Kenneth Ma: I am a failure as she does not invite me to 'Disabled Toilet Gathering'

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TVB artiste, Kenneth Ma (馬國明) was promoting for new series, Ghost Dragon of Cold Mountain (寒山潛龍) in the hotel in Hong Kong.  After completed filming for new series, The Misadventures of Zoo (流氓皇帝), Kenneth will be filming the series, The Hero (梟雄) and acting as the younger version of Anthony Wong (黃秋生). Although he did not have any scenes with Anthony Wong, but he will steal some tips when Anthony was acting. Kenneth said: "I feel stress when acting as the young Anthony Wong and have to see how Anthony acts for his role as well.".

In the series, Triumph in the Skies II (衝上雲霄II), the scene of Coffee Lam (林芊妤) was lied on top of Kenneth Ma was unforgettable. When asked about the 'disabled toilet gathering' which caused Coffee to be terminated from TVB, Kenneth said: "I am a failure as she does not invite me to the gathering. I am unsure about this but I guess do not need to be terminated. There may be a chance but needs to wait for the company's decision.".

Kenneth Ma Willing to Give Rebecca Zhu a Ride to Create Rumors and Make More Money

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Kenneth Ma Willing to Give Rebecca Zhu a Ride to Create Rumors and Make More Money 

Yesterday Kenneth Ma and rumored girlfriend Rebecca Zhu attended DSC 16th Anniversary celebration event. Kenneth frankly expressed he gets paid more working as a 'couple team', and he can see a beautiful lady, kills two birds with one stone. Kenneth did not mind working with Rebecca and did not feel awkward at all. To make even more money, Kenneth was even willing to give Rebecca another ride after work and create more rumors. He said: "There's noise and interest! You all (reporters) can have an easier time writing the story, and the readers can read happily!" Rebecca laughed: "Thanks for taking me along." Kenneth expressed: "It's mutual! The sponsor wants more noise too, with a couple team coming out together, there's more attraction. I also hope to come out as a couple team more often, make more money! You don't mind right?" Rebecca said: "Not bad!" 

Earlier Kenneth and Rebecca had rumors because they were spotted in the same car. Rebecca expressed this time they came in separate cars, and joked telling Kenneth not to follow her when they leave. Kenneth said: "I drive on that road too, I have to rush back to filming!" Reporters said next time if they come in the same car, then there will be even more noise. 

Currently filming a new costume drama with Tavia Yeung, Kenneth said he and Tavia had been a couple for two years already, he hoped to switch partners and give the audience a fresh feeling. He said he hoped to be a married couple with Rebecca again just like they did in Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles. Kenneth claimed out of all the female artists with the surname of "Chu" in TVB, he had rumors with all of them except for Mimi Chu. He joked and said he has to ask Mimi if she's willing to be his rumored girlfriend. 

Kenneth had to shave his head for his new costume drama, asked if he's worried his hair wouldn't grow back? Rebecca explained for her 'boyfriend', she disclosed Kenneth has thick hair, but when asked how she knew? She stuttered: "I touched his hair before when we were filming."

Tavia Yeung Teases Kenneth Ma Doesn't Dare to Request to Add Kiss Scenes

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Tavia Yeung Teases Kenneth Ma Doesn't Dare to Request to Add Kiss Scenes

Yesterday Kenneth Ma, Tavia Yeung, Joel Chan, Yoyo Chen, Cilla Lok and Benjamin Yuen attended Lee Tim Shing's TVB new series The Beauty of Bureaucracyblessing ceremony. Tavia disclosed in the series she plays a disciple of a commoner who did not shave his head. She and Kenneth are a couple once again, and since its rare for her to be in a Qing dynasty series, she sees this as a whole new relationship. Because Tavia had worked with Kenneth multiple times before, they already had the chemistry and didn't need to spend time to build the chemistry. Asked if they had any kiss scenes? Tavia said: "We did have one. We're a bickering pair in this series, and ended up kissing under an unusual environment, but its a very beautiful one. ('Car shake'?) They have cars in that time period? We won't be car shaking, more like sedan chair shaking! (Kenneth is known to like requesting kiss scenes from the producer, did he do the same this time?) He doesn't dare to, he's just all talk. If I said I wanted to add more, I guarantee you he won't have the guts. When I kiss him, he'll be frightened." Also, Tavia had many scenes opposite of Joel as well, she praised he's in good shape. Joel plays a tragic character in the series, Kenneth and Susan Tse are his brother and mother respectively. Asked if he had any scenes where Susan slaps him? Joel laughed: "Probably not. I'm a filial son in the series."

When speaking of Joel having afternoon tea with Alan Tam earlier and Alan named him the "Morning Jog Son", Joel expressed he knew Alan even before he entered the industry. Sometimes he bumps into Alan during his morning jogs. Asked if Alan gave him any word of wisdom? Joel smiled: "We just talk about jogging, kicking ball and share our fun jogging experiences. I know Alan goes for a jog right before his concerts, so he can nurture his vocals. He said he jogged 8km in 30 minutes once. (Meet up for a jog together?) Usually we do that when we play ball together."

Kenneth Ma's Hopes for More 'Peach Blossoms' in the New Year

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Kenneth Ma's Hopes for More 'Peach Blossoms' in the New Year 

Yesterday afternoon, Kenneth Ma attended a Lunar New Year event. His New Year resolution is to get more 'peach blossoms', he said: "The entertainment circle relies on people relations. Of course I hope more audience will support me. (Love life?) Leave it to fate. I've never tried to force it. (Encountered a good girl yet?) Actually I've met many, but it just haven't been anything romantic. There are many good girls in TVB, you can ask me who is good and I will say they are good." Asked whether any of them are right for him? He said he didn't have much time to get to know them more and also he's not someone who can easily find a girlfriend love at first sight. 

Known as the TVB 'seun poon', Kenneth laughed and said there are many female 'seun poons' in TVB as well. Asked whether rumored girlfriend Charmaine Sheh is a seun poon? He said: "Of course Charmaine is. She's very professional, but we were only filming for a few days and were really busy, didn't have time to get to know her more. I hope we could collaborate more in the future." Kenneth frankly expressed he hopes to collaborate with different female artists. "There is no reason to keep pairing up with one or two actresses. I'm afraid the audience might get bored. (Bored of Tavia Yeung?) No, but I'm just afraid the audience will be. I've been only paired with Tavia or Selena Li recently. (Who do you want to pair up with?) Linda Chung or Eliza Sam, I haven't been paired with them before. I just want to pair with everyone I haven't collaborated with before. In acting, we must give the audience something refreshing from time to time." When speaking of the rumor he had with Tracy Chu, will he be afraid of more rumors if they collaborated again? He said: "There could be rumors with whoever I collaborate with. I have never been afraid of rumors. (Fear rumors may stop you from finding true love?) I haven't thought about this before. (The rumors are true?) If they are true, then how could it be concealed from you all? I won't be afraid to collaborate with someone just because of rumors. I am open to collaborating with all female artists."

Kenneth Ma Forced to Choose Between "Chu" or "Sheh"

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Kenneth Ma Forced to Choose Between "Chu" or "Sheh" 

Earlier Charmaine Sheh and Kenneth Ma were rumored while they were filming TVB new mini movie Time Of Love in Singapore. Yesterday the two attended a Lunar New Year event as a 'couple team'. Kenneth frankly expressed he hoped their rumor continues on. "I feared there wouldn't be any rumors after I finish filming the mini movie. I always wanted the rumors to keep on going because that means more opportunities to make money." Will Kenneth also seize the opportunity to pursue Charmaine? Charmaine immediately took Kenneth's rumor with the "Chus" -- Tracy (Chu), Rebecca (Zhu), Queenie (Chu) -- to joke with. She laughed: "Kenneth didn't ask me out, my surname isn't 'Chu'!" Kenneth was asked whether he liked "Chu" (boar) or "Sheh" (snake)? He said: "My surname is 'Ma' (horse), the rumors were given to me by the media. The Horse zodiac is most compatible with the Tiger and Boar, but I'm not sure whether I am with those with the 'Chu' surname." 

Charmaine expressed she didn't have any time communicate with Kenneth outside of filming: "I don't know how humorous or boring he is, because we were filming nonstop in the 5 days we were in Singapore. We didn't have any time to communicate." Kenneth also expressed because of the busy filming schedule, he didn't have any time to make opportunity to try and pursue Charmaine. He said: "Charmaine is very busy, let's see if we'll have time in the makeup room to communicate more."

Tavia Yeung Loses Voice from Throat Infection, Wants to Infect Him Law

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Tavia Yeung Loses Voice from Throat Infection, Wants to Infect Him Law

Yesterday Tavia Yeung, Kenneth Ma, Joel Chan, Lau Dan, Cilla Lok, Yoyo Chen and Benjamin Yuen attended the costume fitting of TVB new series Court Paintings. Tavia had been suffering a throat infection and lost her voice for two days. Kenneth and Tavia collaborate once again as a couple, asked if they're worried the audience might get bored of watching them? Since Tavia lost her voice, Kenneth did all the talking: "No, the audience enjoy watching us as a pair. The story is different and actually I have never seen Tavia in pig tails before. It's cute." 

Because of Tavia's throat infection, she was coughing nonstop at the event yesterday. Coincidentally her boyfriend Him Law also had coughs, did she infect him? Tavia laughed: "Is he? I'm not sure. If possible, I want to infect him." Asked whether she and her boyfriend have to be separated because she's sick? She laughed: "No, if he has the heart, he's welcome to visit." Tavia was speaking softly during her interviews, asked if her boyfriend had complimented her sweet and gentle sick voice? She said: "He did send his regards. Actually many people said before I sound like a man. Once I open my mouth, I scare everyone." 

This is Joel Chan's comeback series after his two year hiatus. Joel disclosed he's portraying a villain in this series and that he's used to portraying the evil person. "I had dinner with Miss Lok (Virginia) earlier, she thought I was in a good state and I felt I was ready too; Tim Gor (Lee Tim Shing) was starting a new series, so I'll be concentrating entirely on filming series now." Joel was asked whether Miss Lok suggested he shouldn't focus so much on his relationships in the future? He said: "No. Let the past be the past. I will reflect on the areas I'm weak on and repay TVB for giving me another chance. Work comes first." 

It was rumored after Joel broke up with Florinda Ho, he was in debt. Joel said: "I signed a three year contract with TVB and I got a raise too. I will work hard to repay TVB's gratitude. If I was in debt, there would be circulars on the streets long ago." 

Kenneth Ma Loses TV King: TVB A Big Company, Of Course Need To Get In Line

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Kenneth Ma Loses TV King: TVB A Big Company, Of Course Need To Get In Line 

As one of the TV King hot favorites, last night Kenneth Ma sat through two hours at the awards ceremony and got nothing. Yesterday Kenneth accepted an interview and when asked if he felt disappointed losing the TV King title as his fans did? Kenneth said: "No, that is my honest answer. I've said before in other interviews, because I feel my competitors are really strong this year and with so many big brothers around, I'm already happy to be in the top 5. Actually nowadays, every year the hot favorites didn't get the award. Last year everyone said Raymond Lam was going to win, but Wayne Lai got it. This year everyone said Chilam Cheung would get it, but it went to Dayo Wong." Kenneth expressed: "I like to take things slowly. TVB is a big company, there are many great solid artists, of course have to get in line." 

Kenneth said he's not anxious for the award several times, does he really careless about the award? Kenneth: "Its not that I don't care, its just whoever gets the award, not only does it depend on their own hard work, but also fate. I can only keep on working hard and do well on my own part, then whether I get it or not, it all depends on the heavens." 

Kenneth had been accompanying the race for two years now, and still couldn't get the award, has this discouraged him? Kenneth said: "I didn't think about it because I really enjoy acting. To me, I am not acting because I want to get the awards. It is my interest. When you are doing something you enjoy, you won't feel the need to get awards in return. Also I hope when I get the award, everyone will be saying that I deserved it." 

Among the many roles Kenneth has portrayed, he felt he personally resembles "Yat Kin Tao" in The Hippocratic Crush the most. "I'm very family-oriented, my life is actually very boring. Aside from work, I'm not very active. I may be at home or accompanying my family." Lifestyle is like a Mr. Good, but Kenneth hopes to portray a bad guy too. "Sometimes I have my bad side too, I enjoy looking at pretty girls, so its enjoyable to portray a role that is a little bad, such as the playboy inspector in The Mysteries of Love."

Kenneth Ma Attacked by a Crowd of Student Fans, Seize Opportunity to Get Votes

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Kenneth Ma Attacked by a Crowd of Student Fans, Seize Opportunity to Get Votes 

Yesterday Kenneth Ma, Eliza Sam, Him Law, Mandy Wong, Tracy Chu and Crystal Li attended the promotional event for TVB series The Hippocratic Crush II held at a middle school. The cast had a soccer match against the students, each time had five team members. The game ended in a tie, 3 to 3. Aside from playing soccer, the cast also had a chance to pull in more votes before the TVB Anniversary Awards. The majority of the students wanted to get close interaction with the cast, which caused a huge chaos. Kenneth and Him were the most popular ones, many students surrounded them to get autographs and a picture with their idol. Kenneth was pushed into the goal by the crowd, while Him smiled and escaped. 

When Kenneth appeared at the soccer court, many students shouted and screamed: "So handsome!" Kenneth joked: "They are all nearsighted! This time, I'm taking the opportunity to pull in more votes. I asked them to go home and tell their family to vote for me. (How much confidence do you have to become TV King this year?) Never been stressed about it. I hope I could ride on On Call2's finale to get more votes because On Call2's finale airs on the night before the awards ceremony." 

Is Chilam Cheung his biggest opponent? Kenneth said: "That's why I have to do more promotions. I haven't given up. (How?) I can't think of anything, wouldn't make sense for me to strip and run around to get more votes right? Or should I wear a ribbon around me? The most practical is to promote my series." As for the complaints that he and Tavia Yeung don't have enough scenes in the series? Kenneth said: "There will be more later. Everyone's screen time is pretty equal. There are a lot more characters and storyline in this season; there's 30 episodes, but Tavia and I will have a happy ending. I hope the serial's ratings will be as good as the TVB Anniversary Gala." 

Eliza Sam is nominated for both "Best Supporting Actress" and "Most Improved Actress". Heung Heung laughed and said its a hug encouragement, but she's not qualified to compete for Best Supporting Actress yet. The nomination to her is already a winner. She supports Law Lan, Elena Kong and Mary Hon for the award.

Yat Kin Tau' Kenneth Ma & 'Yu Jai' Tavia Yeung's Conversation

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'Yat Kin Tau' Kenneth Ma & 'Yu Jai' Tavia Yeung's Conversation 

The married couple 'Yat Kin Tau' and 'Yu Jai' in The Hippocratic Crush, Kenneth Ma and Tavia Yeung, are really good friends in real life. They basically led the whole conversation on their own. 

Kenneth: My mom loves Tavia so much she pretended to visit her son on the set, but in reality she's just going to see Tavia! 

Tavia: In the TV King race, my vote goes to Kenneth Ma no matter what.

Kenneth: I'm very happy to collaborate with Tavia, just simply looking at her I'm already happy... as a matter of fact, until the day you marry..." 

Tavia: "You crazy." 

(She didn't even want the 'seun poon' Kenneth, we all know why.) 

From a Couple to a Married Couple 

Tavia: I don't know why, but I think me and him are just personally very sweet.

Kenneth: I'm especially sweet when I'm paired with Tavia! 

Tavia: Honestly, even if we don't play a couple or married couple, it's fine too. Also, this time in On Call 2, our sweet scenes aren't those passionate types, its more about mutual support. 

Kenneth: We were willing to put the effort in, if the audience watch the series carefully, they will realize how sweet we are. 

Tavia: I have a lot to say. 

Kenneth: That's what I like about you because you have so much to say! But my bed scenes with her were all just talking on the bed, so disappointed! 

'Yat Kin Tau' Gets Too Much Anxiety 

Kenneth: It turns out many people in HK have this issue. It's a city disease, such as if you walk out the door, you think about whether you turned off the lights or the stove, this is already considered anxiety. The question is how much anxiety do you have. 

Tavia: I'm really afraid my alarm won't go off when I have filming. I'm afraid I might oversleep and then be late to the set... 

Kenneth: Tavia has high expectations on herself. She gives herself invisible stress. I always tell her to relax. I don't have much anxiety, pretty relaxed. 

Tavia: No, he has anxiety sometimes too. Just like sometimes I tell him this and that, he would say: "Is that going to work? I'm afraid it won't!" He's very stubborn. Actually I'm stubborn too, when we're together its going to be a big battle, but if really are together, then must have mutual tolerance. Even if we're colleagues, still need to be tolerant. 

Kenneth: It's easy to see how a person is when filming. I've been in too many series with Tavia, so I really can see her character. We spend so many hours in a day filming, sometimes when you're exhausted, you really can't hide your temper, but I have never seen Tavia with a bad temper. She's a goddess! 

Tavia: I have my stubborn side too. Men may just go speak their minds, but women would think, don't cause too much trouble. 

Kenneth's Mother Pretends to Visit the Set 

Kenneth: Tavia will definitely be a good wife. The definition of a good wife is not because she's a good cook or have a good figure... it's more on whether you feel comfortable around the person. We have been in so many series together, we get along quite comfortably. If I'm fortunate to have her as my wife, then I'm absolutely the lucky one.

Tavia: Kenneth? Don't have to say it, my mom loves him. 

Kenneth: My mom loves Tavia too. (Can meet the parents?) Already met before, one time we were in Shanghai filming Silver Spoon Sterling Shackles, my mom came to visit me on the set, but I knew she came just to see Tavia. 

Tavia: What we have most in common is we are both family-oriented. He really loves his mom. When he's on the phone, he talks so softly and attentively: "Where are you? I'll pick you up later." Wah! Sounds like a girlfriend! 

TV King & TV Queen 

Kenneth: It's the same every year, will try my best. You think about it, there is Chilam, Ah Mo (Moses), Wayne and Inbound Troubles' Roger Kwok. Then there is Ruco Chan and Edwin Siu...you think about this year, just the nominations will scare you. There is also Francis Ng, Lawrence Ng and Dayo Wong, so many amazing seniors that haven't been back in TVB series for so long...wah! That's even better, no pressure on me. If I have success in getting it, then I'm just lucky. But On Call 2 is an anniversary series, the broadcast period is close to the award ceremony, the audience will remember it. Its a benefit. 

Tavia: My vote already went to you! No matter what, I'm voting for him. Give me five! 

Kenneth: I voted for Tavia too. I hope she can get the award for depending on her 'Yu Jai' role because I have a deep profound relationship on Yu Jai. (Happier if you two get the award together?) I would go crazy, I really would! If I could get it with Yue Jai then we really must go for a passionate kiss!

Tavia: I would cry! Wet French kiss!

If they collaborate again, what type of role do they want to portray? Kenneth said: "A couple with more kiss scenes. (No fear of Mr. Law?) Never been scared, don't say I didn't say.... until the day she's married..." Tavia said: "His mind is just full of those thoughts." 

Kenneth Ma Swears He Won't Have the Stunned Expression Again at TVB Awards

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Kenneth Ma Swears He Won't Have the Stunned Expression Again at TVB Awards

Yesterday Kenneth Ma, Tavia Yeung, Him Law, Mandy Wong and the rest of The Hippocratic Crush II cast took part in the bus touring promotional event in Tsim Sha Tsui. This is the first TVB event since the company implemented a complete 'shut out' on [Next Media] and to ensure there were no [Next Media] reporters around, TVB politely asked all reporters to show identification. 

Earlier at the TVB Anniversary Gala show, Kenneth Ma had a stunned expression when he was named "TV King in the Artists' Hearts". Netizens screen captured his expression and compared him to a Koala with a leaf hanging from its mouth. Kenneth said: "They're just joking, but I really didn't know what to say when I got the award. It was unexpected. I swear my stunned expression won't appear again at the actual TVB Anniversary Awards show. (Prepare an acceptance speech?) Not necessary, just speak the truth." As for the complaints that Kenneth doesn't have enough screen time in On Call 2? Kenneth said: "There will be more scenes later, I hope everyone keeps on liking Yat Kin Tau and Yue Jai." 

Tavia Yeung was absent from the TVB Anniversary Gala, she explained it was because she had the flu. When she learned Kristal Tin and Linda Chung were the top two favorites for TV Queen, she felt happy for them. Tavia said: "I support Linda, and Kristal indeed had a great performance, so it's normal that they were the top two. Its a healthy competition. I am not too anxious about it." As for the [Next Media] shut out, Tavia expressed she respects her company decision, but she will continuing working as usual and maintain a good relationship with the media. 

It's Normal to Have Desire for Marriage 

The night before, Tavia and Him attended Meini Cheung's wedding and were 'put on the table'. Tavia ended up getting the bride's flower bouquet and Him was dragged on stage to take pictures with them. Tavia said: "Every girl is desperate to get married when they reach a certain age and hopes to catch the flower bouquet, but just don't have the courage to admit it. It's normal. What's most important is finding the right person and time. (Consensus with Him?) I have consensus with my mother. Marriage is not just unilateral, when my mom says its ok for me to marry, then I will marry." 

As for Him getting 'put on the table' at the wedding, Him expressed he's helpless: "Just to entertain the guest, it was fun. (Tavia made it clear she wanted to get the flower bouquet!) It's just part of the ceremony, just passing on the happiness. (She's desperate for marriage?) She said anyone isn't married wants to be. (Pressured you to propose to her?) Wah, no my pressure just comes from work! You all are taking it too far." When asked if he's going down the 'mother-in-law policy'? He said embarrassed: "You mean the future? A man and woman getting married, it's normal to meet the parents."