking positions & dialogs weren’t right causing several NG takes.” Idy hopes others will go easy on her for this series. “I’m mentally well prepared, therefore I hope to act my role calmly, thanks to everyone, hope everyone is somewhat harmonious, forgive me when I have NGs.” (Can ask for a certain time for break everyday?) (Reported that Anita Yuen Wing Yee [Mrs. Julian Cheung Chilam] has requested a certain break time everyday since she’s going to play in another new TVB series) “No, but everyone has clearly understood what need to be done.” Idy will be playing a married woman with a young child, but there’s no intimacy. There’s three that Idy doesn’t want to play: sex appealing, kissing, and love talks.

TVB City is just like Department of Defense! Threading her steps into TVB City, Idy joked that it feels like going to Department of Defense. She said “TVB City is just like DOD, because of so many customs, just like this morning, because I hadn’t signed the official contract, the staff wouldn’t let met to put on make-up. Until I fulfill signed the agreement, they let me put on make-up”.

Damian serves as “Ah Sai” [probably a Cantonese slang for servant or maid/helper] Damian said TVB entrusted him to treat Idy well & would make her feel like home again, he ensured Idy that he’ll be pouring water & serving tea for her during filming. Damian said that he’s making this series because of the courtesy calls between Idy & him. Idy modestly said “Chung Gor favors me! Chung Gor & Mr. Ma [Joe Ma] will be leading…”. Joe’s face got blushed & he appeared awkward. Damian will be a thief robbing the rich & helping the poor and he has to keep fit to play this role with Idy. Idy said “I haven’t been keeping fit, but I know when start filming will become thinner”.

[Also see translation @ JayneStars][It’s very nice to see everyone welcomes Idy so heartily. It’s totally awesome to know that director Ann Hui offered Idy to guest star in her new projects. If you have time, revisiting the article on MingPaoWeekly dated Apr 14, ’07 @ CYLO. I guess Idy lately has expressed that filming is tiring & she’s so used to be “spoiled”, and hadn’t worked in wee hours for years, with the thermos gift & folding chair treatment, I hope she’ll enjoy filming this series]

[ON.cc] Damian Lau Chung Yan attends “Thieves With Principles (lit.) 盜亦有道” costume fitting function today & indicates that he agrees to make this series all because of Idy Chan Yuk Lin. Earlier Damian said that he wanted to take a break, but can cooperate with a good person in a good movie is recommended. He said “I met her in Canada, I had a mouth full to convince her to come back. I haven’t officially worked with her before, it’s because of her I agreed to make this play, also because there’s lack of good strong actresses in the circle now, so I have to keep fit, all because of her”.

Idy Chan doesn’t want intimacy on screens. Long time absence from the circle, Idy resurfaces to act in “盜亦有道“, she said “I’m part of this series all because of Chung Gor (Damian Lau), he & I worked together on “風雲 This Land Is Mine” before, when I just freshly graduated from training class. (Do you feel extremely flattered?) I haven’t yet feeling calm. But many thanks to him. (Have you requested sleep time?”) Supposedly no, we all have mutual agreements, I think I can deal with it (What kind of plays you wouldn’t act?) Sex appealing, kissing, love dialogs, though holding hands would be no problems, this role I play is my husband doesn’t want me, so there’s no intimacy!”

[Damian looks very good at his age. No photos of Idy yet. It’s very nice that Damian delays taking his break to be part of this new series all because he’s the one who convinced Idy to come back & make this series. I guess Idy didn’t realize that she still has so many friends in the circle, who still care for her huh? Ah, just realized that it’s Mr. Andy Lau Tak-Wah’s birthday today. Happy Birthday Andy! Blah!]

2007.09.24 A little related news on Idy Chan’s new TVB series

September 23, 2007 at 19:09 Comment Comments Off on 2007.09.24 A little related news on Idy Chan’s new TVB series
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[The Sun] Fala Chen as Joe Ma Tak-Chung‘s wife! Fala Chen tends to have rumors working with male co-stars, has given a nickname “a trouble thing”! After being informed to work with Idy Chan Yuk-Lin, Damian Lau Chung-Yan, & Joe Ma in a new serial “Thieves With Principles (lit.) 盜亦有道”, besides as a working woman, Fala will be playing Joe’s wife! Although the filming hasn’t yet started, a number of crew and staff are afraid that of the pair Fala & Joe will easily create more rumors! Possible that rumors can’t be avoided for every filming!

[Argh, only Idy’s name got mentioned. I hope the media will cover the filming process of this series, esp. on Idy’s & Damian’s characters]

[Ta Kung Pao – by reporter Yueng Bun from Changsha (captital of Hunan)] Feeling good for the first time returning to hometown Hunan/Regards Andy Lau as idol.

Because of holding a post on this week’s “Strictly Come Dancing” as a judge, recently resurfacing “SLL” Idy Chan arrived in Changsha as promised. Being half of Hunan origin, Idy Chan expressed that it’s great to go back to hometown first time. Fading out from the showbiz for 16 years, Idy has become appreciating Andy Lau more, but when asked on the past affair with Chow Yun-Fat, she only politely answered with one word “Thanks” and prefers not to discuss more.

Due to her portrayal of SLL, Idy Chan does have a great affect on generation of TV viewers. But there’s no resemblance, she has the Hunan fire blood in herself.

Smiling Idy Chan said that her mother is Hunan native, therefore, there’s always a special sentiment towards Hunan, and this time when she got the invitation she agreed immediately. “This is my first time returning to Hunan, it’s very good feeling!” Idy expressed that before passing away, her mother often suggested that must come to Hunan for a visit, this time Idy arrives at Changsha to fulfill her mother’s wish.

Avoid to discuss the love affair with Fat Gor [Chow Yun-Fat]

SLL image has deep roots in people’s hearts, Idy & Andy Lau’s ROCH1983 version is the classic of the classics. Although separated for more then 20 years, when mentioning Andy Lau, Idy is full of approval. She frankly speaks out that although Andy is little younger than her and entering the showbiz a bit later than her. “But everyone can see that Mr. Lau’s reputed career, his today success results from diligent steps.” She said Andy Lau’s not only her partner once, but he’s always her idol.

Overwhelmingly praising Andy, but when reporters asked on her past affair with Chow Yun-Fat, she appeared to try to avoid it. It’s possible that at her middle-age, she doesn’t want to talk about old stories. When asked about the former relationship, she’s becoming awkward but quickly answered “Thanks” politely and wanted to change the topic.

Returning to showbiz due to destiny

Idy Chan’s career seemed almost rest to seclusion, now appearing as a “divorcee” in “Thieves With Principles (lit.) 盜亦有道” Once the young, innocent “SLL”, now turns into every opportunity of a housewife, the future of Idy Chan’s resurfacing is not so bright. Early many HK media make that the reason she returns to showbiz now because of financial reason.

Regarding this, Idy relates the script in ROCH to explain the reason she returns “Gor Yee, we haven’t seen each other for 16 years”. She said that this year happens to be the 16th year since she faded out the showbiz, just a coincident. “Perhaps this is destiny” She sighs!

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