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Wax and Wane is a 2011 Hong Kong
television drama produced by Television Broadcasts Limited
(TVB), with Nelson Cheung serving as the executive producer. The drama follows the story of two rival families, dealing with themes of revenge
, greed, business affairs, and family
.
Eugene (Roger Kwok
), Fun's eldest son engages in a property development project in order to solve the problem. Unwillingly, he offers to buy out the location of Cheong's noodle shop with his company's shares. He also invites Cheong and his son, Fung (Sunny Chan
), to join the company's management.
Eugene actually has ulterior motives for doing this, as he hates Fung to the core for marrying his girlfriend Ko Wai-ting (Florence Kwok
). On top of this, Eugene's younger brother, Gary (Ron Ng
), is going out with Cheong's second daughter, Peace (Kate Tsui
), regardless of his family's opposition.
Now, Eugene is at his wits' end as he has to handle his family issues single-handedly. He never understood what family ties really meant, nor had he the courage to try to find it out, until now.
and Derek Kok
were casted first; upon hearing this, Ron Ng
explained that he turned down two mainland Chinese drama offers in order to fit his schedule to film Wax and Wane with Kwok. Myolie Wu
was also reported to have been part of the project, but later dropped out due to scheduling conflicts.
A costume fitting and press conference for the drama was held on 12 January 2010, and filming began the following week. A blessing ceremony was held on 9 March 2010. Filming ended 22 April 2010, taking a full four months to complete.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
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), with Nelson Cheung serving as the executive producer. The drama follows the story of two rival families, dealing with themes of revenge
Revenge
Revenge is a harmful action against a person or group in response to a grievance, be it real or perceived. It is also called payback, retribution, retaliation or vengeance; it may be characterized, justly or unjustly, as a form of justice.-Function in society:Some societies believe that the...
, greed, business affairs, and family
Family
In human context, a family is a group of people affiliated by consanguinity, affinity, or co-residence. In most societies it is the principal institution for the socialization of children...
.
Plot
Yung Shing-fun (Lau Siu-ming) and his cousin Man Wing-cheong (Chow Chung) have been at odds for years, over the trade name rights of their family's noodle shop.Eugene (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...
), Fun's eldest son engages in a property development project in order to solve the problem. Unwillingly, he offers to buy out the location of Cheong's noodle shop with his company's shares. He also invites Cheong and his son, Fung (Sunny Chan
Sunny Chan
Sunny Chan Kam-Hung is a Hong Kong television and film actor. His breakout film role was in the internationally multi-award-winning 1998 Hong Kong film Hold You Tight, for which he won the coveted Silver Screen Award for Best Actor at the Singapore International Film Festival in...
), to join the company's management.
Eugene actually has ulterior motives for doing this, as he hates Fung to the core for marrying his girlfriend Ko Wai-ting (Florence Kwok
Florence Kwok
Florence Kwok Siu-Wan, born 25 August 1970 in Hong Kong, is a Hong Kong film and voice actress. She entered TVB after participating in Miss Hong Kong Pageant 1992....
). On top of this, Eugene's younger brother, Gary (Ron Ng
Ron Ng
Ron Ng Cheuk-hei is a Hong Kong TVB actor, singer, professional dancer, ambassador, and model. He is one of the most demanded artists from TVB.-Early Childhood:...
), is going out with Cheong's second daughter, Peace (Kate Tsui
Kate Tsui
Kate Tsui Tsz-shan is the 2004 Miss Hong Kong pageant winner and currently a TVB actress.-Education:Tsui graduated from the University of California, Davis, majoring in Japanese. She is skilled in different interests such as acting, dancing, learning languages, and snowboarding...
), regardless of his family's opposition.
Now, Eugene is at his wits' end as he has to handle his family issues single-handedly. He never understood what family ties really meant, nor had he the courage to try to find it out, until now.
Production
Pre-production and character casting began September 2009. Roger KwokRoger 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...
and Derek Kok
Derek Kok
Derek Kwok Jing-hung is a Hong Kong actor who has worked for TVB since 1986. He filmed over 60 dramas. He is specialised in action and Chinese Kung Fu performance.His career started when he entered the New Talent Singing Awards in 1985...
were casted first; upon hearing this, Ron Ng
Ron Ng
Ron Ng Cheuk-hei is a Hong Kong TVB actor, singer, professional dancer, ambassador, and model. He is one of the most demanded artists from TVB.-Early Childhood:...
explained that he turned down two mainland Chinese drama offers in order to fit his schedule to film Wax and Wane with Kwok. Myolie Wu
Myolie Wu
Myolie Wu Hang-yee is a Hong Kong actress for the Hong Kong TVB television station and a singer under contracts with Neway Star-Career:...
was also reported to have been part of the project, but later dropped out due to scheduling conflicts.
A costume fitting and press conference for the drama was held on 12 January 2010, and filming began the following week. A blessing ceremony was held on 9 March 2010. Filming ended 22 April 2010, taking a full four months to complete.
Yung family
- Yung Shing-fun (portrayed by Lau Siu-ming): The patriarch of the Yung family. He is the younger maternal cousin and rival of Man Wing-cheong.
- Kwong Lai-ying (portrayed by Mannor Chan): Fun's wife.
- Wong Sau-ping (portrayed by 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...
): Fun's mistress. - Eugene Yung Yi-tsun (portrayed by 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...
): Fun and Ying's eldest son. - Maggie Yung Yi-lam (portrayed by Irene Wong): Fun and Ying's daughter.
- Gary Yung Yi-hang (portrayed by Ron NgRon NgRon Ng Cheuk-hei is a Hong Kong TVB actor, singer, professional dancer, ambassador, and model. He is one of the most demanded artists from TVB.-Early Childhood:...
): Fun and Ying's youngest son who is dating Peace, Cheong's daughter.
Man family
- Man Fa-tung (portrayed by Lily Leung): Fun's maternal aunt and Cheong's paternal aunt.
- Man Wing-cheong (portrayed by Chow Chung): The older maternal cousin and rival of Fun.
- Man Kar-fung, nicknamed Funky (portrayed by Sunny ChanSunny ChanSunny Chan Kam-Hung is a Hong Kong television and film actor. His breakout film role was in the internationally multi-award-winning 1998 Hong Kong film Hold You Tight, for which he won the coveted Silver Screen Award for Best Actor at the Singapore International Film Festival in...
): Cheong's eldest son. - Ko Wai-ting (portrayed by Florence KwokFlorence KwokFlorence Kwok Siu-Wan, born 25 August 1970 in Hong Kong, is a Hong Kong film and voice actress. She entered TVB after participating in Miss Hong Kong Pageant 1992....
): Fung's wife and Eugene's ex-girlfriend. - Peace Man Kar-fu, nicknamed Fully (portrayed by Kate TsuiKate TsuiKate Tsui Tsz-shan is the 2004 Miss Hong Kong pageant winner and currently a TVB actress.-Education:Tsui graduated from the University of California, Davis, majoring in Japanese. She is skilled in different interests such as acting, dancing, learning languages, and snowboarding...
): Cheong's youngest daughter and Fung's younger sister who has been dating Gary, Fun's youngest son. - Ho Kar-moon, nicknamed Moonie (portrayed by Toby LeungToby LeungToby 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...
): Cheong's niece and Fun's daughter. - Roy Lai Pak-hei (portrayed by Him LawHim LawLaw Chung-him , known as Him Law, is a Hong Kong film and television actor. Law began his acting career by starring as supporting characters in several well-known films, most notably in Mob Sister , which was also Law's debut film...
): A lawyer and Cheong's godson.
Other characters
- Wong Hung (portrayed by Derek KokDerek KokDerek Kwok Jing-hung is a Hong Kong actor who has worked for TVB since 1986. He filmed over 60 dramas. He is specialised in action and Chinese Kung Fu performance.His career started when he entered the New Talent Singing Awards in 1985...
): Ping's older brother a.k.a Ping's husband - Chan Yat-chung (portrayed by Benz HuiBenz HuiBenz 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:...
): Fun's personal assistant. - Chan Chik-man (portrayed by Oscar Leung): Chung's son.
- Lee Kiu (portrayed by Ha Ping): Ying's mother and Fun's mother-in-law.
- Zita (portrayed by Becky Lee): Daughter of a land developer tycoon.
45th TVB Anniversary Awards 2011
- Nominated: Best Drama
- Nominated: Best Actor (Roger Kwok)
- Nominated: Best Actor (Ron Ng)
- Nominated: Best Supporting Actress (Mannor Chan)
- Nominated: Best Supporting Actress (Florence Kwok)
- Nominated: My Favourite Female Character (Toby Leung)
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