Beleaguered Hong Kong Celebrities Change Channels
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Back in the heyday of Hong Kong movies, the city’s film stars and those groomed by the Hong Kong industry were among the biggest stars in Asia.
Now, facing the twin pressures of coronavirus’ impact on productions and performances and, for some, a cold shoulder from mainland Chinese audiences, many Hong Kong stars are becoming digital creators and entrepreneurs.
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Not only have film and TV opportunities dried up, well-paid promotional gigs, such as ribbon-cutting ceremonies for shop openings and commercial launches at shopping malls, were called off throughout 2020.
Angel Parker Cast as Lead Alongside Billy Campbell in ABC Drama Pilot National Parks
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Feb. 17, 2021
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Known best for her recurring roles in Hulu’s “The Runaways” and ABC’s “The Rookie,” actress Angel Parker has been cast to co-star alongside Billy Campbell in Kevin Costner’s drama pilot “National Parks” at ABC.
“National Parks” follows a small group of elite National Parks Service agents as they solve crimes while protecting national treasures, uncovering a vast array of criminal activity that lurks amidst sweeping, beautiful landscapes.
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Parker will play Ava Longridge, the ISB’s inquisitive intelligence analyst who gathers and studies evidence to assess potential threats inside of the parks. Campbell will play lead opposite Parker as Cal Foster, an experienced ISB special agent who has worked in the field for years but is now stepping into a new leadership role, determined to hon