After Gillian Chung’s comeback, she accepted an interview from Hu Nan TV. She revealed that what makes her most happiest is that when she confirmed that she wanted to make a fresh start, and doesn’t want to keep living a life of locking herself up, and refusing to see people, she wouldn’t put on a hat or glasses to disguise herself when she goes out, but walking on the streets, not only did noone come up to her and scold her, on the contrary, many people would greet her; knowing that she had the support of so many people, this made her very touched.

According to China media, after Ah Gil’s comeback, her work schedule has been packed. Earlier, she accepted Hu Nan TV’s ‘Behind The Story’ host Zhang Dan Dan’s interview, and on the topic of her current mood, Ah Gil replied: “It’s been so long since I’ve lived like this, very happy, because I am a workaholic, but because it’s been so long since I’ve worked, I might be a bit tired at the beginning, but it’s okay. But whenever I see a camera, I’ll still get a bit scared, worried that I won’t be able to find the best state.”

After the nude photo scandal last year, Ah Gil was the first to hold a press conference, and she revealed that she was ‘very silly very naïve,’ and since then, she got a new name: ‘Naïve Gil.’ She admitted that back then, she didn’t want to stand up, because she really was very afraid, and didn’t know what to say, the only thing she could say was ‘naïve.’ Now, when people call her ‘naïve Gil’, it doesn’t sound good to her ears, but she’s still accepted it, “because I really was naïve.”

Towards the future, Ah Gil said: “I don’t want to say too much, I hope I can use my actions as proof. I’ve confirmed that I want a fresh start, I really want to get my dignity back.”

Translation: Sarah @ http://asianfanatics.net

Gillian Chung had an interview after her press conference. Below is a transcript of the interview

Reporters: Did you take any medication before the press conference to calm yourself?
Gillian : No. (while shaking her head)
Reporters : Feel calmer?
Gillian : Yes , but still very nervous, it has being a while since I have seen so much media and press.
Reporters: Care to share how you calm yourself down?
Gillian : Usually I hide my head under a blanket and try not to think about it.
Reporters: Tomorrow there is an event in Mongkok, are you worried about what the public will feel about your comeback?
Gillian : I am prepared for a lot of things.
Reporters: There have being many reports that you were reciting a script during the Be My Guest interview
Gillian : I have poor memory so even if I was given a script, I would not have remembered.
Reporters: Have you seen some of the negative reports about you online?
Gillian : Via Baidu, I understand a lot of the bad press has being removed as I did not see any. I will concentrate on my work and do my best.
Reporters: Did Edison call you?
Gillian : (shaking her head, her manager informs her not to answer that question)
Reporters: What upcoming work do you have planned?
Gillian : Besides this Bauhaus ad, I have an upcoming skincare advertisement with Yumiko.
Reporters: Rumors said you took a 70% paycut?
Gillian : I am not familiar with the figures
Reporters: Rumors also said that if response is bad, Yumiko will replace you?
Manager : No, the advertiser wanted two female to endorse the skincare brand.
Reporters: Some netizens have said they will boycott Bauhaus
Gillian : Bauhaus has nothing to do with it, I hope people will not boycott them
Reporters: Such comments affect your confidence?
Gillian : Bauhaus has being great for my confidence, I am grateful that I can be their spokesperson. I will do my best.
Reporters: Any discount in your pay?
Manager: The figure is a secret, we are grateful for the advertiser’s support.
Reporters: Any special concession?
Manager: Reasonable price, it is a 7-figure contract and not 70% off.
Reporters: How about this venue? Who suggested it?
Manager: Me, there are not many venues that can host so many of you media in Hong Kong, it’s spacious here and everyone can sit.
Reporters: Does this venue bring back any memories?
Gillian : Why?
Reporters: Edison Chen held a press conference here about a year ago apologizing about the photo scandal.
Gillian : Hong Kong is very small place.
Reporters: After being jobless for a year, any financial problems?
Gillian : I have some savings and have not borrowed money from anyone or any company. My company did advance me some money which I have repaid.
Reporters: There are articles saying you sold your property?
Gillian : I am not eager to sell as the property market is in a downturn.I have rented it out.
Reporters: Did you sell any property?
Gillian : Yes, when the market was falling, everyone has lost some money.
Reporters: Are your financially sound now?
Gillian : ok
Reporters: If you are financially secured, have you considered not working at all?
Gillian : The money is not enough to support my family for life, I also like working.
Reporters: Did Juno Mak say he will take care of you for life?
Gillian : No.
Reporters: Does Juno Mak support your comeback?
Gillian : Many of my friends support me. Juno sent me an sms supporting me.
Reporters: Did Alex Fong do anything for your “publicity”?
Gillian : Alex called to explain his words which was misquoted. Alex supports me and tells me to ignore negative news.

Reporters: How about the rumors that Alex Fong denied dating you?
Gillian : Yes there were some rumors.
Reporters: So you guys did not date?
Gillian: No, if Alex says no, the answer is no. Besides what does it matter, it is in the past.
Reporters: Is Juno a suitor?
Gillian: No, we’re friends. *smiling
Reporters: So you are currently single?
Gillian : Yes for now
Reporters: Suspicious of men?
Gillian : No, I have other more important things like work. Work comes first, I have not worked for a long time.
Reporters: Have you considered moving towards a sexier image?
Gillian : I think there is no need to go to that extent, but it depends on the requirements of the movie or advertisement.
Reporters: Do you support Cecilia Cheung comeback?
Gillian : Yes I fully support her, Cecilia express her position very well.
Reporters : Do you support her saying Edison was shedding “crocodile tears?”
Gillian : No comments on this, but Cecilia is very brave.
Reporters: How about Edison?
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Gillian shakes her head while she gets pulled away by her manager.

It seems Gillian Chung’s year-long sex photo scandal nightmare is finally coming to an end.
After making an open-hearted confession about her love affair with Edison Chen on a TV talk-show last week, the singer-actress appeared at a press conference of TOUGH Jeansmith on Tuesday in Hong Kong as the new Asian face of the fashion brand.

Earlier this month, Gillian posed for the ad campaign photos.
Officials of the brand said they choose Gillian for her persistent attitude towards work.
The member of popular singing duo Twins said, to a full house of reporters, that she’s feeling great pressure to resume her showbiz career. She wept several times while talking about old partner Charlene Choi, and said she hopes to collaborate with her again in the future.
Gillian revealed during the March 5 show that her upcoming work will focus on the screen rather than her singing career.

Incidentally, the press conference was held at the same place Edison Chen had his press conference on the sex photo scandal.

Hong Kong actress Cecilia Cheung publicly discussed her sex photo scandal with Edison Chen for the first time on television last night.

Hong Kong-based i-CABLE Entertainment News Channel aired the exclusive interview.

A report in sohu.com said Cheung showed sincere regret for her actions during the program and placed all the blame on herself. But she also criticized actor Chen, claiming he shed crocodile tears when he testified in a Canadian court last Monday for his involvement in the scandal.

The scandal involved the theft and illegal publication on the Internet of intimate and private photos of Chen with various women, including Cheung and actresses Gillian Chung and Bobo Chan. It shook Hong Kong’s entertainment industry in early 2008 and received much media attention in China and around the world.

On February 23, Chen attended a court hearing in Canada and testified against Ho Chun Sze, a computer technician who was accused of posting the scandalous photos online.

This official trial will take place in Hong Kong. Chen has refused to return to Hong Kong for the case, instead agreeing to testify in a Canadian court.

Chen said he wants to protect the innocence of those women involved in the photographs when he appeared in British Columbia Supreme Court in Vancouver to testify.

On the television program last night, Cheung said she appeared in public shortly after Edison’s hearing, because she was fed up with Chen and blamed him for the scandal. When the photos were published on the Internet, Cheung said she tried to contact Chen, but could not reach him. She pointed out that Chen did not even apologize to her in person after the scandal broke out.

When Cheung discussed her relationship with Chen, she implied he was dishonest and unreliable and a hypocrite who brought shame to the women involved in the scandal.

In the interview, she also said women involved in the scandal had not expected Chen to protect them a year ago, but asked him now to give them the respect and dignity they deserve.

During the television interview Cheung cried when she talked about her family. She said she was very grateful for the support of her parents-in-law and especially her husband Nicholas Tse, whom she called the best husband she could ever have.

Chen, who flew to Singapore yesterday with friends for a publicity campaign reacted to Cheung’s interview by saying that the scandal was his fault and he accepted all blame.

Cheung also said she would consider resuming her acting career if she was offered a good script, but for now would focus on her family. The actress almost stopped working after the scandal became public in last January.

In the meantime, Gillian Chung, another participant in the scandal, said she would resume acting work in early March after being in seclusion for about a year.

Edison Chen Video in Vancouver

Cecilia Cheung Interview Part I

Cecilia Cheung Interview Part II

Cecilia Cheung Interview Part III

Gillian Chung of Twins Fame has being in hiding ever since the Edison Chen Scandal 8 months ago. Recently, Emperor group launched a new book based on the feelings of Gillian Chung over this past 8 months. The book so far has not seen dramatic sales figures despite the on-going Book Fair in Hong Kong. Gillian Chung was involved in a sex photo scandal with Edison Chen and had all her “birthday suit” on in many of the photos.

During an press conference, she used the words “naive and stupid” to describe herself. Still it waits to be seen if the public can accept her. There have being numerous rumors that Twins will disband. Gillian Chung herself has expressed that she feels she lets down “Ah Sa” the other half of Twins.

The above book reviews seperate the 2 groups of people with differing views. Her Supporters are very encouraging while her “haters” claim she has only herself to blame.