Where the Legend Begins
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Where the Legend Begins is a 2002 Hong Kong television series produced by TVB
. The series is based on the life story of Yan Fuk, a noble lady who lived during the Three Kingdoms
period of Chinese history. It contains embellishments from folk tales about Yan's romance with Cho Pei
and Cho Chik
.
while Chan Siu Kei
provided the lyrics.
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 based on the life story of Yan Fuk, a noble lady who lived during the Three Kingdoms
Three Kingdoms
The Three Kingdoms period was a period in Chinese history, part of an era of disunity called the "Six Dynasties" following immediately the loss of de facto power of the Han Dynasty rulers. In a strict academic sense it refers to the period between the foundation of the state of Wei in 220 and the...
period of Chinese history. It contains embellishments from folk tales about Yan's romance with Cho Pei
Cao Pi
Cao Pi , formally known as Emperor Wen of Wei, was the first emperor of the state of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history. Born in Qiao County, Pei Commandery , he was the second son of the late Han Dynasty warlord Cao Cao.Cao Pi, like his father, was a poet...
and Cho Chik
Cao Zhi
Cao Zhi was a poet who lived during the late Han Dynasty and Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history. His poetry style, greatly revered during the Jin Dynasty and Southern and Northern Dynasties, came to be known as the Jian'an style....
.
Main cast
- Ada ChoiAda ChoiAda Choi Siu-fun is a Hong Kong actress best known for her work for TVB television, and to a lesser extent, for her film work. She was the second runner-up in the 1991 Miss Hong Kong beauty pageant....
as Yan Fuk - Steven MaSteven MaSteven Ma Chun-wai is a Hong Kong actor and singer. In 1993, Ma won a record deal after winning first place at an annual singing contest in Hong Kong, later releasing his debut album, Lucky for Meeting You , that December...
as Cho ChikCao ZhiCao Zhi was a poet who lived during the late Han Dynasty and Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history. His poetry style, greatly revered during the Jin Dynasty and Southern and Northern Dynasties, came to be known as the Jian'an style.... - Moses ChanMoses ChanMoses Chan Ho is an award-winning actor from Hong Kong. Having started his career working mostly on films, Chan has gained remarkable success in recent years while concentrating on his TV acting career with Television Broadcasts Limited...
as Cho PeiCao PiCao Pi , formally known as Emperor Wen of Wei, was the first emperor of the state of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history. Born in Qiao County, Pei Commandery , he was the second son of the late Han Dynasty warlord Cao Cao.Cao Pi, like his father, was a poet... - Evergreen MakEvergreen MakEvergreen Mak Cheung-ching , better known as Makbau , is a Hong Kong TVB actor. He is lauded and best-known for his villainous portrayal of the main antagonist, Leung Fei Fan , in No Regrets, for which he won the Best Supporting Actor award for.-Films:-Television dramas:-Awards:* 2010: TVB 43rd...
as Cho CheungCao ZhangCao Zhang was the third son of the warlord Cao Cao during the late Han Dynasty and Three Kingdoms era of Chinese history. Cao Zhang was said to have wrestled and killed wild animals with his bare hands... - Lau DanLau DanLau Dan is a Hong Kong actor.- Works :Lau is known to portray good characters, but could play cunning and sly characters with ease...
as Cho ChoCao CaoCao Cao was a warlord and the penultimate chancellor of the Eastern Han Dynasty who rose to great power during the dynasty's final years. As one of the central figures of the Three Kingdoms period, he laid the foundations for what was to become the state of Cao Wei and was posthumously titled... - Sonija KwokSonija KwokSonija Kwok is a Hong Kong actress, currently working for TVB.She was born in Hong Kong and is of mixed Cantonese and British parentage. Kwok immigrated to Vancouver, Canada from Hong Kong. She initially attended the University of British Columbia but she transferred to Simon Fraser University and...
as Kwok YunEmpress Guo NüwangGuo Nüwang , formally known as Empress Wende , was an empress of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history. She was married to Cao Pi , the first emperor of Cao Wei.-Family background and marriage to Cao Pi:Her father Guo Yong came from a line of minor local officials...
Other cast
- Felix Lok as Sun YukXun YuXun Yu was a strategist and statesman who served as an advisor to the warlord Cao Cao during the late Han Dynasty period of Chinese history.-Early life:...
- Chuk Man-kwan as So Choi-yuk
- Irene Wong as Chui Fau
- Priscilla Ku as Lau Sik-sik
- Gilbert LamGilbert LamGilbert Lam Wai San is a former Hong Kong TVB and ATV actor,http://www.spcnet.tv/Gilbert-Lam-Wai-Sun-ac34.html most famous for his role in To Catch the Uncatchable , which sent the insurance industry into uproar.-Filmography:-References:...
as Yeung Sau - Lam King-kong as Ting YiDing YiDing Yi , style name Zhengli , a native of Pei , was a minister of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms era of Chinese history....
- June Chan as Yau-sin
- May Kwong as Song-yau
- Ching Hor-wai as Lady BinEmpress Dowager BianEmpress Dowager Bian , personal name unknown, formally known as Empress Wuxuan , was an empress dowager of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history...
- Michelle Fung as Lady Wong
- Wong Wai-leung as Yan Yim
- Fung So-bor as Lady Cheung
- John Tang as Cho JuiCao RuiCao Rui , formally known as Emperor Ming of Wei, was the second emperor of the state of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history. He was a son of Cao Wei's first emperor Cao Pi according to Liu Song dynasty historian, Pei Songzhi, but was a son of Yuan Xi according to modern...
- Chang Tse-sheng as Sze-ma YiSima YiSima Yi was a general and politician of the state of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms era of Chinese history. He is perhaps best known for defending Wei from Zhuge Liang's Northern Expeditions...
- Wah Chung-nam as Tsui FongXu HuangXu Huang was a military general serving under the warlord Cao Cao during the late Han Dynasty era of Chinese history. He served the state of Cao Wei, founded by Cao Cao's successor Cao Pi, during the Three Kingdoms period...
- Lee Ka-ting as Ha-hau YunXiahou YuanXiahou Yuan was a military general serving under the warlord Cao Cao during the late Han Dynasty period of Chinese history. He was killed in the Battle of Mount Dingjun against Liu Bei's general Huang Zhong in 219, and was given the posthumous title of Marquis Min , literally meaning "sympathetic...
- Homer Cheung as Yu KamYu JinYu Jin was a military general serving under the warlord Cao Cao during the late Han Dynasty period of Chinese history. He joined Cao in the early years of the civil wars that led to the collapse of the Han Dynasty...
- Ngai Wai-man as Sze-ma LongSima LangSima Lang was a politician of the late Han Dynasty period of Chinese history.-Biography:When Luoyang fell under the control of the warlord Dong Zhuo, Sima Lang was able to escape with his entire family...
- Wong Wai-tak as Ka HuiJia XuJia Xu , style name Wenhe , was an advisor to the warlord Cao Cao during the late Han Dynasty period of Chinese history. He previously served Dong Zhuo, Li Jue and Zhang Xiu before finally joining Cao Cao...
- Robert Siu as Wah YamHua XinHua Xin , style name Ziyu , was an adviser serving under the warlord Cao Cao during the late Han Dynasty period of Chinese history. He was originally a minister of the Han Dynasty imperial court, but later switched to serving under the warlord Sun Ce, and then later under Cao Cao...
- Lee Lung-kei as San PeiXin PiXin Pi, style name Zuozhi , was a minister of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history. He originally served the warlord Yuan Shao during the late Han Dynasty period. He had an older brother, Xin Ping. He switched allegiance to Cao Cao after Yuan's defeat and served as a...
- Lily LiLily LiLily Li is a Hong Kong actress.-Filmography:* State of Divinity * Centre Stage* The Young Master* Disciples of the 36th Chamber* Shatter* Shaolin Mantis* Challenge of the Masters...
as Lady San - Mak Ka-lun as Emperor HinEmperor Xian of HanEmperor Xian of Han , personal name Liu Xie, style name Bohe, was the last emperor of the Han Dynasty period of Chinese history...
List of featured songs
All the songs were composed by Joseph KooJoseph Koo
Joseph Koo Kar-Fai, MBE, SBS is one of the most respected composers in Hong Kong. He used the pen name Moran for Mandarin songs. He is the younger brother of famous Chinese singer Koo Mei .-Career:...
while Chan Siu Kei
Chan Siu Kei
Chan Siu Kei is a renowned Chinese pop song lyricist and record producer. Since 1984, he has written over 3000 Cantonese and Mandarin songs, and won numerous awards from various electronic medias in Hong Kong and Mainland China, including Best Chinese Lyrics Awards and Best Chinese Song Awards...
provided the lyrics.
- Shui Chung Sin (水中仙; Water Goddess) - the opening theme song performed by Steven MaSteven MaSteven Ma Chun-wai is a Hong Kong actor and singer. In 1993, Ma won a record deal after winning first place at an annual singing contest in Hong Kong, later releasing his debut album, Lucky for Meeting You , that December...
- Lau Sa (流沙; Quicksand) - the ending theme song performed by Steven Ma and Rain Li
- Sik Fa (惜花; Cherish the Flower) - insert song performed by Priscilla Ku
Awards and nominations
TVB Anniversary Awards (2002)- My Favourite Character (Steven Ma)
- My Favourite Character (Ada Choi)
- Most Improved Male Artiste (Moses Chan)
- Nominated: Best Actor (Steven Ma) - Top 5
- Nominated: Best Actress (Ada Choi) - Top 5
External links
Where the Legend Begins official TVB website Where the Legend Begins on Baidu BaikeBaidu Baike
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