Known as the second 'seun poon' (best deal) in the industry, TVB Siu Sang Kenneth Ma is quite stubborn when it comes to love. He does not believe in love at first sight and refuses to just choose a girlfriend based on her looks. Everything starts from friendship. As for Mandy Wong, she also believes the most important in a relationship is communication. Although she's been through a failed relationship, she's has not been discouraged.
K - Kenneth Ma ; M - Mandy Wong
K: I thought you were a gentle girl before I met you because Miss HK are the ring of light, beauty and wisdom are important qualities. However, after I met you, based on your personality, I wondered why you decided to run for Miss HK and not just directly enter the Artistes Training Class.
M: When Triumph in the Skies was airing, I was still a flight attendant and back then I had a small crush on you. After I entered the industry, I had pleasant collaborations. Before I collaborated with you, I thought you didn't speak much, but after getting to know you, I found out you are actually very flirty. However, overall you are easy-going and don't have an attitude. You are more than willing to share your personal experiences with your juniors and peers. It's very comfortable.
K: In terms of acting, I think you are pretty flexible and from your appearance, many different roles fit you. Your not just limited to gentle and nice girls, but you can also be bitchy. There are many FaDans in TVB who have limitations because of their appearance and voice.
M: Well then, after collaborating with me in The Hippocratic Crush, what was most memorable for you?
Flirty Kenneth, No Complaints
K: You kissed me! I remember that day, you were so nervous. Perhaps you don't have many scenes where you kiss the boy, so I tried the lighten up the atmosphere as best as I could. I joked and said it be best if you kissed me a few more times!
M: I wasn't that nervous, I was scared though because I had to take the initiative. You have a strong fan base, I was afraid they would hate me. Usually I won't initiate kisses, but in the series, I had to take initiative for both you and Benjamin Yuen. That moment, I had to convince myself first.
K: I thought your kiss with Benjamin Yuen was more natural, maybe because you did the scene with me first, and with that experience, you were able to pick up faster.
M: Why do you flirt with girls in every series?
K: I just want them to feel more relaxed! Earlier when I was shooting Tiger Cubs with JJ Jia, she was very nervous because she had to wear sexy clothing, so I just tried to compliment her.
M: What happens when you actually want to pursue a female artist? Then she won't trust you because you treat every girl the same way.
K: Well she will feel it from on my serious eye expressions. Girls are very sensitive, but after all this time, I haven't had any complaints.
M: Why don't you tell us more about your acting experiences. I think you can handle any kind of role. From a good boy to a villain, you are okay. There is a large range in my roles, and I would get into that character for several months too. How about you?
K: Me too, but I never had a time where I couldn't pull myself out of the character. A lot of the acting skills are paved out. There is no special image for artists that is most advantageous to them. When you have no shackles, then you would do anything, so I don't mind how people think of me.
Been Scolded Unpleasantly By Others
M: Have anyone ever scolded you with unpleasant words?
K: Of course, when I first debuted, people scolded me with profanity too. Perhaps they were someone else's fan, so they attacked me, but I was still very calm. I just smiled and moved on. Every artist has been scolded before. Even Film Kings get scolded by people, so don't get too into what the public says.
M: Then you must teach me. Because of my roles from L'Escargot and The Hippocratic Crush, I had a lot of people yelling at me. At first, I wasn't used to it and felt unhappy. I thought people were yelling at me, but later because the series started changing, so people liked me again. So, sometimes I think its best not to look at the comments.
K: Just see it as a joke. You have to stay open-minded. There are a lot of other things attached to artists, such as getting scolded by the public and followed by the media, it's all included in the salary you get. No matter how good your image is, there will always be people that don't like you! If you can't accept it, then you might want to get another job.
Peaceful Breakups, Never Had a Painful Relationship
M: How did you pursue girls before?
K: She can see my coherent behavior. I don't really have any tactics, I'm pretty boring actually. Each time, my girlfriend naturally starts off as a friend. Rarely do I have love at first sight, I have to at least get to know her for some time first and it's not about good looks for me. I will start from her personality and if we get along. Whether if we match or not, that is the most important. Even if she's beautiful, I'll eventually get bored!
M: What tactics do you have?
K: Just start by going out, watching a movie and having dinner. The more we chat the more we get to know each other, I don't mind if people see us on the streets. You have to go out if you want to meet friends. It wouldn't be good to ask her to go to your house on the first day. That will frighten her.
M: Then what?
K: It just naturally happens, hold her hand! I personally don't like places with too many people. If a girl is with me, I like to be at home more. The majority of my ex-girlfriends, they were okay with it. Some would really insist, but small matters, just try to accommodate as much as possible. For bigger issues, we have to have the same views. I am definitely not a 'big man'.
M: You're a 'woman soup ball' (popular among women, a man that knows how to please women)
K: You're the first person to compliment like that.
M: There are many ways to describe a 'woman soup ball'. Some people use their mouth or try to seduce. You're an easy going person. One time, when I was eating with you, you said you liked girls that have a lot to say.
K: If we are both mute, then that's a huge problem. Often times, my girlfriend are more talkative than I am.
M: Your not afraid of noisy girls?
K: Well I have to see to what extent. Sometimes I like peace and quiet, then the girl will have to accommodate that.
M: I'm very good at that and very easy-going. I know how to watch for the situation. Before, it was really difficult for me to start from friends, but now I'm slowly accepting it. I can get to know the person first. Fate is very important too, chemistry can be slowly developed.
K: I haven't had a really painful relationship before, usually its peaceful break ups. There will definitely be times where a couple gets into arguments, even when the fight gets intense, I won't beat women. When something is wrong, I don't speak up. I just say a few words, and to express my dissatisfaction, I don't speak. I don't know how long it would take for me to calm down, maybe it'll take a really long time, but I would take initiative to please her again, unless the problem is hard to patch up.
M: That's good. You know how to look at the big picture. Have you failed to pursue a girl before?
K: Usually if I can't pursue her, then I'll stop.
M: Why? You're a seun poon! (best deal)
K: I know myself. Some guys pursue any type of girl, but I won't! Sometimes I'm scared, seun poon is just what people say to be polite.
M: I'm very healthy, haven't been hurt from a relationship before.
K: Have you dated before? Your only rumor is Him Law!
M: I've been out for 10 years! I've been in a relationship before.
K: How long ago?
M: I already entered the industry. In fact, I benefited from each relationship. That time, we were in different positions. Some people ask me whether I would choose a boyfriend from the industry or out of the industry. Basically I don't have an answer, just as long as we click. My ex-boyfriend really tried to please me, treated me like a princess, but looking back, I would like better communication. When two people cannot chat about the innermost feelings, but its all just spiritual satisfaction, then its really hard to continue the relationship. But, I don't know how we dated for 4 years.
Epilogue
Mandy and Kenneth, one is optimistic and the other is quiet. Theoretically, it would be hard for them to click, but never thought when they come together, there is chemistry between them. That day during the photo shoot, Mandy kept trying to get Kenneth to play with her, pretending to kiss and making all sorts of silly poses. Not long after, she was able to melt the boring Kenneth. During the interview, Kenneth instantly turned into a chatterbox and showed the humorous side of him. This was all accomplished by Mandy!
Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum
Mandy Wong and Him Law were once a rumored couple, but are indeed very good friends in private. Facing a slow to get familiar Mandy, Him loves to challenge her limits the most. He does everything he could to make fun of her. It's not only until Mandy makes an angry face when Him feels entertained. Once he got his fun, he stops, no wonder Mandy also puts away her anger not long after. So that's why we say, there must be one 'concave' and one 'convex' for a successful friendship!
Rumored Couple Mutual Sarcasm
M - Mandy Wong ; H - Him Law
H: You basically don't want me to find out that you're actually secretly looking at me, otherwise how do you know I got a nice body! I really like teasing you, you're always just so silly and stupid, don't even know the basics. Like you don't even know how to put the plug in the socket right.
M: Girls want to wait for someone to come take care of her. I'm just playing dumb! Then how come you got yourself a 42' chest? When from a slim guy to a big guy?
H: I've watched too many Western films. I think besides the actor's acting, their body shape is also very important. So I copied them, and started working out when we were shooting Suspects in Love. Tak Gor (producer Poon Ka Tak) gave me two types of sports to choose from, I chose the sport where I can show my body, which was boxing.
M: Then you even changed your image completely?
H: Everyone accepted it after the series came out, and I even had to take off my shirt when I was interviewed, so I kept this secondary image. Well then, did I attract you?
M: You rarely take off your shirt in front of me. No! Because your chest is bigger than mines, I can't even compare if I put on 10 bras, but I don't really like slim figures. It's good to have some meat. You have your strengths too, considerate and attentive. Its quite enjoyable partnering up with you.
H: I know I got a bad mouth, always bullying you.
M: Yeah! I don't know how I handle it and don't attack back.
H: Because I'm a bite of sugar and another bite of feces.
M: That's just one of the tricks to pursue girls.
H: I pursued you before?
M: Nope! I mean you can use that when you pursue girls. I didn't say I like you either, you think too much and have a flirty mouth.
H: That's why I got you involved! In the 13 rumored girlfriends, your one of them. Luckily we don't mind.
M: Actually if I wanted to get to know a guy deeper, I'm actually very passive and slow to get familiar, but once I get familiar, I can tell you everything.
H: That time, you wanted to get to know me deeper.
M: Why? Don't make up a story!
H: Haha! That's why I like you getting bullied. When I tease you, once you get upset, I get really happy because I know you'll just be upset for a moment and then you'll be fine.
Wants A Matured Partner
M: To some extent, I understand you pretty well. Virgo men like to protect themselves. They may seem like they have a lot to say on the outside, but then they are really afraid to let people see deep inside.
H: That's why I'm not really friends with you, have to keep some distance, otherwise if I end up dragging you into something in the future, then that wouldn't be too good. When I'm in trouble, do people call you?
M: Basically whatever happens to you, people would call me immediately. The problem is I still need to find myself a partner too! About my requirements, I don't think age is much of an issue, the main requirement is he must be able to take care of me and be mature.
H: You're a 'little woman' in front of your lover. You really accommodate others and don't get upset easily. When I was younger and dated, I would think about the girl's height, but now I think more maturely. As long as we get along comfortably and have common ideals. Most important is, can this person be with you for life.
First On-Screen Kiss Given to Him
H: Back then I met you when we were shooting Suspects in Love. I thought you were really different on and off screen. In the series, you were really stupid, but after work, you're like a pretty girl. This is the most memorable, your first on-screen kiss was given to me, and you took the initiative too!
M: My first impression on you was that bad boy (死靚仔), but after getting to know you, it turns out you're quite a gentleman.
H: This series was our turning point. Bulky Boy and Shy Girl .
M: Before I was the mean "Kwan Yee So", people never forgotten the Shy Girl.
H: Then I had fate with you, I encountered you in every series. We had all sorts of relationships before, even as a couple. Even the producer didn't know we played a couple several times.
M: I thought I didn't have to kiss you in this series.
H: At first, you weren't willing to! It was only after they convinced you, that you were willing to.
M: She's a Shy Girl, how would she take the initiative to kiss a guy? Actually, I'm more than willing to give my first on-screen kiss to you, but if I don't have to, of course that's the best!
H: Perhaps you give people the impression that you take initiatives, but also hide your emotions at the same time. You have to spark with someone first. It is the slow to get familiar type.
M: During Suspects In Love, I thought we don't talk much, but surprisingly you provoked me to talk in the van.
H: You also didn't look like the Mandy you are today. I'm still the same Him, known to talk loudly. Do you remember in Suspects, I always went topless, and asked you why you were looking at me?
M: At the time, I was thinking "What are you doing? You think you're really hot?"
Epilogue: When Him & Mandy Meet, So Loud like a Street Market
On cameras, Mandy speaks a few words, but in private, she's such a chatterbox. She often adds a few English words too, making herself seem like a silly girl. Just like that day during the interview with Him kept teasing her, she couldn't find a place to jump in, but then she kept repeating to Him: "Ask me questions! (in English) Didn't you have a lot to say!" But, Him careless and continued to make his sarcastic look: "You keep repeating that statement, so noisy!" The two bickering constantly, neither of them were willing to give in, and eventually turned the whole restaurant into a "lively" and loud street market!"
Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum
A woman's lifetime job is to find a long-term food ticket! Currently in a very stable relationship with boyfriend Bosco Wong, Myolie Wu hopes her good sister Mandy Wong can find her happiness too, and does not mind being her match-maker. Myolie exposes Mandy is popular among the opposite sex and that she only likes the gaming world, relationships are secondary to her. Mandy refuted saying she's very faithful.
Meets senior Myolie and gets nervous
Myolie: You were my younger sister in 2009's A Chip off the Old Block, my impression on you was you're well-behaved, pretty and pure. Many newcomers have trouble with their lines, expressions, get really nervous and don't put in the effort. You didn't have any of these issues and was able to do what was expected of the role. You were a foolish girl that brought in the comedy.
Mandy: I was so nervous. It was considered my first series where I had more screen time.
Myolie: Which one was your first series?
Mandy: When Easterly Showers Fall On The Sunny West, A Chip off the Old Block was my third series.
Myolie: But after I got to know you, I think your too noisy!
Mandy: When I first met you, I didn't dare to make a sound. You were my big senior, when you were sitting on the seat, I was so nervous.
Myolie: But I'm so nice.
Chip Attack
Mandy: Well that's true, you always buy chips for us to eat.
Myolie: Because I want you all to get fat. Honestly, I think many newcomers don't have the natural talent and don't know how to act. When I first debuted, I was very nervous too and always kept my head down. One time, I even got yelled at by the director, but you had no problem. Later, I learned you had a background in performing arts, which is a plus.
Mandy: Well the co-stars are important too. A Chip off the Old Block, was considered my first series that I could relax and enjoy my role.
Get together for a Women's Day
Myolie: Do you remember how it was like when you first saw me?
Mandy: I thought this girl had heavy makeup on! I watched your series since I was young, my favorite one was Triumph in the Skies. People always say you're cool, but actually you're not. Actually you infected me with your enthusiasm, very comfortable and really have the sisterly feel.
Myolie: Because your so silly! We quickly got familiar and got along well. I have a lot of close friends in this industry, besides you there is also Nancy Wu and Sharon Chan, we occasionally keep in touch.
Mandy: After you became TV Queen, you kept digging for gold in Mainland, it's hard to keep in touch with you. The only way is through Weibo.
Seize Opportunity to Get Advice
Myolie: Then later me, you, Paisley Wu, Nancy Wu and Elaine Yiu made a Women's Day. Initially we said to have dinner once a month, but I was rather busier, and rising talents like yourself are catching up so rapidly, so all this time, we only had dinner once.
Mandy: Haha! Although you're never in Hong Kong, I still ask you for advice very often.
Myolie: I'm happy you trust me. I remember when you were shooting The Hippocratic Crush, you had some questions and came to ask me, it was pretty warm. I watched your L'Escargottoo, I saw you dropping everything and just went to portray that role, and even said your lines so fast!
Mandy: You say your lines very quickly and clearly too, so I learn from you. When I was a newcomer and had questions, I asked you and you would be able to give me an answer. Even such nonsense, like what outfit to wear, I would ask you for advice. Later, I got really stressed from filming and felt unhappy, the first person I thought of was you, so I invited you out for advice.
Myolie: Last year you were a popular pick for the 'Most Improved Award', actually I really supported you and favored you for the award as well.
Desperate to Meet a 'Seun Poon' (Good Deal)
Mandy: When shooting Ghetto Justice, it was always just us two, I talked to you about guys and always asked you to introduce guys to me. You said if I found a marriage partner, remember to let you see him first.
Myolie: Yes! Earlier when you and Him Law were rumored, I gossiped about it too, seems like there was really something between you two, but you said no, so I believed you. I think you are pretty popular among the guys, there was a PA at TVB who liked you!
Mandy: Sorry, I'm a goddess to many PAs, but you need to hurry up and introduce me to someone!
Myolie: You Sagittarius people, love the gaming world, and don't really like to date.
Mandy: I do like to play, but I like mature men. Didn't you say you know a lot of lawyers and doctors?
Myolie: Even if I do, I'll save them for myself la!
Mandy: You're still choosing?
Myolie: But you really hurt the guys, just play a little with them and then toss them.
Mandy: I'm very faithful!
Myolie: Fine! I'll leave the good ones for you. In fact, you and I are quite similar, we are the workaholics and not considered the really beautiful girls. You have high flexibility [in acting], seeing you is like seeing myself. You've been a housewife, a well-behaved girl, a foolish girl, a mean girl. I hope to try out other different roles because one image is just really boring. Shooting 3-4 similar series a year would just be a killer. I support you for this year's 'Most Improved Artist' award, L'Escargot's Kwan Yee So was so amazing, being so open in your acting is already half way to success.
Mandy: How can I improve?
Getting up top is easy, keeping is difficult
Myolie: Some seniors have told me getting up top is easy, but keeping the position is difficult. I've been through a lot before I got to where I am today, and just starting to get more opportunities now. Midway through [the career], there is a bottleneck, after portraying so many types of roles, it starts getting repetitive and viewers start getting picky, so you should be mentally prepared for that.
Mandy: My previous two series, my roles have been disliked. At one point, I experienced personal attack and a lot of negative energy.
Myolie: I'm super negative too. We all have different cases. For you, it is because of the role, people hate you, means you have done well, but must listen to the opinions and reflect on them as well. Then when you can do it, people who said you were bad, will praise you and then no one can defeat you.
Mandy: That's pretty difficult! I think you have really high EQ, but acting cannot be forced.
Myolie: It took me several years to get it straight too. Also Damien Lau and Sunny Chan are two seniors that taught me a lot, so when you encounter a senior, don't be afraid to ask.Golden Faith, I had too many people praise me and I became complacent. I thought, it's not that hard, but no one told me, that the future would get even more difficult.
Mandy: It's such a benefit chatting with you!
Epilogue: Jarring Women
Mandy and Myolie seem gentle on the outside, but it turns out when the two come together, they can really get loud and unpleasant. During the interview, the two often laughed loudly without any restraint. When they spoke, they often added "s" after their English words, such as "oks", "hellos", or "byes". Sounds pretty strange actually, but they were speaking very smoothly. Mandy exposed this strange speaking style started from her, over time it infected her friends, including Myolie. When speaking of her 'crafty idea', Mandy foolishly said: "I think it's cute!"
Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum
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