Asian pop stars sparkle
By Xu Wei |
October 28, 2011, Friday
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ASIA'S 10 most popular young (and not so young) pop stars were recently honored at a ceremony in Dalian, Liaoning Province, and Shanghai Daily spoke to three winners, including the 57-year-old Taiwanese "godfather of rock" Lo Ta-yu.
The winners honored by China Entertainment TV included heartthrob singers Peter Ho and Jerry Yan and famous singer-songwriter Lo. Mainland singer Sun Nan was also honored.
Lo Ta-yu
Lo is often called the "father of Chinese folk pop," and in Taiwan he's known as the "godfather of rock." Lo has been writing and performing music since the 1980s. He held a solo concert in June in Shanghai.
Q: You and Cui Jian have been called "music poets" by famous Taiwan-based poet and writer Yu Guangzhong. Do you like the description?
A: I am so flattered, but I do agree that music and poetry have things in common.
Q: What's your secret of writing so many beautiful and poetic lyrics?
A: When I was young, I loved to read poems by Guo Moruo. The verses are similar to lyrics and inspired me. I strongly suggest today's young songwriters spare some time to read poetry.
Q: A lot of Taiwanese celebrities are writing autobiographies. Will you write one?
A: Music is the best way for me to express my moods and emotions. I am very used to writing songs when I face hardships, problems and difficulties in life.
Q: What are your hopes for young songwriters?
A: Each song can be a mirror of our era. I hope young songwriters will observe and think about the people and society around us so their songs will resonate in listeners' hearts.
Peter Ho
Although singer-actor Ho started out as a model, he quickly became famous as a singer and actor. He has released seven music albums and has starred in more than 25 films and TV dramas.
Q: You are now shooting the highly anticipated TV series "Legend of Chu Han," said to be the most expensive-ever Chinese TV drama. How do you view the character of Chu State General Xiang Yu?
A: I have read extensively about Xiang who is considered a military genius. But I want to show a different side, his vulnerability, hesitation and innocence when it comes to political maneuvering. I want him to be more human than deified hero.
Q: Chen Daoming will star as Liu Bang, Xiang's biggest rival. Might he also rival you in acting?
A: It's a great opportunity for me to learn from him but I don't forget that the man I portray battled Liu for supremacy after the fall of the Qin empire (221-206 BC).
Q: Tell us about your photography.
A: I hope photography will be another life-long career. Some of my works have recently been honored by National Geographic magazine and I hope to take more travel photos.
Jerry Yan
Yan, a member of the famous Taiwanese boy band F4 (Flower Four), rose to overnight fame in 2001 after appearing in the Taiwan drama "Meteor Garden" in which he played a handsome "rich second-generation."
Yan's latest drama, "My Brilliant Life," was filmed in Shanghai and will be aired on Dragon TV in November.
Q: How do you recall the days of the F4 band?
A: That was a sweet and happy time when we were young and busy.
Q: What are you future plans?
A: Film and TV will be a new career focus. I have received several film offers and may star in an action costume drama. Some films will be collaborations with mainland actors and producers.
Q: What do you think of the future film market in China?
A: I think it will be quite vibrant. In recent years we have already seen a lot of creative and wonderful domestic works. In the near future, the film market will become more mature and appealing in terms of diversity.
The winners honored by China Entertainment TV included heartthrob singers Peter Ho and Jerry Yan and famous singer-songwriter Lo. Mainland singer Sun Nan was also honored.
Lo Ta-yu
Lo is often called the "father of Chinese folk pop," and in Taiwan he's known as the "godfather of rock." Lo has been writing and performing music since the 1980s. He held a solo concert in June in Shanghai.
Q: You and Cui Jian have been called "music poets" by famous Taiwan-based poet and writer Yu Guangzhong. Do you like the description?
A: I am so flattered, but I do agree that music and poetry have things in common.
Q: What's your secret of writing so many beautiful and poetic lyrics?
A: When I was young, I loved to read poems by Guo Moruo. The verses are similar to lyrics and inspired me. I strongly suggest today's young songwriters spare some time to read poetry.
Q: A lot of Taiwanese celebrities are writing autobiographies. Will you write one?
A: Music is the best way for me to express my moods and emotions. I am very used to writing songs when I face hardships, problems and difficulties in life.
Q: What are your hopes for young songwriters?
A: Each song can be a mirror of our era. I hope young songwriters will observe and think about the people and society around us so their songs will resonate in listeners' hearts.
Peter Ho
Although singer-actor Ho started out as a model, he quickly became famous as a singer and actor. He has released seven music albums and has starred in more than 25 films and TV dramas.
Q: You are now shooting the highly anticipated TV series "Legend of Chu Han," said to be the most expensive-ever Chinese TV drama. How do you view the character of Chu State General Xiang Yu?
A: I have read extensively about Xiang who is considered a military genius. But I want to show a different side, his vulnerability, hesitation and innocence when it comes to political maneuvering. I want him to be more human than deified hero.
Q: Chen Daoming will star as Liu Bang, Xiang's biggest rival. Might he also rival you in acting?
A: It's a great opportunity for me to learn from him but I don't forget that the man I portray battled Liu for supremacy after the fall of the Qin empire (221-206 BC).
Q: Tell us about your photography.
A: I hope photography will be another life-long career. Some of my works have recently been honored by National Geographic magazine and I hope to take more travel photos.
Jerry Yan
Yan, a member of the famous Taiwanese boy band F4 (Flower Four), rose to overnight fame in 2001 after appearing in the Taiwan drama "Meteor Garden" in which he played a handsome "rich second-generation."
Yan's latest drama, "My Brilliant Life," was filmed in Shanghai and will be aired on Dragon TV in November.
Q: How do you recall the days of the F4 band?
A: That was a sweet and happy time when we were young and busy.
Q: What are you future plans?
A: Film and TV will be a new career focus. I have received several film offers and may star in an action costume drama. Some films will be collaborations with mainland actors and producers.
Q: What do you think of the future film market in China?
A: I think it will be quite vibrant. In recent years we have already seen a lot of creative and wonderful domestic works. In the near future, the film market will become more mature and appealing in terms of diversity.
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