(Macao, September 19 2012) – The Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel has once again been
chosen as a film location for a large-scale production starring high-profile
Asian superstars. My Lucky Star, a Chinese-U.S. romantic comedy starring
China’s most famous actress Zhang Ziyi and China's hottest pop star Wang Leehom,
is currently being filmed at various iconic locations within The Venetian Macao
until September 25. With its unmistakable landmark design, Macao’s ever-popular
integrated resort has become a bona fide hit with movie
makers.
Edward Tracy, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sands China
Ltd., said, “The Venetian Macao is excited to welcome
the cast and crew of My Lucky Star. We believe films shot at The Venetian
will attract more tourists to visit and to experience all that Macao has to
offer as a world centre of tourism and leisure.”
Led by ubiquitous Hollywood director Dennie Gordon – who has taken
the helm of very a long list of television episodes that includes Burn
Notice, The Office and Ally McBeal, among many others – My
Lucky Star is a Chinese-U.S. crossover blockbuster, whose plot brings the
characters to Macao, with various scenes filmed between September 2 and 25 at
several of The Venetian Macao’s well-known attractions, such as the expansive
outdoor lagoon, the Grand Canal’s unique indoor waterways and bridges and the
ornate main hotel lobby.
Best known for her leading roles in Hollywood blockbusters such as
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Rush Hour 2 and Memoirs of a
Geisha, Beijing-born Zhang is taking on a dual role in the new romantic
comedy as both female lead and producer. Playing opposite Zhang as the male
lead, Wang is a multi-million album-selling Chinese-American pop star and one of
the hottest names in Chinese music today. He is also an acclaimed actor who has
starred in the Golden Lion Award-winning Lust, Caution from Ang Lee,
Little Big Soldier opposite Jackie Chan, and the self-written and
directed Love in Disguise.
Recent movies and television episodes shot at The Venetian Macao
include the Bollywood film Teri Meri Love Story (in production), Hong
Kong films All’s Well Ends Well and Break Up Club, Taiwanese TV
series Summer’s Desire, and Korean TV series Boys Over Flowers.
In addition, Sands China has hosted illustrious music award shows
such as Star TV 16th China Music Awards and 12th
Chinese Music Media Awards, as well as the highly-renowned Zee Cine Awards that
honoured the biggest Bollywood stars in India and across the world. This
week on September 21 and 22, the runaway success of The Voice of China
will give two exclusive gala concerts to a sell-out crowd at The Venetian
Macao’s CotaiArena™.
Photo
caption: China’s most famous actress Zhang Ziyi and China's hottest
pop star Wang Leehom experience The Venetian Macao’s signature gondola ride
ahead of a press conference for My Lucky Star Wednesday at the integrated
resort.
Photo
caption: My Lucky
Star’s female and male leads Zhang Ziyi and Wang Leehom (right) attend a
press conference Wednesday at The Venetian Macao’s St. Mark’s Square for the
upcoming romantic-comedy.
Photo
caption: The
director and stars of My Lucky Star attend a press conference at The
Venetian Macao Wednesday, as they approach the end of their three-week
on-location shoot at the integrated resort.
Left to
right: Dennie Gordon, director of My Lucky
Star; Dan Raviv, Special Advisor to the Chairman
of the Board, Las Vegas Sands Corp.; Zhang Ziyi, My Lucky Star
female lead; Edward Tracy, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sands
China Ltd.; Janet Tracy; and My Lucky Star male lead Wang
Leehom.
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About The
Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel
Opened in 2007, The Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel is
Macao's first integrated resort featuring stunning replicas of the famous canals
and architectural icons of Venice, Italy. The Venetian Macao features 3,000
suites, 1.2 million square feet (111,000 square metres) of convention and
meeting facilities as well as a 15,000-seat CotaiArena designed for world-class
sports events and electrifying entertainment. The Venetian Macao is also home to
the unique, 1,800-seat luxury Venetian Theatre, hosting the best in
international and Chinese entertainment; more than 30 renowned restaurants; MALO
Clinic Health & Wellness; the incredibly fun Qube indoor playground and more
than 330 retailers at Shoppes Grand Canal. Outdoor recreation areas include
swimming pools and cabanas and a mini-golf course.