My portfolio, musings, amusing(s - that a word? No? K.) and more. Photoshoots over the years, behind the scenes anecdotes, some awesome celebrity encounters (some horrific ones too!). 21 years+ as a journalist in Hong Kong - that's a lot of verbal diarr... um... discourse!
And behind the scenes lols.
One of my all time fav cover girls - lovely Kelly - on set and on screen!
Cover shoots are long and tedious - get yer laughs when and where ya can.
Shot at Galaxy Macau...
The crew behind the scenes for that single solo cover shot...
Tasha Ling - stylist.
Karen Yiu - hair and makeup team.
The other was published in Vogue.
One of 'em is wearing Chanel. The other.. not sure actually.
Well, we had this wildly rushed shoot at the hotel and resort in Macau - and somehow got this magical image - the one on the far left BTW.
It was a strange time as the weather suddenly changed and temperatue dropped, the model was freezing and somehow the team wasn't getting the lighting right. If I vaguely remember, it was after a long and painfully tedious day and the model had had it. She walked off set after the hour and we were praying we got the shot. There was some mild panic that we didn't have enough looks for the pages but my clever art director said, not to worry, we'll make a single shot a double-page-spread in case we fall short. Well, we didn't fall short, the picture came out great and... we never worked with that model again.
Behind the scenes shenanigans of a cover shoot are a barrel of laughs... on occasion.
Macau Golf & Country Club’s verdant fairways are a sight to behold, their emerald hues shimmering under the October sun. It needs to be witnessed in person to be appreciated, especially when there’s such tremendous excitement palpable in the air. From 16 to 19 October 2025, this pristine setting will host the SJM Macao Open, a tournament that promises not merely a competition but a vibrant celebration of golf’s elegance, passion, and prestige. For four exhilarating days, golfing aficionados and discerning spectators will gather to witness a dazzling convergence of the sport’s luminaries and its brightest emerging talents.
As the 22nd edition of the championship, this is poised to be a landmark event, blending tradition with innovation in a manner befitting Macao’s reputation as a city of culture, history, and sophistication. A constellation of golfing giants and dynamic newcomers make up the confirmed player lineup, and the turnout will be nothing short of extraordinary.
Read the entire feature here at Robb Report Hong Kong.
A distinguished culinary maestro hailing from our own shores, Cheung Yat-fung currently spearheads the famed Chao Shang Chao (Chaoyang) restaurant in Beijing. (You know, the one with not one, but three coveted Michelin stars.) As the executive chef with an unwavering passion for Chinese culinary arts, Cheung adeptly showcases innovative techniques and flavours through meticulously crafted menus that pay homage to the richness and sophistication of his heritage. Adding him to the gilded roster of MGM x RR1HK Culinary Masters Macau 2025 proved to be the easiest decision by the powers that be.
Cheung’s professional journey began in his native city, but it was under the tutelage of master chef Tsang Chiu-king—the current culinary director of Ming Court Wanchai—that his career truly flourished. Tsang imparted not only his exceptional Cantonese culinary skills but also underscored the significance of respecting ingredients and nurturing a spirit of innovation. Inspired by this mentorship, Cheung retains a commitment to cultivating young talent, ensuring the preservation and evolution of Chinese gastronomic traditions.
Read the entire feature here at Robb Report Hong Kong.
Historically, cuisine from Chengdu comes with baggage tags of spice and numbing spice, but the good chef assures that there’s much more to this regional style of food.
As you read these words, some of the finest chefs in the world are in their respective kitchens, mulling over recipes, ingredients, and ideas for plating and presentation as they prep for the grand return of the most-anticipated culinary event of the year: MGM x RR1HK Culinary Masters Macau 2024. Back in Macau from 28 to 30 June, flights are booked and prized equipment, fine produce, and a boatload of talent is eastward-bound, heading to MGM COTAI to pen the second chapter of RR1 Hong Kong’s Culinary Masters in Asia.
With an ambitious theme of “Savor 700 Years of Silk Road Flavors: A Gastronomic Odyssey,” this year’s event will bring together stellar chefs from Asia, Europe, and the Middle East for a series of captivating activities and meticulously prepared dinners, culminating with a 12-hand pièce-de-résistance dinner that promises to be a showstopper.
Read the entire feature here at Robb Report Hong Kong.
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