The Wedding of the Year – Part 2

ABOUT FANN…

I’ve never really had the chance to work with Fann on any drama. The closest encounter was in the drama MAKING MIRACLES, where she played a doctor and I, a nurse, but still I didn’t have any direct scenes with her. She always strike me a very strong woman, for working the way she does, putting in the number of hours and still always looking so radiant. I admire her for her poise and charisma because there’s something about her that draws you in yet leaves you hanging for more. She is the role model for the rest of us in the industry.

ABOUT CHRIS…

I’ve worked with Christopher on BEACH BALL BABES. We weren’t close, but I could tell, he’s very much in love with his wife from the way her name hangs on his lips quite often. I like that when he was interviewed last night whether or not it was tedious preparing for such a massive wedding that he was forthright about it being tough as opposed to giving a politically pleasing answer. He’s charismatic to women and still remains a guy’s guy. He has good camaraderie with his co-stars and strikes up rapport with the crew and director off camera. He’s the guy everyone enjoys working with.

ABOUT THEM…

There is something inspiring about their relationship because it must not be easy being two high profile celebrities, who not only have to put up with media attention but also have to endure the trials and tribulations of being separated when one is filming in a foreign land for months at a go. When I see the two of them in the make-up room, there is something magnetic about the chemistry they share just being side by side that makes me embarrassed to be even breathing the same air. That’s what love in the air is like. It taught me that love can be without words.

There is hope that we will all find the right one someday too.

I wish them all the best in their careers and family building.

Irene had one of the toughest jobs last night as one of the hosts for the wedding of Chris and Fann.

Bryan Wong was my table partner. There were photographers taking photographs of guests and developing them on the spot for us.

It was very hard to catch a picture of the couple because they were always surrounded by their entourage, photographers and excited guests.

Belinda Lee and Trey, freelance stylist.

Trey is the funniest person I know and we always have a good laugh every time we meet.

Belinda Lee and I were filming in the same scene for the long drama YOUR HAND IN MINE just before the wedding dinner.

I love Jin-jie's outfit. The shade of green looks good on her. Here's how to look oriental and still remain elegant.

Jin-jie, Jacelyn Tay, Eileen and I.

Jack and I.

Here's a warped picture of Karen and I because I tweaked the settings on my camera. I thought this was quite cool. I love her outfit from Balmain. She got it from Paris!

Another happy couple! I love seeing blissfully married couples, they make me cry!

Thomas used to be my managerial executive when I was still a newbie. It was so good to see him!

Patricia (left) bantered with Irene Ang on stage for a bit. He Yong Fang (right) used to host City Beat with Bryan Wong when I was still in primary school. I remembered because I bumped into them at the Science Centre once and she obliged a photo with my classmates and I.

Dr Georgia Lee and I, both in blue. 🙂

This is Gary, stylist from Passion.

Jesseca came over to sit with Dawn and I after the second course was served. It was nice to have girls' talk. Haha!

Jeremy, Ben, me and Keith.

Ok, everyone's a bit buzzed here...haha!

The stylists from Passion, with some crashers like Clarence, me and Keith. Oops...can you make out the blurred face the back who is trying to get into the picture?

"Ah Bu" was so happy last night!

The couple, as they move from table to table. The "brothers" look like they are strategising the next move.

I was lucky to be able to sneak a picture with the beautiful bride before she was whisked off to the next table. Her happiness is infectious!

Wedding of the Year – Part 1

It was the Wedding of The Year as we celebrate the marriage of Christopher Lee and Fann Wong, and true to its name, I was completely awed by the effort put into organising this massive wedding. As I walked to the ballroom of Shangri-La, where the wedding was held, the lobby was quiet and there were even hotel staff holding placards to another event.

I was not ready for what was to come.

If you’ve been to Shangri-La’s ballroom, you will know that there a little “runway” which leads to the ballroom where panels lined the side and hotel staff stand by each panel to greet and usher you in. Last night, that turned into the Hall of Fame. At the end of this “runway” were throngs of photographers and journalists all camped out in a nice corner, taking photos, videos and interviews of the guests who arrived. You almost can’t slip into the reception unnoticed, unless you turned up late of course.

Into the reception and recording of 《芳心有李》, a variety show dedicated to tell the story of the lovebirds right up to their wedding day, was already in progress. There were bottlenecks everywhere, and mind you, the reception area is huge! Everyone was just catching up with one another, old friends, old colleagues. I was quite overwhelmed, it’s like you see so many people you know, but you don’t have time to properly say hi to one before another familiar nudge turns you around to yet another familiar face.

The dress code for the night was glamorous. Long sweeping gowns, beautifully done-up hair and extensive jewelry display. People you meet at work who don’t normally have make-up on now look completely different with make-up and shoulder-baring dresses. It was a gorgeous night to celebrate the union of a gorgeous couple.

I have over 40 pictures to share, but right now, I can only show some as I edit and compile the rest of it in the next entry. Look out for it!

Keith Png and I. Can you see the crowd in the back?

Christopher, Kyle and me.

Christina aka Kyle's mom, and I.

Jessica, me, Yahui and Andie

The ballroom was transformed into a rather magical land. Regardless of what the intended theme was, I felt like Alice in Wonderland.

These table decorations remind me of the magical woods. Something out of an Enid Blyton book when I was a kid.

The newly-weds. With so many people crowding around them at each time, we get a better view from the two large screens placed on each end of the ballroom.

"Half-time", we got out of the ballroom for a breather. Here's Jesseca and I.

They have a standee of them! With so many guests invited, those who didn't get a chance to pose for a picture with the real couple had an alternative. Haha! Reminds me of the caricatures from their movie THE WEDDING GAME, except this one looks more like them!

Here's a group of people who work long and hard, behind the scenes, on a typical work day in MediaCorp.

Justin's the stylist for my long drama YOUR HAND IN MINE. He gets me the beautiful clothes you see me wear on television for the drama.

Josh Bryan Ho, friend and regular make-up artiste.

Ryan Yap, the man behind many celebrities' hair at Passion.

She wishes to remain anonymous.

Joan from the make-up unit.

Lebon, freelance fashion stylist.

Danny, freelance make-up artiste.

These tablets allowed guests to write their well wishes to the couple. So little space, so much to say...

铭顺开车？

昨晚不知道大家有没有收看《球爱大战》的首播。有看的观众朋友可能会想铭顺哥怎么能开车呢？这里就跟大家分享我和他在拍后面一集的车戏的幕后工程。真的不容易哦！

I’m not sure how many of you tuned in to the first episode of “Beach.Ball.Babes” last night. Those of you who did might be wondering how Christopher Lee drove so convincingly. I am about to share with you “behind-the-scenes” to a car scene we did together in a later episode. In other words, you get a little preview of what is to come later on, and how it was done.

我也不晓得他们在干吗，应该在想办法拖车吧。。。

I’m not quite sure what they were trying to do here, perhaps they were trying to find a way to tow the car?

大家在等车弄好。。。摄影师，导演，铭顺哥的替身，灯光师和摄影师助理。（左到右）

While waiting for the car to be in position…cameraman, director, Christopher Lee’s body double, lighting engineer, camera assistant taking a break (left to right).

铭顺哥躲在一角自我娱乐。

Christopher and his DS Lite.

换个位子。。。哈哈！

Tired of squatting, or in need of a change of “fengshui”?

终于弄好了。。。摄影师上拖车摆机器。

The cameraman prepares the camera for a front shot.

摄影师从另一个角度拍。。。他就坐在我应该坐着的位子，而我在后座给对白。

The cameraman is shooting Christopher from my point of view while I’m feeding lines from the backseat.

拖车在前面拖着后面铭顺哥戏里的车，看起来他就象是在开车。

The tow truck in front drags the Range Rover “driven” by Christopher behind, to simulate the driving experience.

最辛苦就是摄影师，为了达到效果“不择手段”, 真的是敬业乐业！

A car scene on television may only be a few seconds, but the filming process can take up to a couple of hours, just mounting the cameras and repeating the lines from different angles. The professional cameraman going all out to capture yet another angle. Please do not imitate.

我和铭顺哥的替身等雨停。其他很wide的镜头都是由替身开车，铭顺哥就可以躲在后座。

I’m waiting for the rain to stop with Christopher’s body double. For wide shots, he will take over Christopher behind the wheel.

说了这么多，让你们看个video，就会一目了然。

Here’s a video to give you a better idea!