My Queen

''My Queen'' (), also known as ''Defeated Queen'' or ''Queen of No Marriage'', is a 2009 Taiwanese romantic-comedy television series. The television drama was produced by Sanlih E-Television starring Ethan Juan and Cheryl Yang. It was first aired on January 4, 2009 on TTV after ''Invincible Shan Bao Mei'' and last aired on May 31, 2009."My Queen official website"
''TTV''. Retrieved 2013-08-25.TTV 44th Golden Bell Awards homepage
Retrieved 25 Sept 2010

Synopsis

Shan Wu Shuang (Cheryl Yang), a 33-year-old beautiful, hardworking yet single woman, meets Lucas (Ethan Juan), a 25-year-old romantic and handsome regular worker. There is an 8-year age difference between the two lovers.

Cast

Main

* Ethan Ruan as Lucas (25 y.o) - ''Workerman'', helper of JJ, sometimes an assistant at ''iFound'' magazine and bodyguard of Shan Wu Shuang. He was previously an outstanding medical student, but after the death of Han Xiang-Yun, his girlfriend, his grades dropped and he was expelled from medical school.
* Cheryl Yang as Shan Wu Shuang (33 y.o) - The main editor in ''iFound'' magazine's store (social, politics and case department, mid-level chief). She was always top of the class from primary school to university and is hard-working in her jobs. She is single, although she previously had a relationship with Song Yun-Hao and nearly married him, until an accident six years ago caused a misunderstanding between them.
*Sylvia Yang as Han Jia Jia (21 y.o) - A new trainee worker at ''iFound'' and the younger sister of Han Xiang-Yun (Lucas' ex-girlfriend).
*James Wen as Song Yun Hao (34 y.o) - A world-famous cameraman and past-boyfriend of Shan Eu Shuang. He once dated Wu Shuang and wanted to marry her, but because of his job, it didn't come about. He had an accident and did not tell Wu Shuang, which destroyed their love.
* Harry Chang as JJ (25 y.o) - Classmate and best friend of Lucas, and manager of the Hot Spring Hotel. He is dating Han Jia-Jia.

Supporting

*Jessica Song as Lu Guang Lin - Teacher and Ke Menghan's wife.
* Da Bing as Romeo - Senior editor of ''iFound'' magazine; single.
*Amanda Chu as Xie Zhiqi - Co-editor of ''iFound'' magazine.
*Ying Wei-min as Zhang Ruoji - photographer for ''iFound'' magazine.
* Peixu Li as Weier Gang - Editor of ''iFound'' magazine; attracted to Xie Zhiqi
*Jun Laiting as Madan Na - Reporter for ''iFound'' magazine.
* Zhao Zi Qiang (趙自強) as Ceng Dafang - Works for ''iFound'' magazine, owns a hotel. He is married to Lin Chunzhi, and they have one child.
* Wei-Min Chen as Ke Menghan - Lu Guanglin's husband. They have a daughter.
*Lin Mei-hsiu as Dan Lin Chunzhi - Single mother; in love with the head of Warriors High School.
*Wang Dao as Lu Tiancheng - Lucas's father; a doctor.

Guest appearances

* Ko Chia-yen as Han Hsiang-yun - Ex-girlfriend of Lucas; has asthma; accidentally drowned in the sea
* Qu Zhong Heng as Ke You-Zheng - A politician from a small village, and National Party candidate for Prime Minister
* Liu Xiao Li as Ketai Tai - Wife of Ke You and National Party chairman's daughter.
* Chen Bo Zheng as Xu Zimo - Boyfriend of Lin Chunzhi
* Du Shi Mei
* Xiang Yu Jie (also known as Xiang Li Wen) as Lin Laoshi - English teacher at Warriors High School.
* Huang Tai An as a security guard
* Hei Mian as a Jeweller's shop employee
* Ma Li Ou as a TV host - Host of "Cheers" and "Love at 5".
* Junior as Edison - Han Jia Jia's ex-boyfriend. He owns a motorbike company.
* Lene Lai as Lin Mei-Huan - Schoolmate of Lucas in high school.
* Zhuang Zhuang as the vice-chairman of the Da Wei Hotel.
* Fu Tian-ying as Da Tou-ting - University classmate of Shan Wu Shuang.
* Zhong Xing-ling as Da Du-yi - University classmate of Shan Wu Shuang.
* Ehlo Huang as Yue Fei - The doctor who did Wu Shuang's pre-marital health check and is attracted to her.
* Zhang Qin-yan as Chloe - Leslie's helper for many years.
* Ba Yu as Wu Jing-jing - Adviser to Lai Dian
* Zhang Zhao-zhi as Mr. Tang - One of main targets for Shan Wu Shuang
* Sun Peng as the husband of Da Du-yi. He appears in a photo.
* Akio Chen as a manager of an engine store
* Lu Man-yin as Man-yin Jie - Worker in Hot Spring Hotel, which belongs to JJ's family.
* Ye Min-zhi as an editor of ''U Watch'' magazine store
* Chen Wei-ling as a flower store worker
* Di Qiu as Xiao Zheng - Classmate of Lucas at school
* Wong JingLun as Xiao Chen - Classmate of Lucas at school
* XuanXuan as A-Rui
* Fish Leong as a radio DJ

Broadcast

Soundtrack

''My Queen Original Soundtrack (CD+DVD)'' ( (1CD+1DVD)) was released on May 22, 2009 by Fish Leong under Believe In Music. It contains seventeen songs, and a DVD version which contains Fish Leong's '' Fall in Love & Songs'' album's music video and karaoke. The opening theme song is "No Ifs" or "Ru Guo", while the ending theme song is "The Reason For The Love Of Love".

Track listing

Episode ratings

Since its first broadcast, ''My Queen'' topped the ranks with the total average of 5.69. Its drama competitors were CTV's '' Love or Bread'', '' ToGetHer'', and ''Boys Over Flowers'', and CTS's ''Prince + Princess 2'' and '' Knock Knock Loving You''. The viewers survey was conducted by AGB Nielsen.

Remake

A South Korean remake titled '' Witch's Romance'' (or ''A Witch's Love'') aired on tvN in 2014, starring Uhm Jung-hwa and Park Seo-joon.

Awards and nominations

References

External links

*
''My Queen'' official website
on TTV
* {{in lang, zh}
''My Queen'' official blog
on SETTV

Taiwanese drama television series
Taiwan Television original programming
Sanlih E-Television original programming
2009 Taiwanese television series debuts
2009 Taiwanese television series endings
Taiwanese romantic comedy television series