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Happy New Year!

12/31/2020

When we bid farewell to the challenging year of 2020, let's continue to embrace the world with love, and walk shoulder to shoulder towards the new year.  Fairchild TV and Talentvision wish you all good health and happiness in 2021!

Let it Go 2020 Online Music Countdown Show

12/30/2020

Organized by Hong Kong Live Performance and Production Industry Association, "Let it Go 2020 online music countdown show" invites all Canadian audience to join our very own Brenda Lo and a group of Hong Kong singers including former New Talent Singing Contest Awards Vancouver Audition winner Byron Cheung to welcome the New Year in Hong Kong through amazing live segments and pre-recorded performances! The countdown show will be live-streamed on Fairchild TV and Fairchild Radio Facebook Page on Dec 31 at 6:30am PST, 9:30pm EST. Let's have an amazing virtual celebration together!

MCVP Champion Amy Tso Visits Food Bank

12/24/2020

Many have been stripped of their jobs because of the pandemic and were unable to enjoy a comfortable and healthy Christmas with their families this year. While all Fairchild TV staff members were having fun during the holiday season, they also showed the warmest care towards the unfortunates in the community by bringing in non-perishable food items to donate to the local food bank. On behalf of Fairchild TV, Miss Chinese Vancouver 2020 champion Amy Tso completed her first duty and delivered part of the donations to Richmond Food Bank, making the holidays warmer and more meaningful to all.

Miss Chinese Vancouver’s Holiday Greetings

12/24/2020

The chaotic 2020 is finally coming to an end. The unprecedented crisis has not only changed our life but also dampened the festivities of people’s much-anticipated holiday season in the year. The newly crowned Miss Chinese Vancouver Amy Tso, Julianne Nieh, and Vicky expressed their most sincere love and care to all Canadian audience through a warmth holiday greeting video.Champion Amy wishes everyone a healthy year of 2021

1st Runner-up Julianne celebrates the festival with a vivacious tap dance.

2nd Runner-up Vicky hopes everybody will continue to be surrounded by love and positivity in the upcoming year. May all their dreams come true!

MCVP Finalists Surprise Crew with Gifts and Thank You Card!

12/23/2020

Miss Chinese Vancouver Pageant 2020 has just been concluded but the winners’ duties are about to start! They recently came to Fairchild TV to guest on the MCVP wrap-up program, sharing their precious pageant experience as well as some interesting stories of training with the MCVP instructors.

They also expressed their gratitude towards the guest performer Pakho Chau who wrote a heartfelt letter from Hong Kong to support the finalists’ special tribute project.

On that day, the winners surprised the MCVP crew with a huge gift basket and a big thank you card as a token of appreciation.

The 8 ladies then called for an online gathering and presented a more than 10 minutes self-produced video that not only documented the 2 month pageant journey but also included their last thank you messages that deeply touched the crew’s hearts.

Fairchild TV Virtual Christmas Party

12/22/2020

With Christmas just around the corner, Fairchild TV employees brought festive mood into the workplace by decorating the office with some creative ideas!

Although all staff and artistes weren’t allowed to gather together to celebrate the holiday season like previous years, the administrative department has prepared a serious of special activities! There is no better time to express mutual support than now. Our colleagues’ Christmas wishes and encouragements to frontline workers filled the glass window at the reception even with contributions from the newly crowned Miss Chinese Vancouver Pageant winners!

Despite the travel ban, FTV was able to take our staff on an enjoyable journey to different countries through the beautiful virtual backgrounds. All participants at this tour automatically entered the Best Costume Contest and the most outstanding ones won great prizes!

Last but not least, the most-anticipated Christmas party was held online as well as in person simultaneously this year. President of Fairchild Media Group Mr. George Lee expressed appreciation for employees who have dutifully been serving at the Company for 10, 15, 20 and 25 years by presenting them with long service awards.

Up next was the exciting lucky draw with a huge variety of prizes to give away! Everyone participated in the raffle draw enthusiastically and took home amazing prizes with endless joy.

Amy Tso Crowned Miss Chinese Vancouver 2020

12/20/2020

The Biotechnology Major Amy Tso, who earned her Bachelor’s degree from Wellesley and Master’s from Columbia, has been crowned Miss Chinese Vancouver Pageant 2020! Amy demonstrated a competitive spirit through boxing as her talent performance and shared that the Pageant training was even harder than the many years of her studies! She translated her passion for DJing learned from a music academy in Netherland to an online initiative fundraising for a local hospital as a tribute to frontline workers, a mission to be completed before the Pageant Final.

A quarter of a century after its inception, the Pageant adopted a completely novel format in 2020 to accommodate the challenges arising as a result of the pandemic. The infinite potentials of the gorgeous finalists were fully ignited on the mesmerizing virtual platforms. These fascinating moments will be archived in the MCVP’s library for years to come!

The Final was simulcast on Fairchild TV 1, Fairchild TV official Youtube channel and MCVP Facebook to entertain all global fans who witnessed “The Moment of 2020” altogether! The equally comedic and charismatic BChiu and Chris Yuen took on the roles of MCs for the evening. Fairchild TV was honoured to invite Assistant General Manager (Non-Drama) of TVB, Ms. Sandy Yu, prominent concert and record producer Mr. Richard Yuen, Miss Hong Kong and fashionista Ms. Deborah Moore, notable Hollywood star Mr. Ludi Lin, and Miss Hong Kong Karin Tham to form the judge panel. After reviewing the 6 episodes of the MCVP mini-program and individual physically distanced in-person interviews in Vancouver and for Sandy via zoom in Hong Kong with the contestants, the judges once again applauded the girls’ fantastic performances on Show Night!

The Final was kick-started by special performing guest Pakho Chau’s charming singing voice. In harmony with his vibrant number “Final Call”, the finalists boosted up the opening with positive energy. In the blink of an eye, girls next door were transformed to stunning chic ladies in colourful outfits indulged in a vivacious dance, showcasing perfect teamwork as a girl group. Captivated by their amazing virtual collaboration with Pakho, viewers couldn’t help but marveled at the ingenious marriage of technology and art. The contestants then reflected on their inner self and life goals through self-filmed introduction videos.

Let’s sail away with the finalists to embrace the blue sky and ocean! In a romantic winter music video, the ladies emerged in the trendiest bikini that accentuated their beautiful body shapes and manifest a relaxed attitude towards life on a yacht.

As elite students and graduates from prestigious universities around the world, not only were the contestants gorgeous and intellectual, but their talents had also left the audience and judges in awe! They blended a wide-range of performances together to literally create a “MCVP’s Got Talent” show! Apart from singing and playing instruments, rapping, floral arrangement, sword dance, kickboxing, jazz dance, ballet, Chinese dance, and tap dance, a wonderful recital of piano, guitar, violin, pipa, zhongruan, guzheng, and clarinet was presented by these versatile contenders.

Every year, Fairchild TV takes pride in donating the production of the Miss Chinese Vancouver Pageant to help local non-profit organizations fundraise as a way to give back to the society. This tradition looked a little different this year. Spearheaded by the contestants themselves, a special tribute project was executed to thank frontline workers. #1 Vicky Wu and #8 Julianne Nieh designed homemade gifts; #3 Ariel Cao and #6 Kitty Yao encouraged the public to donate needed supplies; #4 Beryl Liu and #5 Rida Wang offered a helping hand to animals and the disadvantaged respectively through new media; #2 Yuki Wei and #7 Amy Tso launched a fundraising event on social media platforms. As the two-month project was finally concluded, Fairchild TV and audiences were deeply moved by their great efforts.

The handsome and personable guest performer Pakho also showed his support for this meaningful campaign from Hong Kong by surprising the contestants with a heartfelt message. He then performed his new song “Aftermaths” to send love and care to everyone in times of COVID-19, followed by his great hit “Free my love”, encouraging us to envision a better future with love.

After months of trainings, the finalists were excited to attend this unforgettable Miss Chinese Vancouver Pageant 2020 convocation as some have regrettably missed their graduation ceremony during the pandemic. In elegant evening gowns and dazzling high heels, the girls revealed an emotional final plead that touched the hearts of the judges and global audience. Participating at Miss Chinese Vancouver Pageant in the extraordinary 2020 will forever be one of their special moments in life.

After much consideration, the results of the Pageant are as follows:

Congratulations to Amy Tso for capturing the title! We look forward to Amy’s many more contributions to the community to spread positivity and warmth during this historic moment. Stay tuned to Fairchild TV 2 on December 27 at 8:35pm PST and Talentvision on January 10 at 9:50pm PST to enjoy this extraordinary Pageant Final again!

MCVP 2020 Program Book Now Available Online

12/15/2020

The Final of Miss Chinese Vancouver Pageant will be aired on Fairchild TV 1 at 9pm this Sunday. Visit MCVP official website or scan the QR code appeared in the video clip below for the online program book! You will definitely enjoy the much-anticipated show more after getting to know the finalists better through some videos that have been posted the very first time!

MCVP Finalists Meet with Judges

12/10/2020

The Final of Miss Chinese Vancouver Pageant 2020 will be aired on Fairchild TV 1 at 9pm on December 20th (Sunday). The honorable judge panel will select the champion, 1st runner-up, 2nd runner-up and the winners of Beauty Court Sparkling New Star Award, Luk Fook Jewellery Miss Photogenic, as well as 3 Fish Healthy Charm Award. The 8 finalists first met with four judges in person, including prominent concert and record producer Mr. Richard Yuen, Miss Hong Kong and fashionista Ms. Deborah Moore, notable Hollywood star Mr. Ludi Lin, and Miss Hong Kong Karin Tham. The girls grasped the opportunity to present their best selves in a short period of time, wishing to leave a lasting impression on the judges. Following the health and safety guidelines strictly was also a must. Everyone abided by the mandatory mask-wearing and social distancing restriction.

With their previous experience, the contestants showed more confidence when meeting virtually with Assistant General Manager (Non-Drama) of TVB, Ms. Sandy Yu and answered her interview questions ingeniously.

The judges all agreed that this year's finalists are "Smart & Beautiful"! Who will be crowned Miss Chinese Vancouver 2020 Champion? Apart from Fairchild TV 1, also stay tuned on Fairchild TV official Youtube channel and MCVP Facebookto find out!

MCVP Finalists Prepare for the Final

12/09/2020

Counting down to the Final of Miss Chinese Vancouver Pageant 2020, our styling supervisor Shirley Chan has been sourcing different fancy outfits and accessories for the finalists to try on. The ladies recently were put into classy evening gowns accompanied by dazzling jewelry pieces to elevate their elegant temperament. From girls next door to glamorous goddesses, the 8 beauties are ready to shine at the Final!

MCVP Finalists Showcase Their Elegance With Exquisite Jewelry

12/03/2020

Who doesn't love jewelry especially when you are a young lady! While observing strict health measures, the contestants tried on a wide selection of well-crafted necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings. They were fascinated by the charming and stylish designs! Wearing gorgeous pieces of jewelry not only enhances their beauty but also highlights the elegant temperament of Miss Chinese Vancouver.

Among all the collections, which ones will be the finalists' favourites? Stay tuned to Fairchild TV 1's The Moments of MCVP 2020 aired next Tuesday at 6:45pm and 10:20pm to find out!

Catching up on the Facebook Live Videos on MCVTV!

12/02/2020

8 episodes of small talks posing fun rapid-fire questions to test the 2020 contestants’ quick-wittedness have all been uploaded on MCVTV! Be sure to check it out! Starting tomorrow, the finalists will also share their wonderful moments in life with Mary Lo and Carmen Shao. The interviews will be live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube at 6pm and 8pm for the following 4 days. Moreover, people from all over the world can enjoy the interviews on MCVTV 24 hours after the airtime. Like MCVP Facebook Page or subscribe to Fairchild TV official Youtube channel (VancouverFTV) and turn on the notification bell to make sure you don’t miss what is happening in the MCV's Chatroom!

MCVP 3rd Online Training

11/26/2020

The production team was greatly impressed by the finalists who demonstrated extraordinary professionalism as they filmed the swimsuit segment outdoor in freezing cold weather.

To present the finest performance, online modelling classes were arranged to coach the contestants how to show off a great posture in front of the camera with confidence. In addition, the ladies have also learned to find their best camera angles.

Stress as a result of working under a tight schedule can affect skin condition. A skincare seminar gave them tips to achieve healthy complexion. The expert explained the correct cleansing and skincare routines thoroughly, as well as how to choose the most effective products. The finalists have definitely learnt a lot from these classes!

MCVP Stage Training & Fitness Session

11/24/2020

Miss Chinese Vancouver Pageant 2020 is now in full swing! The 8 finalists continue to participate in different online and small group training to prepare themselves for the Tuesday challenges on The Moments of MCVP 2020 and the performance at the Final. The girls have been attending stage training session once a week guided by Stage Director Didi and putting great efforts into practicing their stage movements and dances.

To achieve a perfect figure, professional advice provided by fitness coach is undoubtedly essential. The instructor first met with the contestants via video conferencing to learn more about their dietary and workout habits then customized a balanced meal and exercise guide for each of them. With a detailed fitness plan, the contestants can definitely build a healthy and beautiful body at home!

MCVP 2nd Online Training

11/20/2020

In order to present their best on various platforms with the new format of this year’s Pageant, the top 8 finalists learnt essential self-filming techniques from our team of professional producers. They pointed out the importance of composition as it can enhance the aesthetic aspect of the shots. Lighting is also a significant component in filming, followed by framing and steady camera movements. During the seminar, the producers also shared and critiqued selected online clips.

“FTV Face Mask” Design Contest

11/19/2020

Fairchild TV recently organized a “FTV Face Mask” Design Contest to support new COVID-19 related regulations and encourage staff to create a safe and healthy workplace. All staff members were enthusiastic! Among more than 60 entries, 5 were selected into the final round. After much consideration by the judges, a design by a colleague from News and Current Affairs Department was anonymously chosen as the one!

The skylines of Toronto and Vancouver, two metropolitan areas from East to West with the largest Chinese Canadian population, are delineated in the winning design, highlighting the national broadcast coverage of Fairchild TV and Talentvision. Apart from graphics, an important message is also added to remind everyone to practice social distancing and be patient during the pandemic. We will get through this together! The design has been printed on a face mask and distributed to staff, program hosts, and this year’s Miss Chinese Vancouver Pageant contestants. A face mask that fits everyone’s face shape will definitely ensure safety for indoor and outdoor works.

Online Sharing Sessions with MCVP ‘19 Winners and Miss Hong Kong Wing Lam

11/17/2020

MCVP 2019 champion Jennifer Packet along with 1st Runner-up Winnie Zheng and 2nd Runner-up Danni Jia, both are in China, had a virtual meeting with this year’s contestants previously to share some tips on how to excel in the pageant. In terms of meeting with the judges, Jennifer advised the girls to research the background of judges in advance. As the leader of last year’s pageant who was always willing to help other contestants, Winnie emphasized the importance of teamwork. Danni suggested that everyone enjoy the journey because they will definitely step out of their comfort zone and become a better person under the guidance of the MCVP professional team. During the sharing session, the 3 pageant sisters welcomed all questions raised by the finalists, hoping to give them more insights to showcase their best!

Currently residing in Los Angeles, Miss Hong Kong Wing Lam also spared some time to share her experience with the 8 finalists. Wing not only captured the third place at the 1987 Miss Hong Kong Pageant, but also won Miss Photogenic at Miss International Pageant. In addition to her glorious pageant path and acting career, Wing is also an accountant and a You-tuber. In her seminar with the finalists, Wing reminisced on her days at the pageant and revealed the challenges she confronted as a 17 year old girl. Moreover, she strongly encouraged the contestants to support each other despite the fact that they are all contenders. The pageant is a once in a lifetime experience but these fond memories and friendship will last forever. To view the entire heartwarming seminar, please visit Wing’s YouTube channel.

Telethon for Alzheimer’s
Growing our community of dementia care

11/13/2020

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. and Fairchild Media Group are proud to announce that the first-ever Telethon for Alzheimer’s, co-produced by the two organizations and broadcast last Saturday, November 7, raised over $165,000. Proceeds will help provide support and education for people living with dementia and their caregivers in the Chinese community and enable continued efforts to build a more dementia-friendly province.

Due to the COVID-19 and the need to maintain social distancing, filming of the telethon was conducted entirely by video conferencing. Staff at Fairchild Television, including program hosts Mary Lo and Ricky Cheung, upheld the highest level of professionalism while interviewing guests remotely, sharing stories of people affected by dementia and introducing the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s work.

The Alzheimer Society of B.C would like to thank all donors and supporters. Special thanks goes out to the anonymous donors who generously matched, dollar for dollar, the first $50,000 donated. The Society will continue its work to grow a community of care around people affected by dementia. Building a truly dementia-friendly province – a place where people affected by dementia are acknowledged, accepted and included – is just around the corner. For information about the event and the gift redemption, please visit https://alzbc.org/TelethonForAlz.

For information about dementia or to learn more about Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s Chinese programs and services, please visit https://alzbc.org/Chinese or call the Chinese First Link® Dementia Helpline at 1-833-674-5007, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

MCVP Finalists Dazzle in Cocktail Dresses

11/13/2020

Cocktail dresses not only look stylish and classy but also highlight women’s curvy figures. The contestants were excited when they tried on a variety of trendiest dresses that accentuated their beautiful body shapes and femininity. With the hard work of styling supervisor Shirley Chan, the lovely young girls have been transformed into elegant ladies!

Miss Chinese Vancouver Pageant 2020
Breaking with Tradition to create a Historic Moment

11/10/2020

With a quarter of a century’s history, the prestigious Miss Chinese Vancouver Pageant has created numerous glorious moments on the glamorous stage. In an unfathomably challenging 2020, this extraordinary event embraces a completely different format, transcending from the dazzling stage to the mesmerizing virtual platforms. The names of the beautiful and courageous 2020 finalists will be forever engraved in the library of MCVP’s Moment! Dressed in elegant cocktail attire, the gorgeous ladies made their first official appearance in the MCVP 2020 Kick-off program. Pretty and intelligent, the contestants all answered program host B Chiu's tricky interview questions ingeniously. The audience definitely had a hard time determining who was more eloquent and articulate!

The Miss Chinese Vancouver 2020 are #1 Vicky Wu, a passionate traveler; #2 Yuki Wei, the little sister for all; #3 Ariel Cao, a stylish model; #4 Beryl Liu, a talented film and theatre graduate student, #5 Rida Wang, an influencer with over 10k fans; #6 Kitty Yao, a dedicated accountant, #7 Amy Tso, a Master from an Ivy league university and #8 Julianne Nieh, a Taiwanese and Korean hybrid. With the Pageant adopting a reality show format, the ladies will have to tackle different challenges such as talent performances, swimsuit catwalk, a nerve-wracking round of Q&A, and more on Fairchild TV 1's The Moments of MCVP 2020 every Tuesday at 6:45pm and 10:20pm. Whoever is having the greatest advancement in the upcoming 6 episodes along with an outstanding performance at the Final on December 20th will take home the championship!

The honorable judge panel is composed of Assistant General Manager (Non Drama) of TVB, Ms. Sandy Yu, prominent concert and record producer Mr. Richard Yuen, Miss Hong Kong and fashionista Ms. Deborah Moore, notable Hollywood star Mr. Ludi Lin, and Miss Hong Kong Karin Tham.

Co-incidentally, “Aftermaths”, a recent release from Special performing guest Pakho Chau can best dedicate to our finalists to wish them good luck on their special tribute project for frontline workers. In addition to a virtual collaboration between Pakho and the contestants at the Final, he has also prepared a little gesture to echo their tributes to spread love and kindness.

Complementing the brand-new pageant format, the contestants are also taking advantage of social media to present their best selves. Fairchild TV and Talentvision's program hosts Mandy Chan, B Chiu, Jerry Liu, Alice Lin, Mandy Jin, Chris Yuen, Manica Ng, and Suiki Zhang will test the girls’ quick-wittedness by posing fun rapid-fire questions. To appreciate their inner beauty, stay tuned to Carmen Shao and Mary Lo's online interviews! You will certainly be captivated by their charming personalities! Make sure to follow MCVP’s official website and social media for airtimes of the interviews and firsthand information on the evolving Pageant.

As a culmination of the 2020 Pageant, the most-anticipated Final will be simulcast on Fairchild TV 1, Fairchild TV official Youtube channel VancouverFTV and MCVP Facebook MCVPCanada on December 20th (Sunday) at 9pm. We invite audience from all over the world to witness the birth of Miss Chinese Vancouver 2020 Champion, a historic moment you will never forget!

MCVP Top 8 Will Make Their First Appearance Soon

11/06/2020

A series of professional online and small group trainings later, the 8 extraordinary beauties will be unveiled and make their first public appearance on Fairchild TV 1's MCVP 2020 Kick-off on November 9th at 9:50pm! Moreover, the finalists’ wit will be put to test as they are being interviewed by program host B Chiu. Who will be more eloquent and articulate? We will find out on Monday!

MCVP Official Photoshoot

11/05/2020

This year’s contestants are truly beautiful inside and out. They are not only proficient in writing and rhetoric, but also capable of expressing their thoughts well through body languages. In face of the pandemic, styling supervisor Shirley specially designed colourful masks to match with the finalists’ outfits.

This series of official photo shoot was definitely part of an unforgettable Moment in the long history of MCVP! At the same time, the contestants also set a good example in encouraging people to wear masks in public settings to prevent the spread of the virus together.

11/04/2020

Miss Chinese Vancouver Tingting Niu Shares Influencing Skills

10/29/2020

Virtual meeting allows people residing in different continents to easily connect with each other. Currently working in Hangzhou, China, Miss Chinese Vancouver Tingting Niu spared some time to share her pageant journey with the top 8 finalists and teach them how to present their best selves through online platforms.

Since Tingting captured the second place at the Miss Chinese Vancouver Pageant, she has not only become the host of Asian Magazine and Snapshots, but also served as one of the MCs at last year’s Final. In addition, as an influencer, her daily life is always on display. Tingting’s advice can definitely help the contestants to shine bright on every social media platform.

MCVP 1st Online Training

10/26/2020

This year, Miss Chinese Vancouver Pageant provides a series of online trainings to ensure all contestants will shine bright and stay safe throughout their pageant journey. A Professional aesthetician was invited to be the first instructor to teach them some useful makeup techniques. A flawless makeup look can definitely brighten one’s appearance and let the contestants stand out in the crowd. For instance, applying the right lipstick can definitely accentuate the already appealing beauty. 

The makeup expert also pointed out that eyebrows are important complement to face shapes and demonstrated how to create perfect eyebrows to enhance the finalist’s facial features.

MCVP Briefing Session

10/23/2020

To strictly follow the safety guidelines, the MCVP team met with the top 8 contestants for the first time via video conferencing. During the online meeting, the new format of this year’s Pageant and a series of professional trainings and TV segments taping in the upcoming 2 months were revealed.

Their beauty and charisma will be celebrated on Fairchild TV’s various electronic and online platforms while the judge panel will determine the champion based on their performances on social media, “The Moments of MCVP 2020” aired every Tuesday starting from November 10th, and the Final on December 20th. The 8 finalists then introduced themselves to our Stage Director Didi and Styling Supervisor Shirley to have a solid grasp of the hectic training schedules ahead.

MCVP Audition

10/13/2020

Embracing a completely new format, Miss Chinese Vancouver Pageant held the interview online for the first time. Our team took up the challenge with great excitement and anticipation, creating a landmark moment in the legacy of MCVP together with the 2020 contestants!

Unlike previous years, contestants had already submitted their talent performance videos alongside their application forms. The judges were extremely impressed by the wide-range of talents showcased by the applicants including lion dance, sand art, aerial yoga, piano and cello solos, bel canto performance and more.

The online interview brought more surprises to the judge panel! Through contestants’ home decoration and video call framing, they got to know more about the girls’ lifestyle and personal taste. With a number of elite students and graduates from Ivy League universities around the world amount the applicants, the judges’ tricky questions did not faze them. Instead, the answers were delivered ingeniously, demonstrating their quick-wittedness.

Girls who successfully passed the first round were finally meeting the judges in person! The MCVP crew followed health and safety guidelines strictly. Contestants were told to wear mask upon their arrival. After taking their temperature, they needed to sanitize their hands too. Maintaining social distance with staff and other contestants during the audition was also a must.

The performances delivered by contestant amazed the judge panel formed by Talentvision host Carmen Shao, Fairchild TV’s Sales and Marketing Controller Helen Lee, and Senior Producer Francis Ho. After much deliberation, they selected 8 finalists to go through a series of professional virtual and physical trainings to present their best selves on Fairchild TV’s various electronic and online platforms. Let’s look forward to their transformation!

Miss Chinese Vancouver Share Their Pageant Tips!

09/22/2020

Entering its 26th year, Miss Chinese Vancouver Pageant is turning virtual for the very first time. While submitting the application form, contestants are also uploading their 30 second creative self-introduction. To impress the judges even more, you can show off your talent through a 1 minute video clip! Miss Chinese Vancouver 2019 Jennifer Packet, Winnie Zheng, and Danni Jia were intrigued by the new format and immediately shared some tips on how to take advantage of social media platforms to present one’s best self. Former Miss Chinese Vancouver Gloria Tang, Veronica Shiu, Kayi Cheung, Carat Cheung, and Linna Huynh, who are pursuing their careers in Hong Kong, also appeared on What’s On and Asian Magazine as overseas guests to talk about their pageant journey. Catching the judges’ eyes through the screen isn’t easy, but you can definitely learn from these pageant queens!

Follow Fairchild TV and Talentvision’s social media closely to receive firsthand glimpse of the interviews and the airdates. The interviews are typically available on FTV official website two days after the broadcast dates. After you have gathered all the useful tips, register before October 7 (Wednesday) by 5pm to shine bright on the Miss Chinese Vancouver Pageant platform!

Jennifer Packet Attends S.U.C.C.E.S.S Charity Golf Tournament

09/10/2020

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, people have been finding ways to maintain their physical and mental health while following public health and safety guidelines. Why not consider participating in a safe outdoor event to not only enjoy some fresh air and sunshine, but also raise money for a good cause? The athletic Miss Chinese Vancouver 2019 Jennifer Packet attended the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Charity Golf Tournament and delivered a short speech at the press conference. She pointed out how much our daily lives have been greatly impacted by the ongoing pandemic for these past few months, therefore we must unite to battle this virus and keep our families and communities safe. Jennifer also hoped that her involvement in this year’s charity golf tournament can inspire other young people to contribute to the community too.

Fans Party 2020 Now Available Online

09/01/2020

The first-ever virtual Fans Party 2020 concluded successfully in August. The lucky game winners are now claiming their prizes delivered all the way from Hong Kong!

As the star-studded Fans Party has received overwhelmingly positive reviews and support from local and overseas audiences, FTV has uploaded the full episode on our official website for you to enjoy and cheer for your favourite idols!

Home Chef Canada to Air Tomorrow

08/31/2020

Home Chef Canada | Start Date: Sept 1 | Tuesday 6:30pm & 10:05pm | FTV 1

Fairchild TV’s brand new cooking show, Home Chef Canada, will be launched tomorrow! In addition to the announcement of the shortlisted entries in the show, judges Chef Kim Thai and Chef Alex will also showcase their superb culinary skills. Celebrity home chef/Hong Kong actor Lokyi Lai and Hong Kong actress Crystal Fung along with Vancouver foodie William Ho and Snapshots KOL Suiki Zhang will share their exceptional home style dishes as well! Home Chef Canada is not only a TV show but also a cooking academy that offers free lessons and introduces simple recipes to you! Check it out weekly for a chance to take home Mid-Autumn Festival delights and get ready to celebrate with family and friends!

Alice Lin to Host Youth in Motion Online Charity Concert

08/13/2020

Organized by Young Ambassadors Program at BC Children's Hospital Foundation and D2D Destiny, Youth in Motion Online Charity Concert concluded successfully yesterday. In addition to a group of talented Gen Z singers from all over the world supporting the event with their beautiful vocals, MC of the concert and Miss Chinese Vancouver 2018, Alice Lin, also appealed to the audience for donations. Moreover, Miss Chinese Vancouver Linda Chung and Eliza Sam who are currently in Hong Kong showed up to support this meaningful event as well!

Thanks to everyone’s overwhelming generosity, the concert raised over $110,000. Although Youth in Motion Online Charity Concert has come to an end, the online donation platform is still open to the public. Please continue to help children in need by donating online at http://bcchf.ca/youth-in-motion.

Exclusive Interview with "Double World" Director Teddy Chan

07/21/2020

Double World, a fantasy adventure film adapted from one of the most popular online games in China, will be the first Chinese-language film to ever launch simultaneously across the world. Directed by Teddy Chan and produced by Soi Cheang with Stephen Tung as the action director, the film also stars former member of Super Junior-M Henry Lau, Him Law and Peter Ho. Double World will stream in China on July 24 (Friday) and debut on Netflix the following day in all other territories where the platform operates.

The renowned Hong Kong film veteran Teddy Chan has directed countless award-winning movies, including Downtown Torpedoes, Bodyguards and Assassins, Kung Fu Jungle and more. Among all his highly-acclaimed masterpieces, Bodyguards and Assassins dominated 2010 Hong Kong Film Awards nomination list with a record-breaking 18 nominations and eventually won 8 awards including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actor.

This year, Teddy is ready to amaze the world with the upcoming Double World! Fairchild Media Group is honored to be the only Canadian media to conduct exclusive interviews with this prominent movie personality. For first-hand information about the film, stay tuned to What’s On and Asian Magazine this week!

Cantonese Opera Masters Fundraising Show Reruns!

07/13/2020

The bustling Chinese Opera theatres have fallen silent since earlier this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. To keep fans connected during this special period, Hong Kong Cantonese Opera Artists Club previously held an online Cantonese Opera Telethon performed by a group of top-notch Chinese opera masters, including Franco Yuen, Ng Chin Wang, Tang Mei Ling, Lau Wai Ming, Ko Lai, Lui Hung Kwong, Chan Hung Chun, Wan Yuk Yu, Tang Yau Ngan, and more, bringing forth some greatest hits to their fans through a different platform. The veteran actress who captured Best Support Role at Asian Television Award, Susan Tse, also joined the performance, showcasing her amazing vocals and powerful stage presence. Just tune onto Fairchild TV this Sunday (July 19) at 2:30pm, you can enjoy the best highlights of the concert. You can also contribute by making a donation to support Cantonese operatic employees whose livelihood is being affected tremendously by the unprecedented global crisis.

Eason Chan Charity Concert

07/03/2020

Following the footsteps of Cantopop legend Sam Hui and “Asia’s Dance King” Aaron Kwok, Eason Chan was invited by Hong Kong Live Performance and Production Industry Association to hold an online concert named “Live is so much better with Music Eason Chan Charity Concert” on July 11 (Hong Kong Time), raising money for COVID-19 fund established by the Association and Yan Chai Hospital in response to the unprecedented global crisis and to offer job opportunities for their unemployed fellows. Fairchild Media Group is honored to be granted the broadcast right for the concert. Tune to Fairchild TV, Fairchild Radio, or click on our official social media platforms to enjoy Eason’s spectacular performance!

In harmony with the theme “Sunrise and Sunset”, the concert will be hold at two time-slots, 6AM and 5PM, symbolizing the sun will rise again tomorrow no matter how hard today was. With confidence and courage, we'll get through this together!

Eason was scheduled to perform at the Hong Kong Coliseum for the first time in six years, with 25 New Year’s shows slated to take place from last December to early January, however, the concerts had to be called off due to the social situation at that time. The outbreak of COVID-19 then has pressed pause on Hong Kong entertainment industry. Since there's still no end in sight for the pandemic, Eason finally decide to stage a live online concert, surprising fans with his greatest hits!

Live is so much better with Music Eason Chan Charity Concert
Fairchild TV – July 12 (Sunday) at 9:00pm
Fairchild Radio Vancouver FM96.1 – July 12 (Sunday) at 2:00pm
Fairchild Radio Toronto AM1430 – July 12 (Sunday) at 2:00pm
Fairchild Radio Calgary FM94.7 – July 12 (Sunday) at 9:00pm
The concert will also be live-streamed on Fairchild TV Facebook Page on July 11 at 6am and 5pm (Hong Kong Time)/ July 10 at 3pm and July 11 at 2am PST.

Maria Rincon to Host Canada Day Drumming Virtual Celebration 2020

07/01/2020

Working on her master's degree at the prestigious Tsinghua University in China, 2016 Miss Chinese Vancouver Maria Rincon hasn’t been active as an event MC held in Canada for the past year. Since the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, she has returned to Canada to take online courses. An experienced MC proficient in multiple languages, Maria was invited to host the Canada Day Drumming Virtual Celebration 2020 at our 153rd birthday with all Canadian citizens. This virtual version, in which Fairchild provided technical support, received even more participations from the communities across the country. A visit to FTV again brought back a lot of fond memories to Maria, who kick-started the actions online at 10am in our studio. Various social media platforms were then flooded with marvellous performances brought forth by artistes from different cities. At 11am, residents from different provinces and territories drummed simultaneously for 6 minutes to celebrate Canada Day. The action was also a tribute to frontline healthcare workers who work tirelessly to help our country fight COVID-19.

Home Chef is rewarding you with Gift Coupons!

06/26/2020

Home Chef, the first TVB online variety show, sets up a platform for passionate chefs to exchange cooking ideas. Many home chefs across Canada have emerged, taking on challenges of preparing a variety of cuisines and sharing the joys of cooking.

Upload a cooking clip within 10 minutes in total duration onto https://event.tvb.com/chef2020/ca, and your video will have a chance to be shared on TVB’s social media platforms and Fairchild TV. Every selected entry will also be entitled to a set of gift coupons valued $60. Home Chef now calls for entries across the country. No restrictions on age, cuisine, or number of submissions. The more the submissions, the more the chances to win! This is a great opportunity to show off your culinary skills and learn from different participants. You might be rewarded with other surprising gifts as well!! Don't hesitate and come join for some fun!

BC Dairy Association to Support Community Through COVID-19

06/23/2020

As the fight against COVID-19 continues, BC dairy farmers not only ensure a continued supply of fresh, local produced dairy products for Canadians, but they also actively support local communities during this unprecedented time. BC Dairy Association recently donated $10,000 to S.U.C.C.E.S.S. to support its senior care services. BC Dairy Association is pleased to choose S.U.C.C.E.S.S as the beneficiary of their donation because both organizations regard "Love" as their most important core value, with a vision in helping the underprivileged and underserved communities as well as committing to build a tolerant, diversified and caring society. Queenie Choo, CEO of S.U.C.C.E.S.S., said that the donation will go towards senior care services and provide a higher quality of life as well as supporting other programs and services that are underfunded. At the same time, Jeremy Dunn, general manager of BC Dairy Association, expressed in interviews on “What’s On” and “Asian Magazine” programs that even though dairy product sales surged at some supermarkets, BC dairy farmers aren't lowering milk supply amid this global crisis, so the public doesn't have to worry about facing a shortage of dairy products. To find out more information about dairy products during the pandemic, please browse on bcdairyfarmers.ca.

Fairchild Group to Express Our Gratitude Towards Senior Care Workers

06/11/2020

Subsequent to the successful Better Together national fundraising project held earlier this year, Fairchild Group continues to show support to the community while the infection rate is slowing down and the country begins to ease its COVID-19 restrictions. Hosts of the newly launched program Snapshots, Manica Ng, Suiki Zhang, and Tingting Niu brought love and care to three senior care homes on behalf of Saint Germain Bakery operating under Fairchild Group. The three kind-hearted ladies visited Lynn Valley Care Centre, South Granville Park Lodge and Little Mountain Place, which were previously hit hard by the virus, with hundreds of healthy buns especially made for the frontline workers who have devoted all their efforts and risked their own lives to take care of their residents. Care workers from different departments welcomed us with open arms. Little Mountain Place also shared the buns with its other site, Adanac Park Lodge. Coincidentally, South Granville Park Lodge was preparing an appreciation party for its staff and our delicious buns arrived just in time! All three hosts felt honoured to have the opportunity to convey positivity, warmth, and confidence to the community as a goodwill ambassador.

“Home Chef” calls for entries across Canada

06/10/2020

Since people started to avoid public activities during the pandemic, home cooking has become a new trend. Many home chefs across the globe have emerged, taking on challenges of preparing a variety of cuisines. Home Chef, the first TVB online variety show, sets up a platform for passionate chefs to exchange cooking ideas. The show is now coming to Canada, beckoning local masters to share the joys of cooking on the internet.

Home Chef now calls for entries across the country. No restrictions on age, cuisine, or number of submissions! Upload a cooking clip within 10 minutes in total duration onto https://event.tvb.com/chef2020/ca, and your video will have a chance to be shared on TVB’s social media platforms and Fairchild TV. This is a great opportunity to show off your culinary skills and learn from other participants. You might be rewarded with surprising gifts! Don't hesitate and come join for some fun!

BC Women’s Health Foundation Mask Campaign

06/08/2020

The BC Women’s Health Foundation has established COVID-19 fund to respond quickly and effectively to the unprecedented pandemic. From June 8th to 30th, the foundation will be selling face masks with all net proceeds going toward supporting newborn babies who receive medical treatment at BC Women's Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and offering meals for their families.

As there are still no vaccines to protect human against the disease, face mask will still be needed every day to prevent droplets transmission of coronavirus after the outbreak. These local-made washable face masks sold by BC Women’s Health Foundation have three designs and sizes. For more information about the campaign, please click on bcwomensfoundation.org/mask.

Magazine 26 Moving to A New Timeslot

06/02/2020

15-time Jack Webster Award winner “Magazine 26" is moving to a new timeslot! Starting from this week, this long-running program will be broadcasted every Friday at 9:50pm on Fairchild TV and continue to analyze social phenomena and expose drawbacks and malpractices. As British Columbia has entered the second phase of its economic reopening plan, restaurants are able to resume in-house dining service if they follow the list of protocols released by WorkSafe BC. Some restaurant owners have opted to postpone their relaunch dates to give themselves more time to prepare, but some begin to operate along with the province’s economic reopening plan. How to create a safe space for their employees and customers while providing dining services under the “new normal”? What challenges restaurant owners would face if they choose to reopen? Stay tuned to Fairchild TV this Friday at 9:50pm to learn more!

A Special “2020 Chinese-Canadian Miracle Weekend Telethon”

06/01/2020

Despite the unprecedented challenges confronted by the 2020 Chinese-Canadian Miracle Weekend Telethon due to the sudden outbreak of COVID-19, the event concluded successfully last Saturday. As everyone was making a conscious effort to keep a physical distance from one another, this year’s telethon could only be filmed virtually.

Fairchild Television staff members and TV hosts showcased their professionalism while quickly adapting to the norm at the pandemic. MCs of the telethon, Ricky Cheung and Manica Ng, conducted online interviews with guests and shared recovery stories of young patients, delivering messages of sick children’s needs to the audience.

Program host Carmen Shao also appealed to audiences on Talentvision for their support and care to children suffering from serious illnesses, wishing everyone to lend a helping hand to create miracles together. In addition, established in 2010, members of the Young Ambassador Program filmed videos to encourage people to donate.

This global health crisis makes us realize profoundly that sufficient resources should always be secured to ensure high-quality daily care for sick children and at the same time be well-prepared for emergencies. Thanks to everyone’s overwhelming generosity throughout the telethon, the event raised a total of $923,000, which will go towards supporting the hospital’s urgent needs, providing high-quality medical equipment for the province’s youth, and funding for new research and techniques.

Stanley Ho Special

05/27/2020

Stanley Ho Special
Fairchild TV | May 31 | Sunday | 10:35pm

The legendary life of the Macau casino tycoon Stanley Ho Hung Sun came to an end at 1:00 pm on May 26th (HKT). Dr. Ho passed away at the age of 98. Dr. Stanley Ho had earned a great reputation and high social status in Macau and Hong Kong’s business field due to his remarkable contributions to the community.

Ho was born into the Hotung family, a very wealthy and influential family in British Hong Kong. However, that wealth was short-lived as his father Ho Sai Kwong went bankrupt and fled while he was only 13 years old, leaving him to take care of his mother. At the age of 21, the intelligent Ho had already made his first fortune and later seized the opportunity to acquire more wealth by setting up foreign-owned enterprise, petroleum companies, shipping companies and more. After Ho and his friend won the public tender for Macau's gaming monopoly license in the early 60s, they founded the Sociedade de Turismo e Diversões de Macau and opened Hotel Lisboa, building a successful business empire ranging from casinos and lotteries to greyhound-racing and horse-racing tracks.

Renowned for never accepting defeat, Ho once maintained that he relished challenges and would not take the answer 'no' easily. His success stemmed from his hard-work, charisma and endurance. To everyone, Ho was and forever will be their inspirational role model. A special program in memory of Stanley Ho will be broadcasted this Sunday. Stay tuned to Fairchild TV!

BC Children’s Hospital Chinese- Canadian Miracle Weekend

05/25/2020

BC Children's Hospital is confronting severe challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only is the hospital providing care for the most seriously ill or injured children from across British Columbia, but has also been designated as one of the province's primary COVID hospital care sites. Whenever a child in our province requires intensive care due to the virus contraction, he or she will be sent here for treatment. This unprecedented outbreak makes us realize profoundly that sufficient resources should always be secured to ensure high-quality daily care and at the same time be well-prepared for emergencies. The annual Chinese-Canadian Miracle Weekend Telethon will be aired on May 30th at 8:00pm on Fairchild Television. Hope everyone can support this campaign and protect sick children together.

The online donation platform is now officially open. Please click onto http://www.bcchf.ca/ccmw and make a difference!

Multi Voices One Heart (MVOH) 2020
Anti-COVID-19 Cantonese Opera Benefit Concert

05/22/2020

The Multi Voices One Heart (MVOH) Anti-COVID-19 Cantonese Opera Benefit Concert will be live-streamed from Hong Kong to the delight of fans around the world on May 23 and 24. It is organized by U Sing Cantonese Opera Pavilion and Lau Wing Chuen Chinese Performing Arts Association and co-presented by The Pacific Canada Heritage Centre - Museum of Migration Society.

Being the exclusive media partner of this event in Canada, Fairchild Media Group is honoured to be granted the broadcast right for the online concert. Just tune onto Fairchild TV and Fairchild Radio, you can enjoy astonishing performances delivered by a group of top-notch Chinese opera masters, including Ng Chin Fung, Sun Kim Long, Wan Fei Yin, Leung Siu Ming, Wong Chiu Kwan, Chung Lai Yung, Ho Wah Jan, Wang Zhi Liang, Pui Jun Hin, and more!

MVOH Anti-COVID-19 Cantonese Opera Benefit Concert
Fairchild TV - May 24 (Sunday) at 2:30pm, a two-hour special that comprises the best highlights of the concert
Fairchild Radio AM1470 - May 30 & 31 (Saturday & Sunday) at 5:00am, listen to the greatest segments of the concert on Chinese Opera at 1470
The concert will also be live-streamed on Fairchild TV Facebook Page.

Fairchild TV Facebook LIVE-streaming with Hong Kong
Day 1
Session 1 - PST May 23 12:30am - 2:45am | EST May 23 3:30am - 5:45am
Session 2 - PST May 23 5:00am - 7:15am | EST May 23 8:00am - 10:15am
Day 2
Session 1 - PST May 23 晚上 8:00 - 9:45 | EST May 23 11:00pm - 12:45am
Session 2 - PST May 23 11:00pm - 5月24日 12:45am | EST May 24 2:00am - 3:45am
Session 3 - PST May 24 1:30am - 3:15am | EST May 24 4:30am - 6:15am

Program Highlights

Multi Voices One Heart YouTube Channel
Multi Voices One Heart Facebook Page
Multi Voices One Heart Official Website

Multi Voices One Heart (MVOH) 2020
Anti-COVID-19 Cantonese Opera Benefit Concert

05/18/2020

As the fight against COVID-19 continues, seniors are advised to stay at home to reduce the risk of infection. Although their everyday life has been affected by the pandemic, it doesn't mean the end of good times. There are many ways to have fun, boost mood, and stay engaged in the world without leaving home! As part of the Festival Accès Asie, the oldest Canadian annual festival celebrating Asian Heritage Month in May, the Multi Voices One Heart (MVOH) Anti-COVID-19 Cantonese Opera Benefit Concert will be live-streamed from Hong Kong to the delight of fans around the world on May 23 and 24. It is organized by U Sing Cantonese Opera Pavilion and Lau Wing Chuen Chinese Performing Arts Association and co-presented by The Pacific Canada Heritage Centre - Museum of Migration Society.

Being the exclusive media partner of this event in Canada, Fairchild Media Group is honoured to be granted the broadcast right for the online concert. Just tune onto Fairchild TV and Fairchild Radio, you can enjoy astonishing performances delivered by a group of top-notch Chinese opera masters, including Ng Chin Fung, Sun Kim Long, Wan Fei Yin, Leung Siu Ming, Wong Chiu Kwan, Chung Lai Yung, Ho Wah Jan, Wang Zhi Liang, Pui Jun Hin, and more!

MVOH Anti-COVID-19 Cantonese Opera Benefit Concert
Fairchild TV - May 24 (Sunday) at 2:30pm, a two-hour special that comprises the best highlights of the concert
Fairchild Radio AM1470 - May 30 & 31 (Saturday & Sunday) at 5:00am, listen to the greatest segments of the concert on Chinese Opera at 1470
The concert will also be live-streamed on Fairchild TV Facebook Page.

Multi Voices One Heart (MVOH) Anti-COVID-19 Cantonese Opera Benefit Concert will raise funds for The Wong Yue Sang Scholarship Foundation at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and The Pacific Canada Heritage Centre - Museum of Migration Society, and also raise meal boxes for Gingko House's Love Project, "Anti-COVID Lunch Boxes", for the disadvantaged in Hong Kong. For every "like" received during the concert and in the month afterwards, U Sing Cantonese Opera Pavilion will:
1. donate $10 (HKD) up to a maximum of $100,000(HKD) to The Wong Yue Sang Scholarship Foundation at the Chinese University of Hong Kong;
2. donate $1 (CAD) up to a maximum of $15,000 (CAD) to The Pacific Canada Heritage Centre - Museum of Migration Society;
3. donate a lunch box ($28 HKD) to a maximum of 1000 boxes. In addition, for any additional meal box donated plus a "like" given, U Sing Cantonese Opera Pavilion will offer to match the donation up to a maximum of 1000 boxes.

Multi Voices One Heart YouTube Channel
Multi Voices One Heart Facebook Page
Multi Voices One Heart Official Website

Partners (in Canada)
Festival Accès Asie
Richard Charles Lee Hong Kong Canada Library at U of T
Museum of Vancouver
City Opera Vancouver
Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
Jin Wah Sing Dramatic and Musical Association
Qing Yun Music Society
David Lam Centre for International Communication at SFU
ITCR at SFU
Asian Studies at UBC
ACAM at UBC
Hong Kong Canada Crosscurrents
HKSI at UBC
INSTRCC at UBC 紀
St. John’s College at UBC

Media Sponsors
Fairchild TV
Fairchild Radio

We Are All In This Together x Art Sharing - Nina Chai

05/12/2020

Hallelujah, Leonard Cohen's timeless song was the result of two years of intensive soul searching and painstakingly creative songwriting. As we tread through the crisis at hand, we often lend ourselves to both ends of the emotional spectrum. Now more than ever, Hallelujah speaks to our frustrated yearning of a vaccine to the internal suppression of our innate desire to socialize against universal social distancing measures. We hope to relieve your soul with our rendition of this classic number.

Performed by
Herman Lo, Violin
Calvin Wan, Violin
Calvin Yang, Viola
Nina Chai, Cello
Jean-Sébastien Lévesque, Piano
Michael Lo, Guitar

We Are All In This Together x Art Sharing - Mandy Jin

05/09/2020

Let’s forget about the busy work schedule and rediscover the joy of family life. Happiness is as simple as spending time playing music with your kids to celebrate Mother’s Day.

Mandy Jin: The pandemic has brought our frantic life to a screeching halt. Now I have more time to draw and play the piano with my daughter. Home on the Range is her favourite piano piece lately because it reminds her of the fun summertime having picnics on the beach. Although the infection rate is slowing down in B.C., we still need to stay vigilant. Please continue to support frontline workers. We shall get through this together!

Let’s Dance with “Asia’s Dance King” on Mother’s Day!

05/08/2020

Social distancing restrictions are preventing many moms and their family members from celebrating Mother’s Day outside. However, you can still find joy together on this very special occasion in the comfort of your home just by tuning to Fairchild TV! We will bring you “Aaron Kwok Cheer Up & Dance Online Charity Concert” on Mother’s Day (Sunday) at 9pm.

Started off as a back-up dancer, Aaron Kwok has carved out a successful career in the entertainment industry over the years and was named one of Hong Kong's "Four Heavenly Kings”. Aaron’s mother had played an extremely important role in supporting her child’s career with unconditional love. Therefore, Aaron specifically chooses to hold the concert one day before Mother’s day, sending blessings to all mothers and reminding his fans to pay tribute to their mums.

Aaron Kwok Cheer Up & Dance Online Charity Concert
Fairchild TV – May 10 (Sunday) at 9:00pm
Fairchild Radio AM1470 – May 9 (Saturday) at 6:00pm

We Are All In This Together x Art Sharing - Xin Wen

05/05/2020

No matter how much an artistic mind is nourished by extreme imaginations, minimalistic beauty may be the most treasured element found in life.

Xin Wen: Coronavirus has brought out kindness in people but unfortunately with the loss of lives to our world. However, our inner power will only become stronger when we are making positive decisions on small changes. Those who are so busy commuting on a daily basis can finally enjoy cooking and learning with their loved ones and kids. Those who suffer from back pain due to incorrect prolonged posture can now work from home and take as many breaks as they need during a project. To many of us, life is more healthy and entertaining. Once you have developed a mindset and made the right choice during the pandemic, try to maintain it for the rest of your life.

Aaron Kwok Cheer Up & Dance Online Charity Concert

05/04/2020

Following Sam Hui's successful live concert back in April, Fairchild TV and Fairchild Radio are once again honored to be granted the broadcast right for the online concert co-produced by Aaron Kwok Love and Concern International Charity Fund Limited and YouTube channel “Health Egg”. Inspired by Cantopop legend Sam Hui, Aaron Kwok, who has always been a great supporter of charity events, will be holding “Aaron Kwok Cheer Up & Dance Online Charity Concert” this Saturday (May 9) at 5:00 p.m. (Hong Kong Time), to raise funds for dancers and film crew hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. The concert is also his way of sending blessings to all mothers and reminding people to pay tributes to their mothers on the upcoming Mother's Day.

Known as the “Asia’s Dance King”, Aaron will sing and dance alongside 80 dancers in the concert against the backdrop of the spectacular Victoria Harbour skyline this weekend, bringing stunning performances and positivity to the city.

Started off as a back-up dancer, Aaron has developed a highly successful career as a singer and movie actor over the years. This concert is especially meaningful to be held one day before Mother's Day as he is known for having an extremely close relationship with his mother. Amid the severe COVID-19 pandemic, Fairchild Media Group is delighted to do our part for a good cause and celebrate this warm festival together with all Chinese Canadian audience.

Aaron Kwok Cheer Up & Dance Online Charity Concert
Fairchild TV – May 10 (Sunday) at 9:00pm
Fairchild Radio AM1470 – May 9 (Saturday) at 6:00pm

We Are All In This Together x Art Sharing - Winnie Zheng

05/03/2020

Flowers are blooming as spring has finally arrived. A young lady fancies a romantic flowery cover in lieu of the icy mask, wishing for the end of the pandemic.

Winnie's: Springtime brings millions of dazzling flowers to the despairing world, symbolising life blooming into infinite joy when the outbreak is completely over.

Shanghai Media Group - Fight Against COVID-19 Series

05/01/2020

Fairchild Media Group and Shanghai Media Group’s long term partnership started years ago on projects like prominent cultural galas and the ‘Shanghai TV Week’. Amid the severe COVID-19 pandemic, Shanghai Media Group has paid full attention to the crisis and produced a documentary series covering the outbreak from different perspectives as well as injecting positivity to the community through heart-warming stories.

City Temperature
May 6 | Wednesday | PST 1:30PM, 10:20PM | EST 4:50PM, 1:20AM
Touching stories happening in the community demonstrate how people are not hindered from expressing their warmest care towards each other while combating the COVID-19 outbreak.

Shanghai Diary
May 8 | Friday | PST 5:00PM | EST 8:00PM
Citizens working in different positions continue to make efforts to fight against the pandemic, showcasing an extraordinary Chinese spirit.

Warm Meal
May 15 & 22 | Friday | PST 5:00PM | EST 8:00PM
Produced wholly from netizens' footages, the documentary features Wuhan people’s three meals during the Coronavirus lockdown, reflecting their incredible courage and motivation to get through the hard times.

We Are All In This Together x Art Sharing - Danni Jia

04/30/2020

An expression of emotions and insights from a free spirit -- this outspoken lady is finally speaking out with her own drawings after 3 weeks of isolation during the pandemic.

Danni Jia: I created these comic strips to represent my state of mind while in quarantine. I want to use art and imagination as a tool of escapism. The body may be restrained but not the mind.

A Message from Fairchild Media Group

04/30/2020

Fairchild Media Group, including its subsidiaries Fairchild Television, Talentvision, Fairchild Radio and Popular Lifestyle & Entertainment Magazine across Canada, has been providing top quality service to the multicultural communities in Canada for almost 30 years. Throughout the catastrophic challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, we stay on the frontline and continue to provide news and information to our multi-media audience nationwide.

Unfortunately, the pandemic together with the social and economic damage it has created are having profound effects on all aspects of life, and our sector of business has been hit especially hard. As a result, we have found it necessary to restructure our human resources and programming so that we can continue operating and offering the best services possible to our audience in this fast-changing environment. We humbly ask for your understanding and support in this situation.

Last but not least, we wish you and your loved ones well during this difficult time.

We Are All In This Together x Art Sharing - Alice Lin

04/29/2020

Just a few years ago, the strong and independent Alice backpacked around the world. Though the earth she loves is ill today, she is hopeful for a better tomorrow.

Alice Lin: She embraced the world tightly and whispered under her breath: "Stay strong, it will get better." Yes, it will get better. We all need to embrace each other, spiritually, in kindness, no matter what we do and where we're from. Stay safe and stay healthy, for yourself and for others. We are in a time of crisis, and we need to work together to protect the world and our loved ones.

We Are All In This Together x Art Sharing - Eileen Fong

04/28/2020

The COVID-19 outbreak might have altered our daily lives and limited physical contact with one another but it does not restrain our minds. The talented Fairchild TV and Talentvision program hosts took the time to unleash their remarkable versatility and creativity by manifesting their artistic ideas through different mediums, such as music and paint. Their works not only make you smile but also soothe your soul in times of stress. Together, we can get through anything.

Eileen Fong: Staying home since the middle of March to fight COVID-19, I have been uncluttering, reading art and cook books. Learning cooking and Chinese painting, even at entry level, has given me lots of enjoyment. By means of arm-chair travelling, I embrace beautiful mountains, rivers and willow breeze. I also tickle my tastebuds trying various recipes. These are hobbies believed to link to health and longevity. May I wish you all peacefulness and harmony in this challenging time. Stay well!

COVID-19 Counselling Support Services

04/14/2020

The COVID-19 pandemic unleashed an explosion of negative emotions among all Canadian citizens. Many organizations established support services in hopes to help everyone fighting through this difficult period. If you are experiencing persistent anxiety, insecurity or in a state of fear during this crisis, please do not hesitate to share your thoughts with professionals over the phone to release your stress. Some organizations are providing services in Cantonese and Mandarin to create the best communication experience for the clients. In addition, the community is currently struck by a monstrous amount of unnecessary fear due to false or misleading information online. You can also browse on the official government agency websites or university websites for verification.

Counselling Support Services:

1. S.U.C.C.E.S.S. (Cantonese) 604-270-8233/ (Mandarin) 604-270-8222 
2. Chimo Community Services 604-279-7070
3. The Calgary Chinese Elderly Citizens' Association 403-618-6991
4. Government of British Columbia - Virtual Mental Health Supports
5. UBC Faculty of Medicine - Chinese COVID-19 Resources
6. BC Centre for Disease Control - Questions about COVID-19
7. Crisis Services Canada 1-833-456-4566
8. Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868
9. Anxiety Canada
10. The Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
11. Crisis Line Association of BC 1-800-784-2433/ 310-6789 (no need to dial area code)
12. VictimlinkBC 604-875-0885/ VictimLinkBC@bc211.ca
13. Options Community Services Society 604-951-8855/ 1-877-820-7444
14. Foundry BC
15. Canadian Cancer Society 1-888-939-3333
16. Vancouver Island Crisis Society 1‑888-494-3888
17. Island Health 1-888-494-3888
18. Interior Crisis Line Network 1-888-353-CARE (2273) 

COVID-19 Relief

04/13/2020

Many non-profit organizations have established emergency relief funds to provide aids for frontline medical workers and the less fortunate in the community during this difficult time. In light of this, countless generous citizens have donated to alleviate the country’s distress. Till this day, our nation is still struggling in the midst of this pandemic and showing no significant improvement. Healthcare professionals are facing a shortage of medical supplies and frontline workers yearning for a helping hand while families who have lost their breadwinners’ income are left with unbearable stress. Those who are still financially capable of making a donation are certainly the lucky ones. Let’s share with people in desperate need now and create a more inclusive community in the future!

Emergency Relief Fund Details:
Vancouver General Hospital & UBC Hospital Foundation 
St. Paul’s Foundation 
Richmond Hospital Foundation
BC Women’s Health Foundation 
BC Children's Hospital Foundation
Lions Gate Hospital Foundation 
Burnaby Hospital Foundation 
Surrey Hospital Foundation 
The Salvation Army in Canada
Food Banks Canada
Canadian Red Cross
World Vision Canada
Samaritan's Purse Canada
Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation
Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation
United Way Centraide Canada
Canadian Women's Foundation
Kids Help Phone
Unison Benevolent Fund

Fairchild TV and Talentvision Cheer for Frontline Workers

04/07/2020

Within months the COVID-19 pandemic is rapidly spreading, affecting tens of thousands of people worldwide and causing an exponential rise of infected cases. During this nerve wracking time, frontline and medical workers are devoting all their efforts and risking their own lives to save others. Their selfless sacrifice deserves our nation's tribute. To show our gratitude, Fairchild TV and Talentvision family members uploaded photos with words of encouragement as a token of appreciation for these heroes' unconditional love.

Other than leaving messages to cheer them on, staying at home and practicing social distancing are the best ways to help! While people are stuck isolating at home, our program hosts filmed videos of themselves sharing fun at-home activities to uplift everyone's mood and bring some positive energy. A happy mind creates a happy soul. We can all do our part to put a stop to this ongoing crisis!

Fairchild TV

Talentvision

The Canadian Cancer Society Telethon Successfully Concluded

04/06/2020

While Canadians are struggling in the midst of the severe COVID-19 pandemic, the community is not hindered from showing the warmest care towards the vulnerable sectors. Co-produced by Fairchild TV and CCS, the Canadian Cancer Society Telethon successfully concluded last Saturday. Thanks to everyone’s overwhelming generosity, the event raised a total of $340,526 for cancer treatment enhancement and technology research. With this additional funding, CCS can provide more comprehensive support services for patients and their families. Program hosts William Ho and Suiki Zhang interviewed last year’s Camp Good Times participants and revealed details of the rehabilitation process for junior cancer survivors. In addition, medical professionals also updated the public on cancer prevention measures while CCS volunteers shared touching recovery journeys they went through with cancer survivors. As a cherry on top, viewers were educated on little interesting cancer prevention tips throughout the night.

Although the fundraising day has come to an end, the online donation platform is still open to the public. During the COVID-19 outbreak, everyone is playing their part to fight off this war but it might be easier said than done for cancer patients. Their compromised immune systems put them at a greater risk of more serious outcomes. On top of that, their rehabilitation process might be jeopardized as many treatments are affected. The current unprecedented stress and uncertainty add to the burden. Therefore, the Canadian Cancer Society has established a COVID-19 Cancer Emergency Fund to offer assistance and care for cancer patients and their families. This can be a ray of light for them to ease their anxiety during this helpless time of isolation. Please continue to support the Canadian Cancer Society by donating online at www.cancer.ca/asiangiving. Together, we will combat this disease and create a cancer-free future!

Stay-at-Home Tips

03/30/2020

For the past two weeks, many people have resorted to practicing social distancing by staying put at home. During this period of isolation, people have taken on new hobbies, many turning into cooking experts, gym fanatics, dancing queens, singing prodigies and internet sensations. Why not show off your newly mastered skills to help others to release stress? Upload your creative ideas to stayhometips@fairchildtv.com now! These novel tips will be viewed and marvelled by audience of What's On and Asian Magazine across Canada and internet surfers worldwide. A happy mind creates a healthy soul. Come share comradeship and inject positivity to the community!

Stay Home Tips from Fairchild TV Program Hosts

Stay Home Tips from Miss Chinese Toronto

Stay Home Tips from Talentvision

$500,000 Raised Nationally by Fairchild Group for COVID-19 Relief

03/03/2020

With a long tradition of spearheading fundraising efforts and supporting community events, Fairchild Group raised a total of $400,000 nationally during the Better Together fundraising initiative on February 22 through the donations hotline, online and on site contributions.

The spirit of philanthropy continued to flourish with non-stop donations online, cheques drop-offs at Fairchild Television and Fairchild Radio the past week. In addition, various Fairchild retail operations including Saint Germain Bakery, Chef Hung Taiwanese Beef Noodle, Oomomo Japanese Living, and J.sweets generously donated part of their sales revenues to the pool. Today, Fairchild Group is delighted to announce its effort to top up the total amount to a phenomenal $500,000 to benefit more people impacted by COVID-19. The amount from this nation-wide event organized by Fairchild Group in collaboration with Canadian Red Cross will be used to fund the purchase of protective equipment and medical supplies to contain the outbreak, treat patients, and protect frontline workers.

On the February 22 Better Together Fundraising Day, numerous celebrities, renowned artistes from Asia and local community leaders all came together to show their support and encouragements. Apart from rotating their appeals on air, Fairchild Television, Talentvision and Fairchild Radio invited medical specialists to Public Forum on AM1470 and the Health Talk at Aberdeen Centre to examine symptoms of COVID-19 and provide precautionary tips on the contagious disease while compassionate mall visitors translated their generosity into action and made a donation at the Canadian Red Cross Fairchild Group Better Together booth. Meanwhile, the 1-min health tips were aired hourly on Fairchild Radio in Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary to educate listeners on how to equip themselves with skills to combat the epidemic.

Better Together, an inspirational song written by Fairchild Radio Toronto DJ Ting Pong Chan, shows the comradeship among those who would lend a helping hand. Performed by DJ’s and program hosts from Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary, the 2 versions of the song and MV’s are now featured on the official websites and various social media platforms of Fairchild Television and Fairchild Radio. 

CanWest Version

CanEast Version

Fairchild Group would like to express our appreciation for the support from the public. We are honoured to take the lead in calling upon our community to give to such a worthy cause. The $500,000 raised will go a long way in helping those affected by the outbreak. Every one of you is truly instrumental in making the campaign an exceptional success.

Jennifer Packet and Tingting Niu Mentor for the Youth Leadership Program

02/25/2020

For over two decades, Fairchild TV has shown immense support towards the BC Children’s Hospital. Apart from the “Chinese Miracle Weekend Telethon” collaboration, Fairchild TV was invited to host the very first seminar for the inaugural Youth Leadership Program of the Young Ambassadors Program at BCCH with a focus to teach the next generation on the importance of active participation in community events. As the largest Chinese media conglomerate outside of Asia, Fairchild Media Group shared how we embrace the business aspect together with involvements in charitable works.

The Young Ambassadors Program at BC Children’s Hospital Foundation was established in 2010 with the goal of “youth inspiring youth to live a meaningful and fulfilling life.” To commemorate its 10th anniversary, the Youth Leadership Program was created to educate Generation Z on taking initiatives, caring for others, and being compassionate. Fairchild TV is honoured to be the first partner of the Youth Leadership Program.

Given their previous experience at Miss Chinese Vancouver Pageant and the subsequent extraordinary life journey, 2019 Champion Jennifer Packet and Talentvision host Tingting Niu provided insights from their own paths to prep these young attendees for what to expect in the future. Of Belgian and Chinese descent, Jennifer, the former business intern in various Asian countries, encouraged program members to venture out to the world and widen their horizons.

TV host and social media influencer Tingting expressed how she balanced between virtual life and real life as well as to utilize social media platforms for advertising. To liven up the atmosphere, the eloquent Tingting led a role play activity to simulate an interview scenario. She taught the selected representative the tactics in conducting a successful show and special events as an MC.

First time mentors, Jennifer and Tingting were grateful for the opportunity to motivate the young generation by liberating their kind heartedness and potentials to support less fortunate people in their community. They both hope to set good examples for their younger peers to pass on positivity to the society at large.

Fairchild TV and Talentvision Collaboration with Cogeco in Providing Free Preview to Canadians at the Canadian Forces Base Trenton

02/13/2020

Fairchild TV and Talentvision in collaboration with the telecommunications and media company Cogeco are providing free preview to Canadians who are currently in quarantine at the Canadian Forces Base Trenton. This service is available in every single room at the Yukon Lodge, accessible by those who just returned from Wuhan. They are now able to watch the latest news from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, plus at the same time enjoying a great variety of entertainment and information programs.

MCVP 2018 Alice Lin at the Taiwan Lantern Festival

02/10/2020

Miss Chinese Vancouver 2018 Alice Lin was invited by the Asian Canadian Special Events Association to attend the 2020 Taiwan Lantern Festival as a goodwill ambassador to promote multiculturalism. Rated as one of the “Fantastic Festivals of the World” by the Discovery Channel, the Taiwan Lantern Festival is the most important and internationally acclaimed lantern festival in Taiwan. Many tourists worldwide travel there to witness this spectacular display and capture a snapshot for memory.

As the Taiwan Lantern Festival reaches its 31st anniversary, 6 Canadian Aboriginal totem pole lanterns are incorporated into the festival for the very first time, furnishing it with a refreshing new element. These lanterns were inspired by local Aboriginals’ totem poles to present the essence of tribal myths while highlighting unique traditional lantern designs. This intriguing collaboration has brought the attendees into a new cultural journey.

Unlike previous times returning to her homeland, Alice is visiting home with her Miss Chinese Vancouver title and taking the opportunity to share the beauties of Canadian Aboriginal arts. Being able to help create binding relationships between the two places made her feel extremely content. Alice was also very thankful for the quality time spent with her family during the Festival.

01/31/2020

01/31/2020

Fairchild Television Celebrates the Year of the Rat

01/27/2020

On the first day of the New Year, Fairchild Television welcomed the Year of the Rat with an impressive lion dance which brought much festive ambience to Aberdeen Centre.

A lively and energetic lion first greeted Fairchild TV staff at the front door and performed the ‘picking the green’ ceremony before proceeding to dance at every corner in the company to bring good luck to all employees and anticipate a prosperous new year!

CNY Aberdeen Countdown Show 2020

01/25/2020

To welcome the Year of the Rat, Fairchild TV is presenting the city’s largest Chinese New Year Countdown Show at Aberdeen Centre. After enjoying their reunion dinner feast, crowds of Vancouverites filled the venue, anxiously waiting for the Year of the Rat to arrive! MC’s Mary Lo, Mandy Chan, and Tingting Niu first wished everyone a happy Chinese New Year followed by an introduction of the amazing program lined up for the evening.

The much-anticipated event was unveiled by a spectacular lion dance, blessing the audience with a celebratory atmosphere. Elevating this already uplifting vibe, a group of cute and bubbly kids cheered the crowd with a fast-paced dance.

Seven Miss Chinese Vancouver Pageant 2019 participants made an eye catching entrance in red outfits, ready to dance the night away!

To demonstrate their individual talents, each beauty put their best foot forward. The traditional Chinese fan piece from MCVP 2019 Jennifer Packet instantly received an overwhelming round of applause from the audience.

1st Runner-up Winnie Zheng and 2nd Runner-up Danni Jia partnered in the “Invincible East” costumes with a dance number that incorporated elements from both classical Chinese dance and Kung fu. In addition, Winnie sent her best wishes to all the guests with an artistic Chinese calligraphy creation.

In continuation, Victoria Yao graced the stage with her enchanting dunhuang dance. Her colourful sleeves flowed through the air like falling leaves, mesmerising the crowd. Candice Zhang, Xin Wen and Andrea Wong wrapped up this segment with a powerful singing rendition of Super Star.

Adding on to the festive spirits, Chinese metaphysics master, Anna Mak, revealed the zodiac fortunes of the Year of the Rat.

Bringing the festivities off stage, Steven Yang checked out the Lunar New Year Market while handing out lucky red pockets to mall visitors. The festivity would not be complete without exciting games, prizes, and red pocket money. Among those who were invited to participate in a series of the fun-filled games, lucky individuals were able to take home wonderful prizes.

As the celebration continued on, the clock was ticking and the entire crowd counting down, everybody waved the Year of the Pig goodbye. Fairchild TV would also like to wish you a year of prosperity and laughter.

01/25/2020

Fairchild Group Chinese New Year Annual Dinner

01/22/2020

The highly-anticipated Chinese New Year celebration dinner for Fairchild Group took place with participation from members of the whole Fairchild family. Dinner of the Year was kicked off by Chairman and CEO of Fairchild Group Mr. Thomas Fung leading the senior management team with a toast to all employees, wishing for a prosperous Year of the Rat.

In addition to the sumptuous dinner, the entire crowd was immersed in the mesmerizing New Year performances. Singing through the evolution of music in Hong Kong, the re-creation of the popular TVB variety show Cantopop at 50 by the TV team instantly transported the audience back to the good old days in a time capsule. A senior producer kick started the show with a 1950’s fun and sweet number Seven Lonely Days and its Mandarin cover version Give Me a Kiss. Her hilarious delivery energized the atmosphere while hyping up the crowd!

As the 1950’s and 60’s eras had passed, the 70’s was marked by the rise of Cantonese songs which continued to flourish until the 2000’s. The News Director together with news anchors walked down the memory lane with the golden classics To Live in the Moment followed by Strolling Down the Path of Life and Beauty for Life. A programming staff, also Fairchild TV’s King of Karaoke, mesmerized the audience with the all time favourite Love Of The Past, flooding the audience with memories and generating a huge sing-along.

Moving into the millennium, K-pop has become a real international phenomenon up until now. To bring in the upmost trend, a promotion staff joined hands with 2017, 2018, and 2019 Miss Chinese Vancouver Tingting Niu, Rachel He and Danni Jia to present a new and improved version of the iconic K-pop number, Nobody by the Wonder Girls. Wrapping up this decade-crossing journey, all the performers collaboratively sang the warm and melodic Embrace Love from Come Home Love.

Gifted with linguistic intelligence, Miss Chinese Vancouver 2019 Jennifer Packet partnered with news anchor Clement Tang to introduce her pageant sisters’ wonderfully choreographed performances in celebration of the New Year.

1st Runner-up Winnie Zheng and 2nd Runner-up Danni Jia graced the stage in their “Invincible East” costumes with a dance number that incorporated elements from both classical Chinese dance and Kung fu. In addition, Winnie sent her best wishes to all of the guests with an artistic Chinese calligraphy piece, earning a round of applause in no time.

The 3 MCVP winners wished everyone a prosperous early Chinese New Year.

The segment most people were eagerly looking forward to in this fun-filled evening was definitely the lucky draw.

This included a big cash prize drawn by the CEO of Fairchild Group Mr. Thomas Fung. With a huge variety of prizes to be won, everyone participated in the raffle draw enthusiastically and took home amazing prizes with endless joy.

Fairchild Group Annual Dinner highlights are now available to watch online!

LunarFest Invites Jennifer Packet as a Special Guest

01/20/2020

Joining other government officials, MCVP 2019 Jennifer Packet was one of the guests of honor officiating the Lighting Ceremony of Coastal Lunar Lanterns and art exhibition at LunarFest, at the same time bringing greeting on behalf of the Chinese community. Of Belgian and Chinese descent, Jennifer can speak fluent Mandarin and Cantonese. The working opportunity both Hong Kong and Shanghai expanded her horizons too. Jennifer exemplifies the beauty of multiculturalism and her life experience echoes the LunarFest’s theme: Canadian of all cultural backgrounds can celebrate Chinese New Year together.

The Coastal Lunar Lanterns are made similar to Taiwan’s traditional lanterns. The incorporations of totem designs bring about acceptance to the Indigenous community. By coming together and exploring creative avenues of expression, the city is articulating our diversity to the world. The Coastal Lunar Lanterns have received the blessing from the Tourism Vancouver and Indigenous Tourism BC to participate in the 2020 Taiwan Lantern Festival. This will be the first time a North American country is participating in expressing the cultures of Chinese New Year.

Other than the outdoor exhibition, LunarFest also has an art exhibition The Castle and the Lifestyles on display. The Taiwanese designer built the paper castles based on pop-up books which give life to the different sceneries and architecture.

LunarFest elevates the essence of Chinese New Year and the Lantern Festival to an international platform which attracts more people to come and snap some shots while allowing local communities to learn more about the Chinese culture. The LunarFest Festivities will be ongoing until February 10th. To find out more information, please browse on lunarfest.org.

01/03/2020