My Fair Lady
Every Mon-Fri, 7pm
Catch the beautiful Fann Wong as the talented but ugly Zhong Wu Yan in this light-hearted remake of the classic folktale! Cast: Fann Wong, Gallen Lo, Yvonne Lim, Brandon Wong, Sam Lee, Kent Cheng, Chen Shasha
From Jan 12, 2005, every Mon – Fri at 7pm
“When in trouble, look for Zhong Yu Yan.” The beloved folktale of the title heroine has been adapted by MediaCorp Studios, in conjunction with partners from China and Hong Kong, into a 30-part blockbuster.
According to the legend, during the Period of the Warring States, there was a woman gifted with immense abilities. Her name is Zhong Wu Yan (Fann Wong). Among the many talented individuals of that era, she stands out from the crowd, due in no small part to her knowledge of warfare, weapons and magic. Her gifts bring her to the attention of Emperor Qi (Gallen Lo), who takes her as his bride in order to help him manage the kingdom.
Zhong Yu Yan proceeds to overhaul the country, bringing with her revolutionary ideas that scandalized the entrenched bureaucracy and threatens to turn the kingdom on its head. Zhong Wu Yan also has to contend with four beautiful fox spirits in human form, who are sent by Qi’s enemies to beguile the Emperor and distract him from his duties.
Emperor Qi’s fondness for worldly pleasures thus weakens the country and makes it easy prey for its enemies. Disappointed, Zhong Wu Yan left the Emperor. However, Emperor Qi comes to his senses in time. Touched by his sincerity in wanting to right his wrongs, Zhong Wu Yan returns to his side and together, they guide Qi to glory again.
Backed by witty and clever dialogue, as well as an intriguing plotline, My Fair Lady promises a light-hearted treatment of the well-known folk story.