Date: 18 Mar 02
Source: Yangchen Wanbao dated 17/3

HK comedy movie DOAD was premiered at Guangzhou yesterday. Male lead Andy together with other main leads, Sandra Ng, Lin Jia Tong & Cherrie In attended a press con before the premiere. The atmosphere was relaxed & cordial, it was like a live comedy show.

At 2+ pm, the few leads entered one after another. Cherrie was brilliantly charming. Sandra too was steady & beautiful. Andy the last to appear, fumbled a bit, he said, “This is the first time I come to Shenzhen….wrong, is Gunagzhou for an outdoor activity, the sun is sunny….” He was teased by the others for being ‘too tired in the show’

Snadra had a fat role in DOAD. She acted as a crazy fan of Andy, crazy till drooling saliva. She was asked why she was so exaggerating in acting comedy again, & when she is thinking of changing line ? Sandra who had not talk since, in a raspy voice, “Really disappointed ya, …sure u have not watched my new movies, I had changed line for 5 yrs already. “ DOAD is the first comedy she acted after 5 yrs, she is already not as exaggerating as before. Andy sniggering beside her, “oor…nobody see u after u change line….” Luckily the one who asked was quick to add it was she herself who did not see Sandra as pretty lady in her movies. The word ‘pretty lady’ made Sandra smiled till ‘see teeth & don’t see eyes.’

The organiser disclosed 2 tickets were sold at $1,800 to 2 fans , as the two are eager to see Andy’s eyes & smell the perfume on his body, Andy whispered by the side, “aiyoh, I don’t put perfume ooh.”

Source: Sina News

The press con was held at China Hotel poolside. Andy was in a sexy-black outfit. After 6 mths of dance training, he looks fitter than ever.

Reporter ( R ) :What do u think of yourself, now that u have a high chance of getting the Beat Actor award (HK F awards) ?

Andy ( A ) : It can’t be me , Stephen Chow has a higher chance. Actually in LOAD I had some good points, but I think Stephen Chow & Liu Yue have higher chance. ‘coz I had gotten once, ‘consecutive’ win is not possible.

R: On Best Actress, do u think Anita has high chance ?

A: I think the jury favors Sammi more, otherwise she wont have 3 movies nominated. If u ask me who will get ? it is hard for me to answer, it will become a piece of news.

R: What is that in DOAD u think can attract viewers?

A: The viewers can feel relax to watch the movie, gain some perspectives in life, that’s if u are persistent, u chance of getting is more.

R: In the movie, u forgo love because of career, in real life, would u do that ?

A: For many yrs I have been thinking, do I take care of my emotion, or other people more. Finally I realise if I want myself to be happy, I have to make sure the people around me are okay too.

R: So are u willing to forgo all u have now & revert to ordinary ?

A: That’s is movie, so I believe movies nowadays have improved, as they give space for thought. I don’t think so much, suit the environment if it changes.

R: Are u satisfied with your present life style ?

A: (nodding) v satisfied.

R: Last year, of the 4 heavenly Kings, u are still v popular, any secret pointers ?

A: I never studied what the reason is, I only feel shouldn’t use the result of today to estimate other people. If I don’t meet a good movie, how ? I never like to think of other people, if I keep looking forward & backward I will walk v slowly.

R: For so many yrs, u do production, produce albums, as leads, do u feel u don’t have enough energy ?

A: I wont. ‘cos now many things are handled by other people, they do the thinking, I just follow. Such as in acting, I don’t have to think abt the theme, I just need to act well. In LOAD, I studied the fatso, in DOAD, I just need to practise dancing, I don’t need to think of other things.

R: There is rumor lately that u & Anita are not on good terms, why isnt she here today ?

A: I don’t wish to explain, as newspaper is not the place to talk on friendship. 2 of us know our relationship clearly. As to why she did not come, ask her. As she is preparing her concert, got 18 dances , I don’t mind she does not come.

R: Earlier on James Wong commented your lyric writing is rotten, do u know ?

A: I know him v well. He has scolded me for a long time, asking me not to do it. But suddenly I feel, there is no harm for me to write. He scolds me, I will remember, till the day I can write better than him.

R: Which is the most romantic part in DOAD ?

A: I don’t feel the movie is romamtic, it is ordinary , it is part of life. As in life many things are grey, so I wish to film movie with more life positive views.

R: Are u a romantic person ?

A: I am not. ‘cos I can do a lot of things for friends, but for lover, I am not sure if I can do it.

R: Do u have time with your family ?

A: I stay with my family, when not working, I seldom go out.

Sandra: I always end up loving the male lead

Short-haired, pristine blue-tee, Sandra was like a cheerful little girl rushing in, she still talked loudly, still like to laugh, before she opened her mouth everyone was amused.

R: 5 , 6 yrs have not filmed comedy, were u nervous this time ?

S : A bit nervous, I kept asking Andy to see how I acted, as outsiders see more clearly

R: How do u feel abt Andy ?

S: He is v patient, there was a scene that we had filmed for 2 days, he was not at all vexed, he just said, ‘one more, ok ok, as a big star, this is really worth respecting

R: Any hard feelings ?

S: I don’t have. He chose it himself. Who ask him to choose me who cannot dance & sing. Maybe he has acted with Rosumund too often, so he chose one who is ugly as lead. (The reporter praised Sandra is beautiful , Sandra politely replied she is incomparable to Rosumund.)

R: U acted as Andy’s fan in the movie, v realistic ?

S: Usually I hypnotise myself, work hard to love the lead, so can look more realistic. Stephen Chow so handsome, I forced myself to love him. If not then I love secretly.

R: In real life do u have idols ?

S: Yes, at 10 I was crazy with Jia Shilo, none of u will know. At 14, I love Leslie, I showed him the photos, he had a good laugh.

R: Do u think u have talent for comedy ?

S: I am v bright & open, I don’t harbor ill feelings, maybe that is my talent.

R: How many marks u give to your acting in DOAD ?

S: 60. As I never dance before.

R: How do u see in Best Actor & Actress awards ?

S: V hard to predict this yr. I hope Andy can get Best Actor. But comedy has never won awards, & not being recognised, If Andy can get, we will have hope in future. Stephen Chow though also comedy, but he concentrated behind scene more, his role is not too outstanding, Andy’s fatso is more appealing.

Source: Oriental Daily

7th Golden Bauhinia Awards was held last night at Tsim ShaTsui Science Center . Hu Jin & Sylvia Chang were winners of Best Actor & Actress awards. Stephen Chow won Best Director, his movie S S was the Best Movie.

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DOAD screened in Mainland liao ! Today set off to Guangzhou, Hangzhou & Shanghai for the promo. Coincidentally Sandra, Lin Jia Tong & Cherrie In are free, so a gp of us went to Guangzhou first for the premiere. Tonite we went to 4 cinemas to met the fans. V happy everyone likes DOAD. They even gave us some ideas. After the premiere & discussions, went back to rest early, to get ready for the tight schedule in the next 2 days .

A report from a Shanghai movie co disclosed that Andy & Vicky Chou will collaborate again in a new movie, after the Duel which starred the duo. Filming of this period movie, titled ‘Golden Bamboo Basket’ (literal translation, ...bamboo & yet golden ??) will start in April.

The movie is invested by a M’sian movie co , with a sum of 18 mil +, an astronomical figure for a Mainland movie. The movie is debut investment by the co in Mainland. The cast will be abt the same as in The Duel.

Andy will act as a son of a wealthy lord, charismatic & has many gfs. In the intrigue process of maturing, many jokes were created. Vicky reprises her cute role as in My Fair Princess, tomboyish, & bumped into Andy’s life & led to changes in his life. As the movie is a fighting comedy , Andy will have many fighting scenes. Presently he has begun training in fist fighting & kicking under gongfu masters in HK, in preparation for filming.

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15/3---Today with a deeply grieved heart attended a good friend’s funeral. This friend was my fan, had followed me for 20 yrs. She has supported me & encouraged me all the while. The sincerity & concern made us good friends. Though she had left the world, I would still remember her. Hope she rest in peace & condolences to her family members .

DOAD will premiere in Hangzhou cinemas on the 17th . The original ticket of RMB 20 , just because Andy is arriving in person, the cinema held an auction to sell tickets. This is the first time ever in the country. The response was unexpectedly good. 137 seats raked in a total of 35,000 RMB. An average of 275 RMB per ticket. The 2 golden seats were snatched with a price of 8,000 RMB ! Proceeds will be donated to an activity in Hangzhou.

The female fan who paid 8,000 for the seat adores Andy for 7 to 8 yrs, she wishes to take a close look at her idol. In addition, she used 650 RMB to buy a 2nd row seat for her daughter who is aslo a fan.

[Actually newspaper from Mainland quoted 127 seats collected 35,000 RMB, an average of 275 per ticket. The golden seats at No, 5 & 6 were auctioned off at 1,800 each. The workers were all shocked at the figure ! The distance to the stage is as close as 1.5 m.

8,000 RMB is probably a printing error. ]

Source: Min Shen Pao

Wu Meng Tat who had coacted with Stephen Chow in many movies, commented on Andy. He had acted with Andy in 10 over movies, he said, “Andy is warm, he is courteous to everybody. He talks to u in a close manner, he is focussed, unlike Stephen who is always thinking of something else. “

14/3---Slept v well last nite, woke up at noon today. Saw the photos we took yeaterday, luckily last few days weather was good, not gloomy like today, we could took photos with best effect.
Nite time went to Yang Min Mt, enjoyed a good meal. It was still raining outside, but many fans were waiting for me, everyone please remember to take care, don’t get sick because of rain.

Date: 15 Mar 02
Source: Apple Daily

Movie starring Andy, Rosumund, Shu Qi & Wang Pei Xia, Blue-Blooded Man, will be released on Easter?s Day. Many special effects & action scenes were added by director Andrew Lau to boost its attraction.

In a scene, Andy fought with Wang Pei Xia, who acted as an alien. Andrew praised action skill of Wang, which is not below par to that of Andy?s. The director was worried abt her as she had given birth not long ago, but her figure looks fitter than before

Andy as Wisely is cool in character & smart. He acted as analyst in Alien Biological Dept. He has emotional entanglement with Rosumund & Shu Qi in the movie.

Rosumund is a 600 yr-old blue-blooded alien, she landed on Earth by mistake & fell in love with the man she loved the most in her life. Wang as another alien was entrusted with the job of killing her. To protect Rosumund, Andy fought with cold-blooded & cruel Wang .

Shu Qi as Pai Shu was in love with Andy secretly . She was able to win Andy?s love after Rosumund had die.

The production cost is of 40 mil, & took 3 yrs to complete. The special effect took up most of the time in the latter part.

Abt 10 mil was spent on special effect.

Source: Ta Kung Pao

Earlier on James Wang Chan had critised artistes nowadays shoulder many tasks. He feels that those who act should whole-heartedly act well. Andy was mentioned, he feels that Andy shouldn?t be involved in lyrics writing.

Uncle Wang commented Andy is a talented artiste, & admires him too, the only drawback is his lyrics writing is just average. But he has no intention to critise Andy, he is just talking his view points.

Andy has not response to this comment after coming back to HK. With Andy?s character, he is adamant with his own ideas, he feels that as long as he works hard, there is nothing he cant do well.

Undoubtedly his attitude towards life is good. But being able to do it does not mean able to do well. Chow Yin Fat ever said he will concentrate in acting, he wont be bother with the other things. He said he does not even know computer, as filming is already so busy.

Chow?s professionalism has secured him a seat in Hollywood, one's energy is limited. Being too involved in many fields would not do the job well, one heart is not divisible to two.

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13/3---Set off early to the filming site at 6 am. The result of shooting is satisfactory . Take note of my new album, u can see this series of new photos.

Source: Nan Chen Wanbao dated 14/3

On the 16 Mar, Andy together with Sandra, Lin Jia Tong et al will bring their movie DOAD to Guangzhou. 4 cinmas will screen the movie, namely Tianhe, Shi Yi Gong, Chong Hua & Yong Han, at at 7pm, 740pm, 820pm & 910pm respectively . An entourage of 30 people will come for the premiere.

Anita Mui?s 5 concerts from 28 Mar to 1 Apr is now increased to 8 shows. She is not inviting guests, but she welcomes friends to come & support. On whether her good friend Andy will come, since her concert date clashes with his concert tour, (...good news for friends in the States, hope that means there is no cancellation of his American concerts) , she replied, ?Every friend called to ask if I need help, I am so touched, esp Wahzai, he called many times, gave me many ideas, v concern abt me, though our dates clashes, I think there is no problem. So many people are concerned abt me, I have no regrets this life having so many good friends.?

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12/3---Got a msg this afternoon, have to leave HK tonite, to go to TW for the filming of new album cover. Hope to bring freshness to everyone this time.

11/3---After a few days of shooting com in Thailand, was tanned to copper-tone, feel quite satisfied. Today film MTV for the new song ‘Life’s Captor’. V soon can be seen on TV, hope everyone likes this song.

Date: 12 Mar 02
Headline/Source: Anita praised Andy is protective to his girl-friend (Apple Daily)
Andy: Gossip is a fearful thing (Oriental Daily/Ming Pao)
News of discord almost ruined friendship. Andy & Anita reconciled (The Sun )
Anita chooses her boy friend with Andy as example (Sing Tao )
Andy reminded fans to be careful walking (Sing Pao)
Andy & Anita to be frank with one another (Stareastnet)
Andy & Anita avoided topic on discord with a laugh (Ta Kung Pao )

2 nights ago at abt 7:35 pm Andy returned form Thailand after filming a commercial. Abt 50 fans turned up to welcome him. He left the airport in a hurry under the shield of his fans.

The fans gave him cds & presents. They encircled him till he had difficult in moving forward. Some fans turned & walked backwards to talk to him, he thoughtfully reminded them to be careful & don’t get knock down.

In a red-check shirt & light-colored pants, appeared tanned , he was escorted by his assistant out of the customs.

An interview of Andy & Anita by Eric Tseng recorded recently was shown over TVB 2 nights ago in the prg to commemorate Anita’s 20 yrs in showbiz. In this 15 min prg, Andy & Anita seated side by side, narrated their past friendship, it was a cordial moment.

Anita sang high praises of Andy. She said, “Andy is an artiste I admire the most, he is good to his friends & his family. We met one another often previously. He was v nice to his gf, that’s why I admire him so much.” She wishes to have a bf like that Andy too, as such she was mistaken. Andy said it all depends on one’s destiny. When there is problem, Anita will render a hand, he is always worried that Anita will be cheated !

Andy admitted gossip is a fearful thing, he dared not asked Anita abt the rumor, as he is wary that she would get hurt, as that showed he did not trust her. He has learned a lesson, in future they should face it together frankly. There is no way of stopping others from talking. At the end of show, looking at Anita, Andy said,he does not wish to harp on this anymore, as it is painful for everybody.

Eris teased Anita that when he called her she is always so fierce, but when Andy called she will changed to v soft!

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10/3---Filming of commercial in Thailand has completed, took a filght back to HK today. Saw many fans at the airport to welcome me, feel v happy. Because it has been a long time I last I saw everyone. Feel just like meeting up with old friends.

9/3---Arrived early at filming site, acted with a gp of fierce animals. Hardly had a chance to be in such close contact, I happily played with this gp of wild animals. But before filming was over, they were all exhausted playing with me, & became somewhat sleepy. But this gp of wild animals are v tame. Haha ~~~~~Can everyone guess what fierce animals they are?

Date: 11 Mar 02
Headline/Source: Andy's new movie filmed for 3 years, finally for release (Apple Daily)
Rosumund big eyes good in acting (Sing Tao)
Rosumund Kwan’s with big eyes is selected to act as alien, most beautiful in the universe (Oriental Daily )
Rosumund Kwan's role in Blue Blooded man depends on her beauty (Ming Pao)
Blue Blooded Man finally completed after 3 years of filming (Ta Kung Pao)
Rosumund Kwan acted as the most beautiful alien (Stareastnet)

Directed by Andrew Lau, Blue Blooded Man, from preparation to completion, takes a lengthy 3 yrs. Scenes were taken in HK & America. Now with many special effects added, production cost is a hefty 40 mil.

Rosumund Kwan has not filmed HK movie for a long time. Why did Andrew get her to act in this movie ? He replied ‘Zhi Zhi (Rosumund) has big & beautiful eyes. Her role in the movie is an alien, Blue-blooded alien, the story narrates she was discovered when she landed on planet Earth. The original story is that she is the most beautiful creature in the universe, so it suited her the most.

In the story, Zhi Zhi has stayed on planet Earth for 600 years. She is v thoughtful & experienced, she needs her eyes to convey message, in addition to acting skill. When one looks at her big eyes, one can tell she has a lot of things to tell. Andrew stresses the role is definitely not akin a ‘vase’ (bimbo) . There is much to portray. Andy acted as Wisely. The role was played by Michael Hui before. The character of Wisely is cool, witty, learned & well verse in martial arts. It suits Andy well. Andy is intelligent & hardworking.

With handsome actor & beautiful actress as leads, plus the many special effect, it is expected the movie will do well during Easter holidays.

Lyric from a song written by Wang Zhan, a veteran singer/actor, in ’78, title ‘Beneath the Lion Hill’, was quoted by the Head of Ministry of Finance in his speech last week. In a radio interview yesterday, Wang said he is flattered by the honor.

He was so excited that he began to criticize the low quality of current pop songs. He commented the song with lyrics re-written by Stephen Chow from the song California Dreaming was sang out of tune.

He talked abt one of Andy’s song many yrs ago, ‘Love Is So Stupid’. “Singing comes second (for him) ..” When the reporter told him it was Andy who wrote the lyrics, he tried to save the situation by saying, “I really admire Andy’s talent & his hardwork, but not everybody is all rounded, no matter how one must give chance to a 2nd person. If u know u cant do well then don’t try. How hard u do u cannot produce a shockingly good masterpiece. I treasure & dote on Andy, don’t mean to upset him. I remember previously I had ever critised this song in my newspaper column, Andy told me he wrote the lyric he had consulted a senior, but his person has never written a song in his whole life. “

Source: Oriental Daily

4th Asian Film F in France specially showcases Johnnie To’s productions. FTK, ROOT are 2 movies selected for screening.

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8/3---Come to Thailand to film commercial this time. The location is on an island near to Phuket. The beach here has fine sands & clear water, the scenery is indescribably beautiful, a really good place for holidays.

Today started with first day of shooting, the sky was clear, the result is v satisfactory, fill of sunshine & beach feeling. Shooting continued for 12 hr, felt rather tired, after shooting, went back hotel right away to rest, to prepare for more shooting tomorrow.

In celebration of Anita Mui 20 years in showbiz, TVB recorded a special prg for her 2 nights ago. Guests who attended include Kelly, Mirium, Kenny B, Grasshoppers, Eric Tseng, & others.

The absentees such as Jacky Cheung, Roman Tan, Alan Tam & Andy Lau had prerecorded video footage. But the footage of Andy & Anita appearing together were shown for only a few seconds at the trailers. It was seemingly deliberate to boost viewer rating by not releasing more. The footage actually lasted 10 min. The full show will be tomorrow night.

Accordingly, they talked abt their relationship in the footage, Andy stresses that their relationship is evergreen. Roman & Jacky are concerned with Anita’s emotional affair.

After the recording had ended, the media asked Anita the content of the clip with Andy. She replied, “See it yourself ! (Any mention on matter of discord ?) Looks like there is ! Entertainment is a circle of rights & wrongs. (Would u invite Andy as your concert guest ?) I don’t invite guest this time, if the guest comes it is a bonus for me. "

Source: Sin Pao dated 8/3
Headline: Andy made pic of tortoise, climb rails, just like a child

Andy, past age of 40, at work, he is a respectable boss & senior, he is one with 100 % character on screen, but in private, he is a warm, humorous, & mischievous big brother. After work, many of his working staff like to play mahjong. They will think of him, of course hoping to win his money. But this ‘King of Gambler’ is good at cards, to win his money has to depend on one’s luck.

Once a gp of them after playing were tired & left the table. Andy was playful. He took card by card & arranged them to a big mahjong tortoise. Leaving such as funny figure on table, it really makes one laugh.

Other than this, Andy has another interest, that is to climb rails. At every concert rehearsal, when everybody after a long day takes the opportunity to rest, he is not, he takes the time to climb the rails & ladders on the stage, just like a hyperactive child. Now everyone knows why after so many yrs in circle he is still so industrious, the reason being he really like to ‘climb higher & higher !'

Revealing another secret of this Heavenly King, while he is not scared of all things on earth, but he is scared of ‘mouse’. Once a fan gave him a bk, he screamed suddenly while reading, the bk had a pic of a mouse! From then on he wont touch that bk. That shows how ‘lethal’ the mouse was to him, advise all fans of his don’t ever give him anything related to mouse.

On sleep, everyone knows Andy sleeps not much everyday. Sometimes during filming he may not even touched the bed for a few days. Luckily he has good habit & is able to doze off within a minute. Even with noise he can sleep v well. But he has the habit of waking up at night to take super. Once in a hotel in TW, at midnight he was hungry, as he didnt wish to trouble room service, he ate up all the biscuits & tit-bits in the room, after eating he went back to sleep again. With such lifestyle he is still able to maintain a fit & healthy body, it really makes one jealous & marvel.

7/3---Today set off to Thailand to film a new commercial. The sky was dark on arrival, but filming will start tomorrow, hope there is sunlight, so the after-effect of filming can be better.

[...Did u see him, dear Tai & Toon ??]

6/3---Went to see doctor yesterday. Everyone rest assured, I am not sick, just the annual body check up. After the check up, the dr gave me an instrument to check my heart & wanted me to put it on my body. The whole day I felt like a mechanical man, with many wires on the body, not used to it. But today can remove this instrument. After checking, the dr said everything is normal, good enough to face the busy schedule this year.

[It is Holter 24 hr Blood Pressure/ECG monitoring.]

Source: Sudden Weekly dated 2 Feb
Title: Andy gave 1 million to his father as hongbao (Part II)

Andy is never been crazy with gambling. Playing mahjong is restricted only to new year. This is because he had learnt his lesson. When he was young, he ever used his father money to gamble & lost all.

"At that time, I was 8 & my brother was 5, we stayed at a wooden house in Diamond Hill. My father had a store. On the 2nd day of Chinese New Year, my brother & I were hungry. He gave me 50 cents & told us to buy some food to eat. At the village was a gambling stall. Seeing other people with easy win, I used the money to gamble, but all lost! I forced my bro to tell lies when we went home. But after going home, he still complained of hunger, the cat was out of the bag! When my father knew, he gave me things to eat--- stroke & stoke of canes on my body, just like roasted pork. [OUCH OUCH OUCH..]

Not exaggerating, he beat till I started dancing, until now I hate gambling the msot.

Andy has deep impressions of his Chinese New Year days in his childhood, as it was a period of boon in terms of money.

At that time only Lau’s residence had a black& white TV, only 16” , but had became his tool of money making.

“I remember at that time there were a lot of cartoon prg during CNY, the most popular one being Ultraman, shown at 3 pm everyday. The house became a cinema, the whole neighborhood were talking abt it, whoever gave 10 cents could come to my house to watch Ultraman. Everyone fighting for a place to watch. I made 3 dollars that NY, I bought an Ultraman toy for myself.

In his childhood days, the toy he bought with the money he made was enough to make him happy a whole day. As he gets older, he is most satisfied being able to buy a house for his parents & give them good life.

He has been staying in Kalodi Hill for 10 over years, & staying with his parents all this while. He stays in one unit his parents in the next. He likes to eat food his parents cook !

“My mom & dad takes note of all I say. Once I told my mother I had not tasted green & red carrot soup. The second day I had the soup to eat, not only that, the 3rd day, 4th day all have, for the next 7 days. Once I told my dad, I like to eat roast pork v much. The 2nd day I woke up & passed by the kitchen, I saw him roasting pork in the oven. I was v touched at that moment. I too had roast pork for 7 days, but all tasted nice.

“I like to eat at home, I am used to home-cooked food. Not use to eating out, maybe my dad ever worked in roasted pork shop before, his culinary is of standard !”

“My dad was the son of village head. My grandfather was the head of the village, we had house & land. Every new year had pork to give out. Actually my dad could inherit & work in the farm & do business. But he chose to set out on his own & not depending on the family. He shifted out & learned to be the fireman. He has talent for business, after fireman, he opened a store cum roast pork shop, both making money.

“With my parents I always report only the good & hide the bad. Few years ago when my career was not too smooth, when I reached my home doorstep, I would hide in the nanny car to cool down first, & entered the house when I was calm. I don’t wish to bring unhappiness home nor wish to vent it on family members. Sometimes I was injured during filming, I would hide it. 2 years ago I twisted my food, when the newspapers reported the news, they were anxious, I just told them it was for propaganda, no such thing.

[THE END]

5/3---Today continued with meetings for work. Not sure what time was it, everyone was still engrossed in meetings. Till all dark, time passes v fast.

[There is no news for quite many days,...fret not, here is an old article from Sudden Weekly]

Source: Sudden Weekly issue #341 dated 8 Feb
Title: Andy gave 1 million to his father as hongbao (Part I)

A day before being interviewed, Andy slept for only 2 hrs. Every year during Chinese New Year, he is the busiest, he has no time to sleep. He hopes to finish all the work on hand before the new year, so he can have a relax time with his family members. It has been like that last 10 over years.

He will take leave during Lunar New Year to be with his family. Since entering showbiz, Andy gives hongbaos every year. He asked hongbao from his parents before, now it is time for him to give hongbao back to his parents. The most meaningful one was 10 over years ago when he gave his father a one million hongbao.

“10 over years ago during lunar new year, for the first time I received a commercial fee of over a million. As N Y was around the corner, I wrote a cheque with a sum of a million dollars as hongbao to my parents. They refused to accept. I told them, ‘If u want me to continue making many more millions, take it.’ They took but said they will keep for me first. After some time, they gave back to me by some other ways! “

Actually his parents does not bother the sum Andy gives. His father always tell him that he does not need to give him money, as he has enough. “My parents lead a v simple life, do not have high materialistic demands. But still I must give them money…”

His father understands the son is not able to be home for dinner every night. Nevertheless he hopes during N Y he can be home to taste his roast pork & soup that he has stewed the whole afternoon, & to play some mahjong. Andy compromises every year.

“During N Y , playing mahjong is the busiest. The most was once with 3 tables. My father is of course the Banker. My 2 sisters & I are his opponents. We are smart. We wont make it too obvious that he wins in every game. That wont be nice, we let him win at one time, lose at other, but finally he will still be the big winner. But we have limits, after 8 rounds , win or lose, we would stop. On gambling, it can only be small ..."

Other people always buy flowers at the end of the year, but papa Lau buys flowers at the beginning 0f the year at the familiar nursary every year, with peach blossums & oranges. "The plants are still young , my father will nurture them from small to big plant !"

Andy has stayed in Kalodi Hill last 10 overs years. Though they have a driver, his parents insist on taking mini bus to Mongkok for tea everyday.

[To be continued...]

Lately rumors of Andy & Anita’s relationship turning sour is rife in the circle, Anita has opened her mouth & denied, declaring her relationship with Andy will never change.

In Anita's soon-to-be-release album Special video, ‘Fang Hua the Untimate’ (literal translation), Andy will appear singly, as to whether this is just coincidental or on purpose, it is not known.

Anita’s album Fang Hua Ultimate Special MTV will be released on the 10th on TVB. She had invited 11 friends to appear, including Jacky Cheung, Stephen Chow, Kelly, Andy Hui, William So, Kenny B, etc. Recording was done on 7 Mar [?? 7 Feb], Andy’s name was on her list, but Andy was out of town that day, video footage of him was added in later.

Source: Sin Pao

Andy has holidays twice a year, one during his bday & the other in the Chinese N Y. He went to Berlin during CNY this yr, but after coming home to HK, he had a long vocation till 27 Feb. What did he do during this holidays, whom was he with ? These are his top secrets, even his working staff were unable to contact him. He has new plans for filming movies this year, he may go to Korea in April for a football tournament.

4/3---Whole day busy with meetings, getting ready for the shooting of new movie. Have some big plans coming up on movies this year, hope to revitalize HK movie industry. Unknowingly, spent a whole day having meetings.

3/3---Stay at home today, writing lyrics for the new songs for the next album. Like that past a whole day at home.

Ever since Anita revealed that she was betrayed by a good friend, & pointed finger at Andy, news of their discord was rife. After premiere of Man at 40 2 nights go, Anita first time talk on Andy. She clarified that her relationship with Andy is forever. It will ‘never ever change’, she shouldered all the responsibilities, saying it was all due to herself !

At the airport, Andy face turned gloomy when asked on his relationship with Anita. Anita stressed, “I am saying this for the last time, everyone please don’t ask the matter anymore. My relationship with Andy will never change. It is not as rumored. Being photographed was my responsibility, I shouldn’t had allowed the ‘doggie pack’ to film me (in a drunkard state ). I don’t wish to see one who loves me feel sad, I too don’t wish the friends around me worry for me. I am responsible for the whole matter. I don’t need any friend to bear the burden. I am only looking ahead. What has past I don’t remember. “

[....'cheah'!!!]

Andy ever said his relationship with Anita was ‘only 2 of them know’. Anita agrees, she said, “Yes, the relationship only 2 of us know, don’t need the media to convey the msg.”

3/3 @ 1115 hrs
Source: Apple Daily
Headline: Feng Ren Shou Diary: Petty Heavenly Queen fighting for lead role lost a good friend

Lately a Heavenly Queen because of fighting for bigger role in filming a movie, had some misunderstanding with a Heavenly King, leading them to snubbing one another.

The Heavenly Queen (Q) was the female lead initially, but because she was always late for shooting, the script was changed & re-changed till her role in many scenes was slashed. The lead role was left to the other female lead to handle. Q was of course not happy. Once the female lead accidentally ‘clash’ with Q. Q bore hatred with her, in a scene during filming she caused the female lead to expose herself in front of all the people. Later she refused to go to all the promo activities. The Heavenly King thought Q is too petty, so he righteously help the 'right', the female acor, without considering the relationship. Q saw King despite many years of relationship still helping an outsider, so now even friendship is no more.

Andy went to Deanie Ip’s concert 2 nights ago. The concert was a full house. Andy stood at the control station to watch his ‘mommy’ performed. He clapped non-stop.

Sandra was at the concert too. She yelled to Deanne, "Nanny !” Deannie replied, “Good girl !”

Is it because Andy called her ‘mommy’ ?

“I didn't think of that.”

When asked on Anita, Sandra replied, “Don’t ask me, I don’t know much abt other people’s affair . Wait till I understand the situation first. "

Is Andy not as friendly to Anita as before ?

"After filming the movie we do not meet, so not sure what had happen. "

But Andy refused to comment ?

“Andy does not wish to exaggerate the matter. Their relationship is private, does not need to reveal to media. I think there is nothing serious. "

Would u go to her concert ?

“See lor.”

D f al.com

2/3---Today went to recording studio, not to record for myself, but to admire newcomers audtion. How is their standard ? Haha ! Soon everyone will know.

1/3---Congratulations to sis Deanie successful concert ! Last night was Deanie Ip’s first nite concert, of course must go to support ! Deanie’s performance was excellent, definitely lingers in your mind all the time. V happy to see such high standard performance, hope sis Deanie continue to have successful concert !

2 nights ago at abt 9:15 pm, Andy was spotted coming back from KL M’sia alone. He carried a backpack & lugged a luggage, 10 over fans were there to receive him. At first he was cheerful, answering all the questions the reporters asked.

Asked where he came from. He replied, “I came back from holidays in Kuala Lumpur.”

It was rumored that Anita was unhappy with the lead role of DOAD being taken over by Sandra & snubbed Andy. She was subsequently photographed in a drunkard state, claiming she had been betrayed by a good friend. Andy was rumored to be the alleged. Anita had avoided talking on Andy 2 days ago at the press con.

The reporters narrated the incidence to Andy that Anita declared Leslie is her good friend but gave the answer as ‘What u say ' as response to if Andy is her good friend. Andy was listening & smiling at the same time.

But when he was asked if he is the one who had betrayed her. He mused, “ummm…I don’t wish to answer this question."

Would u be unhappy because of this ?

“I wont. The relationship between 2 of us, only we 2 know."

The reporter continued to pose him questions, incessantly, his face changed.

When asked if he will attend her concert, appearing resistant now, “U wait & see , u will know !” he replied impatiently.

When asked if his relationship with Anita has changed, he replied coldly, “Have u finished asking ?”

The reporters asked many more questions, such as, would u contact her , is it because of the media that the relationship with her is bad now , How many days he is in KL . He refused to answer all the questions. He kept walking, smiling & scratching his head. He did not take down all the gifts given to him by his fans.

Sandra was cold when the reporter asked her on the relationship of Andy & Anita, “Is it ? no comment !”

Date: 1 Mar 02
Source: Sing Pao

Movies are to entertain, the rest is secondary, with the exception of American movies which sell American ideology & the Mainland movies of yore.

Movies are not to greet the new year or not, only matter in whether it is nice to see, a movie not nice to see is for sure unable to make it at the box office.

‘Liku Liku’ sounds a bit weird, its weirdness is between ‘Monsters’ & ‘funny chick’ (??). leaving aside (MARM) , Liku Liku Fat Choi Spirit index of ‘nice to see’ is between Monsters, Inc & Chinese Odyssey, its box office is thus in accordance with its index of ‘niceness’.

It is alright to have no new year greeting movies. Movies only matter in nice to see or not, & nothing else.