''The Epic of a Woman'' is a 2009 Chinese television series produced by

Jiangsu Television Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation (JSBC) () is China's third biggest television network after China Central Television (CCTV) and Hunan Broadcasting System (HBS). The television network is owned by the Jiangsu provincial government. The network is ...

. It is adapted from the same title novel by Yan Geling.

Cast

* Tian Sufei played by

Zhao Wei Zhao Wei (; born 12 March 1976), also known as Vicky Zhao or Vicki Zhao, is a Chinese actress, businesswoman, film director, producer and pop singer. She is considered one of the most popular actresses in China and Chinese-speaking regions, an ...

* Ouyang Yu, played by Liu Ye * Ouyang Xue, played by

Jing Tian Jing Tian (, born 21 July 1988) is a Chinese actress. She graduated from the Beijing Dance Academy and Beijing Film Academy. She is known for her roles in the war epic '' The Warring States'' (2011) and the action films ''Special ID'' and ''Police ...

* Tian's mom, played by Fang Zichun * Wu's mom, played by Wu Mian

Casting

Zhao was picked by original writer Yan Geling to play "Tian Sufei".

Reception

After airing, the series received favorable reviews. ''Contemporary TV'' commented "The drama series and Tian Sufei explores times aesthetics." ''Young Writer'' wrote "Though Tian Sufei's life, the show is a refraction of history" and "differ from the other female character in mainland shows, she chose the man she love, obey the leader's order". ''Movie Review'' described the series "From 1940s-1980s, Tian Sufei's fate grabs audience's heart." ''Popular Art'' praised Zhao, "For her remarkable performance, Zhao Wei portrays Tian Sufei, the most impressive character since the Little Swallow ." Yan Geling said "Zhao did a terrific job. I was moved to tears watching the episode in which Sufei was divorcing her husband, she acted really marvelous and beautiful. The role was very challenging as Sufei was a lot more mature than Zhao's real age, yet her performance is so accurate which is quite extraordinary.严歌苓评价《史诗》演员赵薇准确刘烨不够复杂
''Southern Metropolis Daily'' April 10, 2009

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References

2009 Chinese television series debuts 2009 Chinese television series endings Mandarin-language television shows Television shows based on Chinese novels Chinese romance television series {{China-tv-stub