Land of Wealth
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Land of Wealth is a TVB costume drama series broadcast in September 2006.
in Beijing, a powerful empress took over the throne.The story focus on four different families. The Chai family, Chai Hok-Yan (Chung King Fai
), who was betrayed by other officials and the whole family was sentenced to death. Chai Pak-Chuen (Moses Chan
) was the only survivor in the Chai family because a loyal assistant of his switched identities with him. Pak-Cheun changed his name to Fan Chi-Chai and traveled to a different city to start a new life. That's when he met the Kiu family. Kiu Bun-Yip (David Chiang
), is a successful business banker, however, he also has enemies, including the Cho family. Bun-Yip invited Pak-Chuen to his bank Ding Fung Shing to learn about banking. At the same time, he met Cheung Shung-Man (Steven Ma
), the two of them became best friends.
Pak-Chuen met Ba Ba Ha Yee Ko-Wa (Sonija Kwok
), the two of fell in love, but because of a little misunderstanding due to Pak-Chuen refusing to marry Ko-Wa and suggested that their marriage will only burden his career. Ko-Wa married to Bun-Yip instead to make Pak-Chuen jealous. Shung-Man and Bun-Yip's daughter, Kiu Choi (Tavia Yeung
) were also in loved, however Shung-Man's family disapprove the marriage. Choi married Pak-Chuen instead because Bun Yip passed the position of Head Master of Ding Fung Shing to Pak-Chuen. His eldest son-in-law, Fong Yun-Tin (Kenny Wong), whom is in the position as Second Master of Ding Fung Sing object the idea by saying that the position as Head Master cannot be pass to outsider.
Later on, Pak-Chuen became more and more successful in the business of banking, Bun-Yip asked Pak-Chuen to lead the banking business. At the same time, Pak-Chuen is also seeking revenge for his family, and trying to find who was behind the whole scheme. As the story goes on, the family goes through many hardships and obstacles in life. It's about betrayal, and corruption in business and in the government around a world of good, innocent people. The story also revolves around China's first banks and problems that they had to face.
Synopsis
During the Qing dynastyQing 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....
in Beijing, a powerful empress took over the throne.The story focus on four different families. The Chai family, Chai Hok-Yan (Chung King Fai
Chung King Fai
Chung King-fai , BBS, is one of the pioneers of contemporary performing art in Hong Kong. He is a senior drama actor, director, performing art educator, TV producer, actor and programme host...
), who was betrayed by other officials and the whole family was sentenced to death. Chai Pak-Chuen (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...
) was the only survivor in the Chai family because a loyal assistant of his switched identities with him. Pak-Cheun changed his name to Fan Chi-Chai and traveled to a different city to start a new life. That's when he met the Kiu family. Kiu Bun-Yip (David Chiang
David Chiang
John Chiang is a Hong Kong actor. His Chinese name is Chiang Da-wei . He is sometimes credited as David Chiang.-Biography:...
), is a successful business banker, however, he also has enemies, including the Cho family. Bun-Yip invited Pak-Chuen to his bank Ding Fung Shing to learn about banking. At the same time, he met Cheung Shung-Man (Steven Ma
Steven Ma
Steven Ma Chun-wai is a Hong Kong actor and singer. In 1993, Ma won a record deal after winning first place at an annual singing contest in Hong Kong, later releasing his debut album, Lucky for Meeting You , that December...
), the two of them became best friends.
Pak-Chuen met Ba Ba Ha Yee Ko-Wa (Sonija Kwok
Sonija Kwok
Sonija Kwok is a Hong Kong actress, currently working for TVB.She was born in Hong Kong and is of mixed Cantonese and British parentage. Kwok immigrated to Vancouver, Canada from Hong Kong. She initially attended the University of British Columbia but she transferred to Simon Fraser University and...
), the two of fell in love, but because of a little misunderstanding due to Pak-Chuen refusing to marry Ko-Wa and suggested that their marriage will only burden his career. Ko-Wa married to Bun-Yip instead to make Pak-Chuen jealous. Shung-Man and Bun-Yip's daughter, Kiu Choi (Tavia Yeung
Tavia Yeung
Tavia Yeung Yi is a Hong Kong actress under Hong Kong's Television Broadcast Limited or TVB. She has starred in numerous popular Hong Kong television series such as Vigilante Force, Twin of Brothers, Dicey Business, Heart of Greed, Moonlight Resonance and Beyond the Realm of Conscience.- Career...
) were also in loved, however Shung-Man's family disapprove the marriage. Choi married Pak-Chuen instead because Bun Yip passed the position of Head Master of Ding Fung Shing to Pak-Chuen. His eldest son-in-law, Fong Yun-Tin (Kenny Wong), whom is in the position as Second Master of Ding Fung Sing object the idea by saying that the position as Head Master cannot be pass to outsider.
Later on, Pak-Chuen became more and more successful in the business of banking, Bun-Yip asked Pak-Chuen to lead the banking business. At the same time, Pak-Chuen is also seeking revenge for his family, and trying to find who was behind the whole scheme. As the story goes on, the family goes through many hardships and obstacles in life. It's about betrayal, and corruption in business and in the government around a world of good, innocent people. The story also revolves around China's first banks and problems that they had to face.
Cast
| Cast | Role | Description |
| 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... |
Chai Pak-Chuen/Fan Chi-Chai 齊百川/范子齊 |
Ding Fung Shing Head Master Cheung Shung-Man's friend. Kiu Chun's husband. |
| Steven Ma Steven Ma Steven Ma Chun-wai is a Hong Kong actor and singer. In 1993, Ma won a record deal after winning first place at an annual singing contest in Hong Kong, later releasing his debut album, Lucky for Meeting You , that December... |
Cheung Shung-Man 章崇文 |
Government Official Chai Pak-Chuen's friend. |
| Sonija Kwok Sonija Kwok Sonija Kwok is a Hong Kong actress, currently working for TVB.She was born in Hong Kong and is of mixed Cantonese and British parentage. Kwok immigrated to Vancouver, Canada from Hong Kong. She initially attended the University of British Columbia but she transferred to Simon Fraser University and... |
Ba Ba Ha Yee Ko-Wa 巴巴哈兒高娃 |
Servant Fu Yee-Chek's older sister. Kiu Bun-Yip's household servant. |
| David Chiang David Chiang John Chiang is a Hong Kong actor. His Chinese name is Chiang Da-wei . He is sometimes credited as David Chiang.-Biography:... |
Kiu Bun-Yip 喬本業 |
Ding Fung Shing Bank Owner Kiu Chun and Kiu Ching's father. |
| Tavia Yeung Tavia Yeung Tavia Yeung Yi is a Hong Kong actress under Hong Kong's Television Broadcast Limited or TVB. She has starred in numerous popular Hong Kong television series such as Vigilante Force, Twin of Brothers, Dicey Business, Heart of Greed, Moonlight Resonance and Beyond the Realm of Conscience.- Career... |
Kiu Chun 喬蓁 |
Kiu Bun-Yip and Mang Yuet Ngo's daughter. Chai Pak-Chuen's wife. Died on Episode 32 |
| Chung King Fai Chung King Fai Chung King-fai , BBS, is one of the pioneers of contemporary performing art in Hong Kong. He is a senior drama actor, director, performing art educator, TV producer, actor and programme host... |
Chai Hok-Yan 齊學仁 |
Government Official Chai Pak-Chuen's father. |
| Lui Shan (呂珊) | Mang Yuet-Ngoh 孟月娥 |
Kiu Bun-Yip's wife. Kiu Chun and Kiu Ching's mother. Mang Yuet-Seung's younger sister. |
| Claire Yiu Claire Yiu Claire Yiu , born on 10 August 1978, is a Hong Kong actress. She started her acting career after being the 2nd runner-up in the Miss Asia Pageant in 1998. After filming some ATV series, such as 海瑞鬥嚴嵩, and Ten Tigers of Guangdong , she went over to TVB and filmed in some minor roles such as 趙美美 in... |
Kiu Ching 喬菁 |
Fong Yun-Tin's wife. Kiu Chun's older sister. Kiu Bun-Yip and Mang Yuet Ngo's daughter. |
| Kenny Wong (黃德斌) | Fong Yun-Tin 方潤田 |
Ding Fung Shing Second Master Kiu Ching's husband. |
| Lau Dan Lau Dan Lau Dan is a Hong Kong actor.- Works :Lau is known to portray good characters, but could play cunning and sly characters with ease... |
Cho Yue-Tai 曹裕泰 |
Kiu Bun-Yip's rival. |
| Rebecca Chan Rebecca Chan Rebecca Chan Sau Chu is a TVB actress. She joined TVB in 1979, when she competed at the Miss Hong Kong 1979 pageant. She finished as a top 10 semifinalist.-Filmography:-Variety show :*1981: Sports World TVB... |
Mang Yuet-Seung 孟月嫦 |
Cho Yue-Tai's wife. Mang Yuet-Ngoh's older sister. |
| Lai Lok-yi | Cho King-Yin 曹景賢 |
Kiu Bun-Yip's nephew and Cho Yue-Tai's son. |
| Stephen Wong Stephen Wong Ka Lok Stephen Wong Ka-Lok is a Hong Kong actor currently working for TVB.-Biography:Prior to joining TVB, Wong originally wanted to be a customs officer, which at that point of time due to economical recession, was considered a very stable and well-paid position.... |
Fu Yee-Chek 虎兒赤 |
Banking Student Ba Ba Ha Yee Ko Wa's younger brother. |
Viewership ratings
| Week | Episode | Average Points | Peaking Points | References | |
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September 11 - September 15, 2006 | 1 — 5 | |
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September 18 - September 22, 2006 | 6 — 10 | |
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September 25 - September 29, 2006 | 11 — 15 | |
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October 2 - October 6, 2006 | 16 — 20 | |
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October 9 - October 13, 2006 | 21 — 25 | |
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October 16 - October 20, 2006 | 26 — 30 | |
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October 21, 2006 | 31 — 32 | |
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Award nominations
39th TVB Anniversary Awards (2006)TVB Anniversary Awards (2006)
TVB Anniversary Awards 2006 is an award ceremony that celebrates the best in TVB programming of 2006. The award ceremony took place on 10 November 2006.-Best Actor:"Best Actor in a Leading Role" Award ....
- "Best Drama"
- "Best Actress in a Leading Role" (Sonija KwokSonija KwokSonija Kwok is a Hong Kong actress, currently working for TVB.She was born in Hong Kong and is of mixed Cantonese and British parentage. Kwok immigrated to Vancouver, Canada from Hong Kong. She initially attended the University of British Columbia but she transferred to Simon Fraser University and...
- Ba Ba Ha Yee Ko-Wah) - "Best Actress in a Leading Role" (Tavia YeungTavia YeungTavia Yeung Yi is a Hong Kong actress under Hong Kong's Television Broadcast Limited or TVB. She has starred in numerous popular Hong Kong television series such as Vigilante Force, Twin of Brothers, Dicey Business, Heart of Greed, Moonlight Resonance and Beyond the Realm of Conscience.- Career...
- Kiu Choi) - "Best Actor in a Supporting Role" (David ChiangDavid ChiangJohn Chiang is a Hong Kong actor. His Chinese name is Chiang Da-wei . He is sometimes credited as David Chiang.-Biography:...
- Kiu Bun-Yip) - "Best Actor in a Supporting Role" (Lau DanLau DanLau Dan is a Hong Kong actor.- Works :Lau is known to portray good characters, but could play cunning and sly characters with ease...
- Cho Yue-Tai) - "Best Actress in a Supporting Role" (Claire YiuClaire YiuClaire Yiu , born on 10 August 1978, is a Hong Kong actress. She started her acting career after being the 2nd runner-up in the Miss Asia Pageant in 1998. After filming some ATV series, such as 海瑞鬥嚴嵩, and Ten Tigers of Guangdong , she went over to TVB and filmed in some minor roles such as 趙美美 in...
- Kiu Ching) - "My Favourite Female Character Role" (Sonija KwokSonija KwokSonija Kwok is a Hong Kong actress, currently working for TVB.She was born in Hong Kong and is of mixed Cantonese and British parentage. Kwok immigrated to Vancouver, Canada from Hong Kong. She initially attended the University of British Columbia but she transferred to Simon Fraser University and...
- Ba Ba Ha Yee Ko-Wah) - "My Favourite Female Character Role" (Tavia YeungTavia YeungTavia Yeung Yi is a Hong Kong actress under Hong Kong's Television Broadcast Limited or TVB. She has starred in numerous popular Hong Kong television series such as Vigilante Force, Twin of Brothers, Dicey Business, Heart of Greed, Moonlight Resonance and Beyond the Realm of Conscience.- Career...
- Kiu Choi)
External links
- TVB.com Land of Wealth - Official Website