Super Snoops

Cast:
Liza Wang as Sun Chiu Tung
Louis Yuen as Kung Chak Lam
Wong Cho Lam as Kung Tuk Lam
Johnson Lee as Chui Tsui
Toby Leung as Ngok Kau

Ensemble Cast: (by order of appearance)
King Kong
Tsui Wing
Ellla Koon
Matthew Ko
Kiki Sheung
Shek Sau
Christine Kuo
Linda Chung
Aimee Chan
Raymond Cho

Total Episodes: 20 episodes
Aired Dates: October 3 to October 28, 2011
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 8.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 901

Synopsis:
Due to an unresolved case, Inspector Sun Chiu Tung decides to leave the police force. She then starts her own private investigation (PI) business. After some mishaps, she ends up hiring Kung Chak Lam, Kung Tuk Lam and Chui Tsui as her three employees. Each of these three men had at one time or another go through difficult periods in their lifetime.

The three men were struck by lightning and ends up with some supernatural abilities - Chak Lam can move through a wall, Tuk Lam can transform into a kung-fu master while Tsui Tsui has the power to force the truth out of anyone.

With these special powers, their excellent impersonation skills and Inspector Sun's guidance, these foursome teams up to crack even the toughest cases around.

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Can't Buy Me Love

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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Burning Flame III peaked at 38 points for first episode

Burning Flame III started its run on Monday, July 6. The first episode managed to draw 2.4 million viewers and achieved 36 points average rating and peaked at 38 points. This means Burning Flame III scored the highest rating achieved in a single day in the last 3 years. The last series to do this well was Dance of Passion back in 2006. Burning Flame III also out-score its two predecessors - Burning Flame and Burning Flame II.

The producer of Burning Flame III, Amy Wong, celebrates the success by treating its cast members, Kevin Cheng, Myolie Wu and Matthew Ko to beers at the press conference.

Kevin and Myolie are happy with the series' achievement. Kevin said the first episode's success does make him feel a little pressured and as such, he hopes that the audience can give their fullest support to the series. Reporters ask Kevin if he thinks that Burning Flame III can break the ratings of Jewel in the Palace, in which Kevin says it's too early to tell. Kevin adds that if the series ratings reached 40 points, he would show everyone his pants, subject to the agreement of the rest of the cast. He explains that he is the only one who wears "weird" clothes!

Following Kevin's remarks of showing off his pants, reporters asked Myolie if she will wear a bikini to celebrate the high ratings of Burning Flame III. Myolie says, "The whole of Hong Kong has seen my swimming costume, I am only cheering, therefore I will be wearing a skirt." Myolie has yet to appear in the series but she is confident. She explains that everyone has placed a lot of effort in the series, especially the male stars and everyone deserves the glory.

Source: Takungpao with translations by R.E.D @ AsianVN.com

To Grow with Love

Cast:
Myolie Wu as Tina Ho Mei Tin
Andy Hui as Daniel Dai Hei
Selena Li as Maggie Kwok
Chun Wong as Ho Nim Heung
Claire Yiu as Rachel Sung
Matthew Ko as Matthew Chiang
Kenneth Ma as Mak Ka Fai

Total Episodes: 21 episodes
Aired Dates: May 7 to June 4, 2009
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 7.00pm
Channel: 8TV (Malaysian Free TV)

Synopsis:
Tina is an overweight, single woman who believes in love and is determined to find her soulmate. Her father, Nim Heung, is a wealthy businessman in Philippines. He is worried that Tina will have problems getting married due to her physical appearance. He tries to set her up with a man he approves of. However, Tina disagrees with her father's choice of husband for her and runs off to Hong Kong.

In Hong Kong, life is different for Tina. The people in Hong Kong undergo a faster paced lifestyle compared to the Philippines. Fei Tin chanced upon Daniel, a fashion designer, on her flight to Hong Kong and ends up working for him. Daniel hates Tina and constantly makes fun of her especially about her overweight figure.

Daniel is a perfectionist and believes that appearances are everything. People who could not manage their own appearances are not to be trusted with anyhting important. Tina and Daniel are complete opposites. However, a strange turn of events brings these two people closer than ever.

Kenneth Ma plays around in Man in Charge

Man in Charge starts its run today. The cast, Kenneth Ma, Kate Tsui, Leila Tong and Matthew Ko attended an event to promote the drama series. Kate and Kenneth, who plays a married couple in the series, were dressed on traditional wedding costumes. Members of the press request that the pair kiss for the camera and the sporting pair obliged by puckering their lips together and pretend to smooch.

Man in Charge will see Kate displaying martial art moves. She hopes that the ratings for Man in Charge will surpass the record of her previous collaboration with Kenneth, Speech of Silence. Kenneth echoes Kate's wishes and hopes that Man in Charge will replicate the success of Speech of Silence, which averaged at 30 points in ratings.

Man in Charge will also see Kenneth entangle himself in a love triangle with Kate and Leila. Kenneth jokes that he is indeed a true player in the series. Reporters took the chance to ask Kenneth who is the better dancer - Kate or rumoured girlfriend Nancy Wu. Kenneth replies, "I do not know, both ladies have two different styles. Maybe Kate dances better! I have only seen Nancy dance when we partnered on the dancing program. She doesn’t dance for me to see on a normal basis!"

Kenneth and Matthew Ko will be singing the theme for Man in Charge. Kenneth clarifies that he has no plans to venture into the music industry. However he doesn't mind collaborating in a TVB produced album.

Source: Wenweipo with translations by Jayne
Pic Credit: Tom.com

Man in Charge

Cast:
Kenneth Ma as Chow Ping
Matthew Ko as Shum Kwan Pok
Kate Tsui as Chiu Yuk Hing
Leila Tong as Ching Siu Han
Lau Ka Fai as master Tai Yau Kung

Total Episodes: 20 episodes
Aired Dates: April 6 to May 1, 2009
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 8.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 901

Synopsis:
Master Tai Yau Kung trains official advisers for the government. He helps his foster son, Chow Ping, secure a job with them. Chow Ping is a smart and intelligent young man who has his own principles and beliefs. He does not like the rigidity of the rules and practices of the officials so he chooses to stay idle most of the time. To have some fun, Chow Ping occasionally frequents tavern. There, he meets the beautiful owner Chong Siu Han and falls for her. However, Chow Ping already has a wife, Chiu Yuk Hing, who becomes jealous and move out from their home.

Master Tai recommends Chow Ping to become the advisor to a new government official, Shum Kwan Pok. Chow Ping and Kwan Pok clicks well and eventually become best buddies. Nevertheless, Chow Ping accidentally discover that Kwan Pok is actually Master Tai's biological son. Kwan Pok begins to protect himself and uses Yuk Hing to get rid of Chow Ping. Chow Ping is also surprised to learn that Yuk Hing is actually a spy working for the Imperial government.

The Greatness of a Hero

Cast:
Kent Cheng as Dik Yan Kit
Rebecca Chan as Empress Mo
Wayne Lai as Mo Sing Chi
Sunny Chan as Sung Ting Yuk
Bernice Liu as Dik Ching Lun
Sonija Kwok as Cho Yuet
Lee Heung Kam
Matthew Ko
Stephen Wong
Stephen Huynh
Raymond Cho
Claire Yiu
Queenie Chu
Tracy Ip
Leila Tong

Total Episodes: 20 episodes
Aired Dates: February 9 to March 6, 2009
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 8.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 901

Synopsis:
Dik Yan Kit is one of the most celebrated and trusted chancellors of Empress Mo. Empress Mo's nephew, Mo Sing Chi, is jealous of Dik's success. Mo tries to sabotage Dik in every opportunity that he gets. Mo finally gets his golden chance when he accuses Dik for conspiring with his daughter, Dik Ching Lun's husband, Sung Ting Yuk of attempting to overthrow Empress Mo's throne.

Dik is disappointed and exasperated with Mo's actions.Under the influence of Mo, Empress Mo orders to capture all Dik's family members. Dik manages to escape but Mo threatens to kill his wife, Cho Yuet. Dik must find a way to right things and restore order before even more people are hurt by Mo's actions.

Kate Tsui and Matthew Ko will focus on their career

Kate Tsui and Matthew Ko, who both starred in Steps, shares a sibling-like relationship. Kate treats Matthew like her brother and vice versa. They were previously rumoured to be dating, but both brushed the rumour off! Both reiterates that their main focus is now on their careers.

Kate shares that she has not bought any peach blossoms to boost her audience fate. As for whether she would buy any peach blossom to boost her marriage fate, Kate says "there is already enough to worry about at work, actually marriage can be taken slowly. But honestly, I wouldn't deliberately deny dating someone. If it's the truth that I met a person that I really like, but still say that I don't. But, I believe in the near future, I won't be getting married, so I won't be wasting my time to think about that stuff. Right now my Mr. Right hasn't appeared yet, during this time, my career comes first. My heart isn't ready yet!"

Matthew and Kate shares the same objective, they would both focus on the many job opportunities given to them by TVB. Matthew says, "I really didn't know that Blossoms were used to help boost audience and marriage fate. So I never brought any, but I'm not in a rush date. I'm still young now, I hope to set a foundation for my career first. Other things I won't be thinking about right now."

Both Kate and Matthew share that since venturing into the entertainment industry, they value family time more than ever. They will be home for reunion with their respective families once they have finished their work.

Source: Oriental Daily, The Sun with translations by aZnangel @ AsianUniverse.net

Steps

Cast:
Steven Ma as Ching Ka Chun
Bernice Liu as Lee Sum Ying
Wayne Lai as Lee Lik Keung
Kate Tsui as Yeung Sze Man, Victoria
Fala Chen as Ching Ka Man, Carmen
Matthew Ko as Dickson Mai
Claire Yiu as Yau Lam Lam, Donna
Stephen Wong as Yau Sang Dat
Stephen Huynh as Wallace Cho
Samuel Kwok Fung as Yeung Hon To

Total Episodes: 20 Episodes
Aired Dates: December 15, 2008 to January 9, 2009
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 9.30pm
Channel: Astro Wah Lai Toi 311

Synopsis
Lee Sum Ying loves to dance and aims to get a placement in the Hong Kong Dance Company. However, prior to the placement audition, she bumped into Ching Ka Chun, whose trolley runs over Sum Ying's feet. Sum Ying hurt was hurt and she did not perform well during the auditions. Ka Chun's mother, Bobo, is an established dancer and runs a dance academy. She offered Sum Ying a teaching position at her school, which Sum Ying accepted.

Sum Ying's brother, Lik Keung is a colleague of Ka Chun. They both worked at a herbal drink company. Co-incidentally, the herbal drink company is owned by Sum Ying's school mate, Sze Man's family.

Sum Ying enjoyed teaching at the dance academy, plus her personable and friendly character make her well-liked by her colleagues. All but one - Ka Man. Ka Man is Ka Tsun's sister and also Bobo's daughter. She misunderstands that Bobo places more attention and emphasis on Sum Ying than her and plots to bring down Sum Ying.

Sze Man eventually takes over the herbal drink company from her father. To foster greater team spirit as well as for health reasons, Sze Man sets up a dance class for her staff and hires Sum Ying as their instructor. Through these dance classes, Ka Chun's passion for dancing was revived. He even signed up for a dance competition with Sum Ying as his partner.