This is probably one of the years where most are happy with the results, though I haven't seen the show myself I have scowered around for the results and have found many sites to have live updating. Sadly the stupid builders blocked out satelite so I can't watch TVB!
Anyway Best Actor was won by Ha Yu which was totally expected, with all the rumours etc it was difficult for Ha Yu not to win, Raymond has many more chances to win this award but Ha Yu will not. I think Ha Yu does deserve this award, but not for Joe Bao, in my heart this award was given to him for his portrayal of Bao Bao instead. I always knew that the MR characters would make the top 5 but I thought Damian Lau would have been given the benefit of the doubt, but I guess they needed to put Kevin in their cause Damian was in last year.
Best Actress was expected also and I AM SO HAPPY THAT MICHELLE WON!!!!!!
However why didn't Moses present this award? It's sad that this award didn't get as much attention as Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress did cause Michelle truly deserves such an award, I've loved her since Mind Out Own Business (the funniest character in the whole world! Cheng Yu Chu!!!!!) Anyway I am extremely amazed that Sonija was added to the Top 5, firstly I don't think she deserves it but secondly I thought TVB would opt for Charmaine instead! As well as that Susanna was barred from the Top 5 which I didn't expect at all! But I'm so happy that Linda got into the Top 5.
For Best Supporting I was shocked that Him Law and Chow Chung were in the Top 5 Johnson Lee, Oscar Leung and Stephen Au should have replaced them or even Kenneth Ma (love Kenneth just not in the Master of Tai Chi). I'm so dissapointed that Johnson wasn't chosen for his portrayal of BT, ot because I thought he was the best Supporting but because of wanted Catch Me Now to win an award - Koni Lui should have been nominated in one of those random awards! Anyway I'm quite happy to have predicted 4 of the Top 5 here - stupid Him Law lol - and it's fantastic that Karena Lam presented this award!
Best Supporting Actress was always going to be for Tavia because if she didn't win an award I'm sure TVB would be receiving hat mail! Anyway it's amazing that out of the Top 5 4 were for MR! I really wanted Lee Heung Kam to win something as she was really bubbly in MR, however I'm really happy for Tavia to win it also. I guess Tavia is now in the group of actresses who are targeting the Best Actress award along with Fala Chen, Bernice Liu etc. as Kate seems to be above them in TVB's books!
I'm happy for Raymond to have won the Favourite Character award cause his character was loved by the masses. I'm slightly shocked that Michael Tse was in the final bunch cause I thought Bosco would have been part of the Top 5 especially since War of In Laws II was actually a series which got high ratings but was totally shut out from any recognition.
I'm amazed I only got two of the predictions right here, but I guess Charmaine had to be nominated here or she wouldn't be nominated at all! But I did think they would nominate Myolie in this cause she has been out of the limelight for a long time and looks to be one of the falling fa dans - I think she is probably on Kate Tsui's tier at the moment in TVB. Anyway Louise won which was expected since Michelle won the Best Actress.
I don't even want to talk about Most Improved Actor cause I think any of the other 4 would have been a more deserving winner than Wong Cho Lam! I'm happy Nancy won most Improved because her role in Legend of the Demi Gods and The Silver Chamber of Sorrows were truly memorable and I really liked her, also her participation in Strictly come Dancing has gained her a few fans so she was a deserved winner. I am so relieved Tavia didn't win this award cause I really don't want to see her win this award twice - it doesn't look good on the CV! I hope Selena and Sharon could get some recognition next year as they truly did well this year. Nancy and Selena would have been good for me.
I also think there should be a Best Scene award - don't you think! Since last year when Raymond died in Heart of Greed I always thought a Best scene award would be fantastic. If there was a Best Scene award this year I would chose...
Catche Me Now - where Sharon cried out when BT died
The Silver Chamber of Sorrows (I'm slightly amazed this wasn't part of the long list for Best Drama!) where Christine was going to kill Nancy (Still gives me goosebumps to hear Nancy cry)
Moonlight Resonance - Michelle's plans were defoiled, it was the ultimate climax - and the scene which got the best ratings.
Well I'm happy Myolie and Raymond won the two random awards (weird that Susie Wong presented one of them!) Anyway I hope Michelle Yim continues to win awards throughout her career cause she truely deserves it - and maybe in ten to twenty years time she could win the Lifetime Achievement! And whilst I'm on that I'm amazed Paul Chun won this years award cause comparatively he is much younger than the past winners of this award and on top of that he is still acting a dramas! I would have thought Lee Heung Kam would have been a better choice.
Saturday, 15 November 2008
Thursday, 13 November 2008
TVB Anniversary Awards
Saturday is the big event so I decided to see who my favourites were and who I think would win. Bold indicates winners in the respective category
Best Actor
I like Kenneth and I thought he did well in SLII but I wouldn’t pick him as Best Actor to be honest and out of the recent list of 100 TVB Actors/Actresses he only got 2 votes from and both were co stars. Roger Kwok is definitely not in my favourites but it seems like he still has some force inside TVB as he garnered 10 votes from colleagues. I really liked Catch Me Now (to an extent more than Moonlight Resonance) but I wouldn’t choose Damian Lau as Best Actor. Sadly Frankie Lam only got 1 vote and that was from his loyal wife! Michael Miu isn’t my cup of tea either as I think he’s too stiff. Ha Yu would be my alternative but currently I think he is most likely going to win the award, with comments on him not rejoining TVB unless they give him the award and stuff. Moses Chan has receded into the limelight this year even though I thought he acted really well! Raymond Lam is my favourite but to be honest I think it is likely he’ll win favourite character award as firstly he’s still very young and most winners are in 30+ secondly he isn’t likely going to cut his contract with TVB like Ha Yu could – funnily enough both don’t seem to have that many series next year – but I really hope Raymond wins it next year! Bobby Au Yeung has very little chance, his best chance to win any award was last year but he bummed that up. Kevin Cheng has improved in my mind and I would actually put him in most improved (it would be so funny if he was in that category), but anyway I don’t think he’ll win either.
My Top 5: Raymond Lam, Ha Yu, Moses Chan, Kenneth Ma, Damian Lau
Actual Top 5 (Speculation): Raymond Lam, Ha Yu, Damian Lau, Roger Kwok, Moses Chan
Best Actress
Liza Wang is a huge outsider and an outsider for me to; though I liked her portrayal of Ophelia I wouldn’t give it any awards! Sonija Kwok has the single support of Wong Hei but I guess that’s enough! Linda Chung did well and I would definitely put her in my Top 5 but not a winner. Nancy Sit is the only one without any support in the Poll! I feel so sorry for her cause even Kate Tsui got some votes for her! Charmaine Sheh is unlikely to be the winner whatever happens. Kate Tsui – I’m asking myself why she’s in here (I don’t hate her though, opinion purely based on the fact she’s not a Top Actress yet). Sheren Tang is definitely a great actress but this year I don’t think she deserves the award – however if you were to count previous works she should win the award cause she has missed out twice in 2004 and 2006. Then we have the three MR’s, I wouldn’t mind if either of the 3 win – actually I think if Louise Lee wins I’ll be slightly disappointed cause she’ll be a two time winner! However I think the race is between Michelle and Louise this year.
My Top 5: Michelle Yim, Louise Lee, Susanna Kwan, Linda Chung, Sheren Tang
Actual Top 5 (S): Michelle Yim, Louise Lee, Susanna Kwan, Liza Wang, Charmaine Sheh
Best Supporting Actor
Not too interested in this award but the only thing I have to say is that I like Kenneth Ma but not in The Master of Tai Chi!
My Top 5: Derek Kwok, Wayne Lai, Paul Chun, Johnson Lee, Oscar Leung (if Stephen Au and Kenneth Ma were nominated for different characters I would put them in and take out Paul and Oscar)
Actual Top 5: Wayne Lai, Kenneth Ma, Chow Chung, Tsui Wing, Derek Kwok
It was actually really difficult to predict some of the top 5; this is what I decided in the end, whilst I think Wayne is very likely to win.
Best Supporting Actress
This is the toughest group for me but this is what I’d say. Joyce is great but sadly she is unlikely to make a splash in the awards. Bernice is Ok but is very unlikely to win if she didn’t even win last year when so many people were routing for her. Sharon Chan is an unlikely to win this award but I think she’s getting there – maybe in the next 2 years. Nancy Wu is an unlikely outsider but I think she’s doing really well; I especially like her in TSCOS and LOTDG. Claire Yiu is Ok but not a contender, same goes towards Crystal Tin. Tavia Yeung is definitely the one to beat here. I doubt Fala Chen will win again – even though she did better this year than last. Kate is an unlikely outsider whilst Lee Heung Kam is my favourite.
My Top 5: Lee Heung Kam, Tavia Yeung, Fala Chen, Nancy Wu, Joyce Tang (sadly Sharon and not so sadly Kate were edged out for me)
Actual Top 5 (S): Lee Heung Kam, Tavia Yeung, Fala Chen, Kate Tsui, and Nancy Wu
Favourite Male Character
My Top 5: Kenneth Ma, Bosco Wong, Derek Kwok, Raymond Lam, Ha Yu?
Actual Top 5 (S): Bosco Wong, Roger Kwok, Ha Yu, Raymond Lam, Kevin Cheng
Favourite Female Character
My Top 5: Myolie Wu, Christine Ng, Louise Lee, Fala Chen, Linda Chung
Actual Top 5 (S): Liza Wang, Myolie Wu, Louise Lee, Fala Chen, and Susanna Kwan
Most Improved Actor
My Winner: Derek Kwok or Oscar Leung
Actual Winner: Wong Cho Lam (100% sure)
Most Improved Actress
My Winner: Selena Li/Sharon Chan/Nancy Wu (I would choose Tavia but I think she shouldn’t be nominated in an award which is generally for the up and coming actresses).
Actual Winner: Don’t know, probably Tavia Yeung though
Best Actor
I like Kenneth and I thought he did well in SLII but I wouldn’t pick him as Best Actor to be honest and out of the recent list of 100 TVB Actors/Actresses he only got 2 votes from and both were co stars. Roger Kwok is definitely not in my favourites but it seems like he still has some force inside TVB as he garnered 10 votes from colleagues. I really liked Catch Me Now (to an extent more than Moonlight Resonance) but I wouldn’t choose Damian Lau as Best Actor. Sadly Frankie Lam only got 1 vote and that was from his loyal wife! Michael Miu isn’t my cup of tea either as I think he’s too stiff. Ha Yu would be my alternative but currently I think he is most likely going to win the award, with comments on him not rejoining TVB unless they give him the award and stuff. Moses Chan has receded into the limelight this year even though I thought he acted really well! Raymond Lam is my favourite but to be honest I think it is likely he’ll win favourite character award as firstly he’s still very young and most winners are in 30+ secondly he isn’t likely going to cut his contract with TVB like Ha Yu could – funnily enough both don’t seem to have that many series next year – but I really hope Raymond wins it next year! Bobby Au Yeung has very little chance, his best chance to win any award was last year but he bummed that up. Kevin Cheng has improved in my mind and I would actually put him in most improved (it would be so funny if he was in that category), but anyway I don’t think he’ll win either.
My Top 5: Raymond Lam, Ha Yu, Moses Chan, Kenneth Ma, Damian Lau
Actual Top 5 (Speculation): Raymond Lam, Ha Yu, Damian Lau, Roger Kwok, Moses Chan
Best Actress
Liza Wang is a huge outsider and an outsider for me to; though I liked her portrayal of Ophelia I wouldn’t give it any awards! Sonija Kwok has the single support of Wong Hei but I guess that’s enough! Linda Chung did well and I would definitely put her in my Top 5 but not a winner. Nancy Sit is the only one without any support in the Poll! I feel so sorry for her cause even Kate Tsui got some votes for her! Charmaine Sheh is unlikely to be the winner whatever happens. Kate Tsui – I’m asking myself why she’s in here (I don’t hate her though, opinion purely based on the fact she’s not a Top Actress yet). Sheren Tang is definitely a great actress but this year I don’t think she deserves the award – however if you were to count previous works she should win the award cause she has missed out twice in 2004 and 2006. Then we have the three MR’s, I wouldn’t mind if either of the 3 win – actually I think if Louise Lee wins I’ll be slightly disappointed cause she’ll be a two time winner! However I think the race is between Michelle and Louise this year.
My Top 5: Michelle Yim, Louise Lee, Susanna Kwan, Linda Chung, Sheren Tang
Actual Top 5 (S): Michelle Yim, Louise Lee, Susanna Kwan, Liza Wang, Charmaine Sheh
Best Supporting Actor
Not too interested in this award but the only thing I have to say is that I like Kenneth Ma but not in The Master of Tai Chi!
My Top 5: Derek Kwok, Wayne Lai, Paul Chun, Johnson Lee, Oscar Leung (if Stephen Au and Kenneth Ma were nominated for different characters I would put them in and take out Paul and Oscar)
Actual Top 5: Wayne Lai, Kenneth Ma, Chow Chung, Tsui Wing, Derek Kwok
It was actually really difficult to predict some of the top 5; this is what I decided in the end, whilst I think Wayne is very likely to win.
Best Supporting Actress
This is the toughest group for me but this is what I’d say. Joyce is great but sadly she is unlikely to make a splash in the awards. Bernice is Ok but is very unlikely to win if she didn’t even win last year when so many people were routing for her. Sharon Chan is an unlikely to win this award but I think she’s getting there – maybe in the next 2 years. Nancy Wu is an unlikely outsider but I think she’s doing really well; I especially like her in TSCOS and LOTDG. Claire Yiu is Ok but not a contender, same goes towards Crystal Tin. Tavia Yeung is definitely the one to beat here. I doubt Fala Chen will win again – even though she did better this year than last. Kate is an unlikely outsider whilst Lee Heung Kam is my favourite.
My Top 5: Lee Heung Kam, Tavia Yeung, Fala Chen, Nancy Wu, Joyce Tang (sadly Sharon and not so sadly Kate were edged out for me)
Actual Top 5 (S): Lee Heung Kam, Tavia Yeung, Fala Chen, Kate Tsui, and Nancy Wu
Favourite Male Character
My Top 5: Kenneth Ma, Bosco Wong, Derek Kwok, Raymond Lam, Ha Yu?
Actual Top 5 (S): Bosco Wong, Roger Kwok, Ha Yu, Raymond Lam, Kevin Cheng
Favourite Female Character
My Top 5: Myolie Wu, Christine Ng, Louise Lee, Fala Chen, Linda Chung
Actual Top 5 (S): Liza Wang, Myolie Wu, Louise Lee, Fala Chen, and Susanna Kwan
Most Improved Actor
My Winner: Derek Kwok or Oscar Leung
Actual Winner: Wong Cho Lam (100% sure)
Most Improved Actress
My Winner: Selena Li/Sharon Chan/Nancy Wu (I would choose Tavia but I think she shouldn’t be nominated in an award which is generally for the up and coming actresses).
Actual Winner: Don’t know, probably Tavia Yeung though
Saturday, 8 November 2008
X Factor
I'm not an avid X Factor fan but I have to say I do watch a lot of reality TV! Therefore I decided to post my first X Factor post (I think). Anyway I think X Factor is a bit too commerical! This is what I mean - I think it's too personality drawn and in a show like this it shouldn't only be personality. I understand that personality is a large part of being an artiste but honestly how many top artistes really have charisma? I also think the judges do something really bad which is either praise them to the upmost possible way or make them feel the worst thing possible.
Currently out of the finalists I find that it impossible that the Cheryl girls won't win! Honestly it is just the matter of who would win. They are all liked by the public, liked by the judges etc etc etc.
Anyway here is my "analysis" of the Top 8 and maybe a few of the ones that have been voted off!
Eoghan Quigg - I honestly don't see what everyone else sees in him, I liked his first performance because it worked for him but last week was awful to me! But everyone still praised it! I honestly don't see anything strong that is going for him, for a young guy who isn't maxed out with personality they need to have a powerful voice - but he doesn't! If he does win I congratulate him but I don't think he will have long or good career! Sorry all Eoghan fans!
Alexandra Burke - She's getting stronger in my opinion which is fantastic - since the first performance which I thought she looked a bit stiff but had great vocals to now where she has a great mix of charisma and vocal ability. She is one of my favourites because I love the girls with powerful vocals, and she definitely has that. The only problem is I think after X Factor she may find it hard to make a great career, this is because I think she'll be compared to Leona because her main feature is her voice. This may be her downfall because I don't think there is room for 2 X Factor power belters!
Diana Vickers - I was slightly iffy at the start and thought Simon's comment was very justified - she's like marmite, however as the weeks have gone I have grown to love her vocals. She has that distinct quality to her voice which makes her different, and to be honest she's also really versatile. Definitely one of my favourites. However I think yet again her career may be short lived. She has that quality that makes her debut probably one of the best things that will happen but then as you hear more of her, her quality will die down - unless she wins X Factor and gets the image she needs she will not have a long career. She will either fail miserably or rise up to become a fantastic artiste.
Laura White - Ok here is where I may get some hating on me. Personally I don't like her voice - it sounds screechy and very awkward, it is not the good awkward which Diana has but a very old fashioned awkward. I really think she hasn't had a song that really suits her and I don't really understand all the praise she has got. I think Simon is realizing that she may be the least likely out of all the Cheryl girls who will win, therefore he is giving her the criticism she needs as I honestly have to say her image isn't up to scratch yet.
Daniel Evans - NEXT, I'm sorry why is he still in!
Rachel Hylton - I really liked her personality but she's very raw. Her voice is powerful but very very raw. I think she needs some coaching first. Sometimes she sounds like she is squealing. I really like her but she has the voice that will only suite some songs because she can't do certain things with her voice. I really want to see her succeed but to be honest currently she isn't a contender.
Ruth Lorenzo - I like her a lot, whether she'll be a contender I doubt but I like her, she has a good power in her voice but as she has an accent it can sound awkward sometimes (like slightly Eurovisiony!) However I loved her performance of Purple Rain. I really want to see her go far but I doubt her career will be long lived.
JLS - Well I like them but to be honest I don't see them as contenders. I don't know but they aren't making an impact on me - if there was one act I have forgetten about before it would be them.
Austin Drage - He was one of my favourites and didn't deserve to go so early. He should have been at least in the Top 6 and how is Daniel still in but Austin not! I just can't take it. Along with Alex and Diana he would have made my favourite 3 (now Ruth has taken the spot). I don't know why he was not voted for as he is likeable, ok his performance last week wasn't great but his other performances were strong.
Scott Bruton - It's so sad, I think he could have made it to the Top 8 but sadly the judges lost their senses and voted in favour of Daniel Evans - I don't care if Daniel suddenly had a burst of greatness because he doesn't have anything else to aid him into becoming anything good!
Currently out of the finalists I find that it impossible that the Cheryl girls won't win! Honestly it is just the matter of who would win. They are all liked by the public, liked by the judges etc etc etc.
Anyway here is my "analysis" of the Top 8 and maybe a few of the ones that have been voted off!
Eoghan Quigg - I honestly don't see what everyone else sees in him, I liked his first performance because it worked for him but last week was awful to me! But everyone still praised it! I honestly don't see anything strong that is going for him, for a young guy who isn't maxed out with personality they need to have a powerful voice - but he doesn't! If he does win I congratulate him but I don't think he will have long or good career! Sorry all Eoghan fans!
Alexandra Burke - She's getting stronger in my opinion which is fantastic - since the first performance which I thought she looked a bit stiff but had great vocals to now where she has a great mix of charisma and vocal ability. She is one of my favourites because I love the girls with powerful vocals, and she definitely has that. The only problem is I think after X Factor she may find it hard to make a great career, this is because I think she'll be compared to Leona because her main feature is her voice. This may be her downfall because I don't think there is room for 2 X Factor power belters!
Diana Vickers - I was slightly iffy at the start and thought Simon's comment was very justified - she's like marmite, however as the weeks have gone I have grown to love her vocals. She has that distinct quality to her voice which makes her different, and to be honest she's also really versatile. Definitely one of my favourites. However I think yet again her career may be short lived. She has that quality that makes her debut probably one of the best things that will happen but then as you hear more of her, her quality will die down - unless she wins X Factor and gets the image she needs she will not have a long career. She will either fail miserably or rise up to become a fantastic artiste.
Laura White - Ok here is where I may get some hating on me. Personally I don't like her voice - it sounds screechy and very awkward, it is not the good awkward which Diana has but a very old fashioned awkward. I really think she hasn't had a song that really suits her and I don't really understand all the praise she has got. I think Simon is realizing that she may be the least likely out of all the Cheryl girls who will win, therefore he is giving her the criticism she needs as I honestly have to say her image isn't up to scratch yet.
Daniel Evans - NEXT, I'm sorry why is he still in!
Rachel Hylton - I really liked her personality but she's very raw. Her voice is powerful but very very raw. I think she needs some coaching first. Sometimes she sounds like she is squealing. I really like her but she has the voice that will only suite some songs because she can't do certain things with her voice. I really want to see her succeed but to be honest currently she isn't a contender.
Ruth Lorenzo - I like her a lot, whether she'll be a contender I doubt but I like her, she has a good power in her voice but as she has an accent it can sound awkward sometimes (like slightly Eurovisiony!) However I loved her performance of Purple Rain. I really want to see her go far but I doubt her career will be long lived.
JLS - Well I like them but to be honest I don't see them as contenders. I don't know but they aren't making an impact on me - if there was one act I have forgetten about before it would be them.
Austin Drage - He was one of my favourites and didn't deserve to go so early. He should have been at least in the Top 6 and how is Daniel still in but Austin not! I just can't take it. Along with Alex and Diana he would have made my favourite 3 (now Ruth has taken the spot). I don't know why he was not voted for as he is likeable, ok his performance last week wasn't great but his other performances were strong.
Scott Bruton - It's so sad, I think he could have made it to the Top 8 but sadly the judges lost their senses and voted in favour of Daniel Evans - I don't care if Daniel suddenly had a burst of greatness because he doesn't have anything else to aid him into becoming anything good!
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