‘You call that a performance?’ Zhang Ziyi and Francis Ng left exasperated by acting reality show participants

Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi and Hong Kong actor Francis Ng have been in showbiz for decades and have seen many types of acting, but they were certainly not prepared to see how some participants performed in this Chinese acting reality show. The third season of Everybody Stand By released its first episode on Feb 14, gathering...

‘Grateful to have met each other’: Michelle Chen and Chen Xiao announce divorce after months of speculation

Taiwanese actress Michelle Chen and Chinese actor Chen Xiao have announced their divorce. On their respective Weibo accounts today (Feb 18), the former couple posted the same message: "Grateful to have met each other. I wish you all the best in the future, we will co-parent our child together and accompany him as he grows up." Matching...

TVB Jumps On Dating Show Trend

Riding on the bandwagon of reality dating shows, an advertisement draft for TVB’s upcoming variety show circulating online, tentatively titled Goddess Dating Live <女神戀愛現場>, outlined the show’s concept, hosts, and participating celebrities! Expected to be filmed from mid-March to May and will air from June to August and spanning 12 episodes, renowned matchmaker Bob Lam (林盛斌) will assist five female...

Hong Kong woman rescued from Chinese call centre gang in Myanmar

HONG KONG: Thai authorities rescued a Hong Kong woman from a Chinese call centre gang operating on the Myanmar side of the border near Tak, on Feb 2. The rescue of the 31-year-old Hong Kong passport holder was carried out through cooperation between the Royal Thai Army and the Royal Thai Police, following an earlier alert...

Second Hong Kong man rescued from South-East Asia scam farm, says ex-politician

HONG KONG: A second Hong Kong man has been rescued from Myanmar after being lured into forced illegal labour in South-East Asia, according to a former district councillor who has been helping victims. Andy Yu Tak-po revealed the development on Monday afternoon after accompanying a family member of a kidnapped victim to submit a petition letter...

‘Heng Ong Huat!’: Owen Cheung shouts on stage as he’s crowned Malaysia’s Favourite TVB Actor

Owen Cheung and Kelly Cheung have been named Malaysia's Favourite TVB Actor and Actress, respectively, at the annual TVB Anniversary Awards. This year, the glitzy affair was held yesterday (Jan 19) at Macau. While accepting the award, Owen shouted a popular Malaysian phrase often heard during Chinese New Year: "Heng Ong Huat!" The 37-year-old then thanked his Malaysian...

Hong Kong mogul Jimmy Lai grilled over US, Taiwan ties

HONG KONG: Jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai testified on Thursday (Jan 160 that he brokered meetings between former Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen and American establishment figures, with prosecutors alleging that he colluded with foreign forces. Lai is one of the most prominent figures to be prosecuted under Hong Kong's national security law, which Beijing...

HK actor Wong He, 57, reveals he suffers from kidney failure

Hong Kong singer-actor Wong He has been diagnosed with kidney failure. On Tuesday (Jan 14), Wong took to social media to share two photos of his medical reports, revealing that he suffers from Stage 3B chronic kidney disease (CKD). According to the National Kidney Foundation, Stage 3B CKD indicates moderate to severe kidney function loss. Symptoms include...

Former TVB actress May Chan loses 71kg in a year

Chinese actress May Chan has wowed netizens with her dramatic transformation in just a year. According to reports, the 39-year-old embarked on her weight loss journey due to health concerns. In just a year, the former TVB star, who once weighed 130kg, reached her target weight of 59kg, successfully shedding an impressive 71kg. The weight loss has not...

HK singer Calvin Choy marks 60th birthday with Chow Yun Fat, Louis Koo and more celebrity friends

Hong Kong singer Calvin Choy recently marked his 60th birthday in a star-studded celebration. On Jan 4, a day after his birthday, Choy shared on Instagram a video of Chow Yun Fat, TVB star Natalie Tong and their group of running buddies, all singing “Happy Birthday” to him. The post also included a selfie of the singer...