Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles is a 2012 Hong Kong television drama produced by Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) under executive producer Chong Wai-kin. The drama follows the lives of a large, rich, and influential Chinese family living in 1920s and 1930s colonial Hong Kong.
Cast and characters
Chung family (é¾家)
- Damian Lau portrays Sir Arthur Chung Cheok-man, JP (é¾åÂÂè¬; jyutping: Zung Ceokmaan) the patriarch of the Chung family with four wives; the first ethnic Chinese barrister.
- Mary Hon as Koo Sam-lan (é¡§å¿ÂèÂÂ; Gu Samlaan) portrays the first wife of Sir Arthur Chung. She dies in episode 39.
- Idy Chan portrays Yee-yin (ç¾嫣; Oisangoklo Jijin), a Manchu ex-princess of the fallen Qing dynasty; the second wife of Sir Arthur. She is the oldest daughter of Pak's character, and sister of Yee-hei; also the love interest of Chai Yat-fai. She leaves Sir Arthur Chung for Chai Yat-Fai in episode 36."
- Elena Kong portrays Yvonne Yik Yi-fong (æÂÂæÂ¿è³; Jik Jifong), the third wife of Sir Arthur. They later divorce after she has an affair with Muk Shui.
- Tavia Yeung portrays Hong Tsz-kwan (康åÂÂÃ¥ÂÂ; Hong Zigwan) a famous Peking opera daomadan singer known by the stage name Sai Fenghuang (賽鳳å°), who eventually becomes Sir Arthur's fourth wife, then divorces, and later remarries Sir Arthur as his only wife.
- Kenneth Ma portrays Charles Chung Kai-sun (é¾åÂÂçÂÂ; Zung Kaisan), Chung's eldest son, also a barrister and husband to Kwai Siu-Yau.
- Rebecca Zhu portrays Kwai Siu-yau (å£å°Âç±; Gwai Siujau), the wife of Kai-sun, a role that was originally meant for Fala Chen.
- Vincent Wong as Jimmy Chung Kai-yip (é¾åÂÂçÂÂ; Zung Kaijip), Chung's illegitimate son.
- Sire Ma portrays Elaine Chung Ho-yi (é¾浩頤; Zung Houji), Chung's eldest daughter.
- Suki Lam portrays Chung Ho-ching (é¾浩æÂ´; Zung Houcing), Chung's second daughter.
- Alvin Lau portrays Chung Kai-hei (é¾åÂÂçÂÂ; Zung Kaihei), Chung's youngest son.
Fok family (éÂÂå®¶)
- Bill Chan portrays Philip Fok (éÂÂç¾éÂÂ), a rival barrister to Sir Arthur.
- Corinna Chamberlain portrays Sylvia, the wife of Philip.
- Stefan Wong portrays Lester Fok (éÂÂÃ¥ÂÂè¡Â), Philip's son who dies as a result of heartbroken due to rejection of his love by Elaine Chung.
Aisin Gioro family (æÂÂæÂ°è¦ºç¾Â
å®¶)
- Yan Pak - Siu Wan-sin (èÂÂèÂÂÃ¥ÂÂ), the mother of Yee-yin, and Yee-hei.
- Sammy Sum - Yee-hei (ç¾ç¹). He is the younger brother of Yee-yin.
Other characters
- Ron Ng portrays Kam Muk-Shui (éÂÂæÂ¨æ°´) Part of the adoptive family of Siu-Yau, and initially her love interest. He later has an affair with Sir Arthur's third wife, Yvonne.
- Ben Wong portrays Chai Yat-Fai (é½ÂæÂ¥è¼Â), a businessman who is in love with Yee-Yin. His leg is amputated after being violently beaten up by Jimmy Chung in episode 25.
- Savio Tsang portrays Poon Hok-kei (æ½Âå¸ç¥Â), Chung's assistant.
- Jess Sum portrays Suen Fei-Fei (å«è²è²) a Peking opera singer specializing in scholar-warrior characters (æÂÂæÂ¦çÂÂ). Also, a best friend to Hong Chi Kwan.
- Adrian Chau portrays Yung Dat Chi (容éÂÂå¿Â), a young cop who becomes Sir Arthur's son-in-law and husband to Chung Ho Yee.
- Bella Lam portrays Kwai Siu-Yu (å£å°Âè¹), the younger sister of Siu-Yau.
- Charmaine Li portrays Choi Yuet (éÂÂæÂÂ), a maid of Chung family who married Jimmy Chung.
- JJ Jia as Chiu Dan-dan (è¶Â丹丹)
Awards and nominations
2012 TVB Anniversary Awards
- Won: Best Actress (Tavia Yeung)
- Nominated: Best Drama
- Nominated: Best Actor, Top 5 (Damian Lau)
- Nominated: Best Supporting Actor (Vincent Wong)
- Nominated: Best Supporting Actress (Elena Kong)
- Nominated: My Favourite Male Character (Damian Lau)
- Nominated: My Favourite Female Character (Tavia Yeung)
- Nominated: Most Improved Male Artiste (Vincent Wong)
Viewership ratings
The following is a table that includes a list of the total ratings points based on television viewership.
References
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