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Juedai Shuangjiao
''Juedai Shuangjiao'' () is a wuxia novel by Gu Long first published in 1966. The novel is about a pair of twin brothers who, because of a feud between two formidable martial artists, were separated at birth and raised on opposing sides. , it has been adapted into four films and eight television series. Plot Eighteen years ago, a handsome martial artist, Jiāng Fēng (), was injured in a fight and coincidentally saved by the sisters Yāoyuè () and Liánxīng () of Yihua Palace (), one of the deadliest clans in the ''jianghu'' (martial artists' community). Yaoyue fell in love with Jiang Feng but he rejected her despite her beauty because her arrogance made him feel disgusted. Instead, he fell in love with the sisters' servant, Huā Yuènú (), made her pregnant, and fled with her. Jiang Feng's jealous servant, Jiāng Qin (Jiang Biéhè) (), betrayed his master and caused a group of bandits to attack the lovers just when Hua Yuenu had just given birth to twin boys. Although Jiang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Example
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Handsome Siblings
''Handsome Siblings'' is a 1992 Hong Kong ''wuxia'' film adapted from Gu Long's novel ''Juedai Shuangjiao''. The film was directed by Eric Tsang and stars Andy Lau and Brigitte Lin. Plot Every 18 years, the martial artists' community hold a martial arts contest to elect a new leader. Eva Palace's ruler wins the title and is tasked with eliminating the Ten Villains, who live in the Villains' Valley, a sanctuary for criminals, for stealing charity funds for victims of a flood in Eastern China. Yin Nam-tin (Eva Palace ruler's husband) believes that the villains are innocent and attempts to stop his wife from killing them. The couple turn against each other and Yin eventually manages to defeat his wife, but becomes paralyzed and mute. Eva accepts a girl called More as her disciple and raises her to disguise as a man while intending to groom her as her successor. Meanwhile, the Ten Villains accept Yin's son, Fishy, as their student and plan to "nurture" him to become the greatest villa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shek Sau
Shek Sau (, born Chan Shek-sau, Bill, 21 November 1947) is a Hong Kong actor working for TVB. His son Sam Chan also works for TVB as an actor. In 2005, they appeared in a cooking show together for a Father's Day Father's Day is a holiday of honoring fatherhood and paternal bonds, as well as the influence of fathers in society. In Catholic countries of Europe, it has been celebrated on 19 March as Saint Joseph's Day since the Middle Ages. In the United ... promotion. Filmography References External links * hkcinemagic entry {{DEFAULTSORT:Shek, Sau 1947 births Living people Hong Kong male film actors Hong Kong male television actors TVB actors 20th-century Hong Kong male actors 21st-century Hong Kong male actors Hong Kong television presenters ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Twins (1979 TV Series)
''The Twins'' is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Gu Long's novel ''Juedai Shuangjiao''. The series was first aired on TVB in Hong Kong on 6 May 1979. Cast : ''Note: Some of the characters' names are in Cantonese romanisation.'' * Wong Yuen-sun as Siu-yu-yee * Shek Sau as Fa Mo-kuet * Michelle Yim as So Ying * Wong Hang-sau as Tit Sum-lan * Ko Miu-see as Cheung Ching * Paul Chu Kong as Kong Fung * Lui Yau-wai as Fa Yuet-no * So Hang-suen as Yiu-yuet * Wan Lau-mei as Lin-sing * Stanley Fung as Kong Pit-hok * Wong Wan-choi as Kong Yuk-long * Cheung Chung as Yin Nam-tin * Idy Chan Idy Chan Yuk Lin (born 25 March 1960) is a popular Hong Kong TV actress, especially during the 1980s and was named as one of the Five Beauties of TVB. Career She joined showbiz in 1977. She is most famous for her portrayal of three of the char ... as Muk-yung Kau * Cheng Lai-fong as Tit Ping-ku * Cheung Mou-hau as Yam Kau-yau * Ye Fung as Ha-ha-yee * Chan Yee-hing as Tou Kiu-kiu * Wong Sun as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taiwan Television
Taiwan Television Enterprise, Ltd. (), commonly known as TTV and formerly known as Central Television and Voice of Taiwan, is the first terrestrial television station in the Republic of China (Taiwan). It was established on April 28, 1962, and started formally broadcasting later that year on October 10, 1962, as free-to-air. It is the first television company in Taiwan. The station became home to many trailblazing and innovative shows at the time. Recently, the station enjoyed a resurgence in viewership when it inked a major contract with Sanlih E-Television to promote and air the latter's shows. TTV's pop idol dramas consistently rated high, although it sometimes went down or up depending on the storyline and the stars' appeal on these dramas. Under media reform laws, TTV was tapped for privatization in 2007. Currently, the financial TV network Unique Satellite TV owns most of the stake of TTV. Since 1962, TTV began some of the milestones that changed the landscape of TTV pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juedai Shuangjiao (1977 TV Series)
''Juedai Shuangjiao'' is a Taiwanese television series adapted from Gu Long's novel of the same title. The series was first aired on TTV in Taiwan in 1977. Cast * Hsia Ling-ling as Xiaoyu'er / Hua Yuenu * Chiang Ming as Hua Wuque / Jiang Feng * Chang Lu as Tie Xinlan * He Szu-min as Su Ying / Murong Jiu * Betty Pei as Yaoyue * Yin Pao-lien as Lianxing * Wu Heng as Yan Nantian * Chao Tzu-ching / Chu Hui-chen as Tie Pinggu * Ke Lei as Zhang Jing * Tsao Chian as Jiang Biehe * Ching Hung as Jiang Yulang * Lei Ming as Yin Ping * Chin Shih as Du Sha * Shen Hsueh-chen as Tu Jiaojiao * Tsui Fu-sheng as Li Dazui Production The series was considered to be a major production by TTV at that time because most of the actors in the television station were involved in the project. Hsia Ling-ling was initially selected by Gu Long Xiong Yaohua (7 June 1938 – 21 September 1985), better known by his pen name Gu Long, was a Hong Kong-born Taiwanese novelist, screenwriter, film producer and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marian Rivera
Marian Rivera Gracia-Dantes (; born 12 August 1984) is a Filipino recording artist, actress, and commercial model. She gained prominence as a widely-acclaimed actress for her roles in '' MariMar'', ''Dyesebel'', '' Amaya'', ''Darna'' and '' Temptation of Wife''. As a recording artist, Rivera has released two studio albums: the ''Marian Rivera Dance Hits'' and ''Retro Crazy''. She has starred in films such as '' My Bestfriend's Girlfriend'', ''You to Me Are Everything'', and '' Panday 2''. She was included in 2011's Top 20 Endorsers. She was hailed as '' FHM Magazine's'' Sexiest Woman in 2008, 2013, and 2014, setting the record of three cumulative victories through voting online and SMS. She was selected as one of the members of the selection committee at the ''Miss Universe 2021''. Early life and education Marian Rivera Gracia was born in Madrid, Spain to Francisco Javier Gracia Alonso, a Spaniard, and Amalia Rivera, a Filipina from Cavite. Her parents married and eventually ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ai-Ai Delas Alas
Martina Eileen Hernandez delas Alas-Sibayan (born November 11, 1964), known professionally as Ai-Ai delas Alas, is a Filipino actress and comedian. She is widely regarded as the country's "Queen of Comedy" for her comedic talent and best known for her role in the film '' Ang Tanging Ina'' (2003), which became a blockbuster hit. On account of the film's popularity, a television series spin-off was produced, as well as three sequels: ''Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat'' (2008), '' Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!)'' (2010) and '' Enteng ng Ina Mo'' (2011), with delas Alas reprising her role. She also appeared in the comedy film ''Our Mighty Yaya'', which premiered on May 10, 2017, through Regal Entertainment. Early and personal life Delas Alas is the daughter of Rosendo delas Alas (1920–2008) and Gregoria delas Alas ''née'' Hernández (died December 30, 2013), and was later adopted by her older, unmarried aunt, Justa delas Alas. She earned a mass communication degree from Far Ea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kung Fu Divas
''Kung Fu Divas'' is a 2013 Philippine action comedy film directed by Onat Diaz and starring Ai Ai delas Alas and Marian Rivera. The lead stars also co-produced the film which opened in theaters on October 2, 2013 as part of Star Cinema's 20th Anniversary presentation. This film is a parody of Gu Long's Wuxia novel Juedai Shuangjiao. Plot Charlotte ( Ai Ai de las Alas) is from a family of beauty queens, but she has yet to win a title of her own. Her final chance is the ''Hiyas ng Dalampasigan'' Pageant (literally, Seaside Jewel Pageant), and her mother has taken steps to make sure that she wins. But her chances are dashed when the mysterious Samantha (Marian Rivera) suddenly joins the contest. The two become bitter enemies following the contest, but they are soon forced by destiny to team up. It turns out the two have a hidden connection to a mystical past, and must work together to discover the truth about their heritage. Cast *Ai Ai delas Alas as Charlotte/Lyna (xiao yu'er ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anita Yuen
Anita Yuen Wing Yee (born 4 September 1971) is a Hong Kong film and television actress. Pageant career At the age of 18, Yuen entered the Miss Hong Kong 1990 pageant. She was a heavy favorite to win the crown from the semifinal to final. During the semifinals on August 5, 1990, she won the Miss Photogenic award. She had a semifinal score of 485, placing 3rd overall. The finals were held on August 21, 1990. She eventually beat out another big favorite, Helen Yung who was 1st runner up and the winner of 2 other awards. Yuen later represented Hong Kong at the Miss Chinese International 1991 pageant, held on February 2, 1991. She took 1st runner up for Hong Kong. She also competed at the Miss Universe 1991 pageant in Las Vegas, Nevada. She failed to make the top 10 and was placed 60th. Film career Yuen is best known for her role as the female lead in Derek Yee's 1993 tear-jerker ''C'est la vie, mon chéri'' (1993). She is also well-remembered in her cross-gender comic role opposite L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Francis Ng
Francis Ng Chun-yu (; born 21 December 1961) is a Hong Kong actor and director. He is known for his roles in the TVB series ''Triumph in the Skies'' and in films such as ''Young and Dangerous'', '' Once Upon a Time in Triad Society'', ''A Man Called Hero'' and '' The Mission''. Early life Ng was born in Hong Kong to a family with ancestry from Panyu, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. He is the uncle of footballer, Ng Wai Chiu. Ng revealed in a stand-up comedy, saying that when he was a child he told his mother that his dream was to get a job that does not need any academic qualification, without a fixed working hours and high pay. Then, his mother asked him to become a beggar. So, he went to Wong Tai Sin, a famous temple in Hong Kong, to observe those beggars there. He realised that becoming beggar is too busy and need to perform manual labour, which does not suit his free and unconstrained attitude. Consequently, he gave up and decided to become a movie star because being a movi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Miu
Michael Miu Kiu-wai ( 苗僑偉) (born 18 June 1958) is a Hong Kong actor and businessman. His career has been met with popular success in his youth, followed by a resurgence in middle age after a period of hiatus. He is considered one of the most popular Hong Kong actors of the 1980s. Miu is best known for the villainous Yeung Hong in the 1983 television drama '' The Legend of the Condor Heroes''. Early life Born in Zhoushan, Zhejiang in 1958, Miu and his mother moved to Hong Kong to rejoin his father when he was five. Miu rarely saw his father, a merchant mariner, and was mainly raised by his mother. Near the end of high school, Miu's father was diagnosed with cancer. As a result, he left school and began working as a carpenter to support his family. Career Miu was scouted and brought into TVB's Acting Academy in September 1979. While still in training, he made cameo appearances in several major dramas, such as ''The Bund'' (1980). Miu's official acting debut was in the 1980 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
