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2007 Favorite TVB Couples
Series: The Family Link
I think they are the cutest couple of the year! I actually found it quite surprisingly that they are my favorite because I’m not a big fan of Kenneth. However, his acting improved heaps in this series! For Kenneth fans, it’s a must watch! Anyway, getting back to his chemistry with Leila, they two are so compatiable…or incompatiable…in some ways. I loved the way they quarreled in the beginning about Yoyo. Leila wanted revenge and Kenneth didn’t. It was so cute when Leila did all the evil things to the housewives (especially, when she used her cell phone to send the pics to everyone) and pulled Kenneth into the problem. Leila was very smart and all while Kenneth had to stand her just because she was his wife’s best friend.
Furthermore, one of my favorite scenes was when Kenneth talked behind Leila’s back and Leila heard everything. Leila came up to add that he forgot one thing about her: that is, she is very petty-minded and will get revenge for what he said. The Leila ran out and Kenneth went after her in a bicycle (which I found was very cool). Leila, by accident, crashes and falls off her bike. Then Kenneth catches up to her and picks her up and sees that her head is bleeding like crazy. He starts babbling about how he was wrong and that he wanted to tell her three words. Leila all of a sudden wakes up and demands to know what the three words were.
That was one of my favorite scenes. I cannot imagine how Leila was not hurt after bleeding so much. The different personalities of Kenneth and Leila made them bond so well. While Leila was causing trouble everywhere, Kenneth was trying to “turn off the fires” and pick up after her messes. I especially liked Leila’s attitude: she would get revenge on anyone who hurt her friends and demand justice!
Loved them!
Raymond Lam & Charmaine Sheh
Series: The Drive of Life
I predicted that they would be my favorite couple this year. But that was before I watched The Family Link. They were great as well! Yeah, I know Ray and Charmaine went through more and their characters developed way more than Kenneth and Leila, but something is missing in this couple, probably the age gap. Nevertheless, I really admire Wing Sau Fung’s intelligence while Wah Jun Bong’s childness and immatureness kind of got me pissed off.
Anyway, I had many favorite Raymond and Charmaine scenes. For example, when the first meet each other and always argued. They only collaborated with each other because of money and business while a deep relationship began without them noticing. Loved the way they always argued, up until Raymond caused his father’s company to collapse. While Charmaine believed that without money, no love could last between them, Raymond proved to her that they can still be very happy without money. Yes, that was one of my favorite scenes too. Additionally, when Charmaine discovered that there was something more than suicide to her mother’s death and shockingly, found out that her boyfriend’s mother caused the death. She vowed to avenge her mother’s death by calling off the wedding, not only tainting the Wah family’s reputation, but deeply wounded the emotional Jun Bong. Furthermore, when Charmaine lost her baby and the everyone thought she was a heartless human being who did it on purpose. She was crying so hard for being misunderstood and that no one could believe her. Later, she collaborated with Ngai Tin Hung, the Damien’s business enemy, against the Wah’s. One of the most emotional scenes occured when Raymond faced Charmaine and asked her to kill him because he could not bear to see her suffering everyday and wanting revenge for her mother against his family. Yes, they finally reconciled until Charmaine accidentally crashed into Damien and caused him to go crippled. She wanted, many times, to tell Raymond, but could not to bear to tell her loved one that she caused his father to go crippled. Of course, after going through this much torture, revenge, and suffering, the couple had a good ending.
Charmaine’s character is the best representation of modern women. Just admire her intelligence towards work, enthusiasm, filialness towards her mother, and strength. One of the best TVB characters ever! Also, I really like Charmaine’s costumes. Makes her very elegant, stylish, and professional.
Jack Wu & Leila Tong
Series: Phoenix Rising
Sadly, this couple did not end up together. Jack is one of the best supporting TVB actors! He’s very handsome as well if he gets the right roles. However, TVB doesn’t seem to promote the guy too much, which is such a pity! Anyway, it was mostly a one-sided crush where Jack loved Leila so much and would do anything for her while Leila only see Jack as a child who hasn’t matured yet. Nevertheless, the two were good friends and Jack even risked his life and sacrifice his job as a doctor to help Leila and her sister out of prison. Moreover, Jack offered a lot of comedy relief. One of the funniest scenes was when Leila was planning to rescue her sister from prison and Jack thought Leila wanted to elope with him. Jack was always there for Leila no matter what and it was so sad to see Jack depart for London by himself, not knowing that Leila was murdered that night.
Ron Ng & Shirley Yeung
Series: The Brink of Law
Another couple—or not—who didn’t end up together. First, Ron died. Second, Shirley was in a coma. Nonetheless, that was not the reason why they didn’t end up together, but because it was only a one-sided crush where Shirley fell for Ron while Ron loved Kate.
Shirley’s role as one of the villains in the series is a move away from her previous cute and kind-hearted characters. Prior to this series, I didn’t like Shirley. In fact, I quite disliked her because of her hoarse voice and tedious acting. Here, she was stunningly beautiful, like always, but was evil. She was jealous of Ron’s attention toward Kate in the first place and will do anything to separate the two. Unfortunately, her character was not focused and not quite developed enough. I am really looking forward to another Ron and Shirley series. I really hope that TVB decides to film Thirteen Protectors.
Steven Ma & Bernice Liu
Series: Steps
The series, Steps, for the most part, is very boring, except for these two. I loved their chemistry so much. I was quite shocked at Bernice’s performance since I never really liked Bernice, but after this, I really believe she deserves the Most Improved Actress award. Anyway, getting back to their chemistry, my favorite scenes was in the beginning, when they were enemies. They quarreled a lot, but their chemistry were perfect! For Steven and Bernice fans, it’s a must watch! They were in The Brink of Law together as well, but I did not find their chemistry their particularly captivating.
Add comment January 4, 2008
Too Many Newcomers!
Linda Chung.Series: Forensic Heroes, The Biter Bitten, Heart of Greed, The Gem of Life
Good: Her acting might not be up my standards yet, but she definiately has one of those cute and innocent looks, which give her advantage when she takes roles like Seung Joi Sum. However, I thought it was a little too early for TVB to give her the Most Improved Award in 2006. I can see that she did improve, especially in her crying skills in 2007.
Bad: She doesn’t have a strong voice like Myolie Wu. Even when she yells, it’s very weak. Probably she will be another Charmaine Sheh. Moreover, sometimes her voice is a little shaky, not fine and solid like Myolie.
Fala Chen.
Series: Heart of Greed, Steps
Good: A beautiful face and nice body. I actually like her smile for than Linda’s. It’s more natural. For an actress, her beauty definitely gives her an advantage. Her looks give her the opportunity to take on any role.
Bad: Her accent. This is the only thing about Fala that bothers me besides the fact that TVB is promoting her too much. Furthermore, like everyone else, her winning the Best Supporting Actress is totally an insult to more talented and experience stars like Leila.
Kate Tsui.
Series: La Femme Desperado, Steps, On the First Beat, The Four
Good: Unlike Fala and Linda, Kate’s looks average. I cannot believe she won Miss Photogenic in 2004 MHK. Anyway, the only thing that Kate has an advantage is her voice. She has a stronger voice and tone than Linda and Fala. She definitely improved in On The First Beat as the stubborn and tough police.
Bad: Her looks doesn’t fit my definition of an actress. Most of her roles are tomboyish and I just can’t find the feminine side of Kate. In addition, did Kate deserve the Most Improved Actress award in 2007? Yes, she did improve in her acting. However, if you compare her acting to those on the nomination list, her acting, as everyone know, is not better than Leila or Selena. Unfortunately, awards are given based on loyalty, whether or not your are contracted, bribery, and looks (which I don’t find in Kate), instead of performance and acting. Her casting and pairing up with Raymond in The Four signifies that TVB really want to boost her. Cannot imagine their chemistry.
Suki Chiu.
Series: The Green Grass of Home, Word Twisters’ Adventures, War of In Laws II
Good: She’s extremely cute and pretty. I have only seen her in The Green Grass of Home and as a newcomer, her performance was not perfect, but acceptable. She has a nice and sweet voice.
Bad: She seems uncomfortable onscreen. Well, in Green Grass, she did seem a little shaky in her tone and sometimes she messed up her lines. She shrugged and was uncertain how to act sometimes. However, I don’t have a strong bias against her because she is not as heavily promoted as Fala and Kate.
Selena Li.
Series: Face to Fate, To Grow with Love, A Change of Destiny, The Four, Survivor’s Law II
Good: Her superb and wonderful acting skills makes me love her! She improved so much within one year, 2005-2006. I remember watching her first performance in Life Made Simple and I was extremely annoyed by her character. Well, I got annoyed by the series (except Leila) as a whole because it was so silly. However, I was so shocked when I saw her in To Grow with Love and later in Face to Fate. She had a great character in To Grow with Love, very cute and greedy for money. Her acting was very humorous and her character was witty. Furthermore, superb chemistry with Jack Wu. By the time I finished Face to Fate, I loved Selena. Her character takes on a more mature side compared to her previous roles. It makes her such a versatile actress.
Bad: Her looks. Unlike Fala and Linda whose popularity and opportunities originated as a result of their looks, Selena’s popularity has came through the audience because of her acting. I have never thought that she was beautiful, but depending on her role, she can act as cute, and still bring the role to life. But I don’t mind at all, considering that her acting is so good!
Series: The Green Grass of Home, The Drive of Life, The Ultimate Crime Fighter
Good: I don’t know. Can’t really find anything good in her. I think she resembles Selena to a certain extent because both their chins are a little too long.
Bad: Her accent. Can’t stand it. It’s like Fala’s. Her acting lacks depth and emotions. She usually plays those mean and jealous girls.
Series: Men in Pain, The Drive of Life
Good: Like Natalie, I don’t see any potential in her.
Bad: Basically it’s like Natalie. I have only seen her in TDOL, so I can’t say much about her. No beauty and bad acting. See no improvement.
Series: Forensic Heroes, The Ultimate Crime Fighter
Good: Um, I can’t find anything positive to say about Natalie.
Bad: Basically, I want to ask TVB what potential does Natalie have? Looks? Acting? Neither, I would say. She’s not even good-looking and her looks, by no means, meet my standards of an actress. Acting. Hmm, I can barely hear her lines clearly. If you know what I mean, it all comes out in a glob of nothing. Furthermore, her roles are very similar is every series she takes. The type of roles she takes are those disobedient and naive girls who doesn’t listen to their parents and flirts with men.
Vivien Yeo.
Series: The Ultimate Crime Fighter, Men Don’t Cry, Forensic Heroes
Good: I think she’s very cute and pretty, especially her smile.
Bad: Her accent. These days, it’s always the accent thing that make me not like the actress. Well, since almost all these newcomers were once pageant winners (and they are overseas) they can’t speak Cantonese clearly. Like Leanne and Fala, she can’t act very well. I don’t know if the accent really makes a big difference, but her lacking lacks the emotions of the characters. She can give the looks, but cannot bring out the character to life.
Tracy Ip.
Series: Heart of Greed, Suspicious Love
Good: I really like her. Period. I don’t even know why, but her beauty just strikes me. I didn’t find her pretty during the pageant thing, but by looking at her photos, I just loved her. Don’t know if TVB is looking to promote her because her roles are small, but she was one of the host at 2007 anniversary.
Bad: I guess I can’t really find anything bad in her acting since I have only seen her in Heart of Greed and she only has a cameo role. She will have an affair with Ellesmere Choi in Suspicious Love. Hope to see her improve.
Yoyo Chen.
Series: Forensic Heroes, The Brink of Law, Women on the Run
Good: Um, I guess it’s her voice. Compared to the others, I think she has a rather strong, but also feminine voice. Her roles are similar to those of Natalie, except you can hear her speak.
Bad: Her looks are pretty average. Not beautiful and not ugly. Somewhere in between. But, in order to see her improvement, I wish to see her in more diverse roles other than playing those mean girls.
Series: Heart of Greed, Glittering Days, The Green Grass of Home
Good: He’s quite cute and his acting is improving. However, his character is very similar and quite hard for him to explore other roles.
Bad: I think the guy is a little too tall. I mean tall guys are nice, but he’s like another Joe Ma. Furthermore, I want to see if he can act in ancient series like Raymond and Ron. His roles are quite boring though.
Series: To Grow with Love, Phoenix Rising
Good: His acting. Love his acting and he has a very masculine and manly voice. He has a lot of potential to be an actor and hope TVB gives him more opportunities. He can act very well regardless of the role.Bad: Again, I can’t find anything negative to say about the guy, except that his acting is definitely not recognized enough. I mean he’s Raymond, but better than Kenneth and Sammul.
Wong Cho Lam.Series: Glittering Days, On the First Beat
Good: His acting is very humorous.
Bad: I barely notice him in series. I mean, if people don’t bring him up at the forums and blogs, I won’t even know he exists because he’s just another typical character. Additionally, I think he’s too short to be an actor. Plus, not very handsome.
Series: Face to Fate, Glittering Days, The Green Grass of Home
Good: Very convincing as villain!
Bad: I see him in many series, but he’s always a villain. So I don’t see how TVB can promote him, yet give the role of the bad guy, and still hope that audience will still like him. It’s just like Joe Ma winning Favorite Character for his role in TDOL. Moreover, his role is always the same, but he acts very well as “the jerk”.
Matthew Ko.
Series: To Grow with Love, Steps
Good: He’s extremely handsome. Like the younger version of Kevin Cheng.
Bad: He seems quite uncomfortable onscreen. Well, I’ve noticed him in To Grow with Love and loved his character as well, even though it wasn’t fully developed. But because I’m not really interested in dancing, so I’m not going to watch Steps. Hope to see him improve, but I guess I will never see him in ancient because like Kevin, he only looks good in modern.
Add comment December 20, 2007
