guidelines: actor (bonuses)

01. Must be tanned - and we're not talking about the natural one. If you don't hit the tanning booth for some artificial tanning like Louis Koo and all of the other guys did, don't expect to get any big roles. No tan is equivalent to not being manly. Leave the milky white skin to the ladies.

02. Must be tall. With the actresses getting taller every day, you better be taller than them, especially since they will all be wearing high heels. Did you ever see a short leading man? Don't expect to get anywhere unless you pass the height test. The ride to being an actor does have a minimum height requirement. If you don't meet it, don't bother standing in line.

03. Must be in shape. TVB will not pair a gorgeous beauty with a pig, so cut off the beer and hit the gym. Besides, you must be able to do some stunts if required. You can't pass out after filming one take of a running scene - especially since scenes are filmed over and over again until they're perfect.

04. Maintain TVB's set image for you. The way people see you is very important. Once you're under TVB management, say goodbye to your "real life." You belong to TVB, so you will portray the image they decide to market you as at all times.

05. Join Mr. Hong Kong. If the girls can do it, you can too (dependent on the fact that you place)! It's the quickest way to gain exposure, support, and to get into the TVB screen. Since the male pageant is novel and there's a shortage of actors at TVB, you will also be less likely to receive criticism, so it's win-win. You can be a Mr. Hong Kong and a TVB actor!