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Brunei-born Wu Chun is shown in a promotional poster for his movie Butterfly Lovers, co-starring with Hong Kong actress and singer Charlene Choi.BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN



BRUNEI-BORN Taiwanese superstar Wu Chun will be returning to Brunei on Thursday to conduct promotional activities for his new movie Butterfly Lovers, which premiered in Brunei at the Mall Cineplex in Gadong yesterday.

The showing of the $3.8 million production will mark a historical moment as Bruneians will be watching one of their own talents on the big screen for the first time.

His co-star of the movie, Hong Kong actress and singer Charlene Choi, was also scheduled to arrive in Brunei on Thursday.

This charity movie event will be held from October 9-29 and is organised by GreenCity Concept Sdn Bhd.

By courtesy of The Mall Cineplex, one dollar from each ticket bought for the movie will be contributed to Smarter Brunei, a centre for autistic children.

The charitable event will also see air-ticket sponsors from Royal Brunei Airlines (RBA) and the Empire Hotel and Country Club, who will be sponsoring the accommodation.

Butterfly Lovers is a movie based on a well-known Chinese love story of Liang San Por and Zhu Ing Tai. Martial arts elements have been added in the tragic love story in this movie version of the tale.

The movie is directed by Ma Chor Shing, a well-known director in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia, whose signature creations include City of the Glass, Summer Holiday, Para Para Sakura, Silver Hawk and many more.

Martial arts director for the movie, Cheng Siew Tung applauded the efforts, commitment and professionalism that was shown by Wu Chun in the movie.

The martial arts director said that Wu Chun acted in most of the action scenes and in a brave gesture, predicted that the actor will be the next action star.

According to Director Ma Chor Shing, Wu Chun, whose real name is Goh Kiat Chun, had an impressive willing-to-learn attitude and his friendliness and diligence was also appreciated by his movie co-star, Charlene Choi, otherwise known as Ah Sa from the group Twins.

Wu Chun made it into the international scene after singing in a Taiwanese group called Fahrenheit. After making his international debut three years ago, his career in the entertainment world was further enhanced after appearing in numerous TV sitcoms in Taiwan.

Wu Chun is also the owner of Fitness Zone at The Mall and Kiulap, and recently won the most promising young entrepreneur award at a ceremony held in the capital.

When he returns to Brunei, the singer-actor will be conducting a "meet the fans" session for local movie-goers.

It is also hoped that co-star Charlene Choi and director Ma Chor Shing will be able to come to Brunei to further help promote the movie and attend the "meet the fans" session.

Those interested in meeting Wu Chun are advised to keep their ticket stubs for this session, which will be held at the Empire Amphitheatre on October 16. (ANH1)