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Gongsun Ce
Gongsun Ce is a fictional character in the Chinese novel ''The Seven Heroes and Five Gallants''. Highly intelligent and very familiar with traditional Chinese medicine, he was an able assistant to the upright official Bao Zheng. Background Proficient in Chinese classics with a sharp mind, Gongsun Ce nevertheless failed the imperial examination multiple times. (Although not clearly stated, the novel implied his failures were due to other candidates bribing corrupt chief examiners like Pang Ji.) He found refuge at a monastery and was treated well by the abbot, who eventually recommended him to the newly appointed Kaifeng prefect Bao Zheng. After reading the abbot's reference letter and interviewing him, Bao took Gongsun as his assistant. Familiarity with medicine As Gongsun Ce studied medicine, he was able to investigate cases by disguising himself as a wandering doctor carrying a medicine kit and a quack's banner. If he was invited to a patient's family, he would ask questions rel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gongsun
Gongsun () is one of the few Chinese compound surnames. Famous people with this surname include: * Gongsun Xuanyuan, reputed name of the Yellow Emperor; other sources say his surname was Ji * Gongsun Shu, emperor of Chengjia * Gongsun Shan Yang, Legalist philosopher * Gongsun 'Xishou' Yan, Warring States era Qin premier and Wei strategist * Gongsun Long, philosopher, Logician * Gongsun Ao General of the Han Dynasty * Gongsun Zan, warlord and general of the Han Dynasty * Rulers of Liaodong in the Three Kingdoms: ** Gongsun Du, general of the Han Dynasty ** Gongsun Kang, elder son of Gongsun Du ** Gongsun Gong, younger son of Gongsun Du ** Gongsun Yuan, younger son of Gongsun Kang, claimed independence and set up Yan Kingdom * Gongsun Qiao, statesman of the State of Zheng * Gongsun Sheng, character from Water Margin * Gongsun Lü'e, character from The Return of the Condor Heroes * Gongsun Ce, the adviser or personal secretary of Bao Zheng Bao Zheng (; 5 March 999 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willow
Willows, also called sallows and osiers, from the genus ''Salix'', comprise around 400 speciesMabberley, D.J. 1997. The Plant Book, Cambridge University Press #2: Cambridge. of typically deciduous trees and shrubs, found primarily on moist soils in cold and temperate regions. Most species are known as willow, but some narrow-leaved shrub species are called osier, and some broader-leaved species are referred to as sallow (from Old English ''sealh'', related to the Latin word ''salix'', willow). Some willows (particularly arctic and alpine species) are low-growing or creeping shrubs; for example, the dwarf willow (''Salix herbacea'') rarely exceeds in height, though it spreads widely across the ground. Description Willows all have abundant watery bark sap, which is heavily charged with salicylic acid, soft, usually pliant, tough wood, slender branches, and large, fibrous, often stoloniferous roots. The roots are remarkable for their toughness, size, and tenacity to live ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raymond Cho (actor)
Raymond Cho Wing-Lim (, born 16 October 1964) is a Hong Kong television actor, singer and host. He currently works for the television company, TVB. Cho began his career as a singer, winning a singing competition when he was 30 years old. After an unsuccessful attempt at being a singer, he gave acting a try. After filming some movies, he joined TVB. Notable dramas he has starred in are: ''Healing Hands II'' (2000), ''Healing Hands III'' (2005), '' Welcome to the House'' (2006), and '' At Home With Love'' (2006). Cho married Elaine Chiang, the oldest daughter of Hong Kong actor David Chiang, on 28 November 2007. Their son, Brandon Cho, was born in 2008. Their second daughter, Erin Cho, was born in 2011. Filmography TV dramas Film Political participation Cho is amongst many Hong Kong celebrities with patriotic stances in support of Chinese nationalism, usually expressing speeches on his social media sites backing The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administration Reg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cat And Mouse (2003 Film)
''Cat and Mouse'' () is a 2003 Hong Kong ''wuxia'' romantic comedy film directed by Gordon Chan, and starring Andy Lau, Anthony Wong and Cecilia Cheung. The film is loosely based on the 19th century novel, ''The Seven Heroes and Five Gallants'' by Shi Yukun Shi Yukun ( 19th century), courtesy name Zhenzhi, was a highly popular Qing dynasty storyteller who performed in Beijing during the first half of the 19th century. Little is known about his life, but anecdotes recorded in the 1940s claimed he work .... Plot Zhan Zhao (Andy Lau) is a court officer who learns of a plot to assassinate Judge Bao (Anthony Wong). While on holiday he meets a young man named Bai (Cecilia Cheung) who turns out to be a woman. Zhan Zhao tries to recruit Bai to help him stop the assassination of Judge Bao. Cast References External links * 2003 films 2003 martial arts films 2003 action comedy films 2003 romantic comedy films Hong Kong action comedy films Hong Kong martial arts comed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liu Kai-chi
Dick Liu Kai-chi (, 30 September 1953 – 28 March 2021) was a Hong Kong actor, best known for his everyman supporting roles. His career spanned over 40 years, with appearances in over 90 television series and 70 films. He earned eight nominations at the Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Supporting Actor, two of which he won; one for his role in the 1992 comedy ''Cageman,'' and the other for the action thriller ''Beast Stalker'' in 2009. Career Liu had been interested in acting at an early age, and decided to enter the film industry after graduating high school. He took on various film crew positions to accumulate industry experience, and was initially rejected from acting school because of his height and "ordinary" appearance. He was eventually accepted into the TVB artist training programme in 1979. Liu was first known for his appearance in the hit 1980 TV series ''The Bund''. Liu won his first Hong Kong Film Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1993 for his role as Prince Sam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Great General
The Great General (碧血青天珍珠旗) is a 30-episode 1994 Hong Kong TV series produced by ATV. It is the sequel to the series '' Heroic Legend of the Yang's Family'', featuring mostly the same cast. Plot Long existed the legend that one can overlord the world with the help of the Banner of Hegemony. During the search for this banner under Song (Cantonese: ''Sung'') emperor's decree, Joeng Zung-bou takes back a professed owner who turns out to be an assassin to severely injure the emperor, which brings Joeng Zung-bou to jail term as an accused traitor. In the hope of getting some help from judge Baau Cing, Joeng Zung-bou's daughter-in-law Wai Ling-ji runs away in pregnancy and unfortunately encounters a mob working for the ambitious prince Ziu Dak-jam who is plotting conspiracy, but is lucky enough to be rescued by the patriotic general Dik Cing, who then takes their message to Baau Cing and eventually have the Joengs rescued. At this moment, the Banner of Hegemony appears in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heroic Legend Of The Yang's Family
Heroic Legend of the Yang's Family (碧血青天楊家將) is a 30-episode 1994 Hong Kong TV series produced by ATV, based on the legendary '' Generals of the Yang Family''. Plot In a fierce battle against the invading army of its neighboring country Liao, Song's main force, the famous Yang's Troop, suffers a complete defeat due to failure of prompt backup from its General in Chief Pong Loong, who is jealous of the Yangs of their military honors. Later, in the investigation over the defeat, the Justice Pao finds solid evidence against Loong of his fraternization with Liao, which leads to the execution of Loong, and thus arouses hatred between Yang's Family and Loong's father, the Grand Tutor Pong. Realizing his identity as a Yang's offspring after being out of contact with the Yangs for ages, Liao General Yollig Chung-Yuen returns to the land of Song for a reunion with his own birth parents. Seeing it a chance to maliciously revenge on the Yangs, Pong strives for the execution of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Justice Bao (2010 TV Series)
''Justice Bao'' is a Chinese TV series starring producer Jin Chao-chun as the Song dynasty official Bao Zheng. The series ran for 3 seasons from 2010 to 2012. In addition to Jin, Kenny Ho, Fan Hung-hsuan and Lung Lung again reprise their iconic roles from the 1993 Taiwanese hit '' Justice Pao'' and the 2008 Chinese series '' Justice Bao''. Seasons Cast and characters : ''Note: Some cast members played multiple roles.'' Main and recurring characters Other characters (in order of appearance) ; Season 1 (2010) * Jin Weifu as Bao Xing * Wei Hua as Huli jing * Li Guangfu as Zhang Biegu * Zhang Wei as Lin Feng * Xu Ming as Jiang Wan * Guo Yiming as Pang Yu * Zhang Jian as Xiang Fu * Dong Weimin as Tian Zhong * Ji Hai as Pang Shun * Zhan Shibao as Pang An * Benny Chan as Bai Yutang * Miao Qing as Han Zhang * Zhang Peng as Jiang Ping * Wang Wenyan as Lu Fang * Li Yonglin as Xu Qing * Lin Yuezhang as Chen Lin * Xie Yuanzhen as Suo'er * Zhang Beibei as Hong Yujiao * Zhou Zihan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Justice Bao (2008 TV Series)
''Justice Bao'' is a Mainland Chinese television series, starring Jin Chao-chun, Kenny Ho and Fan Hung-hsuan. The three actors first portrayed their respective characters in the 1993 Taiwanese Taiwanese may refer to: * Taiwanese language, another name for Taiwanese Hokkien * Something from or related to Taiwan ( Formosa) * Taiwanese aborigines, the indigenous people of Taiwan * Han Taiwanese, the Han people of Taiwan * Taiwanese people, ... hit '' Justice Bao''. Lung Lung from the 1993 series also reprised his role. Units Cast : ''Note: Some cast members played multiple roles.'' International broadcast References * Legend of Bao back on TV 16 years later http://www.china.org.cn/culture/2009-07/23/content_18188089.htm {{The Seven Heroes and Five Gallants Fictional depictions of Bao Zheng in television 2008 Chinese television series debuts 2000s crime drama television series Mandarin-language television shows Television shows set in Kaifeng Gong'an television series ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asia Television
Asia Television Limited (, also known as ATV) is a digital media and broadcasting company in Hong Kong. Established as the first television service in Hong Kong as Rediffusion Television () on 29 May 1957, it shifted to terrestrial television on 30 November 1973, and was renamed Asia Television on 24 September 1982. ATV operated two main over-the-air channels: the Cantonese-language ATV Home and the English-language ATV World. Despite its relatively small market share, ATV received numerous awards for its programmes. One of its successes was the local version of the British game show ''Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'' in 2001, which allowed ATV to enjoy a short-term upturn in its viewing figures. After 2000, ATV faced a gradual decline in production quality and viewership, as well as financial difficulties—a process hastened under the leadership of Wang Zheng. ATV's credibility was severely damaged in 2011 after its news department had falsely reported that Jiang Zemin ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Justice Bao (1993 TV Series)
''Justice Pao'' is a 236-episode television series from Taiwan, first airing on Chinese Television System (CTS) from February 1993 to January 1994. Background The show stars Jin Chao-chun as the legendary Song dynasty official Bao Zheng. It was hugely popular in many countries in East Asia and Southeast Asia. The series was originally planned to have just 15 episodes. However, the show had high ratings when the initial episodes aired. Due to its popularity, CTS extended the show to 236 episodes. The rival TVB and ATV Home networks in Hong Kong both bought the series in an attempt to gain viewers. Competition between the two networks during the series’ run was so intense that identical episodes were shown on both channels on the same night. It was also one of the first dramas that used NICAM technology ( Dual Sound Switch Cantonese/Mandarin). List of cases Cast : ''Note: Some cast members played multiple roles.'' Awards 1995 – 30th Golden Bell Awards * Won – Jin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
