The Official Maggie Cheung International Fan Club

THE GATHERING

[this section is to be re-edited by Jasmine]

Jasmine and Sammi arrived at Neway in Mongkok Centre in the late morning of 22nd December to put up decorations they had prepared nights before. Some fans came early to help. Samm also arrived quite early to make sure the setting of the room is fit. There was a huge "Cheung Ho Yee" (in Chinese) banner on the wall, surrounded by balloons and cardboard filled with Maggie's photos. One says, "Supporting U Forever" and the other one has "MCIFC" on it.

Although the invitation says the party begins at 2 p.m., but the night before, Jasmine has phoned everyone and moved it to 3 p.m. Almost everyone arrived earlier than 3 p.m. (who could blame you guys!).

Dear Maggie arrived at 3:15 p.m. with Joe Ma (who was helping her fetching the presents), carrying a bunch of baskets filled with presents for fans. Fans screamed as Maggie came in. Maggie was so casual it surprised many people. She was wearing a red-white puma, she looked like our very own Santa Clause, with her long extension tied up. Joe was, as you can see in the photo here, casually wearing a striped zip-up shirt with blue jeans--just like his character in Let's Face It. Cameras were flashing as if Maggie and Joe just came out from a limo and getting on a red carpet walk.

Maggie asked the fans to introduce themselves, one by one. There were over 40 fans attending! More than the number who RSVP'd! They came from Australia, United Kingdoms, United States, New Zealand, Thailand, Mainland China, Macao, Hong Kong, etc. it was truly an event of an international fan club gathering. Besides the fans, Jasmine brought along her very own family (mom, dad, sister) to help out (cool!). Jasmine's dad was filming the event as her mom and sister accompanies her with variety of things (thank you all!).

And the couples from Wild Castaway also came, including Tai Tse Tung & Carmen, Ah Man & Wah Jai, Ah Hiu & Suki. James & Yoki (the winning couple in the show) could not make it because they were on their honeymoon. Apparently, those couples have become such great friends with Maggie and Joe they kept in touch since the show ended. One of the couple told Jasmine, "Actually, I think we kept in touch too much." Unfortunately, the fans eventually learned that Kevin Cheng and Moses Chan would not be able to make it to the gathering because they were stuck filming their scenes in Better Halves. Reporters arrived with their notepads and professional cameras, some of the fans now realized, "Uh oh..." but these reporters are good friends with Maggie and Samm, they weren't the tabloid puppies that fans should worry about.

Once all the guests have arrived and seated and the food (mingling food) has been set out, Jasmine got up to introduce MCIFC--five years and 700+ members later, dream came true for MCIFC and fans. We finally can sit down with Maggie for a feast and a celebration. Then it was Maggie's turn to speak.

[Maggie's speech goes here...coming soon]

She cried as she thanked fans for their support over the past years, through the rough and smooth times, regardless. Everyone at the gathering was very touched by every single one of her words. Afterward, Maggie distributed gifts to every single one of the attendees, there must be more than 40! Everyone received a gift basket from The Body Shop along with a Hollywood DVD and another special present (which each person gets a different kind of present). Fans were both touched and surprised because...well, how many actress give her fans Christmas present? It's not what are in the presents, but it was her thoughtful gestures that touched many of the fans.

At this time, Steven Ma arrived--once again surprised many of the fans who did not know about the special guests. Steven was wearing black trousers with black top and black leather jacket, he was also wearing a specs.

The Master of Ceremonies was Ah Tung, or formerly known as Tai Tse Tung from Wild Castaway. He is a police officer by day, a great friend of Maggie and Joe by night, and at the gathering, he was one heck of an M.C. Ah Tung, as you guys have already seen in Wild Castaway is a outspoken and funny guy.

Ah Tung came up with some great games. One of which is to make each member come up and sing a song for Maggie. Elsa got lots of compliment. Jasmine duet with her mom. Many interesting talents we found at the gathering. Maggie and Joe sang the theme song of Plain Love II. Then she duet with Steven Ma, I think it was "Nui Yan" something, the song sang by Andy Hui and Anita Mui.

In betweens the performances, Maggie would chat a little bit with each fan. Then Jasmine present the crystal ball award, another surprise for all the fans and Maggie because this was kept within the committee. Maggie accepted her award with tears filling up her eyes. In her own words:

[Maggie's speech goes here...coming soon]

Joe and Steven also got up to say nice things about Maggie, made her cried even more.

[Steven and Joe's speeches goes here...coming soon]

The fans played many games with Maggie, the winner get to sing a song with Maggie and there was also a lucky draw, the special prize being two tickets to Amei Cheung's concert on 28th December. The party ends around 6 p.m., Maggie was worried her fans getting late for the "Winter Family" gathering (because it was Dung Chi--the shortest day-time of the year). She quickly signed photos and posters for fans.

Please continue by reading "POST GATHERING"...