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Li Yapeng and Faye Wong founded Smile Angel because of their daughter Li Yan to help children with facial deformatory.

Li Yan celebrates her 7th birthday with her parents, Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Carina Lau, Natasha Na and her husband, 

Li Yan's drawing Little Bird and Panda goes to Liu Yang (center)

Carina Lau would not let Faye Wong go

Rosamund Kwan denies her marriage rumor and says that she will definitely announce the good news

Carina Lau

Faye Wong and Natasha Na

Huang Yi 

Kenny Bee and Fan Keung attend with their daughter Chung Yi

Alfred Cheung and his wife Yeung Lok Sze

Hilary Tsui and her husband Eason Chan

Jacky Heung and his parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Heung

Tsang Bo Yi attends on behalf of her father Eric Tsang

Vicki Zhao and her husband

Vicki Zhao runs into Chow Yun Fat at the hair salon

Emme Wong

Janet Ma, Michael Wong, Qi Qi

Miriam Yeung, Real Ting
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The Faye Wong and Li Yapeng founded Smile Angel Foundation yesterday held a fund raiser. It happened to be their daughter's 7th birthday but she did not appear. Faye Wong as usual did not speak to the media. Others guests included Carina Lau Ka Ling, Rosamund Kwan Chi Lam, Vicki Zhao Wei, Natasha Na Ying, Huang Yi, Eason Chan Yik Shun and Hilary Tsui Ho Ying. The evening raised over HK$10 million.

Faye Wong two nights ago celebrated her daughter's birthday in advance with Lau Ka Ling, Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Na Ying and her husband. Lau Ka Ling posted the photos online. Li Yang despite her deformity was still full of self confidence. Li Yapeng revealed that he and his wife gave a necklace to his daughter for her birthday.

The birthday girl did not appear but donated her drawing "Little Bird and Panda" to be auctioned, which went to "Mainland stock goddess" Liu Yang for HK$1 million. Li Yapeng said that the drawing was the only item without a starting bid price. Originally Bowie Tsang Bo Yi made a bid for 100,000 on behalf of her father Eric Tsang Chi Wai, but the second bid already reached 1 million and won. Tsang Bo Yi joked that Chi Wai had no leg to stand on.

Zhao Wei and five Mainland HAPPY CAMP family members He Jiong, Nana Xie Na and others were named 2013 Smile Angel Stars who in the upcoming year will help children with deformities. Because the venue was too noisy, Zhao Wei said on the stage, "Too many people are talking and are too noisy, everyone should pay attention to the stage. On the stage are the most popular hosts and the female director with the highest box office." The guests immediately quieted down. Zhao Wei even won the bid for "Warm North Pole" painting for HK$1.28 million. Someone donated 1 million for Chan Yik Shun to perform and he naturally complied. Tsang Chi Wai and Li Yapeng donated 1 million each for Na Ying to perform. Na Ying joked that she wanted to follow Li Yapeng home.

Lau Ka Ling's husband Leung Chiu Wai went to Japan to promote THE GRANDMASTERS (YUT DOI JUNG SI), thus he did not attend. She said, "I too wanted to bid on auction tiems, but very soon people exceeded my bids." Lau Ka Ling did not win the Cannes Film Festival Best Actress, but she said that she "made a profit". She said, "The performance already exceeded expectation. I disagree with the film critic's claim that the director's abilities were lacking and wasted my acting; without the director, there would be no BENDS (GOR GAI)."

Zhao Wei spoke about her rumored dispute with Zhou Xun leading to a dispute with her friend Chen Kun. "This is just speculative news. We are just like we were before. Every time we have a movie release, some news would also appear and I don't like that too much. We haven't seen each other in two years, or rather I should say we haven't gone out privately in two years. Yet at work we still run into each other." Zhao Wei denied that she stopped following Chen Kun online. When asked if they were still "good friends", Zhao Wei said, "Yes yes yes" to confirm that their friendship remained unchanged.

Zhao Wei praised Faye Wong's daughter Li Yan for being a natural artist. "I have seen Li Yan's artwork, she has a lot of talent. After being with her for awhile, I realize that she really has a lot of artistic genes. I believe in the future she definitely will be an artist. As for Tung Tung (Dou Ching Tung), her singing is truly great. Their entire family have al ot of artistic talent."

As for her own daughter "Little April", Zhao Wei praised that she had a desire to perform. As for whether she will join show business, she kept an open mind and let her daughter choose. She even revealed that "Little April" also came with her on this trip and she will stay in Hong Kong for a few days to promote her film SO YOUNG.

Emme Wong Yi man donated a HK$600,000 diamond watch. Speaking of her old flame Shawn Yue Man Lok and Kary Ng Yu Fei, Wong Yee Man said, "How can I not know? I congratulate his tail! Actually we have been very good friends, in constant contact. I also have sent a text message to congratulate him. We have known each other for over 10 years, now we have our new other halves and we have grown up a lot."

Wong Yi Mee revealed that her boyfriend Chan Kwok Kwan already proposed. "Our relationship has been very stable. Actually he has already proposed, but I haven't agreed yet. He is sincere and attentive, but I still lack the impulse to marry."

Michael Wong Man Tak attended with his wife Janet Ma Si Wai. Their oldest daughter Wong Man Hei was caught smoking at a night spot and he was upset. "Smoking is unhealthy!" Ma Si Wai protected her daughter, "Taking a few puff at social functions is acceptable, but not one after another. To me, smoking is not different from taking drugs. Are my daughter and her boyfriend very intimate? I feel the report was untrue, it was just a goodbye kiss. She is a big girl and dating is very normal. I already asked her to be more alert in public places, but I also don't want her to be affected because her parents are public figures."

Ma Si Wai has already asked her daughter to quit smoking. After the report her daughter has already promised to quit the bad habit.

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Carina Lau says that she has done more than she could in Cannes

Miriam Yeung jokes that she wants to be her son's manager

Lynn Xiong, Gigi Leung
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Carina Lau Ka Ling, Miriam Yeung Chin Wa, Gigi Leung Wing Kei, Lynn Xiong (Hung Doi Lam) and others last night attended a Bazaar Art night. Ka Ling just returned from the Cannes Film Festival early due to work. She felt that she has done more than enough for her film BENDS (GOR GAI) and she would care too much about winning an award. She said, "This time the biggest experience is the feeling of not giving myself a limit. I should help young people more. I can't just consider commercial films. Quality work naturally has people who appreciate it."

Chin Wa admitted that she would cultivate her son Torres Ting Chun Lok's pursuit of art and music because Torres has potential in both. She said, "He can be a musician, as he is interested in piano and drums. If you give him a microphone, he would hold it so tight that you can get it off him. On the other hand he has no interest in children's toy cars and dinosaur figures." She joked that she could be Torres' manager in the future. She would not object to her son joining the business, but he at the most basic had to finish university. As for another child, Chin Wa said, "I have to fulfill the unfinished contract before that, but I would take it naturally. Actually someone asked my hubby to make a movie, but when he read the script at home he was both nervous and stiff. I asked him not to take it and better off focusing on behind the scene work. Maybe 10 years later, we will be able to perform as a couple like (Liza) Wang Ming Chuen and Law Kar Ying. We might reach another peak in our career."

Chen Kun sells out Carina Lau in the film, but privately they are good friends

Carina Lau wants to be more selective with her scripts

Flora Lau
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Carina Lau captures Andy Lau and Tony Leung Chiu Wai in an intense chat
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Carina Lau Ka Ling two nights ago posted online a photo of her husband Tony Leung Chiu Wai and Andy Lau Tak Wa in a sit down chat. She personally took the photo and they looked friendly and relaxed. Online curiosity was piqued and the response was overwhelming. Last night it had over 1,500 comments and over 3,000 retransmits. Some online described this as a "meeting of hunks" and looked forward to them working together again; A message asked, "What are they discussing? When will they work on another film together? Both are excellent men."

Hong Kong Best Actress Lau Ka Ling and Mainland star Chen Kun starred in the film BENDS (GOR GAI), which was selected for the Cannes Film Festival Un Certain Regard segment. After the premiere the film received many praises. Ka Ling even might have a chance at Best Actress. They earlier in an interview with director Flora Lau Wan Man said that they were willing to work with younger generations for almost no salary. Ka Ling admired Lau Wan Man's persistence. "If the film has us, more or less it would add sexy and bed scenes. Yet she didn't compromise for commercial elements. I admire her character."

Ka Ling played a character whose husband, family and friends abandoned. Even her driver Chen Kun used her. She said that her personal experience put her in character even more. "I really have to thank my past, but right now nothing can affect me. I really appreciate the words that Lam Ching Ha (Brigitte Lin) gave me back then, 'face it, accept it, resolve it, let it go'."

As for Cannes Best Actress chances, Ka Ling laughed and said, "Ha ha! At this stage I already have a reputation, I will worry about the award when it happens! Right now whether I win or now no longer matters, I really enjoy every moment at work." She admitted that she might not stay until the announcement on the final day. In recent years Ka Ling had few performance opportunities. She admitted that she would like to choose more challenging scripts. Will she rest for a year like her husband Tony Leung Chiu Wai? She said, "We have been together for over a decade and have a way of life. I won't hinder his movie productions. We have a great degree of freedom."

Chen Kun revealed that this time he took 25 days off to support Lau Wan Man. They got along like siblings. He revealed that now mainly he is establishing a charity organization to help the poor. he said, "Now I feel very relaxed, but my manager are rushing me to return to work, haha!" For her first feature Lau Wan Man stated that she was nervous. "It was the first time that I had to communicate with so many people, which was very refreshing and very enjoyable. I hope to see the audience's response when the film will be released in Hong Kong in August."

Jia Zhangke is very happy that his new film makes people think about Chinese culture

For A TOUCH OF SIN Zhao Tao cut her two year long hair
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Mainland director Jia Zhangke and his wife Zhao Tao said about Zhang Ziyi being criticized after praising his new film A TOUCH OF SIN, "I thank her for her support. Her jury work was in a different segment from ours, so she was able to express her feeling. People only yelled at her because they didn't understand. (Reportedly TOUCH reflected on the Foxconn incident?) The film was inspired by internet violent cases, the characters and the story were all fictional. The film passed inspection and will be released in the Mainland in October. I am very happy that this film brought out a reflection of Chinese culture, now it is open. (How was your wife's performance?) I used to think she brought a little luck, now she has opened my eyes. (Will you work with Johnnie To Kei Fung?) Earlier I took time off with him to make TOUCH, he told me to 'hurry back'. Later we will start a collaboration." Director Jia also praised Carina Lau Ka Ling and Chen Kun's performance in BENDS (GOR GAI).

Zhao Tao said, "This character is full of tension, which is rather hard to play. I started in dance, and added dance choreography in the murder scene. The result was decent. For this film I cut the hair that I have grown for two years, which was somewhat regrettable but work was more important. I wasn't worried about inspection, the director was very courageous."

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Producer Hsu Feng grabs shy guy Tony Leung Chiu Wai for a photo, much to the joy of Chen Kun

Praised for her crying scene, Carina Lau says they were "gratifying"

Tony Leung Chiu Wai and Carina Lau exchange sweet glances during the toast
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Carina Lau Ka Ling and Chen Kun spoke to the media in Cannes about their film BENDS. In the film they played a Hong Kong upper class socialite and a Mainlander driver. Their character struggled through many emotional scenes. Ka Ling could not help but shed real tears as true emotions flowed.

They at the press conference exchanged compliments. Ka Ling said, "I am older than him, he is my junior. I am very lucky to run into an excellent actor like Chen Kun. I would make different attempts with every one of my movie, emotional scenes in particular. He was able to receive them." Chen Kun said that when he first met Ka Ling he already sensed her charm. On and off camera she was very happy to take care of others.

Their characters had class and cultural differences. Ka Ling joked that in real life she only belonged to the upper middle class. "Happiness is not measured with money, happiness is for you to find in life, to see how you face life and your so-called happiness. At home (Tony) Leung Chiu Wai concentrates on his model building and Wing Chun, while I am busy with bills and chores. Yet I am very happy too, I don't want to keep an eye on my husband. I only want to help him achieve."

Speaking of the growing conflict between China and Hong Kong, Ka Ling felt that being on the same earth everyone should coexist peacefully. "We shouldn't create hypothetical or deliberate conflict. We would have conflict, which is understandable. Originally Hong Kong and the Mainland have completely different backgrounds, now the relationship is closer. We should think about the premise first and shouldn't blow up the matter too much." She praised new director Flora Lau Wan Man for not adding bed scenes or controversial scenes for commercial elements and persisting on her original idea. She has won her respect.

Ka Ling and Chen Kun said that this collaboration has been very pleasant. Ka Ling said, "People need exchanges, after understanding each other then we can get into characters. Chen Kun and I had great exchanges!" She even said that Chen Kun will be a great actor. Chen Kun said, "I was both excited and nervous about working with Sister Ka Ling!" He pointed out that he worked on a film in Hong Kong for an extended period of time for the first time. A stranger in a strange place, he appreciated Ka Ling for taking care of her.

Foreign media raved about Ka Ling's touching break down scene. Ka Ling said, "At the time the shoot was about to come to an end, so I was already in character, captured the feeling. After finishing it it feels very gratifying!" She even talked about her philosophy. "No one knows what will happen tomorrow. I am already at this age, I am more relaxed with a lot. Unless I don't want to live, if I do I have to keep going and look ahead!" Producer Shi Nansun pointed out that BENDS was an art film so it had no box office pressure.

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Andy Lau and Sammi Cheng have worked together for so long that they joke that they are like an old couple

Tony Leung Chiu Wai and Carina Lau never expect to run into Andy Lau and Sammi Cheng at the hotel lobby.  They cheer on each other's new films.

BLIND DETECTIVE receives good reviews at the premiere, only Andy Lau is called a jerk because of his character
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Andy Lau Tak Wa and Sammi Cheng Sau Man appeared on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet for their film BLIND DETECTIVE (MAN TAM). They who have been doing nonstop interviews actually ran into friends Tony Leung Chiu Wai and Carina Lau Ka Ling at the hotel for an impromptu INFERNAL AFFAIRS (MO GAN DOH) reunion. BLIND DETECTIVE received good reviews at the premiere, but Wa Jai revealed that viewers called him a "jerk"!

Wa Jai and Sammi went to Cannes to promote their film BLIND DETECTIVE. At the global premiere, many Chinese actors came to show their support. The leads dressed up for the occasion, Sammi in particular was nervous about her first time on the Cannes red carpet. This was Wa Jai and Sammi's seventh collaboration, they described their chemistry has already been elevated to resemble an "old couple". They were very excited to receive the audience's enthusiastic response at the premiere. Wa Jai joked that many viewers called him a "jerk". He said, "This time the director and the screen writers designed the character for me because I asked to play a blind person. However the character truly was quiet a jerk, so should I be happy or not when people yell at me?"

Sammi thanked Wa Jai for bringing her acting into another level. She said, "Working with Wa Jai on a movie is like playing ball. When he serves a quality ball to me, I have the confidence to return it. He can stimulate my potential. When he is mad, I am madder than him. Every time when I see him risking his life in his performance, I would force myself to catch up to his quality." Yet Wa Jai admitted that when he saw Sammi risking her life and sometimes did not know how to protect herself, he was very worried. He said, "Sometimes she didn't know about the dangerous. She loves others plenty, but she doesn't love herself enough."

Many Chinese people participate in this year's Cannes Film Festival. Sammi before the trip would like to run into Lau Ka Ling the most. She never expected to have such a coincidence. As she and Wa Jai were preparing to leave at the hotel, in the lobby they ran right into Ka Ling and Leung Chiu Wai. They exchanged congratulations and cheers and posed for photos for the media; a quick glimpse would mistake them for a INFERNAL AFFAIRS cast reunion.

Johnnie To Kei Fung yesterday spoke to the media in Cannes. He revealed that in 2015 he will make ELECTION 3 (HAK SEH WUI 3), just in time for the film's 10th anniversary. He admitted that among all his films, he put the most effort into making only five films: THE MISSION (CHEUNG FOR), EXILE (FONG JOOK), LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE (DUET MING GUM), SPARROW (MAN JUEK) and PTU. His other work mainly focused on commercial elements to make money for the company. He also mentioned that he has never accepted or adapted to the Mainland "inspection culture" and "bureaucracy and face giving culture". He even revealed that he intended to retire at age 65. Currently 58 he admitted that it was time to find a successor.

Lau Ka Ling and Chen Kun spoke to the media in Cannes about their film BENDS. In the film they played a Hong Kong upper class socialite and a Mainlander driver. Their character struggled through many emotional scenes. Ka Ling could not help but shed real tears as true emotions flowed.

They at the press conference exchanged compliments. Ka Ling said, "I am older than him, he is my junior. I am very lucky to run into an excellent actor like Chen Kun. I would make different attempts with every one of my movie, emotional scenes in particular. He was able to receive them." Chen Kun said that when he first met Ka Ling he already sensed her charm. On and off camera she was very happy to take care of others.

Their characters had class and cultural differences. Ka Ling joked that in real life she only belonged to the upper middle class. "Happiness is not measured with money, happiness is for you to find in life, to see how you face life and your so-called happiness. At home (Tony) Leung Chiu Wai concentrates on his model building and Wing Chun, while I am busy with bills and chores. Yet I am very happy too, I don't want to keep an eye on my husband. I only want to help him achieve."

Speaking of the growing conflict between China and Hong Kong, Ka Ling felt that being on the same earth everyone should coexist peacefully. "We shouldn't create hypothetical or deliberate conflict. We would have conflict, which is understandable. Originally Hong Kong and the Mainland have completely different backgrounds, now the relationship is closer. We should think about the premise first and shouldn't blow up the matter too much." She praised new director Flora Lau Wan Man for not adding bed scenes or controversial scenes for commercial elements and persisting on her original idea. She has won her respect.