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Tag Archives: Carina Lau

Carina Lau Leads Taiwan Acting Stars in Fashion Ensemble at Fendi Event in Taipei

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 9, 2019 by ockoalaMarch 8, 2019
Fashionable group posing at Fendi event.

There was a whole fashion mixing going on at the Fendi event this week in Taipei but I’m cool with it because everyone was just so on point in attitude and vibe. Tons of well known stars attended the Fendi 10 year anniversary event for the Peekaboo bag, the aughts answer to the Baguette bag from the 90’s. HK-superstar actress … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Alice Ke, Alyssia Chia, Annie Chen, Carina Lau, Roy Qiu, Summer Meng

Chinese Oscars the 2018 Golden Horse Awards Gets Star-studded Attendance and Teary Best Film Win for Young Deceased Director

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 18, 2018 by ockoalaNovember 18, 2018
Four elegantly dressed individuals at an event.

The last few years have been meh with the Golden Horse Awards, the Chinese-language film equivalent of the Oscars, due to flagging star-studded movies and creativity that also connects with the mass public. This year the ceremony staged a revival with so many famous stars and directors in attendance I was having whiplash. Acclaimed veteran director Zhang Yimou finally won … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Andy Lau, Ang Lee, Carina Lau, Golden Horse Awards, Gong Li, Hu Ge, Roy Qiu, Vivian Hsu, Zhang Yimou, Zhou Xun

Hong Kong Acting God Tony Leung Wins First Chaplin Awards for Asia

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 13, 2018 by ockoalaNovember 12, 2018

The passing of HK-actress Yammie Lam really hit home how prolific and incredible the 80’s and 90’s of HK-ent was in the depth and breadth of acting talent and project successes. She may have fallen victim to the dark side of the industry but HK cinema remains the trailblazer of Asian film so it’s such a well-deserved honor to see … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Carina Lau, Tony Leung

China’s Biggest Budget Fantasy Movie Asura Flops Hard and Pulled From Theaters After 3 Days

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 28, 2018 by ockoalaJuly 27, 2018
Three characters in fantasy-themed headgear.

I can’t say I’m sad about this even though I adore baby boy Wu Lei (Leo Wu) and this is such a high profile project for him. The summer 2018 big budget Chinese fantasy movie Asura was billed as a six-year movie in the making with the biggest cost ever at $113 million USD and when something flies so high … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Aura, Carina Lau, Tony Leung, Wu Lei

Stars Descend in Beautiful Fashion in Beijing for the 15th Annual Bazaar Charity Night

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 10, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 9, 2017
Couple posing at a formal red carpet event.

The Chinese-speaking glitterati was out in full force this weekend at the 15th annual Bazaar China charity event held in Beijing, with many reasons to check out ranging from couple sighting to once again C-stars showing that they do high fashion right. Married Taiwanese acting couple Ruby Lin and Wallace Huo stole the spotlight by making their first public appearance … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Angelababy, Carina Lau, Deng Cao, Fan Bing Bing, Huang Xiaoming, Jing Bo Ran, Jolin Tsai, Luhan, Ni Ni, Ruby Lin, Victoria Song, Wallace Huo, Yang Mi, Yang Zhi, Zhang Zi Yi, Zhao Li Ying

Vogue China Features the Ten Top Chinese Female Stars for 10th Anniversary Edition

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 8, 2015 by ockoalaAugust 8, 2015
Vogue cover featuring models in elegant dresses.

Those wondering who China’s top female entertainers are need look no further than the upcoming September issue of Vogue China celebrating its 10th anniversary edition. The ten ladies to grace the cover and pages of the Chinese edition of top fashion magazine in the world are, in no particular order: Carina Lau, Tang Wei,Zhao Wei, Li Bing Bing, Zhang Zi … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Carina Lau, Chris Lee, Du Juan, Fan Bing Bing, Li Bing Bing, Liu Wen, Tang Wei, Zhang Zi Yi, Zhou Xun

Winners and Star-studded Red Carpet at the 50th Anniversary Golden Horse Awards in Taipei

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 23, 2013 by ockoalaNovember 23, 2013

Two major Asian film awards took place this weekend, there was the Blue Dragon Film Awards celebrating Korean cinema held in Seoul, and further South in Taipei the annual Golden Horse Film Awards feted the Chinese-language movies of 2013. It was the 50th anniversary of the famed Golden Horse Awards and this was a ceremony that had more big name … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Aaron Kwok, Amber Kuo, Andy Lau, Ang Lee, Brigitte Lin, Carina Lau, Eddie Peng, Ethan Ruan, Golden Horse, Gwui Lun Mei, Jackie Chan, Li Bing Bing, Maggie Cheung, Rene Liu, Sammi Cheng, Shu Qi, Sonia Sui, Tony Leung, Yao Yao, Zhang Zi Yi, Zhao Wei

Official Movie Posters and Long Trailer for Star-studded Detective Dee Prequel

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 8, 2013 by ockoalaSeptember 7, 2013

The ingenuity and heart from the heydays of the wuxia or period movies are long gone and even the famed directors from that era have taken to substituting special effects and intricate fighting for good storytelling. I still watch them because it’s the equivalent of a popcorn flick, but I do miss the days when such flicks could actually be … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Angelababy, Carina Lau, Detective Dee, Feng Shao Feng, Kim Bum, Lin Geng Xin, Mark Chao

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  • ringring on Fantasy Action K-movie Omniscient Reader: The Prophet with Ahn Hyo Seob and Lee Min Ho Gear Up for July 23rd Release
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