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The Four (TVB)
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The Four is a 2008 Hong Kong television series produced by TVB
. The series is adapted from Wen Ruian
's novel Sida Mingbu. The novel tells the story of four young constables: Heartless, Iron Fist, Chaser, and Cold Blood, who work together to solve cases and attempt to bring down the corrupt Prime Minister of the Song Dynasty.
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...
. The series is adapted from Wen Ruian
Wen Ruian
Wen Ruian is a Chinese writer of wuxia novels. He was born in a overseas Chinese Cantonese family in Malaysia in 1954 and once studied in National Taiwan University....
's novel Sida Mingbu. The novel tells the story of four young constables: Heartless, Iron Fist, Chaser, and Cold Blood, who work together to solve cases and attempt to bring down the corrupt Prime Minister of the Song Dynasty.
Main cast
- Raymond LamRaymond LamRaymond Lam Fung is a Hong Kong actor and singer contracted to the television station TVB and EEG's Music Plus label. He has been famous with his "choking" look.-Early years:Raymond Lam was born into a wealthy family...
as Heartless (無情) / Shing Ngai-yu (成崖餘), the leader of the four young constables. Adopted by Chukot Ching-ngor, Heartless is Chukot's first student. He specializes in making and using small weapons, such as darts and knives. Although paralysed waist down, Heartless uses a wheel chair that encases many hidden weapons. Heartless' primary role is the brains of the group, gifted with an analytical mind and brilliant deductive skills.
- Kenneth MaKenneth MaKenneth Ma Kwok-ming is a Chinese Canadian actor from Hong Kong. He graduated from University of British Columbia majoring in Mechanical Engineering...
as Iron Fist (鐵手) / Tit Yau-ha (鐵游夏), Chukot's second student. Possessing extreme arm strength, Iron Fist specializes in fist work and boxing. He represents the humane face of the constabulary, being raised by a humble but honest blacksmith.
- Sammul ChanSammul ChanSammul Chan Kin-fung is a Hong Kong actor, singer, and presenter.-Career:Chan debuted in 1997 as a DJ for Metro Broadcast Corporation Limited under his birth name, although most of the time he was simply referred to and credited as simply "Sammul". From 1997 to 1999, he has signed with three...
as Chaser (追命) / Chui Leuk-sheung (崔略商), Chukot's third student and the eldest of the four young constables. With strong and fast legs, Chaser possesses great energyQiIn traditional Chinese culture, qì is an active principle forming part of any living thing. Qi is frequently translated as life energy, lifeforce, or energy flow. Qi is the central underlying principle in traditional Chinese medicine and martial arts...
, specializing in leg work. A former petty criminal, he is the most streetsmart and is often assigned to do undercover assignments.
- 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:...
as Cold Blood (冷血) / Lang Ling-hei (冷凌棄), Chukot's fourth student and the youngest of the four young constables. Cold Blood is extremely talented in wielding swords. A former assassin, his life was saved by the Chief Constable, in which Cold Blood agreed to serve for one year as repayment. Raised in the wilderness, Cold Blood possesses keen senses and outdoor skills.
Divine Constabulary
| Cast | Role | Description |
| Dominic Lam Dominic Lam Dominic Lam Ka-Wah is an actor in Hong Kong, and a disc jockey in both Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.-Early Life in Hong Kong:... |
Chukot Ching-ngor 諸葛正我 |
Divine Constabulary Leader The four constables' mentor |
| Halina Tam Halina Tam Halina Tam, also known as May is a model, singer and television actress. She is also best known for her role in Legend of the Demigods and The Gentle Crackdown with co-star Wayne Lai.Tam was the winner of the Miss Hong Kong Pageant 1994... |
Piu Suet 飄雪 |
Keeper of the Divine Constabulary |
| Martin Yeung (湯俊明) | Kam Kim (Golden Sword) 金劍 |
Constable |
| Wu Kei-fung | Ngan Kim (Silver Sword) 銀劍 |
Constable |
| Chiu Man-tung | Pau Tau (Leopard Head) 豹頭 |
Constable |
| Hui Man-kiu (許文翹) | Cheung Kwai 祥貴 |
Constable |
Blue Sky Sect
| Cast | Role | Description |
| Gordon Liu Gordon Liu Gordon Liu is a Chinese martial arts film actor. He became famous for playing the lead in The 36th Chamber of Shaolin and its sequels... |
Lam Po-Tian 藍破天 |
Chief Lam Ruo-Fei's father. Dies in episode 13. |
| Selena Li Selena Li Selena Li Sze-wan is an actress and former Miss Hong Kong 2003 contestant. That year, as a contestant from Toronto, Selena was the winner of Miss Talent and Miss Photogenic. Prior to entering the Miss Hong Kong pageant, Selena was attending the University of Toronto studying for a Bachelor of... |
Lam Ruo-Fei 藍若飛 |
Lam Po-Tian's daughter. Teet Sau's Lover |
| Dai Yiu Ming (戴耀明) | Sha Fuk 傻福 |
Sect disciple |
| Raymond Tseng (曾守明) | Dai Yong 大勇 |
Sect disciple |
The Federation
| Cast | Role | Description |
| Felix Lok (駱應鈞) | Ling Luo Shi 凌落石 |
Chief Ling Xiaogu and Ling Xiao-Dao's father. |
| 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) |
Ling Xiaogu 凌小骨 |
Ling Lok-Shi's son. Ling Siu-Do's older brother. |
| Cilla Kung (龔茜彤) | Ling Xiao-Dao 凌小刀 |
Ling Luo Shi's daughter. Ling Xiaogu's younger sister. |
Royal Court
| Cast | Role | Description |
| Yu Yeung (于洋) | Emperor Huizong of Song (宋徽宗) |
Chiu Cheung's older brother |
| Savio Tsang (曾偉權) | Chiu Cheung 趙昌 |
Emperor's younger brother. Kuk Yin-Hung's husband. |
| 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) |
Kuk Yin-Hung 曲嫣紅 |
Chiu Cheung's wife. |
| Lau Kong Lau Kong Lau Kong is a Hong Kong actor who works on the network TVB.-Biography:Little is known of Lau's private life, but he has been acting since 1976, when he first joined the now defunct network Commercial Television, he later joined RTV Lau Kong (劉江) is a Hong Kong actor who works on the network... (劉江) |
Chai Jing 蔡京 |
Prime Minister |
| Chiang Chi Kwong (蔣志光) | Shu Mo-Hei 舒無戲 |
General Chukot Ching-Ngor's friend. |
Teet family
| Cast | Role | Description |
| Law Lok Lam (羅樂林) | Teet Foo 鐵斧 |
Iron Fist's foster father. Teet Yau-Tung's father. |
| Vivi Lee (李美慧) | Teet Yau-Tung 鐵游冬 |
Teet Foo's daughter. Iron Fist's stepsister. |
Other cast
| Cast | Role | Description |
| 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... |
Song Zhi-Yan 桑芷妍 |
Doctor Chai Jing's Spy Chai Jing's adopted daughter Mo Ching's Lover |
| Suet Nei (雪妮) | Mama Yeung 羊大媽 |
Chaser's foster mother |
| Chun Wong (秦煌) | Papa Chu two 朱二爸 |
Chaser's foster father |
| Sai Hou Ying (冼灝英) | Papa Au three 牛三爸 |
Chaser's foster father |
| Lam King Kong (林敬剛) | Shing Ding-Tin 成鼎天 |
Heartless' deceased father Chukot Ching-Ngor's friend. |
| Lee Fung (李楓) | Lang Yu-Sheung 冷如霜 |
Cold Blood's aunt |
Viewership ratings
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September 22 - September 26, 2008 | 1 — 5 | |
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September 29 - October 3, 2008 | 6 — 10 | |
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October 6 - October 10, 2008 | 11 — 15 | |
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October 13 - October 16, 2008 | 16 — 19 | |
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October 21 - October 23, 2008 | 20 — 22 | |
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October 24, 2008 | 23 — 24 | |
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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"
- "My Favourite Male Character Role" (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:...
- Lang Ling-Hei (Cold Blood))
External links
- TVB.com The Four - Official Website
- Astro On Demand.com The Four - Astro Official Website
- BATGWA.com The Four - News on Costume Fitting Ceremony
- YouTube.com The Four - Trailer
- K for TVB Themesong Lyrics