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Hello to New URL Address

A5 NEWS idy chan 陳玉蓮新聞 has been moved to http://a5news.chanyuklinonline.com

Please update your bookmarks or links! Thanks for your continued support!

Hi5 Video: Idy Chan @ HER Healthy Seminar

2009.04.23 NextMagazine #998

Corresponding to 2009.04.18 Idy Chan enjoys doing charity work.

Related entry @pampering myself blog.

有線娛樂新聞台 i-CABLE Entertainment News (CEN) Video: 陳玉蓮自資到四川助災民

Hi5 Video: Idy Chan @ TVB "Outsmart" Epi. 10

Corresponding to 2009.03.10 Idy Chan shares investment tips, the episode aired on March 27th.

Congratulations to Wisdom Team: Idy Chan and Lawrence Ng Wai Kwok on winning the bonus prize of HK$78,525 [~ US$10,000]

Credits to PA for video/download links.

Hi5 Video: RTHK5 Function

[Source: RTHK5] - Corresponding to 2009.03.05 Idy Chan @ RTHK "The Glorious Years", the function aired on March 25th.

2009.04.19 Idy Chan @ TVB "Once A Fishing Village..." 《掌故王》

Sources: On.cc / Tom / MingPao - Weekly / TaKungPao / SingPao / AppleDaily / @ActioNews / Headline /
Idy Chan along with Michelle Yim, Kenneth Ma, and Mak Cheung Ching appeared for the taping of the next episode of TVB variety game show "Once a Fishing Village". The 20-minute program which hosted by veteran actor Ha Yu, that tests the contestants on the history of Hong Kong. "Once" has 30 episodes and been running since March 30.


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2009.04.18 Idy Chan enjoys doing charity work

Sources: Mingpao - Weekly / TaKungPao / WenWeiPo / SingPao / Oriental / TheSun / AppleDaily / Tom / Sina /
陳玉蓮做義工可以唔拍劇
【19:20】2009年04月18日 【on.cc 專訊】 陳玉蓮早前往內地當義工，遠赴陝西和四川的山區扶貧，積極助養有需要的小孩，她表示有很多製作公司邀請拍劇及當主持節目，但一切要遷就當做義工的時間，由 於找到人生的目標，感覺刻下活得最開心。至於同場的康華透露，早前約滿無綫後，正式進軍內地拍劇，剛與劉雪華及吳孟達合作。

陳玉蓮表示好享受做義工的過程。

Translation coming soon, and for SMW and MPZK interviews (or as soon as I have the time)






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The Chinese message in the shoutbox [may display garble for those of you who don't have Chinese encoder on your machines] it's from Hu Yi: Last night Miss Chan called, and requesting to have everyone for your contact information. So please send an email to Hu Yi the following information:
Name (Real):
Telephone:
Current Residence/Address:
Email:

Hu Yi doesn't read English well, so if you prefer, you can email to me, and I will forward to Hu Yi with some Chinese translation.

Remember the birthday ad that many of us did back in 2004, Miss Chan's now seen it. Miss Chan has asked Hu Yi about me twice. And I was told that San Francisco is one of the places that Miss Chan would go for her charity/religious study missions, so be ready whenever she will be in SF! hehe!

http://chanyuklin.5d6d.com/ Ai Lian Shuo is the new community created by Hu Yi and other fans representatives dedicated to Miss Chan, who has her own account there. So far she's logged in ONCE (perhaps due to her busy schedule), so sign up for an account if you like, however, they're all in Chinese for now.
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March 25 Happy Birthday to Miss Chan

祝陳玉蓮小姐生日快樂!

3/27 UPDATE: Thanks Hu Yi & JC @ diezi.net for sharing the videos of Idy's greetings to fans all over world on March 25.

Thanks to the fans at diezi.net, especially to Hu Yi, JC, Niuniu, etc. for sharing the photos & phone dialogues with Idy at the gathering for her birthday on March 21 - b, and 24 in Shenzhen.

Don't forget to join the annual birthday celebration for Idy @March 25 Submit your wishes!

Idy Chan @ exclusive photos by fans

Thanks Hu Yi & other fans at diezi.net for sharing these photos & their stories meeting up with Idy in Shenzhen on March 7-8

SMW Entertainment #299 Report: Idy Chan

2009.03.16 Southern Metropolis Entertainment Weekly: #299


Thanks Hu Yi for sharing her photo taken on March 7, which Idy went for SMW interview (l-r): Hugo Ng (吴岱融), Eddie Kwan (關禮傑), [?] and Idy

2009.03.16 Idy Chan shows hard work for charity, praising Chow Yun-Fat

Sources: RedNet / AppleDaily /
Idy Chan and several friends led the charity mission to Sichuan and spent over 2 months helping the children in many areas affected by the earthquake like Beichuan, Dujiang and Mianyang. Earlier Idy said "We went to many poor places that in need a lot of help, and it's really fate that we were able to raise money to buy books for the children to study, if there's a child gifted in acting, I really can help him to enter the showbiz"

Idy expressed concerns that many of the earthquake victims still haven't yet received the aide with the amount of 250 CNY [~36 USD] per person as promised by the government.

Chow Yun-Fat recently has released a book of photographs for sales and the proceeds will be donated directly to help the victims of the Sichuan earthquake, "If he invites me [to the photo exhibition], I would go, I believe everyone has their own ways to help, doesn't matter if giving money if one can afford, or sharing the work if can do." (Appreciating his work?) "I've always appreciated him, he's good person and nice to everyone. I remember back in the TV days, he'd treat colleagues to meals."

And to elaborate on the earlier report: Muddy roads and rainy conditions didn't stop Idy go to Lueyang to check in with the children and the plans to help them. Idy and friends have planned out to sponsor about 8 children from the age of 8-18 years old with their joint contributions. Idy even had to introduce herself to the children "Do you know who I am?" "Yes, you're Little Dragon Girl auntie", the children answered in unison.

Check out the photos taken by fans @diezi.net

• The chance encounter with Miss Chan by the fan, Hu Yi, who happened to take part in the same charity events
• Xmas '08 meetings: 24th and 26th
  

2009.03.10 Idy Chan shares investment tips

Sources: MingPao - Weekly / TaKungPao / WenWeiPo / Oriental / TheSun / AppleDaily / Headline / SingPao / SingTao /
陳玉蓮自爆醒目投資方法
【18:23】2009年03月10日 【on.cc 專訊】 陳玉蓮為好友嘟嘟（鄭裕玲）主持的《財智達人》節目任嘉賓，被問可有投資心得，她笑說：「我投資梗係得啦！就係因為冇投資，所以冇損傷，（點保值？）就咁 放在銀行，例如我有十蚊，依家都仲有十蚊，如果投資可能賺到一百蚊，但可能會冇晒！（嘟嘟蝕好多？）佢好叻，好快賺番！」

陳玉蓮的醒目投資方法就是儲錢不投資。

鄧梓峰（左起）、陳玉蓮、嘟嘟姐、官恩娜和伍衛國在節目上大談自家的投資方法。

Idy Chan as one of the special guests on good friend Carol "Dodo" Cheng's new show "Outsmart" which focuses on financial advices and stock investment. Idy expressed that she doesn't really invest by buying stock, but instead of savings "If I have 10 bucks, it's still 10 bucks in my savings, by investing I'd make 100, but possible that it'd also be dried out too" (Dodo has lost of some money?) "She's smart, she'll gain back very soon"

Other guests are Patrick Dunn, Ella Koon, and Lawrence Ng. This episode is the last one the 10-episode series of the show, which will be aired on March 27th.

2009.03.06 Idy Chan @ Lee Heung Kam & friends get-together

Source: Singpao [@cylo]
Twice a year, veteran actress Lee Heung Kam (Kam Je) would organize a get-together with friends and colleagues in the circle to meet up and enjoy each other company. Just back to Hong Kong from her Spring's Festival performance with fellow actor Tam Bing Man for Chinese people in Los Angeles, Calif. US, yesterday, Kam Je met up with many of her usual old friends like Connie Chan, Yu Mo Lin, and many more. This time, the "Enjoy Yourself Tonight" friends were also invited, Idy Chan and Sandra Ng gave Kam Je a good surprise with their attendance, which made her very happy. Can you ID who is who in the photo?

2009.03.05 Idy Chan @ RTHK "The Glorious Years"

Sources: RTHK - 2 / Tungstar / Tom / Headline / WenWeiPo /
RTHK5 launched the new radio show "The Glorious Years 光輝歲月" hosted by Bandia Lo (盧世昌) and Serina Ha (夏妙然). The show made specially for people over 50, which will provide in-depth interview with celebrities in sub-themes "My Brillant Life", "Golden Oldies", "Precious Moment with You" and "Life enjoyment" etc. Over 20 guests were invited for the press conference opening ceremony yesterday [4th] from veterans to new rising stars like musician Liu Jia Chang (劉家昌), Nina Paw HC (鮑起靜), Eva Lai YS (黎燕珊), Cheung Kwok Keung (張國強), Idy Chan (陳玉蓮), Canti Lau SM (劉錫明), Steven Ma CW (馬浚偉), Jade Kwan (關心妍), Alex Fong LS (方力申), Theresa Fu (傅穎), William Chan WT (陳偉霆), etc... Reported that during the whole function, Idy spent a lot time on taking photos and talking to photographer master Alain Yip (葉青霖) seeking his advice on photography. The new radio show kicks off tomorrow Mar 6th and will run on weekdays from 4-6pm HKT.

[It's always nice to read Idy in the news and she still looks beautiful]

The Way We Are: Miss Tsui (Idy Chan) & Cheung Ka On (Juno Leung)

Idy Chan as cameo Miss Tsui in Ann Hui's "The Way We Are" (DVD available @YesAsia)

2009.01.26 Happy Year of the Ox

祝大家牛年'09行大運、身體健康, 心想事成

Taiwan Mingpao Weekly #27 Idy Chan forever Little Dragon Girl

MPZK #27 @ ChinaYes

2008.12.14 Idy Chan @ Aaron Kwok "De Show Reel" Live in Taiwan

Sources: Sina / HK-Image /

Aaron Kwok held his "De Show Reel" world tour concert series in Taiwan from Dec 12-14. Idy Chan was one of the many artists and other multi-entertainers came to show their support for the Heavenly King. Read more here.

[It's quite a coincidence that both of my most favorite stars Idy Chan & Aaron Kwok are in Taiwan, and that she went to see his concert. This is just so neat! I'm sure Idy enjoyed the show much more than I did when I was at his shows in HK last year, blamed the jet lag, even I was in same restaurant with him...]

Idy Chan to play "Third Mistress" in the new remake of "Red Lanterns Hanging High"

Sources: UDN - WorldJournal / Sina / CCTV /

Taiwan producer Xie Naibiao 謝迺彪 has obtained the copyright for the adaptation of Su Tong's "Wives and Concubines" or better known as "Raise the Red Lantern" or "Red Lanterns Hanging High" (RLHH). The rumor that Idy Chan is invited to play the Third Mistress. Idy expressed great interest in the role.

"RLHH" was once created into a movie by acclaimed director Zhang Yimou with the leading lady Gong Li. 16 years ago, director Xie created the TV version with the leading pair Idy Chan and Qin Feng. Earlier mainland TV has decided to do the remake and Xie was asked to be consultant. He then flew to Nanjing and signed the adaptation copyright contract for this Su Tong work.

If the Third Mistress is for Idy Chan to play, younger actor and actress must be needed for leading pair. The "First Wife" role is potentially played by Angie Chiu 趙雅芝, and mainland star Jiang Wenli 蔣雯麗 will be taking the "Second Mistress" role. As for the boyish looking Qin Feng, will he promoted to play the "Master"? Qin Feng joked "Idy Chan even changes to play Third Mistress now, why I cannot be The Master?"

Xie had been working with Idy in HK and Taiwan in the past, last year he went to Canada to convince Idy to resurface, and intended to have her in "Pledging of the Wind (lit.) 風中的承諾" TV series, and Idy's role would be Big Triad Sister. However, the plan failed because China Broadcasting Bureau denied the "black theme", so this time they can cooperate again with the remake of "RLHH".

2008.12.10 Idy Chan as dummy director

Sources: UDN - WorldJournal /

Idy Chan refused to talk about the rumors that she has won the lottery twice of about 400 million CNY [~58 million USD] "This is not to discuss". Curiosity of Taiwan lottery is also in the play, with the belief in Buddhism, she responded "The impossible can become possible."

As the world is in the economic turmoil, Idy shared "Perhaps, I'm especially being blessed, I initially gave some of my investment money to my brother & sister for family restaurant, and now they're mainly providing me."

Idy Chan presently owns 6 diners in Shanghai, acting as dummy director, and she's living a simple modest life. "Believe it or not? I didn't use any skin care products in 4 years, until recently, but I actually use salad oil to apply, they're really effective."

This time Idy hopes to make a Buddhist doctrine and spreading the teaching to young people, and in order to look good in the film, she wants to get thinner.

2008.12.09 Idy Chan & Joe Ma in Taiwan promote TVBS-G "Catch Me Now"

Sources: Sina - Video / XinHuaNet / Tungstar / Tom / QQ / HK-Image / Now / Yam / Udn - WorldJournal / 1-Apple / ChinaTimes / Sohu Video / QQ /

Idy Chan along with Joe Ma were in Taipei yesterday [Dec 8th] to promote the showing to "Catch Me Now" on Taiwan's TVBS-G. Living up to her "Little Dragon Girl or SLL" nickname, Idy appeared simple and beautiful still, she acknowledged to Jin Yong's comment on how she's similar to SLL the most, that she's active in helping the elders, mentally disordered children, martial arts excercising, mediation, living in seclusion, and volunteering in many charity organizations throughout US, Canada, and China. She even spent a month in Sichuan for Earthquake victims.

Joe Ma expressed "Seeing her is like a child seeing his teacher, I'm very honored to work with her." Since Idy is being called as "Lin Mui", at first Joe planned to address her as "Lin Je" but he feared it's like calling her "old". Joe said "Later when I hear everyone else calls 'Lin Mui', I'm no longer afraid. " Joe's looking forward to enjoy the local good food while in Taiwan.

Idy also expressed that she wants to do a documentary on Buddhism.

2008.11.06 Idy Chan's been in Sichuan helping Earthquake children

Sources: Sina / XinHuaNet / Headline / 21CN / CNet / SingTao / CCTV / LueYang /
It's now known that Idy Chan has been in Sichuan for a few weeks since October. Yesterday (Nov 5th), she accepted the local media interview "This time we came here strictly for voluntary work, help is needed everywhere, we have here for a more than half a month and have visited many earthquake affected areas like Beichuan, Jiangyou, Mianyang, etc. Constructing schools, transporting commodities, however, we're short on money for other heavy work!" Idy said.

During the time of Sichuan earthquake, Idy was in Canada practicing spiritual mission with her mentor, she didn't know about the catastrophic earthquake until the end of July "I didn't access the internet, no TV, but after returning to Hong Kong and saw these children on the news, it's just very sad!" Idy explained. In August, Idy wanted to follow the charity group come to Sichuan, but had to postpone the plan because of other reasons. Knowing one philanthropic institution is going to Sichuan in October, Idy had no hesitation and packed her bags along with 4 other compassionate figures.

With the work this time, Idy has been helping a child, she said "I don't have any children, but I love kids". She has been thinking of adopting the child, but it'd be better to be here and showing her interest of buying a home in Chengdu "I've realized that the housing in Chengdu is very attractive, the price is cheaper than in Hong Kong, so it's now my plan."

On if she's regret returning to acting [TVB's Catch Me Now] last year "I'm not regret. Each person must find a true destination to return to, I don't feel that I belong to the show biz anymore, it was just a change of environment, no regrets."

Idy gives silent response whenever asked on Chow Yun-Fat, she expressed that she's now happy with her single life "I don't need a companion, I don't need romantic love, I have friends accompanying me, and that's very substantial."

[It's nice to see an update on Idy, she's truly an admirable person with a beautiful heart, though she looked tiring in this photo]

TVB Classic "Return of Condor Heroes (1983)" turns 25

Today marks the 25th year anniversary of TVB Classic "The Return of Condor Heroes (ROCH)" starring Idy Chan & Andy Lau. On this very day October 31, 25 years ago in 1983, ROCH was officially aired on TVB and even though I didn't get to see it until a few year later, after almost 20 years, this TV series remains fresh in my heart. I'm posting some old photos of the beautiful pair Idy Chan & Andy Lau during that time. I'm feeling nostalgic...

Newsbits:

• TVB will celebrate its 41st Anniversary next month. The Anniversary Awards Ceremony will be on November 15, 2008.
• "Catch Me Now" is nominated in "Best Drama" category, Damian Lau is nominated in "Best Actor in a Leading Role" for his role as Ko Chit (Jack), Johnson Lee is nominated in "Best Actor in a Supporting Role" for his role as Tam Ben (BT), and Sharon Chan is nominated in "Best Actress in a Supporting Role" for her role as Kong Kiu. [Of course, no nominations for Idy, sad for 5 sec. haha]
  
• Idy Chan as a cameo in Ann Hui's "The Way We Are" is now available on DVD @YesAsia.
  

Out of touch with Idy Chan

Just a few days ago, I received an email from this film producer/director/consultant asking for Idy Chan's representatives. At first, I thought it was one of the million spams that supposed to go into my "Spam" folder everyday. Then I googled the name of this producer, it's so surprising that s/he is credited in many television works in the States and Canada. So I quickly replied back that I'm simply just a fan. The person replied me back within minutes asking if I would happen to know the name of Idy's manager/agent, and once again, I disappointed the filmaker's arguably genuine request. Click Here to see the content of the email as the proof.

Certainly that Idy isn't in high demand in HK showbiz anymore and especially with her brief comeback for TVB's "Catch Me Now" and cameo in Ann Hui's docudrama "The Way We Are", she received heavy and unwarrantable criticism from media, audience, and even her own fans. But what surprised me, that there's still random filmakers out there are still interest in her. Of course, I wouldn't know for sure if the true intention of this filmaker looking for Idy, but I bet anyone would quickly guess that the email is asking for her to offer a role... right?

Anyways, if Damian Lau didn't meet Idy when filming in Vancouver, and if Idy wasn't there at that very moment, we could never get to see her on screen again, the world would be completely out of touch with her. And that's how I feel now since she disappeared after CMN to live her quiet humble life.

TVB Classic Drama: The Upheaval (1986)

TVB Classic reruns 20-episode The Upheaval 小島風雲 @ Weeknights 10:30pm HKT August 4 - 18, 2008
www.tvb.com/tvb_classic/drama/theupheaval

Cast 演員表:
Idy Chan 陳玉蓮 as Yip LING 葉玲
Ray Lui 呂良偉 as Yik LUN 易麟
Kenneth Tsang 曾江 as Chiu Chai FU 焦濟夫
Kathy Chow 周海媚 as Seung Kam CHU 商金珠
Wong Shu Kei 王書麒 as Yip Lap KWAN 葉立群
Joan Tong 唐麗球 as Liu Siu MEI 柳小眉

Plot: From a poor family, the ordinary Yip LING & husband were sold to Western Australia to work as slaves, thus get to know Chiu Chai FU, who then falls in love with LING at first sight. On one occasion, LING & husband found some valuable diamonds, they asked FU for help with the escape, unfortunately, the husband died during their escape. LING & FU each with their own diamonds settle in Hong Kong. The two later become the most influential and powerful bosses in various legit businesses to underground gang activities, and both evenly matched.
故事大綱:窮家女葉玲，一個不甘平凡的女性，隨丈夫被賣到西澳洲當奴工，因而認識焦濟夫，濟夫更對她一見鍾情。因緣際會下，葉玲與夫發現了大批鑽石，在濟夫的協助下三人帶著鑽石逃走，可惜途中其夫被殺，葉玲與濟夫惟有各佔一半鑽石到香港發展。二人憑著手上的鑽石分別成為香港舉足輕重的富豪，但表面從商的他們，暗地裡卻從事黑幫活動，二人勢均力敵。

One time LING was shot & almost got killed but luckily saved by detective Yik LUN, LING starts to have feelings for LUN. During his arranged engagement, LUN meets the singer CHU in Macao and they fall in love. LUN has no feelings for fiancée MEI, calls off the wedding & begins to pursue CHU. At the same, FU is jealous over LING's trust towards LUN, he tricks & frames LUN. To save LUN, LING starts the fights with FU, the triad upheaval begins...
葉玲在一次槍擊中，險遭殺害，幸得探員易麟所救，葉玲對易麟亦產生好感。易麟在籌備結婚期間，巧遇由澳門隻身來港的歌女商金珠，二人一見鍾情，易麟遂與沒有感情之未婚妻柳小眉解除婚約，轉而追求金珠。與時同時，一直覬覦葉玲財色的濟夫，因妒忌葉玲對易麟的愛意，遂設局陷害他，令其被捕入獄。為救意中人，葉玲誓與濟夫一決雌雄，一幕幕黑幫大仇殺亦由此展開...

Revisiting Catch Me Now

I know there's people who haven't watched nor finished watching "Catch...", but this entry is like a cure for those who are suffering "CMN withdrawal" ...like me. Hope you enjoy this amateur video (contains spoilers!) [also @ YouTube ] that I spent so many hours creating it. Let me know what you think, thanks!

Go HERE for information on the song and English translation of the lyrics, one of my favorite songs by Jacky Cheung.

The good quality video for Special Alternate Ending - The Undead Legend is available for download @this Megaupload link.

A deleted scene discovered @lauchungyan.com. I believe that there's many many more but most of the time TVB doesn't include behind-the-scenes, the making of, special features, etc. in their DVDs, unless they're deluxe, limited, or whatever else editions.

TVB Classic channel has been airing the 68-episode "This Land Is Mine 風雲" since April 28 (to July 28). This is the series in which young Damian was already the leading man paired with Fung Bobo, while young Idy only played a supporting role paired up with young Kent Tong [watch clip] Simon Yam, George Lam are also in this series, watch its theme KTV @youtube.com/watch?v=hFtyKv9Uaes

Catch Me Now in English subtitles & Vietnamese dubbing

Original raw Cantonese with English subtitles (unofficial): HERE

For those who are interested in Vietnamese dubbing version of Catch Me Now titled Tình Hiệp Đạo 情俠盜, download links hosted by Megaupload are listed below:
VCV: 1 2 3 4 / 5 6 7 8 / 9 10 11 12 / 13 14 15 16 / 17 18 19 20.
or KĐQ
I DO NOT own NOR post these links, I only repost them. Credits to respected owners.

Go to MegaUpload @Wikipedia for basic download instructions

Use DivX Player to play .avi files: http://www.divx.com/divx/windows/player/

[I'll try to update this entry for all the download links of the entire series in VNmese dubbing once they're available, so keep checking back this post. I'm no video guru and not sure why these .avi files are so big, why not compress them or make them smaller like those rmvb files at Chinese sites like TVBNow, HDZone, etc. Love those sites!]

(last updated: June 27, 2008 @ 8ish pm EDT)

2008.05.19 Catch Me Now peaked at 38 points for its finale

無綫救災騷感動163萬觀眾【15:57】2008年05月19日 【on.cc專訊】 無綫公布上周收視，周五大結局的《原來愛上賊》平均33點，上升1點，最高收視38點，觀眾人數逾239萬。至於周六的《眾志成城抗震救災》平均收22點，最高26點，觀眾人數達163萬。/ WenWeiPo / AppleDaily / Headline
TVB released the ratings report for last week, the final week of "Catch Me Now" averaged at 33 points, up 1 point from previous week, and scored 38 points as the highest or approximately 2.4 million viewers. Saturday's Sichuan Earthquake Fundraising Show made 22 points average, peaked at 26 points, touched the hearts of about 1.63 million viewers.