''Curse of the Royal Harem'' (
Traditional Chinese
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2011
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Hong Kong
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period drama
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produced by
TVB under executive producer
Chong Wai-kin. The 45-minute episodes aired from 31 October to 4 December 2011, in a total of 27 episodes in Hong Kong and 31 episodes for the overseas audience. Its stars
Jessica Hsuan
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Early life
Hsuan's father gave her the name Jessica, while her mother gave her the middle name Hester. She was educated in Hong Kong at Maryknoll Convent S ...
,
Myolie Wu,
Sunny Chan
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Career
His film role the 1998 Hong Kong film '' Hold You Tight'' was the role that made him well known to the Chinese and East Asian public, and for which he ...
, ,
Nancy Wu
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and
Joel Chan. It is one of three grand TVB productions used to celebrate the channel's 44th anniversary, the other two being ''
Super Snoops
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Forensic Heroes III
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The drama is Hong Kong's
fourth highest-rating serial drama of 2011.
Summary
Set in the mid-1800s
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, ''Curse of the Royal Harem'' is loosely based on the reign of the
Daoguang Emperor of China and tells of the drama and romantic intrigue in the court's
Manchurian royal harem.
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Yee-lan, the Consort Tsuen (Jessica Hsuan) was the new wife of Emperor Do-kwong (Sunny Chan)'s elder brother. However, Do-kwong's brother was missing after a battle and his body was never found. Empress Dowager Kung-chee (Gigi Wong) was devastated that she lost her beloved son and saw Yee-lan, as an ominous woman and wanted her dead. Because Do-kwong was already in love with Yee-lan, since he was young, he chose to save her by making Yee-lan, as his new concubine, which angered his wife, Empress Hao-sun (Myolie Wu). Partnering up with Empress Dowager, the two vowed to eradicate Yee-lan, using many different schemes to harm her. As Yee-lan, wanted to protect herself, she did not hesitate to battle the Empress to the end. During their battle, Yee-lan, accidentally discovered a major plot happening in the royal harem. Who is behind this big plot? Who will be the winner in this intense battle in the royal harem?
Cast and characters
:''Character names are in
Cantonese romanisation.''
Main cast
Minor characters
Viewership ratings
Awards and nominations
My AOD Favourite Awards 2011
*Won: My Favourite Actress in a Leading Role (Myolie Wu)
*Won: My Favourite Top 15 Drama Characters (Myolie Wu)
*Nominated: My Favourite Drama Series
*Nominated: My Favourite Drama Theme Song (''Kok On Tin Ming'' (各安天命) by Susanna Kwan)
45th TVB Anniversary Awards 2011
*Won: Best Actress in a Leading Role (Myolie Wu)
*Won: Best Improved Female Artiste (Sire Ma)
*Won: Best Supporting Actor (Ben Wong)
*Nominated: Best Drama
*Nominated: Best Actor (Sunny Chan)
*Nominated: Best Actress (Jessica Hsuan)
*Nominated: Best Supporting Actress (Gigi Wong)
International Broadcast
* -
Fairchild TV
* -
8TV (Malaysia)
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* - Vinh Long Television Station Channel (THVL)
References
External links
TVB.com''Curse of the Royal Harem'' - Official Website
{{8TV (Malaysia)
TVB dramas
2011 Hong Kong television series debuts
2011 Hong Kong television series endings
Television series set in the Qing dynasty