Currently suffering from a cervical shift, Charmaine Sheh (佘詩曼) has possibilities of developing hand paralysis. Her condition was confirmed by a MRI scan after experiencing a sudden numbing pain in her right hand. For the past half month, Charmaine turned down all jobs and have been receiving daily physiotherapy. Although the condition is becoming better, her normal lifestyle remains affected. Usually a driver, Charmaine now takes taxis, afraid her hand would suddenly break out in pain again. On December 5, she was seen at Hong Kong Baptist Hospital in the Kowloon district. After an hour of physiotherapy, Charmaine boarded a taxi home. Wearing a face mask, she looked tired and worn-out with her petite figure. Charmaine reported when things were at its worst, she could not eat nor sleep, leading to a 9-pound drop to her current weight of 94 pounds. Even at the moment, she can only pick up objects with her left hand. To make matter worse, Charmaine also caught a cold that lasted for more than a week. However, she kept the severity of her condition from her mother. “I’m afraid she would be worried, so I endured it silently when the pain came along. But she’ll soon find out, since you guys are reporting it,” Charmaine said. Highly Anticipates Filming “The Apostle” New TVB crime thriller, The Apostle <使徒行者>, is set to commence filming early next year. Its schedule cannot be changed, since male lead, Raymond Lam (林峯), has already made plans. Charmaine admitted her role in the drama as an undercover investigator for the commercial crime bureau is extremely appealing, and does not want to miss her opportunity due to her health condition. An insider revealed that Charmaine even turned down a mainland Chinese series so she could stay home and heal in time for The Apostle. Since The Apostle will feature Charmaine in many action scenes, her condition must be very well-off in order to complete them successfully. Allegedly, TVB has already made back-up plans. In case Charmaine does not recover in time, they will have Linda Chung (鍾嘉欣) step in and replace her role. That is also why The Apothecary <大藥房>, which stars Linda as female lead, has already begun filming. The drama would be completed before The Apostle begins, which fits in nicely with the filming schedule. Creds: Sudden Weekly
