tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67211607097097120162024-02-08T07:12:40.258+08:00TheHive.Asia :: Celeb AsiaFor all the latest buzzTheHive.Asiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10752111473737145552noreply@blogger.comBlogger1824125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6721160709709712016.post-60144845389131764772021-04-26T15:05:00.002+08:002021-04-26T15:05:36.399+08:00Bimby: "I am straight. I like women!"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH8peznrzKfvzZgKfggT7xADX3o9MsbmTgw760W6Zpn3ltY94q24oU9tFIXggMpXCxGeDCy4CrZnmH2Be4ggAxqR17r9-4CwR-PKT1bSgegA5FV0VuTCnDWRcoCGuCETgoUaEoEBDhyphenhyphenZ8N/s960/e791a53bf13adbc963c54e8082827492.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH8peznrzKfvzZgKfggT7xADX3o9MsbmTgw760W6Zpn3ltY94q24oU9tFIXggMpXCxGeDCy4CrZnmH2Be4ggAxqR17r9-4CwR-PKT1bSgegA5FV0VuTCnDWRcoCGuCETgoUaEoEBDhyphenhyphenZ8N/s16000/e791a53bf13adbc963c54e8082827492.webp" /></a></div><p>Amid speculations about his sexual orientation, Kris Aquino's youngest son Bimby recently set the record straight - no pun intended - by admitting that he is as straight as it can be.</p><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a>The 13 year-old shared as much in a video shared by his actress mother, though stressed that he is not at all concerned that many people think he is gay.<p></p><p>"I just feel like 'If you think I'm gay, all right dude.' But you do realise that the gay community in the Philippines is a strong community? And you do realise that I'm 13?" he said with a laugh.</p><p>Aquino then reminded her son that he would turn 14 soon, to which Bimby replied, "I'm 14 in a few minutes. It did not go through my mind because I know what I am. I'm straight. I'm straight as [an] arrow."</p><p>When asked a second time, Bimby joked, "I'm as straight as one of our iPads."</p><p>Aquino then stressed that she doesn't mind whatever struck her son's fancy, as long as he excels.</p><p>"Can you excel at being gay?" Bimby asked jokingly, to which the actress explained that she only wants her son to excel in whatever profession he chose to be.</p><p>"I'll set the record straight. I'm straight. I like women. I don't like boys," Bimby reiterated.</p><p>He then stated that he has no issue with people thinking that he is gay, as long as they do not say it with malice and being homophobic about it.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPY63KuMAKzPyyxNsr3Qlz7MU6Sho3r5gDe4TEQGkdu2PWzi8uibnZPfSEj5kvt4fM_cGJUMuZkjVf8mXO2ZC5-r3ns1gcXa9_NZJ1HzpOpEKvKDcxaPFEJad8MsKKA1HiNvYvQ3HvJXtc/s500/c401dd2a424e51c4fb0a6394eb9bf6c7.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPY63KuMAKzPyyxNsr3Qlz7MU6Sho3r5gDe4TEQGkdu2PWzi8uibnZPfSEj5kvt4fM_cGJUMuZkjVf8mXO2ZC5-r3ns1gcXa9_NZJ1HzpOpEKvKDcxaPFEJad8MsKKA1HiNvYvQ3HvJXtc/s16000/c401dd2a424e51c4fb0a6394eb9bf6c7.webp" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bimby with his awesome mum</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpStXizV8In6sPChFIuHl17qO0s1tB1LqhD3PcsyfQ8_4VHJrTdXeVDiUetcmu0zPeBmY7oZGRNy9OyY3x_ttK4ptolwWZ-jCSdINc2NREy4rU3irIGnWULahxFpAj5WEfZMasPUJhqbgF/s510/947139fe061ac596e4beeae9a8c6fb5e.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="510" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpStXizV8In6sPChFIuHl17qO0s1tB1LqhD3PcsyfQ8_4VHJrTdXeVDiUetcmu0zPeBmY7oZGRNy9OyY3x_ttK4ptolwWZ-jCSdINc2NREy4rU3irIGnWULahxFpAj5WEfZMasPUJhqbgF/s16000/947139fe061ac596e4beeae9a8c6fb5e.webp" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kris Aquino has two sons, Joshua and Bimby</td></tr></tbody></table>(Photo Source: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/krisaquino/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Kris Aquino Instagram</span></b></a>, <a href="https://newspapers.ph/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Newspapers PH</span></b></a>)TheHIVE.Asiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05768687115794235738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6721160709709712016.post-68968723024729086512021-04-26T14:50:00.003+08:002021-04-26T14:50:53.480+08:00ABS-CBN expresses support for Angel Locsin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZV65AXoRmStq7Vyuw4imK4U9BKbupiEA60IJWM3cr2h7l0qgy4cLZPQJGyOvynJV9D4x8zldAAceJUT7dahZ8XsTFoaQYAL-gIWvMYs6gJar93OhIowulzxDmY5_SKpxrImBeb_mVW1Vv/s960/8acd2dc47d112c320bcee4ce94152325.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZV65AXoRmStq7Vyuw4imK4U9BKbupiEA60IJWM3cr2h7l0qgy4cLZPQJGyOvynJV9D4x8zldAAceJUT7dahZ8XsTFoaQYAL-gIWvMYs6gJar93OhIowulzxDmY5_SKpxrImBeb_mVW1Vv/s16000/8acd2dc47d112c320bcee4ce94152325.webp" /></a></div><p>ABS-CBN recently declared their support for Angel Locsin over the issue surrounding her previous community pantry controversy.</p><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a>The network recently released an official statement about the issue, which read, "ABS-CBN believes in the goodness of the heart of our Kapamilya Angel Locsin, who in her personal capacity has tirelessly helped our countrymen in times of crisis."<p></p><p>"We admire her commitment to continue serving the Filipino people with selfless dedication and love. We stand by her and thank her for being a shining example of generosity, accountability, and compassion," the statement added.</p><p>Locsin sparked controversy recently after a community pantry that she organised at the Titanium Commercial Building in Quezon City to celebrate her birthday late last week turned chaotic, with crowd growing and the wait lengthening - causing some problems for the organisers and the local government staff to control the crowd for some time.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIc3_njRSsLSEG2ZxvNigUHzKSB0u9-klusS1ny2UvvbrLqwsFem4kodV9aG2WL_nH7kYwCCsP3kR1hsOkgsH-xx-3FO23A19FwQIr90J3rLi62WKLvZ_e4XZc0YWxm3brnxeLWcZVWUv_/s625/dd788e63d0716a921fa10e7e83b755f3.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="625" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIc3_njRSsLSEG2ZxvNigUHzKSB0u9-klusS1ny2UvvbrLqwsFem4kodV9aG2WL_nH7kYwCCsP3kR1hsOkgsH-xx-3FO23A19FwQIr90J3rLi62WKLvZ_e4XZc0YWxm3brnxeLWcZVWUv_/s16000/dd788e63d0716a921fa10e7e83b755f3.webp" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Angel Locsin sponsored a community pantry to celebrate her birthday last week, but the crowd was overwhelming</td></tr></tbody></table>One of the people who queued to receive goods was 67 year-old balut vendor Rolando dela Cruz, who lost consciousness while waiting and later passed away after being rushed to a hospital. His death was later revealed to be due to "natural causes".<p>Locsin has already apologised several times for the incidents in both interviews and her social media posts. She had since stopped posting online, while those who went to the pantry have been asked to undergo COVID-19 tests.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaM_891vZVQoeB0UxeQLBphCcwmdjefyeNImzhTD7EEw1PWEXB3cJ6jqRbYvQHlI81jhb-saomuF5qLGXh_FnSya-uiZoqI-aY_j2OlAdM8UDDQu5xjLxhh79wCS6lEg5thnpQhSUDjSHW/s500/f98fedfd3da4be47034bb26a9e60a0cd.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="333" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaM_891vZVQoeB0UxeQLBphCcwmdjefyeNImzhTD7EEw1PWEXB3cJ6jqRbYvQHlI81jhb-saomuF5qLGXh_FnSya-uiZoqI-aY_j2OlAdM8UDDQu5xjLxhh79wCS6lEg5thnpQhSUDjSHW/s16000/f98fedfd3da4be47034bb26a9e60a0cd.webp" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Locsin's good intention went awry due to overcrowding</td></tr></tbody></table>(Photo Source: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/therealangellocsin/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Angel Locsin Instagram</span></b></a>, <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">ABS-CBN</span></b></a>)TheHIVE.Asiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05768687115794235738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6721160709709712016.post-53450891157028865442021-04-26T14:40:00.000+08:002021-04-26T14:40:07.568+08:00Rainie Yang: Hello, I take a bath every day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtyNKbdQUEaFKl6S2hcCuDLe3ixfHQ8cx9TCMryWt4PpDQG8ir5ez0btTNyC3xr2xLUHu70OqA3Ok7XIsZZ22pqOhAs4He_hHCRu91KUK-5TnNQWrsFpPQsopO26_A-L_U6Ayu5PTxbhxa/s1024/HIVE+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtyNKbdQUEaFKl6S2hcCuDLe3ixfHQ8cx9TCMryWt4PpDQG8ir5ez0btTNyC3xr2xLUHu70OqA3Ok7XIsZZ22pqOhAs4He_hHCRu91KUK-5TnNQWrsFpPQsopO26_A-L_U6Ayu5PTxbhxa/s16000/HIVE+%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div><p>Rainie Yang recently found herself needing to explain about her hygiene, following netizens' speculations that she rarely takes a bath during the pandemic.</p><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a>As reported on Singtao, the issue sparked following a recent interaction the Taiwanese singer had with her fans online, in which she jokingly asked if people would still shower if they did not leave the house. The question, however, was misunderstood by some fans to be some sort of confession on Rainie’s part.<p></p><p>The topic was later picked up by the media outlet, causing even her mother to express concern for her.</p><p>To prevent her mother from continuously worry about her, Rainie recently posted a message on Instagram Story, writing, "Frankly speaking, I really don’t think I need to tell the public, "Hello, I take a bath every day" because I really do it every day. Is it necessary to explain?"</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTD02F1u58f9Lw4GVlsNH7RVfRD8aahPL0-hEQ0Li7oSIIrMMwEpEF_t-J-W-M4hLLDlQ04fg9aL-xOrf8ujBRDEFpc16GAz9DJU4qwdpJzB4ynijXl1S-TXwUhLXfhTIf46C5idXTeZdB/s1350/126336209_674366926803719_2315929739282252224_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTD02F1u58f9Lw4GVlsNH7RVfRD8aahPL0-hEQ0Li7oSIIrMMwEpEF_t-J-W-M4hLLDlQ04fg9aL-xOrf8ujBRDEFpc16GAz9DJU4qwdpJzB4ynijXl1S-TXwUhLXfhTIf46C5idXTeZdB/s16000/126336209_674366926803719_2315929739282252224_n.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rainie has to clarify the issue as her mother was concern for her being ridiculed</td></tr></tbody></table>Rainie stated that the reason she asked the previous question was because she is the kind of person who would still take a bath despite not leaving the house, and wanted to know if other people did not do the same.<p>She also explained that the only reason she decided to clarify the matter was because her mother expressed concern for her after her hygiene became the butt of a joke by some netizens and media alike.</p><p>"Okay, stop saying that I am a person who does not take a shower. I feel uncomfortable if I don't take a shower for a day. Thank you," she added.</p><p>(Photo Source: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rainie77/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Rainie Yang Instagram</span></b></a>)</p>TheHIVE.Asiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05768687115794235738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6721160709709712016.post-32310824484616031762021-04-26T14:14:00.001+08:002021-04-26T14:14:49.407+08:00Jade Chou has no qualms working with Chris Wu again<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLjzlT9c0Q_3gPRrNjb-mgVQ8t8cvnSqUl5PPHR7q2wJio5L2L7nDqCbF6Ptd3ylmak5Ewm_QZAdHP9FvszZ_vbKeqewYQD0nW8xl9mYuuZT_mQvpJtjWOuJcfZT0PPZPm82RA_cD28LBn/s1024/HIVE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLjzlT9c0Q_3gPRrNjb-mgVQ8t8cvnSqUl5PPHR7q2wJio5L2L7nDqCbF6Ptd3ylmak5Ewm_QZAdHP9FvszZ_vbKeqewYQD0nW8xl9mYuuZT_mQvpJtjWOuJcfZT0PPZPm82RA_cD28LBn/s16000/HIVE.jpg" /></a></div><p>Although she will be reunited with her former rumoured boyfriend Chris Wu, Jade Chou stated that they are professional enough to play a couple in the new Taiwanese drama, "Ren Fu Yu Ai".</p><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a>As reported on China Times, the actress, whose return would mark her first in five years since her hiatus to focus on her family life, stated that she is more worried about giving her best performance for her role instead of who would be her co-star.<p></p><p>Asked if her actor husband Blue Lan has any issue of her working with Chris, Jade responded, "The only thing he worries about is if I would bring the character home. He read the script and asked me if I was certain about taking this kind of role and feeling the pressure. I just have to work hard to find balance."</p><p>However, Jade admitted that it was her husband who first told her about the project, and that they decided to cooperate with one another so that she could work without having to worry about their kids.</p><p>In the upcoming drama, Jade plays a woman who has been living together with her partner for ten years.</p><p>"My character is someone who loves to the extreme, to love someone so hard that the other person cannot breath. The role is very three-dimensional, very challenging, and each scene is very emotional," she said.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC2uM2zPzDVDdFOi5F7HYDWOjwzNZwcBr1zDae0oREQL42S_xGdvN3XwEY9HI68C0NPvmt8fHhU-ZK3uJhVTmrkEgl3V_QQm9tkP3aHEh5kW1JSD4HbD5olvS9vCaDXH7G-icaUyWDMGhg/s1024/20210422004295.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="743" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC2uM2zPzDVDdFOi5F7HYDWOjwzNZwcBr1zDae0oREQL42S_xGdvN3XwEY9HI68C0NPvmt8fHhU-ZK3uJhVTmrkEgl3V_QQm9tkP3aHEh5kW1JSD4HbD5olvS9vCaDXH7G-icaUyWDMGhg/s16000/20210422004295.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jade and her co-star Chris Wu</td></tr></tbody></table>On the other hand, Chris admitted that it was easy for him to work with Jade, adding that unlike with his other co-star Michelle Chen whom he needed to take a tango dance course to cultivate their chemistry, the two of them are already acquainted enough to develop similar rapport.<p>(Photo Source: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jadechou610" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Jade Chou Facebook</span></b></a>, <a href="https://www.chinatimes.com/?chdtv" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">China Times</span></b></a>)</p>TheHIVE.Asiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05768687115794235738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6721160709709712016.post-11989312157829302192021-04-23T15:05:00.003+08:002021-04-23T15:05:21.669+08:00Derek Ramsay says John Lloyd Cruz congratulates him<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLsJxk9kkuc3zoyBcxecwBDc69NCInbYwxv-cHHcyucb9oxZcKgwbrZySoCxKkjuGLsnb6ono4P0jWKTiGjwnn9t0tSzXbrmHoB3OEN-FEyQwI6yadX4mxUfcwmPYJMiPhbl0WFqSGfx_w/s1024/HIVE+%25283%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLsJxk9kkuc3zoyBcxecwBDc69NCInbYwxv-cHHcyucb9oxZcKgwbrZySoCxKkjuGLsnb6ono4P0jWKTiGjwnn9t0tSzXbrmHoB3OEN-FEyQwI6yadX4mxUfcwmPYJMiPhbl0WFqSGfx_w/s16000/HIVE+%25283%2529.jpg" /></a></div><p>Derek Ramsay recently assured that all is well between him and John Lloyd Cruz, despite the fact that he is going to be the future stepfather of the latter's son.</p><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a>As reported on Push, the actor, who was asked about the relationship between the two of them, stated that they had a talk when Cruz came to his home in Alabang to fetch son Elias from his former partner and Ramsay's now-fiancée, Ellen Adarna.<p></p><p>"We have no problem with John Lloyd. He sometimes brings Elias here," he said, adding that he had approached the actor on one of those occasions.</p><p>"He came early. I woke up and saw him outside, so I went out to greet him. He also greeted me. He said congratulations," said Ramsay.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrPI2eJUKW4Z_XfSN_pkdATTpYz3iqEWnV-L4U5PHNCoE9je175F3U4wdrlTLBzjnxQQ0c7cp6MunRgXmov1GZm8lCyUQGiW1TyxvyGoDt2d_UXrxY0Yy16oOIkPA0UgiB6ANb-JQK-CKq/s1350/165062957_1122933114871843_3267080146598921543_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrPI2eJUKW4Z_XfSN_pkdATTpYz3iqEWnV-L4U5PHNCoE9je175F3U4wdrlTLBzjnxQQ0c7cp6MunRgXmov1GZm8lCyUQGiW1TyxvyGoDt2d_UXrxY0Yy16oOIkPA0UgiB6ANb-JQK-CKq/s16000/165062957_1122933114871843_3267080146598921543_n.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Derek Ramsay with fiancée Ellen Adarna and her son Elias</td></tr></tbody></table>Ramsay also revealed that Adarna was an answered prayer, that she has all the things he had wanted in a partner.<p>"You know the saying, don't you, one person completes you... and Ellen effortlessly revives my love for life, my passion for life. I became so serious about my relationships that I forgot to enjoy life and to enjoy the moment. I think more that I have to give everything in a relationship instead of being in one. But with Ellen, it was like we just had fun with each other and that woke me up that this is really the person I want to marry.”</p><p>(Photo Source: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maria.elena.adarna/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Ellen Adarna Instagram</span></b></a>)</p>TheHIVE.Asiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05768687115794235738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6721160709709712016.post-78322991249140169202021-04-23T14:54:00.004+08:002021-04-23T14:54:54.104+08:00Kit Thompson, Mylene Dizon nominated at Film Fest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI3JBLwr54UC6mmaAOyhLN8Iec9NgKgOT5zCXgl0HKGwBB9eIy2AqlgbeqOGhqmIstrh4I2DYf3bOY4GHZ8VFvDP0GW9bDPTUlKHoogsz79Z7uTVsj_uvxF_UJfAyTByM5uFm805BZ2BL-/s960/aa9a9da7cc219fe9616e225dd155e8df.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI3JBLwr54UC6mmaAOyhLN8Iec9NgKgOT5zCXgl0HKGwBB9eIy2AqlgbeqOGhqmIstrh4I2DYf3bOY4GHZ8VFvDP0GW9bDPTUlKHoogsz79Z7uTVsj_uvxF_UJfAyTByM5uFm805BZ2BL-/s16000/aa9a9da7cc219fe9616e225dd155e8df.webp" /></a></div><p>It was revealed that the two stars of iWant Original film, "Belle Douleur" have been nominated in the 54th WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival.</p><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a>The news was announced on Facebook by the Festival itself, revealing that both Kit Thompson and Mylene Dizon have been nominated Best Actor and Actress in the Panorama Asia category.<p>Thompson will be competing with two Japanese actors, Hideyuki Kawahara and Yuh Kamiya - the stars of "Sin-Gone Irony". Meanwhile, Dizon will be facing competition in the likes of Japanese actress Nao Hasegawa ("Beautiful Lure") and Vietnam star Hoang Thi Bich Phuong ("Invisible Love").</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYcn0uMSZRkILJfH9f82su0n9TZuI4q7hr_1g3t7xR-0iXKiMpP_wxZ9nrUdop43xhm3jrB2YG0V1gzif5SDnBz-Mj1bCROe_8ThgoaDmjlOd2qoADk1pNjeHkGnofDG7udyukZt2XVWpF/s625/7eb87fd635ac4df9e562e1a318581dda.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="625" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYcn0uMSZRkILJfH9f82su0n9TZuI4q7hr_1g3t7xR-0iXKiMpP_wxZ9nrUdop43xhm3jrB2YG0V1gzif5SDnBz-Mj1bCROe_8ThgoaDmjlOd2qoADk1pNjeHkGnofDG7udyukZt2XVWpF/s16000/7eb87fd635ac4df9e562e1a318581dda.webp" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kit Thompson to face competition from two Japanese actors</td></tr></tbody></table>The 54th edition of the Worldfest-Houston International Film Festival has started running from 22 April and will go on until the 25th.<p>"Belle Douler" is a May-December romance story that follows a 45 year-old psychologist named Liz and her relationship with Josh, a 20 year-old musician. It marks the directorial debut of film producer Joji Alonso.</p><p>It previously premiered at the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival in 2019, winning the Audience Choice Award for full-length entries.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_EcwBK9JfdHpzlgxcoocY0t8dlu3iaxNhWXMn2RpbjqKeyhVH9X6IbWmzC3rGF6kJaNlcOf6TMkU5o9_mteomRIGnsKdYp3X0Bw6KGrwOaDW2xdY7OAfaDkDNPGA-i_NrazNb5Ll_BJfW/s522/635a82cc420ad916f8974f828269c386.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="522" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_EcwBK9JfdHpzlgxcoocY0t8dlu3iaxNhWXMn2RpbjqKeyhVH9X6IbWmzC3rGF6kJaNlcOf6TMkU5o9_mteomRIGnsKdYp3X0Bw6KGrwOaDW2xdY7OAfaDkDNPGA-i_NrazNb5Ll_BJfW/s16000/635a82cc420ad916f8974f828269c386.webp" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mylene Dizon is also nominated in the Best Actress category</td></tr></tbody></table>(Photo Source: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kitthompson/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Kit Thompson Instagram</span></b></a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mylenelilibethdizon" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Mylene Dizon Facebook</span></b></a>, <a href="https://www.philstar.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Philstar</span></b></a>)TheHIVE.Asiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05768687115794235738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6721160709709712016.post-61898253783626158452021-04-23T14:26:00.004+08:002021-04-23T14:29:06.566+08:00Matthew Ho: Rebecca Zhu is just my onscreen partner<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgDKSFhPt9sNByBhLil2ipAGYITsbONiIWcvDpn29m1vEAAVOkzXNW4hxBbthH9cAYIdDvQfA6Aw3EPET9Usvajl9oeQ-LbXrxXA2AVsw-jfXnL2a8vu1Ew2b5d01mJ4Rp4hA6zL98r3ZQ/s1024/HIVE+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgDKSFhPt9sNByBhLil2ipAGYITsbONiIWcvDpn29m1vEAAVOkzXNW4hxBbthH9cAYIdDvQfA6Aw3EPET9Usvajl9oeQ-LbXrxXA2AVsw-jfXnL2a8vu1Ew2b5d01mJ4Rp4hA6zL98r3ZQ/s16000/HIVE+%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Although he used to tease fans about a possible romance between him and Rebecca Zhu, Matthew Ho seems to be singing a different tune nowadays when asked about the real score between them.</div></div><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a>In an interview with Mingpao recently, the TVB actor hesitated when the topic of Rebecca came up, eventually telling the interviewer, "We are only onscreen partners. And those who know are clear about this. We know what we are."<p>He added that he has no thoughts when it comes to his love life at the moment, especially in the past year following the outbreak of COVID-19. Instead, said Matthew, he will focus more on his work.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyJlH-DR2n2Kbt6szLdBy9nTyUaaLuwu6Pke3It7TDGyLwKRxXgEHev2PlgOdLdFZgWlx_4QehOZW5GnIgDiBpT7846LVkDEz3bLE78HPn5E6JaKTmVuIeEFliWp1oWLcVIXuDMSJoRZGN/s641/641.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="570" data-original-width="641" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyJlH-DR2n2Kbt6szLdBy9nTyUaaLuwu6Pke3It7TDGyLwKRxXgEHev2PlgOdLdFZgWlx_4QehOZW5GnIgDiBpT7846LVkDEz3bLE78HPn5E6JaKTmVuIeEFliWp1oWLcVIXuDMSJoRZGN/s16000/641.webp" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Matthew and Rebecca starred in several dramas together</td></tr></tbody></table>"I was really immature when I first fell in love. But it made me realise that it has nothing to do with you when people leave you. The experience of failure made me realise that it is much better to talk about relationship and marriage after achieving success in your career," he said.<p>Matthew added that he really believes that a man should have success and a sense of security before going around talking about marriage, and that he would rather not be the kind who would cause much difficulties to the woman he loves.</p><p>On the other hand, rumours are rife that Rebecca will not be renewing her contract with TVB when it officially expires sometime this year, and will instead focus on her career in mainland China.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXMU-y7R4a7GJwor0dZ4QqWHWBuUw8kj1n0-GnPcgEBwsbIM7-yM8HaJgubuOl52W7ZackePx_CtU4AFl1Q6cnMVhLx32tl13K-PDK7YHXZlLguYeH9GNVm6xUH8dcrqwYaji2EXI-TG2K/s1349/131349135_832963527487510_4809870288932942933_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1349" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXMU-y7R4a7GJwor0dZ4QqWHWBuUw8kj1n0-GnPcgEBwsbIM7-yM8HaJgubuOl52W7ZackePx_CtU4AFl1Q6cnMVhLx32tl13K-PDK7YHXZlLguYeH9GNVm6xUH8dcrqwYaji2EXI-TG2K/s16000/131349135_832963527487510_4809870288932942933_n.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rebecca Zhu reportedly will not renew her contract with TVB</td></tr></tbody></table>(Photo Source: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/matthew_hkp/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Matthew Ho Instagram</span></b></a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rebecca_zhu/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Rebecca Zhu Instagram</span></b></a>)TheHIVE.Asiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05768687115794235738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6721160709709712016.post-25766406926092624692021-04-23T14:07:00.004+08:002021-04-23T14:07:35.806+08:00Chris Wu back to work after hospitalisation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw9EVdDm0EyKXg6JJPBb2qwL7ZJtfB4VslnXsd7LdGGCaz4szxGALH5whDKuF5x5AA09e0I087c2XEY8BXJjWtEva0qvTOn3BQHK3oTFfGUyA4n_h-1biA27RffCQCHJFL2go0fmSZfunK/s1024/HIVE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw9EVdDm0EyKXg6JJPBb2qwL7ZJtfB4VslnXsd7LdGGCaz4szxGALH5whDKuF5x5AA09e0I087c2XEY8BXJjWtEva0qvTOn3BQHK3oTFfGUyA4n_h-1biA27RffCQCHJFL2go0fmSZfunK/s16000/HIVE.jpg" /></a></div><p>Several days after he was sent to the emergency ward for a fever caused by tonsil inflammation, Taiwanese actor Chris Wu (Wu Kang-ren) is finally back to work again.</p><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a>As reported on Epoch Times, the actor, who appeared at the press conference for his new drama recently, admitted that he was originally advised to stay in the hospital for a week, but decided to get discharge on the same morning as the press conference so that he could make an appearance.<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUVYzOS3XsP1G-qRD7A9w2S3_a266htdCFbBOLVDJKGlKZfLWFOdWmfg7RAHG-fPPQjRW2cgt0pqfDJFHllqbGc3uChrRaoCYezFLiuhbaoxdjzwK3o1ld0Iyn-DK6xdE66bYhzvtO1grO/s1048/161908546778000_P12153710.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="697" data-original-width="1048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUVYzOS3XsP1G-qRD7A9w2S3_a266htdCFbBOLVDJKGlKZfLWFOdWmfg7RAHG-fPPQjRW2cgt0pqfDJFHllqbGc3uChrRaoCYezFLiuhbaoxdjzwK3o1ld0Iyn-DK6xdE66bYhzvtO1grO/s16000/161908546778000_P12153710.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The cast of the new drama at the press conference</td></tr></tbody></table>"I've had this condition ten years ago, but this time, it came all of a sudden. I didn't want to go to the hospital for medical treatment, so I decided to tough it out at home. But the fever persisted," he said.<p>It was only after experiencing swallowing and breathing difficulties that he decided to go and get the medical assistance that he needed.</p><p>"It was lucky that the problem was not that serious. I really do urge people to go and see the doctor if your tonsils are inflamed. If it becomes serious, then you have to undergo tracheotomy. It was a close call for me," he added.</p><p>Chris previously revealed his condition in a Facebook post in which he called himself a “weak chicken” for succumbing to a fever.</p><p>On the other hand, the new drama, "Ren Fu Yu Ai", which is based on the Hou Wen-yong novel of the same name, will also star Michelle Chen in her first drama in eight years.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDlxZwhkJqGdvOLvmNEa8LkBYPktxhSVBlTLOmXtrHs6kcdpxjdop4U-V2ZewDab9A-V3PMcf_830I7nxNMzpR6YNyixDssXUgHMtRfitPWLTSqA0rxOlvuvrMZ0yRMT4JSM-nmiOoMoMW/s2048/173914592_2169345869868453_6672636032914526406_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDlxZwhkJqGdvOLvmNEa8LkBYPktxhSVBlTLOmXtrHs6kcdpxjdop4U-V2ZewDab9A-V3PMcf_830I7nxNMzpR6YNyixDssXUgHMtRfitPWLTSqA0rxOlvuvrMZ0yRMT4JSM-nmiOoMoMW/s16000/173914592_2169345869868453_6672636032914526406_n.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The actor posted this photo to reveal his hospitalisation</td></tr></tbody></table>(Photo Source: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kangrenwu/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Kang Ren Wu Facebook</span></b></a>, <a href="https://udn.com/news/index" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">United News Taiwan</span></b></a>)TheHIVE.Asiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05768687115794235738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6721160709709712016.post-34847117132626042582021-04-22T15:23:00.001+08:002021-04-22T15:23:33.790+08:00Show Lo’s manager denies payout to Linda Chien<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm745lDaHQ-DKsch0TD49bukb8QJ2O1MckgU3ztx9WCLFTxqtXVKQoEkdTybA_3V4py8SEpLjThOhyl2mwxBySXMMyl8GJ5OW5w6UXiJncpOqBxk3GvVRogzmc4CrrkYdtx5LPMwkMq-MP/s1024/HIVE+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm745lDaHQ-DKsch0TD49bukb8QJ2O1MckgU3ztx9WCLFTxqtXVKQoEkdTybA_3V4py8SEpLjThOhyl2mwxBySXMMyl8GJ5OW5w6UXiJncpOqBxk3GvVRogzmc4CrrkYdtx5LPMwkMq-MP/s16000/HIVE+%25282%2529.jpg" /></a></div><p>A year after Show Lo's career was damaged over allegations made by ex-girlfriend Grace Chow about his multiple sexual affairs including with his management artiste Linda Chien, a new rumour has surfaced saying that the singer has paid the latter a huge sum of money so that she would leave his company.</p><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a>As reported on Mingpao, Linda, who was one of the few women who netizens speculated to be Show's secret affair, was the only person who admitted to the relationship and apologised to Grace when the controversy broke. As a result, she lost many of her endorsement deals, which resulted in her long hiatus.<p></p><p>Sources are now saying that Linda has moved back in with her parents in New Taipei City to escape the scrutiny, and has been battling depression brought on by the scandal. She also reportedly declined to make a comeback for the time being as she is currently doing fine after being paid a huge sum by Show's artist management agency, Creation Entertainment, after terminating her contract due to the scandal.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitl2C_2diKNnp7Xx2C6zo-W_WUt7pmrEqVxfCUUhdH_mqxIR_FL9zvt9ObymItfaijjRt9pQgzDujgZIUWMc8lurnHPGjEXkty1asSICkzPDpsstFil4NHJgWSncZ4PHfDbzCuR5OdeUxC/s1350/70383590_2387669971449266_5002204841658853835_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitl2C_2diKNnp7Xx2C6zo-W_WUt7pmrEqVxfCUUhdH_mqxIR_FL9zvt9ObymItfaijjRt9pQgzDujgZIUWMc8lurnHPGjEXkty1asSICkzPDpsstFil4NHJgWSncZ4PHfDbzCuR5OdeUxC/s16000/70383590_2387669971449266_5002204841658853835_n.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Linda Chien is also known as Butterfly Sister as she used to be a children's programme presenter</td></tr></tbody></table>It was alleged that Linda was paid NT$ 5 million for her to be let go from Creation. However, reports stated that Linda was able to rake in more than NT$ 10 million annually during her heyday.<p>When asked about it, Show's manager dismissed the rumour as false, saying, "It just so happened that the contract expired. There was no termination fee."</p><p>On the other hand, Grace recently denied rumours that she has rekindled her romance with Show by sharing the lyrics to Saweetie's song, "Best Friend", writing, "Good morning. My friend said that this song suits me so much. Especially the second verse. Understand?"</p><p>The verse in question is, "Got her own money, she don't need no [man]."</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkw6ms6r5DyLF8YCmy-IavC8OLXHC-sA7MZl2s54MvaaM1K3wUQbJaxiG78kxY5nX9tZF5xyNBazeYpDPfJwz7j2UEU-_CCx3qRcqL0ntCGfvRQm2jkM15hQ26TYkRJM0DSpf54zNg21xM/s1350/55738247_614325792375183_199463305407146920_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkw6ms6r5DyLF8YCmy-IavC8OLXHC-sA7MZl2s54MvaaM1K3wUQbJaxiG78kxY5nX9tZF5xyNBazeYpDPfJwz7j2UEU-_CCx3qRcqL0ntCGfvRQm2jkM15hQ26TYkRJM0DSpf54zNg21xM/s16000/55738247_614325792375183_199463305407146920_n.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Show was accused of having multiple affairs while he was still in a relationship with Grace Chow</td></tr></tbody></table><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW7M7rH2v9_OUDBIEQq3RLWbbsq0OFN6JtFg4JQZstMVOSeneoEcQ0WmlvPa6mgJHqLmr0bliT1W0bKu3g5UjVK96kzbiCGhM-ZbNKyPSYiwl-_gI96RPGCE_wbiiVHrEVE0pUA0Y5HMu5/s1350/158710172_261534822278324_840027712922253270_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW7M7rH2v9_OUDBIEQq3RLWbbsq0OFN6JtFg4JQZstMVOSeneoEcQ0WmlvPa6mgJHqLmr0bliT1W0bKu3g5UjVK96kzbiCGhM-ZbNKyPSYiwl-_gI96RPGCE_wbiiVHrEVE0pUA0Y5HMu5/s16000/158710172_261534822278324_840027712922253270_n.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grace Chow: I got my own money, I don't need no man</td></tr></tbody></table>(Photo Source: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/showlo/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Show Lo Instagram</span></b></a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gracechowwwww//" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Grace Chow Instagram</span></b></a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/butterfly092288/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Linda Chien Instagram</span></b></a>, <a href="https://hk.appledaily.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Apple Daily</span></b></a>)</p>TheHIVE.Asiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05768687115794235738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6721160709709712016.post-67953455241293265902021-04-22T14:47:00.001+08:002021-04-22T14:47:18.128+08:00Toni Gonzaga says "My Sassy Girl" has completed filming<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeljwsTlJLApr1dBwHRpBnPl_LkgxEek89dG5dQ7_gURNjYswnYFpj1Fg35PIg1GnRLFhkDSk-2wWEvVypbU6j4r5wSAnXc3bNLg_G8Xo4Apn7M-UmjTVxuIvzy2jJxvdIAKJ1EexqhFIa/s960/5454f0cd321800e46a90334173f5c388.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeljwsTlJLApr1dBwHRpBnPl_LkgxEek89dG5dQ7_gURNjYswnYFpj1Fg35PIg1GnRLFhkDSk-2wWEvVypbU6j4r5wSAnXc3bNLg_G8Xo4Apn7M-UmjTVxuIvzy2jJxvdIAKJ1EexqhFIa/s16000/5454f0cd321800e46a90334173f5c388.webp" /></a></div><p>Toni Gonzaga recently revealed that the filming for the Filipino remake of the hit South Korean movie, "My Sassy Girl" has already completed.</p><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a>The actress, who plays the lead in the new movie, shared the news in an interview with G3 San Diego YouTube channel, saying that the production completed last December with no release date for the time being.<p></p><p>"I think they will wait," she said, referring to VIVA Films' intention to release the movie in theatres.</p><p>In the same interview, Gonzaga also revealed that the cast will be meeting with the original actors of the 2001 film. In the original "My Sassy Girl", Jun Ji-hyun plays the title role alongside Cha Tae-yun.</p><p>"I don't know if I'm allowed to say this, but I'll say it anyway, part of the franchise deal – and I'm praying it will happen – is that we get to go to Korea to meet the original cast. So, I hope it pushes through," she added.</p><p>Aside from Gonzaga, the upcoming movie also stars Pepe Herrera.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfq-Gf4q69g-qMsQ-BIvcSfWHrMKHRNsjERlJW3Mzf3HS-mbwXoiSb-Zn5538X31O-3EELYyk6dJ-9_5nz134_M0m3GYEMCKq2Eo3jGRQvAm5HED33brGYmVaFkf3ipGMv32wuZjJRP1VI/s500/0aa02aeb3556918ce51f032304d47508.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfq-Gf4q69g-qMsQ-BIvcSfWHrMKHRNsjERlJW3Mzf3HS-mbwXoiSb-Zn5538X31O-3EELYyk6dJ-9_5nz134_M0m3GYEMCKq2Eo3jGRQvAm5HED33brGYmVaFkf3ipGMv32wuZjJRP1VI/s16000/0aa02aeb3556918ce51f032304d47508.webp" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Toni Gonzaga and Pepe Herrera are the leads in 'My Sassy Girl'</td></tr></tbody></table>(Photo Source: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/celestinegonzaga/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Toni Gonzaga Instagram</span></b></a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tincanfilmsph/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Tincan Films</span></b></a>)TheHIVE.Asiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05768687115794235738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6721160709709712016.post-73146484614256252292021-04-22T14:39:00.000+08:002021-04-22T14:39:01.551+08:00Isabelle Daza welcomes child number two<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRpD5FWCxLt4f05v1D_cExnHAv1iLyaSN-21ljHM6hIz0GFKcl2o9RuyCB-oKreBgVvi9afxuVpFb9XUYIoDb08mgO37ERtBQ2scIrbkV9ffTU3IAgjJ8Q4qXA2zV1QtBiFvjKUizpkV90/s960/c8aaa316e0240977789555b352ab8d89.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRpD5FWCxLt4f05v1D_cExnHAv1iLyaSN-21ljHM6hIz0GFKcl2o9RuyCB-oKreBgVvi9afxuVpFb9XUYIoDb08mgO37ERtBQ2scIrbkV9ffTU3IAgjJ8Q4qXA2zV1QtBiFvjKUizpkV90/s16000/c8aaa316e0240977789555b352ab8d89.webp" /></a></div><p>Isabelle Daza recently revealed that she has given birth to her second child.</p><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a>On 21 April, the actress posted a series of photos of her and husband Adrien Semblat with their newborn son at a private hospital in Hong Kong, and wrote, "Valentin, we are so happy you exist."<p></p><p>On the other hand, her husband revealed on his Instagram that their child was born on 9 April, writing, "Welcome to this world Valentin!"</p><p>It was back in December last year that Isabelle announced that she is pregnant with her second child.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOzHXlSXCh4FnXskWZitkWssFLDtNeOr5mBfdzFIGL7CAfaRo3a9mf152VNeRo3Dh5e0gvWIoyxok86z15aTL8QRJscKiHUa2BkgJ-_UBZE8ykwhFt-qpYbymPGzqzTqtsFUqKGzcfHrLx/s750/a179be2404b18bd9b576198be4e7cf97.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOzHXlSXCh4FnXskWZitkWssFLDtNeOr5mBfdzFIGL7CAfaRo3a9mf152VNeRo3Dh5e0gvWIoyxok86z15aTL8QRJscKiHUa2BkgJ-_UBZE8ykwhFt-qpYbymPGzqzTqtsFUqKGzcfHrLx/s16000/a179be2404b18bd9b576198be4e7cf97.webp" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Isabelle with her husband taking a wefie</td></tr></tbody></table>Isabelle and her French husband tied the knot in 2016 in Italy, and welcomed their first son Balthazar Gabriel in 2018.<p>She is the daughter of actress, model and beauty queen Gloria Diaz, who won the Miss Universe 1969.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIqWKVIN9lN6jrLm1AQeCVRt_GKyBFeFYYV42x_XVR69f955pBYwTWdfjA4wK0vFEKGopIeJIwssPt_eXuIEvnnRjmWwHkpq2td3GudZIfFVIYlqW-F1QsaCTkDLuT6UGkgWQeZge41isl/s750/89d2d860986f35dbc80961b0904763ce.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIqWKVIN9lN6jrLm1AQeCVRt_GKyBFeFYYV42x_XVR69f955pBYwTWdfjA4wK0vFEKGopIeJIwssPt_eXuIEvnnRjmWwHkpq2td3GudZIfFVIYlqW-F1QsaCTkDLuT6UGkgWQeZge41isl/s16000/89d2d860986f35dbc80961b0904763ce.webp" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidI27WqBkC_nPu9Yd0pDaugmMst8inzIGi1NBtMXMLWRvrBSK0HlaE3v8lH1GhLNYV1g6YVuZ0T9nSF7N_m9sLPI9pnlFtPIUcpvcDxHNuk1TfyT89ZFwU_Ja_7IHuAXuTwJ1JpRhZRxrf/s600/11c9c6bc5e71550874a01bc2ea211ebd.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidI27WqBkC_nPu9Yd0pDaugmMst8inzIGi1NBtMXMLWRvrBSK0HlaE3v8lH1GhLNYV1g6YVuZ0T9nSF7N_m9sLPI9pnlFtPIUcpvcDxHNuk1TfyT89ZFwU_Ja_7IHuAXuTwJ1JpRhZRxrf/s16000/11c9c6bc5e71550874a01bc2ea211ebd.webp" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The couple are already parents to three year-old Balthie</td></tr></tbody></table>(Photo Source: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/isabelledaza/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Isabelle Daza Instagram</span></b></a>)TheHIVE.Asiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05768687115794235738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6721160709709712016.post-45603275645543042462021-04-22T14:26:00.000+08:002021-04-22T14:26:09.417+08:00Mandy Chiang confirms divorce<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNWMgh79nlVppwcGD_9wK6CkbKGzhc4EKPvvEWI8sFpdIWABF3Gqs2-CHACNUaOINh8YJIbQoHG2NMXTs2pRvnSVL6p-dODRU9FaKeFURPzMcFTUFXNhuRGTOvn7Vj9_H_szpznzkSY6Eq/s1024/HIVE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNWMgh79nlVppwcGD_9wK6CkbKGzhc4EKPvvEWI8sFpdIWABF3Gqs2-CHACNUaOINh8YJIbQoHG2NMXTs2pRvnSVL6p-dODRU9FaKeFURPzMcFTUFXNhuRGTOvn7Vj9_H_szpznzkSY6Eq/s16000/HIVE.jpg" /></a></div><p>Hong Kong singer Mandy Chiang recently confirmed that she and Taiwanese husband of seven years Gonza Chu have now parted ways.</p><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a>On 21 April, the 38 year-old singer posted on Instagram a photo of her from the back wearing a wedding dress, and shared that she has returned to Hong Kong after years of living in Taiwan to begin living her own life - holding her own photography exhibition, publishing a photo book, going to school, and many more.<p></p><p>"Why choose now to explain? It's just that it took time to reorganise myself after returning to zero. It takes time to find a new position. Nowadays, I hope to live more calmly..." she added.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9WZOWHLMoMpg5mSxQ1bNOHQtTqGxG_gdifChsNAmPYVcTg45L7gZy18WBgVrv6IzelkcRGkvl3DTJcRSkO-AUlx2HCb8g3ri9RKDV45qC4oPe_9BVwjVA5_UjxExm8sE-R29Yv5NWFWrq/s1350/175571944_510731493632477_1842393735305451823_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9WZOWHLMoMpg5mSxQ1bNOHQtTqGxG_gdifChsNAmPYVcTg45L7gZy18WBgVrv6IzelkcRGkvl3DTJcRSkO-AUlx2HCb8g3ri9RKDV45qC4oPe_9BVwjVA5_UjxExm8sE-R29Yv5NWFWrq/s16000/175571944_510731493632477_1842393735305451823_n.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mandy shares this photo to reveal news of her divorce</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih9P8OW2EcqGaTjYn7zlr_8pFZwDQrpjL0n0-oVUO-s7WpwjbtsINfUq6sXfIjrtWNqBBfdzvteoyRGj3OLQ0JhPv8kvH8hR80We-YhfomSyLIi-q4VJAqJmUUW5dnFcQKG4hBR9desY9v/s1080/141255763_437488663962350_1815478078457004041_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih9P8OW2EcqGaTjYn7zlr_8pFZwDQrpjL0n0-oVUO-s7WpwjbtsINfUq6sXfIjrtWNqBBfdzvteoyRGj3OLQ0JhPv8kvH8hR80We-YhfomSyLIi-q4VJAqJmUUW5dnFcQKG4hBR9desY9v/s16000/141255763_437488663962350_1815478078457004041_n.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mandy looks forward to a calm life back in Hong Kong</td></tr></tbody></table>Mandy also assured that there was no drama when it comes to her divorce from her husband, and that they respect each other's rights. She also declined to explain the reason, saying that she is happy at this stage of her life.<p>"We choose to give each other blessings, blessings that we can meet the right people," she added.</p><p>Mandy tied the knot with Gonza back in 2014 after moving to Taiwan to expand her singing career. </p><p>(Photo Source: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yawen_j/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Mandy Chiang Instagram</span></b></a>, <a href="https://www.mingpao.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Mingpao</span></b></a>)</p>TheHIVE.Asiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05768687115794235738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6721160709709712016.post-3091945474218781942021-04-21T14:16:00.003+08:002021-04-22T14:48:37.978+08:00SHINee's Taemin speaks to fans in video after military announcement<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7euEZcBRq83lGsqPlC9rgKKOlrp_zT-9n2t0TM-T9aWsUjFdKkYZ5YtzinunCcHRPb5WxfzaO74pQAy6sPDcuX_eX0koX4t1hZsB5jtFr_iEdkJAIhNyyqnY0gwQ8dXvYTOg86Zl4I46m/s1023/3333.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1023" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7euEZcBRq83lGsqPlC9rgKKOlrp_zT-9n2t0TM-T9aWsUjFdKkYZ5YtzinunCcHRPb5WxfzaO74pQAy6sPDcuX_eX0koX4t1hZsB5jtFr_iEdkJAIhNyyqnY0gwQ8dXvYTOg86Zl4I46m/s16000/3333.jpg" /></a></div><br />After announcing that he will be enlisting in the military next month, SHINee's member Taemin recently took to V LIVE to communicate with his fans of 13 years.<p></p><p>On the evening of 20 April, the singer, real name Lee Tae-min, launched a 45-minute live broadcast titled, "Thank you all for 13 years", and stated that he didn't want to spend the whole month feeling saddened about parting from the fans, but instead shared his thoughts with them in his own words.</p><p>He said in the live broadcast that he has been working through fulfilling his dream since the age of 13, and made his debut at the young age of 16. For the past 16 years, he has worked hard in his own way and has experienced many things and gained a lot. His fans' love makes him grateful, and that for the first time in his life, there will be a long period of time where he would not be performing due to his enlistment.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg16XmZiOUpH-4IApALEG5FQEbr2DEq0LTBaU2pBVqsgMT97016lDs03cajkQeOzeNg-Ywjvz-FzReiOO1T5Of7lNEydBXLpydScL-tjz0rOnqbyQwDUrkkeXJb8hBi00-p3FsQtqxSkSNH/s493/4444.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="327" data-original-width="493" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg16XmZiOUpH-4IApALEG5FQEbr2DEq0LTBaU2pBVqsgMT97016lDs03cajkQeOzeNg-Ywjvz-FzReiOO1T5Of7lNEydBXLpydScL-tjz0rOnqbyQwDUrkkeXJb8hBi00-p3FsQtqxSkSNH/s16000/4444.jpg" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivvxRlq_NC8yLZDQ62yNrf5oHjj7Vz-ZN4h2aOCWoeiimAjYcQftsYmqWOlK1XOPfWmYDWxZa1-sh1ZFqhFIdge-rng9T8bRyQij9nBYKwYDonQRbWd1_awTg1yRvAF28Y63S_KruC4hhV/s491/5555.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="491" data-original-width="491" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivvxRlq_NC8yLZDQ62yNrf5oHjj7Vz-ZN4h2aOCWoeiimAjYcQftsYmqWOlK1XOPfWmYDWxZa1-sh1ZFqhFIdge-rng9T8bRyQij9nBYKwYDonQRbWd1_awTg1yRvAF28Y63S_KruC4hhV/s16000/5555.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>SHINee regrouped this year and released their repackaged album, 'Atlantis' earlier this month</b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Although it is a bit regrettable, said Taemin, the enlistment will be a review of the first chapter of his life for him.</p><p>Thanking his fans for being a part of his career and being there for him through thick and thin, Taemin promised that he will release a solo album in the second week of May, and a farewell online concert, "Beyond LIVE - TAEMIN: N.G.D.A." on 2 May.</p><p>"All I want to say is, I hope you won't worry about me... I will be back to you around the end of November next year," he added.</p><p>The singer is set to enlist on 31 May, though both him and his agency SM Entertainment made no mention about the location or time so that Taemin could have his privacy.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTT9140W045NQDpVUY9I5FeeDxyrayufrNgCHKWyZKCBuBEVGkcV7AOREfhZeG8B8g9VTzpPReo-8uuc_h7r8g5QW-56tzMBXWKGdBHYrmlGob3WWacDo-lBFtXzKsVYP9J_eufkkS1jvI/s603/6666.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="603" data-original-width="489" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTT9140W045NQDpVUY9I5FeeDxyrayufrNgCHKWyZKCBuBEVGkcV7AOREfhZeG8B8g9VTzpPReo-8uuc_h7r8g5QW-56tzMBXWKGdBHYrmlGob3WWacDo-lBFtXzKsVYP9J_eufkkS1jvI/s16000/6666.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Taemin to hold an online concert next month</b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>(Photo Source: Taemin Instagram)</p>TheHIVE.Asiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05768687115794235738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6721160709709712016.post-15118614089807981542021-04-21T14:09:00.006+08:002021-04-22T14:48:00.210+08:00Chris Wu calls himself 'weak chicken' for hospitalisation<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlD9bAPIE6q2W_hVqbpO7J0TSk1u1OTXjXoHKjWyxu5rViKcbf0YWVg50q5oqrsewJSQWtxo9eKxkI_oSeBuM-AjemEqhGgUligv8bD0kdFCCg7nyQ0r_BEKWdcNbIADG8-gL5fsSTl1jP/s1024/1111.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="767" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlD9bAPIE6q2W_hVqbpO7J0TSk1u1OTXjXoHKjWyxu5rViKcbf0YWVg50q5oqrsewJSQWtxo9eKxkI_oSeBuM-AjemEqhGgUligv8bD0kdFCCg7nyQ0r_BEKWdcNbIADG8-gL5fsSTl1jP/s16000/1111.jpg" /></a></div><br />Fans couldn't help but laugh after Chris Wu (Wu Kang-ren) decided to criticise himself for getting himself admitted to hospital for what he deemed a normal illness.<p></p><p>On 20 April, the Taiwanese actor posted a photo of his hand as he laid in bed in a hospital ward, and wrote, "I have been acting for more than ten years. Every time there is a hospital scene, the name on the patient wristband would be the character's name. This is the first time that I am wearing one with my name on it."</p><p>Chris revealed that he had an acute tonsil inflammation, and experienced difficulty swallowing, fever, cold, and weakness among other symptoms. After three days of popping antibiotics to no avail, the actor stated that he had to be sent to the emergency ward.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ6SAyF8gkLC6FBG50nI1e9HEGIQFWKbsaGN0M8Cc2F7-qN69LEOe-xGUgCh9nxxzO2eikW5I1JjtF0dYGkrY3r365WYNuTKYMDrz-WlTBpqL4NN0gEsjcjJTGZAndeVCsfKBwWGGlV1ea/s496/2222.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="496" data-original-width="373" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ6SAyF8gkLC6FBG50nI1e9HEGIQFWKbsaGN0M8Cc2F7-qN69LEOe-xGUgCh9nxxzO2eikW5I1JjtF0dYGkrY3r365WYNuTKYMDrz-WlTBpqL4NN0gEsjcjJTGZAndeVCsfKBwWGGlV1ea/s16000/2222.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>The actor posted this photo to reveal his hospitalisation</b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>"After three months of fitness, my body has grown stronger. But as soon as I had a fever, I became the same weak chicken," he added.</p><p>The actor added in the hashtags that he will take good care of himself and that fans should not worry about him. He then teases himself for being a "weak chicken" again.</p><p>(Photo Source: Kang Ren Wu Facebook, Observer)</p>TheHIVE.Asiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05768687115794235738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6721160709709712016.post-11957137815333363582021-04-20T15:34:00.001+08:002021-04-20T15:34:10.783+08:00Sunshine Dizon rumoured to move to ABS-CBN<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHiekTETVgeO7GPOg5W8uj1FOzFwnMdZvA_alIiW9Gj3K1IeHPRHd5zT5FdC7mFXuNblhye4Z7o-5SwsqzTlEnVITynq4a268SINDTA8NEUrrtXXNcwFslIq6e8j86jUZpsboHIcYuAc0b/s960/97827ad196e4a56908984e65b153eb10.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHiekTETVgeO7GPOg5W8uj1FOzFwnMdZvA_alIiW9Gj3K1IeHPRHd5zT5FdC7mFXuNblhye4Z7o-5SwsqzTlEnVITynq4a268SINDTA8NEUrrtXXNcwFslIq6e8j86jUZpsboHIcYuAc0b/s16000/97827ad196e4a56908984e65b153eb10.webp" /></a></div><p>While some Kapamilya actors have decided to move to GMA following the franchise renewal issue that has befallen ABS-CBN, rumours are rife that GMA's own star Sunshine Dizon could be transferring to the Kapamilya network instead.</p><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a>As reported on Push, news has been circulating that the Kapuso actress could be changing home network after it was revealed that she has not renewed her contract with GMA after 25 years - instead opting to work freelance.<p></p><p>It was also revealed that Dizon is also now being managed by Perry Lansigan - who is also Kapamilya actress Ivana Alawi's manager. This means that negotiations will no longer be difficult if ever there is a project to offer to the actress.</p><p>It is noted that Perry also manages Dingdong Dantes, who has made several films with ABS-CBN's sister company, Star Cinema.</p><p>The actress has yet to confirm or deny the rumour that she will be signing an exclusive contract with ABS-CBN, though sources claimed that Dizon will also be a part of Paulo Avelino and Janine Gutierrez's upcoming Kapamilya series. Both actors are also former Kapuso stars.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBJL184QI2bAMSGnVd0czDc2JT6vYamuH7mjohlj6uIyWB-uDwY3R6icDhSsmPDEgyZ89tWZj089zfIfgjdU5zqX4B8RFPtxDc7X3YX1CXkayTAOGyzsKu50uYPkwrZFtXGczSOYqt3lPJ/s500/8d6ff53f40fa85de6392e6d66cf14800.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBJL184QI2bAMSGnVd0czDc2JT6vYamuH7mjohlj6uIyWB-uDwY3R6icDhSsmPDEgyZ89tWZj089zfIfgjdU5zqX4B8RFPtxDc7X3YX1CXkayTAOGyzsKu50uYPkwrZFtXGczSOYqt3lPJ/s16000/8d6ff53f40fa85de6392e6d66cf14800.webp" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sunshine with her children, Doreen and Anton</td></tr></tbody></table>(Photo Source: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/m_sunshinedizon/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Sunshine Dizon Instagram</span></b></a>)TheHIVE.Asiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05768687115794235738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6721160709709712016.post-49295464370653999452021-04-20T15:25:00.002+08:002021-04-20T15:25:19.691+08:00Anthony Wong gets employment gold card for Taiwan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTZ3l3vw6RpoJd-PwZHdcjzqA9vLZKflSuD-qXxeGStjaB8Q1zaet19TzsQQYHGAMnvjOnmU_44dxy31PpLWlFaw87axxlZBZGxWOI_bHPCPBom6Ii0WR2zNvQ6ZQEy-NsgkTYWVPwWaGg/s960/6ca516a82cd6283e77eab721372b5834.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTZ3l3vw6RpoJd-PwZHdcjzqA9vLZKflSuD-qXxeGStjaB8Q1zaet19TzsQQYHGAMnvjOnmU_44dxy31PpLWlFaw87axxlZBZGxWOI_bHPCPBom6Ii0WR2zNvQ6ZQEy-NsgkTYWVPwWaGg/s16000/6ca516a82cd6283e77eab721372b5834.webp" /></a></div><p>It looks like Anthony Wong will be working more and more in Taiwan, now that it was revealed that the Hong Kong actor has been granted the employment gold card.</p><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a>As reported on Epoch Times, on 18 April, the National Development Council of Taiwan confirmed that the actor's application for the Employment Gold Card Permits for Foreign Special Professionals has been approved and will be valid for three years. He made the application last year.<p></p><p>According to the laws, this means that Anthony will not need to apply beforehand to work in Taiwan during the validity period of the gold card, and can enjoy income tax relief as well as health insurance.</p><p>It also looks like the actor is already back in Taiwan, after sharing photos of the food and delicacies on his social media account on 13 April, and wrote, "Day one" - meaning that he is now in quarantine again for a new project.</p><p>On the other hand, his previous project, the LINE TV's "Friends by Food Truck" responded well after it was aired earlier, and that the production unit reportedly is already preparing for the second season.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-8IbBHiisvum0ZfkObVBq_DoB5PZze7IrwyMwJBYT7qZMl2Dq7XizBYpyljCrpMdtwO-Y3pavUWqbUVTIAEjG4gQcW6Z7oA0PHA2u-DiusMPLt1ya0EcO-tTMxqXfp1vc1Fvci1CGOm_P/s500/1133338f7f66903c743e56450e5c4338.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="333" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-8IbBHiisvum0ZfkObVBq_DoB5PZze7IrwyMwJBYT7qZMl2Dq7XizBYpyljCrpMdtwO-Y3pavUWqbUVTIAEjG4gQcW6Z7oA0PHA2u-DiusMPLt1ya0EcO-tTMxqXfp1vc1Fvci1CGOm_P/s16000/1133338f7f66903c743e56450e5c4338.webp" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">LINE TV's "Friends by Food Truck" was a hit</td></tr></tbody></table>(Photo Source: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/%E9%BB%83%E7%A7%8B%E7%94%9FAnthony-Perry-264580710348010/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Anthony Perry Facebook</span></b></a>, <a href="https://www.vogue.com.tw/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Vogue Taiwan</span></b></a>)TheHIVE.Asiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05768687115794235738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6721160709709712016.post-60258759419770105652021-04-20T14:40:00.002+08:002021-04-20T14:40:55.456+08:00Carmaney Wong denies dating rumours with Carlos Chan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXoO4wFV4rIgR7dDjAeXwY-DDYKkmPBKz5xAcF1KlpadIwEgHHkI28zBUh2ltgC-f2Cd1nzrbfpdIy0MuGnTYtzfTqNRIOO9r73euNkdHJpR-wvfNWfRV_kDTAeHpFyNZLreGqT_-2occA/s960/0abbdc35dfd7f5eb523e470227cced30.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXoO4wFV4rIgR7dDjAeXwY-DDYKkmPBKz5xAcF1KlpadIwEgHHkI28zBUh2ltgC-f2Cd1nzrbfpdIy0MuGnTYtzfTqNRIOO9r73euNkdHJpR-wvfNWfRV_kDTAeHpFyNZLreGqT_-2occA/s16000/0abbdc35dfd7f5eb523e470227cced30.webp" /></a></div><p>Miss Hong Kong 2019 Carmaney Wong has laughed off rumours that she is now dating actor Carlos Chan.</p><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a>As reported on On CC, rumours of romance between the two sparked recently, after tabloids claimed that the two became close after filming the TVB series, "The Line Watchers", which concluded filming back in February.<p>The close relationship between the two reportedly affected Carlos' own relationship with singer Shiga Lin - although both Carlos and Shiga denied ever dated.</p><p>When asked about it, Carmaney laughed and said that the rumours were too funny.</p><p>"We only know each other through work. We have no contact in private. I am still in a relationship," she said, referring to her long-time boyfriend Matej Tomic.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9y6EFz2HZybCsBT-ckHe1ZRJgmPZJyRzZxogQ3TgAPXkA3OgBYlWAJJIaTkZb9J71h5znUtc41QY0XLd6IylNzjSa9e2JDmlNcYzcoQr-VwC20zIO2Ffo7psKAARbvEKCyi2AEtEyQr_E/s500/5eafee5c0f17c55995d539d0f0d10955.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9y6EFz2HZybCsBT-ckHe1ZRJgmPZJyRzZxogQ3TgAPXkA3OgBYlWAJJIaTkZb9J71h5znUtc41QY0XLd6IylNzjSa9e2JDmlNcYzcoQr-VwC20zIO2Ffo7psKAARbvEKCyi2AEtEyQr_E/s16000/5eafee5c0f17c55995d539d0f0d10955.webp" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Carlos Chan says he doesn't even have a lot of scenes with the beauty queen in the new drama</td></tr></tbody></table>As for Carlos, the actor stated that he didn't even have many scenes with Carmaney in the said drama.<p>"I don't really know why such rumours are circulating," he added.</p><p>(Photo Source: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/carmaneysantiago/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Carmaney Wong Instagram</span></b></a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/carlosbb/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Carlos Chan Instagram</span></b></a>)</p>TheHIVE.Asiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05768687115794235738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6721160709709712016.post-4273954953287782952021-04-20T13:07:00.005+08:002021-04-20T13:07:34.498+08:00Nikki Gil announces second pregnancy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM9VGJTUFUVspTSSp3AB-v8Iqren2t5jeAQBepuwmh0g_YxXOGqt1nEQmIBWC4hnfxPt9PNC4CPbDYhslvcMm8Aj1oCynvG48zMiFkKI7P8kME78nftcEp4a_sn_fi6u0cbsT3SdKYhm_t/s960/c4f2aef9bbdcd90e8a10a7953a2e3013.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM9VGJTUFUVspTSSp3AB-v8Iqren2t5jeAQBepuwmh0g_YxXOGqt1nEQmIBWC4hnfxPt9PNC4CPbDYhslvcMm8Aj1oCynvG48zMiFkKI7P8kME78nftcEp4a_sn_fi6u0cbsT3SdKYhm_t/s16000/c4f2aef9bbdcd90e8a10a7953a2e3013.webp" /></a></div><p>Nikki Gil recently announced that she is pregnant with baby number two.</p><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a>The singer shared the good news on Instagram on 18 April with a photo of her showing off her baby bump, captioning it, "Ready, Kuya Finn?"<p></p><p>Finn, in this case, refers to her first born son.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5idGQtT_9_bfoF5sfIqiiCPnYHtISNhciA00g2TdNRvnrqROyHDY1t4LuggAtsqj7BU-kuXT-7RmIbBkEomMjrHdAKdpKFSfO1gVufVA42b4oGVoF1dSKyb34qqwIWMvnaAJL15SjT5yJ/s625/d2fda94fab7ccc397de0f7341b1de0db.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="625" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5idGQtT_9_bfoF5sfIqiiCPnYHtISNhciA00g2TdNRvnrqROyHDY1t4LuggAtsqj7BU-kuXT-7RmIbBkEomMjrHdAKdpKFSfO1gVufVA42b4oGVoF1dSKyb34qqwIWMvnaAJL15SjT5yJ/s16000/d2fda94fab7ccc397de0f7341b1de0db.webp" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The glowing mummy</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX0axMQtzixZoD0eUe7_HQMaYgTshHcIfhomYkx3xe1hX6twJraSd47cO9kSgCsi3pOOXIAZlj_8bG8FqrM28zQYsJiRjwvysEtBASJOe2ud_SiglM2GVTjqMiNQsCx4X-aU2vK2BK3dHO/s500/d56ed9e33104714e373cd7a7fc0659b6.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="334" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX0axMQtzixZoD0eUe7_HQMaYgTshHcIfhomYkx3xe1hX6twJraSd47cO9kSgCsi3pOOXIAZlj_8bG8FqrM28zQYsJiRjwvysEtBASJOe2ud_SiglM2GVTjqMiNQsCx4X-aU2vK2BK3dHO/s16000/d56ed9e33104714e373cd7a7fc0659b6.webp" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nikki Gil with her three year-old son Finn</td></tr></tbody></table>Celebrity friends congratulated Gil for the second pregnancy, including Pauleen Luna, Iya Villania, and fellow pregnant mum Kaye Abad - with the former commenting, "It's out! Congratulations!"<p>On the other hand, Shaina Magdayao jokingly volunteered herself to be the baby's godmother, writing, "Ninang Ins is ready."</p><p>Gil is married to BJ Albert, nephew of singer-actress Joey Albert. Their first son Finn was born in November 2017.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAiyeQJHk1ZkQRpdmCEpMbLpNiSMhN17Exz02wkphJ_0w2wQC2PzE3VHZyjh_tdzfFV5nXLLTC8vBV3qbesd_8GiFSkcWqMWHTBrcxA5lv-m0AoxG3s64HtpgFCX1gPachTBiuzFyzFChR/s623/1a8991d1e760f94e4ee8bca9262c499a.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="623" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAiyeQJHk1ZkQRpdmCEpMbLpNiSMhN17Exz02wkphJ_0w2wQC2PzE3VHZyjh_tdzfFV5nXLLTC8vBV3qbesd_8GiFSkcWqMWHTBrcxA5lv-m0AoxG3s64HtpgFCX1gPachTBiuzFyzFChR/s16000/1a8991d1e760f94e4ee8bca9262c499a.webp" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gil alongside husband BJ Albert and son Finn</td></tr></tbody></table>(Photo Source: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nikkigil/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Nikki Gil Instagram</span></b></a>)TheHIVE.Asiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05768687115794235738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6721160709709712016.post-18685077156021531292021-04-19T15:00:00.003+08:002021-04-19T15:07:35.525+08:00Jacky Cheung, Louis Koo, Wong Cho Lam receive academic honour<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxjrwEEfMwGXcdxxx2TyhLoMbqS2wWOQaSzGFQ-VomTSbUSUeTWDtaULTTQ10Tt4jfxTBKHs7FK7WN01nGh-dIV01vU3yt4E7FuRZ_wjQ4-XjgKQQK7l80C6YjW_Z-X_dnVvYttkDb54ZD/s1024/HIVE+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxjrwEEfMwGXcdxxx2TyhLoMbqS2wWOQaSzGFQ-VomTSbUSUeTWDtaULTTQ10Tt4jfxTBKHs7FK7WN01nGh-dIV01vU3yt4E7FuRZ_wjQ4-XjgKQQK7l80C6YjW_Z-X_dnVvYttkDb54ZD/s16000/HIVE+%25282%2529.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Three Hong Kong stars were recently awarded honorary titles by the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts.</div><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a>As reported on Mingpao, singer Jacky Cheung, actor-producer Louis Koo and comedian Wong Cho Lam were recently awarded by the academy - with the former being given the honorary doctorate, while Louis and Wong were awarded honorary academicians.<p></p><p>Speaking to the media about the recognition, Jacky expressed, "When I was a child, I only knew that I had to study well and read a lot to get a Ph.D. I didn’t think I would have that chance. When the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts awarded me the title of Honorary Doctorate, I didn't know what to do. I only know that we must try our best to do better in the future."</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw6xqLIjC849VfsDqKk3-KoPlDrD-UQYTSZapcafoCpVHycmdxCsXLOlCXF4-yLMB_EkMPQKdk2NDa7JesOHdXxyCVScgxoXO0uo0VWkWC_OsaY-25PCITtckXt62ezRTkFO0A0EVC6erF/s1201/cb6f188fef5ca62353d4c6058df06222.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1201" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw6xqLIjC849VfsDqKk3-KoPlDrD-UQYTSZapcafoCpVHycmdxCsXLOlCXF4-yLMB_EkMPQKdk2NDa7JesOHdXxyCVScgxoXO0uo0VWkWC_OsaY-25PCITtckXt62ezRTkFO0A0EVC6erF/s16000/cb6f188fef5ca62353d4c6058df06222.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jacky Cheung receives honorary doctorate</td></tr></tbody></table>He also thanked his friends and fans who believed in him and supported him for many years.<p>As for Louis, the actor stated that he hopes to continue promoting the development of the Hong Kong film industry and cultivate a new generation of film talents.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyJBgfGcw2jzkxgT_0jYEnGeyyih-j7P7GWOK09-WnqmmkEHgUU4TzsKapoytvfOmH8qXGkTaOOrsgJPAobIHrdgm9drNjYo02E08FjWZZwAc2UiVNOg9ifxQeyfGbGzQk_VMoQrhhSubj/s1346/174619874_234447598459517_8719804046441958245_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1346" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyJBgfGcw2jzkxgT_0jYEnGeyyih-j7P7GWOK09-WnqmmkEHgUU4TzsKapoytvfOmH8qXGkTaOOrsgJPAobIHrdgm9drNjYo02E08FjWZZwAc2UiVNOg9ifxQeyfGbGzQk_VMoQrhhSubj/s16000/174619874_234447598459517_8719804046441958245_n.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Louis Koo receives his award</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh61AwJcL_tOElNVsINgutyeTqRBDbq5eFe7fo14lgPRYTkshXAT5CMlfm_Iff6pjy5Cabn0mAgERDFep0ZsIFNHzfyqcckpNmKMjoXf8mfwJcs9w5iJ9fce7ifmqn-x31HZV2d4O0JltkH/s1066/cb6f0d22ec6b78ca4d44920442831abf.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh61AwJcL_tOElNVsINgutyeTqRBDbq5eFe7fo14lgPRYTkshXAT5CMlfm_Iff6pjy5Cabn0mAgERDFep0ZsIFNHzfyqcckpNmKMjoXf8mfwJcs9w5iJ9fce7ifmqn-x31HZV2d4O0JltkH/s16000/cb6f0d22ec6b78ca4d44920442831abf.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wong Cho Lam with wife Leanne Li</td></tr></tbody></table>Wong Cho Lam, who also graduated from the said academy in the past, stated, "These 18 years of hard work has been recognised by my alma mater. I was awarded an honorary academician by the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts today (previously). I am honoured and will continue to work hard in the future."<p>(Photo Source: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kootinlok_louis/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Louis Koo Instagram</span></b></a>, <a href="https://www.mingpao.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Mingpao</span></b></a>)</p>TheHIVE.Asiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05768687115794235738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6721160709709712016.post-31230955846572757342021-04-19T14:41:00.001+08:002021-04-19T14:41:43.658+08:00Sitti announces surprise second pregnancy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1qDL75D2cnHYtED4xZKGb80wBICvNZBOiz2YX-UX0EYo7DP54ID6drnOkLj-NTbFo-ixSLrCEdV3m9oUM3VpIE-zm48xrIiridXsA31CA_BbWDdyQcnB8OMI9nUL2dWBlQZwFOpJR4aOj/s960/736b8fceb9bf6d2b81bfdc85bb431c48.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1qDL75D2cnHYtED4xZKGb80wBICvNZBOiz2YX-UX0EYo7DP54ID6drnOkLj-NTbFo-ixSLrCEdV3m9oUM3VpIE-zm48xrIiridXsA31CA_BbWDdyQcnB8OMI9nUL2dWBlQZwFOpJR4aOj/s16000/736b8fceb9bf6d2b81bfdc85bb431c48.webp" /></a></div><p>Filipino singer Sitti recently announced that she is now pregnant with her second child.</p><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a>The singer, real name Sitti Katrina Baiddin Navarro-Ramirez, shared the good news on social media on 17 April, showing off her baby bump in a photo with husband Joey Ramirez and daughter Lily, writing, "Our [souvenir] from Bacolod, our surprise gift from the Lord."<p></p><p>Sitti admitted that it came as a surprise as she has polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and antiphospholid syndrome (APAS), which would make conceiving difficult.</p><p>"Thank You Jesus for entrusting us with another miracle," she added.</p><p>The "Para Sa Akin" singer also stated that her second child will be born in October this year.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRl5OOG9K3RPZpzOZVbfdJCuGOCagejLDAGrm2WyIuo0M5R7xGwsHzsYrEJR6DidnyLLHoGQl9I74cRvPRsXztAAteB7KvrVrXfpIZoS66So4rc4qSpQXH8zWQtVRRNikNS0yGvh88AUx1/s500/6af61b259657c3be8ca54eab9c3f0245.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRl5OOG9K3RPZpzOZVbfdJCuGOCagejLDAGrm2WyIuo0M5R7xGwsHzsYrEJR6DidnyLLHoGQl9I74cRvPRsXztAAteB7KvrVrXfpIZoS66So4rc4qSpQXH8zWQtVRRNikNS0yGvh88AUx1/s16000/6af61b259657c3be8ca54eab9c3f0245.webp" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The singer has one daughter with hubby Joey Ramirez</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-64XqRrdZaVyy_V5slHwWXNiDNZYZXokNK8vsfKgszHUH-ogsecxrylDZNHGH9eUcziM5oieLjuDOU0kOB6femy9Xm3fS3FDUuRX8VsDwFR-8mpVvBLIq-JG1QlY-asCmeW7uEiSJgOno/s625/6c59509097d5439fd613cee583242d96.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="625" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-64XqRrdZaVyy_V5slHwWXNiDNZYZXokNK8vsfKgszHUH-ogsecxrylDZNHGH9eUcziM5oieLjuDOU0kOB6femy9Xm3fS3FDUuRX8VsDwFR-8mpVvBLIq-JG1QlY-asCmeW7uEiSJgOno/s16000/6c59509097d5439fd613cee583242d96.webp" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sitti is elated to share the good news of her pregnancy and showed off her baby bump</td></tr></tbody></table>(Photo Source: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bossagurl/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Sitti Navarro-Ramirez Instagram</span></b></a>)TheHIVE.Asiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05768687115794235738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6721160709709712016.post-70710491360553717492021-04-19T14:24:00.003+08:002021-04-19T14:24:44.520+08:00Maine Mendoza apologises for old offensive tweets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzicq02QXiI3cO6bQ-gbNl6NM4mJQMCWH1yL9thp_dTa6Fzy7Y-FKUyPhduWgoywvlRZywKp3Mc_FTU7cC75T80xLK3ocJT26NPAmBjcVD1bPmlewGpjH6Tnkc2jaZfL-IiTV-HqwKGU4W/s960/d913d4039f28155a47d24d53c215d652.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzicq02QXiI3cO6bQ-gbNl6NM4mJQMCWH1yL9thp_dTa6Fzy7Y-FKUyPhduWgoywvlRZywKp3Mc_FTU7cC75T80xLK3ocJT26NPAmBjcVD1bPmlewGpjH6Tnkc2jaZfL-IiTV-HqwKGU4W/s16000/d913d4039f28155a47d24d53c215d652.webp" /></a></div><p>Maine Mendoza recently took to Twitter to apologise for her decade-old tweets that were deemed offensive by many.</p><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a>On 16 April, the 26 year-old Kapuso star posted a couple of tweets saying that she has been receiving a lot of messages about the tweets she made from the early 2010s, where she used the N-word and "bading" (gay) as an insult.<p></p><p>She expressed, "Sending my sincerest apologies to those whom I have offended with my tweets way back then. It was my careless self talking and I didn't mean to offend anyone. I am sincerely sorry."</p><p>The "Daddy's Gurl" actress stated that she has learned to be more careful with her thoughts and words and how it would affect others throughout the years.</p><p>"Hope you hear me out this time. Praying for everyone's safety and sanity in these trying times," she added.</p><p>It is noted that Mendoza would have been in her mid-teens when she posted the tweets. The actress also had since deleted the old posts from her social media.</p><p>On the other hand, the actress' "Eat Bulaga" co-star Ciara Sotto expressed her support for Mendoza, tweeting, "You are not defined by your past mistakes. Whatever you've been through doesn't have to be the end of you. You are valuable and irreplaceable. And I love you."</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqT5jSqeu5SiQuCom6BMJCRIlK4Zb6EQvkb72BsQnHuSC6ZamkA9ndEq3q1JvcnNit9NGfpA1iNsLBHtRSdsgRNNt9Z4TdgKZdu7bOKkSew0vkun3TY0MFkqW2ZDj9Rxip3Da77DZzQIs2/s500/f94d3ff09b1588bc28b6c2be66aceec3.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqT5jSqeu5SiQuCom6BMJCRIlK4Zb6EQvkb72BsQnHuSC6ZamkA9ndEq3q1JvcnNit9NGfpA1iNsLBHtRSdsgRNNt9Z4TdgKZdu7bOKkSew0vkun3TY0MFkqW2ZDj9Rxip3Da77DZzQIs2/s16000/f94d3ff09b1588bc28b6c2be66aceec3.webp" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Maine Mendoza is currently dating actor Arjo Atayde</td></tr></tbody></table>(Photo Source: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mainedcm/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Maine Mendoza Instagram</span></b></a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arjoatayde/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Arjo Atayde Instagram</span></b></a>)TheHIVE.Asiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05768687115794235738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6721160709709712016.post-5829230232116735812021-04-19T14:11:00.004+08:002021-04-19T14:11:50.665+08:00Elkie Chong denies forsaking HK for money<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiq8rcXsv8RfpP57a4D-UnTZPYM9YnOBOMVJaAqK7L7maavZ3VkFJDaaTBgRnIq_K248RZi1R9e3I7Fr28iGL0REpitRuFaA9gBiwOIhxBybPJdgn6CFig3RtfwoTto_6PPSatoMyOzvbS/s1024/HIVE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiq8rcXsv8RfpP57a4D-UnTZPYM9YnOBOMVJaAqK7L7maavZ3VkFJDaaTBgRnIq_K248RZi1R9e3I7Fr28iGL0REpitRuFaA9gBiwOIhxBybPJdgn6CFig3RtfwoTto_6PPSatoMyOzvbS/s16000/HIVE.jpg" /></a></div><p>Former K-pop idol Elkie Chong recently dismissed the notion that she has turned her back on Hong Kong, after choosing to develop her career in mainland China following her departure from CLC.</p><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a>As reported on Mingpao, the Hong Kong-born singer, who sat down for an interview recently, stated that she felt that the notion that she had abandoned her roots for the sake of money was very strange seeing that she was born and raised in the city.<p></p><p>"The team that I co-founded is based in mainland China, so we decided to develop the mainland market first and will return to Hong Kong if there is any job... I don't know why others would think [I abandoned Hong Kong]," she said.</p><p>As for the issue of Hong Kong versus China, which escalated in 2019 following the anti-extradition protest, Elkie stated that she is always a pacifist who prefers a quiet life.</p><p>"I was in Korea during that time, and didn't know much about the news in Hong Kong. Unfortunately, there was nothing that I could do in Korea. Plus, I was battling mental health issues myself, so I couldn't even pay attention to anything else," she said.</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHLqOjNnvrZqgC_nTSg-i-1-LX4stodokSpP3esE2NCoS92gHS_PK0WDNPxDl6Spu-vi67tt_0nIA9bwl_SCiV-SyKyVP5a_cTRaTVR7JXO8SceFAi5PImjA9eME9lX4gZ1fAcYlOVilzp/s1080/120497055_350531366263043_8121593220030834191_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHLqOjNnvrZqgC_nTSg-i-1-LX4stodokSpP3esE2NCoS92gHS_PK0WDNPxDl6Spu-vi67tt_0nIA9bwl_SCiV-SyKyVP5a_cTRaTVR7JXO8SceFAi5PImjA9eME9lX4gZ1fAcYlOVilzp/s16000/120497055_350531366263043_8121593220030834191_n.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elkie left CUBE Entertainment and CLC in February this year</td></tr></tbody></table>However, Elkie stated that she will always be on the side of the police, since her stepfather is a Hong Kong police officer.</p><p>"I have a good relationship with him and am always concerned about his work and the situation in Hong Kong. I support him and the Hong Kong police," she added.</p><p>Asked if she is not worried about losing fans by declaring her support, the singer responded, "I believe there will be, but I don't mind sharing this idea. Everyone has their own ideas, I believe there will always be someone who is the same as me, and everyone will respect each other."</p>As for her upcoming projects, Elkie stated that she is currently working on releasing a new song, and hopes to get offers for acting work. <p>"I would like to work with Kenneth Ma, maybe playing his sister if given the opportunity," she said.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVb1xce-M5OZvrZwEhn2cd1xz4SlWXAAt7av0wqokM1kB1xjdyRe3oHk6KYuEuu_penBBg2v9vynX7BOtCXvvOgRR1uLA60wG41FvI-ECSI-sRfyivSpDI90EwTzyairAE_lQCnN8f1Nca/s1168/122178840_358650728678025_6220331019211682996_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1168" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVb1xce-M5OZvrZwEhn2cd1xz4SlWXAAt7av0wqokM1kB1xjdyRe3oHk6KYuEuu_penBBg2v9vynX7BOtCXvvOgRR1uLA60wG41FvI-ECSI-sRfyivSpDI90EwTzyairAE_lQCnN8f1Nca/s16000/122178840_358650728678025_6220331019211682996_n.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The singer supports the Blue Ribbon side of the HK democracy protest</td></tr></tbody></table>(Photo Source: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chongtingyanelkie/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Elkie Chong Instagram</span></b></a>)TheHIVE.Asiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05768687115794235738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6721160709709712016.post-76815866918714362792021-04-16T14:38:00.000+08:002021-04-16T14:38:14.099+08:00Faye loses forgery case against mentor & record label<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkVK2mrVQUBHAr8yySmQmrPYGwFVbEiPc6rr_w7WVW4HrBDrzVLJ7jhZuZ9IE6l4UogwoqHGhEkdQIOSO1MPO8L70gSViXhb-FiU6scFSeLhg3TvP-LlsqmRTXWIrVaGa6U5tq1sUd4cOU/s960/932c6d10a2307aa62fa6f4672bbbeed5.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkVK2mrVQUBHAr8yySmQmrPYGwFVbEiPc6rr_w7WVW4HrBDrzVLJ7jhZuZ9IE6l4UogwoqHGhEkdQIOSO1MPO8L70gSViXhb-FiU6scFSeLhg3TvP-LlsqmRTXWIrVaGa6U5tq1sUd4cOU/s16000/932c6d10a2307aa62fa6f4672bbbeed5.webp" /></a></div><p>It was revealed that former lead singer of Taiwanese band F.I.R, Faye (Chan Wen-ting) has lost her case against former mentor Chen Jianning and former record label HIM International in her lawsuit against them.</p><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a>As reported on Epoch Times, the issue sparked after Faye, who left the band in 2018, said that she had neither signed one of the performance contracts with HIM, nor did she authorise others to sign on her behalf. For this reason, she sued Chen Jianning and the senior officials of the company for allegedly forging documents.<p></p><p>In response, Chen Jianning counter-charged Faye with false accusations and defamation of character, stating that Faye personally signed the contract and authorised him to handle the contract on her behalf.</p><p>After much examination, on 15 April, the Taipei Prefectural Procuratorate determined that the signature on the said document was consistent with Faye's other signatures, and that some misunderstanding must have occurred in the process of authorising the negotiation of contract between the two parties.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA76bOlvxYP4houzyH3oipjLY-DuVAhiv1qpELMUuhkTA7hNayooanCWObnXk1WILJyXxueyIMwKljY-YTTVxaNaZLDf42LeBRI8yz08JUJyUg0FUFUDT9QVlSlBVKubMY36MzOvw9TVvU/s500/bf9c156c1264bfb5e0ac6aa137aeed1d.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA76bOlvxYP4houzyH3oipjLY-DuVAhiv1qpELMUuhkTA7hNayooanCWObnXk1WILJyXxueyIMwKljY-YTTVxaNaZLDf42LeBRI8yz08JUJyUg0FUFUDT9QVlSlBVKubMY36MzOvw9TVvU/s16000/bf9c156c1264bfb5e0ac6aa137aeed1d.webp" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Faye had alleged that her signature was forged but the court has determined otherwise</td></tr></tbody></table>As for Chen Jianning's counter-claim against Faye for false accusation and damage to his reputation, the prosecution considered that Chen Jianning had pointed out to Faye's agent before that the singer always forgets things and that he does not blame her, and thus there would be no prosecution on the case.<p>(Photo Source: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/faye.officialpage/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Faye Instagram</span></b></a>)</p>TheHIVE.Asiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05768687115794235738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6721160709709712016.post-75536316249195837682021-04-16T14:20:00.001+08:002021-04-16T14:20:23.521+08:00Yam Concepcion works well with Gerald Anderson<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKu33A_KeIuOmoHsDW3SRSqsluYmlPB9AuEK6WCkmlFsdopgiXlAuk_vMtXJjrfSCAU1VFKf652_YdllFq_MqbqvHlT9VrN4zF1qUorcW224PgpTWR1TFG_doAST6EZ5JrkMTK8gnZMelE/s960/e68b20998ad8245d0c07c64c9cb38eef.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKu33A_KeIuOmoHsDW3SRSqsluYmlPB9AuEK6WCkmlFsdopgiXlAuk_vMtXJjrfSCAU1VFKf652_YdllFq_MqbqvHlT9VrN4zF1qUorcW224PgpTWR1TFG_doAST6EZ5JrkMTK8gnZMelE/s16000/e68b20998ad8245d0c07c64c9cb38eef.webp" /></a></div><p>Although she was warned by netizens to be wary of her co-star Gerald Anderson for his alleged womanising ways, Yam Concepcion stated that the actor has been nothing but a gentleman to her.</p><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a>As reported on Inquirer, the actress, who is partnering with Anderson in their new series, "Init sa Magdamag", stated that she actually read all the memes about Anderson, seeing how the actor is infamous for his many romances and breakups, and found the whole thing funny.<p></p><p>"I honestly didn't feel the need to be cautious around Gerald. They just judge him based on what they see on TV - that he's a womaniser. But if you work with him, you'll realise that he's a gentleman and is very professional. I never felt that he had malice when we were doing our love scenes," she said.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkXNDffVSLnzxMAseJVUMJIzwsVYtJxoFmrIJQizaAsND0riw6gq0k2o2ZLKxJKHvcKhZOjJnKCt0mxIKYquKgfc6ACMtziTCjCiCn3dhUlzvtOwJdvIQWt4VM7wWF9QvLwEKjP95MLKs9/s625/d02bc6db0c9201a2f72c896a956d8a67.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="625" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkXNDffVSLnzxMAseJVUMJIzwsVYtJxoFmrIJQizaAsND0riw6gq0k2o2ZLKxJKHvcKhZOjJnKCt0mxIKYquKgfc6ACMtziTCjCiCn3dhUlzvtOwJdvIQWt4VM7wWF9QvLwEKjP95MLKs9/s16000/d02bc6db0c9201a2f72c896a956d8a67.webp" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yam Concepcion co-stars with Gerald Anderson in 'Init sa Magdamag'</td></tr></tbody></table>It is noted that Anderson made headlines earlier for his breakup with Bea Alonzo and his subsequent romance with "Between Maybes" co-star Julia Barretto, of whom he was accused of cheating with prior to his breakup.<p>Concepcion also stated that she and Anderson were able to create chemistry on set even though they were not that comfortable being around each other at first, stating that they succeeded in doing so after communicating with one another for 30 minutes.</p><p>"Gerald was able to make me feel true emotions. I felt his honesty, as Tupe, his character," she added.</p><p>In the new series, Concepcion plays Rita, who finds herself in a dilemma after her husband Peterson (JM de Guzman) suggests that they get their doctor Tupe (Anderson) to be their sperm donor without realising that his wife and the doctor were once lovers.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq6myyjhUUWa5R3NFEyH5_fLkEZbZxxOiGwan5TkZrwUigDiRrlGCnj8RtUlQMthcVoTEmYOC-2vK-MTCDePk5-tSEX9osRVMQ3XuUJzT_MrvCJe6fee7xwa8FtfsyGKgtHkwiBGBOWWZr/s500/7cfaa8897c232b6263264b3e984b165b.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq6myyjhUUWa5R3NFEyH5_fLkEZbZxxOiGwan5TkZrwUigDiRrlGCnj8RtUlQMthcVoTEmYOC-2vK-MTCDePk5-tSEX9osRVMQ3XuUJzT_MrvCJe6fee7xwa8FtfsyGKgtHkwiBGBOWWZr/s16000/7cfaa8897c232b6263264b3e984b165b.webp" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yam Concepcion with Gerald Anderson (right) and JM de Guzman (left)<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-cAyFms1oi0UlQU2sO0TDvmHiruyVsW74bdTq0vkad5hFpW1Iqn3qu4KK5E7Vx2jGTLEcbdXeFuK8P3xrstIDatFxeCxqrSCmn39XLKK82lBU_iENV7MxTQAH-CpJKXyHyTe9WzU4qgHU/s625/12e889221202a51625539f7b74e93c7b.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="625" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-cAyFms1oi0UlQU2sO0TDvmHiruyVsW74bdTq0vkad5hFpW1Iqn3qu4KK5E7Vx2jGTLEcbdXeFuK8P3xrstIDatFxeCxqrSCmn39XLKK82lBU_iENV7MxTQAH-CpJKXyHyTe9WzU4qgHU/s16000/12e889221202a51625539f7b74e93c7b.webp" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">JM de Guzman stars as Yam Concepcion's husband in the series</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>(Photo Source: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yamconcepcion/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Yam Concepcion Instagram</span></b></a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/1migueldeguzman/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">JM de Guzman Instagram</span></b></a>)TheHIVE.Asiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05768687115794235738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6721160709709712016.post-69456002515379654682021-04-16T14:02:00.005+08:002021-04-16T14:02:45.448+08:00Roy Chiu appointed Taipei Film Festival's ambassador<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh5utg8Nrk9XNTCPcF9RReG8xQTbwAtzfSan2aoW6qRWCh8R_6OFuZCXSyazIEbOm2DchSxe2ZZUa8r-XVwrrw_1EyO6EGL7Y05rLrdlLrGHRKeC4V_1KSJ-oLFYdIqKv8puJvxfMvANX6/s960/f999e6b661cdc38693fae1e3698d669e.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh5utg8Nrk9XNTCPcF9RReG8xQTbwAtzfSan2aoW6qRWCh8R_6OFuZCXSyazIEbOm2DchSxe2ZZUa8r-XVwrrw_1EyO6EGL7Y05rLrdlLrGHRKeC4V_1KSJ-oLFYdIqKv8puJvxfMvANX6/s16000/f999e6b661cdc38693fae1e3698d669e.webp" /></a></div><p>Taiwanese actor Roy Chiu has recently been appointed the ambassador of the upcoming 23rd Taipei International Film Festival.</p><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a>As reported on Epoch Times, in addition to shooting promotional posters and videos for the said festival, Roy will also be presenting at the Taipei Film Awards on 10 July.<p></p><p>Roy's first experience with the festival came in 2018, after he won the Best Actor award for his movie, "Dear Ex". Roy recalled watching the movie at the premiere, saying that he was moved by all the subtle feedbacks from the audiences behind him.</p><p>"I have a good feeling towards the Taipei Film Festival, so when I received the invitation, I promised that I would participate and that I am honoured to be able to contribute," he said.</p><p>Roy also admitted that he was pressured to do better and better after winning at the said event in 2018, to the extent of getting too strict about his performance.</p><p>"But then I realised that the title of Best Actor has nothing to do with the moments of your performance. Only then I slowly gave up the pressure and focus only on acting," he said.</p><p>The 23rd Taipei International Film Festival will be running from 24 June to 10 July 2021.</p><p>(Photo Source: <a href="https://www.epochtimes.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Epoch Times</span></b></a>)</p>TheHIVE.Asiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05768687115794235738noreply@blogger.com