Ever since the launch of Triumph in the Skies 2 <衝上雲霄II>, Chilam Cheung’s (張智霖) popularity soared immensely. Recently, it was rumored that Chilam accepted a $50 million HKD contract to sign with Stephen Shiu Jr.’s (蕭定一) entertainment company. However, his wife, Anita Yeun’s (袁詠儀) luck seemed to have hit a bump as netizens called her out on her excessive swearing in her new drama, Longmen Express <龍門鏢局>. Chilam has been busy accepting advertisement offers, and was rumored to be starring in a movie adaption of Triumph in the Skies 2. His popularity led to an increase in pay, in which his filming fee increased to 350,000 RMB per episode in mainland China. Chilam has another Patrick Kong (葉念琛) romantic comedy lined up for the end of the year, in which it is speculated that he will be pocketing $3 million HKD as compensation. On the other hand, Anita’s drama suffered from the backlash of netizens who did not like the Cantonese swear words Anita added to her lines in Longmen Express. Viewers deemed that they were inappropriate for young children and gave off a negative vibe to the series. Anita Hopes for a Daughter Even with his busy schedule, Chilam recently took time off to spend the afternoon shopping with Anita in Causeway Bay. While Chilam acts as a playboy for his role in Triumph in the Skies 2, he remains a loving husband in real life. Because of Anita’s recent unsuccessful return to the entertainment scene, he allegedly urged his wife to stop working to prevent stress. Both Chilam and Anita have previously voiced that they wanted a daughter, and now with Anita’s tentative retirement from the industry, it looks like the couple will finally have time to prepare for a second child. Since it is more risky for Anita to try for a second child at the age of 41, the pair reportedly decided to pursue in-vitro fertilization. With that goal in mind, Anita will be appearing less in front of the camera and will be spending more time at home, taking care of their son Morton. Anita said, “I don’t have to work anymore! My husband said he would take on all the jobs now so I’m free to work or not work. From now on, I’ll only choose work that’s not too stressful or too far away!” Creds: Oriental Sunday
