Unriddle
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Unriddle is a Singaporean Chinese
drama which was telecasted on Singapore
's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8. It made its debut on 4 August 2010 and ended on 31 August 2010. This drama serial consists of 20 episodes, and was screened on every weekday night at 9:00 pm. Two months later, on 5 October 2010, it was broadcasted on Malaysian television station ntv7
primetime drama slot at 10:00pm.
) and Zhengyi (Chen Liping
) were about to find out the mystery of a new case, and before they find out, it was already the ending of Season 1, thus a new season of 20 episodes will be broadcast. A confirmed new supporting characters will be acted by Elvin Ng
, Yuan Shuai
, Adam Chen
and new artiste Romeo Tan. Xiang Yun
, Zhou Ying and Joshua Ang
will return in Season 2, and the plot of the second season will have Yuze (Tay Ping Hui
) held as captive in the ending of the season. This new season will premiere its debut in March 2012.
Star Awards 2011
Chinese language
The Chinese language is a language or language family consisting of varieties which are mutually intelligible to varying degrees. Originally the indigenous languages spoken by the Han Chinese in China, it forms one of the branches of Sino-Tibetan family of languages...
drama which was telecasted on Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8. It made its debut on 4 August 2010 and ended on 31 August 2010. This drama serial consists of 20 episodes, and was screened on every weekday night at 9:00 pm. Two months later, on 5 October 2010, it was broadcasted on Malaysian television station ntv7
Ntv7
Natseven TV Sdn Bhd or better known as ntv7 is a terrestrial television channel in Malaysia. It was launched nationwide on 7 April 1998 and was the country's third private free-to-air TV station after TV3 and Astro. Its mission is to promote a happier and more enlightened Malaysia...
primetime drama slot at 10:00pm.
Cast
| Cast | Role |
|---|---|
| Chen Liping Chen Liping Joyce Chen Liping is a Singaporean-born actress. Probably best known for her role as "Miss Ai-Yo-Yo" in the drama series Good Morning, Sir!, it earned her a "Most Unforgettable TV Character" Award for that role in Star Awards 2003. In the same year, she also took the Best Actress award for her... |
Lin Zheng Yi |
| Rui En Rui En Rui En is a Chinese Singaporean singer-actress based in Singapore currently.Rui En was talent-spotted while appearing in SingTel's popular SingTel hi!Card commercial as the iconic "running girl" in 2001. She was offered a general management contract by Artiste Networks, a section of Hype Records... |
Hu Xiao Man |
| Tay Ping Hui Tay Ping Hui Tay Ping Hui is a Singaporean Chinese MediaCorp television and film actor. Tay is best known for acting in many Chinese language TV drama series on Channel 8 and has made appearances in the films Summer Holidays and Infernal Affairs II .-Early life:Tay Ping Hui attended Catholic High School and... |
Zhang Yu Ze |
| Andie Chen | Yan De Wei / Chai Zhi Yong |
| Joshua Ang Joshua Ang Joshua Ang Ser Kian is a Mediacorp artiste from Singapore who starred alongside Shawn Lee in the film I Not Stupid and its sequel I Not Stupid Too.Ang studied at Pasir Ris Secondary School.... |
Liu Shi San |
| Xiang Yun Xiang Yun Xiang Yun ) is a Singaporean actress from MediaCorp. She is considered as one of the veteran actresses in MediaCorp with 27 years of her career in the Singaporean entertainment industry. She is also deemed as MediaCorp's first "Ah Jie" .... |
Yang Qiu Jun |
| Zhou Ying | Zhong Ah Ni |
| Rayson Tan Rayson Tan Rayson Tan is a Singaporean MediaCorp actor.Before joining MediaCorp, Tan worked as a flight attendant with Singapore Airlines. In 1990, he emerged as the 2nd Runner-Up in Singapore's Star Search talent competition... |
Andrew Kwan |
| Zheng Geping Zheng Geping -Career:Zheng, a former chef, became a full-time actor in 1987 after completing the 7th Professional Drama Performers' Training Course, and had been given mostly supporting roles. His hard work finally paid off at the Star Awards 2007 ceremony when he won the Best Actor award for his role in Like... |
Shan Fan |
| Paige Chua Paige Chua Paige Chua is a model and television actress from Singapore. She graduated from National University of Singapore Faculty of Arts and Social Science with a Bachelor in Arts... |
Zhang Mei Lin |
| Wang Yuqing Wang Yuqing Jeffrey Tan Chooi Leong, better known as Wang Yuqing, is a Singaporean actor, most known for his role in The Flying Fish , which catapulted him to stardom... |
Xu Zhi Rong |
| Brandon Wong Brandon Wong (actor) Brandon Wong is a Mediacorp artiste. He was nominated in the Star Awards 2010 for the Best Leading Actor award for his role in Housewives' Holiday after 15 years in the industry. However, he lost the award to Chen Hanwei.-Career:... |
Wu Guo Sheng |
| Shaun Chen Shaun Chen Shaun Chen is a MediaCorp actor, most notable for his role in Holland V. He married his girlfriend of 6 years, fellow MediaCorp artiste Michelle Chia in May 2009. However, they had confirmed their divorce on 27 April 2011.-Career:... |
Luo Zhong Xiao/Ronnie |
| Zzen Zhang | Yu Zhen Bang |
| Priscelia Chan Priscelia Chan Priscelia Chan is a Chinese Singaporean MediaCorp television actress and host who works on Channel 8 and Channel 5.-Biography:... |
Li Mei Yue |
| Chen Tianwen Chen Tianwen Chen Tianwen is a Singaporean actor who made his debut in the 1984 show Youth . He stands 1.73m tall and weighs 67 kg... |
Chai De Xing |
| Ong Ai Leng Ong Ai Leng Ong Ai Leng is a Malaysian MediaCorp actress, most notable for her debutanté role in Home Coming.-Filmography:*Home Coming *2046 *Redness of Seventh Month *Perfect Woman *Changing Lane *A Life of Hope... |
Li Shan |
| Lin Meijiao Lin Meijiao Lin Meijiao 林梅娇 is a Singaporean television actress.-Bio:Lin is a consummate artiste who has acted in many drama serials. This thespian was also awarded the Best Supporting Actress at the 1995 Shanghai International Film Festival for her role in the drama serial Silk Of Love.Her congenial and... |
He Li Zhen |
| Zhu Houren Zhu Houren Zhu Houren is a Singaporean MediaCorp actor, most notable for his role in Wok of Life.In 2003, Zhu directed and acted in After School.In the recent Star Awards 2010, Zhu won the Best Supporting Actor award for his role as Sgt... |
Liu Da Qing |
| Wee Kheng Ming (Huang Qi Ming) | Dylan Cai Zhi Ping |
New season in March 2012
In the ending, Xiaoman (Rui EnRui En
Rui En is a Chinese Singaporean singer-actress based in Singapore currently.Rui En was talent-spotted while appearing in SingTel's popular SingTel hi!Card commercial as the iconic "running girl" in 2001. She was offered a general management contract by Artiste Networks, a section of Hype Records...
) and Zhengyi (Chen Liping
Chen Liping
Joyce Chen Liping is a Singaporean-born actress. Probably best known for her role as "Miss Ai-Yo-Yo" in the drama series Good Morning, Sir!, it earned her a "Most Unforgettable TV Character" Award for that role in Star Awards 2003. In the same year, she also took the Best Actress award for her...
) were about to find out the mystery of a new case, and before they find out, it was already the ending of Season 1, thus a new season of 20 episodes will be broadcast. A confirmed new supporting characters will be acted by Elvin Ng
Elvin Ng
Elvin Ng , born December 23, 1980) is one of the newer actors to join the Mediacorp stable in Singapore. He received two nominations in the Star Awards 2006. Although he eventually lost the Most Popular Newcomer award to Kelvin Tan Weilian, he still managed to win an award for being one of the Top...
, Yuan Shuai
Yuan Shuai
Yuan Shuai was a Chinese military rank that corresponds to a marshal in other nations. It is given to distinguished generals during China's dynastic and republican periods. A higher level rank of Da Yuan Shuai , which corresponds to a Generalissimo, also existed.-People's Republic of China:The...
, Adam Chen
Adam Chen
Adam Chen is a Chinese Singaporean television and film actor.-Biography:Chen is a civil engineering graduate and was offered a contract to join MediaCorp before his graduation. Before becoming an actor on MediaCorp Channel 8, Chen worked as a model for numerous print and television commercials in...
and new artiste Romeo Tan. Xiang Yun
Xiang Yun
Xiang Yun ) is a Singaporean actress from MediaCorp. She is considered as one of the veteran actresses in MediaCorp with 27 years of her career in the Singaporean entertainment industry. She is also deemed as MediaCorp's first "Ah Jie" ....
, Zhou Ying and Joshua Ang
Joshua Ang
Joshua Ang Ser Kian is a Mediacorp artiste from Singapore who starred alongside Shawn Lee in the film I Not Stupid and its sequel I Not Stupid Too.Ang studied at Pasir Ris Secondary School....
will return in Season 2, and the plot of the second season will have Yuze (Tay Ping Hui
Tay Ping Hui
Tay Ping Hui is a Singaporean Chinese MediaCorp television and film actor. Tay is best known for acting in many Chinese language TV drama series on Channel 8 and has made appearances in the films Summer Holidays and Infernal Affairs II .-Early life:Tay Ping Hui attended Catholic High School and...
) held as captive in the ending of the season. This new season will premiere its debut in March 2012.
Star Awards 2011Star Awards 2011Star Awards 2011 was a double television award ceremony held in Singapore. It is part of the annual Star Awards organised by MediaCorp for the two free-to-air channels, MediaCorp Channel 8 and MediaCorp Channel U. Star Awards 2011 was telecast 'LIVE' on Channel 8, on 17 April 2011 and 24 April 2011...
Nominations
- Chen LipingChen LipingJoyce Chen Liping is a Singaporean-born actress. Probably best known for her role as "Miss Ai-Yo-Yo" in the drama series Good Morning, Sir!, it earned her a "Most Unforgettable TV Character" Award for that role in Star Awards 2003. In the same year, she also took the Best Actress award for her...
was nominated for the Best Actress, but lost to her partner Rui EnRui EnRui En is a Chinese Singaporean singer-actress based in Singapore currently.Rui En was talent-spotted while appearing in SingTel's popular SingTel hi!Card commercial as the iconic "running girl" in 2001. She was offered a general management contract by Artiste Networks, a section of Hype Records...
in With You. - Zzen Zhang was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor, but lost to Terence CaoTerence CaoTerence Cao is a Singaporean Chinese MediaCorp television actor.-Biography:Cao was educated at Anglo-Chinese School in Singapore. Prior to joining SBC in 1989, Cao worked as a flight attendant...
in The Best Things in Life. - Xiang YunXiang YunXiang Yun ) is a Singaporean actress from MediaCorp. She is considered as one of the veteran actresses in MediaCorp with 27 years of her career in the Singaporean entertainment industry. She is also deemed as MediaCorp's first "Ah Jie" ....
was nominated for the Best Supporting Actress, but lost to Pan LinglingPan LinglingPan Lingling is a Singaporean versatile actress.Pan entered the entertainment industry in 1988 after graduating from the then Singapore Broadcasting Corporation's 8th Drama Artiste Training Course. She made her TV debut with the series, Mystery, Golden Quest, Ups and Downs...
in Breakout. - This drama was nominated for the Best Drama Serial, but lost to end-year blockbuster Breakout.
Trivia
- Zoe TayZoe TayZoe Tay Hui Gek is a Singaporean actress in MediaCorp and previously a model. She is known as the Queen of Caldecott Hill, but her popularity has dipped significantly in recent years. She was previously also known as the Thousand-Faced Lady....
was the initial announced choice for the role of Lin Zheng Yi but had to give up the role due to an unplanned pregnancy. The role was given to Chen LipingChen LipingJoyce Chen Liping is a Singaporean-born actress. Probably best known for her role as "Miss Ai-Yo-Yo" in the drama series Good Morning, Sir!, it earned her a "Most Unforgettable TV Character" Award for that role in Star Awards 2003. In the same year, she also took the Best Actress award for her...
instead for both seasons. - This show was originally intended for mature actresses above 30 years old, making female lead Rui EnRui EnRui En is a Chinese Singaporean singer-actress based in Singapore currently.Rui En was talent-spotted while appearing in SingTel's popular SingTel hi!Card commercial as the iconic "running girl" in 2001. She was offered a general management contract by Artiste Networks, a section of Hype Records...
ineligible. - Unriddle started off as a comedic investigative theme similar to Crime Busters x 2Crime Busters x 2Crime Busters x 2 is a Singaporean Chinese drama which was telecasted on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8. It made its debut on 30 September 2008 and ended on 27 October 2008...
, but was subsequently changed to a thriller investigative theme similar to MetamorphosisMetamorphosis (TV series)Metamorphosis is a Singaporean Chinese action thriller drama which is being telecast on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp TV Channel 8. It made its debut on 18 September 2007, screening at 2100 hours every night on weekdays. The serial consists of 20 episodes...
because of netizens' request. - Andie Chen wasn't the original choice for the role of Yan Dewei.
- Tay Ping HuiTay Ping HuiTay Ping Hui is a Singaporean Chinese MediaCorp television and film actor. Tay is best known for acting in many Chinese language TV drama series on Channel 8 and has made appearances in the films Summer Holidays and Infernal Affairs II .-Early life:Tay Ping Hui attended Catholic High School and...
, despite being one of the male leads, only appears in seven out of twenty episodes, for the next drama The Family CourtThe Family CourtThe Family Court is a Singaporean Chinese drama which was telecasted on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8. It made its debut on 1 September 2010 and ended on 1 October 2010. This drama serial consists of 23 episodes, and was screened on every weekday night at 9:00 pm...
. He will appear more often in Season 2.