Date: 23rd Sept 2008
Time: 2000-2045hrs
Venue: The Atrium@Orchard (next to Plaza Singapura)

I had originally decided not to go for today’s event at The Atrium@Orchard, since I had already manged to meet the stars at the airport last night. But changed my mind during dinner time, and decided to rush down.

By the time I rushed down around 2000hrs, the tent set up for the event was packed full with people: cameramen (from the newspapers, etc), hardcore fans, and curious passer-bys. And I had to squeeze my way as front as possible, trying to get a good spot. Louis, Barbie and Benny (the director) arrived to a screaming crowd about 10 minutes later.

As the leads introduced their characters and their movie, everyone clicked away to their heart’s content. Louis was extremely cheeky as he took out his gigantic SLR camera and took photos of the crowd.

Next up, they played a short game involving mobile phone… I wasn’t paying attention because my position was being blocked by cameramen (they are all so tall with their SLR cameras). Louis was very accommodating as he walked about on stage to pose of fans standing at each sides. Barbie stood behind thus I could not get good shots of her because she didn’t come to my side!

Ohya, towards the end, one of the backstage crew brought out a tiny cake, and we sang Happy Birthday for the 3 of them as their birthdays are all in October! Louis (21st Oct), Barbie (6th Oct), and Director Benny (7th Oct). hehe…

All good things must come to an end… I sadly waved goodbye to them as they left the stage. So long Black Charol. So long Barbie Doll. Hope to see you in Singapore soon!

Thanks for the memories…

Date: 22nd Sept 2008
Time: 2245-0015hrs
Venue: Changi Airport T1

I was extremely excited when I found out that Louis Koo and Barbie Hsu were coming to Singapore to promote their new film, ‘Connected’. And had really wanted to meet them at the airport. But my heart sank when I found out that their flight was a late night flight at 2345hrs. No one wanted to go along with me, and mum refused to let me go. I told her that I could go alone, but she said NO NO NO, as it was too late, and the journey from my house to the airport takes about a 40-50mins drive. However she eventually relented and agreed chaperoned me to the airport. Yup, I mean chaperon, because all she did was to sleep in the car (to and fro) and then she was sleeping again at the airport while waiting for the stars to arrive.

We reached the airport around 2245hrs, and the wait was agonizing, as their flight didn’t land until around 2335hrs. The stars came out around 0003hrs and were surrounded by their minders and some police officers. My first impression was WOW WOW WOW! Louis was much darker than I had expected, like a black charcol. And Barbie was so pin-sized, very skinny too, like the Mattel Barbie Doll . As the crowd rushed forward I struggled to get in front, to get some photos of them. But they were whisked away so quickly into the awaiting vans. I managed to click away using my lousy camera… however the stars were soon out of the airport by 0010hrs, as I sadly waved goodbye to them.

I am not intending to go to the other events…

I thought I had some photos… however when I checked again when I got home, 99% of them were either too dark or the flash was too bright… so wasted… why did they have to arrive at such ungodly hour?

Louis is the one walking in front with his hands in the pocket. Barbie is in the background, she’s wearing a pair of big sunglasses.

Louis boarding his van

Barbie in her van