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"Do you know who is the most difficult celebrity to work with? I've been reading reports that says Sammi Cheng is very hard to please." - Andy, Fremont
Anni: Dear Andy, Sammi did admit she has a short temper and a tendency to explode in front of others. In my opinion, there's no question that Jenny Tseng tops the list of difficult celebrities to please. She is a super pleasant but demanding and seemingly intimidating woman who knows what she wants - and loves to talk. (Just last month, she kept me on the phone for an hour to explain why I should fear the concert business.) I know my fair share of people who refuse to do business with her because they're scared. But if you can conquer that relationship (whether personal or business), more power to you. As for males, Sam Hui tops that list. He is also super pleasant but demanding and knows what he wants - a perfectionist. If you approach him, he needs you to do it his way. If he hires you, he'll let you have your way. He is also a very low-key and private person (notice how the media hardly quotes him?) Undoubtedly there are plenty of wannabe divas here and there who are mean to their assistants and people of a lower status or class. Even though Jenny and Sam are difficult to please, it is because of their profession, not self-esteem, where they do not need to put others down to make themselves feel good.

"Hey there Anni, Do you think those breast enlarging pills celebrities take are safe in the long run? How come most of them don't get breast implants like most celebrities over here do? And who do you think has the best rack?" - The Bride, New York
Anni: Dear The Bride, Adolescent boys there worship little virgin-looking girls like the Twins. Hong Kong entertainment doesn't have Hollywood glamour. They describe simple tank tops we wear here in the USA as low cut. Trust me, they haven't seen low cut (nor cleavage). Implants have been rather passe, but rest assured that if it makes a comeback, it'd spread all over the peninsula. If you want larger breasts, gain weight! It's simply fat - food, not a pill, is gonna boost your cup size. Oh - and don't forget weight lifting, botox, tissues and wonderbras, too. As for who is the most well endowed? It's got to be Jenny Tseng (I believe she even had a breast reduction). Maybe it's time for Sammi Cheng to get rid of her nickname airport runway.

"How is Josephine Siao Fong Fong and how many children does she have? I understand that she is very good at dancing." - Ivy, Selangor, Malaysia
Anni: Dear Ivy, After a quick phone call to Josephine's colleague, we learned that she has 2 daughters and one of them just graduated from college. She is indeed very good at dancing. Right now, Josephine is spending a lot of time with charities, one of which is called the End Child Sexual Abuse Foundation. Her ear condition (ringing in the ear) has kept her from any live performances because she cannot bear loud noises.

Carina Lau's kidnap

"Hey Anni, Do you know why Carina Lau was kidnapped 10 or 15 years ago? - Miike, Tokyo
Anni: Dear Miike, Without knowing the complete truth (don't think we'd ever know), here is what happened according to newspaper reports: Carina was kidnapped by the second in command of a gang. Just released from prison and short of cash, he abducted the star, took nude photos of her inside a car against her will, and demanded money. A couple of years ago, these nude photos surfaced, appearing on the cover of East Week magazine (apparently the gang member sold it to the tabloid). Even though parts of it were censored (her eyes and breasts), they were undoubtedly photos of Carina. The magazine was subsequently shut down and fired 200 employees following organized protests from a brave Carina, her showbiz friends and from censorship authorities, but the tabloid later relaunched under a new name. You can read all about it on CNN and BBC.

"Dear Anni, I'm not looking to be a superstar. I just want to do something fun while I work. It seem fun to be involved in a movie, you get to laugh a lot during the NG take and that's why I consider joining TVB as a start off. By the way what do you mean slave? How much do I have to put in? And how good do you have to be to get in? I've seen many actors and actresses from TVB who are wrecks." - Sam, San Diego
Anni: Dear Sam, There are plenty of working actors who are contracted with TVB. Why don't you go there, fill out an application and audition? TVB might want to lock you down for many years (such as 5 or 10) and depending on your type of contract, they might not let you moonlight in other jobs other than in showbiz (or at all). Many years ago, Aaron Kwok offended this behemoth station by appearing on Taiwanese TV. The salary is low, the commitment is high and the work hours are astounding. (Sounds like factory work, doesn't it?) But, if it's your dream to become a TVB actor, go for it! I'd recommend trying other channels too, such as i-Cable. They are in third place, which makes them try harder. Even Jacky Cheung thinks so. To sidetrack for a moment here, I don't think Hong Kong TV channels should lock down actors by contracts. Rather, they should follow Hollywood's system - everyone is independent and work is procured by project by your agent (read: higher salary, shorter commitment and reasonable work hours.)

"I have a question for you, Anni: Don't you think Anita Mui "was" one of the best live singer in HK? She's much better than Faye Wong or Shirley Kwan or Jenny Tseng...especially, Faye Wong." - Queenie, Fountain Valley, California
Anni: Dear Queenie, I do think Anita Mui was one of the best live singers. Thanks for your opinion.

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