The Gem of Life

The Gem of Life (Traditional Chinese: ) is a TVB grand production drama, that broadcast between October 2008 and February 2009. The series was specifically filmed to celebrate TVB's 41st Anniversary. Filming took place in many locations apart from Hong Kong, including Tibet, Taiwan, and France.

Premise

The story centers around three sisters: Sylvia (oldest), Constance, and Jessica (youngest). Each of them faces a failing marriage and the subsequent loss of their comfortable lifestyle. The sisters and their mother, Siu Yau, plot various schemes to recover their family honor and fortune.

Cast

The Hong family

The Ho family

The Shek family

The Sung family

The Ko family

Other cast

Awards and nominations

TVB Anniversary Awards (2009)

Best Drama
Best Actor (Bowie Lam)
Best Actress (Maggie Shiu)
Best Actress (Gigi Lai)
Best Actress (Ada Choi) - Top 5
Best Supporting Actor (Elliot Ngok) - Top 5
Best Supporting Actor (Kenny Wong)
Best Supporting Actress (Linda Chung) - Top 5
My Favourite Male Character (Moses Chan) - Top 5
My Favourite Male Character (Bowie Lam)
My Favourite Male Character (Kenny Wong)
My Favourite Female Character (Maggie Shiu)
My Favourite Female Character (Ada Choi)
Most Improved Actress (Queenie Chu) - Top 5
Most Improved Actress (Catherine Chau) - Top 5