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I wanna be like the next Mike....
Thursday, Apr 2, 2009 6:03PM / Standard Entry
Hi everyone,
I'm in Singapore now getting ready to start filming my next project. It's great to travel for work but I'm still a little homesick. I was in L.A. for so long this time that I really missed it once I left. I missed it so much that I had a dream that I was......
Sometime I dream that he is me........
Boooooooo! He's a great player but Public Enemy #1 for the Laker fans.
The original Supaman!! That's Steve Nash on the bottom right. Didn't get to see him in action...I want my money back!
Got there late! Where's my seat????
Until next time LA!!!
Update: I recently did a photo shoot for GQ mag in Taiwan! GQ!! I use to read it religiously when I was growing up in Jr. High! More pics in the next blog!
"zoom zoom"
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波麗士大人 Police et vous THANK YOU!!
Sunday, Mar 15, 2009 1:20AM / Standard Entry
波麗士大人 Police et vous just aired it's series finale after 48 episodes!!! I was just surfing the web and apparently the final episode was quite a success!!
"Police et vous" was my very first project in Taiwan and I had the previledge of working with the best of the best in the industry. Director Wang Shau DI 王小棣 is by far the best director that I have ever worked with. The combination of her patience and creative genius not only puts the actor at ease, but it allows the actor to discover his/her talent that was once untapped.
It took her over a year to finish the drama and not once did she give into pressure and financial constraints. A true solja!!!
I've never listened so closely as an actor.
Ironically, my first day of shooting was my last scene in the series.
I think we were trying to find out who won the Laker game.
BIGG UPS to my homie YO WEI for a groundbreaking performance! This was my second of four collaborations with Yo Wei and I must say that I am very impressed. I'm gonna shoot someone if he doesn't get nominated for Best Actor this year.
The Police et vous family.
This might sound like an acceptance speech but this my way of showing my appreciation. Thank you to the cast and crew for the wonderful support , the Creative Group for making this happen and all the fans that fell in love with the character 江晉勇 Jian Jing Yong. A JOB WELL DONE. WELL DONE!!
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Singapore here I come!
Tuesday, Mar 10, 2009 9:45AM / Standard Entry
It's time for Sayang Sayang!!! This is a TV series I did last year in Singapore about a Peranakan Family. Due to popular demand, the show has gotten the green light for season 2. If you don't know what I am talking about, here's a preview of what we did last year.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxq8nJ-W-oI&feature=related
I can't wait to see my Singaporean family!
My Mom &Dad..
Momma Tan Kheng Hua A.K.A. Merryl Streep of Singapore
Papa John Lee ....funniest actor I know and he's never acted before!!!
My wife and my aunt....can u figure out which one is which?
My wife Michelle Chong....wassup wit da hair gf?????
and of course our beautiful Daisy!!
What?!!! u don't like being called beautiful???
Ding Dong A.K.A. Doraemon...if u see her in person then u will know what I'm talking about.
Our Director...Guo Shen. I think he should become a comedian.
None of this happiness would have happen if it wasn't for our big sis Pauline!! We love you P Dog!
Oh I almost forgot...the guy on the bottom. Chua En Lai...
The guy who always puts a smile on our faces.
Come on people! Let's get it started!!!
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My first movie with Tony Leung Kar Fai
Friday, Feb 27, 2009 5:03PM / Standard Entry
Back in 2004, I received news from my company that I will star in a movie with Tony Leung Kar Fai. When I first heard my agent said Tony Leung, I didn't know if my mind was playing tricks on me. So I asked my homie Andy On who was sitting next to me...
"Who did she just say?"
Before I could get an answer from Onimal, I was already thinking to myself...
"Hey, it doesn't matter which Tony Leung it was, it was my first movie role and it was an opportunity to work with one of the Tony's. "
When the Onimal replied in mandarin,
" Lian Jia Hui!"
I almost shitted in my pants. Personally, I've always like Tony Leung Kar Fai over Tony Leung Chiu Wai (Lust, Caution). Not only is he a great dramatic actor, he is also a great comedian. I was so excited that I had to asked the Onimal,
"Tony from the Lover ?"
Onimal replied in his usual sexy demeanor,
"Yes."
From that moment on , I played it cool so my agent and the Onimal wouldn't think that I was a tool. But inside, I felt like Jerry McGuire when he signed Kush.
About a month later, I received the script titled 這個阿爸真爆炸 (Papa Loves You). Like most of you when you first read it, I was like WTF??? I soon overlooked the title and continued reading. When I got to my part, I almost shitted in my pants again. Aside from the usual one liners, there was a 3 page monologue !! So I immediately called my agent and asked,
"They want me to do this in mandarin right? Cuz there's no way I can do this in Cantonese after being in HK for only 8 months."
As usual, my agent said,
"Nope. It's a HK movie so you have to do it in cantonese."
I was overwhelmed. No. Overwhelmed was an understatement. I was scared out of my mind. It was my first movie and I have to duke it out with Tony Leung! There's no way I am screwing this up. So over the next month before they started shooting, I tried to memorize the monologue the best I can. From what I could remember, I was regurgitating my monologue when I was eating,drinking, walking, running, driving, brushing my teeth, and even in my sleep.
A month later, my company called and told me that the director, Mr. Herman Yau(also an AnD member) wanted to rehearse the scene with me. So I met the man. I did my rehearsal and he said to me,
"Ok Johnny, I want you to do the scene 1/3 in Manadarin, 1/3 in Cantonese, and 1/3 in English."
To make a long story short, I was able to deliver what he wanted.
If it wasn't for Tony's trust and patience, there's no way I could have finished the scene in style.
Oh! One more thing.......since the production was wrapped in such a rush, I never got the opportunity to thank the man.
"Thank you Mr. Leung!!"
Here's the end product....Enjoy!! (BTW, tried embedding the clip from Tudou but it's not working. Please click at your convenience)
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MY DAWG!
Sunday, Feb 22, 2009 6:44AM / Standard Entry
HAHHA.....My dog J always hated dressing up. When I first bought him I immediately dressed him up in a superman costume. I know I know.....I wanted my own Super Dog. I realized right away that not only does he hate it but he just stands there and wouldn't dare to move. FUNNIEST THING EVER.
" Get this f@#$%&* hat off my beautiful head of hair!"
"Ok that's it....first the silly pirate's hat now the f@#$%&* shirt?!!! Better get it off before I go..."
"SPARTA!!!!!"
"ok ok sorry master....I won't do it again!"
Sorry J.....until next Halloween
Stats
- Born in Taipei, Taiwan, Johnny moved to Los Angeles with his family and attended the University of California, Irvine...
- Occupation: Actor , Screenwriter , Music Producer
- Gender: Male
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