Barbara Yung's Clever Plan Against Taiwanese Beauty's Seduction of Kent Tong
Her Mood Turns Sour Over the Matter
When Kent Tong (阿湯) went to Taiwan to film a movie, Barbara Yung (翁美玲) became worried that the glamorous Taiwanese actresses might set their sights on him. Her mood worsened over this concern.
Not wanting Barbara to worry, Kent Tong took a few days off during the co-production filming to secretly return to Hong Kong to see her.
At the airport, it was purely coincidental that the reporters spotted him. Originally, they had no idea Kent was returning, but he happened to arrive at the same time as the famous actress Brigitte Lin (林青霞). As soon as he stepped out, the reporters rushed to take photos. Barbara, protective of her beloved, quickly shielded him and urged the reporters not to take pictures, fearing TVB might find out about Kents secret visit.
Just by seeing Barbara standing at the airport, eagerly waiting for his return, it was clear how deep their feelings were for each other.
Seizing the chance while Barbara was free, I pulled her aside and asked:
"Are you really comfortable letting Kent go to Taiwan alone?"
"Taiwanese Women are Skilled at Tempting Men"
Barbara cheerfully countered:
"Why wouldn’t I be?"
"Taiwanese women are very capable, they have a way with men. Aren’t you afraid of a strong rival?"
"I’m not scared. I have confidence in myself, and I guarantee Kent wouldn’t dare." She firmly believed Kent was a man of principle, even without her around, he wouldn’t get into trouble. Besides, he’s unfamiliar with the local scene. If something happens, could he handle it?" Barbara was certain Kent wouldn’t mess around with women, as he cared too much about his image."
"Didn’t you know Kent’s been very conscious of his image lately?" she added.
"How would I know?" I replied.
Final Warning: No Bed Scenes
"First, he’s afraid of upsetting the company, and second, he knows I’d object. Now, before accepting any role, he makes it clear he won’t film bed scenes."
"Wow, you’re that jealous?"
"Anyone who says they aren’t jealous is lying. Seeing him so intimate with another actress, how could I be okay with that?"
She admitted that TV dramas has their limits when it comes to romantic scenes, but movies could get very realistic, that is something she simply can’t tolerate.
"Don’t be a hypocrite, what’s good for the goose is good for the gander!" I teased.
" That's right! Only I am allowed to ‘light the lamp’, Kent isn’t allowed to ‘start a fire’!" she shot back without hesitation.
The stronger her jealousy, the clearer it was how much Barbara cared for Kent. And for him to risk TVB’s reprimand just to see his girlfriend? That is definitely worth it.
Notes:
"Light the lamp, start a fire" (只准自己點燈,不准阿湯放火) – A playful twist on the Chinese idiom "只许州官放火，不许百姓点灯" (rules for thee but not for me), showing Barbara’s possessive but humorous stance.
1985 January 27: Pictures of Barbara and Kent with Brigitte Lin (林青霞) at the airport
翁美玲智防台湾美女诱惑汤镇业
精心布局却反惹心情低落
当汤镇业赴台拍戏时，翁美玲担心台湾女星会对他展开攻势，为此心情大受影响。
体贴的汤镇业不愿让翁美玲担忧，特意趁着合拍戏的空档，秘密返港与她相会。在机场巧遇记者时，原本无人知晓他的行程，却因与林青霞同班机抵港而曝光。见到镜头对准爱郎，翁美玲立即护住汤镇业，恳请记者别拍照，生怕无线高层知晓。
从翁美玲在机场翘首期盼的模样，足见两人情意深重。
记者趁机追问："放心让阿汤独自在台湾？"
"台湾女生手段高明"
翁美玲笑答："有什么不放心？"
"台湾女孩很会撩汉，不怕遇到情敌？"
"我才不怕，既对自己有信心，也担保阿汤不敢乱来。"她坚信汤镇业行事有分寸，即便她不在身边也不会惹麻烦。
"况且他人生地不熟，真出事能处理吗？"翁美玲笃定汤镇业会顾及形象，绝不敢拈花惹草。
"你不知道阿汤现在多注重形象吗？"她反问道。
记者打趣："我哪会知道！"
"最后通牒：拒拍床戏"
"他现在接戏前都会声明不拍床戏，既怕公司不满，更怕我生气。"
"醋劲这么大？"
"说不吃醋是假的，看他和其他女演员亲热，我怎么可能舒服？"
她认为电视剧的亲热戏尚有限度，但电影拍摄往往过于逼真，实在难以忍受。
记者调侃："你这是只许州官放火，不许百姓点灯啊！"
"没错！只准我点灯，不许阿汤放火！"她理直气壮地回应。
这番醋意十足的对话，恰恰印证了翁美玲对汤镇业的紧张。而汤镇业甘冒被公司责难的风险也要回港见女友，这份心意确实值得。
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