Zhu Xiao Tian studies Taiji for two years goes abroad to compete
captures gold
Zhu Xiao Tian in his drama [Chu Liu Xiang] has his own interpretation of
Wu Gong martial arts and has surpassed Xiang Shuai, in real life he
became a master of Taijiquan. He went to the Basque Country of Spain
last month for the 7th Chang Dong-shen, World Taiji and ShuaiJiao
Championship Contest and won the gold medal, studying Taiji was his
greatest inspiration for the past two years, next year he will offer a
course to promote the study of Taijiquan.
This competition was held last October 12-14, it lasted three days,
aside from the host country Spain, there were contestants from Mainland
China, England, France and Italy, more than 20 athletes participated and
were divided according to their age, body weight and specialization. The
Taiwan Shuaijiao delegation of 11 people the achieved a result of 3
golds and 3 bronzes, Zhu Xiao Tian and Guo Xuan Hai obtained gold
medals, Zhu Xiao Tian excitedly said ?This can promote the popularity of
Wu Shu, you can also win prizes, it?s truly meaningful and great.?
He is thinking of promoting the study of Taiji.
For the past two years, he has been faithfully studying under Lin Wen
Xiong, so he could be a master. Everyday he practices from 7 to 10 in
the morning, in the early days he really suffered in this unspeakable
misery, he went to practice with Agong and Amo, no one knows who he is,
everyone calls him ?Xiao Zhu? afterwards they learned of him through the
media, they learned that ?Xiao Zhu? is a big star, these days he has
gone home as a champion and gotten a gold medal, he is also considered
as ?Taiwan?s bright star.?
At first, he studied Taiji so he could learn how to be calm and change
his impulsive behavior but after two years not only is his disposition
better his view of life also had a big change, At present, whatever time
or place he can practice taiji, he can also help a person?s health with
his massage skills.
He hopes he can offer a course on taiji or record and produce a DVD, to
popularize this sport. He was asked if he understood what Taijiquan is
he laughed and said: ?I am still the same genuine person towards other
people.?
November 3, 2007
Taiwan Apple
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KEN WANTS TO BUY PROPERTY IN BATANES
Ken Zhu returned to Taiwan last Saturday bringing with him happy
memories of of his working experience with the Filipino actors and
filmakers of Batanes: Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan.
He fell in love with the place and calls it "Paradise" He plans to buy
property there because he is free to roam around the place with no
paparazzi riding his motorcycle.
He has bonded with his co-workers very well, he calls Bembol roco "Uncle
Bembol" and he just loves his gay staff. He loves standard songs and he
knows all the songs of the Carpenters. He is not picky with his food and
will eat anything that is served to him.
Lhar Santiago told us that Iza Calzado taught him how to act and
supported him and in turn he taught her how to do taichi. In fact he
just returned from Basque, Spain where he won in a Taichi competition.
He also said that the management didn't want him to accept the offer but
he liked the script so he decided to do it after reading it.
Ken is coming back to the country on November 6 to do some unfinished
scenes, and will once again return to the country to promote the movie
which will open on November 28.
Source: Journal Online
Thanks to damzel @ JVKV Motionforum.net and from kensworld
Translated from Filipino to English by honeybums of KCIFC Philippines.
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F4-TAIWAN TOURISM BUREAU 2ND FANS MEETING
Taiwan holds 2nd fans meeting for F4 boy band to boost tourism
Taipei - Taiwan on Sunday held the second fans meeting for its F4 boy
band, hoping to attract tourists and boost Taiwan's slow-growing
tourism.
Some 5,000 Asian fans, mostly young and middle-aged women from Japan and
South Korea, flew to Taipei to meet the F4 members, visit the locations
of F4's TV drama the Meteor Garden and to buy F4 T-shirts, posters and
CDs.
The fans' meeting, the second after one held last April, was staged by
the Taiwan Tourism Bureau at the National Taiwan University Gymnasium.
The fans snapped up F4 goods before marching into the gymnasium to meet
the F4 stars - Jerry Yan, Vic Zhou, Wanness Wu, Ken Chu - all handsome
boys in their 20s.
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Taiwan holds 2nd fans meeting for F4 boy band to boost tourism
Taipei - Taiwan on Sunday held the second fans meeting for its F4 boy
band, hoping to attract tourists and boost Taiwan's slow-growing
tourism. Some 5,000 Asian fans, mostly young and middle-aged women from
Japan and South Korea, flew to Taipei to meet the F4 members, visit the
locations of F4's TV drama the Meteor Garden and to buy F4 T-shirts,
posters and CDs.
The fans' meeting, the second after one held last April, was staged by
the Taiwan Tourism
Bureau at the National Taiwan University Gymnasium.
The fans snapped up F4 goods before marching into the gymnasium to meet
the F4 stars - Jerry Yan, Vic Zhou, Wanness Wu, Ken Chu - all handsome
boys in their 20s.
The F4 members, Taiwan's tourism ambassadors, introduced Taiwan's scenic
spots and food, posed photos and played ganes with selected fans before
ending the hour-long meetins by singing together a song and shaking
hands with the fans sitting near the stage. F4's fans arrived in Taiwan
early this week and have already attended separate fans meetings with
their favorite F4 member.
The F4 became famous thoughout Asia after its TV drama Meteor Garden was
shown in Taiwan and Southeast Asia in 2001. Their Asian fans, from
teenage girls to grannies, like the four boys mainly because of their
good looks.
Motomi Unmeki, 30, an office worker from Osaka, Japan, said she has been
a fan a fan of Jerry Yan for five years and has attended Jerry's fans
meeting in Hong Kong and South Korea. When asked why she likes Jerry,
she covered her mouth and whispered through giggles: "His face. He is
handsome and cool."
An 18-member fans group from the Philippines gave the same answer. The
groups members, also fans of Jerry, range in age from 10 to 52, and the
youngest is Christian Louis Abrigo, a fourth-grade boy from Manila who
came with his mother. "I like Jerry because he sings well and he is
good-looking," he said.
Taiwan, encouraged by Japan and South Korea's success in drawing foreign
tourists by promoting local film or television stars, appointed the F4
members as tourism ambassadors, using them to make TV ads, sending them
abroad to promote Taiwan's tourism and holding the first overseas fans
meeting in Taipei in April.
Taiwan press said the two fans meetings have brought Taiwan millions of
US dollars. The week-long F4 package tours have not only brought in
foreign currency but also promoted Taiwan's tourist spots.
Despite its rich culture and beautiful scenery, Taiwan has met obstacles
in boosting its tourism due to its five-decade ban on air and sea links
with China, which is set to become the world's top source of outbound
tourists.
As the arrival of Chinese tourists is still out of sight due to
continued cross-Strait tension, Taiwan recently revised down its 2008
inbound tourists target from five million to four million. In 2006
Taiwan received 3.5 million foreign tourists, up 4.2 per cent from 2005
with Japanese and South Koreans comprising the largest share.
Copyright, respective author or news agency
October 28, 2007
Author: DPA
Source: KCIFC Philippines
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F4 to play at NTU today
Local pop group F4 to play at NTU today
A performance by local pop group F4 for nearly 5,000 fans from Japan and
South Korea will take place at the main stadium of National Taiwan
University today, the Tourism Bureau said yesterday. Tourism officials
estimated that the fans will bring in at least NT$100 million (US$3.03
million) in tourism revenue.
The officials said the fans have come mostly on package tours, paying an
average of NT$20,000 apiece. In addition to watching the performance,
they will also be taken to various scenic spots around the country.
The bureau has also prepared limited edition notebooks and passport
holders featuring the F4 members, as well as manuals on backpacking in
Taiwan.
Today's F4 performance will be the second sponsored by the Tourism
Bureau, following on the success of the first one in April, which
brought 4,000 Japanese and 1,000 South Korean fans to see their idols.
Today's performance will be by attended 4,100 Japanese fans and around
500 South Korean fans, they said.
F4, originally four little-known actors, shot to fame after their
appearance in a TV drama titled The Meteor Garden that began
broadcasting in April 2001. The four members were cast in the drama as
handsome and arrogant students from one of the richest and most
influential families in Taiwan.
The band members have been invited by the Tourism Bureau to serve as
Taiwan's tourism ambassadors in Japan and South Korea.
Central News Agency / taiwannews.com.tw
2007-10-28 12:48 AM
Credit: francesca @
http://asianfanatics.net/
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Chu Xiao Tian "in charge" of breakfast, Japanese fans all get crazy
Once again, F4 re-allied for Tourism at 3pm. this afternoon.
Nonetheless, Chu Xiao Tian has already carried out his private banquet
gathering to show his appreciation for the fans in the morning. In order
to have a closer reaction with the fans, Chu Xiao Tian's official fan
club specially reserved a private banquet hall for the whole day.
Moreover, Chu Xiao Tian, who is talented for cookery, will cook and
serve in person. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, are all in a roll. A total
of 108 overseas fans are benefit with such an honour. The cost spent on
venue and food alone, amount to almost $200,000.8
Early around 8am. Japanese fans started gathering at the balcony of the
banquet hall. They gave up nice sleeps so as to arrive early. All these
are for Ken, Chu Xiao Tian. Japanese fan, "Chu Xiao Tian", Reporter,
"Why do you want to see him?" Japanese fan, "Because he is so handsome."
Reporter, "And you?" Japanese fan, "Chu Xiao Tian". Reporter, "How is
Chu Xiao Tian?" Japanese fan, "I like him so much. He is brilliant."
Staff, "Thank you!"
In order to join this special occasion, "shi-nai (housewife)" fans are
all willing to spend a fortune. One even came a long way from Canada to
Taiwan. Canadian fan Ms. Ji, "Really longing for this. I found he is so
elegant and wise."
Fans expressed that it is worthwhile to take this journey. Fans not only
be able to enjoy a close interaction with him, but also taste his good
cooking.
Menus are printed on the invitation card beginning with a great
breakfast. It included raw/cooked eggs, sesame oil mixed noodle, gumbo
mixed with pear, green bean porridge, etc. Every dish is handled by Chu
Xiao Tian. The menu also included detail recipes that are printed in
Chinese, Japanese, English and Korean with easy references for overseas
fans.
Reporter, "What do you prepare for the fans today?" The talent chef Chu
Xiao Tian will present his favourite dish "Lard mixed rice" at lunch for
his fans. In addition, traditional Taiwanese dishes, like red roast
pork, sweet yam leaves are part of the feast. When it comes to dinner,
he prepared a special soy sauced dish. After the super, he even prepared
"Hong Qu", a well brewed wine from Ma Zu.
Longing to meet Chu Xiao Tian without a distant? There are only 108
quota. One has to register and pay $1700 first for an opportunity to get
close to the idol. Even though one has to be an early-bird and a bit
exhausted, being one of the lucky star chasers coming to Taiwan is a
fruitful reward.
Source: TBVS News at http://news.pchome.com.tw
Date: October 28, 2007
Translated by weiwei of kenforever
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Chu Xiao Tian will cook for his supports in person
Taiwan Tourism Endorsers F4 is going to hold an International Fans
Meeting on October 28, 2007 at the NTU Sports Center. All four of them
will also hold private fans gatherings to meet with their Taiwanese
fans.Yesterday, Zaizai expressed, he will start with a 3000 people music
fans meeting at Nan Gang 101 on October 27th followed with a private
fans gathering on October 28th evening.
Since the major event on the 28th is exclusive for Japanese and Korean
fans, they decided to organize additional fans gatherings to comfort the
others. Other than Zaizai's 2 events, Jerry Yan will hold one on the
27th at Nan Gang Park. Chu Xiao Tian, himself, will cook for his
supporters in person. Whereas to Vanness Wu, he will also take it as
fans gathering.
Source: United Daily News
Reported by : Zhao Da Zhi from Taipei
Date: October 14, 2007
Translated by weiwei on parts in relate to Ken only.
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Zaizai, Ken - rushed filming as if horror film
Despite the typhoon, filming for Taiwan tourism drama was carried on as
usual. Early in the morning Zai received a phone call from the crew that
filming will still be on, he was stunned as said "typhoon ye..."
However, he & Ken punctually arrived at Taoyuan to film a hospital
scene. In the end, the main door at 1st level was broken due to the
typhoon. Fortunately, they were at level 19. But they felt the whole
building shaking.
As November is the deadline to submit to Taiwan tourism bureau, they
have to rush to complete. Zai has to start promoting his new album soon,
and Director Cai's new show is waiting for him. Ken has to go to China
to film swordfighting drama end November. Therefore, the schedule is
extremely tight.
So, despite the strong typhoon yesterday, they had to continue filming.
Although Zai has good driving skills, his assisitant took control of the
steering wheel yesterday. He could feel the car shaking. Ken drove, but
as he left home early the typhoon was not that strong yet. When they
arrived at the filming location, they realised the main door of the
hospital is broken, and the whole building was moving vigourously, it
was as if they were filming a horror film.
Source: 07.10.2007
http://udn.com/
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F4 reunites to wish Director Cai Jue Xun
Usually it will cost millions of $ to invite F4 together, it's a
headache to arrange concert dates with their individual busy schedules.
However, the night b4, 4 of them secretly reunited at Director's Cai Yue
Xun's birthday celebration dinner. Zaizai and Da S attended together,
Jerry flew back from Japan and happily drank until 3am.
As Asia superstar, F4 even has plans to enter the Japanese tv market.
Despite their fame, 4 of them has not forgotten old ties.
Usually, it's difficult for to bring the 4 of them together, but the
night b4 they secretly reunited at Meteor Garden director Cai Yue Xun's
40 years old birthday celebration, without bringing their managers or
assistants. It is said that the 4 of them put their work aside to go to
Director Cai's house. Therefore, they dare not drink too much.
Zai will soon work with Director Cai once again in a new drama Pi Zi
Ying Xiong. The night b4, he arrived with Da S. Perhaps he often plays
with Xiao S daughter, so they became the children's "big toy" at the
celebrations.
Source: Taiwan apple daily 30.09.2007
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