http://hk.news.yahoo.com/061229/60/1z38h.html http://asianfanatics.net/forum/ translated by dee-lush Charmaine, Bernice + Roger, Highest Earning TVB Artists 2006 is coming to an end and while awards are being handed out in the music industry, it is time to reveal the income of Hong Kong’s television entertainers. “Television Queen”, Charmaine Sheh, has topped the list, becoming the highest earning TVB artist. Next, surprisingly, is Bernice Liu and coming third place is TVB’s “big brother”, Roger Kwok. Both Kevin Cheng and Gigi Lai have made it into the top 5. After moving into a new house, Charmaine earlier revealed that she had to pay a seven figure amount of income tax, evidently showing that she has earned a lot this year. Not only has she signed a new contract with TVB, the actress was payed a fee of HK$2 million to become the spokesperson of ‘A-Fontane’. Charmaine has also been payed high amounts to attend opening ceremonies, performances and film series. In the year of 2006, Charmaine has been given approximately HK$800 000 to attend each opening ceremony has earned a total of HK$4 million just for attending such events. On top of this, she has worked on TVB dramas, “Maidens Vow”, “Glittering Days” and “歲月風雲”, raking in $7.2 million and becoming the highest earning TVB contracted artist. Bernice, on the other hand, has been making a living from advertisements. The actress has shot ads for Lipton, Boots Beauty Products, Nike, Dr. White and Tense Slim. Bernice has earned HK$3 million just from shooting the 5 ads. Its is also reported that her appearance at fashion shows and her public performances have made her HK$2 million. Bernice has also been filming for TVB, earning over HK$600 000 for her series. After the huge success of “Ah Wong”, Roger Kwok became the “Big Brother” of TVB. He was given HK$1 million to work on one ad. His roles in the 2 movies, “Kung Fu Mahjong 3” and “一個任務” have at least earned him HK$300 000 each. As for his series, Roger pocketed HK$600 000 for “Glittering Days” and “古靈精探”. His 10 performances in mainland have also earned him HK$120 000 each. After his wedding with Cindy Au, Roger and his wife attended many events which also raked in some money. --------------------
Congrat to Chermaine, Bernice and Roger. To my surprised Bernice is in second spot. Go Bernice do better in 2007. Hope to see Bernice on top again.
yayy congrats to roger and the others i lyke there acting especiallie charamaine in maidens vow thought she played all her characters reallie well =D n bernice is improvingg so much less annoying than before... Roger alwayz good actor =D
