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In the film [[Beyond Our Ken (film)|Beyond Our Ken]] released in 2004, Chung played as ''Chan Wai Ching'', a spurned girlfriend of the eponymous ''Ken'', where she managed to brings both a charming girlishness and an opaque resolve to the character, and handles her despondency with believable vulnerability. Chung occasionally gives off the same sweet likability that has characterized her earlier performances, but shows far more than that in this particular film. The film managed a box office taking of [[HK$]] 3,886,355 and it has its World Premiere in [[Toyko International Film Festival]].<ref name="fa">[http://www.filmarchive.gov.hk/ HK Film Archive]</ref><ref>[http://www.lovehkfilm.com/reviews_2/beyond_our_ken.htm Beyond Our Ken at lovehkfilm.com]</ref> |
In the film [[Beyond Our Ken (film)|Beyond Our Ken]] released in 2004, Chung played as ''Chan Wai Ching'', a spurned girlfriend of the eponymous ''Ken'', where she managed to brings both a charming girlishness and an opaque resolve to the character, and handles her despondency with believable vulnerability. Chung occasionally gives off the same sweet likability that has characterized her earlier performances, but shows far more than that in this particular film. The film managed a box office taking of [[HK$]] 3,886,355 and it has its World Premiere in [[Toyko International Film Festival]].<ref name="fa">[http://www.filmarchive.gov.hk/ HK Film Archive]</ref><ref>[http://www.lovehkfilm.com/reviews_2/beyond_our_ken.htm Beyond Our Ken at lovehkfilm.com]</ref> |
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[[Image:Gillianmagazinescan.jpg|thumb|Easyfinder magazine article of photographic incident]] |
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[[Image:Gillianintvbcondemn.jpg|thumb|Gillian at a news conference about the photographic incident]] |
[[Image:Gillianintvbcondemn.jpg|thumb|Gillian at a news conference about the photographic incident]] |
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[[Image:Gillian_Twins.jpg|thumb|Gillian Chung promotional shot]] |
[[Image:Gillian_Twins.jpg|thumb|Gillian Chung promotional shot]] |
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==Photographic incident== |
==Photographic incident== |
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On [[August 22]], [[2006]], Hong Kong tabloid magazine [[Easy Finder]] published a series of photos of Chung inside a changing room after a Twins concert at the Arena of Stars in [[Genting]], [[Malaysia]].<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/5294806.stm BBC. Chan in Hong Kong photo protest. Tuesday, 29 August 2006]</ref> The pictures were taken while she was in the changing room with her personal assistant. One of the cover photos shows Chung's bare back as she is fixing her bra backstage. Her breasts are not revealed. A second, smaller cover photo shows Chung undressed and naked from the shoulder up. The headline read, "Ah Gil releases bra near back window", using Chung's Chinese nickname. Hong Kong celebrities such as [[Jackie Chan]] staged a public protest denouncing the magazine's irresponsible actions. <ref>http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/photo/2006-08/28/content_676221.htm Actress' semi-nude photo taken with hidden camera stirs uproar in HK</ref> <ref>http://asianfanatics.net/forum/FollowUp_Further_reaction_to_EasyFinder_candid_Chung_photos-talk297274.html FollowUp: Further reaction to EasyFinder candid Chung photos, Thursday August 31, 2006 Hong Kong</ref> |
On [[August 22]], [[2006]], Hong Kong tabloid magazine [[Easy Finder]] published a series of photos <ref>[http://www.vincentchow.net/212/gillian-chung-nude-photo-taken-malaysia Gillian Chung's semi nude pictures]</ref> of Chung inside a changing room after a Twins concert at the Arena of Stars in [[Genting]], [[Malaysia]].<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/5294806.stm BBC. Chan in Hong Kong photo protest. Tuesday, 29 August 2006]</ref> The pictures were taken while she was in the changing room with her personal assistant. One of the cover photos shows Chung's bare back as she is fixing her bra backstage. Her breasts are not revealed. A second, smaller cover photo shows Chung undressed and naked from the shoulder up. The headline read, "Ah Gil releases bra near back window", using Chung's Chinese nickname.<ref>[http://www.phimhongkong.com/original/517/Chen_ZiHan_21.jpg Scan of Easy Finder magazine cover]</ref> Hong Kong celebrities such as [[Jackie Chan]] staged a public protest denouncing the magazine's irresponsible actions. <ref>http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/photo/2006-08/28/content_676221.htm Actress' semi-nude photo taken with hidden camera stirs uproar in HK</ref> <ref>http://asianfanatics.net/forum/FollowUp_Further_reaction_to_EasyFinder_candid_Chung_photos-talk297274.html FollowUp: Further reaction to EasyFinder candid Chung photos, Thursday August 31, 2006 Hong Kong</ref> |
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On [[November 1]], [[2006]], [[Easy Finder]] lost its appeal against an obscenity ruling on the published article and pictures <ref>[http://www.asiamedia.ucla.edu/article-eastasia.asp?parentid=56865 HONG KONG: Twin photograph ruling upheld]</ref>. The Hong Kong Television and Entertainment Licensing Authority received 2875 complaints regarding the revealing photos and the incident was referred to the Obscene Articles Tribunal for further action.<ref>[http://rawstory.com/news/2006/Hong_Kong_magazine_to_be_prosecuted_11022006.html Hong Kong magazine to be prosecuted in pop star pictures row]</ref> In the appeal, a panel consisting of one [[Magistrate]] and four lay members, upheld the judgement, branding the article obscene, and saying it was a "calculated act of selling sexuality which is corrupting and revolting" <ref>[http://asianfanatics.net/forum/Hong_Kong_Magazine_Loses_Appeal_Over_Obscene_Pop_Star_Pics-talk323755.html Hong Kong Magazine Loses Appeal Over "Obscene" Pop Star Pics]</ref>. During an interview of [[Jimmy Lai]] (founder of [[Next Media]], [[Easy Finder]]'s publisher) on the television show 'Be My Guest', he apologized to Gillian and claimed that he will return all the negatives of the photos. <ref>[http://asianfanatics.net/forum/Joey_Yung_Is_Happy_About_Outcome_Of_Gillian_Chung_s_Peeping_Incident-talk325173.html Joey Yung is Happy About Outcome Of Gillian Chung's Peeping Incident]</ref>. Despite his apologetic actions, Gillian Chung still intends to sue the magazine. |
On [[November 1]], [[2006]], [[Easy Finder]] lost its appeal against an obscenity ruling on the published article and pictures <ref>[http://www.asiamedia.ucla.edu/article-eastasia.asp?parentid=56865 HONG KONG: Twin photograph ruling upheld]</ref>. The Hong Kong Television and Entertainment Licensing Authority received 2875 complaints regarding the revealing photos and the incident was referred to the Obscene Articles Tribunal for further action.<ref>[http://rawstory.com/news/2006/Hong_Kong_magazine_to_be_prosecuted_11022006.html Hong Kong magazine to be prosecuted in pop star pictures row]</ref> In the appeal, a panel consisting of one [[Magistrate]] and four lay members, upheld the judgement, branding the article obscene, and saying it was a "calculated act of selling sexuality which is corrupting and revolting" <ref>[http://asianfanatics.net/forum/Hong_Kong_Magazine_Loses_Appeal_Over_Obscene_Pop_Star_Pics-talk323755.html Hong Kong Magazine Loses Appeal Over "Obscene" Pop Star Pics]</ref>. During an interview of [[Jimmy Lai]] (founder of [[Next Media]], [[Easy Finder]]'s publisher) on the television show 'Be My Guest', he apologized to Gillian and claimed that he will return all the negatives of the photos. <ref>[http://asianfanatics.net/forum/Joey_Yung_Is_Happy_About_Outcome_Of_Gillian_Chung_s_Peeping_Incident-talk325173.html Joey Yung is Happy About Outcome Of Gillian Chung's Peeping Incident]</ref>. Despite his apologetic actions, Gillian Chung still intends to sue the magazine. |
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Gillian Chung Yan-tung (Chinese: 鍾欣桐, original name: Chung, Ka-lai (鍾嘉勵)), born on 21 January 1981, is a member of the Cantopop group Twins; alongside Charlene Choi.[1]
Biography
Gillian Chung is a Hong Kong pop singer and actress. She resides in the affluent Midlevels district in Hong Kong with her younger sister. Standing at just over five feet tall, Chung is a graduate of the Kowloon True Light Middle School and attended RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. While at RMIT, she also worked as a part-time model.
In 2001, Chung was approached by Emperor Entertainment Group to form a singing group, Twins, with Charlene Choi, to whom she is not actually related. Initially, people did have difficulty telling the two apart, but they have since developed their own distinct personalities.[citation needed]
Chung made her film debut in U Man which was released in 2002 and has since proven her acting skills in a number of films like Beyond Our Ken which has earned her critical acclaim. Outdoing herself in every martial arts sequence, Chung has established herself as the up and coming actionnstar.[2]
In the film Beyond Our Ken released in 2004, Chung played as Chan Wai Ching, a spurned girlfriend of the eponymous Ken, where she managed to brings both a charming girlishness and an opaque resolve to the character, and handles her despondency with believable vulnerability. Chung occasionally gives off the same sweet likability that has characterized her earlier performances, but shows far more than that in this particular film. The film managed a box office taking of HK$ 3,886,355 and it has its World Premiere in Toyko International Film Festival.[3][4]
Photographic incident
On August 22, 2006, Hong Kong tabloid magazine Easy Finder published a series of photos [5] of Chung inside a changing room after a Twins concert at the Arena of Stars in Genting, Malaysia.[6] The pictures were taken while she was in the changing room with her personal assistant. One of the cover photos shows Chung's bare back as she is fixing her bra backstage. Her breasts are not revealed. A second, smaller cover photo shows Chung undressed and naked from the shoulder up. The headline read, "Ah Gil releases bra near back window", using Chung's Chinese nickname.[7] Hong Kong celebrities such as Jackie Chan staged a public protest denouncing the magazine's irresponsible actions. [8] [9]
On November 1, 2006, Easy Finder lost its appeal against an obscenity ruling on the published article and pictures [10]. The Hong Kong Television and Entertainment Licensing Authority received 2875 complaints regarding the revealing photos and the incident was referred to the Obscene Articles Tribunal for further action.[11] In the appeal, a panel consisting of one Magistrate and four lay members, upheld the judgement, branding the article obscene, and saying it was a "calculated act of selling sexuality which is corrupting and revolting" [12]. During an interview of Jimmy Lai (founder of Next Media, Easy Finder's publisher) on the television show 'Be My Guest', he apologized to Gillian and claimed that he will return all the negatives of the photos. [13]. Despite his apologetic actions, Gillian Chung still intends to sue the magazine.
Discography
Filmography
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Films
- U Man (2002)
- Summer Breeze of Love (2002)
- If U Care..(2002)
- Just One Look (2002)
- Happy Go Lucky (2003)
- Colour of the Truth (2003)
- The Twins Effect (2003)
- The Spy Dad (2003)
- The Death Curse (2003)
- Fantasia (2004)
- Protege de la Rose Noire (2004)
- Love on the Rocks (2004)
- Moving Targets (2004)
- The Twins Effect II (2004)
- Beyond Our Ken (2004)
- 6 AM (2004)
- House of Fury (2005)
- Bug Me Not! (2005)
- 49 Days (2005)
- Twins Mission (alternate title Let's Steal Together) (2007)
TV series
- The Monkey King (2002)
- Kung Fu Soccer (2004)
- The Flying Fox On Snowy Mountain (2006)
References
- ^ Gillian Chung at IMDb IMDB. Biography for Gillian Chung
- ^ Buckle up for the Twins Mission
- ^ HK Film Archive
- ^ Beyond Our Ken at lovehkfilm.com
- ^ Gillian Chung's semi nude pictures
- ^ BBC. Chan in Hong Kong photo protest. Tuesday, 29 August 2006
- ^ Scan of Easy Finder magazine cover
- ^ http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/photo/2006-08/28/content_676221.htm Actress' semi-nude photo taken with hidden camera stirs uproar in HK
- ^ http://asianfanatics.net/forum/FollowUp_Further_reaction_to_EasyFinder_candid_Chung_photos-talk297274.html FollowUp: Further reaction to EasyFinder candid Chung photos, Thursday August 31, 2006 Hong Kong
- ^ HONG KONG: Twin photograph ruling upheld
- ^ Hong Kong magazine to be prosecuted in pop star pictures row
- ^ Hong Kong Magazine Loses Appeal Over "Obscene" Pop Star Pics
- ^ Joey Yung is Happy About Outcome Of Gillian Chung's Peeping Incident
