Hong Kong – A lighthearted promotional event for TVB’s upcoming food show Trial & Error turned into a candid confession session Wednesday, as cast members Maggie Jiang, Andrew Ng, GM Tsang, and Brian Chu spilled the beans on everything from nocturnal bar hops to weight gain and cockroach-infested locations.
Maggie Jiang, a seasoned actress known for her sharp wit, didn’t hold back when discussing her younger co-stars. She revealed that working with Andrew Ng (popularly known as “Kun Gor”) and GM Tsang left her feeling perpetually frustrated—and visibly puffier. “I’ve gone from skinny to bloated because of them,” Jiang joked. She singled out Tsang for his habit of stubbornly contradicting her and even damaging her personal camera tripod. However, she noted that Tsang made amends by buying her a replacement. “At least he knows when he’s wrong,” she added.
Jiang also took playful aim at actor Owen Cheung, describing him as “messy” and claiming he covered the floor of a car with scattered script pages. In contrast, she praised Kaho Chow as the cast member who could always cheer her up—though she lamented that Chow’s busy schedule prevented him from joining the new season.
Late-Night Revelations and Fried Chicken Confessions
The real drama, however, unfolded off-camera. Jiang accused Ng and Tsang of frequenting bars after work instead of returning to their hotel rooms. “Maybe I’m getting in the way of their nightlife,” she quipped. Ng responded with a grin: “I admit it. We worked long hours, and I genuinely enjoy trying every bartender’s special cocktail. But I didn’t make any new friends—and explaining that is just an excuse, so let’s say I did nothing.”
Ng also owned up to another habit: nightly fried chicken binges. “I eat four pieces every night,” he confessed. “I didn’t mean to gain weight. I originally planned to diet, but since we were filming a food show, I decided to lose it all after shooting wrapped. I went from about 170 pounds to 187 pounds. Even my wife says I look like an uncle now, especially since I walk around the house shirtless with my belly sticking out.”
Heat, Bugs, and Back-to-Back Meals
Brian Chu, who recently wrapped a new drama with Tiffany Lau, described the challenges of shooting outdoor action scenes under the scorching sun. “I ended up with a tan line shaped like a tank top,” he said. “But the filming process was fun. Tiffany stays fit all the time, so I trained hard to keep up with her.”
Chu expressed gratitude to the production team for allowing him a brief two-day, one-night shoot on Trial & Error, noting that the food show required him to eat up to five meals in a single day. The toughest part? “We had to film in a guesthouse infested with cockroaches. That was really hard to take,” he said.
Broader Implications for the Show
Trial & Error promises viewers a raw, unfiltered look at the lives of its cast, both on and off the set. With its mix of culinary indulgence, on-set mishaps, and candid cast dynamics, the show is likely to appeal to audiences seeking entertainment that blends food culture with celebrity reality.
As the cast continues promotions, fans can expect more revelations—and possibly a few more trips to the bar.
(Reporting by the ANSA Style Desk)
