Vic Chou : Breaking out of the “rich young heir” box, self-honing acting skills

reposted fr : Sytwo @ asianfanatics

Saturday, September 17, 2011
Source : http://showbiz.chinatimes.com/showbiz/110511/112011091700040.html
Translated by sytwo at VIC/ AF




In recent years, Vic Chou threw himself into movies, not only trying out a variety of different characters, but also taking up roles which are the extreme opposite of his personality, with works in music and idol drama almost disappearing. The main reason is the hope to fill up the gap of debuting too early and being consciously aware of the issue of hollowness in acting.

When Zaizai achieved overnight success with just one drama "Meteor Garden", he has just graduated from high school and was about to go to college. His life experience was inadequate and he has not received any professional training in acting. He was also not psychologically prepared to be chased by the media and surrounded by fans, making it is difficult for him to adapt to the way of life in the entertainment circle.

He has told friends that during that time, his reputation and popularity was much higher than his acting skills, and there was a great psychological gap. He felt very empty, very unrealistic, so he was not happy for a long time.

So now, he would rather give up all kinds of opportunity to produce albums and idol dramas, politely turning down numerous drama offers to play a rich man’s son or second-generation heir, and breaking out from the established and common framework and overturn fans image (of himself) through unique roles and storyline, working with different directors, actors and crew to hone his skills.

Using the four upcoming works which he stars in as examples, some to be released and others still filming, each role is very different from his real life and personality.

In "Live With Fashion” (English title : Sleepless Fashion) he is a “poison tongue” media person who curses and hurts others without guilt; in "Home" it is in the context of helplessness and parting of life and death, where he has to cry bitterly with nose running as he crawls among corpses; in "Match Made in Heaven" he plays a single father. He has never brought up a child and is a homebody (otaku) but now needs to become king of children. And finally in "Saving General Yang" which is a totally new challenge for him who has he never acted in an ancient costume film. With his “modern/ trendy” face, he will be putting on a helmet and ancient armor suit, which will be a refreshing change for all to see.

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http://asianfanatics.net/forum/topic/758579-vic-chou-breaking-out-of-the-rich-young-heir-box-self-honing-acting-skills/

Vic stab microblogging

Credit thanks : lovely_blue and mon_susivc @ FI

DragonSoft (Reporter Lung prospective intern Mo Dongmei) entertainment circle is really difficult to brotherhood! Recently confirmed artists in variety shows, with "Black and White" was an instant sensation of Chao and Vic did not and. Reporters also found on the Internet today, Chao father actually personally into battle, use microblogging publicly humiliate the other side "really poor" or even curse each other, "this will end, when you go to the gravedigger," is undoubtedly more to sit real rumors, but also to Vic's fans angry.

Chao father also insiders

Morning, friends, "much much volume volume _" In the End of the World Forum broke the news that her father Zhaoshu Hai Chao openly cursing through the microblogging Vic, very bad words. Then the users will upload screenshots, and said Zhaoshu Hai delete a microblogging useless, "the truth" has been retained.

Reporters saw with their own micro-Sina Bo, Zhaoshu Hai were leaving, "This is his showbiz, closest to the Admiralty the moment - it is really very poor," "for its new drama press speculation ah," " So far, not an apologetic voice, "" A boat will be the end of this year, when you go gravedigger it! "clearly point to the words of its critics a male artist.

This is the link : http://ent.cqnews.net/html/2011-09/02/content_8083661.htm

http://www.tianya.cn/publicforum/content/funinfo/1/2815397.shtml

ZZ bought a house

ZZ bought a house he spent $14.4 million (according to the news!) to buy 800 flat agricultural land, built a 3-storey mansion, then spent 10 million to the renovation, in addition to seal the garage, garden, more specifically the wall height, firstly, to maintain the privacy of the house, and secondly to prevent flooding. However, because the wall high enough from the outside looking in like prison, so that neighbors often make fun of luxury Zhou, "Wu Yuan prison!" Zai Zai's Ilan luxury, because the walls and avoid flooding, but some farmland outside the house could not escape a Baptist, next week my father planted papaya laid by heavy rain, straight up and did not calculate the loss of agricultural materials...

Ini link yang terkait :

http://sh.jiaju.sina.com.cn/news/2011-08-26/14191567557.shtml

http://sh.jiaju.sina.com.cn/news/2011-08-26/14191567557_2.shtml

Vic Chou and Ady An did not attend Barbie Hsu’s wedding

Barbie and husband’s ex-flames send well wishes despite non-attendance



Source : xinmsn.com

When Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu married Wang Xiaofei on Mar 22, their ex-flames were missing from the wedding ceremony.

A few days ago, Ady An, who was believed to have dated Xiaofei and was seen as the newlyweds' matchmaker, updated her microblog with the entry, "You're such hypocrites". Many believe her message was targeted at Xiaofei, implying that he was being ungrateful.

On the day of the wedding, Ady claimed that she would be heading to Beijing for a promotional event. The actress added that she had already sent a gift to the couple, although she could not be there personally.

At night, Ady took to her microblog again; this time, sending her blessings to the couple. She posted a photo of herself holding a bouquet of flowers and captioned: "You [Barbie Hsu and Wang Xiaofei] be blissful first, I'll work first. Thank you for understanding!"

Barbie's ex-boyfriend Vic Chou had resumed work on Mar 22, after being down with stomach flu previously.

"I've not heard him [Vic Chou] mention the wedding. I don't know how he's feeling," Vic's manager said.

Another ex-boyfriend, actor Blue Lan, who is currently filming spoke through his manager, "Wedding is a joyous occasion. I wish her happiness."

Xiaofei's ex-girlfriend, actress Zhang Yuqi also sent her blessings to the lovebirds.

Credit to =sx.k= @ AF
http://asianfanatics.net/forum/topic/746023-vic-chou-and-ady-an-did-not-attend-barbie-hsus-wedding/

Some news of Jin Da Ban broadcast in Japan.

It is appearing in a 24-hour channel called 銀河 (Yin He or Galaxy) and will start to air in March 2011




channel銀河　充實的歷史劇　心溫和起來的電視劇　譲人感動的記錄片...。
以播放NHK的名作為中心、國内、外的節目　24鐘頭播放的channel銀河
知道『真貨』的好處的成年世代＝銀河世代的綜合娯楽電視台


中國製作、美麗的男女展開的戀愛故事

1940年代的上海為舞台描　寫美貌的舞女　金兆麗的不幸的人生

三月的channel銀河将会　、播放第一次在日本播放的「金大班」。事故的時代背景是1940年代的上海。描述風靡一世的舞女的悪劇性的不幸的一生。
主角是中國受歓迎的女明星范冰冰。她愛上了不被容許的戀愛對象　飾演名門子弟
盛月如　、台湾的受歓迎的団体　F4成員　周渝民、美男　美女編織出來的電視劇、在中國全土大受歓迎。
生世的秘密、被第二次世界大戦争的時代背景而翻弄波瀾的展開令人共鳴的題材
。越狗血就越譲人着迷、這大概就是世界共通的部分吧。
不会輸韓流的熱量第一次在日本播放的華流連続劇。務必利用這次機会敬請好好的欣賞

Google translate


channel Galaxy mild heart full of historical drama television series Undertaking who moved up the documentary. ...
NHK's name to play as a center of domestic and foreign programs broadcast channel 24-hour Galaxy
』『 Know the benefits of genuine adult generation = generation of integrated Entertainment Licensing Galaxy TV


China's production, the beautiful love story between men and women to start

1940s Shanghai as a stage dancer Jin Zhaoli describing the tragic beauty of life

Channel Galaxy will be in March, the first player to play in Japan, "Kim Tai Pan." The background of the accident is Shanghai in the 1940s. I, the dancer described 悪 popular drama of unfortunate life.
The protagonist is female stars by Huan Ying Fan Bingbing. She fell in love with the love object will not be allowed to play the children of the door
Sheng Yue Ru, by Huan Ying of Taiwan's F4 member Vic Chou Tuan body, handsome woven out of the TV beauty, all lands in China, greatly Huan Ying.
Health secrets of the world, was the second world war era 戦 background Fannong resonance waves is the subject of the expansion
. Gouxue more people the more fascinated Undertaking, which is probably the world's common part of it.
The heat will not lose the first Korean to play in Japan, China wander 続 drama. Please be sure to take this opportunity to enjoy good


Credit to Sytwo @ AF

A-Bloom magazine

introduction by the editor (I think) :
In Japanese
credit KT110 at vcbb

明日はvol.12発売日！
2011.03.01 Tuesday ヴィック・チョウ 23:47 - - by t-yamamoto

いよいよ明日は、A-Bloom vol.12発売日です。
みなさま、“せつなく見つめる七三分けの社長”を目印に、
ぜひ、書店などで手に取っていただけるとうれしいです。


そこで、今日は表紙＆巻頭のヴィックの取材エピソードをご紹介。
実は彼、顔見知りの取材スタッフと久しぶりに会っても、
最初は、わざと知らんぷりをする、少しあまのじゃくな人です。
でも、取材が進むにつれ、ライターさんの背中をポンポンと叩いたり、
カメラマンの機材をちょこっといじったりして、
「本当は覚えてるよー」と控えめながらも
親しみを込めた態度をとってくれる人でした。


しかし、今回のヴィックは全く違いました。
心がずっと内へ内へと向かっている感じ。
本人曰く「一週間前にクランクアップしたばかりのドラマ『回家』で
演じた軍医の役が、まだ体から抜けきらないんだ」とのこと。
ドラマの中で、たくさんの死に直面し、心身共にのめり込んで演じたヴィック。
取材の日はまだ、現実に戻ってきていないような様子でした。


そんな彼の繊細さがそのまま映し出された
表紙＆巻頭となっています。
そこで、本誌ではご紹介できなかった
アザーカットを一枚、ここでお見せしましょう。



Google translate

Date vol.12 tomorrow!
Vic Chou 2011.03.01 Tuesday 23:47 - - by t-yamamoto

Tomorrow is, A-Bloom vol.12 release day.
Ladies and gentlemen, "said Setsunaku look thirty-seven breaking" the landmark,
By all means, I'm happy with you and pick up in bookstores.


We introduce the episode today and cover the opening page coverage of Vic.
In fact he also interviewed staff and met a long time acquaintance,
The first deliberately pretend not to notice the one who is a little perverse.
However, as the interview progresses, popping and banging back and writer's,
To tweak a little bit of camera equipment,
"I remember yo really" modest but
Was loaded with people who take a friendly attitude.


But Vick was different this time at all.
To feel that the way towards the heart.
Says his "crank up the drama just one week before [time] at home
The role played by the surgeon, I still do not fit through the body, "he said.
In the drama, many facing death, Vic played devoted to the mind and body.
Sun coverage still have not looked like coming back to reality.


He was projected as it is such a delicate
Cover & Preface has become.
Therefore, we could introduce this journal
Azakatto piece, I'll show you here.

Credit to Sytwo @ AF

SODA MAGAZINE (Japan) ZZ INTERVIEW - complete article

PART 1
Translation by sytwo at VIC/ AF

Vic Chou
Bringing the tornado from entertainment industry

Receiving a surprising good ratings in Taiwan last year, achieving a big possibility
Police-criminal drama “Black & White starring Vic Chou.
Let us interview him, the actor who has entered a mature stage of his acting life


Debut for 10 years
Has the self-confidence to convey his own ideas

Debuting in the Taiwan drama “Meteor Garden” (2001) which opened the door for idol dramas, he once again bring a tornado in the TV series "Black & white". In this series, Vic plays the character of “Zai Tian”, who is caught in the middle of a huge conspiracy, faces a quick succession of different life-changing criminal events.
"Actually, 3 years before the official filming began, I have already known from Director Cai directly about this idea. At that time I already decided that I will definitely participate in this drama. So to be able to actually complete and achieve the target production that Director Cai has, I feel very happy. This drama is not only the first large-scale production in the history of Taiwan, but the fact that I can take part in such a work, I am very happy.”
This is the third cooperation with Director Cai after Meteor Garden and Mars, there is a good mutual understanding with each other. Director Cai’s level of expectation towards Vic is also very high.

"Initially when I first heard of the conception of the drama, this role has not been fully and concretely developed yet. At the beginning, I only know that on the surface he is a carefree and optimistic character, but the inner person is very complex. In between the 3 years while engaged in other jobs, my mind has not forgotten this character and that I will be filming this drama from Director Cai. In the period where I am sharpening my maturity, I began to start filming this work.”


PART 2

“Zai Tian”, the character played by Vic, lives in a state-of-mind of “So long as I am happy today, that will be good.” With such an attitude, when he met with the hot-blooded cop Ying Xiong and through the course of events, the hidden parts of Zai Tian’s inner-self was peeled away layer by layer.

Vic successfully interpret the unstable nature and fragility of the character
"One day, is suddenly given the living environment that is the envy of everyone. But then suddenly he loses all of it at once. In fear that one day he will be returned to the past life, and must face the tremendous ups and downs of life. Zai Tian’s heart carries all sorts of mentality, possesses the weakness of human nature. Although I am familiar with the fundamental personality of Zai Tian, but the constantly changing moods, and the complex background of this character, is quite difficult to play. "

In this drama, the joint forces of Zai Tian and Ying Xiong with their opposite personality, the national-scale conspiracy, the strive between the mercenary and the army, the humor and the tension, all this co-exists to enable the TV series to receive very positive feedback from the audience. But this also bring along some burden to the body.

"To tell the truth, I have spent a lot of efforts on the outer appearance. Before the shooting, I received martial arts training. The other actors have already been through the classes, it is only I who have not. And then I have also thought before that the role of Zai Tian should not be very skilled in fighting and combat. So after a few days I stopped going to the classes (laughs). However, everyone else’s body became increasing strong physically, it is only me who is too thin, and it will not look proper/ good when shown on screen.” “So I started to eat a lot like mad, and do physical training, it is very tough (laughs) "

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Part 3 & 4 - translated by Vicfan

PART 3

What he says gives one the feeling that, although he said it half-jokingly, but nevertheless can put across the impression that, this man’s point of view is “An actor who has totally delivered up to his own expected level of performance (or has performed up to the level of his own expectations), only then he will have self-confidence."

Lastly, "Black & White" was the most popular production in 2009. Following that, he starred in the movie "Love you ten thousand years". He plays an eccentric lead singer, a role which generated hot discussions.

Non-stop participation in highly popular works, such considerable achievements, what is the reason for such remarkable talent?

"Hey hey hey, it is not due to any foresight that tells me which project will "win" or similar ... (laughs).

However, what is very clear is that, when selecting scripts, I feel a premonition of “I want to act!” kind of sensation. This attractive script plus the story of "Love you ten thousand years" is fresh and has a sense of flow. If filmed like a manga, it feels very interesting. I wanted to take up the challenge. At that time, I didn’t care who were the crew or who were the fellow actors. Solely based on reading the script, I decided to take up this role."

Presently, the wholeheartedly enthusiastic Vic Zhou really possesses "his own freedom to choose and develop the roles he wishes", his own space "to develop his own ability to the fullest” kind of impression.

"Until now, all of my works have a “after I have grown up” kind of feeling. My status as an actor, cumulative experience, acting skills have widened. 10 years ago, I was an ignorant layman. But now, I have confidence in myself, the roles I perform I can portray them competently. Through the lens, I feel that I can act out what I really want to convey, to let everyone appreciate my works."


PART 4

During the interview, 2 lady writers/(readers?) were present. Following were their impressions of ZZ:-

Still very much the Prince Charming in white.
Stunned by his bright aura.
I heard that, after 10 years, his acting skills has become enriched.
I feel that now and in future I will always be incredibly mesmerized by him”
藤松桑（Female ３3years old）


One word "Beautiful" !!
Just looking at him during photography session can make one totally engrossed.
Sometimes joking, sometimes expression looking like a little child ...., maintaining calm smile……this is against the law lah!"
村上桑（Female ２１years old）

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