Photoshopped SM as Li Bai

AF#1374  Posted 22 May 2009 - 09:13 PM
图文：网友推荐《杨贵妃》人选-马浚伟版李白
《杨贵妃秘史》海选李白 焦恩俊马浚伟成黑马
尤小刚皇朝秘史苦寻李白 五大当红小生成首选

PS Li Bai using Sina character sketches. Images to be posted on Lady Yang new series in sina site. PS with Kang Xi image - how cute is that?
credited to loveyoyo11 @ steven baidu

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《杨贵妃秘史》海选李白 焦恩俊马浚伟成黑马
The secret life of Yang Gui Fei (Concubine) polls: Vincent Jiao and Steven Ma as dark horse.

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A rally cry to all Steven's supporters:
Yes, another publicity stunt for another Mainland series. Actually the polls had been open for 2 months before Steven fans got wind of it on the 18th. At that time, Steven was not even included on the Li Bai candidate list then. But after one day of inundating the comments board with his name and writing in to the Sina supervisor, Steven's name was belatedly added in. By then, the top 3 candidates had already garnered thousands of votes. Steven fans have no illusions that Steven can overcome such seemingly insurmountable numbers to come up on top, we only hope to promote his name to the viewing public and to the powers that be. Within a week of fans' relentless voting, Steven went from being unlisted to #7 on the list but still a far cry for the top. Some of you may be unaware but Steven is strongly supported by China TVB viewing netizens. He usually came up strong in Mainland polls, dubious as they may be. Anyway, Li Bai is a character that Steven himself would very much like to portray. And sometimes, flagrant but positive publicity is good for boosting an artiste, and I think this is one of them. So do cast your votes for him here as often as possible. Thank you!

Scroll down to the 3rd poll entitled poll for Li Bai character
《杨贵妃秘史》甄选：小生李白组 and vote for 马浚伟 Ma Jun Wei , the last name, bottom right.

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Nikki01:  Tamaya, I thought you were not supportive of such dubious polls but why are you promoting this one on Li Bai? What is so special about this one? 

Tamaya: Usually I'm not. I didn't even bother posting the info on the Li Bai sina polls in here until the news report about Steven being a black horse for that role hit the newsstands and internet yesterday. I also didn't bother translating that 'news' report because obviously it is a 'chao zuo' (publicity stunt) propaganda written to stir public interest on the series. Nevertheless, I support voting for it because Lady Yang series got:

1)Steven's (together with Vincent Jiao) name headlining the Mainland China printed and cyber papers, now that is good, isn't it? Apparently, Steven's name sells news in China. Artistes and media are like fish and water for obvious reasons. So long the generated publicity ('chao' it may be) is positive on Steven, why not keep his name afloat in news? 

2) Sina is a very popular and influential entertainment forum in China. Sina readers who previously didn't know of Steven might be piqued by such news, hopefully their curiosity will get them to know Steven as an actor. 

3) The series is a high profile, big-budget series which will cast big name actors and actresses; (although incredulously, China govt is rumored to ban future airing of ancient dramas on tv.) 

4) Its director, Long Xiao Gang, is a reputable and well-known director in China. He has been told of the netizens votes and he said he will certainly look into their choice of thespians. 

5) Li Bai is among Steven's favorite character to portray.

6) To show the force of Steven fans through voting. No batch voting involved but the actual mindless entering of votes. Btw, many including myself have apparently used up our voting limits because we can't vote anymore. Steven is now #6 still a long way to the top held by Wallace Chung.

7) As an encouragement to Steven that he has many supporters in China despite his mistreatment by tvb. His netizen fans got him his very 1st China entertainment award - the most favorite tvb male character from, incidentally, Sina itself. 

So hopefully, the above reasons can persuade you..all to vote. Please do. 

Akazukin: Extra note: I love the first pic of him as Li Bai, so handsome. I am for the idea of him acting as Li Bai, as opposed to against the idea of him acting as White Snake's husband (许仙-Xu Xian). I think Li Bai will be a much more interesting character to portray than the White Snake's husband. 

Nikki01: Posted 24 May 2009 - 08:07 PM
Tamaya, you have given strong reasons on why `Li Bai' is a worthwhile poll for Steven. I suppose a number of other polls carry some or even more weights on Steven which we have to support. 

Like it or not, the TVB artiste website for Steven which ranks the TVB actors and actresses based on the number of hits received daily will be an important yardstick for our beloved Steven. Unfortunately, this site is not doing well. He is ranking averagely 20-30 and really is a pain to see esp knowing that many of the regulars of the website are doing their best to increase this ranking in an ongoing basis which is taxing. So, I do urge you and the rest here to visit it more regularly even for the sake of giving points to Steven, ie just clicking around Steven's site (mindlessly as you say).


BTW, I think I have used up my votes on Li Bai, can't seem to be able to cast after the 2nd or 3rd time. 

Tamaya: Posted 25 May 2009 - 11:02 AM
Steven is at #5 now on the Li Bai list of 18 candidates. 98 points away from the 4th candidate, Chen Kun. Nikki01, you may need to wait 5-10 minutes before re-entering your next vote. Maybe the voting is limited to 10 votes - not sure of # but anyway many Steven fans including myself can't vote anymore. Maybe can vote from another computer, I don't know, haven't tried that myself. 

Of the 2 ps Li Bai images sent to Sina, only one is being featured - guess which one. This. Not my preference.  


Nikk01, you're right about boosting Steven tvbblog's ranking, will do my part from now on. :alright properly reprimanded. 

*************************************************** Nikk01 Posted 26 May 2009 - 01:35 AM
Hurray! Steven is number 3 now in the Li Bai poll. I managed to cast another 2 or 3 the last two days. Will try further. But the next step on this ladder is too steep....the 2 guys in front are way ahead.


Good to hear that you are going to support Steven's TVB website.... .

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Tamaya: They've had 2 months head start. Anyway, the purpose Steven fans' intense voting is to promote Steven to the media and the series' powers that be. 

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Akazukin: Posted 28 May 2009 - 01:12 AM

The Li Bai picture used in sina is not my favourite either. I prefer the one with white hat. I also can't seem to vote again. Currently, there is quite a huge difference between rank 2 and rank 3 (Steven ranking 3). But then, he still remains the top-ranking actor from HK in the poll. As for the blog, I have to plead guilty, I only visit when I have the extra time (same to both Tavia's and Steven's). But I will try to visit more. 

Steven Ma - netizens' choice as Xu Xian

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on.cc news May 8th 2009
"A mainland film production company is planning to shoot a remake of The Legend of White Snake《白娘子傳奇》 , and is right now in the process of casting the main leads. The company set up an online poll and many artistes from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan got onto the short list. After a month of voting, Steven Ma, with 44% of the total votes, is the front runner. Also, the netizens praise his ancient costume appearance for being refined and handsome. When apprised of the situation, Steven was very happy and wondered if he would have the opportunity to portray the character of Xu Xian, 许仙. Anyway, he was elated just knowing he has so many supporters in China."

Nikki01: It will be interesting to see Steven in the role as XuXian in "The Legend of the White Snake". I think he will perform well as he did in other scholarly roles. I am personally not so interested in fairy tale dramas but as long as Steven is in them, will certainly not miss. 

Tamaya: Re "Snake" news is just a cheap publicity stunt by its producers; so read and disregard. In fact, the so called polls are taken from baidu 'snake' site. Most Steven fans didn't even know about those polls much less voted for him. Truth be told, his fans are not keen at all on him taking up a remake role, especially one that is such an old hat. But anyway, it's nice to know Steven has so many baidu supporters, although I personally disregard baidu polls because they are mostly 'vote brushing' by a small group of supporters or detractors. 

Akazukin: Although I'm happy for Steven that he is the top voted for remaking of White Snake Legend, I don't really hope he would take that role. I have watched the version by Angie Chiu and I find the role of her husband very boring. Maybe Steven can make it interesting but still I'm not so keen on him taking this role. There are more roles out there that need him.[..]Extra note: I love the first pic of him as Li Bai, so handsome. I am for the idea of him acting as Li Bai, as opposed to against the idea of him acting as White Snake's husband. I think Li Bai will be a much more interesting character to portray than the White Snake's husband. 

baidu sm thread
Li Bai photoshop/poll

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AF# 1347 Posted 09 May 2009 - 07:40 PM
Source: Wenweipo, Takungpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ http://asianuniverse.net/forums/

Steven Ma receives highest votes by Netizens for the role in "Legend of White Snake"

Once investing in the production of Angie Chiu and Cecilia Yip's "The Legend of the White Snake" (白娘子傳奇), the Mainland production company plans to make a new version of the series entitled, "Legend of the White Snake Again" (又見白娘子). The Production Crew have yet to decide who will play the White Snake and is actively looking, in Mainland a large poll was held for Netizens to vote for a candidate. After more than a month of voting, Steven Ma received the highest votes, the Production Crew expressed that they will consider Netizens' suggestions.

Steven heard the news and is very honored, he said: "I thank all Netizens for voting for me. Although if I'm able to get the role is depended on the schedule and the variety of qualifications, but knowing that there are so many audiences in Mainland supporting me, I am even more happy."

Steven is currently busy filming for TVB new series "The Legend of Pu Songling". "I really like the Pu Songling role, the personality and style has a lof of space for development. This is one of the biggest challenges I've accepted in acting." This time with the top votes, it allows Steven to have a huge booster in confidence: "In acting, I strongly want improvement. In the roles I play, I strongly request for difference. These are one of the biggest future goals I have. I need to work harder!"

Producer Lee Tim Seng commends SM for his acting in SITS

Date: 2009 May 22nd
AF #1371

李添勝讚馬仔揮灑自如


Due to Rosy Business’ ideal ratings, there are rumors that TVB plans to broadcast Sweetness in the Salt in Hong Kong. Sits, another series by Lee Tim Seng, producer of Rosy Business, has also garnered excellent ratings when it was recently aired in US and Canada, Malaysia and Singapore. Starring Steven Ma and Tavia Yeung, Sits’ audiences were both moved and captivated by their bittersweet love story.

Mr. Lee seems inordinately appreciative of Sits' male lead, Steven Ma's performance. He praises Mazai for his work ethics and punctuality, and for his greatly improved acting skill. He says: “These days, Mazai’s performance is at the level whereby he can perform to the fullest what is required of his character, masterfully and naturally.” (挥洒自如) Steven was very happy to hear Mr. Lee’s commendation, in return, he thanked the latter for his guidance and mentoring.

TN: 挥洒自如 ([huīsǎzìrú] an idiom used to describe someone who is an expert at writing, painting, calligraphy or in this case, acting; and is capable of expressing himself to the fullest. )