Exclusive Interview Myolie: Best time to meet you

Autumn is the best season in Beijing, there is blue sky and fresh air. Myolie chose this season to come to Beijing to attend a function, unfortunately she can only stay for a short while; arriving in the morning and departing in the evening. Lucky she didn't appear exhausted and took time out to accept our interview in the rest area of the newly opened slimming center.

There are many types of artistes. When you meet Myolie, you will realise why she is able to remain firmly in the niche among the stars in TVB. Miss Hong Kong Second Runner Up, needless to say about her height; is TVB Fadan, by right, she has the right to appear arrogant. However, Myolie is always smiling, the way she treats people is very appropriate. As it is a slimming center function, so our interview starts off from the slimming direction.

Some questions she has probably answered hundred of times, but she still consider the question seriously and gives an answer. She is different from those over warm characters on tv. Although she is very cheerful, but her answer is always very calm.

CNTV & Myolie Wu

"Because at the point of time, i really didn't know what i was doing. I was totally delusion...That was a very difficult period, kept looking for a way to act...That drama is very good, if there is a chance to film it again, should be able to do even better."
CNTV: Your chubby looks in "To Grow with Love" has remained onscreen for a long time. When you look at those past looks on TV, will you feel awkward?

Myolie: (a surprised look) won't, why will i be. Many people feel that i look cute when i was fat, so i feel that the fat me was a part of me in the past. Of course everyone will feel that it's very amazing that im suddenly fat and suddenly slim again and will try to look for an answer. Actually turning fat and slim in such a short period of time will give some pressure to the body. But it may be different from what others think. When i was slimming down, there are doctor and dietitian coming alongside with me, so i feel very safe. Actually it is tougher to put on weight.

C: You are filming "King among the Phoenixes" now right? Many fans are very concern, when this new drama will be shown onscreen?

M: I also want to know! (Laugh) Actually the filming progress is not bad, but the weather in Hong Kong isn't good at times so it will affect the filming process. I still need time to slowly get used to ancient drama. Initially i didn't have much experience in ancient drama, i need time to learn the dialogue and the posture, then slowly get into my character. Have been filming for more than a month already, getting more used to those idioms. Actually i quite like those idioms! Other aspects, it's because the ancient costumes are very thick and the head wear is very heavy, plus it is summer, i am always sweating, so i lost quite a bit of weight while filming this. Compared to the previous ancient dramas, it talks mainly about two ladies who matured in the palace and how they change. Mainly about two ladies deducing, the thread of the story is very different. Shouldn't be similar to other palace dramas. But the pressure is still very big, the main reason is because the script is really very good. I never film many ancient dramas but i really like this script, and this character, hope that i can do my very best.

C: In real life, sometimes one will experience some stuffs that is just like those faced in the palace, how will Myolie usually handle it?

M: Mmmm... I don't like to snatch, and i don't like to have bad relationship with people. I really wish to be happy with everyone so i will usually try to give way. Most importantly, no matter what happens, don't let it affect my feelings.

C: It has been many years since you joined the entertainment industry and you have filmed many dramas. Which drama is the most unforgettable, most favourite, wish to re-film it the most and has the most breakthrough?

M: (Laugh) slowly slowly. One at a time. Most unforgettable, very hard to say. Many are quite unforgettable, every drama has something that is most unforgettable to me (thought for very long). Still very hard to choose... "Golden Faith", "Triumph in the skies", "Burning Flames", these early dramas are all very unforgettable. Most Favourite drama also hard to choose. Actually to be honest, up till now, there isn't any one drama that i'm most satisfied with. But i hope it is "King among the Phoenixes", maybe because i'm filming it out so i feel it better. Ancient drama is a test.

A drama that i want to re-film is definitely "Triumph in the skies". (Lower head). Because during that time, i really didnt know what i was doing, is like a delusion period. But it is from that time, i really realise that i didn't know how to act. It was a tough period, i kept looking for ways to act. Francis Ng Brother taught me many things that time. Hence i was learning and suffering at the same time. That drama is very good. If i have a chance to re film it, should be able to do even better.

As for the drama with the most breakthrough, everyone will probably think it is "To Grow with love". But i really don't think it is this. Chubby is probably just a breakthrough physically. I feel that the real breakthrough drama is probably "King among the Phoenixes". Because during this 10 years learning period, i think i already have many improvement areas, and starting to understand a few matters regarding acting.

"Actually this kind of thing is very hard to plan, especially in this career, many things are beyond what we can control...so i will imagine, i still have 10 years before i reach her age,so in other words, i still have 10 years to continue filming."

C: Now regarding artistes, there will always be some form of negative news. Some artistes just don't bother reading anymore, some artistes just treat it as gossips, how about you?

M: I really don't read gossip magazines because i feel that it is a waste of money. (Laugh) Some news need to look for some bad ones, writing from a negative point of view. If one feels unhappy reading it, why bother to read. If it is others' fans, (Lower head to think)... Everyone has their own fans, people that they like, can't get everyone in the world to like you. Like some fans will console me "You aren't US dollars, and aren't Chinese Yuan, how to get the whole world to like you?" I feel that it is true. Hence when i see some negative news, i don't feel anything.

C: Recently you only have one new dramas that has been shown, do you think there isn't enough exposure?

M: This kind of thing, i usually won't take it to heart. Because i really have a lot of areas to improve on, it's not time yet. Including receiving awards, is the results of many factors, so i won't think so much. I only think of acting the drama well. Hence i will not be unhappy or anxious.

C: In China, many audience has been chasing TVB dramas for many years, but recently it has dropped because they feel that it isn't that classic anymore. The new dramas aren't that popular anymore. Do you feel that the China audience's reaction is reasonable?

M: A company's progress has many different stages. From the beginning till now, has already filmed many topics. But audience's expectations will also increase as they know how to watch dramas now. And the audience now has various options too, Korean Dramas, Taiwan Dramas, China dramas have also improved a lot. Everyone has many choices, hence it is more and more difficult to film classic dramas. For example, everyone loves occupational dramas, but if there are too many of it, everyone may say no more ancient dramas, romance dramas, etc. Hence the company may film various different dramas each year.

But this exceeds my abilities, this is mainly the scriptwriter's job. I am only an artistes so i can only do my best in bringing out my character from the script.

C: This year's acting jobs seems to be more, will you still be releasing an album? What are your plans for the China market?

M: Releasing an album should be next year. It's really rush this year. Not enough. One album per year, will force myself to simply just release songs, then there won't be much meaning anymore. I feel that there is a need to include my thoughts. When the song belongs to me then it will really be my album. As for my advancement in the China market, will definitely come to China to advance. But there are many types of dramas in China, you guys recommend some to me ba! (Laugh) I like qipao, those old Shanghai feel.

C: Idol Dramas?

M: I am too old! haha (LOL)But i know China has many handsome guys. If there is an opportunity i would like to try the idol dramas.

C: With regards to your path in the future, do you have any specific plans?

M: Actually this kind of things very hard to plan, especially in this career, many things are beyond my control. But i am filming with Jessica Hsuan now, she doesn't look 40 at all! I feel that she is very young! Hence i will imagine, i still have 10 years before i reach her age, in other ways, i still have 10 years to act in dramas.

C: Today's schedule is very rush. Arrived in the morning and you are leaving in the evening, is it very tiring?

M: I will rest on the plane. I'm a person that can sleep on the floor. (Laugh) Actually i haven't had such a tight schedule for a long time already. So when i woke up at 5am, i did a light make up and rushed to the airport, didn't rest much.

C: When you face a lot of pressure, how will you usually cope?

M: When i'm tired and facing a lot of pressure, i will rest. I enjoy shopping online, as i don't have time to shop in the streets, so i will go online and surf. I already have a lot a lot of shoes at home. (Lower head and laugh)

C: You are also addicted to Weibo?

M: (Lower head and laugh) Actually i don't come to Beijing often, so i want to inform the fans earlier. Normally when i feel like writing something, i will just write. Definitely cannot affect my work. Actually during filming, there is a lot of waiting time, very boring, so will write a few things, let everyone see, enjoy together.

C: On Weibo, Bosco and Oscar's "Ambiguous brother" matter is very popular, do you know?

M: Is it very popular ? (Very surprised, covers mouth and laugh) I feel that it is very fun, is like... (Hesitation), they are very into it, very suitable for the "ambiguous brother" character. (Laugh)

C: Finally, give a recommendation of a movie and a book to everyone.

M: Wayne Lai's "Life's Theater" is a very good book, i also recommend to my colleagues to read. As for movies, i recently rewatch "Elizabeth", its really nice, i really admire Cate Blanchett! She is a very good actress!

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