I sense an intentional emulation of the Cannes Film Festival red carpet here with the sprawling staircase but since it works so well totally go for the same grandeur vibe. The 25th annual Shanghai International Film Festival opened over the weekend with a grand red carpet gala and so many Chinese and Hong Kong stars in attendance with movies to … Continue reading →
Weibo Night 2022 is over and done with and I’ve heard plenty of juicy gossip but for a front of the stage kerfluffle nothing is bigger than Hu Ge and Crystal Liu being crowned Weibo King and Queen, respectively. The vote was open for the award and the leading vote getters were Xiao Zhan and Yang Zi, who has won … Continue reading →
This weekend was the 2022 Weibo Night in China, weird that it takes place in 2023 but the 2022 means it covers dramas and movies from last year. The popular vote for Weibo King and Queen was trending young but the award is also decided with decision input from the hosting body so in the end it was a blast … Continue reading →
Stealth mode seems to be all the rage and good for celebs to live a personal life mostly under wraps until the time to do a self reveal. C-actor Hu Ge added to the shocking news week in Asian entertainment with the personally issued announcement that he was a dad. He wrote that mother and daughter are healthy and well, … Continue reading →
Oh dang, like, I’m legit both speechless and still disbelieving. I’ve been jerked around too much by C-casting with regards to these two that I’ll really only feel reassured when the drama actually AIRS. C-ent is reporting that Hu Ge and Liu Shi Shi have been cast in a new C-drama which will mark their first reunion onscreen in 7 … Continue reading →
It’s never too long when it comes to something perfect. So a perfect pairing feels just as magical seeing it nearly 5 years later, by that I mean C-stars Hu Ge and Liu Tao together again. They starred in the critically acclaimed hit C-drama Nirvana in Fire, still the most perfect drama I’ve ever watched from every angle directing, writing, … Continue reading →
After the first wave of East Asian stars walked the Cannes Film Festival opening night red carpet, what follows are actors and actresses there for the premiere of their films on scheduled nights. This weekend saw C-actor Hu Ge walk the red carpet with his movie female leads Gwei Lun Mei and Wan Qian for the noir thriller C-movie The … Continue reading →
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 →
It’s been awhile since I watched a Hu Ge drama but my love and appreciation for him remains as steady as his onscreen presence. There is a certain calmness to his acting that made his pitch perfect role in Nirvana in Fire even more perfect. He’s still on sabbatical from his entertainment career, not sure if he’s still pursuing further … Continue reading →
After spending a year studying abroad in 2016 through 2017, C-actor Hu Ge has been back for some time in China but has eschewed the drama and movie route to pursue a passion on stage. Since late last year he’s been doing theater and laying low vis-a-vis the glitz and glamour of C-ent promotions. I miss seeing him onscreen but … Continue reading →
It’s harder for the male stars to change up their looks, there is only so much a guy can do differently with hair cuts and colors, and most often it’s the younger idols experimenting while the actors aren’t are daring. C-actor Hu Ge has been in the US studying for the past few months but recently returned to China for … Continue reading →
New Yorkers, you’re in luck because the delectable and uber talented C-actor Hu Ge is headed your way. The location of Hu Ge’s study abroad plans for the next year has been revealed and is none other than Manhattan’s very own illustrious mecca for directorial training. He’s enrolled at NYU’s Tisch School for the Arts in the director’s program, clearly … Continue reading →
Goodbye, even if just for now, feels doubly bittersweet this past weekend as C-actor Hu Ge was beautifully sent off at the China Drama Awards by his friends and costars. Hu Ge has announced that he will be taking an official sabbatical to study overseas, with his attendance at the awards his final entertainment event before setting off. Hu Ge’s … Continue reading →
