Wars of In-laws
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Wars of In-Laws is a TVB costume comedy series broadcast in July 2005.
An indirect modern sequel, Wars of In-Laws II
(野蠻奶奶大戰戈師奶) was produced and broadcast in 2008 continued with Liza Wang
, Myolie Wu
, and Bosco Wong
.
Tin Lik (Myolie Wu
) is the daughter of a bandit and she married into the Ling family by coincidence. When she was escaping from guards, she fled to the vehicle that was going to transport the bride. But the real bride had already eloped with another man. Therefore, in order to escape from the guards, Tin Lik had to be the imposer. Tin Lik's mother-in-law, Hei Tap-Lap (Liza Wang
), is very barbaric. They always argue with each other and Tin Lik's husband, Ning Mao-Chun (Bosco Wong
), always gets caught in the crossfire. He has to please his mother and wife at the same time.
Mao-Chun is a very timid guy. But no one knows that he is actually a hero that uses his martial arts to steal from corrupted officials, taking the money and giving it to the poor. He is known as the "nameless" hero. Once he appeared at a charity function to teach a corrupted official a lesson of justice, but ends up saving Tin Lik instead. From that day onwards, Tin Lik found herself falling in love with "nameless". She would later discover that "nameless" is really Mao-Chun. Tin Lik's true identity as a bandit, is also accidentally revealed to her family causing a reason for her mother-in-law to get rid of her. Will her love with Mao-Chun keep them inseparable....?
An indirect modern sequel, Wars of In-Laws II
Wars of In-Laws II
Wars of In-Laws II is a TVB modern comedy series broadcast in January 2008.The series is an indirect sequel to 2005's Wars of In-Laws . The main cast features Liza Wang, Myolie Wu and Bosco Wong from the original series and new cast including Benz Hui, Joyce Tang, and Derek Kok...
(野蠻奶奶大戰戈師奶) was produced and broadcast in 2008 continued with Liza Wang
Liza Wang
Elizabeth Wang Ming-chun, SBS, commonly known as Liza Wang, is an accomplished diva, actress and MC in Hong Kong. She is a well-known personality in Chinese-speaking communities. She has been nicknamed "The Big Sister" in the HK entertainment circle...
, Myolie Wu
Myolie Wu
Myolie Wu Hang-yee is a Hong Kong actress for the Hong Kong TVB television station and a singer under contracts with Neway Star-Career:...
, and Bosco Wong
Bosco Wong
Bosco 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...
.
Synopsis
- The mother is unruly.
- The wife is a shrew.
- The poor son is stuck between the two.
Tin Lik (Myolie Wu
Myolie Wu
Myolie Wu Hang-yee is a Hong Kong actress for the Hong Kong TVB television station and a singer under contracts with Neway Star-Career:...
) is the daughter of a bandit and she married into the Ling family by coincidence. When she was escaping from guards, she fled to the vehicle that was going to transport the bride. But the real bride had already eloped with another man. Therefore, in order to escape from the guards, Tin Lik had to be the imposer. Tin Lik's mother-in-law, Hei Tap-Lap (Liza Wang
Liza Wang
Elizabeth Wang Ming-chun, SBS, commonly known as Liza Wang, is an accomplished diva, actress and MC in Hong Kong. She is a well-known personality in Chinese-speaking communities. She has been nicknamed "The Big Sister" in the HK entertainment circle...
), is very barbaric. They always argue with each other and Tin Lik's husband, Ning Mao-Chun (Bosco Wong
Bosco Wong
Bosco 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...
), always gets caught in the crossfire. He has to please his mother and wife at the same time.
Mao-Chun is a very timid guy. But no one knows that he is actually a hero that uses his martial arts to steal from corrupted officials, taking the money and giving it to the poor. He is known as the "nameless" hero. Once he appeared at a charity function to teach a corrupted official a lesson of justice, but ends up saving Tin Lik instead. From that day onwards, Tin Lik found herself falling in love with "nameless". She would later discover that "nameless" is really Mao-Chun. Tin Lik's true identity as a bandit, is also accidentally revealed to her family causing a reason for her mother-in-law to get rid of her. Will her love with Mao-Chun keep them inseparable....?
Cast
| Cast | Role | Description |
| Liza Wang Liza Wang Elizabeth Wang Ming-chun, SBS, commonly known as Liza Wang, is an accomplished diva, actress and MC in Hong Kong. She is a well-known personality in Chinese-speaking communities. She has been nicknamed "The Big Sister" in the HK entertainment circle... |
Hei Tap-Lap Shek Lan 喜塔臘鑠蘭 |
Ning Fung-Tak's wife. Ning Mao-Chun's mother. Tin Lik's mother-in-law. |
| Bosco Wong Bosco Wong Bosco 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... |
Ning Mao-Chun, but low ming 甯茂春 |
The "Nameless" Hero Tin Lik's husband. Hei Tap-Lap and Ning Fung-Tak's son. |
| Myolie Wu Myolie Wu Myolie Wu Hang-yee is a Hong Kong actress for the Hong Kong TVB television station and a singer under contracts with Neway Star-Career:... |
Tin Lik 田力 |
Ning Mao-Chun's wife. |
| Bill Chan Bill Chan Shek Sau is a Hong Kong actor working for TVB. His son Sam Chan is also works for TVB as an actor. In 2005, they appeared in a cooking show together for a Father's Day promotion.-Filmography:-External links:*... |
Ning Fung-Tak 甯豐德 |
Hei Tap-Lap's husband. Ning Mao-Chun's father. Lung Hao-Hao's past lover. |
| Christine Ng Christine Ng Christine Ng Wing-Mei is a Hong Kong actress under contract to Hong Kong's Television Broadcasts Limited or TVB. Christine is known for her roles in TVB's dramas including "C.I.B... |
Lung Hao-Hao 龍巧巧 |
Tin Lik's aunt. Ning Fung-Tak's past lover. |
| 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... |
Tin Moon 田滿 |
Tin Lik's father. |
| Lee Shing-Cheung Lee Shing-Cheung Henry Lee Shing-cheung is a Hong Kong TVB actor.-Acting:Lee graduated from the 8th TVB Training Class in August 1979. He landed his first role in Hong Kong '81, one of TVB's long-running series, and was most notable for enacting Michael in Looking Back In Anger, one of TVB's most popular dramas to... |
Kwan Shing 關勝 |
Ning Mao-Chun's master. Kwan Ling-Shan's father. |
| Casper Chan (陳凱怡) | Kwan Ling-Shan 關靈珊 |
Kwan Shing's daughter. Ning Mao-Chun's admirer. |
| 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.... |
Cheung Yau-Nin 張有年 |
Awards
- Wars of In-Laws won the "Best Drama" Award, at the 38th TVB Anniversary AwardsTVB Anniversary AwardsTVB Anniversary Awards is an annual awards ceremony that celebrates the best in TVB programming. It is the Hong Kong equivalent of the Emmy Awards....
in 2005TVB Anniversary Awards (2005)TVB Anniversary Awards 2005 is an award ceremony that celebrates the best in TVB programming of 2005. The award ceremony took place on 19 November 2005.-Best Actor:"Best Actor in a Leading Role" Award ....
. - Liza WangLiza WangElizabeth Wang Ming-chun, SBS, commonly known as Liza Wang, is an accomplished diva, actress and MC in Hong Kong. She is a well-known personality in Chinese-speaking communities. She has been nicknamed "The Big Sister" in the HK entertainment circle...
won her second "Best Actress in a Leading Role" Award for her role Hei Tap-Lap, at the 38th TVB Anniversary AwardsTVB Anniversary AwardsTVB Anniversary Awards is an annual awards ceremony that celebrates the best in TVB programming. It is the Hong Kong equivalent of the Emmy Awards....
in 2005TVB Anniversary Awards (2005)TVB Anniversary Awards 2005 is an award ceremony that celebrates the best in TVB programming of 2005. The award ceremony took place on 19 November 2005.-Best Actor:"Best Actor in a Leading Role" Award ....
. - 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...
won the "Most Vastly Improved Actor" Award for his role Ning Mao Chun, at the 38th TVB Anniversary AwardsTVB Anniversary AwardsTVB Anniversary Awards is an annual awards ceremony that celebrates the best in TVB programming. It is the Hong Kong equivalent of the Emmy Awards....
in 2005TVB Anniversary Awards (2005)TVB Anniversary Awards 2005 is an award ceremony that celebrates the best in TVB programming of 2005. The award ceremony took place on 19 November 2005.-Best Actor:"Best Actor in a Leading Role" Award ....
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Viewership ratings
| Week | Episode | Average Points | Peaking Points | References | |
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July 18 - July 22, 2005 | 1 — 5 | |
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July 25 - July 29, 2005 | 6 — 10 | |
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August 1 - August 5, 2005 | 11 — 15 | |
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August 8 - August 12, 2005 | 16 — 20 | |
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External links
- TVB.com Wars of In-Laws - Official Website