Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Candy fears embarassement wearing Cosplay
July weibo update part 2 (07/15 - 07/31)
7/31: 動漫節活動終於大功告成！我和@魏焌皓Nathan 終於可以逛逛攤位啦！
7/29: 人生就是道場，活著就是一種修行。內心就是信仰，靈魂就是圖騰。你把內心修成什麼樣，你就會擁有什麼樣的人生。 別總說命運在上天手裡，其實你一出生，上天就把一半的命運交給了你。 你所說的每一句話、你所做的每一件事，都是在折算你的生命價值，只不過，有的人是疊加，而有的人卻是在遞減。
7/29: 謝謝圖片，希望大家在動漫節玩得開心D
(Translation: Thank you for the pictures, hope everyone have fun at the manga festival)
In reply to: @星星星图 ： 2012第十四屆香港動漫電玩節「J2動到爆」@Candy张慧雯 5
7/27: 謝謝你們的邀請，那天真的玩得很開心啊！有機會再聚
In reply to: @經理人TiffanyChan ： http://t.cn/zWKJPkB @白健恩Ronan 慶祝生辰不忘慈善 @林山川Sanchez @Dickson陳卓宏 @Candy张慧雯 @文凱玲ConnieMan @洪崎峻超B @李卓CheukLee @Andree李欣蓓 @莎莉SAlleee @Ceci_Siu
7/27: add oil Ronan！Your frds got ur back! 我們會在背後支持你的 //@白健恩Ronan:Thank you very much
In reply to: @經理人TiffanyChan ： @白健恩Ronan 又大一歲想做全能藝人 忙拍 #法網狙擊# 上周舉行生日會 @Candy张慧雯 @文凱玲ConnieMan 歌手 @陳卓宏Dickson @李卓CheukLee 均有到賀 小白生日願望「除繼續做舞台劇希望無綫劇集一部接一部同有機會拍電影」身為建屋大使藝人好友均將禮物錢捐贈 #仁人家園# 令他感動 @林山川Sanchez
7/26: Thank you!
In reply to: @香港动漫电玩节 ： #香港動漫電玩節2012# 兩位J2動漫戰神係咪好有型呢? @Candy张慧雯 @魏焌皓Nathan
7/26: 準備好了、差不多出發啦~
(Already prepared, almost ready to go)
7/26: 大家早安！我現在起床準備到公司化妝了，會展見
(Translation: Good morning everyone! I just woke up, getting ready to go to work and put on makeup, see you at the festival)
7/26: 和Chef Koo一起合作真的很開心，一點都不覺得在工作、時間過得很快！我就是超愛烹飪、愛吃的女生，尤其是永遠逃不了甜品的誘惑 //@black-n-white:感謝@Candy张慧雯 出席我們的慶祝大典
In reply to: @black-n-white ： 甜心先生第100集之慶祝，期待甜心先生第1000集的來臨！@Lai_Ling
7/25: Thank u!
In reply to: @Henry__Leung ： 20120725 玩轉三周1/2 capture 6(完) @Candy张慧雯
7/25: 既辛苦又開心的錄影時光 謝謝照片！
In reply to:@Henry__Leung ： 20120725 玩轉三周1/2 capture 5 @Candy张慧雯
7/25:「甜心先生」今天做的甜品是西式加中式元素（紅棗）的MOUSSE蛋糕，超級好吃！對女生們也特別的好。謝謝阿古廚師的教導，有機會到你的CAFE學多兩招
7/24: 我超愛看「甜心先生」！今天可以上去當嘉賓，超開心地說
In reply to: @张慧雯贴吧 ： 25/7/2012 無綫為食台《甜心先生》慶祝 100集錄影 #古嘉俊# 、 #林詠嫻# 、 #張慧雯# 。 14:30 將軍澳電視廣播城七廠 資料來源: Star.Starphoto、Jolly的今日星蹤 @Candy张慧雯
7/24: 謝謝Nathan戰神們
In reply to: @魏焌皓國際後援會NIFC ： 再送上合照一張@candy張慧雯
7/24: 謝謝支持！我們將會27號進行「動漫節開幕儀式」、然後28號進行「J2動漫 • 熱」的好玩節目、31號進行閉幕儀式，也會同時頒獎給我們動漫COSPLAY比賽的朋友們，大家請繼續留意我們動漫戰神的動向哦！
In reply to: @張慧雯Candy國際粉絲影迷會 ： 好靚的照片!@Candy张慧雯 @魏焌皓Nathan 好喜歡你們的這身造型!好喜歡有你們參與的動漫節!（轉發@魏焌皓國際後援會NIFC 圖片）
7/23: 謝謝關心喔親 我剛剛吃了藥，現在準備休息了，希望你和其他朋友們也要保重身體喔 //@張慧雯Candy國際粉絲影迷會:慧雯姐姐要多點休息!喝多一點水，晚上早點睡!還要注意身體呀!下午曬，就不要出去啦!在家好好休息!你們演員真的很辛苦!
7/22: 這週末生病了、發高燒....今天打算去看醫生、拿藥吃....明天還要工作，出席動漫節的記者招待會。希望今天休息後會好一點，I'm so sick....
(Translation: I've bee sick this week, had fever....I'm planning to go see a doctor today, take some medecine....still have to work tomorrow, going to the manga festival press conference. Hope I'll feel better after resting today, I'm so sick...)
7/22: 我不求我將來的老公買一顆多大的磚石，情願要他送我一個大大的衣帽間
(Translation: I don't expect that my future husband will buy a huge diamant, I only want a huge closet)
In reply to: @学穿衣爱潮搭 ： 我们都想有个大大的衣帽间！
7/22: Thank you so much Ginny for this great website! It meant a lot to me. I'll continue to work hard and do my best in TVB.
In reply to MEE ;D : @Ginny彤彤 ： @Candy张慧雯 I just created this website for you & your fans, hope you'll like it :D http://t.cn/zW61Ges
7/20: Thank you 今日見到你很開心！
(Translation: Thank you, very happy to have seen you today)
In reply to: @杨秀惠VivienYeo ： 各位靚女！收相咯！@Candy张慧雯 @何傲儿Lily @高海寧
7/18: Support!!!
In reply to: @广州长隆鳄鱼公园 ： #Fun享夏日，幸福长隆#@广州长隆鳄鱼公园 特约：《家庭欢乐逍遥游》特辑，众多明星来袭！@洪天明 @周家蔚JanetChow @范振鋒Ricky @李思欣Charmaine @Candy张慧雯 @梁梓豪Henry @牛奶糖林詠渝 林卓楠 与鳄鱼相伴，看水鸟嬉戏，赏珍奇动物，想知道有多精彩吗？ 今晚19:00-19:30TVB翡翠台，敬请期待！
7/18: 今晚播啦~希望大家多多支持我們 謝謝！
(It's airing tonight, hope everyone will support us, thank you!)
In reply to: @張慧雯Candy國際粉絲影迷會 ： 7月18日今晚7:00敬请留意高清翡翠台长隆旅游节目！@Candy张慧雯 @周家蔚JanetChow @洪天明 @梁梓豪Henry @李思欣Charmaine @范振鋒Ricky @牛奶糖林詠渝 大家一定要鼎力支持啦！
7/15: 哇....好久沒有看過的照片~這張是我的好姐妹@BiBi仔 幫我照的照片，好懷念加拿大時候的生活....好想我的哥哥、家人、朋友們....謝謝分享
(Translation: Ah...pictures I haven't seen for so long, this one is a picture that my good friend Bibi took for me, really miss the time when I lived in Canada...miss my brother, family and friends...thanks for sharing)
In reply to: @張慧雯Candy國際粉絲影迷會 ： 好想和Candy姐姐合影留念！@Candy张慧雯
7/29: 人生就是道場，活著就是一種修行。內心就是信仰，靈魂就是圖騰。你把內心修成什麼樣，你就會擁有什麼樣的人生。 別總說命運在上天手裡，其實你一出生，上天就把一半的命運交給了你。 你所說的每一句話、你所做的每一件事，都是在折算你的生命價值，只不過，有的人是疊加，而有的人卻是在遞減。
7/29: 謝謝圖片，希望大家在動漫節玩得開心D
(Translation: Thank you for the pictures, hope everyone have fun at the manga festival)
In reply to: @星星星图 ： 2012第十四屆香港動漫電玩節「J2動到爆」@Candy张慧雯 5
7/27: 謝謝你們的邀請，那天真的玩得很開心啊！有機會再聚
In reply to: @經理人TiffanyChan ： http://t.cn/zWKJPkB @白健恩Ronan 慶祝生辰不忘慈善 @林山川Sanchez @Dickson陳卓宏 @Candy张慧雯 @文凱玲ConnieMan @洪崎峻超B @李卓CheukLee @Andree李欣蓓 @莎莉SAlleee @Ceci_Siu
7/27: add oil Ronan！Your frds got ur back! 我們會在背後支持你的 //@白健恩Ronan:Thank you very much
In reply to: @經理人TiffanyChan ： @白健恩Ronan 又大一歲想做全能藝人 忙拍 #法網狙擊# 上周舉行生日會 @Candy张慧雯 @文凱玲ConnieMan 歌手 @陳卓宏Dickson @李卓CheukLee 均有到賀 小白生日願望「除繼續做舞台劇希望無綫劇集一部接一部同有機會拍電影」身為建屋大使藝人好友均將禮物錢捐贈 #仁人家園# 令他感動 @林山川Sanchez
7/26: Thank you!
In reply to: @香港动漫电玩节 ： #香港動漫電玩節2012# 兩位J2動漫戰神係咪好有型呢? @Candy张慧雯 @魏焌皓Nathan
7/26: 準備好了、差不多出發啦~
(Already prepared, almost ready to go)
7/26: 大家早安！我現在起床準備到公司化妝了，會展見
(Translation: Good morning everyone! I just woke up, getting ready to go to work and put on makeup, see you at the festival)
7/26: 和Chef Koo一起合作真的很開心，一點都不覺得在工作、時間過得很快！我就是超愛烹飪、愛吃的女生，尤其是永遠逃不了甜品的誘惑 //@black-n-white:感謝@Candy张慧雯 出席我們的慶祝大典
In reply to: @black-n-white ： 甜心先生第100集之慶祝，期待甜心先生第1000集的來臨！@Lai_Ling
7/25: Thank u!
In reply to: @Henry__Leung ： 20120725 玩轉三周1/2 capture 6(完) @Candy张慧雯
7/25: 既辛苦又開心的錄影時光 謝謝照片！
In reply to:@Henry__Leung ： 20120725 玩轉三周1/2 capture 5 @Candy张慧雯
7/25:「甜心先生」今天做的甜品是西式加中式元素（紅棗）的MOUSSE蛋糕，超級好吃！對女生們也特別的好。謝謝阿古廚師的教導，有機會到你的CAFE學多兩招
7/24: 我超愛看「甜心先生」！今天可以上去當嘉賓，超開心地說
In reply to: @张慧雯贴吧 ： 25/7/2012 無綫為食台《甜心先生》慶祝 100集錄影 #古嘉俊# 、 #林詠嫻# 、 #張慧雯# 。 14:30 將軍澳電視廣播城七廠 資料來源: Star.Starphoto、Jolly的今日星蹤 @Candy张慧雯
7/24: 謝謝Nathan戰神們
In reply to: @魏焌皓國際後援會NIFC ： 再送上合照一張@candy張慧雯
7/24: 謝謝支持！我們將會27號進行「動漫節開幕儀式」、然後28號進行「J2動漫 • 熱」的好玩節目、31號進行閉幕儀式，也會同時頒獎給我們動漫COSPLAY比賽的朋友們，大家請繼續留意我們動漫戰神的動向哦！
In reply to: @張慧雯Candy國際粉絲影迷會 ： 好靚的照片!@Candy张慧雯 @魏焌皓Nathan 好喜歡你們的這身造型!好喜歡有你們參與的動漫節!（轉發@魏焌皓國際後援會NIFC 圖片）
7/23: 謝謝關心喔親 我剛剛吃了藥，現在準備休息了，希望你和其他朋友們也要保重身體喔 //@張慧雯Candy國際粉絲影迷會:慧雯姐姐要多點休息!喝多一點水，晚上早點睡!還要注意身體呀!下午曬，就不要出去啦!在家好好休息!你們演員真的很辛苦!
7/22: 這週末生病了、發高燒....今天打算去看醫生、拿藥吃....明天還要工作，出席動漫節的記者招待會。希望今天休息後會好一點，I'm so sick....
(Translation: I've bee sick this week, had fever....I'm planning to go see a doctor today, take some medecine....still have to work tomorrow, going to the manga festival press conference. Hope I'll feel better after resting today, I'm so sick...)
7/22: 我不求我將來的老公買一顆多大的磚石，情願要他送我一個大大的衣帽間
(Translation: I don't expect that my future husband will buy a huge diamant, I only want a huge closet)
In reply to: @学穿衣爱潮搭 ： 我们都想有个大大的衣帽间！
7/22: Thank you so much Ginny for this great website! It meant a lot to me. I'll continue to work hard and do my best in TVB.
In reply to MEE ;D : @Ginny彤彤 ： @Candy张慧雯 I just created this website for you & your fans, hope you'll like it :D http://t.cn/zW61Ges
7/20: Thank you 今日見到你很開心！
(Translation: Thank you, very happy to have seen you today)
In reply to: @杨秀惠VivienYeo ： 各位靚女！收相咯！@Candy张慧雯 @何傲儿Lily @高海寧
7/18: Support!!!
In reply to: @广州长隆鳄鱼公园 ： #Fun享夏日，幸福长隆#@广州长隆鳄鱼公园 特约：《家庭欢乐逍遥游》特辑，众多明星来袭！@洪天明 @周家蔚JanetChow @范振鋒Ricky @李思欣Charmaine @Candy张慧雯 @梁梓豪Henry @牛奶糖林詠渝 林卓楠 与鳄鱼相伴，看水鸟嬉戏，赏珍奇动物，想知道有多精彩吗？ 今晚19:00-19:30TVB翡翠台，敬请期待！
7/18: 今晚播啦~希望大家多多支持我們 謝謝！
(It's airing tonight, hope everyone will support us, thank you!)
In reply to: @張慧雯Candy國際粉絲影迷會 ： 7月18日今晚7:00敬请留意高清翡翠台长隆旅游节目！@Candy张慧雯 @周家蔚JanetChow @洪天明 @梁梓豪Henry @李思欣Charmaine @范振鋒Ricky @牛奶糖林詠渝 大家一定要鼎力支持啦！
7/15: 哇....好久沒有看過的照片~這張是我的好姐妹@BiBi仔 幫我照的照片，好懷念加拿大時候的生活....好想我的哥哥、家人、朋友們....謝謝分享
(Translation: Ah...pictures I haven't seen for so long, this one is a picture that my good friend Bibi took for me, really miss the time when I lived in Canada...miss my brother, family and friends...thanks for sharing)
In reply to: @張慧雯Candy國際粉絲影迷會 ： 好想和Candy姐姐合影留念！@Candy张慧雯
Monday, July 30, 2012
July weibo update part 1 (07/01 - 07/15)
Candy's weibos are written in bold and...replies are written in normal. Sorry for the lack of translations...I can only translate short texts since I cannot read a lot of chinese. But those that are there are underlined ;)
7/15: Support!! //@Dickson陳卓宏: ！ //@白健恩Ronan:請大家多多支持！多謝！
7/14: 好開心今天在@白健恩Ronan 生日會裡新認識了兩位新朋友：@Dickson陳卓宏 @文凱玲ConnieMan 一個新加入樂壇的歌手、還有美女是新出「喜愛夜蒲2」的Actress，很開心！有機會我們再聚
(Translation: Very happy to have met two new friends at Ronan's birthday party today: @Dickson & Connie a new singer who just joined the entertainment, also this beautiful girl is an actress from 喜愛夜蒲2 that just came out, very happy! Let's get together again if there are more chances)
7/13: thank u baby for the photo~我們繼續努力玩轉三週半吧
In reply to: @楊思琦szeki ： @張嘉兒 @陳庭欣_Toby @Candy张慧雯 nice shot
7/12: 可以見到你真開心，明天我們又可以一起工作了，cant wait！
(Translation: Very happy to see you, tomorrow we can work together again, can't wait!)
In reply to: @Kimmy關婉珊 ： EYT錄影...開心見到你阿babe~ @Candy张慧雯
7/11: 謝謝支持！
(Translation: Thank you for the support!)
In reply to: @慧之_Fans ： 請各位去http://t.cn/zWfLzrt 支持 慧雯Candy @Candy张慧雯 @張慧雯Candy國際粉絲影迷會 @yan_gloria_yan @简-敏妙 @Jo-Jo-Jo-Jodie-譚蘊瞳
7/09: 我的新弟弟
(Translation: My new brother)
In reply to: @梁梓豪Henry ： 我的新家姐
(Translation: My new sister)
7/08: 是真的
(Translation: It's true)
In reply to: @情侣手册 ： 其实最关心你的，永远是那个最爱打击你的。
7/07: 請大家多多支持和關注喔
In reply to: @林子博 ： 2012年7月18日~晚上7點((TVB翡翠台)長隆旅遊節目。@范振鋒Ricky @李思欣Charmaine @洪天明 @周家蔚JanetChow @Candy张慧雯 @梁梓豪Henry @牛奶糖林詠渝 @牛奶糖媽咪shirley @牛奶糖林詠渝之sweet-house @牛奶糖林詠渝fans-club
7/07:好可愛的大嘴鳥！好像從卡通片裡跳出來的一樣
(Translation: Very cute bird ! Almost as if it came out from a cartoon)
7/07: 謝謝大家的支持 //@魏焌皓Nathan:請支持動漫戰神
(Translation: Thank you for the support)
In reply to: @魏焌皓國際後援會NIFC ： 【J2動漫·熱 HEX】格鬥漫畫HEX，從7月2日開始，每逢星期一會在網上更新最新一部的漫畫，一共四期。早前，老闆和@Candy張慧雯 一起為Hex拍攝宣傳片。喜歡動漫的同學，記得要密切留意網上和TVB週刊的更新喇！很喜歡他們正義造型！如果是真人版更加完美，可以看到兩人正邪對立 http://t.cn/zWtcU1G
7/06: @周家蔚JanetChow @李思欣Charmaine 已經想念你們了
(Translation: Janet & Charmaine, I already miss you)
7/04: //@范振鋒Ricky:真係好好玩呀！冇得彈！ //@Karen811:幾時會播呀? //@李思欣Charmaine
In reply to: @广州长隆酒店 ： #又见明星来长隆#再送上合照一张！帅哥美女萌宝宝有木有？！@范振鋒Ricky @李思欣Charmaine @Candy张慧雯
7/03: 現在身在長隆，和我的弟弟@梁梓豪Henry 拍攝旅遊特輯中
(Translation: I'm currently in Chime long, filming a travelling show with my brother Henry)
7/02: Awesome picture, thanks Sheldon and Jarvis
In reply to : Manga and Anime! :D personal favorite: Naruto @周奕瑋Jarvis @Candy张慧雯
7/01: 真的很感動啊！謝謝你們，好美的製作！這個Video我要分享了~
7/15: Support!! //@Dickson陳卓宏: ！ //@白健恩Ronan:請大家多多支持！多謝！
In reply to: @經理人TiffanyChan ： @Candy张慧雯 @Dickson陳卓宏 @文凱玲ConnieMan @Andree李欣蓓 @莎莉SAlleee @Ceci_Siu @洪崎峻超B @RaeLamTszHong @李卓CheukLee @Patryk周靖豪 Thank you all for came to support @白健恩Ronan stay healthy & wealthy! #仁人家園# http://t.cn/zWbjpZE
7/14: 好開心今天在@白健恩Ronan 生日會裡新認識了兩位新朋友：@Dickson陳卓宏 @文凱玲ConnieMan 一個新加入樂壇的歌手、還有美女是新出「喜愛夜蒲2」的Actress，很開心！有機會我們再聚
(Translation: Very happy to have met two new friends at Ronan's birthday party today: @Dickson & Connie a new singer who just joined the entertainment, also this beautiful girl is an actress from 喜愛夜蒲2 that just came out, very happy! Let's get together again if there are more chances)
7/13: thank u baby for the photo~我們繼續努力玩轉三週半吧
In reply to: @楊思琦szeki ： @張嘉兒 @陳庭欣_Toby @Candy张慧雯 nice shot
7/12: 可以見到你真開心，明天我們又可以一起工作了，cant wait！
(Translation: Very happy to see you, tomorrow we can work together again, can't wait!)
In reply to: @Kimmy關婉珊 ： EYT錄影...開心見到你阿babe~ @Candy张慧雯
7/11: 謝謝支持！
(Translation: Thank you for the support!)
In reply to: @慧之_Fans ： 請各位去http://t.cn/zWfLzrt 支持 慧雯Candy @Candy张慧雯 @張慧雯Candy國際粉絲影迷會 @yan_gloria_yan @简-敏妙 @Jo-Jo-Jo-Jodie-譚蘊瞳
7/09: 我的新弟弟
(Translation: My new brother)
In reply to: @梁梓豪Henry ： 我的新家姐
(Translation: My new sister)
7/08: 是真的
(Translation: It's true)
In reply to: @情侣手册 ： 其实最关心你的，永远是那个最爱打击你的。
7/07: 請大家多多支持和關注喔
In reply to: @林子博 ： 2012年7月18日~晚上7點((TVB翡翠台)長隆旅遊節目。@范振鋒Ricky @李思欣Charmaine @洪天明 @周家蔚JanetChow @Candy张慧雯 @梁梓豪Henry @牛奶糖林詠渝 @牛奶糖媽咪shirley @牛奶糖林詠渝之sweet-house @牛奶糖林詠渝fans-club
7/07:好可愛的大嘴鳥！好像從卡通片裡跳出來的一樣
(Translation: Very cute bird ! Almost as if it came out from a cartoon)
7/07: 謝謝大家的支持 //@魏焌皓Nathan:請支持動漫戰神
(Translation: Thank you for the support)
In reply to: @魏焌皓國際後援會NIFC ： 【J2動漫·熱 HEX】格鬥漫畫HEX，從7月2日開始，每逢星期一會在網上更新最新一部的漫畫，一共四期。早前，老闆和@Candy張慧雯 一起為Hex拍攝宣傳片。喜歡動漫的同學，記得要密切留意網上和TVB週刊的更新喇！很喜歡他們正義造型！如果是真人版更加完美，可以看到兩人正邪對立 http://t.cn/zWtcU1G
7/06: @周家蔚JanetChow @李思欣Charmaine 已經想念你們了
(Translation: Janet & Charmaine, I already miss you)
7/04: //@范振鋒Ricky:真係好好玩呀！冇得彈！ //@Karen811:幾時會播呀? //@李思欣Charmaine
In reply to: @广州长隆酒店 ： #又见明星来长隆#再送上合照一张！帅哥美女萌宝宝有木有？！@范振鋒Ricky @李思欣Charmaine @Candy张慧雯
7/03: 現在身在長隆，和我的弟弟@梁梓豪Henry 拍攝旅遊特輯中
(Translation: I'm currently in Chime long, filming a travelling show with my brother Henry)
7/02: Awesome picture, thanks Sheldon and Jarvis
In reply to : Manga and Anime! :D personal favorite: Naruto @周奕瑋Jarvis @Candy张慧雯
(Translation: Very emotional! Thank you, very beautiful work! I have to share this video)
In reply to : @魏焌皓國際後援會NIFC ： 【法國婚紗攝影】只有照片，沒有背景音樂襯托下，會顯得乏味！第一次學習製作了這個屬於兩人甜蜜的回憶，送給老闆和老闆娘，希望你們都喜歡啦！ 也把它送給喜歡“康晶戀”的同學，你們的願望成真了嗎？@魏焌皓Nathan @Candy張慧雯 http://t.cn/zWbZfzl
The Hippocratic Crush Ep13
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Fresh newcomers ‘Yat Hong’ and ‘Jing Jing’ could move up any minute
Original post date: March 16 2012
So far, audiences’ response to TVB series “The Hippocratic Crush” has been pretty good. In a recent storyline development, the character of Yat Hong (Nathan Ngai) was gravely injured trying to save someone, just moments after starting a relationship with the girl he likes, Jing Jing (Candy Chang), then at the hospital, his older brother Yat Kin (Kenneth Ma) tries to save him, but without success. Upon learning of her son’s death, the mother (Gigi Wong) asks her son Yat Kin through tears why he was not able to save his little brother. In utilizing such tearjerking story elements as the scene described above, it’s obvious that the producer understands how to utilize the ‘heartfelt’ elements usually found in a family soap opera to elicit empathetic tears from the audiences.
“The Hippocratic Crush” can technically be considered the ‘graduation exam’ for Kenneth Ma (馬國明) and Tavia Yeung (楊怡) to successfully move up the ‘lead actor/actress’ ladder, however it can also be said that the series is a reflection of TVB’s current situation in the face of the upcoming ‘battle’ of the TV stations. Traditionally, in a TVB series, not only are the lead artists usually ‘household’ names, even the second and third line supporting artists are generally ‘familiar faces’ – for years, TVB artists have given this feeling of ‘familiarity’ to HK audiences. However with “The Hippocratic Crush”, TVB appears to have parted from tradition – other than the first and second lead roles being specially tailored to the artists who portray them, much of the remaining cast consists of ‘unfamiliar’ faces. For example, how many audiences know the name of the actor who plays Kenneth Ma’s brother ‘Yat Hong’? How about the actress who plays Yat Hong’s girlfriend ‘Jing Jing’? After closely scrutinizing the names listed in the credits, we see that ‘Yat Hong’ is played by Nathan Ngai (魏焌皓) and ‘Jing Jing’ is played by Candy Chang (張慧雯). Despite the lack of ‘familiarity’, the impressive performances of these 2 newcomers successfully left a deep impression on audiences, making it highly likely that they could ‘move up’ at any minute.
Promoting newcomers is definitely necessary, as there would not be the ‘old’ without the ‘new’ – besides, even the best of actors as well as superstars require a constant cultivation of talent. But with “The Hippocratic Crush”, it becomes obvious that the sudden ‘onslaught’ of newcomers is the direct result of TVB’s recent deficit in ‘familiar’ artists rather than a purposeful ‘promotion’ of newcomers – after all, the series is definitely not an ‘idol drama’ (where the focus is normally on a group of young newcomers) and the characters were not specially created and tailored with the intention of promoting the newcomers in the series.
In addition to behind-the-scenes talents [scriptwriters / directors / producers] being ‘poached’, many of TVB’s first-line siu sangs and fa dans have also left in favor of making ‘real’ money through outside opportunities – even many of the second / third line and supporting artists have decided to leave the nest! As more and more series with ‘unfamiliar’ faces and artists that most audiences can’t name continue to air, TVB will slowly lose the ‘familiarity’ element that has been its most favorable asset over the years. On the contrary, if more and more ‘familiar’ faces start appearing on the other free-to-air television stations instead, audiences who are already used to these ‘familiar’ faces may tune in and mistakenly think that they are actually watching TVB. Could this mean that TVB’s ‘customary ratings’ phenomenon may finally be challenged?
Credits: MingPao
Translation: llwy12@ http://asianfanatics.net
Thought this was pretty interesting to know, even if it was published months ago :) I definitely think that Candy and Nathan will move up quickly :)
So far, audiences’ response to TVB series “The Hippocratic Crush” has been pretty good. In a recent storyline development, the character of Yat Hong (Nathan Ngai) was gravely injured trying to save someone, just moments after starting a relationship with the girl he likes, Jing Jing (Candy Chang), then at the hospital, his older brother Yat Kin (Kenneth Ma) tries to save him, but without success. Upon learning of her son’s death, the mother (Gigi Wong) asks her son Yat Kin through tears why he was not able to save his little brother. In utilizing such tearjerking story elements as the scene described above, it’s obvious that the producer understands how to utilize the ‘heartfelt’ elements usually found in a family soap opera to elicit empathetic tears from the audiences.
“The Hippocratic Crush” can technically be considered the ‘graduation exam’ for Kenneth Ma (馬國明) and Tavia Yeung (楊怡) to successfully move up the ‘lead actor/actress’ ladder, however it can also be said that the series is a reflection of TVB’s current situation in the face of the upcoming ‘battle’ of the TV stations. Traditionally, in a TVB series, not only are the lead artists usually ‘household’ names, even the second and third line supporting artists are generally ‘familiar faces’ – for years, TVB artists have given this feeling of ‘familiarity’ to HK audiences. However with “The Hippocratic Crush”, TVB appears to have parted from tradition – other than the first and second lead roles being specially tailored to the artists who portray them, much of the remaining cast consists of ‘unfamiliar’ faces. For example, how many audiences know the name of the actor who plays Kenneth Ma’s brother ‘Yat Hong’? How about the actress who plays Yat Hong’s girlfriend ‘Jing Jing’? After closely scrutinizing the names listed in the credits, we see that ‘Yat Hong’ is played by Nathan Ngai (魏焌皓) and ‘Jing Jing’ is played by Candy Chang (張慧雯). Despite the lack of ‘familiarity’, the impressive performances of these 2 newcomers successfully left a deep impression on audiences, making it highly likely that they could ‘move up’ at any minute.
Promoting newcomers is definitely necessary, as there would not be the ‘old’ without the ‘new’ – besides, even the best of actors as well as superstars require a constant cultivation of talent. But with “The Hippocratic Crush”, it becomes obvious that the sudden ‘onslaught’ of newcomers is the direct result of TVB’s recent deficit in ‘familiar’ artists rather than a purposeful ‘promotion’ of newcomers – after all, the series is definitely not an ‘idol drama’ (where the focus is normally on a group of young newcomers) and the characters were not specially created and tailored with the intention of promoting the newcomers in the series.
In addition to behind-the-scenes talents [scriptwriters / directors / producers] being ‘poached’, many of TVB’s first-line siu sangs and fa dans have also left in favor of making ‘real’ money through outside opportunities – even many of the second / third line and supporting artists have decided to leave the nest! As more and more series with ‘unfamiliar’ faces and artists that most audiences can’t name continue to air, TVB will slowly lose the ‘familiarity’ element that has been its most favorable asset over the years. On the contrary, if more and more ‘familiar’ faces start appearing on the other free-to-air television stations instead, audiences who are already used to these ‘familiar’ faces may tune in and mistakenly think that they are actually watching TVB. Could this mean that TVB’s ‘customary ratings’ phenomenon may finally be challenged?
Credits: MingPao
Translation: llwy12@ http://asianfanatics.net
Thought this was pretty interesting to know, even if it was published months ago :) I definitely think that Candy and Nathan will move up quickly :)
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