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Source : Ta Kung Pao newspaper - October 15, 2004; Translated by Dawn; Posted on October 17, 2004

Vivian acts as a cat for Leo Ku


No matter how close Vivian and Leo are, they wouldn't have any rumors about them.

 

 

Recently, Leo Ku personally invited his good friend Vivian to record a drama version of his hit song "Love and Honesty." Earlier, he was a little worried about asking Vivian, but she immediately agreed to do it, so he was very happy.

Vivian said she really likes the lyrics to "Love and Honesty" and feels it has a lot of feeling. She agreed to be a guest performer not only because Leo is her good friend, but also because she really admires Leo. This will be her first time to record a drama version to a song. She feels it's really fun to do. The recording process was just like when she was working as a DJ back then.

During the recording process, Vivian's demands were very stringent. Even when the producer thought the recording was already good enough, Vivian still wasn't satisfied and immediately recorded the whole thing again. The situation is just like Leo, as both of them are perfectionists. It's no wonder that both of them have become good friends. The recording process took about 1 hour. In the drama version of the song, Vivian acts as a cat. Leo constantly made fun of her for being similar to her cat Pal Chow, but she didn't mind. Instead it gave her a thriving interest to talk a lot about her precious son Pal. Her motherly nature completely showed, and she had a big smile on her face.

To thank his good friend for helping him, Leo not only treated Vivian to dinner, he also especially accompanied Vivian to the pool hall to practice pool, because Vivian will soon be participating in an open pool tournament.



Source : MingPao Daily newspaper - October 15, 2004; Translated by Dawn; Posted on October 17, 2004

Leo makes fun of Vivian for acting as a cat;
Going into the studio again for her good friend



Vivian and Leo.

 

 

After being a guest and singing at Chris Wong's concert, Vivian is once again coming out to appear for her other good friend Leo Ku. She agreed to record the drama version of Leo's hit song "Love and Honesty." Leo thought for a long time before daring to ask Vivian if she could do this. The result was that Vivian agreed to it right away, because she has heard this song and felt that Leo sang this song with a lot of feeling.

Thanking her by treating her to dinner and accompanying her to practice pool
This is actually the first time that Vivian has recorded a drama version to a song. She felt that it was just like when she was a DJ speaking into the microphone. During the recording process, her demands were very stringent. Even when the producer thought the recording was already good enough, Vivian still wasn't satisfied and recorded it again. The recording process took 1 hour.

Vivian acts as a cat in the drama version, so that's why Leo continuously made fun of Vivian for acting just like her own cat son Pal Chow, but she accepted this and even had a great big smile on her face.

Leo thanked Vivian by treating her to dinner and even accompanying her to the pool hall to practice pool, because she has to get ready for an open pool tournament.


Source : Oriental Daily newspaper - October 15, 2004; Translated by Dawn; Posted on October 17, 2004

Leo accompanies Vivian to practice pool


Leo and Vivian are good friends and can play 'touching the chin.'

 

 

Leo Ku personally invited his good friend Vivian to record a drama version for his super hit song "Love and Honesty." Leo said, "I thought for a long time before daring to ask Vivian for her help, but she's really good and said yes right away." To thank his friend, Leo plans on treating Vivian to a big dinner and will also keep her company to practice pool, because Vivian will soon be participating in an open pool tournament.

She requested to record again
In the drama version of the song, Vivian acts as a cat. Leo made fun of Vivian right away saying that when she was recording, she looked just like her cat son Pal Chow. Right when he mentioned her precious cat, she immediately became happy and had a great big smile on her face. This is the first time she has recorded a drama version to a song, and she felt this was very fun to do. It was just like when she was working as a DJ back then. During the recording process, Vivian's demands were considerably stringent. Even when the producer thought the recording was already good enough, Vivian still wasn't satisfied and immediately recorded again. Both Leo and Vivian are the same in this way, as both are perfectionists.


Source : The Sun newspaper - October 15, 2004; Translated by Dawn; Posted on October 17, 2004

Vivian offers her first time to Leo


Vivian and Leo.

 

 

Recently, Leo invited Vivian to come back out and record a drama version to his song "Love and Honesty." Even though Vivian has sung for so many years, this would be her first time to record a drama version to a song, so that's why she thought this was very fun to do. It's just like when she was working as a DJ back then! Leo plans on treating Vivian to dinner in order to thank her for helping him, and he'll also accompany her to the pool hall to practice pool, because Vivian will soon be participating in a pool tournament.



Source : Apple Daily newspaper - October 15, 2004; Translated by Dawn; Posted on October 17, 2004

Vivian volunteers to act like a cat and gets laughed at


Vivian and Leo.

 

 

Recently Leo Ku invited his good friend Vivian to record the drama version of his new song "Love and Honesty." In the drama version of the song, Vivian will be acting as a cat, but Leo made fun of her because of this. Vivian said this is the first time she's recorded a drama version for a song and felt that this is very fresh. She said, "The recording process was very similar to when I was working as a DJ."



Source : Next magazine #762 - October 14, 2004; Translated by Dawn; Posted on December 15, 2004

Vivian felt embarrassed as she was forced to sing


'Jade Girl Master' Vivian Chow went on a TV program last week in Taiwan. When her previous working partner Lam Lung Suen suddenly appeared on the show, she was pulled into being invited to sing at the last minute, making her feel startled and embarrassed.


In 1993, Vivian and Lam Lung Suen sang the duet song "Rumors." This song was very hit at the karaoke places and the song became popular.


 

'Jade Girl Master' Vivian Chow has left showbiz for 8 years. This year, she suddenly became active again. Earlier this year, she releaesd her cat book. Then in June, Sam Hui held a concert to mark his comeback and invited Vivian to be a special guest at his first show, and she even sang with the 'God of Songs.' Last month, she did print ads for Shiseido's eye care product and received HK$3 million as her salary.

Last week, Vivian was invited by the advertising company to Taiwan to promote the product. She also found the time to appear on entertainment shows for two Taiwan TV stations. The host of the show set her up and basically forced her to sing. Vivian couldn't escape, so she surrendered.

Wouldn't let her get away
Last Wednesday (October 6th), Vivian appeared on Cheung Siu Yin's TV show "Happy Sunday." Vivian wasn't emotionally prepared for Lam Lung Suen to suddenly appear on the show. Lam Lung Suen and Vivian sang the very popular karaoke song "Rumors" in 1993.

It's been many years since Vivian has seen Lam Lung Suen. There wasn't enough time for Vivian to talk about the past few years with Lam Lung Suen when suddenly the live band behind them started to play the music to "Rumors." She wasn't mentally prepared to sing on the show. She was only planning on singing a couple of lines to make the fans happy, but seeing that the music wasn't stopping and that the audience was clapping loudly, she fulfilled their request and sang half of the song.

After singing with Lam Lung Suen, Samuel Toi Jing Siu appeared. Samuel sung the duet song "Friends" with Vivian many years ago. It was difficult for Vivian to avoid singing once again, but Vivian didn't mind. She said, "I really wasn't prepared to sing before the show, but the atmosphere at that time was very natural and I felt I should continue to sing the song. It was pretty good!"

  After Lam Lung Suen, Samuel Toi Jing Siu appeared. If Vivian didn't sing, then she wouldn't be giving face, so the only thing she could do was sing again. Afterwards, the TV station felt guilty for forcing Miss Chow to sing, and they were planning to cut the part when she was singing her duet songs, but Vivian was generous and said she didn't mind.

 


Became a cry baby
Taiwan TV programs are famous for making fun of the artists. Although Vivian wasn't required to play those perverted games, but the host of the show aired some old video clips of Vivian being made fun of during her previous Taiwan promotions.

There was a video clip of Vivian wearing a palace dress acting in a skit with the famous host, Cheung Fei. There was also a video clip of a male singer putting his hand where it shouldn't be. The video clip which made Vivian the most embarrassed was when Hu Gua forcefully kissed her.

During the show, they aired old video clips of the Taiwan TV programs that Vivian appeared on. There were video clips of her being forcefully kissed by someone and being touched inappropriately. The audience couldn't stop laughing, and Vivian was very embarrassed.

After they finished singing and laughing, it was time for Vivian's fans to come on stage to give her flowers. It's been 10 years since her fans have seen her. One fan suddenly started crying when giving Vivian flowers, and when Vivian saw the fan crying, she also couldn't hold back her tears and started crying. Both of the girls looked like two lost sisters who haven't seen each other for many years and they couldn't stop crying.

  Vivian hasn't seen her Taiwan fans for many years. One female fan gave Vivian flowers and couldn't stop crying. When Vivian saw this, she was so touched that she also cried.

Clarifies she's not married
After changing into another beautiful dress and putting her hair up, Vivian went to the TV program "Hong Hei is Coming," which is hosted by Small S, Xu Xi Di.

Vivian still looks the same as before, and today she's still very pretty. Her skin looks smooth. Small S, who is about 10 years younger than Vivian, was afraid of being compared to Vivian, so Small S played dumb in front of the camera and was jumping around pretending to be a small child. When Vivian saw this, all she could do was laugh.

  Vivian was continuously doing promotional work in Taiwan, going on the TV program hosted by Small S, Xu Xi Di. Small S is 10 years younger than Vivian. Vivian thought Small S was rather odd as Small S foolishly moved her arms and legs.

The next day, Vivian wore a backless evening gown to a press conference for the skincare product. She attracted more than 100 reporters to the event to cover the story. She stepped away from the music industry for 8 years. The Taiwan media misunderstood that she was already married to Joe, and she was even asked about her married lifestyle. Vivian immediately clarified that she wasn't married and later said that if Joe gave her a cat, then she would immediately agree to be Mrs. Ngai.

Vivian said, "I really like cats. An engagement ring is only secondary. If he gives me one more cat, I might immediately agree to marry him."

  Vivian dressed glamorously, wearing a BCBG black backless evening gown to appear in a press conference for being the spokesperson for a skincare product. This time when the jade girl came back, she showed some skin. It could be said she's going all out.

While in Taiwan, Vivian talked about the marriage proposal requirements, and she sang on a TV program and also talked about old rumors. Vivian rarely makes public appearances in Hong Kong. She clearly favors the Taiwan audience.


Source : Oriental Daily newspaper - October 14, 2004; Translated by Dawn; Posted on October 17, 2004

Vivian goes into the recording studio again to support Leo Ku in his fight for the award
(abridged version of actual article)


Vivian and Leo are really good friends. Leo even has Vivian's support by getting her to go into the recording studio again. (Picture on file)

 

 

Vivian hasn't sang publicly for 8 years. It's known that she entered the recording studio once again because of her good friend Leo Ku. She's recording her voice for Leo's popular song "Love and Honesty," which is a favorite to win the golden song award this year. She's recording some narrative lines for the drama version of the song "Love and Honesty."

3 of them are already enemies
There's intense competition for this year's "Most Favorite Male Singer" award, with Leo Ku, Hacken Lee, and Andy Hui being enemies of each other. Leo's new song "Love and Honesty" has very good results and is one of the favorites to win the golden song award. In order to increase the airtime for this song, they've recorded a "Love and Honesty" drama version. Leo was not only getting full support from his record company. He also got his good friend Vivian to support him and made an exception to stepping into the recording studio once again to record some narrative lines for the drama version of "Love and Honesty."

Showed support for her good friends before
Vivian officially retreated from the entertainment circle after her last concert in 1997 in Atlantic City. She quit the singing industry and ended her career of releasing albums and having concerts. She started living her hidden and tranquil life. But Vivian has always had a good relationship with her friends. Two years ago, Vivian's good friend Chris Wong Hoi Kan returned to HK and held his first concert after coming back. From the requests of the audience, Vivian sang a few words with Chris while standing next to the railing. A few months ago, Vivian also made an exception and went on stage to sing a song with Sam Hui.

Recently there's been a lot of news saying that Vivian is coming back to work, but it's known that this will be the one and only time she steps into the recording studio again. She absolutely has no plans to come back to the singing industry.



Source : Oriental Daily newspaper - October 12, 2004; Translated by Dawn; Posted on October 17, 2004

Vivian is appointed as team captain going to battle (playing pool)


Vivian will be showing off her pool playing skills at the HK pool tournament.

 

 

Vivian is crazy about playing American pool. Recently, she will have the chance to show her pool playing skills, because she already signed up to participate in the HK pool tournament and will even be the team captain for the red team. The competition starts on October 16th.

In addition to this, there was even a person who nominated Vivian to participate in an international tournament in Austria this December. Yesterday the reporter called the Hong Kong Billiards & Snooker Control Council to find out more information. According to the secretary who's responsible for the competition matters, Miss Lee, she said that earlier, someone had indeed nominated Vivian to participate in the 'Pool World Championship' in Austria during December 6th and 7th. They won't make a public announcement yet because they haven't confirmed anything yet and don't know if Vivian agrees to do this. This time the competitor has to pay for all expenses for this competition on their own, because the government hasn't provided financial aid.

Her performance in her last game was not bad
Miss Lee also emphasized that Vivian is very enthusiastic about the activities to promote HK pool. This year during June, she already signed up for 'The 5th Hong Kong Billiard Open Championship.' At that time, Vivian was eliminated during the 'sweet 16 round,' (the 3rd game before the final game) but her results are pretty good. As for whether or not Vivian will go to Austria to compete, we'll have to let the Hong Kong Billiards & Snooker Control Council decide.


Source : ET Today.com - October 8, 2004; Translated by Dawn; Posted on October 17, 2004

When will Vivian get married? Vivian: I've already thought of myself as Mrs. Ngai early on!


Vivian is still sweet, and you really can't tell she's almost 37 years old by her looks.

 

 

Earlier, Vivian accepted a TV program interview and revealed that she didn't want to get married and have children. On October 7th during her cosmetic spokesperson press conference, the reporters still asked questions which revolved around her and Joe Ngai's 15 year relationship. The reporter asked when she will become Mrs. Ngai. Vivian immediately answered, "I've already thought of myself as the other person's wife early on!"

Vivian was very nervous when she was being interviewed by the reporters, probably because it's been a very long time since she's come to Taiwan. According to reports, Vivian hasn't been able to sleep well these past few days. She strictly filtered out the invitations to appear on TV programs. On October 8, she saved this day for herself and her friends to reunite and won't plan to do other activities.

The reporter asked why Vivian left the entertainment circle many years ago. Vivian said, "At that time, I felt that after working as an entertainer for 10 years, I've been separated from the outside world, plus I had to face the complicated relationship matter and the entertainment area, so that's why I decided to return to a peaceful lifestyle and live an ordinary person's life." During these 8 years, Vivian spent most of her time with her boyfriend Joe in Vancouver. When she has free time, she'll do housework, take care of the cats and dogs, and do paintings. She returned to HK last year during SARS and bumped into some of her old friends who hoped that she would have a 10 year anniversary concert. Even though she didn't agree to it in the end, but if there are some fun jobs, she might try it. She said, "But fans shouldn't have high hopes. I currently have no plans on coming back to work full time. The entertainment career is just for fun to me. But I will work very hard on everything that I do to do them well."

For 15 years, Vivian hasn't left Joe's side. Vivian honestly said that they have a very happy relationship. Currently, they have a very comfortable relationship with each other. At the present time, her boyfriend is a host for a two hour HK radio program. The rest of the time, both of them do their own things that they enjoy doing. The reporter asked when she would become Mrs. Ngai. Vivian openly replied, "I've thought of myself as a wife and mom for a long time." She feels that the relationship between two people doesn't need to be proven with one piece of paper (marriage certificate). Her role as a mother came about from the feeling she got when she was taking care of her pets. Because Vivian loves cats so much, she not only named her bengal cat as Pal Chow, she also laughed saying she would definitely nod as her reply to Joe if he gave her a cat when he's proposing to her one day.

This time when she came back and went to Taiwan as the Shiseido spokesperson for their new product, she reportedly earned more than NT$10 million. One reporter was curious and asked if she was coming back to work because she was having financial problems and needed to earn money. All along, Vivian didn't directly reply. But she revealed that during the later half of the year, she would be spending more time to do volunteer work, especially since she's recently become crazy about American pool and would later be participating in HK's first women's pool tournament, so she has to use some of her strength to popularize HK pool for women.


Source : ET Today.com - October 8, 2004; Translated by Dawn; Posted on October 17, 2004

36 year old Vivian VS. 30 year old Charlie Yeung Choi Lei; web surfers compare the two : there's a big difference!


Vivian is still sweet, and you really can't tell she's almost 37 years old by her looks.


30 year old Charlie looks much older than 36 year old Vivian.

 

Being away for 8 years, Vivian has come back. Even though the voting poll is just for fun, but she still has a sweet appearance which scares people badly. She doesn't look the slightest bit like she's almost at a 'high age' of 37 years old. By comparison, Charlie Yeung, who has also come back to act in a movie, has just turned 30 years old, but her appearance looks older than Vivian. Many web surfers criticized Charlie about her looks. How can there be such a big difference?

It's been many years since Vivian has come to Taiwan. When she went to Taiwan, many past memories of this 'jade girl master' came back. People were also discussing a lot on the Internet about the songs she sang before and why they haven't seen her for so many years. Vivian still has sharp-looking eyes. It's really hard for people to believe that she's actually almost 37 years old.

Many web surfers think that since she's still able to keep her sweet appearance at this age, then it kind of proves that during these past 8 years, Vivian has been living a very happy life with little stress. The other jade girl, Charlie, who has also come back to work, still looks quite attractive, however it can't be denied that Charlie looks much older. Charlie is 30 years old, but she looks older than Vivian at 36 years old.

Some people tried guessing the cause for this. After Charlie had left the entertainment circle, in the end, her relationship with her boyfriend was over, and she had financial pressure because of her failed business. This caused her to have a lot of stress, which made her look really tired and made her lose the jade girl spirit.


Source : MingPao Daily newspaper - October 8, 2004; Translated by Dawn; Posted on October 17, 2004

Vivian avoids speaking about her economic condition;
Looking beautiful to meet the Taiwan media


Vivian went to Taiwan to do promotional work for a cosmetic company. She wore a black spaghetti strap dress and was very beautiful. Even though she's been hiding for many years, the Taiwan media indicated that Vivian still has a big star spirit. The media was most concerned about Vivian's economic condition, but she didn't reply directly to those questions.

Hates to do lots of work
Before the press conference, the event organizers requested that the media fax over questions on the night before so they can choose which questions Vivian will answer the next day, and upon request, the reporters are allowed to ask questions during the press conference. When Vivian was asked if she and her boyfriend Joe had to go back to HK to earn money because Joe had failed in his business in Canada, Vivian said there have been many people who asked her to act in a movie and do a concert after she had returned to HK last year. But Vivian is very afraid of doing lots of work, and for this reason, she politely refused all the offers. She likes to have an easy life, to do paintings, housework, and take care of her pets. Later, she will be participating in an American pool competition. Vivian also said back then she wanted to be a singer and a painter. Her dream of becoming a singer already came true, and she also held a painting exhibition. She's already satisfied with her current situation. When the reporters asked about when she and her boyfriend will get married, she laughed saying maybe in the future, Joe will give her a cat as a present when they get married!


Source : Apple Daily newspaper - October 8, 2004; Translated by Dawn; Posted on October 17, 2004

Vivian will dress conservatively to play pool


Yesterday, Vivian dressed up to attend a press conference for a cosmetic company.

 

Yesterday, Vivian dressed up to attend a press conference in Taiwan for a new Shiseido product. She didn't reply directly to the rumors that Joe's business has failed and that she was forced to come back to work to earn money. She just lightly spoke, "I'm not working now for the money."

Being ordinary is good fortune
Vivian said on an ordinary day, she would read books, paint, take care of her pets, and play pool. She's very satisfied with this leisurely lifestyle. She said, "Regarding being able to do what I want to do and not needing to be busy making a living, I feel I'm very fortunate and very thankful." Because Vivian likes having a simple life, she also said to her fans, "There's no need to have high hopes that I will return to showbiz."

Vivian also revealed that she has already signed up for the HK pool competition. Next week will be her first match. Many female pool players would wear very sexy clothing during the competition. Vivian said, "I wouldn't. How can I concentrate if I'm playing pool and at the same time worrying about being exposed?" She said she would wear a high collar top and jeans to the match. Later, she would also be involved in activites to popularize pool to women.


Source : SingTao newspaper - October 8, 2004; Translated by Dawn; Posted on October 17, 2004

Vivian is waiting for Joe to give her a cat when he proposes

 

As a spokesperson for Shiseido, Vivian attended a Shiseido press conference in Taiwan yesterday. It's rumored that she made NT$15 million (around HK$3.8 million or US$487,805) to shoot this ad.

There has continuously been lots of rumors about Vivian coming back to showbiz, and also rumors that she's returning to work because of her boyfriend, but because her health isn't very good, she's only able to shoot advertisements. Regarding this, Vivian didn't wish to talk much about it. She just said her relationship currently is very stable and wouldn't make a comeback because of what others say about Joe's business not doing well. It's only because she was previously living in Vancouver and had no method of exposing herself to the media.

When talking about marriage, she frankly said she doesn't resist to marriage and said, "If Joe gives me a cat when he proposes, I might say yes." But she's never been mentally prepared to have children, because the current society is too disorderly. She even laughed saying she's already thought of herself as being a wife and a mother.


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