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''The Rise and Fall of Qing Dynasty'' is a long-running four part television series about the history of the
Qing dynasty The Qing dynasty ( ), officially the Great Qing,, was a Manchu-led imperial dynasty of China and the last orthodox dynasty in Chinese history. It emerged from the Later Jin dynasty founded by the Jianzhou Jurchens, a Tungusic-speak ...
. The series was produced by Hong Kong's ATV and was aired on
ATV Home ATV Home () was a free-to-air Cantonese television channel in Hong Kong, owned and operated by Asia Television. It was formed in September 1963 as a result of the split of the bilingual Rediffusion Television subscription service (which was pri ...
from September 1987 to May 1992.Yesasia.com.
Yesasia.com
" ''滿清十三皇朝.'' Retrieved on 2010-12-27.


Four seasons


Season 1

* Title: 滿清十三皇朝; literally: ''The Thirteen Manchu Qing Dynasties'' * Covers the reigns of
Nurhaci Nurhaci (14 May 1559 – 30 September 1626), also known by his temple name as the Emperor Taizu of Qing (), was a Jurchen chieftain who rose to prominence in the late 16th century in Manchuria. A member of the House of Aisin-Gioro, he reigned ...
,
Hong Taiji Hong Taiji (28 November 1592 – 21 September 1643), also rendered as Huang Taiji and sometimes referred to as Abahai in Western literature, also known by his temple name as the Emperor Taizong of Qing, was the second khan of the Later Jin ...
,
Shunzhi Emperor The Shunzhi Emperor (15 March 1638 – 5 February 1661) was the second Emperor of China, emperor of the Qing dynasty of China, and the first Qing emperor to rule over China proper, reigning from 1644 to 1661. A Deliberative Council of Prince ...
and
Kangxi Emperor The Kangxi Emperor (4 May 1654– 20 December 1722), also known by his temple name Emperor Shengzu of Qing, born Xuanye, was the third emperor of the Qing dynasty, and the second Qing emperor to rule over China proper, reigning from 1661 to 1 ...
* 68 episodes * Airing period: September 7 - December 11, 1987


Season 2

* Title: 滿清十三皇朝2; literally: ''The Thirteen Manchu Qing Dynasties 2'' * Covers the reigns of the
Yongzheng Emperor , regnal name = , posthumous name = Emperor Jingtian Changyun Jianzhong Biaozhen Wenwu Yingming Kuanren Xinyi Ruisheng Daxiao Zhicheng Xian()Manchu: Temgetulehe hūwangdi () , temple name = Shizong()Manchu: Šidzung () , house = Aisin Gioro ...
,
Qianlong Emperor The Qianlong Emperor (25 September 17117 February 1799), also known by his temple name Emperor Gaozong of Qing, born Hongli, was the fifth Emperor of the Qing dynasty and the fourth Qing emperor to rule over China proper, reigning from 1735 t ...
,
Jiaqing Emperor The Jiaqing Emperor (13 November 1760 – 2 September 1820), also known by his temple name Emperor Renzong of Qing, born Yongyan, was the sixth emperor of the Manchu-led Qing dynasty, and the fifth Qing emperor to rule over China proper, fro ...
and
Daoguang Emperor The Daoguang Emperor (; 16 September 1782 – 26 February 1850), also known by his temple name Emperor Xuanxong of Qing, born Mianning, was the seventh Emperor of the Qing dynasty, and the sixth Qing emperor to rule over China proper, reigning ...
* 50 episodes * Airing period: June 29 - September 7, 1988


Season 3

* Title: 血染紫禁城; ''Bloodshed Over the Forbidden Palace'' * Covers the reigns of the
Xianfeng Emperor The Xianfeng Emperor (17 July 1831 – 22 August 1861), or by temple name Emperor Wenzong of Qing (), given name Yizhu (), was the eighth Emperor of the Qing dynasty, and the seventh Qing emperor to rule over China proper, reigned from 1850 t ...
and
Tongzhi Emperor The Tongzhi Emperor (27 April 1856 – 12 January 1875), born Zaichun of the Aisin Gioro clan, was the ninth List of emperors of the Qing dynasty, Emperor of the Qing dynasty, and the eighth Qing emperor to rule over China proper. His reign, from 1 ...
* 20 episodes * Airing period: April 5 - September 20, 1990


Season 4

* Title: 危城爭霸 / 皇城爭霸; ''Battle in the Dangerous City'' / ''Battle for the Imperial City'' * Covers the reigns of the
Guangxu Emperor The Guangxu Emperor (14 August 1871 – 14 November 1908), personal name Zaitian, was the tenth Emperor of the Qing dynasty, and the ninth Qing emperor to rule over China proper. His reign lasted from 1875 to 1908, but in practice he ruled, wi ...
and
Xuantong Emperor Aisin-Gioro Puyi (; 7 February 1906 – 17 October 1967), courtesy name Yaozhi (曜之), was the last emperor of China as the eleventh and final Qing dynasty monarch. He became emperor at the age of two in 1908, but was forced to abdicate on 1 ...
* 24 episodes (this season was edited down to 20 episodes when it aired in Hong Kong) * Airing period: April 27 - May 22, 1992 (this season was produced in 1990, but it was not aired in Hong Kong until 1992)


Plot

The series covered the history of the
Qing dynasty The Qing dynasty ( ), officially the Great Qing,, was a Manchu-led imperial dynasty of China and the last orthodox dynasty in Chinese history. It emerged from the Later Jin dynasty founded by the Jianzhou Jurchens, a Tungusic-speak ...
during the reigns of its twelve emperors. It started from its early origins as the Later Jin dynasty, founded by
Nurhaci Nurhaci (14 May 1559 – 30 September 1626), also known by his temple name as the Emperor Taizu of Qing (), was a Jurchen chieftain who rose to prominence in the late 16th century in Manchuria. A member of the House of Aisin-Gioro, he reigned ...
in 1616, until its eventual collapse when the last ruler
Puyi Aisin-Gioro Puyi (; 7 February 1906 – 17 October 1967), courtesy name Yaozhi (曜之), was the last emperor of China as the eleventh and final Qing dynasty monarch. He became emperor at the age of two in 1908, but was forced to abdicate on 1 ...
abdicated in 1912.


Cast


Part 1


Tianming

* Wong Wai as
Nurhaci Nurhaci (14 May 1559 – 30 September 1626), also known by his temple name as the Emperor Taizu of Qing (), was a Jurchen chieftain who rose to prominence in the late 16th century in Manchuria. A member of the House of Aisin-Gioro, he reigned ...
* Law Shek-ching as
Šurhaci Šurhaci (; ; 1564 – 25 September 1611), was a Jurchen leader, a member of the Aisin Gioro clan, he was a younger brother of Nurhaci, the founder of the Later Jin dynasty, the predecessor of the Qing dynasty. Under the Ming dynasty governmen ...
* Jaclyn Chu as Lady Tunggiya * Liu Yuet-yin as Litai * Pau Hon-lam as
Giocangga Giocangga (Manchu: ; ; 1526–1583) was the son of Fuman and the paternal grandfather of Nurhaci, the man who unified the Jurchen peoples and founded the Later Jin dynasty of China. Both he and his son Taksi attacked Atai's fort, which was be ...
* Leung Kam-san as
Taksi Taksi (Manchu: ; ; 1543–1583) or posthumously titled as Emperor Xuan was a Jurchen chieftain and father of Nurhaci, founder of the Later Jin dynasty, and the fourth son of Giocangga. A member of the House of Aisin-Gioro, he was killed in ...
* Fung Tsan as Lady Nara * Cheng Lui as
Nikan Wailan Nikan Wailan (; , ? - 1587) was a Jurchen leader affiliated with the Ming dynasty and a rival of Nurhaci. Name In the Jurchen language, Nikan Wailan means "secretary of Han Chinese", thus his existence is suspected by some historians. Life In 1 ...
* Cheung Tsang as
Li Chengliang Li Chengliang (; 1526–1618) was a Ming dynasty general. Early life Born in a military family in Tieling (in modern-day Liaoning province, Liaodong in the Ming empire's northeast), Li suffered from poverty during his childhood. It was not unti ...
* Lo Kwok-fai as
Li Rubai Li Rubai (李如柏) (1553–1619) was a general of the Ming dynasty. He was the younger brother of Li Rusong the son of Li Chengliang. He participated in the Imjin War and the campaign against the Later Jin Khan Nurhaci Nurhaci (14 May 1559 ...
* Mak Tsui-han as
Monggo The mung bean (''Vigna radiata''), alternatively known as the green gram, maash ( fa, ماش٫ )٫ mūng (), monggo, or munggo (Philippines), is a plant species in the legume family.Brief Introduction of Mung Bean. Vigna Radiata Extract G ...
** Yip Ka-man as Monggo (young) * Kok Chun-kei as Samugu * Szema Wah Lung as Bamuni * Siu San-yan as Longdun * Tam Wing-kit as Sangguli * Kam San as Anfei Yanggu * Choi Kwok-hing as Eyidu * Chan Leung as E'er Guoni * Ngo Lung as Yangjienu * Sit Chun-kei as Qingjienu * Lau Siu-hung as Gehashan * Lee Hung as Nuomina * Tsang Tsan-on as Atu * Ho Shu-pui as Changshu * Lee Sam as Yangshu * Lo Fan as Yuelun * Lee Shau-kei as Suo'erguo * Ng Wing-sam as Gongzhenglu * Cheung Chun-wah as
Manggūltai Manggūltai (; ; 1587 – 11 January 1633) was a Manchu noble and an important military and political leader in the early years of the Qing dynasty. He helped Hong Taiji consolidate his power by handing over his Plain Blue Banner to Taiji's. ...
* Ben Ng as Amin * Poon Yau-shing as Heheli * Ling Man-hoi as Buzhantai * Cheng Shu-fung as Jintaiji * Lee Hon-sing as Buqi * Tong Kam-tong as Nalan Bulu * Ho Tim as Sun Gui * Tsau Wai-kwong as Tu'erge * Yau Tin-lung as
Cuyen Cuyen (; 1580 – 14 October 1615) was a Manchu prince and eldest son of the Later Jin ruler Nurhaci, the early patriarch of the Qing dynasty. An accomplished warrior, Cuyen was instrumental in the consolidation of Nurhaci's authority among riv ...
* Kwan Wai-lun as
Daišan Daišan (Manchu: ; 19 August 1583 – 25 November 1648) was an influential Manchu prince and statesman of the Qing dynasty. Family background Daišan was born in the Manchu Aisin Gioro clan as the second son of Nurhaci, the founder of the ...
* Kwan Tze-biu as Fiongdon * Yip Yuk-ping as Mukushi * Eva Lai as
Lady Abahai Empress Xiaoliewu (1590 – 1 October 1626), of the Manchu Plain White Banner Ula Nara clan, personal name Abahai, was a consort of Nurhaci. She was 31 years his junior. Abahai was erroneously identified with Hong Taiji, Nurhaci's eighth s ...
* Ng Si-tak as Hu'erhan * Pat Poon as
Hong Taiji Hong Taiji (28 November 1592 – 21 September 1643), also rendered as Huang Taiji and sometimes referred to as Abahai in Western literature, also known by his temple name as the Emperor Taizong of Qing, was the second khan of the Later Jin ...
* Ting Leung as Xiong Tingbi * Chan Siu-lung as
Yuan Chonghuan Yuan Chonghuan (; 6 June 1584 – 22 September 1630), courtesy name Yuansu or Ziru, was a Chinese politician, military general and writer who served under the Ming dynasty. Widely regarded as a patriot in Chinese culture, he is best known for d ...
* Lau Suk-fong as Ajigen * Tsang Mei-ling as Deyinze


Tiancong, Chongde

* Pat Poon as
Hong Taiji Hong Taiji (28 November 1592 – 21 September 1643), also rendered as Huang Taiji and sometimes referred to as Abahai in Western literature, also known by his temple name as the Emperor Taizong of Qing, was the second khan of the Later Jin ...
*
Nora Miao Nora Miao () (born Chan Wing-man (); 8 February 1952) is a Hong Kong film actress. She is best known for appearing in many kung fu films in the 1970s, opposite Hong Kong action movie stars such as Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan. Background Chan Wing-m ...
as Consort Zhuang * Kwan Wai-lun as
Daišan Daišan (Manchu: ; 19 August 1583 – 25 November 1648) was an influential Manchu prince and statesman of the Qing dynasty. Family background Daišan was born in the Manchu Aisin Gioro clan as the second son of Nurhaci, the founder of the ...
* Eva Lai as
Lady Abahai Empress Xiaoliewu (1590 – 1 October 1626), of the Manchu Plain White Banner Ula Nara clan, personal name Abahai, was a consort of Nurhaci. She was 31 years his junior. Abahai was erroneously identified with Hong Taiji, Nurhaci's eighth s ...
* Ben Ng as Amin * Cheung Chun-wah as
Manggūltai Manggūltai (; ; 1587 – 11 January 1633) was a Manchu noble and an important military and political leader in the early years of the Qing dynasty. He helped Hong Taiji consolidate his power by handing over his Plain Blue Banner to Taiji's. ...
* Ling Fei-lik as
Jirgalang Jirgalang or Jirhalang (Manchu: 19 November 1599 – June 11, 1655) was a Manchu noble, regent, and political and military leader of the early Qing dynasty. Born in the Aisin Gioro clan, he was the sixth son of Šurhaci, a younger brother of ...
* Lee Tze-kei as
Abatai Abatai (Manchu: ; 27 July 1589 – 10 May 1646) was a Manchu prince and military general of the early Qing dynasty. Although an inconsistent and dissolute malcontent, he nevertheless showed considerable ability as a military leader and a ...
* Ken Lok as
Ajige Ajige (Manchu:, Mölendroff: ajige; 28 August 1605 – 28 November 1651) was a Manchu prince and military general of the early Qing dynasty. He was born in the Aisin Gioro clan as the 12th son of Nurhaci, the khan of the Later Jin dynasty (the ...
* Law Lok-lam as
Dorgon Dorgon (, ; 17 November 1612 – 31 December 1650), was a Manchu prince and regent of the early Qing dynasty. Born in the House of Aisin-Gioro as the 14th son of Nurhaci (the founder of the Later Jin dynasty, predecessor of the Qing dynasty) ...
* Wong Chi-ning as
Dodo The dodo (''Raphus cucullatus'') is an extinct flightless bird that was endemic to the island of Mauritius, which is east of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean. The dodo's closest genetic relative was the also-extinct Rodrigues solitaire. The ...
* Yeung Tak-si as Hooge * Chan Lai-yau as Yoto * Chan Siu-lung as
Yuan Chonghuan Yuan Chonghuan (; 6 June 1584 – 22 September 1630), courtesy name Yuansu or Ziru, was a Chinese politician, military general and writer who served under the Ming dynasty. Widely regarded as a patriot in Chinese culture, he is best known for d ...
* Leung Hon-wai as
Fan Wencheng Fan Wencheng (, courtesy name: Xiandou 憲斗, 1597–1666) was a Qing dynasty Scholar-Official, Prime Minister and Grand Secretary ''(Daxue Shi)''. His official career went through four generation of Qing dynasty emperors through Nurhaci, Hong T ...
* Lee Siu-ling as Fan Wencheng's wife * Tam Tak-sing as Shuotuo * Tsau Wai-kwong as Tu'erge * Sin Po-ming as Dudu * Cheung Kam as Lengsengji * Yau Tai-pang as Degelei * Fan Wing-wah as Mao Wenlong * Cheung Ping-tsan as
Zu Dashou Zu Dashou (; d. 1656), courtesy name Fuyu (復宇), was a Chinese military general who served on the northern border of the Ming dynasty during the Ming–Qing transition period of Chinese history. He fought against the Qing dynasty in several ...
*
Zero Chou Zero Chou (; born 24 July 1969) is a Taiwanese director and screenwriter. Life and career Chou was born in Keelung, Taiwan in 1969. She earned a B.A. in Philosophy from National Chengchi University in 1992. She worked as a journalist before beco ...
as Sumalagu * Kwan Suet-lai as concubine * Mang Lai-ping as
Empress An emperor (from la, imperator, via fro, empereor) is a monarch, and usually the sovereignty, sovereign ruler of an empire or another type of imperial realm. Empress, the female equivalent, may indicate an emperor's wife (empress consort), ...
* Kwan Wan-ting as concubine * Yuen Yi-ling as
Harjol Primary Consort Minhui (1609 – 22 October 1641), of the Khorchin Mongol Borjigit clan, personal name Harjol ("Jade" in the Manchu language), was a consort of Hong Taiji. She was 17 years his junior. Life Family background * Father: Jaisang () ...
* Liu Yuet-yin as Li Lama * Lau Tsung-kei as the
Chongzhen Emperor The Chongzhen Emperor (; 6 February 1611 – 25 April 1644), personal name Zhu Youjian (), courtesy name Deyue (),Wang Yuan (王源)，''Ju ye tang wen ji'' (《居業堂文集》), vol. 19. "聞之張景蔚親見烈皇帝神主題御諱字德 ...
* Ho Tim as Yang Chun * Chan Choi-yin as Mangguji * Tang Tak-kwong as
Shang Kexi Shang Kexi (尚可喜; Shang Ko-hsi; August 25, 1604 – November 12, 1676) was a Chinese general of the Ming and Qing dynasties. His family had migrated to Liaodong in 1576 and his father, Shang Xueli, served in the army guarding the northe ...
* Leung Ming as Sonin * Fong Kit as
Hong Chengchou Hong Chengchou (; 1593–1665), courtesy name Yanyan and art name Hengjiu, was a Chinese official who served under the Ming and Qing dynasties. He was born in present-day Liangshan Village, Yingdu Town, Fujian Province, China. After obtaining t ...


Shunzhi

* Lee Ching-san as the
Shunzhi Emperor The Shunzhi Emperor (15 March 1638 – 5 February 1661) was the second Emperor of China, emperor of the Qing dynasty of China, and the first Qing emperor to rule over China proper, reigning from 1644 to 1661. A Deliberative Council of Prince ...
*
Nora Miao Nora Miao () (born Chan Wing-man (); 8 February 1952) is a Hong Kong film actress. She is best known for appearing in many kung fu films in the 1970s, opposite Hong Kong action movie stars such as Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan. Background Chan Wing-m ...
as
Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang Bumbutai ( mn, Бумбутай; mnc, m= ; zh, 布木布泰; 28 March 1613 – 27 January 1688), of the Khorchin Mongol Borjigit clan, was the consort of Hong Taiji. She was 21 years his junior. She was honoured as Empress Dowager Zhaosheng ...
* Kwan Wai-lun as
Daišan Daišan (Manchu: ; 19 August 1583 – 25 November 1648) was an influential Manchu prince and statesman of the Qing dynasty. Family background Daišan was born in the Manchu Aisin Gioro clan as the second son of Nurhaci, the founder of the ...
* Law Lok-lam as
Dorgon Dorgon (, ; 17 November 1612 – 31 December 1650), was a Manchu prince and regent of the early Qing dynasty. Born in the House of Aisin-Gioro as the 14th son of Nurhaci (the founder of the Later Jin dynasty, predecessor of the Qing dynasty) ...
* Ling Fei-lik as
Jirgalang Jirgalang or Jirhalang (Manchu: 19 November 1599 – June 11, 1655) was a Manchu noble, regent, and political and military leader of the early Qing dynasty. Born in the Aisin Gioro clan, he was the sixth son of Šurhaci, a younger brother of ...
* Leung Ming as Sonin *
Zero Chou Zero Chou (; born 24 July 1969) is a Taiwanese director and screenwriter. Life and career Chou was born in Keelung, Taiwan in 1969. She earned a B.A. in Philosophy from National Chengchi University in 1992. She worked as a journalist before beco ...
as Sumalagu * Chan Leung as
Oboi Oboi (Manchu: , Mölendorff: Oboi; ) (c. 1610–1669) was a prominent Manchu military commander and courtier who served in various military and administrative posts under three successive emperors of the early Qing dynasty. Born to the Guwalg ...
* Hung Tak-sing as
Wu Sangui Wu Sangui (; 8 June 1612 – 2 October 1678), courtesy name Changbai () or Changbo (), was a notorious Ming Dynasty military officer who played a key role in the fall of the Ming dynasty and the founding of the Qing dynasty in China. In Chinese ...
* Wong Lai-ying as
Chen Yuanyuan Chen Yuanyuan (1624–1681) was a Chinese courtesan who lived during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. She was the concubine of Wu Sangui, the Ming dynasty general who surrendered Shanhai Pass to the Manchu-led Qing dynasty, and later reb ...
* Lee Hang as Tian Chou * Sin Kwai-chi as Consort Tunggiya * Lee Ying-tong as
Empress An emperor (from la, imperator, via fro, empereor) is a monarch, and usually the sovereignty, sovereign ruler of an empire or another type of imperial realm. Empress, the female equivalent, may indicate an emperor's wife (empress consort), ...
* Yeung Chung-yan as Mao Xiang * Ng Ning as
Consort Donggo Consort Donggo (1639 – 23 September 1660), of the Manchu Plain White Banner Donggo clan, was a consort of the Shunzhi Emperor. She was one year his junior. Life Family background Consort Donggo's personal name was not recorded in history. Her ...
* Hon Kong as Wang Linxiu * Tong Pan-cheung as Mao Xisen * Tsui Yau-pang as Wu Meicun * Diego Swing as
Johann Adam Schall von Bell Johann Adam Schall von Bell (1 May 1591 – 15 August 1666) was a German Jesuit, astronomer and instrument-maker. He spent most of his life as a missionary in China (where he is remembered as "Tang Ruowang") and became an adviser to the Shunz ...
* Tong Chi-wing as Wu Liangfu * Leung Kam-san as
Ebilun Ebilun (Manchu:, Mölendroff: ebilun; ; died 1673) was a Manchu noble and warrior of the Niohuru clan, most famous for being one of the Four Regents assisting the young Kangxi Emperor from 1661 to 1667, during the early Qing dynasty (1644–191 ...


Kangxi

* Jason Pai as the
Kangxi Emperor The Kangxi Emperor (4 May 1654– 20 December 1722), also known by his temple name Emperor Shengzu of Qing, born Xuanye, was the third emperor of the Qing dynasty, and the second Qing emperor to rule over China proper, reigning from 1661 to 1 ...
** Chan Chun-nin as the Kangxi Emperor (young) *
Nora Miao Nora Miao () (born Chan Wing-man (); 8 February 1952) is a Hong Kong film actress. She is best known for appearing in many kung fu films in the 1970s, opposite Hong Kong action movie stars such as Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan. Background Chan Wing-m ...
as
Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang Bumbutai ( mn, Бумбутай; mnc, m= ; zh, 布木布泰; 28 March 1613 – 27 January 1688), of the Khorchin Mongol Borjigit clan, was the consort of Hong Taiji. She was 21 years his junior. She was honoured as Empress Dowager Zhaosheng ...
* Leung Ming as Sonin * Leung Kam-san as
Ebilun Ebilun (Manchu:, Mölendroff: ebilun; ; died 1673) was a Manchu noble and warrior of the Niohuru clan, most famous for being one of the Four Regents assisting the young Kangxi Emperor from 1661 to 1667, during the early Qing dynasty (1644–191 ...
* Chan Leung as
Oboi Oboi (Manchu: , Mölendorff: Oboi; ) (c. 1610–1669) was a prominent Manchu military commander and courtier who served in various military and administrative posts under three successive emperors of the early Qing dynasty. Born to the Guwalg ...
* Cheung Hung-cheung as
Songgotu Songgotu (Manchu: ; ; 1636 – 1703) was a minister during the reign of the Kangxi Emperor of the Qing dynasty. He was an uncle of the emperor's primary spouse, Empress Xiaochengren of the Hešeri clan, who died during childbirth. He was als ...
* Ma Po-chun as Consort Liang * Szema Wah Lung as Wei Hui * Tsau Wai-kwong as Wu You * Ngo Lung as
Mingju Mingju (Manchu:, Mölendroff: ''mingju''; , November 19, 1635 – June 3, 1708), of the Manchu Nara clan, was an official of the Qing Dynasty during the reign of the Kangxi Emperor. He was thrown in prison for corruption. Second cousin to the ...
* Lau Chn as Jishi * Fan Wing-wah as Jieshu * Lee Ling-kong as
Nalan Xingde Nalan Xingde (; January 19, 1655 – July 1, 1685), Manchu name Nara Singde, courtesy name Rongruo (), was a Qing dynasty Chinese poet, famous for his ci poetry. He was born Nalan Chengde (納蘭成德), but had to change his name when the Kan ...
* Leung Yin-ling as Lu Ziying * Wong Lik as Mulima * Chan Tik-wah as
Empress An emperor (from la, imperator, via fro, empereor) is a monarch, and usually the sovereignty, sovereign ruler of an empire or another type of imperial realm. Empress, the female equivalent, may indicate an emperor's wife (empress consort), ...
* Choi Yan-wah as Consort Yu * Au Yin-lin as Consort De * Wan Lai-yuk as Consort Rong * Ha Chi-chan as Consort Tunggiya * Yu Man-ping as Jin Fu * Lo Yiu-hung as Wu Guofan * Tam Wing-kit as Yinzhi * Wong Wai-leung as
Yinreng Yunreng (6 June 1674 – 27 January 1725), born Yinreng, was a Manchu prince of the Qing dynasty. He was the second among the Kangxi Emperor's sons to survive into adulthood and was designated as Crown Prince for two terms between 1675 and ...
* Ng Si-tak as Yinzhi * Wai Lit as Yinzhen *
Eric Wan Eric Wan Tin-chiu (born 28 October 1964) is a Hong Kong television actor best known for his role as "Fong Tin-yau" in the '' My Date with a Vampire'' television series trilogy produced by the Hong Kong television network ATV. Wan began his actin ...
as
Yinsi Yunsi (29 March 1680 – 5 October 1726), born as Yinsi, was a Manchu prince of the Qing dynasty in China. The eighth son of the Kangxi Emperor, Yunsi was a pivotal figure in the power struggle over the succession to his father's throne. Y ...
* Tam Tak-sing as
Yintang Yuntang (17 October 1683 – 22 September 1726), born Yintang, was a Manchu prince of the Qing dynasty. He was the ninth son of the Kangxi Emperor and an ally of his eighth brother Yunsi, who was the main rival to their fourth brother Yinzhen ...
* Cho Yuen-tat as Yin'e * Cheung Wai as Yinti * Hon Kong as Maqi * Ling Man-hoi as
Nian Gengyao Nian Gengyao (1679 – January 13, 1726), courtesy name Lianggong, was a Chinese military commander of the Qing dynasty. He was born a member of the Han Chinese Bordered Yellow Banner and had extensive military experience on the western frontie ...
* Lok Wai-ching as Nian Cuiwei * Kwan Tze-biu as
Longkodo Longkodo (; died 1728) was a Manchu court official who lived in the Qing dynasty. He was from the Tunggiya clan, which was under the Bordered Yellow Banner. His period of fame lasted from the late Kangxi era to the early Yongzheng era, perhaps ...
* Poon Yau-shing as E'ling'e * Chan Tung as
Suksaha Suksaha (Manchu: ; ; died 1667) was a Manchu official of the early Qing dynasty from the Nara clan. A military officer who participated in the Manchu conquest of China, Suksaha became one of the Four Regents during the early reign of the Kangxi ...
* Hung Tak-sing as
Wu Sangui Wu Sangui (; 8 June 1612 – 2 October 1678), courtesy name Changbai () or Changbo (), was a notorious Ming Dynasty military officer who played a key role in the fall of the Ming dynasty and the founding of the Qing dynasty in China. In Chinese ...
* Wong Lai-ying as
Chen Yuanyuan Chen Yuanyuan (1624–1681) was a Chinese courtesan who lived during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. She was the concubine of Wu Sangui, the Ming dynasty general who surrendered Shanhai Pass to the Manchu-led Qing dynasty, and later reb ...
* Fong Kit as
Hong Chengchou Hong Chengchou (; 1593–1665), courtesy name Yanyan and art name Hengjiu, was a Chinese official who served under the Ming and Qing dynasties. He was born in present-day Liangshan Village, Yingdu Town, Fujian Province, China. After obtaining t ...
* Leung Hon-wai as
Fan Wencheng Fan Wencheng (, courtesy name: Xiandou 憲斗, 1597–1666) was a Qing dynasty Scholar-Official, Prime Minister and Grand Secretary ''(Daxue Shi)''. His official career went through four generation of Qing dynasty emperors through Nurhaci, Hong T ...
* Diego Swing as
Johann Adam Schall von Bell Johann Adam Schall von Bell (1 May 1591 – 15 August 1666) was a German Jesuit, astronomer and instrument-maker. He spent most of his life as a missionary in China (where he is remembered as "Tang Ruowang") and became an adviser to the Shunz ...


Part 2


Yongzheng

* Wai Lit as the
Yongzheng Emperor , regnal name = , posthumous name = Emperor Jingtian Changyun Jianzhong Biaozhen Wenwu Yingming Kuanren Xinyi Ruisheng Daxiao Zhicheng Xian()Manchu: Temgetulehe hūwangdi () , temple name = Shizong()Manchu: Šidzung () , house = Aisin Gioro ...
* Tang Tak-kwong as Yunxiang *
Eric Wan Eric Wan Tin-chiu (born 28 October 1964) is a Hong Kong television actor best known for his role as "Fong Tin-yau" in the '' My Date with a Vampire'' television series trilogy produced by the Hong Kong television network ATV. Wan began his actin ...
as
Yunsi Yunsi (29 March 1680 – 5 October 1726), born as Yinsi, was a Manchu prince of the Qing dynasty in China. The eighth son of the Kangxi Emperor, Yunsi was a pivotal figure in the power struggle over the succession to his father's throne. Y ...
* Cheung Wai as Yinti * Chan Tsik-wai as Yunlu * Tam Tak-sing as
Yintang Yuntang (17 October 1683 – 22 September 1726), born Yintang, was a Manchu prince of the Qing dynasty. He was the ninth son of the Kangxi Emperor and an ally of his eighth brother Yunsi, who was the main rival to their fourth brother Yinzhen ...
* Ling Man-hoi as
Nian Gengyao Nian Gengyao (1679 – January 13, 1726), courtesy name Lianggong, was a Chinese military commander of the Qing dynasty. He was born a member of the Han Chinese Bordered Yellow Banner and had extensive military experience on the western frontie ...
* Kwan Tze-biu as
Longkodo Longkodo (; died 1728) was a Manchu court official who lived in the Qing dynasty. He was from the Tunggiya clan, which was under the Bordered Yellow Banner. His period of fame lasted from the late Kangxi era to the early Yongzheng era, perhaps ...
* Yu Man-ping as Monk Wenjue * Fan Wing-wah as Yue Zhongqi * Cheng Shu-fung as Bai Taiguan * Kwan Wai-lun as
Zhang Tingyu Zhang Tingyu (, October 29, 1672 – May 19, 1755) was a Han Chinese politician and historian who lived in the Qing dynasty. Biography Zhang Tingyu was born in Tongcheng in Anhui province. In 1700, he obtained a ''jinshi'' position in the ...
* Chan Choi-yin as
Consort Xi Consort Xi (; 4 October 1842 – 26 June 1877), of the Manchu Plain Yellow Banner Cahala clan, was a consort of Xianfeng Emperor. Life Family background Consort Xi was a booi aha of Manchu Plain Yellow Banner Cahala clan. Her persona ...
* Au Yin-lin as Consort De * Lok Wai-ching as Consort Nian * Ng Wui as Wang Bin * Hon Kong as Maqi * Tang Chi-sing as Cai Huaixi * Fung Chi-wing as Wang Zhaoping * Ho Tim as Li Siting * Tsau Wai-kwong as Zeng Jing * Wing Biu as Zhang Xi * Ng Wing-sam as Lü Baozhong * Yip Yuk-ping as Lü Siniang * Cheung Ping-tsan as Qiurangong * Chan Siu-lung as Ertai * Keung Hon-man as Gan Fengchi * Pau Hon-lam as Chen Shiguan * Wong Tso-wing as Zhang Guangsi *
Berg Ng Berg Ng Ting-yip (born 12 December 1960) is a Hong Kong actor. He is best known for his role as Inspector Cheung in the 2002 crime thriller film '' Infernal Affairs''. Filmography Television * '' The Undercover Agents'' (1984) * '' 101 Citize ...
as Zhu Rongjing * Fok Wing-fuk as
Hongshi Hongshi (Manchu: ''Hung ši''; 18 March 1704 – 20 September 1727) was a Manchu prince of the Qing dynasty. Born to the ruling Aisin Gioro clan as the third son of the Yongzheng Emperor, he was banished from the imperial clan in 1725, ostensib ...
* Wong Yuen-sun as Hongli * Ling Fei-lik as
Hongzhou Hongzhou may refer to: *Hongzhou (prince) (1712–1770), a Qing dynasty prince *Hongzhou school, a Chinese school of Chán Buddhism in the Tang period * Hongzhou Town, a town in Liping County, Guizhou, China *Hongzhou Township Hongzhou () is a to ...
* Chow Sau-lan as Sun Furu * Hung Tak-sing as
Fuheng Fuheng (; ; my, ဖူဟင်း; 1720 – July 1770), courtesy name Chunhe (春和), was a Qing Dynasty official from the Manchu Fuca clan and the Bordered Yellow Banner of the Eight Banners, and was a younger brother of the Empress Xiaox ...


Qianlong

* Wong Yuen-sun as the
Qianlong Emperor The Qianlong Emperor (25 September 17117 February 1799), also known by his temple name Emperor Gaozong of Qing, born Hongli, was the fifth Emperor of the Qing dynasty and the fourth Qing emperor to rule over China proper, reigning from 1735 t ...
* Chan Fuk-sang as Lady Fuca * Tsui Si-fei as Consort Lan * Tsui Yau-pang as Yunzhe * Lin Lang as Liang'erji * Lau Chun as Shaluoben * Cheung Chun-wah as
Heshen Heshen (; ; 1 July 1750 – 22 February 1799) of the Manchu Niohuru clan, was an official of the Qing dynasty favored by the Qianlong Emperor and called the most corrupt official in Chinese history. After the death of Qianlong, the Jiaqing ...
* Yau Tai-pang as Yu Minzhong * Poon Yau-shing as Liu Tongxun * Au Oi-ling as Consort Qing * Ken Lok as Zhou Riqing * Chan Hiu-ying as
Fragrant Concubine The Fragrant Concubine ( zh, c=香妃, w=Hsiang Fei, p=Xiāng Fēi; ug, ئىپارخان / / ) is a figure in Chinese legend who was taken as a consort by the Qianlong Emperor of the Qing dynasty in the 18th century. Although the stories about he ...
* Chan Tik-wah as Consort Ling * Lau Tsung-kei as Hongxiao * Szema Wah Lung as Dazhuomu * Tsau Wai-kwong as Xiaozhuomu * Chan Leung as Sule Tansha * Wong Siu-pang as
Ji Yun Ji Yun (; 1724–1805), also known as Ji Xiaolan () or Ji Chunfan () was a Chinese philosopher, politician, and writer. He was an influential scholar of Qing dynasty China and many anecdotes have been recorded about him. Ji Yun left behind a bo ...
*
Wong Yue Wong Yue (born Wong Chi-kuen; 26 October 1955 – 15 May 2008) was a Hong Kong martial arts film actor. Background Born Wong Chi-kuen in Hong Kong on 26 October 1955. He starred in many Shaw Brothers Studio films and is known for his comic rol ...
as
Yongyan The Jiaqing Emperor (13 November 1760 – 2 September 1820), also known by his temple name Emperor Renzong of Qing, born Yongyan, was the sixth emperor of the Manchu-led Qing dynasty, and the fifth Qing emperor to rule over China proper, from ...
* Lau Wan-fung as Yongxin * Cheung Tsang as Liu Yong * Siu San-yan as Gong'ela * Ng Tsi-yin as Hexiao * Lau Siu-kwan as
Fuk'anggan Fuk'anggan ( Manchu:, Möllendorff: fuk'anggan; ; 1748–1796), courtesy name Yaolin (), was a Manchu noble and general of the Qing Dynasty. He was from the Fuca clan () and the Bordered Yellow Banner of the Eight Banners. Fuk'anggan's father ...
* Wong Hoi-tung as Fengshen Yinde * Poon Sin-yi as Lady Niuhuru * Yuen Yi-ling as Lady Hitara * Wong Ching-ho as Qinggui


Jiaqing

*
Wong Yue Wong Yue (born Wong Chi-kuen; 26 October 1955 – 15 May 2008) was a Hong Kong martial arts film actor. Background Born Wong Chi-kuen in Hong Kong on 26 October 1955. He starred in many Shaw Brothers Studio films and is known for his comic rol ...
as the
Jiaqing Emperor The Jiaqing Emperor (13 November 1760 – 2 September 1820), also known by his temple name Emperor Renzong of Qing, born Yongyan, was the sixth emperor of the Manchu-led Qing dynasty, and the fifth Qing emperor to rule over China proper, fro ...
* Wong Yuen-sun as the
Qianlong Emperor The Qianlong Emperor (25 September 17117 February 1799), also known by his temple name Emperor Gaozong of Qing, born Hongli, was the fifth Emperor of the Qing dynasty and the fourth Qing emperor to rule over China proper, reigning from 1735 t ...
* Poon Sin-yi as Consort Shun * Lau Siu-kwan as
Fuk'anggan Fuk'anggan ( Manchu:, Möllendorff: fuk'anggan; ; 1748–1796), courtesy name Yaolin (), was a Manchu noble and general of the Qing Dynasty. He was from the Fuca clan () and the Bordered Yellow Banner of the Eight Banners. Fuk'anggan's father ...
* Lau Tsung-kei as Fuchang'an * Cheung Chun-wah as
Heshen Heshen (; ; 1 July 1750 – 22 February 1799) of the Manchu Niohuru clan, was an official of the Qing dynasty favored by the Qianlong Emperor and called the most corrupt official in Chinese history. After the death of Qianlong, the Jiaqing ...
* Yuen Yi-ling as Lady Hitara * Siu San-yan as Gong'ela * Szema Wah Lung as Zhu Gui * Tong Kam-tong as Yang Fang * Chan Leung as Yang Yuchun * Lau Wan-fung as Yongxin * Poon Bing-seung as Jiulan * Kong To as
Cao Zhenyong Cao Zhenyong (; 1755–1835) was a Chinese statesman of the Qing dynasty The Qing dynasty ( ), officially the Great Qing,, was a Manchu-led imperial dynasty of China and the last orthodox dynasty in Chinese history. It emerged ...
* Lo Chun-shun as Mianning * Yeung Chung-yan as Miankai * Li Ling-kong as Mianxin * Wong Man-ching as Lady Tunggiya * Lee Shau-kei as Saichong'e * Sin Kwai-chi as Lady Dong


Daoguang

* Lo Chun-shun as the
Daoguang Emperor The Daoguang Emperor (; 16 September 1782 – 26 February 1850), also known by his temple name Emperor Xuanxong of Qing, born Mianning, was the seventh Emperor of the Qing dynasty, and the sixth Qing emperor to rule over China proper, reigning ...
* Wong Man-ching as
Consort Shen Consort Shen (personal name unknown) (disappeared 759), formally Empress Ruizhen (睿真皇后, literary meaning "the wise and true empress"), was a Tang Dynasty woman who served as a consort of Emperor Daizong of Tang (Li Chu) while he was the Pr ...
* Kong To as
Cao Zhenyong Cao Zhenyong (; 1755–1835) was a Chinese statesman of the Qing dynasty The Qing dynasty ( ), officially the Great Qing,, was a Manchu-led imperial dynasty of China and the last orthodox dynasty in Chinese history. It emerged ...
* Yeung Chung-yan as Miankai * Choi Sin-yu as Consort Quan *
Kingdom Yuen Kingdom Yuen King-dan (苑瓊丹; born 11 September 1963) is a Hong Kong actress with a long history working with TVB. Life and career Kingdom was born in Hong Kong, her father was an ivory carver. She started her acting career with HK ATV during ...
as
Consort Xiang Consort Xiang may refer to: *Empress Xiang (1047–1102), wife of Emperor Shenzong of Song *Fragrant Concubine ( 18th century), semi-legendary concubine of the Qianlong Emperor *Consort Xiang (Daoguang) (1808–1861), concubine of the Daoguang Empe ...
* Wan Suet-kei as Consort Jing * Choi Kwok-hing as
Mujangga Mujangga (; ; 1782–1856) was a Manchu statesman of the late Qing dynasty, belonging to the Gogiya (郭佳) clan. He belonged under the Bordered Blue Banner in the Eight Banners. In 1805, he was awarded the jinshi degree, the highest level in th ...
* Lee Hin-ming as Mianke * Kong Man-shing as
Lin Zexu Lin Zexu (30 August 1785 – 22 November 1850), courtesy name Yuanfu, was a Chinese political philosopher and politician. He was the head of states (Viceroy), Governor General, scholar-official, and under the Daoguang Emperor of the Qing dynast ...
* Yuen Ling-to as Chen Fu'en * Kam San as Qishan * Luk Man-chun as
Guan Tianpei Guan Tianpei (; 1781 – 26 February 1841) was a Chinese admiral of the Qing dynasty who served in the First Opium War. His Chinese title was "Commander-in-Chief of Naval Forces". In 1838, he established courteous relations with British Rear-Admi ...
* Wong Yiu-kwong as
Deng Tingzhen Deng Tingzhen (; 1776–1846) was a Chinese politician who served as the Governor-General of Liangguang (Guangdong and Guangxi Guangxi (; ; alternately romanized as Kwanghsi; ; za, Gvangjsih, italics=yes), officially the Guangxi Zhu ...
* Chan Siu-lung as Du Shoutian * Chan Kwok-kwong as
Yizhu The Xianfeng Emperor (17 July 1831 – 22 August 1861), or by temple name Emperor Wenzong of Qing (), given name Yizhu (), was the eighth Emperor of the Qing dynasty, and the seventh Qing emperor to rule over China proper, reigned from 1850 ...
* Wong Chi-ning as
Yicong Yicong ( Wade-Giles: ''Yi-tsung'')(23 July 1831 – 18 February 1889), formally known as Prince Dun (or Prince Tun), was a Manchu prince of the Qing dynasty. Life Yicong was born in the Aisin Gioro clan as the fifth son of the Daoguang Empero ...
* Lo Yiu-hung as Yixin


Part 3 (Xianfeng and Tongzhi)

* Lee Ching-san as the
Xianfeng Emperor The Xianfeng Emperor (17 July 1831 – 22 August 1861), or by temple name Emperor Wenzong of Qing (), given name Yizhu (), was the eighth Emperor of the Qing dynasty, and the seventh Qing emperor to rule over China proper, reigned from 1850 t ...
*
Michelle Yim Michelle Yim Wai-ling (; born September 2, 1955), better known by her stage name ''Mai Suet'' (), is a Hong Kong actress and elder sister of former actress Sidney Yim Wai-ming also known by stage name ''Suet Lei'' (). She graduated from St. Ro ...
as Lady Lan *
Tony Liu Tony Liu Tian-jue (born 7 February 1952) is a Hong Kong actor and martial artist. He is often credited by his Cantonese stage name Lau Wing. Liu is best known for starring in many Hong Kong martial arts films, especially in the 1970s and 1980s ...
as
Prince Gong Yixin (11January 1833– 29May 1898), better known in English as PrinceKung or Gong, was an imperial prince of the Aisin Gioro clan and an important statesman of the Manchu-led Qing dynasty in China. He was a regent of the empire from 1861 to 18 ...
* Sam-sam as
Consort Zhen Imperial Noble Consort Keshun (27 February 1876 – 15 August 1900), of the Manchu Bordered Red Banner Tatara clan, was a consort of the Guangxu Emperor. She was five years his junior. She was known to foreigners as the Pearl Concubine. Legend ...
* Mak Lai-hung as Consort Li * Fung So-bor as Empress Xiaojing * Cheng Shu-fung as
Yicong Yicong ( Wade-Giles: ''Yi-tsung'')(23 July 1831 – 18 February 1889), formally known as Prince Dun (or Prince Tun), was a Manchu prince of the Qing dynasty. Life Yicong was born in the Aisin Gioro clan as the fifth son of the Daoguang Empero ...
* Yeung Chak-lam as Sushun * Szema Wah Lung as Baijun * Lee Ling-kong as
An Dehai An Dehai (, 1844 – 12 September 1869) was a palace eunuch at the imperial court of the Qing dynasty. In the 1860s, he became the confidant and favourite of Empress Dowager Cixi and was subsequently executed as part of a power struggle betwe ...
* Cheung Tsang as Gui Liang * Ng Wing-sam as
Prince Zheng Prince Zheng of the First Rank (Manchu: ; ''hošoi ujen cin wang''), or simply Prince Zheng, was the title of a princely peerage used in China during the Manchu-led Qing dynasty (1644–1912). It was also one of the 12 "iron-cap" princely peerage ...
* Chan Tsik-wai as Prince Yi * Tam Wing-kit as Prince Chun * Wong Lai-ying as Cao Xiulian *
Ban Ban Betty Lai Siu-man (born 23 June 1953), also known by her stage name Ban Ban and previously as Bun Bun, is a retired Hong Kong actress and singer. Background Lai was born in British Hong Kong, Hong Kong in 23 June 1953. she is of Meixian Distric ...
as Ding Xiufeng * Savio Tsang as Ding Zhaolun * Chow Sau-lan as Wen Caixia * Choi Kwok-hing as Wen Gui * Hung Tak-sing as Yao Yongzhi * Lau Wan-fung as Shengbao * Leung Si-ho as the
Tongzhi Emperor The Tongzhi Emperor (27 April 1856 – 12 January 1875), born Zaichun of the Aisin Gioro clan, was the ninth List of emperors of the Qing dynasty, Emperor of the Qing dynasty, and the eighth Qing emperor to rule over China proper. His reign, from 1 ...
* Lee Ching as Lady Arute * Chan Pui-san as
Consort Hui Consort Hui may refer to: China * Empress Zhenshun (died 737), concubine of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang * Madame Huarui ( 940–976), concubine of Meng Chang (emperor of Later Shu) * Empress Tudan (Digunai's wife) (died 1170), empress of the Jin dynas ...
* Au Yin-lin as Kurun Princess * Au-yeung Yiu-lun as Zaicheng * Wong Hoi-ning as Fuqing * Chan Tung as
Zeng Guofan Zeng Guofan, Marquis Yiyong (; 26 November 1811 – 12 March 1872), birth name Zeng Zicheng, courtesy name Bohan, was a Chinese statesman and military general of the late Qing dynasty. He is best known for raising and organizing the Xiang A ...


Part 4 (Guangxu and Xuantong)

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Kent Tong Kent Tong (; born 29 September 1958) is a Hong Kong actor. He was a popular TVB actor during the 1980s, nicknamed "Prince" and one of the "Five Tiger Generals" of TVB. Early life Kent Tong was born to and grew up in a poor family in Hong Kong. Hi ...
as the
Guangxu Emperor The Guangxu Emperor (14 August 1871 – 14 November 1908), personal name Zaitian, was the tenth Emperor of the Qing dynasty, and the ninth Qing emperor to rule over China proper. His reign lasted from 1875 to 1908, but in practice he ruled, wi ...
*
Sum Sum Sylvia Lai Sui-Pun (born 23 June 1951), also known by her stage name Sum Sum, is a semi retired Hong Kong singer and actress. Background Lai was born in Hong Kong on 23 June 1951, she was of the Meixian, Guangdong ancestry, her younger sister ...
as
Empress Dowager Ci'an Empress Xiaozhenxian (12 August 1837 – 8 April 1881), of the Manchu Bordered Yellow Banner Niohuru clan, was a posthumous name bestowed to the wife and empress consort of Yizhu, the Xianfeng Emperor. She was Empress consort of Qing from ...
* Susanna Au-yeung as
Empress Dowager Cixi Empress Dowager Cixi ( ; mnc, Tsysi taiheo; formerly Romanization of Chinese, romanised as Empress Dowager T'zu-hsi; 29 November 1835 – 15 November 1908), of the Manchu people, Manchu Nara (clan)#Yehe Nara, Yehe Nara clan, was a Chinese nob ...
* Suet Lei as
Empress Longyu Jingfen (; 28 January 1868 – 22 February 1913), of the Manchu Bordered Yellow Banner Yehe Nara clan, was the wife and empress consort of Zaitian, the Guangxu Emperor. She was Empress consort of Qing from 1889 until her husband's death in ...
*
Jaime Chik Jaime Chik Mei-chun (, born 5 January 1962) is a Hong Kong TVB actress and was named as one of the Five Beauties of TVB. Personal life Chik met Hong Kong actor Michael Miu Michael Miu Kiu-wai ( 苗僑偉) (born 18 June 1958) is a Hong Kong acto ...
as
Consort Zhen Imperial Noble Consort Keshun (27 February 1876 – 15 August 1900), of the Manchu Bordered Red Banner Tatara clan, was a consort of the Guangxu Emperor. She was five years his junior. She was known to foreigners as the Pearl Concubine. Legend ...
* Ching Lan as Consort Jin * Hung Tak-sing as
Ronglu Ronglu (6 April 1836 – 11 April 1903), courtesy name Zhonghua, was a Manchu political and military leader of the late Qing dynasty. He was born in the Guwalgiya clan, which was under the Plain White Banner of the Manchu Eight Banners. De ...
* Lo Ching-ho as
Li Lianying Li Lianying (; 12 November 1848 – 4 March 1911) was a Chinese imperial eunuch who lived in the late Qing dynasty. He was a eunuch during the regency of Empress Dowager Cixi, who was the ''de facto'' ruler of China from 1869 to 1908 throu ...
* Lam Si-chung as Kurun Princess * Cheung Tsang as
Prince Gong Yixin (11January 1833– 29May 1898), better known in English as PrinceKung or Gong, was an imperial prince of the Aisin Gioro clan and an important statesman of the Manchu-led Qing dynasty in China. He was a regent of the empire from 1861 to 18 ...
* Kong Hon as
Weng Tonghe Weng Tonghe (; 1830–1904), courtesy name Shuping (), was a Chinese Confucian scholar and imperial tutor who lived in the Qing dynasty. In 1856, he obtained the position of ''zhuangyuan'' (or top scholar) in the imperial examination and was subs ...
* Ho Shu-san as Kou Liancai * Kwan Wai-lun as Yixuan (Prince Chun) * Leung Suk-chong as Princess Consort Chun * Ling Man-hoi as
Li Hongzhang Li Hongzhang, Marquess Suyi ( zh, t=李鴻章; also Li Hung-chang; 15 February 1823 – 7 November 1901) was a Chinese politician, general and diplomat of the late Qing dynasty. He quelled several major rebellions and served in important ...
* Yeung Ka-nok as
Kang Youwei Kang Youwei (; Cantonese: ''Hōng Yáuh-wàih''; 19March 185831March 1927) was a prominent political thinker and reformer in China of the late Qing dynasty. His increasing closeness to and influence over the young Guangxu Emperor spar ...
* Tang Tak-kwong as
Tan Sitong Tan Sitong (, March 10, 1865 – September 28, 1898), courtesy name Fusheng (), pseudonym Zhuangfei (), was a well-known Chinese politician, thinker, and reformist in the late Qing dynasty (1644–1911). He was executed at the age of 33 when ...
* Lee Kong as
Liang Qichao Liang Qichao (Chinese: 梁啓超 ; Wade–Giles, Wade-Giles: ''Liang2 Chʻi3-chʻao1''; Yale romanization of Cantonese, Yale: ''Lèuhng Kái-chīu'') (February 23, 1873 – January 19, 1929) was a Chinese politician, social and political act ...
* Yuen Ling-to as
Prince Qing Prince Qing of the First Rank (Manchu: ; ''hošoi fengšen cin wang''), or simply Prince Qing, was the title of a princely peerage used in China during the Manchu-led Qing dynasty (1636–1912). It was also one of the 12 "iron-cap" princely pee ...
* Wai Lit as
Yuan Shikai Yuan Shikai (; 16 September 1859 – 6 June 1916) was a Chinese military and government official who rose to power during the late Qing dynasty and eventually ended the Qing dynasty rule of China in 1912, later becoming the Emperor of China. H ...
* Kong To as Prince Duan * Lung Ping-kei as Pujun * Ling Fei-lik as Cui Yugui * Lo Chun-shun as Zaifeng (Prince Chun) * Choi Sin-yu as Sixth Princess * Yim Chau-wah as
Puyi Aisin-Gioro Puyi (; 7 February 1906 – 17 October 1967), courtesy name Yaozhi (曜之), was the last emperor of China as the eleventh and final Qing dynasty monarch. He became emperor at the age of two in 1908, but was forced to abdicate on 1 ...
* Lo Tsung-wah as
Pujie Pujie (; 16 April 1907 – 28 February 1994) was a Qing dynasty imperial prince of the Aisin-Gioro. Pujie was the younger brother of Puyi, the last Emperor of China. After the fall of the Qing dynasty, Pujie went to Japan, where he was educated ...
* Lau Wan-fung as
Zhang Xun Zhang Xun (; September 16, 1854 – September 11, 1923), courtesy name Shaoxuan (), art name Songshoulaoren (), nickname Bianshuai (, ), was a Chinese general and Qing loyalist who attempted to restore the abdicated emperor Puyi in the Manchu ...
* Tam Tak-sing as Zhang Qinghe * Leung Kam-san as Eunuch Yuan * Yip Yuk-ping as
Empress Wanrong Wanrong (; 13 November 1906 – 20 June 1946), of the Manchu Plain White Banner Gobulo clan, was the wife and empress consort of Puyi, the last Emperor of China, sometimes anachronistically called the “Xuantong Empress”, referring to Puy ...
* Lau Kam-ling as
Wenxiu Wenxiu (20 December 1909 – 17 September 1953), also known as Consort Shu (hanzi: 淑妃) and Ailian (愛蓮), was a consort of Puyi, the last Emperor of China and final ruler of the Qing dynasty. She was from the Mongol Erdet (額爾德特) Clan ...
* Simon Chui as
Zheng Xiaoxu Zheng Xiaoxu (Cheng Hsiao-hsu; ; Hepburn: ''Tei Kōsho'') (2 April 1860 – 28 March 1938) was a Chinese statesman, diplomat and calligrapher. He served as the first Prime Minister of Manchukuo. Early life and diplomatic career Although Zhe ...
* Cheng Shu-fung as Lu Zhonglin *
Paul Fonoroff Paul Fonoroff (born 1954 in Cleveland, Ohio) is one of Hong Kong's best known film critics and film historians. Biography A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Paul Kendel Fonoroff began studying Chinese in high school, continuing at Brown University ...
as
Reginald Johnston Sir Reginald Fleming Johnston, ( zh, s=庄士敦爵士, p=Zhuāngshìdūn juéshì, "Sir Johnston"; 13 October 1874 – 6 March 1938) was a British diplomat who served as the tutor and advisor to Puyi, the last Emperor of China. He was also the ...


Theme songs

* Part 1: performed by Chiu San * Part 2 (Yongzheng and Qianlong): performed by Lo Chun-shun, Chan Fuk-sang, Lee Chun-hung and Keung Pui-lei * Part 2 (Jiaqing and Daoguang): performed by Lo Chun-shun and Keung Pui-lei * Part 3: performed by Chiu San * Part 4: performed by
Jaime Chik Jaime Chik Mei-chun (, born 5 January 1962) is a Hong Kong TVB actress and was named as one of the Five Beauties of TVB. Personal life Chik met Hong Kong actor Michael Miu Michael Miu Kiu-wai ( 苗僑偉) (born 18 June 1958) is a Hong Kong acto ...


Re-airing

The series was re-aired on
ATV Home ATV Home () was a free-to-air Cantonese television channel in Hong Kong, owned and operated by Asia Television. It was formed in September 1963 as a result of the split of the bilingual Rediffusion Television subscription service (which was pri ...
in
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 Delt ...
between October 3 and December 28, 2006.


References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Rise and Fall of Qing Dynasty, The Asia Television original programming Television series set in the Qing dynasty Monarchy in fiction Cultural depictions of Empress Dowager Cixi Cultural depictions of Puyi