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HONG Kong actor and singer Edison Chen has apologised over images of him partially nude with several starlets which were found in the Internet.
The 1 min 28 second-long apology that was recorded on video was reported by all Chinese dailies – Sin Chew Daily, China Press and Nanyang Siang Pau yesterday.
The apology signalled that Chen, who had been missing since the photos involving six female artistes were widely circulated in the Internet since the end of last month, admitted that he had taken those photos.
Chen provided the media with the video statement through his lawyers.
Previously there was a lot of discussion over the “fake pictures” and how people who owned any of these would be prosecuted according to a police statement, which of course is both favoritism and abuse of a different kind given the recent GOD scandal were the furniture store was raised for T-shirts that were somewhat controversial. If after all this sabre rattling it turns out that they were not fakes what does this all mean?
Over in this article describing this as Hong Kong’s biggest sex photo scandal ever. The interesting bit being this:
According to an informed source close to the person who was the source of the photographs, several months ago Edison Chen sent his pink Apple Powerbook laptop to a Central computer shop for repairs. The technician made the accidental discovery that there were several hundred photographs and videos of Edison Chen and/pr more than a dozen celebrities/artistes and he downloaded them onto his own computer.
Source from Sing Tao.
The story continues.
His apology is below.
February 10th, 2008 at 1:26 am
Don’t be angry on me I found those like in some forums if you like you could check for some pictures. I am not kira .
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February 11th, 2008 at 4:09 pm
Gillian Chung’s statement to the Press since the scandal
Gillian Chung makes a public appearance after the Edison Chen scandal, here a brief sample from the article.
Gillian Chung began by saying Happy New Year to those present. She said that this incident has caused great distress and hurt to herself a…
February 12th, 2008 at 1:14 am
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February 13th, 2008 at 6:21 am
This incident shows how fake the Hong Kong entertainment scene is. Even Hollywood actresses have learned not to brag in public that they’re virgins and preach to their fans how to be a good catholic parent-obeying robot.
Thanks Edison for sharing these photos. The take home message is that Asian women need to learn to shave their hairy privates and that no matter how innocent they look in public, they’re all naughty school girls in private
How come they’re all sucking in those photos? That’s an image that’ll have a long lasting impression on the public and non-Asian opinion of interracial relationships with Asians - as Borat would say “high five!”
Until proven otherwise these women were not coereced and appear to enjoy the act. Of course they weren’t expecting the public to see their privates but Edison was a known player - so whaddaya expect?
I have no sympathy for these girls, they’re not victims, they’re just stupid. It’s their stupidity that has captivated a nation.
February 15th, 2008 at 2:22 am
Why everyone is talking about Gillian Chung after she claimed herself was too silly and naive? Maybe they should see the big picture.
more here
February 17th, 2008 at 6:17 am
Edison Chen not coming to Hong Kong afterall
Apple Daily and The Sun continued to have Edison Chen on the front page. Apple Daily said that Edison Chen has backed off on his plan to return to Hong Kong, while The Sun went further by saying that he threatened to slash his wrists in or…