Post by lovevicki on Aug 26, 2005 12:19:34 GMT 7
[glow=red,2,300]"Mystery of the Unfailing Popularity of Chinese Movie Star Vicki Zhao" [/glow]Asia Times 24/08/2005 Author:Zhongren Shang
Translated by:Teddy
(Writer's quote: Without you, how would my days be spent? For the entertainment media and curious folks, Vicki Zhao has indeed made tremendous contributions!)
During these 8 years, since becoming red hot from Huan Zhu Ge Ge, Vicki Zhao has been surrounded by so-called plot-thickening, ever-twisting, flashing news - incidents from wearing the flagged skirt to the recent love triangle? Waves after waves, it's more like a movie series than the actual movie series.
Conquering the Whole China?
Without much evidence, any news going around are merely considered as jokes. The important thing is Vicki Zhao did not fall down. On the contrary, she has become more valiant battles after battles. The recent negative news items have been nonstop. However, the sales of her new CD album still going strong. Is this the meaning of box office poison?? Or her door is just wide-open for business? A new film "Auntie's Late Modern Life", directed by Ann Hui, is waiting for her participation. Vicki Zhao will collaborate with Chow Yun Fat and Qi Qin Gao Wa.
Although the box office result of the movie Jade Goddess of Mercy?was so-so, but it did not scare away film producers. Instead, big budgets are poured into new films. Chow Yun Fat returns to film Chinese movies, many big-name stars are interested in collaborating. But the eventual opportunity belongs to Vicki Zhao.
Indeed, in the hearts of Chinese folks, Vicki Zhao is really an unfading wonder. Within the last 10 years, even the last 20 or 30 years, how many actors could become famous overnight like Vicki Zhao, whom with 1 character role, she conquer the whole China? On the countryside, not too many folks know the name ZZY. But in the eyes of many an uncle and an auntie Vicki Zhao is their precious little ________. (Please fill in your own description. Hey, I like this tranz to be interactive. I suggest gem, apple or girl. Please let me know what you put in.)
Some actresses might find success in the international showbiz. They scored their points step by step. However, in China, Vicki Zhao was by far incomparable with her explosive and penetrating popularity. Many had joked around saying even if Vicki Zhao did not sing well and acted lousy, someone would still want to listen and watch, just to see how lousy she could be! (And pay for watching!)
In unlimited gold mine?
Because of Vicki's mega-star status, which can have adverse effect, a lot of people wanted to take advantage of her. Her role Xiao Yan Zi had an adage: Instead of getting bored and sad, I rather spend every minute and second feeling happy!?Those who understand Vicki Zhao know that she has an easygoing personality, self-protective but weak in willpower(?). Although she knows that other people’s motives are questionable, she still maintains her own principles, vowing to spend every minute and second feeling happy!
For instance, going to karaoke is a normal pastime. However, rumors always follow Vicki Zhao. Her going to a nightclub for sure will become a topic of conversion. But she does not avoid there because of that. Therefore, recently after filming, she and Lu Yi were described by Hong Kong Weekly as serenading nightly and joined by a group of coworkers for drinking. This is indeed Vicki Zhao is true character. She loves the crowd and refuses to go to bed after work. She could go wild enjoying herself. Then, the next morning, she would excuse herself from work and apologize for being sick.
She loves to play and generates lots of news. Her mega-star magnetism has never faded. She is still such an unlimited gold mine.
Vicki Zhao relied on fame to produce her CD album. Recently, the song Me and Shangguan Yan?appeared on many popular music charts.
(Skipping a meaningless section on agents/managers.)
Therefore, Vicki Zhao has become the ultimate target for Chinese agents. Who can be like her, so popular in all of China?
As long as we have Vicki Zhao, we have a dream.
Translated by:Teddy
(Writer's quote: Without you, how would my days be spent? For the entertainment media and curious folks, Vicki Zhao has indeed made tremendous contributions!)
During these 8 years, since becoming red hot from Huan Zhu Ge Ge, Vicki Zhao has been surrounded by so-called plot-thickening, ever-twisting, flashing news - incidents from wearing the flagged skirt to the recent love triangle? Waves after waves, it's more like a movie series than the actual movie series.
Conquering the Whole China?
Without much evidence, any news going around are merely considered as jokes. The important thing is Vicki Zhao did not fall down. On the contrary, she has become more valiant battles after battles. The recent negative news items have been nonstop. However, the sales of her new CD album still going strong. Is this the meaning of box office poison?? Or her door is just wide-open for business? A new film "Auntie's Late Modern Life", directed by Ann Hui, is waiting for her participation. Vicki Zhao will collaborate with Chow Yun Fat and Qi Qin Gao Wa.
Although the box office result of the movie Jade Goddess of Mercy?was so-so, but it did not scare away film producers. Instead, big budgets are poured into new films. Chow Yun Fat returns to film Chinese movies, many big-name stars are interested in collaborating. But the eventual opportunity belongs to Vicki Zhao.
Indeed, in the hearts of Chinese folks, Vicki Zhao is really an unfading wonder. Within the last 10 years, even the last 20 or 30 years, how many actors could become famous overnight like Vicki Zhao, whom with 1 character role, she conquer the whole China? On the countryside, not too many folks know the name ZZY. But in the eyes of many an uncle and an auntie Vicki Zhao is their precious little ________. (Please fill in your own description. Hey, I like this tranz to be interactive. I suggest gem, apple or girl. Please let me know what you put in.)
Some actresses might find success in the international showbiz. They scored their points step by step. However, in China, Vicki Zhao was by far incomparable with her explosive and penetrating popularity. Many had joked around saying even if Vicki Zhao did not sing well and acted lousy, someone would still want to listen and watch, just to see how lousy she could be! (And pay for watching!)
In unlimited gold mine?
Because of Vicki's mega-star status, which can have adverse effect, a lot of people wanted to take advantage of her. Her role Xiao Yan Zi had an adage: Instead of getting bored and sad, I rather spend every minute and second feeling happy!?Those who understand Vicki Zhao know that she has an easygoing personality, self-protective but weak in willpower(?). Although she knows that other people’s motives are questionable, she still maintains her own principles, vowing to spend every minute and second feeling happy!
For instance, going to karaoke is a normal pastime. However, rumors always follow Vicki Zhao. Her going to a nightclub for sure will become a topic of conversion. But she does not avoid there because of that. Therefore, recently after filming, she and Lu Yi were described by Hong Kong Weekly as serenading nightly and joined by a group of coworkers for drinking. This is indeed Vicki Zhao is true character. She loves the crowd and refuses to go to bed after work. She could go wild enjoying herself. Then, the next morning, she would excuse herself from work and apologize for being sick.
She loves to play and generates lots of news. Her mega-star magnetism has never faded. She is still such an unlimited gold mine.
Vicki Zhao relied on fame to produce her CD album. Recently, the song Me and Shangguan Yan?appeared on many popular music charts.
(Skipping a meaningless section on agents/managers.)
Therefore, Vicki Zhao has become the ultimate target for Chinese agents. Who can be like her, so popular in all of China?
As long as we have Vicki Zhao, we have a dream.
