Sonija Kwok denies making a comeback because she has to support family

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Sonija Kwok denies making a comeback because she has to support family

Since Sonija Kwok's daughter Kylie is already 3 months old, she is ready to make her comeback in TVB new series Record of the Fifth Day Opening. Yesterday Sonija was back at TVB City for the costume fitting.

Recently a magazine reported Sonija has to bear the responsibility to support the family because her husband's income isn't high enough. Yesterday Sonija responded on Weibo, she stressed there is nothing she lacks in life. "In this world, there are many people and things that are worthy of our appreciation. Humans have feelings and money can't be used to weight everything. I realized that the value this 'magazine' brings out can honestly worry people. At this stage, I have a very pleasant life and there is nothing I lack. I have a family, I have a daughter and I hope to make progress in my career. My reality is very different from the magazine's imaginations."

Sonija Kwok pregnant with a girl appears in high heels for charity event

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Sonija Kwok pregnant with a girl appears in high heels for charity event

Yesterday Sonija Kwok appeared at Tsim Sha Tsui for the TISSOT LIMITED EDITION T-TOUCH EXPERT CHARITY AUCTION 2012. Currently over 5 months pregnant, Sonija still had on 5-inch heels at the event; she seriously wanted to look pretty. She said: "It's pretty! I'm only standing for a little bit. (Did your husband stop you from wear it?) Nope, but he did tell me not to jump or shake all the time, haha! Because I'm always moving around. (Have you stopped working yet?) I'm not sure, for now I can still attend events. I have nothing to do at home, so I like to come out sometimes, not as boring."

Sonija reveals she is expected to due in June and her husband will accompany her through labor. As of now, her unborn baby is very high spirited: "I already got my ultrasound, the baby is a girl. She's always kicking me now. (Teach the baby in the womb?) I always listen to music at home, and chat with her too. My husband always talks to her!" She frankly said her husband is longing for a girl, and now his wish has come true, so he's very happy. As for the baby's name, she will leave it for the elders to decide.

Yesterday Sonija's body figure has clearly gotten much rounder, she exposed she's already over 130 pounds. Sonija said: "Every night during dinner, I eat one bowl after another. I got so fat looking like a ball!" She is very worried that it be hard for her to get back in shape after giving birth, she smiled and said she is currently looking for a body slimming sponsor.

TVB new series L'Escargot criticized 'Impersonated Version of Dwelling Narrowness'

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TVB new series L'Escargot criticized 'Impersonated Version of Dwelling Narrowness' 

TVB new series L'Escargot is currently broadcasting and has been receiving positive response. However, there were criticisms that the series copied 2009 Mainland drama Dwelling Narrowness, that 80% of the characters in the series is the same as Dwelling Narrowness. The similarities between the two series is that they are both revolved around real estate with the story about the high housing prices and the struggles middle-class citizens face when trying to purchase a home. The plots involve extramarital affairs and homes being acquired. 

Actually in 2010, when L'Escargot started shooting, lead actor Michael Miu already said the series is similar to Dwelling Narrowness, so he said, "if it is similar, then it is just a coincidence" to avoid any speculations of plagiarism. 

Even if we all know L'Escargot and Dwelling Narrowness are on the same ballpark, it is still hard to avoid comparison. As the plot and characters are indeed very similar, such as Michael Miu and Sonija Kwok plays a married couple worried about life and buying a home. This is very similar to the married couple Hai Ping and her husband in Dwelling Narrowness, it is just the husband turned into Michael Miu. 

In the series, Linda Chung plays Michael's younger sister, who initially had a very good boyfriend (Ron Ng), but because of the debt, she started an affair with wealthy and married businessman Michael Tse. This is just like Hai Ping's younger sister 'Priated Version' in Dwelling Narrowness. 

The plot in the recently broadcast episodes of L'Escargot spoke about Michael Miu's younger brother Oscar Leung, got into a car accident because he refused to let Michael Tse's real estate company acquire his home. As such, Dwelling Narrowness also has the same scene happening to an elderly woman. 

Although there is criticisms of plagiarism, there are still many supporters. Viewers praise the series for being realistic to today's society and the plot moves quickly. Also, this series was initially named 'HK Version of Dwelling Narrowness', even if the theme is similar, as long as it is good to watch, then it's not a problem. 

Producer Nelson Cheung responses to the plagiarism comments, he only said the background is similar, it is not plagiarism. He welcomes all viewers to continue watching, pay more attention to the parts that are similar and give more support to the 'HK Version of Dwelling Narrowness'.