Simon Yam hopes to film sequel; Carina Lau does not want to wait until 80 years old

Carina Lau (劉嘉玲), Simon Yam (任達華), Natalie Tong (唐詩詠) and William Hu (胡渭康) were present at the dinner banquet for A Beautiful Moment (我的情敵女婿) film on 24 February. Mentioning about achieving good box office, Carina and Simon hope to film sequel and he will be leading the team to film in worldwide. Carina was looking forward to it and hoping it will not take 25 years to film the sequel as she will reach 80 years old by then.

Mentioning about the result of her film is better than Monster Hunt 2 (捉妖記2) movie starring Tony Leung (梁朝偉), Carina said: "Many people do not recognise me when I go for hiking and I guess Hong Kong people prefer to watch such movie and his film suits the children. (But Tony says he is humorous than you?) It proves he is not now and every audience has different perspective."

Simon felt overjoyed to see the film suited his daughter and they watched the movie premiere together. They also kept discussing the storyline when holidaying in Australia earlier. He said: "I film many movies and this is the best movie to watch with my daughter."

Source: Ming Pao (HK)
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Simon Yam admires Nancy Wu's acting skills and hopes to film TVB series again

Simon Yam (任達華) is promoting new film, My Love Rival Son-in-Law (我的情敵女婿) at TVB TV city on 05 February and everyone cheers for him upon appearing at the staff canteen. He left TVB in 1989 and it has been 29 years since he films TVB series. Simon shows his interest to film TVB series again: "I hope to film as policeman again as there is plenty of breakthrough and the ways of handling the conflicts. I do not mind guiding newcomers and it can boost my career as well. The current "Fa Dan" are very powerful and I admire Nancy Wu's (胡定欣) acting skills. Coming from Miss Hong Kong beauty pageant and Miss Chinese International pageant has benefits and they can act naturally. Also, understanding Hong Kong culture will be better."

Asking about the terms and conditions to film series, Simon says: "I need to sleep for 10 hours so as to bring energy to my acting skills. It is better to increase my pay slightly and I can recoup the pay in the past. Haha. Anyway, the relationship and script are the most important and I accept red packets only when filming new movie directed by new director."

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Simon Yam plans to help Michelle Wai to look for a boyfriend as her skin is quite dry

Simon Yam (任達華) and Michelle Wai (衛詩雅) record Big Boys Club (兄弟幫) show at TV City and promote the film, My Love Rival Son-in-Law (我的情敵女婿) as well. During an interview, Simon expresses his intention to help Michelle to look for a boyfriend in 2018 and believes she needs some love when working in recent years: "I feel her skin is quite dry when filming together and her partner must know how to swim so that he can watch her while swimming."

In addition, Simon has left TVB around 16 years ago and has lots of feelings upon seeing his old colleagues. He also looks for TV Producer, Leung Choi Yuen (梁材遠) who used to approach him to film series.

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File of Justice series: Lawrence Ng is absent from the dinner gathering as he needs to work

Lawrence Ng (吳啟華), Simon Yam (任達華) and Yvonne Lam (林漪娸) attend the charity golf competition in Clear Water Bay on 05 January. Lawrence expresses he will play File of Justice (壹號皇庭) series discs to his daughter whenever he is free. Asking abut his absence during a dinner gathering for File of Justice series earlier, Lawrence explains: "I am going initially but need to work because of money. (The film producer, Gary Tang (徐偉傑) is interested to film similar theme by using the same cast team?) He is thinking about it last year and may be choosing the best script. We need to have more patience."

As Simon and Yvonne act as a couple in TVB series, Destiny (荊途) more than 30 years ago, Yvonne exposes Simon keeps teaching her vulgarity while Simon has given his first on-screen kiss to her. Asking if he celebrates his 20th wedding anniversary years with his wife, QiQi (琦琦) when holidaying in Finland earlier, Simon says: "Nope. Everyday is a new day and we are learning online lesson to analyse in different ways. I hope to improve my acting skills and our good relationship further."

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Alex Fong's old love, Stephy Tang makes a cameo appearance; Are they filming any scenes together?

New Year film, My Love Rival Son-in-Law (我的情敵女婿) will be airing on 15th February and the cast team includes Simon Yam (任達華), Carina Lau (劉嘉玲), Simon Lui (雷宇揚), Law Lan (羅蘭), Alex Fong (方力申), Ivana Wong (王菀之), Michelle Wai (衛詩雅) and others. Needless to say, amusing scenes are a must in order to match New Year theme. In the film, Ivana acts as Carina's daughter and needs to make the atmosphere horrifying with Alex. Both disguise as vampire and ghost doll in order to make the residents to move out and it is funny but not scary.

However, the highlight is Alex's old love, Stephy Tang (鄧麗欣) makes a cameo appearance and the movie preview shows they appear one after another. Ever wonder if they are filming any relationship scenes?

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QiQi praises her 12 years old daughter has modelling talent: Her legs are longer than Simon Yam

Simon Yam (任達華) and QiQi (琦琦) attend a brand event on 27 October. She reveals that her daughter has talent is modelling and will be better than her: "She is already 170cm at 12 years old and has longer legs than her father." However, her daughter's legs become red when going for vacation together in Thailand earlier: "He fails to apply sunscreen for her and her legs become red and bitten by insects as a result. (Did you blame Simon?) Nope. He feels heart pain than me and applies cream and massages her."

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Simon Yam urges people to look at sceneries and less time on the mobile

Simon Yam (任達華) loves to take photos and releases his third book, (香港．別的風景) so as to show Hong Kong has many beautiful sceneries such as island and beach. He attends an art exhibition on 19 July and expresses many Hong Kong people are engrossed with their mobiles and become "leaning head group" as a result: "I always says mobile has good functions but you should look at sceneries other than chatting on the phone."

Simon discloses he uses 7 months to prepare the release of his book and finishes taking photos in Hong Kong quickly due to his familiarity. His wife, QiQi (琦琦) and he will not look at their mobiles frequently during their vacations. Asking if he will disallow his daughter to use her mobile during holidays, Simon says: "She should know as there is time limit. (How many copies did you release this time?) More than thousand and there will be a second version. I have sold 700 books and many people are ordering."

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Simon Yam's wife. Qiqi designs her own jewellery and their daughter, Ella acts as the model

Simon Yam's (任達華) wife, Qiqi (琦琦) attends an event and designs a mixer with blue clouds and red flowers and it will be selling on 1st July.

Qiqi discloses she has been designing her brand jewellery for 1.5 years and planning to launch it on 19th May. There will be about 80 to 100 jewellery including bracelets, necklaces and earrings: "It resembles to giving birth to baby and my daughter will be the model to promote jewellery for different age groups."

Qiqi praises Simon's stamina helps to support her and she wears her jewellery to attend an event in Malaysia. Her friends also order from her: "I will be selling online first as it is more common and may consider opening a shop upon accumulating more experiences."

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Who is prettier? Simon Yam's daughter vs Donnie Yen's daughter?

Simon Yam (任達華) and his wife, Qi Qi's (琦琦) 12 years old daughter, Ella becomes the hottest topic in town and receives compliments from the netizens. On 15 January, Ella shared photo of Donnie Yen's (甄子丹) daughter, Jasmine and herself and it turns out to be 13 years old Jasmine's birthday. Ella celebrated with her in advance and left a message: "I am taller than you though!" So who is your favourite?

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Simon Yam fulfils his peeping desire through acting in new movie

Artiste Simon Yam (任達華) and Ivy Shao (邵雨薇) were filming the show, Movie, Montage (電影蒙太奇). In the movie, he acted as a perverted landlord and it satisfied his peeping desire: "It is the best script in the past 5 years and the word, peeping is very enchanting. The law forbids us but I can do it in the movie."

In order to act well, Simon sought advice from psychiatrist: "The hardest pain is losing your loved ones and nothing can compensate it. I try to act based on this point and become a crazy and perverted person. I hope everyone will think about your life, absorb more positive energy and release yourself from the pain."

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Simon Yam suggests to buy British pound when it is low

Many artiste purchase property in England and actor, Simon Yam (任達華) is one of them. When mentioned about the UK 'withdrew' from European Union, Simon replied he was not worried and had bought property in England in early years: "2 more years and the immigration control will be less restricted and more Asian people can go over. Although many people from Europe work in the UK, but no need to worry and movement is necessary. No risk no gain." He recommended to invest when British pounds decreased again.

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60 years old Michelle Yim will be filming TVB series again

Actress, Michelle Yim (米雪) and Dr David Lee (李家仁) attended an event at Jordan and Michelle established rapport when playing with children: "I have some knowledge about handling the children and I will kick up a fuss too if they are naughty. (Uses the same method towards your niece, Erica Chui (徐穎堃)?) Yes, we went to Singapore for 10 days earlier and I went to Chongqing and Shanghai for working after that. (Praised for resembling as sisters when taking photo with Erica?) Is it? It is due to editing effects only."

When mentioned about human lesser than 65 years old were known as youngsters according to World Health Organisation, 60 years old Michelle said: "I agree! Chow Yun Fat (周潤發) and Simon Yam (任達華) are the best examples. As for myself, I will exercise and eat healthy food. I will be filming modern series in TVB shortly and not thinking of ancient series, as it is too humid. (Who is your filming partner?) We will announce during the press conference."

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Simon Yam is bitten by big dog in Taiwan and 3 teeth marks are seen clearly

Recently, several people are bitten by boar in Japan which is a shocking news. However, Simon Yam (任達華) also had the same encounter when filming in Taiwan.

Based on understanding, Simon went for jogging during his free time a few days ago. But he saw a big black dog which tried to bite him immediately. Although there was blood everywhere, but Simon remained calm and find some water to wash the wound. He then informed the owner of the dog about the bitten incident: "Its owner is unaware of the incident and I go to the hospital by myself after telling him about it. I have an injection and my wound is bandaged. You can see 3 teeth marks clearly. (Intends to pursue?) Nope and I love animals. This is a misunderstanding but I feel helpless." Simon added he will travel to Malaysia on the following day to film new movie with Kara Hui (惠英紅).

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60 years old Simon Yam has very fit body figure

Simon Yam (任達華) is always conscious about his body and will go for exercises even when busy filming. Despite 60 years old, he continues to maintain his body figure well and this makes many guys envy of him. A few days ago around 7pm, Simon wore a cap and jeans which revealed his body muscles and he went into a fashion shop in the Central. In the shop, he was chatting to sales assistant and bought many beautiful tops and shoes. The sales assistant helped Simon to place the shopping bags into his vehicle and he was smiling to the reporters upon discovering them. When asked if he bought anything, Simon showed the shopping bag from his vehicle: "This is for going on trip." He then drove away thereafter.

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Congratulations to Myolie Wu joining GME company

Artiste Myolie Wu (胡杏兒) wore red dress with 20 carats of jewellery and announced she joined the company, GME. The new company arranged a magician to make Myolie to 'appear' and played a short video clip of Simon Yam (任達華) and Julian Cheung (張智霖) sending their congratulations, but TVB did not assign any representative to send their congratulation.

During the interview, Myolie kept smiling and praised the new company provided her security and the boss showered her with sincerity and appreciation: "I would like to thanks to all companies which are interested in me but TVB is my maiden home after all. I am willing to film series if there is any acceptable scripts." Myolie added she will be filming new movie in Mainland China and will start to film series next year.

When asked if her chance of becoming TV Queen became slim due to not renewing contract with TVB, Myolie said: "Let nature take its course. I will continue to promote Every Step You Take (陪著你走) series and it is very important." Mentioning about the rumours of getting married in year end, Myolie did not reply directly but admitted the new contract did not interfere her private life: "Stephen Shiu, Jr. (蕭定一) has 3 kids already. (Apply leave in year end?) Anyway, the leave is full this year and let's talk about work only today. My boyfriend supports me."

Stephen Shiu, Jr. expressed they will try to attract more male artistes as the company has many female artistes and to push the company to another level.

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Simon Yam suggested to use TVB shares as artiste's salary

(Picture, from left to right: Simon Yam, Bobby Au Yeung)
Artiste Simon Yam (任達華) was invited as the guest for the program, Sze U Tonight (今晚睇李) and expressed it was not his first time to come to Tseung Kwan O TV City (將軍澳電視城). He disclosed he wished to film TVB series and met up last year but did not finalise due to his schedule. Simon suggested TVB to use shares as artistes' salary: "Shares can rise or drop and not sure what to invest by using money. I can receive interests if I am one of TVB's shareholders. (How many shares do you want?) 1 million but TVB shares is too expensive and I do not own any."

When mentioned about Bobby Au Yeung's (歐陽震華) contract renewal issue and 'Will look for you if there is any' sentence, Simon said: "We cannot say in this way and need to depend on ourselves in everything. He is TVB 'lucky star' and it is better for him to stay there as the shares will rise. Happiness is most important! (But he is not happy.) In that case, use shares to negotiate with him and he should renew his contract most likely."

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Movie, Sara: Find out why Tony Wah praised Charlene Choi did not need any make-up

Artiste Tony Wah (何華超) accepted an interview from radio station. When asked about he acted as Charlene Choi's (蔡卓妍) stepfather who raped her scene in the movie, Sara (雛妓), Tony laughed and replied it was not hard to film that scene and not much emotional barriers as well. When mentioned about Charlene lost the Movie Queen award (最佳女主角) during Hong Kong Film Awards (金像獎), Tony said: "She is a good actress and it is not easy to film her role. In fact, she did not require any make-up as her acting is already outstanding."

Asked if Charlene consulted him for advice in acting skills, Tony responded that she should approach Simon Yam (任達華) first and praised the script was well-written, and the creativity of the director. When the host asked if he had other work arrangements, Tony said that he was currently filming new series, F.S.D. (火速救兵) and filming Chapman To's (杜汶澤) new movie later.

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Happy gathering for Joey Meng and her ex-colleague, Choi Kwok Wai

Female star, Joey Meng (萬綺雯) used to work in ATV but became TVB artiste in the recent years. Although she left the previous company for many years, but the memories will always be remembered by Joey. Earlier, she happened to meet Simon Yam (任達華), who acted together with her in the series, My Date with a Vampire (我和殭屍有個約會) and they took photo together. Lately, Joey had another reunion with ex-colleague, Choi Kwok Wai (蔡國威) whom shared their photo on the Internet: "Happy Gathering...... Overjoyed and we are able to see each other. Definitely must cherish it!"

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Photo of Joey Meng and Simon Yam stirred the old memory of classic series, My Date with a Vampire

The series, My Date with a Vampire (我和殭屍有個約會) was recognised as one of the classic series in ATV and was well-received by many audiences throughout the years. The cast of the series became popular artistes with successful careers now and a few of them were Joey Meng (萬綺雯) and Simon Yam (任達華), whom acted as 'Ma Siu Ling 馬小玲' and Vampire King (將臣). After many years, Joey shared photo of herself and Simon Yam on the internet and left a message: "Ma Siu Ling bumped into Vampire King...... We had an enjoyable time!" Many netizens remarked that this stirred their old memories upon seeing the photo and praised they looked as beautiful and dashing as ever with an added charm of maturity.

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Find out why Qiqi must bring her family for travelling for several times

Renowned model, Qiqi (琦琦) usually went for vacation either to Thailand and Europe with her family and the whole family will be travelling again on Easter day. She expressed that her husband, Simon Yam (任達華) and she will have two to three days holidays and travelling with their daughter for a short trip, as they were not in Hong Kong frequently. Qiqi explained they must travelled for several times in order to broaden their daughter's horizon and increase her knowledge.

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