[14/08/2010] Shanghai International Raceing Cup Charity : Shanghai

Artists stop all jobs to mourn the Gansu mudslide souls as one heart, Saturday August 14, 2010
Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ http://asianuniverse.net/forums/
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Artists stop all jobs to mourn the Gansu mudslide souls as one heart

China's Gansu mudslide had numerous casualties (more than 1,200 people now), the country made this the national mourning day. There's an uproar within the entertainment circle, all entertainment events held today (the 15th) are delayed, while a large number of artists are participating in the all star charity race, schedule to happen today. However, after yesterday's emergency meeting, the race is postponed to tomorrow (the 16th). Artists including Chilam Cheung, Aaron Kwok, Annie Liu, Athena Chu, Michelle Yip, Chin Ka Lok, Ekin Cheng and Niki Chow arrived for the race with their managers. However, they will have to stay another day to complete the race, also the organizers will hold a disaster relief activity.

Artists have a very busy schedule, Chin Ka Lok was first to promise he'll stay behind and joked: "I rejected several Western films, should be no problem. To be able to participate, I initially was suppose to participate in another race, a more professional one, but the car broke down!" First time participating in a car race, Chilam followed Ka Lok and joked along "I am known for being the 'never defeated' because I never participated in one before! I have always drove safely, but I think when the time comes, I don't mind being the last one."

Athena Chu: "of course I have to support the only one race. A national mourning day is necessary, audience and artists have to express their intentions. Last time when I participated in the race, I got into a car accident, so this time I will be extra careful."

Aaron Kwok: "I have work on Tuesday, initially I wanted to get back to Hong Kong on Monday to prepare, but now I decided to stay behind too. Actually besides participating in this all star charity race, I also participated in the John Forbes Kerry European-China series competition."

Aaron Kwok, Chilam Cheung, Niki Chow, and Michelle Ye in All-Star Racing Tournament
By Jayne on August 17, 2010
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Sponsored by the Jet Li One Foundation, an All-Star racing tournament was held at the Shanghai International Circuit on August 16th. Many actors and actresses took part in the charitable event. In the women’s tournament, Annie Liu Sum Yau won first place, followed by Niki Chow Lai Kei and Michelle Ye Suen. Aaron Kwok Fu Sing placed third in the men’s tournament, losing out to Carlo Ng Ka Lok and Chin Ka Lok.

Discussing the racing results afterwards, Aaron said many unexpected variables occurred during the race. “The weather was really hot and the performance of each car was different. My car did not accelerate fast enough and I tried to chase the distance. In the end, I won third place and only lost by a fraction. I am quite satisfied.”

Novice car racer, Annie Liu kissed her trophy and was ecstatic over her victory. “It was beginner’s luck helping me win the championship! My racing position was good and the assistant at the course helped me very much.” Niki looked forward to participating next year again, as the proceeds from the race tournament were for charitable causes.

Chilam’s car tail was hit severely by Annie Liu. He joked that Annie won the women’s tournament only because she had scratched his car.

Compiled from the Sun and Singtao

Jayne: Chin Ka Lok is known for his racing prowess and Aaron Kwok loves fast cars. But I’m surprised by the results of the women’s racing tournament. Annie Liu, Niki Chow, and Michelle Ye seem a little delicate in handling these racing cars.

Tags: Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Annie Liu Sum Yau, Carlo Ng Ka Lok, Chilam Cheung, Chin Ka Lok, Michelle Ye Suen, Niki Chow Lai Kei