Evergreen Mak feels elated to join TVB initially but it starts to change now

Evergreen Mak (麥長青) attended the celebration banquet of a movie with Law Kar Ying (羅家英) and Margiela K (郭思琳) on 22 January. Mentioning about Liza Wang's (汪明荃) speech during TVB Anniversary Awards 2017, Evergreen agreed and the team unity was most important in a company: "Honestly, I go through different stages of experiences and feel elated to join TVB initially as we are united at that time. However, it starts to change now and I do hope for salary increment and less rivalry as well. Only the veteran, Liza Wang has the authority to deliver this speech on behalf of the artiste."

Source: Ming Pao (HK)
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Evergreen Mak invests 6 digit figure and thinks of new ideas for his cafe

Evergreen Mak (麥長青) attended a dinner function on 17 July and disclosed the cafe that he is investing is currently under renovation. The whole investment is 7 digit and he invests 6 digit figure and it is a strong team. As Evergreen hosts Watch Litigation Home (關你家事) show before, he uses it to come up with some creativity: "I really want to work as a staff and plan to produce (關你叉治) and (關你蛋治). But there is more suggestions and we need to discuss again during the meeting."

Source: Ming Pao (HK)
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Evergreen Mak has high blood pressure: My 17 years old daughter acts as a housekeeper

Evergreen Mak (麥長青) accepts an interview and when mentioned about signing contract with TVB, he says: "Doing casual work now and it depends if they want me to film series again." As his face is red, he reveals that he has high blood pressure when filming the series, (奪命島) earlier: "Many companies approach me after leaving TVB and I am filming and performing continuously for 4 days. Suddenly, I feel my blood pressure is going up and assume I have a stroke. Hence, I go and see a doctor immediately."

Evergreen adds that his daughter tells him about his report on the phone and the doctor wants him to quit from drinking and eating oily stuff due to working in China at that time: "I have many entertainments and will drink lesser. My 17 years old daughter acts as a housekeeper and more fierce than my wife. Many friends invite me for food tasting and I am busy with launching my own brand of abalone. I love to eat but have found a nutritionist and hope to reduce my weight to 180 pounds."

Source: Ming Pao (HK)
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Evergreen Mak returns to TVB and has salary increment

Evergreen Mak (麥長青) left TVB in end 2016 to venture overseas but he returns to TVB less than 6 months after his departure upon receiving an invitation from TVB Executive, Sandy Yu (余詠珊). He will be hosting TVB  show, Guan Ni Jia Shi (關你家事) consisting of 15 episodes with Elena Kong (江美儀) and inviting Joyce Tang (滕麗名) as the guest.

Asking if he will film series again as hosting the show this time, Evergreen replies it is good to host shows and they have not discuss about filming series. When asked if any increment, Evergreen says: "Yes. (Double?) Nope but higher than my previous salary though."

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Elena Kong wishes Evergreen Mak will not leave TVB

Evergreen Mak (麥長青), Elena Kong (江美儀) and Andrew Chan (陳浚霆) were promoting the show, (街市遊學團2) at television station on 31 December. Evergreen admitted he was a poor student and decided to venture outside after working for TVB for 29 years. Elena expressed she could not bear to see Evergreen leave and hope he will have better career developments.

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Kiki Sheung assumes Evergreen Mak is joking about his disappointment in TVB

Kiki Sheung (商天娥) attended an event alone on 27 December and when asked if she will be filming series again, she replied she had left TVB for 2 years and was uncertain if anyone remembered her performance. Kiki disclosed they had been approaching her all along but no script and role met her expectations yet: "Any role does not matter as long as not making trouble. I belong to positive role." Mentioning about Evergreen Mak (麥長青) left TVB as he felt disappointed in them, Kiki responded she had no idea and assumed he was joking about his disappointment in TVB.

Source: Ming Pao (HK)
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Ngo Ka Nin has relationship scenes with Sisley Choi in new series and not afraid of having rumours

Actor, Ngo Ka Nin (敖嘉年) accepted a radio station interview during Nancy Sit's (薛家燕) programme and she gave the souvenir from Singapore to him. Ka Nin said: "I told her to help me to buy throat powder from Singapore as not available in Hong Kong. It is very good for the throat."

Obtained information from his police friend 

Ka Nin will be filming new series, Psychological Pursuit (心理追兇) in June after filming My Love from the Planet Meow (來自喵喵星的你). In Psychological Pursuit series, he will act as a cop and try to obtain information from his police friends before the filming started. Ka Nin said: "They told me many things and I discovered they will seek help from god when there is no clues in the case. Although they did not know if it really work, but they are willing to try anything. I also learn they use their terminology such as search means sear. They also teach me how to hold the gun and I use several papers to write the details."

Rarely met up with female artiste alone

Ka Nin disclosed he will be acting with Sisley Choi (蔡思貝) and Kenneth Ma (馬國明) and having relationship scenes with her. When asked if he was afraid to have rumours with Sisley, Ka Nin said with confidence: "Nope as I cannot be 'charged'. I am familiar with Evergreen Mak (麥長青), Jack Wu (胡諾言) and Lin Xia Wei (林夏薇) and seldom meet up with female artiste alone."

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Ng Yip Kwan might pay New Year visit to the seniors

On 30 January, Ng Yip Kwan (吳業坤) and Katy Kung (龔嘉欣) attended an event. As Lunar New Year is approaching and when asked about their celebrations, Ng Yip Kwan replied he may pay a new year call (拜年) together and to the cast members such as Evergreen Mak (麥長青) and Helen Ma (馬海倫) from Come Home Love (愛回家) sitcom. He said: "I know they will give good red packets." Asking about the results for last year, Ng Yip Kwan said he seldom returned to the company: "Usually at home or go out to work and seldom go back to the office. On the day one of the Lunar New Year, we can get HongBao from many seniors."

Katy Kung expressed she had to work on the day one of the Lunar New Year and said: "I prepare a five-digit HongBao and will give to everyone and let them be happy on the Year of Monkey." She also revealed she accepted the advertisement for the Skin Care spokesperson and the rates was 6 digit, and could spend a good New Year.

Source: Ming Pao (HK)
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Elena Kong is travelling to Beijing to visit her boyfriend, Vincent Ng

Artiste Elena Kong (江美儀) brought her beloved dog, Teddy along to attend charity running event in Yau Tong (油塘). She disclosed that she will travel to Beijing to visit her boyfriend, Vincent Ng (吳君祥) and said: "He is in Beijing and I will go over to visit him in few days time. (Send yourself in a parcel?) Please do not be mushy and we will see each other once or twice per month. (Tranform as trapeze?) Yes so as to increase the tourism industry."

When mentioned about her daily exercising habit, Elena replied she was trying hard to train for 'hourglass' figure: "I look for personal coach to teach me and there is some results now. (Show it to everybody?) I am focused into series and stage play." Mentioning she will be acting with Evergreen Mak (麥長青) and Pal Sinn (單立文) in stage play soon, Elena revealed she felt the pressure: "Rehearsing now. (Any problems?) Need to match with the pace and must be accurate."

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Evergreen Mak needs to advice from Pal Sinn for filming rape scene

(Picture, from left to right: Evergreen Mak, Elena Kong, Pal Sinn)
One week ago, Evergreen Mak (麥長青), Elena Kong (江美儀) and Pal Sinn (單立文) attended the press conference of the stage play, Luo Sheng Men (羅生門). They expressed the three of them acted for  nine characters in total. Most challenging was Evergreen Mak and Elena Kong filming rape scene for the first time. Pal Sinn recalled that in edited version of Luo Sheng Men (羅生門) of Ming Ghost (阿嬰) around 25 years ago and in one of the scenes, he raped the female lead, Joey Wong (王祖賢). This time, the heavy burden was passed to Evergreen Mak. Elena Kong and he expressed the director had high expection and Evergreen will seek advice from Pal Sinn who had enriching experience.

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Vincent Wong has plans for another baby and he does not take any safety precaution

(Picture, from left to right: Selena Li, Vincent Wong, Eliza Sam)
Artiste Vincent Wong (王浩信) attended the promotion campaign of Brick Slaves (樓奴) series and was aware that Selena Li (李施嬅) intended to drink Coke upside down for celebration. He expressed that Evergreen Mak (麥祥青) and he might go for half naked swimming or eat 'Xiao Long Bao 小籠包' by using one leg to stand if the series reached 30 pts and above. Vincent also expressed his gratitude towards the film producer for telling the ratings so as to reduce the anxiety.

When mentioned his wife, Yoyo Chen (陳自瑤) and his 3 years old daughter watched the series, Vincent replied his wife loved to laugh and believed his daughter laughed at least 10 times when watching the first episode: "I feel very happy when seeing my daughter laughing. I feel a sense of satisfaction and hope to film more comedy series." Vincent disclosed he had plans for another baby and when asked if his wife was willing, he said: "Let nature take its course and we do not take any safety precaution."

Source: ON.CC (HK)
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Wife receives telephone scam, Evergreen Mak feels disappointed towards society

Recently, telephone scams are on the rise with endless methods used and it is quite easy to fall pray to such scams. Artiste Evergreen Mak (麥長青) revealed on Weibo that his wife also received a telephone scam; the swindler even posed as their daughter claiming she was in trouble. Evergreen left a message saying: "My wife just received a call from a swindler................why has the world become like this? Thus, moral education is really important! I hope everyone will be careful and avoid being scammed! Frequently inform family members clearly about your whereabouts!" Anita Yuen (袁詠儀) and Christine Ng (伍詠薇) also left messages telling everyone to be careful!

Source: ON.CC (HK)

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Evergreen Mak browsed through magazines to try delicious food

Artiste, Evergreen Mak (麥長青) had good culinary skills and expressed the quality and value must be balanced: "I can be very stubborn yet not calculating. For example: I cannot accept an acceptable Hainanese chicken rice in the hotel. The food quality and value must be balanced. (How do you find good food?) I will browse through the magazines and take note of the restaurants upon passed by. I will go in and try the food and this is a good activity for my family during holidays."

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Moses Chan prohibited his sons to watch television?

Artiste, Moses Chan (陳豪) attended the promotion campaign for new series, Romantic Repertoire (水髮胭脂) and when asked if his wife, Aimee Chan (陳茵媺) was involved in Evergreen Mak's (麥長青) investment, he said: "I did not hear it before. I know Evergreen through filming series and had no idea that he made many plans. Haha."

Moses expressed that Aimee was busy taking care of their children and did not have time to watch television and the news. Asked if his son recognised him upon watching television, Moses said: "They cannot watch television as not too good for BB. I prefer them to watch something educational." He added that he was willing to do anything in order to make his children happy and said: "I will read the storybook to them in an interesting way. (Speak Mandarin in-front of them?) Better not as I do not want to see they are poor in languages, as it is very important."

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Evergreen Mak denied about being in debts

Artiste, Evergreen Mak (麥長青) attended the promotion campaign for new series, Romantic Repertoire (水髮胭脂) and when asked about the rumours of himself in debts, he clarified he did not borrow any money at all. When the reporters asked if Aimee Chan was involved, Evergreen said: "I am doing as what I am told. The decision lies with the boss."

When asked if he made any investments currently, Evergreen replied nope. Asked if he will pursue the matter, Evergreen said: "There is no way to pursue. (Afraid if this will affect your investments with your future partners?) I need to depend on you all to clarify for me." He added that his income was increased and his current life was much better compared to making delivery for furniture company in the past. Evergreen also did not mind about his identity when working and only hoped to earn additional income in order to give better living standard to his family.

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New series, Eunuchs leave the Palace: Wayne Lai will be bully by Nancy Wu

TV King, Wayne Lai (黎耀祥) was busy filming TVB new series, Eunuchs leave the Palace (公公出宮) and expressed that he will be bully by Nancy Wu (胡定欣) who acted as the big lady boss in the series. When asked if he obeyed his wife in reality, Wayne agreed and said that he must obtain the approval from his wife to buy something such as vehicle. He said: "My wife is supporting me to buy new car as there is less entertainment working in this industry. Having a car is easier and we treat it as a reward."

When mentioned about the rumour of his good friend, Evergreen Mak (麥長青) was having financial difficulties, Wayne replied that he read the news and did not believe it, but did not check with him personally as afraid of causing disturbances. As for Louise Lee (李司祺) rejected to renew contract with TVB, Wayne remarked that it was the audiences and artistes' loss and it was a pity. He hoped she will not withdraw completely and get to act with her someday.

When mentioned if he was afraid of his son growing up and he became a grandfather suddenly, Wayne replied he was not worried and having grandchild was a natural process as part of everyone's life. He added that he will not ask his son about his relationship issue.

As for artiste, Nancy Wu was also filming the same series, Eunuchs leave the Palace and will be acting as an unrefined lady boss with evil tongue, and bully Wayne Lai at times. In one of the scenes, Wayne and Nancy consumed aphrodisiac and she will remove Wayne's clothes in suburb.

When asked if she was mean to her boyfriend in reality, Nancy expressed that she had a mean and gentle face at the same time, and said: "Woman tends to have some temper which can be love and mean." Nancy added this was the seventh times working together with Wayne but each roles was different. Through Wayne, her knowledge was enhanced and she was not tired of working with him.

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Myolie Wu: Hope Chiu Shek Man rest in peace

Yesterday, TVB actor, Chiu Shek Man (招石文) passed away and some artistes left their comments on Weibo.

Myolie Wu (胡杏兒) said: "He is one of the seniors, may he rest in peace!"

Hoffman Cheng (鄭世豪) said: "I really admire and respect such a good senior. Man uncle, rest in peace. You seem to be healthy when we see each other previously."

Evergreen Mak (麥長青) said: "Man uncle, rest in peace!"

Sammy Sum (沈震軒) said: "Very sudden....He is a very professional and friendly senior. Praying for him!"

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Edwin Siu and Priscilla Wong argues on Weibo while Evergreen Mak watches

Artistes Raymond Cho (曹永廉), Edwin Siu (蕭正楠), Wayne Lai (黎耀祥), Power Chan (陳國邦), and Raymond Wong (黃浩然) have been close buddies, even being referred to as the Five Tigers. On every special occasions, the five would, of course, meet up together! This time they've held a party and even welcomed their family members to attend. Among them, Wayne Lai's whole family attended together; Edwin and his girlfriend Priscilla Wong (黃翠如) also attended.

After swapping presents, the young lovers went on Weibo and began flirting. Recently, Edwin has revealed on a cooking variety show that he has tried only eggs that Priscilla cooked, insinuating that Priscilla does not know how to cook. Priscilla promptly made a comeback after hearing the comment: "Which idiot Edwin Siu dares to accuse me, the godly master chef!" Afterwards, Edwin replies back: "From now on, I only dare to ask you to make me scrambled eggs." The pair's public flirtations even caused good friend Evergreen Mak (麥長青) to can't hold back, leading him to comment: "Thank you both of you for using your flirtations to promote my variety show. I welcome everyone to continue to watch the show because we will be having Feastival a la Stars featuring "Priscilla Strikes Back".

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Evergreen Mak and his family enjoys a day out

One week ago, Artiste Evergreen Mak (麥長青 Mak Bao) went out shopping with his family. In the evening, Mak Bao's family of four was seen shopping at Central. The family went to look at computers and then walked out with one. When reporters approached them to take photos, Mak Bao indicated: "Since I have a day off today, I took the chance to enjoy a day out with my family. Before I went Happy hour with friends. Had a few drinks and can't drive, so I called my wife to help me drive. I can also buy Christmas presents for my son and daughter". Later, Mak Bao's wife went to pay for the parking fee in the shopping mall, whilst Mak Bao and his children were waiting, Mak Bao and his son was seen pointing and talking about the lights in the shopping mall.

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Evergreen Mak is complained by his wife even eating together with her?

As an artiste, one always need to film series and attend different events. Thus, the workload is usually busy. It is rare for Evergreen Mak (麥長青) to have dinner with his wife but was complained by her instead. On Weibo, he left a message: "I am complained by my wife when it is rare for me to eat together with her....." In the photo, Evergreen's hair was messy and kept playing with his phone. No wonder, his wife was unhappy and the photo was a good evidence.

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