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Katy Kung and Patrick Tang sparked love after shooting TVB series 7 Days In Life in 2010. Due to their 16 year age gap, not many supported them being together, but the couple were still very much in love. Earlier it was rumored Patrick bought a car for his girlfriend. Unfortunately, it turns out the two have already broken up. Yesterday morning, Katy said on Weibo: "Lately there has been a lot of reporters writing about how sweet my love life is, and I want to say thank you. There are a lot of things to experience in life. After the love ends, using a different way of getting along with someone would be even better... I will put even greater effort into my work from now on."

In a phone interview, Katy admitted she and Patrick have indeed broken up, she said: "We've split up some time ago, as to how long ago, I don't want to say. I just wanted to wait for the right time before I say anything. (What was the reason for the break up?) Incompatible personalities, we don't match, but we still have a good relationship. (A new love interest?) This has nothing to do with a third party. I don't have a new partner now, wait it out first. I can't just start a new relationship that easily." She stressed she and Patrick did not cohabit while they were dating, but after the break up, she moved to a place closer to TVB. Katy expressed she is currently working with Patrick on new series Record of the Fifth Day Opening, but they only have one scene together. She said there is no awkwardness when they meet.

As for Patrick, perhaps he still hasn't recovered from the break up since reporters have not been able to contact him. Last month, on the 20th, he uploaded a picture of himself on Weibo and wrote: "I had enough...who will be able to accept... I'm tired and there's no way to escape." Wonder if he was implying that he's back to being single. On August 10th, it was the last time Patrick interacted with Katy on Weibo, he said to her: "What is love? Do you need it? Are you happy?" It appears his comment has a meaning beyond the words.

Patrick Tang was hand-picked and appreciated by TVB former general manager Stephen Chan. However, this has also become the target of public criticism. Under the press' pen, most of the reports were negative. In fact, he didn't completely rely on Stephen and has put in a lot of effort in himself. Looking at his performance in the musical Waiting For the Match (獨坐婚姻介紹所), talent can be seen in Patrick. On stage, he had an effortless performance and many people on Weibo praised him. Just a few words by others, it could have not been expected that he saved them all up and even took his collection out to show us. He said, if one day, he has doubts on his own abilities, then he will take them out to look at. This is a form of encouragement. He has always told himself, no matter what happens, must continuously be thankful and never complain.

Gradually Advance, No Matter What

Regarding to the negative news, Patrick feels extremely helpless and as an artist, he very much has the 'Ah Q' spirit: "Mr. Chan is indeed my 'Pak Lok' (someone who sees talent in a person). He has taught me a lot, but I really cannot control how other people write about me."

In 1996, Patrick particiated in the New Talent Singing Contest and ended in sixth place at the finals. That year, Denise Ho was the winner and he was in last place. However, he was still able to sign a TVB artist contract and got appreciation by producer Siu Wai Hung. He first started with children shows, then travel shows and then in a popular sitcom War of Genders. TVB then changed his regular artist contract to a management contract. Coincidentally as luck has it, Paco Wong helped him release a music album, he then started singing and had a few representive works. He also got himself a girlfriend then. In the film Truth or Dare (六樓后座), his performance was praised by Sandra Ng. At the time, everything went smoothly for him.

Those years, Patrick did not dare to go wrong, and planned his every step. "I am a person who is hard to get along with, but people still attack me after all, making my image turn bad. Of course I was unhappy, I felt so autistic, but I could only tell myself to do better."

In TVB gameshow Foodie 2 Shoes,, Patrick was heavily criticized. Netizens were scolding him and attacking him. In 2008, Hins Cheung asked him to be the guest performer at his HK Coliseum concert: "At the time, I had criticial emotions and lacked self-confidence. I was afraid people would boo me. There was a moment where I really didn't dare to go on stage. I reluctantly walked on stage and results, I wasn't faced with the sounds of boo's, but instead applause from the entire venue. I was extremely thankful." Then no matter what opportunities TVB gave him, even if it's just a few episodes in a series, he would try his best to develop the roles as much as possible. "I never die, I never cry".

The Communication With Her

Patrick's career hasn't had a breakthrough yet, but in his love life, he has exceptionally good luck. The girlfriends come and go, and finally he found himself a girlfriend he really loves. However, he disagreed with what the reporter said: "If there really is good luck in love, then I didn't have to date so many times! Each time I'm with a new girlfriend, the relationship has to start from the beginning and will have to accept new challenges all over again." He dated 'atomic bomb' for 4 years, he was with Selena for 4 years and due to understanding issues, they broke up. "No matter what reason it is, I still did not feel good and unhappy. Breakups causes damage."

He and Katy Kung has been dating for nearly 2 years. 38 year old Patrick hopes to see a future in this relationship. In his heart, he already sees Katy as his girl. "She's a very filial and obedient girl. She's 16 years younger than me, sometimes she may have childish behavior, so I often try to do my best, so she can believe what I say is the truth and I could set a good example for her."

A 22 year old girl often likes to play and party with friends. "We have something in common, that is we both like to be at home." On the surface, Katy may seem easy-going and just listens to her boyfriend, but in some areas, she can be quite mature and can give Patrick good advice. Patrick has a lot of life experiences, "have to be able to get along with a matured 22 year old girl."

The Greatest Encouragement From Her

The area that people praise Katy most about is that she does not look for a wealthy boyfriend. Instead, she looks at the man's ability and his sense of responsibility. Patrick strived for so many years and finally he's able to buy a comfortable home. Each month he has to pay mortgage, support his family and looking around the house, everything he owns is a return for all his hard work. He doesn't rely on his parents, and Katy sees this in him and often says to Patrick: "I just feel your so smart! Baby." Just those simple words is already the greatest encouragement a woman can give a man. This also expresses her most mature side. She knows her blessings and won't ask for more. She won't compare Patrick with other men.

"I definitely will not disappoint her. I hope our relationship won't change. Whatever our future is like, no one can say, but having her support, I am very happy. In fact, a relationship is like rowing a boat. When your tired, its my turn to row and when I'm tired, your turn to row. We're both rowing towards the same place, even if we encounter a heavy storm and the boat flips, we will get back up and keep on going. As our boat doesn't have a motor, we have to row it with our own hands, that proves she is willing to row the boat with me together."

Yesterday Patrick Tang attended TVB's Sha Tin Moon Festival press conference. Although he was asked about Stephen Chan's corruption case just like all the other TVB artists, he still replied with "case has entered judicial process" and will not respond. However, he expressed that as a friend of Stephen's he feels worried and unhappy. Patrick sent SMS to comfort him and Stephen replied with a "Thanks".

Formerly part of the "Stephen Party", Patrick immediately drew a line, he stressed: "I am not. I will say that Stephen Chan is my mentor, I will not forget how much he helped me. I will continue to send supporting SMS to him. (Visit him?) Not at the moment, have to wait for the right time." It was said that the prosecutor charged Stephen with Article 9 under the "Prevention of Bribery Ordinance" and has obvious evidence, he can easily be convicted. Patrick was asked if he's even more worried? He said: "I don't know, not sure of the current situation and not convenient for me to say too much. I hope he'll be okay, and I do hope this can come to an end."

Also, Amigo Chui's support for Stephen will not change, he reveals that he has kept in touch with Stephen, he's emotionally stabled. It was reported that Amigo is trying to protect himself and tried to draw a line with Stephen, Amigo said: "There is no me without Mr. Chan, nothing can damage our relationship. I believe in him and will support him forever." Asked if he will be attending the court hearing next Tuesday? Amigo said: "If Mr. Chan wants me to attend, I will definitely go."

A report said that Patrick Tang has been affected by Stephen Chan's corruption case, where his recording jobs have come to a stop. Patrick gets kicked out of [JSG] as the host. Yesterday he admitted that after recording two more episodes, he will leave the show. Patrick said: "Since Amigo Chui's incident up until the incident that happened recently, I only played the role of a substitute." He will soon be focusing on his new series [Seven Day Love Isolation], so it'll be hard for him to do [JSG] too. Towards the public comments, he doesn't mind.

Yesterday Kevin Cheng accepted a phone interview on CRHK radio, it was said that he is very supportive of Stephen Chan, he said: "In the past, Stephen praised that I'm the golden basket, I shouldn't say anything now." He expressed that he's afraid to bother Stephen, so he only sent a SMS to him.

Stephen Chan has always cared about his image, after the ICAC incident many good friends are worried about him, often sending him SMS to comfort him. A friend who talked to him over the phone reveals that Stephen is emotionally stabled and even comforted back the friend telling them not to worry. There are also rumors that Patrick Tang who is under "Stephen's Team" will soon get "swept" by TVB.

One of Stephen's favorites, Patrick Tang attended <7 Day Love Isolation> costume fitting yesterday and expressed that he also sent SMS to Stephen. Stephen told him not to worry. As if he would go visit Stephen, Patrick said: "Of course, he is my life savor, a mentor. I want to visit him too, but the situation is complicated, I'll look out first."

It was said that because he's part of the "Stephen Team", TVB plans to "sweep him away" (fire him), Patrick expressed that he still has jobs to do. He believes that TVB is a big company and won't be that harsh just because of rumors, he said: "I haven't really thought about it, I don't know what's going to happen in the future, just do well on what I have to do today. (It was said that you, Edthancy and them were jealous of one another?) I don't care what you all write about, I saw him before, but I don't know him well."