Ekin Cheng Yee- KinNews -March 2004 |
March 4, 2004
Ekin attended the opening ceremony of German leather goods company store, Lloyd. Ekin wore their limited edition leather shoes. The company invited many famous models to wear the shoes on the catwalk. Although a European company it is very well known. Ekin was chosen as the Asia Region most charismatic star. The key was that they see him as having a noble life character. He was given a gift of a pair of limited edition shoes and a certificate by the Company President Mr. Mueller. Regarding being chosen Ekin said he was quite happy. Reporters asked him if he really thought he lived a noble lifestyle. Ekin laughed and said he didn't know, but a number of friends wanting to buy household products and electrical appliances come to him for advice, so he think he already considered to be. However he didn't know if he would be able to acquire a sponsorship. Reporters asked him if he would choose some shoes for his girlfriend. Ekin laughed and said first he would choose for himself.
Yesterday a report said that Ekin would once again collaborate with Charlene on a movie. Ekin also rumored to be very happy to collaborate with her again. Ekin estimated that really less chance that will again collaborate. I f they did however it would be their fourth movie together, likely they would become the latest movie screen couple.
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March 6, 2004
Yesterday morning Ekin as a special guest attended the start of the an International cross-country mountain walking marathon . Together with some other celebrities he helped to pump up the 600 competitors for the event. Ekin received an enthusiastic welcome. He continuously cheered them on. Ekin has always been passionate about outdoor sports, and in the past has also tried mountain cross-country walking. Ekin laughed and said that unfortunately for this's year's cross-country marathon he already exceeded the age. He is past 25 years old and so didn't meet the competition regulations.
Ekin pointed out that his younger sister os also an active person, next year he thinks will invite her to take part with him. Reporters asked if he would also invite Gigi to join him. Ekin laughed and said that Gigi may not want to get to much sunburn as it would affect her film advertisments.
Reporters asked if Ekin was anxious walking in the mountains after the recent incident where a family was robbed. Ekin said that usually he carried a walking stick and also walked with a group of friends. Ekin said that more dangerous was not taking sufficient care. He told a story of a recent time he was walking in the mountains several months before. He said that although he had a walking stick to help defend himself he didn't take sufficient care and slipped in the water and hurt the back of his head. He said the pain lasted a month. He expressed that he was probably too confident and consequently received an injury.
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March 11, 2004
First reports that Ekin will begin filming another comedy Six Heros produced by Lam Zi Xiang in April. Hacken Lee and Andy Hui are also slated to be in the movie. Huang Zhen Zhen famous for Women Talk has been asked to direct. She said that she wanted to do a movie to explain men, but she didn't want to do a documentary so chose to film a comedy. The movie will film in Hong Kong and Thailand.
Ekin was also a guest at the huge wedding of Wen Long and Ke Ying. He wished them much happiness. The coouple is planning to honey moon in Europe.
March 21, 2004
Ekin attended the Love Youth Charity Show held on 21th March 04 at a middle school at Kwai Chung in HK. The various singers at the concert donated their performances to the charity which helps teenagers stay in school. Ekin was the first performer for the opening & sang "Friendship Age" (Young & Dangerous). Reporters commented that his singing was much improved, bourne out be the audience who applauded enthusiastically. Ekin spoke to everyone of his own experiences. In the past people had the idea that he was greedy and vain, as a result he worked hard to cause people to see him in a new light. He explained that in the past he had a period when he was very depressed. It was having friends nearby that helped him get up again. Friends and especially my girlfreind inclined to tell you the best way. Recently he trained for singing and also in English Language, he hopes to enrich himself, and welcomes the next challenge.
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March 25, 2004
Ekin and many other friends once again celebrated the opening of Eric Tsang's Hot Pot Restaurant. As today was also Gigi's birthday reporters wanted to know how Ekin would celebrate with her. Ekin was not forthcoming and told them that he would not explain. Gigi is currently in Taiwan publisizing her album. Reporters asked Ekin if he was uneasy about her safety considering the political situation. Ekin said that he was fearless because entertainment is not related to politics.
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March 27, 2004
Last evening Huang Zhen Zhen divulged that Ekin will play the subordinate of a manager in the new movie Six Heroic Men. Ekin indicated that the part was of a normal person and not a hero. The director said that Ekin has already agreed to do the movie.