Guestbook 2011

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# RE: Guestbook 2011 — Thy 2011-01-16 22:51
Hi Rob!

Thank you for such a wonderful website about Barbara!!! I've learned so many intimate details about Barbara from a first hand account, you!! Please post more stories for us !!!
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — ann hee 2011-01-26 16:26
Hello Rob

At last u updated ur love story "OUR CAR". From the story can tell that Barbara is a hardworking girl n also dont mind helping her mom in the fish n chip shop. I m happy that I can carry on follow up with ur love story. ha ha.... :P
# RE: RE: Guestbook 2011 — Barfan 2011-02-01 01:02
Glad to see an update in 2011. It's true that most fans probably never knew this side of Barbara. But this side will certainly make her an even more perfect idol in our hearts! :cry:
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — KL 2011-02-02 05:13
Thank you Rob for this website! I'm a fan of Barbara since my first time watching Legend of the Condor Heroes in 1988. Luckily, I found your website while searching for Barbara's video clips for my 5 & 7 years old daughters. They started watching her since they were 3 & 5 years old. No, I didn't show them the movie, my much younger sister did and get them hook. :lol:
# Barbara Yung — GuestBook 2011 2011-02-05 03:30
Thanks Rob for sharing your experiences with us and setting up this website. You spent a lot of time and effort to do this. I am sure many of her fans appreciate it. She looked really happy with you. I was young when she past away. After 20yrs, I am still fond of her and love her acting. She was pure and cute. Did you ever get married? What happened with your life?
# So Touching :( — Steve 2011-02-05 18:32
Thanks to You Rob, for your effort. I'm still her big fans, an ordinary girl, behind her great super star.So Touching. From. Indonesian Fan's.
# Barbara Yung — Mei Ling Fan 2011-02-10 01:14
Hi Rob

Thanks for this website. Got to know about this site few days ago as I was searching some clip of Legend of the Condor Heroes. So happens at this time the satelite television in Malaysia called Astro is showing the 3 installment of the series.

One leads to the other on the clip searching till I saw the Barbara Yung - Love Story No One Know Clip. Out of curiousity I click on your name and saw the comments on the clips. That was where you posted the web page address.

So, here I'm reading the love story of Barbara. It is sad that she left us 25 years ago at the age of 26.

Reading this stories let us fans understand more of Barbara and yes, you could be right that some roles that she plays in the series does reflect her true self.

Patient is a bliss for the future stories. :)
# RE: Barbara Yung — Rob 2011-02-10 13:37
I got a feeling that still a lot Barbara fans don't know about this website. But apparently word gets around as every month more fans are visiting.
# RE: RE: Barbara Yung — Mei Ling Fan 2011-02-10 14:22
Rob, Few days ago the Malaysia fans were 3.5% and just within a week it has shot to 4.1%. I might do the unthinkable by promoting this on my Facebook.
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — Mei Ling Fan 2011-02-10 01:50
There is something that I missed out. I was 14 years old then when Barbara passed away. Through I missed watching Fearless Duo (manage to find the DVD yesterday) but I did like her in the Rough Ride.

No Matter What the character "Wong Yung" in Condor Heroes was the reason that I became her fan. :-)
# She's Eternal — Nickolas Hsiao 2011-02-10 14:32
I'm a new barbara fan, I'm only 18 and far younger than most fans, even I became fond of Barbara only 5 days ago, but I don't know how it got so crazy and can't help myself stop thinking of Barbara and her role called "Huang Rong", pure eyes and her smiling facing always imsprint on my mind, think I've already been crazy about her and for these days, I even burst into tears as I see through some articles or videos about her, you know what? My friends and family always thinking me a strong-willed guy and never cry..... in my heart, she will always be a 26-year-old, young and charming lady. Also, envying your great experence with her....
# RE: She's Eternal — Hannah 2011-02-12 01:35
Wow, Nick I am shocked at your age. It is a huge surprise and yet a GREAT HAPPY WONDERFUL surprise to know that she can capture the heart of anyone, not just fans from her generation. That really made my day. Thanks for sharing that Nick!
# RE: RE: She's Eternal — Mei Ling Fan 2011-02-12 03:19
Quoting Hannah:
Wow, Nick I am shocked at your age. It is a huge surprise and yet a GREAT HAPPY WONDERFUL surprise to know that she can capture the heart of anyone, not just fans from her generation. That really made my day. Thanks for sharing that Nick!


Hannah, she is an icon and still misses her whenever her series is repeat on TV. :sad:
# She's an Obsession — Nickolas Hsiao 2011-02-12 07:31
 yeah right... Barbara's influence and attraction will stay forever. For those days, I'm always watching a TV channel which displaying the Legend of Condor Heroes more than 10 hours every day, also I keep searching some videos, articles and forums about her, think she has already been my life-long memory that never fades away...
# RE: She's an Obsession — Mei Ling Fan 2011-02-12 08:56
Nick, it is her cute look especially her big black eyes (as mentioned by Rob in 'More Worries') that make the fans go gaga over her after so many years since her passing ;-)
# Also, no worry pls — Nickolas Hsiao 2011-02-10 14:42
Please don't worry that your website unknown by some Chinese fans, bacause this website is linked with the largest Chinese Barbara fan forum :)
# What part are you on in Legend of the Condor Heroes? — Fan in Vietnam 2011-02-10 15:27
Title says all.

What part are you on in the Legend of the Condor Heroes (Called "Anh Hung Xa Dieu" in Vietnamese)?

There are some parts that don't have Barbara in them but they are still quite interesting :). But scenes with Barbara and Felix Wong are the most exciting.
# RE: What part are you on in Legend of the Condor Heroes? — Mei Ling Fan 2011-02-10 21:04
Have to agree with you. The part where Huang Rong cried when she said Guo Jing cheated on her in Episode 10 of Part 1, Barbara did an awesome job.
# A Fantastic Miracle!!! — Nickolas Hsiao 2011-02-12 10:20
Hello, every Barbara fan, this afternoon that TV channel played out of the 59 episodes of the Legend of Condor Heroes, to my surprise, it went circled and playing another 1 to 59, without any delay, still 8 hours every day, it is the first time of TV series playing in history. And of course, I still would like to watch it from the 9th episode, because from this episode, Barbara, dressing as a cute beggar, came out the first time. I'd like to say that it's really a huge miracle, i'v never ever seen a TV series could be played in a circle, especilly when it came out nearly 30 years.....
# RE: A Fantastic Miracle!!! — Barfan 2011-02-13 02:14
I brought with me the whole set of LOCH VCDs in a huge binder when I came abroad ten years ago. The Chinese custom officer was suspicious seeing it on the X-ray machine, but he seemed to understand it once he saw the title and let me go (maybe he's a fan, too).
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — hey 2011-02-12 13:37
Yup, Barbara's wishes came true at long last because she said she hoped to be remembered as Huang Rong of LOCH for life.
# RE: RE: Guestbook 2011 — Mei Ling Fan 2011-02-12 16:50
The one and only Huang Rong is Barbara. No Matter how many versions are being made after the 1983 installment NO ONE can get close or repeat the awesome performance of what Barbara did. :P
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — Hannah 2011-02-13 02:21
All this talk has made me started watching LOCH again, hehe. AND reading the books again too.
# RE: RE: Guestbook 2011 — Mei Ling Fan 2011-02-13 13:15
Quoting Hannah:
All this talk has made me started watching LOCH again, hehe. AND reading the books again too.


It's a pity they don't have the novels translated in English. :sigh:
# RE: RE: RE: Guestbook 2011 — Hannah 2011-02-13 16:07
Mei Ling Fan, there is an unofficial translation of LOCH and other Jin Yong novels. The translation is not complete but will get you to the Chapter 27 as I remember. http://wuxiapedia.com/Novels/Jin-Yong/Eagle-Shooting-Hero/Book-1/Chapter-1 Happy reading.
# RE: RE: RE: RE: Guestbook 2011 — Mei Ling Fan 2011-02-13 21:59
Hannah, thanks for the link. Found the English version. :lol:
# P.S. — Hannah 2011-02-13 16:08
I am not sure about the French version, but the Viet version is very well translated.
# 1983 LOCH version is DIFFERENT from Jin's novel — Nickolas Hsiao 2011-02-14 01:25
As title says, the version Barbara played in is quite different from Jin's novel, LOCH. But I am obsessed with the 1983 version, with not very much interests in Jin's novel. So I don't like the novel itself~~~~ Only Barbara is the reason why I liked the 1983 version :P
# RE: 1983 LOCH version is DIFFERENT from Jin's novel — Mei Ling Fan 2011-02-14 04:50
Nick, you're right. It is different from the novel. The remake staring Chi Lam Cheung & Athena Chu Yan is more close to the novel.

I've also read that Jin Yong was annoyed with the way TVB change the storyline of Flying Fox & Heaven Sword and Dragon Sable in early 2000 that he has STOPPED giving rights to TVB to remake his novels into series.
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — Hannah 2011-02-14 04:59
Yeah, all the series made throughout have had similarities and differences. Jin Yong himself rewrote and change parts in his own novels also so there are variations depending on which copy of the novel you got, 1950s, 1980s, and 1998. The one with Barbara will always be my favorite!
# Love Story No One Knew Clip — Mei Ling Fan 2011-02-14 07:56
Hi Rob

I've been going thru some clip on You Tube and look what I found. Someone STOLE your clip and credit as his/her. This is the link. :sigh:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdL01ue6exo&feature=related#
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — Barbara Fan 2011-02-18 15:31
Hi Rob, I have further questions to ask u,

1.Do u know if Barbara or her family watch any HK television show or did she know anything about the HK entertainment industry.

2.During her movie career she was living in a HK apartment by herself, do u think that would of made her more depressed and lonely by being by herself.

3.Were u surprise that her mother allowed her to live in HK by herself while she had a history of suicide attempts.

4.Does anyone know what happen to Barbara's HK apartment where she last stayed in, has it become a shrine.
# RE: RE: Guestbook 2011 — Rob 2011-02-18 16:37
1. so far I know they didn't, in England a that time one could only watch English television.
2. yes, I am sure she would have wanted a partner to live with, pity that she couldn't find a suitable one.
3. I was suprised that her mother let her stay in HK because of her history. But I also know how stubborn Barbara could be and I think she really wanted to do this. I think she just didn't listen to her mother.
4. No, but I sure some of her fans can tell you this.
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — Barbara Fan 2011-02-18 16:23
Hi Rob, one more question I forgot to ask.

5.Beside from u, who was Barbara's best and closest friend during her time in England.
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — Rob 2011-02-18 16:30
Barbara didn't have another close friend.
# RE: RE: Guestbook 2011 — Barbara Fan 2011-02-18 16:38
Hi Rob, would Sue (the one with the long blond hair) be one of her closest friend.
# RE: RE: RE: Guestbook 2011 — Rob 2011-02-18 16:42
She was her best friend, I wouldn't call them close friends. But Sue left the CCAT in 1977 and they never have been in contact again.
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — forever love Meiling 2011-02-18 22:56
hi Rob,thanks for sharing those memories with us, the people who love Meiling all the time...she is a really beautiful girl, i never looked her as a star so far away, she is like a friend to us...
one question: will u do sth for the coming 14 th May?
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — forever love Meiling 2011-02-18 22:59
she is a dream for me since when i was a kid........i am so touched by her series.....forever Huang Rong! meiling is huang rong, no one can surpass her
# RE: RE: Guestbook 2011 — Mei Ling Fan 2011-02-19 00:55
Hi forever love Meiling, I have to agree with the last line of your statement. After reading all these stories and watching Legend of the Condor Hereos at the moment, one thing cross my mind. The 1983 Huang Rong is custom made for Barbara.
# Rob,go on! — Utief Lee 2011-02-22 11:20
I'm a new Barbara's fan from China,just because in this Chinese new year a TV station plays the LOCH.I was born in 1988,when Barbara had already gone.But in my eyes,Barbara is forever 26 years old.It's amazing that you can still recall so much!And because of your stories,Barbara's figure becomes a stereo image in the fans' eyes.Thank you for your sharing!
# hi rob barbara yung death photo in HK — david 2011-03-07 06:57
hi rob ,

what is u true feeling after u see these photos in u heart ?

http://www.uwants.com/viewthread.php?action=printable&tid=7265279
# Next Chapter of the Love Story — Mei Ling Fan 2011-03-09 01:22
Hi Rob

I'm curious on the next chapter as you have been updating this site every Tuesday and I get to read it Wednesday morning here. :D Thanks for the awesome job. Love the latest pics posted on this site.
# events between barbara and ken till sucicide — peter 2011-03-18 03:03
hi rob ,

below chinese article web link telling all the events happening between barbara and ken till sucicide ..........

http://www.zynews.org/bencandy.php?fid=67&aid=21179&page=1

http://www.zynews.org/bencandy.php?fid=67&aid=21179&page=2

http://www.zynews.org/bencandy.php?fid=67&aid=21179&page=3

http://www.zynews.org/bencandy.php?fid=67&aid=21179&page=4

http://www.zynews.org/bencandy.php?fid=67&aid=21179&page=5

http://www.zynews.org/bencandy.php?fid=67&aid=21179&page=5

http://www.zynews.org/bencandy.php?fid=67&aid=21179&page=6

http://www.zynews.org/bencandy.php?fid=67&aid=21179&page=7

http://www.zynews.org/bencandy.php?fid=67&aid=21179&page=8
# hi rob , great great news to all fans as well — peter 2011-03-18 03:36
hi rob , great great news to all fans as well

well , i found below google article translation website , it is very powerful easy - use tool which can tranlsate chinese character to english , english to chinese character , and to many different coutnry character as well , so just copy the original article and paste it into the lelf box , on the ( from ) click the ( detected language ) to choose the correct character of your original , , on ( to ) choose the character
u want to translate into , last , click the ( Translate ) button .......... amazing that the result show on the right side , hahaahaaa i found the accuracy of translation is good and high .....
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — peter 2011-03-18 03:38
hi , rob and mei ling fan around the world , now , i think it is really a big news for yours today so that u can translate and read all barbara articles , news and events in your character of your country on internet nowadays hahahaa , wonderful day today

english google for english interface

http://translate.google.com/?hl=en#

chinese google for chinese interface

http://translate.google.com/#zh-CN|en|
# ken and barbara events — peter 2011-03-18 07:34
article as below

http://www.people.com.cn/BIG5/wenyu/223/4491/4492/20010319/420218.html
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — 70s 2011-03-20 22:25
You can tell what impact Barbara still has today on the young generation in China following the link here.

http://tieba.baidu.com/f?z=1028572106&ct=335544320&lm=0&sc=0&rn=30&tn=baiduPostBrowser&word=%BD%F0%D3%B9&pn=0
# RE: RE: Guestbook 2011 — 70s 2011-03-20 22:29
Of course, if you read Chinese, you can also participate in the vote. (Even if you donot read Chinese, you can find Barbara's picture (2nd row, and 2nd from the left). She is leading the vote amongst actress ranging from 70s to today. Except for Barbara, others are all still alive.

Quoting 70s:
You can tell what impact Barbara still has today on the young generation in China following the link here.

http://tieba.baidu.com/f?z=1028572106&ct=335544320&lm=0&sc=0&rn=30&tn=baiduPostBrowser&word=%BD%F0%D3%B9&pn=0
# RE: RE: Guestbook 2011 — Mei Ling Fan 2011-03-21 13:44
Wow! It would be the character Wong Yung from Legend of The condor Heroes 1983.

Hands down LOTCH 83and Wong Yung is still the MUCH TALK ABOUT series and character TILL TODATE.

May Barbara's legacy lives on. :D

Yes! Barbara is still leading on the votes!!!!!!
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — Mei Ling Fan 2011-03-23 05:14
Hi Rob, the website load faster after you did some changes and it's easier to look for topics. :-)
# well — peter 2011-03-24 01:17
well , i remember that i meet barbara when i was 11 , time pass so quick , i still remember her sweet lovely smiling and she walk lightly with a little jump ... haha
# barbara photo in 1982 — peter 2011-03-24 02:16
hi rob ,

below two link have barbara high quality photo taken for her first tv film in 1982 , she look the most pretty cos it is the best destiny years for her whole life ( change her life ), what do u think ?

http://www.yungmeiling.com/gallery/details.asp?lid=2&gid=5&sid=1

http://www.yungmeiling.com/gallery/details.asp?lid=2&gid=5&sid=2
# Great Photos — jim 2011-03-24 05:10
Rob, I would like to thank you for sharing your experiences with Barbara with us. I was only 15 yrs old when she passed, but for some reason she remained in my heart and mind for over 25 years. Is she a kind and a good hearted person? How would you describe her personality?
# hi rob — peter 2011-03-25 06:13
hi rob ,

do barbara speak fluent english ? what do u think of her english level ? do her uncle speak fluent english as well ? thanks....
# RE: hi rob — Rob 2011-03-25 07:50
Barbara spoke fluent English. I never heard her uncle speak English.
# RE: RE: hi rob — peter 2011-03-25 14:25
hi rob ,

well , the secondary school which barbara study is brand one in hong kong which mean it is one of the topest school ,so i believe barbara can speak fluent english....
# barbara photos — peter 2011-03-25 14:53
hi rob ,

there have barbara photos in hong kong being a model

http://tieba.baidu.com/f?kz=1001182312

http://tieba.baidu.com/f?kz=1023511808

http://tieba.baidu.com/f?kw=%CE%CC%C3%C0%C1%E1&pn=0
# RE: barbara photos — Mei Ling Fan 2011-03-26 01:15
Peter, you are so nice. Anyway Rob has found some pictures of Barbara as a model and it's under the Internet menu "Pictures" section. There are 4 items in there. :D
# Mr — Dan 2011-03-27 23:58
Hi Rob, thank you for posting your past experiences of Barbara and yourself and given us the opportunity to know more in depth about Barbara as her true self rather than the showbiz image that she was portrayed to be. Not until I came across your website, I did not realise the same fate my favourite movie star and I shared/suffered were so similar, the difference being I lived in North England and Barbara in the South. I was shocked that Barbara actually lived the same lifestyle as myself. I can fully comprehend and profoundly feel how Barbara's life used to be as my life was so similar to hers in respect of having to work and live above a fish and chip shop, working every weekend with no choice and having a mother that did not care for me and my elder sister back then. A typical Chinese family. Reading Barbara's past was like re-living my own and I felt every inch of her unhappiness and depression with no-one to confide or help. I still miss her after all these years!
# RE: Mr — Rob 2011-03-28 11:23
Hello Dan,
Others with similar experiences have been telling me their stories. After I finished my stories, this website will be available for the stories from the ones who had a life like Barbara. That way I think visitors get a better view of what that type of life was like. And maybe the stories give some support for the ones who suffered or still are suffering.
# Same Destiny — Dan 2011-03-28 23:10
Hi Rob, I guess I was pretty shocked to learn about Barbara's life and how she was in fact living so close to me. I never thought that we literally had the same kind of childhood destiny apart from the tragic fact that she left this world at such a young age. I am glad to hear that she at least found happiness with you during her adolescent years in UK although I understand how difficult it must have been for you both to see each other, as my sister also suffered the same fate. Speaking of relationships, I am luckier than Barbara as I met my first true love which is also my last at 17. I have never been happier being with my fiancee of 20 years. Perhaps one day I would like to pay my respects to Barbara at her grave if its easy to get there. Although I do not know Barbara in person & regretfully can never do so, I feel that we have so much in common. Sometimes I do wonder if she is still with us...acknowledging how so many people across the globe still misses her to this day.
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — Rob 2011-03-28 20:52
I put some more photo's in the picture gallery
# hi Dan — peter 2011-03-29 06:59
hi dan ,

may i ask u are male or female ?
# RE: hi Dan — Mei Ling Fan 2011-03-29 08:17
Peter, you're cute. From the way Dan expresses you can get the answer. :lol:
# RE: hi Dan — Dan 2011-03-29 20:19
Hi Peter, I am male. Do you live in UK too?
# RE: RE: hi Dan — peter 2011-03-31 01:15
hi dan ,

no i didnot live in uk , but i have been uk for before ...... nice to meet u
# Big Thanks! — Shirley from USA 2011-03-30 04:40
:sad: Hi, Thank you for sharing these special memories of Barbara w/everyone. Do you still have contact w/her family? Do you always think about her and the "what if's" that might have changed history? Did you get marry? Have any kids? How I wished she would have continued living until today. I am still mad when I found out Ken has 5 children by 2 wives. Life is unfair! :cry:
# hi shirlet — peter 2011-03-30 05:23
hi shirley ,

correct that ken have the third wife prengant nowadays..... but divorced with the first and second wife......
# about ken — pekon 2011-06-17 20:27
Hi Shirley,
Neither Ken or anyone or conditions can be blamed for what barbara did to herself.
Or what happened as accident to her.

Nor its the fate.. Its just what barbara had wanted (may be spurt of a moment).


BUT I DOUBT THAT SHE COULD NOT HANDLE PRESSURE OF HER EMOTIONS, BECAUSE A GIRL WHO HAS SEEN BREAK_UPS AND FATHER's DEATH HAS SEEN TOO MUCH TO B MATURE ENOUGH. IT MITE BE SOMETHING ELSE..


Its just that we miss a very pure, lovely, cute person in our lives.
whats your opinion..?
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — JohnD 2011-04-08 14:12
On the internet rumors circulate that the real reason for her suicide is that she was raped by 3 triad members 1 week before her death. To teach her a lesson because she had leaked to the press that Adam Cheng had a sexual affair with a minor. Cheng's partner at the time, Lydia Shum, had planned this, since she was actively involved with Hong Kong triads. Shum herself died in 2008 of cancer. Cheng and Shum were living in a apartment above Yung, which is how Yung must have overheard things. Being the then rising star actress, Yung probably couldn't deal with this tragedy and committed suicide. Also, Yung's good friend, Ming Ming Cheng, a famous cosmetics person and Christian, says she's sorry she couldn't find time for Yung when she wanted to meet with Cheng 1 or 2 weeks before her death, although Yung said she wanted to "relieve her sorrow".

Note: HK triads are very much involved in HK entertainment (prostitution,extortion) but this is unknown to general public.
# To JohnD — Mei Ling Fan 2011-04-09 10:55
Rumors will always be rumors. The paparazzi are good in brain washing the public and write CRAPS.
# Don't believe everything the press says — Dan 2011-04-09 23:08
Hi Mei Ling Fan, I totally agree with you. I only believe about 40% of media reports becos they tend to blow things out of proportion in order to boost their sales. When Barbara passed away I was only 10 years old but prior to her death and although I was at a very young age, I was already captured by her acting as Wong Yung in the LOCH series. I was very sad to learn of her death even though I was only 10. For some reason, I have never forgotten her after all these years. When people talk about LOCH and it's remakes, she is the first person that appears in my memory as to this date, ABSOLUTELY nobody has been able to act out the characteristics of wong yung so well like Barbara. LOCH was my favourite TVB film and always will be so I have a full collection of the VCD version when it first came out during my stay in HK. I wish there was a HD or Bluray collectors version with posters, photos, biography of Barbara. Anybody have any idea?
# RE: To JohnD — JohnD 2011-04-11 09:02
True or false, ofcourse it's very sad that Yung died so young. Just wanna point out that in the HK entertainment business a lot is going on literally "behind the scenes" related to prostitution/triads, but no one talks about it cause this is a public "secret". Even the paparazzi are NOT reporting this, so Mei Ling Fan and Dan, FYI this does not come from paparazzi AT ALL.
# to john D — hey 2011-04-09 04:31
Are you implying that her sorrow is related to her rape? If it is the case, she would become sort of deranged by that time she was raped. She needed lots of love and counselling since she was very vulnerable. Yet, she was able to continue her filming and quarrelled with her bf just few days before her death So it seems rape is not the case.
# RE: to john D — JohnD 2011-04-11 09:03
The most interesting are the revelations about Lydia Shum.
On the net you can find lists of HK stars that are linked to triads.

Also remember what happened to Carina Lau.

Last year Kathy Chow told the press that she was approached by "middlemen" to perform "services" and to comply to the "unwritten rule". Ofcourse this was nothing new. Maybe she needed publicity.
BTW, not only female stars perform prostitution but also male stars like Leon Lai did this.

In fact, this is the reason that (a lot?) of these people became famous. Which explains the poor acting/singing capability of the stars nowadays.
# RE: RE: to john D — Mei Ling Fan 2011-04-13 04:59
JohnD, I do recall reading about Carina Lau's case. That was very isolated one. Somehow in a way, the paparazzi just like to DIG OUT stuff to write. :sigh: Tarnishing a celebrity to boost up sales of the magazines. Sickening......
# RE: RE: RE: to john D — JohnD 2011-04-18 21:29
Mei Ling Fan,

Unfortunately, that was not a isolated case. Things like this happen all the time. It would take pages to lists them all. And for your information: paparazzi don't usually write about this, because they fear the triads too.
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — Hannah 2011-04-13 00:18
I have never heard of the HK Triads. Then again I did not live in HK. Are they like a mob group? Crime, drugs, and prostitution? Scary. I sure hope our Barbara wasn't involved with them. Seriously though, this is 2011, if we ever expect to advance as a human race, people need to cut this crap and realize that there is something far greater than themselves. :eek:
# RE: RE: Guestbook 2011 — JohnD 2011-04-18 21:39
Hannah,

It's not strange you didn't hear of them. I didn't either. Triads are Chinese criminal organisations like Italian Mafia or Japanese Yakuza. Barbara most probably wasn't involved with them, but if you are female and in showbusiness sooner or later you will get involved because they come looking for you.
It doesn't matter if this is 2011 or 2100, it seems that organized crime is part of society, especially capitalistic ones.
# Rob, can u update this asap? I'm gonna impatient — hey 2011-05-03 15:10
Rob, when will you update it with another stories of yours? I'm gonna impatient as i have been waiting for two weeks. I can't wait it to be over quickly. :P
# Happy Birthday Yung Yee — Dan 2011-05-06 23:13
Happy Birthday to Barbara.

Wish she was here to celebrate. Hope she knows that we all miss her especially on this special day. :roll:
# Hi Rob, Are you in hiding? — Jane 2011-05-07 04:33
Hi Rob, Are you in hiding?
Have not seen your updates for 2 weeks. Hope everything is going good for you & your family.
# RE: Hi Rob, Are you in hiding? — Mei Ling Fan 2011-05-07 09:30
I don't think he is hiding. Perhaps he is busy. Patience is a Bliss.
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — hey 2011-05-07 11:26
Maybe Rob is busy reading SG issues. :P
Besides, he may be busy dealing with his problems, who knows? Or he is busy travelling.
# Happy brithday — yan 2011-05-07 14:34
Dear Barbara，today is your
brithday,Happy brithday to you!love you forever~~~
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — Hannah 2011-05-09 01:18
You guys make some silly assumptions, hehe. Let me make one now! My turn! He is just spending quality family and house time. :lol:
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — hey 2011-05-09 02:22
I find that assumption funny - he is in hiding. Why should he go in hiding? As if he commits crime. haha.
Or my joke is, he fears his fans for thrashing him if he shares his last story of break up so he goes in hiding. :P hahaha.
# Rob "In Hiding" — Jane 2011-05-09 05:01
Hi Everyone,

The joke about Rob "in hiding" is meant to be humorous. It is not an assumption!

Hey Readers.
U need to have a little sense of humor.......
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — Hannah 2011-05-09 11:29
Who said it wasn't humorous? A "silly assumption" is the way I describe to be a cute joke. If it wasn't funny, there wouldn't be a big laughing face to with it. I don't think anyone took you seriously in a negative way. Sarcasm is a hard expression to portray in type. So, don't worry about it. Relax....
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — Rob 2011-05-09 12:42
You can stop the speculations. I have just returned from the lovely beaches of Turkey. I went there with my family to celebrate the 25 years my partner and I have been together. Hannah was right, just quality time with the family.
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — hey 2011-05-09 15:57
Yup, i agree that it is funny. That's why i said it is funny, lor. No worries.
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — Harmony 2011-05-09 18:21
hi Rob,
what kind of biological field you work at? nice to hear you again. 25 years in the same relationship is very long. congratulations to you both! :-) it is hard to find people stick together this long nowadays,so hats off to you. 8)
# Remembering Barbara Yung — Mei Ling Fan 2011-05-14 01:13
It's May 14. Let's have a moment of silence in remembering Barbara Yung who left us 26 years ago. :sad:

Though you're gone our dear lovely Barbara, your legacy lives on. Love live Wong Yung....... You're still the best Wong Yung and no one could take that away from you.
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — Mei Ling Fan 2011-05-14 01:14
*Long*
# Remembering you our dearest Barbara — Dan 2011-05-14 18:03
Sadly, another year is here to mark the passing away of our dear Yung Yee on this day 26 years ago. Although gone from this world, she will forever remain in our hearts. God Bless her wherever she is!
# 端午节思念阿YUNG — ckmxl 2011-06-03 04:49
tks for ur stories,very very great！！(I just copy all to my PC :D )
My mood swing myriad after read ur stories!
Just one Q:If “rmmm1959” means remember my 1959?
THANK U!

PS：Three days later is Dragon Boat Festival，U know? It means Day of MISSING relatives，as with I miss YUNG. :cry:
YUNG’s FOREVER FANS
# Music — Ben 2011-06-05 15:05
Hi Rob, thanx for the stories. can u tell us what other music did Barbara liked apart from Without You by Harry Nilson?
# Miss her — Ysut 2011-06-20 13:15
Miss her very much. She is the one and the only one HK star who i adore so much....
# How is barbara's mother — jun hu 2011-06-20 14:14
How is barbara's mother,Can you tell me some thing about barbara's mother
# I be back — Rob 2011-06-22 20:15
Dear Barbara fans,
Because of the death of my father, I haven't been updating this website the last few weeks. Next week I will continue the stories. Thank you for your patience.
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — John Ryan 2011-06-23 02:36
Dear Rob,
I am sorry for Your loss,
My Sincere and deepest Condolences to You and Your Family,
GOD Bless Always !
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — dewdew 2011-06-23 03:23
Take your time Rob...
and My deepest condolences for you and family.

Be strong...
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — Barfan 2011-06-23 21:42
So sorry to hear that. My condolences to you and your family.
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — Hannah 2011-06-24 02:01
It's always hard to lose a loved one, especially a parent, but know that his best traits, love and kindness lives on in you.

May knowing you're in the hearts and thoughts of others help you and yours through this time of sorrow.

Extending deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family Rob.
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — Mei Ling Fan 2011-06-24 22:36
Rob, sorry to hear of your lost. My condolences to you & your family members. It's heartbreaking to lose someone we love. It is even more difficult for you to write about the memories of Barbara during this time.

Therefore please take your time. The website will always be here. Take Care
# RE: RE: Guestbook 2011 — pekon 2011-06-25 04:19
Dear Rob, My deep condolences to you and your family. please take ur time & be with your family.
# Barbara Yung — nilson chiong uy 2011-06-26 03:05
Why did this have to happen to Miss Barbara Yung. She is a very talented actress. Why must somebody hurt her and caused her to end her life. That person must be held answerable for this misfortune. We will always miss Ms. Barbara Yung. She made our time bearable by watching her tele series. We can only remember her always. We hope that Rob and everyone will post more about Ms. Barbara Yung. Her life, expiences and family. Thank you very much and more power.
# to Rob — nilson chiong uy 2011-06-26 03:51
Hi Rob,

Going thru the emails, I realized that you are a good person. You have kept up the memories of Ms. Barbara Yung. I pray that you will have a great future ahead. As I surmised, you must be very successful now. I wish you great luck and happy life. Together we will keep Ms. Barbara Yung in our heart. Take care and please continue to write more about Ms. Barbara Yung. The greatest Wang Rong ever in the movies and TV.
# Condolence to Rob's family — Anonymous 2011-06-26 05:12
U have such a loving family. Your dad even kept some of Barbara's negatives for you. That is so sweet. Now I feel for your mom as she will miss your dad. All the best to u & your family
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — Rob 2011-06-26 22:23
Thank you all for your condolences. My father had a wonderful life and achieved many things he and others were proud of. He even got knighted as a appreciation for his immense voluntarily work. The most important thing he did for me and my brothers was that he gave me steady, happy and uncomplicated childhood. Now I writing the stories about Barbara I realize once again how crucial this is in one’s life. It is especially the 56 years of marriage with my mother (they had a relation that lasted 66 years), that was essential for me to develop into what I am today.

For those interested, there is a picture of Barbara and my father with the story “Summer holiday (1977)”
# RE: RE: Guestbook 2011 — Mei Ling Fan 2011-06-28 15:15
Rob, thanks for sharing the picture of your dad with Barbara. By the way, will you be considering writing a special chapter about your dad and Barbara? Their special memories together at your family gathering.
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — tri 2011-06-28 03:11
Hi Rob,just want to thank you for sharing your stories. Is very inspiring.

regards
tri
# Re: guestbook 2011 — elly 2011-06-28 16:51
hi, Rob,

Thank you for the great job of bringing back Barbara memory to us. I miss her so much. Ya, U are absolutely right, a good marriage will bring up a more stable emotion in the kids U are such a kind and loving men. May God bless you and prosper you. Your love story is very touching...It is also a good reflection of life journey.
# Sorry for your loss — Dan 2011-06-29 21:35
Rob, I am so sorry to hear of the recent loss of your father and I sincerely hope that you are all gradually recovering from this sorrow especially your mother. May God bless her and also your father who is looking upon all of you from above. My deepest sympathy!
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — Alex 2011-06-30 13:18
Many thanks for sharing this website about Barbara with us.
# Wonder if.... — Hey 2011-07-05 13:53
I wonder if any shops sell the photos or magazines of BY in taiwan? Thks.
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — Kimberkly 2011-07-15 01:16
Very beautiful love story. It's nice to learn that Barbara was able to go against the Chinese social norm of dating strictly chinese peoples--especially in those times anyway and was semi able to handle the criticisms from other peoples although the criticism from her mother was definitely a strain on her.

But suicide is the worst thing ever. When you can't instill a sense of passion for life anymore in that person. It's like a feeling of helplessness for both ends... Been there done that (not suicide or else I wouldnt be here)
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — Lisa 2011-07-20 08:36
Hi Rob
The story is very touching. thank you for telling to us. I hope you can continue and remember any other information to tell more. I just want to ask do you have a facebook account.
# RE: RE: Guestbook 2011 — Rob 2011-07-20 09:16
There will still be a lot of information published about Barbara on this website, but first I go on holiday.

I have a facebook account but I only use it for the people who are helping me finding information about Barbara or helping me with the website. It is therefore restricted.
# Suggestion: Facebook (Barbara and Rob) — Jessica B 2012-06-17 12:50
Rob, have you ever thought of having a facebook account open just for your fans that know you through this website. In a way, we also known you literally like "30 years"-knowing you since the time when you are often very happy. How about something like "Barbara Yung and Rob" on facebook for fans of both of you since reading this memorable love story. A lot of us would like to see how you look like and your life now... I know you have posted it this website but once people are done with the stories, very likely they won't go back to this website anymore. So facebook is a great way to keep in touch. It would mean a lot for us (fans) being able to connect with someone who is very special for Barbara. It keeps Barbara's legacy alive too. Think about it.please
# RE: Suggestion: Facebook (Barbara and Rob) — Rob 2012-06-18 07:08
I got a facebook site. www.facebook.com/rob.radboud
# RE: RE: Suggestion: Facebook (Barbara and Rob) — Jessica B 2012-06-18 09:17
Thanks for your reply.
Unfortunately, you mentioned last year July that you only add people who assist you with this website. However, some of us who didn't get a chance to help you but still would like to be connected to you via facebook (would you open it to your fans?). This is the reason I suggested the "Barbara and Rob" site. Whatever it will be, your decision respected. Also, have you thought of creating a function so that fans can subcribe in case there is any update of news/photos from your site?





Quoting Rob:
I got a facebook site. www.facebook.com/rob.radboud
# RE: RE: RE: Suggestion: Facebook (Barbara and Rob) — Rob 2012-06-18 10:44
I have opened facebook now for everybody, but I did removed my personal pictures
# Rob-U deserve a big holiday — abc 2011-07-20 09:22
Rob-U deserve a big holiday AFTER all this hard work u put in the website. How do u manage to do so many different things even at age 52?
U have endless energy!
# # RE: RE: Guestbook 2011 — Jay 2011-07-22 11:29
IN fact ,my English very bad ,Rob,you are good man ,Meiling is happyness,she had a man so love she,now ,she has been dead 28years,i miss her very mush ,you give me power
Rob.thank you !i want to look for you ,i want to listen you tell me you and meiling's story,when i grow!
# fan Barbara — aun 2011-07-25 06:00
Thanks for sharing her stories and photos.
# Dearly missed.... — Angela 2011-08-10 15:49
Though she has been gone for 26 years, she will remain forever in our hearts....no words can express how much she is missed by all of her fans...
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — faerge from germany 2011-08-10 16:45
Hi Rob,

thank you so much for sharing all these memories with us!
# Rebirth of Barbara — Beach Boyz 2011-08-16 15:34
Does Anyone think that Barbara was born again after her death? I mean the rebirth of Barbara. If she is born again then, the words on her grave would become true to all her fans and loved ones "....All the world would be like Heaven if we could have you back again". I hope God gives her another chance to repent. Amen
# RE: Rebirth of Barbara — Mei Ling Fan 2011-08-17 00:30
Yes! I do and hope in her new life she is with a loving family. ;-)
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — Annie 2011-08-20 17:42
Rob, I just read this current news related to Barbara. Please read and it would be good to post this on your website as well.

http://www.barbarayung.nl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=176:guestbook-2011&catid=64:guestbook&Itemid=83
# RE: RE: Guestbook 2011 — Rob 2011-08-21 06:19
Annie, I think you send me the wrong link, as it points to this page. Please send me the right one.
# RE: RE: RE: Guestbook 2011 — Annie 2011-08-21 07:08
Sorry Rob, below is the correct link. It actually mentioned about Barbara's ex-boyfriend. After her death, he pretty much was blamed by the public.

http://asianfanatics.net/forum/topic/756906-actor-kent-tong-goes-on-mainland-interview-show-michael-miu-makes-him-cry/
# Thanks for sharing this story — Wayne 2011-08-24 00:58
Hi Rob,

I first knew about Barbara when I watched her television series about 15 years ago. It was 5 years ago when I first learnt about her past. I was kinda affected emotionally at that time.

I just came across this site last night and your story seems like it is something only shown on television or the big screen. It has all the elements happiness, sadness and the emotions locked in that moment of time. Also, the life beyond and how you are doing in the present time. Simply amazing and I think it teaches the younger generation an important lesson not to take things for granted. Technology and the Internet for example. Everything at our disposal.

In my opinion, I think all you have done with her is far more than what my partner and I have done for the past 4 years living together. Again, something I take for granted. Thank you so much, the story means a lot to me.
# Memories of childhood — Beijing reader 2011-08-29 15:40
Hi Rob. Thanks for posting those pictures and stories. Could not help to visit your website often. I am over 30 years old now. Came from a small village in the suburbs of Beijing, I still remember all my friends, we garthered together in my aunty's home at evening to watch the Legend of the Condor Heroes... Barbara was so popular, I could not believe it's ture when I heared that she was past away... Barbara and The Legend of the Condor Heroes were beautiful memories in my childhood, will never be forgotten... Just as 2008, when I was visiting a remote village in Guizhou, I saw a group of village children garthered together to watch The legend of Condor Heroes...Crazy Chinese...
# thanks for opening the door a little — Kristen 2011-08-31 06:57
Thank you so much for taking time to share your stories and pictures of life with Barbara. I saw her movies when I was a kid and always liked her a lot. I remember when my mom told me she passed away. It was sad. Now that I am older, I am re-watching her movies and still enjoy them so much.
# her father — vs 2011-09-01 16:55
how come she never mention anything abt her father? did she ever tell rob anything abt him?
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — Jade 2011-09-05 05:11
Ya, how did her dad pass away?
# RE: RE: Guestbook 2011 — Rob 2011-09-05 07:30
Which dad? and it is personal.
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — Guest 2011-09-19 23:17
Has anyone seen 'The Rough Ride'? There's a scene where Tony's friend, who has a crush on Barbara's character (Bik Wah), pretends to kill himself with gas unless Bik Wah said she loved him. I wonder if that's where she got the idea.
# memories — jason 2011-09-20 21:54
Rob, this website brings up not only my memories of Barbara. But the memories with my girlfriend back in 1996. I'm speechless and just feeling sad right now...
# translation — Melanie from USA 2011-09-26 21:46
Rob,

I said I will translate the rest story after 1978 into Chinese.

I am too busy to do it now. At present,I have a lot of cases and projects on hand. But I will defintely translate it as long as I have time.

If in the future, any fan in this website needs any translation, please just contact me. As long as I have time, I will translate it.

Melanie

Melanie
# RE: translation — Rob 2011-09-26 22:01
Hello Melanie,

I am very pleased that your are willing to do this. Take your time, Barbara fans have learned to be patient :-)
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — Hey 2011-09-27 12:37
I would like to suggest that Barbara's letters should be translated from chinese into English. I believe that the English fans of Barbara would love to read.
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — Hannah 2011-09-27 12:54
YES, her English fans would be estatic!! Including myself. Great suggestion!
# translation — Melanie from USA 2011-09-28 21:40
Hey, Hannah,

What letters you would like to read? Do you mean Barbara's letters to her family?
I might firsty have to try to see if i am able to understand the letters because I don't know Cantonese.

Also, you guys might have to wait for a while because I am really busy now, it is not an excuse. I live in America.Life here is very fast-paced. I wish I have a vacation now to have a rest.

I will try to see if I can translate the English to Chinese one artical a week.
# Barbara's last letter to her family( translation into English) — Melanie from USA 2011-09-30 02:14
Rob,
Some people here would like to read Barbara's letters to her family in English. The letters were written in Chinese, I just finished the translation of her last letter.

Since I am not a professional translator, the translation is not 100% accurate. Please feel free to tell me if you think there is a better translation.

When I read her letters on www.barbarayung.net, I tried hard to hold my tears in the eyes. She was such a caring person for her family, but she died so young.

The translation is on the next few posts.
Rob,I will continue to translate her other letters into English. If you want, you can create a new menu called ' Barbara's letter to her family'

Melanie
# RE: Barbara's last letter to her family( translation into English) — Rob 2011-09-30 08:15
Melanie,

Thank you for the translation. I made a new menu like you suggested. By the menu "internet" there is now a submenu "Barbara's letter to her family". I might be easier for you if you send the translations directly to my mailadres.
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — hey 2011-10-29 01:58
It's a pity that BY missed internet era now.
# Awaiting for your book! — Mary 2011-11-03 08:03
Rob - you are a great guy and thanks for spending the time to share w/ us about Barbara's past. I was 7yr old when The Legend of Condor Heroes came out, and I loved BY. She played the character super well. And I've often daydream to be an actress acting like BY =) 90% of actors in HK takes so many yr before they can act descently or many yr before given a main role on screen. But it didn't take BY long and she act so professionally! her acting was super cute and I just loved it. Since '83, they've remake condor hero...but the actress sucks (even though she's not new). No one can ever perform that role as well as BY or even close.
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — dwain 2011-11-15 04:41
an extremely touching and sad story, i love the chinese culture but i had never heard of barbara until last night.. she is so gorgeous in the photos you shared of her and she looks very happy. thankyou
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — michael 2011-11-29 01:58
hello
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — Hannah 2011-11-29 11:48
Interesting website changes Rob! Are there anymore photos of Barbara? If so, are those private or are you going to post those in the near future?
# RE: RE: Guestbook 2011 — Rob 2011-11-29 13:29
I have no more pictures at home, maybe at my parents house. I have a look but I don't expect to find any.

(I got a bit bored with the previous website, that is why I changed it)
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — hey 2011-11-30 13:16
Huh? I thought you said in your articles that some photos are too private so you said you rather share too private photos with Barbara.
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — hey 2011-12-11 14:48
Hmm...no updates of BY's letters anymore? :sad:
# RE: RE: Guestbook 2011 — Rob 2011-12-11 21:53
Melanie is having a break for a few weeks at the moment. I hope more translations will follow after that.
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — Jackie 2012-05-31 12:41
Hi Rob, Thanks for sharing this precious memory of you two. Your stories provided me with a lot more understanding of Barbara. I still watch her dvd from time to time.
# RE: Guestbook 2011 — 小刘 2012-06-30 00:49
很喜欢翁美玲，可惜红颜薄命。