Chilam Cheung Admits He's Wrong, Apologizes to the PA

Earlier Chilam Cheung exploded on Weibo scolding the PA for causing so much confusion in the filming schedule, being illogical, disrespecting the artists and ruining the HK television industry. He asked the PA to quit and find another job. Since Chilam's comments were pretty extreme, Netizens criticized that he went overboard. The PA made mistakes, but that does not mean he has to get another job. Lately Chilam has already put his anger behind him, and yesterday he acknowledged his faults. He admitted he was too tense and stubborn. He's considered a passer-byer shooting at TVB, unlike the other artists who work all year round, therefore he has no right to complain.

Yesterday Chilam appeared at TVB city to continue shooting for Triumph in the Skies II. He revealed the crew is wrapping up on the shooting of the HK scenes. Also, he has already reflected on the way he acted and the shooting process will go a lot smoother from now on. Chilam frankly expressed he thought about it and now understands, "Perhaps I was too tense and stubborn, but actually it's none of my business, I'm just a passer-byer. An artist's life, half the time is waiting to get in position for the shoot, there's nothing unusual about that." Chilam expressed he has matured after this incident and is openly admitting that he was wrong. "I'm not someone who works long-term at TVB, therefore I have no right to complain. It should be said by people who are really working hard. I was wrong, it was my fault."

Chilam feels filming is a joyous process and the problems have already been resolved, so in the future it will be a lot more comforting and he can enjoy the process. He's grateful of all the behind-the-scenes crew, "As for my apology, I already treated everyone a meal at a restaurant. When we start shooting in England, we will have an even better meal." Chilam also exposed he invested 6 figures into his costume expenses, "Many times when I'm in a series, I use my own costumes, for myself and the audience, it's all good!"

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Chilam and PA settles their differences

It was said Chilam's Neway contract has ended, but hasn't been asked to stay by Neway's second prince (Sit Ka Leun). Chilam responded implying his contract ended, "Neway is a very good company. We're currently thinking in what other areas we could continue the collaboration. However, I'm busy shooting series now, so will have to wait until this completes before I can work on other things. Actually I recorded several albums with Neway, which will definitely release later." In regards to his earlier issues with the PA? Chilam calmly said: "If you didn't mention it, I already forgot it. We had several meetings to figure out how we could solve the problems, they have such great sincerity."

Because it's been many years since Nnadia seen Chilam, the two couldn't help but to give each other a hug. Nnadia expressed she had gained some weight, and will have to lose a pound every day in order to accommodate her later album promotions. She said: "I have to lose 20 pounds at least." When asked if TVB has invited her back to shoot a series? Nnadia said: "I don't know! Actually, if there is a good script, I want to shoot one too. If Virgina Lok asks me to, I don't mind."

Recently, Bosco Wong has been busy shooting for TVB new series A Good Heart Goes Haywire. When speaking of his co-star Niki Chow displeased by the PA's work performance? He said: "At busy times, there will definitely be mistakes. As long as, know your mistakes and make improvements. PAs have a lot on their plates, newcomers will bound to make mistakes. Make mistakes early and change them early."

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Netizens Criticize Chilam Cheung For Not Understanding the Distress of Others

A few days ago, Chilam Cheung angrily exploded on Weibo scolding the PA for messing up the filming schedules of Triumph in the Skies II. He even denounced that their behaviors directly relates to the downfall of HK television. Netizens refuted Chilam's accusations, they believed the workload of PAs are beyond an average person. Also, newcomers are bound to make some mistakes, Chilam shouldn't be making such a big deal out of little things. Another group of Netizens denounced Chilam back, that usually he only knows how to eat, drink and play, and does not know how distressed other people are. Netizens accused him of 'big bullying small', one Netizen expressed: "Just because your a celebrity, does not mean your the boss. There is a hierarchy of work, they aren't just responsible to serve you!" They also believed the producer and the scriptwriter holds some responsibility as well, and suggested that the PAs go on strike.

Last night, Chilam was shooting a raining scene with Fala Chen in Central and again, one of the PAs forgot whether Fala should have a handbag on her for the scene, which got Chilam angered once more. Producer Chan Wai Koon explained last night at 7pm, Chilam had to shoot an outdoor scene, the new PA gave him a 5pm schedule. That PA had only been working with them for 6 months and another experienced PA is leading him.

Lawrence Ng attended a charity event yesterday and revealed he's returning to TVB next year for The Hippocratic Crush II, he frankly expressed he encountered the same situation before. He said: "I've encountered new directors or new employees who were inexperienced and made the work more difficult for everyone. There is little time for rest when shooting TVB series, so it's natural that people will get cranky. The better the actors, the more irritable they are. In the past, I really did started scolding people due to all the stress from work, but later when I calmed down, I treated them all a meal and apologized to them."

Raymond Lam was on a radio interview, and when speaking of Chilam scolding the PA? Raymond agreed there has been many new employees with little experience, but often times, things are not perfect. He said: "Usually I would call the crew and ask them if there are any changes in the schedule, they should notify me immediately. I hope the PAs could be responsible for their own work." In regards to a scene in new series Highs and Lows, where he rescues Ella Koon, it was suspected he touched her chest while doing so? Raymond denied, "Basically I don't remember that scene existing at all. Re-watching the clip, there was no body contact at all, my hand was in the air.I really thank everyone for watching my series though! In every series and every role, there will bound to be some mistake. When we are filming, we usually discover a lot of mistakes, but sometimes we really can't control it."

Myolie Wu is currently shooting with Chilam on TITS2, she also knows about the scheduling issues with the PA and it is an individual matter. From what she knows, it did not just happened 1 or 2 times to Chilam, perhaps the PA is just too new. She will tell Chilam not to be too upset, newcomers should be given the opportunity to learn. Myolie said: "The PA has improved and is much more behaved now."

Also part of the cast of TITS2, Ron Ng expressed: "Chilam's EQ is very high. Perhaps it didn't just happened once, but PAs have a large range of work, we must understand that. I will call the PA to coordinate with them."

Kenneth Ma is unsure of the incident, but he believes all PAs cannot be blamed for it. He knows about the slight confusion in the schedules, many PAs are making the mistake, and the new PAs hasn't gotten accustomed yet, so that's why there is some confusion.

Wayne Lai expressed: "Don't be so upset. Perhaps the PA was too busy and made the mistake. If arrive early to the set, then have a meal first."

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Chilam Cheung Explodes, Tells PA To Find Another Job

Chilam Cheung is known for being a gentleman and Mr. Good. Last night, he suddenly exploded on his own Weibo denouncing the production assistant (PA) from TVB new series Triumph in the Skies II (TITS2) for randomly issuing him schedules. He expressed: "You guys should just find another job... ... Hong Kong television's downfall is all because of you!" Actually since TITS2 started shooting, there had been rumors all along that there is confusion in the production and filming. A month ago, the crew was working in Central, the other lead actor Francis Ng, also couldn't refrain himself and started scolding the crew in public. This time, Chilam couldn't help but to speak up as well. It seems like the problem is quite serious.

Reporters contacted TITS2's producer Chan Wai Koon to get a better understanding. He expressed: "I already spoke to Chilam over the phone, and apologized to him in private. Actually that night, it was night shooting, the crew wanted to go early and prepare. That PA has only been working here for a few months and is inexperienced. He sent the crew's schedule over to Chilam, which was several hours early. The PA knows where he went wrong. (Will you fire him?) No, just like what Lee Tim Shing says, the most important is not to make the same mistake again."

Reporters also contacted Chilam, but he was unwilling to respond. However, he did post a follow-up Weibo, "The person you should say sorry to is me. I overestimated your (PA) standards!"

As for Chilam's wife, Anita Yuen, who is currently shooting in Mainland, she supported her husband on Weibo as well. "Wah! Capable of upsetting Mr. Cheung, someone with EQ exceeding an ordinary person, you all (PA) really have to get your butts spanked... ... Mr. Cheung don't be upset, bad for the health!"
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* FYI: Production assistants (PA) are the lowest in the crew in a film's hierarchy, in terms of salary and authority (from Wiki). Internally, they are responsible for communicating with the other departments (props, costume, administration); Externally, they have to find the outdoor filming locations, stop cars and pedestrians from interfering with filming and control the overall outdoor filming. Anything related to the filming process is part of the PA's duties. PAs' range of work goes from handling artists' schedules to handing a napkin to the artist and setting everything up for the shoot. They basically serve as the 'Ah Sei'.

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Chilam Cheung maintains baby face by enjoying life and easy-going

Chilam Cheung is naturally born with a baby face. Even if he's already a husband and a father, he still looks young. However, no matter how young he may look, he will still grow up one day. Today Chilam has matured and keeps his son on the tip of his tongue. This little boy has finally turned into a true man!

Preservative Secret

Hello everyone, I'm Chilam Cheung! Since my debut until now, people have said it's like I ate preservatives. Actually, I think people are just thinking too highly of me, every individual will naturally age as the years go by. For me to keep my [baby face], I think a lot of it has to do with my lifestyle.

First I do a lot of exercises, such as playing ball, swimming and jogging. In the recent years, I've started eating healthier, less meat and more vegetables, but the most important is my mental state. Often times, I try to maintain my sense of humor and I like to joke. In fact, if I encounter difficulty in life, I don't get too stubborn about it and will just resolve the issue with a smile, just by that will help prevent wrinkles! Actually, I'm not really an optimistic person and I have been through down times in life as well, like times when I wasn't getting anywhere in my singing career, when my series aren't getting good ratings or when my films aren't doing well in the box office. But there will bound be ups and downs in life, that's how its complete!

A Phone Call Daily

People say my wife Anita Yuen is hot tempered, while I'm more easy-going. I think there are goods and bads in everyone's personalities. My wife is impatient, but I take things slowly, and that's how we spark. Every couple or married couple should learn to compromise, learn to appreciate one another! Perhaps you all think that I'm a romantic person, but actually I don't really have any ideas. I'll try to give her as much security as possible, so she doesn't have to worry. Just like we have talk on the phone at least once a day!

Also, no matter how busy I am, every week I will definitely have a meal with my wife and son. Now that we have children, our relationship changes completely. Basically you can say our lives are completely different because our everyday lives changed. Too much time spent with just the two of us, will get boring. Now that we have a son, it's a whole new stage in life, I just feel we're a lot healthier. At least, we communicate more.

Cherishes His Son

I read a book once, it said parents have to be on the same page. It shouldn't be one parent is the bad person and the other is the good person. Our roles are like that, teaching children is a whole different knowledge. I enjoy family life a lot more since we had our son. I really cherish the time I spend with my son because time flies and children nowadays mature fast. In the next few years, he won't need me anymore, so I really cherish the time we have now!

As for having more children? Honestly, I want a daughter too. On average, men are more affectionate with daughters, but I'm definitely a "jealous father", I won't be able to accept my daughter getting a boyfriend in the future.

Enjoys Life

In fact, my mentality changes as I get older. In the past, I focused on my work, but now I enjoy the ordinary and peaceful life. Also, as we get older, we should know how to enjoy life because there will always be ups and downs in life. We have to learn to look at the bright side and not be demanding. Nowadays, health is my wealth. Although this is often said, most people have to live until a certain age before they can really understand what it means, including me!

Uses Face Scrub Daily

Earlier Chilam and his wife Anita took part in the ribbon-cutting/opening ceremony for Lancome. He believes the most important skincare for men is cleanliness. Chilam washes his face with face scrub on a daily basis. He laughed and said he doesn't get too fancy with skincare because having a face too "smooth" will actually get him pimples.

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Chilam Cheung a more handsome pilot than Francis Ng

TVB grand production Triumph in the Skies II has already started shooting. Yesterday pilot Chilam Cheung drove punk girl Fala Chen in a Jaguar sports car for the shooting of a scene near the airport. In the series, the two will have a romantic storyline in the sky and Fala's role will eventually become a pilot as well. Yesterday, they were shooting the scene where Fala decides she wants to become a pilot.

Shooting under the bitter heat, what's more important to Chilam is to stay handsome. Dressed in a tidy pilot uniform and dark shades, Chilam was seen in the sports car talking on the phone and looking very hot. As for Fala, her appearance differed from her usual beautiful girl look. She put on black eyeliner, leather jacket, spiky bracelet and a neck chain. This punk girl took her camera and constantly took pictures everywhere and shouted: "Sky, I'm coming!"

When Fala was shooting the shouting scene, Chilam went to see her performance and although he took off his pilot jacket, he still looked very handsome posing with his hands in his pockets. Chilam joins TITS2 and competes with 'Sam Gor' Francis Ng on being handsome. It was said many people thinks Chilam is hotter than Francis? Chilam smiled embarrassingly and then promptly replied: "Crazy! Who said that?" Fala, standing next to him, couldn't hold in her laughter either.

Strives for Opportunity to Sing Theme Song

Also, Fala just released her debut album and has been busy shooting and promoting her album. Yesterday morning, she and her boss Herman Ho were on a radio interview together. It was rumored that this is Fala's first and final album since there has been lack of promotions for her album, her songs haven't made it on the song charts and she made objections to her boss earlier. On the radio interview, Fala and Herman clarified the rumors together. Fala laughed and said she's happy people are paying attention to her album, but she's already used to the negative news and just as long as she knows the truth, then that's enough. She is most pleased with the current album sales.

As for Fala's songs haven't made it on the charts? Herman explained its caused by the 'traffic jam' since there had been several heavyweight singers that released their albums prior to Fala's album. At this point in time, it is the down time for newcomers. When asked about the lack of promotions? Herman said it's primarily due to schedule conflicts because singers have to make time to go on radio stations for promotions, but Fala is currently focused on shooting series. Herman expressed after Fala completes TITS2, there are plans for her to hold a mini concert and the company will strive to get Fala the opportunity to sing the series theme song. Herman hopes to have Fala do a duet with Chilam.

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Francis Ng & Chilam Cheung at 'Triumph in the Skies II' Press Conference

After 9 years since Triumph in the Skies, the sequel Triumph in the Skies II is finally starting. Yesterday Francis Ng, Chilam Cheung, Myolie Wu, Fala Chen, Ron Ng, Kenneth Ma, Rebecca Zhu, Elena Kong and the rest of the cast attended the press conference.

Back then, there were rumors that Francis Ng was displeased with Myolie, but yesterday they chatted happily. Francis even teased that Myolie looks fatter than before. He also said to Ron: "You came early!" indirectly criticizing that he used to be late to work. Ron expressed: "Francis and I still have a brotherly relationship, but I'm no longer the young man 10 years ago, our relationship evolved into a friendship and we get along more comfortably."

Francis hasn't been in a TVB series for many years, he smiled and said: "I'm getting a huge raise." He also denied the rumor that he was delaying TITS2 from starting. It was said TVB is relying on him to save the lack of Siu Sangs? Francis expressed: "Wah! I have a lot of Siu Sangs behind me!" He is not worried about working with newcomers, but he fears he may break his promise and come late to work. Francis exposed back when he was shooting TITS, he had a naughty idea to get out of work. Because shooting was too exhausting, he and the others played 'rock paper scissors' to see who would have to pretend to be sick, so they can get a day off from work. At the time, Myolie was still a newcomer, so she didn't participate and had to get to work early.

Chilam sets the next 6 months aside to shoot TITS2 and has turned down several opportunities to shoot in Mainland, losing quite a bit of money. He frankly expressed he accepted this series to return a favor, because back then, executive Tommy Leung, casted him in Cold Blood Warm Heart and got him a lot more job opportunities. This time, he's playing a senior pilot and plans to use clothing from his own personal wardrobe, which is worth about 6 figures. When asked if he's paying TVB, instead of TVB paying him? Chilam laughed: "Because of Tommy, doing it for the audience, no choice, I'm just too good friends with Tommy."

Myolie plays two roles in the series. She exposed Zoe will only appear in the first two episodes and then she dies. Her other role is a tomboy, who works in aircraft maintenance. The producer asked her to cut her hair short for the role, but Myolie is reluctant to give up her current haircut, but for the sake of work, she will accept it.

In the series Fala gets into a love triangle with Francis and Chilam, but she doesn't know who she'll end up with yet. Fala said her development with Francis starts off as a bickering pair, while Chilam is the charming pilot who has a romantic storyline with her. She's unsure if there are any kiss scenes, she laughed: "Perhaps when we get to France, in the romantic atmosphere, we'll go for a light kiss. I'm not too worried since there's a television scale."

Kenneth Ma develops a 'sister-brother love' with Elena Kong. He expressed in reality he does not mind this type of relationship, women does not necessarily need men to take care of her, it could be vice versa. He also said he can accept a girlfriend 20 years older than him too, but he never been in such a relationship before.

TITS2's blessing ceremony is scheduled to take place on July 24th and filming officially starts on July 26th. Filming will go on for 6 months, and filming locations will be in London, Paris, Hainan and Taiwan.

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Chilam Cheung has to explain to his son why he's kissing Annie Liu

Chilam Cheung and Annie Liu attended the Natural Born Lovers film premiere. In the film, Chilam and Annie has a lot of intense and passionate kiss scenes, they both gave an advanced notice that there will be a lot of intense kiss and bed scenes. Chilam said: "The director wanted to shoot the scenes in several angles, so we had a lot of takes. (Did you two kiss over 100 times?) I didn't count, but we didn't have to brush our teeth or any other prep work prior, just naturally went into the scene and had no embarrassment." He expressed after his son Morton saw the film, he asked why his is father kissing other girls, so he had to explain to him that it's "for work".

Annie expressed she was troubled by her life 'weakness' in this film: "When I was young, I had an extreme difficult time with vomiting milk, so that left a shadow in me. Even when I got older, I avoided drinking any milk or foods with cream. In the film, Chilam had to feed me cake to eat, and once I saw the cake I wanted to vomit. It is harder than doing kiss scenes." Chilam disclosed he has a phobia in being in closed spaces, so he can't shoot scenes where he's in a casket.

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