Smiling Pasta
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Smiling Pasta is a romantic-comedy Taiwanese drama
starring Cyndi Wang
and Nicholas Teo
.
) day dreaming on her balcony, wishing upon a shooting star for a successful love. In her dazed state, she accidentally knocks her mug over the edge, which then lands and bounces off the front of the famous singer He Qun's (Nicolas Teo) sportscar, when he happened to be driving past. This marks the beginning of their intertwined destinies.
The next morning, Xiao Shi's flamboyant but nonetheless supportive family, conducts a good luck ceremony for Xiao Shi, to celebrate her three months together with her current boyfriend, Peter. Despite being cursed with relationships not exceeding three months by her first 'boyfriend' Ah Zhe (Gino
), Xiao Shi has a great feeling about today, recalling Peter telling her that he will introduce her to the most important woman in his life. Thinking that he means his mother, Xiao Shi is so confident that everything will go well, even making a bet with her brother that she can bring Peter home that night
Enjoying her date, everything appears to be progressing smoothly for Xiao Shi. Peter suddenly brings her right into the centre of a cross section and Xiao Shi assumes that he is going to confess his undying love for her. However, his real intention is to break up with her, claiming that she's 'not his style' and pointing to the scantily clad girl across the street (his new girlfriend) who is his style. Xiao Shi is devastated and a dark cloud looms over her head (literally).
Hanging her head in defeat, Xiao Shi wanders through the streets until a stranger bumped into a her. This stranger happens to be the 22 year old in disguise, He Qun, who's just run away from his own press conference and in the process of fleeing the paparazzi. The clumsy encounter leaves the both of them in a compromising position in the middle of the streets, allowing the paparazzi to obtain a few shots of the both of them "kissing".
He Qun, accustomed to this kind of thing, being a celebrity, recognizes trouble when he sees it, so he runs for his life dragging Xiao Shi with him as to protect him from the idea of two-timing his ex-girlfriend, Rita, who had broken up with him for his brother just hours before. Through a series of mishaps, tossed in with a bit of fate, He Qun ends up providing refuge for Xiao Shi in his own bedroom, for the night.
Unbeknown to them, the newspapers have been working overtime, and by morning, the image of them kissing in the streets cover the front page of every tabloid. The dreary and clueless pair step out onto the balcony, where the waiting reporters are virtually fed evidence of their affair. To protect He Qun's career, his agent Vincent has no choice but to introduce Xiao Shi as He Qun's fiance.
As the series continues, it is shown that Ah Zhe's girlfriend Xiao Rou, through an unfortunate accident, was unintentionally killed by He Qun. Ah Zhe, unable to forgive or trust He Qun, leaves his family and severed ties with his brother.
From this point on, Xiao Shi's world is turned upside down. Yet she begins to realize that there may be a cure for her curse after all. Meanwhile, the poor little rich boy, He Qun, gradually discovers that the love and warmth he's never known, can be brought about by the simplest things (or people).
Xiao Shi, initially in love with He Qun's younger brother, Ah Zhe, who so happened to save her life, finds herself with mixed feelings for He Qun. Meanwhile, He Qun finds himself falling for Xiao Shi. However, he denies his feelings for her and leads Xiao Shi to believe that he is still in love with Rita.
In the end, after a turn of events and when the two publicly declare their love for one another, He Qun and Xiao Shi finally get together with He Qun proposing to Xiao Shi.
Taiwanese drama
Taiwanese Drama refers to dramatic programming of television programming extended stories usually dramatizing relationships through the general range of ten to forty one-hour episodes. They are produced in Taiwan and have gained increasing popularity in the Mandarin-speaking community...
starring Cyndi Wang
Cyndi Wang
Cyndi Wang was born on 5 September 1982. She is a Taiwanese singer and actress. Her birth name is Wáng Jūnrú .Wang has released eleven albums, nearly all of which carries her name...
and Nicholas Teo
Nicholas Teo
Nicholas Teo, born November 29, 1981, also known as Nicholas Zhang, is a Malaysian singer signed under Play Music. Before returning to Malaysia, Nicholas was studying in Taiwan, where he won the Best Singer in a competition among all the Taiwan universities...
.
Synopsis
The story begins with 20 year old Xiao Shi (Cyndi WangCyndi Wang
Cyndi Wang was born on 5 September 1982. She is a Taiwanese singer and actress. Her birth name is Wáng Jūnrú .Wang has released eleven albums, nearly all of which carries her name...
) day dreaming on her balcony, wishing upon a shooting star for a successful love. In her dazed state, she accidentally knocks her mug over the edge, which then lands and bounces off the front of the famous singer He Qun's (Nicolas Teo) sportscar, when he happened to be driving past. This marks the beginning of their intertwined destinies.
The next morning, Xiao Shi's flamboyant but nonetheless supportive family, conducts a good luck ceremony for Xiao Shi, to celebrate her three months together with her current boyfriend, Peter. Despite being cursed with relationships not exceeding three months by her first 'boyfriend' Ah Zhe (Gino
Gino
Gino may refer to:* Gino , multiple individuals* Gino, nickname of NBA basketball player Manu Ginóbili * Gino, a cult figure in Boston Celtics lore, later identified as Joseph R...
), Xiao Shi has a great feeling about today, recalling Peter telling her that he will introduce her to the most important woman in his life. Thinking that he means his mother, Xiao Shi is so confident that everything will go well, even making a bet with her brother that she can bring Peter home that night
Enjoying her date, everything appears to be progressing smoothly for Xiao Shi. Peter suddenly brings her right into the centre of a cross section and Xiao Shi assumes that he is going to confess his undying love for her. However, his real intention is to break up with her, claiming that she's 'not his style' and pointing to the scantily clad girl across the street (his new girlfriend) who is his style. Xiao Shi is devastated and a dark cloud looms over her head (literally).
Hanging her head in defeat, Xiao Shi wanders through the streets until a stranger bumped into a her. This stranger happens to be the 22 year old in disguise, He Qun, who's just run away from his own press conference and in the process of fleeing the paparazzi. The clumsy encounter leaves the both of them in a compromising position in the middle of the streets, allowing the paparazzi to obtain a few shots of the both of them "kissing".
He Qun, accustomed to this kind of thing, being a celebrity, recognizes trouble when he sees it, so he runs for his life dragging Xiao Shi with him as to protect him from the idea of two-timing his ex-girlfriend, Rita, who had broken up with him for his brother just hours before. Through a series of mishaps, tossed in with a bit of fate, He Qun ends up providing refuge for Xiao Shi in his own bedroom, for the night.
Unbeknown to them, the newspapers have been working overtime, and by morning, the image of them kissing in the streets cover the front page of every tabloid. The dreary and clueless pair step out onto the balcony, where the waiting reporters are virtually fed evidence of their affair. To protect He Qun's career, his agent Vincent has no choice but to introduce Xiao Shi as He Qun's fiance.
As the series continues, it is shown that Ah Zhe's girlfriend Xiao Rou, through an unfortunate accident, was unintentionally killed by He Qun. Ah Zhe, unable to forgive or trust He Qun, leaves his family and severed ties with his brother.
From this point on, Xiao Shi's world is turned upside down. Yet she begins to realize that there may be a cure for her curse after all. Meanwhile, the poor little rich boy, He Qun, gradually discovers that the love and warmth he's never known, can be brought about by the simplest things (or people).
Xiao Shi, initially in love with He Qun's younger brother, Ah Zhe, who so happened to save her life, finds herself with mixed feelings for He Qun. Meanwhile, He Qun finds himself falling for Xiao Shi. However, he denies his feelings for her and leads Xiao Shi to believe that he is still in love with Rita.
In the end, after a turn of events and when the two publicly declare their love for one another, He Qun and Xiao Shi finally get together with He Qun proposing to Xiao Shi.
Cast
- Cyndi WangCyndi WangCyndi Wang was born on 5 September 1982. She is a Taiwanese singer and actress. Her birth name is Wáng Jūnrú .Wang has released eleven albums, nearly all of which carries her name...
(王心凌) as Cheng Xiao Shi/成曉詩 - Nicholas TeoNicholas TeoNicholas Teo, born November 29, 1981, also known as Nicholas Zhang, is a Malaysian singer signed under Play Music. Before returning to Malaysia, Nicholas was studying in Taiwan, where he won the Best Singer in a competition among all the Taiwan universities...
(張棟樑) as He Qun/何群 - Gino Tsai as Ah Zhe/阿哲 or He Rui Zhe/何瑞哲
- Joyce Chao (趙虹喬) as Rita
- Zhao Shun (趙舜) as Cheng Jin/成金
- Jian Chang (檢場) as Cheng Gang/成剛
- Wang JuanWang JuanWang Juan is a female Chinese judoka who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics in the Middleweight event.-Major performances:*2001/2005 National Games - 2nd/1st -70 kg class;...
(王娟) as Chen Lin Ma Li/成林瑪麗 - Hu Kang Xing (胡康星) as Cheng Ming/成銘
- Song Zhi Ai as Huang Qian Hui/黃千慧
- Wu Zhen Ya (吳震亞) as Lei Long/雷龍
- Shen Meng Sheng (沈孟生) as He Meng Yuan/何孟元
- Bao Zheng Fang (鲍正芳) as Bi Li Ling/毕丽铃
- Di Zhi Jie (狄志杰) as Vincent
- Wei RuWei RuWei Ru may refer to:*Doris Lai Wei Ru, member of Taiwanese group, 7 Flowers*Wei Ru Taiwanese television host, see Queen's...
(薇如) as Xiao Rou/筱柔 - Darren Chiang as Wei Zai
- Leon Jay Williams makes a cameo appearances in episode 15.