2007 English Translation of Maggie's Article, News, etc.

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Translated by shaw

Corresponding chinese articles and more pics at : [URL=http://www.maggieshiu.net/bbs/viewthread.php?tid=4735]"Gong Tau" Premiere[/URL]

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Kenny Wong Showed Off – Maggie Shiu Saw Nothing

Apple Daily 10 May 2007

In one scene of the movie “Gong Tau – An Oriental Black Magic” Kenny Wong wore only underpants and showed of his 40 inches chest. On the movie premiere night Kenny jokingly said Maggie Shiu got the benefit when filming that particular scene with him. Maggie denied it, saying she did not have the “honor”,  because that night she had to dropped customized eyes drops into her eyes to create red eyes effect, thus she wore no contact lenses, and saw nothing.     (WARNING: Kenny's exhibition pic is at the end of this article)

“Gong Tau – An Oriental Black Magic” movie, starring Maggie Shiu, Kenny Wong, and Mark Cheng, premiered on May 8^th, 2007. The Director Herman Yau, Producer Dennis Law, and all actors attended it. Ms. Lam (one of the actress) wore a sexy low cut gown.

Regret It

The media threw rumor on Kenny and Maggie when they filming TVB drama series “The Dance of Passion”. The two collaborated again in this movie. Kenny said his character in this movie is a “gong tau” master. He had to filming with snakes, mice, and insects. In one scene, after counter-attacked by other black magic, much parts of his body was covered by blood, he wore only underpants. He said (jokingly) : “the movie crews are nice. They prepared variety of underpants for me to choose. Finally I chose white one. Maggie Shiu was also filming the scene. She got the benefit.” 

In response Maggie laughed and said: “For that scene my character was in mourning mood. I had to dropped customized eyes drops to create red eyes effect, thus I wore no contact lenses. Plus he stood quite a distance from me, so practically I saw nothing. Sorry, I missed it.”

When media asked about Yoyo Mung and Ekin Cheng, Maggie quickly said: “Ha…ha…, let’s watch the movie.”

Mark Cheng swam all morning on the premiere day, thus his skin looked reddish that night. When asked about his wife, he said: “My wife is in Malaysia taking care of our daughter. She is in kindergarten now.” Does Mark believe “gong tau” exist? He said: “In Malaysia I once saw “gong tau” resurrected a dead chicken, and able to force people to marry you although he/she does not love you. But I am not afraid of it, because I never harm others.”

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shaw_mag

Translated by shaw.

Corresponding chinese article at :

http://www.maggieshiu.net/bbs/viewthread.php?tid=4796

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East Week Magazine 195  (23 May 2007)

(E=East Week; M=Maggie)

MAGGIE SHIU: AFTERALL, I WANT NOTHING

Prologue

Boring, but not about Maggie Shiu. In fact her logic and manner is surprisingly unique but fun. In this interview, she got me laugh out loud several times.

Boring, because of Ekin Cheng. If you and I were in her shoes, the romance would be considered issue from the past century. But Maggie Shiu lives in the entertainment world. While she never said a word, others always bring this issue up. This is the first interview after 8 years, for promoting her new movie “Gong Tau”. In first place she set the rule: only talk about this movie, and no Mr. Cheng. But we all know it is more or less unavoidable, because readers love celebrity love life and gossips.

Boring, but still has to answer questions. After her ex boy friend name was mentioned, she smile as normal and answered in simple words to end it. In contrast to afore mentioned issue, she was light up when we discussed about opportunity to work in Mainland China. She asked: “I heard there are lots of opportunities over there. How should I seek them? I would like to try.”

Termination of romance is different to termination of employment. There is no compensation for that. If Maggie did not get over the break-up eight years ago, she probably never recovered.

This person in front of me is in very good condition. So good that she even has planned her own interment.

“We never know what will happen tomorrow. Look at the bright side. Why don’t we prepare it from today. I want incineration. Just that simple” .

 (E: “What things do you want to bring with you (in the memorial service)?”)

 “No need for that. After death, why would I have my hands full loaded with mortal things? (laugh) I am not Santa Claus.”

 The one who can not let go, probably are you and I, and Ms. Leung.

 No wrinkles grows around 42 years old Maggie’s eyes. The one that grows on her, is wisdom.

 

Conversation with God

Maggie confessed she is not used to accept interviews and posing for still pictures. During this photo session she looked unease. She can’t stay still for the photographer. Habit is difficult to change, but nature’s change is unavoidable.

 “I took the role in ‘Gong Tau’ simply because I want to work with the Director, Herman Yau, and also the filming fits my schedule,” Maggie said. “Some actors or actress won’t accept such roles due to their faith. But I won’t reject such offer. I believe God is full of compassion. God will always forgive me. I can’t understand why some people care so much about it (black magic theme movies). Is that because their true faith? I guess I am not a good Christian, because in certain degree I also believe in some other things. In the past when I was very “deep” into Christianity, occasionally I talked about things that hurt my parents.   For instance I prevent them to pray to the traditional spirits. Actually their purpose is good., they pray for me and for peace in hearts.  Parents will not harm their children. I believe all faiths guide human to righteousness. We also have to care for others and not be selfish. I prefer a harmonic family.”

Run Away

Maggie has a modest family. Her childhood home was on Hap Mei Rd. Her father was a sailor and her mother had a job. As the only child in her family, she was so bored that she liked to play hide-and-seek with her parents. She often hid under bed.

“But they didn’t look for me. No fun at all. I also pretended to run away from home. I left a note for them, wandering around my neighborhood, but they didn’t show any reaction either. Ha…ha… Finally I returned home after dark.”

How surprising it is. We know too little about Maggie Shiu.

“When I was small I did not play with dolls. Instead, I liked to bring out stuff from my home and sold it on the streets.”

(E: What?)

“Yup. I took out bowls and saucers, and sold it for $5, $10.

(E: Were they sold out?)

“Ha…ha…, not even one. I was only 10 years old. When people walked by me, I would shut up, only showed them the pricelist. Moreover, they were all my neighbors; they knew I was playing games. In fact I was just having fun for couple of hours. Afterward I would go home for dinner. I was very bored at that time, and missed friends.”

“Why would a quiet person like me enroll to (TVB) acting course? In fact I was just pretending to go back to the game I played in childhood, played with imaginary friends. I remembered the test. They wanted me to cry, thus I cried. That was easy to me.” 

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cont...

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cont. East Week 195 interview 

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Become Gigi Lai 

Become Gigi Lai 

Unlike other girls, Maggie has been a very independent person since she was a kid. During this interview, she answered questions unhesitant. Regarding the high heel shoes, Maggie considered them as part of photo props; they are not meant for human to wear. Compare to Gigi Lai, who prepared 10 pairs of her own high heel shoes for the interview and photo sessions, this flip-flop sandal fans Maggie Shiu is completely from different world.

 “But, lately I favor sweets. Gigi told me: ‘Girls prefer sweets by nature.’ My reaction is: ‘Hah? Does it mean I turn into female now?’ Very funny!”

To realize and turn into a woman after 42 years old seems a little bit too late. But it is never too late to pursuit for happiness. Maggie told us to think positively.

“Nowadays besides filming movies and tv series, I also have a small beauty business. Beauty comes from inside toward outside. You have to accept things come along naturally with your age, such as wrinkles. Do not care for unhappy things. In the past I didn’t understand the proverb: ‘Time goes by whether you are happy or sad. Thus, choose to be happy.’ I thought it was easy to say than to practice it. (smile). But now I realize it is easy.”

 “In the past I did not know how to be positive. Actually it is as simple as to concentrate on everything you do and care not for the rest.  For instance, don’t think of off-office  activities when you are on office hours. You must concentrate on your job. By doing this time flies unnoticed. You will be happier at the end of the day. I found this wisdom only in recent years. I am more relax now.  

Death is Not Scary

Lately I believe that the most important things are simple and happy life. Maybe the reason is sometimes ago my father was sick and a person close to me passed away. After going through them, I realize nobody is immortal; sooner or later everyone will leave (the world). Why not live the life to the fullest and being happy? In this way you will looks prettier.

 “Now I live with my parents, and always have contacts with them. I think we should have more interactions, since there is not much time anymore. My father is 70 years old now. Of course long life for him. But, who knows what will happen? If he suddenly leaves me tomorrow, what can I do? Therefore I ask him how he would like his memorial service to be. Of course I am not expecting him to die soon. Instead, I just want to face this thing with positive manner, and prepare it well.”

“Lately I visit funerals more frequently. In the past I skipped facing the corpse. But now I am brave. I tell myself: ‘One day I also will lay on the same place’. Now I can accept death, but still can not accept pain. Therefore I will not giving birth. I prefer to adopt children. Boyfriends? There are a lot to choose. I like the healthy, chubby type. Bulky muscle is also OK. Any men out there who want to date me have to ask me directly. I am not roundabout person.

Epilog

Compare to other girls, Maggie Shiu is less feminine. But she is not the one to blame.

“Before I was born, my dad had expected a son and prepared a name “Shiu Ci Long”. I did not have dolls when I was a kid because my dad did not like it. He treated me like a boy, brought me to sport games.“

“Maybe for that reason, when I grew up, I love to buy dolls. I think they are cute.”

(E: Which dolls do you like?)

 “I love all dolls. I used to favor only one. But now I do not stick to only one brand. I love all of them: Tabo, Hello Kitty, etc.”

Talking about dolls, Maggie “cool” image disappeared, and on her face we only found the brightest smile of the day.

 Maggie is right. Why would one sacrifice the whole forest for a single tree.

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cont. East Week 195 interview 

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Sheren Tang is Maggie’s classmate in TVB acting class and also one of her few friends in the entertainment business. Sheren introduced Maggie to church, but she does not force her to be baptized. They are good sisters.

The thick and long hair Maggie wore in the early days of her career covered her unique beauty. Sheren Tang and Kitty Lai were more popular in those days. Not until “the New Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre” (1986) people started to know Maggie. 

In the movie “Gong Tau”, is Maggie the one to activate the curse or the one being cursed? Maggie said: “Of course I am the one being cursed. Look at me. Nobody will buy me in antagonist roles.” Sound restless, but straightforward.

Audience regretted Maggie’s role as Sonija Kwok’s mother in “Perished in the name of Love” (2002). This year, in new series “The Gem of Life”, Maggie (42) and Gigi Lai (35) are sisters. Don’t worried, audience. Maggie is very fit, unconcealed by her “sister”.

In 2005, her bikini ads for beauty products ignited buzz in the city. In fact, this tomboy lady laughed the most during this interview when the photographer praised her for being fit and slim. “Ha…ha…, I love it when people say I am slim.” She cares much for being pretty.

Maggie has the “cool” look by nature. She is also a quiet person. Thus, people often forget the “kid” side of her. There is a little girl in every women’s heart. The one in Maggie’s is a very cute one.

charmed

Thanks for translating all those long articles shaw - very informative! And I noticed you intentionally missed some parts

charmed

Other articles from earlier this month - mostly Gong Tau related.

Corresponding article:

http://www.maggieshiu.net/bbs/viewthread.php?tid=4720

Great Actress, Great Person, Maggie Shiu

In the film, Maggie Shiu plays a depressive housewife; the character does not have the toughness of a police woman, or a triad head's wife in previous Johnnie To productions. Herman smiles and says "This time her image is prominent, because Johnnie To has many viewers. Sometimes even when a film is not good to watch, you can tell that she has good acting skills".

When Herman filmed his first film "靚妹正傳" [The story of a pretty girl?] (1987), he had thought about finding TVB newcomer Maggie Shiu to take part, but it never materialised. In 2004, the two of them finally cooperated in ICAC series; Herman highly praises Maggie for not only having great acting abilities, but also being a great person. "She is level, modest, not overbearing, does not like to show-off, and she thinks of others. Like during filming, there was a scene where Lam Suet needed to be lying on the floor covered in blood - for convenience, he didn't get up during filming; Maggie continuously provided him with smokes and water.

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http://www.maggieshiu.net/bbs/viewthread.php?tid=4775

In Gong Tau, Maggie plays a simple woman who not only develops post-natal depression, but also falls under a curse. She directly states that she found the role very difficult to immerse in, because it is her first of this type of horror film, she has never had children, and there are not many scripted lines.

The word that Maggie speaks the most often in the film is "Ahhh"; in actual fact simply screaming is not necessarily correct. At first, it seemed as though screaming loud and violently would be right - screaming until a sore throat developed. Afterwards, she realised that there are many types of screaming, different ways can mean different emotions - it doesn't simply have to be violent screaming.

During filming, Maggie drops special eye drops in her eye to make the whites of her eyes go red, and to cause her tears to be red. Because the eye drops were stinging, it caused her eyes to black out for a few seconds. Maybe because she suddenly saw nothing for a few seconds, it gave her more of a fright and made it easier to get into character.

charmed

http://www.maggieshiu.net/bbs/viewthread.php?tid=4792

Dinner with Paco, Herman, Kenny - Paco article.

Just the Maggie parts.

Whilst they were eating, I asked them whether there was anything during the filming that was scary. Maggie was the first to put down her chopsticks; "I remember the first few days we saw the director bring in lots of insects (scorpions, spiders, etc) but after a few days, nobody cared!". Herman smiled and said "We didn't have enough budget to buy props, we had to use the real thing!".

I asked Maggie, this time filming, did the director get you to do anything that didn't make you look beautiful? She did not hesitate and replied "Of course!". Maggie later ate while explaining, "Paco, to be honest, if the storyline requires it, I really don't mind. Having filmed for this many years, I mostly hope that whatever I act as, it is convincing. Everything else is not important.". Maggie's attitude is exactly what I always tell the younger generation. If you are worried about your image, then don't act! Maggie added "The director is very good, every scene he helped me. There were scenes I was unsure about, the director always came down to show me - it really made a difference". Kenny sat on the side nodding his head - obviously the opinion is agreed on.

Herman also spoke praises of Maggie being professional: "For the sake of realism, each day she would drop eye drops into her eyes to make them all red, it really is a big sacrifice.".

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charmed

Nothing new - just says that Maggie is a wonderful caring person and a very professional actress! The red eye drops made her miss out on Kenny without his pants though - what a waste.

shaw_mag

QUOTE:

以下是引用charmed在2007-5-28 3:16:10的发言：

Thanks for translating all those long articles shaw - very informative! And I noticed you intentionally missed some parts

ha...ha..., good observer.

Thx to you for translating Gong Tau related articles and news.

mind

Thanks you shaw and charmed for the translations

shaw, I love you lah, hehe

I really like East Week 195 interview, so many things in Maggie's heart. I love when she said about her parent.

Thanks Both of you

Oh, I curious what they writing about that man, It made shaw didn't translate that part.

Let me know???

charmed

QUOTE:

以下是引用mind在2007-5-29 16:20:47的发言：

shaw, I love you lah, hehe

You don't love me too? Hehe joking la

There isn't actually much important that is said about him. There is abit of background in each article - they make a mention about how they had a 7 year relationship, broken up now for 8 years. One article has a caption underneath the picture that says something about how Maggie was previously ill and the promise that Ekin publicly made.

The East article says that for most of us, we wouldn't remember an ex that was so long ago but because Maggie is in the entertainment circle, it is unavoidable. It says that since it happened, Maggie has maintained her silence over the matter - in all her interviews she won't answer questions in regard to Ekin, but prefers to talk more about the movie that she is promoting.

So yeah, nothing specific, nothing we haven't heard. I guess when talking about Maggie's background, it is hard not to mention it - it is something that the public (unfortunately) connects to.

shaw_mag

QUOTE:

以下是引用mind在2007-5-29 16:20:47的发言：

Oh, I curious what they writing about that man, It made shaw didn't translate that part.

Let me know???

You miss not much. Refer to Charmed's post above.

The reason I skipped it is: BORING.

mind

QUOTE:

以下是引用charmed在2007-5-29 22:04:11的发言：

You don't love me too? Hehe joking la
 

haha... charmed, You know I love you always and always la. Long time no chat w/you, you are lively as always.

Thanks you for that part, it's not important like you siad. After I read it, I feel... umm ummm, that's it.

Shaw, I feel as you when I translated the ex parts to my language, really boring.

PS. Maggie flys to France to film Jewel w/other casts, right??

shaw_mag

Mind, give me the link to your Thai translations, please. All articles, if possible. I will post the link of Thai translation to related article. Thx.

Maggie flew to Paris on May 20th, and returned to HK on June 3rd. On June 3rd ReJeune (M's cosmetics/health business) participated in a HK cosmetics expo. Some HK fans went to the expo, with hope to meet M. Unfortunately she just arrived early that morning and felt jet lag + tired, so she did not attend the expo.

Additional info: On June 2nd some international students (China, Malaysia, and Vietnam) attending universities in Paris spot M @ a KFC restaurant in Paris. She had salads.