Showing posts with label 2010 Drama. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2010 Drama. Show all posts

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Home Troopers

Home Troopers TVB Drama Astro on Demand

Cast:
Liza Wang as Lai Ka Ka
Ha Yu as Chukot Ho
Kevin Cheng as Chukot Ching
Bernice Liu as Tong Kam Po
Vincent Wong as Tong Sau Lai
Mandy Wong as Chukot Yong
Raymond Cho as Kei Wing Fat
Christine Kuo as Michelle

Total Episodes: 20 episodes
Aired Dates: December 27, 2010 to January 21, 2011
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 8.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 901

Synopsis:
Lai Ka Ka has been taking care of her family members and their welfare throughout the years. Her husband, Chukot Ho and eldest son, Chukot Ching look up to her as their spiritual leader. Ka Ka is under the belief that everything that she does is for the betterment of the family as well as each family member.

Although Ka Ka as paved the way for Ching to be a HR manager at a reputable company, Ching is unhappy with the work arrangement. As such, Ching secretly invests in a domestic cleaning company with his former school mate, Kei Wing Fat. When Ka Ka finds out what Ching has done, both mother and son had a terrible quarrel.

Kei Wing Fat mysteriously disappears and leave the company in financial crisis under Ching's management. Ching has no choice but to look to Ka Ka for help. Under Ka Ka's leadership, all the Chukot family members pitch in at the cleaning company to tide the company over. Ching also decides to hire Wing Fat's girlfriend, Tong Kam Po, to help as well.

Ching's sister, Chukot Yong, is dating her childhood sweetheart, Tong Sau Lai. However, Sau Lai is now married with a pregnant wife. Ching's twin brothers are spending too much time courting girls rather than focusing on their studies. All these events lead to Ka Ka having a strained relationship with her children.

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Monday, November 1, 2010

Gun Metal Grey

Gun Metal Grey TVB Drama Astro on Demand

Cast:
Felix Wong as Shek Tung Sing / Stone Sir
Michael Miu as Mai On Ding / Mad Sir
Jessica Hsuan as Hui Man Him, Kim
Nancy Wu as Hui Man Sze
Vincent Wong as Carson Ko

Total Episodes: 30 episodes
Aired Dates: November 1 to December, 2010
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 9.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 921

Synopsis:
Fifteen years ago, Shek Tung Sing, a just and upright police officer, was imprisoned for murder which he did not commit. Now, fifteen years later, he is released from prison and vowed to find out the truth. Unfortunately, after finding out who the real culprit was, Tung Sing is unable to bring him to justice due to the lack of evidence.

Tung Sing was furious and angry at the failed system of justice and supresses his anger within him. Due to this, each time he comes across a case which the law fails to carry out justice, Tung Sing takes matters into his own hands.

Tung Sing's sudden change in character and behaviour worries his best friend, Mai On Ding. It also puts their friendship to test. Tung Sing tries to prevent On Ding from further investigating into a case and in the process hurts On Ding's girlfriend, Hui Man Him.

As a result, On Ding and Tung Sing's relationship took a turn for the worse, and On Ding was determined to bring Tung Sing to face the law.

Gun Metal Grey is a story about a police officer's road to self-destruction as well as provides viewers with an insight into Hong Kong's most famours 10 unsolved crime cases.

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Monday, October 18, 2010

No Regrets

No Regrets TVB Drama Astro on Demand

Cast:
Wayne Lai as Lau Sing
Sheren Tang as Cheng Kau Mui
Fala Chen as Lau Ching
Pierre Ngo as Tong Kat
Raymond Wong as Yeung Yeung
Elliot Yue as Cheng Long Kwan
Evergreen Mak
Susan Tse
Kara Hui
Samuel Kwok

Total Episodes: 32 episodes
Aired Dates: October 18 to November 26, 2010
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 8.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 901

Synopsis:
Guangzhou is in bad shape politically in the 1930s. Gangsterism was rampant and opium was traded openly. The government witnessed the soaring profits from opium trade and as such set up the Anti Smoking Bureau to supress it. However, the bureau was merely a front as it is under the influence of Cheng Long Kwan, the most powerful druglord in Guangzhou. His eldest daughter, Cheng Kau Mui is an unscrupulous person with a very manipulative mind. She soon returned to Guangzhou to manage her father's drug business.

Lau Sing heads the Criminal Investigation Team in the police force. He has led a tough life and worked very hard to provide for his family, especially his bed-ridden sister, Lau Ching. Lau Sing has a hot temper but beneath it lies a man who values friendship and brotherhood. He almost gave his life just to save his timid teammate, Tong Kat.

Fate bring Lau Sing and Cheng Kau Mui together. They had to survive many hardships, turmoils and challenges. Both are also very strong willed and competitive though mutual respect eventually turns into affection and love for one another.

The Japanese Army invaded China and soon Guangzhou falls. Cheng Kau Mui finally sees her darkest hour when her aunt, Cheng Long Hei frames her. Will Lau Sing stand by his woman? And will their love survive?

Official Site

Note: Previously known as Rosy Business 2: Righteous Sea of Heroic Love

Monday, October 4, 2010

Every Move You Make

Every Move You Make TVB Drama Astro on Demand

Cast:
Bowie Lam as Yiu Hok Sum
Bosco Wong as Ho Lai Yin
Krystal Tin as Yip Chin Ting
Aimee Chan as Ching Bui Yee
Chris Lai as Mak Wing Hei
Lorretta Chow as Wu Hau Ying

Total Episodes: 20 episodes
Aired Dates: October 4 to October 29, 2010
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 9.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 921

Synopsis:
Yiu Hok Sum is a Senior Inspector attached to the Crime Unit. He has acquired strong skills in mind reading. He is efficient in solving criminal cases and has proven to be one of the most competent officers in his unit. He has the ability to analyse and read minds just by observing the criminal's body language and facial expressions. He is also able to spot disparities between evidence and testimonies.

Despite all of his strengths, Hok Sum does have his flaws. His teammates find it difficult to work with him. Newcomers to his unit, Yip Chin Ting and Ho Lai Yin disagree with the unconventional ways of Hok Sum. As a result, Chin Ting and Lai Yin constantly have arguments and confrontations with Hok Sum. Things take a turn for the worse when Hok Sum learns that his half-sister, Ching Pui Yee is dating Lai Yin behind his back and that Chin Ting has a secret crush on him.

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Previously known as The Mind Reading Detective

Sunday, September 19, 2010

The Comeback Clan

The Comeback Clan TVB Drama Astro on Demand

Cast:
Ha Yu as Tai Koo Tung
Kiki Sheung as Tsui Hei Hei
Natalie Tong as Tai Ying Lei
Sammul Chan as Yip Tsik Leung
Christine Ng as Lee Yung Chi
Benz Hui as Yip Mo Sing
Shirley Yeung
Pierre Ngo

Total Episodes: 20 episodes
Aired Dates: September 20 to October 15, 2010
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 8.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 901

Synopsis:
Tai Koo Tung's restaurant is fast running out of capital as a result of the financial turmoil happening in Hong Kong. Yip Mo Sing is keen to acquire the restaurant's location. He even decides to invest in the restaurant without learning of the actual financial situation of the restaurant.

With the investment from Yip Mo Sing, the restaurant is able to temporarily stay afloat. Tai Koo Tung also uses this chance to improve the restaurant and works hard to invent new dishes and create a new menu. He learns that Tsui Hei Hei is a novice cook but has a signature friend rice with egg recipe to her name. She even has the appreciation from a Michelin food critic!

One day, Lee Yung Chi, a banker visits Tai Koo Tung's restaurant and claims that Tsui Hei Hei owes the bank some money. Hei Hei refutes that claim and ends up in a heated argument with Yung Chi. As a result of the heated argument, Hei Hei was injured and loses her memory!

Fearing that the restaurant's business will suffer should Hei Hei leaves, Tai Koo Tung decides to pretend that he is Hei Hei's elder brother. He also recruits Mo Sing to be Hei Hei's husband, while Yip Tsik Leung (a cello teacher) assumes the role of Hei Hei's son. Tsik Leung's girlfriend, Tai Ying Lei pretends to be Hei Hei's cousin.

Yung Chi was fired from the bank and she goes looking for Mo Sing and Tai Koo Tung. She insists that she is also a shareholder of the restaurant and wants to give the restaurant a makeover. All three owners of the restaurant want to make decisions but each of them have different ideas. A power struggle ensues.

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Previously known as The Comeback Family

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Can't Buy Me Love

Can't Buy Me Love TVB Drama Astro on Demand

Cast:
Charmaine Sheh as Princess Chew Yeung
Moses Chan as Kam Tor Luk
Raymond Wong as Kam Tor Sau
Louis Yuen as Kam Tor Fuk
Susanna Kwan as Ting Lor Hei
Linda Chung as Ng Sei Tai
Fala Chen as Szeto Ngan Ping
Kenneth Ma as Ting yau Wai
Selena Li
Sharon Chan
Tracy Ip
Susan Tse
Lee Heung Kam
Mary Hon
Lee Kwok Lun
Kara Hui
Matthew Ko
Edwin Siu
Yoyo Chen
Elaine Yiu

Total Episodes: 32 episodes
Aired Dates: August 23 to October 3, 2010
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 9.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 921

Synopsis:
Princess Chew Yeung is the 3rd of 5 princess, daughter of Emperor Taizhong. She was arranged to marry a Tibetan prince against her wishes. The only way out for her was to look for another suitor as soon as possible. The proprietress of a gold store, Tong Lor Hei recommends her second son, Kam Tor Luk and third son, Kam Tor Sau as candidates. Madam Ting hopes that the marriage with the Princess will bring them out of their financial troubles and save their family business.

Tor Luk doesn't want his brother to marry the willful and bratty Princess, as such he "sacrifices" himself and assumes the responsibility of marrying Princess Chew Yeung.

After their marriage, Princess Chew Yeung remains as bratty as before. As she is a member of the royal family, she expects the Kams to treat her with respect including Tor Luk's mother and grandmother.

Princess Chew Yeung was granted a handmaiden by the Empress Dowager, Szeto Ngan Ping who doubles as a bodyguard. Szeto Ngan Ping is haughty and has no regard for anyone as she has the blessing from Princess Chew Yeung. She even fight back against Ting Yau wai, who is the Emperor-elect matchmaker.

The Kams have had enough of Princess Chew Yeung and Szeto Ngam Ping's antics. They decide to group together and fight against her. However, what surprises the Kams the most was that their vivacious house maid, Ng Sei Tak, decides to take the side of the unreasonable Princess.

After back and forth bickering between the 2 sides with no solution in sight, the matter finally caught the attention of the Emperor. Can the Emperor salvage the marriage of his favourite Princess? Marrying a princess is suppose to bring honour to the family but for the Kams, all that glitter is not always gold.

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Monday, August 9, 2010

Growing Through Life

Growing Through Life TVB Drama Astro on Demand

Cast:
Damian Lau as Hoi Leung
Raymond Lam as Hoi Sing
Bosco Wong as Chung Lam Tai
Cecilia Yip as Cheng Ming Chu
Zhao Ziqi as Fong Lai King
Toby Leung as Hoi Mei Sze
Lui Yau Wai as Ho Wai Sum
Song Wen Fei as Chuk Yiu Kwan

Total Episodes: 30 episodes
Aired Dates: August 9 to September 17, 2010
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 8.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 901

Synopsis:
Hoi Sing and his mother, Ho Wai Sum run a home appliance manufacturing factory. Hoi Sing's uncle, Hoi Leung wants to acquire their business at all costs. Leung is money minded snob who doesn't place much interest in family ties. Leung's wife, Cheng Ming Chu and daughter, Hoi Mei Sze try hard to help Leung mend ties with Sing and eventually succeed when they manage to convince Leung to put the acquisition of the business on hold.

Leung wishes to own the land of which the factory sits on and plants a spy, Fong Lai King in Sing's factory. To help her son and convince Leung to give up on acquiring their business, Wai Sum reveals to Leung a long-kept secret. To strengthen their business, Sing invites his friend, Chung Lam Tai to work with him.

Unfortunately for Sing, Lam Tai betrays him and sided with Leung. To add salt to the wound, Sing's fiencee, Chuk Yiu Kwan calles off their wedding. These unfortunate events indirectly forced Sing to be even more determined; forcing him to use bolder strategies and tactics against his family member.

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Note: This is a collaboration with CCTV (China)

Monday, July 26, 2010

Beauty Knows No Pain

Beauty Knows No Pain TVB Drama Astro on Demand

Cast:
Michelle Yim as Wong Hoi King
Maggie Cheung as Sa Yuen Kei
Joe Ma as Ko Chi Lik
Joyce Tang as Yu Man Yau
Dominic Lam as Chin Kwong Lung
Power Chan as Chi Nam

Total Episodes: 20 episodes
Aired Dates: July 26 to August 20, 2010
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 9.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 921

Synopsis:
Wong Hoi King has a successful career as well as a perfect life. However, she accidentally discovers that her husband, Chin Kwong Lung, has an affair. To save her marriage, Hoi King is willing to have a baby despite her advanced age. Hoi King's pregnancy has resulted in extra pressure and stress on her daily life and career.

Hoi King's subbordinate, Sa Yuen Kei, capitalises on the situation and seizes the chance to take up her duties. Yuen Kei is a bold and decisive person when it comes to work but unfortunately no so in her personal life. She is embroiled in a quadrangular relationship with Ko Chi Lik, who happens to be married.

Yu Man Yau is a secretary who is exposed to the failures of her bosses' relationships. She feels insecure and inferior despite having an "outstanding" body shape. Her colleague, Chi Nam encourages her to go for plastic surgery. After the surgery, Man Yau is hailed as the "sexiest goddess on the internet" as well as "the hottest brand spokesperson" in town. Man Yau's brand new status propel her to fame and fortune, but as she climbs the heights of her career, she soon comes to the realisation that all these may not be what she really wants.

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Monday, July 12, 2010

A Pillow Case of Mystery 2

A Pillow Case of Mystery 2 TVB Drama Astro on Demand

Cast:
Bobby Au Yeung as Sze Sai Lun
Jessica Hsuan as Ng Kwan Yau
Leila Tong as Luk Siu Tip
Johnson Lee as Ngau Tai Lik

Total Episodes: 21 episodes
Aired Dates: July 12 to August 7, 2010
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 8.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 901

Synopsis:
Sze Sai Lun has lost hope with the political world after an extreme change in his life. He now spends most of his time travelling around looking for fun. During his travels, he meets a spirit medium Ng Kwan Yau, who is entangled in a mysterious murder case.

Sai Lun does not have the intention to intervene initially, but with the help of a "pillow spirit", Ngau Tai Lik, Sai Lun manages to solve the case and prove Kwan Yau's innocense. Through Kwan Yau's case, Sai Lun managed to regain his confidence and vowed to resume his fight for justice.

As time passed by, Sai Lun and Kwan Yau begin to fall in love. Sai Lun decides to let go of his past and marries Kwan Yau. Sai Lun enjoy his married life but is frustrated at work occasionally. The power of the "pillow spirit" is not as strong and at times provide Sai Lun with misleading clues.

Sai Lun begins to suspect that Kwan Yau is hiding something from him and there may be a malicious scheme behind their marriage. Sai Lun's mother found him a new wife, Luk Siu Tip, after knowing that his marriage with Kwan Yau has failed. However, Siu Tip also comes into the Sze household with ill intentions.

Sai Lun finds himsself trapped in a complex world beyond his comprehension.

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Monday, June 28, 2010

When Lanes Merge

When Lanes Merge TVB Drama Astro on Demand

Cast:
Kent Cheng as Ho Kau
Raymond Wong as Ho Kah Po
Kate Tsui as Ko Lai Sum
Sonija Kwok as Cheung Hiu Man
Lee Heung Kam as Ko Li Sunk Ching
Raymond Cho
Elaine Yiu
Chan Chin Pang

Total Episodes: 20 episodes
Aired Dates: June 28 to July 23, 2010
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 9.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 921

Synopsis:
Ho Kau is a retired taxi driver who owns two taxis. His son, Ho Kah Po is sentenced to prison for dangerous driving which killed someone. Due to these circumstances, Ha Kau has to come out from retirement and return to his former job. The relationship between Ho Kau and Kah Po's was already strained prior to the accident and the conviction of Kah Po only made it worse.

After Kah Po was released from prison, he decides to work for Ho Kau joining his father as a taxi driver. Soon after that, Kah Po was involved in another serious accident. But this time around, Ho Kau was involved in the accident too. Ho Kau was injured physically and also traumaised mentally by the turn of events. Kah Po is filled with guilt towards his father and finally learned his lesson - the importance of driving carefully.

Kah Po tries his best to be extremely vigilant while driving. However, police-officer, Ko Lai Sum still picks on him. Over time, the pair begins to see each other's merit and their relationship develop further. However, Kah Po's former girlfriend, Cheung Hiu Man and Lai Sum's grandmother, Ko Li Sunk Ching appear to be the biggest hurdle in their relationship.

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Ghost Writer

Ghost Writer TVB Drama Astro on Demand

Cast:
Steven Ma as Po Chung Ling
Sunny Chan as Ko Jit
Fala Chen as Ling Wu Siu-Chui
Linda Chung as Lau Sam Yu
Elliot Yue as Po Poon

Total Episodes: 25 episodes
Aired Dates: June 7 to July 9, 2010
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 8.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 901

Synopsis:
Po Chung Ling was born in Jinan to a family who runs a printing business. His father, Po Poon has high hopes for Po Chung Ling as he is smart and bright. Po Poon hopes that Po Chung Ling can carry on the family bussiness.

Due to some misunderstanding, Po Chung Ling thinks that Po Poon is in a bad collaboration with some corrupt officials. As such, he refuses to listen to his father and totally disregard his advises.

Po Chung Ling's good friend, Ko Jit is a police constable. Both good friends share the same hatred for corrupt officials. There's a rumour that a fox spirit is stirring troubles in Jinan. Po Chung Ling and Ko Jit decide to investigate the matter. Unfortunately, Po Chung Ling was almost killed during the investigation.

Luckily for Po Chung Ling, a mysterious lady, Ling Wu Siu-Chui, comes to his rescue in time. However, it was later revealled that Ling Wu Siu-Chui is indeed the fox spirit. She decides to save Po Chung Ling to pay back a past favour from him. As the two spend more time together, Ling Wu Siu-Chui begin to develop feelings for Po Chung Ling.

The Po family managed to secure a large order of printing for New Year. They need many workers and Lau Sam Yu is one of those who applied for job with the Po family. Lau Sam Yu has an ulterior motive, which is to hunt for the man who was unfaithful to her sister. What she isn't prepared for is to be caught in a love triangle with Po Chung Ling and Ling Wu Siu-Chui.

Sunday, May 23, 2010

The Mysteries of Love

The Mysteries of Love TVB Drama Astro on Demand

Cast:
Raymond Lam as King Pok, Kingsley
Kenneth Ma as Lo Tin Hang
Tavia Yeung as Chui Siu Lai
Bernice Liu as Ling Man Ka, Nickole
Mary Hon
Lee Kwok Lun
Law Lok Lam
Chan Chin Pang

Total Episodes: 25 episodes
Aired Dates: May 24 to June 25, 2010
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 9.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 921

Synopsis:
King Pok (Kingsley) is the youngest physics genius of his generation. He returned to Hong Kong to accept the position of Associate Professor at Hong Kong University. King Pok's good friend is Lo Tin Hang, Senior Inspector of Police for Reginal Crime. Under Lo Sir's invitation, King Pok extended his help to the police and managed to slove numerous mysterious crime cases.

King Pok's assignment in police cases makes him cross path with policewoman, Chui Siu Lai. King Pok rationalises that he has fallen in love with Siu Lai because of a love hormone - phenylalanine. However, both Siu Lai and King Pok comes from different family backgrounds and social standings. Due to these factors, King Pok finds it difficult to manage their relationship problems with formulas.

Lo Sir does not believe in love and is always looking for sensual pleasures with women. He maintains a sex only relationship with Ling Man Ka, a journalist. When Lo Sir learns that Man Ka is getting married, his perception of love is shattered.

The Mysteries of Love is a love story between a university professor and policewoman intertwined with intricate theories of physics and set against the backdrop of crime cases.

Monday, May 3, 2010

Sisters of Pearl

Sisters of Pearl TVB Drama Astro on Demand

Cast:
Jessica Hsuan as Chu Bik Ha
Kiki Sheung as Chu Bik Wan
Macy Chan as Chu Bik Lam
Bowie Lam as Ho Cheung Hing
Michael Tao as Hung Yiu Sang
Joyce Tang as So Lai Sheung

Total Episodes: 28 episodes
Aired Dates: May 3 to June 6, 2010
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 8.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 901

Synopsis:
Chu Bik Wan, Chu Bik Ha and Chu Bik Lam are three sisters whose family owns a flourishing jewelery business. After the death of her husband, Bik Ha decides
to move back home with her son. Her real intentions are to take over the family business from under the management of her elder sister, Bik Wan.

Bik Wan knows of Bik Ha's intentions and to control her sister, Bik Wan asks her husband Ho Cheung Hing to create troubles for Bik Ha. Unfortunately, Cheung Hing does not adhere to Bik Wan's orders and instead secretly helps Bik Ha to overcome her obstacles. Bik Wan then realised that Cheung Hing still harbours feelings for Bik Ha.

Bik Lam, the youngest of the three sisters, is still attending school and is not matured enough to handle the complicated family issues. She felt even more helpless when So Lai Sheung turned up at their door step one day and claimed to be their father's mistress. Lai Sheung claimed to be pregnant with their father's child.

Feeling unsure of the truth and out of respect for their father, the three sisters agree to allow Lai Sheung to stay with them. Bik Ha then discovers that Lai Sheung is merely a tool of her cousin, Hung Yiu Sang, who is out to seek revenge from the Chu family.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Suspects in Love

Suspects in Love TVB Drama Astro on Demand

Cast:
Flora Chan and Cheng Siu Yan
Joe Ma as Ng Chung Ming
Shek Sau as Cheng Chun Cheong
Power Chan as Cheung Sze Chai
Sharon Chan as Cheung Sze Man
Louis Yuen as Leung King Ho
Him Law as Ng Chung Hong
Mandy Wong as Cheng Siu Man

Total Episodes: 20 episodes
Aired Dates: April 5 to April 30, 2010
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 8.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 901

Synopsis:
Cheng Siu Yan, a masseuse, finds herself embroiled in a murder involving the triads when she tried to save her friend Coco Kam. Believing that she may have killed someone, Siu Yan hides from the police as well as the triads. She seeks shelter at her long-lost father's Chinese herbal tea shop. Her father, Cheng Chun Cheong's business is failing and Siu Yan goes through everyday with stress and fear. That is until Ng Chung Ming comes into her life. Chung Ming claims that he has the secret formula to making the perfect Chinese herbal tea. However, Chung Ming's real identity is an undercover policeman who is investigating Siu Yan's case. He hopes to solve the case and earn a promotion so that he can marry his girlfriend, Cheung Sze Man who is an inspector.

Chung Ming's superior, Cheung Sze Chai is always giving him problems at work and this causes Chung Ming to lose confidence at work. Nevertheless, after meeting the cheerful Siu Yan, Chung Ming slowly gains back his self esteem and finds his path in life. He also starts to develop feelings for Siu Yan

Chung Ming's younger brother, Ng Chung Hong meets Cheng Siu Man (who is Siu Yan's sister) and love blossomed instantly. Siu Yan managed to learn of Chung Ming's real identity and thinks that the two brothers are "using" the two sisters to solve the murder case.

Chung Ming also discovers that Siu Yan's cousin Leung King Ho is recently released from prison and has a close connection with the triad leader. This relationship connects Siu Yan directly to the murder case. The blooming relationship between Chung Ming and Siu Yan gets messy as they learn more about the truth.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

A Fistful of Stances

A Fistful of Stances TVB Drama Astro on Demand

Cast:
Kevin Cheng as Koo Yu Cheung
Kenneth Ma as Koo Yu Tong
Natalie Tong as Ying Ngam Ming
Nancy Wu as Chow Mui Mui
Yuen Qiu as Au Yeung Wai-Lan
Tavia Yeung as Au Yeung Wai-Lan (Young version)
Dominic Lam as Wing Tak
Jacky Heung as Wing Man Kwan
Shirley Yeung
Selena Li

Total Episodes: 25 episodes
Aired Dates: March 17 to April 2, 2010
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 9.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 921

Synopsis:
Au Yeung Wai-Lan is the owner of a martial arts school. She was recently reunited with her eldest son, Koo Yu Cheung, after years of separation.

Upon Yu Cheung's return home, he was shocked to learn that his younger brother, Koo Yu Tong, is suffering from a critical illness. What is more shocking for Yu Cheung was that their father was murdered by Wing Tak, the owner of a medicinal company as well as the bitter rival of the Koo family.

Yu Cheung never liked kung-fu but has always shown potential for the arts. His potential in kung-fu shine even brighter when he takes on Wing Man Kwan, Wing Tak's son.

Wai-Lan places all her hopes on Yu Cheung to take on the Wing family. She even taught Yu Cheung a special set of kung-fu skills that was created by the Koo family. Wai-Lan even registers Yu Cheung for the Guangdong Boxing Championship, and as fate would have it, Yu Cheung's opponent at the tournament happens to be Man-Kwan!

Yu Cheung achieved tremendous success in martial arts but his success also makes him lose his bearings. He is caught in a love triangle with Ying Ngan Ming (Wai-Lan's apprentice) and Chow Mui Mui, his dream girl. Yu Cheung's confusion in love as well as his exhaustion with kung-fu caused him to fall in the final tournament.

Will Yu Cheung sort out his problems in time to save the Koo family?

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

In the Eye of the Beholder

Inthe Eye of the Beholder TVB Drama Astro on Demand

Cast:
Moses Chan as Tong Pak Fu
Myolie Wu as Chau Heung
Ha Yu as Wah Hung Shan
Johnson Lee as Wat Kei
Fala Chen as Chu Ting Yuk
Savio Tsang as Prince Ling
Chris Lai as Emperor Ching Tak

Total Episodes: 20 episodes
Aired Dates: March 8 to April 2, 2010
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 8.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 901

Synopsis:
An acclaimed scholar, Tong Pak Fu, is searching for the last model to complete his painting "Nine Pretty Woman". Together with his disciple, Wat Kei, they travel to Hangzhou to look for the perfect lady.

In Hangzhou, Pak Fu and Wat Kei met a pretty maid, Chau Heung, from the Wah Residence. Pak Fu was mesmerized by Chau Heung's beauty as well as her agility and martial arts skills. To court Chau Heung and win her over, Pak Fu disguises as a servant and takes on a pseudonym, Wah Onn. He tries his best to impress Chau Heung with his talent and wit, but Chau Heung remains unmoved. She even felt a certain dislike towards Pak Fu, the result of many episodes of misunderstandings.

The Master of the Wah Residence, Wah Hung Shan, knew that Pak Fu is not an ordinary servant from the very beginning. By the time Pak Fu's identity is revealed, Pak Fu has formed a close bod with everyone in the Wah Residence, except Chau Heung.

Meanwhile, Prince Ling is trying to launch a rebellion against Emperor Ching Tak. He managed to drag Pak Fu into the coup as well and this situation puts Pak Fu and the Wah family in great trouble. The daughter of the Prince Ling, Chu Ting Yuk has feelings for Pak Fu. She is desperate to save Pak Fu and even threatens to kill herself if Prince Ling refuses to release Pak Fu. Seeing that Ting Yuk is willing to sacrifice her life for Pak Fu brings a feeling of unease and jealousy within Chau Heung.

Monday, February 15, 2010

My Better Half

My Better Half TVB Drama Astro on Demand

Cast:
Michael Miu as Ching Sum
Maggie Cheung as Ko Lai Sum
Michael Tse as Ching Yee
Teresa Lee as Miu Ling Chi
Suet Nei as Lam Bat Hang
Mandy Cho as Yuki Yau
Derek Kwok as Kong San Sou
Mimi Lo
Oscar Leung
Grace Wong

Total Episodes: 20 episodes
Aired Dates: February 16 to March 16, 2010
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 9.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 921

Synopsis:
Ching Sum, a pharmaceutical company executive, has an overbearing wife, Ko Lai Sum. They have been married for seven years and Ching Sum has always been relenting for the sake of matrimonial harmony.

Even though Ching Sum has always been an obedient husband, Lai Sum has never stopped watching his every move. She believes that Ching Sum will start fooling around if she doesn't watch him as closely.

Ching Sum's younger brother, Ching Yee works in the same company as him. Ching Yee constantly mocks his brother for being hen-pecked but also pities Ching Sum for his predicament. As such, Ching Yee helps his brother out whenever he can.

One day, in a series of misunderstandings, Lai Sum catches Ching Sum red-handed in Shenzhen. In a fit of rage, she proposes to divorce Ching Sum.

Ching Yee, on the other hand, has always claimed to have never lost in a game of love. That is until he meets Miu Ling Chi. With Ling Chi, Ching Yee lost bitterly, his job was even at stake!

Monday, January 25, 2010

Cupid Stupid

Cupid Stupid TVB Drama Astro on Demand

Cast:
Tavia Yeung Yi as Kan Ngo Lam
Steven Ma as Chi Yat Po
Michael Tse as Koon Sing Ho
Mandy Cho as Fong Cheuk Kei
Kingdom Yuen
Susan Tse
Lee Kwok Lun

Total Episodes: 20 episodes
Aired Dates: January 25 to February 19, 2010
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 8.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 901

Synopsis:
Chi Yat Po is a fishmonger who does not believe in astrology and horoscopes, unlike his childhood friend, Kan Ngo Lam. Eventhough the two of them have contrasting believes, the two remain best buddies. Yat Po constantly has to bail Ngo Lam out when she dives into a love relationship just because she matches with her other half perfectly in zodiac signs.

Ngo Lam soon realises that Yat Po is her Mr Right and seeks every opportunity to express her feelings for him, but sadly Yat Po is oblivious to Ngo Lam's feelings. Giving up, Ngo Lam then dates Koon Sing Ho, a toy designer whom she is very compatible in terms of horoscopes, personality and interests. At the same time Yat Po starts to develop feelings for Ngo Lam.

Sing Ho's former girlfriend, Fong Cheuk Kei refuses to break up with him and forced Ngo Lam to give up on her relationship. Ngo Lam is depressed and during this difficult time, Yat Po is once again by her side to support her. As time passes, Ngo Lam and Yat Po start to develop feelings for one another again.

As the pair is ready to be together, Sing Ho appears once again to woo Ngo Lam's heart. Who will Ngo lam choose? Will it be Sing Ho, the man of her dreams or Yat Po, the pillar she leans on, the one who keeps her grounded.

Cupid Stupid is a story about love and the trials and tribulations one faces when seeking true love.

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

The Season of Fate

The Season of Fate TVB Drama Astro on Demand

Cast:
Esther Kwan as Lin Sheung Chun
Michelle Yim as Wong Yuk Lam
Roger Kwok as Ma Wing Ching
Derek Kwok as Leung Kau Mui
Lawrence Ng Wai Kok as Yam Fei Yeung
Oscar Leung as Yam Shing Tin
Regan Cheung
Vivien Yeo

Total Episodes: 25 episodes
Aired Dates: January 11 to February 12, 2010
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 9.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 921

Synopsis:
Lin Sheung Chun came from a poor family. She was sold off to the Kwan family as a concubine, but shortly after marriage, her husband passed away. Her husband's sudden death could not be accepted by his first wife, Wong Yuk Lam. This resulted in Yuk Lam behaving erratically and became mentally unstable.

As such, the responsibility of managing the household and all other family matters fall on Sheung Chun's shoulders. She even had to take over the management of the family's business which is a bistro.

Swindlers, Ma Wing Ching and Lee Shi Mui, were up to their mischief and antics. However, Sheung Chun was around and managed to blow their cover. Unfortunately, Yuk Lam mistakenly identified Wing Ching as her senior apprentice and follows him around. Wing Ching used this perfect opportunity to swindle more money from the Kwan family bistro.

After a series of incidents and misunderstandings, Wing Ching and Sheung Chun fall for one another. Sheung Chun felt confused between her feelings for Wing Ching as well as her childhood friend, Leung Kau Mui.

At the same time, Yuk Lam's second senior apprentice, Yam Fei Yeung, returned home with his foster son, Yam Shing Tin. Fei Yeung, who harboured feelings for Yuk Lam hoped to win her heart once more but Sheung Chun felt that Fei Yeung has ulterior motives.

Note: Previous working title was The Five Flavours of Life