Michelle Wai not worried about boss Albert Yeung's financial issues
The actress, who spoke to the media at an event recently, shared that the business tycoon has already reassured her and everybody that everything is being managed well by the company, following news of its financial difficulties.
"Emperor Group will begin filming one movie after another, and there are many big productions in the works," she said.
Michelle herself will be filming a new drama in two months' time, stating that she is currently using her free time to accompany her husband to Milan for an academic exchange.
"It is our first trip after marriage. I said it is a honeymoon, but my husband said it is not really a honeymoon, so I'll wait for him to make arrangements," she added.
It was reported earlier this month that Albert Yeung's real-estate development company Emperor International Holding is struggling with debts of HKD 16.6 billion, while losses have more than doubled to HKD 4.74 billion.
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Real-life couple Dave Franco and Alison Brie get as intimate as ever in body-horror flick "Together." Hello, Yahoo readers! My name is Brett Arnold, film critic and longtime Yahoo editor, and I'm back with another edition of Trust Me, I Watch Everything. This week, two very different new releases starring two very different couples debut in theaters nationwide: The Naked Gun reboot, starring new pair Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson, and Together, a horror rom-com starring married couple Alison Brie and Dave Franco. Recent theatrical films like 28 Years Later and The Life of Chuck are newly available to rent, and the smash-hit Final Destination: Bloodlines makes its way to HBO Max. But that's not all, so read on, because there's always something for everyone! What to watch in theaters Movies newly available to rent or buy Movies newly available on streaming services you may already have 🎥What to watch in theaters My recommendation: The Naked Gun Why you should watch it: If you want to see comedies thrive in theaters again, the best thing you can do is support The Naked Gun this weekend. The reboot of the spoof comedy series stars Liam Neeson in the role Leslie Nielsen made famous and ushers the characters into the modern world. Neeson plays Frank Drebin Jr., the son of Police Squad's Lt. Frank Drebin, as he attempts to solve a murder to prevent his unit from shutting down amid society's changing sentiment on policing. Pamela Anderson costars, and the two leads have made headlines with their on-set romance. Neeson is terrific, harnessing the same "this guy's a serious actor" energy that Nielsen brought to the role to brilliant comedic effect. Pamela Anderson also stands out as femme fatale Beth Davenport. 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