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In the new series Missing You, the concept of tracing services is conveyed through the organization "See Ming Seh" and the cases that come along with it. Separated families reuniting may be something that could never happen, happiness is not inevitable.

Turns Out There's Fate

In the past, Linda Chung had Steven Ma, Moses Chan (and Raymond Lam) as her popular on-screen partners. It wasn't until last year, she started working with other actors and created new sparks. Following Witness Insecurity's fate with Bosco Wong, this time she collaborates with a new partner, Jason Chan in new series Missing You. The series revolves around the concept of tracing services, the two are partners working in the tracing service organization "See Ming Seh" and eventually develop a relationship.

Although this is their first collaboration, the two quickly developed chemistry since Jason grew up in England and Linda grew up in Canada, so the two are considered 'westernized'. Jason said: "Perhaps we both grew up overseas, so we have common topics and easily developed chemistry." It turns out this isn't Jason and Linda's first collaboration because shortly after their debuts, Linda already had roles with slightly more screen time, Jason laughed and said that time, he just graduated from the TVB Artistes Training Class and didn't turn down any role. He started off as an Extra standing behind Linda. Linda said: "If Jason didn't take out the photo, I wouldn't be able to remember that he was in Heavenly In-Laws. Perhaps that time, he had on a fake mustache, but now mentioning this again, I find it funny."

At first Jason concentrated more on hosting, and so he's considered inexperienced in acting. This is his first series in which he played the leading role. Facing this new partner, Linda praised he's willing to learn and listen. "In terms of a newcomer, Jason really works hard and is willing to learn. Also, he isn't afraid to ask, so he improves faster than others." Jason said he's still a newcomer, and must continue to learn. "As a newcomer, there are many things I need to absorb and be willing to listen. If you are willing to share, I am willing to listen. As the director said, I try my best to absorb and digest all of the pointers my colleagues give me because we all want the series to do well."

After filming series for several years, Linda is still seeking new breakthroughs, challenges and genres. First time coming into contact with the refreshing theme of a tracing services, Linda said: "Because there is a lot to learn in tracing services, TVB made arrangements for us to interview the HK Red Cross Tracing Service team prior to filming. There were only 2-4 people working in that department, which is the same as 'See Ming Seh' from the series. They explained to us the mechanism, operations and methods of tracing. They even told us about special cases. I remember one case was about someone who was a clone, and hoped to find his father. We couldn't believe there was such case that exist. After hearing about these real cases, I felt very emotional because it was all about separated families. Imagining this happening to myself, if I lost my brother and sister, I would want to find them no matter what it takes. If it takes me 40 years to do it, that feeling is really indescribable."

Observing on the Side

Linda was touched by all the cases from the series. She hopes the audience will be able to understand more about tracing services through this series and she's grateful for the group of senior-level guest stars that participated in each of the cases. They did all their homework and their acting made the cases even more touching. "I like this series because I can be an observer. Each day, I watch my seniors do the acting and I'm the one feeling their problem, its better than me telling my story. So, I'm really grateful of all the senior-level artists and all the other guest stars, who played the younger versions. Without their participation in this series, our cases wouldn't be successful. This time, there are a lot of seniors, such as Lau Kong, Ngok Wah, Law Lan and Law Lok Lam, etc. I learned a lot from them. I'm paired up with Jason in this series, I love our story. Listening to their stories and watching their acting skills, I have even more motivation to make this series really good."

Can't Care Too Much

About her relationship with Jason's role, Linda said: "In the series, it was my first time being a social worker. He's the See Hing (big bro) with lots of experience. Since my character is rather pessimistic, many times I think of the negative side of things. He has like a sunshine personality, he's optimistic and helped me learn to relax and slowly I started having feelings for him. Unfortunately, he already had a really good girlfriend (Lin Xiawei), so I could just keep my feelings inside."

One of the concerns is the TV ratings for this series, Linda said: "Many people say the ratings are very low during the Christmas and New Year holidays, but I feel there is a need for series to come out no matter what time of year it is. Also, we can now re-watch the episodes online, so we shouldn't care too much [about ratings]. The most important is the series can be broadcast, so everyone can get to know the concept and service."

Love Confession on the Street

Jason plays the super attentive "See Yik Him", but he isn't aware of his true feelings. He fell in love with Yu Fung (Linda) without knowing it. It wasn't until Yu Fung decided to leave Hong Kong and go to Australia to study with her brother and the separation with his girlfriend, that he realized he developed feelings for Yu Fung over time. To win Yu Fung back, there was one scene about Yik Him on the busy Mong Kok street confessing his love for Yu Fung. Jason said a lot of things were hard to control because of the busy street, so it made filming even more difficult. "I have never filmed such a large-scale scene before. The directors and crew had to help with the filming process. Before the cameras rolled, I was worried there would be too many people and interrupt filming, but when the cameras rolled, I didn't care about anything and just started looking for Linda hysterically on the streets. The situation at the time actually helped me get into character."

Advice from Seniors

In one case, the story is about Yik Him tracing for his family. As the case was directly related to his own character, Jason frankly expressed he spent a lot of time and effort into his performance for this case. He said: "I really like watching the emotional and the quarrel scenes from my senior-level colleagues. However, I also liked the case about my character. First, by that time I had already been filming for a period of time and it was easier for me to get into character. Secondly, the case was very touching and helped me put myself into the story. It was like I put my character into a higher level. Many thanks to my colleagues and seniors from this series, whom had led me into character."

Jason also wanted to especially thank TV King Wayne Lai, he said: "Although Wayne isn't in this series, I saw him during our breaks and chatted with him. He would tell me some of his acting experiences and that its rare to get encouragement and pointers from others. So, I'm really excited to be able to work with both Ah Mo (Moses Chan) and Wayne in new series Transfer of Love Firm."

Yesterday Jason Chan attended a childrens event. Asked if Jason has plans to have children of his own? He said: "I want to have a two boys and two girls, I love a lively atmosphere."

Jason reveals he is currently busy shooting new series Transfer of Love Firm with the two TV Kings Wayne Lai and Moses Chan. Asked which actress does he want to portray as a couple the most? He said: "I've paired with Fala Chen, Lily Ho, Sire Ma, etc. before, but of course I hope to work with Myolie Wu and Tavia Yeung, they're both TV Queens. I'll learned a lot from them! (Do you mind kiss scenes with them?) If necessary for the scene, I don't mind!"

TVB's 'best deal' Jason Chan possesses good looks, has a foreign educational background and a fluent English speaker. He's any girl's deal man. He is currently one of the rising Siu Sangs in TVB and takes on his first lead role in new series Missing You. In the series, he plays a lovable social worker and often helps the people around him.

Jason expressed before he started filming this series, he was very nervous: "Actually I started feeling very nervous a few days before the first day of shooting. I was really afraid I wouldn't be able to handle it and won't do well. However, the majority of the time while I was filming, I didn't think too much!"

When speaking of the interesting things that happened during filming, Jason frankly expressed he clicked well with his co-star Linda Chung. One time he and Linda were chatting about their small collaboration back when he first debuted. He said: "Back then I was still studying in the TVB Artistes Training class, and collaborated with her in one series. That time I just had a small role of the person selling flowers and she was my customer. That scene was just a short 1-2 minutes, I had to think about it for a really long time before I could remember, but I really felt touched that she (Linda) still remembers after so long."

But when speaking of touching moments, Jason said this year he is really thankful of all the opportunities TVB gave him. He said: "This year I had two series and I have hosting jobs. Really thank TVB. (Will you find a girlfriend to share the happiness?) Nope. If I get busier later, then I definitely won't have time to date. I rather just focus on my career."

Eliza Sam (Heung Heung) has a 33C cup size, a round body figure and gained recognition based on her role as 'Princess Heung Heung' in Divas In Distress. Her workload had been increasing as she accepts one job after another. Her popularity is even putting pressure on former MCI Christine Kuo, and is crowned the new generation 'Home Boy Goddess'.

It was exposed that its been three years since Heung Heung's been in a relationship. After the rumor with soon-to-be groom Chin Kar Lok, earlier she was spotted going home in the same car with big boy Penny Chan from 'The Voice 2'. Looks like she has a lot of fate with the men! Yesterday at 1pm, reporters were at a silverware store in Central and spotted Heung Heung shooting a TVB Pearl program with Jason Chan. Heung Heung and Jason were seen focused entirely on listening to the staff's instructions. Off-cameras, Heung Heung and Jason sat facing each other and due to the AC being too high, Heung Heung put a scarf on her legs to keep warm.

Since Jason and Heung Heung are both Westernized, they were especially chatty. Heung Heung often laughed loudly too, and revealed her beautiful 'electrifying' smile. Unfortunately, Jason didn't get electrified and after a few words, he looked away. Heung Heung eventually lost interest and got up to pack up her stuff and changed back into a blue outfit.

What is happiness? For ME, I want to win the lottery the most...but how will I invest the money after I win? How will I split the money? Just thinking about it can get complicated!

How about Ella Koon? A lot simpler, holding hands with her Western doctor boyfriend, "just strolling the park is already happiness." Ella just signed with a new company and isn't ready to give up her boyfriend just because of her career. She sure has guts!

Rising star, Jason Chan feels achievements in his career is happiness, "I'm already 34!" As a man, that is what's call 'Man'.

Ella and Jason are both from UK, one studied in Birmingham and the other grew up there. It turns out the two have known each other for years, but never collaborated before and their first crossover is this photo shoot and interview with ME!. Dressed in colorful winter outfits and in joyous moods, there is more and more 'feel' in the two. The taste of happiness just naturally arises.

I Don't Want To Cohabit

Recently, Ella has fallen in love with horseback riding. She loves, loves, loves it. She goes for horseback rising lessons 3 times a week, that's over 20 times in a month. She exclaimed: "Crazy! I don't even know how I got this interest?!" On the day of the photo shoot, she came in dressed completely like a jockey and was fully prepared to rush over to get on a horse in Tuen Mun after work, "When I like something, I can get obsessed with it. I really want to raise a horse, so I could ride it." Ella has that much interest [in horses]? Does her boyfriend accompany her? "I have always loved animals. He's not as interested and isn't learning."

She just signed a new contract and has become Warner's Big Sister.... "Wah! I am totally not the Big Sister, I don't dare to take that title."

Ella is physically active and has to work, how does she balance all that with her relationship? I personally think it is a little overbearing!

Ella got straight to the point, "We don't have to perform Kung Fu. Always seeing and checking each other, then the relationship must not be going very well. I really enjoy the fact that we both have personal space. My schedule is never stable working in this industry. Also, whenever I have thoughts, I like to play the guitar early in the morning, it can get really annoying if you're in the house with me, so we don't live together. I'm just that traditional, nobody believes it."

With her career charging forward, is Ella worried she may gain one, but lose the other? "I don't have to be that brave and give up love for my career right?! He isn't just my boyfriend, he's my soul mate."

Ella frankly expressed career and love can coexist, the first criteria is to open up! She said: "A relationship can support me to do other things. I am now seeking a peaceful life, just take strolls at the park is already happiness. Just eating a bowl of plain white rice is happiness. I am a career-oriented woman, family is in second place and love is just in third place."

Dislikes Women Partying

Regarding Jason, we can just say he looks familiar, but its hard to point him out. Actually Jason started off as a temporary actor (extra), he was Bosco Wong's stuntman for 8 years before he was given a role in a sitcom.

Grew up in the UK, Jason's father owned a restaurant in London and because Jason's mother was a huge fan of Andy Lau, he was influenced into following HK entertainment since youth. After graduation, he worked two years in hospital management. Seeing Daniel Wu and Wang Lee Hom, the 'studied overseas boys' having such good development in showbiz, he began having dreams of becoming a star.

"I have confidence in my looks." He does have a nice voice and is quite handsome, but handsome doesn't mean he's at an advantage, he still had to suffer. "When I first entered TVB, my monthly salary wasn't even HK$5000. With rent and only a few thousand of monthly income, I only had $53.8 left in my bank account. The only option I had was to ask my family for assistance, they helped me out for a year." A grown man asking his family for money, that is truly difficult to bear.

Finally someone who recognized Jason's talents came along, he started hosting on TVB Pearl channel and then was recruited by Virgina Lok into the drama department. From there, his career finally started getting somewhere.

As far as Jason's love life, it's a blank piece of paper. He has dated three times, two of the relationships were with British women, but because of the cultural differences, the relationships didn't get anywhere. "Our main issue was that she's always out partying. I really don't like women going out to party."

In the future, will he choose a foreign girlfriend again? "It has nothing to do with ethnicity, just as long as we match. I'm still single now and I know I'm behind, I'm already 34, but my career really is the priority now."

The public sees Jason as the next 'Best Deal' (seun poon) after Moses Chan, what is there to worry then? "If I can succeed like him (Moses) 10 years from now, I'm already satisfied enough."

Jason's Tips

Q: What is your favorite style of British fashion?
A: Long coats. Basically all men in London has one. Very handsome! I have a few long coats myself to watch the door."

Q: You said you like to buy shoes, what was the most expensive one you bought?
A: In 1999, I saw Nicholas Tse with a pair of Birkenstocks. I used 300 pounds to buy a pair for myself while they were on sale. I spent all the money I earned from working at my father's restaurant all at once.

Ella's Tips

Q: How do you like to dress in the winter?
A: Boyish. I have never been that girly. A coat with a pair of jeans and flats, comfortable and looks good.

Q: What about colors?
A: Autumn can be very colorful, I like to match gray with purple, red and green. The whole look is high spirited and harmonious.

PROFILES

Jason Chan
Birth Date: December 12, 1977
Birth Place: Hong Kong
Height: 5'10 // Weight: 165 pounds.
Languages: Cantonese, English
Education: Bachelors' at SOAS in Ancient and Modern Chinese literature, Masters at University of London in economics.
Debut: 2004, TVB 20th Artistes Acting Class.

Ella Koon
Birth Date: July 9, 1979
Birth Place: Taihiti
Height: 5'4 // Weight: 112 pounds.
Languages: Cantonese, Mandarin, English and French.
Education: Birmingham high school graduate.
Debut: 19 years old, started off as a model. 21 years old started acting. 2009, singing skill was greatly praised for her performance of Endless Love in TVB's The Voice.

A few nights ago, Linda Chung and Jason Chan hosted an end-of-filming dinner for the cast and crew of TVB new series Ferris Wheel Happiness. Linda praised Jason for performing well on his first leading role, but he was stressed because he had too high expectations on himself. Jason was asked whether if he had fallen for Linda after their collaboration? Jason blushed and expressed embarrassingly: "I should say we had a great time working together and quickly developed chemistry." Linda added: "Yes, luckily we didn't have any arguments."

The single Jason expressed he has never met with Linda in private before, but they had a pleasant collaboration. In the future, he will invite Linda and other friends out for dinner. He also welcomes advertisers to hire them as a 'couple team', so they could earn money together. In regards to rumored girlfriend Sarah Song spotted on a date with Kevin Cheng? Jason said: "We are just friends, but we're been rumored for so long, it's not convenient for me to comment on her matters."

Yesterday Linda Chung and Jason Chan were on the busy street in Mong Kok shooting for TVB new series Ferris Wheel Happiness. The scene was about Jason on the street looking for Linda, but since he had no luck, he climbed up on the rails and publicly confessed his love for Linda. When Linda heard the touching confession, the two ended the scene with a hug.

Jason and Linda were shooting the same scene over and over again, from the beginning to the end of the street. There were over 10 extras serving as their 'bodyguards' and over a hundred 'volunteer extras' (bystanders) madly taking pictures on the side. At one point, there was a confusion with everyone surrounding their idols. When Jason jumped on the rail to confess his love, he accidentally bumped his head on the street light, but he continued shooting as if nothing happened. As for Linda, despite many people surrounding her for pictures, she was still able to get her emotions out for the shoot. Very professional!

Since the street was crowded, Linda joked she turned into 'Kiu Chi Lam' (her Witness Insecurity role), she said: "There are many staff protecting me, so I'm not afraid." To prevent disturbance, Linda hid herself behind the people to study the script, and rehearsed the scene with Jason. When asked if there was ever a guy who made a love confession to her in public? Linda said: "My first boyfriend, gave me flowers on the street once. I was very touched because we are both shy people!"

TVB rising star, Jason Chan, attracts audience with his fluent English and handsome looks. Six years ago, he flew back alone to Hong Kong from England and joined TVB to fulfill his dreams of becoming a star. After six years, Jason made accomplishments in showbiz and recently his popularity rises! His goal is to be like Amigo Chui, hoping one day he can be a remarkable host like him.

Last year, 34 year old Jason gained recognition based on his role in TVB sitcom Be Home For Dinner. In the new series, No Good Either Way he and Natalie Tong play a couple for the first time. The two have both kiss and slapping scenes. As a newcomer, Jason is thankful of Natalie's advice on the kiss scenes. "In acting, Natalie is more experienced than me. She is attentive and knows how to look after others. Perhaps she knows I'm inexperienced, so she rehearsed the scenes with me before the actual shoot to reduce my anxiety. This isn't my first time shooting a kiss scene, so I'm not as nervous as the first time. The scene was okay after 7 or 8 shots. Actually, the scene where I get slapped by Natalie was the most memorable because that night, it had already been a full of day of shooting and we were shooting at 11pm, so I felt a little sluggish. After I got slapped by Natalie, she woke me up."

Lied to family to enter showbiz

Jason has a master's degree in economics from University of London. Jason has the looks and is considered a 'cute big man' on the inside. He has an elder brother and two younger brothers in his family. Back then, he bought a ticket and flew back to HK without his family knowing. "In England I was already watching TVB series, so I made up a beautiful lie to package the matter of going back to HK. At the time, I told my parents I wanted to find opportunities in HK, so I could develop in Mainland. I remember when I got a letter from TVB saying that I was accepted into the Artistes Training Class, I was very excited, I called my mother immediately, but I heard my mother's disappointed voice over the phone. Of course I understand my parents were worried about me, they feared the entertainment circle would be too complex. Fortunately, I now have some achievements and when on the phone with my family, we now have another subject to talk about."

Pleased to hear people calling him by his Chinese name

Jason has been in HK for 6 years and has opportunities everywhere. He first started off 'testing the waters' on TVB Pearl (English channel) as their host. It was only recently he started shooting series and has been heavily promoted to supporting roles. In his latest series Ferris Wheel Happiness, Jason takes on his first lead role and will be paired with Linda Chung. When asked if he likes hosting or acting more? Jason thought through the question carefully, he said: "Actually, I like both. As a host, I don't have as much pressure because the scripts are prepared beforehand and I have more time to prepare. When I first entered the industry, I was the host on the entertainment news channel, the live programs were challenging. My Cantonese wasn't that great, so once I went on air, I got so nervous my hands were sweating. Each time I completed a program, I was frustrated. That time, I had to have the quality of self-regulation. The program producer taught me a few tricks of a host, after 3 or 4 months, I got a hang of it. As for acting, I love and hate it because many times its last minute scripts. I have to put in greater effort into acting, but in the acting world, I could also portray different characters, which feels very satisfying. In the past, when people see me, they could only call me by my English name, but now on the streets people know my Chinese name. That makes me feel happy! If 100 was the perfect score, I would give myself 60 or 70. Amigo Chui is my goal, I hope one day I could be a host and be as successful as him."

Ruco Chan, Kristal Tin, Natalie Tong, Jason Chan and the rest of the cast of TVB series No Good Either Way attended the promotional event. The cast were very into playing the game, Twister. Natalie carelessly exposes herself and almost bumped her head into Jason's private, but luckily Jason quickly covered with his hands. Natalie laughed and said luckily she didn't hit anything. Ruco feared Leanne Li would step on his private, so he quickly covered up as well, he later joked: "No because I was afraid there would be some indecent reaction, no, I mean indecent actions! After all, she is 'Ah So' (Wong Cho Lam's girlfriend). It wouldn't be good if she touched me."

Ruco is very pleased with No Good Either Way's results. Friends have praised that he can actually do comedies, be a professional or take on an evil role. Kristal was happy that even Miriam Yeung is watching their series during her postpartum confinement ("sitting the month"), and praised on Weibo that this is the best entertainment during confinement. No Good Either Way is a favorite for both young and old audiences!

Natalie's body shape was looking good, when asked if she got a cup size increase? She laughed: "A little!" She frankly expressed she got fatter on all parts of her body, and gained 10 pounds. Firstly, its necessary for the series she's shooting and secondly she's taking Chinese medications to nurse her health. When asked if she's currently dating? She said: "Nope, not related to anyone."

Linda Chung, Jason Chan, Cilla Kung and Lin Xiawei attended the blessing ceremony for TVB new series Ferris Wheel Happiness. Linda reveals in the series, she has a crush on Jason and in real life he really takes good care of the people around him. It was said Jason is Moses Chan's successor as the next 'seun poon' (best deal), making Jason feel embarrassed. Reporters teased Jason is a super 'seun poon', Linda was asked if there's any sparks between them, but she accidentally blurted out: "Really? But he already has one (girlfriend). Why is it only guys can be seun poons, I'm filial and faithful, I'm a pretty good deal too!" Linda admires Jason most for his positive energy: "I came back to HK and have more negative energy. (Regret coming back?) Well no, it's rare to find a job that I like doing."

Linda's new series Witness Insecurity's promotional clips were said to be too violent and bloody, Linda said: "The promo clips were shot separately and should be unrelated to the storyline." As for Cilla taking photos with rumored boyfriend Brian, she insisted they known each other for too long and cannot develop any further.

In TVB new series No Good Either Way, it's considered Natalie Tong and Jason Chan first collaboration as a couple. In terms of entry into the industry, Natalie is Jason's "senior sister" (see jeh), but in terms of age, Jason is Natalie's "elder brother". However, Jason smiled and said Natalie often gave him advice when they were filming, she's very attentive and knows how to look after people. When asked if she's his cup of tea? Jason laughed: "Pretty ok! (Did you two take it a step further?) No! We are friends, sometimes we go out for dinner, it's better with more friends, more to talk about! I really admire her, she's very into her work and is attentive."

Natalie Feels Jason's nervousness

Jason is full of praises for Natalie, but this See Jeh teases him, exposing that he's extremely shy for the kiss scenes. Natalie laughed: "I felt he was nervous. There was one scene about us already dating for a long time, so we hold hands and give goodbye kisses. I told him to give me a kiss, but he just kissed me on the forehead. I said no no, when we actually film, you have to kiss me on the lips! He was really shy, in some scenes where he has to sweetly please me, he didn't dare to touch me. I had to ask him back, can you just touch me? Makes me sound like a creep!"

Jason's like her first boyfriend

But, Natalie said Jason started out quiet, but he later turned talkative. She had to shout for him to stop, just like those overly active children. When asked if she likes 'cute big men'? She said Jason is like her first boyfriend, she said: "Actually his looks and personality are very similar. Although it's our first collaboration, I can easily find his strengths to like him. He's very attentive too, and knows how to look after others to make up for his deficiencies. He has a lot of potential. When we were filming, women 25 and up were just staring at him."

Jason Chan is currently TVB's heavily promoted artist, becoming the lead actor in a new series and gaining favor from advertisement companies. This year he has already been in three commercials and was shooting another appliance commercial yesterday. When speaking of his healthy image, he frankly said: "It's not deliberate. Perhaps because I grew up in England and have a fresh image. Honestly, I am a pretty conservative person."

Jason will soon start on new series Ferris Wheel Happiness co-starring Linda Chung. He said he's both excited and nervous: "This is a good opportunity. Aside from having the chance to work with Linda, I also get to work with veterans, like Law Lan and Ngok Wah. I really can't ask for anything more." Last year at the TVB Anniversary Awards, Jason was part of the nominations for 'Most Improved Actor'. This time, he takes on the leading role, does that give him more confidence? He expressed getting an award is a great source of encouragement, but he will not think too much at this point in time because he really has to hold onto the opportunity. He'll be satisfied if his series gets good feedback.

During the great war in the HK television industry, many artists have moved over to Ricky Wong's new free TV station CTI and there has been a lack of Siu Sang and FaDans within TVB. Of course, TVB won't just sit there and do nothing. The best solution now is to promote their 'own people', following Natalie Tong and Sire Ma taking on lead actress roles, handsome and healthy image actor Jason Chan (Chi San) is also being heavily promoted.

Moses Chan, Kevin Cheng, Raymond Lam, Bosco Wong, Kenneth Ma, Tavia Yeung, Fala Chen, Linda Chung, Myolie Wu and Kate Tsui are seen in 90% of TVB's series. However, to compete with the future competitors, TVB will of course have to first put out their 'own people' policy and promote the 'second line' artists.

TVB is now targeting the one who possesses a filial image, Jason Chan. With his success in last year's sitcom Be Home For Dinner, Jason accepted two series and three endorsements shortly after in which he rapidly gained 6 figures in one breath. Since TVB is currently lacking Siu Sangs and Jason is favored by TVB's two executives Catherine Tsang and Virgina Lok, he rapidly gets named as the next 'first line' Siu Sang. Late May, Jason will be starting his first series as a lead actor in new modern series Ferris Wheel Happiness, pairing up with Linda Chung.

In regards to the news of becoming lead actor, Jason frankly expressed he feels blessed: "Since my debut in 2006, my progression had been going pretty well. TVB gave me a lot of opportunities. From the hosting job on the TVB Pearl channel, to shooting series on TVB Jade, the jobs have just been coming continuously. I personally didn't have too many down times, I know some colleagues that didn't get any jobs for several months, I just feel I'm very fortunate. I really want to thank Miss Lok, but I also feel very nervous taking on the lead role for the first time. I'm worried I can't do it, and this is my first time collaborating with Linda. I don't know how our chemistry will be like. However, of course I will try my best to try out different roles and opportunities. I hope my acting in the future will be like Ah Mo (Moses Chan) and Ah Fung (Raymond Lam)." Jason might have a youthful look, but it turns out he's already 35 years old and is only starting to become a Siu Sang now, does he feel it's rather late? He said: "Although I am not considered young, I still have a baby face. Since I've entered the industry, I learned a lot. Perhaps its because I entered the industry late, so I have mature thoughts and whenever an opportunity comes, I will grasp it and do even better."

Aside from TVB's own people, it was said during the series production preparation, the producers are courageously using new faces. Just like Roger Kwok, Joey Meng and Wong Cho Lam's new comedy series Cousin, You Are Good, the search for a female lead had been going on for a while. It was said, Wong Cho Lam saw Ivana Wong's musical performance and immediately recommended her to the producer. Results, she was successfully recruited into the cast. Regarding this, producer Wong Wai Sing admitted: "I did indeed watch her musical. I saw how freely she portrayed the HK Girl role in the music and is different from her usual image. It was truly an eye-opener, but Ivana was reluctant at first because she has never been in a series after all. Later, she learned her role will be a music college graduate and likes to compose music, which is similar to herself and she'll be collaborating with the two artists that treats newcomers well, Wong Cho Lam and Roger Kwok, so she eventually decided to take part in this series."

Yesterday TVB sitcom Be Home For Dinner actor Jason Chan and Leanne Li attended a skincare event at a shopping mall in Macau.

Recently, Jason's popularity has been rising due to his appearance in TVB's sitcom and it was rumored that he's the 'Pickup Artist' strongly pursing 4 of his work partners including Aimee Chan, Eric Suen's girlfriend Macy Chan, Sarah Song and Becky Lee. Jason helplessly said: "My female friends became the focus, I feel sorry! After all, my career is the priority, I just feel helpless that it's rumored like this!" He clarifies that that the 4 TVB female stars are his friends and work partners. Asked if he's dated the 4 girls before? He stressed: "They are purely just colleagues that I collaborated before. We never dated, and I personally do not want to get defeated under Eric Suen's hands because I never pursued Macy Chan before."

Asked of his current love life? Jason said he's single: "Even if I had a girlfriend, I will have to first ask my manager's opinion before I decide to make it public or not! (Do you like your title as the Pickup Artist?) Not that good, it's negative!" But he immediately followed with a 'backup plan', and expressed that if he does collaborate again with his 4 rumored girlfriends, he will not avoid eating out with them.