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| Friday, June 02, 2006 |
| Parallel Paths |
Parallel Paths ||
Flora Chan and Bernice Liu.
Their starting points may have not been the same but it seems like Bernice is walking on a path parallel to Flora’s.
Before Fame: They both are from western countries, Flora from Boston, Mass and Bernice from a small town of Prince Rupert, Canada.
Starting point:
Flora Chan- A reporter for the English language channel TVB Pearl. Who was offered a role in Files of Justice V and later signed with TVB
Bernice Liu- The complete opposite, more traditional way to get into TVB, Bernice won a pageant Miss International Award
Both danced at a very young age and had dreams of being a dancer, but unfortunately Flora was injured and her dream was crushed.
Flora Chan was born in Hong Kong and at a very young age she moved to the US. When she moved to the US she focused on her English. Therefore her Cantonese was quite weak and unable to read Chinese. Similarly, Bernice Liu has very weak Cantonese. Her parents never forced her to learn. She entered the pageant as way to improver her weak Cantonese, but she ended up winning the pageant.
Along the road:
Flora’s first series was Files of Justice V among a grand cast of Bobby Au-Yueng, Michael Tong, Jessica Hsuan, and Ada Choi to name a few. She caught the attention of HK audience and signed with TVB.
Bernice Liu signed with TVB soon after winning Miss Chinese International. She already was known in HK. She made a cameo in Golden Faith. Her first series was the ancient version of Virtues of Harmony. She found much fame as her “Princess” role.
Moses Chan: Their Lucky and Rumor Star
 
When we think of Bernice Liu these days, who is the onscreen companion that immediately pops to our heads? Moses Chan of course! Moses and Bernice have starred in 2 TVB series, together. Both, playing as each other’s love interest at one point or another. Their most memorable would probably lean toward Love Bond. Who could forget the awesome chemistry they build with each other; bringing lots of laughter from us. But that’s now. How about a couple years back? Before the Bermoses era came along. Remember “Family Man?” Flora was paired up with Moses in this comedic series back in 2002. Back then, Flora and Moses were rumored to be the “cutest” couple. See the similarities? Here’s a little extra: Paul Chun was Flora’s dad in FM, while in LB, he was Bernice’s dad. Flora was the 2nd daughter; while likewise, Bernice was the second daughter. Flora won the Best Actress award when paired up with Moses. While Bernice “almost” won the Best Improved Actress when paired up with Moses. (shrugs) Just a little FYI.
Singing Career
Flora launched off her singing career, singing TVB’s “Feminine Masculinity” theme song with Gallen Lo back in 1999. Since then, Flora has continued singing numerous theme/sub-themes to many of TVB series that she starred in. Same goes with Bernice. Taking part as one of the VOH cast, and went on functions and performances, Bernice singing career slowly unfolds before our eyes. First off with singing a duet with Frankie Lam (another TVB “siu sungs”) in VOH’s Happy Harmony cd and continues from there. Flora released albums (one due soon!), seems Bernice is planning her own too. With Paco, Gold Label manager giving his support, Bernice is sure to follow Flora’s music path.
The help from Pingyins
Although Flora’s Cantonese reading and speaking proficiency has improved a lot since her debut, but it was no piece of cake for her. Flora openly admitted that when she first started in the entertainment industry, she had to use pingyin in order to read the scripts or anything! It was frustrating! Well…can’t blame her for it, since it was a hard and crucial time for Flora, when as a newbie in entertainment circle. Bernice was a little bit luckier with her weak point. Bernice’s dad helps out and translated most of Bernice’s script into to pingyin for her! Translated or not, Bernice had to work hard herself in order to get what she achieved today; losing her western accents and able to recognize lots of the characters. Without the pingyin system, how could 2 of TVB’s past and present actresses do so well and become one of favorites of all time! Almost impossible!
The other “man” in their lives
Many of you might not know this but Flora was married for quite sometime. Back when she was rising to fame. Her husband helped her a lot with her Chinese and gave a lot of moral support. No Bernice is not married but she had a very significant figure in her life, her father, he father has stayed in Hong Kong with Bernice as translator, bodyguard, everything else, and a father all at the same time. But unfortunately Flora has since parted with her husband. But these two “men” have helped them so much when they needed them the most.
Note: I am no way comparing the two’s acting ability. Just the path their career has taken, and the many similarities between the two.
Also since I been rather busy Sidney finshed up typing this article. Many thanks to her! Sids the BEST! |
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