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The Mystic Nine
''The Mystic Nine'' (, lit. ''Old Nine Gates'') is a prequel to the Chinese television series ''The Lost Tomb'' based on the internet novel ''Daomu Biji''. It aired on Dragon TV and was broadcast online via iQiyi from 4 July to 17 October 2016. The drama is a commercial success in China. It is one of the most watched Chinese dramas, with over 12 billion views in total. Synopsis During the era of the republic, the town of Changsha was guarded by nine families known as the "Old Nine Gates" (or the "Mystic Nine" Clan). They were incredibly powerful families who wield supreme power over everything in Changsha. In year 1933, a mysterious train ended in Changsha station. The leader of the Nine Gates, Zhang Qishan ( William Chan), who was also the army commander of Changsha station, started to investigate with Qi Tiezui (Ying Haoming) and they discovered a highly suspicious mine just outside of Changsha. In order to solve the mystery of the mine, they decided to engage the help of E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Action (fiction)
Action fiction is a literary genre that focuses on stories that involve high-stakes, high-energy, and fast-paced events. This genre includes a wide range of sub-genres, such as spy novels, adventure stories, tales of terror and intrigue ("cloak and dagger") and mysteries. This kind of story utilizes suspense, the tension that is built up when the reader wishes to know how the conflict between the protagonist and antagonist is going to be resolved or what the solution to the puzzle of a thriller is. Genre fiction Action fiction is a form of genre fiction whose subject matter is characterized by emphasis on exciting action sequences. This does not always mean they exclude character development or story-telling. Action fiction is related to other forms of fiction, including action films, action games and analogous media in other formats such as manga and anime is hand-drawn and computer-generated animation originating from Japan. Outside of Japan and in English, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ultimate Note
''Ultimate Note'' () is a 2020 Chinese streaming television series that premiered on iQiyi on December 10, 2020, which tells a story of Wu Xie's adventures after Genting Temple when he received two videos from Zhang Qiling. It is directed by Zou Xi and Wei Lizhou, and features an ensemble cast that includes Joseph Zeng, Xiao Yuliang, Hankiz Omar, Liu Yuning and Cheng Fangxu. The series was adapted from Nan Pai San Su's novel, Daomu Biji. Cast * Joseph Zeng as Wu Xie * Xiao Yuliang as Zhang Qiling * Hankiz Omar as A Ning * Liu Yuning as Hei Yanjing * Cheng Fangxu as Wang Pangzi * Fan Ming as Wu Sanxing * Wang Jinsong as Wu Erbai * Leanne Liu Liu Sue-Hua, also known as Leanne Liu, is a Golden Bell Award-winning Hong Kong actress. She first starred in Shaw Brothers films in Hong Kong, but moved to Taiwan in the 1980s to focus on her television career. She is particularly famous for ap ... as Huo Xiangu * Liu Yuhan as Xie Yuchen * Liu Ruoyan as Huo Xiuxiu * Wan Peixin as Pan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swords Of Legends
''Swords of Legends'' () is a 2014 Chinese television series based on the role-playing video game '' Gu Jian Qi Tan'' developed by Shanghai Aurogon. It aired on Hunan TV from 2 July to 25 September 2014. Synopsis Set in the Tang Dynasty, a young boy named Han Yunxi (Li Yifeng) is infected by the aura of an ancient demonic sword known as the Sword of Burning Solitude. After his entire tribe was killed, he was brought to You Du by Sword Deity Yinzhen, where he meets Feng Qingxue (Yang Mi), who saved his life. Qingxue is part of the immortal order in You Du governed by Goddess Nuwa, who ensures that all ancient magical swords are properly sealed from the mortal realm. In an attempt to re-seal the ancient demonic sword, the people of You Du almost killed Yunxi, whose lifeforce is tied to the sword. To ensure his safety, Yunxi was brought to Tian Yong Cheng (Sword Guild City) by Ziyin, where he was given the name of Bali Tusu and trained as a swordsman together with his senior brother ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Journey Of Flower
''The Journey of Flower'' () is a 2015 Chinese television series starring Wallace Huo and Zhao Liying. It is based on the fictional novel of the same name written by Fresh Guoguo, which is inspired from Daoist legends regarding the path to immortality. The series was broadcast on Hunan TV every Wednesdays and Thursdays for two episodes per day, from 9 June to 7 September 2015. Synopsis Hua Qiangu (Zhao Liying) is an unlucky orphan born with a strange scent which attracts demons, and therefore is hated and feared by all the villagers. When she faced danger, she is saved by a man called Mo Bing, who is actually Bai Zihua in disguise. Bai Zihua (Wallace Huo) is a kind-hearted immortal who wants to protect all Earthly beings. The only heavenly tribulation in his life is actually Hua Qiangu, whom he is tasked to kill by his master. However, after witnessing her kind heart and foreseeing her tragic future, he spares her life. In search of her benefactor, Hua Qiangu heads to Mount Chang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peng Xiaoran
Peng Xiaoran (, born 3 December 1990) is a Chinese actress and host. She is best known for her breakout role in the 2019 hit web-drama ''Goodbye My Princess ''Goodbye My Princess'' or ''Eastern Palace'' () is a 2019 Chinese television series based on the novel ''Eastern Palace'' by Fei Wo Si Cun; starring Chen Xingxu, Peng Xiaoran and Shawn Wei. It aired on Youku starting February 14, 2019. It had ...''. Filmography Film Television series Variety show Awards and nominations References {{DEFAULTSORT:Peng, Xiaoran Chinese film actresses Chinese television actresses 1990 births Living people 21st-century Chinese actresses Actresses from Beijing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calvin Li
Calvin Li or Li Zonghan (; born 7 November 1976) is a Chinese actor of Manchu ethnicity. Li is noted for his roles as Wu Yong and Yang Zhenjiang in the television series and film ''All Men Are Brothers'' and ''Hushed Roar'' respectively. Life Early life Li was born and raised in Wuhan, Hubei, his mother is a Beijing Opera actress. Li graduated from Central Academy of Drama, majoring in acting. He is also a trained dancer. He is a member of the Manchu's Aisin Gioro clan. Acting career Li began his career as an advertising model after graduation. Li made his acting debut in the historical television series ''Zhuge Liang'', playing Zhuge Zhan, the son of Zhuge Liang. In 2010, Li played the character Wisdom and Monk Jian Hui in John Woo's ''Reign of Assassins'', a wuxia film starring Michelle Yeoh, Jung Woo-sung, Wang Xueqi, Barbie Shu, Shawn Yue, and Kelly Lin. That same year, he also participated in Alan Mak and Felix Chong's ''The Lost Bladesman'' as Qin Qi, a subordinate of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhang Luyi
Zhang Luyi (born 7 June 1980), also known as Edward Zhang, is a Chinese actor and director. Background and career Zhang first studied film direction at the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing, before entering Peking University where he obtained a master's degree. He had a few minor roles in film and television before gaining attention for his role in a TV production ''The Red'' in 2014. He has since played major parts in a number of films and television series, including ''The Devotion of Suspect X is a 2005 novel by Keigo Higashino, the third in his Detective Galileo series and is his most acclaimed work thus far. The novel won him numerous awards, including the 134th Naoki Prize, which is a highly regarded award in Japan. The novel also ...'' , '' Love Me if You Dare'', and '' Sparrow''. Filmography Film Television series Awards and nominations References External links * * 1980 births Male actors from Beijing Central Academy of Drama alumni 21st-ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhang Ming'en
Zhang Ming'en (, born 6 May 1995), is a Chinese actor. He made his official acting debut in 2016 with the tomb-raiding series ''The Mystic Nine''. He has also acted in the series ''Tientsin Mystic'' and ''Nice to Meet You''. Career Zhang Ming'en graduated from the prestigious Central Academy of Drama. During his school and early college days, he participated in some short films and a sitcom's bit part before officially debuting in 2016 with a memorable role as Adjutant Zhang Rishan in the tomb-raiding series ''The Mystic Nine''. He went on to star in a spin-off of the series titled ''Tiger Bones Plum Blossom'', which focuses on his character. In 2017, he acted in a highly acclaimed mystery fantasy web drama, ''Tientsin Mystic''. In 2018, Zhang reprised his role in the spin-off to ''The Mystic Nine ''The Mystic Nine'' (, lit. ''Old Nine Gates'') is a prequel to the Chinese television series ''The Lost Tomb'' based on the internet novel ''Daomu Biji''. It aired on Dragon TV ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peiping
"Beijing" is from pinyin ''Běijīng,'' which is romanized from , the Chinese name for this city. The pinyin system of transliteration was approved by the Chinese government in 1958, but little used until 1979. It was gradually adopted by various news organizations, governments, and international agencies over the next decade. Etymology The Chinese characters ("north") and ("capital") together mean the "Northern Capital". The name was first used during the reign of the Ming dynasty's Yongle Emperor, who made his northern fief a second capital, along with Nanjing (, the "Southern Capital"), in 1403 after successfully dethroning his nephew during the Jingnan Campaign. The name was restored in 1949 at the founding of the People's Republic of China. Peking Portugal was the first European country to contact China in modern times. In Portuguese, the city is called ''Pequim.'' This name appeared in the letters of Francis Xavier in 1552. It transferred to English as "Pekin" and to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Changsha
Changsha (; ; ; Changshanese pronunciation: (), Standard Mandarin pronunciation: ) is the capital and the largest city of Hunan Province of China. Changsha is the 17th most populous city in China with a population of over 10 million, and the third-most populous city in Central China, located in the lower reaches of Xiang River in northeastern Hunan. Changsha is also called Xingcheng (星城, 'Star City') and was once named Linxiang (临湘）, Tanzhou (潭州), Qingyang (青阳) in ancient times. It is also known as Shanshuizhoucheng (山水洲城), with the Xiang River flowing through it, containing Mount Yuelu and Orange Isle. The city forms a part of the Greater Changsha Metropolitan Region along with Zhuzhou and Xiangtan, also known as Changzhutan City Cluster. Greater Changsha was named as one of the 13 emerging mega-cities in China in 2012 by the Economist Intelligence Unit. It is also a National Comprehensive Transportation Hub, and one of the first National Fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Republic Of China (1912–1949)
The Republic of China (ROC), between 1912 and 1949, was a sovereign state recognised as the official designation of China when it was based on Mainland China, prior to the Retreat of the government of the Republic of China to Taiwan, relocation of Government of the Republic of China, its central government to Taiwan as a result of the Chinese Civil War. At a Population history of China, population of 541 million in 1949, it was the List of countries and dependencies by population, world's most populous country. Covering , it consisted of 35 provinces of China, provinces, 1 Special administrative regions of China#ROC special administrative regions, special administrative region, 2 regions, 12 special municipality (Republic of China), special municipalities, 14 leagues, and 4 special banners. The China, People's Republic of China (PRC), which rules mainland China today, considers ROC as a country that ceased to exist since 1949; thus, the history of ROC before 1949 is often ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
