Where the Legend Begins

Where the Legend Begins is a 2002 Hong Kong television series produced by TVB. The series is based on the life story of Zhen Fu (Cantonese: Yan Fuk), a noble lady who lived during the Three Kingdoms period. It contains embellishments from folktales about Yan's romance with Cao Pi (Cantonese: Cho Pei) and Cao Zhi (Cantonese: Cho Chik). The series was first aired in Hong Kong on TVB Jade from 24 June to 26 July in 2002.

Cast

Note: Some of the characters' names are in Cantonese romanisation.

Main cast

• Ada Choi as Yan Fuk
• Steven Ma as Cho Chik
• Moses Chan as Cho Pei
• Evergreen Mak as Cho Cheung
• Lau Dan as Cho Cho
• Sonija Kwok as Kwok Yun

Other cast

• Felix Lok as Sun Yuk
• Chuk Man-kwan as So Choi-yuk
• Irene Wong as Chui Fau
• Priscilla Ku as Lau Sik-sik
• Gilbert Lam as Yeung Sau
• Lam King-kong as Ting Yi
• June Chan as Yau-sin
• May Kwong as Song-yau
• Rainbow Ching Hor-wai as Lady Bin
• Michelle Fung as Lady Wong
• Wong Wai-leung as Yan Yim
• Alice Fung So-bor as Lady Cheung
• John Tang as Cho Jui
• Timothy Cheng as Sze-ma Yi
• Wah Chung-nam as Tsui Fong
• Lee Ka-ting as Ha-hau Yun
• Homer Cheung as Yu Kam
• Ngai Wai-man as Sze-ma Long
• Wong Wai-tak as Ka Hui
• Robert Siu as Wah Yam
• Lee Lung-kei as San Pei
• Lily Li as Lady San
• Mak Ka-lun as Emperor Hin
• Bruce Li Hung Kit as Kong Rong

List of featured songs

All the songs were composed by Joseph Koo while Chan Siu Kei provided the lyrics.

• Shui Chung Sin (水中仙; Water Goddess) - the opening theme song performed by Steven Ma
• 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

See also

• God of River Lok
• List of media adaptations of Romance of the Three Kingdoms

External links

• Where the Legend Begins official page on TVB's website