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Gill Mohindepaul Singh
Gill Mohindepaul Singh (), better known by his Chinese stage name Q Bobo (), is an Indian–Hong Kong actor working under TVB. Career Singh became an actor for TVB after participating in the TVB game show ''Minutes to Fame'' hosted by Hacken Lee and Joey Leung. He worked for the Correctional Services Department before becoming an actor. The first Indian actor signed by TVB, Gill played one of the regular cast on the TVB sitcom ''Welcome to the House''. In an in-depth interview with ''Muse'' magazine in 2007, Singh discusses his cultural identity and confesses to seeing himself "like an ambassador for my people". In July 2012, after the Immigration Department notified that his wife's February 2011 application for naturalisation as a Hong Kong citizen had been rejected, he announced that he would depart from the Hong Kong entertainment industry and emigrate to Scotland. Singh left Hong Kong early 2013 and would not return until 2019, where he began acting for TVB again. As of 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hong Kong
Hong Kong ( (US) or (UK); , ), officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China ( abbr. Hong Kong SAR or HKSAR), is a city and special administrative region of China on the eastern Pearl River Delta in South China. With 7.5 million residents of various nationalities in a territory, Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated places in the world. Hong Kong is also a major global financial centre and one of the most developed cities in the world. Hong Kong was established as a colony of the British Empire after the Qing Empire ceded Hong Kong Island from Xin'an County at the end of the First Opium War in 1841 then again in 1842.. The colony expanded to the Kowloon Peninsula in 1860 after the Second Opium War and was further extended when Britain obtained a 99-year lease of the New Territories in 1898... British Hong Kong was occupied by Imperial Japan from 1941 to 1945 during World War II; British administration resume ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Best Selling Secrets
''Best Selling Secrets'' (Traditional Chinese: 同事三分親) is a TVB modern sitcom series broadcast from March 2007 to August 2008. The sitcom is about office politics in an advertisement company, as well as family and romantic relationships amongst the characters. Synopsis Wong Ka-Nam (Esther Kwan) disappeared to the United States, leaving behind her son and husband in Hong Kong. When her husband dies in an airplane accident looking for her, Wong Ka-Nam's son, Luk Chit (Vin Choi) is taken into the custody of her mother-in-law, Ng Hang (Elaine Jin). After eighteen long years, Wong Ka-Nam wishes to see her son again and returns to Hong Kong. However, she is met with adamant resistance from her mother-in-law, who views Ka-Nam as bad luck, blaming her for the death of her son. Highly protective of her grandson and fearing that Wong Ka-Nam will attempt to take him away, Ka Nam's mother-in-law does everything in her power to keep mother and son apart. However Wong Ka-Nam is ir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Comeback Clan
''The Comeback Clan'' (Chinese: 翻叮一族; jyutping: ''faan1 ding1 jat1 zuk6''; pinyin: ''fān dīng yī zú'') is a 2010 Hong Kong TVB television drama starring Ha Yu, Benz Hui, Kiki Sheung, Christine Ng and Sammul Chan. Produced by Kwan Wing-chung and co-edited by Choi Suk-yin, Yuen Siu-na, and Lee Yee-wah, the first episode premiered on 20 September 2010. Synopsis Tung ( Ha Yu) saved the Lei family when they were in financial trouble. However the daughters of the Lei family grew up thinking Tung caused them to go bankrupt. They grew up in an unhappy childhood, while Tung appeared to walk off with their family's wealth. Lei Yung-chi (Christine Ng Christine Ng Wing-mei (; born 24 February 1969) is an actress and singer based on Hong Kong. She was under contract to Hong Kong's TVB and ATV. She is known for her roles in TVB's dramas including ''C.I.B. Files'' and ''The Silver Chamber of So ...) grows up and become a finance expert. She plots a revenge and caused Tung t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Some Day (TV Series)
''Some Day'' (Traditional Chinese: (天天天晴) is a TVB modern sitcom series. Cast Ming family Shek family Ma family Other cast Awards and nominations TVB Anniversary Awards (2010) The TVB Anniversary Awards (), officially known as the TVB Awards Presentation, is an annual awards ceremony honoring TVB's programming achievements in Television in Hong Kong, Hong Kong television; despite claims that it is the region's equiva ... * Best Drama - Top 24 * Best Actress (Louise Lee) - Top 15 * Best Actress (Teresa Mo) - Top 15 * Best Supporting Actress (Aimee Chan) - Top 15 * My Favourite Male Character (Tsui Wing) - Top 15 * My Favourite Female Character (Louise Lee) - Top 15 * My Favourite Female Character (Teresa Mo) - Top 5 Viewership ratings References External linksTVB.com''Some Day'' - Official Website {{in lang, zh TVB dramas 2010 Hong Kong television series debuts 2010 Hong Kong television series endings ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
When Lanes Merge
''When Lanes Merge'' (Traditional Chinese: 情越雙白線) is a 2010 TVB modern drama series. Synopsis Rushing along the road every day with a vibrant mix of passengers of all kinds, what taxi drivers see and hear is far more varied than one can ever imagine. Retired taxi driver Ho Kau (Kent Cheng) returns to the job after his son Ho Ka-po (Raymond Wong) was convicted for causing death by dangerous driving under the influence of alcohol. The incident has exacerbated the already fractious relationship between both father and son. Ho Ka-po works for Ho Kau after his release from prison. Before long, he has another serious road accident, in which Ho Kau is also involved and severely injured, both mentally and physically. Ho Ka-po feels so guilty towards his father and comes to understand the importance of careful driving. He maintains a high degree of vigilance while driving but still gets picked on constantly by female traffic police officer Ko Lai-Sam (Kate Tsui). As time goes b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In The Eye Of The Beholder
''In the Eye of the Beholder'' (Traditional Chinese: 秋香怒點唐伯虎) is a TVB costume drama series. Synopsis In search of the last model for his painting “Nine Pretty Women”, acclaimed scholar TONG BAK FU (Moses Chan) goes on a trip to Hangzhou with his ardent disciple WAT GEI (Johnson Lee) who is also like his bodyguard. While there, he meets a pretty young maid from WAH’s Residence, CHAU HEUNG (Myolie Wu). FU is mesmerized by HEUNG’s beauty and martial agility and falls in love with her right away. In order to approach the girl, he disguises as a servant and assumes the pseudonym WAH ON, seeking to win her affections with his talent and ingenuity. But contrary to his wishes, HEUNG is unmoved and even harbours an intense dislike for him after a series of misunderstandings. Master of the family WAH HUNG SHAN ( Ha Yu) knew from the very beginning that FU is not a common man. By the time his true identity is revealed, the scholar has already developed a close bon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Off Pedder
''Off Pedder'' (Traditional Chinese: 畢打自己人) is a TVB modern drama series broadcast since October 2008 and ended on 12 February 2010. The sitcom is about office politics in a magazine company, as well as family and romantic relationships amongst the characters, with the majority of the cast from ''Best Selling Secrets''. Synopsis ''Chiu (潮) Magazine'' is part of the Kam Bo Corporation, and has its offices on Pedder Street in Hong Kong (thus giving rise to the name of the series). The show centres on the politics of the ''Chiu (潮)'' and Kam Bo office, and the lives of the characters who work in this office. Central to the plot are Yan Seung (Teresa Mo), who takes up a position early on in the series as editor of ''Chiu (潮)''. The initial plot focused on her rivalry with the Head of Sales, Susan Ka So-Shan (Elaine Jin). As more characters were introduced, the plot expanded to focus on Yim Yue Tai ( Stephen Au) and Yu Ka Sing (Wayne Lai). How will these four indi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Chip Off The Old Block
''A Chip Off the Old Block'' (Traditional Chinese: 巴不得爸爸...) is a 2009 TVB television drama from Hong Kong produced and created by Poon Ka Tak. The original broadcast was on the TVB Jade with approximately 45-minute-long episodes airing five days a week. The final two episodes were an hour and a half long each, which aired during the weekends. ''A Chip Off the Old Block'' tells the story of the articulate businessman Chor Chi, who accidentally travels back in time to the 1960s and meets his younger father, Chor Fan. Plot However, for this pair of Father and son, it is quite difficult because both of them have different characters, different way of doing things, and even their life goals are totally different from each other. Father Chor Fan (Sunny Chan) has feelings still like a man in the 60s, but Son Chor Chi (Ron Ng) finds that he is too slow compared to others who are living in the 21st Century. Chor Chi from the 21st Century goes back in time to the 60s when hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Born Rich (TV Series)
''Born Rich'' (Traditional Chinese: 富貴門, literally ''Gate of Wealth'') is a 2009 Hong Kong television drama produced by TVB under executive producer Chong Wai-kin. The drama was promoted as TVB's "grand production" for 2009. Running for 39 episodes, the last two episodes were of two hours each. Synopsis Sophisticated banker Marcus Cheuk mistakes con artist Sha Fu-loi for his half brother Cheuk Yatming, fortuitously elevating the swindler to one of the leading figures in the banking industry. The lost and found brotherhood has blinded Marcus to Fu-loi's real nature and intentions. Marcus is kidnapped overseas by a group of rioters. He undergoes a dramatic personality change after the incident. His wife Connie has tried her best to console him but still cannot help him get over the unpleasant experience. Longing for more comfort and support, Marcus gets back with his ex-lover Angie. Connie is heartbroken to learn about the affair and it has left the broken mirror that can't ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Stew Of Life (TVB)
''The Stew of Life'' (Traditional Chinese: 有營煮婦) is a TVB family comedy series. It stars Louise Lee, Christine Ng, Chung King Fai and Fala Chen Fala Chen (; born 24 February 1982) is a Chinese American actress. She is known for her roles in Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero film ''Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings'' and HBO miniseries ''Irma Vep'' and ''The Undoing''. Che ... as the main leads. Plot Upon returning from a trip with her husband NG MAN TAK (Chung King Fai), cookery teacher LO SIU LAI (Lee Sze Kei, Louise) is shocked to find that her little daughter NG CHOI NI (Chen Fala) has started cohabiting with a homosexually inclined colleague LAU TAT YAN (Hung Tin Ming) while her divorced sister LO SIU MEI (Ng Wing Mei) is seemingly caught up in a love triangle between tenant YAU KAI (Mak Cheung Ching) and her ex-husband. By and by TAK is forced to retire early and stays at home all day with nothing to do. LAI, on the other hand, is lucky enough to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Catch Me Now
''Catch Me Now'' (Traditional Chinese: 原來愛上賊) is a TVB modern action series broadcast in April 2008. Synopsis Ko Chit (Damian Lau) lost his parents to an accidental fire in his teenage years, mourning with resignation until he realizes the fire was caused by a wealthy businessman's greed. Ever since then, his belief in the law has been overcome by his own morals. He gives the businessman a warning by robbing large sums of money (which he donates to various charities) and deceiving him into believing that he killed his son (who was actually unscathed). Many years pass since then, and Ko Chit has become a criminal mastermind, forming a modern-day Robin Hood thievery group consisting of 4 other members, who he had helped or saved: *Tam Bun (Johnson Lee), the hacker. Known as BT or Ben, he is Ko Chit's younger cousin. He was kicked out of a prestigious university due to his hacking into the school system. *Kwan Yun (Wilson Tsui), the locksmith and bomb-maker. Known as Key ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wasabi Mon Amour
''Wasabi Mon Amour'' (Traditional Chinese: 和味濃情) is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in January 2008. Synopsis :Melt in mouth :Glow of heart :Come experience different tastes of life Japanese cuisine chef Chung Lai-Wo (Michael Tao) has long been in love with his childhood friend Ko Yau-Mei (Louisa So), who is always interested in pursuing a career in showbiz. To realize her dream, Wo lies to the press and refers to Mei as "a most talented chef of the time". With Wo's help, Mei has finally landed a job as the host of a food program. As Mei is completely clueless about cooking, Wo decides to do her a favor by offering to be her assistant, which irritates his mentor Ko Shau (Paul Chun), also father of Mei, beyond measure. Although the food program turns out to be very popular, Mei often gets picked on by her half sister Ko Yim-Lai (Bernice Liu) while at work. Lai is angry with Shau for being bad to her mother and she means to make things difficult for Mei as revenge. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
