Saturday, December 31, 2011

Pictures of Steven with Tsui Yong Yong

At Hengdian filming Legend of the yuan empire founder. LOTYEF
2011
Taken at HK airport enroute to Hengdian via Hangzhou airport 2011












sources as labeled

Friday, December 30, 2011

weibo 12/30

12/30 00:15 Could you not deceive me again?  Tonight, feel quite weary! 可以不再去騙我嗎?今夜,有點累了!

Terse entry but imbued with strong emotion. Unlike others who immediately connected his words to romantic love, I knew it must be tvb contract related, and his latter entry proves I was right in my assumption. Guess TVB refuses to prematurely release him from his contract.

12/30 21:18  Choices increase, so do worries .  Have decided to allow myself be an irresponsible person.  Everything but everything will hold off until next year.  This year I will be a lazy bone.  選擇多了,煩惱也多了,決定讓自己做個不負責任的人。一切一切,就留待明年再算。今年,我要做懶蟲!嘻嘻![哈哈]

TN: There's only 1 more day before next year, not much of a respite to be an irresponsible person, is there? But admire Steven for his ability to lift or try to lift himself out of his depression. He is after all but a mere man.

Thursday, December 29, 2011

One Pen Ma -- Benefaction

Clear Newspaper
One Pen Ma Column
Writer: Steven Ma
Benefaction
施恩
The common saying, “A benefaction too big for mere words of gratitude" (大恩不言谢), from a different angle, it would be: “benefaction expects no repayment". (施恩莫望報) Chinese people are without doubt smart; people of different eras and of different experiences always managed to leave behind to their progenies some wise proverbs that when utter are understood by most people but when actually doing them, how many would?

The existence value of a person’s worth to another’s is originally equal; it should not because of who you are, or that you have the power to influence certain things that you elevate yourself above another. Of course, this is easier said than done. In this confusing world, there are innumerable people with this kind of ingrained bad habit! So, if this kind of people thinking themselves superior over another bestowed some benefaction on a person, what would be that benefited person's outcome? Enough said.

“Giving is more blessed than receiving” is a rationale I have heard since young. The benefactor maybe because of own ability or other situations is stronger than the recipient; or maybe their situations are the similar but because of a kind heart and despite difficulty to self the benefactor is still willing to help out. Benefaction? The reasons for it are aplenty, or it may be just from the heart, regardless of its origin, the attitude after benefaction is the best indicator to a person’s character.

Breaks apart the character: 恩 into因 and 心, if because of conscience hence the deed, that would be beautiful. I am not a saint but treating people equally and fairly, I am more than able to do that.

TN: A thorn in this essay. I've a feeling this topic was prompted by someone who had enraged Steven with her superior attitude.

Saturday, December 24, 2011

Merry Christmas to you all!

Merry Christmas to you all! And peace on earth!

Friday, December 23, 2011

weibo 12/23

12月23日 23:22  12/24 Christmas eve night at 8 pm on YY website channel 19710260 ma; got it.I'll got there to listen.  Family, friends, little piggies, advance wishing to you all: Here's to a Christmas of peace, warmth and joy!

12月24號平安夜晩上8點鐘在YY頻道19710260嘛,知道了,我會去聽的。家人們、朋友們、小豬們,提早跟你們說聲:祝聖誕平安、溫暖、快樂!

12/24/2011  As promised Steven got on YY shortly after 8 pm but fans said he did not stay long.  I did not get to 'encounter'  him on YY as I was still sleeping then. 




TN: To get on YY first download  www.yy.com Then search for the steven ma baidu group# ... 19710260 (inspired by steven's birthday 1971/10/26)  Steven said he may listen in as in silent listener and silent reader, doesn't mean he will actively participate.  Guess TVB did not even bother to get him a job during this festival when it is one of the most lucrative money earning period for artists.  Boo to TVB!

weibo 12/23

12/23  16:30 (4th Brother's saying):  Towards those who appreciate you and those who value you, you should in return use your best effort and best performance as repayment.  Towards those who disparage and those who insult you, you should also in return use your best effort and best performance as payback.<四哥格言>:對於賞識自己、重視自己的人,要用最大的努力、最好的表現作回報;對於輕蔑自己、侮辱自己的人,也要用最大的努力、最好的表現作回敬。

TN: In short, your successful results and accomplishments will be the sweetest revenge against your detractors.   Haha! Steven looks so 'funny'.

weibo 12/23

12/23 10:19 Friend @苏祎zoe at Beijing sent this military coat to me, apparently it can combat coldness of 30 degrees below.  Wearing it, sure enough body got heat up.  Thank you! Tomorrow is Christmas Eve, wishing in advance peace on earth, and also wishing everybody a very merry Christmas!

朋友@苏祎zoe 從北京寄來這件軍衣給我,說能抵抗零下三十度低溫。一穿上,果然渾身發熱,謝謝妳啊!明天平安夜,在此預祝世界和平,也願大家有個快樂聖誕!

weibo 12

12/22 15:32  Cherish every moment of being with your family.  Wishing everybody a warm and happy winter solstice festival. 珍惜與家人相聚的每分每刻。祝各位"冬至"溫暖又快樂![心][爱你]



It is said in the southern part of China and else way in overseas Chinese communities that the Winter Solstice Festival is far more important the Chinese New Festival because it is the very important getting ready preparation for the coming winter.  It is the tradition for Chinese families to eat 'tong yuen" (glutinous rice flour dumpling), the latter's roundness a symbol of completeness of a family circle. (yuen = round, circle) In the northern part of China as stated by Steven fans, they eat various "siu gao" (pot stickers) instead.

Sentinel presently broadcasting in Korea


source: tvbkorean @ youtube
 마준위(馬浚偉)

Broadcasting on tvb korean tv channel every Monday thru Friday @ 13:30; 19:10.

Thursday, December 22, 2011

One Pen Ma: Public Figures' Responsibility

Public Responsibility
公眾責任

In Hengdian, I became acquainted with Ms. Lang Qing, a program host in Zhejiang radio station FM93. She told me she has followed my work, for that I thank her. Earlier on she spent two hours (on her radio program) introducing different aspects of me, including praises I dare not accept. Thank you for her accolades; I'm truly moved.

During the program she mentioned the public responsibility of artists and media, which struck a chord in me! Artists and media personnels share one big common element, which is their having myriad windows to express individual feelings and personal opinions; and also because of their status and mass media access, their words and deeds can indeed influence the public more easily.

Spoken words, written words and series etc actually are disseminating information, sometimes direct; other times roundabout way. Among them, the imperceptible subtle influence being the most effective. Therefore,the attitude and viewpoint behind this information carries with it a very weighty responsibility.

In no way sermonizing or being a defender of traditional moral principles, but the concept of proper moral values should not change because of society evolution and technology advances. Perhaps, today an issue that seems insignificant like a grain of sand but when the grains of sand accumulated into a heavy mountain, it will be too late to remove!

Since Heaven has bestowed this ability, then it should be used with proper care. Even though we are not gods, but "Moral is not alone, it will have neighbors". [德不孤,必有邻] Don't look down on a character, word, or a phrase. Progress with time, at the same time must also walk alongside with morals.

Monday, December 19, 2011

weibo 12/19

Remember all the little bits and piece of things other people did for you even if they were minute like insignificant dust given and received are all favors if those people who are not willing or do not easily utter thank you if say thanks for big favors are inexpressible then what about small favors ne put down pride be nicer to other people is to be nicer to oneself  letting go a little will see a more beautiful tomorrow  stepping back a step will walk a longer road

TN: I was one of the many who didn't get the real meaning of this entry although some readers did when they mentioned why there wasn't any punctuation.  Much later, Steven said the whole paragraph is up to how you want to punctuate it.

記住別人為你付出過的一點一滴 那怕細如微麈 付過 受過 都是恩 當下的人 太不願 也不敢輕易向別人說句謝謝 若說大恩不言謝 那小恩呢 放下無謂的自尊 對別人好一點 也就對自己好一點 放開些 會看到更美好的明天 讓一步 能走的路 更遠

weibo 12/19


12/19 16:30 Life is hard and short, besides do good by family, do good by conscience and do good by heaven and earth, also must do good by yourself. If can, be nicer to yourself ba!  人生苦短,除了要對得起至親、對得起良心、對得起天地,別忘了,也要對得起自己。可以的話,就對自己好一點吧!

weibo 12/19

12/19  10:46 Younger sis, it is true indeed that time will show a person's heart. But gossips, lies, genuine vs fake are not restricted to only the entertainment circle. It is just that because of the nature of our work, they have been magnified and scrutinized, that's all. As your older brother used to say: so long you do right by heaven and earth, and have a clear conscience, disregard them all! Remember, don't be led by the nose by others (tn:an animal on a tether), live your own life, walk your own path! Add oil!  (Steven's weibo to Fala who lamented about the gossips and rumors and misunderstandings reported on her.)


12/18 Weibo: Steven congratulating Sonija for her pregnancy. And wishing Evergreen Happy Birthday!

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weibo 12/17 Steven's response to FM93 radio show


馬浚偉:The heart given to you, don't know how to avoid, fortunate is to have met you.

馬浚偉:Feeling a bit embarrassed ne....

馬浚偉:Listening to the live broadcast and reading the messages, truly feel a bit red faced... thank you for everybody's love. !

馬浚偉:As DJ, doing just as good!very fluent and smooth, voice is very pleasant! Add oil!

馬浚偉: I'm also listening in.

馬浚偉:Haha! Thank you!

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Updated video link: Zhejiang Radio Station Live - 2 hours

@FM93浙江交通之声蓝婧
Dec 12/18 - midnight - 2 am
 the radio station's address

UPDATED: Edited copy tudou link ; steven ma.org weibo link;
longer duration edition: baidu  
39:32 mins long on tudou 


The theme is Why do you like Hong Kong artist, Steven Ma?
《你为什么会喜欢马浚伟?》

The newscaster in FM93 Zhejiang, 蓝婧, a staunch Steven Ma fan, was in the 1st fan hengdian visit), is right now (started at midnight) as guest DJ in the same radio, broadcasting a segment on Steven Ma and why you like him .  Having being informed of this segment on himself, Steven said he is listening to her broadcast too.

TN commentary: 蓝婧 is not only pretty but has a very sweet voice to boot. (from her avatar) haha! 蓝婧 is ultra nervous, her words were a bit rushed but full of enthusiasm that is very catching.  She knows that Steven is listening because he weibo he is, so she is extra nervous.  What is the chance of hosting a segment on someone you admire as a role model? (She says she has no idols just role models) And moreover being a DJ is very different from being a newscaster, who reads from a scripted news report.  A DJ work is more dynamic and spontaneous.  As a first time DJ she did a pretty good job for her 2 hours hosting.  She weibo that that wasn't her best effort because of lack of experience but the opportunity to host a show on Steven was something she will cherish for a long time. Listening to the edited version can tell that Lan Jing was very excited because she knew Steven was listening to her broadcast.  She was so grateful for this opportunity to broadcast a show on her role model artist.

some transcript

Friday, December 16, 2011


12/16 00:58 (The effort) may not be the best, but definitely done wholeheartedly for your good.  If can encounter such a friend during one's lifetime , be contented.  未必做得最好,但肯定全心為你好。生命中能遇上這樣的朋友,足矣。

12/15 12:29 Hahahaa!pia sai pia sai![偷笑][嘻嘻][哈哈]  @枝Lam The ubiquitous 4th Brother!![晕][哈哈][偷笑] even seated inside a car would suddenly appear beside him! Scary!![晕]


pia sai (sic pai sai) == Taiwanese - a  polite way of saying pardon me for inconveniencing you or sorry. 不好意思

1994年江山如此多Fun2

1994年江山如此多Fun2 Hosted by the late James Wong.
Steven's first hosting job.




more screencaps at steven-ma.org;
I was not able to dl the 13 videos uploaded on steven-ma.org;  vid 56.com

The first topic to debate among guests is Should the Chinese Emperor have men castrated as eunuchs?  The audience would decide which group won the debate.

Vid obviously recorded with a videocamera
FUN 1st season part 1 youtube

Can also watch on tudou just search with 江山如此多FUN
 on tudou with Felix Wong, Liza Wang, and Monica

Thursday, December 15, 2011

weibo 12/15

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link to screen size image

tsuiyy 12/15 15:16 So refined and scholarly!
steven 12/15 15:59  Thank to Tsui Jie for snapping such a good photo; thank you Bobo jie for transforming me into a shuai monk.  [哈哈][哈哈][哈哈]//@bobo吳寶玲:Cool!


I love this picture.  Steven looks so serene, giving off a peaceful look like how a monk who has secluded him from the mortal world.  --- tranquility in his heart. 

weibo 12/15















tsuiyy 12/15 14:46  Like this photo a lot,  Grand Master Piggy so happy!
(tn: taken at the 2nd fan visit in Hengdian)

weibo 12/15

12/15 19:10 Finished work this afternoon at 4pm and immediately went to play badminton until now..I...seem to have become quite crazy!  [哈哈][哈哈] p.s.4 fingers, little piggies understand........wow, very cold![雪人][雪][猪头]V

TN: And he's wearing shorts??  Crazy man! Why 4 fingers? During a fan group photo with Steven, they were all posing with 2 fingers V pose, so someone suggested how about 4 fingers for 4th Brother, and that's what they did. In highlight the only male fan, all girls are stamped with a piggy mask. lol! 

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

One Pen Ma: From Smiling to Crying

Clear Newspaper
Column:One Pen Ma
Date:12/15/2011

From Smiling to Crying
There’s this saying: When young, always cry, cry, but in the end, smile; when grown, always smile, smile, but in the end, cry. I quite like this saying, simple and direct. When people grew up, they often lost that simplicity and courage of the past. When young if wanted to smile, then smile; if wanted to cry, then cry.  But now, uttering a word or emoting an expression sometimes requires thinking twice. Actually can’t blame this on anybody. Within the adult word, there’s this set of rules for the adults. 

This set of rules I have already grasped from young, courtesy of my early entry into the work force, plus my early work experiences were in sales dealing with people day in day out. Said I don't understand this human attitude or its rationale? That would be fibbing you. But, what "I understand" and "what I do" are two different things.

I’m a discerning person but at the same time I’m also a person who holds fast to my principles. I will embrace all matters that are reasonable, fair and legitimate with alacrity. Conversely, when faced with matter that is unacceptable, or unlawful, or unjust, I will without hesitation say: “No way.” 

Having live till now, I’m proud of myself for shunning the crooked road. Maybe some people would say I’m too “upright” or too stubborn, but to be able to travel the right path as the real me, the smile is genuine.
TN: I like this article a lot. It reinforcing Steven's literary eloquence.
***** more*******
similar article, Black and White, from Steven's book

weibo 12/14

12月14日 23:34  In Hengdian, if not filming, then it's going to the gym or playing badminton.  No much nightlife.  After dinner it's only around 7 pm or 8 pm; stay in the room to study the script or watch movie.  Sometimes went karaoke to sing but usually won't out too late.  Sleep early, wake up early; the daily life here is more disciplined and more normal than in Hong Kong.  Here, I feel that beside being an actor I'm also an athlete.  Haha! This good, preparing myself year 2012 when I'll be busy, flying all over ! Friends, let's all add oil.

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chinese

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

3rd Fan visit - UPDATED with YY snippets

UPDATED WITH TRANSCRIPTS FROM YY. Steven chatting easily to his fans.
audio YY

40min ago Little piggies came a-visiting. Some came before; others first time! Beijing, Guangxi, Shandong, Punning etc....all came! The weather is so cold, those came from far or near, all have heart! To show my thanks, have dinner with them! Thank you for your coming faraway here, thank you!

cds


Friday, December 9, 2011

Steven's canned ham on 2 decker bus

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Non Steven's news ---- News flash -- SC's tendered his resignation

12/9/2011 -- Stephen Chan, TVB GM, has confirmed tendering in his resignation though he didn't confirm the actual date of leaving.  Executives require to give a 6 months notice to the company but with his two months unused paid leave, Mr. Chan can quit at the earliest on April next year.  Mr. Chan asserts that his leaving has been planned way before Uncle Six stepped down as tvb chairman. (which he did yesterday)  Although numerous tv stations have beckoned him to join their company, Mr. Chan says for the time being he is not considering joining any company just yet but still take up a study tour to learn about new technologies to increase his knowledge.

Hopefully, Mr. Chan can help Steven resolve his contract issue before he leaves so Steven won't waste the few months waiting for his contract to terminate in July.

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Steven shooting film in China;Women envied Steven Ma's smooth skin


《建元风云》热拍 马浚伟承认收到不少内地剧本
 馬浚偉皮膚滑溜,令不少女士羨慕又妒忌
Women envied Steven Ma's dewy skin
 2011年12月08日07:33 

Steven Ma has stayed in Hengdian shooting Director Tsui Siu Ming's Legend of Yuan Empire Founder for a month or so now.  Because he only needs to shoot just one set of scenes, and finish work at around 9 pm, his natural good skin has become even more dewy despite the cold weather, making the makeup artists jealous and envious.  Steven says: Every time they see me they want to pinch my face and say so like "Tang Seng." (tn:monk in monkey king)

During this period, fans from different places came to visit him.  No wonder Steven jests that his presents have filled up his room. He also points out the benefits of shooting "LOYEF" : "Many mainland producers have handed me lots of good scripts. Truly book knowledge can beat personal experiences.  I now truly comprehend to fully "understand" one must first "see"

ent qq link
credit: steven-ma.org
newspaper cuttings -- more--