[News] No Regrets hits 1.15 million views online

No Regrets hits 1.15million viewers!
[Date: Tuesday, October 26th 2010

No Regrets, which is being led by producer Lee Tim Shing, Wayne Lai and Sheren Tang, is widely anticipated by everybody, and seen as a hot favourite together with Can't Buy Me Love for this year's anniversary awards. Although No Regrets had an average of 31 points (peaking at 34 points), with only about 2.17 million people tuning in to watch it, but it has already garnered positive reviews. The online ratings were very high, with episode 5 hitting over 1 million views itself.


Equivalent to 18 points in ratings
Before No Regrets was aired, Lee Tim Shing had assured everybody that the drama will be nice to watch, if not he will go back to his village and pick cow dung. Although the ratings for the first week was 31 points, losing out to Can't Buy Me Love's ratings of 33 points, but it was already better than Rosy Business's ratings of 28 points. No Regrets has garnered positive reviews, with netizens actively discussing about the performance of the artistes and setting up a "golden phrase" forum. The official TVB website allows people to watch episodes that have already aired, and No Regrets has been topping the list. Episodes 1 to 4 have already been viewed more than 700 000 times, and episode 5 has already hit 1.15 million views. If every rating point represents 63 740 people, this translates to 18 points in rating. 
　　
TVB receives 2 complains
With netizens actively discussing about No Regrets, there will bound to be detractors when there are praises. TVB has received feedback from 8 people, with 2 praising Sheren Tang's and Wayne Lai's acting skills, 4 praising the producer for knowing how to make use of the casts, and 2 complaining that the drama was too superficial and sensational. At the TVB forum, there were many comments that criticised the drama, inciting a war of words between fans and detractors. Some netizens have said that this occured as the anniversary award ceremony draws nearer.
　
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[News] Wayne Lai and Sheren Tang’s Complex Characters in “RB 2″

Sunday May 23, 2010 Hong Kong Credits: to Jayne @ http://www.jaynestars.com TVB’s recent series have not received any outstanding ratings nor praise. Highly anticipated by many people, Rosy Business 2- The Righteous Sea of Heroic Love <巾幗梟雄之義海豪 情> will be the last collaboration between ratings magnet duo, Producer Lee Tim Sing and Script Editor, Cheung Wah Biu. Recently, Wayne Lai Yiu Cheung and Sheren Tang Shui Man have been busy filming Rosy Business 2. Many scenes will focus on Wayne and Sheren’s one-on-one interaction. Sheren revealed, “In Rosy Business 2, Wayne and my character have an intricate love relationship. In the series, we spend many nights together and there are numerous memorable and moving scenes. If our characters from the first Rosy Business came across as a courageous pair, then this time in Rosy Business 2, there will be more courageous and righteous love demonstrated.” Rosy Business 2 will also delve deeper into romantic arcs, producing another viewership attraction. Rosy Business was a big winner in 2009; Wayne and Sheren’s characters gave the audience a remarkable, lasting impression. However, the romantic story between Wayne and Sheren’s characters was underdeveloped. Producer Lee took into account the audience’s preferences and have increased focus on Wayne and Sheren’s romance in Rosy Business 2, while featuring the majority of the original cast. Wayne spoke of his turbulent relationship with Sheren in Rosy Business 2, “Absorbing the experience of our last collaboration, our romance will develop early in the series. Our characters will experience many challenges together. Since the backdrop takes place during World War II, the story will be more three-dimensional. In our mutual scenes thus far, Sheren and I have great chemistry together.” Sheren added, “In Rosy Business 2, our characters seek each other out each time there are troubling problems to discuss. I do not treat Wayne’s character well. I take advantage of him and also leave him behind. However, each time I call him, he will appear by my side. The script is written quite well. In addition to love , there is also friendship. Through each shared experience, our feelings grow for each other. There are many emotionally moving scenes!” Both Wayne and Sheren appeared to have visibly lost weight for their roles in Rosy Business 2. Sharing frequent scenes with thin co-stars, Pierre Ngo Ka Nin and Raymond Wong Ho Yin, Wayne felt the need to lose weight. Otherwise, his overweight physique may astound the audience! Sheren also said that Fala Chan and Nancy Wu Ding Yan were both very slender. Aside from the mentally challenging roles, both Wayne and Sheren had to struggle to keep fit. Wayne added, “During the Japanese occupation, many people were very poor. Since my character is not well off, how can I display excess weight? In the first Rosy Business, I was a hungry villager, but I had no time to lose weight for the role. Now, I have already lost seven or eight pounds. For midnight snacks, I usually drink soup or eat fruit and a small amount of cookies.” Whose Role is More Difficult to Play? Sheren’s character, “Ninth Sister,” is an opportunist with ties to the mafia and drug trade. She will also be a spy and traitor. Sheren’s character’s values conflict directly with Wayne’s police officer character, who is full of integrity and loyalty. Rosy Business 2 is the last collaboration between Producer Lee Tim Sing and Script Editor, Cheung Wah Biu. TVB management, along with the cast and crew have placed utmost importance upon executing this series well. Wayne said, “We are really looking forward to releasing this series quickly. Since Rosy Business had good results last time, the cast and crew are trying very hard to do their best. Many behind-the-scenes production staff fought to participate in Rosy Business 2, so the morale is very good. The results should turn out well. As a righteous police officer, there are few changes on the surface. However, the character runs into numerous conflicts and turmoil; there are many scenes delving into the character’s psychology. I do not fully know how to portray this role yet, so there is some pressure. This role is more difficult to play than ‘Chai Kau’ from Rosy Business, which was a relatively simple role. Perhaps it truly is more difficult to portray a good person!” Among her roles to-date, Sheren said that her “Ninth Sister” character in Rosy Business 2 was extremely difficult to portray. “The complexity of the character, along with her turbulent nature, is highly difficult to portray. The pressure is greater than what I experienced while acting in Rosy Business. I have to follow the script closely this time. If I can convey the nuances of ‘Ninth Sister,’ I am already very happy.” Accidental Knee Injury As a police officer, “Sing Gor,” Wayne had to film numerous action and chasing scenes. On the day of the media’s visit on set, Wayne twisted his leg while attempting to ride a bicycle. He cried out in pain and clenched his teeth in the immediate re-take. It took two attempts to successfully complete the scene. After he returns home, he will rub his leg with some herbal tonic, as there will be future action scenes to film. For his “Sing Gor” character, Wayne will wear many long suit jackets. Wayne was teased that his look was quite sharp, but we should call Wayne “handsome man” instead due to his successful weight loss.

[News] Sheren Tang professional enough to play the Empress again

Tuesday August 24, 2010 Hong Kong
Source: Oriental Daily, Wenweipo
Translated by: aZnangel @
http://asianuniverse.net/forums/



Following praises on her acting in War and Beauty, Sheren Tang plays the Empress in Chiung Yao's remake of Princess Pearl (HZGG). Back then she became popular from Chiung Yao's series (煙鎖重樓), so this time just by one call from Chiung Yao, Sheren immediately agrees to take part in the drama. Sheren expressed that she watched the original version of HZGG and the Empress role left a deep impression. She accepted this role because of the script and dialogue that interest her.


Sheren has always had a very professional attitude towards work. According to what the crew knows, on the first day of filming, Sheren spent a long time doing the make-up and requested that a large mirror to be placed in front of her, convenient for her to see make-up, costumes and overall appearance. Before filming, she would arrive at the set 30 minutes early and rehearse the scenes with other cast members. On the second day of filming, she took the initiative to look over the recorded scenes in the video cutting room and see if anything needs to be improved.

[News] Wayne Lai & Sheren Tang not thinking about awards

Monday July 19, 2010 Hong Kong Source: Oriental Daily Translated by: aZnangel @ http://asianuniverse.net/forums/   Sheren Tang, Wayne Lai, Fala Chen, Kara Hui and Susan Tse along with the behind-the-scenes crew to TVB 2010 anniversary series <Rosy Business 2> had a dinner gathering. Wayne expressed that everyone pitched in on the dinner, and he pitched in the most. Asked if he's going to fight for TV King depending on <Rosy Business 2>, he said: "I have thought about it a little, but not hoping for much. (Who do you support?) There are few who are really good. Raymond Lam has matured a lot." He reveals that he has confidence for <Rosy 2>, I estimate that even in the next 10 years there won't be a series with the similar setting made, he said: "I believe that there won't be a series that's that intense, even if scriptwriter Cheung Wah Biu comes back, Lee Tim Shing will probably be retired. It's rare that another series like this one will be made." Asked Sheren if she's going to fight for TV Queen? She said: "I have never thought about it, just focusing on my jobs and doing my best." She reveals that this time her performance in the series is very challenging, her character started doing opium at the fresh young age of 20, she has never experienced that before in reality. She said: "But the costume and style really does resemble me in the past, proves that I maintained my appearance well."

[News] Wayne Lai & Sheren Tang runs out of breath NGing several times

Source: Oriental Daily Translated by: aZnangel @ http://asianuniverse.net/forums/ Wayne Lai & Sheren Tang runs out of breath NGing several times Sheren Tang and Wayne Lai were in Central filming for TVB new series <Rosy Business 2> the other night. That night, was approximately 11pm, Wayne and Sheren were rehearsing near the stairs, but feeling very hot. In a suit, Wayne had a head full of sweat, while Sheren dressed in a long dress kept a drink in her hand at all times. When it was time to film, Wayne and Sheren were doing a love scene by the stairs, attracting many onlookers. But when Wayne NGed and laughed so much he started bending down, Sharon saw him and started laughing nonstop as well, plus the scene had many onlookers taking pictures. In the end, they had to do the scene several times, no wonder they ran out of breath having to go up and down the stairs so many times.

[News] Sheren Tang waiting patiently for a compatible partner

Friday June 11, 2010 Hong Kong
Source: Takungpao
Translated by: aZnangel @
http://asianuniverse.net/forums/



Sheren Tang and Betty Kwan were guests on <BIG 4 UP>. Sheren and Betty talked about sex and their knowledge sex with the BIG 4 host William So, Andy Hui, Edmond Leung and Dicky Cheung.

Dicky asked Sheren how she views love relationships. Sheren felt that the term "middle-aged women" is belittling the women status because the modern female already has the right to choose to love or not to love. She felt that women hope to wait for a compatible partner to appear. Although, Sheren's love life has always been a concern to the public, she is personally not in a rush because she hopes to be able to meet someone who she can get along well with and have the same values. She frankly said that she envies Liza Wang and Law Kar Ying's marriage because they completely understand and accept each other, they also get along very happily.

[News] Sheren Tang requested for pay increase per episode...

Sheren Tang requested for pay increase per episode, reduced screen time?

Saturday April 3, 2010 Hong Kong
Source: 忽然一週 Issue 766, Ent.Tom.com

Translated by: aZnangel @
http://asianuniverse.net/forums/




("Rosy Business 2" started shooting last Thursday, the make-up artist only saw supporting roles, like Pierre Ngo -- no sight of the male and female leads)




<Rosy Business> received high ratings and good response and also won 6 big awards at the TVB Anniversary Awards last year. Once desperate for the Best Actress Award, Sheren Tang finally became TV Queen depending on her role as "4th Mistress" in <Rosy Business>. TVB immediately started a new sequel series with the original cast.


The media received news that the TV Queen Sheren self boosted her value in the series right before filming started. The original HK$15,000 per episode was pushed up to HK$30,000. The TV Queen lion opening her big mouth, TVB initially wanted to replace her, but had already helplessly announced to the Advertisers and oversea channels that <Rosy Business 2> was going to happen. Therefore, for this reason changing of roles failed and also they had to save on production cost, so they decided to reduce Sheren's screen time. The female lead "4th Mistress" turned into a supporting role.

Caption besides Pierre Ngo's Photo:
Regarding to the news about Sheren, Pierre Ngo has not seen Sheren yet, he expressed over the phone: "The Producer told me that they'll be shooting my scenes first in the next few days."

[News] Sheren Tang hopes to find a “real-life Chai Gau” as a lover

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Hong Kong Source: Mingpao http://www.mingpaowe...100311/mbc1.htm Translation: llwy12@ http://asianfanatics.net Last year, Sheren Tang’s portrayal of ‘Fourth Mistress’ and Wayne Lai’s portrayal of ‘Chai Gau’ in the series <<Rosy Business>> earned them the highly coveted TV Queen and King awards. However at the same time, there were also rumors that Sheren’s deep ‘admiration’ of Wayne caused his wife to attend every event with him in order to keep an eye on him. Yesterday, the sequel to last year’s hit, <<Rosy Business 2: Righteous Sea of Heroic Love>> (temporary name) held a costume fitting for its cast. With the chance to collaborate again, will rumors fly again between Wayne and Sheren? Wayne replied that he is not afraid of rumors; as for Sheren, she indicated that according to producer Lee Tim Shing, she and Wayne will have a very deep relationship in the series and Chai Gau’s qualities of being a ‘good man’ will continue on in this sequel. With the character so attractive, Sheren admitted that in real-life, she wants to find this same type of man as a lover. According to producer Lee Tim Shing, the series will be 25 episodes – he and writer Cheung Wah Biu have already written the script for 17 episodes. In addition, this series will be Cheung’s last work before leaving TVB. Audiences have pointed out that in the first series, the love relationship between Fourth Mistress and Chai Gau was a bit reserved and not deep enough; therefore, Lee indicated that for the sequel, though the story will be completely different, the relationship between Wayne and Sheren’s characters will be much deeper and more developed. The background for the story will be the different events that occur in Guangzhou, China back in the time when they were under Japanese rule. Sheren will portray a female triad boss and Wayne will be a cop – they will develop a relationship in the series, but it will be one that is at a higher level. Asked whether he is worried about rumors developing while collaborating with Sheren again, Wayne replied: “Not afraid at all! If there are rumors around the time the series airs, that’s okay, since we can just consider it promotion for the series. No big deal.” (Are you afraid that your wife will get ‘nervous’ and go with you to all the events?) “Well, right now whenever I work, she comes with me anyway.” (During the sales presentation, the clips for the series show you and Sheren hugging and kissing?) Wayne immediately replied: “Kissing? No, there was only a little bit of hugging.” (Any hopes of once again becoming TV King next year with this series?) “No point thinking about it right now. There’s no pressure at all – I feel very carefree and happy. All I hope for is that the series will get good ratings. Plus, this will be Cheung Wah Biu’s last series, so all I’m thinking about right now is applying 200% effort to portray the character well – hopefully, this series can be a memorable gift to him.” When Sheren was also asked about the ‘kissing and hugging’ scenes in the sales presentation, her response was coincidentally exactly the same as Wayne’s: “Kissing? No, there was only a little bit of hugging.” When the reporter pointed out that her response was exactly the same as Wayne’s, she happily replied: “Really? The way Wayne’s character is written by the producer and writer – very sweet with a good personality, yet tough and protective when it comes to the woman he loves….I hope to find a man like that to be a lover.” In terms of whether she hopes to become TV Queen again with this series, she said: “My character is very challenging to portray – I actually haven’t figured out the best way to act out the character yet…all I can say is that the acting will be difficult.”

[News] Sheren Tang is looking for her valentine who can face the paparazzi

Thursday January 21, 2010 Hong Kong



Ever since Sheren Tang has Wyman Wong to be her stylist, in charge of her presentation outfit, her choice of clothes have become very stylish. The other night, she was invited to attended Vivienne Westwood's "2010 Spring and Summer Collection" fashion show. Talking about the Chinese New Year and the Valentine's Day is drawing near, the reporter asked if she has any dates lining up? Sheren said "I am not telling you, (Who are you spending Valentine's Day and the Chinese New Year with?) I am working on the New Year's day and I will be spending the time with my family. (Are you bringing your boyfriend home to meet your family?) Not telling you either, but I can say I will be spending the time with all my love ones." Sheren smiled and said she hopes that she will meet her lover in time to spend the Valentine's day together. She went on to say "Even when I have found one, I need space from the media so that I can spend time with him to get to know him better. Otherwise, the moment I step out of my house, the paparazzi would take our pictures straight away, that may frighten him off. Therefore, I am looking for a guy who is very brave and courageous, as well as not to be scared of the paparazzi."




Source:MingPao
Translator: R.E.D @
http://www.asianvn.com

[News] Sheren Tang hopes to find someone similar to her.

Wednesday December 30, 2009 Hong Kong Source: Oriental Daily Translated by: aZnangel @ http://asianuniverse.net/forums/ After Sheren Tang became TV Queen, she was interviewed and talked her feelings on losing out on the award 5 years ago. She said: "It was the year 2004 when I was nominated for Best Actress for the first time, when I questions were asked relating to me losing out, I would feel a bit disappointed. But I slowly got over it later. Now, I will tell myself: 'need to let it go, let it go, don't always look in the past or feel too much enjoyment." As a believer, Sheren is thankful of God for the arranging her to become an actress with mission. But facing the rumors with Wayne Lai, Sheren said that the reports are false: "I admire Wayne because even if he's f not doing well, but he still loves to act. This admiration is like 4th Mistress admiring Chai Gau. (Pay attention to your love life?) I do hope to find someone similar to me. I love God, if my partner is the same type, then he can be a very big love element."