Happy Mother-in-law, Pretty Daughter-in-law
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Huan Xi Popo Qiao Xifu, also known by its literal English title Happy Mother-in-law, Pretty Daughter-in-law, is a Chinese television comedy-drama
serial created by Yu Zheng. The drama is a produced by Yu Zheng Workshop and Zijun Brilliance, directed by Yeung Chi-kin and Zhou Jiawen, and features cast members from both Mainland China
and Hong Kong
. The drama originally broadcast in 33 episodes (though 35 episodes were produced) on Shenzhen TV from October 10 to 20, 2010, airing three consecutive episodes a night. Taiwan
's China Television
(CTV) aired the drama one episode per night, starting from December 8, 2010. Southern China's Guangdong Television
debuted the drama on January 26, 2011, airing in double episodes per night. Shanxi Television
debuted the drama on January 29, 2011, and the drama began airing on Jiangsu Television (JSTV) starting February 3, 2011. Hong Kong
's i-Cable Entertainment Channel
aired the Cantonese
dubbed version starting January 31, 2011, renaming the title to 8 Stars (八星報喜賜良緣) due to its Lunar New Year time slot.
The story takes place in an unnamed Chinese city during the early 1900s, a few years after the establishment of the Republic of China
. Ma Linglong (Kingdom Yuen
), an ex-princess of the fallen Qing Dynasty
, is forced to take up a matchmaking
profession to raise her three sons (Hawick Lau
, Mickey He
, Gao Hao) after her husband left her for another woman. As her three sons grow older, she prepares to find wives with them through matchmaking, but none of them worked through.
and an ex-princess of the fallen Qing Dynasty
, is choosy when picking wives for her three sons. She wants her first son, Changsheng, to marry an intelligent and hardworking wife, but he falls in love with the money-lover Manguan. Linglong's second son, Changhuan, is bright and witty, and she has hopes for him to marry an elegant and clever wife, but Changhuan is attracted to the naïve ex-convict Jinyu. The youngest son, Changjun, is educated in the west. Linglong hopes Changjun's educated background will bring honor to the family, but Changjun wants to marry the family's matchmaking apprentice Bajie, who is three years his senior. Although her three daughter-in-laws are not what she expected, she nonetheless tries her best to correct their flaws, winning the respect of her children.
Comedy-drama
Comedy-drama is a genre of theatre, film and television programs which combines humorous and serious content.-Theatre:Traditional western theatre, beginning with the ancient Greeks, was divided into comedy and tragedy...
serial created by Yu Zheng. The drama is a produced by Yu Zheng Workshop and Zijun Brilliance, directed by Yeung Chi-kin and Zhou Jiawen, and features cast members from both Mainland China
Mainland China
Mainland China, the Chinese mainland or simply the mainland, is a geopolitical term that refers to the area under the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China . According to the Taipei-based Mainland Affairs Council, the term excludes the PRC Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and...
and Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. The drama originally broadcast in 33 episodes (though 35 episodes were produced) on Shenzhen TV from October 10 to 20, 2010, airing three consecutive episodes a night. Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
's China Television
China Television
China Television Company, Ltd. was established on September 3, 1968 by the then-ruling Nationalist Party of the Republic of China . The party owned the majority stake of the network...
(CTV) aired the drama one episode per night, starting from December 8, 2010. Southern China's Guangdong Television
Guangdong TV
Guangdong Television is a television network owned by Southern Media Corporation in Guangzhou, Guangdong province in China. Guangdong TV is the oldest television station in Guangdong province, based in Guangzhou, near the Guangzhou TV Station. The station covers Guangdong and Guangxi provinces...
debuted the drama on January 26, 2011, airing in double episodes per night. Shanxi Television
Shanxi Television
Shanxi Television , is a television network in the Taiyuan and Shanxi province. It was founded and started to broadcast on November 2004. SXTV currently broadcasts in Jinhua.-External links:*...
debuted the drama on January 29, 2011, and the drama began airing on Jiangsu Television (JSTV) starting February 3, 2011. Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
's i-Cable Entertainment Channel
Cable TV Hong Kong
Cable TV Hong Kong , previously known as Wharf Cable before October 1998, is owned and operated by i-CABLE Communications Limited...
aired the Cantonese
Cantonese
Cantonese is a dialect spoken primarily in south China.Cantonese may also refer to:* Yue Chinese, the Chinese language that includes Cantonese* Cantonese cuisine, the cuisine of Guangdong province...
dubbed version starting January 31, 2011, renaming the title to 8 Stars (八星報喜賜良緣) due to its Lunar New Year time slot.
The story takes place in an unnamed Chinese city during the early 1900s, a few years after the establishment of the Republic of China
Republic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
. Ma Linglong (Kingdom Yuen
Kingdom Yuen
-Filmography:-References:...
), an ex-princess of the fallen Qing Dynasty
Qing Dynasty
The Qing Dynasty was the last dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912 with a brief, abortive restoration in 1917. It was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China....
, is forced to take up a matchmaking
Matchmaking
Matchmaking is any process of matching two people for the purpose of marriage or a sporting contest.-Practice:In some cultures, the role of the matchmaker was and is quite professionalized...
profession to raise her three sons (Hawick Lau
Hawick Lau
Hawick Lau Hoi-wai is a Hong Kong actor and singer, most famous for his performances in the TVB series A Kindred Spirit, Virtues of Harmony and its sequel Virtues of Harmony II, and My Family....
, Mickey He
Mickey He
Mickey He Shengming is a Chinese actor and singer. Born in Xiantao, Hubei, He moved to Guangzhou, Guangdong in the early 1990s to pursue a music career. Along with Peng Liang and Yang Guang, they formed the boy band China Power in 1996, with He as their main vocalist...
, Gao Hao) after her husband left her for another woman. As her three sons grow older, she prepares to find wives with them through matchmaking, but none of them worked through.
Plot
Ma Linglong, a professional matchmakerMatchmaker
A matchmaker is a person who engages in matchmaking, sometimes as a profession.Matchmaker or The Matchmaker may refer to:* Matchmaker , a late-80's dating show...
and an ex-princess of the fallen Qing Dynasty
Qing Dynasty
The Qing Dynasty was the last dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912 with a brief, abortive restoration in 1917. It was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China....
, is choosy when picking wives for her three sons. She wants her first son, Changsheng, to marry an intelligent and hardworking wife, but he falls in love with the money-lover Manguan. Linglong's second son, Changhuan, is bright and witty, and she has hopes for him to marry an elegant and clever wife, but Changhuan is attracted to the naïve ex-convict Jinyu. The youngest son, Changjun, is educated in the west. Linglong hopes Changjun's educated background will bring honor to the family, but Changjun wants to marry the family's matchmaking apprentice Bajie, who is three years his senior. Although her three daughter-in-laws are not what she expected, she nonetheless tries her best to correct their flaws, winning the respect of her children.
Characters
- Kingdom YuenKingdom Yuen-Filmography:-References:...
(voice by Doris Wang) as Ma Linglong - Myolie WuMyolie WuMyolie Wu Hang-yee is a Hong Kong actress for the Hong Kong TVB television station and a singer under contracts with Neway Star-Career:...
(voice by Su Boli) as Qian Manguan - Shirley Dai (voice by Gui Guanlin) as Tong Jinyu
- Hawick LauHawick LauHawick Lau Hoi-wai is a Hong Kong actor and singer, most famous for his performances in the TVB series A Kindred Spirit, Virtues of Harmony and its sequel Virtues of Harmony II, and My Family....
(voice by Jiang Guangtao) as Tie Changsheng - Mickey HeMickey HeMickey He Shengming is a Chinese actor and singer. Born in Xiantao, Hubei, He moved to Guangzhou, Guangdong in the early 1990s to pursue a music career. Along with Peng Liang and Yang Guang, they formed the boy band China Power in 1996, with He as their main vocalist...
(voice by Chen Hao) as Tie Changhuan - Yang Rong (voice by Zhang Kai) as Zhu Bajie
- Gao Hao (voice by Zhang Jie) as Tie Changjun
- Li Sha as Yumi
- Cheung Tat-mingCheung Tat-MingCheung Tat-ming is a Hong Kong actor, comedian, director and writer. Cheung married Ho Nim-chi in September 2001. Ms Ho is a doctor...
as Qian Yingjun - Li Qingqing as Jia Miaotiao
- Nie Xin as Teng Xiulian
- Chen Xiao as Guo Xiaotian
- Mei Lina as Hong
- Liu Jiayuan as Bai
- Tang Jing as Lan
- Tong Liya (voice by Ma Haiyan) as Xilan
- Richard Ng (voice by Han Tongsheng) as Tie Mu'er