Charmaine return to Hometown for Filming

[Singpao 19/03/08]
TVB new series "The Turbulence Of East And West" led by Liza Wang, Charmaine Sheh, Joe Ma, Edwin Siu and Raymond Wong held blessing ceremony at filming studio yesterday. The cast prayed for a smooth filming. With the recent spread of flu disease, some of [HOG2 ] cast fell sick and they had to stop filming a day to disinfect the studio. When asked if she was afraid of the flu, Liza noted that everyone must be careful.
When asked how many days have Liza started filming, whether it's tiring and if she is worried of getting sick, she gave a big reaction after hearing the questions: "Choi (touch wood)! We have to be careful. If anyone feel unwell they should take leave. However, I have already taken a health check before starting work. I was surprised by the reporters because they rushed toward me as soon as I got off the car." They also asked if she have called Sir Run Run Shaw to ask about his condition, Liza expressed that she did not. She didn't contact Madam Fong, but she hope that there's nothing serious with Uncle Six (Sir Run's nickname) and he is healthy as always.
Charmaine enjoy working with Liza
Charmaine says that she like working with Liza, because she could always go back on time and sometimes even a few hours earlier. When asked if she knew about [HOG2] casts stopping filming and the studio have to be disinfected from flu, Charmaine expressed that she is not too worried and they did the same thing during the SARS period. She will be taking vitamin C and supplements to strengthen her immunity system. She excitedly disclosed that after finishing filming the parts in Hong Kong, they will be going to Zhongshan to film outdoor scenes. It turns out that Zhongshan is Charmaine's ancestor hometown. They will be filming there for 3 weeks and if she have free time, she will be visiting her relatives because she never went back before.
On the other hand, this is Edwin's first series after signing management contract with TVB. Previously he has been filming series in Beijing. He is given the opportunity to work with solid actress like Liza and Charmaine in his first series. When asked if he is used to the filming here, Edwin expressed that though it's his probation period, he feels okay because the cast and crews are kind. He’s also happy working with a group of good actors since he could learn from them. Additional excerpt from Takungpao:
Charmaine disclosed that she will have plenty of crying scenes in the series. However, she is happy working with Liza and Joe, especially Liza because she can go home on time and sometimes even a few hours earlier. When asked if she is afraid of the flu, Charmaine says that she will be taking Vitamin C and health supplements to increase her immunity. The series will also be filming outdoor scenes in Zhongshan for around 3 weeks, therefore she will be taking time to visit her relatives. The reporters pointed out that her hometown relatives might even light firecrackers to welcome her because she made them proud, Charmaine laughed and said: "No way! I don't know it!"
Credits: http://idlemindsehseh.blogspot.com/

I never knew that Charm's hometown is Zhongshan that's so cool. I went to a village that was like 1/2 an hour away from there last summer for a few days.
Hehe Bittersweet thanks for the welcome!! I love the pic! This is kinda funny because for my English class we have to create a Superhero with unique powers and weaknesses. I'm still trying to figure out the storyline and stuff. I hope i can update more but I've been busy with studying for my tests like crazy but good thing is after tomorrow Spring break starts!!!

(EDIT (Sept18): "The Turbulence of East and West" has officially changed it's name to "When Easterly Showers Fall on the Sunny West". - bling*bling)

News of the Day & Some Charrayness

News of The Day

Stephen Chan: Rumors about Uncle Six's Health Only Annoys and Worries

There was news of "Uncle Six", Sir Run Run Shaw, being rushed to the hospital earlier. But according to Stephen Chan, the general manager of TVB, he was only in for an annual check up. But Uncle Six hadn't appeared publicly ever since, causing a lot of wild speculations from the outside. Last night there was a rumor that Uncle Six's illness had a change, and there was even a large group of reporters waiting outside at the hospital he was staying at in Kowloon City. Yesterday, Stephen Chan on the taping of his show "Be My Guest" , was asked regarding Mr. Shaw's health, he honestly replied that he hadn't asked whether Mr. Shaw had checked out yet. But he turned and said "He had probably left! Lately there's always a bunch of reporters waiting outside the hospital every single day, but they couldn't film anything, so he probably checked out already!" Did you visit him? Stephen Chan replies "Last night there was a rumor that his illness changed, but he was only in for his annual examination, so there's no need for visit!" He pointed out that these rumors will only annoy and worry people.
Yesterday Stephen Chan had invited Teresa Carpio onto his show "Be My Guest" for an interview, giving Teresa a jar of ancient "salt mandarins" made in 1971 as well as an ear cleaning machine, allowing her to take care of her voice as well as being able to hear her pupils sing.

Credit: Mingpao
Translated by: bittersweet05
bittersweet: Oh gosh, it's just so like the reporters to turn nothing into something. Uncle Six only went in for a check up and they make it sound like he was on the death bed. T_____T"

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Charmaine Sheh is willing to develop her career in Mainland.

Charmaine Sheh's character in [Glittering Days] was transformed from a simple villager to a super singer in the series. And the most surprising fact is that all songs are sung by Charmaine herself. One of the tracks; a Russian song was even learned from listening in the car. "Singing Russian song with lisp is extremely difficult. They want me to sing in Russian, but I don't know the language so they just passed me a CD saying: 'Just listen and sing'. I don't even have a teacher, so I'll just have to learn by myself. I have to film series day and night, so how am I going to find a teacher? I barely have enough time for shower! I can only listen to the song on the car, for a few days! They wrote down the lyrics in Cantonese pinyin, therefore it sounded like Russian!"

Afterward, Charmaine chatted with online fans and expressed her wish to develop her career in mainland. She wish to film one mainland series per year.

Credit: Sehseh's Blog
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Charmaine Sheh called "Number 1 Mo Lai" in Super Trio Show


TVB Show "Super Trio" has launched its new season called 《鐵甲無敵獎門人》. Yesterday the first episode was recorded, besides the 4 hosts, Eric Tsang, Chin Ka Lok, Louis Yuen and Wong Cho Lam, the guests includes Michael Miu, Charmaine Sheh, Bosco Wong, Kristal Tin, Cutie Miu, Johnny Tang and Malaysian artistes Tiffany Yau (丘涴鋌), 鄭婧婷 and 王翎蓓. This time Eric not only plays the guests, but took Charmaine's rumors and made jokes. As for Michael and Miss Malaysia when using their mouths to pass things, they accidently touched. Besides them was Bosco who could not help but to remind Michael to be careful of the other party.

Playing Charmaine's old rumored boyfriend.

Last night when Ah Sheh came on stage, she was chased by Eric asking her questions regarding if she went to find the "pilgrim monk of the four priests" from the Tang Dynasty, in particular "Ma Lau Jing" (Benny Chan), Ah Sheh laughs and says she didn't, that happened very long ago. Eric also spreads that she's qualified for the love games. Last night, he says to her that he believes she will not have problems playing those love games and will not be challenging for her. Eric also played Chin Ka Lok, but when he mentioned Li San San, Ka Lok immediately said out loud: "Don't mention it!"

When playing game #1, Cho Lam and Eric demostrated. Cho Lam was to jump on top of Eric's big thigh, maybe because their heights were about the same, Cho Lam's important part was facing Eric's leg, Eric laughs: "So Smelly!" Eric invited Ah Sheh's mom, who was in the audience, to join them on stage for the game. Eric laughs at her that she's "Sheh Dai Kwan", Sheh Mommy had to sit on Michael's thigh, causing her to scream in fear.


Last night Eric especially arranged Bosco and Michael to be in a team with the 3 pretty Malaysian girls. They had to pass the plastic to each teammate with their mouths, Michael kissed the Malaysian girl twice. Afterwards Johnny Tang, Cutie Mui and Tin Yui Nei were on one team, Johnny almost mouthed Charmaine in her chest area. Michael immediately explains that why would they have feelings, because they were so focused on the passing, did not notice about other things. Asked if he's afraid that his wife would be mad? He says she won't and only playing a game. He laughs he's not as good as Johnny, almost touched Charmaine's chest and being so happy. Johnny then counters attack Michael saying that Michael also played hard, he says that whether win or lose is not important. The two of them both counter-
attack back and forth, extremely funny atmosphere. As for Ah Sheh, she says that she did not notice Johnny kissing into her chest because a the time she was only paying attention to passing the plastic along. She says that before when she played ping pong ball, also came across this situation. She feels that the most important is to have good sportsmenship.

Eric Tsang says Sei Gaan Gwai
The last game is 「鐵甲無敵大咕窿」 which was introduced from Japan. Each person has to change into a silver outfit, after getting wet, they revealed true colors. The 3 female guests specially wore black under clothes to avoid being revealed. Each person had to be suspended on a human cardboard, if they fail, they would fall into a pool of water. Once Michael and Johnny got wet, they revealed their true colors. Ah Sheh most fear is going into water, in the end she pulled a sneaky trick, so she didn't have to go into water. Eric laughs at her saying she's so evil! (Sei Gaan Gwai), Wong Cho Lam also laughs at Ah Sheh saying she's the number one Mo Lai.

Credit: Takungpao, Mingpao, Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ Asianfanatics
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bittersweet05: Awww...Charm seemed like she had so much fun! Can't wait to watch Super Trio again! This episode is suppose to air in HK on March 30th. :)

Now, for some Charrayness...

Here are some OLD mag scans with some *gasp* CHARRAY RUMORS!!! Although it's from a long time ago (over a year old) and probably not reputable, it's still some Charrayness. So, enjoy guys! ^^

p.s. since it's an old article, i'm not sure if you guys still want me to translate it... o____0