Joe and Vivian are sweetly out on a date

Although Vivian is already 30something years old, she is still young at heart. In the back of her car, there is a teddy bear.

Joe and Vivian have been in love since 1989, and up until today, there would still be some news about them from time to time. There would be news about them separating, and then news about them getting married. Of course there would be such news about them, because their dating lifestyle is seldom revealed to the public, so the people are just guessing about what's happening with them. However, this reporter is certain when telling everyone that Vivian and Joe are very much in love. Last Saturday (February 7), this reporter was at the UA movie theatre in Times Square and bumped into Joe and Vivian who were on a date going to a movie. Both of them were originally holding hands tightly, but Vivian has handled her love relationships in a low-key manner all along and used her hand to cover her face when she discovered the reporter. She said in a friendly manner, "Don't take pictures!" After getting into the car, she even used the sun shade to cover her face. However, this reporter found out Joe was holding a "Vitality" magazine. From what this reporter knows, Vivian has been a fan of "Vitality" magazine all along and also earlier she accepted a rare interview with this magazine. How come Vivian especially cares about this magazine? The reason is because her lover Joe is the chief editor of this magazine!

Joe is the chief editor of "Vitality" magazine, but does he really have to be such a hardsell by carrying the magazine with him when he's walking on the streets with his girlfriend, Vivian?

Vivian and Joe dispel rumors

Vivian and Joe phone interview with Cha Siu Yan!! Vivian starts talking around 6min 20sec. - Vivian and Joe are dispelling rumors which appeared on East Week magazine. The news regarding Joe being in financial trouble and Vivian having to come out to work again to earn money are all untrue. Vivian said in the interview that as of right now, she has not promised to anyone that she will be doing a concert this year. (will try to post longer translation of audio clip later maybe.)

Joe clarifies Vivian wouldn't return to showbiz for money

Vivian and Joe went on a date to a movie premiere last year in August, and a short time later, there were rumors Joe would be hosting a radio show. (Picture taken August 2003)

The first generation 'Jade Girl Master' Vivian retired from the entertainment circle for many years. There has often been rumors about her returning to showbiz. Yesterday on the 'East Week' magazine, it indicated she would be returning to showbiz to earn money because her boyfriend Joe's career development wasn't going smoothly. 'East Week' magazine reported Vivian would be having a concert in September and would be doing an advertisement, with a goal of earning HK$10,000,000 (US$1,283,697). She is returning to showbiz now because she wants to use her popularity to do some charity activities for the Society for Abandoned Animals, and also because Joe wasn't successful in everything he did in his career, so she's planning to return to showbiz to help Joe. In explaining Joe's financial status, 'East Week' magazine said the response to his radio program wasn't ideal, and the sales for the health magazine he manages wasn't good enough. Also, he always wanted to open a non-smoking pool hall, which requires a lot of money, so that's why Vivian was planning to return to showbiz to help Joe. Yesterday afternoon, Joe responded to the magazine report on the phone. When he knew he was being followed by a reporter, he explained to the 'East Week' magazine reporter: Vivian never said she was officially retiring from the entertainment circle. As long as she has some interest and the job is meaningful and fun, then she would do it, and he would fully support her decision. It's just that there has yet to be a suitable job for her to accept. Joe said Vivian asked him to help her tell everyone she's living a happy life, and that returning to showbiz for money is just a joke. Joe indicated that they don't spend lots of money, and it's not necessary for Vivian to return to showbiz for money. Regarding the news about Joe failing in his career, he asked a rhetorical question saying if he's so busy doing work that he can't breathe, and they call this a 'failing career,' then he'd rather 'fail' like this for the rest of his life. He said he was continuously writing articles for SingTao newspaper, but after writing for one month, he couldn't coordinate his time to writing the article and didn't want the quality of the article to be affected by the little time he had. Although he thought the articles he wrote weren't bad, he still wasn't yet able to write even better, so he proposed the idea to the editor that he stop writing the articles. The editor was very understanding of him and told him to continue writing, but because Joe wasn't sleeping very well, he later proposed to the editor again that he stop writing the articles. The editor said if he wasn't able to coordinate his time, then let it be, but he hoped Joe would at least write for 3 months. Joe said, "Originally, I had a 'say good-bye' article which was supposed to be published yesterday in the newspaper, but because SingTao newspaper changed the newspaper layout, they took out my article so it wasn't published yet, and today 'East Week' magazine found out I stopped writing articles for SingTao newspaper. I don't want to be guessing as to whether or not it was because I wasn't writing articles for SingTao newspaper, and so that's why I was 'framed' as having a 'failing career.' I just thought it was strange. In a word, my conversations with the editor of SingTao were pleasant." SingTao newspaper and East Week magazine are operating independently from each other (SingTao owns East Week), so SingTao doesn't have any link to the East Week report. Regarding his radio program not being popular, Joe said the listener ratings and the response from the listeners were better than what he expected. He said this wasn't his own imagination, as fairness exists in the will of the people; it's not fair to compare his radio program that has only been on the air for 3 months with another radio program that has been on the air for 7 years. Would Joe take legal action against East Week? He said, "If this can all be cleared up with legal action, then I would do it. In short, this report has a lot of false information." Miss Kwong of Dung Nga entertainment company stated she talked a long time ago to Vivian about having a concert, but this wasn't carried out yet and they didn't continue the conversation. All along, there hasn't been any progress made yet for this whole matter.

Leo Ku hopes to sing a duet with Vivian

Leo stated he hasn't heard news that Vivian would be returning to showbiz.

Leo Ku Kui Kei is Vivian's good friend. He expressed he didn't hear news about her returning to showbiz. A few days ago, he met with her to play American pool, and Vivian was concentrating very much on playing pool. Leo stated he didn't believe Joe has financial problems and said, "He often treats me to dinner. I don't believe this news." The reporter asked, "How believable are these rumors?" Leo said, "I feel they're living a very happy life. I know Vivian really wishes to sing and even asked me when we could go sing karaoke. Besides, she's practiced singing all along. It all depends on when she wants to come back to sing again. Sing a duet song? I'll have to ask her. I said it first (wanting to sing a duet), so if someone says the same thing later on, then they're just following what I said." Leo stated he really hopes Vivian will return to showbiz. If Joe were to ask Leo if he could borrow money from him, would Leo help him out? Leo quickly said, "Don't write about someone without getting the true facts. Joe's radio program is well received by the listeners and his magazine is selling."

Vivian emphasized she wouldn't return to showbiz for money

Vivian was rumored to be returning to showbiz. If this really happens, the happiest people of course will be her fans who have supported her for many years. (Picture taken 1994)

It was rumored that Joe has financial problems and that his girlfriend Vivian was secretly planning on returning to showbiz to help support her boyfriend. Yesterday a magazine indicated that Vivian would return to showbiz by having a concert in September, with the two entertainment companies 'Yiu Wing' and 'Dung Nga' fighting over who will be producing her concert. There are currently several movie companies trying to 'sweet-talk her' into working for them, hoping to have her be with their company when she acts in her first movie after returning to showbiz. But yesterday, the spokesperson for 'Dung Nga' said, "Don't know, not sure about the details." Will support anything his girlfriend likes Regarding the news about Vivian returning to showbiz, Joe responded saying, "Vivian has never said she was retiring from showbiz. She asked me to tell everyone this, 'My life is very good and I'm very happy. I don't need to return to showbiz for money. It's a joke to say I need to return to showbiz for the living.' " Although there have been some job offers for Vivian these past few years, she wasn't interested in them and didn't accept any offers. As long as she is interested and wants to do it, then she will do it. Joe said, "If she comes across a job offer which she likes to do, then I will support her in her decision." The reporter asked, "How about the news of her having a concert in September?" Joe said, "If she doesn't have a concert, then what?" Joe continued saying, "Everyone knows about how our lifestyle is like all along. We don't spend lots of money on things." Regarding the report about Joe failing in everything he did after returning to HK, Joe said, "I have so many things to do. How can they call this a 'failing career?' If this is what they called 'failing in everything I did,' then I'd rather be like this for the rest of my life." Would Joe take legal action against the magazine for writing this false news? Joe said, "I'll talk with my lawyer. If I can clear things up by taking legal action, then I will do it." There was news that one year ago, a person heard from a middleman who asked Vivian about the chances of her having a concert, but in the end they ended up with nothing definite, and this year during September, Andy Lau is scheduled to perform at the HK Coliseum, so it seems like there's a very low chance of Vivian having a concert to mark her return to showbiz. Cheung Sing thinking about inviting Vivian to make a movie Recently, Joe has been keeping in touch with Cheung Sing, who is from the movie industry, quite frequently. He's discussing about working together to make a big movie production which would cost tens of millions of dollars. During this time period, someone had previously indicated that his girlfriend (Vivian) still doesn't have a good movie which represents her. If there was a suitable script, then returning to showbiz to act in a movie wouldn't be a problem. Yesterday the reporter called Cheung Sing for confirmation, and he said, "I really would like to find Vivian to make a movie, but I don't have a script or storyline yet. There's still a lot of planning to do." It is reported that Vivian is very nervous about the first movie she does when she returns to showbiz. She hopes to act in a movie which is similar to the movie "Leaving Me, Loving You" (starring Leon Lai and Faye Wong). She already has 2 to 3 scripts in her hands which she's looking over.

Joe: "Vivian isn't coming back to showbiz for HK$10 million;"
Joe denies having financial problems, saying he can afford to eat abalone every meal

After Vivian and Joe returned to HK, there have been constant rumors Vivian will return to showbiz. (Picture taken August 2003)

The loving couple of Joe and Vivian have become the focus of reporters again. Yesterday a magazine stated Vivian is returning to showbiz for HK$10 million because Joe wasn't successful in everything he did. Yesterday, Joe did a phone interview to respond to these rumors. He said the report was just false rumors. He stated he discovered early on that this magazine was following him and taking secret photos of him. The reporter of that magazine even did an interview with him regarding the news of Vivian returning to showbiz. At the time, he already reiterated that Vivian never said she was retiring from showbiz. Joe said she just didn't have anymore interest in the entertainment circle, and if there was work which was fun and meaningful, then she might think about doing it. Joe never thought the magazine would say she would return to showbiz for money. Also, Vivian asked Joe to tell everyone she's living a very happy life right now, and that she thought it was just a joke when the article said she would return to showbiz for money. Joe said both of them don't spend lots of money on things. They could still afford to eat abalone every meal, but they know how to spend their money. 'I'm so busy working I can't breathe' When talking about the rumors of Joe failing in everything he did, Joe laughed saying he has lots of work to do now and described his workload as being so much that he can't breathe. If this is what they called 'failing in everything he did,' then he'd rather 'fail' like this for the rest of his life. He said he's very happy with his work right now. He recently gave up writing articles for the newspaper which was part of the same company as the magazine, however, it was pleasant working together with them, but he wouldn't purposely guess the newspaper and magazine are related. Joe really didn't agree with the news that the listener response to his radio program 'Cool Valley' was not ideal. The radio program was only on the air for 3 months, and there was very good response from the listeners and the outside world. The results could be said to be beyond their expectations. If this program wasn't considered as successful, then he doesn't know what radio program on this radio station was considered as successful these past few years. Joe emphasized fairness exists in the will of the people. He understands radio listeners need to be accumulated. Currently when he goes on the street, listeners would take the initiative to give him their opinion about the program, so that's why he's also very pleased. The reporter asked Joe if he would take legal action against the false rumors written by the magazine. He will analyze the situation with his lawyer, and if taking legal action can clear things up, then he will do it.

Hacken Lee doesn't believe Joe has financial problems

Hacken Lee.

Hacken Lee said he knows nothing about his godsister, Vivian Chow, returning to showbiz. Hacken stated he wouldn't be in a rush to get clarification from Vivian. He said if he doesn't hear anything from her about this in one week, then he knows the news is false. The reporter asked if he would give support to Vivian to return to showbiz. He said he would take action if it was really true, but he doesn't believe Vivian would return to showbiz because of Joe having financial problems. Hacken expressed that in his mind, Joe is very talented and smart and would not have any financial problems. Leo Ku Ku Kei said he saw Vivian the other day. She didn't mention anything to him about returning to showbiz. When they meet, they usually just talk about playing pool. The reporter asked Leo if Vivian still has any interest in singing. Leo said she still likes singing karaoke, but he doesn't believe Vivian would return to showbiz because of financial problems. Leo said if there's an opportunity, he would like to sing a duet with Vivian.

Vivian is returning to showbiz? Her good friends don't believe this.

There was a report which said Joe was having financial problems and that Vivian would be returning to showbiz for HK$10 million, but two of Vivian's good friends from the entertainment circle, Hacken Lee and Leo Ku Kui Kei, didn't hear anything about their good friend returning to showbiz and didn't feel Joe was in any financial trouble. Hacken didn't hear Vivian mention she would be coming back and he feels Joe is in a very good financial state, so that's why he doesn't believe the rumors. Earlier, Vivian went to Hacken Lee and Alan Tam's concert. The reporter asked Hacken, "What's your opinion on Vivian returning to showbiz?" He said everyone has their own plan. Besides, he didn't know if the news was true or not, so he couldn't determine anything. He thought if there's no action from Vivian for a week, then he wouldn't call her to ask her about this. Hacken doesn't believe Joe has any financial problems. Leo heard from Hacken about the rumors of Vivian returning to showbiz. Leo's reaction was, "Really? I haven't heard about this. I saw her just a few days ago. I couldn't see any indication that she wanted to come back. We're mostly focused on playing pool." The reporter said, "What about the rumors of Joe having financial problems?" Leo said, "There's no such thing. His radio show has lots of listeners and his magazine has a rather good response. He often treats me to dinner. How could he have financial problems? Everyone, don't write something without getting the true facts."

Joe denies Vivian is returning to showbiz for money;
Hacken: Joe is so smart, he doesn't look like he's got financial problems

Hacken (left) and Leo (middle) haven't asked Vivian yet if she's returning to showbiz.

Yesterday, there was a report which said Vivian would be returning to showbiz for money because her boyfriend Joe was failing in everything he did, and she would be having a concert in September. Yesterday, Joe clarified this news and said it's a joke that Vivian would need to return to showbiz for money. When Hacken Lee was asked about his godsister (Vivian) returning to showbiz, he said he didn't know she was returning, but he thinks Joe is very talented and smart and feels Joe is successful in everything he does! Joe said, "Vivian asked me to tell everyone one thing. She's living a very happy life and doesn't need to return to showbiz for money. It's a joke to say she's returning to showbiz for money." Joe said their lifestyle is very simple, and they don't spend lots of money on things. Besides, Vivian never said she was retiring from showbiz. As long as she comes across a job offer which is something she's interested in, then she will accept, and Joe will support her decision. Regarding the report about him failing in everything he did and his radio program 'Cool Valley' having low listener ratings, Joe said, "I'm so busy now that I can't breathe. If this is what they call 'failing in everything I did,' then I'd rather be like this for the rest of my life. And the listener response to my radio program is better than what I was expecting. If this is called an unsuccessful radio program, then what would be called successful? If my radio program isn't considered as an unprecedented success, then there's been very few popular radio programs these past few years! This isn't my own imagination, as fairness exists in the will of the people!" Joe also revealed he was talking to his lawyer to see if he should take legal action against the magazine. Vivian went to see Hacken Lee's concert recently, but she didn't mention anything to Hacken about returning to showbiz. Does Hacken support his godsister (Vivian) to return to showbiz? He said, "Everyone has their own plan. I don't know if this is true or not right now, so I need to get clarification first." The reporter asked, "If they needed help with money, would you help them?" Hacken said, "I don't believe Joe has any financial problems. He's very smart when it comes to money. Wait for me to get more info!" Hacken also said he hasn't seen the magazine report, so he can't determine anything. Moreover, he thinks Joe is very smart and seems to be successful at everything he does.

Leo Ku doesn't think Vivian will return to showbiz

Leo Ku really hopes he could sing a duet with Vivian someday.

Leo Ku Kui Kei and Vivian are very good friends. On an ordinary day, they would meet to have dinner together. Regarding rumors about Joe having financial problems and Vivian returning to showbiz for HK$10,000,000, Leo hasn't heard anything about this. Regarding the rumors about Vivian returning to showbiz for HK$10 million, Leo said, "I really haven't heard anything about it. I recently saw Vivian and didn't hear her talk about it." The reporter asked, "When you spoke with her, did you notice if she had any interest in returning to showbiz?" Leo said, "I didn't feel she did." The report said Joe was having financial problems. Leo said, "No, he's doing great. I haven't heard him say he's having financial problems." The reporter asked, "Do you feel the report doesn't have much truth to it?" Leo said, "I just feel their life is very happy. Joe's radio program and his other works are well received by the people. I don't believe he has financial problems." Leo says he knows Vivian still really loves to sing now. She would often ask him when they would go sing karaoke again. Leo asked, "Does singing karaoke mean she's returned to showbiz? If it does, then we'll both return to showbiz together." He continued to say returning or not returning to showbiz all depends on when she wants to do it. Someone suggested that after Vivian returned to showbiz, she should give Leo the first chance of singing a duet song with her. When he heard this, he nodded and said, "I need to speak with her first. Now I need to publicize this news in advance. If later on someone says they want to sing a duet with Vivian, then they're just following what I said, haha."

Vivian comes out from retirement to have a concert to support Joe?

After Joe returned to HK to be a DJ at Commercial Radio, there have been rumors about Vivian coming out to sing again to help make more income. (Picture taken August 2003)

Yesterday a magazine reported that the listener ratings for Joe's Commercial Radio program "Cool Valley" was not ideal, and all plans are not going well. For this reason, Joe's girlfriend Vivian has to return to showbiz to support her boyfriend. This year in September, she will have a concert at the HK Coliseum and is also preparing to do an advertisement and release a CD. The goal is to earn HK$10 million. Haven't booked the date yet for HK Coliseum The report also pointed out that Lam Kin Ngok and Cheung Yiu Wing are fighting to get the rights to produce Vivian's concert. However, this newspaper found out Lam Kin Ngok's older brother, Lam Kin Ming, was actually the first one to talk to Vivian about having a concert, but because they haven't booked the date yet for the HK Coliseum, it's not known yet whether Vivian will be coming out to have a concert in September. Regarding Vivian returning to showbiz and Joe having financial problems, Vivian's good friends Hacken Lee and Leo Ku attended a public function yesterday and denied the rumors about their good friends. Leo said Joe treated him to dinner just the day before, and Joe has no financial problems. Hacken stated he hasn't heard about Vivian wanting to return to showbiz.

Joe denies he relies on Vivian for help; Joe plans on clearing his name

There was news about Joe returning to Hong Kong to pursue a career and failing at it, causing his girlfriend, Vivian, to secretly plan on returning to showbiz. Joe denied these rumors saying, "I have lots of things to do." (Picture taken August 2003)

Yesterday there was a magazine that had headline news of Joe not being successful in everything he worked on after he returned to HK. The magazine said the radio program "Cool Valley" he hosts with Nicola Cheung San Yuet had low listener ratings. The magazine also said Joe had to stop writing for the special column of a newspaper (SingTao). The report even pointed out that Joe's girlfriend, Vivian Chow, was trying to save her boyfriend's career, secretly planning to return to showbiz and definitely having a concert in September to mark her return, frantically earning HK$10 million (US$1,283,697). So busy with work that he can't breathe But yesterday, Joe promptly denied these rumors saying, "Vivian never said before that she was retiring from showbiz. She asked me to tell everyone she has a very good life and doesn't need to return to showbiz for money. I have so many things to do right now. How can they call this a 'failing career?' I'm so busy I can't breathe. The listener ratings of my radio program is very good. Fairness exists in the will of the people." The reporter asked, "Will you take legal action?" Joe said, "I'm talking with a lawyer about this, and if we can take legal action to resolve this, then I will do it." The reporter asked, "Is Vivian having a concert in September?" Joe said, "If she doesn't have a concert, then what?" Leo Ku Kui Kei said, "I didn't hear her mention this. Rumors are always spreading. If singing at karaoke is considered as returning to showbiz, then she and I can both return to showbiz together!"

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