We review the controversial reality show where Godfrey Gao died after suffering a heart attack while filming it. A few years ago there was this Netflix show called Ultimate Beastmaster. It’s the streaming service’s first reality competition programme, and true to its name, it’s a friggin’ monster. Imagine Ninja Warrior, but on anabolic steroids. Ultimate Beastmaster involves...
Taiwanese-Canadian actor Godfrey Gao, 35, passed away earlier today (Nov 27) after suffering from sudden cardiac arrest during the filming of a Chinese reality show Chase Me in Ningbo, China. According to reports, Godfrey was down with the flu two days prior to his death. It was reported on a Chinese website that Godfrey had attended an...
On November 27, Godfrey Gao <高以翔> passed away suddenly after suffering a heart attack on the set of Chinese reality show, Chase Me <追我吧>. The 35-year-old Taiwanese-Canadian actor’s death left many in disbelief and anger as criticism arose over the dangerous physical challenges guest stars were asked to do on the Zhejiang Television program. Filming for the show started at 8:30...
Artiste Linda Chung (鍾嘉欣) specially made the trip from Vancouver to Macau to attend Longines’ Christmas event today. Though she hasn’t been to Macau in four years because she’s been busy being a full-time mom, Linda expressed, “I’m so happy that I can be here today to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and see a lot of...
Like seniors posing for their final class picture for high school, TVB artistes would gather together every year to pose for a group photo during the annual TVB Anniversary Gala. For years, this annual group photo would be analyzed from top to bottom by the media, touting it as TVB’s pantheon. The station’s top artists...
In just the blink of an eye, Myolie Wu’s (胡杏兒) youngest son Ryan has already turned four months old. Yesterday, Myolie’s husband Philip Lee (李乘德) shared a cute photo of Ryan on Instagram, welcoming the comments of thousand of fans. It is the first official photo of Ryan shared by the couple on social media. Many fans pointed out that Ryan resembles his...
The news of actor Godfrey’s Gao’s (高以翔) sudden passing while filming Chinese reality TV show Chase Me <追我吧> shocked the world last night. Netizens felt angered that the show presents such difficult, and often dangerous physical challenges which endanger the safety of its participants. Chase Me has broadcast three episodes to-date and features a fixed cast of William Chan (陳偉霆), Fan Chengcheng (范丞丞), and Johnny Huang (黄景瑜). Every episode...
Touted as Taiwan’s version of Netflix’s House of Cards, the political thriller Island Nation <國際橋牌社> spent four years in the pre-production stage before cameras finally started to roll in March 2019. Starring Yong Lea (楊烈), Kurt Chou (周孝安), Sophia Li (李杏), and Yuu Chen (陳妤), Island Nation centers on the characters serving the President of Taiwan portrayed by Yong Lea. The drama is deemed as Taiwan’s...
On Thursday, millions of Americans will attempt to set aside their differences long enough to enjoy a meal with members of their extended family. If you count yourself among the many who are dreading the experience, just remember that it could be a lot worse -- you could have the Markles as relatives. Now, obviously, Meghan herself...
The world was shocked by the sudden death of the Taiwanese-Canadian model and actor Godfrey Gao after he collapsed while filming a Chinese variety show that has teams competing to win a race. The show, known as Chase Me, involved lots of physical activity and Godfrey was invited to be a guest participant, with shooting commencing in...
