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The 2017 Golden Bell Awards in Taipei Brings Out More Luxury Jewels than Memorable Couture Outfits

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 30, 2017 by ockoalaSeptember 30, 2017
Five women in glamorous dresses at an event.

This weekend was the 2017 Golden Bell Awards celebrating the best of Taiwanese television programs for the last year. The red carpet unfortunately borrowed more from the glittery primary colors glamour of Korean awards dressing and not from the edgier couture range of C-ent awards red carpets. The big winners were veterans Liu De Kai and Ke Shu Qin for … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Annie Chen, Blue Lan, Cheryl Yang, Nana Lee, Rainie Yang, Selina Jen, Yao Yao | 9 Replies

Shu Qi in Bold Red Shines at the Taipei Film Awards Along with Top Taiwanese Star Attendees

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 18, 2017 by ockoalaJuly 18, 2017
Woman in orange outfit at film event.

I didn’t think head to toe red could stand out on an actual red carpet but it helps that the backdrop is all blue for the 2017 Taipei Film Awards. Top actress Shu Qi stole the event in a fiery red-orange suited outfit with matching pumps, turning the dress requirement on its head as well as the fashion no no … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Alice Ke, Chris Wu, Gwei Lun Mei, Kai Ko, River Huang, Shu Qi, Tiffany Hsu, Yao Yao | 3 Replies

Chris Wu and Yao Yao Lend Their Support for the Taiwan PSA Campaign Against Sexual Assault

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 25, 2017 by ockoalaFebruary 23, 2017
Two people making "X" hand gestures.

Taiwan is a pretty woke country in terms of being culturally and socially progressive and it’s especially nice to see the entertainers always stepping up as representatives of positive outreach. This week top stars Chris Wu and Yao Yao (Guo Shu Yao) took a day off to attend the press conference for the “No Means No” public service announcement campaign … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Chris Wu, Yao Yao | 4 Replies

SETTV Holds Lunar New Year Party with Plenty of Star Power Attendance

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 15, 2015 by ockoalaFebruary 14, 2015

It’s Lunar New Year on February 19th this year, much later than the usual early February or late January dates during most years. That’s because the Lunar calender only has 30 days in every month so after a few years it gets so out of sync with the seasons and the Gregorian calendar that a month gets added back. That … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Aaron Yan, Chris Wang, Joanne Tseng, Kingone Wang, Kristen Jen, Lego Lee, Lin Yo Wei, Mandy Wei, Melvin Sia, Puff Guo, Summer Meng, Tia Li, Yao Yao | 10 Replies

Taiwan Stars Bring the Glamour for the 2014 SETTV Drama Awards

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 15, 2014 by ockoalaDecember 19, 2014

It’s a bit of a downer to feel so nonchalant about the Taiwan idol dramas of 2014. SETTV dumped a lot of drama hours but overall the buzz seems to have died down. Despite producing one of my all-time faves In a Good Way and really lovely sweet romances in Pleasantly Surprised (Love Myself or You) and Love Cheque Charge, … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Aaron Yan, Amber Kuo, Chris Wang, Fall in Love with Me, In a Good Way, James Wen, Kristen Jen, Lego Lee, Liu Yi Hao, Pleasantly Surprised, Puff Guo, Summer Meng, Tia Li, Yao Yao, Yuan Ai Fei | 13 Replies

SETTV Holds Thank You Banquet with Stars and Brand Sponsors in Attedance

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 6, 2014 by ockoalaDecember 4, 2014

Taiwan’s biggest producer of nicely packaged idol dramas SETTV held a thank you banquet at the Taipei Le Meredien over the weekend, the second successive big celebrity packed event at the fancy hotel after Mark Chao and Gao Yuan Yuan‘s wedding the might before. The network rented out the hotel banquet hall for its first ever sponsor gratitude event, hardly … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Chris Wang, George Hu, Kun Da, Lego Lee, Lin Yo Wei, Mandy Wei, Summer Meng, Yao Yao, Yuan Ai Fei | 11 Replies

Acclaimed C-actor Chen Jian Bin Nets Triple Win at Star-studded 2014 Golden Horse Awards

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 23, 2014 by ockoalaNovember 22, 2014

The 51st Golden Horse Awards took place last night in Taipei to celebrate the best of film in Greater China for 2014. It was an unprecedented triple win for Chinese actor-director Chen Jian Bin (who walked the red carpet in sunglasses heh), currently still best known around the world as Your Majesty Emperor Yongzheng from the blockbuster C-drama Legend of Zhen … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Aaron Kwok, Angelica Lee, Annie Yi, Bolin Chen, Chang Chen, Chen Jian Bin, Ella, Ethan Ruan, Gong Li, Gwui Lun Mei, Ivy Chen, Jiang Qin Qin, Joan Chen, Michelle Chen, Qin Hao, Rainie Yang, Regina Wan, Sandrinne Pinna, Sean Lau, Tang Wei, Tiffany Hsu, Tony Yang, Yao Yao, Zhang Zi Yi | 10 Replies

Chris Wang and Lego Lee Show Off their Leading Ladies for SETTV Drama Aim High

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 13, 2014 by ockoalaOctober 12, 2014

Filming has started for the upcoming Friday night SETTV drama Aim High (22K梦想高飞 22K Dreams Fly High) which will take over the time slot on October 24th from Pleasantly Surprised (Love Myself or You) which ends in two episodes. Starring Lego Lee, Chris Wang, Summer Meng, and Guo Shu Yao, the drama is about the struggles and successes of young … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Aim High, Chris Wang, Lego Lee, Summer Meng, Yao Yao | 6 Replies

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 | 31 Replies

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