Moses Chan (Ah Mo) is the ‘Golden Seun Poon’ (best deal) in the
hearts of millions of HK girls and a TV King candidate that television
can’t lose. In the industry, he is also known Mr. Good…towards the many
titles the public has for him, Ah Mo embarassingly smiled and said:
“Thanks, Thanks!” This perfect actor in the public eye stresses that
whether if its he’s a best deal or TV King, what he’s been doing all
along is just trying to reach to the peak of television. The bottom line
is, he is just one foolish Ah Mo.
We counted with Ah Mo of how many titles he has, he laughed loudly
and said: “I really don’t have much feeling towards all these titles. Is
it because someone says you are this, then that’s what you are? I am
the same as before, someone who loves to eat and drink, a silly Ah Mo.”
Of course, all his titles are compliments and positive, a kind regard
from Fans, Ah Mo rogered all that. He is grateful, but he does not dare
to accept the honor. Indeed! There is no perfect person in this world.
Forcing yourself to live under the expectations of others, wouldn’t that
mean you have lost yourself? The true Ah Mo is behind the titles.
From “Failure on the Big Screen” to “TV King on the Giant Station”
Ten years have gone by, watching many of his
colleagues
leaving HK television giant TVB, while standing at the peak of the
television industry, Ah Mo asks himself: “What’s next?” Even though he
already has an answer in his heart, he does not dare to think of instant
success. From hitting rock bottom in the film scene until what he is
today, Ah Mo knows better than anyone else the truth of ‘conventional’
fame.
Ah Mo: “Watching my colleagues leaving one at a time, I have also asked myself, ‘How should I proceed next?’ But you have to
plan
for the future and have to see what choices you have in front of you.
So far, I don’t see a better path I could take. (Head up North to shoot
series?) Honestly since I’ve entered TVB, I have never filmed a series
outside of the company. Even if the ‘Chinese Yuan’ can be easily earned,
but it has never been the first factor that I put into consideration.
After all I’m not young, I hope to let audience see my future works that
has inner
quality and
creativity, so I don’t rule out the chances that I may make a comeback
on the big screen. I currently have to wait for a good time. As for
my career,
I have always taken it step by step. When you experience a situation
where you have nothing to do, then you will start to cherish every meal
you have today. Back then, after I participated in the film Twenty
Something (1994), I went from being the lead actor to a supporting actor
and even to a big ‘ke lei feh’ (extra). I was waiting daily for someone
to give me a job. I couldn’t see my future at all. When I joined TVB,
it was the last step I took in my acting career. If this step wasn’t
stable, it would be game over for me. So, I put my greatest effort in
doing my best. All those setbacks I had in the past, allowed me to learn
how to take my every step and that I must maturely reflect on every
one.
From “Player of the Century” to “Golden Seun Poon”
A few years ago, Ah Mo was back on the market, and instantly became
known as the ‘Golden Seun Poon’ (Golden Best Deal). Today, despite the
fact that he’s already taken (Aimee Chan), he still sees a woman, loves a
woman. But, does anyone know before he became the famous ‘Golden Best
Deal’, he was actually the ‘Player of the Century’? Ah Mo did not deny
that there was a period of time he smoked, drank, partied hard and often
got a new girlfriend… so how did this ‘Golden Best Deal’
label start?
Ah Mo: “Haha, people labeled me as the ‘Golden Best Deal’, of course
I’m not. Everyone has seen too much of Ah Mo acting on TV, and have
imagined me as the perfect man. In fact, my thoughts are very
traditional. I believe the definition of ‘Best Deal’ is a man that must
be responsible, be able to give his partner a reliable shoulder, really
protect and love her. A ‘Best Deal’ must be able to occasionally be
romantic and give surprises. However, in all honestly, I have never
qualified for any of these conditions. I’m still in the learning
process. As for how I went from a ‘player’ to the ‘best deal’ that
everyone knows? I think, in life there are different insights during
different periods. I remember there was one night long ago, when I was
under the spotlight at the disco, the people around me were madly
dancing, but I didn’t move at all. That moment, my feelings told me:
‘This place doesn’t belong to me.’ And since then, I left the disco and
said goodbye to that frivolous age.
From “Foolish Boy” to “Mr. Good”
Showbiz is a place of competition and jealousy. People in this
industry are surrounded by nonstop gossips and rumors, but Ah Mo has a
protective charm on him that keeps him away from ‘bad terms’ rumors. As a
Mr. Good in the public eye, Ah Mo laughed and said he’s just one
“foolish man”.
Ah Mo: I am a natural born Yes Man. I am friendly with people and
don’t know how to fight back. I have never been in a fight with anyone
in
my life. In the past, I was
really resistant when people said “foolish people have foolish
happiness”, but I have now realized that this is in fact a kind of
happiness.
Although people with this personality are often taken for granted,
but when you are not afraid of disadvantage and willing to help others,
then there will be an unexpected payback. After being in the television
industry for so many years, there is indeed not many things that can
upset me. I like creativity and I will provide suggestions to producers.
Sometimes when my suggestions aren’t accepted because of several
factors, I would just let out a long sigh. To survive in showbiz, you
must learn this principle: When someone wants your help, your advice
will be helpful; When someone doesn’t want your help, your advice is
troublesome.
So, even if I do feel helpless, I still think artists should do their
part first. There is no need to insist on things that cannot be
controlled.
From “Coffee Prince” to “Captain of Dreams”
Aside from his love to enjoy coffee, Ah Mo loves to enjoy life. In his brain, he doesn’t just
store his acting skills, but also
the dreams that people in the city lack.
Ah Mo: “If life is just about running around to make
a living, then we are just left with meaningless. So, each individual must have a dream. I grew up in
Australia and I believe treasuring life is far more important than
making money,. To me, my acting career is definitely not everything in my life because I have too many dreams. For example, in the future I hope to own my very own
furniture store,
restaurant, village, coffee garden, farm … sounds pretty crazy, but it
is not impossible. As for if my dreams can come true, that will have to
depend timing. Of course, I won’t give up everything just for my dreams.
Again, everything must be taken step by step.”
Source: Cosmopoltian
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum
