Hong Kong’s entertainment elite, including Ruco Chan, Jinny Ng, Joey Thye, and Kayan Yau, graced the stage at the annual Yan Chai Charity Gala last night, showcasing musical performances and community spirit while offering candid insights into career shifts and behind-the-scenes dynamics after recent media speculation.
Chan Prioritizes Music, Eyes Hong Kong Fan Meeting
Veteran actor Ruco Chan was among the headliners at the benefit event. He performed the track “The Great Wheel”, confirming that while he had initially hoped to debut new material, organizers felt the classic song better suited the gala’s charitable theme. This performance underscores Chan’s stated commitment to a significant career pivot this year, focusing increasingly on his musical pursuits, which will inherently decrease his television drama commitments.
A recent fan meeting in Macau commemorating his birthday earned Chan widespread applause for his responsiveness and dedication to attendees. “I want to do my best to thank everyone for their support. I am delighted that the effort paid off,” Chan shared, expressing hope to host a similar engaging event for his supporters in Hong Kong next year.
Chan revealed a rigorous commitment to vocal training, dedicating several hours daily to practice. The star emphasized the critical importance of supporting local talent, citing his frequent rehearsals of compositions by rising Canto-pop artists such as Mike Tsang, Gareth T., and Terence Lam, even studying works by female vocalists to stay current.
Beyond professional aspirations, family life plays a central role. Chan shared details of a surprise birthday trip orchestrated by his wife, Phoebe Sin, a relaxing getaway to his ancestral home of Fuzhou, complete with hot spring visits and golf. When asked about potentially expanding his family, Chan adopted a philosophical approach. “We are open to it and have not been avoiding the topic. We will see if it happens,” he stated, adding lightheartedly that astrologically, the next two years align favourably with his birth sign. He also revealed that his young daughter, Quisha, is learning piano, nurturing a dream of a father-daughter duet in the future.
Dispelling Feud Rumours After Reality Show Crying
The gala also provided a platform for some of the younger generation of stars to address recent public controversy stemming from the reality show The Sisterhood of Moving On. Kayan Yau was recently the subject of reports suggesting tension with co-stars Jinny Ng and Joey Thye following an emotional breakdown during filming, allegedly over frequent rehearsal errors (NGs).
In a united front at the gala, all three actresses categorically denied any feud or mistreatment. The trio even joked about the “not-on-speaking-terms” narrative while posing for photos.
Jinny Ng leapt to Yau’s defence, clarifying that Yau was exceptionally proficient with her lines and did not incur numerous NGs. Ng and Thye light-heartedly called themselves the “rubbish” actors in comparison. Yau explained that her tears were the result of personal frustration. “I cried because I felt my performance was subpar and my reaction was slow. It was self-complaint, not bullying. We are on very friendly terms,” she asserted.
Joey Thye reinforced the cohesive atmosphere, confirming that the cast environment was amicable and expressing a keen desire for the original lineup to collaborate on a potential second season. The public demonstration of solidarity effectively closes the chapter on the widely reported on-set tensions. The success of the charity gala marked a high-profile evening for the stars, blending entertainment with philanthropy and offering definitive clarity on their immediate professional plans and personal lives.
