Rainie Yang + Show Luo's "Heartbeat Love" Debuts to High Ratings

When two C-pop superstars collide for a project, ratings go through the roof! Such is the case with the online drama series "Heartbeat Love", starring Rainie Yang and Show Luo!

According to xin msn, the drama series debuted with over 3 million views for its first episode.

The cast celebrated the success with a party, where the two main stars teased viewers to look forward to watching the equally exciting second episode.

Will you be checking out "Heartbeat Love"?

Source: InTuned
Translated by: silverlining @ CpopAccess

Mark Chao cherishes Gao Yuan Yuan

Just days ago, 27 year old Mark Chao was spotted spending five romantic days at the hotel with the mainland actress, Gao Yuan-Yuan, who is 5 years his senior. At the “Black & White” movie press conference in Beijing on the 17th, he openly admitted, “Yuan Yuan is a very nice girl, I will cherish her, and I hope that everyone can protect her from getting hurt.”

At the press conference, Mark expressed that he got to meet Huang Bo, a great big brother figure, from filming the “Black & White” movie. The media took the opportunity to tease him, “So did you get to know a great big sister (Gao) after filming ‘Searching’ (搜索)?” – which was a movie he did with Gao Yuan-Yuan. Mark avoided the question and joked that it must have taken a long time for the reporter to come up with that question. Another reporter then asked if Mark was able to overcome his fear of heights during the filming because he was dating “Gao” (height) Yuan-Yuan. Mark laughed, “I like your question, but I won’t say anything.”

The “Black & White” movie is set to hit theaters in China in June. Thus, many suspected that the news of Gao Yuan-Yuan and Mark dating was just a way to promote for the movie. Mark’s manager Vicky refuted the claims, “We never use relationships as a form of promotion. His popularity has risen a lot more in the mainland than in Taiwan.” Mark expressed, “I originally didn’t want to respond about this at the press conference and take the attention away from the movie, but I’ll tell you, so please stop asking.”

Following the news, netizens gave their blessings to the couple, while others did not see a good future from them.


Left: Gao Yuan-Yuan and Mark were seen holding hands while taking a walk. /
Right: Gao Yuan Yuan taking pictures of Mark in the hotel room.

Source: Appledaily
Translated by: fufu @ CpopAccess

Jam Hsiao has no time to make movies

Jam Hsiao (Siu King Tung) with THE KILLER WHO NEVER KILLS won the Best New Performer Hong Kong Film Award. After the ceremony the film boss Eric Tsang Chi Wai celebrated with Siu King Tung at his hot pot casserole shop. Tsang Bo Yi also attended. Before Siu King Tung arrived almost fifty fans were already waiting outside the shop, some even had flowers and champagne to celebrate with their idol. As soon as Siu King Tung arrived, fans surrounded him. Later when he posed for photos with them, fans also fought to touch his award.

Siu King Tung won with his first role. Would he like to make more movies? He said, "I can." However, Chi Wai said that Siu King Tung was very busy and had to perform every week. He would like to work with him again because now they were familiar. Before he truly did not say much. Siu King Ting admitted that he would like to play many characters, but if he had to choose between emotional scene and kung fu film he would like to make a kung fu film. In KILLER he also had a staff wielding scene, which he thought was pretty fun. Chi Wai said, "Then finish the action scene before going to bed." Siu King Tung laughed bashfully. Would he increase his rate? He said that he did not know as the company would make arrangements. This chance to attend the Hong Kong Film Award was very wonderful to him. With so many superstars, he sat behind Donnie Yen Chi Tan.

Speaking of this year's results, Chi Wai said that they were very normal, very Hong Kong results. He only regretted that Lau Ching Wan and Carina Lau Ka Ling did not win. He also praised Jiang Wen for being a gentleman. Even though LET THE BULLETS FLY only had one award he did not mind. When Giddens Ko accepted an award due to time limits he did not have time to give a speech. Chi Wai explained that at the time they ran very long. He pointed out that the YOU ARE THE APPLE OF MY EYE team was very thoughtful because the event only covered the flight and hotel for Giddens Ko, Michelle Chen and Ko Chen-Tung, Angie Chai covered the rest. Chi Wai said, "Backstage Giddens Ko was truly very happy, like he won the lottery." In addition, Chi Wai during the commercial break used foul language. Chi Wai said that this time actually was a film industry party and everyone was family. He normally spoke like that at home too. He also said that half the people there already knew about the "Lo Hoi Pang" mic test incident.

Source: Takungpao, Mingpao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Giddens Ko is not upset over his Hong Kong Film Award cut off

Winning the Best Mainland and Taiwan Film at the 31st Hong Kong Film Award, the Taiwan film YOU ARE THE APPLE OF MY EYE's director Giddens Ko along with actors Michelle Chen, Ko Chen-Tung and others attended the ceremony. After the event, the entire YOU cast went to Kowloon City for hot pot casserole. The YOU team of almost ten gave a speech together at the Hong Kong Film Award, but because they spent too much time and the next guest was already scheduled to appear, director Giddens Ko who was to speak late was forced to take his exit. The situation was rather awkward. Giddens Ko later replied, "I am not upset, I am already very happy that every actor got to speak. I have already said my piece at many previous events."

Director Giddens Ko, Michelle Chen and Ko Chen-Tung were guest presenters. Giddens Ko suddenly forced a kiss on Ko Chen-Tung and Ko Chen-Tung did not know what to do while Michelle Chen was all smiles. Giddens Ko said, "Ko Chen-Tung didn't know that I would kiss him. I only planned it in advance with Michelle Chen." Ko Chen-Tung complained that he definitely would not save his kiss with Giddens Ko. Because Michelle Chen and Ko Chen_Tung will come to Hong Kong to work on different new films, they were busy on their own. Thus after returning to Taiwan they would not celebrate.

Source: Takungpao, Mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

Giddens Ko tries to cool down Ko Chen-Tung rumors

The film YOU ARE THE APPLE OF MY EYE's director Giddens Ko two nights ago at the 16th Chinese Chart of Charts award show in Macau Venetian Hotel won the Best New Director award and presented an award with actress Michelle Chen. Michelle Chen was asked whether she knew that Ko Chen-Tung and Elva Hsiao were really dating. She said that lately she has not been in contact with Ko Chen-Tung but felt that everyone had the right to be in love.

Giddens Ko who single-handedly made Ko Chen-Tung a star said that he did not know whether the rumor was true or not. Although he asked Ko Chen-Tung, they both asked and answered randomly; he also said that Ko Chen-Tung was still young, if he gave up love because of the media it would be the worst loss. Giddens Ko said, "I hope he uses his own way to choose love, not hiding his love because of this star burden. This isn't healthy. (Do you support him dating Elva Hsiao?) I support him being with any woman." Giddens Ko also revealed that Ko Chen-Tung once went shopping with Jaycee Chan (Fong Cho Ming) in tow. He even said that during the shoot Ko Chen-Tung drew circles near his neck. He said, "Even if he was dating Fong Cho Ming I would wish him well, as long as they truly love each other." Michelle Chen also joked that she would vote for Cho Ming.

Ko Chen-Tung last night performed in Macau, but Giddens Ko would rather came to play in Hong Kong then stay for his performance. Cho Ming two nights ago after accepting the most popular film actor stayed in Macau to support Ko Chen-Tung. He even joked that he would ask Ko Chen-Tung about his romance for reporters. Reporters said that Giddens Ko and Michelle Chen both supported Ko Chen-Tung to be with him, Cho Ming was puzzled. "Great! Setting me up like that." Although Cho Ming has known Elva Hsiao for a long time, he did not introduce them. Did he believe that they were dating? He said, "not really, Ko Chen-Tung is still young and has to focus on his career. He just made one movie. He still have a lot that he needs to work hard on."

Jay Chou (Chow Kit Lun)'s EXCLAMATION MARK won Hong Kong and Taiwan Best Record, Best Digital Music Award and the Most Influential Chinese artist in Asia. Natasha Na Ying also won three awards.

Eason Chan Yik Shun, Karen Mok Man Wai, Khalil Fong Datong and JJ Lin (Lam Chun Kit) each won two awards. Eason won the most influential Popular artist in Asia and Hit singer of the year, Mok Man Wai won the Asia trendy singer and best singer (Hong Kong and Taiwan). In addition, Michael Tse Tin Wa and Fala Chen won Best Television Series Actor and Actress (Hong Kong and Taiwan).

Joey Yung Cho Yi won the Most popular female singer (Hong Kong and Taiwan) while Twins won the best group (Hong Kong and Taiwan). Twins headed to Macau from Beijing and Shenzhen. Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin and Dior Cheng Yi Kin were working on a film in Shenzhen. She complained that Ekin attacked her verbally everyday and joked that her hatred for him has not subsided over ten years. Ah Sa said, "Luckily the film has another female lead who can divert his attention. (How is he picking on you?) Sometimes if he gets off work early and I still have to work, he would say what he would eat and ask the director to shoot a few more scenes, like an elementary school boy picking on a female classmate. He is really bored."

Gillian Chung Yun Tung is working on a movie with May Day's A Shin. Due to their height difference, Ah Gil joked that when they posed for a photo A Shin had to perform a split in order not to tower over her. She also revealed that she just finished a fall from a horse in the desert. In the story she and Yu Shaoqun fell off the horse together and she landed on top of him. Due to six or seven bad times, Ah Gil would hurt Yu Shaoqun every time. Thus she felt very sorry.

Source: Takungpao, Mingpao, Singtao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Rainie Yang dedicates her first "nude" scene to Show Luo's "Heartbeat Love"

Show Luo has just released his 9th Album, “Good Show” and his new online mini film series “Heartbeat Love” will start its broadcast on April 12. Rainie Yang, his co-star in Hi My Sweetheart, is the female lead in the music love story.

The plot follows Show and Rainie as two strangers who end up sharing a hotel room during their trip to Australia thanks to a prank Show’s friends decided to play on him. A mix-up of Show’s luggage results in Rainie mistaking him for being gay, and in one scene, she takes off her towel in front of him to put lotion on her back. Rainie gave up her first on-screen nude shot from the back to this production, and mentioned afterward that the filming of that scene was even more awkward than kissing scenes. Show promised to make it up to her by appearing as her guest in many of her future concerts.

Show and Rainie spent three weeks in Australia, filming in three states across the country (Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania) on a budget of $20 million NTD ($677,240 USD). The majority of the funding came from Tourism Australia, who chose Show and Rainie to film the mini film series as promotion of Australian tourism to the Chinese market. They were chosen for their individual popularity as well as for the incredible chemistry they showed onscreen in Hi My Sweetheart, making them a favourite with fans. The spark they show onscreen when working together was again ignited when filming a bed scene, in which they ruffle up their hair and clothes and pull faces at the camera, going for a comedic effect, rather than the conventional romantic bed scenes.

The mini film series is 50 minutes long, but will be broadcast in 10 minute episodes once a week, starting from April 12 at midnight on Yahoo.com.tw and at noon on Tudou Channel. (Taiwan Time)

Source: Libertytimes, UDN, Appledaily, Yahoo.com.tw
Translated by: mishi @ CpopAccess

Leehom appears as A-Mei's concert special guest

Adding one more show to her originally planned seven "AmeiZING" concerts, A-Mei Chang’s rumored ex-boyfriend Leehom Wang surprised the audience by appearing as her special guest on the eighth night at Taipei Arena. Leehom made fun of A-Mei’s previous special guest (and formerly rumored boyfriend) Harlem Yu for pretending to propose to A-Mei, calling it an old trick. Leehom said to A-Mei, “My most important mission today is to take you home to Taitung” -- as in to take her home and make her his wife. They then hugged each other and kissed, causing all eleven thousand fans to fill the arena with screams. A-Mei’s real boyfriend Sam was also present in the audience that night, where he could only sit and watch.

There had been many rumors of Leehom being a guest at A-Mei's concert. A-Mei’s manager Chen Chen-Chuan revealed that A-Mei called Leehom the night before to ask, “Are you coming tomorrow or not?” Leehom immediately replied, “Of course I am.” At the concert, A-Mei and Leehom sang “Are You Ready” and “We Will Rock You” together. Leehom said to her, “How come we haven’t appeared on the same stage since ten years ago?” A-Mei humorously said, “How come you made me wait so long?”

Just like her previous shows, many stars attended the concert including Jerry Yan and Van Ness Wu.

Leehom especially asked A-Mei's stylist to make him the same hat that A-Mei wore during her opening performance.
Translated by: fufu @ CpopAccess

Ella Chen will not be holding a bachelorette party, Her fiance shows up to support her autograph session

A few days ago, artist Ella Chen held her only Taiwan EP autograph session, attracting a large number of fans to show up. Ella performed 《厚脸皮》to fans and her fiance Alvin Lai secretly showed up to support, grandly displaying their love.

Ella who will soon become a wife was in a great mood at the autograph session. When the host mentioned that her family name will soon change and her name will become "Ella Lai", Ella frankly said times are different now. The engagement ceremony will be held on April 15. Ella said that there will not be a bachelorette party because she does not want to leave her husband, even if it is for a short while. Everything for the wedding will follow old methods and use traditional ways. Her management company presented her with a marriage mug and Ella happily offered tea on the spot, like a marriage tradition.

The solo EP that Ella released has become the champion of 5 major music charts. Showing her loyalty and support, Jody Chiang ordered 100 copies in advance, making Ella extremely happy. Ella further expressed that when SHE regroups and holds a concert again, she hopes to invite Jody to be a guest. She also promised fans that even if she is married, she will continue to sing for everyone.

Source: Sina
Translated by: Starlightcolors @ AsianFanatics

Michelle Chen feels lucky to be a Goddess

Clifton Ko Chi Sum's ATV program invited THE SOUL OF BREAD leads Michelle Chen and Chen Han-Tien for an interview. Michelle Chen who exploded onto the scene with YOU ARE THE APPLE OF MY EYE was asked about the feeling of being called "the People's Goddess". She said that she was very lucky and had to thank many people. Ko Chi Sum and Chen Han-Tien both praised her beauty that gives people a clean and refreshing feeling of the girl next door, so many male viewers would easily fall for her.

Chen Han-Tien was often the subject of Little S' abuse on her television program. He already had a "comic sense", since he was little others would smile when they saw him. Thus he liked to play comedy, of course he would like to a well rounded artist. In the film they had a kiss scene. Chen Han-Tien admitted that he was very nervous at the time, not only because his co-star was "goddess" class but also because it was his first kiss scene. Luckily Michelle Chen helped and comforted him. Michelle Chen said that the kiss scene felt OK and even praised Chen Han-Tien as "great" so his co-star felt her trust.

Speaking of Taiwan film development, Chen Han-Tien felt that in recent years Taiwan films were closer to everyone's lives and easily touch viewer hearts. Michelle Chen thought that Taiwan film had more variety other than mainly romance.

Source: Takungpao
Translated by: hktopten

Michelle Chen has diamond rings but no marriage proposal

In order to promote their new film THE SOUL OF BREAD, leads Chen Han-Tien and new generation goddess Michelle Chen came from Taiwan and two nights ago dressed up for the film's Hong Kong premiere. They first greeted everyone in Cantonese. Chen Han-Ten revealed that in one scene in which he left after Michelle Chen, she suddenly turned around and stepped right on his shoe. However they remained very professional, did not laugh and continued to finish the shoot. Chen Han-Tien as a host in Taiwan often came up with his own ideas, which he demonstrated two nights ago in front of the Hong Kong audience. Near the end of the event he said that he had a gift for the goddess in front of the fans, went down on one knee and brought out a giant diamond ring to propose to Michelle Chen. "Will you marry me?" Michelle Chen was caught off guard and did not know how to respond. She replied in English I do.

After the ceremony, Michelle Chen and Chen Han-Tien shook hands with fans and posed for a group photo. Michelle Chen admitted that it was the first time that someone proposed to her in this manner, but at this stage she never thought about marriage. As for diamond rings, she said, "I have accepted diamonds, they were from my parents. I also had some from boyfriend. (Was it as big as this time?) It is appropriately sized. It's just a gift, not for a proposal."

During the Hong Kong promotion they have not had any personal time yet. Michelle Chen hoped to be able to walk around after finishing work. Seeing the film company in coordination with the film subject gave everyone a pineapple bun, she admitted that she would like to have the famous Hong Kong butter pineapple bun. Chen Han-Tien only went out around the hotel. He said that he would like to see the Victoria harbor the most. Would they like to go to Lan Kwai Fong? They were interested.

In addition, yesterday they went to Mongkok for audience appreciation. When asked about their box office expectation, Michelle Chen said that this film's story was cute and warm and recommended it to everyone. After finishing their final public event in Hong Kong, did they plan to go out? Chen Han-Tien said that he had to return to Taiwan on the same day, Michelle Chen would stay in Hong Kong for interviews but would take time to have dinner with friends. She also admitted that she has been in negotiation to make a Hong Kong film, but she was still in the script review stage. What character would she like to play? She hoped to challenge characters with multiple personalities. Chen Han-Tine said that he would like to play a deranged character. Michelle Chen joked that this character was right for him. As for Hong Kong actor who was like to work with, Chen Han-Tien honestly said Stephen Chow Sing Chi while Michelle Chen would very much like to work with her idol Andy Lau Tak Wa.

Source: Takungpao, Mingpao, Singtao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Michelle Chen's kiss with Chen Han-Tien is not romantic

Michelle Chen who rose to stardom with the film YOU ARE THE APPLE OF MY EYE in Hong Kong and Taiwan yesterday promoted her new film SOUL OF THE BREAD with actor Chen Han-Tien in Hong Kong. They were linked in rumors because of this film. Chen Han-Tien was asked whether he would pursue Michell Chen, he pretended not to understand. When asked whether Michelle Chen tempted his heart, Chen Han-Tien said, "During the shoot definitely, we are good friends. Everyday after work we would eat together." Michelle Chen said that the cast everyday after the shoot would meet for dinner, which had quite a big family feeling.

Speaking of the kiss scene with Chen Han-Tien, Michelle Chen said that she and Chen Han-Tien's kiss was an emotional release. The kiss with the other co-star Anthony Neely (Ngai On Tung) was the more romantic type. Out of the two she preferred the romantic type and felt that a romantic kiss would be more mild mannered. Chen Han-Tien was made fun of for needing many takes for the kiss scene. He said, "I didn't deliberately have bad takes, just that the shoot needed different angles."

Michelle Chen said that she was not worried about SOUL OF THE BREAD box office and joked that people who have seen the film would definitely love bread. Michelle Chen seemed slimmer. She said, "I didn't deliberately lose weight, but now work requires good condition so I have suitable exercise rate." Michelle Chen will work with Donnie Yen Chi Tan on a new film next month. She said, "I look forward to it very much, but I am not nervous. I am just excited." Michelle Chen also revealed that she probably would not need to fight in the film, but intimate scene has not been confirmed yet.

Source: Takungpao, Mingpao, Singtao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Rainie Yang appears on camera half-naked, gracefully shooting a new advertisement with bare makeup

Relying on her healthy, energetic, self-confident and beautiful image, Rainie Yang has once again received the invitation to be the spokesperson for a French skincare brand for the Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia regions, and shot a new set of skin whitening advertisements.

With work packed closely, Rainie Yang previously spent one day to film an all new advertisement in Taiwan and specially went to Hong Kong for another day to accept media interviews. To shoot this advertisement, Rainie Yang's fresh and clean image shines before everyone's eyes, creating an eye-catching result in the advertisement. Besides modeling a new contour, Rainie Yang was extremely serious on the job. When each shot was completed, she was sure to review at the computer with staff members, carefully studying her own performance: extremely professional and dedicated, making sure to fulfill every request of the photographer. The advertisement shoot went extremely smoothly, entirely depending on Rainie's professional and serious work ethic, and a group of staff assisting behind scenes.

Gradually transforming from a young girl as a child to become a beautiful, self-confident woman, Rainie has gained a fair amount of valuable experience and knowledge in skincare. Facing the challenge of countless future work, besides taking great care of her skin and appearance, Rainie Yang has high confidence in herself. She believes that she is able to happily face every brilliant day in her best state.

Source: Et.21.cn
Translated by: Starlightcolors @ AsianFanatics

Netizens criticize "Ex-boyfriend's" ending and want a sequel for "Skip Beat!"

Both “Ex-boyfriend” and “Skip Beat” ended their run last Friday and Sunday, scoring 0.84% and 1.85% in ratings respectively (both ended in second place for their time slot).

Following the finale of “Ex-Boyfriend”, netizens expressed their dissatisfaction towards the ending by criticizing how the main characters ended up with someone that appeared for the first time in the very last episode. Netizens felt deceived by the screenwriter and commented that the ending was just “too absurd" and ended rather abruptly.

On the other hand, the manga adaptation, “Skip Beat!”, left its audience hanging with the female lead’s ex-boyfriend expressing his unwillingness to let her go. Many netizens hope to see a sequel or a movie that will bring closure to the story.

Source: UDN
Translated by: fufu @ CpopAccess

Harlem Yu Proposes To A-Mei Chang During Concert

On April 1st, A-Mei Chang's "AMeiZING World Tour" made a stop in Taipei. During her performance, singer-songwriter Harlem Yu joined the singer on stage.

The two performed together, singing songs such as "Love's What Rare" and other songs about love. Harlem then suddenly got onto one knee in front of A-Mei and stated "Life is too short. There are a lot of things we should say."

Harlem then pulled out a ring box and asked A-Mei to marry her. She said yes. They began to kiss on stage, shocking the crowd.

However, when Harlem opened the ring box, it was revealed that there was no ring in there. "Today is April Fool's Day!" he said loudly.

Despite the engagement being fake, A-Mei went along with the joke, saying, "You still have all of me!"

Source: Nownews
Translated by: Aysohmay @ JpopAsia