Linda Chung self confesses she is a shopaholic & increases her credit limit at the eleventh hour?

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Linda Chung (鍾嘉欣) attended an event and when asked if she was a shopaholic, she was afraid to admit and said "I love it very much and even have someone to help me in styling when I first joined. As time passes by, my love for shopping increases and I have my own idea and experience. I know the expression for crazy shopping maddness and will be very excited to act as shopaholic in the series. (Prefer to buy branded or average brand?) Suiting you is most important but the quality of luxury brand is good and similar to art work. Styling and romance is the same and requires knowledge.".

When sharing the most crazy shopping experience, Linda said "In overseas, there is once I enter into a store which sells everything such as clothes, shoes, bags and keep smiling for two hours. I am overjoyed and it resembles a cartoon character dancing with joy. I even try to call the credit card centre to increase my credit limit including overseas, as the designs there are exquisite and I am very happy.".

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Linda Chung (鍾嘉欣) loves summer season and will have some outdoor events. She said "I feel very energetic upon seeing the sunshine. However, I am afraid of dehydrated and will drink lots of water. Though consuming vitamin D is good but will become dark after taking too many. It is better for woman to remain fair and I will bring along a portable fan."

Films new series: Linda Chung approaches her friend to teach her sewing

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Female star, Linda Chung (鍾嘉欣) wore a black dress to attend an event and revealed that she will be filming series related to fashion, and working with veteran artistes, Damian Lau (輩劉松) and Liza Wang (汪明荃).

In order to act the role well, Linda approached her good friend to teach her sewing and said "I ask my friend to teach me sew by machine and hands. Although the script is dead, but I want to make the role  alive. Damian takes care of the juniors and highlights that it is difficult to act for this role, and I need to add in some creativity. (Developing as TV Queen?) Hope so!" In the series, a well body built man will be her boyfriend. Linda laughed and expressed she did not really like bodybuilder but admired the six packs though. She said "I love guys who love their bodies!" When the reporters laughed and asked that boyfriend, Philip Ng failed to meet the criteria, Linda said sweetly "He is quite healthy though."

Linda Chung: Kate Tsui looks pretty and healthy in the advertisement

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Linda Chung attended a cell phone promotion activity in Causeway Bay yesterday. Many fans turned up to see her despite the rain. Linda apologised to them "I am sorry about the rain, you come out to support me rain or shine, I love you all." Speaking about Kate Tsui took over from her as the spokesperson for a company selling slimming products, she has lost a few million dollars as a result. Linda said "The company and I worked very well for the last three years. Since the company has changed the style of advertisement and it is quite normal to change the spokesperson too. (Kate appeared in bikini in the new advertisement!) she looks very pretty in the advertisement, very healthy looking. As long as it suits the purpose of the advertisement, it doesn't matter if one has to wear a bikini. But some magazines instead of reporting about the healthy aspect of it, used harsh words to describe it in a different way. Linda was asked if she has to ask her boyfriend first before she can appear sexy in a commercial ? Linda replied "I work for myself and I make my own decision what job to take. My family and friends have trust in me, I don't need to worry about them." Linda also denied losing 3 million dollars. She said the magazines are fabricating the figures. "I am very contented with what I've got. I am in the process of signing more commercial jobs to do." 

Linda Chung donates her birthday present money to orphanage!

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Linda Chung attended a press conference for Hong Kong Chartered Bank credit card LTD yesterday. She was wearing a one piece mini skirt for the event, showing her long and beautiful legs. Although she was well known for being careful with her spending money, she often went over her credit limits when she was traveling here and there. Once, she spent a 6 figure sum! It's Linda's birthday today, she said she would urge her friends to put money for charity instead of buying presents for her. She added " I will collect the money and donate it to the orphanage!" Linda is truly a kind hearted beauty!

Plane Incident: Ruco Chan expresses concern for Linda Chung

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Ruco Chan (陳展鵬) expressed concern for Linda Chung (鍾嘉欣) earlier incident of encountering air current problem in the plane. He consoled her and said "Should not have any problems. Linda has some lucks now and nothing will happen." Ruco mentioned probability of plane accidents was very little and said "Everyone seems to have some fears of taking aeroplane after Malaysia Airlines incident. I am also slightly afraid but less worried after praying."

When asked about the rumours between himself and Natalie Tong (唐詩詠), Ruco smilingly said "It is also good, as better than having rumours with Linda always.' Although Ruco denied the romance with Natalie, but he praised her as a nice girl. Ruco said again "Her acting is good, she is obedient and people are helpful to her. (Any chances to develop?) Nobody will know in the future. Who knows we may act together again and given a chance to develop then. (Go on a date with Natalie alone before?) Nope, we do not have any romance scenes in the new series, All that Bitter is Sweet and hope we can act together again."

Linda Chung Transforms into Singer-Songwriter Composes Theme Song of Her New Series

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Linda Chung Transforms into Singer-Songwriter Composes Theme Song of Her New Series

Many TVB television artists tried to break into the music industry, but several of them couldn't get away from the fate of being an "one album singer". Linda Chung is committed to break this fate. Aside from her desire of holding her own concert, her ultimate goal is to become a singer-songwriter. LindaBB said: "I don't want people to think I'm just playing around." Linda liked music since childhood, she enjoys humming music in the shower the most. She said: "I remember I already started composing music when I was around 9. At the time, my parents heard me hum a melody and asked me what song I was humming? I answered them: 'I composed it!'" Based on this, Linda ran for Miss Chinese International in 2004 and entered the entertainment circle. Linda still had a bitter love for singing and music, but she never thought she'll have the opportunity to launch her own albums. "I didn't think I'll have the chance, so I just concentrated on filming series. I slowly fell in love with acting. Actually a TV series and its theme song are closely related. With a theme song that sounds good, it really helps the series. Every time I shoot a series, I have a theme song in my heart. I would think about this song while I make an outline of how I'm going to portray the role."

Back then Linda got an "admissions ticket" to enter the music industry, at first LindaBB didn't have much confidence: "Everyone had different views. Some people thought a TV actress goes into singing? Is she just playing around? But I want to prove to everyone that I am very serious. When I first stood on stage to sing, I was very nervous and did a lot of homework myself to overcome the nervousness. When you accumulate more and more experience, then you will enjoy the stage that belongs to you and your singing will be even better!"

Lately, LindaBB has started engaging more into composing music. Not only will she be composing the theme song to her new series All That Is Bitter Is Sweet (aka. The Great Pharmacist), she will also be composing a song for Hubert Wu. Linda felt satisfied: "Usually I'm very passive at work, but this time because I wanted to compose my own song, I took initiative to ask my record company if I could give it a try. I gave 10 song demos to my Boss to listen, and to my surprise one of them was chosen. This gave me more confidence."

LindaBB expressed music composition can inspire imaginations, not only will she think about the singer's voice, but she also has an idea of how the MV should be like. Asked what her trick was to composing music? She said: "Composing music is a training of your concentration. When you have the inspiration, then you have to sit yourself down and keep composing it until the 3 minute song is done. If you stop to chat with a friend or eat something, all that on and off moments, then you'll lose the inspiration."

Ruco Chan Underwater Kiss, No Fear of Linda Chung's Boyfriend Jealous

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Ruco Chan Underwater Kiss, No Fear of Linda Chung's Boyfriend Jealous 

Ruco Chan and Linda Chung were shooting a water scene in Sai Kung last night for TVB new series The Great Pharmacist. The two were in the water filming a CPR scene. Ruco expressed he purchased a HK$2000 scuba diving suit just to film this scene. "This time, I have to jump into a well, into the lake, into the sea and the pool. That's a total of 4 times in the water. This is my first time filming at the pool in the studio, really looking forward to it. (What made you the happiest was getting to kiss Linda Chung again?) No, just the scene was beautiful. I liked it a lot, but I'm worried the girls going to be scared of me because anybody who works with me will have action scenes. (Fear Linda's boyfriend might get jealous?) Why? I don't usually care about these things. We are both professional artists and its not our first time collaborating. (Have all the chemistry?) Yes!" 

When speaking of Linda losing her HK$3,500, asked if he comforted LindaBB? He laughed: "Shouldn't I not mention it and pretend like I don't know. I don't want to bring up her bad experiences." 

Linda Chung to Fly Over to Korea to be a Third Party

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Linda Chung to Fly Over to Korea to be a Third Party

Linda Chung attended a New Year's Eve Countdown event held in Times Square, she was seen with a diamond ring on her index finger. Asked whether rumored boyfriend Phillip Ng gave it to her? Linda smiled sweetly: "I don't know, don't know how to answer." But then she denied immediately after: "No, I bought it myself. You all don't have to be so sensitive, if there is anything I will announce it. I'm dressed rather conservatively today, so this ring gives some bling bling. (If your boyfriend gives you one now, will you accept it?) Anybody who gives me one, I will accept it. "

Linda disclosed she'll be going to Korea to work on a mini movie in the new year. She will be collaborating with Korean artists. She said: "Its going to be a big challenge because I'm playing the third party and my co-stars are all Korean. I won't know when they finish saying their lines, so the language barrier will be the greatest challenge.

Fans Cheer Linda Chung Up; Tavia Yeung Surprised Dayo Wong Won

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Fans Cheer Linda Chung Up; Tavia Yeung Surprised Dayo Wong Won 

Last night at the TVB Anniversary Awards, Linda Chung and Tavia Yeung went home empty-handed. Linda frankly expressed she didn't feel disappointed and expressed she will continue working hard. Linda later celebrated with 10+ fans outside of TVB City. Fans held up a large banner that read: "You are always the most brilliant!" to cheer up their idol. 

Tavia also celebrate with her fans outside of TVB City. Asked what Tavia thought of the results? She said: "Absolutely pleased. I was really surprised that Dayo won, but this also reflected the public's opinion and proves you don't have to be at the show to get an award. (Felt bad for Linda?) I've always felt she's done well, and she was calm about it. Everyone worked very hard, Kristal Tin had also been very hard working." Since Tavia won TV Queen last year, does she not have any more pressure? Tavia said: "Well no! I will have to work even harder."

Linda Chung: Don't Scold TVB for Everything

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Linda Chung: Don't Scold TVB for Everything 

Yesterday Linda Chung, Ruco Chan, Natalie Tong, Samantha Ko and Raymond Wong attended the blessing ceremony for TVB new series The Great Pharmacist. In regards to losing the "TV Queen in Artists' Heart" title at the TVB Anniversary to Kristal Tin. Linda expressed she's happy for her and was already pleased to be part of the top two. It was reported she extended her TVB contract for another 8 years since she had no hope for the TV Queen this year? Linda explained: "I didn't sign another contract. In the past 4 years, it had been reported that I extended my contract for another 8 years. So, does that mean my contract now is 32 years long? There is less than 5 years left in my TVB contract, but that is enough time for me to improve and get the TV Queen title." Lately, Linda's fans had been scolding her TV Queen opponent Tavia Yeung on Weibo? Linda expressed: "I don't believe that. My fans are all very well behaved. If they really did do that, I will talk to them." 

Linda and rumored boyfriend Ruco Chan play a couple once again in this new series. She expressed because of Brother's Keeper, she's more familiar with Ruco now and they work very well together. Ruco was also very willing to be Linda's driver. He joked: "I'm just afraid she dares not to ride with me." Linda joked back: "I don't have the courage to, I have doubts on his driving skills." 

When speaking of the TVB Anniversary ratings, averaging at 29 points and peaked at 31 points, Linda was most pleased with TVB's HK$3.1 million donations to charity. Asked whether Linda thought Nat Chan's comments affected the ratings? She said: "I hope everyone doesn't keep scolding TVB for everything. I don't think Nat Chan caused an impact on the ratings. The noise can actually pull up the ratings. With current advanced technologies, many people are watching on MyTV." Ruco expressed he's not satisfied with the rating: "I'm not satisfied with how much TVB donated, they should donate more!" The TVB anniversary rating for this year set a new record for lowest rating. Samantha expressed her support: "Its already good. We really put in a lot of effort into the performances. Actually Nat's comments helped TVB." Natalie Tong said: "The noise from the public probably affected the rating, but I hope everyone could be more rational. Don't put all your dissatisfaction on us. We tried our best to entertain everyone."

Ruco Chan Fails on Proposing to Linda Chung, Picks Her Up Instead

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Ruco Chan Fails on Proposing to Linda Chung, Picks Her Up Instead 

Last night Linda Chung, Ruco Chan, Edwin Siu, Ankie Belkie, Louis Yuen and Kristal Tin attended TVB series Brother's Keeper finale dinner event. The cast watched the two episode finale with the audience. Edwin's rumored girlfriend Gigi Ho was the MC of the night, thus the two became the center of attention. As for the "love triangle" Ruco, Linda and Ankie, they were not embarrassed at all as they linked arms to take pictures. Later, the three of them were back at their seats, Linda and Ruco were seen chatting nonstop. 

Edwin joked thanking TVB for the arrangement [of the MC], he praised Gigi's beauty and talent. Asked if they're rapidly developing their relationship? Edwin appeared embarrassed as sweat came dripping down: "We're good friends. (Like family?) Hahaha!" As for Ruco's constant rumors lately, there were even rumors that he's a "brokeback"? Edwin expressed fortunately he didn't have any rumors and stressed that his career is his priority. Gigi jumped in and said focusing on career is a good thing, clearly supporting her 'boyfriend'. The two continued complimenting each other. Edwin got himself a bakery endorsement because of this series, but surprisingly Gigi mistakenly said she's also apart of this series, when she really wasn't. She said: "We had so many pasties to eat while filming this series. The only one I didn't get to try was the gingerbread. Maybe it was all sold out." Reporters asked Edwin if he had ordered wedding pastries before? He laughed: "Nobody uses gingerbread for weddings. Gingerbread is more for postpartum period, when you have a baby, I'll give some to you!" 

During the voting part of the event, Ruco knelt down and asked Linda if she would marry him, but too bad Linda rejected him. Ruco immediately got off his knees and picked Linda up, it was a very funny moment. In the series, the scene where Ruco was in jail, apparently there was an iPhone seen in his pocket. Ruco expressed its been too long, he can't remember, but disclosed he forgot to zip up his pants during filming. As for the "brokeback" rumors, Edwin stressed he only likes women. Linda disclosed lately the paparazzi had been following her too much, but fortunately the people on the streets were kind enough to tell her. Asked if her boyfriend Philip Ng had complained about it? She changed the subject: "Not bad! I can spend more time at home to study the script. Can't even go on vacation."

Linda Chung New Love Interest? "He Went Down to Pick Me Up"

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Linda Chung New Love Interest? "He Went Down to Pick Me Up" 

Yesterday Linda Chung, Ruco Chan, Raymond Wong, Shirley Yeung and Natalie Tong attended the costume fitting of TVB new series The Great Pharmacist (tentative). AfterBrother's Keeper Linda and Ruco were rumored, and now that their portraying a couple again in this series, they appeared awkward. Linda explained: "Ruco and I chatted in the makeup room. (Has he started pursuing you?) You all ask him! After all, I hope we'll have a great collaboration." 

All along, Linda Chung had claimed "work is my priority", but last night [Good News] spotted Linda with a 6-feet tall gentleman entering a factory building. Yesterday at the costume fititng of her new series, she was asked whether this 6-feet gentleman is her new love interest? Linda didn't want to disclose who that gentleman was. She exclaimed: "I'm so scared! I'm scared of a ghost!" Reporters gave the [Good News] headline to her, Linda laughed: "How is he 6 feet?" She explained that gentleman is costume designer, that day they were going into the building for costume tryout, but she did notice there were reporters following them. She hoped to have some privacy as she gets into the car, so she asked the costume designer to pick her up. 

Ruco expressed he does not feel awkward seeing Linda. Asked if he's worried he won't be able to pull himself out of character? He said: "This is different from Brother's Keeper, my role's background is very realistic, so don't need to get so into character. (Are you pursuing Linda?) Nope! We've been filming together for several months and we know very well there's no romantic feelings." This time, Ruco and Linda are a couple again, but will be involved in a love square with Raymond Wong and Natalie Tong. Because the plot is refreshing, Ruco is not afraid the audience might get bored of watching him and Linda as a couple again. 

It was said Linda's role is a copy of popular Korean drama Jewels in the Palace? Linda said: "There is only a slight similarity in my role's personality, she's good-hearted, has perseverance and a never giving up spirit. My role is a Chinese pharmacist, the most challenging part is remembering all the Chinese medicine names." 

It was reported TVB intends to promote Linda to become their new music label "Star Dreams" Big Sister, but the only condition is to stop all the rumors. Linda said: "I didn't hear about that rumor. Its definitely made up. I've worked with Herman Ho for so long, he treats everyone equally. I believe he'll bring this spirit to TVB." 

Shirley Yeung Finally "Unfrozen" 

Shirley had been frozen for 4 years. This time, she's finally unfrozen and participates in this series as a mistress. She said: "Its been 4 years since I've been in a series, I feel pleased and excited. I've always liked filming series." Asked if she'll have any bold scenes? Shirley said: "I'm not sure, but I'm not afraid of those scenes. If I'm afraid of everything, then there won't be anything to do. Also with the limitations on TV, nothing to worry about." 

Shirley disclosed her daughter doesn't have much hair, so she had a hairstylist shave all her daughter's hair off in hope she'll grow new hair. Asked whether Shirley is worried she won't have time to spend with her daughter? She said: "My mother is helping out, I'm not worried at all. I will balance my time."

Bosco Wong & Tavia Yeung Crowned StarHub's TVB TV King & Queen

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Bosco Wong & Tavia Yeung Crowned StarHub's TVB TV King & Queen 

Last night a group of TVB artists flew to Singapore to attend the StarHub TVB Awards 2013. The attending artists included Bosco Wong, Tavia Yeung, Raymond Lam, Kate Tsui, Linda Chung, Kenneth Ma, Myolie Wu, Niki Chow, Jason Chan, Christine Kuo, Mandy Wong, Him Law, Ruco Chan, Grace Wong, Michelle Yim, Michael Miu and his wife Jamie Chik, Corinna Chamberlain, King Kong and Elaine Yiu. All attending artists got an award, making it a happy night for everyone. Bosco and Tavia were crowned StarHub's TV King and Queen and Triumph in the Skies II was the Best Series. 

The most frightening of the night was when Christine Kuo appeared on the green carpet with Jason Chan. Christine seems to have put on a lot of weight, she had a double chin and had a very chubby figure. She looked like she's pregnant. 

Kate Tsui was presented with two awards, the "My Favorite Character" and "Most Dazzling Female Artist" awards. She expressed: "I'm very happy, I get to take home awards and have a reunion with my fellow colleagues. (Do you have more confidence for the year-end TVB awards?) I have confidence in myself, but also have to rely on the right timing and place. I will keep working hard." 

Going back to a few nights ago, former couple Myolie Wu and Bosco Wong appeared at the airport on the same day to depart to Singapore, but the two avoided to be on the same flight. Myolie denied that she feared to be on the same flight as Bosco, she explained because of her work schedule, she had to leave a little later. 

Linda Chung Asked to Give "Protection Fee" in Mainland

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Linda Chung Asked to Give "Protection Fee" in Mainland 

Yesterday Linda Chung, Kristal Tin, Ruco Chan and Edwin Siu attended TVB new series Brother's Keeper promotional event. During the games, Kristal pretended to kiss Linda; Ruco and Edwin embraced pretending to be gay. When speaking of Ada Choi's "kidnap-like" incident in Xi'an, Linda thought it was very terrifying: "I will have the highest level of alertness when I'm working in Mainland. I usually have my manager with me, but I've once encountered a small mishap too, someone tried to get 'protection fee' from the crew." It was said she could get rumored boyfriend Philip Ng to teach her a few defensive moves, Linda said: "Its useless to know martial arts when you don't have the physical strength." 

Due to No. 8 Typhoon Usagi hitting Hong Kong, Linda's original schedule of shooting Tiger Cubs II promotional clip and a commercial were cancelled. She took all her safety measures and hopes the typhoon will keep viewers at home to watch Brother's Keeper premiere and bring high ratings. 

Edwin was very pleased Brother's Keeper brought him more jobs. He laughed and said he still needs several years to save up enough "wife savings". He is currently busy shooting Wong Jing's series World of Turbulence in Mainland. Wong Jing paired him and Yiu Yiu together, Edwin hoped they can be as comedic as Stephen Chow and Sandra Ng, but unfortunately they don't have any kiss scenes. Edwin's most memorable scene was when he danced with sexy girls. "It was awkward, they were swinging around, their hair were flinging here and there. It felt like a ghost went into my body, luckily I was able to withstand it." As for TVB's HK$900,000 anti-competition fine, Edwin said: "Joey Yung said it well, if we weren't asked to speak Mandarin, our Mandarin wouldn't have improved so fast."