Love Exchange
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Love Exchange is a TVB modern thriller series that broadcasted in July 2008.
A man and a woman are found dead inside a car. Zita Sit Chi-Yiu (Anita Yuen
) learns that the man is her husband, Dick Ling Ho-Leung (Eddie Kwan), and the woman is called Bonnie Fong Cheuk-Ling (Angela Tong
). While Zita is devastated by her husband's death, she is also heartbroken to come to know that he had an affair. Mike Yiu Lap-Tin (Michael Miu
), a friend of Dick from school, shows up out of the blue and he cares a great deal about her. Later, Zita discovers that Mike, who works for a security firm, is in fact Bonnie's husband and that he is not a friend of Dick in the least.
The death of Dick also left Zita without a source of income. Fortunately, Dick's boss, Anson Tsu Yeuk-Yue (Power Chan
) has found Zita a job at the insurance company they work at. Although her supervisor, Jackie Ching Ngo-Yee (Crystal Tin
), means to make things difficult for her, Zita takes it all. This makes Jackie change her view on Zita and the two have become good friends. Zita wants to get over her pain and stand on her own two feet but Mike is determined to find out about the truth of Dick and Bonnie's deaths. Zita has no choice but to give him a hand. However, the deeper they dig into the case, the more mysterious they find it. Zita cannot even judge who is friend and who is foe.
Synopsis
- When romance is dead,
- Everything turns terrible and destructive.
A man and a woman are found dead inside a car. Zita Sit Chi-Yiu (Anita Yuen
Anita Yuen
Anita Yuen Wing-yi is a Hong Kong film and television actress. She was the winner of the 1990 Miss Hong Kong Pageant.-Pageant career:At the age of 18, Yuen entered the Miss Hong Kong 1990 pageant. She was a heavy favorite to win the crown from the semifinal to final. During the semifinals on August...
) learns that the man is her husband, Dick Ling Ho-Leung (Eddie Kwan), and the woman is called Bonnie Fong Cheuk-Ling (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:...
). While Zita is devastated by her husband's death, she is also heartbroken to come to know that he had an affair. Mike Yiu Lap-Tin (Michael Miu
Michael Miu
Michael Miu Kiu-wai is a Hong Kong television and film actor. He was considered as one of the most popular young actors of the 1980s, and along with Tony Leung, Andy Lau, Felix Wong, and Kent Tong, he was a member of TVB's Five Tigers...
), a friend of Dick from school, shows up out of the blue and he cares a great deal about her. Later, Zita discovers that Mike, who works for a security firm, is in fact Bonnie's husband and that he is not a friend of Dick in the least.
The death of Dick also left Zita without a source of income. Fortunately, Dick's boss, Anson Tsu Yeuk-Yue (Power Chan
Power Chan
Power Chan or Chan Kwok-Pong is an actor in Hong Kong. He has appeared in numerous TVB drama series as well as films. He dated cantopop singer and actress Mimi Lo for 7 years before marrying her on December 2, 2009.-TV series:-Film:-References:...
) has found Zita a job at the insurance company they work at. Although her supervisor, Jackie Ching Ngo-Yee (Crystal Tin
Crystal Tin
Kristal Tin is an Hong Kong TVB actress. She has been married to Chapman To since 2005.-TV series:-Films:-Television presenting:-External links:* on Sina Twitter...
), means to make things difficult for her, Zita takes it all. This makes Jackie change her view on Zita and the two have become good friends. Zita wants to get over her pain and stand on her own two feet but Mike is determined to find out about the truth of Dick and Bonnie's deaths. Zita has no choice but to give him a hand. However, the deeper they dig into the case, the more mysterious they find it. Zita cannot even judge who is friend and who is foe.
Cast
| Cast | Role | Description |
| Anita Yuen Anita Yuen Anita Yuen Wing-yi is a Hong Kong film and television actress. She was the winner of the 1990 Miss Hong Kong Pageant.-Pageant career:At the age of 18, Yuen entered the Miss Hong Kong 1990 pageant. She was a heavy favorite to win the crown from the semifinal to final. During the semifinals on August... |
Sit Chi-Yiu (Zita) 薛子瑤 |
Insurance Agent Ling Ho-Leung's wife. Yiu Lap-Tin's friend. |
| Michael Miu Michael Miu Michael Miu Kiu-wai is a Hong Kong television and film actor. He was considered as one of the most popular young actors of the 1980s, and along with Tony Leung, Andy Lau, Felix Wong, and Kent Tong, he was a member of TVB's Five Tigers... |
Yiu Lap-Tin (Mike) 饒立天 |
Bodyguard Fong Cheuk-Ling's husband. Sit Chi-Yiu's friend. Tsui Yeuk-Yue's childhood friend. |
| Power Chan Power Chan Power Chan or Chan Kwok-Pong is an actor in Hong Kong. He has appeared in numerous TVB drama series as well as films. He dated cantopop singer and actress Mimi Lo for 7 years before marrying her on December 2, 2009.-TV series:-Film:-References:... |
Tsui Yeuk-Yue (Anson) 徐若愚 |
Insurance Agent/Manager Tung Sze-Ting's husband. Ching Ngo-Yee's lover. |
| Crystal Tin Crystal Tin Kristal Tin is an Hong Kong TVB actress. She has been married to Chapman To since 2005.-TV series:-Films:-Television presenting:-External links:* on Sina Twitter... (田蕊妮) |
Ching Ngo-Yee (Jackie) 程傲兒 |
Insurance Agent/Supervisor Tsui Yeuk-Yue's mistress. |
| Eddie Kwan (關禮傑) | Ling Ho-Leung (Dick) 凌浩良 |
Insurance Agent/Supervisor Sit Chi-Yiu's deceased husband. |
| 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:... |
Fong Cheuk-Ling (Bonnie) 方卓玲 |
Yiu Lap-Tin's deceased wife. |
| Tracy Ip | Tung Sze-Ting (Sophie) 董詩婷 |
Teacher Tsui Yeuk-Yue's wife. |
| Mandy Cho Mandy Cho Mandy Cho Man-Lei is a Hong Kong beauty contestant and television personality.Cho studied in San Francisco, United States. She came back from her studies in 2003 and competed in the 2003 Miss Hong Kong Pageant. A favorite at the start of the competition, she made it into the semifinals and won the... |
Sheh Siu-Lung (Nikita) 佘小龍 |
Bodyguard Yiu Lap-Tin's admirer. |
| Li Ka-Sing (李家聲) | Sze Lai-Wai 施乃威 |
Bodyguard |
| Wilson Tsui (艾威) | Kam Sam 金森 |
C.I.D. Yiu Lap-Tin's friend. |
| Angelia Lo (盧宛茵) | Yip Lai-Chu 葉麗珠 |
Ling Ho-Leung and Ling Ho-Gei's mother. |
| Alex Lam (林子善) | Ling Ho-Gei 凌浩基 |
Ling Ho-Leung's brother. |
| Law Lok Lam (羅樂林) | Ling Siu-Ming 凌兆銘 |
Ling Ho-Leung and Ling Ho-Gei's father |
Viewership ratings
| Week | Episode | Average Points | Peaking Points | References | |
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June 30 - July 4, 2008 | 1 — 5 | |
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July 7 - July 11, 2008 | 6 — 10 | |
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July 14 - July 18, 2008 | 11 — 15 | |
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July 21 - July 25, 2008 | 16 — 20 | |
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Award nominations
41st TVB Anniversary Awards (2008)TVB Anniversary Awards (2008)
TVB Anniversary Awards 2008 is an award ceremony that celebrates the best in TVB programming of 2008. The award ceremony took place on November 15, 2008.-Best Actor:"Best Actor in a Leading Role" Award ....
- "Best Drama"
- "Best Actor in a Leading Role" (Michael MiuMichael MiuMichael Miu Kiu-wai is a Hong Kong television and film actor. He was considered as one of the most popular young actors of the 1980s, and along with Tony Leung, Andy Lau, Felix Wong, and Kent Tong, he was a member of TVB's Five Tigers...
- Mike Yiu Lap-Tin) - "Best Actress in a Supporting Role" (Crystal TinCrystal TinKristal Tin is an Hong Kong TVB actress. She has been married to Chapman To since 2005.-TV series:-Films:-Television presenting:-External links:* on Sina Twitter...
- Jackie Ching Ngo-Yee)
External links
- TVB.com Love Exchange - Official Website
- K for TVB.net Love Exchange - Episodic Synopsis and Screen Captures