Having experienced 'sex photos scandal' and the feeling of falling from heaven to hell, suffered over 400 dark days, yesterday Gillian Chung (Ah Gil) made her first comeback by attending a press conference. Ah Gil refused to talk about old lover Edison Chen, smiled sweetly when she spoke about Juno Mak, sneered when she talked about previously rumored boyfriend Alex Fong, hurt by love she no longer talks about love, but when she talked about good sister Charlene Choi (Ah Sa), Gillian lost control and cried!
Yesterday afternoon Ah Gil attended a press conference at Kowloon Bay International Trade & Exhibition Center as spokeperson for Bauhaus brand TOUGH Jeansmith, the same place where Edison announced his withdraw from the entertainment circle, to begin her comeback. With her hair curled and wearing clothing that she was endorsing, her legs shook probably due to nervousness, because she had to grip the handrail for the few steps up the staircase to the stage. Although Ah Gil smiled to the over 100 reporters, her smile was tense and it was obvious she was very nervous.
Before the contract signing Ah Gil confessed: "I rested for over a year, this period was very long and hard to go through, but I was very lucky because many people supported me, my friends, my mom, my sister, my colleagues, I'm very moved (tears in her eyes), also I would like to thank my fans who have always supported me, they have been very sad, because everyday they have to argue for my sake, they never abandoned me (couldn't continue, took a breath). Thank you Bauhaus for choosing me as Asia Pacific spokesperson at such an important time, for renewing trust in me, I've experienced and grown a lot this year, I have become stronger when facing problems, I will work very hard, very hard."

Bauhaus boss strongly supports
At the same time, there have been dissenting voices about Ah Gil as Bauhaus brand spokesperson, but president of Bauhaus, Mr Wong (黃銳林) said Ah Gil's never admitting defeat and strong spirit compliment the brand, he hoped people will appreciate the brand and the concept behind the ads, and everyone to give Ah Gil the opportunity by supporting her comeback, he also acknowledged that the fee is 7-figure. EEG CEO Wu Yu (吳雨) also appeared at the press conference, he said Ah Gil will be in a stage drama while the movie is still under negotiation, he doesn't want Ah Gil to have a sudden avalanche of work. As for rumors about Sichuan car company who turned down cooperation because her fee was too high, Wu Yu said he has never heard this rumor.

After the 20 minute press conference concluded yesterday, Ah Gil accompanied by manager Mani Fok gave the following interview.

G = Gillian, R = Reporter, M = Mani

R: Did you take tranquilizers before the press conference?

G (shakes head): No.

R: Feel calmer?

G: Yes a lot calmer but very nervous, it's been so long since I've seen so many reporters.

R: What method do you use to calm down?

G: Usually I pull a blanket over my head and try not to think too much.

R: Tomorrow you'll attend an event in Mongkok, are you afraid what people will say?

G: I'm prepared for many things.

R: Some people said you were reciting the script during Be My Guest?

G: My memory is poor, even if I was given the script I wouldn't remember.

R: Do you know people are bashing you online?

G: I've been to Baidu, the bad posts were already deleted and I didn't see, bad comments are unavoidable, I won't listen and will continue to do my best.

R: Did Edison call you?

G (shakes head)

M: Don't talk.

Films ad with Yumiko Cheung
R: What work do you have coming up?

G: Besides Bauhaus ad, I have a skincare one with Kumiko.

R: It is rumored that you took a 70% discount?

G: I don't know how much money.

R: Also rumored that if the response is not good, Yumiko will replace you?

M: No, the advertiser wanted two female to endorse skincare brand.

R: Do you know netizens are saying they will boycott Bauhaus?

G: It doesn't have anything to do with Bauhaus, hope people won't think that way.

R: Dissenting voices make you lose confidence?

G: Bauhaus gave me a lot of confidence, I'm very grateful they asked me to be spokesperson and to take this risk, I will do my best.

R: Is there much difference in the fee?

M: About the same, the actual figure is a secret, I'm grateful for the advertiser's support.

R: Special price of appreciation?

M: Reasonable price, it's not 70% off, it is 7-figure.

R: Who selected the venue?

M: Me, there are not many venues that can host many reporters in Hong Kong, it's spacious here and everyone can sit.

R: Brought back any memories?

G: Why?

R: Edison held a press conference here about a year ago.

G: Doesn't matter, Hong Kong is very small.

R: Not working for one year, any problem with your finances?

G: I have savings and haven't borrowed money from anyone, the company advanced some money, I'll repay.

R: Reports said you sold real estate?

G: Not eager to sell but the real estate market hasn't been good, I rented it out.

Sold a unit
R: Did you sell a unit?

G: Yes, the real estate market fell, everyone lost money.

R: Are your finances currently OK?

G: OK.

R: If finances were OK, have you considered not making a comeback?

G: It's not enough to support my family for life, I like this line of work.

R: Did Juno Mak say he will take care of you for life?

G: No.

R: He supports your comeback?

G: He and many friends support, he sent me a sms today to support my comeback, he told me to 'add oil'.

R: Alex Fong said you did things for publicity?

G: He called me to explain that he said "publicity trailer" and not "publicity", Alex supports me and told me not to care about the negative news.

R: Alex denied he once dated you?

G: Yes there were rumors.

R: So did you date him?

G (sneers): No, if he said no then it's no, doesn't matter, it was in the past.

R: Has Juno chased you?

G (smiles sweetly): No, we're friends.

R: Temporarily not dating?

G: Yes temporarily. (Afraid of men?) No, this year is very important to me, work comes first, I haven't worked in a long time.

R: Have you considered changing to a sexy image?

G: No need to go this extreme, depends on the requirement of ads and movies.

Praised Cecilia for her courage
R: Do you support Cecilia to resume work?

G: Yes support, she said it very well. (Support what she said about Edison 'shedding crocodile tears'?) It's not appropriate to comment on this, she was very brave.

R: Support Edison to comeback?

Ah Gil shook her head and Mani pulled her away to end the interview. She was then interviewed by TV stations, she said she learned the most about the inspiration of life. When she visited Sichuan, she saw victims who were living in hardship but could still lived happily, she learned a lot from them.

Talked about Ah Sa and cried immediately
When she talked about Ah Sa, Ah Gil's eyes were full of tears, her nose was red and her mouth shook: "It was difficult for her to support Twins on her own, when I saw her very tired, I called to tell her I'm sorry, she said: "Silly! Don't say that." Our friendship is very deep, she has been very nice to me, I cannot let her down again." After she finished speaking, Ah Gil couldn't help crying, Mani immediately pulled her away to end the interview, afterwards accompanied by her assistant she went home.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by travelbug @ http://asianfanatics.net