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Tag Archives: Liu Tao

Hu Ge and Liu Tao Reunite After Nirvana in Fire for Chinese Anthology Series Celebrating Classic Literature

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 17, 2019 by ockoalaOctober 16, 2019
Couple in vintage attire under an umbrella.

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 →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Hu Ge, Liu Tao

C-actress Liu Tao Parlays 2019 Cannes Fashion Win into Even More Alluring Styles

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 27, 2019 by ockoalaMay 26, 2019
Smiling woman in a stylish white outfit.

I thought C-actress Liu Tao was just super on point at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival but girl was packing heat for the entire soiree and then some with much aforethought. With Fan Bing Bing out for the count due to her high profile tax evasion scandal, the top C-actress mantle was open for the taking and even if the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Liu Tao

C-actress Liu Tao Stunning at 2019 Cannes Film Festival Opening Along with Other Asian Stars

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 15, 2019 by ockoalaMay 14, 2019
Elegant woman in white dress at event.

With perennial Cannes Film Festival attendee Fan Bing Bing out of commission, there was a spot for another Asian movie actress to go for broke in wowing the red carpet. The winner was 40-year old C-actress Liu Tao wearing a white gown that was exquisite without coming off bridal or goddessy. The sleek column was broken up with a thigh … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Gong Li, Hannah Quinlivan, Jessica, Liu Tao

C-stars Mostly a Miss at the 2017 Elle Style Awards with Standouts Being Ni Ni and Liu Wen

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 14, 2017 by ockoalaOctober 13, 2017
Woman in pink dress at style awards.

It’s a rarity for C-ent to miss this broadly across the board, with only a few standouts, but I guess percentage wise it’s impossible to always be on point even with fashion. At the 2017 Elle Style Awards which took place this weekend in China, I find C-actress Ni Ni‘s pink chiffon layered ball gown the most enchanting of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Angelababy, Dilraba Dilmurat, Dong Jie, Jing Tian, Li Bing Bing, Liu Tao, Liu Wen, Ni Ni, Xiao S, Zhang Yi Xin

C-stars Out in Glamorous Force at the 2017 Chinese Drama Awards

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 27, 2017 by ockoalaFebruary 27, 2017
Woman in blue gown at an awards ceremony.

It’s the annual Chinese Drama Awards in Beijing and this year’s gala including plenty of popular and familiar faces of C-ent. 2016 was a decent year for C-dramas though nothing hooked me quite like Nirvana in Fire did in 2015 and Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles Peach Blossoms is doing right now to start off 2017. I’m checking out … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Hu Ge, Jia Nai Liang, Jin Dong, Li Xiao Lu, Liu Shi Shi, Liu Tao, Luo Jin, Sun Yi Xin, Tang Yan, Yang Yang, Zhao Li Ying

Hu Ge Wins Big at the Golden Eagle Awards and Reunites to Present with Former Costar Ariel Lin

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 18, 2016 by ockoalaOctober 17, 2016
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The current roster of It Chinese drama stars were present at this past weekend’s 11th Annual Golden Eagle Awards in Beijing, the event started off with this year’s Golden Eagle Goddess Tang Yan striking the same pose as the statuette in a blinged out golden gown and matching crown. The then switched to a beautiful on her strapless white down … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Ariel Lin, Hu Ge, Liu Tao, Tang Yan, Tong Li Ya, Yang Yang, Zhao Li Ying

Suzy, Hu Ge, and Liu Tao Achieve Waxy Perfection as New Installations in Madame Tussauds

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 24, 2016 by ockoalaSeptember 23, 2016
Two women in white dresses making heart shapes.

This week there are three new big name offerings to the Asian outposts of Madame Tussauds Wax Museum and all three are quite familiar to me so I can at least gauge the wax versus real facsimile. First up was Korean singer-actress getting her wax figure installed in the Hong Kong museum, with Suzy heading there for the unveiling ceremony … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Hu Ge, Liu Tao, Nirvana in Fire, Suzy

Wallace Huo and Ruby Lin Tie the Knot in Romantic Bali Destination Wedding

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 1, 2016 by ockoalaAugust 1, 2016
Couple walking joyfully on a stone pathway.

And they’re married! Congrats to Mr. and Mrs. Huo, or as they are known widely in the Chinese entertainment world – Ruby Lin and Wallace Huo have tied the knot in Bali this weekend surrounded by family, friends, and a perfect summer destination wedding locale. The happy couple released official wedding pictures as beautiful as many of the star couples … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Dating, Fan Bing Bing, Hu Ge, Liu Shi Shi, Liu Tao, Married, Nicky Wu, Ruby Lin, Shu Qi, Wallace Huo, Wedding, Zhao Wei, Zhou Xun

Kris and Zhao Li Ying Crowned King and Queen of the 2016 Weibo Awards in Beijing

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 8, 2016 by ockoalaJanuary 8, 2016
Couple posing on red carpet event.

Nothing looks as good as having a hottie doting fiancee by one side, and the star couple of Chen Xiao and Michelle Chen were definitely the major standout at the just held Weibo Awards in China. I feel like K-ent holds its awards at year end whereas C-ent holds it in January, before the lunar new year end. Weibo is … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Ada Choi, Alec Su, Amber Kuo, Cecilia Cheung, Chen Xiao, Gary, Jin Dong, Kris, Kwang Soo, Liu Tao, Luo Yun Xi, Lynn Xiong, Ma Su, Michelle Chen, Song Ji Hyo, Stephen Chow, Wang Cho Lam, Wang Kai, Wu Lei, Yao Chen, Zhao Li Ying, Zheng Kai, Zhou Dong Yu

Crystal Liu, Jimmy Lin, and Liu Tao Reunite from the Classic 2003 Version of Demi-gods and Semi-devils

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 19, 2015 by ockoalaSeptember 19, 2015
Group of five people posing playfully.

Now this is how to do nostalgia right, and with triple the eye candy to boot! Crystal Liu posted a reunion picture on her SNS this weekend that has all wuxia fans buzzing – she attended a dinner with the production of the 2003 C-drama adaptation of Demi-gods and Semi-devils and afterwards playfully did a martial arts pose with her … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Crystal Liu, Jimmy Lin, Liu Tao

Hu Ge Headlines the Beautiful and Epic Chinese Period Drama Nirvana in Fire

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 12, 2014 by ockoalaSeptember 12, 2014

There’s another intensely rich in story and visuals period C-drama on the horizon and every tidbit that has come out has only looked better and better. With my posting about Hu Ge this week it’s the perfect time to showcase his return to period dramas (some may argue his forte genre) as the lead in the drama-adaptation of the popular … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Hu Ge, Liu Tao, Nirvana in Fire, Wang Kai

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