Tuesday, September 25, 2007
The New Paper, 23 Sep 2007
Sifu kicks Fann down slope
By Sylvia Toh Paik Choo
FANN Wong (below, right) rolled down a slope over a rainbow.
If you think that reads like a Channel 8 English subtitle, well, you are close.
Martial arts sifu Rainbow Chen spoke of how, when he arrived in Singapore to work in local TV, he 'accidentally kicked Fann Wong and she went down a slope'.
The only thing going down last week was plenty of food and drink as the cast and crew of Dance Of The Dragon wrapped up filming with a barbecue at the Marina Mandarin hotel.
Shot entirely in Singapore, the story of love, passion, courage and hope whirled to 'the end' after a 47-day shoot.
We were a little surprised to find people sedately tucking into a buffet, hardly moving around to mingle.
No doubt this was the winding down after lights, camera and action seen islandwide. The locations sound like an STB brochure - Jubilee Hall, City Hall, Soup Restaurant, Tea Chapter, Telok Blangah Hill, Tuas.
For actors Fann, Jason Scott Lee and Korean hunk Jang Hyuk, and trainers Shawn and Gladys Tay (dance) and Rainbow, Wang Feng and Guo Zhifeng (action) it was time to let down their hair (well, maybe not the clean-shaven Rainbow and Wang and Guo).
It was hard to get a word in edgewise with leading lady Fann as her skiv was permanently attached to her elbow. Ever on the guard with the media, especially the non-Chinese-speaking, she even attempted to answer a question directed at Fann.
FYI, Fann, the princess of Caldecott, does speak fluent English.
She didn't think Zhang Ziyi would have anything to worry about (when Dance Of The Dragon screens), no she hasn't had any calls yet for a role with nudity, David Gan did not do her hair this time, but he did give her the strawberry dress she was wearing.
For Robin Leong of Easternlight Film Production, this was a happy time. 'Singapore is such an international place, I wish I had thought to make this film earlier!'
MAN OF YEAR
Meanwhile, at St James Power Station, the man whose family name is synonymous with the art of making and distributing films, MrHoward Shaw, was named Man of the Year by upmarket men's publication Menmode.
The 37-year-old Shaw Brothers' grandson has 'absolutely nothing to do with movies' but has devoted his time and money to environmental issues.
He became head of the Singapore Environment Council 11 years ago, long before green became a fashionable colour.
Singapore Tourism Board
24 Sep 2007
Film Shoot For Dance Of The Dragon Wraps
Easternlight Film Productions is pleased to report that the film shoot of our first movie Dance Of The Dragon - starring Jang Hyuk, Fann Wong and Jason Scott Lee – is completed. The camera started rolling on Monday 31st July and, after 47 exciting shoot days spanning over a period of eight weeks, will whirl down to a halt on Sunday 23rd September 2007. Visual and audio post production of the film commences immediately, and the film is scheduled for international release early 2008.
Filmed entirely in Singapore, Dance Of The Dragon is a tale of love, passion, courage and hope, with the demanding and visually stunning disciplines of ballroom dancing and martial arts woven into the plot. It is the latest film project supported by the Film in Singapore! Scheme – a Singapore Tourism Board (STB) initiative to encourage leading filmmakers and television producers worldwide to film and produce quality movies and television programmes locally, in order to increase top-of-mind recall of Singapore as a destination among the global audience.
Ms Winnie Pua, Director, Brand Management, at the Singapore Tourism Board, said, “We congratulate Easternlight on wrapping up their shoot in Singapore. We are delighted to support Dance of the Dragon which features an international cast and crew, and can’t wait to see it released next year. We hope that viewers around the world will enjoy the film and be inspired to visit and experience Uniquely Singapore for themselves. We welcome more filmmakers to consider filming in Singapore, where there is a unique blend of modernity, colourful cultures and rich traditions offering a varied backdrop as settings for their productions.”
Locations featured in the film include Raffles Jubilee Hall, City Hall at The Padang, Telok Blangah Hill, Soup Restaurant on Seah Street, Tea Chapter on Neil Road, the Goodwood Park Hotel, the Intercontinental Hotel at Bugis, Robinson Road, and the police training village at Tuas. In addition, ambient shots in the film feature streets around the Marina Bay area and the iconic Singapore skyline.
Executive Producer Robin Leong said, “ We hope that audiences around the world will get to experience the beautiful, culture rich, cosmopolitan city that is Singapore through the international release of Dance Of The Dragon. The production was blessed with a brilliant production team and world class performances from the cast, and we are excited to share our vision of making international quality movies with fellow Singaporeans.
Calvin Tan, Marketing Director for Easternlight Films added “We’ve received so much support from the STB, media, partnering companies and sponsors, all of whom pulled out the stops to help us achieve our vision for the film. People rallied around us, wishing for us to succeed, and for that we are very grateful.” Lead actor Jason Scott Lee put it in a very personal, one on one level when he said, “The people here are very warm, it’s like Hawaii and I feel very at home. Except I get to experience a myriad of different sights and sounds, sample the nightlife scene and meet new friends. The food is great and I enjoy the different flavours and choices available.”
Co-star Jang Hyuk when he was asked about our ever popular topic of Singaporean food and what he liked most, immediately responded “the delicious chilli crab and Tiger beer.” He went on to add that, “Singapore is very clean and beautiful”, and he makes no issue of walking the streets and shopping malls, and queuing at a stall in a local food court for the Singapore experience.
Dance Of The Dragon tells the story of three people whose lives are pulled into review and assessment when their paths cross. It started as a ‘Romeo and Juliet’ inspired love story set in Singapore, and evolved into the story of multi-dimensional relationships as portrayed in the film. A couple in - yet falling out - of love, student and teacher, fathers and sons, competitive suitors, commitment and sacrifice for the sake of one’s passion, be it for art or human relationship, all are explored with sensitivity, delicacy and refined artistry. John Radel, Co-Director and Director Of Photography of the film, shares “Without doubt Dance Of The Dragon is the most emotionally moving and visually stunning project I have been involved with to date. Singapore provided our film with the romantic backdrop of both a diverse cultural heritage and a landscape full of history and beauty. I was gifted with an amazing cast who opened their hearts to the audience, and a world cast crew who worked tirelessly to make sure every frame of the film looked amazing. I know Dance Of The Dragon is going to put Singapore on the international film industry stage, and I look forward to sharing it with the world.”
An opinion local A-list artiste Fann Wong was coincidentally referring to when, at the press conference to announce the film’s production kick-off, she said “At last, I get to shoot an international film right here at home.”
We’ve come full circle. The film shoot for Dance Of The Dragon has wrapped.
- The End -
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范文芳痴情小女人
（新加坡訊）多年來，只交過兩個男朋友，前男友交往7年，之后就是李名順，范文芳坦承自己是個癡情女子！
《贖金之王》搭檔自殺，傳聞與不堪女友變心有關，入行以來，范文芳的緋聞少之又少，前男友一交10年，之后就是李名順，多年來風風雨雨都是共同度過。
日前，范文芳配合電影《龍舞》宣傳，接受記者訪問。跟她談情事，范文芳坦承自己也是個癡情女子！
范文芳想也不想就回應：“我當然是個癡情而專情的女生。”那名順呢？“我希望他是個專情而又癡情的男生”一提名順就笑。
前陣子，范文芳在好萊塢電影裡的搭檔奧雲韋遜(Owen Wilson)被傳為情自殺，她被問起，回應：“沒想到他會自殺，我非常意外，他的性格與銀幕上是兩回事，他很害羞含蓄，又是個素食者，我們常邊吃蕃薯邊聊天。”
“奧雲很有幽默感，也很有才華，這一次鬧自殺背后真正的原因是什么，我也很想知道，但我覺得他是蠻幸福的，因為能愛得那么深……”
男大當婚、女大當嫁，范文芳希望在哪裡舉行婚禮？她開玩笑說：“等阿母(范對髮型師顏天發的暱稱)買下一棟3500萬(約8050萬令吉)的閣樓，我們就在那裡舉行婚禮！”
記者不是第一次追問她婚事，糾纏她多次，范文芳從未黑臉，EQ很高，先表示總得等名順求婚才能談婚禮，要怎么樣的婚禮？要不要在婚禮上唱歌跳舞之類，問的人興致勃勃，答的人也陪著搞氣氛，拋出一個答案：“不然我吊鋼絲好嗎？從天而降……”當然是說著玩的。
阿二說：“其實我最怕麻煩，不想讓自己太累，或者等‘阿母’買下一棟3500萬的閣樓單位，我們就在那裡結婚。”
會秘密進行婚禮嗎？“不會，這是喜事，希望能跟大家分享”。
再問她，目前住的500萬(約1150萬令吉)公寓是不是她未來的愛巢？“嗯，沒想那么多，只能說那是充滿‘愛’的地方，購買時只想到保值。”
范文芳坦言目前得為事業打拼，問她會否擔心結婚影響事業，她如此回應：“別人眼中的‘失’，未必是我眼中的‘失’，反之，如果事業與婚姻都能兼顧，會讓人更加努力。”
4個重要的男人...
除了男友李名順，癡情小女人范文芳身邊還有3個影響她至深的男人！
問起4個影響她至深的男人，范文芳雖很想提髮型師顏天發，卻又半開玩笑地問：“阿母他……應該算是男人嗎？”坦率得可愛。
No1爸爸♡教我守時！
“出道時，爸爸見我經常喜歡在最后一分鐘趕到，就很會緊張地嘮叨我，提醒我要準時，要有明確的時間觀念。”
“爸爸其實是個很含蓄、很害羞的人，不容易在人前表露情感，但聽媽媽說，有一年他在電視上看到我為籌款走鋼線，明明已經很害怕，還嚷著說‘阿芳、阿芳，別怕別怕，我們在這裡”……”
No2祖父♡讓我學懂照顧儀表！
“祖父生前是一名牙醫，他模樣端正，有一種紳士的感覺，祖父給人高貴的印象，舉止優雅，他提醒了我什么是儀態美。”
“后來祖父患上血癌，在醫院時透露想去哈爾濱，當時我陪著說好，說你病好了我們一起去，結果卻等不到……”
“祖父的死讓我領悟到，如果疼一個人就不要再等了，時間是不等人的，人與人之間的相處是那么地短暫……”
No3李名順♡教我學會放鬆！
“我是個很深閨的人，自從認識名順，這個來自馬六甲的純樸男生，從他身上我學會放鬆自己。”
“名順一度給人的印象非常壞，但如果你認識他，就知道他是個很真、很調皮，也很懂得讓人開心的男生，跟他在一起，有一種很真實的喜悅，至少，我不需要任何武裝，能真正去感受並享受美好的事物。”
No4導播鄧志傑♡教我放電！
這裡所謂眼睛發“電”，指的是用眼神演戲，不是教她煙視媚行。
范文芳追憶時說：“有一年在上海拍戲，回到酒店扭開電視，他卻突然抓住我，叫我留意電視上的演員，說‘你看你看，這位日本女星的眼睛與你很相像，你要學學她，多利用眼神演戲’。”
Fann has been confirmed to be attending the 12th Pusan International Film Festival held in from 4 - 12 Oct. She will then be travelling to China again in the same month for some promotional events and to attend 金鸡奖and 同一首歌.
文芳将在10月4 至12 间出席12届釜山国际电影节。十月下旬，文芳会再到中国宣传， 预计会出席金鸡奖和同一首歌。
Thursday, September 20, 2007
The New Paper, 18 Sep 2007
Get set to wait and wait
By Sylvia Toh Paik Choo
FANN Wong is like the proverbial bus. You wait and wait and wait, and never come.
Get set to wait and wait
Clad in a bathrobe, Fann Wong met fans and the media during the shoot of Dance Of The Dragon at a local hotel.
And then again, you know you've arrived when you don't have to appear.
If this is all slightly merry-go-round, imagine how we felt. 'After this scene', 'Twenty minutes', 'About 20 minutes', 'After this last scene'.
INTERNATIONAL
It was the weekend shoot of the grand finale scene for Dance Of The Dragon, a local film with international actors shot entirely in Singapore.
The movie is produced by Robin Leong of Easternlight Films, the Asian production arm of Los Angeles-based Arclight Films, and stars America's Jason Scott Lee, Korea's Jang Hyuk and Singapore's Fann Wong.
They are directed by Australia's Max Mannix.
We were waiting for Miss Wong.
Because she is the lead female character, there was no call for her to show up on the set until camera and lights were ready for her.
Leads have stand-ins during rehearsals, remember this, stage mum, as they are paid by the hour.
All about the ballroom in the InterContinental Hotel, uncles and aunties and young people who were old enough to be their children, were marshalled to their places.
Daily rates for extras vary from $80 to $200, costumes and makan provided, but it could be a long haul, from 7am to 7pm.
A lady and gentleman said it was a part-time thing as they couldn't possibly do it full-time, the sitting around and waiting.
Some 1,500 extras are involved, and twice as many chicken wings, soya bean milk, apples, oranges, buns, cakes, bottled water.
If you'd woken up in the ballroom last weekend, you'd have thought you were caught between the taping of two local TV shows - the Inter-schools Debate and The Dance Floor.
The 'audience' looked like they were there to support a team, the 'dancers' (actually from Shawn and Gladys Tay's dance studio) like they were in it for a trophy.
It was the setting for Fann's climactic scene and yes, she can dance!
We have it on good word from all who've worked with her on this picture.
Gladys said: 'It's her attitude, she wanted to learn and was not afraid, and she gave three months' intensive training to it.'
A sneak of the rushes proved the gushing to be true. The cinematography is comparable to any international film, as is the acting.
A spokesman said: 'Fann has more than risen to the job.'
At which point, Fann herself suddenly materialised at 5pm, in white bathrobe and flip-flops and was quickly bundled away.
The Straits Times, 19 Sep 2007
Sep 19, 2007
$80,000 gown up for sale
The diamond-studded dress worn by Fann Wong in her latest film will be auctioned on eBay for charity 
PHOTO: EASTERNLIGHT FILM PRODUCTIONS
'Absolutely not. Actually I was hoping they would - the dance floor would be sparkling with diamonds and that would be so romantic' - Fann Wong, when asked if she was worried that the 97 diamonds and 8,000 crystals on the silk dress she wore in the movie Dance Of The Dragon would fall off
MOST women would feel nervous wearing an $80,000 diamond and crystal-studded gown, but not Fann Wong.
The MediaCorp actress dons the Francis Cheong-designed outfit while performing a dance with Korean actor Jyang Hyuk in the movie Dance Of The Dragon, a production by Easternlight Films.
The movie is being shot and produced here.
The silk dress is encrusted with 97 diamonds totalling 12.8 carats sponsored by Soo Kee Jewellery, and 8,000 crystals in different shades of red.
Each jewel was glued on by hand, and it took nearly 400 hours to complete the job.
Fann, 36, said she felt 'glamorous' wearing it.
Asked if she was afraid that the gems would fall off while she was dancing, she said: 'Absolutely not. Actually I was hoping they would - the dance floor would be sparkling with diamonds and that would be so romantic.'
Those who fancy wearing the dress can buy it as it will be auctioned on eBay on Nov 1.
Easternlight Films, Soo Kee Jewellery and Francis Cheong have decided to donate the proceeds - excluding the labour cost of the dress which is estimated at $15,000 - to The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund, which helps needy students.
Of the inspiration for his gown, Cheong said: 'Being an old friend of Fann's and having designed several outfits for her before, I know what she is and isn't comfortable with.'
The dress will be on display at Francis Cheong - The Atelier at 01-09 Orchard Hotel Shopping Arcade and selected Soo Kee Jewellery stores before the auction begins on Nov 1.
Dance Of The Dragon, which also stars Hollywood actor Jason Scott Lee, is about a love triangle which starts when aspiring ballroom dancer Kwan (Jyang Hyuk) comes between couple Emi (Fann) and Cheng (Lee). It is slated for release early next year.
Tiffany Fumiko Tay
Fann has just completed filming for "Dance of the Dragon"! She will be promoting 聊斋奇女子之连城" at Nanjing this weekend! "
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
文芳玉手
撐得起一輛車
範文芳手上一隻名表，是廠商特別為她設計的。
（新加坡訊）相不相信文芳的玉手能“頂”得起一輛車？
國產寶貝範文芳手上一隻表，價值等于一輛1600cc轎車。
範文芳日前接受記者專訪，打量伊手上的名表，璀璨的寶石散佈整個表面，非常華麗，款式超炫！
忍不住問文芳，她笑說：“是廠商特別為我設計的，據對方表示，目前全世界只有一隻！”
原來文芳手上戴的是Delacour名表，號稱Splash（飛濺），問起價值，她笑著透露“據悉價值約10萬（約21萬令吉）”。
10萬元一隻限量手錶，價值等于目前一輛1600cc轎車，換句話說，文芳一隻纖纖玉手足以“撐”起一輛車。
文芳是該品牌名表代言人，已跟廠商續約2年，她收到廠商為她特別設計的限量版名表時樂不可支，“很有記念價�担埠苡姓洳匾饬x，由于獨一無二，對我來說，也可能是無價的。”
坦言不懂理財
文芳一早躍登大銀幕，拍過不少電影，加上電視、廣告代言，賺得盤滿缽滿，如何理財？可有收名表保值？
她想了想，嬌笑：“我不會理財，金錢概念上比較保守，只會專心工作，不會炒股票、炒金條……那些投資賺錢的事我都不懂……”言下之意，當然也不會拿名表去炒啦。
想知道她如何花錢？一聽才知道這個阿二花錢幅度很大，趕起戲來，交通費、電話費、飯盒費都可省略，1個月500元（1050令吉）也夠用，她坦承拍戲時也會買些食物，諸如肯德基快餐慰勞工作夥伴，大家一起享受口福，豪爽起來，則一花百萬……
“如果那個月又有買車，又買房子的話，花費當然會很大……”
打趣文芳，她指的是不是那一棟與顏天發當鄰居的500萬（約1050萬令吉）公寓？文芳笑笑沒有否認。
文芳最近為新片《龍舞》日拍夜拍，她透露過往拍電視劇曾有過1星期每天只睡不足1小時的記錄，故有“女鐵人”之稱，但“鐵人”不好當，累得沒時間休息，俏臉會水腫。
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Wan Bao, 17 Sep 2007
Reduced: 76% of original size [ 1073 x 952 ] - Click to view full image
Monday, September 17, 2007
Date : October 2007
Event : Style Magazine Cover
Outfit : Jewelled Fuschia Pink crop jacket & chiffon/satin dress - Christian Dior Fall 2007 RTW
Accessories : Chanel cuff bracelet ??
Event : Nu You Magazine Cover
Outfit : Green Satin Chiffon layered dress ["Samourai 1947" collection] - Christian Dior Fall 2007 RTW
Accessories : Christian Dior ring
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/ange.../nuyousep07.jpg
Date : November 2006
Event : Loewe Spring Summer 2006 [Singapore's fashion show]
Oufit : Unknown
Credit: clovetwo.com
Friday, September 14, 2007
《龙之舞》拍摄 警方封路近全天
14 September 2007 
新动网报道，完全在新加坡取景的跨国大制作《龙之舞》将在本周六（15日）于罗敏申路段进行拍摄，为了保证行人安全及拍摄工作顺利进行，警方将封闭部分路段，封路时间从早上6点到下午4点。专门为某部电影拍摄且封路这么长时间，这样的做法相信在本地还是第一次。
其 实，《龙之舞》来头不小，它除了获得新加坡旅游局赞助一半的制作费用之外，更是一部跨国大制作，参与演出《龙之舞》的演员包括本地阿姐范文芳，韩国当红小 生张赫，好莱坞猛男Jason Scott Lee等。电影以舞蹈为主轴，整部片子在本地取景。导演将把狮城的旧景观和现代高度城市化的面貌呈现在观众眼前。
据悉，范文芳在剧中饰演一名舞蹈员，与两位男主角都有多场亲密的对手戏。
而韩国万人迷张赫首次来新加坡拍戏，更破天荒以英语演出整部电影。他说，期待这部电影把自己的演技带到更高的境界。
想必网友们都有些“心思思”了吧？不要紧，届时新动网记者会再次出动，亲临现场为大家送上及时报道，让大家一睹巨星们的迷人风采！
现在大家可以先欣赏一下这部影片的一些精彩剧照，可是独家的噢！
http://www.xin.sg/article.php?article=9149&category=81
House of harmony part 1 (Fann) is no. 2 on ArtsCentral ratings chart! 
(no.1 is dino show)
u can view it here
http://www.artscentral.sg/
and they publish some comments there, all four of them are good comments 
1) Fann Wong she's beautiful in House of Harmony, her acting is good!! I must say she's also very professional!
- Eric Ho
2) House of Harmony - A great film of east meets west. Bring it on!
- Anthony Coundouris
3) House of Harmony" is a superb film! Perhaps I missed it, but could arts central tell me who the director of this film is? I think the director and this film deserves our applause and thumbs-up. I'll definitely tell my friends about this wonderful film. I hope Arts Central can screen more of these Singapore Film Arts, not just during national day period. Oh! And I'm currently following Animania "D.Gray Man" too, and i must say im amazed by the excitement and development of story in just that 30 minutes. Thank you! I will continue to support Arts Central!
- Lim Shi Hui
4) Kudos to Arts Central for showing House of Harmony. It was a superb show. And Fann Wong acted very well. I enjoyed the show verymuch esp. Fann brings out Mei Ling'srole very well. She deserved to be nominate for a best actress award. It was due to Fann Wong, we are watching Arts Central for the first time! Kudos to Fann Wong for her superb performance.
- Tan Bee Yian
Fann's featured on the cover of the Style October issue with 6 pages of article and pictures! Get ur copy now!
Thursday, September 13, 2007
The New Paper, 10 Sep 2007
She'll STRIP for the right SCRIPT
Fann Wong says she is ready to go to bare-all extremes, especially if noted Taiwanese director Lee Ang wants it
By Wendy Teo
September 10, 2007 
LOCAL actress Fann Wong said she has no problems taking her clothes off in front of camera.
Fann Wong turns up the glam factor at a recent charity event. --Picture: KENNETH KOH
The 36-year-old told Shin Min Daily News in an interview on Saturday: 'What's the big deal about being naked? The human body was nude to begin with.'
She had been chatting about acclaimed Taiwanese director Lee Ang's movie Lust, Caution, which won Best Picture at last week's Venice Film festival.
The movie has been making headlines even before its release, for its steamy love scenes with full nudity by stars Tony Leung, 45, and Tang Wei, 28.
When asked if she was willing to do something similar, Fann said: 'Reveal all? If it's Lee Ang, and the script is challenging, I would consider.'
She won't be the first S'porean actress to reveal all for the camera.
In 2001, former Miss Singapore Paulyn Sun bared all for the film Ichi the Killer.
But Fann has received script offers which require nudity.
INTERNATIONAL OFFERS
Her manager told The New Paper yesterday that the offers were both 'local and international', even though they are 'quite rare'.
She added that both MediaCorp and Fann came quite close to accepting such a role in an international film, but had to reject it due to a conflict in schedules.
So, will Fann ask boyfriend Christopher Lee for his permission before going nude?
'No need to ask him,' said Fann with a laugh.
She added that she's more worried about her management's reaction.
She said: 'The first person to ask would be my manager. Because if I did something like that, my manager would be the first person to jump.'
But Fann's manager told The New Paper that it 'really depends on the movie, the script, and the level of comfort for the artiste'.
She added that if Fann is willing, then 'we will talk and discuss further', adding that it won't be a one-sided decision.
Referring to Jack Neo's movie Just Follow Law - in which Fann got rave reviews for her portrayal of an uptight yuppie who switched bodies with an uncouth blue-collar worker - the manager said that they had allowed the bathroom scene where Fann's co-star Gurmit Singh is seen helping her to shower, because they 'had trust in the director'.
The manager said: 'There must be understanding of what the director is going to do, and how he is going to do it.
'With Jack, he was very understanding, and worked within what was comfortable with us.'
And that is probably why Jack received the go-ahead too, for casting Fann as a tattooed gangster in his yet-to-be-released movie tentatively titled Long De Chuan Ren (loosely translated as Heir To Loanshark).
Fann will reportedly show off her bare back in it. But going nude is, of course, taking things to a totally different level.
Fann admitted that she will also be worried about how local viewers would react if she does decide to take it all off.
After all, it is only this year that Fann began to shed her clean-scrubbed virginal image she developed in her 13-year acting career.
In a previous interview, she insisted to The New Paper that she does have a daring side to her.
She said then: 'I may look dainty on the outside, but actually on the inside, I have strange blood coursing through my veins.
'I can go to extremes when it comes to acting and I want to see myself go to that kind of extremes.'
Fann was not available for further comment as she was busy filming Dance Of The Dragon. In this movie, which co-stars Korean actor Jang Hyuk and Jason Scott Lee, she plays a former ballroom dancing champion who gets caught between the two leading men.
范文芳主演电影报名金马奖 称愿为李安裸露
新浪娱乐讯 华谊巨星范文芳(听歌,blog)前日与韩星张赫、好莱坞武打明星李截，在新加坡洲际大酒店为动作新片《龙舞》(Dance Of The Dragon)展开一场跳舞重头戏。
范文芳未正式拍摄之前，穿着白色浴袍接受媒体访问，在《龙舞》中，范文芳周旋在两大型男——张赫与李截之间，与两人都有亲密互动，追问亲热尺度，范文芳笑说：“差不多吧，能去到什么尺度？”
导演李安操刀的电影《色，戒》近日新闻铺天盖地，全因片中男女主角梁朝伟(听歌)、汤唯三点尽露激情纠缠震撼整个娱乐圈，问起范文芳，李安若找上她拍全裸戏分，来个彻底清凉，她可会接受？
“三点尽露？如果是李安大导演，剧本又有挑战性的话可以考虑，裸露没什么了不起，人的身体本来就是赤裸的……”真有一天需要为电影“坦荡荡”，裸露之前，会不会问男朋友意见？
“不必问他，第一个要问的是经理人，如果我也来个‘三点尽露’，经理人会第一个跳起来！”范文芳笑说。她坦承，其实“赤裸示众”首先必须面对的是观众的眼光，难免有心理压力。
谈到《龙舞》里当她学生的韩星张赫，范文芳赞对方工作很专业、很认真，也很准时，是个非常有魅力的男人。哪，和男朋友比呢？范文芳期期艾艾：“哎哟，人家(指张赫)怎么说也是客人……”
张赫来新已两个月，范文芳可有一尽地主之谊带对方游一游狮城？她直言“还没有咧”。
范文芳坦承拍《龙舞》压力很大，片中饰演“舞蹈老师”的她总希望做到最好，故特别疲累。
不想拿奖是假的
《我在政府部门的日子》以“男人婆”角色报名今年台湾金马奖，范文芳很坦白：“如果说不想拿奖是虚伪的话！”
据最新可靠消息，由梁智强操刀的《我在政府部门的日子》已报名今年金马奖，报名多达14个奖项，包括梁智强“最佳导演”、范文芳“最佳女主角”、葛米星 “最佳男主角”、阿杜(听歌)、林宇中(听歌,blog)“最佳电影歌曲”、连高龄70的“老查某”也报名“最佳女配角”。
范文芳在《我》片中表现出位，这名甜姐儿怎么看自己入围角逐女主角的机会？
“嗯，如果说我不想拿奖是有点虚伪，但入围或者能不能得奖不在我控制范围之内，最重要的还是拍到一部好电影……我会把奖项当成‘花红’。”
拍了那么多电影的范文芳会否放弃小荧幕？她如此回应：“我不会去分电影或是电视，接到好剧本与机会对我来说更为重要。”
http://ent.sina.com.cn/m/c/2007-09-13/16441715297.shtml
http://ent.tom.com/2007-09-13/001Q/28659381.html
http://news.67.com/files/2007/9/13/77953.shtml
http://www.dailyvc.com/china/20070913/n187553p1.shtml
Sunday, September 9, 2007
The Straits Times, 7 Sep 2007
Do these stars make the grade? 
FANN WONG, 36
Most visible role: The butt-kicking Chon Lin in Shanghai Knights (2003) alongside Hong Kong action star Jackie Chan and comedian Owen Wilson.
The purported sequel Shanghai Dawn, which would have reunited the above cast, has yet to see the light of day.
Meanwhile, the MediaCorp actress is putting on her dancing shoes for a lead role in Dance Of The Dragon. She plays a ballroom dancing teacher whom Korean heart-throb Jang Hyuk and American actor Jason Scott Lee tussle over.
Dragon will be shot and produced in Singapore by Easternlight Film Productions, the Asian production arm of Los Angeles-based Arclight Films. The $4-million film is due out next year.
Reception: Stephen Hunter of the Washington Post called her 'an enchanting new film presence' in Shanghai Knights and said she 'combines a dancer's grace with a fighter's speed, and looks great standing still or whirling'.
Joe Leydon, the reviewer for Tinseltown trade publication Variety, allowed that in the same film, 'Fann is easy on the eyes and quick in her moves, which is all her character requires'.
Grade: A-
QI YUWU, 30
Most visible role: Joe, an illegal immigrant whom a nightclub singer (Joan Chen) falls for, in The Home Song Stories (2007).
Qi will be pitting his gongfu and acting skills against China-born action hero Donnie Yen in the period action flick Painted Skin.
The US$10 million (S$15 million) film is a China-Singapore co-production. It will be directed by Hong Kong's Andy Chin and Wilson Yip. The latter had also helmed last year's martial arts movie Dragon Tiger Gate.
Reception: Variety's Richard Kuipers said of The Home Song Stories: 'Singapore-based thesp Qi (shows) more than just good looks.'
Grade: B+
NG CHIN HAN, 37
Most visible role: A 'significant role' in the upcoming The Dark Knight, with Christian Bale returning as Batman and Heath Ledger as his arch-nemesis, The Joker.
You can't get more visible than this but time will tell if this can be parlayed into other roles.
Reception: Not yet.
Grade: B
LIM KAY TONG, 53
Most visible role: Down-and-out taxi driver Harry Lee in Singapore-born film-maker Djinn's Perth (2004).
Lim has amassed a sizeable number of credits on the website Internet Movie Database but seems destined to remain a journeyman, remembered for small roles in movies like Brokedown Palace (1999) and Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993).
He will be appearing in Dance Of The Dragon in the role of Jang Hyuk's father.
Reception: Variety's Derek Elley's review of Perth did not actually critique Lim's performance though he found the director promising.
Grade: B-
PAULYN SUN, 32
Most visible role: As the wife of a gangster (Tony Leung Ka Fai, in the thriller Island Of Greed (1997), she got a nomination for Best Actress at the 1998 Hong Kong Film Awards.
That was the high point for Miss Singapore- Universe 1994. She went on to strip for Takashi Miike's ultra-violent Ichi The Killer (2001) under the name Alien Sun.
Reception: Variety's Elley said Sun 'shows surprising range' in Island Of Greed.
Grade: B-
GWENDOLINE YEO, 30
Most visible role: A supporting role in Robin Swicord's The Jane Austen Book Club, which opens in the United States on Sept 21.
Probably best known for her stint as Chinese maid Xiao Mei on the hit soap Desperate Housewives.
Reception: Not yet.
Grade: B-
GURMIT SINGH, 42
Most visible role: A lowly technician in Jack Neo's body-swapping comedy hit Just Follow Law (2007 with Fann).
He will be seen next in Malaysian film-maker Afdlin Shauki's Sumolah, which was released across the Causeway in May.
The story is about an association of sushi restaurants in Kuala Lumpur that holds an underground sumo wrestling tournament. He plays the ex-boyfriend of the protagonist's love interest.
Reception: MTVAsia.com said Just Follow Law had 'a strong cast of Singaporean talent'. However, it was Fann who was singled out for praise for her comic turn.
Grade: C+
MAIZURAH HAMZAH, 35
Most visible role: She was nominated for Best Actress at the Malaysian Film Festival for her starring role in the 1999 Malaysian romance Nafas Cinta (Breath Of Love).
She has done a few TV dramas in Malaysia since but has been keeping quiet the past few years.
Reception: In 1995, at the 12th Malaysian Film Festival, she walked away with the Most Promising Star award for her debut starring role in Jimi Asmara (Romantic Jimi).
Grade: C+
EDMUND CHEN, 43
Most visible role: As geeky Dr Wu who falls for Gigi Leung's character in the Hong Kong-Singapore romantic comedy Turn Left, Turn Right (2003).
He has a supporting role in the Vietnamese film Saigon Eclipse (2007), based on the classic Vietnamese epic poem, Story Of Kieu.
Reception: LoveHKFilm.com said he 'plays Leung's would-be suitor with the subtlety and debonair charm of a rabid pitbull'.
Grade: C-
From MTVAsia.com
Another Singapore production effort by homegrown director Jack Neo, this time it's about the Singapore government's culture and how the business organization chart works, which are hilariously and sometimes realistically portrayed by a strong cast of Singaporean talents. Fann Wong is engaging in her character, a deviation from her usual roles of waif-like characters to a foul-mouthed gangster-like employee. It's definitely an eye-opener for fans of hers to watch her shed her usual prim-and-proper appearance.
http://www.mtvasia.com/Review/Movie/M20070209001518.html
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
【新闻】【07.09.03】范文芳进军好莱坞 与张赫大跳狂野拉丁舞
华谊巨星范文芳与韩国红星张赫合拍的《龙舞》剧照暴光，两人外型非常登对，高度绝配，连跳舞时文芳也十分陶醉。
《龙舞》讲述了从小梦想成为交谊舞冠军的韩国青年权泰山在新加坡经历的故事，范文芳在片中是舞蹈老师，张赫是舞蹈演员，两人也有感情戏。范文芳与张赫在戏中有大跳狂野拉丁舞的场面，范文芳因为之前拍戏和演出时练习过舞蹈，水平比张赫高。
范文芳曾出演过成龙(最新动态、个人档案、FLASHMV专辑)的好莱坞片，在《龙舞》中化身成为出色的舞蹈家的张赫则准备凭借此片进军好莱坞。影片7月开拍，现已完成了一半左右，计划在2008年上半年首映。
http://ent.tom.com/2007-09-03/001Q/22038742.html
http://ent.sina.com.cn/m/c/2007-09-03/14571700637.shtml
http://yule.sohu.com/20070903/n251930789.shtml
Found these pics.
From http://www.singaporesights.com/entertainme...wn-party-2006-3
just follow law is now showing on kris world on singapore airlines flights 
http://forum.mediacorp.com.sg/board/attach...;postid=2228196
http://forum.mediacorp.com.sg/board/attach...;postid=2228194
http://forum.mediacorp.com.sg/board/attach...;postid=2228204
http://forum.mediacorp.com.sg/board/attach...;postid=2228207
http://forum.mediacorp.com.sg/board/attach...;postid=2228211
some from idolshop
Saturday, September 1, 2007
[新闻][07.08.31]范文芳张赫《龙舞》剧照曝光 亲密贴身热舞
新浪娱乐讯 韩星张赫在新片《龙舞》中，摇身一变成为身手高强的武林高手，并在片中大展舞技。
目前，张赫凭借这两大噱头成为人们关注的焦点人物。近日，该片片方首度向外界公布了影片宣传照，也是第一次向公众展示张赫苦练多年的武术功底和舞蹈实 力。《龙舞》是一部由韩国和新加坡共同打造，并由美国电影公司负责发行的三国合作影片，讲述了张赫扮演的韩国青年为了实现小时候的梦想来到新加坡，在异国 他乡为了梦想而奋斗的故事。张赫将通过该片进军好莱坞。
这次公开的剧照中张赫与女主角范文芳(听歌,blog)一起跳舞的场景，和张赫与竞争对手用武术一决胜负的场面，都十分吸引人。《龙舞》今年7月末开拍，目前已经完成了50%左右的拍摄进度，预计将在2008年上半年上映。
http://ent.sina.com.cn/m/2007-08-31/10261696975.shtml
NuYou mag editor Xiao Wan3 talk about his most unforgetable artistes he met in person, then 1 of them is Fann 
He said:
"Althought Fann is NuYou mag regular cover girl, but I met her in person haven't more than twice. All thanks to David Gan.. then I got chance to met her at David's house (she without make-up).
I think that she without make-up is more pretty than with makeup, furthermore her skin super great, is like when wind blow then skin will broke that kind of pattern. When she chat with us.. her action is jus like us, will cross her legs and sit properly... that is the most beautiful, most cute ah jie I ever seen!"
From This week I-weekly, there would be a new show 扮美达人 about the beauty things...and it is 8 eposides. 主持人是王禄江，Fann will be in one of the eposide and the rest are the 7 princess. 