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TW-actor Tony Yang’s Wedding in Taipei Brings All the Taiwan Stars to the Yard

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 31, 2022 by ockoalaJuly 31, 2022
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The wedding of TW-actor Tony Yang with his longtime girlfriend was a lovely affair this weekend. Delayed a year due to COVID, the couple and their now 1-year old daughter as their flower girl threw a star studded ceremony and reception that included many of their celeb friends. It was basically a Light the Night reunion and kudos to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Alyssa Chia, Bolin Chen, Cheryl Yang, Gwei Lun Mei, Ivy Chen, Joseph Chang, Nikki Hsieh, Ruby Lin, Shawn Yue, Tammy Chen, Tony Yang, Xiu Jie Ke | 4 Replies

Every Taiwan Actor and Actress Apparently Cast in Ruby Lin’s Epic 1988 Period Drama Blue Hour with First Stills of Joe Cheng, Chris Wu, and Jacob Wang Playing Jerky Men

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 19, 2021 by ockoalaJanuary 19, 2021
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There are quite a lot of big TW-dramas in development and production for 2021 but none as star-studded as Blue Hour (華燈初上) set in 1988 Taipei Red Light District about the lives, loves, and struggles of the club madam, their hostess ladies, and the men in and out of their lives. Ruby Lin is producing and plays one of the … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Blue Hour, Cammy Chiang, Cheryl Yang, Chris Wu, Esther Liu, Joe Cheng, Nikki Hsieh, Tony Yang, Wallace Huo, Xiu Jie Ke | 8 Replies

TW-actress Nikki Hsieh Shares Alarmingly Thin Pictures and Updates on Myriad Health Ailments

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 29, 2019 by ockoalaSeptember 28, 2019
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I find TW-actress Nikki Hsieh one of the most watchable actresses in the industry across genres. Plus she’s my Da Hua (Big Flower) from the insanely drama crack addictive drama King Flower which is so many years ago but holds a soft spot in my heart for many reasons. Nikki is the one updating so I figure she wants her … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Nikki Hsieh | 2 Replies

Lego Lee and Nikki Hsieh Reunite for 2018 Romance TW-dama Meet Me @ 2006

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 24, 2017 by ockoalaDecember 22, 2017
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I’m so excited for a new TW-drama to look forward to, and while the industry has many new faces I’m forever partial to the familiar ones that I’ve loved for the last decade. A fave pairing of mine is reuniting and it feels so good – Lego Lee and Nikki Hsieh are back together for upcoming romance Taiwan drama Meet … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Kun Da, Lego Lee, Meet Me @ 1006, Nikki Hsieh | 8 Replies

Lego Lee and Nikki Hsieh Meet Fans of the Fantabulous TW-drama Love @ Seventeen

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 17, 2016 by ockoalaMay 18, 2016
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My favorite currently airing TW-drama is the mellow and underrated Love @ Seventeen, not one of the buzzy SETTV offerings but airing on TTV on Saturday nights without too much fanfare. I checked in for the pairing of leads Lego Lee and Nikki Hsieh, two of my faves, and ended up staying for the amazing chemistry and wonderful throwback story. … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Lego Lee, Love @ Seveteen, Nikki Hsieh | 21 Replies

TW-drama Rock Records in Love Showcases Famous Songs with Top Taiwanese Actors and Actresses

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 11, 2016 by ockoalaApril 11, 2016
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Taiwan’s cable network PTV is doing a phenomenal sounding drama series of one-episode shorts featuring the the most influential music and acting talent. Starting April 9th, Rock Records in Love premieres with individual episodes all featuring a famous song from the label Rock Records, home of some of Taiwan’s most popular recording artists. Leading off with episode one is Rainie … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Alien Huang, Annie Chen, Chris Wu, Nikki Hsieh, Rainie Yang, Rock Records in Love, Roy Qiu | 12 Replies

Nikki Hsieh and Lego Lee Pair Up for TW-drama Love Seventeen

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 5, 2016 by ockoalaFebruary 5, 2016
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Either Lego Lee knows he owes me big time for two crappy dramas in a row, or he just likes to work, whatever the reason I’m not looking a gift horse in the mouth and will just squee with excitement. This week was the launch press conference for upcoming TW-drama Love Seventeen (Me and My Seventeen Years Old), which is … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Lego Lee, Love Seventeen, Nikki Hsieh | 9 Replies

The Assassin Leads the Big Win at the 52nd Annual Golden Horse Awards

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 22, 2015 by ockoalaNovember 22, 2015
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The glitz and glamour of big film awards didn’t just descend in Seoul this weekend for the Grand Bell Awards, down South a few hours Taipei hosted the 52nd annual Golden Horse Awards, the most prestigious film awards in Chinese-language cinema. the big winner was Taiwan director Hou Hsiao Hsien’s nouveau minimalist wuxia movie The Assassin with Shu Qi and … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Aaron Kwok, Alec Su, Chang Chen, Darren Wang, Deng Cao, Golden Horse Awards, Gwui Lun Mei, Ha Ji Won, Jian Man Shu, Kai Ko, Lin Chi Ling, Nikki Hsieh, Shu Qi, Tiffany Hsu, Vivian Song | 12 Replies

Rainie Yang Leads the TW-actress Style Parade at Balenciaga Flagship Opening

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 7, 2015 by ockoalaNovember 7, 2015
Person in stylish dress at Balenciaga event.

I feel like Taiwan spreads the wealth around more with its acting talent, I see a more diverse range of successful actors and actresses than in Korea for example. The Taiwanese entertainers also toggle different mediums more readily, be it singing and acting, or fashion designer and actress, and even book author and top movie director. At the opening of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Jian Man Shu, Nikki Hsieh, Rainie Yang, Tiffany Hsu | 6 Replies

Chris Wu and Nikki Hsieh Deliver Laughs and Scares in Promoting Horror Movie The Bride

A Koala's Playground Posted on August 15, 2015 by ockoalaAugust 15, 2015
Couple posing at a spooky entrance.

I’m not sure I’ll have the courage the watch upcoming Japanese-Taiwan horror movie The Bride even when it is released on video and I can watch on fast forward. The movie is premiering next week in the muggy days of August during ghost month in Taiwan, armed with scares aplenty along with a side of cinematic sexy. Starring Chris Wu … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Chris Wu, Nikki Hsieh, The Bride | 2 Replies

Chris Wu and Nikki Hsieh Reunite for Horror Movie The Bride From the Director of The Ring

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 5, 2015 by ockoalaJuly 3, 2015
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I almost never write about horror movies even though it’s an Asian film staple mostly because it’s not my thing. I also write more about dramas and there really isn’t a horror drama genre aside from the occasional dip into supernatural flourishes in some dramas. In my younger days I loved and watched tons of horror movies, Asian and Hollywood … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Chris Wu, Nikki Hsieh, The Bride | 5 Replies

Vic Zhou Wins Best Actor at the 2013 Golden Bell Awards in a Star-studded Ceremony

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 26, 2013 by ockoalaDecember 15, 2013

What is that you said? I can’t hear you over the ear splitting screaming still coming out of my mouth for the last 24 hours, give or take a few. I thought I had long since stopped caring whether deserving actors win awards or getting pissed over undeserving actors snatching a statuette. It’s a popularity context and a crap shoot, … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Amber Kuo, Bolin Chen, Golden Bell, James Wen, Janel Tsai, Lene Lai, Leroy Yang, Liu Yi Hao, Nikki Hsieh, Puff Guo, Selena Jen, Sonia Sui, Tia Li, Vic Zhou | 41 Replies

2013 Golden Bell Nominations are Out with Vic Zhou and Nikki Hsieh Landing Well-deserved Nods

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 29, 2013 by ockoalaSeptember 29, 2013

The nominations are out for the 48th Annual Golden Bell Awards, Taiwan’s equivalent of the Emmy’s honoring television’s cream of the crop from producing to directing to acting to variety shows. Last year’s Best Actor winner Bolin Chen and the Best Actress winner from two years ago Tian Xin woke up bright and early to announce the nominees and it … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Nikki Hsieh, Vic Zhou | 22 Replies

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