Idy Chan at a Press Conference

Idy Chan Still Interested in Acting

translation credits to Jayne at www.jaynestars.com

Idy Chan Yuk Lin has not made an appearance at a public event for a long time. Yesterday, Idy, Law Lam and advertising executives Chung Wai Ming and Lee Gor attended a promotion, 《一人一個香港故事》to share past humorous incidents at the radio station.
Idy laughed that she does not have a busy lifestyle currently. After filming "Return of the Condor Heroes, she left the entertainment industry. Since learning about Taoism from her teacher, her life has taken a major turning point. She leads a much happier life than before. Idy's character, Siu Lung Nui, in "Return of the Condor Heroes" has been played by numerous actresses in remake versions. But Idy did not watch the remake versions and has only been following dramas, "Prince of Legend."
"It has been a long time since I have watched such an engrossing ancient drama! It even stimulated my interest in filming ancient dramas again!"
Although Idy retains an interest in acting despite retiring for 10 years, she is afraid of the strenous schedule required in filming ancient dramas.
Since entering the entertainment industry, Idy has been addressed as Lian Mui (Sister Lian). Although she is not accustomed to the nickname, she does not mind being addressed in such a manner.

another piece of news translated by Kit from Idy English Forum, source: takungpao, wenweipo & apple daily.

In many people's eye, Idy Chan in ROCH 83 version was the most representative gugu SLL.
Haven't showed up in public for a long time, Idy Chan appeared at the "one person one HK story" press conference in Causeway Bay yesterday. Without any make up, Idy's face got a natural red shade and seemed in good spirit. She still kept quite good. When asked what's her secret? She said it was possibly something to do with her happy mood since she had been learning conionfucianist & tao theory for some time.
The ROCH 83, which she collaborated with Andy Lau, was one of Idy's classic dramas and there were so many versions of SLL after it. Asked if she had watched them, she said no but she was attracted to"jumong" and "gods of honor". She thought they were the fewawesome series recently. She praised both of them were very good and they made her want to film again. So did she really want to return filming? She said nobody contacted her and she didn't refuse filming but it was just she didn't meet any good and ineresting story. She disclosed that she had met TVB producer Poon Ka Tak in Vancouver some time ago and he asked Idy if she had interested to return to TVB for filming. She told him to discuss about it when they were back to HK and if the terms were okay then she wouldn't mind acting again but it wouldn't be any ancient series. It's really hard for her.
Although Lin Mui had not been acting for more than ten years, her popularity was still there, esp. in the Guangdong province (China) becozher dramas were still aired in some TV channels, included ROCH 83'. Many people recongized her when she went to China. She thanked the mainland TV for the free promotion and also to her classic role in ROCH 83'. "However, they didn't invite me for filming but even they did, they couln't reach me hehe," Idy said. Since working in the showbiz, she was always called as Lin Mui. It made her felt warm and as if she didn't ever leave the showbiz. But she did feel embarrassed when she called up some friend and addressed herself as Lin Mui.

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the piece of news really made my day! it's been too long since we last heard of the lovely Idy Chan. it's very nice to know that she is now enjoying her life. even though series nowadays are crappy, it'd be great to see the talented Idy back onscreen again... ^__^

Idy Chan English Forum