3 Asian Heartthrobs On Board for the Indie Movie ‘Kalayaan
Three Asian Heartthrobs are on board for Adolf Alix’s new movie
“Kalayaan”.
Taiwanese superstar Ken Zhu of the wildly popular group F4 and who also
starred in Alix’s
film “Batanes”, has agreed to co-produce the director’s next movie.
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Lao-Australian actor Ananda Everingham, who is very popular in Thailand,
has agreed to
play the lead character in Kalayaan. Ananda appeared in the 2004 horror
film “Shutter”.
Also featured in the movie is the Piolo Pascual look-alike Joem Bascon.
The story of Kalayaan is about the plight of Filipino soldiers assigned
in the Spratly Islands.
It will be helmed by Adolf Alix, the award-winning director of
Tambolista and Batanes.
source: kcifcphil//
http://www.starmometer.com/2008/05/14/3-as...yaan/#more-4945
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Indie film "Kalayaan" focuses on lonely soldiers in Spratlys
Three years ago, Adolf Alix Jr. was already conceptualizing a film that
would be shot in the
Spratly Islands (also known as the Kalayaan group of islands). This
group of islands located
off the southern coast of Palawan is being claimed by China, Taiwan,
Vietnam, Malaysia and
the Philippines.
The award-winning director is now in the process of securing permits to
shoot on the island
of Pag-asa, one of the islets in the Philippine-occupied area of the
Kalayaan group of
islands.
Adolf tells PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) the plot of his
upcoming movie Kalayaan.
"Tungkol siya sa buhay ng mga military... on their lonely life kasi
three months silang nagii
-stay dun. Kuwento siya ng isang soldier na supposed to be paalis na ng
island pero nag-stay
dun dahil na-extend yung duty niya. So, kuwento siya ng loneliness."
trans: It's about the
life of the military, they are lonely in their three months of duty in
the island, this is a story
of one soldier who was supposed to be go off duty but his stay was
extended. So this is a
story about loneliness.
Why did he choose Lao-Australian actor Ananda Everingham to be the lead
character in his
film? "Nameet ko si Ananda sa Bangkok Film Fest. Naghahanap siya ng
puwedeng gawin
outside [his country]. So noong nag-usap kami, sabi ko bagay sa kanya
yung role kasi
mukha naman siyang Filipino. So mag-aaral siyang mag-Tagalog." trans: I
met Ananda at
the Bangkok Film Fest. He was looking for a project that he could do
outside of his country.
That's why when we talked I told him that the role suits him cause he
looks like a Filipino.
So that's why he is going to study Tagalog.
Working primarily in Thai films, Ananda is best known for his lead role
in the 2004 horror
film, Shutter (Thai version).
Star Magic talent Joem Bascon and theater actor Arnold Reyes will also
be part of Kalayaan,
Adolf's eighth directorial project.
In other news, Adolf will be attending the 10th Festival de Cinema
Asiatic de Barcelona
where Tambolista (international title: Drumbeat) is competing later this
month. The 2007
Cinema One entry starring Jiro Manio, Sid Lucero, and Coco Martin tells
the story of a
young boy who dreams of getting his own drum set.
Aside from Tambolista, other Filipino films that will participate in the
Barcelona Asian Film
Festival include Foster Child, Tribu, and Pisay.
Jocelyn Dimaculangan
Friday, April 18, 2008
04:27 PM
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‘Kalayaan’ and more indie news
MANILA, Philippines—Two Asian actors are on board for filmmaker Adolf
Alix’s new project.
Taiwanese superstar Ken Chu, who starred in Alix’s film “Batanes,” has
agreed to co-
produce the director’s next movie, which is about the plight of Filipino
soldiers assigned in
the Spratly Islands.
“We were in Batanes when I talked to Ken about the concept. He got back
to me recently
and said he has convinced other Chinese producers to invest in the new
film,” Alix told
Inquirer Entertainment on Tuesday.
The film, titled “Kalayaan,” will star Lao-Australian actor Ananda
Everingham in the lead
role. He appeared in the 2004 horror film, “Shutter.”
“Kalayaan” also features Filipino actors Joem Bascon and Arnold Reyes.
“We are currently in the process of securing permits. We hope to start
filming soon,” said
Alix.
By Marinel Cruz
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 20:28:00 04/10/2008
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Zhu Xiaotian Said He Already Won Being Nominated As Best Supporting
Actor For HUndred Flowers Award
The most artistic among F4, Zhu Xiaotian is nominated as Best Supporting
Actor for "Tokyo
Trial" at the Golden Rooster Hundred Flowers Award. Zhu Xiao Tian on the
phone line in
Taipei said modestly to the reporters, "being in competition with
veteran actors with hard
background and who are already mentors like Bao Guo Chen, Zheng Xu, and
together with
talented Jay Chou, I think I already won being included with them. "
Zhu Xiao Tian Plays Xiao Nan In Tokyo Trial
With idol drama "Meteor Garden",Zhu Xiaotian in Taiwan has gained alot
of followings and
the youthful drama has started his introduction to mainland market.
"Tokyo Trial" is an
excellent opportunity to this talented young man to make it from where
he has began. "Film
and TV dramas are really very different, when meeting the crew, I am
very worried and
pressured that I would mishandle the main theme of the film, and
performing with Liu
Songren , Eric tsang, Kenneth Tsang who are my mentors, taught me a lot.
I suddenly
understand that being with the old actors is all about acting, no matter
what type of roles
they play, they are so natural at it, no matter how hard it can be. "
Zhu Xiaotian was recently in the United States , won Shuaichao and
Taijiquan
championships, reporters asked him if he would be diverting his focus in
life. Zhu Xiaotian
claimed that martial arts is at present the love of his life, but he
still would not give up
showbusiness, it seems that he has adjusted to the idea that life and
career can be very
complementary.
He told reporters he loves making movies very much, actually there are
alot of scripts at
hand, but because of the film "Tokyo Trial", he is very careful in
making film choices. In
September, F4 will have a reunion concert, Zhu Xiao Tian will then be
very busy. But we all
look forward to seeing him soon, whether in music or films.
Source: enorth
2008-05-07 18:30
Credit: ken&kellythread@
http://asianfanatics.net/forum/index.php?s...t=560&start=560
Posted: By: Keneticgurl of tsinoy forum
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Ken conquered 2 championships from the States
Chu Xiao Tian conquered two gold medals again in US competition
Fistic martial arts is much more enjoyable than being F4
Chu Xiao Tian has been learning Kung Fu for 3 years and rewarded with
promising results.
After winning Tai Chi Champion in Spain last year, he conquered the
Championships in Tai
Chi and Shuai Chiao again in a US competition couple days ago.
Yesterday, calling oversea
from the States, he expressed that even there is no prize or reward, he
feels much happier
than being F4. In fact, Kung Fu is what he truly earnest to advocate as
his foremost life-
time mission.
Yesterday, according to Chu Xiao Tian who is in US, he represents for
the Chinese Kung Fu
and Wrestling Association to take part in the 17th Annual Great Lakes
Kung Fu
Championships Competition held at Cleveland, Ohio, USA on April 19th.
There were 40
participants, including westerners and Chinese. They were divided into
different groups in
respect to each specialty. The match proceeded 6 candidates in a group.
He won two gold
medals in Tai Chi and Shuai Chiao overtaking numerous professional
competitors. He
whooped gaily, "So happy! Here, no more F4 glory, no more stress as
celebrity. During the
competition, no one sees me as a star, nor any one will scornfully said
artists are no big
deal."
Practice cures Asthma
Last October, he took part in the 7th Chang Dong Sheng World Cup Tai Chi
and Wrestling
Tournament and won the Tai Chi Championship. This year, he will join the
competitions in
Taiyuan, Shanxi coming June and taking the challenges again in Spain
coming August. In
between being F4 and participating in Kung Fu competitions, which of
them gives him a
better sense of accomplishment? He said, "Being F4 is merely an instant
pleasance. When
cheers faded away, you are left with emptiness. Whereas, Kung Fu last
for a life time. I
intend to provoke it in future." Other than Martial Arts, Cooking is
also his other talent. He
straightly admitted, "These two are my life time favourites."
In the past, he suffered from overweight and water retention due to
stress. He even teased
that most of his organs are damaged. Now, he regained health by
practicing Kung Fu. It
even improves his Asthma problem. He, 180cm tall, reduced weight to
77kg. Being a Kung
Fu expert, does it implied that F4 no longer need body guards? He
chuckled, "Speaking of a
normal size man (that is 170cm tall and weight 70kg), I can manage 2 to
3 without any
problem. However, Kung Fu learners do not voluntarily take the moves
because that may
cause too much harm."
Fans worried that he would give up as F4 because of Kung Fu. He replied,
"As long as the
audience desire, F4 will always be there." Being F4, it earns money.
Nevertheless, invest
time in joining various competitions are rewardless. He smiley said, "I
have no worries! It
shouldn't be a problem even I have to rely on Kung Fu to make a living."
Studied Kung Fu for 3 years. Practices 6 days a week
Coaching teachers:
Taichi teacher, Lin Wen Xiong. !
Shuai Chiao (Wrestling) teacher, Chang Da Wei
Experience: 3 years
Weekly Practice:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday practice Taichi (Half-day each time)
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday practice Shuai Chiao (Wrestling)
Practice arena: Training at Police Academy with colleagues
Achievements from competitions:
Taichi Champion from Spain last October.
Taichi and Shuai Chiao (Wrestling) Championships from USA this month.
Source: TW Applies Daily
Date: April 26, 2008
Reported by: Peng Su Juan
Information recap by Apples
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2007 tourists hits all time high
The number of tourists to Taiwan hit an all time high in 2007. The
Tourism Bureau reported
that the figure reached 3.716 million people last year, up 5.58 percent
from the year
before. More than half of the people came for sightseeing.
Japan had the highest number of visitors to Taiwan, with 31 percent of
the total figure.
Tourists from Hong Kong and Macau came in second place and American
tourists came in
third.
Despite the fact that Japanese tourists to South Korea and Singapore had
gone down last
year, more Japanese came to Taiwan last year. The bureau credits the
promotion by F4, a
famous Taiwanese singing group who are popular in Japan.
January 15, 2008
Source: KCIFC Philippines
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Zai Zai on Ken:
Talking about entertainers from Taiwan trying to develop in Mainland,
China and can?t
adapt to the situation; most specially Zhu Xiao Tian who was criticized
not too long ago by
netizens; Zai Zai says attitude decides everything. ?Xiao Tian and I are
very familiar with
each other, I know his character, he is a very direct person, and
sometimes he talks in a
way that could make people around him misunderstand. But I have been his
friend for many
years, and I understand him very well. No matter where we go with our
careers, respect for
each other's work is very essential. Let time speak for itself, let?s
not worry about the
views of people at this point only.
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Zhu Xiao Tian quite fat, flee love nest ....
Zhu Xiao Tian has put quite a lot of weight, his tummy is big, he is
holding his car keys in
this photo
He just finished filming TV special, pay parking fee of Howard Hotel
Brief translation:
Ken Chu was bad luck last year. This year's birthday wish is to quickly
lose weight. This
reporter live in his New Year special program yesterday and saw him
drank half glass of
sorghum liquor. The reporter claimed that Ken did not want to be caught
be "liquor drive"
after the programme, he first took a taxi in Taipei city, then changed
to drive a
Volkswagen by himself from Howard Hotel to home.
At 22:00 on the 11th, Ken recorded a special programme for the New Year
with Angie Chai,
King Wang, Michelle Chen and others in CTS. He couldn't resist to drank
about half glass of
sorghum liquor although he was nagging into weight problem.
While he was playing "Xiabing ABC" unit, his partner could not guess at
his hints. Ken got
angry and took off his shoes and threw to the stage. The report could
not figure out
whether Ken lost his temper due to the drink.
The recording was ended at 12:30. Ken was accompanied by his manager and
took a taxi to
circle around in Taipei city. Then, he jumped out in the carpark of
Howard Hotel. Ken paid
the parking fees in hotel counter and drove back a Volkswagen Golf TDI
to home.
The reporter claimed that Ken wanted to sell his house in NaHu after
exposed. However, he
spent 7 million for first instalment for this "love gift", of course, he
was reluctant to sell it.
This newspaper's reporters saw Ken drove Kelly Lin out from NaHu by a
Volkswagen Passat
Variant MPV.
Mr. Chih said that Ken will spend his birthday in work. He also said
that Ken keeps his own
private life in low profile. The car which they took picture was rented
by the company.
About the reporter's term "tuna belly", Mr. Chih said Ken is indeed to
have some health
problems. Even he is slim, he still has plump tummy. Ken sees Chinese
doctor three times a
week for recuperation. "No one wants to be referred as to fatty always!"
Translated by wowo818 @ kenforever
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Ken's JPN Concert ticket pre-orders
Ken's upcoming concert "Getting Real" in Japan will soon re-open for
ticket pre-order again.
Those who missed last time or unable to complete the purchase due to
credit card process
problem should watch out for this second round beginning January 15,
2008 to January 31,
2008.
Credit: weiwei of kenforever
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Jerry Yan, Vanness Wu, Gets together to Gain Feelings in MV
The night before, F4 was rushing to film the latest MV of Ti Yan. All
four of them spend the
night to film for 8 hours, tiring all of them out and having different
"experiences". Jerry
Yan's spirit helped to bring up the atmosphere, holding on to Vanness
and singing
"brokeback" loudly. Zaizai picked up a reporter's camera and started
snapping around to kill
his time. Ken practises his skills and not forgetting to put on his
lipstick to bring back the
image.
Yesterday, the lights at Hua Shan Yi Wen Te Qu was really brightly
lited. F4, splited into 2
groups started filming from afternoon and only finished filming at 2am.
There was even a
luxurious car that allowed them to enjoy being bigshot both in and
outside the MV. When
Jerry gave a very depressed look while filming, Vanness walked towards
him smiling and
Jerry had his hand over Vanness shoulders, it seemed like they were very
into it. Towards
the end, they looked at one another, reminding people of Brokeback
Mountain.
Ken, who was very worried about his own "shui zhong" (water retention?)
problems, seemed
to be very down. He was either alone in the resting room using his
mobile phone and
practising his Taiji exercise. Just before filming the MV, his make up
artist put on a little
lipstick for him to look better on screen. Zaizai was so tired that he
kept yawning and used
the camera and went "secretly snapping" to bring his own spirits up.
News Taken from Appledaily.
30th December 2007
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sure you ONLY
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changes must be made to the translation. Thanks for your cooperation.
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F4 Regroups for Taiwan Tourism
Taiwan boy band F4 will release a new combined album, "Waiting for You,"
on December 28.
Web site sohu.com reported that the move, five years after their last,
is a show of support
for Taiwan tourism.
The four members of F4, Jerry Yan, Vic Zhou, Ken Chu and Vanness Wu,
were invited to act
as spokesmen for Taiwan tourism and to sing the theme for the tourism TV
play "Finding
Love Here".
The play, starring Ken Chu and Vic Zhou, will be broadcast in Japan and
South Korea to
promote Taiwan tourism. Vanness Wu will also appear in the play as a
guest actor.
Unlike other bands, the members of F4 have mostly worked individually
since the band was
formed in 2001, thanks to the Taiwan version of the TV drama "Meteor
Garden".
The includes two choruses and two solos by each member.
CRIENGLISH.com
Date: December 23 , 2008
Posted By:francesca of asianfanatics
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