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Fan Bingbing May Be the Next Big Thing … But at What Cost?

March 8th, 2007 by dd

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Defintion of “Bada Bing, Bada Boom” from the Urban Dictionary:
mainly used as an expression for a very good looking person.

Example: Tony Soprano sees a drop-dead gorgeous female… this would be his cue to say “Bada Bing, Bada Boom!” … or in this case Fan Bada Bingbing, Bada Boomboom.

So is actress Bada Bing Bing set to replace Zhang Ziyi as the next big thing out of China? That’s yet to be seen and far less interesting at the moment than how she got to where she is.

According to a recent Cityweekend report, Fan’s talents may lie outside of her on-screen roles. As beautiful as she is, her sudden rise to popularity has sparked less than flattering gossip. The rumor mill has been abound with chatter of her past dalliances with strategic partners in the entertainment industry, perhaps a nip/ tuck to enhance her on-screen look, and some behind the scenes diva like political maneuvering.

If you’re a Fan of the Bada Bing Bing, you have to read the salacious details and be dazzled by larger versions of the picture gallery after the jump!

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Posted in Taiwan, China, Film, Zhang Ziyi, Zhou Xun, Lin Xinru, Fan Bingbing, Huayi Brothers | 2 Comments »



Yao Ming Stands Tallest in Forbes’ China Celebrity Rankings

March 6th, 2007 by dd

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Forbes released its lists of Chinese celebrity rankings, with NBA star Yao Ming coming first both on the income and social influence rankings.

Famous athlete Liu Xiang, the 110-meter hurdling world record holder, and blockbuster director Zhang Yimou were second and third on the list of social influence, while their incomes were fourth and sixth respectively.
It is noticeable that in the top 10 in social influence, other than those named above, all the others were females from showbiz.

Gong Li, with an income of nearly US$6m, is fifth both in terms of income and social influence. Her rise in social influence is due to her growing spotlight in Hollywood after starring in “Miami Vice” and “Hannibal Rising” in 2007. Zhang Ziyi is fourth in social influence after her performance in “Memoirs of a Geisha,” but her income dropped to 18th because she had no new releases in the past year due to her studies in the United States.

Rounding out the list are actress Zhou Xun at No. 6, Fan Bingbing at No. 7, singer Li Yuchun at No.8, director and actress Xu Jinglei at No. 9 and actress Carina Lau at No. 10.

It is astonishing to find Twelve Girls Band coming in second in income. They earned about US$18m, after performing 50 concerts on their world tour. However, their social influence was only 37th. [Cri]

Posted in China, Music, Film, Sports, Zhang Ziyi, Gong Li, Zhang Yimou, Carina Lau, Zhou Xun, Xu Jinglei, Fan Bingbing, Yao Ming, Li Yuchun, Liu Xiang | No Comments »



Picture Crazy Wednesday: Li Bingbing, Fan Bingbing, Zhou Xun

December 13th, 2006 by dd

Indulge yourself in some pics of some of China’s hottest female stars. To see larger versions of the thumbnail pics, continue to the article portion for better viewing.

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Posted in China, Film, Fashion, Zhou Xun, Fan Bingbing, Li Bingbing | No Comments »



Fashion Disasters and Tragically Hip Descend on MTV Style Awards in Shanghai

December 4th, 2006 by dd

Where is it written that Americans are the only ones who can ‘glam’ it up and create red carpet chaos? Apparently Asia didn’t get the memo. On Friday, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan artists strutted their stuff at the MTV Awards and Style Gala in Shanghai. Since its debut in 2003, this awards show has showcased the best, the worst and the outrageous in music and fashion. Check it out for yourself…
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More Celebrity and Fashion Pics after the jump!
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Posted in Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, Music, Film, Fashion, Carina Lau, Zhou Xun, Fan Bingbing | No Comments »



Hong Kong Sweeps Chinese ‘Oscars’ in Taiwan

December 4th, 2006 by dd

Best Feature Film
After This Our Exile, Hong Kong

Best Short Film
The Secret In The Wind, Taiwan

Best Documentary
My Football Summer, Taiwan

Best Director
Peter CHAN Ho Sun, Perhaps Love, Hong Kong / Taiwan

Best Leading Actor
KWOK Fu Shing, After This Our Exile, Hong Kong

Best Leading Actress
ZHOU Xun, Perhaps Love, Hong Kong / China

Best Supporting Actor
GOUM Ian Iskandar, After This Our Exile, Hong Kong

Best Supporting Actress
Nikki SHIE, Reflections

Best New Performer
Bryant CHANG, Eternal Summer, Taiwan

Best Original Screenplay
NING Hao, Crazy Stone, China / Hong Kong

Best Screenplay Adaptation
NING Dai, ZHANG Yuan, Little Red Flowers, China

Best Cinematography
Peter PAU, Perhaps Love, Hong Kong / China

Best Visual Effects
FOO Sing Choong, Silk, Taiwan

Best Art Direction
Tim YIP, The Banquet, China / Hong Kong

Best Makeup & Costume Design
Tim YIP, The Banquet, China / Hong Kong

Best Action Choreography
LING Chun Pong, WONG Chi Wai, Exiled, Hong Kong

Best Original Film Score
LIM Giong, Do Over, Taiwan

Best Original Film Song
Crossroad (from Perhaps Love)
Lyric: Chris SHUM, Song: Leon KO, Singer: Takeshi Kaneshiro, ZHOU Xun

Best Film Editing
CHEN Po Wen, Liu Chun-hsiu, Do Over, Taiwan

Best Sound Effect
TU Du Chi,GUO Li Chi,KE Yi Jun, Amour- Legende, Taiwan

Formoz Film Award
Do Over, Top Film Company, Leader Entertainment Company Ltd.

Formoz Filmmaker Award
KUO Lichi

Lifetime Achievement Award
Cheng Tzu-Fu (Taiwanese movie poster artist)

Best Feature Film Chosen by the Audience
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Posted in Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, Film, Andy Lau, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Leon Lai, Wong Kar Wai, Zhou Xun, Aaron Kwok, Patrick Tam, Jackie Cheung, Karen Mok, Chang Chen, John Woo, Peter Chan, Bryant Chang, Sandra Ng, Coco Lee, Nikki Shie | No Comments »



The Dapper Dumpling: Zhou Xun, Dong Jie and Rina pose for Miu Miu

November 20th, 2006 by dd

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Posted in China, Models, Film, Fashion, Zhou Xun, Dong Jie | No Comments »



The Dapper Dumpling: 2006 China Fashion Awards

November 18th, 2006 by dd

2006 China Fashion Awards was held in Shanghai last Friday, November 10. Superstars from China, Hong Kong and Twaiwn attended with awards going to stars like Maggie Cheung, Carina Lau, and Zhou Xun to name a few.

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Posted in Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, Film, Fashion, Maggie Cheung, Carina Lau, Zhou Xun, Jolin Tsai, Karen Mok, Gigi Leung, Lin Chiling, Huang Xiaoming | 2 Comments »



Top 10 Highest Paid Actresses in China

November 13th, 2006 by dd

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Highest-paid Chinese actresses according to Xinhuanet (based on annual salary in USD$):

Zhang Ziyi: US$15m

Maggie Cheung: US$13.75m

Gong Li: US$11.3m

Carina Lau: US$11.3m

Cecilia Cheung: US$9.4m

Zhao Wei: US$7m

Lin Xinru: US$5.6m

Liu Xiaoqing: US$4m

Hsu Chi: US$3.6m

Zhou Xun: US$1.9m

[Xinhua]

Posted in Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, Film, Zhang Ziyi, Gong Li, Maggie Cheung, Carina Lau, Shu Qi, Hsu Chi, Zhou Xun, Liu Xiaoqing, Lin Xinru, Zhao Wei, Cecilia Cheung | 1 Comment »