With numerous TVB artists leaving in recent years, the company is clearly lacking siu sangs. Jason Chan (陳智燊) and Tony Hung (洪永城), who both started off as hosts, have now turned to filming dramas. Offering them roles starring alongside popular actors, it seems like TVB is attempting to promote Jason and Tony to the top. Tony had only joined TVB last June, after quitting his job in Now TV. “When I worked for other broadcasting companies in the past, even my relatives had no idea which programs I hosted.” He said. Now Tony is known for hosting one of TVB’s award-winning informational programs. “It wasn’t until hosting Pilgrimage of Hope <走過烽火大地> that people started to recognize me. There were even people greeting me in the streets, which really provided me with a feeling of satisfaction.” Recently, Tony filmed an outdoors scene with Aimee Chan (陳茵媺) for his first drama, Unrequited Love in Double Cities <單戀雙城>. He felt a sense of awe to be working with veteran actors such as Benz Hui (許紹雄) and Elliot Yue (岳華), whom he watched on TV as a child. They all provided him with many helpful tips when filming. Furthermore, Tony would arrive early to work and ask around for as much advice as possible. “Wayne Lai (黎耀祥) told me to try my best to be natural, and to find a comfortable way to act. Roger Kwok (郭晉安) told me that acting is a game of memory.” Tony said. On the other hand, although Jason has participated in many dramas in the past, he constantly portrayed small roles and still lacks acting experience. His first male lead was in Missing You <幸福摩天輪>, starring alongside Linda Chung (鍾嘉欣). Currently, he is filming The Love Firm <傳愛事務所>, collaborating with TV Kings, Wayne Lai and Moses Chan (陳豪). When it was not Jason’s turn to film his scenes, he would also stand by and pay close attention to how his co-workers perform. Jason would mimic their lines to get the sense of their enunciation and tone. “It’s a rare opportunity to be working with two TV Kings. I need to take the opportunity to learn from them. It’s not just their acting methods, but also the way they communicate with others.” Both Tony and Jason are eager to learn and become successful in their careers. With their strong efforts, they will be vastly improving in no time. Creds: Ming Pao
