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Today, Michelle Ye appeared in Central for the press conference of a new stage play 如此長江 that she's participating in. She expressed this time, she was persuaded by her respected mentor Poon Ka Tak. She said: "I'm really trying something new this time, after all I didn't start out from the performing arts school, so I don't really have much experience in this area. However, they had confidence in me, so I decided to push my worries onto them."

Michelle is going to stop working and concentrate entirely on rehearsal. Of course, this also means she'll suffer losses in her income. Asked when she'll come back to shoot a TVB series? She said: "They have approached me before, after all TVB and Poon Ka Tak are my respected mentors, so if needed, I will definitely do it. I believe they won't cause harm to me."

Once dubbed as Hong Kong's 'Golden Couple', dating rumours between TVB artistes Raymond Lam and Michelle Ye reignited after they were seen teasing each other while filming their new drama.

Reuniting as an onscreen couple for the third time, the pair showed their good chemistry through their close interactions off cameras.

According to the Hong Kong media, Legend of the Purple Hairpin, a period show which features the both of them, is produced by Michelle. She even forked out RMB$4 million (about SGD $790,000) to get Raymond on board as lead actor.

It is also said that the 32-year-old actress who usually puts on a serious front with other actors and the production crew is exceptionally caring and gentle towards Raymond. Michelle even behaved like his girlfriend through small actions such as helping Raymond to tidy his costume.

Mainland drama The Purple Hairpin Romance starring Hong Kong stars Raymond Lam and Michelle Ye is currently filming in Hengdian. Michelle plays the song girl, Huo Xiao Yu (Fok Siu Yuk), who has blissful fate with Raymond's character Wang Shan Ke (Wong Sam Hak). Unfortunately, destiny plays games with them, the two goes through a bumpy road. According to the production crew, for a more touching story, Michelle and Raymond practically washed their face with tears. Even the behind the scenes staff couldn't help, but to say "they saved up 10 years of tears and used it all up!" When speaking of Michelle rather put efforts into crying scenes, Raymond frankly expressed: "Very fortunate Michelle and my own emotions were able to turn bitter quickly, so we basically had no NGs in these bitter and sad crying scenes. We completed it all in one take. This is the probably the most crying I've done in my 10 year acting career and the most heartaching drama. "

Collaborating again after 10 years, Michelle expressed although its been 10 years since she's seen Raymond, their friendship did not fade off at all. She said: "I remember my first day at work with Raymond, I couldn't help but to say to him, 'Ah, our chemistry is still the same, didn't change.' Just an eye expression and we take the same action without any words. It turn out time and distance can't affect chemistry. Both of us are greatly gratified by this fact."

Michelle Ye participates in both of the acting and production side of new Mainland series The Purple Hairpin Romance. Yesterday shooting officially started in Hengdian. The lead actor is HK Siu Sang Raymond Lam. "RM" fans (Raymond-Michelle fans) finally get to see them collaborate again after waiting 10 years.

In the past, Michelle and Raymond collaborated in TVB series Lofty Waters Verdant Bow and Eternal Happiness, but since Michelle left TVB, the two rarely intersected. Michelle expressed although she rarely kept in touch with Raymond in the last 10 years, but when she was looking for a lead actor to be in this series, her old partner "Raymond Lam" was the first person to come to mind. "Raymond looks very noble, elegant and unconventional in costume dramas, and he really fits the 'Wong Sam Hak' role. He was my first choice." Raymond also expressed, despite their busy schedules, its a rare opportunity that they could collaborate again.

Yesterday Raymond Lam, Chilam Cheung, Nnadia Chan, Bosco Wong, Linda Chung and Elanne Kong took part in TVB's Yan Oi Tong Charity 2012. Recently, Raymond has been in Mainland shooting a new drama produced by Michelle Ye. It was reported Michelle has been treating the artists badly and scolded them on Weibo. When Raymond heard this, he was shocked and said: "She treats the artists well! Perhaps because she's a straightforward person, and she's working behind-the-scenes too, its difficult. (Will you be like Michelle and establish a production company?) I think I can only consider that after my retirement, but I have been doing some business with a friend, we plan to launch some products during my concert, and will do a crossover will an American famous brand."

According to news from Mainland, Raymond Lam and Michelle Ye are reuniting in October for new Mainland costume drama The Purple Hairpin Romance, an adaptation of The Purple Hairpin. The story sets in the Tang dynasty, revolving around singer-dancer (Fok Siu Yuk), the man dressed in yellow (Wong Sam Hak) and the scholar (Lee Yik). Raymond is portraying Wong Sam Hak. This is also Raymond and Michelle's first collaboration outside of TVB after 10 years. Following Lofty Water Verdant Bow and Eternal Happiness, this will be their third collaboration.

Additionally, Michelle will be producing and starring in this drama The Purple Hairpin Romance just as she did in Ninth Widow (第九个寡妇) and Goddess Athena (雅典娜女神). As the previous two were high quality dramas, Michelle's outstanding coordination and abilities has been complimented as well. This time, Michelle produces her third drama and is putting exceptional effort into the work. She will be using the same crew from Goddess Athena, from the director to the costume designer and art director, she has found herself a great team that has mutual understanding. She also invited famous HK scriptwriter Ka Wai Nam, who has written The Duke of Mount Deer 1984 and Beyond the Realm of Conscience, to help her with the script.

The other night, Michelle Ye and Mainland actor Ethan Li arrived together hand-in-hand, in matching outfits and shiny jewelry to PIAGET's banquet in Beijing. The two were very matching in every aspect. During the interview, the two would often glance at each other, hold hands and laugh, just like a passionate pair of lovers. However, they both denied to being in a relationship. Michelle was first to explain: "We are not dating, just friends! We have been shooting new series The 9th Widow in the past three months, so we are very familiar. (Is there a chance to develop further?) In terms of work, there is a lot of opportunities."

Although Michelle and Ethan both denied to the relationship, they still did not avoid praising one another. Ethan smiled sweetly: "She is a very good boss and a good actress. She the Goddess in the hearts of the people that like her and she is my Goddess!"

In the past, Michelle had many rumors, but she still stressed that she's single. Although she knows Ethan very well and has created lots of sparks during the collaboration, she seems to be holding back in her relationships. Michelle said: "If I really am dating, then I will make it public, but I'm not dating anyone at the moment. He (Ethan) has a very good personality. (What is he missing?) I'm not telling you! (Is it because he's not wealthy?) I love him more than those wealthy men!" The two were publicly expressing words of love, their relationship seems quite evident.

Since Louis Koo is suffering from leg injuries, the Overheard 2 film premiere was left to be supported by Sean Lau, Daniel Wu, Crystal Wang and Michelle Ye. Film premieres had always been a beauty battle between the female artists. The night of the premiere, Michelle and Crystal had on respectively a girdle transparent dress and a deep V evening dress. Unfortunately the 'attention' on the two were limited, and only relied on their slight career lines for a feast to the eyes.

However, whatever the two girls tried to put forth, they were still unable to compare with Amy Kwok's knitted shirt that she carefully prepared for her husband Sean. Because the AC was on too high, Sean's hands were ice-cold and had a 'sticking out' figure (nipples seen under his shirt). When reporters praised his sticking out figure was very sexy. Sean embarrassingly pretended to do Crystal's spoiled voice asking for help. He said in Mandarin, "You all are so naughty!"

Sean and Amy have been married for several years and had always been a loving couple. Earlier Amy said her husband strictly prohibited her to look sexy. Every time she leaves the door, she would first have to have Sean's 'approval'. Reporters teased if he'll be cautious of what he chooses for his wife to wear to the Venice Film Festival? Sean made a slick response: "When was I that type of person?! (Do you have confidence to become the Film King?) If have to win, it should be director Johnny To first. I am just going to accompany him."

As for Louis' injury, Sean and Crystal both sent their blessings to him. Crystal laughed: "The day after Louis' got injured, I attended an event in Guangzhou with him. I saw him using crutches and thought some well known brand custom made that for him. Later, I saw he couldn't even stand straight while taking photos, that's when I realized he does have a serious injury. Then I ran over to help him, he said it hurts a lot. I don't understand why he's in so much pain, but he was expressionless." Michelle added a joke to tease Louis: "He's fat, old and has grey hair, now he's crippled too!"

Michelle Ye (Yip Shuen) is paired up with Louis Koo Tin Lok in OVERHEARD 2 (SIT TING FUNG WON 2). Because in the film Yip Shuen had to go to prison at the hands of her on screen husband Goo Jai, she had to interpret the struggles between love and pain. Yip Shuen's "ability to cry" stunned Goo Jai, who could not help but praise "the Old Lady"!

This was not Yip Shuen and Goo Jai's first collaboration, and the most important to relationship scenes were chemistry and spark. In the film Yip Shuen had many crying scenes. Her tears seemed to flow like she had a tap as she cried on cue. No wonder people on the set made fun of her as a natural crybaby. Even Goo Jai said that he was no match for her.

Yip Shuen humbly said, "Anyone else in this character would be able to cry, so it's just that the directors' story is good. Of course, co-star is very important. Goo Jai is able to bring me into character." Yet this time she only worked for a few days. Although Yip Shuen said that her acting bug had its fill, she honestly said that it was not enough. She looked forward very much to working with Koo Tin Lok again. She said, "I am happy to be a part of OVERHEARD 2; but it was just a few short days of acting. If I have the chance I of course would like to work with Goo Jai."

Goo Jai said, "Although I didn't have too many scenes with Yip Shuen, those scenes required proper handling. I had to express the source of our relationship. My favorite scene was bringing Yip Shuen home. We had to talk about our feelings over the years and led up to the final break up. The scene wasn't long, and I didn't have too many lines, but we had to express our helplessness. This scene left a very deep feeling with me."

Recently Michelle Ye is busy shooting in Mainland for a new series. She exposed that earlier when she was match making with a male artist, but something silly foolish happened. At the time, she wanted to text the match maker that she is very nervous, but accidentally sent the message to that match making partner! She said: “Not only that! Later, we were in the same car together, and when the car made a sudden stop, he saw me roll off my seat!”

Yesterday Michelle Ye arrived in Beijing to attend a promotional event for her new film. When she was on stage, she suddenly collapsed to the ground. The people that stood next to her quickly helped her go backstage. White lips were seen on Michelle, after resting a bit, she felt better and said the reason was because of extreme fatigue.

In Beijing yesterday, Michelle attended the poster announcement ceremony for her new film. On stage, a sudden crashing sound was heard as Michelle falls to the ground. The other artists surrounded her to help her up. Liu Ye and Xuan Huang picked her up and brought her backstage. At the time, Michelle was still conscious, she opened her eyes, shook her head and waved her hands, but her lips were white. Her whole body lacked strength and was unable to remain standing.

It was understood that Michelle is currently on a diet to lose weight. That day she did not have lunch and because of low blood sugar levels, she collapsed. Her manager said she was rushing in Hong Kong to shoot a film and overworked herself. She is currently doing fine.

After some time to rest, Michelle accepted a phone interview, she said: "I already went to see the doctor. He said I'm excessively fatigue, and need to take a good rest. Because in the last year I filmed 10 movies and series. Also, I have been actively promoting for Hi, Fidelity." Known as the 'steal soul', Michelle joked she faints when she's relaxed: "When shooting Mainland series Steal Soul, I am often out in the sun, rain or snow and I'm still fine, so the crew called me the steal soul. Unexpectedly once I relax a bit, I faint."

Louis Koo, Sean Lau, Daniel Wu, Betty Wang and Michelle Ye attended the press conference for new film Overheard II. In the film, Louis appears with grey hair and grows a bread, looking 'old'. The director and screenwriter Felix Chong joked that to fight against 3D Sex and Zen: Extreme Ecstasy, he added a bed scene for Sean and Betty. Sean said: "Not to worry, the director won't do excessive bed scenes, but will still be a very good watch." This time, Sean plays a stock speculator rich businessman. Daniel plays a retired soldier.

Although Louis is troubled by his foot injury, he still going to shoot the film. He said: "Because I can't run, I won't be able to shoot pursuit scenes, but I still insist on not using a substitute." He expressed that earlier when he was shooting a car chasing scene, he carelessly crashed the car: "At the time I was turning and crashed, fortunately nothing happened to me or the car. Later I have a bomb explosion scene on the busy streets with Daniel. But if my condition isn't well, I will take a break for physical therapy." After completing Overheard II, Louis will immediately head to Shangri-la to shoot another film High Altitude Romance II with Sammi Cheng at the end of the month."

Michelle Ye and Louis plays a married couple, but she gets betrayed by her husband Louis and goes to jail. Asked if in reality she had been betrayed by a boyfriend before? Michelle said: "I have been betrayed by my ex-boyfriend before, but many times because of work I was unsure, perhaps it was faithful to the relationship, but was betrayed in terms of work. So this script was written very well." Michelle smiled and said that in reality she will have to see how much she loves the person before she decides if she should return to him (reconcile with ex-boyfriend). She also expressed that earlier she was rehearsing with Louis, but because she got too into it she couldn't stop crying.

Keeps mouth shut, won't talk about TVB's new boss

When speaking of her past rumors with 'Shell King' Chan Kwok Keung, now that he's the new boss at TVB, Michelle heard the name and did not want to talk about it. Asked if she still has a contract with TVB? She said: "No. (Has TVB invited her back to shoot series?) This is a business secret. I feel it doesn't matter what company I shoot series for as long as the script is good. I treat everyone equally." When reporters mentioned Chan Kwok Keung entering TVB again, Michelle said instantly: "I don't want to talk about unrelated things, it's not good to talk about people I don't know."

'Entertainment Today' by Guang Xian Media, and 'Video Billboard' work together with China Youth Development Foundation to organize the 'Love Relay - Stars brightens China' series of charity events and to continue promoting the love at Long Gang. The new action actress of the time, Michelle Ye was present at the event as the compassionate ambassador, and went to each and every household of Long Gang to promote the idea of the charity event in efforts to recruit all those interested. Michelle Ye expressed that she hopes to put in her share of effort to reach all the poor youths nationwide through all means possible.

It is revealed that the 'Love Relay - Stars brightens China' event is to help the poor youths nationwide in their music education, to nurture their passion towards music and to help them achieve their dreams in music. The event this time around involves 26 cities nationwide, and has earned the earnest support and participation of hundreds of celebrities, the fund raised will be donated to the China Youth Development Foundation 'Music Classroom' community project.

Filming and Charity; Forgetting Neither

Michelle Ye: Helping others brings self satisfactionOrganizing committee of 'Stars brightens China' charity event mentioned, Michelle's healthy image, friendliness and her diligence in all aspects as well as her high influence on the society becomes their main factor of inviting her as the compassionate ambassador of their event. Early this year, Michelle Ye won the Best Supporting Actress award in HKFA through her outstanding performance in 'Accident'. Following on, Michelle Ye continues to win recognition from the industry in her following works such as 'Fire of Conscience', 'Choy Li Fut Fists', 'Jian Dao Zhan Shi' etc.

With her rising popularity as well as beautiful and healthy image, she is recruited into the mega production, 'Jian Dang Wei Ye', playing Li Lizhuang, who is the leader of female athletes in the earlier times.

Although work is hectic, Michelle Ye did not give up on her passion and determination for charity. She can be seen actively participating in the 2010 Bazaar Celebrity Charity Night event as well as Jet Li's One Foundation Celebrity Charity Race. When speaking of her role as the compassionate ambassador of the 'Stars brightens China' charity event, Michelle humbly responded: "Filming and charity has always been part of my life, being able to reach out and help others brings me much self satisfaction too."

Biggest wish when returning to grandmother's place in Wenzhou: Children should grow up happily

On the day of the event, Michelle Ye went to each and every household at Long Gang. Children were very excited to meet Michelle Ye, and gave her ceaseless hugs and kisses. They also took the initiative to show her the results of their learning (music), and performed the Gu Zheng music, singing, etc. Michelle Ye rewarded and motivated them with hugs and applauses, she said: "My grandmother and mother are from Wenzhou, so I return to Wenzhou annually since young for festive season, it is a priceless experience and significant to have the chance to do charity at my hometown. I hope through the event this time, more children can have some achievements in music, at the same time I hope that the children can work hard to learn and change their future with their talent."

Charity: Calls out to public to share some love

As the compassionate ambassador of the event, Michelle Ye witnessed the underdeveloped conditions of the education facility and lacking opportunities of youngsters and said, "Charity is not something done overnight, although we put in our best efforts possible, the final objective is to personally be involved and help raise awareness of the society and public to show more love and care towards the growing youths and the challenges they face."

Miriam Yeung and Shawn Yu were presenting the Best Supporting Actress award at the Hong Kong Film Awards tonight. Michelle Ye finally won the little golden statue trophy of Best Supporting Actress. Although her support before was not too high, but this female celebrity who was once heavily promoted by TVB, and later decided to leave TVB to concentrate filming movies, has finally got her much deserved award today.

Director Dante Lam of ‘The Beast Stalker’, Leon Lai and Richie Ren leading in police-bandit action movie ‘Fire of Conscience’ will soon hit the screens on 1st April. Besides the two male leads having war zone action scenes, sexy actress Michelle Ye too sacrificed her long hair, becoming the one ‘lady officer’ in the film.

‘Fire of Conscience’ (in Chinese it is literally ‘Fire Dragon’) title originates from Hong Kong’s fire dragon dance show. In 1880 mid-autumn festival, there was an epidemic breakout, the people then depended on fire dragon dance to battle with this epidemic. Director Dante Lam expressed: “Fire dragon dance allowed me to recall everyone has an ‘epidemic’ within them, when your will is weak, it will win over your rationale and conscience, thus I think the significance of fire dragon dance and the people I usually film with matches, a very suitable simile.”

Michelle Ye’s tough appearance in ‘Fire of Conscience’, sacrificed her long hair to become ‘lady officer’

Michelle Ye plays Leon’s assistant in the film as a police officer and is assigned a tough appearance. She specially cut her years of long hair short, however she did not feel that it was a pity: “I feel that short hair is the best portrayal of a police officer’s style, since I’ve accepted (to play) this role, I will put my best efforts in, long hair can be grown again.” Meanwhile, during filming, she too has numerous action scenes to accomplish, among them she was to dash seven streets in one shot with Leon Lai, when talked about this, she expressed: “I do workout usually, but I really have no idea how far I actually ran that day, director filmed a few times, he wanted to give audience a longer (running) scene, we ended up running down 7 streets, after we finished the scene, I no longer know where I actually was.” Towards Michelle’s performance, Director Dante Lam gave her very high praises: “Michelle cut her long hair of several years just for this movie and brought to life a frontline and earnest police officer, she is the few Hong Kong actress who is able to handle war zone and action scenes well. She used to give the impression of gracefulness with a tad of sexiness, but it seems like she is good with tough too. After watching ‘Fire of Conscience’, (audience will) definitely have higher regards for her. Because be it chasing scenes or firing (guns) action scenes, they’re all very nice to watch and you can definitely feel her diligence and efforts in filming.”

Sighing it’s ‘cool to have guns’, praises Leon Lai to be tender, hard to forget ‘admiration’ scenes

Michelle Ye has been using her sexy female image in the past works, when talked about her transformation into a resolute police officer, she was very excited: “it’s definitely very different from my roles in the past, it was more feminine in the past, wearing glamorous clothes, but I like the simplicity of this movie, sexiness is not in what you wear, but what your spirit is, I feel that holding a gun is sexy.” Talking about her relationship scenes in the movie, Michelle Ye expressed: “She is a weak person in relationship, she admires Leon Lai yet dares not confess and silently helps him with everything, she is a reserved person.” Talking about her having numerous scenes with Leon Lai, Michelle Ye humbly expressed: “He is a very easy going person, and very nice, tender and delicate towards girls, there were several times when we filmed dangerous scenes, he took care of me well.”

The annual Hong Kong Media Asia Summer banquet is held at Tsim Tsa Tsui’s InterContinental Hotel, it was a night of radiant stars. Those present included Leon Lai, Donnie Yen, Michelle Ye, Shu Qi and all artists under the company. Michelle Ye dressed in Dior’s latest summer evening gown caught all attention upon arrival. She who has just celebrated her birthday simultaneously with Valentine’s day appeared radiant and sweet.

Michelle ye who has just rushed back Hong Kong in the midst of filming has much happy news these recent days. She is the hot favorite for the nominee of Hong Kong Film Best Supporting Actress Awards, and has also just celebrated her birthday together with Valentine’s day. Media at site asked who she celebrated her romantic birthday with, she smiled without replying, but appeared in sweet happiness. This new talent of the industry has been invited as the host for the event. Michelle who is fluent in three languages laughs cheerfully onstage, her lively and bubbly mood infected everyone at the event. Even Leon Lai and Donnie Yen rushed onstage to play the lucky draw game, while their boss Lam Gin Ngok donated a six figure sum in HKD under her influence, the atmosphere was merry throughout.