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Bandar Seri Begawan – Brunie’s very own home-grown superstar Wu Chun will be appearing on the big screen for the first time tomorrow when the movie he stars in 'Butterfly Lovers' premiers at The Mall Cineplex in Gadong.

One of the four members of popular Taiwanese boy band Fahrenheit, Wu Chun stars alongside Hong Kong's Charlene Choi Cheuk Yin (also known as `Ah Sa') front Twins, a popular Hong Kong pop duo.

This is a historic moment for Brunei as it is the first time a world-class movie sees a Bruneian celebrity. Butterfly Lovers is a HK$20 million movie production.

To mark the momentous occasion, every dollar collected for the movie will be donated to SMARTER Brunei courtesy of The Mall Cinema.

Butterfly Lovers is based on a famous legendary

Chinese love story of Liang San Por and Zhu Ing Tai, which will be played by Wu Chun and Charlene Choi respectively.

Adding a twist to the flick, the story unfolds with them finding each other in the world of martial arts.

Liang is a highly-skilled martial artist who resides in the mountains. He is ordered by his master to take care of Zhu, a girl from a wealthy family who disguises as a man to flee from danger.

The movie is directed by Ma Chor Shing, whose work is well known in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia. His signature creation includes 'City of the Glass,' `Summer Holiday,' ‘Para Para Sakura,’ ‘Silver Hawk,’ and ‘Good Bye Mr. Cool’.

During the making of the movie, Martial Arts Director Cheng Siew Tung commended Wu Chun's commitment and professionalism for executing most of the action scenes himself. Mr. Cheng was even brave enough to predict Wu -Chun becoming the next action-movie star.

Director Ma also heaped praises on Wu Chun's ever willing-to-learn attitude, while co-star Charlene spoke fondly of his friendliness and diligence.

Wu Chun became a household name after landing a spot in the Taiwanese group Fahrenheit three years ago and he has since made headway, appearing in numerous TV sitcoms in Taiwan.

Now it appears his handwork and efforts have paid off as he secured the lead role in Butterfly Lovers.

Movie-goers and fans will be eligible to attend the 'Meet the Fans' session (to be held at a later date) by keeping their movie tickets. Wu Chun will be returning to Brunei for the promotional activities of Butterfly Lovers, and the organizer is also hoping to have the presence of Charlene Choi and Director Ma Chor Shing in Brunei.

Wu Chun is no stranger to Brunei as he is the founder of Fitness Zone Gymnasium at The Mall and in Kiulap.

Recently he won the most promising young entrepreneur award in Bandar Seri Begawan. GreenCity Concept SDN BHD has been appointed as event manager for this charitable movie event. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin