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Gill Mohindepaul Singh
Gill Mohindepaul Singh (), better known by his Chinese stage name Q Bobo (; sometimes also spelled Qbobo), is an Indian–Hong Kong actor working under TVB. He is fluent in Punjabi (mother tongue), Cantonese, English and Mandarin, despite his inability to read and write in Chinese. Career Singh became an actor for TVB after participating in the TVB game show '' Minutes to Fame'' hosted by Hacken Lee and Joey Leung. He worked for the Correctional Services Department before becoming an actor. The first Indian actor signed by TVB, Gill played one of the regular cast on the TVB sitcom '' Welcome to the House''. In an in-depth interview with ''Muse In ancient Greek religion and Greek mythology, mythology, the Muses (, ) were the Artistic inspiration, inspirational goddesses of literature, science, and the arts. They were considered the source of the knowledge embodied in the poetry, lyric p ...'' magazine in 2007, Singh discusses his cultural identity and confesses to seein ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hong Kong
Hong Kong)., Legally Hong Kong, China in international treaties and organizations. is a special administrative region of China. With 7.5 million residents in a territory, Hong Kong is the fourth most densely populated region in the world. Hong Kong was established as a colony of the British Empire after the Qing dynasty ceded Hong Kong Island in 1841–1842 as a consequence of losing the First Opium War. The colony expanded to the Kowloon Peninsula in 1860 and was further extended when the United Kingdom obtained a 99-year lease of the New Territories in 1898. Hong Kong was occupied by Japan from 1941 to 1945 during World War II. The territory was handed over from the United Kingdom to China in 1997. Hong Kong maintains separate governing and economic systems from that of mainland China under the principle of one country, two systems. Originally a sparsely populated area of farming and fishing villages,. the territory is now one of the world's most signific ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Best Bet
''Best Bet'' is a 2007 Hong Kong comedy television series produced by TVB and starring Michael Tse, Linda Chung, Wayne Lai and Anne Heung. The series was Tse's first leading television role and aired from 12 February to 9 March 2007 on TVB's operated channel, Jade. Synopsis Ho Yee (Michael Tse) is a compulsive gambler who also has luck on his side. On one occasion he gambled for three days straight and collapsed on the streets. Sheila To (Linda Chung) helps him up and soon he falls in love with her. Sheila's father is also a compulsive gambler who borrowed a large sum of money from loan sharks. To help her father out, Sheila was forced to marry Yee in order to repay her father's debt. Yee's childhood best friend turned enemy, Tsang Tak-shing (Wayne Lai), is always around to compete with Yee. One day, Yee gambles with Tak-shing, causing Yee to lose his whole family fortune. Will he be able to regain his family's trust and wealth and lose his addiction to gambling? Cast *Michael ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Some Day (TV Series)
''Some Day'' (Traditional Chinese: (天天天晴) is a TVB Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB; zh, t=電視廣播有限公司) is a television broadcasting company based in Hong Kong. The company operates five free-to-air terrestrial television channels in Hong Kong, with TVB Jade as its main Canton ... modern sitcom series. Cast Ming family Shek family Ma family Other cast Awards and nominations TVB Anniversary Awards (2010) * Best Drama - Top 24 * Best Actress (Louise Lee) - Top 15 * Best Actress (Teresa Mo) - Top 15 * Best Supporting Actress (Aimee Chan) - Top 15 * My Favourite Male Character (Tsui Wing) - Top 15 * My Favourite Female Character (Louise Lee) - Top 15 * My Favourite Female Character (Teresa Mo) - Top 5 Viewership ratings References External linksTVB.com''Some Day'' - Official Website {{in lang, zh TVB dramas 2010 Hong Kong television series debuts 2010 Hong Kong television series endings ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
When Lanes Merge
''When Lanes Merge'' (Traditional Chinese: 情越雙白線) is a 2010 TVB modern drama series. Synopsis Rushing along the road every day with a vibrant mix of passengers of all kinds, what taxi drivers see and hear is far more varied than one can ever imagine. Retired taxi driver Ho Kau (Kent Cheng) returns to the job after his son Ho Ka-po (Raymond Wong) was convicted for causing death by dangerous driving under the influence of alcohol. The incident has exacerbated the already fractious relationship between both father and son. Ho Ka-po works for Ho Kau after his release from prison. Before long, he has another serious road accident, in which Ho Kau is also involved and severely injured, both mentally and physically. Ho Ka-po feels so guilty towards his father and comes to understand the importance of careful driving. He maintains a high degree of vigilance while driving but still gets picked on constantly by female traffic police officer Ko Lai-Sam (Kate Tsui). As time goes b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In The Eye Of The Beholder
''In the Eye of the Beholder'' (Traditional Chinese: 秋香怒點唐伯虎) is a TVB costume drama series. Synopsis In search of the last model for his painting “Nine Pretty Women”, acclaimed scholar TONG BAK FU (Moses Chan) goes on a trip to Hangzhou with his ardent disciple WAT GEI ( Johnson Lee) who is also like his bodyguard. While there, he meets a pretty young maid from WAH’s Residence, CHAU HEUNG (Myolie Wu). FU is mesmerized by HEUNG’s beauty and martial agility and falls in love with her right away. In order to approach the girl, he disguises as a servant and assumes the pseudonym WAH ON, seeking to win her affections with his talent and ingenuity. But contrary to his wishes, HEUNG is unmoved and even harbours an intense dislike for him after a series of misunderstandings. Master of the family WAH HUNG SHAN ( Ha Yu) knew from the very beginning that FU is not a common man. By the time his true identity is revealed, the scholar has already developed a close bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Off Pedder
''Off Pedder'' (Traditional Chinese: 畢打自己人) is a TVB modern drama series broadcast since October 2008 and ended on 12 February 2010. The sitcom is about office politics in a magazine company, as well as family and romantic relationships amongst the characters, with the majority of the cast from '' Best Selling Secrets''. Synopsis ''Chiu (潮) Magazine'' is part of the Kam Bo Corporation, and has its offices on Pedder Street in Hong Kong (thus giving rise to the name of the series). The show centres on the politics of the ''Chiu (潮)'' and Kam Bo office, and the lives of the characters who work in this office. Central to the plot are Yan Seung ( Teresa Mo), who takes up a position early on in the series as editor of ''Chiu (潮)''. The initial plot focused on her rivalry with the Head of Sales, Susan Ka So-Shan ( Elaine Jin). As more characters were introduced, the plot expanded to focus on Yim Yue Tai ( Stephen Au) and Yu Ka Sing (Wayne Lai). How will these four ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Chip Off The Old Block
''A Chip Off the Old Block'' (Traditional Chinese: 巴不得爸爸...) is a 2009 TVB television drama from Hong Kong produced and created by Poon Ka Tak. The original broadcast was on the TVB Jade with approximately 45-minute-long episodes airing five days a week. The final two episodes were an hour and a half long each, which aired during the weekends. ''A Chip Off the Old Block'' tells the story of the articulate businessman Chor Chi, who accidentally travels back in time to the 1960s and meets his younger father, Chor Fan. Plot However, for this pair of Father and son, it is quite difficult because both of them have different characters, different way of doing things, and even their life goals are totally different from each other. Father Chor Fan (Sunny Chan) has feelings still like a man in the 60s, but Son Chor Chi (Ron Ng) finds that he is too slow compared to others who are living in the 21st century. Chor Chi from the 21st Century goes back in time to the 60s when h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Born Rich (TV Series)
''Born Rich'' (Traditional Chinese: :zh:富貴門, 富貴門, literally ''Gate of Wealth'') is a 2009 Hong Kong television drama produced by TVB under executive producer Chong Wai-kin. The drama was promoted as TVB's "grand production" for 2009. Running for 41 episodes, the last two episodes were of two hours each. Synopsis Sophisticated banker Marcus Cheuk mistakes con artist Sha Fu-loi for his half brother Cheuk Yatming, fortuitously elevating the swindler to one of the leading figures in the banking industry. The lost and found brotherhood has blinded Marcus to Fu-loi's real nature and intentions. Marcus is kidnapped overseas by a group of rioters. He undergoes a dramatic personality change after the incident. His wife Connie has tried her best to console him but still cannot help him get over the unpleasant experience. Longing for more comfort and support, Marcus gets back with his ex-lover Angie. Connie is heartbroken to learn about the affair and it has left the broken mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Stew Of Life (TVB)
''The Stew of Life'' (Traditional Chinese: 有營煮婦) is a TVB family comedy series. It stars Louise Lee, Christine Ng, Chung King Fai and Fala Chen Fala Chen (; born 24 February 1982) is a Chinese nationality law, Chinese and Americans, American actress. After winning the Miss Chinese International Pageant 2005, Chen made her debut as an actress in the Hong Kong cinema. She rose to prominen ... as the main leads. Plot Upon returning from a trip with her husband Ng Man Tak (Chung King Fai), cookery teacher Lo Siu Lai (Lee Sze Kei, Louise) is shocked to find that her little daughter Ng Choi Ni (Chen Fala) has started cohabiting with a homosexually-inclined colleague, Lau Tat Yan (Hung Tin Ming), while her divorced sister Lo Siu Mei (Ng Wing Mei) is seemingly caught up in a love triangle between tenant Yau Kai (Mak Cheung Ching) and her ex-husband. By and by, Tak is forced to retire early and stays at home all day with nothing to do. Lai, on the other hand, is lucky enough ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Catch Me Now
''Catch Me Now'' (Traditional Chinese: 原來愛上賊) is a TVB modern action series broadcast in April 2008. Synopsis Ko Chit ( Damian Lau) lost his parents in an accidental fire during his teenage years, mourning with resignation until he discovers the fire was caused by a wealthy businessman's greed. This incident changes his entire belief system and morals. Ko Chit threatens the businessman by robbing a large sum of his money (and subsequently donating it to various charities) and pretending to murder his son in front of him, warning the businessman to do better because he will always be watching. Years later, Ko Chit has become a criminal mastermind, forming a group of modern-day Robin Hood Robin Hood is a legendary noble outlaw, heroic outlaw originally depicted in English folklore and subsequently featured in literature, theatre, and cinema. According to legend, he was a highly skilled archer and swordsman. In some versions o ...s consisting of four other member ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wasabi Mon Amour
''Wasabi Mon Amour'' (Traditional Chinese: 和味濃情) is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in January 2008. Synopsis :Melt in mouth :Glow of heart :Come experience different tastes of life Japanese cuisine chef Chung Lai-Wo (Michael Tao) has long been in love with his childhood friend Ko Yau-Mei ( Louisa So), who is always interested in pursuing a career in showbiz. To realize her dream, Wo lies to the press and refers to Mei as "a most talented chef of the time". With Wo's help, Mei has finally landed a job as the host of a food program. As Mei is completely clueless about cooking, Wo decides to do her a favor by offering to be her assistant, which irritates his mentor Ko Shau (Paul Chun), also father of Mei, beyond measure. Although the food program turns out to be very popular, Mei often gets picked on by her half sister Ko Yim-Lai (Bernice Liu) while at work. Lai is angry with Shau for being bad to her mother and she means to make things difficult for Mei as revenge. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Word Twisters' Adventures
''Word Twisters' Adventures'' (Traditional Chinese: 鐵咀銀牙) is a TVB costume comedy series broadcast in November 2007. Synopsis In a Qing Dynasty, the most difficult thing for an articulate legal expert is not to win a lawsuit but to bargain for a twit of fate. Plagued by a mysterious family curse, Chan Mung-Kat ( Jordan Chan), who comes from a legal family, is forced by his mother to fool around and devotes all his time to running a brothel despite his great talent. As a result of a careless mistake, he is embroiled in a legal dispute, through which he gets to know the eloquent Lap Lan Ching-Ching (Charmaine Sheh), though Lap Lan Ching-Ching was the only reason for the legal dispute and he knew her before, and the government opponent Fong Tong-Kan ( Michael Tse). Kat has developed a strong hatred towards Ching and Kaan since being innocently accused. Ching’s articulation has not only won her a legal gown bestowed by the Qianlong Emperor but also an arranged marriage (Bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
