Invictus

Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.

In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.

Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds and shall find me unafraid.

It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.

Of all the cities I have lived in my life. I have to say, Taipei is by far, Santa's least favored place on Earth... you just cant't feel the hoilday, unless you are inside a shopping mall.

but no worries, We can all be like Elves and help spread the joy of giving .

So look around you, and if you see someone whos lacking christmas cheers, give him/her a big hug, and a warm smile...after all, that's the true hoilday spirit!

Merry Christmas to y'all...

Suddenly another week…

Have been looking forward to Sundays since the screening…

Last night, well, I didn’t know what happened too…

Just like a jigsaw puzzle, even though it’s completed, it still feels like some pieces are not at the right places,

The flow of emotions and story…it's a little weird…

But,

Doesn’t matter, it just means that next week will be better… 

Went to a mysterious location for filming last week,

Feels good, right?

It’s a guesthouse in MiaoLi…really feels like a retreat that’s out of this world…

Very suitable for lovers who do not wish to be disturbed

However, sigh…such situation is not allowed in the Chen family…

Oh oh..I think I’ve said too much…hehe… 

Frankly speaking,

I kinda like reading comments posted online,

Maybe because I played a bigger role in this drama?! (too realistic)

This is the first time I’ve received so many comments,

And also the first time somebody felt I’ve put in efforts for my character…(so sad)

Haha…I guessed this is also a form of improvement?!

My daughter is now lying on my lap and wouldn’t get off…

Due to the shooting, we’ve been everywhere and stayed in Taichung, and I’ve unintentionally neglected her for several months,

Now she almost wouldn’t allow me to leave her…

So, as you can see, even Ashlee has made such huge sacrifices…

Can you still not watch “Momo Love”?

Hehe…

Sincerely,
Gabriel

Before I knew it, Momo Love has already been broadcasted for three episodes…

My emotions are also fluctuating with the plot and ratings…

Frankly speaking, I’m more worried than happy…

Even though I know that ratings can’t be totally trusted,

Nevertheless, this is the first time I’m working with such a team…

I can feel everybody’s hard work and passion,

Apart from the shooting, I’d like to also contribute in the promotion as much as possible, so that more people can see the fruit of everybody’s efforts…

(but they don’t seem to be too interested in our promotions, and are more keen on Godfrey instead…)

Feeling perturbed, finally it’s Halloween, and the islandwide publicity events…

Upon alighting from the car, all I can say is…Gaby’s really touched…

Facing the crowd, and everyone who’s supporting Momo Love,

Once again, I experienced anxiety and was lost for words…haha…

Those criticisms, ratings, rumours,

Became insignificant all of a sudden~

Thank you all for being by my side all these while, I’ll really happy to see you…

Thanks to friends from Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore,

You’ve accompanied us all the way from Taipei to Hsinchu & Taichung…

Fans since Machi days…someone was holding the book “Fashion 4 Love”…the signboard which says “Gaby the Perfect Man”…Stitch’s lightboard…Gabriel’s handmade board…

there are no word to express how I felt... 

all i can say is, thank you so much...



sincerely,

Gabriel

Frankly speaking, filming of this drama is still not completed but it’ll be screened on 10/18 already
 
Honestly I was struggling before the actual filming started
 
This is kind of different from my own expectations
 
Idol drama…long working hours, gotta act handsome and cute, and nobody thinks you can act…
 
Now, after three months…
 
I realized how wrong I’ve been~
 
Director Qu’s skills is never a doubt,
 
What’s admirable is,
 
He is able to judge the characteristics of each of us with just a few short meetings,
 
And swiftly include these observations into the drama…this can only be achieved by someone who’s professional, dedicated and passionate about his work.
 
Ken is obviously beyond words,
 
Jiro, Calvin, Cyndi, just like what the director said, have long been on par with professional actors!
 
I think I’ll never forget the crying scene where the little sister had to leave her brothers...five brothers and Momo, 6 camera angles, repeated mistakes, and all of us had to continually cry for more than 8 times…Cyndi had to cry with everybody in every take and there’re lots of NG… diligent and dedicated…
 
During the one month filming in Taichung, we work, have our meals and exercise together,
 
And it’s not just the actors / actresses, from Costumes, Hairstyles, Makeup, Props, Camera…
 
The whole crew of Momo Love developed a really deep friendship…
 
I think this is what we call “right place, right time & most importantly, right people?!
 
2009.10.11
 
It was raining cats & dogs but I was really touched…
 
Not just because of the support & encouragement from my Japanese & Hong Kong fans,
 
It’s also because I can see the fruit of our labour~
 
I’m moved by the team’s effort to achieve the target~
 
So I hope that after reading this article…
 
10.18. 10 pm
 
Please stay tuned to CTV
 
….Momo Love….
 
You’ll be able to witness happiness, sadness, sweetness, friendship, love, kinship,
 
And you’ll also see the hard work of many people!!
 
 
Sincerely,
 
Gabriel