Having just received the HKRep Focus magazine from Hong Kong Repertory Theatre, the latest issue features Love in a Fallen City and its Toronto, New York and Beijing tour with all the splendours of the city. Critics and media commentators from each location give raving reviews, that the Theatre artistic director -- also the father (director) of this drama -- Frederic Mao, should be very excited about. However, I actually felt extremely regretful. Although this drama was performed twice in Hong Kong, I heard the tickets were sold out, the melancholy empty space.
Although it is hard to bring together Tony Leung, Louisa So and Alice Lau on stage, but hopefully Hong Kong Repertory Theatre will once again move this drama to the stage, allowing other drama fans to experience this great drama. Related government representatives should give more support to this type of outstanding work, because performing overseas will allow Hong Kong's image to grow. Performing in Hong Kong can attract immigrants to return to Hong Kong to spend here and suppport.
Portraying Bai Lu Su, this has been a rewarding year for Louisa, enjoying a drama addiction. On stage there was chemistry between talented Tony Leung; in the box, acted with Damian Lau and Adam Cheng in Men in Pain and Bar Benders respectively. The former has no doubt been all the rage of the audiences in the four big cities, while the latter two have had pleasing results in ratings.
Coming from the HKAPA, Louisa was once an actor in the HK Repertory Theatre, where she perfected her acting skills. Later she made a name for herself in I Have a Date With Spring. Her character's stage presence was not the most, but was most exciting.
As her popularity has increased, Louisa has already shot many commercials this year, but she was most excited about participating in Beautiful Cooking. She unexpectedly won the recognition of the male stars and reknowned chef judges with her exquisite culinary skills, won the champion's trophy and very practical $HKD100 000.
According to Louisa, she will use this unexpected winnings to renovate her bathroom and shout her family and friends to a grand meal to celebrate. She is usually busy with work so usually would not cook, but she has interest and talent in cooking, and her family and friends will praise.
The title of Cooking Goddess has opened doors to new opportunities for Louisa. She has signed a advertising contract for a dried seafood company, and is preparing to publish a cookbook, following in the footsteps of Gigi Wong, Maria Cordero and Shallin Tse. The entertainment world has another cooking master.
Source: Economic Times, Hong Kong Repertory Theatre
Image Credits: Hong Kong Repertory Theatre
Credits: Louisa Square
