Marriage of Inconvenience
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Marriage of Inconvenience (Traditional Chinese: 兩妻時代) is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in November 2007
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), who has just been disappointed in love, by chance. With his words of consolation Ling is able to recover. Six months later, Ling agrees to marry Chuen. The marriage lasts happily for three years, husband and wife ended up working in the marriage bureau in a home they both adore. Just when Chuen thinks that he is the happiest husband in the world, Ling's ex-lover Ivan (Raymond Wong
) returns. Several years ago Ivan left Ling because he didn't want to be 'tied down' in a relationship, but now he wants a second chance. When he meets with Ling again he kisses her, despite her resistance, and Chuen misinterprets the situation. Chuen is both angry and furious, getting himself helplessly drunk in his office, and when he wakes he finds himself beside one of his female clients, mainlander Ng Yi Wu-Jiu (Toby Leung
). Ling sees this and like her husband, misinterprets the situation and demands a divorce.
The divorce proceeds almost smoothly, as Cheun and Ling both want out as soon as possible. Unfortunately it is not as simple as they thought. Ling, believing that she has been wronged, refuses to move out of her beloved house. Cheun, who sees the house as his, decides to arrange a fake marriage with Ng Yi Wu-Jiu. In exchange for staying at the house for free, she pretends to be his lover. The plan was that they would anger Ling enough to leave. While Cheun works on angering Ling in the house, she retaliates by hiring Ivan to work in the bureau and patroning his restaurant, which angers Cheun.
Later they both learn that Ng Yi Wu-Jiu is in fact the girl of a triad leader, she has her own loyal followers and rival gangs trying to kill her. Ivan meanwhile has shown himself to be quite capable and no longer a worthless playboy, with good connections and plenty of wealth. As Chuen and Ling both learn, their fighting might have involved too many unknown elements.
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Synopsis
While the owner of a marriage bureau himself, the candid Kong Hoi-chuen (Bobby Au Yeung) nevertheless has no luck in finding a girlfriend. He meets Miu Ling (Angela TongAngela 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:...
), who has just been disappointed in love, by chance. With his words of consolation Ling is able to recover. Six months later, Ling agrees to marry Chuen. The marriage lasts happily for three years, husband and wife ended up working in the marriage bureau in a home they both adore. Just when Chuen thinks that he is the happiest husband in the world, Ling's ex-lover Ivan (Raymond Wong
Raymond Wong Ho-Yin
Raymond Wong Ho-Yin , is a Hong Kong TVB actor.-Early life:Wong completed his secondary education in Hong Kong Tang King Po College and obtained a degree issued by the City University of Hong Kong...
) returns. Several years ago Ivan left Ling because he didn't want to be 'tied down' in a relationship, but now he wants a second chance. When he meets with Ling again he kisses her, despite her resistance, and Chuen misinterprets the situation. Chuen is both angry and furious, getting himself helplessly drunk in his office, and when he wakes he finds himself beside one of his female clients, mainlander Ng Yi Wu-Jiu (Toby Leung
Toby Leung
Toby Jing-Kei Leung is a female Cantopop singer and actress from Hong Kong. She entered the music industry in 2004 when the MusicNationGroup discovered her talent. Together with Macy Chan, Elise Liu and Bella Cheung they formed the singing group Girl's only Dormitory but later broke up...
). Ling sees this and like her husband, misinterprets the situation and demands a divorce.
The divorce proceeds almost smoothly, as Cheun and Ling both want out as soon as possible. Unfortunately it is not as simple as they thought. Ling, believing that she has been wronged, refuses to move out of her beloved house. Cheun, who sees the house as his, decides to arrange a fake marriage with Ng Yi Wu-Jiu. In exchange for staying at the house for free, she pretends to be his lover. The plan was that they would anger Ling enough to leave. While Cheun works on angering Ling in the house, she retaliates by hiring Ivan to work in the bureau and patroning his restaurant, which angers Cheun.
Later they both learn that Ng Yi Wu-Jiu is in fact the girl of a triad leader, she has her own loyal followers and rival gangs trying to kill her. Ivan meanwhile has shown himself to be quite capable and no longer a worthless playboy, with good connections and plenty of wealth. As Chuen and Ling both learn, their fighting might have involved too many unknown elements.
Cast
| Cast | Role | Description |
| Bobby Au-Yeung Bobby Au-Yeung Bobby Au-yeung Tsan-wah is a Hong Kong actor best known for his comedic roles in many TVB television dramas. Au-yeung gained wide public attention in the 1990s for his portrayal of Ben Yu in the 1991 legal drama File of Justice, appearing in all five seasons of the drama... |
Kong Hoi-Chuen 江海泉 |
Matchmaker Miu Ling's husband. Ng Yi Wu-Jiu's pretend 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:... |
Miu Ling (Meow Meow) 繆鈴 |
Kong Hoi-Chuen's wife. Yik Hei-Ji's ex lover. |
| Raymond Wong Raymond Wong Ho-Yin Raymond Wong Ho-Yin , is a Hong Kong TVB actor.-Early life:Wong completed his secondary education in Hong Kong Tang King Po College and obtained a degree issued by the City University of Hong Kong... |
Yik Hei-Ji (Ivan) 易晞智 |
Gym Trainer Miu Ling's ex lover. Sai Bing's lover. |
| Toby Leung Toby Leung Toby Jing-Kei Leung is a female Cantopop singer and actress from Hong Kong. She entered the music industry in 2004 when the MusicNationGroup discovered her talent. Together with Macy Chan, Elise Liu and Bella Cheung they formed the singing group Girl's only Dormitory but later broke up... |
Ng Yi Wu-Jiu 吾爾烏焦 |
Kong Hoi Chuen's pretend wife. Chui Yue-Dak's lover. |
| 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:... |
Lam Pak-Sam 林柏森 |
Paparazzi Kong Hoi-Chuen's friend. Yim Wuk-Bik's lover. |
| Li Ka-Sing (李家聲) | Fok Yim 霍鑑 |
Client Kong Hoi Chuen's friend. |
| Winnie Young (楊婉儀) | Yim Wun-Bik (Betty) 炎煥碧 |
Doctor Lam Pak-Sam's lover. Miu Ling's friend. |
| Astrid Chan (陳芷菁) | Sai Bing (Carol) 冼冰 |
Cosmetician Miu Ling's friend Yik Hei-Ji's lover. |
| Patrick Tang Patrick Tang Patrick Tang is a Hong Kong singer, actor, and TV show host who has been involved in numerous drama and movie productions. He was born 6 May 1974 in Hong Kong. He has three sisters. He started his career with TVB, where he has been from 2000 to the present day.-Television:-Film:-External links:* *... (鄧健泓) |
Chui Yue-Dak (Ah Kim) 徐御德 |
Gangster Ng Yi Wu-Jiu's lover. |
| Mimi Lo Mimi Lo Mimi Lo Man-Chong , previously credited as Mia Lo is a cantopop singer, actress and radio DJ, having released 11 studio albums and appearing in numerous films, television dramas and stage productions, currently affiliated with TVB in Hong Kong.-Early singing career:Lo was signed to Warner Music... (羅敏莊) |
Ng Chiu-Jing (Amy) 伍俏偵 |
Kong Hoi Chuen's assistant Tin Long's wife. |
| Stephen Huynh Stephen Huynh Stephen Huynh is a former Mr. Hong Kong contestant, and is currently an actor with Hong Kong's TVB. Stephen was born in Hong Kong, however, raised in France and returned to Hong Kong after finishing his studies. Although he has Cantonese Chinese ancestry, his ancestors lived in Vietnam... |
Tin Long 田塱 |
Kong Hoi Chuen's cousin. Ng Chiu-Jing's husband. |
| Joel Chan Joel Chan -Career:Chan's first assignment was with SG Design Fusion, a boutique publishing firm. He also accepted a commission with his alma mater, University of Newcastle, Australia.... (陳山聰) |
Ho Lam 浩南 |
Triad Boss Ng Yi Wu Jiu's ex-boyfriend. |
Viewership ratings
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November 26 - November 30, 2007 | 1 — 5 | |
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December 3 - December 7, 2007 | 6 — 10 | |
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December 10 - December 14, 2007 | 11 — 15 | |
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December 17 - December 21, 2007 | 16 — 20 | |
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External links
- TVB.com Marriage of Inconvenience - Official Website