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Moonlight Resonance

Written by Rachel

Cast: Moses Chan, Raymond Lam, Bosco Wong, Lee Sze Kei, Ha Yu, Michelle Yim, Susanna Kwan, Lee Heung Kam, Linda Chung, Tavia Yeung, Kate Tsui, Fala Chen, Wayne Lai, Louis Yuen, Chris Lai
Length: 41 episodes
Genre: Modern Drama
Producer: Lau Gar Ho
Scriptwriters: Cheung Wah Bill & Sit Ka Wah

Synopsis:

There is nothing new under the “moon”.
Generations come and go, but the “love” remains forever.

Chung Siu Ho (Lee Sze Kei) and her husband Kam Tai Cho (Ha Yu) have been working hard for many years to establish a famous reputation for their Moonlight Cake Shop. However, Ho discovers that Cho commits adultery with her best friend Yan Hung (Michelle Yim) and she breaks up with him miserably. Ho brings along her children Kam Wing Ho (Raymond Lam), Kam Wing Hing (Fala Chen) and her adopted daughter Suen Ho Yuet (Tavia Yeung) to set up another cake shop for a living.

Hung moves in to live with Cho and she starts playing tricks in the family. She tries pleasing her mother-in-law Sheh Kwan Lai (Lee Heung Kam) in every ways while disuniting her stepson and Cho. Outside the family, Hung starts expanding their business rapidly and Ho’s younger sister Chung Siu Sa (Susanna Kwan) is displeased. Sa decides to fight for the ownership of their cake shop’s brand name in court with Hung and their relationship with Hung further deteriorates.

Apart from the cake shop business, Ho also spends a lot of efforts on her children. Her oldest son Kam Wing Ka (Moses Chan) is not interested in managing the cake shop at all and he indulges himself on stock trading. He also develops an entangling relationship with his cousin Lo Ka Mei (Kate Tsui) and Yuet at the same time. On the other hand, Ho’s younger son Wing Ho takes up the role of a father in the family and he works hard all the time to earn a living. Wing Ho loves his childhood friend Chau (Linda Chung) whole-heartedly but Chau is in love with the doctor Ling Chi Shun (Bosco Wong).

Ho works hard unconditionally to strive for the well being of her family members. Hung, on the other hand, is a very mean person who values her own benefits only. Cho is caught between the two women all the time and he feels helpless. One day, a disaster happens at the cake shop. Here comes a time when human nature, family bonds and love are brought to a trial.

Credits: Astro On Demand

Weekly Ratings:
Episodes 01-05: 33 points
Episodes 06-09: 36 points
Episodes 10-12: 33 points
Episodes 13-17: 32 points
Episodes 18-22: 34 points
Episodes 23-27: 36 points
Episodes 28-32: 34 points
Episodes 33-37: 38 points
Episode 38: 34 points
Episodes 39-40: 47 points

Awards:
TVB 2008 Anniversary Awards: Best Drama
TVB 2008 Anniversary Awards: Best Actor – Ha Yu
TVB 2008 Anniversary Awards: Best Acress – Michelle Yim
TVB 2008 Anniversary Awards: Best Supporting Actress – Tavia Yeung
TVB 2008 Anniversary Awards: My Most Favourite Male Character Role – Raymond Lam
TVB 2008 Anniversary Awards: My Most Favourite Female Character Role – Louise Lee
Yahoo! Popular Searches Awards: Most Searched Television Series
Yahoo! Popular Searches Awards: Most Popular Searched Song – Not Enough Love (Raymond Lam)

Official Website: tvb.com

Trailers
Because of This, The Family Love has Disappeared
Have a Home or Not, It is Equal Suffering
MR Actors Make 33 Inch Mooncake
Under One Roof, Split into Two Families
The Tang Family Returns
This Kind of Home, Living Long Will Definitely Cause Death

NGs
A Collection of NGs
Auntie Sa Hits People With a Broom
Even Louise Forgot Her Lines?
Everybody Challenges Auntie Sa
Grandpa and Joe Bao Argues
Louise Patiently Teaches Child Actor
Mute Girl Fala Speaks
Raymond and Linda Sings Chinese Opera
Raymond Lam’s Math Skills Aren’t Very Good
When Eating Dinner, Please Put the Food Back onto the Plates!

Promotions/News Clips
2008 Sales Presentation – Moonlight Resonance
Chris Talks About HOG and MR
Costume Fitting
Fala Talks About Character’s Love Life
Is Moses’ Character Similar to Him in Real Life?
Linda Talks About Character’s Love Life
Louise Talks about Fala’s Love Life in Series
Moonlight Resonance Finale Dinner
Pretty Kate’s Character is a Pretty Girl, Is There Any Difficulties?
Tavia Challenges Kate
Tavia is Open to Being an Adopted Daughter and Sibling Romance
Bosco Wong and Raymond Lam Fighting on the Streets?
DotComMan Interviewing Susanna Kwan
First Week’s Celebration Party
Gong Gong Uses Soup Spoon To Face Aunt Sa
Ha Yu’s Real Long Snot
Hong Yi Complains That Jo Bao Doesn’t Keep His Promise
Kate Tsui’s Is Fine, Continues To Be In The Triangle Love
Louise Lee’s Outstanding Witticism
Louise Lee Thanks Audience’s Support
Louis Yuen Has His Dream Wedding
Michelle Yim Jumping Off A Building, Cold Blood Lee Kwok Lun Doesn’t Do Anything (Lee Kwok Lun Version)
Michelle Yim Jumping Off A Building, Cold Blood Lee Kwok Lun Doesn’t Do Anything (Michelle Yim Version)
Producer
Ratings Reach 41
Raymond Lam and DotComMan eating on the streets
Raymond Lam Knows How To Hold BB
Susanna Kwan Opening A Concert
Susanna Kwan Pushing and Shoving on the Streets?
Tavia Yeung Praises Moses Chan’s Sense Of Humor

News Articles
‘Moonlight’ Highlights TVB Yearly Roundup
‘Moonlight Resonance’ Sweeps TVB Awards
Raymond Lam: Achieving…Moonlight Resonance

Image Gallery
Official Photos
Episodes 1-5 Screencaps
MetalAZNWarrior’s Collection
Screencaps from Themevideo & Episode 01
Tavia Screencaps
TVB Access

Soundtrack
No Intention to Harm You (Susanna Kwan)
Love Not Enough (Raymond Lam)
Ice Cream (Ciara Newell)

Special Write Ups
Bosco Comes Out!
Comparing AFOS & MR: The Characters
Comparisons Between Characters (1)
Comparisons Between Characters (2)
Comparisons Between Characters (3)
Episode 03 Funny Moments
Heart vs. Moonlight
Heart vs. Moonlight (2)
Heart of Greed and Moonlight Resonance
Initial Anticipation from KTVB
Kate Appears…
Moonlight Resonance Thoughts – Females
Moonlight Resonance Thoughts
MetalAZNWarrior’s Series Info and Thoughts
Poor Tavia…Yay Tavia!
Random Thoughts from MetalAZNWarrior
Tavia in Moonlight Resonance

Reviews
Bridget from spcnet tv
dianat from spcnet tv
Jolene from Not So Little Girl in a Reverie
koolkat from spcnet tv
Liling from TVB Sensations
MetalAZNWarrior from TVB Musings
My Sugoi
Sharon from Simply TVB
Sugar from TVB Bliss
TVB Square
TVB Think
Zany Delights

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Categories: Drama, Grand Productions, Modern

Feb
01

Beyond the Realm of Conscience

Written by Rachel

Cast: Charmaine Sheh, Tavia Yeung, Moses Chan, Kevin Cheng, Michelle Yim, Susanna Kwan, Susan Tse, Selena Li, Mary Hon
Length: 30 episodes
Genre: Costume Drama
Producer: Mui Siu Ching
Scriptwriters: Kar Wai Nam & Choi Ting Ting

Synopsis:

Imperial Household Bureau is responsible for managing and directing all household services to the Emperor and the Imperial family in Tong Dynasty. It is comprised of four departments, namely Jewels, Attire, Food and Furnishings. Lau Sam Ho (Charmaine Sheh) and Yiu Kam Ling (Tavia Yeung) are introduced into the bureau in their tender age and brought up in the disciplines of the palace. The two girls are diligent. Yuen Tsui Wan (Susanna Kwan), Head of the Jewels, and Chung Suet Ha (Michelle Yim), Head of the Attire, are both very fond of Ho for she is a kind-hearted young girl. Soon, they start fighting for the fellowship of Ho.

Ho always remembers her mother’s words left to her before she passed away, that she was told, ‘Doing good deeds, Speaking good words, Showing goodwill’. She lives her life of being gracious and kind-hearted in the palace. On the other hand, Ling believes her survival in the palace is achieved through cruel and calculating tactics. She cheats and schemes her way to the top and finally becomes the concubine. Though she realizes that Ho has fallen in love with the chess master Ko Hin Yeung (Kevin Cheng), her jealousy still arouses by Ho’s attraction to the Emperor Lee Yi (Moses Chan). Fearing that she is losing power, she ruthlessly makes up a false allegation against Ho for murdering the Empress (Mary Hon) and condemns her to death. No matter how clever she is to scheme, things do not go the way she planned. By using a strong comparison of the two distinctive characters, Ho and Ling, the message of the drama is that “benevolence” is the only way to gain final victory.

Credits: Astro On Demand

Weekly Ratings:
Episodes 01-05: 33 points
Episodes 06-10: 35 points
Episodes 11-15: 35 points
Episodes 16-20: 35 points
Episodes 21-24: 35 points
Episodes 25-29: 35 points
Episode 30: 36 points
Episode 31: 46 points

Awards:
TVB 2009 Anniversary Awards: Most Favorite TV Female Character – Tavia Yeung
TVB 2009 Anniversary Awards: Best Performance – Tavia Yeung

Official Website: tvb.com

Trailers
Charmaine-Inside the Palace, Why Scheme?
Tavia-Inside the Palace, Hard Not to Scheme
Two Sisters, Good and Evil
Moses

NGs
Charmaine says Kevin Knows How to Flatter Someone
Emperor Dowager Kwok Quickly Changing Face
General Ma and Ko
General Ma Trips, Ko’s Hat Fall Off
How do I Respond General Man?
Kevin Practicing Swords
King Fa Calls Charmaine Mommy
Lai Fei Laughs at the Emperor
Let’s All Powder Our Faces
Moses Crying Because of Sam Ho
Moses’ NGs
Tavia Being Slapped
Tavia Ripping Her Jeans
Their Tiny Actions

Promotions/Interviews
Charmaine Sheh and Tavia Yeung Interviewed on The Green Room
Charmaine Sheh Singing Sub Theme Song
Costume Fitting – Stars talk about their characters
Costume Fitting – Stars talk about their characters and costumes
Finale Special Part 1 | Part 2
Interview with Charmaine Sheh , Kevin Cheng, Michelle Yim, and Kara Hui
Interview with Tavia Yeung, Moses Chan, and Kevin Cheng
Susanna Kwan Singing Theme Song

Image Gallery
Official Photos from TVB Guide
Costume Fitting from TVB: A Way of Thinking
Opening Screen Captures from K for TVB
Photo Gallery from Sehseh’s Blog
TVB Magazine Weekly Issue 645 from TVB Elicit
TVB Reflections Scrapbook

Soundtrack
Palace Scheming (Susanna Kwan)
Windmill (Charmaine Sheh)
Woman voice

Special Write Ups
Beyond…Selena
Beyond -Tavia
Beyond – Tavia vs. Selena
5 Downfalls of Beyond the Realm of Conscience
Beyond: Wild Viburnum
Beyond the realm of Conscience Ended!
Facts
Sisters Analysis from foreverloveTVB

Reviews
Annisa from Ever Star
foreverloveTVB
Grace Ong
Iris from TVB Interaction
jenli88
Liling from TVB Sensations
Lynne from TVB Horizon
Sharon from Simply TVB
TVB Square from TVFanSquare
Vincentloy

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Categories: Ancient, Costume, Drama, Grand Productions

Jan
30

Born Rich

Written by TkN

Cast: Ray Lui, Gallen Lo, Joe Ma, Anita Yuen, Kenix Kwok, Jamie Chik, Nancy Sit, Benz Hui
Length: 41 episodes
Genre: Modern Drama
Producer: Chong Wai Kin
Scriptwriter: Au Koon Ying

Synopsis:

Sophisticated banker Cheuk Yat Yuen (Ray Lui) mistakes con artist Sa Fu Loi (Gallen Lo) for his half brother Cheuk Yat Ming, fortuitously elevating the swindler to one of the leading figures in the banking industry. The lost and found brotherhood has blinded Yuen to Fu’s real nature and intentions.

Yuen is kidnapped overseas by a group of rioters. He undergoes a dramatic personality change after the incident. Yuen’s wife Ho Tseuk Nin (Jamie Chik) has tried her best to console him but still cannot help him get over the unpleasant experience. Longing for more comfort and support, Yuen gets back with his ex-lover Tung Ling Chi (Kenix Kwok). Nin is heartbroken to learn about the affair and it has left the broken mirror that can’t be mended.

The identity of Cheuk Yat Ming gives Fu not only a sense of family warmth but also a sweet taste of romance. He finds himself in love with Yuen’s little sister Cheuk Yat Sum (Anita Yuen). Sum is attracted to Fu too but thinking that they are true biological siblings, she decides to keep her love under wraps and stays with her long-term admirer Ko Tok Man (Joe Ma) instead. This comes as a huge blow to Fu. He is not willing to lose his love, but neither can he reveal his real identity. Caught up in the dilemma between love and money, Fu finally chooses the fortune road of no return.

It is all about a tough battle for money, a devious triangle of love, and a severe challenge to ethics.

Credits: Astro On Demand

Weekly Ratings:
Episodes 01-05: 31 points
Episodes 06-10: 29 points
Episodes 11-15: 28 points
Episodes 16-20: 28 points
Episodes 21-24: 28 points
Episodes 25-29: 29 points
Episodes 30-33: 28 points
Episodes 35-39: 30 points
Episodes 40-41: 36 points

Official Website: tvb.com

Trailers
Angie Tung Ling Chi
Cheuk Yat Ming
Connie Ho Jeuk Nin
Marcus Cheuk Yat Yuen
Rene Cheuk Yat Sum

Promotions/Interviews
Anita and Joe Talks About Them Bickering
Gallen Talks About Yat Ming
Gallen Singing the Theme Song
Nancy Sit Interviewing Anita Yuen Part 1 | Part 2

Image Gallery
Official Photos from TVB Guide
Episodic Screen Captures from TVB Guide

Soundtrack
On the Verge of Eternity (Gallen Lo) K for TVB | TVB Guide
Two Rounds of Life (Kay Tse) K for TVB | TVB Guide
Elegy (Tiu de Haan)
I’ll Tell the World
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (Tiu de Haan)
Quizas Quizas Quizas (King Cole)
We May Never Love Like This Again (Maureen McGovern)