Lin Chiling | 林志玲| Lin Zhi Ling | Chiling Lin

Too busy for Red Cliff It wasn't for love or money. Tony Leung Chiu Wai pulled out of director John Woo’s Chinese epic Red Cliff not because he had problems with the pay or that he wanted to spend more time with girlfriend Carina Lau. Tony Leung at the Asian Film Awards in Hong Kong recently. He just felt he had no time to prepare for the role of master strategist Zhuge Liang, Leung said at the Asian Film Awards recently. He had wrapped up spy thriller Lust, Caution and crime drama Confession of Pain back to back, when he found that with Red Cliff being split into two instalments, he would have more lines to learn – in Mandarin. Does he think his last-minute replacement, Takeshi Kaneshiro, will have time to do his homework for the shoot that starts in Beijing late this month? “I believe Takeshi Kaneshiro’s Mandarin is better than mine. In this aspect, it is easier for him,” Leung said of the Taiwan-born actor. Red Cliff, also starring Chow Yun Fatt and Chiling Lin, will be released

Pop Stop Compiled by Ho Yi STAFF REPORTER Friday, March 23, 2007, Page 14 Pop Stop would be negligent of its duty if it failed to report on the latest twists and turns of gossip rag fodder Terry Gou's latest affair(s) of the heart and wallet. Recently admitting to gossip hounds that his feelings for Carina Lau are genuine and serious, one of Taiwan's most minted men nevertheless shared the love by flying Lin Chi-ling in his private jet to host grand parties at his IT empire's redoubts. The tycoon's courtship game with Lin was made official at his company's evening party in Shanxi Province, China, last Friday when the national sweetheart-turned-private hostess played the role of a fan-holding fortune-teller offering her divination on Gou's future love. "There is no need to forecast my love life since I am the one who is in control not fate, and I'm not interested in the fan but the person who is holding it," said subtle-as-a-sledgehammer Gou. Lin la

thanks to SamIAm @ http://z2.invisionfree.com/la_creme_d_asie Source: International Herald Tribune URL: http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/03/22/arts/AS-A-E-MOV- John-Woo-Casting-Change.php Financial backing for new John Woo epic unaffected by cast change, producer says The Associated Press Wednesday, March 21, 2007 Click here to find out more! HONG KONG: Financial backing for director John Woo's new Chinese epic has not been affected by the pullout of Cannes best actor winner Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Woo's business partner said Thursday. Woo's US$80 million (€60.2 million) movie "Red Cliff" hit a snag earlier when Leung, one of Hong Kong's biggest stars, dropped out. But producer Terence Chang said Leung has been replaced by another prominent actor, Taiwanese-Japanese heartthrob Takeshi Kaneshiro, and that the movie's investors are not rattled by the casting change. "All buyers welcome that decision," Chang said in an e-mail to The Associated Press

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Roughly Translated by GreenSkyPalace. No Reposting. Lurking is FREE. Source: Sina "STARS Beauty Secret" Lin Zhi Ling -As a model, she uses high-heels and she realized the harmful effect on blood circulation. after her events, she uses milk to soak her foot. She recommends to use L'occitane [apply it on her foot] and this will leaves her foot -- smooth and soft Sorry for wrong grammars -- a friend sent this as it is.

Hong Kong's Mei Ah Entertainment scales Red Cliff Liz Shackleton in Hong Kong 19 Mar 2007 20:30 Mei Ah Entertainment has acquired all Hong Kong rights to John Woo's upcoming military epic Red Cliff. Hong Kong is the last major Asian territory to sign on for the $75m picture which is scheduled to start shooting on March 29 in and around Beijing. Woo and his producer partner Terence Chang previously announced sales and investment deals with China Film Group, Taiwan 's CMC Entertainment, South Korea 's Showbox Mediaplex and Japan 's Avex Entertainment, which is investing along with its Beijing-based associate Chengtian Entertainment. Takeshi Kaneshiro recently replaced Tony Leung Chiu-wai in the cast of the film when the Hong Kong star had to quit due to scheduling conflicts. The cast also includes Chow Yun-fat, Japan 's Shidou Nakamura, Taiwanese supermodel Lin Chi-ling, Chinese actress Vicki Zhao and actors Zhang Fengyi and Hu Jun. Summit Entertainment is handli

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Chiling Lin Betrothed? March 13, 2007—Taiwan top model and talk show presenter Chiling Lin was reported to have been engaged with a money bag, disclosed by a staff member with Harry Winston, a rare jewels of the world. While entangled in the amorous affair with the region's richest businessman Guo Taiming, Chiling Lin was brought under limelight again this time for her betrothal to another plute surnamed Qiu. Jiang Yirong, Chiling Lin's agent stated that the model will not get married within the coming two years. However, a piece of news was spreading in Taiwan that Lin has been to Mainland China together with Qiu to buy their betrothal rings in Harry Winston. According to acquaintance of Qiu, the two had already been betrothed to each other at the end of last year. Qiu's family member kept a low key to the hearsay, saying that they are not surprised if Lin decides to tie knot with Qiu. Harry Winston is a well-known jewelry brand worldwide. The cheapest diamond in its shop

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source: http://jufengtsai.wordpress.com/2007/03/16/14/ No mater PR events or commercial advertising, celebrity endorsement sometimes is a good way to consider. However, the company should be very careful when they choose who to endorse the event or product. If you are lucky, consumers will have a positive attitude to your products. On the other hand, if you choose wrong person, consumers may have negative attitude to the product. Last year Taiwan’s airline company China Airline reopened a line to Japan Osaka. Therefore they decided to launch a new advertising which was endorsed by a celebrity Chiling Lin. She is a model and a host for some TV programs. Because she has elegant manner and beautiful face she is very popular in Taiwan. According to Taiwan newspaper Liberty Times’ reported because of this advertising, China Airline announced that their passengers to Japan were increased in last summer. China Airline never used a celebrity to endorse its service, this was the first time. Thi

27 February 2007 Yu Le Da Feng Bao A little bit about Jerry and LZL View online http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v325/likejycx/videos/?action=view¤t=27feb07yuledafengbaojylzl.flv credits likejycx @ onlyf4

Hairstylist David Gan refused Zhang Ziyi's offer to set up shop in Beijing, because he doesn't want to leave Singapore I'll never leave my galaxy of friends By Chang May Choon March 12, 2007 CELEBRITY hairstylist David Gan once grumbled to Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi about managing his own hair salon. He even told her he felt like quitting. According to him, Ziyi said: 'Then close shop and follow me around. Come to Beijing, I'll open a big salon for you.' This could have added up to a million-dollar deal, since David commands up to $100,000 per job when he styles her silky hair for advertisements. But he claimed he turned her down on the spot. 'I told her, 'Cannot!' I'll never leave Singapore... I have deep feelings for this island, it made me what I am today,' the Segamat-born Singaporean told The New Paper on Suday. 'And there are too many people I care about here. Sometimes, one phone call is all I need to help somebody.' Indeed. At

Taiwan model Lin Chiling's wedding dress show http://en.ce.cn/entertainment/fashion/tstage/200703/03/W020070303616145584587.jpg A model shows off a new banquet dress from a Malaysian designer at the China International Wedding Expo in Beijing on Friday, March 2, 2007. [Photo: Xinhua] After half a year of surveys of wedding photography studios, professional magazines and websites across China, the top ten best-selling wedding dress brands were finally announced at the opening ceremony of the 2007 China International Wedding Expo in Beijing on Friday. The ten brands highest on the list include Cai Meiyue and Yunshang Wedding Gowns from Taiwan, the Mingrui Group from Guangdong and Qipao from Beijing Princess Qipao Company. The qipao is one of the most typical, traditional dresses worn by Chinese women. The expo will last three days. Statistics from the Civil Affairs Ministry show that approximately 10 million people get married in China every year, spending up to a total of 35 bill

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Article: March 9, 2007 Source: http://www.xawb.com/big5/wbpaper/2007-03/09/content_1133502.htm While Tony could handle the Mandarin in Lust Caution, he saw the script for the Battle of Red Cliff is full of ancient texts and so decided not to saddle the production with his slow progress in getting up to speed in this respect. John Woo believes that Takeshi would do well for the role because he is fluent in Mandarin and has that quality. According to the production crew, Zhu Ge Liang in the movie started out unnoticeable and Guan Yu and Zhang Fei doubt his ability. When he went to JiangDong to seek aid for Suan Quan, no one paid attention to him. But once he put his words to action, he wowed those around him. Takeshi and Tony both have this inner quality in them that is not obvious to the eye especially Takeshi who is younger in age to do this role. It will attract the younger female fans and John Woo is confident that Takeshi would be a good choice for the role. Permission to repost thi

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Pop Stop Compiled by Ho Yi STAFF REPORTER Friday, March 09, 2007, Page 14 ... Taiwan's sweetheart Lin Chih-ling has reached 33, an age deemed overripe for marriage by some. Rumors are doing the rounds that "ice cream" Lin has secretly gotten engaged to Scott Qiu, the son of a local wealthy family who made its fortune of some NT$3.5 billions selling toilets. The star's equally glamorous mom Wu Tzu-mei last week took the liberty of refuting the news but did make known her preference for Qiu over Lin's other rumored lover Jerry Yan. While Lin puts her love affair, or affairs, on hold and strives to make it in movies in John Woo's Battle of Red Cliff, the news of Tony Leung's withdrawal from the film was made public on Monday and immediately generated intense speculation. The official reason: Leung has made other business commitments and can't be fully commit to the six-month long shoot in China. The other version: Leung asked for too much money and was re

been surfing along .... and found this so nice blog article: http://kevinsung.wordpress.com/2006/05/12/legendary-beauty-controversy/ According to the internet hate machine, Lin has no acting experience, a squeaky childish voice, and a modern voice. Also, she’s Taiwanese, which is probably 95% of the enmity. It seems that over 10,000 people have signed a petition in protest. Personally, I don’t see the point. It’s not like anyone has ever heard the real Xiao Qiao speak. It seems perfectly logical that John Woo would choose a hot actress to play a legendary beauty.

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credits and translated by kimurafan Here are some pix for the cast. http://z2.invisionfree.com/la_creme_d_asie http://61.129.65.8:82/gate/big5/enjoy.eastday.com/eastday/enjoy1/e/20070306/u1a2664931.html As for the contract fee, it's as translated into US$ below. Chow Yun Fat as Zhou Yu 周润发 周瑜 7800万港币 US$10 million Tony Leung Chiu Wai 梁朝伟 诸葛亮（辞演） 300万美金（约2400万人民币） US$3 million Takeshi Kaneshiro as Zhu Ge Liang 金城武 诸葛亮 800万港币 US$1 million Chang Chen as Suan Quan 张震 孙权 150万港币 US$190,000 Zhang Feng Yi as Cao Cao 张丰毅 曹操 100万港币 US$128,000 Vickie Zhao as Sun Shuang Xiang 赵薇 孙尚香 80万港币 US$102,500 Hu Jun as Zhao Zi Lung 胡军 赵子龙 80万港币 US$102,500 Lin Zhi Ling as Xiao Qiao 林志玲 小乔 50万港币 US$ 64,100 It is not inconceivable that Chow asks for US$10 million since they are making two parts to the movie which is as good as fees for two movies at US$5 million each. Chow was paid US$7 million for the Curse of the Golden Flower. Tony already made more than US$1 million for Confession of Pain so US$3 milli

Article: March 6, 2007 Source: http://udn.com/NEWS/ENTERTAINMENT/ENT1/3748616.shtml http://www.takungpao.com/news/07/03/06/ZM-701479.htm http://www.epochtimes.com/b5/7/3/6/n1637780.htm http://www.ettoday.com/2007/03/06/38-2062500.htm Battle of Red Cliff originally was to be filmed for the duration of 3 to 4 months but now that John Woo has decided to extend the movie into a two part movie for the Asian market (one 2.5 hour only for the American market), the filming would be extended to 6 months. Tony's management company, Jettone, was said to have raised the fees from US$1,500,000 to US$3,000,000. However, the film company said that it has nothing to do with the fees but that Tony did not have the time for extended commitment due to other schedules. However, they did not specify what work scheduled would clash. (I think it's the American film he was to be the main star in the script of which is written by Lawrence Block specifically for him.) It was also said that Tony has been

Source: Monkey Peaches URL: http://www.monkeypeaches.com RED CLIFF Casting Adjustment - Leung Chiu-Wai Replaced by Takeshi Kaneshiro (MonkeyPeaches Exclusive) March 6, 2007 Leung Chiu-Wai has quit John Woo’s The Battle of Red Cliff (aka. Red Cliff) due to some “schedule conflict”. His role, Guge Liang (the top advisor to warlord Liu Bei), now belongs to Takeshi Kaneshiro, according to Sina.com. Reportedly, the principle shooting of the war epic will last about six months, too long for Leung to handle.

Source: Crienglish URL: http://english.cri.cn/3086/2007/03/06/1261@202471.htm Tony Leung Leaves "Battle of Red Cliffs" Fans of Hong Kong actor Tony Leung won't be able to see him in the upcoming "Battle of Red Cliffs," or "Chi Bi," as the star has decided to step back from the lead in the film. Chinese web portal Sina.com says the film's director John Woo confirmed the Cannes Best Actor winner gave up playing Zhu-Ge Liang, a legendary military strategist in the ancient Three Kingdoms period, in the film. Tony Leung has reportedly said the plot was attractive, but the six-month-long shoot was longer than he expected. Rumors say the star may take the break to concentrate on his relationship with fellow actress Carina Lau. Some suspect he wants to take a rest after finishing shooting Ang Lee's "Lust, Caution." No comments were available from Tony Leung's agent. In the wake of the star's withdrawal, heartthrob Takeshi Kaneshiro ha

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Taiwan Model Lin Chiling's Wedding Dress Show 2007-03-03 11:05:51 CRIENGLISH.com Taiwan supermodel Lin Chiling poses at a wedding dress exhibition in Beijing on March 2, 2007. The 5th China Wedding Expo kicked off on Friday. [Photo: Sohu] source: http://english.cri.cn/3086/2007/03/03/272@201334.htm

POP STOP Compiled by Jules Quartly STAFF REPORTER Friday, March 02, 2007, Page 14 ... Someone who didn't need a classical musical education is occasional singer, actress and model Lin Chi-ling. Her 32-year-old 34D, 174cm assets and sweet smile were enough to get her where she is today. Last week Lin was named by Sina.com Web site as the hottest "middle-aged superwoman" on the planet. China and Hollywood's Gong Li was second with 41 years and Hong Kong actress Athena Chu, 34, was third. Internet sites have been saying "Ice Cream" Lin was paid NT$1 million to hang from the arm of Terry Guo at the Hon Hai Precision Industry Co chairman's recent year-end celebration. TV personality Patty Hou fittingly ended up on Gou's other arm. Maybe Tsai Ming-liang was piqued because he never managed to end up as the filling in a Hou-Lin sandwich, but the director savaged Gou in the Apple Daily. He lambasted Taiwan's richest man for spending so much on a year-end

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February 27, 2007 Source: Apple Daily Yesterday at the Kai Wo Model Agency Company Party, famous model Lin Zhi Ling and co-model Bai Xin Hui began their group worship rites. When reporters asked who her most fantasied man is, she revealed that Guo Tai Ming (Director Guo) and Jerry Yan are not her type of sexual fantasy. She also revealed that she was the one who personally caledl up Xiao Kai and wished him Happy New Year, while she only sent SMS New Year message to Jerry. In the company party, LZL went to dance with Director Guo. At a recent China poll on the most fancied female star by men, LZL emerged No. 1, but who is her most fancied man? Was it Director Guo or Jerry? She said no and said "I think its my future better half."

February 27, 2007 Source: libertytimes.com screenshot and summary by Jerry's Kingdom http://www.libertytimes.com.tw/2007/new/feb/27/today-show13.htm Taiwan's First Model Lin Zhi Ling's golden pig year has already started with her connections to the old, the middle-aged and the young generation representatives. First was the Hong Hai's company dinner with Guo Tai Ming, then she called up Xiao Kai ( Qui Shi Kai) to wish him Happy New Year and even followed it by sending SMS to Jerry Yan. Yesterday, Kai Wo Model Agency Boss Hong Wei Ming lead the company New Year dinner party, and Lin Zhi Ling burned incense to offer prayers, wishing she could be both successful in love and career. She also revealed that she already called him up to wish him Happy New Year. On her other "friend" Jerry Yan, she said they already sent New Year text messages to each other.