Myolie Wu or Fala Chen: Who is the Lead Actress in “Triumph in the Skies 2″”
Myolie Wu (胡杏兒) and Fala Chen (陳法拉) reportedly are not on good terms as both are vying for more screen time in Triumph in the Skies 2 <衝上雲霄 II>. As Myolie was cast in the first series, she was promoted heavily as the first lead actress alongside with Francis Ng (吳鎮宇). However, Myolie only reprised the role of “Zoe” in two episodes of the sequel, and had little screen time with Francis. Fala, on the other hand, was cast in a love triangle with two heavy weight actors, Francis Ng and Chilam Cheung (張智霖).
Both Myolie and Fala denied rumors of their rivalry. The series producer, Tommy Leung (梁家樹) clarified that both were lead actresses, “There are no first or second lead actress, and both are lead actresses. The script is still in the midst of writing, we can’t determine the screen time by looking at just one episode, and the screen time is quite equal. The two characters are different and both are challenging roles. There are 40 episodes in the drama, and many character relationships are enticing.”
Myolie Wu: “The Role is More Important Than Screen Time
Myolie will portray two characters in Triumph in the Skies 2. Aside from Zoe, Myolie will play an aircraft technician who will have a romance with Ron Ng (吳卓羲). Myolie denied competing with Fala for more screen time and said that they got along well. She shrugged off the rumors and said, “I think it is only a talking point! There is no need to bother with it.”
Revealing about her roles in the series, Myolie expressed that it was more important to have challenging roles than more screen time. Portraying as Chilam Cheung’s sister, Myolie preferred her role than her previous role. “In the past, I acted as many outgoing characters who can bicker very well. This time, I will act as two characters. One is the “Zoe” from the first series, and the other one is a short-hair girl who is very reserved in nature. I need to express my emotions through my eyes, and it is a new challenge. I will have some relationships with Francis Ng and Ron Ng,” said Myolie.
Myolie was also not disappointed to have lesser screen time with Francis. She revealed that she would work more with Chilam instead, playing his younger sister.
Fala: “It’s Common to Have Many Lead Actors”
Fala revealed that she had not seen the entire script and was did not know the full story of Triumph in the Skies 2. Fala also mentioned that producer Au Guan Yin (歐冠英) designated the role to her, as Fala pulled out of filming Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles (名媛望族) when she fell sick.
Fala further said that it was common to have many lead actors in the series, “The entire story is written by more than 10 script writers; we can’t vie for the screen time at all! Besides, there are many series which have two siu sangs, two fadans or three siu sangs, three fadans. Some even have two or three lead actresses; there is nothing to compete. I did not fall out with Myolie at all.”
Francis reportedly was impressed with Fala when they worked together in Laughing Gor: Turning Point <Laughing Gor 之變節>, hence Fala was designated more scenes with him. Fala replied, “I don’t know. I work with Francis only a few scenes in that movie. As it was my first time filming a movie, I do not know anything. I will do my homework, and he is not dissatisfied with me at all.”
Fala also disclosed that Francis would plan his acting beforehand and able to motivate his costars easily. Fala had learned and benefited from working with Francis in Triumph in the Skies 2.
Source: Ming Pao Weekly #2284 via ihktv.com
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catfight. lol
Catfight for the ultimate lead actress throne!
Why? If there’s Chilam and Francis are able to co-lead why should it not be the same for Fala and Myolie?
The media seems to like pitting females against each other. I bet we won’t hear about Francis and Chilam fighting for more screen time since they are both leads too. 😛
The first one had 3 female leads (Flora, Myolie, and Michelle Ye) and 3 male leads (Francis, Joe, Ron) and it worked out fine. I don’t think it’ll be that hard to split up the screen time, especially since it’s 40 episodes.
That’s right, if they could do it in the firs movie, then it shouldn’t be a problem to make both of them to the lead actresses in the second.
Exactly. It’s so ridiculously stereotypical of the media to try to pit women against each other. Having several leads is absolutely ordinary for TV series. In fact, having only one single fe/male lead would be so much more eyebrow-raising. Both Fala and Myolie responded very graciously, but knowing the media, there will be more “rivalry” stories to come.
I think that it is normal in the circle to be compared to and to be competitive. However, I do not think it is wise of the media to add more salt and pepper in as well. It just makes things worse.
It’s common for a series to have multiple leads but it’s pretty hard to deny who the first and second lead is in this drama. Clearly Francis and Chilam lead over Ron. Fala is partnered with two heavyweight leads while Myolie is paired with Ron. Need I say more? I’m quite surprised that Myolie as tv queen is not being paired with either Francis or Chilam. She has worked with both before. Hopefully Myolie and Ron’s romantic relationship will have equal screen time as the love triangle.
Actually, what is not uncommon is for the actors with higher status to carry people with lower status. I.e. that Myolie is “propping” Ron is an indication of her higher rank. As for Fala, this is clearly a strategic move from TVB to position her for TV Queen next year. Myolie received special treatment last year, this year will likely be Tavia’s (through Hippo or SSSS) and next year will be Fala’s. Why should Myolie be paired up with Francis/Chilam more when she’s been paired up with them before? Why not give another actress the rare opportunity to act opposite outside talent?
Myolie is co-leading, TVB’s top fadan and biological child. Of course, she will get as much screen time. She will also still be connected and have scenes with both Chilam and Francis. She’s Chilam’s sister and Francis will likely spend a large share of screentime with/mourning Zoe as well as trying to get over how the new character resembles Zoe.
Myolie was in the original TITS and her pairing with Francis was applauded by audience. By right TVB should let Myolie and Francis continue the great pairing but no, TVB decided that they want to promote Fala and make use of Francis and Chilam.
They are promoting Fala over Myolie in this series. I don’t think anyone can deny that. An argument can be made that they are co-leads by when one is clearly being promoted over the other, that argument doesn’t seem valid.
Hmm. about who is lead actress in this series, I don’t know. But at the Starhub awards, Fala was standing in the middle, ahead of Tavia and Linda. It seems that she is given a higher status even compared to them. So Fala leading over Myolie.. Maybe, I don’t know.
http://www.weibo.com/1893802153/yxMkpgAXS#1345330478782
Many people complaining about her position on weibo.
Don’t say that positions aren’t by rank. For the other side, Myolie is in the middle, followed by Kate and Selena. And for the actors, Kevin and Wayne are in the middle, flanked by Kenneth and Moses.
Even if this ranking is “true”, it only shows that Fala is positioned over Tavia/Linda, not Myolie. So I guess, this is proof then, that Fala and Myolie are co-leading?!
I don’t for a second believe that Fala is higher ranked than Tavia who is being primed for TV Queen this year. Linda – maybe. But what I do believe in, is that TVB has a pretty flux ranking at the moment, due to that none of their top fa dans are particularly established.
It’s pretty interesting how Fala’s position rose so fast in the last year, when she had only been main lead in one or two series, and then she took a hiatus for her illness, and suddenly, she frog leapped over both Tavia and Linda.
However, I think both their acting are better than Fala. Tavia has always been natural, and Linda made so much improvement since her debut.
I’ve always felt Fala’s status was slightly higher than Linda’s after CBML. Although Linda was billed as 2nd lead, Fala’s screen time wasn’t much less. Perhaps, Linda has been demoted. So, we see a promotion for Fala.
As for Tavia, if Tavia and Fala were in the same series, I believe both will co-lead just like how it is with Myolie and Fala. So, I don’t think Fala pulled out of SSSS because she’s not the main.
I also find it interesting how fast Fala is climbing up the ladder. Perhaps, TVB is prepping for the next Big Sister once Myolie and Tavia focus elsewhere.
Right. None of TVB five big fadans are established. Not even Myolie who won the damn prestigious BA award. The last one was Charmaine. LOL.
@ Nicole
Fala did not rise in ranks during the course of last year! She started leading yes, but she has been one of TVBs most promoted actresses for years. Linda has been leading for far longer, however in recent years she has been “demoted”. But again, I argue that none of them are established, so seeing one person more favoured one year over others is not surprising. Tavia started leading earlier as well – but she’s been in the industry longer! However, there has definitely been years where she played second fiddle to Fala/Linda/Kate. Since BTROC, it’s been very obvious that she is being promoted again. I definitely think this year could be hers, unless she underperforms in SSSS or someone else steals her thunder.
As for acting… Well that’s subjective isn’t it?
Tavia was relatively good, but her act grew stagnant and instead OTT.
Fala showed lots of potential but has also grown stale.
Linda was atrocious for years. I’m only just now starting to see improvements. She benefits from shedding the jade girl image and taking more varied roles.
If the starhub awards is any indication of their status, then Fala is the lowest ranked among the 5 fadans.
Linda: fav role, best smile, fav couple
Myolie: fav role, fav actress
Tavia: fav role, most glamorous female
Kate: fav role, perfect poise
Fala: fav role
Starhub/TVB would rather give Linda 3 awards than give Fala the best smile award which she won last year.
^ Fala already won it last year. Perhaps, that’s why she didn’t get it again.
Kate got the perfect poise award last year too.
But the Starhub Awards are not an indication of rank. We were talking about their positions in the group pictures. The awards are just dividing the pork.
Lol. The fact that Linda and Myolie got a bigger piece of pork shows something. It’s comparable cos all 5 were present. Pork distribution awards show their status because it’s rigged by tvb.
Oh really?
Then explain to me why Michael Tse did not get an award?
Also, explain why Linda is getting bigger awards/pork share – which is an indication of her higher status according to you, when Fala and Tavia have been getting the grand productions this year?
It’s sad that people absolutely have to insist that ~insert your idol here~ is higher ranked than the others. Myolie is obviously slightly above the others due to her BA win last year. But so what? This and next year, it’ll be used to promote someone else. And seriously – it’s the Starhub Awards, rme.
Didn’t I just said its comparable cos all 5 fadans were there. Michael Tse wasn’t present. Raymond wasn’t present as well. Since they were not there, we do not know what awards would be created for them if they were present. Who knows they may create a most memorable character award for Michael and give Raymond the theme song award (if he was nominated in the first place).
Although Linda has got no grand productions, she is the only lead in Blissful Ferris Wheel, which just shows that tvb is promoting her to be the next ‘big sister’. Look at Tavia in The Other Truth and Myolie in Wish and Switch. Fala and Kate need to get that kind of opportunity first. FYI, Fala has got no grand production this year. Triumph is a grand production for 2013 but I think Sheren and Ada are going to be the final contenders for the best actress award, not Fala and Myolie.
Since you already said it’s obvious Myolie is slightly above the others, how is it sad to you when I ‘insist’ that Myolie is higher ranked when it’s obvious to you as well? Anyway, I was never trying to insist that Myolie is higher ranked, but if you think so, then fine. Furthermore, when I ‘insisted’ that Myolie has a higher rank, I did not insist Myolie is going to be the highest ranked one forever. I agree when you said they have a flux ranking at the moment because I’m sure Tavia is going to win it this year and the rest are going to take turns to win it in the upcoming years.
My point in my very first post was to disagree that Fala has a higher rank than Linda, Tavia and Kate just because she was in the middle of the group photo with Myolie at the Starhub Awards. My point was not to create a huge war because I was unhappy that Fala was standing in the middle with Myolie, and btw, I am not unhappy about the positions.
IMO, even if an award ceremony is extremely small scale, we can still infer who the organisers want to bootlick to more from the awards they give out, hence their current ranking. Of course, the main condition is that everyone has to be present so that the organisers have the opportunity to bootlick to everyone. This is just my opinion, you do not have to agree to it.
This is just the Starhub awards.. I am not sure if many Singaporeans watch TVB dramas as their local dramas are of a pretty good standard too.
@Nemesis
Isn’t it obvious Fala’s rank is higher than Linda’s and Kate’s? Not just at the Starhub Awards, but at the group picture (for the calendar) a couple weeks ago, Fala stood in front of Linda and Kate. Also, Fala led over Kate in LOO.
TVB is grooming Fala so that she’s not that much behind Myolie and Tavia.
This is the starhub results:
My Favourite TVB Actor
Kevin Cheng
My Favourite TVB Actress
Myolie Wu
My Favourite TVB Male TV Character
Moses Chan (“When Heaven Burns”)
Kenneth Ma (“The Hippocratic Crush”)
Kevin Cheng (“Ghetto Justice”)
Bosco Wong (“Lives of Omission”)
Sunny Chan (“Curse of the Royal Harem”)
Wayne Lai (“Forensic Heroes III”)
My Favourite TVB Female TV Character
Linda Chung (“L’Escargot”)
Kate Tsui (“Lives of Omission”)
Tavia Yeung (“The Hippocratic Crush”)
Myolie Wu (“Ghetto Justice”)
Charmaine Sheh (“When Heaven Burns”)
Fala Chen (“Queens of Diamonds and Hearts”)
My Favourite Onscreen Couple
Moses Chan & Linda Chung (“Yes, Sir. Sorry, Sir!”)
My Favourite TVB Drama
“When Heaven Burns”
Singapore Media’s Favourite TVB Drama
“Ghetto Justice”
My Favourite TVB Theme Song
“The Hippocratic Crush”
My Favourite TVB Mega Variety Special
“TVB 44th Anniversary Gala”
My Favourite TVB Variety
“All Star Glam Exam”
Best TVB Male Newcomer
Ruco Chan
Best TVB Female Newcomer
Aimee Chan
Most Improved TVB Male Artiste
Raymond Wong
Most Improved TVB Female Artiste
Selena Li
Star of Perfect Poise Award
Kate Tsui
Most Glamourous Female Artiste Award
Tavia Yeung
Most Energetic Award
Kenny Wong
Best Smile Award
Linda Chung
Professional Spirit Award
Bowie Wu
Wayne Lai
Sunny Chan got an award instead of Michael Tse because Sunny just signed a per series contract with TVB. He attended the ceremony.
Pork award ceremony. The results are dictated by TVB.
Charmaine and Baico didn’t attend but still won the Favourite Character awards.
Linda and Fala winning for those characters are laughable. The side awards that Kate, Tavia, Linda got are the porkest of the pork awards.
TVB is trying too hard to plaster Kevin and Myolie’s name everywhere.
I just noticed that you didn’t need to be present at the Starhub ceremony to get the Most Favourite Male/Female Character awards LOL.
But the most pork still would be all those smile, poise, glamorous, energetic award LOL. What does Kenny Wong think? He came all the way to Singapore to get that extreme pork award? ROFL. TVB and Starhub must’ve paid him to come.
Speaking of the Starhub Awards, I spied Sunny Chan there!
Could it be – now that Sunny has signed on with TVB – that he’s actually being treated as a worthy asset? One can dream!
I hope Sunny will be given better roles after he became a biological son. He will be starring in a new series with Sonija, and I believe the producer may put quite some emphasis on this series, as there’s a little fanfare about it being Sonija’s comeback series.
Its a rigged award show.
Starhub award was a joker award . Moses and LInda…Most Favorite Onscreen Couple in YSNS …WHB Most Favourite TVB Drama award. Such a funny award.
Of course it’s rigged. That’s exactly why I say they might bother with Sunny now that he signed on. Why else bother rigging a prize to him over e.g. Michael Tse?
Sunny signed a per series contract. TVB treats per-series artists a little bit better. Perhaps, his series won’t be warehoused!
Not just the warehousing. But maybe he’ll get roles that are actually interesting and allows him to shine?
Sunny is welcoming himself to be rigged by TVB 😛
Myolie won the main Fav actress award at Starhub. Fala didn’t.
I’m from Singapore. Surprisingly, the most expensive tickets sold out within the first few hours. May I ask where are you from? Cos I think our local productions are kind of bad, if HK citizens watch our dramas they wouldn’t be complaining so much. LOL.
Fala is climbing up too fast since she become Mrs Sit.
I wish they pick someone else to pair up with Chilam and Francis, i like Fala but she is not in the same level as Chilam and Francis!
O.o
Neither was Myolie in TITS but that worked out just fine.
I couldn’t get a hold of the first part 🙁
Unlike Fala, Myolie was more popular and more talented. Zoe was one of the most popular character in TITS.
TVB should cast Margaret Chung and Louisa So. They did a good job in the first movie
Lol! People are arguing about is not that there is multiple lead actress in the drama is that Fala is not in the higher or same level as the male lead yet myolie is and myolie isn’t having much scene with Francis and chi lam but Fala is having a love triangle with them and some just doesn’t like Fala!
you see, the reason why there are rumors and discussion about this whole ‘who is the first female lead actress in TITS2’, is because Myolie obviously is not up there yet. Despite winning BA last year, you think she’s now big sister? See, ppl are still in doubt. If it was Charmaine, then i doubt we’ll see headlines such as ‘Fala leading over Charmaine’… coz Charmaine’s status is established. Myolie isn’t yet. Her status is still a bit blurred at this stage.
Yah. Charmaine’s spot still left open LOL.
Definitely. Right now, Myolie has as much credibility and clout as first sister (perhaps even less) as Charmaine did after her Maiden Vow win. Charmaine had years to get established. That’s exactly why I argue that the “top dogs” ranking system between the top 5-6 fa dans is very flux atm. Simply, because none of them are established.
It took Charmaine a while to become Big Sister. Myolie is just not there yet. However, I’m sensing TVB doesn’t want just 1 Big Sister, or else TVB wouldn’t line Tavia, and possibly Fala for TV Queen next. Also, it’s the “5 fadans.”
Charmaine became the big sister, because everyone else left for bigger and better things, she was just stuck there so TVB had no one else to really promote but her!
Well, then maybe they learnt a lesson? I always thought it was a terrible idea to make Charmaine the sole “big sister” or whatever you wanna call it. Not because I don’t like Charmaine, but actually the opposite. The overexposure of her and only her, just lead to audience backlash due to lack of variety. Therefore, I believe it’s a much better tactic to not put all there eggs in one basket – so to speak – this time around. Of course, I’m not sure TVB really intended for Charmaine to dominate, as much as she was the only one left. Regardless, this time around between Myolie/Fala/Linda/Kate/Tavia, the playing field is much more equal so there need not be one big sister who dominates over the others. Beyond the top 5, I can still see room for someone else making the leap and mixing it up. E.g. Elaine, Natalie, Selena and Nancy could all be contenders.
Even with 5 propped like crazy fadans it will still be tiring to watch same faces take turn leading or coleading LOL. I welcome new faces that can act!
Not a fan of Charmaine, her acting isn’t truely that great. She was over promoted by TVB
Myolie no.1, she won the biggest prize in starhub tvb award 2012. In this year, she and Kevin won almost biggest prizes. I appreciate both of them, especially Myolie.
whatever i’m watching for fala
Fala is killing TITS 2, damn. 🙂
Charmaine’s big sister status is achieved by her good work ethics and acclaimed acting skills. Her sudden departure prompted TVB to promote the next experienced Myolie. She won the BA last year was expected , and especially with the 2 awards FA , and BA , it was actually really obvious that TVB wants to promote her as the next Charmaine.
Charmaine may work hard, but her acting skills are mediocre at best. She has been that way for a long time and probably will just stay that way. I think Charmaine got lucky as well but that is essential to being successful in the circle and other fields too.
Exactly. I think she exudes this confidence that makes her stand out from the crowd as well. I also remember her on Super Trio years ago – back in the 90s when she still had the chicken voice – and she certainly came across as VERY competitive…
I agree with HTS. Charmaine strikes me as a hard worker and ambitious, but she doesn’t have the raw talent when it comes to acting. There are moments of great acting from her (especially in ancient series) but overall her performances are never that compelling.
I think most of the artist work hard and probably have good work ethics as well not just Charmaine, lots of people won awards for the roll that they play but not many will agree with it. Myolie to me is a better actress than Charmaine so promoting her to be in her place will be an ease!
I never liked Myolie Wu’s acting. She can only handle modern drama series, someone silly, argumentative, and comedic. She is terrible in acting ancient drama series, especially a role requiring elegance and dignity, like a queen in “Curse of the Royal Harem”. Moreover, she talks too fast in her dialogues, and it is no good for ancient dramas.
On the other hand, Charmaine Sheh is very well-rounded. She is good in both ancient and modern drama series. None of the current top 5 fadans can beat her in acting and pronunciation of words. She looks very pretty in ancient costumes.
Moreover, quite a few of the current top 5 fadans spend too much time on other things, such as singing, music video, etc., instead of concentrating on their acting skills. How can they improve their acting?
Charmaine isnt that great, but still miles better than Myolie Wu in acting and charisma. Looks wise both are equal. Neither are gorgoeus beauty LOL
I think Myolie and Charmaine’s acting is about the same. I think Myolie is best in those sad and pitiful roles.. She really cannot act well in those elegant or authoritative type roles. Those kinds of roles do not fit her at all. I am still shocked that she won best actress for that role.
“I am still shocked that she won best actress for that role.” in “Curse of the Royal Harem”, and not in “Ghetto Justice”
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Totally agree. I could have accepted it more if she won her Best Actress Award in “Ghetto Justice” last year. At least she was not bad in her acting.
I could not tell the difference whether it was Myolie’s cry or smile from her facial expressions most of the time.
I can’t stand the why Charmaine looks when she tries to act cute. She should like play a **** or crazy villain instead of the same goody goody , pitty pitty, cutey cutey rolls
I prefer Charmaine’s acting over Myolie. Granted Charmaine is not even close to Sheren Tang’s level, but Charmaine did not exaggerate or push too much. Besides I’m getting tired of seeing too much Myolie in recent news. I’m not that fond of the other four either, but Kate and Linda at least does not appear everyday in my face staring from newspapers.
God, I wish a new talented and pretty actress can emerge soon and take HK television industry with a storm.
As for Fala, she’s rising pretty fast these recent years, and if she’s going to be featured in news and television almost every day too like Myolie, I may get sick of her too.
Is this TVB’s promotional tactic? Pushing anyone they wish to be the TOP actress to win all awards and hogging most news headlines?
Compared with Sheren Tang’s acting, Charmaine is of course below par. There are not many actresses who can surpass Sheren’s unfortunately.
Charmaine was good overall in her drama series, except in her role as “Sister Fa”. She was terrible, acting almost exactly like Roger Kwok in “Ah Wong” or even worse.
I think Tavia can cry better than Myolie, but Tavia’s acting has also become stale. Help us TVB.
Among the new top 5 fadans, I like Fala Chen the best. She is the prettiest one and has potentials to act different types of roles. However, she needs to perfect her Cantonese if she wants to act well in ancient drama series.
Oh gosh, please do not remind me about charmaine in Sister Flower. She was terrible!! My mom and I were complaining so much and could not watch that series because it was so lame. We just skipped to the last episode and that was it. But the ending was stupid and did not make sense either.
Among the five, I think Fala, Linda and Kate has the natural leading ladies look but they appear inexperienced and TVB is a bad training ground. Myolie and Tavia sometimes tried too much and too forceful.
Myolie and Tavia sometimes tried too much and too forceful.
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Agree. It made them too fake in their characters
I think Charmaine’s acting is great! I like how she acts, especially her crying scenes!
Myolie and Tavia sometimes tried too much and too forceful.
Totally agree.
I think TVB had over-exposed those 5 fadans too much in her drama series in the last 2 years. Everyone of them had 3 to 4 drama series per year. People got tired of watching the same faces again and again.
But that is because TVB rarely gets outsiders to lead their series. I mean, there’s Niki Chow but she’s been filming like 2-3 serie this year as well, so will you find her overexposed too?
They seem to be mixing it up, with getting Alice and Joey from ATV as well as letting some of the “lower ranked” fadans lead like Natalie, Elaine, Selena and Nancy.
I said “………..I think TVB had over-exposed those 5 fadans too much in her drama series in the last 2 years”, not this year.
T think roles similar to what she did in “House of Harmony and Vengeance” suits Myolie best. Fala is just alright in modern day series. Tavia’s standards has been stagnant in a long time – I really thought she was better when she was not promoted to fadan status yet. Selena is pretty good and she has the look for ancient series. The only role Linda can play is the sweet rich girl.
Well I’m watching for the guys, the ladies… ehh.
Myolie no.1. I don’t like Charmain or Fala. They act so boring. Sorry fans of them.
It is absolutely okay as acting is very subjective. Everyone has different taste.
Yup, everyone has a different opinion and taste and it is great that we all respect each other.
We all respect each other. For sure.
I am second on that
Fala’s acting is still very weak. She was so horrible as Roger’s wife in that ancient series. The difference in actinf ability was so obvious. I have a feeling it will be the same this time around with TITS2.
Honestly the storyline in itself is rubbish. Pairing someone who looks like Zoe with Ron is so illogical and weird. It would make much more sense to pair Francis up with her at least. I mean, WHY must their be a love triangle ffs. TVB writers must be high, because there is no way the story will sound plausible. Already rolling my eyes.
guys, this is TVB, acting has ZERO consideration in what place someone stands in. THe fact that everyone is saying Fala has improved blah blah is all bs. Because it all comes down to POLITICS! It is about who FALA KNOWS and is currently dating or rumored to be married to. The truth is, when Fala first started getting lead roles, she wasn’t even good at all. SHe’s better not but still not leading actress material. She only first got into lead actress probably because of who she was dating. SHe’s probably at the position where she is now is because of who she knows and is dating. A lot of people wouldn’t be where they are now if it weren’t for politics. Truth is, there isn’t any outstanding or good leading actresses in TVB. the second leading ones who are never going to be lead actresses are better.
The second leading ones who are never going to be lead actresses are better.
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True. It is a shame that TVB does not promote them, such as Nancy Wu, Elaine Kong, Joyce Tang, Elaine Yiu, etc. It is not fair to them either after working so hard in TVB for so many many years.
I meant Elena Kong May Yee, not Elaine Kong.
Joyce Tang had been lead a leading actress since 1997 or 1998.She is leading until 2004 or 2005 then she just been demoted into supporting actress.The same with Florence Kwok.Although she had never been lead but she is playing a second lead or third lead in the 90’s.Guess their time is over.
Unfortunately most people go for idols and young artistes . Not many people go for good acting these days. Very glad that Sheren Tang, Ada Choi, Bowie Lam are still recognized for their excellent acting now.
Elaine Yiu was leading in Safeguards paired with Steven Ma. However, she did not do a good job, and thus was demoted.
But she has improved a whole lot since RDOV and Safeguards.
I don’t remember that Joyce Tang was ever a 1st lead actress in old days. She was one of the top co-actresses in some important support roles. In fact, her acting was not that great when she was young and pretty. Her acting improved tremendously in the last few years only.
Joyce lead in series such as Placebo Cure w/ Sunny Chan & Kevin Cheng and in Summer Heat with Joe Ma
Yeah I remember when Joyce used to lead. But in her time, there were so many more charsimatic fadans – Ada, Gigi, Kenix etc. so she kind of faded out till now.
I agree with what you are saying and was going to say the same thing about Fala. As you know, one of the keys to success in this circle is connections which Fala obviously has. Therefore, it is not a shock that her acting is mediocre at best( don’t even mention her singing) but is getting heavily promoted. That would go for everyone that has connections so it is not only her. Many can be talented but not go anywhere due to lack of connections which is why being in the circle is so much more difficult then other fields.
i.e Nancy Wu, one of the best actress but don’t get promoted much
Hannahh:
Totally agree with you. Nancy Wu’s acting is so much better than any of top fadans’ or Christine Kuo’s.
Personally, I feel that Nancy is a capable actress. But at times, everyone here goes ape**** over her because she’s an underdog and is underappreciated because she’s good but she’s not “out of this world” good like everyone makes her out to be lol. I love her character portrayals and versatility but I don’t think she’s the best actress at the moment. Additionally, at times, acting skills isn’t everything. Charisma and presence is just as important. She’s quite lacking in that area, but hopefully she is given more opportunities.
Totally agree w/ you, Irene. Dating or being married to a rich, powerful guy is the key. That’s why she skyrocketed into fame while other actresses have to work much harder & longer before landing all the beefy roles. Why else would TVB continue to give her all the opportunities while LeeAnne Li (who’s better looking) is still stuck w/ very small, insignificant roles? I know it’s not because Fala’s (what kind of a name is that anyway?) cantonese is “oh, so much” better than LeAnne’s. They both speak w/ an obvious accent. And no one in their right mind would’ve allowed her to sing if not for her rich & powerful boyfriend/husband.
its the same thing with Amiee Chan. She only started getting popular because of Moses. Theyre both horrible at acting. I dont understand the attention with Moses, then again i dont understand thge hype with 99.9% of the people in HK especially TVB right now. I dont understand how this new TVB owner can be so blind and letting his company fall like this
Moses is one of TVB’s lowest level scumbag who pretend he’s a gentleman who only loves coffee. It doesn’t help that his acting only ranged from horrible to mediocre. Aimee who’s using her pairing with him to become popular is just as horrible.
@irene,
You forgot to add this Aimee only got popular from the pics of her “feeding” Moses intentionally infront of the window.
lol reporter really have nothing to write. There are so many other drama that has a couple lead actresses n actors.
The month of August is too quiet, except the three sui-sangs scandel$.
I like Fala better. Myolie is too over.
Agree. Myolie was always always over in her acting. Therefore, she can act those silly characters because her over-acting will considered as “funny” to her audience.
Round 1…fight!
Zoe was beyond annoying in TITS 1. If Zoe is practically the same character, then GOD have mercy on all our souls!
Zoe didn’t appeal to me at all. I’m glad the sequel will not have her, but why let Myolie play a different character? Either keep Myolie as Zoe or she shouldn’t film it at all. But, it’s a grand production. Many want to be a part.
Fala Chen will have her turn for Best Actress award in 2013 in “TITS 2”!!
If Fala got best acress award, TVB is really doomed. The only memorable acting I found in Fala was when she does not speak in Moonlight R.
The actual series will tell us. Sometimes name is listed first just in order to promote for the series, not really this one is main lead in the series.
But it isn’t really a matter. Whose name is listed first is still has the priority.
OH come on…let’s not see it as a catfight…i mean, they are probably pretty good friends!