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The Legend Of Xiao Chuo
''The Legend of Xiao Chuo'' () is a 2020 Chinese television series based on the novel Yan Yun Tai by Jiang Shengnan. It stars Tiffany Tang in the title role, along with Shawn Dou, Charmaine Sheh and Jing Chao. The series chronicles the life of legendary Empress Xiao Yanyan. Plot This is the story of Xiao Yanyan, also known as Xiao Chuo from the Liao dynasty. Xiao Yanyan (portrayed by Tiffany Tang) is the third daughter of prime minister Xiao Siwen and Princess Yan. She falls in love with the young lieutenant Han Derang (portrayed by Shawn Dou) and the couple eventually decide to marry each other. However, their promise of love is severed when Xiao Siwen agrees to let Yelü Xian (portrayed by Jing Chao) take Yanyan as his empress after the latter succeeds the throne. Xiao Yanyan's relationship with sisters Xiao Hunian (portrayed by Charmaine Sheh) and Wuguli (portrayed by Lu Shan) also deteriorate due to the power struggle between the women's husbands, who each believe they have ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tiffany Tang
Tang Yan (, born 6 December 1983), also known as Tiffany Tang, is a Chinese actress and singer. She graduated from the Central Academy of Drama in 2006. In 2007, she was nominated for the Best Actress award at the Shanghai Television Festival for her film debut in ''Farewell for Love''. She left her company Orange Sky Entertainment Group mid-2012 to set up her own studio. Tang is noted for her roles in hit dramas ''Chinese Paladin 3'' (2009), ''My Daughter'' (2011), '' My Sunshine'' (2015), and ''The Princess Weiyoung'' (2016). Career Beginnings In 2001, Tang took part in the 3rd "Shulei Century Star" competition, and won the champion award. In 2004, Tang was selected as one of the 14 "Olympic Babies" by director Zhang Yimou and performed at the closing ceremony of the Athens 2004 Summer Olympics. In 2007, Tang made her official acting debut in the historical television series '' Carol of Zhenguan''. The same year, she starred in the romance film ''Farewell For Love''. She recei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liu Yijun (actor)
Liu Yijun (, born 12 June 1970) is a Chinese actor. He graduated from the Beijing Film Academy. Liu is known for his television roles in ''The Disguiser'' (2015), ''Nirvana in Fire'' (2015) and ''Surgeons In modern medicine, a surgeon is a medical professional who performs surgery. Although there are different traditions in different times and places, a modern surgeon usually is also a licensed physician or received the same medical training as ...'' (2017); and has been nominated for the Golden Eagle Awards and Magnolia Awards. Filmography Film Television series Awards and nominations References 1970 births Male actors from Xi'an Living people Chinese male film actors Chinese male television actors Beijing Film Academy alumni 21st-century Chinese male actors {{china-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monica Mok
Monica Mok () is a Chinese-born Australian model and film actress. She was nominated for the Best New Performer award at the 28th Hong Kong Film Awards for her role in the film ''Ocean Flame ''Ocean Flame'' is a 2008 Hong Kong romantic comedy film directed by Liu Fendou and starring Liao Fan and Monica Mok. The plot is based on Wang Shuo's novel of the same title. It was released on 11 September 2008. Plot The film tells the story ...''. Partial filmography Film Television Film and TV Awards References External links * * * Monica Mok at chinesemov.com {{DEFAULTSORT:Mok, Monica Living people Hong Kong film actresses Chinese female models 1983 births Hong Kong television actresses Shanghai Theatre Academy alumni Actresses from Beijing Chinese film actresses Chinese television actresses 21st-century Chinese actresses 21st-century Hong Kong actresses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buddhism
Buddhism ( , ), also known as Buddha Dharma and Dharmavinaya (), is an Indian religion or philosophical tradition based on teachings attributed to the Buddha. It originated in northern India as a -movement in the 5th century BCE, and gradually spread throughout much of Asia via the Silk Road. It is the world's fourth-largest religion, with over 520 million followers (Buddhists) who comprise seven percent of the global population. The Buddha taught the Middle Way, a path of spiritual development that avoids both extreme asceticism and hedonism. It aims at liberation from clinging and craving to things which are impermanent (), incapable of satisfying ('), and without a lasting essence (), ending the cycle of death and rebirth (). A summary of this path is expressed in the Noble Eightfold Path, a training of the mind with observance of Buddhist ethics and meditation. Other widely observed practices include: monasticism; " taking refuge" in the Buddha, the , and the ; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yelü Zhimo
Yelü Zhimo (; ? — 983), also known by his title the King of Ning (宁王), was an imperial prince of the Liao dynasty. He was granted as the King of Ning during the reign of Emperor Muzong of Liao. He was the third son of Emperor Shizong by Empress Zhen. His mother was the only Han Empress Consort in Liao's history. He was half younger brother of Emperor Jingzong. Zhimo has an affair with one of Yelü Jing's maid and after it was discovered by Jing own, he lost one of his eye to protect his lover and then become half blind, also sentenced to imperial punishment and became an eunuch. After his wife death, he started live alone in his Mansion and became a Buddhist monk. In popular culture *Portrayed by Simon Lian in the 2020 Chinese TV series ''The Legend of Xiao Chuo ''The Legend of Xiao Chuo'' () is a 2020 Chinese television series based on the novel Yan Yun Tai by Jiang Shengnan. It stars Tiffany Tang in the title role, along with Shawn Dou, Charmaine Sheh and Jing Cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simon Lian
Simon Lian Chen-hsiang (, born January 3, 1992), also known as Simon Lien or Lien Chen-hsiang, is a Taiwanese actor and singer. He was a member of the Taiwanese boyband SpeXial from 2014 to 2017. Biography Lian Chenxiang was born in Shulin District, New Taipei City on January 3, 1992. He attended and graduated from Ming Chuan University with a degree in economics. On May 14, 2014, he became a member of the Taiwanese boyband SpeXial after being scouted while working in a clothing store. Lian debuted in SpeXial under its English name of "Simon" on June 5, during the press conference of the group's second album, '' Break It Down''. Along with several of his bandmates, he participated in the 2016 costume drama series ''Men with Sword''. On November 4, 2016, he dropped his studies at the National Taiwan University of Arts in order to prepare for his mandatory military service. Lian continued working with the group until December 11, after a press conference for the series ''High 5 Bas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Empress Zhen (Liao Dynasty)
Empress Zhen () (died October 7, 951?''History of Liao'', vol. 5. Academia Sinicabr>Chinese-Western Calendar Converter) was an empress of the Khitan-led Liao dynasty of China. She was one of the two empresses of Emperor Shizong (Yelü Ruan). Background It is not known where or when the future Empress Zhen was born. She was said to be a lady in the Later Tang palace, but it is not clear whether she was a concubine of one of Later Tang's emperors or a lady in waiting. She was described to be beautiful. It is not known whether she remained in the palace during the succeeding state Later Jin.''History of Liao'', vol. 71. In 946, Yelü Ruan, then the Prince of Yongkang under his uncle Emperor Taizong, followed Emperor Taizong on his campaign to destroy Later Jin.''Zizhi Tongjian'', vol. 285.''Zizhi Tongjian'', vol. 286. After Later Jin was destroyed, Emperor Taizong awarded Lady Zhen to Yelü Ruan, and it was said that he greatly favored her. As empress Emperor Taizong d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emperor Muzong Of Liao
Emperor Muzong of Liao (19 September 931 – 12 March 969), personal name Yelü Jing, infant name Shulü, was the fourth emperor of the Khitan-led Liao dynasty of China. He was the eldest son of the second Liao emperor, Emperor Taizong. He succeeded his cousin, Emperor Shizong, after the latter was murdered in 951. Rebellions Emperor Muzong's reign was plagued by plots and rebellions against him from both the imperial clan and the Xiao consort clan. He fired many ministers who worked for Emperor Shizong, and used force against those who dared to rebel against him. However, his brutal use of force and repression was eventually able to restore stability and the authority of the throne. Relations with other Chinese dynasties The Later Zhou dynasty took advantage of Emperor Muzong's troubles to consolidate its position in northern China, a region that had been under the influence of the Khitans since earlier in the century. Despite this, the Northern Han dynasty, who remained un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shao Bing
Shao Bing (邵兵) is a Chinese actor who has won a Huabiao Award China Huabiao Film Awards (), also simply known as Huabiao Awards, is an annual awards ceremony for Chinese cinema. Named after the decorative Chinese winged columns (''huabiaos''), The Huabiao Awards were first instituted in 1957 as the Ministr .... Filmography Films Television References External links * * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Shao, Bing 1968 births Living people Male actors from Zhejiang Male actors from Hangzhou Chinese male film actors Chinese male television actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yelü Xiyin
Yelü Xiyin (; ? — 982), also known by his title Prince of Song, was an imperial prince of the Liao dynasty. He was the eldest son of former Crown Prince Yelü Lihu by Empress Hejing. Xiyin married Lady Xiao, the second daughter of Prime minister Xiao Siwen. Rebellions In 960, Yelü Xiyin plotted a rebellion against then-reigning Emperor Muzong (Emperor Taizong's son Yelü Jing). As a result, both he and his father Yelü Lihu were arrested and placed in jail. Yelü Lihu died in jail, but he was subsequently released after Lady Xiao's brother-in-law Yelü Xian ascended to the throne as Emperor Jingzong. However, Yelü Xiyin later planned another rebellion against Emperor Jingzong. He was captured, and his son with Lady Xiao was murdered by Liao troops in 982. Seeking revenge for her husband and son, Lady Xiao attempted to poison the then Empress Dowager Xiao Yanyan. She failed, and was forced to commit suicide. In popular culture *Portrayed by Ji Chen in the 2020 Chinese TV ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yelü Yanchege
Yelü Yanchege, King of Qi (; 935–972) was a prince of the Liao dynasty. He was the second son of Emperor Taizong of Liao and the second younger brother of Emperor Muzong. He was honoured as Crown Prince Qinjing (欽靖皇太叔). After his nephew Emperor Jingzong succeeded to the throne, he was promoted to the King of Qi, and his consort Xiao Hunian became the Queen of Qi. In 972, he died and Xiao Hunian received the title of Consort Dowager. After he died, his consort took over as head of his army and became the commander in chief of an expeditionary force against border tribes in the west in 994 and led her troops in a campaign against the Western Xia, where she was credited with the establishment of the northwestern city of Kodun. In popular culture *Portrayed by Tan Kai in the 2020 Chinese TV series ''The Legend of Xiao Chuo ''The Legend of Xiao Chuo'' () is a 2020 Chinese television series based on the novel Yan Yun Tai by Jiang Shengnan. It stars Tiffany Tang in the titl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Han Kuangsi
Han Kuangsi (; 918–983) was a physician and minister of the Liao dynasty. He wrote ''The Epitaph of Han Kuangsi'' (韩匡嗣墓志), which was discovered in the Bairin Left Banner in 1995. Han Kuangsi served in Changle Palace (长乐宫). Empress Shulü Ping regarded him as her son. However he did not occupy a high position under Emperor Taizong and Emperor Muzong. Han later went to Emperor Taizu's memorial temple where he was examined and secured. Han also befriended Yelü Xian and later helped him to ascend to the throne as Emperor Jingzong. After this, Han was appointed as the Jiedu Envoy of the Shiping Army (始平军节度使). He also served him in Beijing and stayed in Nanjing as a Southwest secret envoy, also handling the Jinchang Army Jiedu Envoy (晋昌军节度使等). Because of this contribution, Han Kuangsi was honoured as King of Fengyan (封燕王) and later King of Qin (秦王). In October, along with Yelü Xiuge and Yelü Sha, Han led 50,000 horses to atta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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