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Tien Niu
Tien Niu (; born 23 January 1958) is a Taiwanese actresses. Tien's birth name is Chu Kai-li. She won the Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actress at the 15th Golden Horse Awards in 1978, and was shortlisted for the same prize during the 19th Golden Horse Awards in 1982. In 1980, she served as a Golden Horse Award presenter, then co-hosted the awards alongside Sun Yueh in 1983. Tien has been married twice, to Indonesian business magnate Ye Conghao from 1984 to 1986, and to Alex Man between 1992 and 1996. Selected filmography *''Thirteen'' (1974) *''The Unforgettable Character'' (1975) *''Victory'' (1976) *''The Brave Archer'' (1977) *''Just Heroes'' (1989) *''Little Cop'' (1989) *''The Magnificent Scoundrels'' (1991) *''Young Hero Fong Sai Yuk'' (1999) *''Para Para Sakura'' (2001) *'' The Legendary Siblings 2'' (2002) *'' Eternity: A Chinese Ghost Story'' (2003) *''The Dragon Heroes'' (2005) *''Fatal Move'' (2008) *'' Empire of Silver'' (2009) *''The Jade and the Pearl'' (2010 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taiwanese People
Taiwanese people may be generally considered the people of Taiwan who share a common culture, ancestry and speak Taiwanese Mandarin, Hokkien, Hakka or indigenous Taiwanese languages as a mother tongue. Taiwanese people may also refer to the indigenous peoples of the areas under the control of the Government of the Republic of China since 1945, including Penghu as well as Kinmen and Matsu Islands that collectively form its streamlined Fujian Province (see Taiwan Area). However, the inhabitants of Kinmen and the Matsu themselves may not consider the "Taiwanese" label to be accurate as they are a part of Fujian and not Taiwan. They have a distinctive identity from that of the Taiwanese; viewing themselves as Kinmenese or Matsunese, respectively, or as simply Chinese. At least three competing (occasionally overlapping) paradigms are used to identify someone as a Taiwanese person: nationalist criteria, self-identification (including the concept of "New Taiwanese") criteria and s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Dragon Heroes
''The Dragon Heroes'' is a Chinese epic fantasy television series starring Ren Quan, Li Xiaolu, Christopher Lee, Cui Peng, Eddy Ko, Felix Wong, Bryan Leung, Florence Tan, Tien Niu, Chen Tianwen and Ding Yujia. The series was first broadcast in 2005 on BTV in mainland China and on MediaCorp Channel 8 in Singapore. Plot The series is set in a mythical Chinese world populated by humans, dragons and demons. In the past, the dragons had saved the humans by helping them defeat the demons. However, the human Emperor feared that the dragons posed a threat to him so he turned against the dragons and imprisoned the Dragon King in ice. Yuanbao, a young orphan, was raised by Wang Jili, a street performer. He lives with Wang Jili and his daughter, Wang Mingzhu, and gets along well only with Feicui, an ugly-looking but kind-hearted fellow orphan. One day, Yuanbao accidentally frees the dragon princess, Shuilinglong, who had been trapped in an enchanted ball. Shuilinglong feels grateful towar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sweet Combat
''Sweet Combat'' (Chinese: 甜蜜暴击) is a 2018 Chinese television series starring Lu Han and Guan Xiaotong. The series is based on the Korean manhwa ''Girls of the Wild's''. The series aired on Hunan TV starting July 23, 2018. Synopsis Ming Tian is a youth living with his younger brother and sister, as his mother has left and his father has died. Having to work several part-time jobs, he decides to enroll into Zheng Ze University, a sports school which is known for giving out a generous amount of scholarship funds, despite having no foundation in sports. There, he meets Fang Yu, heir of a giant conglomerate, who is groomed to become the next successor. However, Fang Yu has no interest in her family's business and is instead passionate about sports. Defying her grandfather's protests, she enrolls into Zheng Ze University and became the mixed martial arts champion of the school. Fang Yu is tasked to train Ming Tian and during the process of learning, the two fall in love with eac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Song Of Phoenix
''Song of Phoenix'' (Chinese: 思美人) is a 2017 Chinese television series adapted from Liang Zhenhua's namesake novel, focusing on the legendary life of great Chinese poet Qu Yuan from the Warring States Period (475-221BC). It stars Ma Ke as the titular protagonist, alongside Viann Zhang, Qiao Zhenyu and Jackson Yi from TFBoys. It aired on Hunan TV from 28 April to 10 June 2017. Synopsis It tells the story of Qu Yuan, a Chinese poet and government official known for his accomplishments during the Warring States Era. In the fictionalized dramatization, Qu Yuan falls in love with a slave girl named Mo Chou Nu. Their love is a forbidden romance, which is complicated by palace politics and the affairs of the nation. Motivated by his love for his country, Qu Yuan embarks on a difficult endeavor to save his people. Cast * Ma Ke as Qu Yuan **Jackson Yi as young Qu Yuan *Viann Zhang as Mo Chou Nu *Qiao Zhenyu as King Huai of Chu *Li Zifeng as Qu You *Liang Tian as Zhao Bixia * L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oh My General
''Oh My General'' (Chinese: ) is a 2017 Chinese streaming television series starring Ma Sichun and Sheng Yilun. It is adapted from the novel ''General Above I Am Below'' (Chinese: ) by Ju Hua San Li. Set against the backdrop of the Song dynasty, the gender bender series tells the story of the marriage between a highly skilled female general and a prince of unrivaled beauty. The series aired on Youku starting 25 October 2017. Synopsis During the Song Dynasty, Ye Zhao becomes a soldier of outstanding ability. Only a select few outside Zhao's immediate family know that Zhao is actually female, having been disguised as a boy since childhood. She was dressed and taught like a boy to allow her to accompany, and eventually join, her family of warriors. When her father and brother died in an invasion, she took over control of the Ye army to defend her home, eventually receiving a top rank of general. The series begins with Zhao's promotion to general, and her true gender being revealed to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Midnight Diner (Chinese TV Series)
''Midnight Diner'' (Chinese: 深夜食堂) is a 2017 Chinese television series adapted from the Japanese manga series ''Shinya Shokudō''. A co-production between mainland China and Taiwan, the series is directed by Taiwan's Tsai Yueh-Hsun and stars Huang Lei as the Master, and features numerous celebrities in cameo roles as guests. The series aired on 12 June to 30 June 2017 via Beijing TV and Zhejiang TV. Unlike its predecessors, the series was widely panned by the audience and received the a rating of 2.3, the lowest-ever rating for a television show on ''Douban''. It was criticized for its rigid adaptation, failure to include Chinese elements, excessive product placement, and unrealistic characters and stories. Synopsis The story follows a mysterious chef and his late night restaurant which open from midnight to dawn. There are no fixed items on his menu, but the Master will take orders from any customer and cook up whatever they ask for. As the Master cooks, his patrons tell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legend Of Ban Shu
''Legend of Ban Shu'' () is a 2015 Chinese television series starring Jing Tian in the title role of Ban Shu, alongside Zhang Zhehan, Fu Xinbo, Li Jiahang, Li Xinai and Deng Sha. It was produced by Yu Zheng, as a counterpart to his 2013 television series '' Legend of Lu Zhen''. The series first premiered on Sichuan terrestrial channel in China on October 6, 2015; and was later broadcast nationwide on CCTV on February 6, 2016. The drama received positive reviews. Synopsis Ban Shu, a girl who grew up in the western frontier, traveled to the Han capital to meet her father, but he died before they could be reunited and his family did not approve of her due to her background. In order to be accepted by her father's family, she entered the palace to learn proper etiquette and was hired to be an imperial scholar. Her lack of understanding for the Chinese culture caused a stream of comedic ruckus in class, but at the same time her outgoing and unconventional ways brightens up the dul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love At Second Sight (2014 Film)
''Love at Second Sight'' () is a 2014 Chinese drama starring Zheng Kai, Rainie Yang and Michael Zhang. Filming began on 20 February 2014 and wrapped in end of April. It was filmed on Zhengzhou, China. Cast Main cast Supporting Cast Soundtrack Reception International broadcast * It began airing in Vietnam from November 27, 2016 on VTV3 VTV3 is a Vietnamese television channel operated and owned by government-owned Vietnam Television. Launched on 31 March 1996 as the country's first sports and entertainment integrated channel, its programs contained sporting events and entertain ... under the title ''Không phải tiếng sét ái tình''. References External links *''Love at Second Sight'' weiboon weibo.com {{Hunan Broadcasting System Chinese romance television series 2014 Chinese television series debuts 2014 Chinese television series endings ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legend Of Lu Zhen
''Legend of Lu Zhen'' () is a 2013 Chinese television series based on the novel ''Female Prime Minister'' (女相) by Zhang Wei. Directed by Li Huizhu, Zheng Wei'en and Liang Guoguan and produced by Yu Zheng and Mu Xiaohui, the series stars Zhao Liying and Chen Xiao. It was first broadcast on 5 May 2013 in China and subsequently aired in other Asian countries such as South Korea and Japan. Synopsis The story centres on the rise of Lu Zhen (Zhao Liying) from a mere lady-in-waiting to becoming prime minister during the Northern Qi dynasty. The character of Lu Zhen is based on Lu Lingxuan, a lady-in-waiting of Northern Qi that withheld supreme power. Lu Zhen was the elder ambitious daughter of the Lu family, who successfully ran the family porcelain business, much to her father's delight and her stepmother's jealousy. Afraid of Lu Zhen taking much of the family assets upon her impending marriage, her stepmother Zhao Yinglan schemed to poison her father and attempted to frame Lu Zhen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romancing In Thin Air
''Romancing in Thin Air'' (; "High-Altitude Romance II") is a 2012 Hong Kong-Chinese contemporary romantic drama film directed by Johnnie To, and starring Louis Koo and Sammi Cheng. Plot While onstage to receive an acting award, Hong Kong screen god Michael Lau (Louis Koo) proposes to his mainland co-star, Ding Yuanyuan (Gao Yuanyuan). At the paparazzi-packed wedding reception, however, the bride runs away with her first love, coal miner Zhang Xing (Wang Baoqiang). Michael goes on an alcoholic bender, and has the unlikely coincidence of tumbling into the back of a truck bound for Shangri-La County, in northwest Yunnan province, China. At Deep Woods Hotel, a ranch-style guesthouse 3,800 metres up in the mountains, the lovelorn Michael falls seriously ill with altitude sickness and is nursed back to health by owner Sue (Sammi Cheng) and the local doctor (Tien Niu). Sue was a onetime art student from Hong Kong who worked there while studying in China and fell for the place and its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palace II
''Palace II'' (Chinese: 宫锁珠帘, lit. ''Locked Beaded Curtain'') is a 2012 Chinese television series written and produced by Yu Zheng and directed by Lee Wai-chu. It is a sequel to the 2011 television series ''Palace''. The series was first broadcast on HBS in China from 20 January to 8 February 2012. It was followed by '' Palace 3: The Lost Daughter'' (), and the film ''The Palace (2013 film)'', otherwise known as ''The Palace: Lock Sinensis'' (). Synopsis Luo Qingchuan, the time travelling protagonist in ''Palace'', has returned from the Qing dynasty to the 21st century together with the eighth prince Yinsi, and they are married. Yinsi experiences difficulty in adapting to modern life, and Qingchuan is not doing well in her antique-selling business. Qingchuan changes her career and becomes a screenwriter. Her first story, based on her time travelling experience, is adapted into the popular television series ''Palace''. Qingchuan is skyrocketed to fame, and she starts wr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love Lifting
''Love Lifting'' is a 2012 Hong Kong romantic drama film written and directed by Herman Yau and starring Chapman To and Elanne Kong. Plot After experiencing failures in a relationship and business, bar owner Shek Yung (Chapman To) moves to the suburbs of Shek O, where he is mistaken by others as a distressed triad leader. While feeling frustrated and lonely, Yung meets his neighbor Lee Lai (Elanne Kong), a former weightlifter who was forced to retire due to diabetes. Later, the two of them marry and have son. However, Lai cannot let go of her beloved weightlifting career and Yung helps and encourages his wife to repelt back into weight training and fulfil her uncompleted dream. In this way, Yung serves the role as a house husband to support his wife to return to the weightlifting arena. Cast *Chapman To as Shek Yung *Elanne Kong as Lee Lai *Tien Niu as Pretty Hung *Jeremy Tsui as Kin *Feng Haoxu as Shek Lui *Zhang Songwen as Coach Chan Chiu *Huang Jianxin as Coach Qiu *Jun Kung ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
