Mediacorp Artists - News And Gossips 新传媒新闻和八卦 (Compiled)

[Guest Bo Bo Jie]

Now all you people see me show my good English and confidence already you have with me.

Now I 秀中文才艺。 let you all see I am same like James Bang Girl. But I more special. I oriental beauty 东方之珠！ There are many many James Bang Girl but only ONE Caldecock Girl! ME~~~~

我来段相声?数来宝?扯铃？还是口技？我呑功可是一流！八九寸都面不改色，还笑容可掬呢！

我

[Guest GUEST]

ACT VIRGIN???

There will be no penetration lah. *rollseyes*

Aidan should get a body double for that disgusting scene.

Why is Zoe Tay so nervous over kissing her co-star?

by Gerald Goh

Kissing on the small screen is no big deal for MediaCorp Ah Jie (big sister in Mandarin) Zoe Tay.

But it's a different proposition when it comes to the big screen.

Tay was a "jumble of nerves" when she learnt that she would have to kiss Irish actor Aiden Gillen for her new arthouse drama, Mister John.

Unlike her former local co-stars, Tay did not know and had never spoken to Gillen before filming began here last Monday.

Principal photography for the film is being done in Singapore over three weeks, moving on to London after that.

Tay also revealed that this is the first time she is starring opposite a Caucasian actor and that she had never kissed one before.

Adding to the pressure is the fact that this is her first full-length English language movie.

The 44-year-old actress voiced some of these concerns to British husband-and-wife indie directorial team Christine Molloy and Joe Lawlor, who are helming Mister John.

Tay told The New Paper in Mandarin-accented English during her filming break: "They told me not to worry about it.

"They said it was their job to get the scene just right, and that they would help me along every step of the way.

"I'm still very curious about how the scene will play out because the directors won't tell me any more."

Audition

Tay first received an invitation to audition from Akanga Films, the home-grown studio co-producing Mister John, in late October last year.

Seven other actresses auditioned but Tay got the part. Tay said that after being offered the role, she debated whether or not to accept it.

She recalled with a laugh: "Philip (Chionh, her husband) kept encouraging me to do so if I felt an inclination.

"The role seemed like a refreshing and challenging change, so I went for it.

"When I told Philip about the kissing scene, he asked me why and I replied, 'You told me to take up this role!'"

Nevertheless, she revealed that Mr Chionh remains very supportive of her decision and has been helping her rehearse her scenes, practise her lines and perfect her English pronunciation when they're home at night.

Tay added: "He'll ask me why I take so long just to film a couple of scenes, and I say there's a lot of preparation.

"I retorted that as a pilot, he always spends the whole day preparing just to fly for a short while.

"He can't give me a good comeback to that!"

In Mister John, Tay plays Kim, who has recently lost her husband John, while Gillen plays John's brother Gerry.

Gerry has arrived from overseas to help resolve John's financial liabilities and at the same time, investigate what he sees as suspicious circumstances surrounding John's death.

With Gerry experiencing marital problems of his own, he and Kim find themselves inexorably drawn towards each other emotionally and physically.

Tay revealed that she and Gillen, 43, were kept apart by the directors, even off the set. She explained: "They wanted it that way because the first meeting between Aiden and me would seem more natural.

"I agreed and therefore tried not to hang out with Aiden, because that would hinder my current strategy of having little or no impression of him as a person.

"It really worked. The feeling of awkwardness was very real and very present. Being natural in a scene is very important to me as an actress."

She added: "Aiden's very quiet! Some of the crew told me he's very shy.

"I've worked with many international co-stars (most recently with Hong Kong actor Kenny Ho in Love Cuts) and they're all livelier than Aiden.

"It's not that he's not approachable, but he's just very quiet. Off the set, he's always sitting alone by himself or walking around."

Tay admitted that Gillen's reserved and introverted demeanour held a certain attraction for her.

"I like quiet men. They attract me a lot.

"I like men who speak sensibly, like Philip, with the kind of low-pitched voice who will make people sit up and listen when they speak.

"Aiden's voice is low but has a more husky quality than my husband's."

Tay said that she put in considerable effort as it was necessitated by the complexity of her character.

"Kim is very depressed by the recent death of her husband John.

"She's extremely emotional and upset on the inside, but also has to present a stoic strength on the outside at the same time for the sake of her children.

"As a very traditional Chinese woman, Kim believes that when a person dies with unfinished business, their spirit is bound on earth.

"She finds herself wondering if John has come back to her in the form of Gerry."

Forbidden love

Tay explained: "When two lonely people find solace in each other, they tend not to be conscious enough about what ought to be appropriate physical boundaries.

"Kim just needs someone to be with her and comfort her, and Gerry is a very convenient person to do that.

"The film is not so much about forbidden love as it is about two lonely people needing each other."

Director of Akanga Films Fran Borgia said Mister John's budget is close to $1 million.

Ninety-five per cent of the scenes will be shot in Singapore, and the Media Development Authority (MDA) is financing the cost of 40 per cent of the local shoots. The remainder is funded by the British Film Institute and the Irish Film Board.

Mister John is the first film to benefit from MDA's revised Production Assistance scheme which was launched last October.

[Guest ah seng]

Christopher Lee has made a circle to win his fans with Uncle with Bear Look! I have fallen for him all over again with his "Uncle Bear" look! Pls post some of his pics for fellow fans!

[Guest Guest2]

The plot of Mr John is riddled with loopholes.

If Kim was really such a traditional Chinese woman. Why did she even marry an Ang moh in the first place?

[Guest Guest]

Look like him but is it him?

[GachiMuchi]

No. This is not Chirs Lee. He is Ken Ken Ho from HK.

[Guest paui]

Any one watch Rescue 995?

Who's that guy who play the paramedic role You-hua? Think he looks very cute and could have a great bod.

But can't stand his eyes though. Too big, the eye ball seems to be protruding out. Like that Benny Mok.

[Guest Guest]

Any one watch Rescue 995?

Who's that guy who play the paramedic role You-hua? Think he looks very cute and could have a great bod.

But can't stand his eyes though. Too big, the eye ball seems to be protruding out. Like that Benny Mok.

Li Qiyang. Star Search 2003 contestant. Anyone knows if he's gay?

[Guest Guest]

Anyone has any info whether these people are "ON" : 1. Ponsark 2. Li Teng 李腾 3. Qi Yuwu 戚玉武 4. Chen Hanwei 陈汉伟 5. Andie Chen 陈邦军

1 3 4

[Guest Guest]

Florence Tan

[fab]

Florence Tan is no longer with Mediacock.

Edited February 22, 2012 by fab

[fab]

Li Qiyang. Star Search 2003 contestant. Anyone knows if he's gay?

Go to Taboo to find out.

[Guest Guest]

Fann Wong

[Guest Faye Wong]

Fann Wong

even after so many years, i still fail to understand why this lady is famous... she is not even pretty, she is probably the flattest face i have ever seen in entertainment industry (super star category wise)

acting wise, lets not even get there,,,

[Guest Guest]

Julie "Jiumei" Tan as a psycho kid in Unriddle 2 (see trailer)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1364lQ8N1ME

[Guest Truce]

Anyone knows what happened to Dai Yang Tian? He seems to have vanished?

Is he still in Mediacorp but still frozen, or has he resigned and gone back to China?

[Guest Guest]

Anyone knows what happened to Dai Yang Tian? He seems to have vanished? Is he still in Mediacorp but still frozen, or has he resigned and gone back to China?

In an interview with TNP, he's openly seeking for a gf age 18 - 50. You may apply. Good Luck

[fab]

Anyone knows what happened to Dai Yang Tian? He seems to have vanished?

Is he still in Mediacorp but still frozen, or has he resigned and gone back to China?

He was in China filming the china version of TLN. He should be in Msia filming a remake of The Awakening currently.

[fab]

[Guest Guest]

OMG !!!!!!!! Is this Tay Ping Hui --- the PAP man? faint faint faint. his denim short pulled until so high .... kakakakaka

[Guest Guest]

Go to Taboo to find out.

Do you mean he go to Taboo.

[sum1outhere_03]

OMG !!!!!!!! Is this Tay Ping Hui --- the PAP man? faint faint faint. his denim short pulled until so high .... kakakakaka

Dude - they're talking about Dai Yang Tian there..

[Guest Guest]

Dude - they're talking about Dai Yang Tian there..

FYI. I am taking about the 2 pictures posted by fab at 12:51am

[Guest Shady]

There was a picture of him shirtless in the Chinese Newspaper last week or so, anyone got it?

[p-2122]

rumors that he is waxed down under and bi too!

[Guest blackrose]

rumors that he is waxed down under and bi too!

Not surprising as DYT is quite a vainpot. or is it TPH you're talking about?

[fab]

Not surprising as DYT is quite a vainpot. or is it TPH you're talking about?

i GUESS he should be referring to tph.

[Guest Shady]

Anyone has picture of Shaun Chen shirtless? It recently came out on newspaper

[Guest Guest]

[Guest Guest]

[Guest Guest]

Mother of 2?? I thought she's a mother of 3...n she's 44 years old, not 40 years old.

[Guest Guest]

Fann Wong's love rival!!

[Guest Hiao Cha Bor]

who is this guy with Chris Lee, look very "hiao"

[Guest guest]

Besides Fann Wong, Rabbit Gun aka Ah Bu also very worry that her Ah Soon is turning away from him for this young chap.

[Guest guests]

I just saw a trailer on Channel 5 for "Keong Saik Street", a new show. Is that Joanne Peh in the show? She's looking good!!

[mango_juice]

who is this guy with Chris Lee, look very "hiao"

Ian fang lor

[fab]

觀眾愛看鄭惠玉搞笑

[Guest Guest]

Ian fang lor

Aiyoh, so obviously gay like he's going down on Unker Chris.

Anyway, he is more pretty than Fann.

Okay, new drama material - Fann & Chris play ordinally white collar worker couple. Fann is a SQ in-flight supervisor & Chris is a director in a PR company. Ian plays Chris' sunordinate who's just broken up with his galfriend. Chris is always there as a big brother to comfort him. But Ian has rented a DVD of 'Brokeback Mountain' & think he's secretly fallen in love with Chris.

Unsure & confused abt his sexual orientation, Ian tenders his resignation but to be retain by Chris who sees potention in him.

Chris is also lonely bcoz his wife is always flying & not with him. Ian has somehow become his new confidante. But Chris is not romantically attracted to Ian though he cares a lot about him. One nite both were so drunk in Chinatown & they ended up in a gay sauna. While half-asleep, Ian reveals his true feelings for Chris & before he could kiss Unker, Unker regains his reason & push Ian into the jacuzzi. The nxt day, both are so awkward to see each other at work. Then the character than Fann plays came back & got a promotion as a mgr , ground crew. Ian could not tahan & went MIA. 1 yr later, a new sexy gal starts work in Chris' company as his secretary. Chris has great chemistry with her & finds her vaguely familiar. On a co biz trip, the secretary spike Chris' drink. Chris woke up with his secretary nxt to him. Even more shocking, he discovers his secretary has a 'little bird'.

The secretary is a transgender & she used to be a man, named Ian!

[knight123]

is this the guy acted chris's son in "show hand"?

what is his real name?

[Guest faynic]

is this the guy acted chris's son in "show hand"? what is his real name?

if i am not wrong, he is Fang Wei Jie

[Guest Guest]

Local actress Eelyn Kok, 34, is suspected to have been cold-storaged by MediaCorp.

She missed out on a Best Actress nomination for her meaty role as villainous songstress Song Qiao'er in the year-end blockbuster drama A Song To Remember.

She also missed a spot in the nomination list for the Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes Award.

[Guest CHW]

Just saw Chen Hanwei earlier in the gym!

He's really the Queen of Caldecott Hill lor...

[Guest WLJ]

Just saw Chen Hanwei earlier in the gym! He's really the Queen of Caldecott Hill lor...

not new and not a news

[Guest Guest]

http://temasektimes....g-guided-tours/

A young and pretty MediaCorp actress was rumored to have provided sexual services and acted as a pimp for 40 local and foreign women during guided tours in Singapore and overseas for the last few years!

According to an email sent to a local Chinese tabloid, the actress worked part-time as a social escort and pimp arranging artistes from Hong Kong and Taiwan to accompany wealthy Singaporean and Malaysian businessmen.

The actress does not drink or dine with the clients during the guided tours and only meet them in certain hotels providing sex services. She reportedly charged $2,000 an hour for her ‘guided’ tour which presumably includes her sexual services as well.

When contacted by the media, the actress refused to comment on the rumors. Celebrity hairstylist David Gan said he had heard about the rumors as well and was invited by the actress once to join her trip.

The actress was said to be relatively young and acted in a few MediaCorp dramas previously though she is not very ‘active’ now. Her identity has remained unknown so far.

[Guest Guest]

Star Awards 2012 guest presenters:

Jay Park

Liu Xin You

Grasshoppers

Tian Xin

Francis Ng

Cynthia Wang

[Guest guest]

Who is Liu Zin You???

[Guest Guest]

Who is Liu Zin You???

刘心悠 is a Taiwan-born actress and model.

She left Canada's Emily Carr University of Art and Design in her 2nd year of studies to join showbiz.

In 2004, she beat 4,000 girls to land the coveted lead role in Hong Kong Dynasty Airline's television commercial.

In 2006, she was nominated for Best Newcomer at the HK Film Awards for her role in the 2005 HK action film, Mob Sister.

Signed to Filmko Entertainment, she has been doing largely low profile Hong Kong movie projects, until recently.

Last year, she achieved unparalleled exposure and fame for her debut China drama, Scarlet Heart.

She is currently seeing Kevin Cheng, her co-star in Scarlet Heart.

[Roger]

Very seldom do I watch chinese drame but I like her acting in Scarlet Heart, very mature acting for such a young lady. Great acting, she will go far.

[Guest Guest]

ANyone following Jeanette Aw's 断掌的女人?

Quite heartbreaking to see her cry!

[Guest Guest]

汤申路上段六车连环撞　戚玉武破相

戚玉武车祸受伤后，感激周遭朋友送上友情关怀。（图／互联网）

本命年犯太岁?流年不利！本地红小生戚玉武前晚在汤申路上段遇连环惊险车祸，俊脸险毁！

车祸发生时，由于撞击力太强，戚玉武的脸颊、颈项、腿部都被割伤，血溅当场，救伤车将他紧急送院！

意外发生在前晚10时许，戚玉武汤申路上段的回家途中，车子坐驾忽然被后面的车子撞上，由于冲击力太强，连带前面4辆车子引爆连环撞！据悉，戚玉武的座驾气垫弹出，他的俊脸被割破、唇部遭撞击、颈项及腿部也被擦伤，俊脸血迹斑斑。

脸唇缝3针，幸好不留疤。完整报道，请翻阅26.04.2012《联合晚报》。