2004-10-28 Paul Chun, Deric Wan Both Worried About Shaving Their Heads
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Origin: Beijing Evening News
Date: October 28, 2004
Subject: Paul Chun, Deric Wan Both Worried About Shaving Their Heads
"Lei Wai Dong Gun" (drama translated to "Lei Wai Becomes An Official") Within one generation of government official, Lei Wai presently hopes to resign but has no plans yet. A period of four years passes, "Lei Wai Dong Gun"'s screen writer has already drawn out the circumstances of elderly Lei Wai's resignation. Yesterday, the filming of television drama "Lei Wai Dong Gun" started at Shan Xi. Hong Kong's veteran actor Paul Chun and Deric Wan will film together as Lei Wai father and son. But after going through the script both of them were worried about shaving their heads.
Paul Chun: Shaves His Head for the First Time for "Lei Wai" (character)
Paul Chun started filming at the age of 3 and has filmed for 55 years to present. This is his first time to have his head shaved. Paul Chun laughed, "Worried. This head shaving will show off my elderly spots. But when I saw how good the script was, I dare not hesitate for the too long, fearing that a delay in response may give someone else an opportunity to take the role." Within "Lei Wai Dong Gun", Paul Chun who plays Lei Wai says, "Lei Wai is witty but is not as naughty as when he was young. This bit is similar to me." In those days, during the time of Yong Zheng emperor, Lei Wai started from a street corner and with his cleverness, step by step he becomes a government official. Separated by 4 years, screenwriter Yu Yue writes about Lei Wai's later years and how he understands thoroughly the royal government operations but loathes all the trouble. In order for Lei Wai to resign from office, the result from each strategic move is often beyond expectation.
Paul Chun with a strong and exaggerated script, is by no means an exaggeration. In summary, the vivid story takes place on the outskirts of a village. His mother is from Beijing. Raised in Beijing, Paul Chun, who is already in his sixty year cycle, says that it is not easy for him to change. It has been a long time since he has taken the leading role. He jokingly says that his name has harmed him. Paul Chun's given name is Jiang Chang Nien. His younger brother, Jiang Da Wei is a strong person in Hong Kong's film and television circle. Paul Chun says, back then Li Han Hsiang prompted by sudden impulse for him to change his name. "Copious" and "join" have the same sound. As a result he has taken a lifetime of supporting roles. If he had known earlier, he would have called himself "Chun Zhu" (meaning "main").
Deric Wan: Shaving His Head for "Lei Siu Wai" (character) Was Meant To Be
Perhaps it was the thought that the audience would fondly remember "Lei Wai Don Gun"''s Lei Wai, who could not stand straight, could not sit steadily, did not have conformation and had a lot of strange ideas, thereupon the screenwriter in "Lei Wai Don Gun" lets Lei Wai's son Lei Siu Wai take on his work. Deric Wan, who plays Lei Siu Wai only uses a short description to introduce his role, "Deepness in his father passes on. Lei Wai has the ability, he will have. Lei Wai has the weak points, he has more. Only by looking at his old father and his hard work as an official, he does not understand the whole story." For Lei Siu Wai's character, Deric Wan makes a big sacrifice to shave his head, leaving him to show his bald head for the entire Christmas and New Year season. But he thinks this is meant to be. Deric Wan says, "I received this script which is very good, but I had to hesitate at the shaving my head. I saw Paul Chun in Hong Kong. When we meet his said to me, "I have recently received a specially good script." Afterwards when we met again, he said, "I heard that they asked you be my son. I guarantee that if you do not take this role, you will definiitely regret it for life." In addition, I unexpectly met director Guk Gok Leung, who pulled me aside and said, "I now have a play called "Lei Wai Dong Gun". I think that Lei Siu Wai's character is similar to you. Why don't you play the role? "I thought, since I'm destined to take the role, then I should take it."
Chinese version located at
http://www.dericwan.com/news_new/china_20041028.htm
Origin: Beijing Evening News
Date: October 28, 2004
Subject: Paul Chun, Deric Wan Both Worried About Shaving Their Heads
"Lei Wai Dong Gun" (drama translated to "Lei Wai Becomes An Official") Within one generation of government official, Lei Wai presently hopes to resign but has no plans yet. A period of four years passes, "Lei Wai Dong Gun"'s screen writer has already drawn out the circumstances of elderly Lei Wai's resignation. Yesterday, the filming of television drama "Lei Wai Dong Gun" started at Shan Xi. Hong Kong's veteran actor Paul Chun and Deric Wan will film together as Lei Wai father and son. But after going through the script both of them were worried about shaving their heads.
Paul Chun: Shaves His Head for the First Time for "Lei Wai" (character)
Paul Chun started filming at the age of 3 and has filmed for 55 years to present. This is his first time to have his head shaved. Paul Chun laughed, "Worried. This head shaving will show off my elderly spots. But when I saw how good the script was, I dare not hesitate for the too long, fearing that a delay in response may give someone else an opportunity to take the role." Within "Lei Wai Dong Gun", Paul Chun who plays Lei Wai says, "Lei Wai is witty but is not as naughty as when he was young. This bit is similar to me." In those days, during the time of Yong Zheng emperor, Lei Wai started from a street corner and with his cleverness, step by step he becomes a government official. Separated by 4 years, screenwriter Yu Yue writes about Lei Wai's later years and how he understands thoroughly the royal government operations but loathes all the trouble. In order for Lei Wai to resign from office, the result from each strategic move is often beyond expectation.
Paul Chun with a strong and exaggerated script, is by no means an exaggeration. In summary, the vivid story takes place on the outskirts of a village. His mother is from Beijing. Raised in Beijing, Paul Chun, who is already in his sixty year cycle, says that it is not easy for him to change. It has been a long time since he has taken the leading role. He jokingly says that his name has harmed him. Paul Chun's given name is Jiang Chang Nien. His younger brother, Jiang Da Wei is a strong person in Hong Kong's film and television circle. Paul Chun says, back then Li Han Hsiang prompted by sudden impulse for him to change his name. "Copious" and "join" have the same sound. As a result he has taken a lifetime of supporting roles. If he had known earlier, he would have called himself "Chun Zhu" (meaning "main").
Deric Wan: Shaving His Head for "Lei Siu Wai" (character) Was Meant To Be
Perhaps it was the thought that the audience would fondly remember "Lei Wai Don Gun"''s Lei Wai, who could not stand straight, could not sit steadily, did not have conformation and had a lot of strange ideas, thereupon the screenwriter in "Lei Wai Don Gun" lets Lei Wai's son Lei Siu Wai take on his work. Deric Wan, who plays Lei Siu Wai only uses a short description to introduce his role, "Deepness in his father passes on. Lei Wai has the ability, he will have. Lei Wai has the weak points, he has more. Only by looking at his old father and his hard work as an official, he does not understand the whole story." For Lei Siu Wai's character, Deric Wan makes a big sacrifice to shave his head, leaving him to show his bald head for the entire Christmas and New Year season. But he thinks this is meant to be. Deric Wan says, "I received this script which is very good, but I had to hesitate at the shaving my head. I saw Paul Chun in Hong Kong. When we meet his said to me, "I have recently received a specially good script." Afterwards when we met again, he said, "I heard that they asked you be my son. I guarantee that if you do not take this role, you will definiitely regret it for life." In addition, I unexpectly met director Guk Gok Leung, who pulled me aside and said, "I now have a play called "Lei Wai Dong Gun". I think that Lei Siu Wai's character is similar to you. Why don't you play the role? "I thought, since I'm destined to take the role, then I should take it."
Chinese version located at
http://www.dericwan.com/news_new/china_20041028.htm
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