ANDY NEWS OCT/NOV 2000
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Date: 8 Nov 00
Headline/Source: Andy encourages youngsters to be persistent with their goals (Show 8)
Andy felt humiliated at loss of award (Apple Daily)
Andy's success depends on hard work & persistence, fans go with him to Japan to share the joy (Oriental Daily)
Andy talks on route to success (Ta Kung Pao)
Lost Most Popular Male Singer award in '95 to Leon, Andy: a big humiliation (The Sun)
Tomorrow 9th Nov is one of the big days for Andy, as he will be attending World's Outstanding Young Persons Awards ceremony & receive the honour. Yesterday morning Andy had set off to Japan, a gp of fans sent him off at the airport, another gp flew with him to share the joyous occasion with him. Andy went a day earlier as he has a fan club gathering in Tokyo.
Before Andy went to Japan, he was interviewed by Metro Radio stn to talk on his route to success.
Since Andy entered showbiz, his never-give-up & never-say-lose spirit is highly respectable. Because of this persistence, he has won numerous awards, earlier this year he had reached his goal on winning Best Actor award, he is the World record holder of one with the highest nos of awards.
First of all, Andy said is for one to 'know yourself & know the enemy'. In his school days, he realised he had acting potential, he gave up his studies, & single-mindedly entered showbiz. He assured his father that he will be successful in name & rewards. He encourages the youngsters to know what you have & know where you would be in the society.
Secondly is to set a goal, though one may face many setbacks, too long a goal makes one tired out easily. In order to success, one has to equip oneself with substance. When he left TVB to film movies, he learned English, some skills, horse-riding & understands what is required in the business.
Thirdly & most important requirement for success is to be persistence, persist till the end. When he entered music circle in '90, he received Most Popular Male Singer award continuously for 3 years. He lost in '94 & '95, he felt v humiliated. If he thought it was due to some unaccepted reasons that he lost & not worth persisting anymore, he would had given up. But with his persistence on his goal, he could have his dream full filled to bag both Most Popular Male Singer award & Best Actor award in year 2000.
"Behind every success, there are failures, so I always tell myself, fail once is alright, most important is not to give up!" said Andy.
At the turn of century, Andy hopes to have new breakthrough & works for a bright future.
Source: Ta Kung Pao
HK Movie Productions Association announced names of the 5 movies nominated for 15th Asia Pacific Film Festival yesterday. The event will be held from 6th to 10th in Hanoi Vietnam. Needing You is one of the 5 nominated.
Source: Sin Pao
Headline: Tokiwa Takako dares not become sexy under strict guidance of her mother
Tokiwa Takako has a v strict mother that forbids her to film exposed, steaming movies. She has begun the promo of this movie in her website, she praises highly of Andy: Andy is warm & friendly, humorous, poise & very charismatic.
Diary from andylau.cc
6/11---Finally completed recording all the songs in the new album. In this new album, I wrote 4 songs, also try to sing in a different style, hope you all can accept!
Tomorrow flying to Japan to meet the fans, I better go home early to get ready, okay, talk next time. Andy
Date: 7 Nov 00
Source: Ta Kung Pao
Headline: Top 10 Chinese Gold Songs
RTHK '23rd Top 10 Gold Songs' hald a press con yesterday to announce its details. The awards ceremony will be held on the 19th of Jan 2001.
In collaboration with Beijing, Guangzhou & 40 over other mainalnd Stns, 2 new awards are added, namely Country's Most Popular Male & Female Singers, Country's Most Popular Mandarin Pop Song. Balance of the proceeds from the ceremony will be donated to 'Le San Tang' for charity purposes.
RTHK will move to Beijing on 31st Dec to hold 'Top 10 Mandarin Gold Songs Cross-Millennium Charity Show'. The Top 10 Singers will perform concurrently in Beijing & HK.
Andy did not attend yesterday's press con.
DJ's Most Popular Male & Female Singers, Media Most Populat Male & Female Singers & others were selected on the spot.
Andy was selected as Most Popular Media Male Singer.
Accordingly to the director of RTHK, from the present trend, the top 5 males singers are: Leslie, Andy Lau, Jacky, Aaron & Nic Tse.
Source: Apple Daily
Headline: Chong Zhen has sex fantasy on Andy
Chong Zhen, a 3rd category actress in TW, was interviewed by TVBS Weely lately. She disclosed that she likes Andy a lot. In her open statement to selecting a male partner, the requirements are like qualities found in Andy Lau.
She said, "I want my bf to be caring towards me, not flirtatious, has financial background." On similarity to Andy, she said, "Andy is really a v good person, close, warm & caring, he is my dream lover, also my object of sex fantasy."
Source: Da Chen Pao
Needing You within 2 days of release in TW, has hit 2+ millions at its box-office. At the time when local productions are at its lowest, this figure is an eye-opener.
China Star has informed Andy & Sammi, 20,000 over posters with their signatures had been air-shipped to TW to thank the viewers.
Diary from andylau.cc
5/11---Attended AWC 'Dream Comes True' fan club gathering, it is an activity where I can talk face to face with the fans, I prefer this type of activity. meet abt 400 over fans tonite, their questions all centered around my work, but there are some special questions among them, one of thme asked, "Members from which place give you the most special feeling?" A v simple & yet v difficult question to answer! This question make me think of the concert I had in Japan, when I sang Chinese, a gp of Japanese fans wearing Kimino all stood up, when I sang the last sentence, "We are all Chinese~~~'That time on the stage when I saw the scene, the feeling is special. Andy
Date: 6 Nov 00
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4/11---Today as judge for 'Recruiting Loving Little Star'activity, this is a charity activity orgnised by Harbour City & Children Cancer Foundation. 2 selected little stars will co-act with me in Horbour City X'mas Lighting Ceremony musical. After the preliminary interview, only 12 were qualified for today's final selection. Every child dresses cutely, though some appear v professional, some are v shy, their lively cute behaviour, makes me feel children are v fortunate.
On the other hand, there are also other children waiting for a helping hand, hope thro' this short promo clip, can bring forth more awareness & care from the public. Andy
Date: 5 Nov 00
Headline/Source: Andy selected young parters for X'mas short musical (Apple Daily)
Andy being influenced, smiling non-stop (Sing Tao)
Andy personally selected child stars (Ta Kung Pao)
Andy used to not attending Commercial music awards (Oriental Daily & Wen Wei Po)
Radio stations vying to hold music awards first, Andy first to announce wont be attending Commercial Hits Awards (The Sun)
Andy comments difficulty of singers in running from Beijing to HK (Ming Pao)
Commercial radio Hit Awards, Andy as usual not attending (HK Commercial Daily)
This year Andy is selected as chief guest in the X'mas lighting ceremony in Tsim Tsa Tsui . He will film a musical for release at the same time to raise fund for Children Cancer Foundation.
Yesterday Andy went to Harbour City at Tsim Sha Tsui to select his child partners personally. Andy interviewed the 12 finalists. Some are Eurasions from different countries. They each have its own character, all were v lively, some kept pestering Andy to play with them. Andy has charmed small children as well!
The questions asked were simple, one of which was: 'What do you like to eat most?' One boy answered, "I want to go to your house to eat." & added he wanted to eat spring dove, Andy laughed out loudly & heartily, asked him instead, "How do you know my house is in Sha Tian?"..
Andy was visibly inflenced by this gp of bubbly, smart & energenetic kids, he was v cheerful & laughed a lot.
During photo taking, one 4 yr-old Parkistanese child, Shen Shen, held on to Andy not allowing him to go, he fought for the mike & screamed. Andy gave the boy a bite on his shoulder! Andy was asked if he dislikes kids? "No, how to be scared of kids?" He continued to play with them...
The winner was an 11 yr-old girl & a 5 yr-old boy, for Shen Shen, Andy said he may consider giving him a cameo role to play.
Regarding this year music awards ceremomies, it seems Andy is the only singer not affected at all. Andy has been absent in Commercial Hit Awards for the last 5 years.
When told abt it, Andy said, "Yes, I am worried for the other singers!"
On the 1st of Jan every year, Andy is usually not in HK, similarly for next year. For many years, it was rumouredd that Andy is not on good terms with Commercial, because of its awards giving, he is the only singer absent year after year in their awards ceremony. For years Andy was given zero award, it makes Andy feels that the stn does not support him, giving hin litle airplay, This year most probably he will attend RTHK awards in Beijing.
Andy joked that the stns should all hold ceremonies on the same day, then can tell which stn is more powerful, & the singers who can attend the most ceremonies can enter Guinesss Records!
Andy said this is business tactics to hold ceremonies this way, if the singers find difficulties, the record co should decide for the singer which stn is more imporrtant.
Andy has become the first entertainer in HK to grace the cover of an economic magazine, appearing as an entrepreneur to talk on business ventures. He said, "Investment has to be diversified, even if something happen, the loss will not be too great."
Source: Oriental Daily dated 4/11
Year end is approaching, as usual, various radio stns are gearing up to host its own annual music awards. Competition among the stns is always hot in previous years, this year it has gone higher. Metro, RTHK have continuously attacked Commercial stn. Commercial which always holds its Hit awards on the first of January, now faces the challenge from RTHK which will hold its Top 10 Best Singers awards on the New Year eve, 31st of Dec, in Beijing, bringing with it not only the best singers but also holding the ceremony earlier.
Commercial Stn always enjoys being the first to hold the ceremony, but there is news that this prime privilage is being snatched by Metro Stn, which will hold its ceremony on either the 30th or 31st Dec, becoming the first to give out the music report cards.
Metro take away Commercial first, RTHK plays more. it is moving its awards ceremony on the Top 10 Best Mandarin Gold Songs to Beijing & just a day earlier than Commercial. Other than giving awars to top 10 singers, it will also give smaller awards to singers, it is really taking away the popular singers.
Accordingly, the most likely singers to be in the Top 10 this year are Andy Lau, Aaron Kwok, Sammi Cheng, Kelly Chen, Joey Yeung, Nic Tse & Faye Wang etc. These gp of singers always have v tight schedule, & if they have to travel so far to Beijing, for some reasons they cannot come back in time, it will affect Commercial stn awards ceremony. The record co are having a headache, to go Beijing or not? Or stay back in HK to attend Commercial Hit awards? The most worrying is if you satisfy one you may offend the other, headache for Commercial Stn is even greater, it is losing its first, now has to worry attendance of singers!
RTHK: Singers can have a choice not to attend, if it is difficult
With the above news, the reporters sought confirmation from RTHK director, he admitted it outright, "Ours will be on the 31st Dec to give out Top 10 Best Singers awards in Beijing, but we wont mark all the singers, if there are singers who feel it is difficult to do so, they can opt not to attend, we wont make it difficult for people, in all we are not playing!"
Metro manager admitted with ease, its Music awards will be held earlier this year, "Yes, this year Metro Hit awards will be early, but the exact date is not fixed yet, not sure if it is 30th or 31st, it will be earlier than 31st lah!"
Look like the 3 stns will start from 3oth Dec, 3 days in a go, striding across HK & Beijing, the toughest are those who are still eargerly eyeing for the awards, not only are they faced with competition stress, they have to endure the journey, becoming the grind of the stns.
Look as if Leon Lai opting not to receive awards last year is a right move.
Dairy from andylau.cc
3/11---Rest at home the whole afternoon, do recording for the Cantonese album at nite. This time there are new attempts, hope evryone can accept & like it. But, the ablum will not be ready soon. I want to concentrate on my recording now, talk again next time, bye bye Andy
Date: 4 Nov 00
Source: United News
Organised by Min Shen Pao & www.unstars.com, 'Millennium Top 10 Idols' awards ceremony will be held at 8pm tonite in TW.
Andy who was booked to come, to receive his Special award & as award presenter, is unable to attend because of his busy schedule in dubbing for his 100th movie Ah Fu. He will select a date & come personally to receive the award...
Sammi who was nominated in Golden Horse awards, felt 'sorry' for Andy, she said, "If this movie Needing You is without the coordiantion of Andy, it will not be as outstanding, box-office will not be so good. It is a regret that Andy is not nominated." She is thankful to Andy...
Source: Easy news
Headline: Andy faces Aaron, who is not scare of who
...Nobody is afraid of anybody. Acted by Andy, Ah Fu, & Thunder Cops, (..sorry if the name is incorrectly translated) acted by Aaron Kwok will enter a battle, both movies will hit the screen next month X'mas. Both are confident with their own movie.
Other than these 2 movies, there are 3 others slated for release during X'mas. But as these 2 movies not only fair equal in strength, both enlisted the help of Japanese actresses. Andy has the graceful Tokiwa Takako, Aaron has Norika Fujiwara plus a rumour of love affair between the two. These are enough to whet up the appetite of movie-goers.
In Ah Fu, Andy acted a Thai boxer, there are scenes of boxing matches. Andy had endured bodily pain & injuries during filming, & because of this movie, he openly bares his torso, wearing only a boxer short, those v colorful types, this to a King is no doubt a big sarcrifice.
Just which one will stand out more than the other? Some seniors in the circle have been asked to comment. Johnny To felt that with the support from a vast gp of fans, Andy's movie will be able to beat Aaron's in box-office. Another director Chong Xi Chang felt that Aaron's movie has plots which are more attractive, Sandra Wu favours Aniki Takashi's movie instead.
The survey is such that not only both movies stand fair, the supporters too, who is the winner? Soon, the result will be known.
Source: Ming Pao
Headline: Who is the winner of HK movie in X'mas?
...The few fighting movies are big productions, when big productions countering one another, the one with the stronger casts will fair favourably.
From the casts, Ah Fu & Thunder Cops stand better chance, New Generation Cops II because of newcomers stands at a weaker position.
From angles of movie attraction, Andy Lau wins over Aaron Kwok, but Tokiwa Takako loses to Norika Fujiwara.
Badboy by Ekin Chen & Louis Ku, joint effort of new generation big stars, has less selling point than Andy & Aarons', it gives viewers an impression of gansters flick.
For movie-goers, the males will choose Thunder Cops & New Generation Cops II, Thunder Cops has Norika Fujiwara, New Generation Cops has young casts, Badboy stands in between, Ah Fu has Andy Lau, his older image & because its movie title, gives a boring feel.
Diary from andylau.cc
2/11---Audio drama final episode has alreday been uploaded yesterday, how is the response? But actually many friends have always told me, "Over the net cannot listen clearly & smoothly, not satisfied in listening..." Not sure how to solve the problem?
Sometimes thought of making it into a CD, but not sure how the response will be like, but lately really have a lot of problems needing much time to consider carefully, hope you all leave words at the message board, give me some ideas.
Date: 3 Nov 00
Source: Apple Daily & Da Chen Pao
Tokiwa Takako was in HK lately for the dubbing of Ah Fu. By chance, she met Andy at the studio, as host, Andy treated Tokiwa to lunch. But due to time constriant, Andy could only treat her packed lunch, Andy joked that it is also v sumptuous, had vege, fish, meat, even roast pork! Tokiwa is Japanese, but she likes Chinese food, she enjoyed the meal a lot!
Source: Da Chen Pao
Headline: Andy not nominated in Golden Horse Movie Award, loyal netizens want to boycott the award ceremony
In the list released 2 days ago, Andy was not nominated for Best Actor award in Golden Horse Awards. Yesterday over the net waves of protest were continuous, they querried if the judges are biased, or if they are jealous that Andy is too handsome, last year with Running Out Of Time, Andy was not nominated, this year again they left him out.
The fans even requested TVBS, the broadcater, not to invite Andy, as they always make use of Andy's star appeal.
TW movie co was confident that Andy would be nominated, they had even told him to leave the date 2nd of Dec free. It is not sure now if Andy will attend.
China Star & TW co all expressed regret that Andy is not nominated. But Andy who has gone thro' thick & thin', takes it lightly. In his previous trip to TW, he had said that it is difficult for comedy movie to be nominated, he is used to the judges decision, he added that he will still film commercial & not arty movies, as he wishes to share the happiness in commercial movies with fans.
Source: Apple Daily
There are 5 movies due for released during X'mas in HK this year, contending for box-office. They are: one by Aniki Takashi & Kelly, one by Aaron Kwok & Norika Fujiwara, one by Andy Lau & Tokiwa Takako (Ah Fu), one by Louis Ku & Ekin Chen, & one by Stephen Fong & Chen Quan Xi(Badboy). (sorry, dont know all their names in English...)
Many has indicated that the movie by Aniki Takashi & Kelly is more watchable, it is the only love movie, & is most likely to be the first choice of movie-goers. Andy's boxer movie & Aaron Kwok's movies will be fighting over box-office collections. The impression of the commentators is that HK movie is seldom successful when there is cooperation with Japanese actress.
Andy when contacted yesterday, said that of course he has confidence with his movie, esp with help from Tokiwa.
Diary from andylau.cc
1/11---Work is simpler today, but it is also v complicated. The whole day have dubbing with Tokiwa takako for the movie A Fighter's Blues, we have to coordiante the mood well with the emotion in the movie, but always because of unclear pronounciation, it makes the whole room roars with laughter. In order for this movie to have beautiful effect, Tokiwa tries her best to pronounce every word correctly.
Me?! Because not worse than her lah! Andy
Date: 2 Nov 00
Headline/Source: Johnny To: Without Andy, there will be no such good box-office (Ta Kung Pao)
Andy gives personal consultancy service in showbiz to Fu Min Xia (Show 8 & Sing Tao)
Andy willing to be Fu Min Xia's consultant (Oriental Daily)
Known Diving Queen 8 years, Andy sets path for Fu to enter showbiz (Apple Daily)
Andy is not nominated for Best Actor award with the movie Needing You in TW Golden Horse Movie Awards. Johnny To was asked if he is disappointed? To replied, "Actually Andy acted v well, if that role was not played by him, box-office will not be so good. But Andy's part was not as striking & domineering as the female lead, but Andy acted even better in this than Running Out Of Time, also, a lot of times, I didnt asked for it, it is his own improvwement." Sammi Cheng has been nominated for the Best Actress award.
After the diving show 2 nights ago, Andy treated China swimming team to dinner at a Tsim Tsa Tsui hotel .
Actually Andy has known Fu for 8 years. Since her win in the Olympics, she has many offers to do commercials & filming. Fu, being new in this field, & does not wish to miss a chance, has consulted Andy. Andy is v caring towards her, giving rise to the rumour that they are cooperating on some projects.
Andy offered to give her advice, & possibly leading her to showbiz.
Said Andy,"It is true I really give her a lot of advice," (Is it to invite her to sign up?) "I dont dismiss the possibility, but it is still too early to say."
As to her coach disapproving her to enter showbiz, Andy said, "She needs not be singing or acting, she can film commercials or others. Li Ling (a gymnast) can advertrise his brand of clothes, Fu can also have her own swim wear. But most important is what she herself must know what she wants to do."
Asked who is prettier, Fu & Kwek Jin JIn? Andy said, "V hard to answer, there is no ugly woman at age 18, but I feel Fu looks like Chen Hui San."
Diary from andylau.cc
31/10---Started recording for my new album today. When I was in Australia, I had written lyrics for 2 songs, it is the theme song & accompanying song for the movie A Fighter's Blues, but as the lyrics are not fully ideal, still under some correction, please give me some more time to arrange, when it is done, will let everyone listens at the earliest hour. Return home v early tonight, had dinner with family, felt v heartwarming & comfy! Andy
Date: 1 Nov 00
Source: Oriental Daily Sports Section
Even though Fu Min Xia was invited to join showbiz & has indicated that she has no ambitions in diving & wishes to accept new challenges, China National team disagrees with her decision to withdraw. The national coach said Fu is still v important to the country, in the 2 events single & double, the country is yet to find a younger person to take her place, the country still needs her. Fu previous coaches also disagree with her decision, saying it is only propanganda to join showbiz...
Source: The Sun
Headline: Andy & Fu bit nails watching diving show
Andy was watching diving show 2 nights ago, with Fu Min Xia. At moments when it was tense & exciting, both of them were seen biting nails, the actions were coincidentally the same, looks like real pals. Andy tried to learn some diving tricks from Fu. After the show, they went for dinner together...
Source: Show 8
RTHK entertainment show 'Millieum Top 10 Popular Persons' result was out yesterday. Those on the list includes Leslie Cheung, Eason Chan, Nic Tse, Andy Lau, Wang Zhi Hua, Carol Cheng, Sammi Cheng, Chee Lam, Aaron Kwok & Kelly Chen. Leslie has the highest votes, Leon Lai , Jacky Cheung & Faye Wong were ousted.
Diary from andylau.cc
30/10---Took a 9 hr flight returning from Sydney to HK. In the airport, other than my fans, there were lots of civilians, govt oficers, sportsmen's relatives, friends & classmates, the scene was bustling! Followed by on the spot press con, to glorify the glorious result won by the sportsmen, their never yielding spirit & determination, make me admired & respect them, hope they can get even better result next time.
Return & have a quick shower, go to see Chinese Diving show, of course their prowess is not to be doubted, every jump is excellent, make me feel like having a go right away!
Most interestingly, the sportsman who look big-sizes on the screen, actually are v small in build. On asking , their age is only 15, 16. If I start learning diving now, is my age a bit too old?! Andy (Andy Town: giggle..giggle....)
Side-tract: Yesterday I went to M'sia to see my father who had a stroke some time ago, v happy to see that he has gained substantial power in his lower limb, not yet with the upper, work harder, dad!!...hummm..on the 11th Nov, I want to go M'sia...see my father or Andy??..Dear dad, I shall see Andy this time!...I see you on any other day, okay??...See, one day I didnt log on to the net, I miss getting a mouse pad from andylau.com...
Date: 31 Oct 00
Headline/Source: Andy to the pool to rope in Fu Min Xia & Xiong Ni to the showbiz (Show 8)
Andy rushed back to HK to support Fu Min Xia (Oriental Daily)
Fu Min Xia suspected to sign up with Andy, ear-to-ear when met (Ming Pao)
Andy returned to HK to meet Fu Min Xia (Sing Tao)
Yesterday Andy returned to HK together with the HK representatives for the Paralympics. It attracted media attention & many fans waited eagerly at the airport. Andy, H. President of the association, was v proud & pleased with the results brought back by the participants.
When the reporters started the interview, Andy was seen stepping backwards all the time, to let the sportsmen be in front, his intention was to give honour to the participants & avoided the limelight himself. Su Wei Hua who broke 3 Wrold paralympics record, during interview,when asked whom would he thanked, he answered, "Andy Lau!" Then only he thanked his parents.
Andy was shocked! He was v vheerful & covered his mouth smiling! After the interview, he hurriedly left the place, not allowing the reporters to take photo or talk to him, unlike his usual self, it was obvious that he did not want to snatch the glory from the participants.
At night Andy went to Kowloon Park to watch China Swimming team performances. Andy entered vis a special passage to avoid chaos. The show started at 7:30pm, Andy was there at 7:15pm. The Chinese team were all v excited with Andy's presence, they took photos & shook hands with him..
Andy was at the VIP seat, when the show started, he watched attentively. When he had time, he sat beside Fu Min Xia,the two whispered 'biting each other ears'! They appeared like old pals, they gazed at one another, at one point Andy said something & she hit Andy gently on the shoulder. From their behaviour, it is likely to think that not only are they familiar with one another, they might be a step further with the possibility of cooperation.
Later Andy talked to Siong Ni & gave him card, is he waving to Siong too?
Fu said her idols are Fong Zhong Xin & Tony Leung, on Andy, she said, Andy is out of ordinary, he is a complete person...Asked is she dizzy in front of such a complete person? To avoid misunderstanding, she said yes but added there was nothing else attached to it...
Andy paid money himself to congratulate the HK Paralympians (Apple Daily)
Andy cheered for the athletics, feels like a fan (Show 8)
Andy wants to raise fund for the disabled athletes (Ta Kung Pao)
Andy sacrificed his annual holidays to go Sydney to cheer for Paralympics. Before he set off, he had specially bought some watches for every participants. Each watch has the picture of different types sports to represent the event each took part in. Also, the night before departure from Sydney, Andy paid thro' his pocket to give them a celebration dinner, they partied till 2am.
Asked if he has contributed money to the association, Ansy said, "Doing charity is from the heart, how much I donated need not be mentioned." He hopes to do more for them in future, such as having donation activities..
Andy in Sydney was cheering for HK team everyday, he joked that previously his fans cheered for him, now he feels like he is a fan too, he held HK flag till his hands were tired, he cheered till his voice was hoarse, & said actually to be a fan is not easy! (Andy Twon: yes, not easy, Andy!!)
Headline/Source: Fu Min Xia denied signing up with Andy (Ming Pao dated 30/10)
Fu Min Xia was in HK since yesterday, Andy is always her fan. She blushed & told the reporter that Andy Lau will be present to support her at her show today. She has denied the rumour that she will sign up with Andy's co to enter showbiz. She said since her Gold medal in Olympics, she contacted Andy once thro' phone, she has no contact with him lately, she is not aware of the rumour.
Headline/Source: Tokiwa Takako secretly arrived in HK to help Andy, personally turns up to do dubbing (Oriental Daily dated 30/10)
Tokiwa Takako was spotted in HK airport yesterday. She has come to dub for the movie Ah Fu. In this movie, she will be speaking 80% Cantonese, v little Japanese & English. She felt it is more realistic with her own voice & promised Andy she will do the dubbing herself. She was with her Cantonese teacher, the pinchy cute child was her teacher's. Tokowa was v friendly. Asked if she will meet Andy, she said she would love to but Andy is always v busy..
Source: Apple Daily dated 30/10
...There was a report earlier on that Lin Jia Tong has signed up with Andy with the fee of tens of millions. This report is ridiculous, if Lin is worth tens of millions, then Andy's Team Work must be a charity org.! The co signing up artiste must be watchful! Andy had lost so much in Team Work before, because did not check the account, hope he won't repeat the same mistake this time!
Diary from andylau.cc
29/10---The organiser worried that the stadium will become out of order, arranged for me to stay in the hotel to watch the closing ceremony of the Paralympics. The whole closing ceremony makes me feel that Australians have given high respect & attention to the diasbled persons.There were disabled persons singing for the occasion, also one who was with a walker displayed some skills & lighted the fireworks, this made me feel the amt of hardwork & sacrifice put out by the disabled is many times more than the ordinary persons.
Actually I really hope I am able to promote such activities in HK, hope everyone can respect the diaabled athletes more. At this sudden moment, I hope to help in setting up a Diaabled Sportsman Foundation,, but not sure if the government will approve to it. On the other hand, hope that I can help to hold big & small competitive evets for them in HK, let all the HK people witness their hardwork & strength! Andy
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