[News] 24 July 2011 - Gigi Lai's twin girls exposed at 1 year old birthday party

Gigi Lai's twin girls exposed at 1 year old birthday party

Gigi Lai's twin girls Patricia and Gianna turned 1 year old yesterday and at the party, the girls were officially exposed. A very cute pair, the older one looks more like Mom and the young looks more like Dad. Gigi is very satisfied with two daughters, and is in a very bright mood, putting matching outfits on her twins. There were about 30 security workers throughout the whole event. Earlier it was rumored Gigi was pregnant again, but yesterday she was dressed in a white tight dress, walking comfortably, doesn't look like she's pregnant!

Yesterday morning at 7:30am, Gigi already arrived at the location to prepare, and posted a background photo of the hotel on Weibo. She wrote: "Good morning, the weather is great, thankfully! Today is also a special day in my life, and is the busiest day, thank you God!" The night before, many fans wished her girls a happy birthday, she replied: "Thank you all for the blessings to my two girls! Thanks!" It has been a year since ex-TVB actress Gigi Lai gave birth to her twin daughters.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ http://asianuniverse.net/forums/

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After a solid year of keeping her daughters out of the limelight since their birth, Gigi's twins made their first public appearance yesterday, when their mummy held a birthday party for her daughters at a hotel at Tsim Sha Tsui.

At around 7am yesterday morning, Gigi was seen at the hotel preparing for the day ahead. She later uploaded a photo with a scenic view of Hong Kong onto her microblog with the caption saying, "Good morning! I'm grateful for the great weather today. Thank god for this special and busy day of my life."

On Saturday night, fans of the actress sent the twins their birthday wishes through Gigi's microblog and the latter thanked everyone for the blessings and expressed her gratefulness in return.

When the girls were spotted yesterday, it was said that the elder daughter resembles Gigi, while the younger daughter resembles the actress' husband.

In other related news, the mother of two, who was said to be pregnant again, put speculations to rest when she appeared at the party in a tight-fitting dress.

Source

Video:

http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/5mf2ekOHQiM/

Basically, the video is almost exactly the same as the article above :) There weren't much additional information.

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Gigi looks so beautiful :D

And aww, how adorable are the twins? Happy Birthday Ka Wai & Ka Mei!

[News] 19 Mar 2011 - Gigi goes shopping

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[News] 16 Feb 2011

The news basically says that Gigi has gained weight. She has also consumed traditional herbs, cordyceps, chicken soup etc to stay healthy.

Her two twin girls (Ka Wai & Ka Mei) participated in the baby dedication ceremony in church. Gigi thanks God for giving her two precious daughters.

They are using unique teaching methods for the babies. Besides English, they are also being recited French nursery rhymes!

Source: laichi.org/bbs

[News] 11 Feb - Gigi Lai Gains 20lbs, Preparing to Get Pregnant Again

Source: Sudden Weekly
By: KAY @ Kay's Entertainment

Gigi Lai has been out from the showbiz after she decided to get married in 2008. Her attention is now on her brother's beauty business and her twin daughters. She spent most of her time at home to take care of her babies, and rarely step out of the house.

New year new clothes, the mom of two decided to shop some new clothes for her daughters. Reporters spotted her shopping for baby clothes in a mall recently. However, she seems to have put on a lot of weight again, having a chubby face and body. Used to care about matching outfits, now she doesn't mind going out in causal everyday clothing. The former TVB actress noticed she was being photographed while shopping, but was still in a good mood and kept her smiles.

As for why Gigi is gaining weight lately, it's said because she has been eating many nourishing foods, prepping her body to get pregnant again.

"Although she is very thankful of the two daughters she has now, but she knows her husband wants a son, so she decides to go for another child," sources said.

Knowing it could be hard to have kids at her age, the 39-year-old wants to try the "natural way" first, then try embryo implantation like last time if the "natural way" doesn't work out. In order to be at the best shape to get pregnant, she has been eating many tonic foods like fish maw, Chinese caterpillar fungus, pilose antler, and different kinds of chicken soup.

"If if she can't get pregnant, her husband thinks it's still good for her to stay healthy," a friend disclosed.

News - [18 Dec] Gigi visits dermatology clinic

Gigi and her assistant visits her brother's dermatology clinic








Video link: Tudou
(Thanks to Anonymous)

To read news article #1:
laichi.org/bbs

To read news article #2:
xin.msn.com

Article #1 and video are similar because they are both from Apple Daily.

Summary of video and article #1 (as requested)...

Basically, both the video clip and article talks about how much weight Gigi has lost and breastfeeding her twins, Ka Wai and Ka Mei.

Gigi's face looks a lot thinner compared to when she was seen eating out with her husband in September. She and female assistant visited her brother's dermatology clinic. Gigi has lost 10+ pounds.

Gigi married Patrick Ma last year and gave birth to twins, Ka Wai and Ka Mei in July this year. Originally, Gigi breastfeeds her twins. But as the twins grow, the milk isn't enough for both of them. So they currently switched to formula feeding since the babies are already 3 months old.

Because of the cold weather, Gigi is wearing thick black clothing but you can still see that she has returned to her previous figure. She is also carrying a Hermès Birkin. When she saw the reporters, she smiled and walked straight to the clinic.

News - [22 Oct] More Updates on Gigi

Thirty-nine year-old Gigi Lai Chi married wealthy businessman, Ma Ting Keung last year and gave birth to a pair of twin girls in July 2010. Since the younger twin only weighed three pounds at birth, her breathing was assisted by an oxygen tank in the first month. Since the baby’s immune system was still weak, Gigi took extra precautions to decrease her chance of bacterial infections. Gigi did not take the older twin baby outside and only allowed small batches of visitors at a time. Even Gigi’s parents had to follow the visitation rules as well.

Due to her advanced age, Gigi was grateful that she was able to become a mother. On Thanksgiving Day, November 25th, a Christianing will be held for her twin daughters. Gigi requested that only family and friends be allowed at the private Christianing.
After marrying Ma Ting Keung, Gigi was intent on being a good wife and mother. She followed a [nutritious] diet that was focused on improving her health. Gigi had no intention to slim down immediately, as her plan was to have another child soon. An inside source said, “”Mothers who are breastfeeding need to have balanced nutrition in order to generate generous milk supply. After birth, the twin baby girls adjusted poorly and often vomited. Gigi’s husband wanted her to rest more. But two months after giving birth, her body is recovered and she is ready to have more babies. Looking at the twin girls, Gigi forgot all about her own discomfort.”
While caring for the baby twin girls, Gigi did not neglect her brother, Lai Ying’s, skincare clinic. Every other day, she went to the skincare clinic to ensure things were running well. Last Friday, Gigi was spotted wearing a mask and a floral dress on her way to the skincare clinic. Since she did not intentionally lose weight, Gigi’s waist appeared flabby. Her arms and legs were noticeably thinner though.

Excerpt from Next Magazine #1076

Source: Jayne Stars

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Didn't like the last part of the article which mentioned Gigi's waist appearing flabby!

But other than that, Gigi is naturally being a very good and protective mother. Glad motherhood isn't intimidating her ;)

Photos - [28 Sept] Gigi & husband go out for lunch

Gigi and her husband Patrick Ma, go out for lunch with friends.

Spotted carrying a Hermès Birkin.

Source: laichi.org

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Amazing how she still looks so radiant and beautiful! :)

News - Gigi Lai reunites with baby daughter

An overjoyed Gigi Lai has finally received her younger twin daughter back from the hospital.

In July this year, Gigi Lai successfully gave birth to premature twin daughters.

However, the younger girl was too light (1.36 kg or 3 lbs.) to be deemed healthy for discharged - until recently.

A visibly happy Gigi was seen shopping in Hong Kong's central, buying clothes for her baby girl.

The new mom had reportedly insisted on breast feeding her children, and was said to be consistently consuming tonic products and fish soup to nurse her health.

Prior to the pregnancy, Gigi and her husband, tycoon Patrick Ma have been working hard for a child. A successful artificial insemination procedure finally granted their wish.

To reward his wife for her hard work, Patrick Ma spared no expenses, spending lavishly on a whooping HKD $15 million (S $3 million or USD $1.9 million) on a luxurious yacht for Gigi.

The yacht was later named Bonheur, meaning happiness in French.

The elated 53-year-old businessman even splurged on a luxurious HKD $800,000 (S $160,000 or US$103,000) hospital ward for his wife to stay after her delivery.

According to reports, the doting husband was also said to have spent over HKD $1 million (S $200,000 or USD $130,000) on tonics such as bird's nest and abalone for Gigi's post-natal recuperation.

Source: XIN MSN

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Glad to hear that Gigi's baby girl is doing fine! :)

Gigi Lai: I am now an ordinary mother

3rd August 2010

Credits: xin.msn

After giving birth to twin daughters in a Hong Kong hospital in late July, Gigi Lai begins her recuperation after being discharged from the hospital with her older daughter last week.

Her younger daughter is being kept under observation at the hospital as she is underweight.

Over a phone interview, Gigi talked about her experience over the past nine months of pregnancy.

She revealed that before she knew she was pregnant, she vomited so badly that she even went into shock. It was only when her husband, Patrick Ma, sent her to the hospital did they realize that Gigi was pregnant.

Over the nine months, Gigi had to carry the weight of her unborn daughters. With the weight of her womb bearing down on her, the actress kept panting after taking a few steps. Even the simple act of talking on the phone caused her to be tired.

Despite that, Gigi still sounded happy as she recounts how she first set her eyes on the fruits of her labour: her two daughters.

"After the operation, when the doctor put my daughters by my side, I felt like God gave me two of the most precious gifts I can ever have."

"I have changed: from the narcissistic woman I was, I am now an ordinary mother who wishes nothing more than for my babies to grow up healthy and strong."


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Gigi Lai does not want kids to enter showbiz

Credits: Channel NewsAsia

HONG KONG: Former Hong Kong actress Gigi Lai, who recently gave birth prematurely to twin daughters, has said she doesn't want them to follow in her footsteps and enter showbiz, reported Hong Kong media.

"I was in my teens when I started acting and missed a lot of my youth. I don't want my children to be like me. I hope that they can lead their own lives and I will try to protect their privacy as much as possible. Hopefully people will give them some space," said Lai.

"I will give them freedom, but won't let them decide what they want to do when they are still in their teens. They must finish their university studies before they get to choose."

Speaking to Hong Kong media for the first time after delivering her twins via Caesarean section on July 24, Lai, who is married to wealthy businessman Patrick Ma, 53, said she was very emotional when the doctors brought her babies to her.

"Just after the operation, the doctors brought them (the twins) to me and it felt like heaven had given me two priceless gifts. Even today, I still feel moved," gushed the 39 year-old, who described her elder daughter as "quiet and refined" and the younger one as "very active".

When asked if it was a difficult pregnancy, Lai recounted that she experienced morning sickness early during her pregnancy and vomited so violently she had to be warded, before doctors told her she was pregnant.

She also felt out of breath while talking on the phone.

However, Lai said that it was all worth it to be a mother and added that she has no interest in returning to showbiz.

"I want to be a normal woman, a mother. I retired from the entertainment industry because I got tired of it," said Lai.

- CNA/ha

Credits to AsianFanatics for sharing.

New mom Gigi Lai doing well.

Credits: xin.msn

Gigi Lai is one happy mom and wife.

The former actress recently gave birth to a pair of twin girls. According to reports, hubby Patrick Ma had already splurged on a luxurious HKD800,000 (S$160,000) ward for Gigi to stay in.

The doting husband was also said to have spent over HKD1m (S$200,000) on tonics such as bird's nest and abalone for Gigi to begin her recuperation and promised that she can have whatever she wants as a present.

The couple, however, did get a little scare from their daughters.

Weighing in at only 1.36kg, doctors had declared the younger daughter underweight and kept her under observation in an oxygen box.

Patrick later told reporters that although underweight, his younger daughter was healthy and may be discharged in two days.

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Credits: xin.msn

Gigi Lai shed tears of joy

The former actress cried for three hours in joy after giving birth to her twin daughters

Former actress Gigi Lai gave birth to twin daughters without much problems despite her late pregnancy. She was said to have cried tears of joy for three hours after she gave birth last week.

Her husband, Patrick Ma, will be giving Gigi a luxurious yacht worth HKD15m (S$3m). The yacht will be named Bonheur, which means happiness in French.

Gigi has come a long way in finding true happiness.

At a tender age of 14, she was already trying to earn a living in showbiz. She painstakingly put her brother through medical school, but an unfortunate car accident left him brain damaged.

After having toiled through much of her adult life, Gigi can now kick back and settle down with a man who loves her .

Gigi Lai won't be sharing baby photos with media

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ http://asianuniverse.net/forums/

Last year Gigi Lai retired from the entertainment industry and married wealthy businessman Patrick Ma Ting Keung and became a happy wealthy wife. The other day (7/24th) she gave birth to twin girls for Mr. Ma at Canossa Hospital. Older sister was over 6 pounds, while little sister is only 3 pounds.

The other night, new father Patrick first announced the good news to the media and yesterday afternoon at 2pm, Patrick arrived at the hospital to accompany his wife. He got out of his car and was surrounded by the media, he accepted another interview with a huge smile on his face. He expressed that the twins still have not been given a name. Patrick really loves his wife Gigi, he reveals that Gigi is breastfeeding the girls, and after giving birth she is very tired, so she doesn't have much of an appetite. He brought food to the hospital for his wife. Reporters asked Patrick if they'll share pictures of the twins to the media? He joked: "The babies said they want some privacy, nope!"

Asked if they'll try again for a boy? He said let nature take its course. As for what gift will he give Gigi? He said whatever Gigi likes, he'll give it to her. He also said that Gigi will be discharged from the hospital soon, but the doctor has not decided the exact date.

Yesterday Gigi's parents and good friend Choi Ka Man visited her in the hospital. Honored to be grandparents, the two elders were very excited. They stayed for some time before leaving, asked about Gigi and Babies current mood? They only smiled nonstop: "Thank you Thank you!" Then they left in a hurry and even scratched someone's car.

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Awww, I would have love to see photos of the twins! I bet they're adorable.
I'll respect Gigi's decision though.

Gigi Lai gives birth to twin daughters!

Source: TVB Channel
Translated by: KAY @ kays-entertainment.blogspot.com



Gigi Lai's pregnancy due date is in August, but she decided to pick a lucky day (today, July 24) to have a c-section. She successfully gave birth to twin daughters and they're all safe. Gigi went to Canossa Hospital in secret and husband Patrick Ma has been taking care her. After Gigi gave birth, Ma couldn't wait and went outside the hospital to announce this good news to the media. Around 9:20PM, Ma walked out with a smile and noticed the media, expressing Gigi just gave birth to twin daughters. Elder daughter weighs 6lbs-ish; younger daughter weighs 3lbs-ish. They haven't name them yet and call them by "jeh jeh" (older sister) and "mui mui" (younger sister). He also expressed Gigi is very happy now, but she is very tired. Many relatives and friends would come visit soon. Asked who do the twins resemble more? Ma expressed they resembled both of their parents, but it's more important that everyone is safe. Ma even invited media to have a meal and celebrate.

Just became a mother, Gigi texted friends on her own to share this joy. She expressed in English: "Our pair of angels couldn't wait to say hello to you all. Thank you God for giving us this precious gift. They're very healthy and cute. We would like to share this joy with you."


Awww, congratulations to Gigi and Patrick! I am super duper happy for them right now :-)
I am so jealous of her daughters! :P

News (13th Apr) - Gigi is in a good mood and shops for jewellery

Note: The captions are not from me, but the article.


Thanks to the supplements provided by her husband, the pregnant Gigi looks more glutted (I wish I could use another word besides 'glutted'). A few days ago, she was spotted with a friend shopping for jewellery. When she (Gigi) saw the reporters, she gave them a smile.


Her belly exposed.


Double chin.


Choosing jewellery.


Gigi's friend is very cautious of Gigi.


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Direct summary of the article:

- The same old news, the in-vitro fertilisation, the name-changing and all that.
- Apparently, the Gigi-bearing-twins news is confirmed and both sides of the family are excited. Her husband was quite nervous at first and quickly arranged for her to be admitted to Canossa Hospital.
- Since it's twins and it's Gigi's first pregnancy, she experienced a lot of morning sickness and nausea. Her husband immediately got all kinds of herbs and medicine for her.
- Her husband bought her a lot of things.
- Gigi was shopping for jewellery with her friend. She hesitated in buying them, and left. When she saw the reporters, she quickly covered her belly with her coat. She just smiled at them and went in the vehicle with the help of her friend.

Source: laichi.org/bbs
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Honestly, I have no idea how reporters find out about some things.
Nevertheless, I'm so happy for her ;) And although she was a famous celebrity (and she still is [famous]), she still keeps things under wraps and is very low-key. She doesn't really boast and exaggerate, she keeps things simple. That's one of the things I admire about her even after she has retired from the entertainment circle.

[News] 18th Mar '10 - Gigi and husband celebrate wedding anniversary at Japan

The article talks about Gigi's pregnancy (the same old in-vitro fertilisation etc) and her trip to Japan.
Her husband and her went to Tokyo, Japan for their belated wedding anniversary.
Haha, it also says that Gigi was playing 'hide and seek' with the reporters because once she found out there were reporters following her, she tried her best to avoid them.

Some of the pictures remind me of her in her old movies, like Devil Face Angel Heart!








Credits: laichi.org/bbs

I'm so sorry for posting this so late!

8 Mar 09 [News] - Gigi giving birth to twins in September

Ada and Gigi just went to church.

Ah, and now we see Gigi with her 3 1/2 months pregnant belly (I hope it's not photoshopped like the last time o.O). And it's twins :)!

Credits: laichi.org/bbs

I have read the tags, but will reply them after hiatus!

[News] Gigi Lai is at least 3 months pregnant

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ http://asianuniverse.net/forums/






Congratulations! Currently 39, Gigi Lai was rumored to be pregnant a year ago shortly after her marriage. Retired from the entertainment industry 2 years ago, she focused completely on being a good wife while learning the responsibilities of being a good mother. Yesterday Gigi's good friend Virgina Lok confirmed on her behalf that she is currently 3 months pregnant, but denies that she is pregnant with twins like rumors say. She smiled: "Not that fast, she want to hurry up and get it done!"

Leaving the entertainment circle due to her marriage preparation in 2008, she married wealthy businessman Ma Ting Keung on September 1, 2009. 39 year old Gigi Lai has reached a late age to have a child, she had been actively planning for pregnancy, but never seem to work. Recently, it was rumored that Gigi went to see a famous doctor (Ho Wing Chiu) for embryo implantation in hope to boost her chance to conceive. It was also rumored that she is currently 5 months pregnant with twins and is due late June or July at Canossa Hospital.

Yesterday Gigi's good friend Virgina Lok attended a film premiere and confirmed that Gigi is pregnant, when asked if she's 5 months pregnant with twins? She laughed: "I don't know, I don't know if its twins. How can it be that quick? I think she also wants to get it done all in one go too." She reveals that she had dinner with Gigi the other night, asked if Gigi is on the pregnancy diet? She said: "Just wait for Gigi to go through a peaceful pregnancy first. Whatever she does, hope she clearly understands what she is doing, usually she's quite careful."

Although Virgina was unwilling to reveal how many months pregnant Gigi is, but she reveals that she's at the early stages, in other words, at least 3 months. Asked again if Gigi is currently really happy about being pregnant? She said: "Of course!" One reporter joked and said that Virgina doesn't even know if Gigi is pregnant with twins, looks like she has no face? She smiled: "I have always had no face!"
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A million of congratulations to Gigi! I am very happy for her :) Hmmm, seeing that she's 39 this year, I hope she will have a healthy pregnancy!
I wonder if it's really twins, cause that would be really cool :D

4th of February - Gigi 4 months pregnant; lays off work to take care of baby

Article says that Gigi has seen a doctor and changed her name to 'Lai Ka Yee' in hopes of getting a baby.
Gigi reportedly got pregnant in October last year. After her husband knew about it, he arranged for her to stay in Canossa Hospital and didn't let her work in her brother's dermatology clinic for the safety of the baby.

Credits:
laichi.org
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You see, now she's '4 months pregnant'!
I am becoming very doubtful of most of her news after her retirement XD

1st Feb 2010 - Former actress Gigi Lai two months pregnant

Source: Channel News Asia

HONG KONG: Former actress Gigi Lai who changed her name and consulted a celebrity fertility specialist in hopes of getting a child, is now two months pregnant.

According to Hong Kong media, Lai was overjoyed when she found out she was pregnant and messaged her close friends about it.

"This time, we finally struck. I am so happy. My husband is so anxious and tells me to be careful," said Lai in her text message.

39-year-old Lai and wealthy businessman Patrick Ma, who is 14 years her senior, tied the knot last January. The couple love children but it was not easy for a woman of Lai's age to conceive, so Lai had pulled out all the stops in a bid to make it happen.

She changed her name to "Li Jia Er" - which sounds the same phonetically as the phrase "adding a son", on the advice of her geomancer, who said it would increase her chances of getting pregnant.

She also got top fertility specialist Clement Ho, who has treated stars like Hong Kong actresses Carina Lau and Sandra Ng, to aid her in her quest for a child.

When her husband learned of her pregnancy, he was so anxious he cancelled their wedding anniversary party to let her rest.

Lai's mother-in-law has also started staying by her side and personally takes care of her diet.

Ma reportedly decided to buy another luxury residence for Lai as a gift after Lai was found to be pregnant and will bring her to pick out a place once the their child's condition is stable.

Ma had previously bought his wife a villa, a yacht and a luxury car worth a total of about HK$17.2 million (S$3.1 million), spent HK$20 million (S$3.6 million) to expand his brother-in-law Lai Ying's beauty salon business.

- CNA/ha

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Honestly, I don't know whether to trust this piece of news. Remember last year where reports said she was 2 months pregnant as well? Somewhere in the middle of the year, another piece of news said she was 4 months pregnant too.

There were also pictures where Gigi looked pregnant but after that she clarified that the pictures were photoshopped:


Neither did I fully believe the news of her changing her name to Lai Ka Yee.
Everyone has their own opinion about this, but I guess I'll only believe it when she clarifies :)