Ruco Chan Grows Beard for “Hot Pursuit”
Attending the blessing ceremony for his new drama Hot Pursuit <乘勝狙擊>, Ruco Chan (陳展鵬) appeared with a refreshing change in his image. Playing a swindler in the series, Ruco dropped his clean image in return for a beard. Never having actually grown out his facial hair before, Ruco was surprisingly pleased with the results.
Ruco expressed, “I personally like the clean look and this is the first time I’ve had to grow facial hair for a series. I’ve been growing it for over 20 days now – it’s kind of addicting. However, keeping a beard is very troublesome because you have to get it trimmed very often.”
Not worried that his girlfriend will dislike his new look, Ruco laughed and said some women actually like this look.
Ruco has been training his shuffling and card skills for Hot Pursuit. Since there is heavy gambling in the series, Ruco watched a lot of classic gambling films to pick up tips and tricks. Hoping to get into character, Ruco said his hands have become numb from learning the different shuffling techniques.
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This article is written by Su for JayneStars.com.
Oh, he looks cool, doesn’t he?
do you find that ruco looks like godfrey gao with that beard?
i still prefer a clean cut Ruco though…and looking forward to this new drama.
Oh my! So hot! I know he’ll rock the swindler role. Looking forward to his different image in his new drama.
@isay: yeah, agree totally. Ruco can rock this swindler role with his (bearded) bad boy good looks. Looking forward to this drama…what a breathe of fresh air !!! He is just so versatile.
Can’t Ruco get a better leading actress?
@tiffany ikr , me too wish for that !
@tiffany Can’t Rosina get a better leading actor?
oh, he went from the COW to now full on gangsta high end beard ish? Cool! Well it is evidence he is a man. He grows his own facial hair.
‘Not worried that his girlfriend will dislike his new look, Ruco laughed and said some women actually like this look.”
Did I miss the news?
@funnlim The reporter was trying to trap him with a trick question by asking whether he wasn’t afraid that his girlfriend wouldn’t like his beard to which he cleverly replied that perhaps some women like it.
@isay I thought he has a girlfriend because the sentence seems to suggest so. Ok he does, of course he does, since he is so blissfully happy these days…
@funnlim What COW? I don’t get it. Lol, Ruco has always been a man and one that gets hotter with age at that too! Love this look the more i look at it.
@isay There was a mega hit k-romcom called Greatest Love where the lead character played by Cha Seung Won sports a similar facial hair pattern without the jaw part (that was the first I saw of Ruco’s designer beard in instagram) and in that series a kid laughed at him because that pattern looks like the word COW in korean.
I posted about this in Instagram here;
http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x416/funnlim/wp_ss_20160323_0001_zpstnkxpvxl.jpg
Immediately thought of COW when I saw Ruco except now I see his full version, it is not that similar. But is looks very neatly trimmed, as if pasted on!
His skin looks brighter. Must have gone for facials every week when TVB is busy NOT using him.
And poor him; forever stuck with B list actresses. Technically not as terrible as C list and when he is with A list, he never gets the girl.
@funnlim: your comments on ” forever stuck with B list actresses. Technically not as terrible as C list and when he is with A list, he never gets the girl.”
This is so true !!! But there are not many good-looking + good acting female A-listers left in TVB !!
@lml1977 Ruco can pair off with Nancy wu.
@lml1977 yes agree that there are v few gorgous female lead left in TVB. Sigh!
@funnlim i see, thx for explaining.
@funnlim CSW rock the cow look much better IMO.
@happybi Absolutely agree. And if I may add, CSW is a phenomenal actor that Ruco can learn from. I find no flaw in CSW’s performances.
@funnlim He is an excellent actor and such a humble guy too. Love him in “Greatest Love” with GHJ. Help that I find him gorgeous too! ehhehehehe I actually like him more with the cow look.
@happybi I am more with City Hall look but well both series is more than 5 year old. Sigh… K drama, can’t we have ahjussis as leads?
Meanwhile, by K drama std, ruco will be relegated to the lead next to the younger lead even if he is hotter.’
I am dying for another CSW series like I am dying for one where Ruco’s talent is utilised and I mean perhaps a romantic series where he can flirt and seduce without any conspiracy going on or the next guy getting the girl or at least with a befitting leading actress where he has chemistry with.
By the way, cow look for CSW, the greatest love one or the athena extreme ecosystem one?
Do watch City Hall if you haven’t. Excellent performance even if the story is sorta torture.
@funnlim Both!! I love the cow look in both Athena and Greatest Love. He’s one of those that I prefer with the beard then without as I find him hell sexy with it!!!
I honestly tried watching City Hall as I also like KSA but I can’t finish it. Storyline was………… You know what I mean…
Ruco need better script but I think if he’s with TVB, he won’t get it… honestly TVB drama just doesn’t have much these days. They need something more dramatic like the Korean ones.. where the romantic comedy make you lol or squeal with delight.. or action that blow you away… TVB ones.. just don’t have those anymore…
@isay Ruco is getting better and looking better with age. I love how he looks now compared to his earlier days. In short, I’m nuts over him.
I have always like the rough kind of look so OHHH yeah…bring it on!!! haha LOL..Ruco can only get hotter it seems. haha
@kiki Hi 5!
@kiki: Hi 5 too !! I like Ruco in any looks. Hair, no hair, beard, no beard, specs, no specs. He gets hotter and hotter with age !!!
Prefer the clean cut look.
….. what girlfriend?!
Rosina’s leather jacket and that outfit in particular is haaaawt. Want.
Oh and I like this pairing. Really fresh.
Hahaha i smell a troll lol!
@isay: LOL. You cracked me up. But the power of Ruco fans will triumph all…
I smell bashers coming in the form of fan. Poor Rosina, she is the new victim. Good luck to Rosina as well as all TVB current actresses who never should act with god of the bashers. In the future should she act with actors with friendlier fans whose dont like to bash other artists.
There’s a freedalas wannabe here. One bashes WCL whereas another bashes Ruco Chan. Hatred and jealousy are very negative emotions which makes one say things that the head knows is not true. See how Ms Lam is so happy that she gets to act with A list actor Ruco , she can barely contain her excitement:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHYFFGMROHg
Just stating facts cos clearly Ruco is higher up the pecking order than Ms Lam and not bashing her as some people may feel, especially those who see a need to protect everyone related to a certain Mr Lam. Anyways i do apologise, comment is not meant to bash her. TVB is lacking in actresses, so there’s really not much choice. Frankly she has improved much since the first time i saw her in OL.
@isay Apology is accepted although the bash was crystal clear to be seen. Keep that positive energy and stop the bash to save your fandom’s image. Since Rosina shows positive behavior to co-actor, please be polite to her and respect her fans as well.
P/S: Prove that I ever bashed your idol if you can.
@alluka well as usual you’re just going to keep on like a broken recorder. Me bash her? I was just stating facts. He IS a better actor and of cos he’s one of TVB’s top siusangs compared to Ms Lam who’s just emerging from C list into B list. Anyone can see that but some. Who has a better deal is crystal clear to all but some too. In other words I did not bash her so I retract my apology.
Your intention to bash Ruco is crystal clear (borrow your words)just by your random comment which makes no sense as I’ve explained, no need to prove that.
@isay You cant prove because I have never bashed your idol, intentionally or in reality.
Acting is subjective so I dont argue with you about that. It isnt a fact that everyone has to think about your idol as the best actor. But to you, that idol is a god so I know your stubborn head will not accept the opposite opinion and always think you are saying the fact. I will discuss with you about listing position. A list means the artists standing in first line in TVB and FYI, Rosina has been promoted to first line in TVB in recent event. She is getting her leading roles. So you bashed her by supporting that she should be replaced because she is in B or C listed artist.
Regardless, even if she is in B or C list, it isnt a reason to bash her or request for a replacement just because she is dared to act with your idol. You gave a link to say that she shows respectful and friendly behavior to co-worker, so it is very cruel of you and your friends to bash her like that.
If it was not Rosina but another actress is treated the same way, you will see me. If you and your friends can stop the bash, you will not see me reply to any of you or mentioning a word about your idol. Im very happy to treat of your idol as transparent. However, too bad you and your friends really love to bash other artists.
The last word: I hate your idol mainly because of fans like you and your friends – the bashers. Other than that, your idol leaves no impression on me.
@alluka get it into your thick head that i was not bashing her but merely wishing out loud that he has a better costar. Did i say she’s lousy actress anywhere? No i didn’t right? So I didn’t bash her no matter how you argue though you imagine that to be so. To bash someone, you need to attack that person relentlessly without reason which is what you’re doing, simply because you think his fans are bashing others. What fault is that of his? Blame his overzealous supporters not him. As far as I can see, tiffany was not bashing either. She merely wished that he has a better co-star. Was Funn bashing ? No she only referred to Rosina as B list which she is for a fact. She may be standing in front line at recent event but her position fluctuates depending on the artiste lineup at the events. She may eventually move up to first line A list permanently in future if she proves herself. I have nothing against Rosina. Please don’t judge others by your own petty yardstick. Throughout your posts you used the word bash repeatedly. I don’t see anyone bashing her but you bashing others instead.
“If it was not Rosina but another actress is treated the same way, you will see me” – oh really? If the person who made this comment isn’t a Ruco fan, you won’t view the comment as a bash. You merely have an axe to grind with Ruco and his fans. If she or another actress had been cast with Wayne for example and his fan or someone comments “oh i wish he has a better female co-star” you won’t be up in arms. Admit it.
@isay If she or another actress had been cast with Wayne for example and his fan or someone comments “oh i wish he has a better female co-star” you won’t be up in arms. Admit it.
I will say the same thing. And I did. You really think that your idol is special enough for me to say such thing? Even if fans of anyone I like post the same thing, you will see me. Because I understand what is respect, the thing that you cant never understand.
I dont have to think because it is an open fact that you and your fan friends love to bash others, in this forum. Not only this time but also other times as well.
You posted things against Rosina and also other artists and keep putting them down. Is it a very nice way to show that you are a fan? It showed that you are an over-zealous fan.
And again, I have never bashed your idol. It is just what in your mind. If you think what Im posting against you here is bashing then you should watch yourself who has posted many many other similar bashes. Funn Lim was different to you because she openly showed that she dislike Rosina and she put her down not because of her idol. You put Rosina down because of your idol and it is bashing. Your purpose is nonsense and harsh. You say you have nothing against her but actually you have, it is her collaboration with your idol. For that low purpose, you did the bash.
I always put the blames on right person: Fans. I state a fact to you that thanks to you fans, I hate your idol but I treated him as transparent. I only attack back the fans when the fans provided bashes.
Im done with you. You will never learn the lesson. When you say you apologized, I saw the bright of tomorrow in you. But you retracted it, so it comes back the night. Next time, if you want to show that you are a nice fans, never posting anything bad about other artists. Focus on your idol, praise him like god and no, I will never bother to reply you because I dont care when you praise your idol. Remember, never say anything about other artists if it isnt good word .
@freedalas: Sure that Rosina is not deserved the bash. If possible, I wish that she quit this series for anyone else to replace her in order for her to avoid being bashed or put down. Too bad, she accepted it and showed friendly attitude, but it seems not enough to the over-zealous fans. Poor girl.
I think you should so some mercies to WCL. He did nothing to you. If you hate him that much, you can choose to ignore him totally like what Im doing to certain actors.
You and me has no similar point. isay dragged you in because in her head, Im bashing her idol (which is definitely not true, again, I bold my statement that to me he is nothing) just like you continuously bashed WCL. Too bad, I have never bashed her idol so you and me are in different page.
@alluka you never know when to stop repeating the same accusations do you? Even after numerous attempts at clarification from me. Alright if you want to go on a witch hunt , be my guest. I can’t stop what you’re thinking in your head but i can understand your fragile state of mind if you can use a strong word like “hate ” against someone who has done you no wrong. The person repeatedly bashing someone is always turning around and pointing fingers at others.
P/s btw i really dislike your idol because of fans like you too but no, i will not use the word “hate” on him, it’s way too extreme. If the person killed your family, then pl by all means hate him. To save you all the angst, don’t read his articles. Then you won’t see any of the bashes real or imaginary.
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@freedalas apologies. I only wanted to say that someone reminds me of you.
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@freedalas Well i won’t say that I love Rosina in most of her roles or that I love or like her but I can say that she’s better than i had expected in the first drama i saw her in and i don’t get the urge to fast forward her scenes unlike for some other actresses. I only wished that he had a more established actress to co-star with him since he’s almost always paired with weaker female leads.
@freedalas rosina looks better than grace Chan…she is discreet about her personal life and talks with IQ.
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please don’t bash Ruco Chan.
Dunno why all the hate towards Rosina. I’ve always been fond of her since the beginning. I don’t find her a terrible actress but ppl whine & complain about her voice and lack of acting skills.
If you don’t give her a chance, just like nobody gave Natalie Tong a chance, how will we know if she can step up to the plate?
@coralie i do protest about that “hate” word. It’s too strong a word and i don’t see any of that here agst her.
Ruco and Rosina will have naked scene in the first episode!!!
probably sex scene.. producers told them need to take off their clothes.. or kissing scene and bed scene
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@freedalas: I know what you mean. I find Rosina too skinny. Ruco is hot as ever and hence someone sexy and with a more feminine aura. But I don’t find many of these in TVB (and coupled with good acting skills). Having big boobs does not equate to sexy and feminine aura. So its a struggle to find an actress who is both sexy and can act in TVB.
@sojin000 By TVB std, their sex or kissing scene will be over in 3 seconds and hardly sexy. So no worries.
Can you guys stop hating on Rosina??
Many of Ruco’s fans loves Rosina.. Please respect her!!
We are Ruco’s fan, we love Rosina, she is pretty and sexy..
I would love to see their bed scene.. it is said they gonna go naked in 1st ep.
I think hating or even bashing is too strong a word to use here. We (including @isay, @tiffany) are not bashing Rosina, just wishing out loud that Ruco is paired with a better actress. Speaking for myself only, her acting has improved since Outbound Love, but somehow feel that she is not lead material yet. Hence, wished that Ruco can be paired with a A-list actress. I am not a fan of Rosina but I like her as a person and she is quite BFF with Ruco too (Kevin, Ruco, Rosina and her hubby went out on Xmas eve together).
Whether she’s sexy or pretty, it’s all a matter of preference. Some men like skinny girls, some like them voluptuous. So it’s one man’s meat and another man’s poison.
@lml1977
This is what I find most annoying about Ruco’s overzealous fans. They are always complaining about his co-stars being not good enough for him, that he only deserve A-list co-stars.
@kidd: Please forgive Ruco’s fans for being overzealous and protective of him. They only wish the best for him….much like an anxious parent who wants his/her child to marry the right partner (maybe wrong analogy to use here but I’m sure you know what I mean. LOL). Ruco’s fans are probably more vocal than others…
@alluka: by writing this, think I am asking for you to bash me up. LOL
Life is too short and I don’t enjoy fighting at all. But still gotta get this out of my chest.
I find that there is a lot of anger and hatred in your responses in this forum. I think I remember you are a fan of someone. I remembered making a remark some time back saying that your idol is given meaty roles and big productions while he was still in TVB, whereas Ruco is usually paired with B/C-listers or newbies and in small/medium productions. COD is probably Ruco’s biggest production in the last couple of years but again still paired with newbies. I even added that your idol has a likeable face (geared towards boyish or words to that effect) and I find Ruco more manly. But you really took offence and started bashing me. I didn’t want to argue thereafter coz I think it is quite meaningless esp when you are in a defensive mode. Actually I am not a fan of your idol but I do like him. I still think your idol is likeable and he is a hardworking artist. So while he was still in TVB, it is no surprise if the mgmt wants to promote him since he is a cash cow, banking on his popularity/marketability. Plus I must admit that your idol has been with TVB for a very long time (16 years I think) so he has earned his leading siusang status to be cast in bigger productions.
And I wanna thank @isay and a few others who came to my defence the last time.
I am not sure why you hate Ruco so much but like what @isay said, it is no fault of his. Ruco’s fans are just overzealous. Ruco always tells his fans to be respectful of other artists and their fans as well. I can understand why Ruco fans are protective of him and supporting him in every possible way. Ruco has struggled for most part of his acting career and found success only in recent years. So his fans only wished the best for him coz he has come a long long way to be where he is right now.
In the comments above re wishing Ruco pairing with a better co-star, we are not bashing Rosina. For me, I feel she’s not lead material yet. This is her 1st lead role, so if it turns out well for her, then all of us will shut up. Rosina is on good terms with Ruco and I also like her as a person. She is not showy, very jovial (saw her interview with Ruco) and very spontaneous with her comments.
Acting is very subjective so I won’t comment if she is a good actress or not. Plus I am not an expert in this field, just wanna sit back and enjoy Ruco’s dramas. But she has certainly improved from the 1st time I saw her in Outbound Love. Nonetheless, I only wished that this drama will prove a success for Ruco and all the cast.
@lml1977 Agree. I do not think isay was bashing Rosina but merely giving his/her opinion .Everyone does have their own preferences and to be fair , the way isay stating his/her views in this forum , I do not see any “hatred” element in it!
@rcel and @lml1977 Thanks guys. I don’t enjoy all this confrontation in this forum either but sometimes it’s inevitable when opinions clash or when words are perceived to have a more sinister meaning than what the writer intended. I think we should move on.
@lml1977 Ruco has only been with TVB for 10 years not 16 years! He left TVB in 1997 and returned to TVB in 2008. Ruco has struggled for most part of his acting career and found success only in recent years? Perhaps it depends on how you define success. An actor does not have to be famous, well known and achieving first line status in order to be considered successful. From my point of view, he was already considered a successful actor, even before he gained fame and popularity.
@unknown: If you have read my post properly, I was saying alluka’s idol has been with TVB for 16 years before he left the station. This is what I wrote: “Plus I must admit that your idol has been with TVB for a very long time (16 years I think) so he has earned his leading siusang status to be cast in bigger productions.”
Everyone’s definition of success is different, depending at what stage of their life or career they are in. Some may find owning a home, car etc is successful…while some may not be satisfied. IMO, if you are in show biz, success is measured by achieving 1st line status, including fame, fortune and popularity (in a positive light). If he’s forever stuck in playing kelefe or small roles, I’m not sure if he can be called successful. Again, this is my personal opinion and I’m sure many will view success differently.
@lml1977: Just to add on. Success is also measured by being respected by your peers, colleagues who look up to you in terms of acting, eagerness of fellow colleagues who express their wish to act alongside you so that they can learn from the best.
@lml1977 I was saying alluka’s idol has been with TVB for 16 years before he left the station. Can you clarify which actor are you talking about that has been with TVB for 16 years before he left the station? I may have misunderstood your statement. Are you talking about ruco or another actor? Ruco graduated from TVB acting class in 1994 and left the station 3 years later to join Polygram. He only recently rejoined TVB in 2008. He has been with TVB for 10 years only.
@unknown: The artist who has been with the station for 16 years is related to Rosina. I didn’t want to mention other artists names in this post since it is not related to them. Previously, I mentioned his name in another post and was also bashed. I raised this coz I felt there is alot of anger and hatred towards Ruco and his fans in alluka’s post. Not sure what happened in the past to cause this but let’s put the unhappiness behind us and move on. We all have our own reasons for supporting certain artists so let’s leave it that way…