The story of real life BFF and famous Taiwanese actresses Janine Chang and Ivy Chen and one particular turning-30 trip is the stuff that makes me long for a similar experience. Back in November of 2012, Ivy Chen was still dealing with her Summer breakup with long time boyfriend Kun Da and had four days off so jetted to gleaming Boracay for a girl’s trip with Janine. The two have known each other since they did Black & White together back in 2009 and are one of the famous best friend duos in TW-entertainment. The trip was more than just about having fun, Ivy’s nickname is Da Fa (Big Shot) because her personality is so gregarious and adventurous. To commemorate turning 30 (she does not look a day over 20, BTW), Ivy vowed to do 5 crazy things on this trip. Janine wasn’t just game enough to accompany her, she actually did the same things with Ivy! Now that is what I called a great girl friend. They got braids together, got tattoos (fake), went skinny dipping in the ocean (top and bottoms off, baby!), jumped off a cliff into the sea, and kissed a random stranger on the street.
Apparently Ivy needed some liquid fortification before attempting some of the more daring tasks but in the end she just went with it. They asked folks to take picture for them to document the trip and Ivy later posted them all on her weibo as proof that she did it all. They also promised each other to return to Boracay in 5 years when Ivy turns 35 because they had so much fun together. It was the first time traveling together for the two girls and they were surprised at how easy going the other person was when traveling, going make up less and just winging it. For the kissing of a stranger, Ivy and Janine accosted two cute white guys on a boat and they happily obliged their lips for the adventure. The girls also made friends with a couple who was getting married and they ended up attending their wedding that night and dancing “Gangnam Style” on the dance floor. Don’t we all need a crazy trip like this with a BFF at least once in our lifetimes, yes? This story makes me love Janine and Ivy more for showing fans their real unpretentious and fun-loving side.
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according to ivy's interview on Kang Xi Lai Le, she and janine actually kissed the same guy on a boat. and he was asian (not chinese, possibly vietnamnese)
For my 30th birthday I just stayed home..... :) What the hell...........
It's a :( , definitely not a :)
I'd have gone to Boracay with you!
Wow... This is one of those things you only really see on TV. And when you do see it, you feel envious yet at the same time unbelievably happy (even when you're not the one experiencing it)
But when it does happen in real life, well, it's a beautiful and unforgettable experience. Since not only is it difficult to find a person/ partner who complements you so well that they're even willing to go through those things with you, but it definitely takes a lot of guts to do those in the first place, especially on your own...
Ah... How we all wish to have a BFF like that...
I'm all for girl bonding vacay but trading spit with total strangers.. ewww!
oh man, i want to do that one day ! Go on a crazy trip with BFs.
where did she go btw ?
Koala mentioned that they went to Boracay. So I guess that it is Boracay in the Philippines.
inhibitions, right? :D
Oh my gosh... i actually felt teary reading this...
Suddenly all those nostalgic memories with my BFFs when there are no husbands and babies and kids came flooding back, I need to go hug them now!
It's so nice to see 2 female celebrities having a blast together off camera and I noticed the guy they picked to kiss looked like a hottie, from his profile at least. :)
And the photo of Ivy kissing him could have been a screencap of a drama!
I love their free spirit. They are few rare actresses or actors who chose sensible Christian names. The others make me cringe. Haha
Ermmmm I spent my 30th birthday carrying my baby no.1 as I do remember how cranky this baby was on my birthday!
Cinderella I second you. I better call my BFF and fix date for makeover photos hahaha
Sounds like fun....if only we normal people have the money and courage to do the same...lol.
boracay is in the philippines. i've been there almost every year for more than 10 years now. it's amazing! white sand beach, great food, and tons of things to do. it's the perfect place to spend your 30th! :)