2007.10.09 Idy Chan @ Shenzhen TV Chinese Global K-Star
October 9, 2007 at 16:50
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[SINA] According to the news, Idy Chan Yuk-Lin will be among other celebrities attending the Shenzhen Satellite TV on October 12 for “Global Chinese Martial Arts Presentation Ceremony” [news], which is part of the reality TV show joint by China’s famed Shaolin Temple, Shenzhen Satellite TV, & Hong Kong’s TVB.
Other names are mentioned are: Jin Yong, Jackie Chan, Tony Ching Siu Tung, Yuen Pao, Paul Chun Pui, Gordon Lau Kar-Fai, Lau Kar Leung, Kara Hui, Alex Fong Chung-Sun, Hacken Lee, Ruby Lin, Josie Ho, Athena Chu Yan, etc.
2007.10.06 Gor Yee & Gugu ’til death do them part
October 8, 2007 at 14:02
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[The Sun E+] When speaking of silver screen’s lovers, certainly can’t leave out Andy Lau Tak Wah Yeung Gor & Idy Chan Yuk Lin Gugu [Siu Lung Lui] of The Return of Condor Heroes. The two incisively delivered their roles & have become the 80s Golden Boy Jade Girl. That year Andy Lau’s handsome outlook drawn attraction to thousands of young girls, Idy Chan’s loveliness also captured the hearts of many young men.
2007.10.05 Idy Chan’s telephone interview @ CRHK Eileen Cha
October 4, 2007 at 14:06
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Sources: OL Mingpao – Weekly / 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.]
2007.10.04 Disapproval of Idy Chan’s comeback?
October 4, 2007 at 12:03
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[NextMagazine #917] Some netizens expressed that Idy Chan should not resurface the circle because they want to keep the beautiful image of Siu Lung Lui in their memories. The tabloid reported that some even don’t understand why Idy doesn’t need money, why suffers for this comeback?
[I’m too savvy with tabloid stories, most of the time they don’t bother me. I just care about if they have any exclusive, good photos of Idy or any of my other favs.]
Related “old” news, Mingpao just reported a meeting of Idy & Maggie Cheung HY in Changsha, Hunan. See translation @ JayneStars
2007.10.03 Idy Chan @ Sonija Kwok blog
October 4, 2007 at 11:01
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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.
2007.09.28 Idy Chan most worries about having outtakes
September 27, 2007 at 13:40
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Sources: OL Mingpao – Weekly / Ta Kung Pao / Metro Daily / HKDaily / Wen Wei Po – cover / The Sun / Oriental Daily / Sing Tao – 2 / 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]
2007.09.27 Damian Lau gives up rest to work with Idy Chan
September 27, 2007 at 12:38
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[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!]
Corrections on Idy Chan’s SINA interview…
September 26, 2007 at 10:19
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Many special thanks to Kit for corrections on the translation of the whole interview. Please revisit the interview entry for many questions & answers that I wrongly translated or missed.
[It’s very interesting to know that Idy & Andy Lau personally do keep their friendship going. I do hope they get together “publicly” & collaborate in a movie! I probably would faint the moment I hear this wishfulness!]
2007.09.25 The meeting of Idy Chan & Maggie Cheung Ho-Yee in Changsha
September 24, 2007 at 17:26
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[Oriental Daily /The Sun /AppleDaily] Just returning from visiting AIDS patients in Gansu, Maggie Cheung Ho-Yee arrived in Changsha to guest host a joint show by HunanTV & TVB “舞動奇跡 Strictly Come Dancing”. Besides having the privilege to stay in the hotel’s Presidential Suite, the most pleasant surprise for Maggie is to meet with the honored guest judge “SLL” Idy Chan Yuk-Lin for the first time. After the show, Maggie arranged to have late night meal with Idy, Sonija Kwok Sin-Lei, Stephen Wong Cheung Hing, & other colleagues. Maggie heartfelt for Sonija & Stephen [both are contestants on the show] when seeing them practice nonstop without getting much sleep. At first meeting, Maggie feels like old friends with Idy. She seized the opportunity to take group photos, full to “fans” spirit!
[I could be a reporter, I found Maggie’s blog entry on Idy almost the same day Maggie posted it, faster than the media. Anyway, Happy Mid-Autumn Festival 2007!]
2007.09.24 A little related news on Idy Chan’s new TVB series
September 23, 2007 at 19:09
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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]