Heart of Greed

Cast:
Ha Yu as Tong Yan Kai (Dai Bao)
Louise Lee as Ling Hau (Dai Khai)
Susanna Kwan as Wong Sau Kam (Sai Khai)
Moses Chan as Tong Chi On (Dak Dak Dei)
Bosco Wong as Tong Chi Yat (Gilbert)
Chris Lai as Tong Chi Foon
Fala Chen as Tong Chi Yan
Linda Chung as Seung Joi Sum
Raymond Lam as Alfred Ching Leung
Yoyo Mung as Sui Mak Mak
Tavia Yeung as Jackie Cheuk Man Lai
Michelle Yim as Ling Lei
Louis Yuen as Ling Bo

Total Episodes: 40 episodes
Aired Dates: June 5 to July 30, 2009
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 7.00pm
Channel: 8TV (Malaysian-Free-TV)

Synopsis:
Tong Yan Gai (Dai Bao) is the owner of dried sea products and abalone store. He is legally married to Ling Hau but has a live-in second wife Wong Sau Kam. He has four children, Chi On (Dak Dak Dei), Chi Yat (Gilbert), Chi Foon and Chi Yan. Chi On is adopted by Dai Bao and Ling Hau. Chi Yat and Chi Yan are Ling Hau's children while Chi Foon is Sau Kam's son.

Ling Hau was previously diagnosed with cancer. She did not expect to overcome the illness and as such, she arranged for Sau Kam to marry Yan Gai and take over her motherly duties. However, Ling Hau managed to beat the odds and survived the cancer. Sau Kam remains as Dai Bao's second wife although she is not legally married to him.

Sau Kam has always been worried about her position in the family. She is greedy and is always plotting to get Dai Bao's fortunes. She also engaged the help of Ling Bo (Ling Hau's brother) to create problems and misunderstandings. Ling Hau is determined to keep her family together at all costs. She is a wise lady who puts the family back together after each mess.

After Dai Bao and Ling Hau's death, Sau Kam fights for the family fortune from Ling Hau's children. She made false accusations and contaminate the family name to get her way.

The Tong family has a big problem on their hands and needs to rely on Sheung Joi Sum, Chi Yan and Dak Dak Dei's friend to help them.

Pearl on the Palm Costume Fitting

Of late dramas centered around the theme of family disputes are doing remarkably well. Take a look at the success of Heart of Greed and Moonlight Resonance. In fact, Moonlight Resonance achieved the highest ratings ever for a TVB series. The success of these dramas also boost the popularity of the dramas' actors. Susanna Kwan was successful in her role as Sai Kai in Heart of Greed while Michelle Yim snagged the Best Actress Award at TVB 41st Anniversary Award for her role as Hung Yi in Moonlight Resonance.

It is natural for TVB to want to milk this cash cow. The next new drama to be centered around this theme is called Pearl on the Palm (掌上明珠) with cast including the talented Jessica Hsuan, Kiki Sheung, Michael Tao and Bowie Lam.

Pearl on the Palm will see Jessica taking on the role of the antagonist, her first "baddie" role in her 17 years with TVB. The story revolves around the tale of three sisters fighting for the family wealth, set amidst the jewellery business in the 60s. Jessica will play one of the sisters together with Kiki Sheung and Macy Chan.

The producer of Pearl on the Palm, Lam Chi Wah clarifies that it will not be the same as TVB's mega production (but flopped)The Gem of Life. He says while The Gem of Life is centered on business conflicts, Pearl on the Palm will be focused on the disputes within the family.

Source: Hkheadline, Pics: On.cc with translations by Matchbox @ mediachamber.net

Ha Yu is confident, shares his take on Best Actress

Ha Yu's portrayal of Jo Bao in Moonlight Resonance has earned him praises from many viewers and netizens. Ha Yu is a nominee for the prestigious Best Actor Award along side his son in the same series, portrayed by Raymond Lam. Ha Yu maintained that he has the right amount of confidence, "Of course I would want to win, but there is no certainty. Seeing the netizens support me is just like half-winning to me already. But really, in this world there are many sudden changes. Last year, I was known to have one of the highest chances as well, but failed in the end. As for this year, it seems like my chances are higher. If I still lose, then it's not related to whether I did a good job or not, but related to the methods and qualifications of voting, and by that I would fee more relaxed. Disappointment is inevitable, but I still have to continue to live on, and continue acting." Ha Yu's online votes has managed to surpass even Raymond's who was the earlier front runner for the sought-after award!

Ha Yu revealed that it was more difficult to portray Jo Bao compared to playing Dai Bao from Heart of Greed. With Dai Bao, he has the chance to appear comical, whereas with Jo Bao, the character is more serious, who made mistakes and yet refuse to acknowledge them. This makes Ja Bao a deeper character if compared to Dai Bao.

Ha Yu also revealed that the success of Moonlight Resonance has indirectly increased the number of job offers he received. During this coming Christmas season, he and his fellow Moonlight Resonance co-stars - Lee Si Kei, Raymond Lam and Linda Chung will be in the United States and Canada for performances and other jobs.

Seeing that Ha Yu is highly rumoured to pick up the Best Actor Award, whom does he prefer to take the female version, the Best Actress Award. Ha Yu believes that all the ladies of Moonlight Resonance are equally capable. But considering Lee Si Kei picked up the award last year, then Ha Yu felt that Michelle Yim and Susanna Kwan deserve a chance at the awards. But if he has to choose between the two, then his choice would be Michelle Yim. In Ha Yu's opinion Michelle portrayed her evil role well even though she did not have many scenes.

Source: Mingpao with translations by mv_288 @ AsianFanatics.net

Raymond Lam defends Moonlight Resonance against critics

Raymond Lam, who just came back from Malaysia for a promotional event for "Heart of Greed", attended Bridgestone's F1 Girl Car Racing Competition as a guest judge.

Recently, Michael Lai was said to have criticised Moonlight Resonance, saying that the series is primarily targeted at housewives. However, Raymond thinks differently. He says nowadays many young people are also becoming housewives, rushing home to catch the series, chasing new episodes. Raymond also said that the last time he heard people rushing back to watch series was when Heart of Greed was aired.

Raymond is reaping the fruits of his labour. After filming Heart of Greed and Moonlight Resonance, his workload has increased. He has work lined up until January, but Raymond is still modest, saying he needs to work harder as his goal is to buy a house.

Source: Mingpao, Wenweipao, On.CC, Takungpao
Original translation: aZnangel @ AsianEU