After Charmaine's TVB management contract ended, she became the 'best-seller' among the Mainland investment companies. It was understood that after the first round, Tsui Sii Ming eventually won the battle. According to Sui Ming Gor, he was able to convince the Mainland investment company to throw away HK$10 million to invite Charmaine to shoot a 50 episode Mainland drama Jianyuan Turbulence (建元風雲) in Inner Mongolia. Reporters contacted Siu Ming Gor to clarify, he generously admitted that the 8 figure sky-high price successfully 'moved' Charmaine as her TVB per-episode paycheck suddenly jumped 200,000.
Siu Ming expressed that Charmaine will be appearing at the press conference for the series next week. He said: "Because Charmaine is very busy, she will be leaving right after the costume fitting. Early September, she will be joining the crew and start shooting. I will be shooting other parts of the series first." Siu Ming Gor also reveals that Charmaine will be playing Kublai Khan's empress, going from 20 years old to 50 years old. Siu Ming Gor said he has confidence that Charmaine has the ability to control the role: "I have always admired Charmaine, she is retractable in her acting, especially in palace themed dramas. She can display the nobility feeling and energy." Siu Ming expressed the costumes and accessories (jewelry, head gear) expenses alone were already 7 figures.
As for the lead actor, Siu Ming Gor said it is confirmed that Film King Hu Jun, who also got a sky-high price. Yesterday reporters tried to contract Charmaine about this, but unfortunately the article must be submitted for publication before she could respond.
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