Ken Zhu conquered two gold medals again in US competition

Chu Xiao Tian has been learning Kung Fu for 3 years and rewarded with promising results. After winning Tai Chi Champion in Spain last year, he conquered the Championships in Tai Chi and Shuai Chiao again in a US competition couple days ago. Yesterday, calling oversea from the States, he expressed that even there is no prize or reward, he feels much happier than being F4. In fact, Kung Fu is what he truly earnest to advocate as his foremost life-time mission.

Yesterday, according to Chu Xiao Tian who is in US, he represents for the Chinese Kung Fu and Wrestling Association to take part in the 17th Annual Great Lakes Kung Fu Championships Competition held at Cleveland, Ohio, USA on April 19th. There were 40 participants, including westerners and Chinese. They were divided into different groups in respect to each specialty. The match proceeded 6 candidates in a group. He won two gold medals in Tai Chi and Shuai Chiao overtaking numerous professional competitors. He whooped gaily, "So happy! Here, no more F4 glory, no more stress as celebrity. During the competition, no one sees me as a star, nor any one will scornfully said artists are no big deal."

Practice cures Asthma

Last October, he took part in the 7th Chang Dong Sheng World Cup Tai Chi and Wrestling Tournament and won the Tai Chi Championship. This year, he will join the competitions in Taiyuan, Shanxi coming June and taking the challenges again in Spain coming August. In between being F4 and participating in Kung Fu competitions, which of them gives him a better sense of accomplishment? He said, "Being F4 is merely an instant pleasance. When cheers faded away, you are left with emptiness. Whereas, Kung Fu last for a life time. I intend to provoke it in future." Other than Martial Arts, Cooking is also his other talent. He straightly admitted, "These two are my life time favourites."

In the past, he suffered from overweight and water retention due to stress. He even teased that most of his organs are damaged. Now, he regained health by practicing Kung Fu. It even improves his Asthma problem. He, 180cm tall, reduced weight to 77kg. Being a Kung Fu expert, does it implied that F4 no longer need body guards? He chuckled, "Speaking of a normal size man (that is 170cm tall and weight 70kg), I can manage 2 to 3 without any problem. However, Kung Fu learners do not voluntarily take the moves because that may cause too much harm."

Fans worried that he would give up as F4 because of Kung Fu. He replied, "As long as the audience desire, F4 will always be there." Being F4, it earns money. Nevertheless, invest time in joining various competitions are rewardless. He smiley said, "I have no worries! It shouldn't be a problem even I have to rely on Kung Fu to make a living."

Studied Kung Fu for 3 years. Practices 6 days a week

Coaching teachers:
Taichi teacher, Lin Wen Xiong. !
Shuai Chiao (Wrestling) teacher, Chang Da Wei

Experience: 3 years

Weekly Practice:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday practice Taichi (Half-day each time)
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday practice Shuai Chiao (Wrestling)
Practice arena: Training at Police Academy with colleagues

Achievements from competitions:
Taichi Champion from Spain last October.
Taichi and Shuai Chiao (Wrestling) Championships from USA this month.

source: http://asianfanatics.net/forum/Ken-Zhu-conquered-two-gold-medals-again-in-US-competition-talk532359.html

Wan Wan and Rainie are good sisters; Both have courage to drink but no capacity

Rainie Yang and Wan Wan publish a book together and have developed a good relationship. But Wan Wan admits that the first time she met Rainie she was so nervous that she especially ordered nerves calming tea, wanting to calm down her nerves, ‘But it wasn’t any use, I should’ve ordered alcohol!’

Speaking of drinking, the two have discovered a common trait, both ‘have alcohol courage but no alcohol capacity’. Rainie Yang said after about one cup of red wine she’ll be drunk, but she still dares to drink anything. Being very ㄍ一ㄥ, if she becomes drunk, Rainie will still worry about her appearance. If she is a KTV, after puking, she’ll stay in a corner and sleep it off. But she’s at someone’s house, she’ll start crawling around in the bathroom and living room exploding with laughter.

Wan Wan’s capacity is also about the same, one time she actually got drunk in front of a guy she liked, then she was helped on to a car and suddenly lowered her head and threw up fiercely on a newly bought bag, the bag entirely reimbursed. ‘That bag was really expensive!’ she said while crying.

source: http://asianfanatics.net/forum/Wan-Wan-and-Rainie-are-good-sisters-Both-have-courage-to-drink-but-no-capacity-talk532354.html

Teary Eyed Andy Lau Talks About Dad’s Fight With Cancer

Teary Eyed Andy Lau Talks About Dad’s Fight With Cancer

People have always questioned if Andy Lau would get married and start a family. Marriage rumours have been widely circulated and he wants to make some clarifications. Andy accepted an interview with 查小欣. He is responding to the marriage issue and talked how it has been five years since his dad had bladder cancer. Andy became emotional when he talked about how brave his dad has fought against the cancer.

She asked who Andy’s most respected teacher was. Andy views his dad as his teacher. Andy said that he is following his dad’s never-give-up attitude.

Five years ago, Andy’s dad had a serious surgical procedure for bladder cancer. Andy’s dad has a peaceful attitude when facing adversaries. Andy accompanied his dad though those times. Andy says that his dad has gone though a cycle since his surgery. The doctors examined Andy’s dad and said that his health was okay. Andy emotionally said: “I am very happy to be his son!” 查小欣 said that Andy couldn’t hold back those tears and cried during the interview!

Then Andy talked about his two “children”. He said that he has been a “mom” for nearly one year. Last Mother’s Day, he personally sewed the denim Andox to be his son. Afterwards, Blackie was born. He said: “I really do have a feeling that we are a family. It’s like I have children.” Andy said that he took Andox and Blackie to Europe to see some jean designer. They didn’t know who Andy was and mistook him as a designer. Andy clarified that he was a Hong Kong superstar but they didn’t really believe him. They were more interested in Andox and Blackie.

Andy had endless topics when he was discussing his two sons. But he stayed on point when he was talking about marriage. Andy said: “There would be a complete family but there isn’t a schedule for it yet. I would leave it up to the heavens. Oh my God!”

Even though Andy did not mention Carol Chu (朱麗倩) but his good friend Kent Tong was interviewed in mainland China about Andy’s marriage reports. Kent said that he wasn’t sure about it but Andy has been with Carol for a long time. If they married, it would be like fruits coming into fruition. Kent joked that Andy has passed his eligible age for marriage for a long time. If he doesn’t get married and have children, he would be too old for it. If Andy gets married now then it won’t be too late. The reporter mentioned that there were always rumours that Andy has a child already. Kent helped Andy out with the rumour control and said: “Andy doesn’t have a child. (“Is Carol pregnant?”) I am not sure! I don’t think so but they may be working hard on it right now.”

source: http://asianfanatics.net/forum/Teary-Eyed-Andy-Lau-Talks-About-Dads-Fight-With-Cancer-talk532337.html

Jay Chou films MV secretly at Zhong Huan street in the night

Recently Jay Chou secretly came to Hong Kong, yesterday morning he brought out his sports car "Pagani Zonda C12" that is worth millions to Zhong Huan to film an MV, he borrowed Andrew Lau's staff members to do the filming. In the middle of the filming, the team were suddenly interrupted by a foreigner swearing at them, afterwards even police had to come to see what was going on.

Taiwanese heavenly king Jay Chou yesterday morning at 1am filmed his MV at Zhong Huan, he brought along his sports car "Pagani Zonda C12" worth millions to be the backdrop to the MV. After Jay Chou arrived at the set, he nervously looked around the place, he also frequently ordered the staff around, like how to place things to film, he was exactly like a director.

That night Jay Chou wore hip hop clothes and a leather jacket, he danced in front of the sports car while a staff member constantly sprayed water out of a hose to create the effect of raining. After each scene was finished, Jay Chou watched the playback straight away, he carefully talked about it with the cameraman, he had a very serious attitude.

While they were filming, a half naked male foreigner suddenly appeared in a building near the venue, he opened his window, look down at the street and yelled: "Get the light off!" Then he swore in bad Cantonese: "X your mother!" But, the professional Jay Chou did not take notice and continued to film. At the end a few policemen came, they asked the staff members what was going on. Until 4 in the morning, Jay Chou finished filming and returned to rest at the hotel in a 7 seat car.

Yesterday reporters called Jay Chou's company to find out what was happening, when asked if Jay Chou came to Hong Kong to film an MV? The staff member expressed: "Jay is doing a project, he can only announce it in a couple of months time, I can't reveal it right now."

Andrew Lau was asked if he was the director of the MV? He said: "No, I only lent my team to him, I just finished lunch with Shawn Yue so we went to visit him together! (Did you give Jay any opinions?) I couldn't be bothered to talk, it's enough for friends to sit there in support, he can film it however he wants, but it's quite hard to endure it! (There was a foreigner shouting?) I don't know what he was doing, actually it was very quiet then, maybe he had something to drink and that's why he was noisy?

source: http://asianfanatics.net/forum/Jay-Chou-films-MV-secretly-at-Zhong-Huan-street-in-the-night-talk532219.html

Lucas Tse to Start Earning for Family

An infant milk powder manufacturer in Chinese mainland plans to invite Lucas Tse, son of Cecilia Cheung and Nicholas Tse, to advertise for its brand, offering seven-digit payment, reported by Chongqing Morning Post on Saturday.

According to the report, the breakout of the sex scandal was detrimental to Cecilia's public image, her show business has been badly affected.

The manufacturer of the infant milk powder says they are attracted by Lucas's cute appearance after seeing his picture. His father Nicholas Tse has also been invited to be in the advertisement.

It is said that two other infant milk powder manufacturers in the mainland are also competing for the chance to have Nicholas and Lucas advertise for their brands.

The report says if all these advertisements can come through Lucas will then become his family's mainly money maker.

source: http://asianfanatics.net/forum/Lucas-Tse-to-Start-Earning-for-Family-talk532218.html

Butterfly Lovers begins filming, Charlene fell ill returns to Hong Kong, Wu Zun stay behind continue to work.

Butterfly Lovers has began filming in Shanghai, leading actress, Charlene Choi (ah Sa) was filming some scenes in Songjiang District suburb, Shanghai. The constant weather changes have cause quite some problems making crews and cast all guessing what the whether will be like each day. Because of this, unfortunately Charlene have fallen ill and has returned to Hong Kong to tend the illness before going back to film, actor Wu Zun remains behind to begin his filming and take care of things in Shanghai.

Night before last about 7:00, Wu Zun and Director Ma Chucheng, etc. went to have Japanese-style buffet, they spent only approximately 1000 Yuan. Because the local urban district temperature rose again to more than 20 C degrees, the crew decide to stop work for a day. Wu Zun still wore the thick clothes and hat, as if he is prepared to fight! About 10:00, Wu Zun and his assistant first step out of the dining room, there were 2 female Fans outside waiting for Wu Zun and brought him a cake. Wu Zun saw the fans and responded with a kind smile and waves his hand, after he receives the gift, he gets on the vehicle and left, all the while the driver was trying to prevent reporter from taking pictures.

Afterward, Director Ma Chucheng with a female friend walked out. More reporters seem to gather and chaos started. The female friend covered her face and didn't want to be photograph. Director Ma has been holding her LV handbag for her, when they finally made it to a taxi a block later, he gave the handbag back to her. Reporters reported that Director Ma although seem like he was bothered by the cameras, also showed his politeness saying to the reporter: “thanks!”

source: http://asianfanatics.net/forum/Butterfly-Lovers-begins-filming-Charlene-fell-ill-returns-to-Hong-Kong-Wu-Zun-stay-behind-continue-to-work-talk532009.html