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Andy Lau's ties with Carol Chu may soon be revealed
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everything abt this guy is highfalutin!!! he is 164cm but reports that he is 174cm for 30yrs!!!! if you watch the movies closely, he is shorter than the female lead when barefooted but then elevated half head taller when he is in shoes!!! and the shots are seldom full body shot in the movies!!!
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Star reveals himself at 'father-in-law's' grave
Andy Lau seen offering incense to rumoured girlfriend Carol Chu's dad
By Kwok Kar Peng
August 27, 2009
The New Paper, yesterday
HONG Kong superstar Andy Lau has finally stopped hiding from the media.
The Malaysian media reported that the 47-year-old Heavenly King was seen two days ago paying his respects at the grave of the father of Carol Chu, who has long been rumoured to be his girlfriend.
He had previously avoided the media during the funeral.
Mr Chu died last Tuesday of a brain haemorrhage and Andy flew to Malaysia to attend the funeral.
It was speculated that the star was one of the many people at the funeral procession last Saturday.
UNDER-COVER: Umbrellas shielded family members and friends from photographers at the funeral procession. PICTURE: CHINA PRESS
However, a sea of about 50 umbrellas shielded family members and friends from photographers, most of whom had come from Hong Kong.
Andy subsequently came under fire from the public for hiding during the funeral and indirectly denying his relationship with Carol.
The former beauty queen has been linked to Andy for 23 years. During the funeral, the couple were seen with two young children, believed to be their offspring.
But according to Andy's close friend in Singapore who spoke to The New Paper, Andy has only one daughter.
It is believed that Andy had returned to Hong Kong after the funeral.
But the Malaysian media reported that Andy was seen leaving with Carol and six other family members for the cemetery at 9.30am on Monday, the seventh day of Mr Chu's death.
Though he reportedly hid behind the others initially, he wore sunglasses and offered incense at the grave openly.
The Malaysian media reported that Andy looked solemn. Bodyguards were also present to stop the media from taking photos. The children were not present at the cemetery.
The group reportedly left after 10 minutes in a black seven-seater vehicle with the curtains drawn.
100 days
Andy's actions have brought his elusive relationship with Carol out into the open, with one of her relatives claiming that Andy had promised to marry her within 100 days.
It is customary for couples to marry within 100 days of a death in a family or wait three years.
His presence at the grave on Monday was seen as an act of filial piety to the late Mr Chu.
It is also believed that Andy was trying to appease the Malaysian masses who disapproved of him hiding during the funeral.
He came close to acknowledging his relationship with Carol by referring to Mr Chu as his 'ancestor' on his website.
In a message posted on the Andy World Club site on Sunday, Andy, referring to his fans as 'family members', wrote: 'Family members must be very worried. I am okay. My biggest wish was for the ancestor to go on his final journey peacefully. Amitabha!'
Newspapers such as Sing Tao Daily read his use of the word 'ancestor' as a roundabout admission that Chu's father was his father-in-law.
Andy became popular more than 20 years ago in Hong Kong TVB dramas. He is also a Cantopop singer and has a wide fan base across Asia.
His movies include Infernal Affairs, The Warlords and Three Kingdoms: Resurrection Of The Dragon.
He won the Best Supporting Actor award for his role in Protege at the 27th Annual Hong Kong Film Awards last year.
Star reveals himself at 'father-in-law's' grave
Andy Lau seen offering incense to rumoured girlfriend Carol Chu's dad
By Kwok Kar Peng
August 27, 2009
The New Paper, yesterday
HONG Kong superstar Andy Lau has finally stopped hiding from the media.
The Malaysian media reported that the 47-year-old Heavenly King was seen two days ago paying his respects at the grave of the father of Carol Chu, who has long been rumoured to be his girlfriend.
He had previously avoided the media during the funeral.
Mr Chu died last Tuesday of a brain haemorrhage and Andy flew to Malaysia to attend the funeral.
It was speculated that the star was one of the many people at the funeral procession last Saturday.
UNDER-COVER: Umbrellas shielded family members and friends from photographers at the funeral procession. PICTURE: CHINA PRESS
However, a sea of about 50 umbrellas shielded family members and friends from photographers, most of whom had come from Hong Kong.
Andy subsequently came under fire from the public for hiding during the funeral and indirectly denying his relationship with Carol.
The former beauty queen has been linked to Andy for 23 years. During the funeral, the couple were seen with two young children, believed to be their offspring.
But according to Andy's close friend in Singapore who spoke to The New Paper, Andy has only one daughter.
It is believed that Andy had returned to Hong Kong after the funeral.
But the Malaysian media reported that Andy was seen leaving with Carol and six other family members for the cemetery at 9.30am on Monday, the seventh day of Mr Chu's death.
Though he reportedly hid behind the others initially, he wore sunglasses and offered incense at the grave openly.
The Malaysian media reported that Andy looked solemn. Bodyguards were also present to stop the media from taking photos. The children were not present at the cemetery.
The group reportedly left after 10 minutes in a black seven-seater vehicle with the curtains drawn.
100 days
Andy's actions have brought his elusive relationship with Carol out into the open, with one of her relatives claiming that Andy had promised to marry her within 100 days.
It is customary for couples to marry within 100 days of a death in a family or wait three years.
His presence at the grave on Monday was seen as an act of filial piety to the late Mr Chu.
It is also believed that Andy was trying to appease the Malaysian masses who disapproved of him hiding during the funeral.
He came close to acknowledging his relationship with Carol by referring to Mr Chu as his 'ancestor' on his website.
In a message posted on the Andy World Club site on Sunday, Andy, referring to his fans as 'family members', wrote: 'Family members must be very worried. I am okay. My biggest wish was for the ancestor to go on his final journey peacefully. Amitabha!'
Newspapers such as Sing Tao Daily read his use of the word 'ancestor' as a roundabout admission that Chu's father was his father-in-law.
Andy became popular more than 20 years ago in Hong Kong TVB dramas. He is also a Cantopop singer and has a wide fan base across Asia.
His movies include Infernal Affairs, The Warlords and Three Kingdoms: Resurrection Of The Dragon.
He won the Best Supporting Actor award for his role in Protege at the 27th Annual Hong Kong Film Awards last year.
http://news.asiaone.com/News/Latest+News/Showbiz/Story/A1Story20090827-163699.html
Thu, Aug 27, 2009
The Star/Asia News Network
Airport sighting of Andy and Carol all the rage
ALL Chinese newspapers front-paged the story of Andy Lau and his Malaysian girlfriend Carol Chu appearing at the KL International Airport together on Tuesday.
Sin Chew Daily even dubbed the photo of Lau holding Chu's hand at the airport as the "photo of the century" as it was the very first time the two had been captured as a couple.
Lau and Chu have been linked for 24 years, but Lau, 47, has never admitted to being married to Chu.
The couple arrived at the airport at 5pm with three bodyguards and two publicity officers.
However, the girl many believed to be the couple's daughter did not show up at the airport.
The daily said the two were initially holding hands but later tried to distance themselves from each other by allowing an assistant to stand between them when photographers started taking pictures.
Hong Kong media also swamped the airport to take photos of the couple when they arrived at 10.30pm on Tuesday.
Sin Chew Daily reported that Lau appears to have finally made up his mind to go public about his relationship with Chu as they walked out hand in hand from the arrival hall.
However, Lau remained quiet to a barrage of questions, including whether he would marry Chu within 100 days of her father's death and if they really have two kids.
Instead, he demanded that the media give them time and allow Chu to go home and rest.
Nanyang Siang Pau reported that Lau was trying to salvage his image when he allowed his photos to be captured when he went for Chu's father's seventh-day memorial service at the Hokkien cemetery in Kuala Lumpur.
The daily said Lau was feeling guilty for creating chaos at the senior Chu's funeral, which attracted a large group of reporters and photographers.
"Many readers and netizens also criticised him for being elusive at the funeral and showing disrespect to the deceased," it said.
Andy Lau and Carol Chu holding hands as they make their way to an airport lounge.
Andy Lau and Carol Chu holding hands at the airport.
Andy Lau with his partner Carol Chu
Carol Chu clutching Andy Lau's arm in alarm as reporters crowded round.
Andy Lau going public with his Malaysia partner Carol Chu after decades.
Andy Lau and Carol Chu trying to get through the media crowd.
Andy Lau and Carol Chu holding hands at the airport.
Reporters trailing Andy Lau and Carol Chu to the carpark asking questions as Carol kept her head lowered and did not answer.
Thu, Aug 27, 2009
The Star/Asia News Network
Airport sighting of Andy and Carol all the rage
ALL Chinese newspapers front-paged the story of Andy Lau and his Malaysian girlfriend Carol Chu appearing at the KL International Airport together on Tuesday.
Sin Chew Daily even dubbed the photo of Lau holding Chu's hand at the airport as the "photo of the century" as it was the very first time the two had been captured as a couple.
Lau and Chu have been linked for 24 years, but Lau, 47, has never admitted to being married to Chu.
The couple arrived at the airport at 5pm with three bodyguards and two publicity officers.
However, the girl many believed to be the couple's daughter did not show up at the airport.
The daily said the two were initially holding hands but later tried to distance themselves from each other by allowing an assistant to stand between them when photographers started taking pictures.
Hong Kong media also swamped the airport to take photos of the couple when they arrived at 10.30pm on Tuesday.
Sin Chew Daily reported that Lau appears to have finally made up his mind to go public about his relationship with Chu as they walked out hand in hand from the arrival hall.
However, Lau remained quiet to a barrage of questions, including whether he would marry Chu within 100 days of her father's death and if they really have two kids.
Instead, he demanded that the media give them time and allow Chu to go home and rest.
Nanyang Siang Pau reported that Lau was trying to salvage his image when he allowed his photos to be captured when he went for Chu's father's seventh-day memorial service at the Hokkien cemetery in Kuala Lumpur.
The daily said Lau was feeling guilty for creating chaos at the senior Chu's funeral, which attracted a large group of reporters and photographers.
"Many readers and netizens also criticised him for being elusive at the funeral and showing disrespect to the deceased," it said.
Andy Lau and Carol Chu holding hands as they make their way to an airport lounge.
Andy Lau and Carol Chu holding hands at the airport.
Andy Lau with his partner Carol Chu
Carol Chu clutching Andy Lau's arm in alarm as reporters crowded round.
Andy Lau going public with his Malaysia partner Carol Chu after decades.
Andy Lau and Carol Chu trying to get through the media crowd.
Andy Lau and Carol Chu holding hands at the airport.
Reporters trailing Andy Lau and Carol Chu to the carpark asking questions as Carol kept her head lowered and did not answer.
http://news.asiaone.com/News/The+New+Paper/Story/A1Story20090826-163605.html
Stage was set for him, but...
Thu, Aug 27, 2009
The New Paper
By Maureen Koh
I NEVER thought I'd ever feel this way, but the whole Andy Lau debacle has left me feeling a little sore - someone who has been his fan since 1983.
That'd be three years ahead of Carol Chu.
In the course of work, I've interviewed the star five times - and each time, it's made me a bigger fan than before.
From TVB's Five Tigers - which included Ken Tong, Michael Miu, Felix Wong and Tony Leung - to one of the four Heavenly Kings, Andy was the real superstar.
Most respected - in this fan's opinion - for his humility, his hardworking attitude and his compassion for the less fortunate.
Think his recent efforts in spearheading the fund-raising campaign in Hong Kong for the victims of Typhoon Morakat on 17 Aug.
But barely 24 hours - and a week later - my respect for the man has dipped faster than quicksand.
And I am not alone. Some of his Singapore fans from Andy World Club feel likewise and hope to convey their disappointment through this piece.
Even his close friend, who spoke to us, is upset.
Whatever reasons - however legitimate and private - he may have, it's hard to understand why he has to reportedly hide under a sea of silver umbrellas.
After 23 years of speculation that Carol is his girlfriend - or now, wife - surely Andy does not think he is going to lose any 'jealous' fans?
And please, he will turn 48 in another two days - certainly a ripe enough age to be a happily-married man with wife, child and all?
Who cares if he has denied it all along and may now have to admit otherwise?
I mean, seriously, do we not know as much since it appears to be one of the worst-kept closet romances?
Perfect platform
While it may sound terrible, Mr Chu's death actually gave Andy the perfect platform to come clean - especially if it was true he had gone to attend the wake and to send off Carol's father in the last week.
Perfect because he could easily have chosen not to respond to any questions or grant any interviews - and we would have understood his need to mourn.
Perfect because it'd put an end to all the speculation and negative reports.
Perfect because he could finally give Carol the proper status - something he had not been able to do.
But in the end, Andy still chose to play a cat-and-mouse game, leaving only more questions and speculation.
So much so that if he finally decides to acknowledge their relationship, some of us fans may no longer care.
[email protected]
This article was first published in The New Paper.
Stage was set for him, but...
Thu, Aug 27, 2009
The New Paper
By Maureen Koh
I NEVER thought I'd ever feel this way, but the whole Andy Lau debacle has left me feeling a little sore - someone who has been his fan since 1983.
That'd be three years ahead of Carol Chu.
In the course of work, I've interviewed the star five times - and each time, it's made me a bigger fan than before.
From TVB's Five Tigers - which included Ken Tong, Michael Miu, Felix Wong and Tony Leung - to one of the four Heavenly Kings, Andy was the real superstar.
Most respected - in this fan's opinion - for his humility, his hardworking attitude and his compassion for the less fortunate.
Think his recent efforts in spearheading the fund-raising campaign in Hong Kong for the victims of Typhoon Morakat on 17 Aug.
But barely 24 hours - and a week later - my respect for the man has dipped faster than quicksand.
And I am not alone. Some of his Singapore fans from Andy World Club feel likewise and hope to convey their disappointment through this piece.
Even his close friend, who spoke to us, is upset.
Whatever reasons - however legitimate and private - he may have, it's hard to understand why he has to reportedly hide under a sea of silver umbrellas.
After 23 years of speculation that Carol is his girlfriend - or now, wife - surely Andy does not think he is going to lose any 'jealous' fans?
And please, he will turn 48 in another two days - certainly a ripe enough age to be a happily-married man with wife, child and all?
Who cares if he has denied it all along and may now have to admit otherwise?
I mean, seriously, do we not know as much since it appears to be one of the worst-kept closet romances?
Perfect platform
While it may sound terrible, Mr Chu's death actually gave Andy the perfect platform to come clean - especially if it was true he had gone to attend the wake and to send off Carol's father in the last week.
Perfect because he could easily have chosen not to respond to any questions or grant any interviews - and we would have understood his need to mourn.
Perfect because it'd put an end to all the speculation and negative reports.
Perfect because he could finally give Carol the proper status - something he had not been able to do.
But in the end, Andy still chose to play a cat-and-mouse game, leaving only more questions and speculation.
So much so that if he finally decides to acknowledge their relationship, some of us fans may no longer care.
[email protected]
This article was first published in The New Paper.
The four heavenly kings is an ancient media generated term that has long been eradicated with time........hogging on to this title makes it a joke especially for the younger generation...once they are past 40 I doubt any teeny pop would still be loving these heavenly uncles....of all four of them I believed only Aaron Kwok deserved the bestowment of the title....he really got star appeal in terms of his overall performance and stage presence..Jacky Cheung got the voice no doubt but appearance wise is as plain as a passer by on the street and his attempt at dancing and glorified stage appearances is a mockery of his singing talent...the other two including Lau has nothing at all that earned them heavenly status....so I really do not get the buzz on his story at all..
http://news.asiaone.com/News/Latest+News/Showbiz/Story/A1Story20090828-163965.html
Is Lau's long-term partner expecting a baby?
Fri, Aug 28, 2009
The Star/Asia News Network
SPECULATION is rife that former beauty queen Carol Chu, the long-term partner of Hong Kong superstar Andy Lau, could be pregnant.
All the local Chinese dailies reported that pictures taken at the airport in Hong Kong showing the bloated stomach of Chu could be an indication of her pregnancy.
China Press reported that Chu was seen shielding her stomach throughout while holding hands with Lau after arriving at the airport in Hong Kong.
Sin Chew Daily also reported that Lau was even seen embracing and holding her by the waist at times, fearing that journalists might run into her.
Meanwhile, the same paper reported that a fan by the name of Kiki had threatened to take her own life after learning about Lau's relationship with Chu.
"I am not strong enough to accept the fact. The only thing that can console me is for me to take own life so that you won't forget me.
"I hate you! Go get married! My life would be your wedding gift," said the fan whose comment was posted on an official website.
However, there were many who posted comments giving their blessings to the couple.
--The Star/ANN
Is Lau's long-term partner expecting a baby?
Fri, Aug 28, 2009
The Star/Asia News Network
SPECULATION is rife that former beauty queen Carol Chu, the long-term partner of Hong Kong superstar Andy Lau, could be pregnant.
All the local Chinese dailies reported that pictures taken at the airport in Hong Kong showing the bloated stomach of Chu could be an indication of her pregnancy.
China Press reported that Chu was seen shielding her stomach throughout while holding hands with Lau after arriving at the airport in Hong Kong.
Sin Chew Daily also reported that Lau was even seen embracing and holding her by the waist at times, fearing that journalists might run into her.
Meanwhile, the same paper reported that a fan by the name of Kiki had threatened to take her own life after learning about Lau's relationship with Chu.
"I am not strong enough to accept the fact. The only thing that can console me is for me to take own life so that you won't forget me.
"I hate you! Go get married! My life would be your wedding gift," said the fan whose comment was posted on an official website.
However, there were many who posted comments giving their blessings to the couple.
--The Star/ANN
http://www.asiaone.com/static/multimedia/gallery/090828_andylaugf/
The women in Andy Lau's life
We suss out the female celebrities who have always held a torch for the charismatic singer-actor Andy Lau.
We also dug into his past to unveil who were the female celebrities whom he was rumoured to be romantically linked to and the women he fell head-over-heels for.
Former HK actress Cherie Chung: The woman Andy always wanted to marry. Photo: ST
In his eyes, Cherie is someone who is willing to sacrifice for the person she loves. Photo: Apple Daily
Lin Anqi: Andy Lau's first love.
Photo: Internet
Both of them made a pact to marry on 15 May 1985. Instead, Andy recieved a wedding invitation from her stating the exact date, but the groom was not him.
Photo: Internet
Yu Ke-hsin: The only "official" girlfriend of his.
Photo: ent.sina.com.cn
Ke-hsin is the only woman whom Andy publicly admitted to being involved with. He was 21 then and she was 20.
Photo: Internet
Idy Chan: The woman who makes Andy's heart race the fastest.
Photo: Internet
From left: Idy Chan and Andy Lau. He admitted that Idy was like a goddess to him and that she was the first woman to cause him to take an onscreen romance offscreen.
Photo: Apple Daily
Ex-Malaysian beauty queen Carol Chu: The silent supporter.
Photo: Internet
Carol Chu and Andy Lau have rumoured to be in a relationship for 24 years. The recent saga at her father's funeral has caught the attention of the media who are anticipating their marriage within 100 days of the funeral.
Photo: Apple Daily
Rosamund Kwan: The silverscreen girlfriend.
Photo: SPH
Andy and Rosamund are the official "silverscreen couple" and movie fans acknowledge this too.
Winnie Leung: Andy's loyal fan
Photo: Internet
Andy and Winnie were rumoured to have met in a hotel room for two hours. She was also part of Andy's fan club.
Photo: Internet
Anita Mui: Andy Lau's best friend
Andy Lau's best buddy, Anita Mui, loved him dearly and exclaimed many times that he was her ideal husband.
Photo: Apple Daily
Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu: The woman who wants to be Andy's wife.
Photo: my paper
s
Barbie said that it would be great if she could act alongside Andy as his wife.
Photo: ST
Chinese actress Li Bing Bing: The woman who's constantly praising Andy.
Photo: AFP
Each time Li Bing Bing saw Andy, she would always tell him that she likes him a lot.
Television still: City of Sky
Taiwanese model-turned-actress Lin Chiling: Andy's secret admirer.
Photo: Oriental Daily News
Lin Chiling confessed that she always had a crush on Andy and that she would watch every single movie of his.
Photo: Sunny Ang
Ex-Hong Kong actress Michelle Reis.
Michelle Reis was considered to be the most compatible with Andy in terms of looks.
Cinema still: Prince Charming
The women in Andy Lau's life
We suss out the female celebrities who have always held a torch for the charismatic singer-actor Andy Lau.
We also dug into his past to unveil who were the female celebrities whom he was rumoured to be romantically linked to and the women he fell head-over-heels for.
Former HK actress Cherie Chung: The woman Andy always wanted to marry. Photo: ST
In his eyes, Cherie is someone who is willing to sacrifice for the person she loves. Photo: Apple Daily
Lin Anqi: Andy Lau's first love.
Photo: Internet
Both of them made a pact to marry on 15 May 1985. Instead, Andy recieved a wedding invitation from her stating the exact date, but the groom was not him.
Photo: Internet
Yu Ke-hsin: The only "official" girlfriend of his.
Photo: ent.sina.com.cn
Ke-hsin is the only woman whom Andy publicly admitted to being involved with. He was 21 then and she was 20.
Photo: Internet
Idy Chan: The woman who makes Andy's heart race the fastest.
Photo: Internet
From left: Idy Chan and Andy Lau. He admitted that Idy was like a goddess to him and that she was the first woman to cause him to take an onscreen romance offscreen.
Photo: Apple Daily
Ex-Malaysian beauty queen Carol Chu: The silent supporter.
Photo: Internet
Carol Chu and Andy Lau have rumoured to be in a relationship for 24 years. The recent saga at her father's funeral has caught the attention of the media who are anticipating their marriage within 100 days of the funeral.
Photo: Apple Daily
Rosamund Kwan: The silverscreen girlfriend.
Photo: SPH
Andy and Rosamund are the official "silverscreen couple" and movie fans acknowledge this too.
Winnie Leung: Andy's loyal fan
Photo: Internet
Andy and Winnie were rumoured to have met in a hotel room for two hours. She was also part of Andy's fan club.
Photo: Internet
Anita Mui: Andy Lau's best friend
Andy Lau's best buddy, Anita Mui, loved him dearly and exclaimed many times that he was her ideal husband.
Photo: Apple Daily
Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu: The woman who wants to be Andy's wife.
Photo: my paper
s
Barbie said that it would be great if she could act alongside Andy as his wife.
Photo: ST
Chinese actress Li Bing Bing: The woman who's constantly praising Andy.
Photo: AFP
Each time Li Bing Bing saw Andy, she would always tell him that she likes him a lot.
Television still: City of Sky
Taiwanese model-turned-actress Lin Chiling: Andy's secret admirer.
Photo: Oriental Daily News
Lin Chiling confessed that she always had a crush on Andy and that she would watch every single movie of his.
Photo: Sunny Ang
Ex-Hong Kong actress Michelle Reis.
Michelle Reis was considered to be the most compatible with Andy in terms of looks.
Cinema still: Prince Charming
http://www.asiaone.com/News/the+Straits+Times/Story/A1Story20090830-164341.html
Sun, Aug 30, 2009
The Straits Times
Andy Lau married girlfriend last year
Hong Kong - The truth is out.
Hong Kong superstar Andy Lau married his long-time girlfriend in Nevada last year, according to records readily available on a public inquiry website.
The records kept by Clark County, Nevada, showed that the 47-year-old singer-actor registered his marriage with Ms Choo Lay Keng, more commonly known as Carol Chu, on June 23 last year.
Public records kept by Clark County, Nevada showed that the 47-year-old singer-actor registered his marriage with Ms Choo Lay Keng, more commonly known as Carol Chu, on June 23 last year.
The actor used his stage name Andy Lau Tak Wah instead of his birth name Lau Fook Wing. He had formally changed his name many years ago.
Ms Chu is a 43-year-old former Malaysian beauty queen.
Sun, Aug 30, 2009
The Straits Times
Andy Lau married girlfriend last year
Hong Kong - The truth is out.
Hong Kong superstar Andy Lau married his long-time girlfriend in Nevada last year, according to records readily available on a public inquiry website.
The records kept by Clark County, Nevada, showed that the 47-year-old singer-actor registered his marriage with Ms Choo Lay Keng, more commonly known as Carol Chu, on June 23 last year.
Public records kept by Clark County, Nevada showed that the 47-year-old singer-actor registered his marriage with Ms Choo Lay Keng, more commonly known as Carol Chu, on June 23 last year.
The actor used his stage name Andy Lau Tak Wah instead of his birth name Lau Fook Wing. He had formally changed his name many years ago.
Ms Chu is a 43-year-old former Malaysian beauty queen.
http://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest+News/Showbiz/Story/A1Story20090831-164516.html
Mon, Aug 31, 2009
The Star/Asia News Network
Andy Lau confirms marriage
HONG KONG superstar Andy Lau and former Malaysian beauty queen Carol Choo actually tied the knot in Las Vegas last year, major Chinese dailies reported.
The official website of Clark County in Nevada which provides online search on marriage records, showed that Lau Tak Wah, Andy and Choo Lay Keng had registered their marriage on June 23, 2008.
After their secret marriage was exposed by the Taiwan and Hong Kong media, Lau, 47, finally admitted in his official website on Saturday that he and Choo, 43, were married.
He apologised to his fans for keeping his marriage a secret.
Lau said he and Choo had decided to get married because they wanted to have children. He said they tied the knot last year so that they would qualify for fertility treatment in Hong Kong.
He said he had kept it a secret to avoid his wife from being 'chased after' by the media, adding that he had planned to announce the marriage when Choo becomes pregnant.
The couple who had been dating for over two decades made their first public appearance when Lau came to Malaysia to attend the funeral of Choo's father recently.
Another Hong Kong superstar who had his marriage exposed in the same manner was Leon Lai Ming, who married his model girlfriend Lai Gia in March last year.
Singer Miriam Yeung Chin Wah also married his boyfriend Gary Ting Ho Lam secretly in the city of sin on Aug 11.
Mon, Aug 31, 2009
The Star/Asia News Network
Andy Lau confirms marriage
HONG KONG superstar Andy Lau and former Malaysian beauty queen Carol Choo actually tied the knot in Las Vegas last year, major Chinese dailies reported.
The official website of Clark County in Nevada which provides online search on marriage records, showed that Lau Tak Wah, Andy and Choo Lay Keng had registered their marriage on June 23, 2008.
After their secret marriage was exposed by the Taiwan and Hong Kong media, Lau, 47, finally admitted in his official website on Saturday that he and Choo, 43, were married.
He apologised to his fans for keeping his marriage a secret.
Lau said he and Choo had decided to get married because they wanted to have children. He said they tied the knot last year so that they would qualify for fertility treatment in Hong Kong.
He said he had kept it a secret to avoid his wife from being 'chased after' by the media, adding that he had planned to announce the marriage when Choo becomes pregnant.
The couple who had been dating for over two decades made their first public appearance when Lau came to Malaysia to attend the funeral of Choo's father recently.
Another Hong Kong superstar who had his marriage exposed in the same manner was Leon Lai Ming, who married his model girlfriend Lai Gia in March last year.
Singer Miriam Yeung Chin Wah also married his boyfriend Gary Ting Ho Lam secretly in the city of sin on Aug 11.
http://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest+News/Showbiz/Story/A1Story20090901-164820.html
Tue, Sep 01, 2009
AsiaOne
Andy Lau spent $200k on fertility treatment, but have been unsuccessful
According to reports in Hong Kong media, Andy Lau has spent about HK$1 million (S$200,000) on fertility treatments in the last year and a half without success.
The amount includes the cost of fertility treatments which cost about HK$100,000 (S$20,000) each time, doctor's consultation fees, tests and herbal supplements for wife Carol Chu.
He said on his official blog that he and Carol Chu were still "working hard" at having a child. As they are frequently in different countries, and both are in their forties, chances appear slim.
It seems that they also specifically want a boy, which reduces their chances even more.
The couple are rumoured to be consulting a famous fertility doctor recommended by Hong Kong celebrity couple Peter Chan and Sandra Ng.
Apple Daily reported that a search of Hong Kong superstar Andy Lau's name on an online registry in Las Vegas threw up a marriage record entry with the names 'Lau Tak Wah, Andy' and 'Choo Lay Keng', which is Carol Chu's dialect name. According to the records, the marriage was registered on 23 June 2008.
After their secret marriage was exposed by the Taiwan and Hong Kong media, Lau, 47, finally admitted in his official website on Saturday that he and Choo, 43, were married.
Lau said he and Choo had decided to get married because they wanted to have children. He said they tied the knot last year so that they would qualify for fertility treatment in Hong Kong.
Lau arrived in Beijing for work yesterday afternoon where media waylaid him at the airport, but the tired Lau ignored their questions about his secret marriage. Chinese fans welcomed the star with a red packet to congratulate him on his marriage.
Tue, Sep 01, 2009
AsiaOne
Andy Lau spent $200k on fertility treatment, but have been unsuccessful
According to reports in Hong Kong media, Andy Lau has spent about HK$1 million (S$200,000) on fertility treatments in the last year and a half without success.
The amount includes the cost of fertility treatments which cost about HK$100,000 (S$20,000) each time, doctor's consultation fees, tests and herbal supplements for wife Carol Chu.
He said on his official blog that he and Carol Chu were still "working hard" at having a child. As they are frequently in different countries, and both are in their forties, chances appear slim.
It seems that they also specifically want a boy, which reduces their chances even more.
The couple are rumoured to be consulting a famous fertility doctor recommended by Hong Kong celebrity couple Peter Chan and Sandra Ng.
Apple Daily reported that a search of Hong Kong superstar Andy Lau's name on an online registry in Las Vegas threw up a marriage record entry with the names 'Lau Tak Wah, Andy' and 'Choo Lay Keng', which is Carol Chu's dialect name. According to the records, the marriage was registered on 23 June 2008.
After their secret marriage was exposed by the Taiwan and Hong Kong media, Lau, 47, finally admitted in his official website on Saturday that he and Choo, 43, were married.
Lau said he and Choo had decided to get married because they wanted to have children. He said they tied the knot last year so that they would qualify for fertility treatment in Hong Kong.
Lau arrived in Beijing for work yesterday afternoon where media waylaid him at the airport, but the tired Lau ignored their questions about his secret marriage. Chinese fans welcomed the star with a red packet to congratulate him on his marriage.
http://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest+News/Showbiz/Story/A1Story20090903-165337.html
Thu, Sep 03, 2009
AsiaOne
Andy Lau had marital agreement with actress
Taiwanese actress Yu Ke-Hsin revealed that Andy Lau signed a marriage certificate with her in 1985, witnessed by her mother.
Andy Lau hesitated when questioned by the media, but admitted that this was true.
He said that he was not worried about Yu producing the document. Yu and Lau dated for three years in the 1980s, and Yu claims that they broke up after he met Chu.
Yu said she was glad that he did not deny it. She also told Hong Kong papers that she suffered 15 years of depression due to her break up with Lau.
Would they sue Lau for bigamy? Yu and her mother said that there were no witnesses to the signing and the marriage was not legally registered.
They said the marriage certificate was only a promise so that Yu would feel more secure about their love, and they have kept it in a safe all these years along with other mementos.
Andy Lau tears as he apologises for lying
Returning from Beijing, the 48-year-old Lau gave his first interview to the media regarding his marriage to Carol Chu.
The visibly tired star had tears in his eyes as he told reporters, "As a public figure, I wish to apologise for lying and for disappointing many people. I hope they will forgive me. I openly say here that I am married."
Regarding reports that labelled him the "lying heavenly king", he said that he was not happy but can only work harder in future after this.
He also denied that he had children, but refused to answer questions about whether they were undergoing fertility treatments.
"I don't have any children - boy or girl. The children who were photographed are the children of our relatives or friends. They are young, so I hope they will not be disturbed."
Thu, Sep 03, 2009
AsiaOne
Andy Lau had marital agreement with actress
Taiwanese actress Yu Ke-Hsin revealed that Andy Lau signed a marriage certificate with her in 1985, witnessed by her mother.
Andy Lau hesitated when questioned by the media, but admitted that this was true.
He said that he was not worried about Yu producing the document. Yu and Lau dated for three years in the 1980s, and Yu claims that they broke up after he met Chu.
Yu said she was glad that he did not deny it. She also told Hong Kong papers that she suffered 15 years of depression due to her break up with Lau.
Would they sue Lau for bigamy? Yu and her mother said that there were no witnesses to the signing and the marriage was not legally registered.
They said the marriage certificate was only a promise so that Yu would feel more secure about their love, and they have kept it in a safe all these years along with other mementos.
Andy Lau tears as he apologises for lying
Returning from Beijing, the 48-year-old Lau gave his first interview to the media regarding his marriage to Carol Chu.
The visibly tired star had tears in his eyes as he told reporters, "As a public figure, I wish to apologise for lying and for disappointing many people. I hope they will forgive me. I openly say here that I am married."
Regarding reports that labelled him the "lying heavenly king", he said that he was not happy but can only work harder in future after this.
He also denied that he had children, but refused to answer questions about whether they were undergoing fertility treatments.
"I don't have any children - boy or girl. The children who were photographed are the children of our relatives or friends. They are young, so I hope they will not be disturbed."
http://news.asiaone.com/News/Latest+News/Showbiz/Story/A1Story20090905-165805.html
Sat, Sep 05, 2009
The Star
Lau and Chu have two children, says HK magazine
HONG Kong actor-singer Andy Lau is said to have two children with former Malaysian beauty queen Carol Chu even though he has denied it openly, Chinese newspapers reported.
Quoting a Hong Kong weekly magazine, they said the couple have an 11-year-old daughter and a son who is currently staying in Singapore with Lau's sister.
Lau denied that he had children with Chu and explained on arrival in Hong Kong from China on Tuesday that the children who had been photographed were those of his relatives or friends.
The magazine reported that the son was born at the height of his career and was brought up by Lau's father.
"To prevent the exposure of his son, Lau sent him to Singapore to stay with his sister," it reported.
Lau's daughter is said to have been born in Canada and was being cared for by another sister.
Lau was caught lying about his marriage to Chu and had apologised publicly.
Sat, Sep 05, 2009
The Star
Lau and Chu have two children, says HK magazine
HONG Kong actor-singer Andy Lau is said to have two children with former Malaysian beauty queen Carol Chu even though he has denied it openly, Chinese newspapers reported.
Quoting a Hong Kong weekly magazine, they said the couple have an 11-year-old daughter and a son who is currently staying in Singapore with Lau's sister.
Lau denied that he had children with Chu and explained on arrival in Hong Kong from China on Tuesday that the children who had been photographed were those of his relatives or friends.
The magazine reported that the son was born at the height of his career and was brought up by Lau's father.
"To prevent the exposure of his son, Lau sent him to Singapore to stay with his sister," it reported.
Lau's daughter is said to have been born in Canada and was being cared for by another sister.
Lau was caught lying about his marriage to Chu and had apologised publicly.
http://www.divaasia.com/article/5027
Mon, Sep 07, 2009
The Star/ANN
Is Carol Chu finally pregnant?
by Compiled by LEE YUK PENG, ZALINAH NOORDIN and A. RAMAN
HONG Kong actor-singer Andy Lau will be a father next year, reported Sin Chew Daily, China Press and Nanyang Siang Pau.
All the dailies quoted a magazine in Hong Kong, which reported that Lau and his wife Carol Chu had started artificial insemination procedure after they registered their marriage in Las Vegas on June 23 last year.
Nanyang quoted the magazine as saying that Chu was now pregnant.
It was not easy for Lau, 48 and Chu, 43 to conceive due to their age.
A gynaecologist from Hong Kong was also quoted by the magazine as saying that Hong Kong law did not impose any age limit for woman who wanted to undergo artificial insemination.
However, it would be better if the procedure was performed before she turned 50.
Sin Chew reported that Lau had used his fan club, Andy World Club’s address as the address in their marriage certificate.
Mon, Sep 07, 2009
The Star/ANN
Is Carol Chu finally pregnant?
by Compiled by LEE YUK PENG, ZALINAH NOORDIN and A. RAMAN
HONG Kong actor-singer Andy Lau will be a father next year, reported Sin Chew Daily, China Press and Nanyang Siang Pau.
All the dailies quoted a magazine in Hong Kong, which reported that Lau and his wife Carol Chu had started artificial insemination procedure after they registered their marriage in Las Vegas on June 23 last year.
Nanyang quoted the magazine as saying that Chu was now pregnant.
It was not easy for Lau, 48 and Chu, 43 to conceive due to their age.
A gynaecologist from Hong Kong was also quoted by the magazine as saying that Hong Kong law did not impose any age limit for woman who wanted to undergo artificial insemination.
However, it would be better if the procedure was performed before she turned 50.
Sin Chew reported that Lau had used his fan club, Andy World Club’s address as the address in their marriage certificate.
http://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest+News/Showbiz/Story/A1Story20090908-166306.html
Tue, Sep 08, 2009
The Star/ANN
Monk bans Lau from sex to rid 'bad aura'
HONG KONG superstar Andy Lau has been told not to engage in sex while undergoing a 49-day ritual to get rid of "bad aura", Chinese dailies reported.
The 47-year-old was advised to do so by a monk who performed a ritual on his behalf after Lau sought his help.
He is believed to be facing the biggest "crisis" of his career after he came out in the open about his marriage to former Malaysian beauty queen Carol Chu.
The daily reported that in his 30-year career, Lau had faced numerous challenges including being sidelined by his former employer TVB and the failure of his investment at a film company but he managed to emerge unscathed.
Chu, who is reportedly pregnant after having undergone artificial insemination, sought help from the monk to rescue her famous husband's career.
It is said that Lau's fortune would become better after his birthday, which falls on Sept 27.
Lau and Chu registered their marriage in Las Vegas on June 23, last year.
Tue, Sep 08, 2009
The Star/ANN
Monk bans Lau from sex to rid 'bad aura'
HONG KONG superstar Andy Lau has been told not to engage in sex while undergoing a 49-day ritual to get rid of "bad aura", Chinese dailies reported.
The 47-year-old was advised to do so by a monk who performed a ritual on his behalf after Lau sought his help.
He is believed to be facing the biggest "crisis" of his career after he came out in the open about his marriage to former Malaysian beauty queen Carol Chu.
The daily reported that in his 30-year career, Lau had faced numerous challenges including being sidelined by his former employer TVB and the failure of his investment at a film company but he managed to emerge unscathed.
Chu, who is reportedly pregnant after having undergone artificial insemination, sought help from the monk to rescue her famous husband's career.
It is said that Lau's fortune would become better after his birthday, which falls on Sept 27.
Lau and Chu registered their marriage in Las Vegas on June 23, last year.
http://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest+News/Showbiz/Story/A1Story20090911-167169.html
Fri, Sep 11, 2009
AsiaOne
Andy lied for Carol's safety
THERE was a reason why Hong Kong singer actor Andy Lau had kept his partner of 24 years, Carol Chu, hidden for so long - it was to protect her from possible harm that might be inflicted upon her from Hong Kong triad members.
This was revealed in Lianhe Wanbao's report from Hong Kong tabloid, East Week.
Before the recent media reports of his marriage to Carol, Andy - who was recently dubbed as the "Lying Heavenly King" - had refused to acknowledge her as his partner and the reason behind this was due to threats received from triad members during the 90s.
East Week's report said that during the heartthrob's heydays as an actor, he was practically a cash cow for the triads as he could easily clinch up to 16 films each year.
In an interview that was conducted a few years ago in China, he spilled the beans on how he was forced to act in a gangster movie, which he had initially refused.
He told the interviewer that one of the triad leaders had insisted he take on the role and when he refused, they held four guns to his head.
Andy also said that the triad members then threatened him by saying: "We know where your girlfriend lives. You should know what to do if you don't want to suffer the consequences."
The actor had no choice but to comply.
» Photos: Andy Lau the "gangster"
Lianhe Wanbao reported that when news about this interview reached the ears of one of the triad leaders, he sent henchmen to Andy's house to "pay him a visit".
Carol was making her way home at that moment. The triad members hurled vulgarities at her and told her that something would happen to her if Andy did not shut up.
For fear of her safety, Andy sent her back to Malaysia. In an attempt to distract the triad members, he then issued a statement saying he was single and unattached.
He felt that the chances of Carol being harmed was lesser if she stayed away from the public.
Andy expresses his personal feelings
On Tuesday, Andy expressed his feelings in his official website. He said: "There are many changes in one's life and each experience is an enriching life lesson.
"If things become messy; there's no need to burden oneself.
"Life is hard. You don't want trouble in life but how is that possible?
"What I'm saying is...our future is boundless."
His last sentence seemed to be a reflection of his future with Carol, said the Chinese evening dailies.
Fri, Sep 11, 2009
AsiaOne
Andy lied for Carol's safety
THERE was a reason why Hong Kong singer actor Andy Lau had kept his partner of 24 years, Carol Chu, hidden for so long - it was to protect her from possible harm that might be inflicted upon her from Hong Kong triad members.
This was revealed in Lianhe Wanbao's report from Hong Kong tabloid, East Week.
Before the recent media reports of his marriage to Carol, Andy - who was recently dubbed as the "Lying Heavenly King" - had refused to acknowledge her as his partner and the reason behind this was due to threats received from triad members during the 90s.
East Week's report said that during the heartthrob's heydays as an actor, he was practically a cash cow for the triads as he could easily clinch up to 16 films each year.
In an interview that was conducted a few years ago in China, he spilled the beans on how he was forced to act in a gangster movie, which he had initially refused.
He told the interviewer that one of the triad leaders had insisted he take on the role and when he refused, they held four guns to his head.
Andy also said that the triad members then threatened him by saying: "We know where your girlfriend lives. You should know what to do if you don't want to suffer the consequences."
The actor had no choice but to comply.
» Photos: Andy Lau the "gangster"
Lianhe Wanbao reported that when news about this interview reached the ears of one of the triad leaders, he sent henchmen to Andy's house to "pay him a visit".
Carol was making her way home at that moment. The triad members hurled vulgarities at her and told her that something would happen to her if Andy did not shut up.
For fear of her safety, Andy sent her back to Malaysia. In an attempt to distract the triad members, he then issued a statement saying he was single and unattached.
He felt that the chances of Carol being harmed was lesser if she stayed away from the public.
Andy expresses his personal feelings
On Tuesday, Andy expressed his feelings in his official website. He said: "There are many changes in one's life and each experience is an enriching life lesson.
"If things become messy; there's no need to burden oneself.
"Life is hard. You don't want trouble in life but how is that possible?
"What I'm saying is...our future is boundless."
His last sentence seemed to be a reflection of his future with Carol, said the Chinese evening dailies.
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