A Song to Remember (TV series)
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A Song to Remember is a MediaCorp Channel 8-produced 30-episode history-musical drama which is set in the 1930s to 1940s in early Singapore before World War II
. This drama will be broadcast on MediaCorp Channel 8 in 22 November 2011 on every weekday night at 9.00 pm.
This drama stars Qi Yu Wu and Joanne Peh
who had paired up thrice after The Little Nyonya
and C.L.I.F.
, and Eelyn Kok
, Julie Tan and Desmond Tan. Chen Hanwei
will be acting as a villain in this drama after A Life of Hope. Viewers can catch episodes on xinmsn catchup from 23 November.
Flames of war ignite in the 1940s. Swaying in the midst of a raging turmoil, Yuhong (portrayed by Joanne Peh
) and Song Qiao-er (portrayed by Eelyn Kok
), rivaling doyennes of Shanghai Li Ming Troupe, fight it out on stage. Qiao-er vows to remove the thorn in her flesh, and Yuhong retaliates.
A young musician from Shanghai, Mo Liguang (portrayed by Qi Yuwu
), arrives on the eve of the outbreak of World War II
in Singapore. A bookish "cultural youth", he indulges in fantasy and music. His insensitivity to mundane affairs often lands him in comic situations! He develops feelings for Yuhong after meeting her on-board the ship to Singapore.
Liguang's aunt is a vicious landlady who puts him in charge of collecting rents from the difficult tenants of an old building. Taunted by a motley bunch of characters, he is helped by Liu Jiumei (portrayed by Julie Tan) from being driven back to Shanghai by his aunt.
Jiumei is mistreated by her adopted mother to sing for a living, and ends up being bullied as the "soda girl" at New World Nightclub. An optimistic girl by nature, she daydreams about making a debut on stage. She falls for Li Guang after a series of tribulations but suppresses her love for him because his heart is with Yu Hong.
The captivating Indian, Malay, Peranakan and Western dances inspire Liguang to compose songs for Jiumei. Both are the quintessential composer and singer duo.
The rivalry between Yuhong and Qiao-er intensifies when they come to Singapore. Qiao-er works her charms on tycoon Xu Kun (portrayed by Chen Hanwei
) in the hope of eliminating Yu Hong, but the latter counter-attacks by sexual seduction to rise as the doyenne of the troupe and a star in Singapore.
Yuhong ropes in Liguang to the troupe and redeems Jiumei from the brothel. Jiumei is filled with gratitude for her savior but Yu Hong realizes that Jiumei's talent for singing and dancing poses a threat to her. She tries to stunt her popularity but the latter makes tremendous progress under Qiao-er's mentorship. To safeguard her position, Yu Hong seeks to destroy Jiumei, just like how she was previously victimized by Qiao-er.
To raise funds for the medical costs of a neighbour's infant, Jiumei and Liguang call on everyone to participate in a spectacular street show - "Night of the Stars". Jiumei becomes an overnight sensation and banking on her fame, Jiumei's adopted mother sells her to a rogue businessman to be his minor wife. How will Liguang save Jiumei from the devil's clutches? Will he choose to love Yuhong or Jiumei eventually? In the chaotic period leading to a world war, what is the fate of everyone?
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. This drama will be broadcast on MediaCorp Channel 8 in 22 November 2011 on every weekday night at 9.00 pm.
This drama stars Qi Yu Wu and Joanne Peh
Joanne Peh
Joanne Peh is a Singaporean actress.Peh studied at Temasek Secondary School where she was head prefect and subsequently went on to Victoria Junior College then to Nanyang Technological University...
who had paired up thrice after The Little Nyonya
The Little Nyonya
The Little Nyonya is a 34-episode drama serial which debuted on 25 November 2008 on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp TV Channel 8. The storyline, which involves an extended Peranakan family in Singapore, is set in the 1930s and spans 70 years. The series was partly sponsored by the Media...
and C.L.I.F.
C.L.I.F.
C.L.I.F. is a 20-episode police blockbuster drama produced by MediaCorp Singapore in 2011, in collaboration with the Singapore Police Force. It is aired from 31 May - 27 Jun 2011 on free-to-air Channel 8, Singapore. The drama stars Tay Ping Hui, Qi Yu Wu, Elvin Ng, Joanne Peh, Chris Tong, Tracy...
, and Eelyn Kok
Eelyn Kok
-Career:Eelyn started out playing supporting roles in her starting years. She had two Best Supporting Actress nominations, in 2008 and 2009. In 2009, Eelyn starred in My Buddy as the first female lead. She starred as Huang Jinhao, 2nd female lead in Channel 8 Blockbuster drama, Together opposite...
, Julie Tan and Desmond Tan. Chen Hanwei
Chen Hanwei
Chen Han Wei , is a MediaCorp TV artiste in Singapore. He is a permanent resident of Singapore.-Early life:Chen grew up and lived in Kampung Ungku Mohsin, Johor Bahru. Born into a poor family, Chen nonetheless excelled academically and studied at one of the most famous Chinese independent schools...
will be acting as a villain in this drama after A Life of Hope. Viewers can catch episodes on xinmsn catchup from 23 November.
Synopsis
In the 1930s and 1940s, troupes from Shanghai, Southern China as well as local cabaret groups thronged the scene and enlivened the night. Reveling in song and dance drowned out anxieties of the impending war and blues of the real world. Set in this backdrop, this drama serial relives the glittering Singapore nightlife of old.Flames of war ignite in the 1940s. Swaying in the midst of a raging turmoil, Yuhong (portrayed by Joanne Peh
Joanne Peh
Joanne Peh is a Singaporean actress.Peh studied at Temasek Secondary School where she was head prefect and subsequently went on to Victoria Junior College then to Nanyang Technological University...
) and Song Qiao-er (portrayed by Eelyn Kok
Eelyn Kok
-Career:Eelyn started out playing supporting roles in her starting years. She had two Best Supporting Actress nominations, in 2008 and 2009. In 2009, Eelyn starred in My Buddy as the first female lead. She starred as Huang Jinhao, 2nd female lead in Channel 8 Blockbuster drama, Together opposite...
), rivaling doyennes of Shanghai Li Ming Troupe, fight it out on stage. Qiao-er vows to remove the thorn in her flesh, and Yuhong retaliates.
A young musician from Shanghai, Mo Liguang (portrayed by Qi Yuwu
Qi Yuwu
Qi Yuwu is a China-born Singapore film and television actor. Qi is a permanent resident of Singapore and a contracted artiste under Singapore's MediaCorp Studios.-Biography:...
), arrives on the eve of the outbreak of World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
in Singapore. A bookish "cultural youth", he indulges in fantasy and music. His insensitivity to mundane affairs often lands him in comic situations! He develops feelings for Yuhong after meeting her on-board the ship to Singapore.
Liguang's aunt is a vicious landlady who puts him in charge of collecting rents from the difficult tenants of an old building. Taunted by a motley bunch of characters, he is helped by Liu Jiumei (portrayed by Julie Tan) from being driven back to Shanghai by his aunt.
Jiumei is mistreated by her adopted mother to sing for a living, and ends up being bullied as the "soda girl" at New World Nightclub. An optimistic girl by nature, she daydreams about making a debut on stage. She falls for Li Guang after a series of tribulations but suppresses her love for him because his heart is with Yu Hong.
The captivating Indian, Malay, Peranakan and Western dances inspire Liguang to compose songs for Jiumei. Both are the quintessential composer and singer duo.
The rivalry between Yuhong and Qiao-er intensifies when they come to Singapore. Qiao-er works her charms on tycoon Xu Kun (portrayed by Chen Hanwei
Chen Hanwei
Chen Han Wei , is a MediaCorp TV artiste in Singapore. He is a permanent resident of Singapore.-Early life:Chen grew up and lived in Kampung Ungku Mohsin, Johor Bahru. Born into a poor family, Chen nonetheless excelled academically and studied at one of the most famous Chinese independent schools...
) in the hope of eliminating Yu Hong, but the latter counter-attacks by sexual seduction to rise as the doyenne of the troupe and a star in Singapore.
Yuhong ropes in Liguang to the troupe and redeems Jiumei from the brothel. Jiumei is filled with gratitude for her savior but Yu Hong realizes that Jiumei's talent for singing and dancing poses a threat to her. She tries to stunt her popularity but the latter makes tremendous progress under Qiao-er's mentorship. To safeguard her position, Yu Hong seeks to destroy Jiumei, just like how she was previously victimized by Qiao-er.
To raise funds for the medical costs of a neighbour's infant, Jiumei and Liguang call on everyone to participate in a spectacular street show - "Night of the Stars". Jiumei becomes an overnight sensation and banking on her fame, Jiumei's adopted mother sells her to a rogue businessman to be his minor wife. How will Liguang save Jiumei from the devil's clutches? Will he choose to love Yuhong or Jiumei eventually? In the chaotic period leading to a world war, what is the fate of everyone?
Cast
| Cast | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Qi Yuwu Qi Yuwu Qi Yuwu is a China-born Singapore film and television actor. Qi is a permanent resident of Singapore and a contracted artiste under Singapore's MediaCorp Studios.-Biography:... |
Mo Liguang | Violinist One of Ba-jie's tenants |
| Desmond Tan | Luo Xiaoxiao | Luo Dada's younger brother |
| Chen Hanwei Chen Hanwei Chen Han Wei , is a MediaCorp TV artiste in Singapore. He is a permanent resident of Singapore.-Early life:Chen grew up and lived in Kampung Ungku Mohsin, Johor Bahru. Born into a poor family, Chen nonetheless excelled academically and studied at one of the most famous Chinese independent schools... |
Xu Kun | Tycoon |
| Joanne Peh Joanne Peh Joanne Peh is a Singaporean actress.Peh studied at Temasek Secondary School where she was head prefect and subsequently went on to Victoria Junior College then to Nanyang Technological University... |
Yu Hong | Song Qiao-er's Musical rival |
| Pan Lingling Pan Lingling Pan Lingling is a Singaporean versatile actress.Pan entered the entertainment industry in 1988 after graduating from the then Singapore Broadcasting Corporation's 8th Drama Artiste Training Course. She made her TV debut with the series, Mystery, Golden Quest, Ups and Downs... |
Hua-gu | "Uncle" |
| Eelyn Kok Eelyn Kok -Career:Eelyn started out playing supporting roles in her starting years. She had two Best Supporting Actress nominations, in 2008 and 2009. In 2009, Eelyn starred in My Buddy as the first female lead. She starred as Huang Jinhao, 2nd female lead in Channel 8 Blockbuster drama, Together opposite... |
Song Qiao-er | Yu Hong's Musical rival |
| Julie Tan | Jiumei | Hua-gu's adopted daughter |
| Jin Yinji | Ba-jie | Landlady |
| Desmond Shen | ||
| Priscelia Chan Priscelia Chan Priscelia Chan is a Chinese Singaporean MediaCorp television actress and host who works on Channel 8 and Channel 5.-Biography:... |
Aunt Sweet Potato | Opium's wife |
| Rayson Tan Rayson Tan Rayson Tan is a Singaporean MediaCorp actor.Before joining MediaCorp, Tan worked as a flight attendant with Singapore Airlines. In 1990, he emerged as the 2nd Runner-Up in Singapore's Star Search talent competition... |
Black Snake | Aunt Snake's husband |
| Pamelyn Chee | Su Yingying | Chen Ji's mistress |
| Yao Wenlong Yao Wenlong Yao Wenlong , a Malaysian Johor born Singapore actor, came into the local television scene after winning Star Search 1993 organised by MediaCorp Channel 8. Within a year, he won the Most Popular Newcomer award in Star Awards 1994 and the Best Supporting Actor award in Star Awards 2001 for his role... |
Luo Dada | Luo Xiaoxiao's older brother |
| Wang Yuqing Wang Yuqing Jeffrey Tan Chooi Leong, better known as Wang Yuqing, is a Singaporean actor, most known for his role in The Flying Fish , which catapulted him to stardom... |
Chen Ji | |
| Cynthia Koh Cynthia Koh Cynthia Koh is a Singaporean Chinese actress, appearing in MediaCorp drama serials.-Early life and education:Born in 1974, Koh has one younger sister. Her father works in the Singapore Civil Defence Force while her mother is a housewife... |
Aunt Snake | Black Snake's wife |
| Sing Chew | Xiao Man | |
| Alan Tern Alan Tern Alan Tern is a Singaporean actor. Tern was a finalist in the Star Search Singapore 2001, and joined MediaCorp after the competition. Tern's acting in Double Happiness earned him a Star Awards 2005 Best Supporting Actor Award Nomination in 2005.... |
Wang Jintu (Opium) | Aunt Sweet Potato's husband |
| Desmond Sim | ||
| Dick Su | ||
| Chong Ying Shi | ||
| May Phua | Ah Cai |
See also
- List of programmes broadcast by MediaCorp Channel 8