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- 'Imperfect' carries an important social message
- Isaac admits latest love interest is starlet Neelofa
- Family: Bollywood's glittering star couple set to wed
| 'Imperfect' carries an important social message Posted: 16 Oct 2012 01:27 AM PDT Imperfect carries an important social message as delinquent boys get caught up with the triads. Singaporean triad flick Imperfect illustrates the tragic consequences of treading the wrong path. Inspired by the success of Singaporean drama series On The Fringe, Imperfect is an action-packed thriller about wayward teens turning to the dark side and joining triads for protection. Produced by Li Nanxing and directed by Steven Cheng, with cinematography by Amandi Wong, the youth-oriented drama features violent gang wars and bloody fights by juvenile delinquents. It stars young actors including Edwin Goh, Ian Fang, Phua Yida, Elizabeth Lee, Kimberly Chia and Joeyan. Meanwhile, the adults in the movie are played by Li, Liu Kai Chi, and Chiang Tsu Ping and Patrick Li Pei Hsu. Imperfect is actor-turned-filmmaker Li's second movie and took 28 days to shoot. He made his directorial debut last year with the gambling flick, The Ultimate Winner, which he also produced and starred. In a phone interview from Singapore recently, veteran Singaporean actor Li spoke of how glad he was to have engaged seasoned character actors from Hong Kong and Taiwan to work on the movie. "They set off different sparks, making the movie unique, so that it is not the same as the series." In Imperfect, Li plays gangster head Hong Zhihua, whose ex-lover He Huifang (Chiang) implores him to help her troubled young son Jianhao (Goh) stay out of trouble. The boy joins a triad beause of his loyalty to his good friend Zach (Ian Fang). The youngsters end up in deep trouble when they injure the son of rival mobster Wang Guodong (Liu). "The story is about the youth of today and their difficult relationship with their parents. We must understand why the young go astray and guard against it. Don't wait till it's too late to teach them. Guide them on the right path, while they are still young and impressionable," said Li, 47, about the movie's message to audiences. Imperfect showcases fight sequences and action scenes that took up some 30% of the plot. Often described as Singapore's Chow Yun-fat, Li shared: "These fights were mainly done by the kids. And, yes, they were wielding blades and other sharp weapons. However, the most challenging to film were the scenes of them fighting in the rain as it was very slippery and we had to be extra careful to ensure everyone's safety." Despite the violence, Imperfect was very well-received when it opened in Singapore with an NC16 (age 16 and above only) version on Aug 30 and a PG13 version on Sept 27, to cater for the young cast members' wide teenage fanbase. The movie is rated 18 in Malaysia; the distributor is currently appealing for it to be rated P13 instead. "I really have to thank our amazing cast. I believe that after you watch how each of them interpret their characters, you will accord them a much-deserved round of applause," gushed Li, who will next play a forensics officer in C.L.I.F II, a police procedural series. Tune in to the movie's official radio station 988 from 11am to noon today for an exclusive live interview with the stars. 988 is owned and operated by The Star. Imperfect opens in local cinemas on Thursday. |
| Isaac admits latest love interest is starlet Neelofa Posted: 15 Oct 2012 04:10 PM PDT PETALING JAYA: Actor-producer Hans Isaac, who has been romantically linked with several artistes in the past, has confirmed that the latest "love" of his life is actress Neelofa. The dashing 41-year-old, however, refused to dwell on the subject, saying he had endured many heartbreaks for most parts of his adult life. "Enough ... I don't want to talk about this relationship," he told mStar Online. Isaac, whose former sweethearts include actresses Erra Fazira, Fasha Sandha, Filipina Bea Alonzo and Miss Malaysia Universe 2003 Elaine Daly, denied the buzz that he had gone on a rendezvous to Koh Samui with the 23-year-old starlet recently. "Let it be. I have experienced this kind of gossips before. The truth is I went to Koh Samui with my cousins and friends. "Even if I wanted to go on holiday with her, we would have gone in a group ... not alone," said the actor. It was reported that Neelofa, whose full name is Noor Neelofa Mohd Noor, was unfazed by reports linking her to Isaac, a Catholic of Filipino descent. "As a Muslim, it is not nice for me to talk about my relationship with him,'' she said, adding that she did go on a holiday, but to Phuket, not Koh Samui as the grapevine has it. Isaac, who is busy with the post production of two films, including Lemak Kampung Santan, said he was aware of the religious and cultural sensitivities involved. On his late mother's wish that he should tie the knot, the bachelor said marriage was not something he wanted to rush into. "Of course, I am saddened by the fact that I could not fulfil her wish,'' he said of his mother Carmina Anciano, who died in August at the age of 74. Meanwhile, sources told mStar Online that Isaac and Neelofa were seen working out at a gym at The Curve in Damansara yesterday evening. |
| Family: Bollywood's glittering star couple set to wed Posted: 15 Oct 2012 05:27 AM PDT MUMBAI: Two of Bollywood's biggest stars, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor, are set to tie the knot on Tuesday in India's celebrity wedding of the year, a relative said. Actor Khan, 42, will marry actress Kapoor, 32, at the grand Taj Mahal Palace hotel in Mumbai in a union that has long been the subject of frenzied media speculation in the movie-mad country. "The wedding is taking place tomorrow and then we will have a reception in Delhi later on. It is a very joyous moment for our family," the bride's uncle, actor Rishi Kapoor, told AFP. The Bollywood couple, India's answer to Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, have been dating for four years and appeared together in this year's spy flick "Agent Vinod". They both come from illustrious families with established links to the movie business. Kapoor, whose hits include "3 Idiots" (2009) and "Jab We Met" (When We Met, 2007), hails from Bollywood's foremost acting dynasty, begun by her great-grandfather Prithviraj. Her grandfather Raj Kapoor was a cinematic legend while his brothers and a number of relatives have become well-known names in the industry. The bride's mother also appeared in films in the 1960s and 70s. Khan became the new Nawab (Muslim prince) of the former princely state of Pataudi last year after the death of his famous cricketing father Mansur Ali Khan, better known as "Tiger Pataudi". His mother Sharmila Tagore is an award-winning actress and his sister Soha is also in the business. Khan, who starred in 2001's "Dil Chahta Hai" (The Heart Desires) and "Hum Tum" (You and Me, 2004), has two children with his previous wife Amrita Singh. They were divorced in 2004. Local media reported that a private pre-wedding "sangeet" party was held on Sunday at Kapoor's Mumbai residence. She wore an ornate traditional orange dress with a golden blouse, while Khan dressed in white. - AFP |
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