Triumph in the Skies
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Triumph in the Skies is a Hong Kong
drama television series. It premiered on TVB in 2003. The show tells the story of several people who work at Solar Airways as well as the Hong Kong International Airport
. Solar Airways is a fictional airways based on the Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific
, following their lives and loves.
It has been cited as one of TVB's best serial dramas, and there were rumours of a second season to be made in 2006. However, the date appears to have been pushed back due to continuing negotiation with an airline to provide support. A sequel has been confirmed to start filming in the early months of 2012.
Triumph in the Skies has been compared to the now-cancelled NBC
series LAX
. It sparked an interest in aviation when first aired amongst Hong Kong resident, as well as an interest in a small doll named "Triangel" which was featured early on in the series.
External photography took place on location in Japan, Italy, and Australia, with sequences shot at Parafield Airport
in Adelaide
being memorable for its in-depth depiction of flight training.
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...
drama television series. It premiered on TVB in 2003. The show tells the story of several people who work at Solar Airways as well as the Hong Kong International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport is the main airport in Hong Kong. It is colloquially known as Chek Lap Kok Airport , being built on the island of Chek Lap Kok by land reclamation, and also to distinguish it from its predecessor, the closed Kai Tak Airport.The airport opened for commercial...
. Solar Airways is a fictional airways based on the Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific is the flag carrier of Hong Kong, with its head office and main hub located at Hong Kong International Airport, although the airline's registered office is on the 33rd floor of One Pacific Place...
, following their lives and loves.
It has been cited as one of TVB's best serial dramas, and there were rumours of a second season to be made in 2006. However, the date appears to have been pushed back due to continuing negotiation with an airline to provide support. A sequel has been confirmed to start filming in the early months of 2012.
Triumph in the Skies has been compared to the now-cancelled NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
series LAX
LAX (TV series)
LAX is a television drama set at the Los Angeles International Airport and draws its name from the airport's IATA airport code, "LAX".-Synopsis:...
. It sparked an interest in aviation when first aired amongst Hong Kong resident, as well as an interest in a small doll named "Triangel" which was featured early on in the series.
External photography took place on location in Japan, Italy, and Australia, with sequences shot at Parafield Airport
Parafield Airport
Parafield Airport is on the edge of the residential suburb of Parafield, South Australia, 18 kilometres north of the Adelaide Central business district and adjacent to the Mawson Lakes campus of the University of South Australia. It is Adelaide's second airport and the fifth busiest airport in...
in Adelaide
Adelaide
Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia and the fifth-largest city in Australia. Adelaide has an estimated population of more than 1.2 million...
being memorable for its in-depth depiction of flight training.
Main cast
- Samuel Tong (唐亦琛, portrayed by Francis NgFrancis Ng-Career:Like so many of Hong Kong's actors, Ng has his roots in television. He graduated from TVB's training classes in 1985. He acted in minor roles working gradually upwards in the television hierarchy, but his looks did not fit in the conventional leading man role...
) - A senior pilot at Solar Airways. Having grown up with best buddy, Vincent, they both strive to be the first Chinese captain at Solar. Straight laced and serious, he often checks his emotions so as to appear cold hearted.
- Isabelle "Belle" Lok (樂以珊, portrayed by Flora ChanFlora ChanFlora Chan Wai-Shan was born in 30 May 1970 in Hong Kong. She is a Hong Kong television and film actress.-Biography:Chan was born in Hong Kong and emigrated to Boston, Massachusetts at a young age. As a child, she had hoped to become a dancer, but because of an injury when she was a teenager, she...
) - A member of the Solar cabin crew, she first met Samuel in Milan and falls in love with him. Due to a misunderstanding, however, she eventually met and fell in love with Vincent and marries him instead.
- Vincent Ling (凌雲志, portrayed by Joe Ma) - Sam's best friend and fellow pilot. He used to be a playboy and treated women as playthings, but he later changed his outlook on life.
- Zoe So (蘇怡, portrayed by Myolie WuMyolie WuMyolie Wu Hang-yee is a Hong Kong actress for the Hong Kong TVB television station and a singer under contracts with Neway Star-Career:...
) - A bubbly, vivacious and naive person, she aspired to work at the airport after a medical incident on an airplane.
- Issac Tong (唐亦風, 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:...
) - The younger brother of Samuel. He grew up believing his mother was his older sister, but finally found that he had a whole family in Philip and Samuel. Initially immature and irresponsible, he later became a pilot with Solar.
- Donald Man (萬浩聰, portrayed by 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...
) - Coming from a wealthy family, he followed his love interest, Zita, into Solar as a trainee pilot, and nurtured a love for that profession.
- Zita Tung (童希欣, portrayed by Michelle YeMichelle YeMichelle Ye Xuan is a Hong Kong actress. In 1999, she won the Miss Chinese International competition. Ye then signed a contract with TVB from 1999-2005. After she left TVB, She signed with Rich & Famous Talent Management Group Limited to pursue a movie career.Ye is fluent in Cantonese, English,...
) - She began her career as the only female trainee pilot in the cadre. Growing up in a single parent family, she repeatedly searched for her father, whom she believes is in Japan.
Secondary cast
- Chris Tse (謝立豪, portrayed by Bosco WongBosco WongBosco Wong Chung-chak is a Hong Kong actor under TVB management and singer under East Asia Music.-Early career:Bosco's entertainment career began in 1998. He was spotted on the street by a talent-recruiter and soon appear for the first time in a lemon tea commercial and several minor modelling jobs...
) - Despite being relatively poorer than Donald, he grew up with him, due to his father's occupation as Donald's father's chauffeur. He aspired for a career in aviation.
- Phillip Tong (唐璜, portrayed by Shek Sau) -The previously womanising playboy father of Samuel and Isaac, who works in the airport as their head chef.
- Cammy Ying (刑佳美, portrayed by Mary HonMary HonMary Hon is an actress from TVB in Hong Kong. She has appeared in many television series, such as Beyond the Realm of Conscience.-TV series:-External links:...
) - Wife of Phillip and the mother of both Samuel and Isaac. She and Phillip were separated once, but has since reunited. She later joined the airport as staff.
- Coco Ling (凌卓芝, portrayed by Nancy WuNancy WuNancy Wu Ding Yan is a Chinese actress contracted to TVB. In 1999, she participated in TVB's 18th Annual New Talent Singing Awards competition and finished in the top four. In 2001, she entered TVB's 3rd Annual Cover Girl Competition and won the Most Photogenic Award, the Most Fit Award, the Most...
) - Vincent's little sister who lived in Australia until she moved to Hong Kong to join Solar as an air stewardess. Initially jealous of Belle, she is soon won over.
- Paul Mok (莫善波, portrayed by Jerry LambJerry LambJerry Lamb Hiu Fong is a Hong Kong actor. He is also known as Lamb Hiu Fung.He was born in Hong Kong. He is the younger brother of popular DJ, pop singer, and actor, Jan and radio personality-turned-singer Sandy. Jerry is best known to hardcore movie fans as the young lackey Pou-pan in the Young...
) - Zoe's cousin. He initially aspired to be a pilot, but after failing his pilot examination, he joined the airport ground staff instead.
- Ruby Bui (貝嘉露, portrayed by Louisa SoLouisa SoLouisa So Yuk Wa is a Hong Kong actress in drama and TV series. She is considered the "Cooking Mistress" after winning the comedy cooking show Beautiful Cooking...
) - One of Belle's best friends and ex-housemate. She is strict in her work and demands the best in everyone.
- Roy Ko (高志宏, portrayed by 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...
) - a poor kid who joined Solar to upgrade and continue the family tradition of being drivers, which is the occupation of all of his family members.
- Tina Yip (葉雁婷, portrayed by Rebecca ChanRebecca ChanRebecca Chan Sau Chu is a TVB actress. She joined TVB in 1979, when she competed at the Miss Hong Kong 1979 pageant. She finished as a top 10 semifinalist.-Filmography:-Variety show :*1981: Sports World TVB...
) - Zita's mother, as well as training instructor for cabin crew.
- Vicky Yau (丘慧琪, portrayed by Margaret ChungMargaret ChungMargaret Jessie Chung Born in Santa Barbara, California, Chung was the first known American-born Chinese female physician. After graduating from the University of Southern California in 1916 and completing her internship and residency in Illinois, she established one of the first Western medical...
) - An experienced stewardess onboard Solar aircraft.
Recurring cast
- Kam Chak Tai (Lok Ying KwanLok Ying KwanFelix Lok Ying-kwan is a Hong Kong actor. His television appearances include roles in Looking Back in Anger, The Drive of Life and The Academy.-TV series:-Films:*Heroes of the Underground *The Happenings...
) - Ching Yat Tung (Tang Chi Fung)
- Szeto Hin (Tai Chi Wai)
- Tang Wai Nei (Natalie WongNatalie WongNatalie Kei Ying Wong , born on 15 July 1976 in Hong Kong is a Chinese actress affiliated with TVB in Hong Kong.-Miss Hong Kong start:...
) - Chee Sheung Man (Deno Cheung)
- Tong Wan Miu (Fung Hiu Man)
- Chow Wan Tin (Samuel Lau)
Guest stars
- Episode 6: TwinsTwins (group)Twins is a Hong Kong-based female Cantopop duo which was created in the summer of 2001 by Emperor Entertainment Group . Twins is made up of two girls, Charlene Choi Cheuk-Yin and Gillian Chung Yan-Tung. They were a popular group in Hong Kong and a top band in China. Their fanbase included Japan,...
- Cerina da GracaCerina da GraçaCerina Filomena da Graça is an American actress of Macau Portuguese and Han Chinese descent. So, she can be considered Macanese. Da Graça was a contestant for Miss Hong Kong 2002, achieving third-runner up....
- Episode 26: Eason ChanEason ChanEason Chan Yik-shun is a prominent male singer in Hong Kong's music industry. Undoubtedly one of the most dominant male singers in the post-1997 era of Hong Kong music industry. Eason Chan has been praised by Time magazine as a front runner in the next generation of Cantopop...
- Episodes 34 and 37, 39, and 40: Patrick TangPatrick TangPatrick 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:* *...
- Dave WongDave WongDave Wong is a Chinese pop artist who was active in the late 1980s and early 1990s. His memorable hits include "一場遊戲一場夢" and "幾分傷心幾分痴" , "誰明浪子心" , "忘了你 忘了我" , and "安妮" .-Biography:Wong was born in Hong Kong, as the son of a former Shaw Brothers actor, Wong Hap...