For an artist who has already achieved as much as Liza Wang, it's no longer realistic to expect breakthroughs and surprises, and yet that's exactly what she pulled off in 2005 with the popular period drama Wars of In-Laws. Shedding her perfect composure and graceful image, the veteran actress elicited laughter and applause with a comical performance as a shrill and demanding mother-in-law. Matching pace with Wang is starlet Myolie Wu, who gives a characteristically spunky performance as the bumbling daughter-in-law. Wars of In-Laws was a big hit with both audiences and critics, pulling in top viewership ratings and bagging the Best Drama award at the 2005 TVB Anniversary Awards. Wang was honored... [read more]
Television greats Adam Cheng and Kwong Wa bring one of the most storied rivalries in Chinese history to the small screen in TVB's 2004 grand period drama The Conqueror's Story. After the death of China's first emperor, Qinshihuang, the Qin Dynasty fell into rapid decline as the vast empire reverted to warlordism. The struggle for sovereignty eventually came down to a battle of wits and weapons between Xiang Yu, Overlord of the Western Chu (Xichu Bawang), and Liu Bang, the King of Han, in what came to be called the Chu-Han contention.
The Conqueror's Story breathes life into the fabled historical figures. Evergreen hero Adam Cheng aptly portrays the tumultuous epic life of peasant-turned-emperor... [read more]
The uncut edition of the classic TV series The Duke of Mount Deer now comes with English subtitles!
Of all Jin Yong's intricate series, The Duke of Mount Deer is perhaps the most lively and vivid. It is also one of his most popular, having been made into countless films and TV series, including the famous Stephen Chow movie Royal Tramp. The story revolves around Wai Siu Bo, Emperor Kangxi's friend, and his seven wives. Apart from Stephen Chow, Jordan Chan, Dicky Cheung, and Wang Xiaoming have all played this tricky layabout named Wai Siu Bo in different adaptations. However, none of these versions have impressed the audience to such a great extent as the 1984 TVB version starring the Infernal Affairs... [read more]
An early Five Tigers title, TVB's 1981 period drama The Lonely Hunter marked the first leading role for top 80s star Felix Wong, who had only recently graduated from the studio's acting program at the time. Wong rose to instant stardom when the drama was aired, and The Lonely Hunter remains one of his most representative works. Also making his acting breakthrough in a signature morally conflicted role was fellow Tiger Michael Miu who found immediate heartthrob status with his dashing looks. As a sign of TVB's push for the up-and-coming newcomers, Miu and Wong were supported by stars like Carol Cheng, Shek Sau, Lau Daan, and Chan Man Yee in the drama. Revolving around underworld power struggle... [read more]
TVB's answer to Charlie's Angels, 2004 police drama Angels of Mission puts top actresses Sonija Kwok, Charmaine Sheh, and Shirley Yeung on the frontline for a thrilling action-packed series. All Miss Hong Kong pageant winners, the leading ladies back up their beauty and brains with both acting and action chops in this entertaining serial. Though TVB makes many police dramas, few are completely headlined by actresses and filled with such stylish action sequences, allowing the usually soft-spoken starlets to show their tough sides. Award-winning actor Patrick Tam, who returned to TVB briefly in 2003 and 2004 for three series, co-stars in Angels of Mission, along with Shek Sau, Thomas Lam, Stephen... [read more]
Long before Lust, Caution, Infernal Affairs, and Hero, acclaimed Hong Kong actor Tony Leung Chiu Wai paid his dues on television, starring in many classic dramas that are still fondly remembered by Hong Kong audiences. After graduating from TVB's acting classes in 1982, Leung quickly rose to stardom and became one of the studio's top actors in the 1980s through hit series like Police Cadet and Duke of Mount Deer. His first proper leading role came in 1983 with the touching drama Beyond the Rose Garden, co-starring popular actress and host Money Lo and veterans Louise Lee and Patrick Tse. Fans can also look out for faces in the crowd like Stephen Chow, Francis Ng, and Bobby Au-Yeung, all newcomers... [read more]
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