Although TVB managed to invite many veteran actors back to the station, not all of them managed to make a successful comeback. Unlike Bobby Au Yeung (歐陽震華) and Esther Kwan (關詠荷) who generated media buzz for Always and Ever <情逆三世緣>, and Francis Ng (吳鎮宇) for his return in Triumph in the Skies 2 <衝上雲霄2>, Kathy Chow’s (周海媚) return to the TVB was not widely discussed. Most of Kathy’s limelight in Sniper Standoff <神鎗狙擊> was stolen by Kate Tsui (徐子珊), whose popularity has been continuously rising. Despite losing last year’s TV Queen battle against Tavia Yeung (楊怡), Kate remains a popular candidate in this year’s competition. Due to this, Kate is visibly the most promoted out of the two leading actresses for Sniper Standoff as she stood in the center for every promotional event – leaving Kathy to awkwardly stand off to the side. Kathy’s character development in Sniper Standoff originally was pegged as having a highly interesting storyline as she is involved in a love triangle with Eddie Cheung (張兆輝) and Michael Tse (謝天華). However, due to TVB favoring Kate, it is rumored that she and Kathy are not on good terms. Since receiving the Best Newcomer Award at the Hong Kong Film Awards in 2008, Kate had her eyes set on being the next TV Queen. This led TVB to give Kate the role of first female lead where she has heavy screen time in Sniper Standoff. Of course, this renders Kathy’s role in be become merely a supporting character. Although Kathy denied the rumors, she was dejected at TVB’s arrangements, as she was seen heading back to Beijing immediately after the promotional event for the series. However, Kate denied the negative rumors and stated, “Of course it isn’t like that. I’ve always thought that it didn’t matter of how much screen time I got, as long as I get a chance to unleash my potential. Working with Kathy is actually a rare opportunity.” Creds: East Week
Never heard of her before and I'm not really impressed with her acting in Sniper Standoff. Maybe it's just me but I think she has a weird face.
you must be pretty young if you have never heard of her I think she took some breaks from acting or just isn't involved in too many dramas in recent years She's not an amazing actor from what I can remember because I recall a lot more of the costume drama roles from the 90's than modern roles. [video=youtube;sf52wf3pFGs]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf52wf3pFGs[/video]
Are you serious? Kathy was quite popular back in the old days. I never really liked her much though. Her front teeth bother me. Her acting isn't outstanding, but it's nice to see veterans again.
Hoi Mei was very popular back in the 80/90's. One of my favs growing up. Also participated in Miss HK '85.
man... feeling my age when you guys say you don't know who Kathy Chow (周海媚) is .. she was pretty popular back in the 90s. She also starred in quite a number of police investigatation type dramas
dont worry, sango is just a kid (it appears xD). personally i never really liked her either but at least i know who she is and she starred in quite some roles
i also was expecting a buzz with her comeback, then wondered why not much articles had her comeback on it. She was so popular in the 90s , especially that drama with her as a ghost in the umberlla. (that was her right? LOL )
she very popular 90's man..stop complaing about her 'JESUS '...as long she come back ..-bigclap-bigclap-bigclap-bigclap
