英语文摘:Cecilia Cheung shows up to promote new film

BEIJING, July 5 (Xinhuanet) -- The launch ceremony for comedy film "The Lion Roars 2" was held Sunday, July 3 in the coastal city of Ningbo, Zhejiang Province.

An array of stars were in attendance, including Cecilia Cheung, Xiao Shen Yang, Victor Huang, and the film's director Joe Ma.

A casually dressed Cecilia Cheung was seen mixing with and talking to the director and other cast members. She appeared to be in good spirits, despite rumors surrounding her private life.

Actress Cecilia Cheung (L, front) and director Joe Ma (R, front) attend the launch ceremony of film "The Lion Roars 2".

Cheung and her actor-singer husband Nicholas Tse have dominated the headlines of entertainment publications since details of their bumpy marriage were first revealed in May.

Crew members said that Cheung was suffering from a fever on the day but still managed to try on more than 20 costumes before the ceremony.

The film, set during the Three Kingdoms period, tells the story of the strategist Zhuge Liang (portrayed by Xiao Shen Yang) and his wife Huang Yueying (Cecilia Cheung).