After the edited version of director Cheung Wing Ho’s (張永豪) rough shoving of Jenny Lau (劉蔚萱) on set of Heart Road GPS <心路GPS> was exposed online, the public scolded the incident for days. To clarify the situation, TVB finally released the complete, unedited version of the video clip and invited cast and crew members to discuss the incident on Eileen Cha’s (查小欣) televised interview program. The edited video clip had featured Jenny collapsing into tears after the rehearsal scene, giving the impression that Jenny was pushed beyond her emotional limits by Cheung’s directing methods. Apparently, Jenny’s crying was part of the scripted reaction in the drama, after she was threatened by loan sharks. Immediately following the incident, the public and artist community were enraged by the “maltreatment” of Jenny Lau. Heart Road GPS’ producer, Lee Yim Fong (李艷芳), and TVB executive producer, Catherine Tsang (曾勵珍), had held a press conference dismissing the incident as, “It’s not a big deal!” They stated that there was nothing wrong in Cheung Wing Ho’s manner of directing, while stating that the public were not aware of the entire circumstances. Yesterday, Lee Yim Fong, Cheung Wing Ho, Jenny Lau, and cast members, Ruco Chan (陳展鵬), Evergreen Mak (麥長青), and Priscilla Wong (黃翠如) discussed the incident neutrally on Eileen Cha’s program. As working in the entertainment industry often meant working under trying conditions, the guest stars shared their own experiences of the grueling circumstances encountered in their professional careers. Known for his fiery reputation and even cursing others with profanities, Cheung Wing Ho was asked whether he felt that he was a bit overboard in his angry. Cheung replied, “In the pursuit of perfection, perhaps I am a bit. I agree that I can improve in my EQ.” Cheung added that if his methods made Jenny Lau unhappy, he was willing to apologize to Jenny Lau and the artists that he had scolded in the past. Cheung and Jenny shook hands in the program. It was understood that Cheung has received a warning letter from TVB, prohibiting him from using profanities towards colleagues on the job in the future. Watch the Entire, Unedited Video Clip [video=youtube;a9EOqmTuyDQ]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9EOqmTuyDQ[/video] Creds: ihktv
It didn't seem as bad as the first time I saw it w/o the sound. This might help her get some publicity and get her more opportunities.
I felt the atmosphere very awkward, especially the handshake. Watching this clip, it isn't as bad as I thought. I only watched the video and didn't read the previous article so i thought the director just got pissed off. But it's only the director showing the actors/actress how he wants it done.. and he just misused his force. Yes it's the directors fault, but I don't see it as abusive as I thought in the first place.
he sounds extra nice for the cam LOL i don't buy it one bit. TVB trying to cover his ass or their 'image'.
2 hours NG for one tiny scene?! as actors/actresses it's your job to be professional and act until the directors and producers are satisfied and the results are good. Maybe he shouldn't have pushed her so hard but crying like that is very unprofessional. Even 李司棋 had to jump in there at the end to direct her. On the other head, you got Wayne Lai who's apparently filming until he almost got a heat stroke. Seriously, newbs...complaining over a couple of toads and a shove...
Yeah he do, it seems strange when he was apologizing, he said it so casually like no problem (in his mind he is probably thinking, "I need to clean my name") Yeah I saw that bit, I wonder if she will be in this drama.
shinobi: I totally agree with you. I definitely didn't buy his apology.. he smiled when he apologized to Jenny.. before that.. Jenny cried again! TVB doesn't care about Jenny... TVB trying to save the director!
just cause he not beating up on your favorite 'Fa Dan' doesn't make it ok! newcomers are humans too! that's the point here.
being disrespectful to anyone is bad regardless, but - she's new and he just was trying to get the best take to make it more real. not really trying to defend either side.. some actors and actresses in the past probably endured way more than she did. i mean if you've watched a lot of tvb series lately that has a lot of new comers, some are just horrible, some who've been in the circle for a while are still bad too.
after watching the clips, it isn't really as bad as reported earlier, the clip without sound. throughout the interview, i don't think the girl ever look over to the director's side. even the handshake....though she so called accepted his apology, it doesn't look like it is out of her willingness. i guess this interview is made to protect the image of the director.
