Ladder to Heaven (TV series)
Encyclopedia
Ladder to Heaven, Heaven's Ladder, or Stairway to Heaven (Chinese
: 天梯) are the working titles of an upcoming Hong Kong television drama produced by Television Broadcasts Limited
(TVB) under executive producer Lee Tim-shing
.
as Miu Tin, Yuet, the wife of a wealthy businessman, falls in love with Tin, a man ten years her junior. The two elope to the countryside and lives modestly for the remainder of their lives. Before Tin dies, he handcarves a long stair path on the mountain so Yuet can travel down with ease.
's Studio 1 in Tseung Kwan O
on 20 September 2011. The blessing ceremony was held at the studios on 13 October 2011.
Chinese language
The Chinese language is a language or language family consisting of varieties which are mutually intelligible to varying degrees. Originally the indigenous languages spoken by the Han Chinese in China, it forms one of the branches of Sino-Tibetan family of languages...
: 天梯) are the working titles of an upcoming Hong Kong 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) under executive producer Lee Tim-shing
Lee Tim-Shing
Lee Tim-shing or Lee Tim-sing is a Hong Kong television producer, director, and writer. Lee entered Television Broadcasts Limited in 1969 as a set decorator. He became a director in 1975 and promoted to a producer a few years later...
.
Background
The drama is a fictionalized account of a true love story between an older woman and a younger man in 1950s China. Starring Maggie Cheung Ho-yee as Koo Sun-yuet and Moses ChanMoses Chan
Moses Chan Ho is an award-winning actor from Hong Kong. Having started his career working mostly on films, Chan has gained remarkable success in recent years while concentrating on his TV acting career with Television Broadcasts Limited...
as Miu Tin, Yuet, the wife of a wealthy businessman, falls in love with Tin, a man ten years her junior. The two elope to the countryside and lives modestly for the remainder of their lives. Before Tin dies, he handcarves a long stair path on the mountain so Yuet can travel down with ease.
Production
A costume fitting press conference was held at TVB CityTVB City
TVB City , is the headquarters of Television Broadcasts Limited, located at 77 Chun Choi Street in the Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate, near to Shaw Studios. TVB is by far the biggest tenant of the estate and the first service-providing company in there.The city officially opened on January 1, 2005...
's Studio 1 in Tseung Kwan O
Tseung Kwan O
Tseung Kwan O is a bay in Sai Kung District, New Territories, Hong Kong. In the northern tip of the bay lies the Tseung Kwan O Village....
on 20 September 2011. The blessing ceremony was held at the studios on 13 October 2011.
Cast
- Maggie Cheung Ho-yee as Koo Sun-yuet (顧新月), the main protagonist. She is the wife of Ho Sai-cheung, a talented businessman in the Chinese medicine wholesaling business. Yuet falls in love with Miu Tin, a man ten years her junior, and the two elope to the countryside for a modest living.
- Moses ChanMoses ChanMoses Chan Ho is an award-winning actor from Hong Kong. Having started his career working mostly on films, Chan has gained remarkable success in recent years while concentrating on his TV acting career with Television Broadcasts Limited...
as Miu Tin (苗天), Yuet's lover who is ten years her junior.
- Joel ChanJoel Chan (actor)Joel Chan Shan-chung is a Hong Kong actor and singer, best known for his roles as Tsor-lun in the 2009 crime drama E.U. and So Ying-chun in the 2010 detective-fantasy period drama A Pillow Case of Mystery II.-Film:...
as Lai Chai-man (黎濟民), a young ambitious businessman who strives to achieve the top spot in the Chinese medicine wholesaling business.
- 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 Ho Sai-ho (賀世豪), the main antagonist. He is the Ho family's second son.
- Kenny Wong as Cheng Kiu (鄭嬌)
- 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 Tin Oi-tai (田愛娣), Kiu's love interest and Cheung's maid.
- Samantha Ko as Cheng Yim-ping (鄭艷萍), Man's third wife
- Elliot NgokElliot NgokElliot Ngok Wah, better known as Yueh Hua, is a former Shaw Brothers actor and veteran TVB actor.-Career:Elly was born Leung Lok Wah in Shanghai, with native Cantonese roots. He immigrated to Hong Kong in 1962. He joined Shaw Brothers and started his acting career in 1965. His breakout film role...
as Miu Hoi (苗海), Tin's father.
- Cheung Kwok-keung as Ho Sai-cheung (賀世章), the husband of Yuet and the Ho family's eldest son. He is the most powerful and successful figure in the Chinese medicine wholesaling business.
- Katy Kung as Ho Sai-man (賀世雯), the Ho family's youngest and only daughter.
- Benjamin YuenBenjamin YuenBenjamin Yuen, also known as Benjamin Yuen Wai Ho he became the winner of Hong Kong's Mr. Hong Kong beauty contest in 2007...
as Ho Sai-leung (賀世亮), the Ho family's third son.
- Cheung Yick as Ho Kwan-yiu (賀坤堯), the patriarch of the Ho family.
- Helena LawLaw LanHelena Law Lan is a Hong Kong actress. Law Lan is popularly cast as a type of mystic in many Hong Kong horror movies.-TV series:-Films:*The Kid *Story of the White-haired Demon Girl...
as Leung Mei-kuen (梁美娟), Yiu's wife.
- Mat Yeung as Ngai Po-law (魏保羅)
- Tsui WingTsui WingTsui Wing is a Hong Kong actor from TVB.-Television series:-Reference:...
as Kwan Kwong-tat (關廣達) - Yvonne Ho as Kong Pik-kei (江碧琪)
- Yeung Ching-wah as Liu Sam-kan (廖三斤)
- Raymond Chiu as Suen Man-wah (孫文華)
- 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 Lau Kar-ming (劉家明) - Chuk Man-kwan
- Bryant Mak
- Mikako Leung
Family charts
| Role | Actor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ho family (賀家) | ||
| Ho Kwan-yiu (賀坤堯) | Cheung Yick | |
| Leung Mei-kuen (梁美娟) | Helena Law Law Lan Helena Law Lan is a Hong Kong actress. Law Lan is popularly cast as a type of mystic in many Hong Kong horror movies.-TV series:-Films:*The Kid *Story of the White-haired Demon Girl... |
Yiu's wife |
| Ho Sai-cheung (賀世章) | Cheung Kwok-keung | First Young Master; eldest son of Yiu and Kuen |
| Koo Sun-yuet (顧新月) | Maggie Cheung Ho-yee | Wife of Cheung |
| Ho Sai-ho (賀世豪) | 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 :... |
Second Young Master; second son of Yiu and Kuen |
| Ho Sai-leung (賀世亮) | Benjamin Yuen Benjamin Yuen Benjamin Yuen, also known as Benjamin Yuen Wai Ho he became the winner of Hong Kong's Mr. Hong Kong beauty contest in 2007... |
Third Young Master; youngest son of Yiu and Kuen |
| Ho Sai-man (賀世雯) | Katy Kung | Fourth Miss; youngest daughter of Yiu and Kuen |
| Miu family (苗家) | ||
| Miu Hoi (苗海) | Elliot Ngok Elliot Ngok Elliot Ngok Wah, better known as Yueh Hua, is a former Shaw Brothers actor and veteran TVB actor.-Career:Elly was born Leung Lok Wah in Shanghai, with native Cantonese roots. He immigrated to Hong Kong in 1962. He joined Shaw Brothers and started his acting career in 1965. His breakout film role... |
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| Miu Tin (苗天) | Moses Chan Moses Chan Moses Chan Ho is an award-winning actor from Hong Kong. Having started his career working mostly on films, Chan has gained remarkable success in recent years while concentrating on his TV acting career with Television Broadcasts Limited... |
Hoi's son |
| Lai family (黎家) | ||
| Lai Chai-man (黎濟民) | Joel Chan Joel Chan (actor) Joel Chan Shan-chung is a Hong Kong actor and singer, best known for his roles as Tsor-lun in the 2009 crime drama E.U. and So Ying-chun in the 2010 detective-fantasy period drama A Pillow Case of Mystery II.-Film:... |
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| Cheng Yim-ping (鄭艷萍) | Samantha Ko | Man's wife |