Nicky Wu’s Popularity Topples Kevin Cheng in TV Awards Race

Taiwanese actor, Nicky Wu’s (吴奇隆) popularity has skyrocketed since his series Bu Bu Jing Xin <步步惊心> was broadcast last year.  He was nominated for “Best Chinese Male Actor” in the 7th Annual Seoul International Drama Awards for his role as the “Fourth Prince.”  Currently, online poll results show that Nicky received 45% of votes, surpassing Hong Kong’s hot favorite, Kevin Cheng (鄭嘉穎)! Kevin, who portrayed the “Eighth Prince,” only accumulated 25% of the votes to-date for his performance of the same series. 

Kevin Cheng’s Poor Work Attitude Blasted by Lee Ka Ding

Kevin Cheng (鄭嘉穎) has come under fire recently among his TVB colleagues, criticizing his character and poor work attitude. TVB actor, Sin Ho Ying (冼灝英), blasted Kevin Cheng for being self-centered and repeatedly challenging Mr. Sin’s professional opinion during the filming of boxing scenes for Gloves Come Off <拳王>. Another veteran actor, Lee Ka Ding (李家鼎), criticized Kevin for being aloof on set and acting like a mute! Fans blasted that Kevin’s stiff acting was “rubber-like.” Bombarded with criticism from all fronts, Kevin resembled a “punching bag” more than a champion boxer!