A video, apparently showing TVB actress Jenny Lau assaulted by director Cheung Wing-ho during the filming of TVB new series Heart Road GPS has sparked an outrage in Hong Kong and the director came under fire from several actors for physically assaulting Jenny Lau. Initially a top TVB executive has defended Cheung Wing Ho, who has garnered a reputation as a bad-tempered director, and claimed that the director was only showing the young star how to react in a scene[1]. TVB even tried to Blame Jenny Lau for Lthe leaked Video Clip[2]
In the scene of Heart Road GPS, debt collectors were after TVB newcomer Jenny Lau's character and she had to get a plastic bag shoved over her head, get pushed into the wall and get threatened with frogs.[2] But since her performance couldn’t meet Director Cheung Wing Ho’s expectations, the scene had to be filmed several times and Director Cheung was being very forceful while teaching her how to do the scene.
Still, several celebrities such as Charmaine Sheh, Chapman To and Anthony Wong denounced him, as well as the television station for defending his behaviour in the video.[1] According to Sina.com, in the past Cheung's verbal abuse had driven actresses to tears:
Later director Cheung Wing-ho made a public apology to Jenny Lau and TVB also gave him a warning letter:
"Last night Eileen Cha's interview with Director Cheung and Jenny Lau was aired on Scoop. Jenny mentioned what happened that night: "At first, I didn't have to get the plastic bag over my head, but then it was added in. I did mention that I was afraid of frogs ("tin kai"), and the Director did ask me if I was afraid, but I insisted on shooting the scene."
But during the interview, Jenny Lau's body language was as if she did not accept the apology according to several netizens who have watched the show.
[1] - Caught on camera: HK TV director smacks actress around
[2] - TVB Tried to Blame Jenny Lau for Leaked Video Clip
[3] - TVB newcomer Jenny Lau treated harshly by abusive Director
[4] - Abusive Director Cheung Wing Ho publicly apologizes to Jenny Lau
In the scene of Heart Road GPS, debt collectors were after TVB newcomer Jenny Lau's character and she had to get a plastic bag shoved over her head, get pushed into the wall and get threatened with frogs.[2] But since her performance couldn’t meet Director Cheung Wing Ho’s expectations, the scene had to be filmed several times and Director Cheung was being very forceful while teaching her how to do the scene.
Still, several celebrities such as Charmaine Sheh, Chapman To and Anthony Wong denounced him, as well as the television station for defending his behaviour in the video.[1] According to Sina.com, in the past Cheung's verbal abuse had driven actresses to tears:
It was understood, during Charmaine Sheh’s early years of acting, she was also treated harshly by Director Cheung.... Former TVB actress, Erica Yuen (known to bash TVB), made an angry comment: “Tell that girl to come to me. I will go with her to the police station! Is he crazy? I think that director should be fired!”.[3]Below is the video in which the director allegedly abuses the young actress.
Video of Jenny Lau threated badly by Cheung Wing Ho during filming
Later director Cheung Wing-ho made a public apology to Jenny Lau and TVB also gave him a warning letter:
"Last night Eileen Cha's interview with Director Cheung and Jenny Lau was aired on Scoop. Jenny mentioned what happened that night: "At first, I didn't have to get the plastic bag over my head, but then it was added in. I did mention that I was afraid of frogs ("tin kai"), and the Director did ask me if I was afraid, but I insisted on shooting the scene."
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When Eileen interviewed Director Cheung, she asked him if he'll apologize to Jenny? Director Cheung said: "I have room for improvements in my own EQ, perhaps I've been too stubborn towards my work, I'm sorry. (Will you apologize to everyone who was scolded by you?) I will say sorry to everyone, hope to wipe it all away." As for Jenny, she couldn't hold in her tears as she expressed she didn't feel wronged because newcomers hope to work hard to overcome the hardships and to do the best. Then Eileen Cha pulled in the ropes and got the two to shake hands. Director Cheung apologized to Jenny one more time."[4]
But during the interview, Jenny Lau's body language was as if she did not accept the apology according to several netizens who have watched the show.
[1] - Caught on camera: HK TV director smacks actress around
[2] - TVB Tried to Blame Jenny Lau for Leaked Video Clip
[3] - TVB newcomer Jenny Lau treated harshly by abusive Director
[4] - Abusive Director Cheung Wing Ho publicly apologizes to Jenny Lau
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