2005-4-16 14:07:46 CRIENGLISH.com
HK veteran singer and actor Jacky Cheung's musical "Snow. Wolf. Lake" has hit the stage last night in Hong Kong.
Saturday, April 16, 2005
Musical "Snow. Wolf. Lake" Premieres in HK
Original URL: http://en.chinabroadcast.cn/2246/2005-4-16/67@228350.htm
2005-4-16 14:07:46 CRIENGLISH.com
HK veteran singer and actor Jacky Cheung's musical "Snow. Wolf. Lake" has hit the stage last night in Hong Kong.
2005-4-16 14:07:46 CRIENGLISH.com
HK veteran singer and actor Jacky Cheung's musical "Snow. Wolf. Lake" has hit the stage last night in Hong Kong.
Friday, April 08, 2005
Fifth Chinese Music Media Awards
Original URL: http://en.chinabroadcast.cn/2246/2005-4-8/67@225817.htm
Jay, DaoLang Compete for Media Nods
2005-4-8 10:28:47
Having been quite neglected by the music world in the past months, Chinese mainland singer Dao Lang earned seven nominations for the Fifth Chinese Music Media Awards.
Taiwanese pop king Jay Chow, a big winner in almost all recent award presentation ceremonies, also received seven nominations.
The two singers will compete in six categories, and the results of their competition are awaited with great suspense by the public.
The awards were organized by some of the most influential newspapers and media groups in China.
A jury composed of reporters and critics was set up to select winners in 27 professional categories. Music fans could also log online to vote for five awards: favorite male singer, favorite female singer, favorite band, favorite song, and most popular Karaoke song.
The awards this year also aim to salute the 1980s, a golden age for Chinese music.
With the theme "hail to the 80s," organizers expect greater exploration of a stagnant music market as well as a breakthrough in the music industry.
Our 80s, a song by renowned composer Zhou Qisheng, was picked as the theme song for the awards, the first theme song for a music award ceremony on the Chinese mainland.
Taiwan-based band F. I. R. received a leading nine nominations, including nominations for best newcomer, best band, best composer, best producer, best Chinese song, and best Chinese album.
In the best band category, they will be challenged mainly by S. H. E and Twins, both bands composed by young girls to cater to the young generation.
The best artist of the year award is widely regarded the most reputable trophy among the awards.
Five outstanding nominees fell into the category: Sam Hsu for his comeback and 44 solo concerts in 2004; Jacky Cheung for his hit album Life Is Like a Dream and the grand tour of his musical, Snow Wolf Lake; Jay Chow for his power as a fashion index in entertainment circles; F. I. R. for their achievements last year; and Dao Lang for his legendary success with an innovative music style.
Five stars are competing for the best male Chinese singer award: Lo Ta-yu (罗大佑), Jay Chow, Dao Lang, Xu Wei and Hins Cheung.
Once considered to be the pop idol whose songs often provoked thought, Lo's iconic status has been challenged by many newcomers.
As far as today's youths are concerned, Lo is yesterday's news. Yet Lo retook the music charts with his latest release, BeautIsland.
The musical crux of all the tunes sees Lo combining rock, pop and orchestration. The songs are all well thought-out, expertly executed and entertaining.
For the best male Cantonese singer category, nominees are Jacky Cheung, Hacken Lee, Anthony Wong, Leo Ku and Edmund Leung.
Andy Lau won many music awards last year but was omitted in all heavyweight nominations in this year's Chinese Music Media Awards.
He only earned a nomination for the most favorite male singer from online voting. This result is no surprise as Lau focused on acting last year and made little effort in singing.
After a year's rest, Stefanie Sun came back last year with Stefanie, an album combining modern and classical musical elements. She is to compete with Jasmine Leung, Jolin Tsai, Sandee Chan and veteran campus lyric singer Ding Wei for the title of best female Chinese singer.
Considered one of the most talented Chinese artists, Chan won seven nominations, making her an eyebrow-raising surprise. Chan has written many tunes for various pop singers, and she now comes to the front stage to display her talents. Her debut album Material Girl was released independently in 2004 and made a big splash in the music market. Many critics regarded her as a hope for Taiwanese pop music.
The competition for the best female Cantonese singer award is actually a contest between Joey Yung and Miriam Yeung.
Yung is regarded to be better in singing while Yeung presents more popular lyrics and her Small Town, Big Affair earned many laurels in 2004.
Kelly Chan, Gigi Leung and Fiona Sit were also nominated, but their possibility of winning is quite small.
For nominations for female singers, Faye Wong and Sammi Cheng were forgotten again.
One might feel amazed at how quickly the two pop divas faded away and were replaced by young singers.
Three new categories appeared this year: best hip-hop artist award, best hifi album award and best classical artist award. These categories were the first of their type in China and were dedicated to promoting more musical forms and Chinese musicians.
Hong Kong actor and singer Edison Chan won the best hip-hop artist nomination, a pleasant surprise to his fans.
Five outstanding artists were nominated for the best classical artist category: composer Chen Qigang, composer Huang Zi, pianist Lang Lang, violinist Huang Bin and violoncellist Wang Jian. These artists were finally put under spotlight in the domestic music market long after they had won international acclaim.
As a whole, the Fifth Chinese Music Media Awards provides comprehensive categories for music competition and the nominees represent the highest level of contemporary Chinese musical developments. A greater value to these awards lies in the promotion of young and aspiring musicians as well as the introduction of different musical forms to the public.
Source: shenzhen daily
Jay, DaoLang Compete for Media Nods
2005-4-8 10:28:47
Having been quite neglected by the music world in the past months, Chinese mainland singer Dao Lang earned seven nominations for the Fifth Chinese Music Media Awards.
Taiwanese pop king Jay Chow, a big winner in almost all recent award presentation ceremonies, also received seven nominations.
The two singers will compete in six categories, and the results of their competition are awaited with great suspense by the public.
The awards were organized by some of the most influential newspapers and media groups in China.
A jury composed of reporters and critics was set up to select winners in 27 professional categories. Music fans could also log online to vote for five awards: favorite male singer, favorite female singer, favorite band, favorite song, and most popular Karaoke song.
The awards this year also aim to salute the 1980s, a golden age for Chinese music.
With the theme "hail to the 80s," organizers expect greater exploration of a stagnant music market as well as a breakthrough in the music industry.
Our 80s, a song by renowned composer Zhou Qisheng, was picked as the theme song for the awards, the first theme song for a music award ceremony on the Chinese mainland.
Taiwan-based band F. I. R. received a leading nine nominations, including nominations for best newcomer, best band, best composer, best producer, best Chinese song, and best Chinese album.
In the best band category, they will be challenged mainly by S. H. E and Twins, both bands composed by young girls to cater to the young generation.
The best artist of the year award is widely regarded the most reputable trophy among the awards.
Five outstanding nominees fell into the category: Sam Hsu for his comeback and 44 solo concerts in 2004; Jacky Cheung for his hit album Life Is Like a Dream and the grand tour of his musical, Snow Wolf Lake; Jay Chow for his power as a fashion index in entertainment circles; F. I. R. for their achievements last year; and Dao Lang for his legendary success with an innovative music style.
Five stars are competing for the best male Chinese singer award: Lo Ta-yu (罗大佑), Jay Chow, Dao Lang, Xu Wei and Hins Cheung.
Once considered to be the pop idol whose songs often provoked thought, Lo's iconic status has been challenged by many newcomers.
As far as today's youths are concerned, Lo is yesterday's news. Yet Lo retook the music charts with his latest release, BeautIsland.
The musical crux of all the tunes sees Lo combining rock, pop and orchestration. The songs are all well thought-out, expertly executed and entertaining.
For the best male Cantonese singer category, nominees are Jacky Cheung, Hacken Lee, Anthony Wong, Leo Ku and Edmund Leung.
Andy Lau won many music awards last year but was omitted in all heavyweight nominations in this year's Chinese Music Media Awards.
He only earned a nomination for the most favorite male singer from online voting. This result is no surprise as Lau focused on acting last year and made little effort in singing.
After a year's rest, Stefanie Sun came back last year with Stefanie, an album combining modern and classical musical elements. She is to compete with Jasmine Leung, Jolin Tsai, Sandee Chan and veteran campus lyric singer Ding Wei for the title of best female Chinese singer.
Considered one of the most talented Chinese artists, Chan won seven nominations, making her an eyebrow-raising surprise. Chan has written many tunes for various pop singers, and she now comes to the front stage to display her talents. Her debut album Material Girl was released independently in 2004 and made a big splash in the music market. Many critics regarded her as a hope for Taiwanese pop music.
The competition for the best female Cantonese singer award is actually a contest between Joey Yung and Miriam Yeung.
Yung is regarded to be better in singing while Yeung presents more popular lyrics and her Small Town, Big Affair earned many laurels in 2004.
Kelly Chan, Gigi Leung and Fiona Sit were also nominated, but their possibility of winning is quite small.
For nominations for female singers, Faye Wong and Sammi Cheng were forgotten again.
One might feel amazed at how quickly the two pop divas faded away and were replaced by young singers.
Three new categories appeared this year: best hip-hop artist award, best hifi album award and best classical artist award. These categories were the first of their type in China and were dedicated to promoting more musical forms and Chinese musicians.
Hong Kong actor and singer Edison Chan won the best hip-hop artist nomination, a pleasant surprise to his fans.
Five outstanding artists were nominated for the best classical artist category: composer Chen Qigang, composer Huang Zi, pianist Lang Lang, violinist Huang Bin and violoncellist Wang Jian. These artists were finally put under spotlight in the domestic music market long after they had won international acclaim.
As a whole, the Fifth Chinese Music Media Awards provides comprehensive categories for music competition and the nominees represent the highest level of contemporary Chinese musical developments. A greater value to these awards lies in the promotion of young and aspiring musicians as well as the introduction of different musical forms to the public.
Source: shenzhen daily
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
Jacky Cheung Is Father Again
Original URL: http://en.chinabroadcast.cn/2246/2005-3-16/90@217030.htm
2005-3-16 8:56:17 CRIENGLISH.com
Hong Kong pop king Jacky Cheung announced he is the proud father of a second daughter. In a news release Monday, the singer confirmed suspicions and admitted his wife May May gave birth to their second daughter March 8.
In the news release, Cheung explained in a humorous way why he kept the news secret.
"Though I am excited about being a father again, it is a minor thing compared to really important news like the resignation of chief executive Tung Chee-hwa and the re-election of the chief executive of the HKSAR."
Then he tried wittily to shift media focus to the others by stating "Beyond my happiness, I am still very curious about things like who will be the next chief executive? Is Feye Wong remarried and pregnant? Who is the girl friend of Jerry Yan (言承旭)?"
According to reports, Cheung would focus on his family and be a full-time father for a while. He has put aside new assignments except for his commitment to the musical Snow Wolf Lake.
Source: shenzhendaily
2005-3-16 8:56:17 CRIENGLISH.com
Hong Kong pop king Jacky Cheung announced he is the proud father of a second daughter. In a news release Monday, the singer confirmed suspicions and admitted his wife May May gave birth to their second daughter March 8.
In the news release, Cheung explained in a humorous way why he kept the news secret.
"Though I am excited about being a father again, it is a minor thing compared to really important news like the resignation of chief executive Tung Chee-hwa and the re-election of the chief executive of the HKSAR."
Then he tried wittily to shift media focus to the others by stating "Beyond my happiness, I am still very curious about things like who will be the next chief executive? Is Feye Wong remarried and pregnant? Who is the girl friend of Jerry Yan (言承旭)?"
According to reports, Cheung would focus on his family and be a full-time father for a while. He has put aside new assignments except for his commitment to the musical Snow Wolf Lake.
Source: shenzhendaily
Saturday, March 05, 2005
"Snow Wolf Lake" Stages World Tour
Original URL: http://en.chinabroadcast.cn/2246/2005-3-5/67@213198.htm
2005-3-5 11:35:13 CRIENGLISH.com
Hong Kong singer-actor Jacky Cheung is still on the road in China performing his musical production "Snow Wolf Lake".
2005-3-5 11:35:13 CRIENGLISH.com
Hong Kong singer-actor Jacky Cheung is still on the road in China performing his musical production "Snow Wolf Lake".
The Hong Kong show will take start on April 15 to the 20th, for a total of six shows.
Jacky and his manager Florence Chan held a press conference on Friday to announce that the musical will tour the United States and Canada next year.
It's been eight years since "Snow" was produced. Cheung was worried about his health and strength, but after performing so many shows he says it is no longer a problem.
The star doesn't think he'd be able to hire the musical's former leading actress Sandy Lam as his female lead. She's been too busy, but he laughs as he said that he will still continue to miss Sandy Lam.
Source: hkvpradio / Photo: sina
Monday, January 10, 2005
Stars to Hold Huge Show in HK for Tsunami Aid
Original URL: http://en.chinabroadcast.cn/2105/2005-1-10/98@190110.htm
News 2005-01-10
Over 150 Asian music and movie stars, a majority of them from Hong Kong, will join forces in the Chinese territory for a huge fund-raising show to help the Asian tsunami relief effort.
Four popular Hong Kong singers Andy Lau, Jacky Cheung, Leon Lai, Aaron Kwok, known as the four Gods of canto-pop, are set to headline the show.
News 2005-01-10
Over 150 Asian music and movie stars, a majority of them from Hong Kong, will join forces in the Chinese territory for a huge fund-raising show to help the Asian tsunami relief effort.
Four popular Hong Kong singers Andy Lau, Jacky Cheung, Leon Lai, Aaron Kwok, known as the four Gods of canto-pop, are set to headline the show.
Jacky Cheung in Guangzhou for "Snow. Wolf. Lake"
Original URL: http://en.chinabroadcast.cn/2007/2005-1-10/67@190018.htm
2005-1-10 9:59:45 CRIENGLISH.com
Hong Kong artist Jacky Cheung and Chinese mainland folk singer Tang Can was in Guangzhou on Sunday night for the promotions of acclaimed muscal "Snow. Wolf. Lake".
Photo: sina
2005-1-10 9:59:45 CRIENGLISH.com
Hong Kong artist Jacky Cheung and Chinese mainland folk singer Tang Can was in Guangzhou on Sunday night for the promotions of acclaimed muscal "Snow. Wolf. Lake".
Photo: sina
Monday, January 03, 2005
Pop Concerts Woo Beijing Fans
Original URL: http://en.chinabroadcast.cn/1857/2005-1-7/35@189251.htm
2005-1-3 17:35:58 CRIENGLISH.com
While classical new year concerts are gaining growing popularity, pop concerts did not yield with the firm support of young fans. Three heavyweights in the pop industry, Jonathan Lee, Emil Chau, and Jacky Cheung, lighted up the Beijing pop music scene. CRI's Yang Binyuan has more.
Renowned Taiwan singers Jonathan Lee(李宗盛) and Emil Chau(周华健) held a New Year 's Eve duet concert in Beijing Friday night.
Some fans were even singing in tears when the two pop heavyweights belted out some of their best-known classics.
Adding to the excitement, Malaysian singer Jasmine Leung (梁静茹), Taiwan singer Tarcy Su (苏慧伦) and Hong Kong action star Jackie Chan were invited to perform as guest singers at the event in Beijing Worker's Stadium.
And fans were so eager to welcome in the new year that they wound their clock back and counted down to 2005 an hour earlier.
Compared with the jubilance of the superstar duet concert , musical Snow Wolf Lake touched fans' hearts with its heart-breaking plot and, of course, the charm of its main character, Jacky Cheung.
Jacky not only broke mainland's concert record by singing through 6 consecutive nights, but also proved he's the undisbuted King of Pop.
The musical tells a tragic love story about a gardener named Wolf and a millionaire's daughter Snow. The tale ends with the death of the lead actress, when all the cast and crew appeared on the stage singing the theme song Love is Forever.
Submerged in flowers and cheers, Jacky Cheung did not forget the less fortunate, and lead the crew to donate part of their income to tsunami-stricken areas.
Whether it's the joyous duet concert or tragic musical, Beijing fans certainly had a memorable New Years Eve, which seems to foreshadow that 2005 will be another year full of cultural festivities.
Yang Binyuan, CRI news.
2005-1-3 17:35:58 CRIENGLISH.com
While classical new year concerts are gaining growing popularity, pop concerts did not yield with the firm support of young fans. Three heavyweights in the pop industry, Jonathan Lee, Emil Chau, and Jacky Cheung, lighted up the Beijing pop music scene. CRI's Yang Binyuan has more.
Renowned Taiwan singers Jonathan Lee(李宗盛) and Emil Chau(周华健) held a New Year 's Eve duet concert in Beijing Friday night.
Some fans were even singing in tears when the two pop heavyweights belted out some of their best-known classics.
Adding to the excitement, Malaysian singer Jasmine Leung (梁静茹), Taiwan singer Tarcy Su (苏慧伦) and Hong Kong action star Jackie Chan were invited to perform as guest singers at the event in Beijing Worker's Stadium.
And fans were so eager to welcome in the new year that they wound their clock back and counted down to 2005 an hour earlier.
Compared with the jubilance of the superstar duet concert , musical Snow Wolf Lake touched fans' hearts with its heart-breaking plot and, of course, the charm of its main character, Jacky Cheung.
Jacky not only broke mainland's concert record by singing through 6 consecutive nights, but also proved he's the undisbuted King of Pop.
The musical tells a tragic love story about a gardener named Wolf and a millionaire's daughter Snow. The tale ends with the death of the lead actress, when all the cast and crew appeared on the stage singing the theme song Love is Forever.
Submerged in flowers and cheers, Jacky Cheung did not forget the less fortunate, and lead the crew to donate part of their income to tsunami-stricken areas.
Whether it's the joyous duet concert or tragic musical, Beijing fans certainly had a memorable New Years Eve, which seems to foreshadow that 2005 will be another year full of cultural festivities.
Yang Binyuan, CRI news.
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