ANDY NEWS JUNE 2000
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Date: 19 June 00
Source: Show 8
Headline: Andy sent Amy Tang lawyer letter, to investigate matter on 'self-claimed girl-friend'
Andy had sent Amy Tang a lawyer letter, vowed to seek fairness for himself.
On 16 June, Amy Tang received a lawyer letter representing Andy Lau from Hou Huang Solicitors. The contents said that though Amy Tang had withdrawn all she had said previously & made apology, but Andy felt what she had done is not enough, so the lawyer letter was sent out, requesting Amy Tang: 1)Guarantee & promise that in future she will not pronounce any slandering statements on Andy 2)Andy maintains the right to seek the legal fees arising from this matter
The lawyer pointed out Amy Tang had made falcified story to the media, there are 5 points which greatly harm the reputation of Andy Lau:
1)Claimed that she & Andy Lau were in love for 10 over years 2)Within these 10 over years she ever broke off & on again with Andy 4 to 5 times 3)Self-claimed to have keys to Andy's house, & know Andy's family members 4)Ever met Andy in Shantou, & met him in his room in the midnight 5)Claimed that when she & Andy were in love Andy had another girlfriend.
Accodingly when Amy Tang received the letter, she was very panicky, she regretted what she had done, but at the turn of head, she called the reporters again, saying that she had proof, the reporter asked what proofs she had? She dared to say, "I ever took photo with him! Had his b'day card for me & X'mas card, he signed his name & wrote my name." (Wah! Andy autographed b'day card & X'mas card, believed 4,000 out of the 5,00 AWC fan club members have, this also can be called proof?)( Comment of Show 8, not Andy Town! Of course, all of us have too!!!)
Andy had admitted to Show 8 reporters that he had sent Amy Tang lawyer letter, the matter had been handed over to the lawyer, he wont answer anything on this person.
Headline/Source: Helped Salvation Army to sell Charity rings, Andy has no girl-friend to disclose (China Times Taiwan) Andy a 'father' for many years (United news Taiwan)
Andy had not been to TW for abt 5 months, yesterday he went to TW for a charity fund-raising activity for the Salvation Army. Whoever donated NT$ 80,000 will be given a pair of Millennium Peace rings. Andy donated 10,000, but not because of the rings, he said. Andy said he had adopted 20 over children these 10 years. When he heard them calling him 'papa' he is very satisfied.
When is he going to have his own children? Replied, "Must get married first to have children, I am not prepared yet, but other people children are nice to play with, when it is your own, there is trouble."
Regarding the love affair between Nicholas & Faye, Andy wont comment, but he felt it was unfair to Tony Leung, as it was the party to celebrate Tony's Best Actor award in Cannes Film Festival, the reporters neglected Tony completely, & centered on 'holding-hands' issue.
As this is the first time Andy visited TW after getting Best Actor award, when talked on this, Andy was v cheerful, he said he hopes to have 'one more time'.
Andy said there is no pressure after getting the title, he does not increase his fee too. His movie Needing You receives rave reviews in HK, he is satisfied.
In Aug, he will go to Thailand to film a movie, The Fighter Blues. On his impression on Takako Tokiwa, Andy said he feels 'comfortable', but he has no contact with her yet, so he does not know much of her, it was said Takako had filmed category 3 movies before, Andy said he had seen some of her Japanese movies & praised her acting skill.
In this movie, Andy will act as a Thai boxer, "A real match, not for show only." The director had employed an expert from Thailand to teach Andy, after every 2 weeks of training, the results will be videoed for correction. Andy is woried he will get thinner with each training, "Boxing uses up a lot of calories, & sweat a lot, the director wants my profile to look good, disallowed me to drink a lot of water, to prevent water retention, & after every training, I have no appetite." (Andy Town: helphelphelp....how to make Andy dont lose weight??? Any special concoction, Thapanee?)
Andy specially tell his opponents in the show not to hit his head & face...
Andy will start recording his new album next month, in Sept he will take part in HK Protect Environment Concert. Andy is so busy this year, when is he going to get married? Replied, "I dont have, how to disclose? Actually it is up individual to disclose or not, if I dont wish to talk, I will definitely not talk. But if I get married, I will tell my fans who I love most first." After all, the King is still not talking!
Source: Show 8
Headline: Needing You give out 'box set'
Tickets are out for sale in HK cinemas for the summer holiays, M:I 2, Needing You, Little Sweet Nothing.
..In Needing You, because of Box set, many fans have gone to book the tickets. The bos set includes a special 'the making of Needing You' VCD, 2 telephone cords of Andy & Sammi, postcards, mouse pads & 2 coupons to exchange for movie tickets...
Tickets sale to Little Sweet Nothing was much less as there was nothing to give out...
Date: 18 June 00
Headline/Source: Andy happy & yet reluctant to part (Ta Kung Pao)
Andy poured champagne over body (Apple Daily & Show 8)
Andy has finally completed his China Concert Tour at Zhuhai 2 nights ago. As it was the last night, the fans appeared more enthusiastic, Andy said he is happy & yet find it hard to part. 2 bottles of champagnes were given to congratulate him, the atmosphere was very high at that time, Andy was naturally high, he poured the champagne over his body, the fans gave high-pitched shrieks.
It was full-moon on that day, Andy sang 'Moon At That Time' it was a beautiful scene.
Andy displayed his agility by doing highly difficult stunts, such as hanging in the air for the fans, it was a v exciting show & the audience clapped non-stop....
Report of Andy Concert Tour from andylau.com
16/6---From North-eastern China to the Southern costal area, sweeping 10 cities, Andy China Concert Tour finally ended successfully at Zhuhai, what an unforgettable memories for all!
Andy arrived in Zhuhai in the afternoon, fans who supported him all along were alreday waiting at the hotel & vowed to go thro this final stn with him. The special ones were some Japanese fans, one had drawn a portrait for Andy, lokking god-like, showing how much they love him.
Andy had his rehearsal, he donned a Hawaiian look, appearing v energenetic!
At the rehearsal, testing of the elevated stage was a playtime for Andy, he stopped the descent & got hold of his assistant to catch the angles in videoing, he is just like a playful big boy!
The businesss-minded persons were hawking placards with words in support of Andy, they really know how to make business!
The concert started at 8pm , fans were v excited, they came from many different places, some were AWC members, the Japanese fans came dressed in Kimono.
Andy was in full preparation, he had to wash away the tattoo & paste new ones up on his arm, a new design for this last concert.
At the beginning, it was not unlike all the concerts, Andy performed at his best!
Many gifts were given, all these will be shown to you later!
When Andy appeared in period costume, the fans gave him a stock of lotus flower, much to Andy's delight! At the end of song WFGF, he even chanted Buddhist prayer!
Some fans gave champagne to congratulate him, the organiser gave one bottle , Andy opened both, he took a gulp & poured some on himself, gave the rest to the media & fans down the stage! At this happy moment, he created a joke as accidentally as he let the champagne went into his eyes, his eyes were red, it looked as if he was so emotional that he cried!
Andy's enthusiasm was not only in opening of champagne, he had many dangerous stunt again at this last stn, he climbed up the large speaker top & ran across singing, he somersaulted on the bars high up, it was difficult & dangerous! He took out video-cam suddenly to video, the fans just turned frenzy!
Though it was the last stn, it was not easy-going, Andy changed 2 suits, the last was at encore session, the white gown coupled with pink shirt underneath, looked v romantic, he was so high that he changed in front of the audience!
Under this happy atmosphere, shrieks & appalause of audience, the concert tour came to a beautiful fullstop.
Diary from andylau.com
16/6---Set off to Zhuhai early in the morning, felt somewhat funny, recollected the previuos China concert tour, it was really tough.
On reaching Zhuhai, went straight for rehearsal, ater that, rested for an hour at the hotel, then went to the stadium to prepare for the show.
A complete full ending! An unforgettable ending! Though very tough, still hope to have a next performance!
Thanks to all helpers infront & behind the stage !
Thanks to the producer!
Thanks to all those who support me always!
Thanks to friends in Jinan concert!
Thanks to friends in Shenyang concert!
Thanks to friends in Qingdou concert!
Thanks to friends in Hangzhou concert!
Thanks to friends in Shantou concert!
Thanks to friends in Fuzhou concert!
Thanks to friends in Guangzhou concert!
Thanks to friends in Shenzhen concert!
Thanks to friends in Xiamen concert!
Thanks to friends in Zhuhai concert!
Andy
Date: 17 June 00
Report on Andy China Concert Tour
15/6---After concert in Xiamen, Andy left for HK to attend to some matters in the next early morning by a morning flight! Not sure how the warm fans got the info, they were at the hotel car park exit earlier than Andy, forming a large sending-off well wishers, some booked transport to send Andy to airport!
At the final stn, Zhuhai, there were a lot of propaganda going on, to receive Andy! The posters were everywhere, (...heehee, all the 10 stations are the real Andy Town!!) The concert venue is at a newly-built stadium, which is v magnificient...
Diary from andylau.com
15/6---Return to HK today, went straight for a song recording, reached office at 3pm, had meetings non-stop.
But had read the newspapers, really feel somewhat funny, they said I claimed myself to be "Prime product on the bed" !!??? "Xia ''~~ ???!!
Not sure this is really "done" by who ??!!
Called up the newspapers to ask ??!! They dare say, "Since already play just play on ...!" Something wrong or not? Take this thing as a joke ??!!!
Aih!! Be it!
Sleep lar~~~~~ Andy
Date: 16 June 00
Headline/Source: Anita Mui does not wish to withdraw from Star East at the moment (Sing Tao)
Anita does not rule out possibility of cooperating with andylau.com (The Sun)
...Anita went for radio interview yesterday, she was pressed on the possibility of crossing over to andylau.com. by the reporters. Anita said she just paid a visit to see how it was run, she stressed she has no intention of leaving Star East at the moment. On Andy's project of starting a school on the net, Anita is keen to be the 'Headmaster'....
Report on Andy China Concert Tour
14/6---Since Andy had arrived in Xiamen, the weather remaind to be good, compared to the unstable weather in the other sttions, this really boosted the spirit of the troupe, at the rehearsal, can see some 'awe-inspiring sight':
When it is sunny, the best is to have a sunbath, so the dancers etc coated themselves with thick layer of suntanned lotion, & turned the stage into a sunbath station...
When Andy arrived a tthe rehearsal, it was noticed that he had a big sticker put as a cross on his jeans, everyone thought it was the latest fashion! He said he put it up himself. But what is the use? He explained & showed them! Actually he used the X to stabilise the wire of the ear-mike! Later he even stick the X across his mouth, saying he will practise till he can sing like that, he was so interesting, everyone called him Mr.X
Andy was v relaxed, he surveyed the whole stage like combing a carpet, the slightest flaw was atended by the workers! The playful Andy laid down on the elevated stage & did some comical health dance !
The concert was v exciting, audience were all enthralled!
Andy changed the tattoo on the arm ,appearing even more macho.
The audience had many gifts for Andy, but the security did not allowed them to give personally, despite that some fans can still break the barrier, & rushed up the stage, some threw them up the stage, Andy had a busy time catching & searching!
The concert ended in the most hard-to-part mood, Andy has to leave for the final stn--Zhuhai
Diary from andylau.com
14/6---The best weather of the night for the whole concert tour, the stadium was bathed in light breeze, with the forever moving lightstickes, with the warmth of the audeince, with the fullhearted performaces, with the wholehearted diligent workers, all weaved into a most heart-moving concert.
Looks like praising too much, better take back, praise again another day!
Thanks to all those who always support me! Thanks to Jinan concert friends! Thanks to Jinan concert friends!Thanks to Shenyang concert friends!Thanks to Qingdao concert friends!Thanks to Hangzhou concert friends!Thanks to Shantou concert friends!Thanks to Fozhou concert friends!Thanks to Guangzhou concert friends!Thanks to Shenzhou concert friends!Thanks to Xiamen concert friends! Andy
Date: 15 June 00
Headline/Source: Anita Mui visited andylau.com office at night, Andy: she came to pay a visit!
Anita visited andyalu.com, cooperation with Andy gets nearer (Show 8)
Rumour of Anita joining andylau.com rife, appeared in Andy's office for visit & discussion (Oriental Daily)
Andy promised to announce if there is good news (Ming Pao)
Earlier on there was rumour that Anita Mui will withdraw from Star East & join andylau.com, but both had denied. Anita was spotted visiting andylau.com office on the 12th evening.
When contacted in Xiamen, Andy said Anita did go to his office. Asked if it was to discuss on cooperation, Andy replied, " She came for a visit, see how a website was run, so as to discuss with her friends." he added if Anita were to join him, he will announce the good news to everyone.....
In the coming summer holidays, other than the movie Needing You, there is another movie to hit the silver screen, 'Little sweet Nothing' by Aaron Kwok & Kelly Chen, Andy is not worried, he said he will support Aarons movie, as he supports all HK movies....
News dated 14 June 00
(I was very busy yesterday doing something for hsiu, the news was not important,... only on Andy 'kissing'..... But you still want to know?? alright lar, here it goes...)
Headline/Source: Andy admitted his lips are very flexible, talk on his kissing movies (Ming Pao)
Andy bragged lips flexible enough, had many kissing scenes with many actresses in the circle (Oriental Daily)
Andy self praised his lips most suited to kissing (Sing Tao)
Andy was praised as having an exclusive 'high quality' product (Wen Wei Po)
(Andy Town:...actually those kissing scenes were in Andy's earlier movies, nowadys can hardly see, ...he is very 'proper' nowadays, agree??...)
....In the new movie, Needing You, Andy had a bedscene with Liang Yiling who removed clothes & kissed him on the bed. Liang praised that Andy is the 'prime product' for filming of initimate love scene.
Andy was flattered to hear this, he said, "What grade?.." Andy said he has not been praised yet, but he thinks his lips are not bad, very flexible, one lips for all....many females had kissed his lips before, including Cherie Cheung, Maggis Cheung, Anita, Rosumund, Changmin,...
Andy also praised Sammi has become prettier & has more star appeal nowadays...
Summary of Andy China Concert Tour from andylau.com
13/6---After concert in Shenzhen the troupe left for Xiamen, but the weather was bad on the way, the troupe was stranded in Shantou & could only set off when the weather was better.
As Andy had to go for premiere in HK, he will join the gp today. It was very sunny in Xiamen , the conert will be at a stadium in the city center.Andy has not only brought good weather but also hordes of people, 300 gahtered at the hotel where he is staying. Posters etc were everywhere.
12/6---Andy has gone back to HK, now he is not with the troupe, lets' take a peep at his changing oom. Turn his wardrobe upside down to exposed his clothes!
The first costume is the white gown he wore at the start of concert, on closer look it is red coming out of white, there is red lining inside, with the white hat & whitr gown it is v striking.
The other striking garment is a small sexy singlet, for the sizzling dance with the dancer!
After that the helper will change him to a firy hot red vest for the hot tempo dance, actually there is a silver version, but Andy prefers this red hot one!
This period costume has big prints on it it which becomes obvious when the light is dim, Andy wore it when singing WFGF & WOF
There is a semitransparent chongsum costume, the spot to lok is at the back!
Wild warrior look, the material is matellic & is heavy, but Andy appear light with with it!
The final one is the TingLi look, white costume sequinned with white beads to wear during encore, esp coming from a height it shimmers more!
Diary from andylau.com
13/6---Today returned to Mainland again for my concert , the whole day nothing special had happened, flight was direct to Xiamen, felt quite tired, went to sleep right after reaching hotel, when I woke up was 9+pm, switched on the TV to watch a movie, but got a shock , it was telecasting a movie with the mouse playing the lead role, Oh! My god! Andy
12/6---After such tiring journey to go back to HK, to attend a premiere, it is worth it, because.....can see such a good movie, but, please remember....our first actual premiere is on the 20th, all come for the charity la! Went back home, still thinking of writing today's diary, unknowingly, fell aslep, ZZZzzzzzzzz....Andy
Date: 13 June 00
Headline/Source: Andy wants to understand the motives of Amy Tang (Wen Wei Po)
Andy requests to understand Amy Tang's motive (Show 8)
Andy advised fans not to be too infatuated (Ming Pao)
Andy: fans craziness not a bad thing (Ta Kung Pao)
Andy not worried about life being threatened, excuses fans' infatuated behaviour (Oriental Daily)
Andy & Sammi imitate during the promo (Sing Tao)
Andy returned from Shenzhen to HK for the promo of the movie Needing You at Sha Tian New City Square yesterday. Sammi Cheng, Johnny To & other casts were also present.
Andy appeared holding Sammi's hand (mockingly imitating Nicholas Tse & Faye Wong), the fans responded with loud shrieks...
Lately Andy has been maliced by a crazy fan who claimed to be his secret g-f but denied & opely apologised later.
Said Andy," I dont know how this event started, I am all puzzled ('head drenched with dew'). But from the interview, she seemed to be very familiar with my trail, at certain angles. The story was told very naturally, under such circumstances, for a girl to behave like that, there is a need to understand her motives, to see if there is any way we can help her."
"On the other hand, how does the media react to this type of news? As competition is keen nowadays, when 1 newspaper reported, the others cannot just sit on it, so how to strike a balance is another problem to look into."
As to whether Andy is worried that his life will be threatened by crazy fans, he said, "I never thought so far ahead. This present incidence were caused by many factors. Not long ago I had ever thought, if someone claimed to have a love affair with me , or was my gf for many years, what would the media react? (Do you feel she is crazy?) Fans supporting me is not a bad thing, but must use a healthy & correct method. (Does this event harm you?) I dont feel so, until today everybody already knows whether it is true or false, but I am more interested to understand the interior story behind leading to this event."
Andy said he will get to understand the motive, but the final result he wont disclose. Though many thought this is another wishful fantasy of his fan, Andy is understanding, he said it is natural for fans to have infatuation.
Source: Show 8
Headline: Amy: All I said are false, I took revenge because failed to secure the job
Andy returned from Shenzhen & knew Amy ever made open interviews at Show 8, as many words were not properly explained, Andy hopes to understand more on Amy's background & hope to make some conclusions on the motives behind this event.
Because of this, Show 8 specially contacted Amy again, & make a heart-to-heart conversation, below is the interview.
A=Amy, R=reporter
R: Do you really know Andy Lau or not?
A: Dont know.
R: From the whole event, is there any benefit involved? Is there anyone briding you to make this interview?
A: There is no benefits involved on the whole event.
R: From beginning when you were interviewed till now, all those you said are true or false?
A: False.
R: Is it a make-up story?
A: Yes.
R: What is you motive in doing this?
A: Because I failed to get the post at andylau.com, so I have the urge to revenge. Actually I know this is not suitable, not appropriate, will lead to inconveniences of others.
R: Since March this year, until now, the media kept receiving fax, saying that you are Andy Lau's secret gf, pregnant with his baby, are these fax done by you?
A: No, I dont know who did it, maybe to take revenge.
R: It is said you are mentally sick, how is your mental & physical condition at the moment?
A: Definitely I am not mentally sick, I have a proper job, received education, no problem with health.
R: Rumoured you are pregnat, true or false?
A: I dont have BB, this is not true, the media exaggerated, I will pursue the matter.
Source: Show 8
Headline: Andy 'Free Advertisement' matter settled, China Star willing to compensate all the losses
Andy's new movie clips used to advertise for free to sell chicken & bird's nest has finally came to a conclusion, China Star is willing to compensate him for the loss, & promised such thing will not happen again.
Andy on return from Shenzhen had meetings with China Star on the matter concerning the 'free ad'. China Star agrees to compensate him, asked how much was compensated? Is it the same amt as his usual commercial fee? Andy replied, "The figure is one that is agreeable by both, of course cannot disclose the actual figure. Money is not the major factor, but everyone should abide by contract. If from now on everyone used movie clips as advertisement, then there is no more protection to the artistes, & is also not fair to thise who employ us to do commercials."
Andy praised that China Star is the most reliable company. Asked if the other co is not reliable? Andy smiled, "On comparision, TVB is not so! So I say China Star is most reliable! At least they can admit their mistakes, & make immediate ammendments. (All the ad had been removed) Also since I shoot movies, China Star is the only one which give the full renumeration for my every movie! On this, no other co can be on par!"
Source: Show 8
Headline: Andy smooched pretty actresses in circle, praised: all good!
Despite the rumour, Andy's mood was still good at the premiere of movie, he seemed not to be affected at all.
Asked what is the most unforgettable part in shooting of the movie? Andy laughed, "The most unforgettable part is the filming of eating cow's testicles,as I dont eat beef, so during filming I kept it in my mouth, did not swollow in." Sammi added she had a biology lesson...
In the movie, Andy had a bedscene with Liang Yiling. Asked which actresses is the best to smooch? He replied, "Eveyone has nice contures of lips, eveyone is good. (Can count which one you smooch before?) You all can count, ... Anita Mui, Rosumund, Cherie, Maggie, Changmian,...
On the paparazzi, Andy said," No matter how, dont disturb my parents, if I get to know who bothers my parents, I wont let the person go, I feel artistes parents shpuld not be disturbed, I dont know what I will do if such thing happens!"
Liang Yiling commented she did not enjoy the bedscene with Andy during filming, NG many times...
Summary of Andy China Concert Tour from andylau.com
11/6---Andy arrived in Shenzhen, the temp rose with his persence, it was unberably hot. Andy maintained his cool, he was as playful during the rehearsal. At the elevated stage, he suddenly assumed a funny pose & asked the worker waht it was, all were puzzled, then he said, 'scopion!'
Andy performed at his best despite the heat, the audience response was equally heated, it was a warm warm night, it was also the longest night of all the concert tours! Liquan was the guest.
10/6---Andy together with the troupe set off for Shenzhen today. The hotel entrance was lined by a human wall of hotel staff to receive them. Outside the hotels. Fans & more fans craned their neck eagerly. As usual posters banners ,including 20-storey tall were everywhere.
Diary from andylau.com
11/6---So hot!
Wher got so hot? I hope there is a drizzle before the concert! But I cant bacause I am not the one who can summon rain & wind, so continue to be hot!
The concert carried on as usual, very smooth! The hot weather plus the warmth of audience, temp rose to boiling point!
This stn is the longest concert of all so far, even at the end I find it hard to part! Thanks for all those who always suported me! Thanks to Jinan concert friends! Thanks to Jinan concert friends!Thanks to Shenyang concert friends!Thanks to Qingdou concert friends!Thanks to Hnagzhou concert friends!Thanks to Shantou concert friends!Thanks to Fozhou concert friends!Thanks to Guangzhou concert friends!Thanks to Shenzhen concert friends!
10/6---Saw the newspapers today, had report showing my parents, interferring them to watch the show, so vexed!
If you want to bother or disturb, come to me, dont disturb my parents! I hope the media understand, has ben so long alrready, give them more living space!
I told the media friends, they undestand me, but due to the news, they are doing their duty, finally everyone cannot do anything!
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