Anthony Wong (黃秋生) and the cast of TVB’s four anniversary dramas Captain of Destiny <張保仔>, Under the Veil <無雙譜>, With or Without You <東坡家事>, and Lord of Shanghai <梟雄> attended TVB’s Anniversary Lighting Ceremony on October 2. The ceremony, which is held every year, officially commences the station’s anniversary celebrations, which lasts from October to December. Anthony will be starring in TVB’s last anniversary drama of the year Lord of Shanghai, which will premiere on October 26. Also starring in the series is Wayne Lai (黎耀祥) and Kent Tong (湯鎮業 ), his first TVB drama in thirty years. Anthony is said to have a huge chance at winning Best Actor in the upcoming TVB Anniversary Awards, but the Hong Kong Film Award-winning actor said he doesn’t think he has a chance. “I don’t think I’ll get it! [TVB] invited me to be an award presenter. It’s weird to present it to myself.” Asking if Anthony would be presenting Best Actor at the ceremony, he said, “Not necessarily. If I am to do that, I want to present the award to Wayne Lai. That would make much more sense. He’s been filming many dramas for TVB, and he’s definitely a great actor.” When speaking about TVB’s rookie actors, Anthony commented that TVB has been promoting many newcomers in recent years. “There’s so much. Even Liza Wang (汪明荃) doesn’t know all of their names.” However, Anthony added that despite having many newcomers, none of them seem to have caught his eye, expressing that the new generation of actors lack character. “It’s not just about the TV [industry]. Back in the day, every newcomer had his or her own individual character. Today, although there are many newcomers, all of them want to do what other people are doing.” Anthony was then asked for his thoughts about TVB’s star rookie Grace Chan (陳凱琳), the lead actress in Captain of Destiny, Anthony said, “She’s quite pretty. She does have character, as well as Sisley Choi (蔡思貝). Especially Sisley.” Mentioning that Grace has been slammed for delivering a poor acting performance in the series, Anthony said he has seen half an episode of the drama and monitored Grace’s performance. “I think some of that is the director’s fault. [Grace] is a pretty girl, but I don’t understand why the director didn’t tell her to stop doing those exaggerated expressions on screen. It made everything ugly. She also has a lot of little habitual movements. These little movements look like they are supposed to be very minor, but she repeatedly does them over and over again, so it ends up being a nuisance. The director is supposed to watch her. It’s not her fault at all.” Asking if Anthony would have a chat with Grace about her acting, Anthony said, “No. When this interview is out the media would probably say I’m scolding her. I am not trying to do that. I am saying this out of goodwill. You should all watch her scenes with a gun. She looked very scary.” Creds: Oncc
This is why TVB needs to keep veteran artists around, newcomers need these veterans to guide them and learn from them to improve. Anthony just is so right, these newcomers lack character, they just don't grab my attention, they are like robots, all the same boring expressions and lack of emotions.
this is why i quit watching tvb.. rookie (newbie) actors torturing me... and the "orgiinal" scripts aren't exactly helping either.
this is an understatement. I agree 10000000x!...it's like going to work and they throw you into the fire with no guidance whatsoever and expect you to know what you're doing. I don't have much of a problem with Grace, or even some of the new comers, but they're given lead roles too quickly too early on in their careers
You can't give up on TVB. If you are about Hong Kong and TVB, and egg tart and milk tea, pineapple butter bun, you cannot give up on TVB. People are too young to remember, but Charmaine big knows Sheh was terrible when she started, but she's improved over the years. I agree that TVB shouldn't have let the veterans go, but not because they need to teach the young ones, but because they represent TVB and 'naturally' rub off on the new comers. That's not to say they won't influence them. They will. But TVB has always put their top stars in drama because of exposure. So whether they can act or not is not really a concern for them, because they need to promote them. Naturally, you have those that stick out and have more opportunities. I still wanna see Veronica Shiu though.
Same thoughts. I have no problems with newcomers, but they shouldn't be handed lead roles (Grace and Sisley). Mandy Wong first lead is The Fixer and it took how many years? Shes so much better than those rookies too smh.
That's what having experienced, seasoned actors/veterans is about. TVB just don't see this though.... it's a shame for HK series
I was just about to say Mandy as well =P. Even Charmaine, Tavia took a while to take the lead role. Gigi Lai, and the other lead actresses from the 90s and early 2000s all took years of being a KLF being being a lead.
With so many female actresses leaving, TVB might be forced to put these newer actresses into bigger roles. This is really a good time for any female artists to show what they have to offer.
Spot on! I was telling my family that I find Grace unrealistic as a policewoman. She looks unconvincing with the gun and chasing scenes especially....Weirdest police character...
