Author - jessie tan

No rice or noodles? How to enjoy Asian food on the keto diet in Hong Kong

From instant noodles with satay beef to roast meats on rice, carbohydrates play a key part in the average Hongkonger’s daily meals. Even outside Hong Kong, rice serves as a common base on which entire Asian dishes are built, from bibimbap and biryani to sushi. Some people even make their love of rice a defining part...

‘Love Is Blind’s’ Mark Cuevas Marries Aubrey Rainey in Ohio: ‘Wedding Weekend is Finally Here’

Mark Cuevas married Aubrey Rainey almost two years after they got engaged It's official! Love Is Blind alum Mark Cuevas has married Aubrey Rainey. The couple tied the knot Sunday at Sapphire Creek Winery in Ohio, according to an Instagram post by the newlyweds. "Wedding weekend is finally here 🙏🏻," said Mark in a caption. "I cannot put into words how excited I am...

Meri Brown Says There’s ‘So Much More to the Story’ Ahead of ‘Sister Wives” Season 17 Premiere

Meri Brown is teasing that there's lots more to discover about her family. On Sunday, Meri, 51, shared an Instagram photo of her face half-covered by what appears to be a journal alongside the caption "There's so much more to the story....#Ready." There's no telling what the message from the Sister Wives lead means — though fans of the show have had...

Mourners mark Princess Diana’s death in Paris, 25 years on

Mourners marked the 25th anniversary of Princess Diana's death in Paris on Wednesday (Aug 31), laying flowers and leaving messages on the bridge above the underpass where she was killed in a car crash. Blooms and pictures of Diana adorned the gold-leaf covered Flame of Liberty, a replica of the torch of the Statue of Liberty...

Kenneth Ma: “I Would Have Been Married Without the Pandemic!”

Dating for two years, Kenneth Ma (馬國明) and Roxanne Tong (湯洛雯) envision their future together. Living together and sharing finances, Kenneth is even applying for a supplementary credit card for her. The 48-year-old admits to the possibility of already being married to Roxanne if the pandemic did not present so many challenges to wedding arrangements! Highly compatible, the couple even discussed...

Actress Puteri Balqis Claps Back After Being Called A Slut

Malaysian actress, Puteri Balqis Azizi has drawn the ire of many netizens with her daring appearance. The former child star often uploads photos and videos of her clad in short skirts and crop tops on her Instagram page. Of course, many are often offended and left infuriated with Balqis’ choice of outfits. Most of them have...

‘The Listerine is ready, please go and help yourself’: Kym Ng’s husband chill about her intimate scenes with Pierre Png

Despite intimate scenes being part and parcel of acting, you have to wonder if the partners of actors get jealous sometimes. At least for local actress Kym Ng, her husband seems unfazed. In local drama When Duty Calls 2, Kym, 55, reprises her role as Loke Meiguang, which got her a Best Supporting Actress win in...

Kenneth Ma Opens Credit Card for Roxanne Tong

Although often rumored to be tying the knot, wedding bells may actually be around the corner for Kenneth Ma (馬國明) and Roxanne Tong (湯洛雯) this time. The 48-year-old actor remains tightlipped about the couple’s wedding plans, but stated, “I say this often, but if there is any good news, I will definitely share with everyone.” While promoting Big White Duel 2 <白色強人II>...

Zhang Ruoyun Sues Father, Director Zhang Jian, Over Forgery

Since starring in the hit wartime thriller Sparrow <麻雀> in 2016, Chinese actor Zhang Ruoyun (張若昀) was propelled to mainstream popularity. Since then, he has starred in many notable works, including The Evolution of Our Love <愛情進化論>, Joy of Life <慶餘年>, and the upcoming historical drama The Fated General <霍去病傳奇>. In addition to his onscreen charisma and acting abilities, Zhang Ruoyun also boasted a wide array...

IU and Park Bo Gum in Talks for New Drama

Many netizens are keeping an eye out for an upcoming drama in which the media reported that IU and Park Bo Gum are considering taking the lead roles. The new drama, Life (tentative title) is backed by a renowned production team that consists of director Kim Won Seok, who previously helmed, My Mister and screenwriter Im Sang Choon whose work included When the Camellia...