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Date: 31 Aug 01
Headline/Source: Surprised that his only idol is 21 every year, Andy wants the secret to not aging from Cherrie Chung (Apple Daily)
Andy legs weaken, dropped to the floor, one piled on top of the other (Oriental Daily)
Nancy female killer ‘crushed’ fulltime killer (Wen Wei Po)
Andy praised Cherrie is 21 every year (Sin Pao)
Nancy hugged Andy till he dropped to the floor (Sing Tao)
Andy lost control in holding Nancy, both tumbled like ‘big stone crushing the crab’ (Ming Pao)
2 nights ago, Cherrie Chung, who had acted opposite Andy many times on the screen, but is now married & retired, attended Andy’s concert.
Andy was extremely excited to see her. He claimed that she is his only idol, & thanked her for coming. He hopes that she can come for his every concert, he wont disappoint her. Andy praised that she looks as beautiful as ever, he wonders how she can be 21 every year & urged her to tell her secret to youth. This made her v happy, she was all smiles & waved to the audience.
Guests for the concert included Nancy Seet, Anthony Wong & Yin Caier.
Nancy sang ‘Female Killer’ & danced A Go Go with Andy. At the end of the dance, she jumped suddenly onto Andy, but as Andy was caught unprepared, his lost the balance. Both of them tumbled onto the ground like big pumpkins, with Nancy on top of Andy. The scene was embarrassing & comical. It invited lots of laughers. After Nancy clamoured up, she complained, “You could carry Ah Jie (Lisa).”
To show his gentlemanly demeanour, Andy carried her up with some effort, he said, “Ah Jie not like u, she took down lots of things on her body first. Next time u don’t put so much things on your body.” Andy too complained that Nancy should have told him first, so he can get ready.
Nancy admitted that she has put on some weights recently, she said she had fallen in love with Andy after seeing his dance, she thought of telling Li Xiao Tian (her partner) that she wants to follow Andy from now to form ‘Nancy & Xiao Hua’ gp. The audience applaused.
Anthony Wong played guitar & Erhu while Andy sang. Yin Caier had a duet with Andy Dating Till Ever.
Source: The Sun
Though the writer, Apollo, is not a fan of Andy Lau, but he respects him a great deal for his ever changing attitude & his brain which is full of creative ideas. Not only is his style of singing forever changing, his acting is also forever fresh. I believe this is the reason for his success.
For instance his concert this time, Apollo still cannot find time to watch, but has heard praises from all directions that it is v good. Every night the guest is different, every night there is excitement. Such as 2 nights ago the scene of him & Nancy dropping to the floor is enough to bring applause from the house. Accordingly Sammi will appear tonite, believe tonite is again something that no one can expect.
Every time Andy photos appear on the newspapers, there will be some gimmick news, so all the newspapers are too happy to publish his news. Now u understands why Andy is always on the newspapers!
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29/8---2 more shows before all concerts in HK is completed. Together with many for 13 nights, beginning to feel hard to part, the only way is to enjoy the next 2 nights well!
Not sure if everyone is busy for too many nights, tonight everyone seems to be a bit tired. Enthusiasm seems to have dwindled a little, hope you conserve energy, continue to support me!
Date: 30 Aug 01Elva was guest to Andy’s concert 2 nights ago. She presented Andy with a bouquet of flowers. She was v delighted to see Andy in fatty look, in half-baked Cantonese, she screamed, “Hua gege, u are so cute, I have a request, can I try to carry u?” She tried all her might but failed. Andy teased that with the fatty clothes he couldn’t feel anything & wanted to go for a change first. But then he caught Elva by surprise by lifting her up. Elva screamed with excitement.
They have a duet Moon Represents My Heart. Elva commented that Andy’s eyes are electrifying. He is also v encouraging, when she is nervous he would hold her hands tighter.
Andy too invited Kenny B on stage. He wanted Ah B to sing a song & he behaved like a young fan. He shook Ah B’s hands & even kissed it, to the laughter of all. Later they sang Shalala, the audience danced with them.
Source: Apple Daily
Andy has learned to be smart after re launch of Teamwork. To be sure good movies are made, he wants to be involved personally with the production. He had invited Andrew Liu as production director. But they two seems to have some differences. Later on more changes may be seen in Teamwork. Andy will absorb more good directors to help him The position held by Liu may be changed.
Shu Qi said she is learning Cantonese actively nowadays, after filming a movie lately, she said her Cantonese has improved.
Date: 29 Aug 012 nights ago Sandra Ng was again invited as guest in Andy’s concert. She repaid him by disclosing his 3 top secrets. Andy’s parents, Miss Zhu were all being teased, but all the fans were v pleased.
Appearing in a bathing gown, Sandra told Andy that she wanted to have boxing with him, as in AFB. Andy who was still in the fatty garb told her that she would be crushed if he fell on her & he went in for a change.
Sandra told the audience that she needed to pray at the 4 corners of the stage, like the Thai boxers. The audience laughed at her stage antics.
She disclosed secrets of Andy. She said Andy is the most talented person in the Solar System, to daunt his confidence, she will unveil his secrets. “Actually I stay on the same street as Andy for a long time. I saw his mother washed his clothes everyday & hanged out to dry.”
She went to the audience seat, holding mama Lau’s hands, continued, “Mama Lau, I saw u washed the clothes everyday, I found out a secret. Andy wears white underwear, right?” Mama Lau could only beamed happily. “It is a pity the secret was out on the first night of his concert, because his pants were burst, now everyone knows.”
Sandra said every night when she reached home after doing prg, , she always saw 2 persons behaving surreptitiously in Andy’s house, One looked like Andy. One night she couldn’t control herself, she turned on the high light of her car to look, she saw they were actually Andy’s parents kissing. She urged that young couples should learn from Andy’s parents, who are v loving despite the age.
“Have u all seen Andy’s other half?” She yelled. “ Now I am going to tell u, her name is Zhu Li….” The audience shouted ‘Qian’. Sandra continued, “Zhu Li…Yeh. & That’s me.” (She acted in the movie Juliet & Liang San Bao before).
She made everyone laughed.
When Andy came out, he said, “I know u dream of me every night. The one I love the most is Zhu Li…Yeh. ”
Andy changed topic by asking if she wants a fight. Sandra took off her gown, she had a sexy fiery red dance costume underneath!
They had a dance together, to the applause of all.
After the dance, Sandra complained, “I twisted my spine during the practice.” Andy then promised to feed her a life time!
Source: Apple Daily Feng Ren Shou Diary
Title: Stay-in girl friend quietly supports Andy for 15 years. Andy should give Zhu Liqian a true status
Andy is never willing to disclose his other half. A few nights ago his other half went to Coliseum but was spotted by the reporters. She ended up not being able to watch the concert & went back to his house. Actually Zhu Liqian has been together with Andy for more than 15 years. She is already part of Lau’s family. There is no need to be secretive, as if she cannot face the light. Looking at her latest photos, she has taken good care of her look!
Takes care of gf’s family
To be a famous HK artiste’s female companion is actually a tough task. Especially Andy who is one too engrossed with career . It is not difficult to imagine, to be the lady behind him, the girl needs to have good tolerance. The writer knows for so many years Zhu Liqian has given out so much, almost to beyond what a normal person could to tolerate & supports Andy in silence.
Though within these 15 years, there were some problems with the relationship, but the final female companion beside Andy is still her. Actually Andy is not bad a son-in-law. He is v caring to the family of his gf. He is v good to Zhu Liqian’s parents. At the time when Zhu mama passed away, Andy had specially flown to M’sia to see her mother the last time.
Actually Andy today has already changed his style. From the present development, it is almost certain that his developments in movies will overtake his singing. He will become a sellable actor, & will not belong to idol category. So even if he discloses his other half, the degree of his popularity will not be much affected.
Zhu Liqian has been with Andy for 15 years. Giving Zhu an official status, the female companion can openly hold his hands, is only right. & not like now, the moment she sees the reporters she need to run. The writer feels this is terrible, & believe that in Zhu Liqian’s heart, if Andy can openly take her out to the street, it is far better than tens of thousands of diamonds!
Views of Andy Town:
Love in secret maybe the sweetest. The female partner’s love for her man must have surpassed everything. The man in turn must have similarly loved her dearly & given her enough security to win her heart. As an outsider, nobody knows. Perhaps it is this sweet secret love that the relationship lasts that long. On the other hand, if the relationship is open to the public, it will be under the scrutiny of the media. The media is forever interested with the progress of relationship. This will put a lot of strains on both sides. An innocent act may be wrongly interpreted & exaggerated at times. The couple under the lime light is unable to face each other in a normal way.
Every one has the right to a certain degree of privacy. If that is the way a couple choose to remain, let them be, till the time is appropriate for them to be opne, if there is. Meanwhile, Best wishes to the couple!
What do u think??
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27/8---Tonite’s special guest is one who had appeared once Sandra Ng. Why invite her 2 times? Because 2 nites ago she sacrifice her look as fatty gal, everyone was not able to admire her beauty, so specially invite her one more time.
Though without the fat gal look, she still brought lots of laughter to all, also she could sing for all, really can sing & dance….as a multitalented artiste, really not easy………!
Date: 28 Aug 01Different guests come to Andy’s concert every night. 2 nights ago, it was most special, because came a special guest that everyone is most interested in: Ms Zhu Liqian. She came with her family member & was spotted by the reporters. She left without watching the concert in ‘despair’.
After the concert, Andy went for FTK celebration party at Peninsular Hotel.
He was asked if there was a ‘special guest’ that night. Though Zhu’s name was not mentioned, he seemed to sense it, smiled & played taij with the reporters. He avoided answering the question directly.
“What special guest? Don’t bother me with the matter lah The whole Coliseum, all the 12,000 audience of the 15 nights are my special guest!.”
In between words he appears to have acknowledge her in silence, he seemed to know she came & was frightened away.
FTK had a banquet of 14 tables to celebrate the success in box office. 10 over medals made of pure gold were given away. The bill was estimated to be around $ 200,000. Besides many cash lucky draws, Andy & Andrew took from their pockets an additional $30,000 for use as cash draw. The atmosphere was v high. Kelly Lin took a stack of coupons wanting to collect presents, she was ‘kicked’ down by Andy. He teased she shouldn’t fight for presents with the workers, she should make money by doing more filming.
Headline/Source: Ko Shou Liang & Andy Latin dance was a good laugh (Min Shen Pao)
Andy jumped onto Small Black’s arm (The Sun)
Andy & Richie became Latin ‘dried prawn’ (Sing Tao)
Small Black lost control & dropped Andy (Apple Daily)
2 nights ago, Ko Shou Liang ( Small Black) & Richie Ren were guests at Andy’s concert. Ko was v playful, he praised Andy’s Latin dance was terrific, & wanted to dance with him. Usually guest jumped onto Andy’s arm, but now Andy wanted to experience the jump by curling up like a ‘dried prawn’. When he jumped onto Ko’s arm, everyone applaused. But Andy’s 140 lb was too heavy for Ko, he could only bear 3 secs, & dropped Andy onto the floor. Andy teased Ko that he is weak & dropped him. Ko retorted, “You are so heavy, brother!” Everyone laughed. Richie Ren too wanted to try the jump. But he is 160 lb, Ko couldn’t stand the weight, he used 2 hands to support Ren.
Source: Apple Daily/ Oriental Daily
Andy’s 2 movies screened during this summer holidays, LOAD & FTK collected a total of 65 mil at the box office. This is a result to be proud of.
Andy hopes to continue with the good work. After his concert, the first movie will be PC0927, acting opposite Shu Qi, who will act as lovers. It is a story of a policeman. Andy will have his hair cropped like policeman. The movie will be directed by Andrew Liu had stipulated that Shu Qi must speak better Cantonese. Shooting will start in Oct.
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26/8---Tonite comes 2 friends from TW, Small Black & Small Qi. Both are v friends that can play with. So it brought another climax at the concert. See that the audience one after another all got up to dance, really like a summer festival. Same as the theme of voncert this time.
FTK had a celebration party tonight. Till now box office had exceeded 25 mil. The co specially invite all the working staff, also given out gold medals as encouragement. But they would prefer my concert ticket. Really give me face!
25/8---Another friend from afar! She is Chang Hui Mei! Hard to come by that so busy she still comes to my concert as guest. Thank u!
Actually always hope to have chance to work with her. This time duet with her Actually There Is Nothing That U Want. A song I like v much. But actually it is v difficult to sing. If u are there, how was my singing?
The following pics were taken by me when I was in HK. As u can tell, it is the work of an amateurist, please dont laugh at my 'masterpiece'! The 1st pic was taken at AWC office. 2nd pic was taken when Andy had his prayer before concert. The 3rd pic was specially taken for Veronica, those fans were from Korea, with the words My Heart Can Only Accomodate Wahzai, Korean's Supermania.
Date: 27 Aug 01[pic shows a pretty, demure…Miss Zhu (right) with her sis ]
Andy had his 10th concert in Coliseum last night. Before the show, the reporters were all shocked to find Andy's rumoured gf of many years Zhu Liqian, together with her sister, at the Coliseum!
At 7:40 pm at the VIP car park outside Coliseum, Zhu Liqian was spotted together with her sister. They were surrounded by a gp of friends. To avoid attention, the gp sat at a dimly lit corner. At abt 8:30 pm when most of the audience had gone into Coliseum, Zhu together with her sis & other friends entered.
But when she was spotted with cameras of the reporters up, she appeared 'panic'. She called for rescue immediately with her hand phone.
Despite having no make up, & dressed simply, Zhu was easily spotted by the reporters.
The reporters kept calling her, asked if she specially come to support Andy. She kept her head low, did not say a single word. The reporters turned to her sister, asking if they come to support Andy, she too kept the head low & did not say a word.
Zhu said to her sis, "Those reporters…." later both dropped the idea of watching of watching concert, in fast steps they went to Taxi stand, hopped onto a Taxi & hurried to Andy's abode at Kadoli Hill.
Headline/Source: Andy exposed Ah Mei has BB (Oriental Daily)
Chang Hui Mei was guest of Andy's concert. When she went up the stage, Andy teased her, "Ah Mei you are v fashionable! Your BB looks exactly like u, has pierced ear & nose !" Ah Mei was taken aback, "BB? I don't have!" Andy laughed, "The BB on your shirt!" The audience laughed.
They had a duet of Ah Mei's song , Actually U Don't Want Anything.
Date: 26 Aug 01Naying was guest of Andy’s concert 2 nights ago. As she will be holding her concert next month in Coliseum, when she came to the stage, Andy wanted to teach her. He coaxed her to speak Cantonese. When she wanted to say, ‘v difficult to speak’, she mispronounced it, making it sound like vulgar words, “so XX to say”. Everyone laughed. Andy quickly covered her mike, told her not to speak anymore. He joked that she only knows singing so she should only sing.
She duet with Andy The Chinese.
Mr & Mrs Heung were seated with the audience. It was their 21st wedding anniversary. Andy sang her the song Love U 10,00 yrs. Mrs Heung was v happy.
Headline/Source: Latin dance queen indulges in Heavenly King gentleness (Apple Daily)
In Andy’s concert lately, other than enjoying Andy’s performance, everyone is sure to be attracted by a hot sexy dancer. She is the Latin dance queen of China, Shirley Wong, aged 27.
She has been to many competitions in different countries. According to her, the Chinese always think wrongly of Latin dance. It is viewed as a dance of close body contact. Actually it is a competitive dance, & an art. She hopes thro Andy’s concert, many will get to known the dance better.
This is the first time she performed in HK. She feels some pressure acting with a super star & in a big scaled concert.
She commented Andy is v hardworking. He is v serious with his work. But on the other hand he is v caring, v soft & gentle. For eg when she has coffee, he is sure to add sugar for her. He is so famous, & yet so meticulously caring, v hard to come by.
She further praised that Andy really knows how to respect females. He is conscious of even the fine details. He has no airs, it is v pleasant experience working with him. When he is doing something he is whole-hearted. This gives her confidence in him.
How abt Andy’s dancing?
“For a beginner who has learned only a month plus, he is real good. Anyway it is the first time he performs in concert, it is like an adventure for both of us. In addition he has to sing, & remember the steps, it is even more difficult. After the first night concert, he called to ask how his dancing was. When I told him 90 marks, he was as happy as a kid. It makes me laugh to think of this.”
Andy split his pants during dancing on the first night. Shirley said such thing always happen. It is the reaction of Andy in staying calm & cool that surprised her. She is indeed v impressed.
“The dance costume was to be from UK. But as there is not enough time, it was made in HK. The dance movements are too strong, such things always happen. Many who are experienced are always at a loss & panic, but Andy was calm. He finished the whole song. After that he could still joked with the audience. His reflex is excellent. Now his pants heve been sent over from UK. There should be no more problems!”
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24/8---Unknowingly…….. the concert is already half over. Can see different faces every night, also some friends looks v familiar, I believe they have come to support for many nights. Also know many friends coming from overseas to support me. Tonite there is one from abroad, to be my special guest, Naying.
& my good friends Mr & Mrs Heung. On their wedding anniversary day, also come to support me. Other than feeling so touched, of course sing the song for Mr Heung to Mrs Heung: Love U 10,000 Yrs. To mean their love is forever!
Date: 25 Aug 01Andy had his 7th concert 2 nights ago. Every night he appears as fatso as in LOAD. It was a surprise to all that the fat gal in the movie appeared on this 7th night. Andy introduced that she is the one in his dream every night. When Sandra Ng in blazing red skirt was raised to the stage, the audience laughed & clapped.
Sandra said the movie LOAD conveys the message that fat persons can be equally agile. She wants Andy to dance with her like he does with Shirley
She had practised dancing for 5 days at home. On the first day she twisted her spine. Her bf, director Chen Kexin, had to correct her pose & steps at home. She was v high that she could practise with Andy & got near to his tough chest.
She praised that Andy is the artiste with most talents in the solar system.
Despite being big in size with the fat costumes, they danced with ease. They could do difficult actions. Sandra curled up her body & hopped onto Andy’s arm. She opened her legs & Andy was able to slid smoothly thro it. Their combination won thunderous applause from the audience.
Guests for the night included Flora Chen. Andy said he has always admired her acting & hopes for future cooperation. They sang the duet, IDLUE.
Actors from FTK, Simon Yim, Kelly Lin & Yin Caier attended the concert to celebrate box office of FTK hitting 25 mil. They opened champagne on the stage. Andy used the champagne to spray the audience. Kelly Lin was all wet, her white blouse became transparent She tried to hide behind Andy & Simon who purposely ran around the place, & called the audience to take photos of her. Andy was wet too, he had a change of clothes on the stage.
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23/8---Mysterious guest finally appear, as a friend Sandra Wu is nothing better, now her figure is so ‘fit till too thin’, she could sacrifice to be fat girl to act on the same stage with me. Also she needs to learn dancing at home, really is a v pro artiste. No wonder it created a climax for my concert.
Tonite guests are many. Other than Sandra, also had Flora Chen, first time acting together, also had good partners in FTK, Simon Yim , Kelly Lin, Yin Caier, they came to congratulate box office exceeded 25 mil. Really v happy! My concert is getting busier!
Date: 24 Aug 012 days ago Andy was disturbed by a fan suspected to be psychotic outside Coliseum. The police were swift to nab the culprit & had conceded to organiser's request to call in more police to increase security. The police & its vehicle left only after the end of the show.
Security guards within Coliseum was increased by one fold. Though there were still 4 guards accompanying Andy when he went down the stage, they were visibly on full alert & v careful, worried that the same fan maybe in the Coliseum.
Liang Shihow who was assaulted by triads before, came to Andy's concert. He was accompanied by 2 plain clothes police at the Coliseum.
HK Coliseum suddenly had a royal feel.
Andy still got near to fans before entering Coliseum.
After the show, Andy indicated that the incidence had not affected him at all. He was not worried when he went down the stage to mingle with fans. He said, "Really not worried. I heard from the police that she wanted to give me present, & was not able to do so! Maybe she was too anxious, so she threw it down! (But it was a whole piece of tile!) Ya, so big piece. But maybe she takes it as a piece of 'calming paper' to give me? Never mind la, nothing wrong with me, I dont blame her!" Andy said actually he did not see it clearly, he was informed after the concert that police was called.
Regarding defaming flyers, Andy said he knew it only 2 days ago. He laughed, "Mr Chang (the producer) had said it was probably due to no tickets. Haha! Next time I open more shows, nothing will happen."
Guests for the night were Haken Li, C Radio djs Shen Mei & Xiao Yi.
Haken coincidentally wore the same white shirt & black pants. Haken joked they look like in 'lovers' suit' & asked Andy if he is worried. Andy replied, "Never mind, I have been rumoured for so long!" Haken said he is worried as he has no such rumour before. Andy: 'Not scard,..." & looked at Haken's gf in the audience seat.
The 2 C Radio djs were v comical. They were so happy on the stage. They dragged Andy to go round the stage, wishing to reminisce every scene in the concert. Shen Mei pretended to be the dinosaur for Xiao Yi to ride, then went to the raining site wanting to experience the rain. This caught Andy unprepared. The worker brought a cup of water to pour on her head instead. Later Xiao Yi acted as the Latin dancer & hopped onto Andy's arm. When it was Shen Mei's turn, Andy mischievously withdrew his arm, Shen plonked onto the stage. The audience laughed.
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22/8---The guest tonite is the usual guest of my concert. He comes to all my concerts to support me, similarly this time, he is my good friend Haken Li. He is really my good friend, so good that even tonite we wore the same white shirt & black long pants on the stage, just like ‘twins’! Ha……ha!
Also 2 mysterious guests Shen Mei & Xiao Yi. This mischievous pair had actually come to support me for a few nights, so tonite specially invite them up the stage to have some fun!
21/9---Went back earlier to Coliseum this afternoon, in order to rehearse with a special guest. This friend has always supported me, every time he is my guest at my guest at the audience seat, This time being able to invite him sure will bring another excitement. He will be my mysterious guest for the next few nights. Everyone guess who this person is? Give some tips, I know him for a long time, were colleagues before, also work in a few movies.
Date: 23 Aug 01Andy was attacked by a woman, Mdm Tong, aged 34, yesterday outside Coliseum when he arrived for concert rehearsal at abt 5pm.
The woman is most probably psychotic. She hid at the backdoor of the staircase. When Andy was abt to enter Coliseum, she threw a stone from above aiming at Andy. Luckily some fans at the scene screamed in time to alert Andy. Andy took a step back & avoided the stone, his assistants were quick to protect him.
The stone measured 6 x 3 inches.
The fans, together with the security guards, caught the woman on the spot. Some medicines for the treatment of psychosis were found on her body. The police arrived & took statements. The woman claimed that the stone was meant as present for Andy & had no intention to harm him.
When interviewed later, Andy's assistant said Andy was not hurt. He is not affected by the incident, he continued with rehearsal as usual. Coliseum will increase security from now. There will be no more disturbances from now. The producer of concert will handle the case.
As the woman is most probably psychotic, & Andy has said he wont pursue the matter, the police released the woman unconditionally.
Other than the incidence yesterday, on the first night of concert, there were some troublemakers outside Coliseum. A few middle-aged women were seen distributing flyers to slander Andy. The note were 2 pages long. One of the culprits were taped down & reported to police. The woman that was caught claimed that she was paid HK$100 a nite to distribute the flyers.
The contents of the note were v funny. It said that Andy infringes other people human rights. It claimed that Andy likes her, use media to exert pressure on her. Andy disturbed her work so much that she needs to see a psychiatrist. Andy collaborated with the Water Dept to increase the water bill. Andy banged the door of her neighbour to disturb her sleep. It is full of grammatical mistakes & wrong words. One look will know it cannot be true.
The producer when contacted said the whole matter is a joke, & senseless. Maybe the person couldnt get Andy's concert ticket & behave thus.
The Sun Andy who is handsome is always the dream mate of many female fans. Actually all along there were crazy fans who always forced kisses on him or hugged him without letting him go.
Other than this stone incidence, the most severe one was there was a crazy fan called Amy Tang. She self claimed to be Andy's wife, had children with him, & always called the press, saying that Andy met her during dumpling festival. Andy was being disturbed for half a year. Luckily Andy who is always magnanimous was not bothered. The matter was finally put to rest.
Na Ying is invited by Andy to be concert guest. She had arrived in HK. She commented there are some crazy fans everywhere. She is not worried.
Despite the continuous disturbance, Andy maintains his best state of mind & mood. His guest on the 5th night were Lin Jia Tong & Liu Ya Li. The former dueted with Andy Goodbye Kiss. Lin said he wants to learn from Andy how to behave. [In Chinese it is said as 'make people' whh can translate as procreate man ] Andy joked, "I have no child, how can you learn from me??" Lin praised Andy's character. The concert atmosphere was equally high.
Source: Oriental Daily dated 22/8
Headline: FullTime Killer nominated for Toronto Film Festival
26th Toronto International Film Festival opens on 6 Sept. The organiser announced list of participating movies yesterday.
FTK is the movie for premiere of Festival.
Toronto FF is always viewed as an important event for the market in North America. Many new movies from Hollywood will be premiered for the audience. CTHD was voted by audience to be the Best Film last yr. FTK an Asian production with views to enter international market is rightfully selected. But the competitors this yr for Best movies are not weak, including movies such as Training Day, From Hell, Brotherhood of the Wolf, etc.
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20/9---Steal some time to go home this afternoon, mother personally stew special soup for me, of course some food that I like the most. Though it is still concert period, but good food in front..........allow myself to relax a bit..........Finally....home is still the best!
Date: 22 Aug 01Dicky Cheung was guest on Andy 4th night concert. The concert was a full house, despite being a working Monday.
Lisa Wang was at the audience seat. Andy's warmth had moved her & she agreed to go on stage. At the time when Lisa was v popular in TVB, Andy was still a 'nobody'.
She was cladded in mini shirt with fish net stocking, & was inconvenient to cross the barricade. Andy, as a gentleman, carried her. Despite a meaty Lisa, Andy carried her with no effort. His arm muscles are real strong. Due to the tight skirt, Lisa small tummy was exposed.
Andy said he wished to listen the theme song of 'Lady Generals of the Young' from Lisa.. He said he had acted in the serial, but was the guard standing behind her. He only had two lines, 'yes' & 'Orr'. The audience laughed. They enacted the scene . Later they had the duet I Don't Love U Enough. Lisa added the Cantonese version. When Andy sang, 'I think I don't love u enough', Lisa asked, "Why is that so?" Andy followed singing, 'I never forget myself' Lisa said, "You are so selfish." The song was completed comically. After that Andy carried her down, she rested snuggly in Andy's chest, the fans screamed loudly.
When guest Dicky went up the stage, he said,, "Boss, it is your concert, no matter how I must come to support you! Your most talented point is to recognize a hero, that's is to sign me up, haha…! But you are my idol. Wah! I really like the Latin dance . You dance so well. Never thought your are is so terrific! The lady jumps up to your arm." Andy replied, "You can too." "okay. Let's try!" Dicky immediately jumped onto Andy's arm. The audience watched with awe! Dicky was v happy, shouted, "Wah! U really can, boss, you are terrific!"
Dicky is filming Journey to The West soon, he wishes the most that his boss Andy can act in a role of a Heavenly God but is not sure if he has the time.
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19/8---Third show…………more used to it………begin to be more familiar with the performance, more & more perfect! After these few days of show, many friends said they enjoy my show v much, really v thankful to the support from all. I will be working harder in the subsequent shows.
Tonite, come one who can be said to be my senior, can also said not so too………but everytime when I have concert, he will come to support me, he always give me ideas. Alan Tam the special guest, on the stage we give 'tall hats' to one another, he said he will learn my endurance. Ha……….!?Actually I learn from him.
19/9---Second nite……….
Tonite's performance is better than last nite's. The coordination on & below stage is better, I think tomorrow will be even better!
Actually these 2 nites, can see many friends coming from the circle & not in the circle. Some come specially from overseas, other than sending in giant bouquets, they come personally to watch the concert, I am v touched! Here….I said to them: Thank you!'
17/8---Wah Wah…Wah! Really v excited! Finally started my 15 nites of concert, not sure if you all have taken part?! Those taking part not sure how is your feelings?
As it is the first night, the concert on the whole is not as perfect. Actually has a lot of mistakes & missing part. But I believe everyone would not mind. Want to see me in more perfection? See more shows………haha……….
16/9---Today really step onto the real stage, the feeling is real good……….!From the start of deciding to have concert, practise, rehearse, there is nothing more realistic than today. Today rehearse with special guest from Hollywood & negotiated. Never thought he is so amicable, not like his external look! Everyone can come & experience it.
After such long preparation, finally can share with all the resultt , really v excited! The rehearsal is v smooth. I shall rest early, tomorrow can see me full of energy.
Date: 21 Aug 012 nights ago Andy had his 3rd concert. The concert becomes more exciting one night after another.
Alan Tam was the guest singer. On seeing Andy with the fatty look, Alan was v delighted. He stroked Andy up & down, hugged & kissed him. It was v comical.
Not sure if Alan was too happy with the look, as he stroke the pot belly, he unknowingly went too low. Andy suddenly told him, “Look like u are not touching my tummy..” Alan quickly pulled back his hand, & smiled, “oh ya, that is your private spot, cannot touch. Haha..” The audience burst out with laughter.
Alan as his usual self, began to teach. But every time he praises Andy, he will add that Andy is just like him. He said Andy is a v hardworking singer, 100% like him, looking at Andy is just like looking at his previous self. He repeated it many times, this made Andy dropped to the floor, pretending to faint, it was v funny.
Andy took time off yesterday afternoon to attend an activity on Chinese culture. On the spot, Andy wrote calligraphy with words saying: Chinese culture spreading far & wide.
Source: The Sun
Andy’s concert in the first 2 nights was already loaded with news. The split pants was enough, but last night guest Alan on seeing the cute fatty look, unknowingly touched his private area.
Andy’s exposure on the press has almost never stopped. Every news has entertainment value.
Entertainment section can never goes without this type of entertaining news. Using Andy ‘explosive’ news to break the plainness, is not too bad!
Date: 20 Aug 01 @ 1900hrs2 nights ago Andy had his 2nd concert. Sandra Ng, Chang Tat Ming CRadio dj, etc attended. It was a full house. Karen Mok was the guest singer.
They had a duet, Pain. Karen sang the Japanese version. She asked Andy why he always invites her to his concert. Andy answered, "Because you love me, Haha! actually everytime it is embarrassing to invite guest, not sure if she will come. But u are different, u are like a family member." Karen was too happy, "I would like to be,"
But Andy took the opportunity to tease her having loads of bf, he said, "I have thought of it, but you have many ....I wont dare to snatch others' love." Karen," Which one? Where got?.."
"There...but I wont choose so many, one is enough!..."
After singing, she gave a surprise kiss on Andy's hand. In return, Andy gentlemanly returned her with a peck on the face.
Andy had changed to a red shirt & long pants for the Latin dance. He announced, "Dont worry, I vow never ever to 'burst' again!"
His dancing was even more perfect, the audience gave continuous applause.
Source: Apple Daily
Feng Shou Ren attended Andy's concert 2 nights ago. Andy has put in much thoughts & effort in concert production. It is a well calculated detailed show. There are water scene, dinosours, lady & car, Latin dance. This is one of the most exciting show in these one two years. The part admired the most by the writer is at encore when Andy appeared as fatso in LOAD to sing 'Film-star'. Clips from his movies were shown live on screens, so very touching.
Andy Town:
Andy third night concert was again another full house. Another perfect show!
[Have u ever sat on the first row just next to the stage? I did, first time ever, last night, at the Coliseum. It was the best experience I ever had so far ....sooo close, soooo near... Andy as usual, walked round the barricades once, shaking hands with fans, & of course, I was not missed out... Those were, so far, my most wonderful three days in HK! ........
Diary coming up another day!
Date: 19 Aug 01 @ 0930 hrs, Hongkong Source: Oriental Daily/ Apple Daily/ Wen Wei Po
Andy's Summer Fiesta Concert with 'Gold, Wood, Water, Fire & Earth' as theme kicked off 2 nights ago to a full house Coliseum. The response was very hot.
While performing Latin dance with Shirley, his pants burst suddenly at the back leading to exposure of his snowy white underpants, & became a 'special prg' of the night. The house gasped in suspense. Despite the continuous calls & hints from fans, Andy did not return to the backstage. He continued to perform with gusto. This won loud & incessant applause from the 10,000 over audience. He, in time of crisis is cool & calm is indeed professional.
There were sizzling moves in the Latin dance. Maybe due to too much movements, his black pants suddenly 'exploded'. The audience were all stunned! Many called hinting, but Andy couldnt careless, he continued, concentrating with the performance. After the dance, he stealthily touched his pat-pat, embarrassed, "Really?! so big hole!"
He tried to cover by pulling out the tucked shirt, but the shirt was transparent & was not able to do the job. The dancer helped him to change to a black jacket but still failed to cover the leak. The fans got more worried, urged him to go backstage to change. But Andy refused to interrupt the exciting mood. He joked he wont go near the reporters. Later his asst gave him a shawl whh he wrapped around the waist, continued with more singing.
It is indeed hard to find one at such embarrassed moments who was still so relaxed. Smiled, "Have never seen people danced till pants burst & still have audience to clap for him!"
He joked that he would wear a plastic pants to prevent such thing from happening again.
Other than hugging sexy dancers in dance, Andy had a randy performance with the female dancer on a fiery red Ferarri costing HK $ 3 mil. The audience watched with gaped jaw .
It had been rumoured that Andy invited a star from Hollywood. This is actually a giant dinosour. Andy dressed as man in the wild, sat atop a 1,000 kg dinosour. His King of the Forest look again kept the audience in awe.
Every part of the concert is full of excitement, including the rain on the stage, his fatty attire as in LOAD, his duet with Kelly, his tens of thousands dollars 'emperor gown. The gown, hand-sewn with 40,000 pieces of [?? rubber pieces] & his giant feather head-gear together weighs over 43 lbs.
After removing the gown, Andy went up the circular swing to go up the 'flying stage'. Andy walked once around the stage hung only by 4 wires. The wobbly stage again gave audience some cold sweat.
The closing nos 'U Are The Pride of My Life' gave Andy a teary moment. He said his luck is always good, his results in movies, singing & investments all due to the support from fans, he is v grateful The house returned with loudest applause.
Andy Town:
Andy sang to another full house last night. It was a perfect show with perfect audience response. Some songs had been changed, stage antics & jokes were different, the concert bores no one. Guest singer was Karen Mok.
Greetings to u from Katherine in HK!!
I can now access the net from the hotel!
Source: Apple Daily/ The Sun
Summer Fiesta Andy in Concert 2001 kicked off yesterday at HK Coliseum! It was a packed full house. Andy's parents, Chen Zhichiang, etc attedned.
Andy, in shimmering cowboy attire, opened the concert with the song Blue Heart. His called 'Are u all ready?" was greeted with a thoundous 'yes!' [Actaully when the light was out, the Coliseum was already high to the summit with whistles, cheering & waving of lights, it was just a spectacular sight.] Andy's parents appearence before the show had already created a stir. [Love Andy, Love Andy's family. I could see his mom beaming ear to ear.]
Andy was in a white long gown & a pair of shimmering light green cowboy pants, topped with a hat & a pair of equally shinny boots.
After the first song, he took off his coat, exposing a well fitting singlet over his toned tanned bod.
The atmosphere was raised to steaming high.
Andy Town:
The first part of the show was a v impressive Latin dance. Guest of the forest theme from Hollywood: Nobody had got it right!! It was the leads of Jurassic Park, non other than the eggs, baby dinosours & dinosours!
I was v enthralled by the backdrop of the song Pigeon's Garden. It was a hanging giant 4-sidede curtain depiting the wuxia story with Chinese wordings. Andy dressed with a headgear of feathers. That was v beautifully presented.
U might had heard abt the 'broken seam' at the back of his pants. ummm...He was wearing a sexy tranparent white top & a pair of v tight fitting black long pants. He looks so suave. The seams broke during the dance. U could imagined the worry of his fans, everyone got anxious...I wish the lights were all out!! [The consequence of which will actaully be worse, ...a laughing piece of news for the media..] The leakage became more & more apparent & longer. Was he aware of it????? At the end of the excellent dance, when he slided magnificiently to one end, the worried eanthusiastic fans hinted to him abt the broken pants, he sat there...& refused to move...
But how compoased he was, he got up, joked, Continued with more dancing, more singing, not one but 2, but 3 & more, I lost count...
You began to wonder, was it deliberate???? Dear Andy, we were being tricked by you, if it was so! .....
I watched the praying session. He was v cheerful. He came out, stood at the barricade & signalled to us that he was scared, he signalled if he has gone thinner, he kept stroking his hair. The hair was trmmed short & looks v lovingly 'wild'.
Talk to u later!
since 28.4.01