Life Made Simple
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Life Made Simple is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in October 2005. The series is shown to celebrate TVB's 38th Anniversary.
The series is an indirect sequel to 2002's Square Pegs
(戇夫成龍). The main cast features Roger Kwok
, Jessica Hsuan
, and Leila Tong
from the original series and new cast including Bosco Wong
, and Paul Chun
. The indirect sequel takes place in the modern era instead of the ancient setting of its prequel.
Ding Sheung-Wong (Roger Kwok
) is a man in his thirties but with an IQ of a seven year old. People would make fun of him by calling crazy, but he would tell them that he is just simple. His best friend Wong Kei-Fung (Jessica Hsuan
), whom were friends since they were young, used to play a game where he was the husband and she was the wife; hence, this is why Wong refers to Fung as his "little wife". One day Fung told Wong that she would have to leave to the United States for four years of college.
When Fung returns to Hong Kong, she finds a job at the Chung (鍾) Corporation where she works under the management of Chung Kam-Wing (Paul Chun
) and his son Michael Chung Chi-Chung (Bosco Wong
). Later Kam-Wing finds out that Wong is his biologically son and recruits him to his company, as well. Angel On Kei (Leila Tong
), Fung's cousin, who returned with Fung from the States has a crush on Chi-Chung. But Chi-Chung has a crush on Fung. Fung feels that Wong is the one that can make her truly happy but is puzzled whether to choose Chi-Chung or Wong...
The series is an indirect sequel to 2002's Square Pegs
Square Pegs (TVB)
Square Pegs was a Hong Kong television series 2003. The program's title is an abbreviated reference to the English idiomatic phrase "square peg in a round hole."...
(戇夫成龍). The main cast features Roger Kwok
Roger Kwok
Roger Kwok Chun-on is Hong Kong television actor who works on the TV station TVB. Kwok was born in Hong Kong and his native family roots are in Zhongshan, Guangdong...
, Jessica Hsuan
Jessica Hsuan
Jessica Hester Hsuan, or Suen Huen is a Hong Kong actress. Jessica holds a degree from Imperial College London.She is currently one of the most popular television actresses of Hong Kong. She started her career in late 1992 and early 1993...
, and Leila Tong
Leila Tong
Leila Tong Ling is an actress in Hong Kong. She was born into an Indonesian Chinese family. Her birth name is used in her works during her childhood and adolescence.- Career :...
from the original series and new cast including Bosco Wong
Bosco Wong
Bosco Wong Chung-chak is a Hong Kong actor under TVB management and singer under East Asia Music.-Early career:Bosco's entertainment career began in 1998. He was spotted on the street by a talent-recruiter and soon appear for the first time in a lemon tea commercial and several minor modelling jobs...
, and Paul Chun
Paul Chun (actor)
Paul Chun Pui is a Hong Kong based actor.He is the brother of actor David Chiang and half-brother of actor/ director Derek Yee Tung-Shing. His son Benji Chiang and his daughter Lesley Chiang are duo in the pop group "Benji and Lesley". Paul started his acting career at the age of three...
. The indirect sequel takes place in the modern era instead of the ancient setting of its prequel.
Synopsis
- The modern version of Ah Wong,
- Steps out of his simple world.
Ding Sheung-Wong (Roger Kwok
Roger Kwok
Roger Kwok Chun-on is Hong Kong television actor who works on the TV station TVB. Kwok was born in Hong Kong and his native family roots are in Zhongshan, Guangdong...
) is a man in his thirties but with an IQ of a seven year old. People would make fun of him by calling crazy, but he would tell them that he is just simple. His best friend Wong Kei-Fung (Jessica Hsuan
Jessica Hsuan
Jessica Hester Hsuan, or Suen Huen is a Hong Kong actress. Jessica holds a degree from Imperial College London.She is currently one of the most popular television actresses of Hong Kong. She started her career in late 1992 and early 1993...
), whom were friends since they were young, used to play a game where he was the husband and she was the wife; hence, this is why Wong refers to Fung as his "little wife". One day Fung told Wong that she would have to leave to the United States for four years of college.
When Fung returns to Hong Kong, she finds a job at the Chung (鍾) Corporation where she works under the management of Chung Kam-Wing (Paul Chun
Paul Chun (actor)
Paul Chun Pui is a Hong Kong based actor.He is the brother of actor David Chiang and half-brother of actor/ director Derek Yee Tung-Shing. His son Benji Chiang and his daughter Lesley Chiang are duo in the pop group "Benji and Lesley". Paul started his acting career at the age of three...
) and his son Michael Chung Chi-Chung (Bosco Wong
Bosco Wong
Bosco Wong Chung-chak is a Hong Kong actor under TVB management and singer under East Asia Music.-Early career:Bosco's entertainment career began in 1998. He was spotted on the street by a talent-recruiter and soon appear for the first time in a lemon tea commercial and several minor modelling jobs...
). Later Kam-Wing finds out that Wong is his biologically son and recruits him to his company, as well. Angel On Kei (Leila Tong
Leila Tong
Leila Tong Ling is an actress in Hong Kong. She was born into an Indonesian Chinese family. Her birth name is used in her works during her childhood and adolescence.- Career :...
), Fung's cousin, who returned with Fung from the States has a crush on Chi-Chung. But Chi-Chung has a crush on Fung. Fung feels that Wong is the one that can make her truly happy but is puzzled whether to choose Chi-Chung or Wong...
Main cast
| Cast | Role | Description |
| Roger Kwok Roger Kwok Roger Kwok Chun-on is Hong Kong television actor who works on the TV station TVB. Kwok was born in Hong Kong and his native family roots are in Zhongshan, Guangdong... |
Ding Sheung-Wong (Ah Wong) 丁常旺 |
Age 30 Ding Sau-Lin and Chung Kam-Wing's son. Wong Kei-Fung husband. Chung Chi-Chung's half-brother. |
| Jessica Hsuan Jessica Hsuan Jessica Hester Hsuan, or Suen Huen is a Hong Kong actress. Jessica holds a degree from Imperial College London.She is currently one of the most popular television actresses of Hong Kong. She started her career in late 1992 and early 1993... |
Wong Kei-Fung (Catherine) 黃奇鳳 |
Ding Sheung-Wong wife. Chung Chi-Chung's ex-girlfriend. On Kei's cousin. |
| Angelina Lo (盧宛茵) | Ding Sau-Lin 丁秀蓮 |
Ding Sheung-Wong's mother. Chung Kam-Wing's ex-wife. |
| Paul Chun Paul Chun (actor) Paul Chun Pui is a Hong Kong based actor.He is the brother of actor David Chiang and half-brother of actor/ director Derek Yee Tung-Shing. His son Benji Chiang and his daughter Lesley Chiang are duo in the pop group "Benji and Lesley". Paul started his acting career at the age of three... |
Chung Kam-Wing 鍾錦榮 |
Chung (鍾) Corporation CEO Ding Sheung-Wong and Chung Chi-Chung's father. Ding Sau-Lin's ex-husband. Sung Mei-Lun's husband. |
| Leila Tong Leila Tong Leila Tong Ling is an actress in Hong Kong. She was born into an Indonesian Chinese family. Her birth name is used in her works during her childhood and adolescence.- Career :... |
On Kei (Angel) 安琪 |
Wong Kei-Fung's cousin. Chung Chi-Chung wife. |
| Bosco Wong Bosco Wong Bosco Wong Chung-chak is a Hong Kong actor under TVB management and singer under East Asia Music.-Early career:Bosco's entertainment career began in 1998. He was spotted on the street by a talent-recruiter and soon appear for the first time in a lemon tea commercial and several minor modelling jobs... |
Chung Chi-Chung (Michael) 鍾子聰 |
Chung (鍾) Corporation Manager Ding Sheung-Wong's half-brother. Wong Kei-Fung's ex-boyfriend. On Kei's husband. Ching Kam-Wing and Sung Mei-Lun's son. |
| Raymond Cho Raymond Cho Wing Lim Raymond Cho Wing-Lim is a Hong Kong television star. He currently works for the television company, TVB. Raymond used to be a singer, winning a singing competition when he was 26 years old. After an unsuccessful attempt at being a singer, he gave acting a try... |
Lok Kui-Shing 洛渠成 |
Chung Chi-Chung's friend, and Wong Kei-Fung's Lover |
| Benz Hui Benz Hui Benz Hui Shiu-hung is a Hong Kong actor who currently works on the TV station TVB. He used to work on ATV before switching over to TVB.-Family background:... |
Tong Fuk-Shui 唐福瑞 |
Dessert Cafe Owner Ding Sau-Lin's lover. |
| Angela Tong Angela Tong Angela Tong, born 30 June 1975 in Montreal, Canada with family roots in Shunde, Guangdong, China, is a Hong Kong actress and was Miss Chinese Montreal 1995. She went to Concordia University.-Pageant life:... |
Li Siu-Ho 李笑好 |
Dessert Cafe Dishwasher Ding Sheung-Wong's friend. Lam Bun's lover. |
Other cast
| Cast | Role | Description |
| Law Koon Lan (羅冠蘭) | Ho Lai-Sa 何麗莎 |
Wong Siu-Lung's wife. Wong Kei-Fung's mother. |
| Chun Wong (秦煌) | Wong Siu-Lung 黃小龍 |
Bus Driver Ho Lai-Sa's husband. Wong Kei Fung's father. |
| Samuel Kwok (郭鋒) | Li Wai 李威 |
Li Siu-Ho's father. |
| Li Ka Sing (李家聲) | Lam Bun 林賓 |
Dessert Cafe Clerk Li Siu-Ho's lover. |
| 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... |
Sung Mei-Lun 宋美綸 |
Chung Kam-Wing's wife. Chung Chi-Chung's mother. |
Awards
- Roger KwokRoger KwokRoger Kwok Chun-on is Hong Kong television actor who works on the TV station TVB. Kwok was born in Hong Kong and his native family roots are in Zhongshan, Guangdong...
won his second "Best Actor in a Leading Role" Award for his role Ding Sheung-Wong, at the 38th TVB Anniversary AwardsTVB Anniversary AwardsTVB Anniversary Awards is an annual awards ceremony that celebrates the best in TVB programming. It is the Hong Kong equivalent of the Emmy Awards....
in 2005. - Angela TongAngela TongAngela Tong, born 30 June 1975 in Montreal, Canada with family roots in Shunde, Guangdong, China, is a Hong Kong actress and was Miss Chinese Montreal 1995. She went to Concordia University.-Pageant life:...
won the "Best Actress in a Supporting Role" Award for her role Li Siu-Ho, at the 38th TVB Anniversary AwardsTVB Anniversary AwardsTVB Anniversary Awards is an annual awards ceremony that celebrates the best in TVB programming. It is the Hong Kong equivalent of the Emmy Awards....
in 2005.
Viewership ratings
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October 24 - October 28, 2005 | 1 — 5 | |
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October 31 - November 4, 2005 | 6 — 10 | |
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November 7 - November 11, 2005 | 11 — 15 | |
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November 14 - November 18, 2005 | 16 — 20 | |
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November 21 - November 25, 2005 | 21 — 25 | |
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November 28 - December 2, 2005 | 26 — 30 | |
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December 5 - December 6, 2005 | 31 — 32 | |
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External links
- TVB.com Life Made Simple - Official Website