Friday, March 30, 2012

"The Hippocratic Crush" Celebration Dinner


杨怡[2012/03/29]東張西望-梁乃鵬博士歡宴《#On Call 36小時#》


杨怡[2012_03_29]東張西望-梁乃鵬博士歡宴《On Call 36小時》


Kenneth Ma no taste in fashion, Tavia Yeung takes him out clothes shopping

Last night Norman Leung hosted a celebration dinner for the cast and crew of TVB series The Hippocratic Crush and announced that there will be a sequel. Lead actor and actress Kenneth Ma and Tavia Yeung are currently busy shooting for pre-modern series Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles and attended in their costumes.

Kenneth Ma has been accepting series after series, but he modestly said it's not much of a harvest. It is all thanks to THC's high ratings that he got more public event job opportunities and is another source of income. He hopes to save enough money to get a bigger house. When reporters teased him asking if he needs a 'golden house to keep a mistress'? Kenneth jokingly said: "If I'm rich, I don't mind. I want a bigger house, enough for 7 people to live in. This is for the convenience of my sister bringing her two children to visit us, and have more room to move around." Kenneth also believed that home investment is far more practical and valued than having famous cars or watches.

Earlier Lawrence Ng publicly praised Kenneth's good acting. Kenneth thanked 'Ching Ji Mei' (Lawrence's role in Healing Hands) for his appreciation. "I thought he didn't watch. Actually Healing Hands's Dr. Ching Ji Mei is an icon. This time, our doctor roles are more on the greater scale, different from their type." Kevin Cheng also praised that he has hope for the TV King title this year. Kenneth was very grateful: "Have to really thank this big brother, he loves me a lot too. Often times, he gives me advice on what to wear and the way I dress. He also told me he'll take me along to develop in Mainland." When speaking of him lacking a female companion to dress him up? Kenneth claimed that Tavia should take him out for clothes shopping because there will be a discount. He laughed and said this is what Tavia suggested, so he's not worried to be called the 'light bulb' between Tavia and Him Law.

Tavia teased Kenneth's outfit that he looks like a waiter and told him to put on a suit jacket: "Today, he initially came here without the suit jacket. It was only when I said he's always looking like a waiter, that he put that jacket on." Tavia continued to tease her partner: "He has everything, he has a house, he has the acting, but he just doesn't have any taste in fashion. He really needs to change his image, in order to reach the a higher level. Although I don't really have much knowledge on fashion myself, but as a friend I'm not trying to bash him, just giving advice and trying to help him. He is happy to accept any advice, just not many people tell him. (But he has no girl?) Leave it to fate." Tavia also said she doesn't mind taking Kenneth out to shop for clothes, just as long as time allows her to do so.

Monday, March 26, 2012

Yat Kin Tau's Love Declaration Surpasses 200,000 Hits


In the 24th episode of "The Hippocratic Crush", Yat Kin Tau (Kenneth Ma), 'hijacked' doctor colleagues Tong Yuen and Wing's wedding by pulling Yue Jai (Tavia Yeung) on stage to propose. The scene was romantic and intense. This 'Love Declaration' scene received praises from netizens, and has surpassed 200,000 hits on YouTube within a few days.

Yat Kin Tau told Yue Jai that the wedding vows must be acted on. He said, "When young, beautiful and healthy, so certainly love. However, when the other gradually ages, old and defeated, has more and more illnesses, and even watching the other die of old age...so, no longer love then? Since, in the future, will not abandon each other...now should be the same. If just because the other has an illness and not love, then it's not true love. [No one knows one's life span.] Even we, as doctors, cannot guarantee that we'll live to a hundred. Thus, there is no guarantee of growing old together in marriage vows, but must guarantee that, whether in sickness or in health, must be together". Some netizens praised Kenneth's performance as being sincere and natural...still touched after re-watching it.

"On Call 36 Hours" confirmed to film sequel!

杨怡[2012/03/19]第十六屆香港國際影視展On Call 36小時續集已經確定即將開拍

During The 16th FILMART Festival held in Hong Kong, "On Call 36 Hours" two main leads, Tavia Yeung and Kenneth Ma confirm the filming of sequel of the popular modern medical drama.

The final episode of "The Hippocratic Crush" averaged 37 points, and peaked at 39 points (approximately 2,470,000 viewers). The entire series averaged 31 points (approximately 1,970,000 viewers). Chairman Norman Leung will be treating the cast and crew to dinner next Wednesday.

Kenneth Ma just found out that the original cast will be filming a sequel. Although he still does not know when filming will begin and whether the characters will be continuing on, he believes that it will still be a hospital setting.

When Kenneth was asked whether he was confident in becoming a housewife killer like Lawrence Ng's Dr. Ching Chi Mei in "Healing Hands", as well as filming a number of sequels, he said, "I am Cheung Yat Kin; there are differences to Ching Chi Mei. Hope that my girlfriend is still Yue Jai (Tavia Yeung). Believe that it would also be very enjoyable to watch us portray a couple for another 25 episodes...do not want it to be like Ching Chi Mei's girlfriends...all dying".

Tavia hopes for sequel after sequel

The finale of The Hippocratic Crush staring Tavia Yeung and Kenneth Ma averaged at 37 points, currently securing first place in ratings among other TVB series aired this year. Tavia revealed at FILMART 2012 that The Hippocratic Crush is set to film a sequel, she and Kenneth both hope that THC, like Healing Hands, will have sequel after sequel. Even Kevin Cheng, also at the same event, supports Kenneth Ma to be TV King this year!

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Various Artists Supporting "On Call 36 Hours/ The Hippocratic Crush" on Weibo

Joey Yung:

連日來得有很多,真的很多朋友on call 36小時主題曲#連續劇#的讚賞,在此感激德哥給我這個演繹的機會。從來都知道電視劇的威力,但這次真有厲害得有點被嚇倒,連我媽媽也被劇情感動到連哭兩天,劇集完滿落幕,亦代表我的任務完成,為大家帶來動聽的歌曲是我最大的責任,希望大家繼續給我機會。=)

Translation:
In the recent days, there's been a lot of praises from friends about the On Call 36 theme song, I hereby thank Tako (producer of On Call) for this opportunity. We know there influence and power of television series but this time i'm shocked the response has been so great. Even my mother got emotional and cried 2 days continuously. Series have officially closed curtains, which means my mission is complete, to bring people good songs is my biggest responsibility, i hope people will continue to give me these opportunities.

Miriam Yeung:

今晚又on call, 喊爆咗!
看著on call 36小時,憶起從前醫院工作的日子,特別是夜間工作

Translation:
Tonight is On call again, crying!
Watching On Call, reminds me of the past working in hospital days, especially the night shifts.

Kenix Kwok:

明晩早已約了朋友晩飯,原來on call 10pm才播大結局,簡直就晒我,正!
今集的On call 36小時很是觸動心靈,Gigi姐演繹失去兒子的痛心更是;劇情扣得很自然,對白寫得很好,其實眾演員也演得很好,明晩継續。。。追!
「On call 36 小時」好睇呀!@楊怡TaviaYeung 你演得很出色!@羅仲謙 @黃智雯Mandy 兩位新人也演得很到位,看得出你們很用心、很有天份!努力加油!

Translation:
Tomorrow night I'm meeting with friends for dinner. But turns out that On call finale is 10pm, which is perfect for me! Great!
Tonight's episode of On Call touches the heart. Gigi Jeh's heartbreaking performance when she loses her son is *thumbs up*; the storyline is natural, the dialogue is well written, actually the performances of the actors are quite good, continue tomorrow, chase!
<On Call> is very good! Tavia you did a superb performance! Him Law & Mandy Wong 2 new people performed spot on, seeing you all worked hard, got talent! *thumbs up* continue to add oil!

Jazz Boon aka Mun Wai Hung (TVB director/producer for L'escargot, Step into the Past, DIFIII etc)

‘on call 36 小時’ 俾你地喊死我啦!=(.........
為左睇你地,我放下了手頭上的劇本,四個未覆的email, 三個未覆的Whatsapp 和二個未說晚安的兒子。救命!=(

Translation:
On call - you guys made us all cry!
Because of watching you guys, I had to put down my current script (writing script), 4 answered emails, 3 unanswered whatsapp msgs and not say goodnight to my 2 sons. Help!

Sharon Chan:

太精彩!=( =(

 Translation:
Great!!!!

Kenneth Ma no desire to be TV King; Exposes 'THC' is an open ending


Yesterday Kenneth Ma was a guest for the opening ceremony of men's clothing store TAKEO KIKUCHI. Recently because of Kenneth's new series The Hippocratic Crush (THC), his popularity has been on the rise. At the event a large group of fans shouted his nickname from the series, 'Yat Kin Tau'. The series has also been receiving favorable criticisms by Netizens that the storyline moved them to tears and that Kenneth has hope to compete for the TV King title this year. Kenneth said: "Really thank audience for all the support, but its just that the script was written well. As for awards, just go with the flow. If audience believe I'm qualified for TV King, I'm already happy." Regarding the series finale, Kenneth expressed the recent two episodes averaged at 33 points. He and Tavia Yeung are going to host a dinner for the cast and crew to watch the finale together. Kenneth said: "Lately audience have been displeased by series endings, but for THC's ending, it should be pretty good. It's an open ending. (Left open for a sequel?) Tommy [Leung] jokingly said that the series must get a sequel since it got high ratings. Of course, I want one too and hope it will be the original cast. There are still lots of topics that could be covered. "

His career's going smoothly, but what about his love life? Kenneth expressed he is just focusing on work now. Reporters asked about Nancy Wu? He said: "Nancy is a good girl, many want to pursue her. I feel comfortable being friends with her. It is a priority for us both to make more money. (It was rumored you two are back together?) I don't mind rumors, as long as it doesn't negatively impact others family or its about affairs. [Rumors] actually help series promotion. (Will you consider on-screen partner Tavia then?) We're good buddies, impossible."

The Hippocratic crush finale dinner




Kenneth Ma, Him Law, Tavia Yeung, Mandy Wong, Candy Chang and the rest of the cast of The Hippocratic Crush met up in Tsim Sha Tsui for dinner and to watch the finale.
The bill is payed by our two leads, Tavia and Kenneth.

Kenneth Ma Cries Out Acting Abilities: Audience Full of Likes


Last night's episode of series "The Hippocratic Crush", starring Kenneth Ma, talked about his doctor character not being able to save his younger brother, 'Yat Hong' Nathan Ngai, blaming himself, breaking down, and bursting out crying. The tear-provoking storyline touched netizens, supporting him for being able to compete for TV King, becoming hotter property.

Kenneth, who is regarded as the industry's 'Hot Property', has received the support of netizens to compete for 'TV King', seemingly becoming even more 'hot'. When he accepted a phone interview yesterday, he said, "Thanks for the audience support, but do not dare taking the credit. It's the editors who wrote it very well...everyone's chemistry. As for awards, taking things as they come. It's only March now; there are many grand series coming up. Already very happy with people feeling that I have the qualifications to compete for TV King". When asked whether there are hopes to film a sequel, he said, "Tommy (TVB Executive Tommy Leung) jokingly said that, with such good feedback, must film a sequel. Certainly hope for the original cast!"

In addition, Kenneth expressed that he will leave romance to fate when he attended an event yesterday. As for his reconciliation rumours with Nancy Wu, he said, "Thanks to the media for boiling...helpful for the series. He also highly praised Nancy for being a good girl with many pursuers. On the other hand, Selena Li filmed "All Things Girl" yesterday. When asked whether she was interested in competing for 'Hot Property' Kenneth, she laughingly said, "Wait and see. We are good friends...have known each other for a long time".

Candy Chang's First Onscreen Kiss Edited Out

Newcomers Candy Chang and Nathan Ngai, who play a couple in "Hippocratic", are well-received by the audience...both standing out. When the two accepted an interview yesterday, they were asked whether there was a chance for them to become a couple in reality. Candy said, "Consider it!" Nathan said, "No one knows what will happen in the future". Candy also revealed that her first onscreen kiss went to Nathan, but was unfortunately edited out in the end.

Kenneth Ma: More Important to Make Money Than Date

Kenneth Ma attended an opening ceremony for a fashion shop, gaining the support of many fans. He expressed that the most recent two episodes of series "The Hippocratic Crush" averaged 33 points...hope that the ratings increase again. Afterward, will have dinner and watch the ending with the cast and crew; he and Tavia will pay the bill: "Recently, many viewers scolded that the endings for series were not good. I believe that it won't be this series. The ending is quite good; it is an open ending. (Foreshadowing a sequel?) Hope so". He also admitted that the series has brought him many money-making opportunities.

As for romance, he frankly said to leave it to fate...make money above all else. However, he highly praised former girlfriend Nancy Wu as being a good girl with many pursuers. As for reconciliation rumours, he laughingly said, "Thanks to the media for boiling...helpful for the series. Rumours are fine with me".