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Rebecca Chan
Rebecca Chan Sau Chu (born October 20, 1958) is a Hong Kong actress best known for her works with the television network TVB such as hit series ''War and Beauty'' where she played the main villain. She joined TVB in 1979, when she competed at the Miss Hong Kong 1979 pageant. She finished as a top 10 semifinalist. She left TVB in 1990, rejoined in 1995 and left again in July 2020. Filmography Variety show (TVB) *1981: ''Sports World TVB'' *1983: ''Enjoy Yourself Tonight ''Enjoy Yourself Tonight'' or ''EYT'' is a popular variety show that was produced in British Hong Kong. It first aired on TVB Jade on 20 November 1967. The show lasted 27 years with its last broadcast on Friday, 7 October 1994.Chinanews.com.cn ...'' (EYT) *1989: 10 Anniversary of Guangzhou Chinese New Year Celebration References External link * 1958 births Living people TVB veteran actors Hong Kong television actresses Hong Kong film actresses 20th-century Hong Kong actresses 21st-century Ho ... [...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] |
Princess Iron Fan
Princess Iron Fan () is a character from the 16th century Chinese novel ''Journey to the West''. She is the wife of the Bull Demon King and mother of Red Boy. She is one of the most popular ''Journey to the West'' villains, alongside her husband the Bull Demon King, her son the Red Boy, and Baigujing. In ''Journey to the West'', Princess Iron Fan is not so much a goddess as in a "proper" celestial one, but rather she made the villagers living near Flaming Mountains yield to her and offer her food and stuff like a goddess. ''Journey to the West'' Princess Iron Fan is a beautiful demoness, married to the Bull Demon King and mother to the Red Boy. She was living in Bajia Cave awaiting her husband's return, but was also angry at him for his affair with a fox-spirit woman, Princess Jade Face. The Bull Demon King described his wife as an "immortal female with excellence in spiritual practice (female Xian)". She possessed the magical Banana Leaf Fan. The fan, made from banana leaves, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Gem Of Life
''The Gem of Life'' (Traditional Chinese: 珠光寶氣) is a TVB grand production drama, that broadcast between October 2008 and February 2009. The series was specifically filmed to celebrate TVB's 41st Anniversary. Filming took place in many locations apart from Hong Kong, including Tibet, Taiwan, and France. Synopsis :You may wish to be a famous socialite. :You may wish to have fame and fortune. :But is that really what you will wish for at the end? The story centers around three sisters: Sylvia (oldest), Constance, and Jessica (youngest). The series begins with Constance returning home. Her mother, SiuYau, had objected to her marriage so she eloped to Canada. Her husband Frankie now wants a divorce. To keep him, Constance hopes that Jessica, the wealthiest of the sisters, will lend her money so that Frankie can open a business. What Jessica's family didn't know was that her husband, Patrick, is facing losses in their company. Sylvia and her husband Tim are also facing pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Silver Chamber Of Sorrows
''The Silver Chamber of Sorrows'' (Traditional Chinese: 銀樓金粉) is a TVB period drama series broadcast in April 2008. It stars Nancy Sit, Paul Chun, Ng Wai Kwok, Christine Ng, Shirley Yeung, Winnie Young, Jack Wu, Rebecca Chan & Nancy Wu. Synopsis :A rich family is ruled by lust :A hymn is mourned over by feuds ''Sheung's Silver Chamber'', the largest jewel company in Foshan, Guangdong, is facing serious financial difficulties. In order to obtain a loan from Shum’s family, Sheung Hang (Paul Chun), owner of the Chamber, together with his primary wife, Choi Siu-Tip (Nancy Sit), plot to arrange marriage between Sheung Wan ( Ng Wai Kwok), Hang’s younger brother, and Shum Wing-Tung (Winnie Young), daughter of Shum’s family. Fueled by hatred, Ching Sau-Hang (Christine Ng), Wan’s lover, marries Hang and ironically becomes Wan’s sister-in-law. Wan falls out with Hang, and opts to live abroad and disconnects from his family. After leaving home for years, Wan does not ret ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Survivor's Law II
''Survivor's Law II'' (Traditional Chinese: 律政新人王II) is a 20-episode TVB drama broadcast between December 2007 and January and January 2008. It is the direct sequel to 2003's ''Survivor's Law'' ( 律政新人王). The main cast features Sammul Chan from the original series with the new addition of Kenneth Ma and Ella Koon. Synopsis :"Equal Just Under Law" :It isn't slanted by prejudice or bias of any kind MK Sun Man-Kwan (Kenneth Ma) was once stopping a drug smuggler, but because of that, he was wrongly accused of taking drugs. Despite his background, he hired a famous lawyer to help him, and not surprisingly, he won. The lawyer, Brandon (Waise Lee), became his idol, and MK Sun grew up to be a lawyer. Years later, MK was trying to get a job in his idols company, TB&B. He beats Brandon's wife, Brenda (Rebecca Chan), in a case, and started working there. There he meets a stubborn, rich, and spoiled girl named Lily, (Ella Koon) only caring about her looks and herself. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Change Of Destiny
''A Change of Destiny'' (Traditional Chinese: :zh:天機算, 天機算) is a TVB costume drama series broadcast in April List of TVB series (2007), 2007. The series is about two young men having the same birthday but have both of them have a different life. Benny Chan (actor), Benny Chan is from a rich family while Steven Ma is poor and they both hope to change their destiny with ''tui bei tu''. Synopsis Yip Yeung (Benny Chan (actor), Benny Chan) is interested in knowing the future with the use of diagrams,"''tui bei tu''", passed on from the past. These diagrams have the ability to predict future events so that readers can find luck or escape tragedy. Yuen Hei (Steven Ma) tricks Yip Yeung into buying fake diagrams he had created, but is later confronted by Lee Sing-Tin (Yuen Wah). Lee Sing-Tin sees potential in Yip Yeung and Yuen Hei. He takes them in as his apprentice to teach them about his knowledge on these diagrams. Yip Yeung later discovers that he is a royal blood from th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Into Thin Air (TV Series)
''Into Thin Air'' (Traditional Chinese: 人間蒸發) is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in September 2005. Synopsis :Looking for a missing person is as difficult as looking for one fish in the ocean. Ko Chung Ching (Michael Miu), an ex-policeman, quit his job to set up a private investigation company two years ago, right after his son Tsun Sing went missing because of a slap while Miu was searching for the "Rose Killer". His subordinates include Man Kai Ching Super (Power Chan), Man Tai Po (Bernice Liu) and Lam Yan Yan (Vivien Yeo).Kenneth Ma plays the cop who takes on Miu's "Rose Killer" case. Ching works and carries on looking for Sing. He meets Lai Siu (Melissa Ng Melissa Ng Mei-hang (born 5 May 1972) is a retired American Hong Kong television actress born in China. She had been under contract to the television station TVB since 1996 after coming second in the Miss Chinese International Pageant, retiring ...) the manager of a group of part-time actors. She learns by c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Triumph In The Skies
''Triumph in the Skies'' is a Hong Kong drama television series that premiered on TVB in 2003, starring Francis Ng, Flora Chan, Joe Ma and Myolie Wu. The drama tells the lives of pilots working for the fictional Solar Airways based on Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific. It has been cited as one of TVB's best serial dramas at the time, and there were plans for a sequel to be filmed in 2006. However, it was delayed due to negotiations with an airline to provide support. In May 2011, TVB announced that a sequel was in development, with filming beginning in the early months of 2012. The sequel, titled ''Triumph in the Skies II'', aired on TVB Jade on 15 July 2013. ''Triumph in the Skies'' has been compared to the now-cancelled NBC series ''LAX''. It sparked an interest in aviation when first aired amongst Hong Kong viewers, as well as an interest in a small doll named "Triangel" featured early on in the series. Location filming included Japan, Italy, and Australia, with sequence shots at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ups And Downs In The Sea Of Love
''Ups and Downs in the Sea of Love'' (; literally "One Hundred Thousand Tons Love") is a 2003 Hong Kong romantic comedy television drama created and produced by TVB, starring Maggie Cheung Ho-yee, Nick Cheung, Joyce Tang, Ram Chiang, Angela Tong and Stephen Au as the main cast. Filming took place in summer 2002 on location in Hong Kong, California USA and a cruise ship docked at Victoria Harbour. Original broadcast began on Hong Kong's Jade July 5 till May 30, 2003 every Monday through Friday during its 9:30 to 10:30 pm timeslot with a total of 20 episodes. Synopsis After being dumped by her fiancee, Yama (Maggie Cheung Ho-yee) meets Cruise Director Jason (Nick Cheung), who consoles her. The two fall in love and get married immediately, however when her ex-fiancee wants her back, Jason and Yama have a misunderstanding that causes them to divorce immediately. After divorcing Jason, Yama seeks the advice of a fortune teller who tells her she is going through a bad luck spell. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Square Pegs (Hong Kong TV Series)
''Square Pegs'' (Traditional Chinese: 戇夫成龍) was a Hong Kong television series 2003. The program's title is an abbreviated reference to the English idiomatic phrase "square peg in a round hole." The series was the runaway success of 2003, commanding a peak viewership of 46 points, approximately 3.5 million or roughly half of Hong Kong's population during the last week of its broadcast, and breaking TVB's ten-year ratings record. It also went on to win four awards for its two lead actors in the TVB 36th Anniversary Awards, and made both Roger Kwok and Jessica Hsuan household names in the territory. Synopsis Choi Fong (Jessica Hsuan) is the eldest daughter of the Ling family that includes her oft-absent father, stepmother and stepsister Choi Dip (Leila Tong). Like Cinderella, she undertakes all the housework, does the grocery shopping, cooks for the family, and prevents her father's antique collection from falling prey to her stepmother's gambling appetite. One day, Mrs. L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Country Spirit
Country Spirit () ''Plain Love III'' was a television drama series produced by TVB. The series takes place in a winery in China in around 1900–1930. Winemaking, as well as the trials and tribulations of a love story between a widow, who is part of a ghost marriage, and her husband's house servant, is the main theme of this series. There are 42 episodes in total. The television series was filmed in a number of locations in Guangxi, including Guposhan National Forest Park, Detian waterfall, and Huangyao old town. Main cast *Gordon Lam *Charmaine Sheh *Sheren Tang *Yuen Wah * Joe Ma *Winnie Yeung *Paul Chun *Savio Tsang Theme song ;The Wine of Mellow Shade (醇酒醉影) :*Lyrics: Au Chi-sum :*Composition and Arrangement: Joseph Koo :*Performance: Jacky Cheung and Kit Chan use both this parameter and , birth_date to display the person's date of birth, date of death, and age at death) --> , death_place = , death_cause = , body_discovered = , resting_ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
