Trimming Success
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Trimming Success is a TVB modern drama series released overseas in January 2006 and broadcast on TVB Jade
Channel in May 2006.
Jason Fan Tin-Long (Kevin Cheng
) is a successful hair-stylist and owns a trendy salon in Lan Kwai Fong
. Jason has a model girlfriend Choco Ko Cheuk-Kei (Sharon Chan
) who is a big money spender. Jason's family is from Stanley, Hong Kong
and his father, Fan Kwong-Wing (Lau Dan
) owns an old fashioned barber shop in Stanley Market
. Pang Cheng (Nnadia Chan) is Jason's childhood friend who secretly admires Jason. Jason-Choco-Pang Cheng eventually becomes a love-triangle. Jason and his father also need to deal with their love-hate relationship. Jason and Pang Ching soon got married. On the finale, there were three marriages - Jason, Johnny and Jason's brother, Kenny. Choco attends the wedding, initially looking solemn as she tells Pang Cheng that it was her fault who made her lose her boyfriend. She appears to be drawing out something from her pocket to ruin the wedding (a gun, possibly) but it is revealed that she drew out a whistle. She whistles loudly to the crowd, and her friends rush over, setting free balloons. The wedding begins, and Choco tells Pang Cheng that she has got over the matter.
TVB Jade
TVB Jade is a flagship TV channel in Hong Kong, established by Television Broadcasts Limited, and is one of the free-to-air Cantonese language television channels in Hong Kong, the other being its arch-rival ATV Home...
Channel in May 2006.
Synopsis
- The sun shines bright,
- The wind blows high;
- This is where he can find renewed hope in life!
Jason Fan Tin-Long (Kevin Cheng
Kevin Cheng
Kevin Cheng Ka-wing is a Chinese American singer and television actor from Hong Kong. He is currently an artist under the management of TVB. Kevin Cheng rose to fame in late 2004 after his first lead role in Hard Fate as "Ken"...
) is a successful hair-stylist and owns a trendy salon in Lan Kwai Fong
Lan Kwai Fong
Lan Kwai Fong is a small square of streets in Central, Hong Kong. The area was dedicated to hawkers before the Second World War, but underwent a renaissance in the mid 1980s. It is now a popular expatriate haunt in Hong Kong for drinking, clubbing and dining...
. Jason has a model girlfriend Choco Ko Cheuk-Kei (Sharon Chan
Sharon Chan
Sharon Chan Man-Chi is a Hong Kong actress and model. She is currently under contract with TVB in Hong Kong.-TV series:-Film:-TVB Songs By Sharon Chan:*Song Name : Love Steps : At Home with Love...
) who is a big money spender. Jason's family is from Stanley, Hong Kong
Stanley, Hong Kong
Stanley is a town and a tourist attraction in Hong Kong. It located on a peninsula on the southeastern part of Hong Kong Island. It is east of Repulse Bay and west of Shek O, adjacent to Chung Hom Kok...
and his father, Fan Kwong-Wing (Lau Dan
Lau Dan
Lau Dan is a Hong Kong actor.- Works :Lau is known to portray good characters, but could play cunning and sly characters with ease...
) owns an old fashioned barber shop in Stanley Market
Stanley Market
Stanley Market is a street market in Stanley on Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. The street is a typical example of a traditional old open-air market in Hong Kong and has since become a major tourist attraction, well known for its bargains...
. Pang Cheng (Nnadia Chan) is Jason's childhood friend who secretly admires Jason. Jason-Choco-Pang Cheng eventually becomes a love-triangle. Jason and his father also need to deal with their love-hate relationship. Jason and Pang Ching soon got married. On the finale, there were three marriages - Jason, Johnny and Jason's brother, Kenny. Choco attends the wedding, initially looking solemn as she tells Pang Cheng that it was her fault who made her lose her boyfriend. She appears to be drawing out something from her pocket to ruin the wedding (a gun, possibly) but it is revealed that she drew out a whistle. She whistles loudly to the crowd, and her friends rush over, setting free balloons. The wedding begins, and Choco tells Pang Cheng that she has got over the matter.
Cast
| Cast | Role | Description |
| Kevin Cheng Kevin Cheng Kevin Cheng Ka-wing is a Chinese American singer and television actor from Hong Kong. He is currently an artist under the management of TVB. Kevin Cheng rose to fame in late 2004 after his first lead role in Hard Fate as "Ken"... |
Fan Tin-Long (Jason) 范天朗 |
Hair-Stylist Pang Ching's childhood friend/lover. Ko Cheuk-Kei's ex-boyfriend. |
| Nnadia Chan | Pang Cheng 彭澄 |
Fan Tin-Long's childhood friend/lover. |
| Sharon Chan Sharon Chan Sharon Chan Man-Chi is a Hong Kong actress and model. She is currently under contract with TVB in Hong Kong.-TV series:-Film:-TVB Songs By Sharon Chan:*Song Name : Love Steps : At Home with Love... |
Ko Cheuk-Kei (Choco) 高卓琪 |
Fan Tin-Long's ex-girlfriend. |
| Wayne Lai Wayne Lai Wayne Lai Yiu-cheung is a Hong Kong TVB actor.-Biography:Lai entered TVB in 1983 as a clerk in the business department. In 1985, he gave up the job and trained in the TVB Acting School. He starred in a few series in 1989. He started out in some minor roles, and took on some more significant roles... |
Ho Jo-Sing (Johnny) 何祖昇 |
Lam Wai-Ji's lover. |
| 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... |
Lam Wai-Ji (Wing) 林慧姿 |
Ho Jo-Sing's lover. |
| Lau Dan Lau Dan Lau Dan is a Hong Kong actor.- Works :Lau is known to portray good characters, but could play cunning and sly characters with ease... |
Fan Kwong-Wing (George) 范光榮 |
Barber To Suk-Ying's husband. Fan Tin-Long and Fan Tin-Ming's father. |
| Ching Hor Wai (程可為) | To Suk-Ying 姚淑英 |
Fan Kwong-Wing's wife. Fan Tin-Long and Fan Tin-Ming's mother. |
| Stephen Wong Stephen Wong Ka-lok Stephen Wong Ka-Lok is a Hong Kong actor currently working for TVB.-Biography:Prior to joining TVB, Wong originally wanted to be a customs officer, which at that point of time due to economical recession, was considered a very stable and well-paid position.... |
Fan Tin-Ming (Kenny) 范天明 |
Fan Tin-Long's younger brother. Pang Kit's husband(in last episode) |
| Anita Kwan (關伊彤) | Pang Kit 彭潔 |
Pang Ching's younger sister. Fan Tin Ming's wife(in last episode) |
| Law Lok Lam (羅樂林) | Pang Gan 彭根 |
Pang Ching and Pang Kit's father. |
Viewership ratings
| Week | Episode | Average Points | Peaking Points | References | |
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May 15 - May 19, 2006 | 1 — 5 | |
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May 22 - May 26, 2006 | 6 — 10 | |
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May 29 - June 2, 2006 | 11 — 15 | |
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July 3 - July 7, 2006 | 16 — 20 | |
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Award nominations
39th TVB Anniversary Awards (2006)TVB Anniversary Awards (2006)
TVB Anniversary Awards 2006 is an award ceremony that celebrates the best in TVB programming of 2006. The award ceremony took place on 10 November 2006.-Best Actor:"Best Actor in a Leading Role" Award ....
- "Best Drama"
- "Best Actress in a Leading Role" (Nadia ChanNadia ChanNnadia Chan Chung Ling is a Hong Kong actress and singer. She started show business in 1985 at the age of 14 winning a Sally Yeh impersonation contest hosted by TVB, within the show Enjoy Yourself Tonight . Thereafter she hosted many children's show and sang many children's songs which gained her...
- Pang Ching) - "Best Actress in a Supporting Role" (Sharon ChanSharon ChanSharon Chan Man-Chi is a Hong Kong actress and model. She is currently under contract with TVB in Hong Kong.-TV series:-Film:-TVB Songs By Sharon Chan:*Song Name : Love Steps : At Home with Love...
- Choco Ko Cheuk-Kei) - "Best Actress in a Supporting Role" (Halina TamHalina TamHalina 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...
- Wing Lam Wai-Chi)
External links
- TVB.com Trimming Success - Official Website
- SPCNET.tv Trimming Success - Reviews
- Butterfly's Place.net Trimming Success - Synopsis