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[News] Tony Leung, Gordon Lam and Fala Chen attended a haunted "fantasy night" downtown Hong Kong held by Simon Yam. A group of actor acted out scenes and was arranged to wear Zhizha doll's make-up to create an atmosphere of the night.

As for the lead Gordon Lam and Fala Chen revealed that the two have very intense emotional scenes in the drama, Gordon excitedly said: "Filming this drama, we love some very, very, very, intense scenes." (Will there be any bed scenes or kissing scenes?) "Let me tell you about love, it does not concentrate in bed, but it can be intense in many ways." 

In addition, Fala Chen said that starting next week she will head back to the United States and become a student, but when Triumph in the Skies 2 airs, she will try to return to Hong Kong for promotional events. Again, speaking of contract with TVB, Fala said: "Now I want to return to school and relax, almost a decade I have not return to campus, really looking forward to it, I don't want any contract to get intact at the moment, I just hope to concentrate on learning."

Thoughts:  Still a bit confused about what Gordon said haha... Intense? Any who, I hope Fala will have a peaceful 2 to 3 weeks of rest cause by the 29th she's back functioning. 

Da Mo Yao rumored to be banish from broadcasting

[News] It's been a year passed since Da Mo Yao completed filming but the drama has no announcement of broadcasting or air on network yet. Rumors has it, the drama can't get approval from SARFT, but lately rumor that Da Mo Yao has been banished by SARFT and will not be airing at all. Apparently Tangren went ahead and started filming before pre-approval came down from SARFT, and ultimately its subject matter in discussing real life historical figures such as General Huo Qu Bing and Emperor Wu of Han Liu Che in a certain way was unacceptable to the agency. There's plenty of dramas with angled historical figures have aired so it's unclear why SARFT's are focus over this drama. Tangren released one concept trailer for this drama but not any other. 

Thoughts: a bit disappointed hearing this news, I have a feeling they will only release it on DVDs instead of broadcasting it on tv. Oh well, Tangren is too complicated. 

Fala Chen will study in US, but will be responsible for Triumph 2 promotions

Lately there's been many confusion about Fala's schedule in studying in US and contract with TVB. For the promotions of Triumph in the Skies 2, Fala accept a telephone interview: "Actually, I am studying, there's many rumors about the promotion and schedule conflict, and I as an actor, it's my responsibility to attend. My first event will be in Malaysia at the end of June, I will fly straight from New York to Malaysia."

(Earn extra money with more promotions?) "I don't know, I'll be notified, its nice to catch up with friends in NY and I don't want to leave. Also, it's hard to be in New York and while promoting in Hong Kong, tickets are too expensive."

Fala Chen enjoying freelance, not ready to renew contract

Director Peter Chan's new film American Dreams in China (中國合伙人) held its film premiere last night and invited many good friends including Fala Chen, Nick Cheung, Jacky Cheung, Eric Tsang, Tony Leung Kar Fai, Shawn Yue, Anita Yuen and Kenny Bee.

Earlier the media spotted Fala shooting director Gordon Chan's new horror film Tales Dark 1 & 2. Fala's TVB contract just expired and she attended the premiere last night as a freelance artist. She smiled and said she isn't used to it yet. Fala is planning to take a summer course in the U.S and won't make a decision on the contract until she gets back. When asked if she wants to switch to the film industry? She said: "Of course, I wish for more opportunities, the more the better. I hope for more challenges in my work and the most important is a good script! (Use money in exchange for a TVB best actress award?) No! Absolutely not! My relationship with TVB is not about money!" When speaking of the recent rumors that she got into a dispute with Virgina Lok over the contract? Fala responded awkwardly: "I haven't heard about that. Not sure! We still chat!"

Steven Ma hopes to collaborate with Fala Chen again 

Steven Ma said: "I haven't experienced the 8 hours of rest time yet, perhaps the benefits won't start until 2014." Dressed in a Chinese tunic suit, Steven resembled Damian Lau's role 'Kam Chan Sai' in his 1980 series Yesterday's Glitter. Steven said: "I liked Damian's role back then, it is my dream to portray 'Chan Sai'. In 2014, I hope to collaborate with Fala Chen in Yesterday's Glitter, then that would fulfill my dream. I actually suggested to TVB before on making a new version of this series, so I could have the opportunity to portray 'Chan Sai' and Fala can be Liza Wang's role, Ho Yin Chau." However, Fala may be leaving TVB soon, so his dream may not come true. Steven confidently said: "Even I could come back and film a TVB series!"

Thoughts: I think freelance would be more enjoying for the long run. All of Fala's upcoming dramas and film is airing this year, haha. 

Fala Chen participate in Gordon Chan's horror film

Tales from the Dark 1 & 2 is considered a heavyweight film, since it is produced by the award-winning film Cold War producer Matthew Tang. There are a total of six small stories in the two-part film, each directed by HK film industry's big players Gordon Chan, Fruit Chan, Lawrence Lau, Teddy Robin, Simon Yam and Lee Chai Ngai. The horror film stars Kelly Chen, Tony Leung (Kar Fai), Maggie Siu and Dada Chan. 

Yesterday at 6AM, Fala appeared at North Point dressed in a long blue dress with her long scattered hair and light makeup. At the scene, Fala had a restless and agitated expression on her face and carried an old styled grocery bag loitering on the street. It looks like all that training she received from TVB paid off, she acted like a female ghost while the cameras rolled and looked very much into character. In between scenes, she listened to director Gordon Chan's instructions intently, demonstrating her professionalism. 

Gordon Lam Praises Fala's Professionalism 

Gordon Lam has many scenes opposite of Fala, yesterday he accepted a telephone interview and praised Fala's professionalism. He said: "She performed very well, placed a lot of effort into it and did all her homework. This film is a huge challenge to both Fala and myself because we both have two different types of extreme emotions to convey. I think Fala was able to deliver and performed very well! (You're very pleased with Fala's performance?) I am very pleased with the whole crew's efforts." Fala and Gordon both started out as television artists and then switched to the film scene, did Gordon give Fala any tips? Gordon laughed: "She's so hardworking, it's really not necessary! Actually me and her cooperate well, we're able to create something new together." 

Also, in regards to the rumor that Fala is moving into the film scene after her TVB contract expires? Fala's spokesperson expressed: "Fala is concentrating purely on filming, all interviews will be arranged by the film production company."

extra news: a lovely weibo friend of mine (Bessip), works with Fala, shared that the filming process took almost month. (also thanks Bessip for always share news and updates on Fala, your such a sweet girl.)

Thoughts: such many negative comments about Fala, I think it's no one's business. Every actor in this showbiz wants to try new things and earn money. There's no free lunch for anybody, I respect Fala for her high ambitions and if she wants to rest or keep working it's no one's business.

p.s. she's doing heck of a good job playing a ghost (haha) look 

TVB makes 'Will Power' an Anniversary Series Attempting to Keep Fala Chen & Moses Chan

[News] Fala Chen's TVB contract is expiring this month, but it is still unknown whether she plans to renew or not. Lately there has also been rumors that Moses Chan intends to head up north to work in Mainland. Due to these factors, TVB decided to make Fala and Moses' new series Will Power the anniversary series this year in hope to keep them. Yesterday Fala expressed she still has not lifted the pen to sign the contract yet, she said: "TVB gave me many choices, we are still negotiating and thus nothing is confirmed yet." Fala added their meetings have been pleasant and because of the relationship, she will take TVB into consideration first. Since Will Power is an anniversary series, is she hopeful to get the TV Queen title? Fala said: "I'll be very happy if its really an anniversary series, more audience will be watching. However, the contract and awards are two separate things, I will not tie them together. I'm discussing the contract because I hope for improvements in acting." Fala expressed there won't be too much of a pay raise when filming TVB series.

Also, it had been widely rumored Fala broke up with her Neway Prince boyfriend Sit Sai Hang. Last night suddenly wrote on Weibo: "Lately there has been a very popular saying: 'Take it serious, then you'll lose'. But I want to say, 'Don't take it serious, then you're destined to lose.'" Her statement inevitably increases the speculation.

Fala Chen to Study in the US, Won't Sign a Long Contract with TVB

It's been a while since Fala Chen appeared in public. Yesterday she attended an event with singer Jolie Chan, model Irene Wan and artist Ronan Pak. When speaking of the rumor that Fala is fussing over her expiring contract and isn't willing to renew her TVB contract? She said her old contract was signed back when she participated in MCI and it expires in May. She is currently still discussing with TVB and its going smoothly, but she expressed the contract has nothing to do with her being pregnant or frozen by the company. Fala expressed: "I hope to collaborate with TVB in a different way. Since entering the industry, I've been filming TV series straight and haven't had a real break. I'm currently thinking of my next steps to take. I want to go for additional studies, and have already registered for a summer course in the U.S (You won't be working anymore?) We aren't allowed to study? It is necessary for an artist to increase his/her value too."

Fala added that the most important is a comfortable collaboration. She grew up in TVB, it is about the relationship and the nature of work, not the contract terms/conditions or how long the contract is. Asked if there are other companies asking her to join them? She laughed: "Nope, but I probably won't sign with ATV. (Work in Mainland?) Someone has asked me to shoot a TV series there, but my company has arrangements for my work in Mainland. I hope to have good news for you all."

Thoughts:  A possible resign out of showbiz for Fala. She's bold with decisions. If return, I highly doubt she will sign with TVB. Mainland is a bigger hope.

Don't worry folks, not the last time to see Fala functioning... The 29th of this month Fala will have a function.

Fala Chen's Contract Expires in May, TVB Offers 8 Figures for Her to Stay

Following 'First Sister' Charmaine Sheh ending her 'biological daughter' relationship with TVB, the company has been actively trying to keep their front line artists. TVB FaDan Fala Chen is rumored to be the next artist leaving. Fala's contract is expiring next month, but because Fala is not participating in any series for the rest of the year, it was rumored she is not planning to renew her contract. It was understood, TVB offered her 8 figures to stay, but Fala still hasn't made her decision yet.

According to a person working in TVB, Fala has successfully gained recognition and has very good 'audience fate'. In the past years, she's been given many other jobs such as commercials and shows, and earned a lot of money for her company. Also, she's a rare actress with fluent Mandarin, Cantonese and English, so many production companies in Mainland are interested in her. In the last three years, Fala has been accepting series after series, but we really haven't seen her working in Mainland like the other FaDans like Kate Tsui, Myolie Wu and Tavia Yeung. Actually, her opportunities went to waste time after time. Aside from the Mainland market, it turns out Hollywood film 007 secretly came to HK for auditions before, and Fala was the only TVB FaDan invited to participate in the auditions. At that time, several other western films had interest in Fala as well.

Taking Acting Lessons in New York

Fala had always been very conservative and she still has a month left before her TVB contract expires, but she still has not made a move. Reporters contacted Fala to confirm, she did not respond directly: "During this time, I have to talk to TVB about the contract. At this point, nothing is confirmed. I've been with TVB for 8 years, and really hope to maintain our good relationship. There is nothing unhappy that happened, it is just that I've been filming series for so many years, I just want some time off. (Why did you decide to go back and study?) I'm going to the U.S for continual studies. I've already registered for an acting class in New York and really want to expand my knowledge base. After all, since I graduated from university, my first job was at TVB. Since I entered the industry, I've only been filming TVB series and because TVB's series have their own style and beat, I started off with no knowledge, then TVB gave me a lot more opportunities and allowed me to understand what acting was all about. Now that I've been acting for a period of time, I believe there is a different way to act out each and every scene; sometimes I'm able to grasp it and other times I'm unable to. When I get off work and go home, I would regret not using a certain method to do the scene, then I start thinking that I'm lacking something inside. Especially in the last two years where I worked with many seniors and good partners. We go into detailed discussions on acting and I've read a lot of books on acting. However, books are always going to different from actual practice, so I've always wanted to leave the recording studio and go to different stages to perform to increase my self-value. I've been preparing for several years and mentioned this to TVB, so I'm taking this opportunity to go refresh myself a little."

It was rumored TVB offered her 8 figures to stay, does Fala feel the salary is the most important factor? She said: "I cannot comment too much on the salary, but I personally believe the most important is the opportunity for a good performance. To me, it is more important to have a new challenging role. (Is it because you'll be a wealthy wife?) Not related at all. I have high expectations on my work, I really want to have more good productions for everyone to see." Is Fala considering to go out and work elsewhere? Fala paused for a moment: "I've been working continuously in the past several years, every day was a sufficient day. I haven't really thought about this question, this is a very good time for me to think clearly about my direction and path to follow."

Thoughts:   I thoroughly support her in studying... We never know when the break for her will end but she will have to promote Ballad of the Desert and Triumph in the Skies 2 when it releases. We'll see her around plenty of times.

HK FILMART: Day 2 "TITS2"

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Thoughts: Really looking forward...

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Fala Chen at the 7th Asian Film Awards

Fala Chen Absent from Sit Family's Photo 

Earlier Neway Prince Sit Sai Hang's parents celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary and took wedding photos with their second son Sit Ka Lun and his wife Marie Zhuge, however, Sit Sai Hang and his girlfriend Fala Chen were nowhere to be seen. When Fala heard this, she was surprised: "Where did you all get this news? How come I didn't hear about it? I don't know what's going on, not sure. Let me go ask them first."

When asked if its because she rarely keeps in touch with her 'mother-in-law'? What is her relationship with her mother-in-law like? Is it because there are issues arising between her and her mother-in-law that she's losing favor? Fala expressed: "Don't keep saying mother-in-law, it's difficult to answer. I never admitted it!" Fala plays a lawyer in her new series Will Power, she joked the reporters have even gotten the lawyer speechless and don't know how to answer. She spoke as if she's an actual lawyer, she laughed: "First, I haven't seen the photos nor do I know about such arrangement. I will have to go get a better understanding of the case first." When asked if she'll be arranged to take a photo with Sit Sai Hang on the next round? Fala said reporters are turning the situation into a drama, she asked reporters whether those photos were taken during Marie Zhuge's wedding?

30+ TVB Artistes Promote 9 New Series @ HK FILMART 2013

Day one of the HK FILMART 2013 was held yesterday. TVB took the opportunity to introduce the first 9 of their series including Will Power, Love Exceed the Coastline, Outbound Love, Karma Rider, Food for Slaves, Brother's Keeper, A Change of Heart, Sniper Standoff and No Reserve. The second batch of series will be introduced tomorrow. A large group of over 30 TVB artists attended -- Wayne Lai, Moses Chan, Michael Tse, Eddie Cheung, Wong Cho Lam, Joey Meng, Kathy Chow, Alice Chan, Kate Tsui, Niki Chow, Ruco Chan, Myolie Wu, Aimee Chan, Fala Chen, Christine Ng, Priscilla Wong, etc.

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Thoughts: Wasn't that happy when Fala was also paired with Vincent... Big feeling, she'll ends up with Moses.