Forensic Heroes III
Encyclopedia
Forensic Heroes III is a 2011 Hong Kong police procedural
television drama produced by Television Broadcasts Limited
(TVB). The drama is one of three grand TVB productions used to celebrate the channel's 44th anniversary, the other two being Super Snoops
and Curse of the Royal Harem
. It is also the third installment and reboot of the Forensic Heroes
series, featuring new stories and characters. Mui Siu-ching, who also produced the original series, serves as the executive producer.
) is the head of the Forensic Department and is skilled at analysing criminal psychology. He has a unique view on human nature and is familiar with the structure of various firearms. Pro Sir works closely with Senior Pathologist Mandy Chung (Maggie Cheung Ho-yee) in a wide range of fields including psychology, anthropology, criminology and forensic science.
CID Senior Inspector Ada Ling (Kate Tsui
) and Sergeant "Wind" Lee Chin-fung (Ron Ng
) work together cracking many murder cases. Their relationship goes from good friends 'brothers' to a pair of lovers.
With a backbone of 12 cases, the forensic scientists, forensic doctors and the police all work together to accommodate each other to solve these cases. The perspective in this third installment is much wider than the previous two seasons with a legal standpoint in addition to the forensics.
was originally set to be the lead actress, however due to an injury causing joint dislocation, she was forced to withdraw from the series. She was replaced by Maggie Cheung Ho-yee
. "Viewers in millions" refers to the number of people, derived from TVB Jade
ratings (including TVB HD Jade), in Hong Kong who watched the episode live. The peak number of viewers are in brackets.
Police procedural
The police procedural is a subgenre of detective fiction which attempts to convincingly depict the activities of a police force as they investigate crimes. While traditional detective novels usually concentrate on a single crime, police procedurals frequently depict investigations into several...
television drama produced by Television Broadcasts Limited
Television Broadcasts Limited
Television Broadcasts Limited, commonly known as TVB, is the second over-the-air commercial television station in Hong Kong. It commenced broadcasting on 19 November 1967...
(TVB). The drama is one of three grand TVB productions used to celebrate the channel's 44th anniversary, the other two being Super Snoops
Super Snoops
Super Snoops Super Snoops Super Snoops (Traditional Chinese: (荃加福祿壽探案) is an TVB modern drama series set in the 1960s.-Casts:* Sun Chiu-tung (辛潮彤) (portrayed by Liza Wang), a detective agency owner, with super power of knowing the future...
and Curse of the Royal Harem
Curse of the Royal Harem
Curse of the Royal Harem is a 2011 Hong Kong period drama produced by Television Broadcasts Limited under executive producer Chong Wai-kin. The drama will broadcast 45-minute episodes from 31 October to 9 December 2011, in a total of 30 episodes...
. It is also the third installment and reboot of the Forensic Heroes
Forensic Heroes (franchise)
Forensic Heroes is a series of Hong Kong TVB police procedural television dramas written by Choi Ting-ting , Chan Ching-yee , Leung Man-wah and produced by Mui Siu-ching. The series follows a group of Hong Kong forensic scientists working together with the Hong Kong police to solve murders through...
series, featuring new stories and characters. Mui Siu-ching, who also produced the original series, serves as the executive producer.
Synopsis
Senior Forensic Chemist Jack "Pro Sir" Po (Wayne LaiWayne Lai
Wayne Lai Yiu-cheung is a Hong Kong TVB actor.-Biography:Lai entered TVB in 1983 as a clerk in the business department. In 1985, he gave up the job and trained in the TVB Acting School. He starred in a few series in 1989. He started out in some minor roles, and took on some more significant roles...
) is the head of the Forensic Department and is skilled at analysing criminal psychology. He has a unique view on human nature and is familiar with the structure of various firearms. Pro Sir works closely with Senior Pathologist Mandy Chung (Maggie Cheung Ho-yee) in a wide range of fields including psychology, anthropology, criminology and forensic science.
CID Senior Inspector Ada Ling (Kate Tsui
Kate Tsui
Kate Tsui Tsz-shan is the 2004 Miss Hong Kong pageant winner and currently a TVB actress.-Education:Tsui graduated from the University of California, Davis, majoring in Japanese. She is skilled in different interests such as acting, dancing, learning languages, and snowboarding...
) and Sergeant "Wind" Lee Chin-fung (Ron Ng
Ron Ng
Ron Ng Cheuk-hei is a Hong Kong TVB actor, singer, professional dancer, ambassador, and model. He is one of the most demanded artists from TVB.-Early Childhood:...
) work together cracking many murder cases. Their relationship goes from good friends 'brothers' to a pair of lovers.
With a backbone of 12 cases, the forensic scientists, forensic doctors and the police all work together to accommodate each other to solve these cases. The perspective in this third installment is much wider than the previous two seasons with a legal standpoint in addition to the forensics.
Production
A costume fitting press conference was held on 3 January 2011. Filming started on 28 January 2011 and the blessing ceremony was held on 24 February 2011. Charmaine ShehCharmaine Sheh
Charmaine Sheh Sze-man is a Hong Kong TVB actress.Sheh is best known for her roles in TVB dramas, including Return of the Cuckoo, Country Spirit, Perish in the Name of Love, Angels of Mission, War and Beauty, The Dance of Passion,The Drive of Life, Maidens' Vow, Forensic Heroes II,Beyond the Realm...
was originally set to be the lead actress, however due to an injury causing joint dislocation, she was forced to withdraw from the series. She was replaced by Maggie Cheung Ho-yee
Forensic Science/Pathology Division
| Character | Actor | Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jack Po | Wayne Lai Wayne Lai Wayne Lai Yiu-cheung is a Hong Kong TVB actor.-Biography:Lai entered TVB in 1983 as a clerk in the business department. In 1985, he gave up the job and trained in the TVB Acting School. He starred in a few series in 1989. He started out in some minor roles, and took on some more significant roles... |
Forensic Laboratory Supervisor / Senior Chemist |
| Dr. Mandy Chung | Maggie Cheung Ho-yee | Senior Forensic Pathologist |
| Paul Yau | Ram Chiang | Scientific Evidence Officer (S.E.O.) |
| Sunny Suen | Ronald Law | Forensic Pathologist |
| Ken Ho | Edwin Siu Edwin Siu -Discography:*2002: Born to Fly*2002: Edwin*2003: What Do You Want Me to Do *2005: Story -Films:-Television serial dramas:-Internet serial dramas:-Awards:- External links :... |
Forensic Technician |
| Angel Chiang | Aimee Chan Aimee Chan Aimee Chan or Aimee Chan Yan Mei , born on 1 April 1981 in Toronto. She was Miss Hong Kong 2006.-Biography:Aimee was born in Toronto, Canada. Her parents were born in Hong Kong. She began her modeling career at the age of 16. She attended Woodbridge College Secondary School in Woodbridge, Ontario... |
Forensic Technician |
| Gary Leung | Yeung Chi-hoi | Forensic Technician |
| Lawrence Yuen | Tse Tung-man | Forensic Technician |
| Eric Lau | Stanley Cheung | Forensic Technician |
| Rosie Wong | Aurora Li | Forensic Technician |
West Kowloon District Serious Crime Unit
| Character | Actor | Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| CIP Jason Ko | Geoffrey Wong | CID Chief Inspector |
| SIP Ada Ling | Kate Tsui Kate Tsui Kate Tsui Tsz-shan is the 2004 Miss Hong Kong pageant winner and currently a TVB actress.-Education:Tsui graduated from the University of California, Davis, majoring in Japanese. She is skilled in different interests such as acting, dancing, learning languages, and snowboarding... |
CID Senior Inspector |
| SGT Lee Chin-fung | Ron Ng Ron Ng Ron Ng Cheuk-hei is a Hong Kong TVB actor, singer, professional dancer, ambassador, and model. He is one of the most demanded artists from TVB.-Early Childhood:... |
CID Sergeant |
| Officer Lam Hong-chan | Jim Tang Jim Tang Jim Tang Wing Kin is a Hong Kong actor.Jim was a clown entertainer before he became an actor. He graduated from 20th TVB Artist Training Course in 2006 and he made his first appearance in The Price of Greed on TVB in 2006. He had starred in numerous MTVs and played different roles in TVB series... |
CID Officer |
| Officer Lai Ming-wai | Sammy Shum | CID Officer |
| Officer Lee Ka-lo | Jess Sum | CID Officer |
| Officer Wu sin-hang | Otto Chan | CID Officer |
Main characters
- Wayne LaiWayne LaiWayne Lai Yiu-cheung is a Hong Kong TVB actor.-Biography:Lai entered TVB in 1983 as a clerk in the business department. In 1985, he gave up the job and trained in the TVB Acting School. He starred in a few series in 1989. He started out in some minor roles, and took on some more significant roles...
as Dr. Jack "Pro Sir" Po (布國棟), a senior chemist and laboratory supervisor of the Forensic Science Division. He formerly worked in the Forensic Firearms Examination Bureau as a forensic firearms analyst. - Maggie Cheung Ho-yee as Dr. Mandy Chung (鍾學心), a senior forensic pathologist from the Forensic Pathology Division.
- Ron NgRon NgRon Ng Cheuk-hei is a Hong Kong TVB actor, singer, professional dancer, ambassador, and model. He is one of the most demanded artists from TVB.-Early Childhood:...
as Sergeant "Wind" Lee Chin-fung (李展風), a sergeant under the West KowloonWest KowloonWest Kowloon is a part of Kowloon, Hong Kong situated within the Yau Tsim Mong District. It is bounded by Canton Road to the east, Victoria Harbour to the west and the south, and Jordan Road to the north. Further to the north, the area extends to Tai Kok Tsui to the west of the West Kowloon...
District Serious Crime Unit. - Kate TsuiKate TsuiKate Tsui Tsz-shan is the 2004 Miss Hong Kong pageant winner and currently a TVB actress.-Education:Tsui graduated from the University of California, Davis, majoring in Japanese. She is skilled in different interests such as acting, dancing, learning languages, and snowboarding...
as Senior Inspector Ada Ling (凌倩兒), senior inspector of the West Kowloon District Serious Crime Unit. - Edwin SiuEdwin Siu-Discography:*2002: Born to Fly*2002: Edwin*2003: What Do You Want Me to Do *2005: Story -Films:-Television serial dramas:-Internet serial dramas:-Awards:- External links :...
as Ken Ho (何正民), a forensic technician under the Forensic Science Division. - Aimee ChanAimee ChanAimee Chan or Aimee Chan Yan Mei , born on 1 April 1981 in Toronto. She was Miss Hong Kong 2006.-Biography:Aimee was born in Toronto, Canada. Her parents were born in Hong Kong. She began her modeling career at the age of 16. She attended Woodbridge College Secondary School in Woodbridge, Ontario...
as Angel Chiang (蔣卓君), a forensic technician under the Forensic Science Division. She previously worked in the United StatesUnited StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
as a crime scene investigator (CSI). Dies in episode 29.
Recurring characters
- Nancy WuNancy WuNancy Wu Ding Yan is a Chinese actress contracted to TVB. In 1999, she participated in TVB's 18th Annual New Talent Singing Awards competition and finished in the top four. In 2001, she entered TVB's 3rd Annual Cover Girl Competition and won the Most Photogenic Award, the Most Fit Award, the Most...
as Eva Chow (周奕霏), an ambitious barristerBarristerA barrister is a member of one of the two classes of lawyer found in many common law jurisdictions with split legal professions. Barristers specialise in courtroom advocacy, drafting legal pleadings and giving expert legal opinions...
and Pro Sir's former wife. She was found dead at the end of episode 28. - Ruco ChanRuco ChanRuco Chan Chin-pang is a Hong Kong actor and singer. Chan gained fame for playing the role of Keith Lau in the TVB television legal drama The Other Truth....
as Jim Fong (方世友), a clinical psychologist who specialises in criminal psychologyCriminal psychologyCriminal psychology is the study of the wills, thoughts, intentions and reactions of criminals. It is related to the field of criminal anthropology. The study goes deeply into what makes someone commit crime, but also the reactions after the crime, on the run or in court...
. Chan will appear in a limited number of episodes. - Ram Chiang as Paul Yau (游健保), the scientific evidence officer (SEO) from the Forensic Science Division.
- Yuen WahYuen WahYuen Wah is a Hong Kong based Chinese action film actor, action choreographer, stuntman and martial artist who has appeared in over 160 films and over 20 television series.-Early life:...
as Po Shun-hing (布順興), Pro Sir's father. - Mary HonMary HonMary Hon is an actress from TVB in Hong Kong. She has appeared in many television series, such as Beyond the Realm of Conscience.-TV series:-External links:...
as Cheung Fung-ping (張鳳萍), Ada's mother. - Jim TangJim TangJim Tang Wing Kin is a Hong Kong actor.Jim was a clown entertainer before he became an actor. He graduated from 20th TVB Artist Training Course in 2006 and he made his first appearance in The Price of Greed on TVB in 2006. He had starred in numerous MTVs and played different roles in TVB series...
as Lam Hong-chan (林康贊), an officer from under Ada's crime unit. - Sammy Shum as Lai Ming-wai (黎明偉), an officer from under Ada's crime unit.
- Jess Sum as "Calorie" Lee Ka-lo (李嘉露), an officer from under Ada's crime unit.
- Otto Chan as Wu Sin-hang (胡善行), an officer from under Ada's crime unit.
- Geoffrey Wong as CIP Jason Ko (高偉雄), the chief inspector of the West Kowloon District Serious Crime Unit.
- Ronald Law as Sunny Suen (孫嘉軒), a probationary forensic pathologist who is mentored by Mandy.
- Yeung Chiu-hoi as Gary Leung (梁子豪), from the forensic department.
- Tse Tung-man as Lawrence Yuen (阮志雄), from the forensic department.
- Stanley Cheung as Eric Lau (劉文傑), from the forensic department.
- Aurora Li as Rosie Wong (黃淑如), from the forensic department.
- Moon Chan as Po Man-man (布雯雯), Pro Sir and Eva's young daughter.
Viewership ratings
The following is a table that includes a list of the total ratings points based on television viewershipAudience measurement
Audience measurement measures how many people are in an audience, usually in relation to radio listenership and television viewership, but also in relation to newspaper and magazine readership and, increasingly, web traffic on websites...
. "Viewers in millions" refers to the number of people, derived from TVB Jade
TVB Jade
TVB Jade is a flagship TV channel in Hong Kong, established by Television Broadcasts Limited, and is one of the free-to-air Cantonese language television channels in Hong Kong, the other being its arch-rival ATV Home...
ratings (including TVB HD Jade), in Hong Kong who watched the episode live. The peak number of viewers are in brackets.
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45th TVB Anniversary Awards 2011
- Nominated: Best Drama
- Nominated: Best Actor (Wayne Lai)
- Nominated: Best Actress (Maggie Cheung)
- Nominated: Best Supporting Actor (Lee Kwok Lun)
- Nominated: Best Supporting Actress (Nancy Wu)
- Nominated: My Favourite Male Character (Wayne Lai)
- Nominated: My Favourite Female Character (Maggie Cheung)
- Nominated: My Favourite Female Character (Aimee Chan)
- Nominated: Most Improved Female Artiste (Cilla Kung)