Friday, December 28, 2012

Michelle Ye & Raymond Lam a Passionate Love Story in 'Purple Hairpin Romance'

12/27/2012
Source: Sina Entertainment, Credit: 21CN.com
Translated by: aZnangel @ http://asianuniverse.net 



Michelle Ye & Raymond Lam a Passionate Love Story 'Purple Hairpin Romance"

Mainland drama The Purple Hairpin Romance starring Hong Kong stars Raymond Lam and Michelle Ye is currently filming in Hengdian. Michelle plays the song girl, Huo Xiao Yu (Fok Siu Yuk), who has blissful fate with Raymond's character Wang Shan Ke (Wong Sam Hak). Unfortunately, destiny plays games with them, the two goes through a bumpy road. According to the production crew, for a more touching story, Michelle and Raymond practically washed their face with tears. Even the behind the scenes staff couldn't help, but to say "they saved up 10 years of tears and used it all up!" When speaking of Michelle rather put efforts into crying scenes, Raymond frankly expressed: "Very fortunate Michelle and my own emotions were able to turn bitter quickly, so we basically had no NGs in these bitter and sad crying scenes. We completed it all in one take. This is the probably the most crying I've done in my 10 year acting career and the most heartaching drama. "

Collaborating again after 10 years, Michelle expressed although its been 10 years since she's seen Raymond, their friendship did not fade off at all. She said: "I remember my first day at work with Raymond, I couldn't help but to say to him, 'Ah, our chemistry is still the same, didn't change.' Just an eye expression and we take the same action without any words. It turn out time and distance can't affect chemistry. Both of us are greatly gratified by this fact." 

Raymond Lam Services Michelle Ye on “Legend of the Purple Hairpin” Set

12/10/12
Read here: http://www.jaynestars.com/news/raymond-lam-services-michelle-ye-on-legend-of-the-purple-hairpin-set/

*Pics credits to weibo

Michelle Ye Cozies Up to Raymond Lam on Filming Set

11/13/2012
Read here: http://www.jaynestars.com/news/michelle-ye-cozies-up-to-raymond-lam-on-filming-set/
Mags: http://ww2.sinaimg.cn/large/75f3caf1gw1dymweit1ytj.jpg 
http://ww3.sinaimg.cn/large/75f3caf1gw1dymwejcr5ij.jpg


 *Pics credits to tvb4life

Michelle Ye & Raymond Lam's New Drama

10/16/2012
Source: Sina E-News, HKChannel
Translated by: aZnangel @ http://asianuniverse.net/forums/



Michelle Ye & Raymond Lam's New Drama "Purple Hairpin Romance" Blessing Ceremony
 
Michelle Ye participates in both of the acting and production side of new Mainland series The Purple Hairpin Romance. Yesterday shooting officially started in Hengdian. The lead actor is HK Siu Sang Raymond Lam. "RM" fans (Raymond-Michelle fans) finally get to see them collaborate again after waiting 10 years.

In the past, Michelle and Raymond collaborated in TVB series Lofty Waters Verdant Bow and Eternal Happiness, but since Michelle left TVB, the two rarely intersected. Michelle expressed although she rarely kept in touch with Raymond in the last 10 years, but when she was looking for a lead actor to be in this series, her old partner "Raymond Lam" was the first person to come to mind. "Raymond looks very noble, elegant and unconventional in costume dramas, and he really fits the 'Wong Sam Hak' role. He was my first choice." Raymond also expressed, despite their busy schedules, its a rare opportunity that they could collaborate again.

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Michelle Ye Treats Artists Badly, Raymond Lam Defends Her: She's Straightforward

10/14/2012
Source: Oriental Daily, Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ http://asianuniverse.net/forums/

Michelle Ye Treats Artists Badly, Raymond Lam Defends Her: She's Straightforward

Yesterday Raymond Lam, Chilam Cheung, Nnadia Chan, Bosco Wong, Linda Chung and Elanne Kong took part in TVB's Yan Oi Tong Charity 2012. Recently, Raymond has been in Mainland shooting a new drama produced by Michelle Ye. It was reported Michelle has been treating the artists badly and scolded them on Weibo. When Raymond heard this, he was shocked and said: "She treats the artists well! Perhaps because she's a straightforward person, and she's working behind-the-scenes too, its difficult. (Will you be like Michelle and establish a production company?) I think I can only consider that after my retirement, but I have been doing some business with a friend, we plan to launch some products during my concert, and will do a crossover will an American famous brand."

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." 

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Raymond Lam & Michelle Ye reunites in October Mainland Drama 'The Purple Hairpin' [Tuesday September 25, 2012]

Raymond Lam & Michelle Ye reunites in October Mainland Drama 'The Purple Hairpin'
Source: XHBY.NET, HKChannel
Translated by: aZnangel @ http://asianuniverse.net/forums/
 



According to news from Mainland, Raymond Lam and Michelle Ye are reuniting in October for new Mainland costume drama The Purple Hairpin Romance, an adaptation of The Purple Hairpin. The story sets in the Tang dynasty, revolving around singer-dancer (Fok Siu Yuk), the man dressed in yellow (Wong Sam Hak) and the scholar (Lee Yik). Raymond is portraying Wong Sam Hak. This is also Raymond and Michelle's first collaboration outside of TVB after 10 years. Following Lofty Water Verdant Bow and Eternal Happiness, this will be their third collaboration.

Additionally, Michelle will be producing and starring in this drama The Purple Hairpin Romance just as she did in Ninth Widow (第九个寡妇) and Goddess Athena (雅典娜女神). As the previous two were high quality dramas, Michelle's outstanding coordination and abilities has been complimented as well. This time, Michelle produces her third drama and is putting exceptional effort into the work. She will be using the same crew from Goddess Athena, from the director to the costume designer and art director, she has found herself a great team that has mutual understanding. She also invited famous HK scriptwriter Ka Wai Nam, who has written The Duke of Mount Deer 1984 and Beyond the Realm of Conscience, to help her with the script.

On Weibo, Michelle wrote [to Raymond]: "Welcome you in Beijing. Long time no see. smile.gif"

Monday, June 11, 2012

14th Shanghai International Film Festival [June 11, 2011]


On June 11, 2011 (one year ago today), Raymond, along with Eva Huang, attended the 14th Shanghai International Film Festival for their movie <<Sorcerer and the White Snake>> aka <<It's Love>>. Surprisingly (and luckily), Michelle was also there for her movie <<Overheard 2>>.

Raymond and Michelle finally met each other through that event. At first, I knew they were going to participate in this event, but I didn't think they were going to participate on the same day (since this event lasted for a few days...) Well, who would have thought that they will meet each other again after like... 7 years. BUT THEY DID.

Sadly, it didn't happen again for this year. And we will mostly not see them any time soon.... Maybe next year.

Anyway, here are a few pictures of them at that event.

 

*Pics credits to weibo

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Eternal Happiness Theme Song MV

 


Chinese lyrics: 

記得忘記 (片尾曲) ~ 林峰

明天過後 來揮一揮手
天高地厚 就此各自暢遊
忘記玩偶 忘不了蕩過韆鞦
縱使雙手多麼緊扣 亦要走

從此以後 誰也不回頭
一早熱透 汗水切勿倒流
忘記沒有 忘不了路過沙丘
愛到枯乾都找不到綠洲

chorus
你在我記憶旅行 每步也驚心
跟你踏過許多腳印 捨不得轉身
你贈我太多見聞 拿不走的熱吻
多努力放低 偏不會忘記 苦戀紀念品
純屬過路風箏不懂愛別人
( 忘掉昨日今天不必要熱吻 )

浮沙滿地 沉重的傳奇
沙粒極重 任它浸沒眼眉
忘記道理 忘不了亦會別離
在你掌心之中該上自己

repeat chorus

(寧願以後只可分享半滴吻)

English lyrics: 

Remember to Forget (End Theme) ~ Raymond Lam

After tomorrow
Give a little wave
The skies are high and the earth is deep
Like our long journeys,
Forget everything
But can't forget the time we shared on the swing
Where I hold your hand tight
But you still left

From now onwards,
No one turns back
the things that have left
It flows endlessly like a river
Forget nothing
But can't forget the journey we took thru the sandy land
Love is as hard to find as a desert paradise

You tour in my memories
Each step echoes in my heart
Walking with you through many footsteps
Not willing to turn around
You give me so many experiences
And kisses that cannot be taken away
Working hard to put them,
But unable to forget souvenirs of this bitter love affair
Just like a passing kite, knows not to love anyone
(Forget yesterday, No kiss is needed today)

The sand scatters on the ground,
This saddening legend,
(missing part),
Let it coat eyebrows,
Forget the logic,
Can't forget the separation,
In your palm, embrace myself.
(Rather share half a kiss in future)


Monday, May 28, 2012

Raymond Lam and Michelle Ye’s similar points


Raymond Lam and Michelle Ye’s similar points:

1. Both of their families have money and status.
2. Both born in Mainland and can speak standard Mandarin. (One is from XiaMen, and the other one is from HangZhou, Zhejiang. Looks like they are neighbors!)
3. They are still college freshmen up until now. One studied in Eastern United States, the other one studied in Western United States.
4. They entered TVB around the same time.
5. Both hosted in TVB8.
6. Their schedules (for the dramas) are the same. Both filmed <Eternal Happiness>, <Golden Faith>, <Lofty Water Verdant Bow>. After that, Raymond recorded his music, while Michelle went back to America. They started their new jobs around the same time in June.
7. Their waists have scars (injured). The low back pain problems were caused because of filming.
8. Both like to ride bicycles.
9. They are both quiet and polite most of the time, but when they meet their acquaintances who are around their age, they will become 'crazy' together.
10. Both have rumors and negative (false) news about them.
11. Raymond is said to be the "Little Louis Koo", while Michelle is "Little Jessica Hsuan." What a coincident!
12. Both have O blood type.
13. Both like to carry backpacks to travel without informing anyone. They eventually met each other. Even though they both grew up in a foreign country, they have deep sentiments toward China.  
14. Their ancient costume images are well-liked by many people, both also collaborated in ancient series together. One is handsome in his ancient costumes, while the other one is elegant.
15. Both are genius in speaking different languages. They can speak four different languages ah! Furthermore, they can speak each language accurately, especially Mandarin. It's rare to have Hong Kong stars who can speak accurately like them, therefore when hearing them speak, it's a little comfortable to the ears!
16. Both are being called a 'master of being silly in the studio'. They can play tricks on people, and that can destroy their (innocent?) image. Especially Michelle who likes to disguise as 'Xiao Xin's face' (this Chinese cartoon show), therefore, she was given the nickname "seahorse".
17. Under different situations, settings, or whether it's on-screen or off-screen, they both able to convey the same expressions, emotions, and movements.
(P.S: Both are TVB new siu sang and fadan. Their TVB monthly calendar photos give people the feelings where they can't describe what a perfect match is!)

Credit: here
Original post: here 

*I've revised a little from the last translation. Hope it makes sense a little. 

Raymond and Michelle enews 2004




Interview on enews while they were promoting lofty waters verdant bow in taiwan in 2004.

Credit: inspiredbymich @ youtube

Raymond Lam rumored to meet Michelle Ye in Pan Yu [02/15/2008]



Yesterday, netizen revealed news from Mainland, claiming TVB siu sang, Raymond Lam had a secret date with Michelle Ye in a nightclub in Pan Yu. Both of them met up and entered VIP room immediately. They later reappeared at dance floor, dancing together, looking very intimate, without any sense of avoidance altogether. It was not until just before dawn that they left together in a car and lost the reporters in highway. Reporter called Raymond directly for clarification on the matter, but has not received any response at time of printing.

Credit: http://www.michelle-ye.com/

Michelle Ye Has "Feelings" For Raymond Lam [07/25/2005]

Yesterday, Michelle Ye accepted a radio interview, frankly saying that a quite bewildered good feeling with Raymond Lam, but as to they have had rumours together before, Michelle strongly emphasizes that this special feeling that she's speaking of is not the romantic kind.

She said, "We entered TVB8 in the same term, then at the same time, we were discovered by TVB to start filming series, so our experiences and the friends we have are very similar and our opinions towards things are pretty much the same."

Michelle also has deeping feeling towards Gallen Lo, she said, "A few years back when I was in a beauty pageant, Gallen was one of the judges, then we turned into colleagues and worked together in a series, our identities changed, but I still feel awed towards him."

Later on, Michelle will be flying over to Japan with Leon Lai and Chapman To to start shooting for a new movie, "Two Hearts Will Know Love & Righteousness", asking if she's afraid to have some rumours spread with Leon? Being very certain, Michelle replied, "No! We're from the same company & the company won't let stars under their management to mess around with rumours for advertisement, I also won't affect my personal life for the advertising of a movie."

The Sun:

After leaving TVB, Michelle Ye switched to Rich & Famous Talented Group Ltd, her first job is working with Leon Lai & Chapman To in a movie. Miss Gossip (Reporter) feels that Michelle will certainly have some rumours with Leon, but who knew that Michelle said positively, "We definitely will not! We're both from Rich & Famous Talented Group Ltd, they won't want the stars under their management to make up false rumours just for advertisement, I also won't bring affects to my personal life for a movie."

Even though Michelle naturally gets very careful when speaking of relations with other male stars, but then she said, "I have a very special feeling towards Raymond Lam!" Does her heart really belong to him?! Actually it's only because Michelle and Raymond both were hosting the TVB8 channel a few years back, then being discovered by TVB, they started filming series, experiences being the same, which made her feel very good towards him, besides Raymond, Michelle also has a very deep feeling towards Gallen Lo, "I was in a beauty pageant a few years back, Gallen Lo was one of the judges, then we became colleagues and worked together."

Credit: http://rm-daily.blogdrive.com/