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Growing Through Life
Growing Through Life (Traditional Chinese: (摘星之旅) is a 2010 TVB modern series co-production with Shanghai Television
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) and his mother Ho Wai Sum (Lui Yau Wai) runs a domestic appliance manufacturing factory (Sing Moon Tin Electrical Appliance) that have been left by his father. Hanson’s uncle Hoi Leung (Albert) (Damian Lau
), a money-minded businessman seeks any opportunity to acquire Sing Moon Tin. Albert's wife Cheng Ming Chu (Liza) (Cecilia Yip
) and daughter Hoi Mei Si (Macy) (Toby Leung
) intercede the acquisition plans as they value the importance of family since the business belongs to the family and that Hanson would like to maintain Sing Moon Tin. Through persuasion Liza and Macy convinces Albert to put the acquisition on hold. However, a business opportunity arises, Albert (being the major shareholder) places a spy Fong Lai King (Zhao Ziqi) in the factory to cause mishaps. To persuade Albert in giving up on the business plan, Wai Sum decides to reveal a long-kept secret to him. Hanson invites his friend Chung Lam Tai (Linus) (Bosco Wong
) to join the factory so that he no longer has to fight alone for the family business. Withholding the trust in the friendship it does not cross Hanson's mind that Linus would betray him such that his friend is a wolf in sheep skin. Hanson's fiance Chok Yiu Kwan (Ella) (Vionn Song) cancels the wedding all of a sudden and gets betrayed by Linus. Then, the cold reality eventually forces Hanson into the fiercest commercial wars.
Growing Through Life (Traditional Chinese: (摘星之旅) is a 2010 TVB modern series co-production with Shanghai Television
Shanghai Television
Shanghai Television is a TV station based in Shanghai, China. It was founded in early 1980s. Its old web site address was www.stv.sh.cn. In 2001, it was merged with Radio Shanghai, Eastern Radio Shanghai, Oriental Television Station and Shanghai Cable Television under the name of Shanghai Media...
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Synopsis
Hoi Sing (Hanson) (Raymond LamRaymond Lam
Raymond Lam Fung is a Hong Kong actor and singer contracted to the television station TVB and EEG's Music Plus label. He has been famous with his "choking" look.-Early years:Raymond Lam was born into a wealthy family...
) and his mother Ho Wai Sum (Lui Yau Wai) runs a domestic appliance manufacturing factory (Sing Moon Tin Electrical Appliance) that have been left by his father. Hanson’s uncle Hoi Leung (Albert) (Damian Lau
Damian Lau
Damian Lau Chung-yan is a Hong Kong film and television actor, executive producer and film director. Lau has starred in many television drama series of various genres, produced by Hong Kong's TVB and ATV.-Early career:...
), a money-minded businessman seeks any opportunity to acquire Sing Moon Tin. Albert's wife Cheng Ming Chu (Liza) (Cecilia Yip
Cecilia Yip
Cecilia Yip Tung is a Hong Kong actress. Cecilia Yip is a well-regarded actress from Hong Kong whose work is known throughout Asia, especially Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. She began her acting career in 1982 with "Nomad" in which she was nominated for The Best Newcomer of The Year Award...
) and daughter Hoi Mei Si (Macy) (Toby Leung
Toby Leung
Toby Jing-Kei Leung is a female Cantopop singer and actress from Hong Kong. She entered the music industry in 2004 when the MusicNationGroup discovered her talent. Together with Macy Chan, Elise Liu and Bella Cheung they formed the singing group Girl's only Dormitory but later broke up...
) intercede the acquisition plans as they value the importance of family since the business belongs to the family and that Hanson would like to maintain Sing Moon Tin. Through persuasion Liza and Macy convinces Albert to put the acquisition on hold. However, a business opportunity arises, Albert (being the major shareholder) places a spy Fong Lai King (Zhao Ziqi) in the factory to cause mishaps. To persuade Albert in giving up on the business plan, Wai Sum decides to reveal a long-kept secret to him. Hanson invites his friend Chung Lam Tai (Linus) (Bosco Wong
Bosco Wong
Bosco Wong Chung-chak is a Hong Kong actor under TVB management and singer under East Asia Music.-Early career:Bosco's entertainment career began in 1998. He was spotted on the street by a talent-recruiter and soon appear for the first time in a lemon tea commercial and several minor modelling jobs...
) to join the factory so that he no longer has to fight alone for the family business. Withholding the trust in the friendship it does not cross Hanson's mind that Linus would betray him such that his friend is a wolf in sheep skin. Hanson's fiance Chok Yiu Kwan (Ella) (Vionn Song) cancels the wedding all of a sudden and gets betrayed by Linus. Then, the cold reality eventually forces Hanson into the fiercest commercial wars.
Hoi family
| Cast | Role | Description |
| Jack Wu Jack Wu Jack Wu is a television actor, and host from Hong Kong, working for TVB.-TV series:-External links:*... |
Hoi Yeung 海洋 |
Hoi Leung's elder brother Ho Wai Sum's husband Hoi Sing's adopted father (is truly uncle to Hoi Sing) Deceased |
| Lui Yau-wai (current) (呂有慧) |
Ho Wai Sum 何蕙心 |
Hoi Yeung's wife Hoi Sing's mother Hoi Leung's sister-in-law and ex-girlfriend Hoi Meisi's aunt |
| Vanko Wong (youngster) | ||
| Damian Lau Damian Lau Damian Lau Chung-yan is a Hong Kong film and television actor, executive producer and film director. Lau has starred in many television drama series of various genres, produced by Hong Kong's TVB and ATV.-Early career:... (current) |
Hoi Leung (Albert) 海亮 |
Chairman of Wing Hoi Group Hoi Yeung's younger brother Hoi Sing's uncle (truly he is the biological father of Hoi Sing) Macy's father Ho Wan Sum's brother-in-law and ex-boyfriend (Semi-villain) |
| Pierre Ngo (youngster) | ||
| Cecilia Yip Cecilia Yip Cecilia Yip Tung is a Hong Kong actress. Cecilia Yip is a well-regarded actress from Hong Kong whose work is known throughout Asia, especially Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. She began her acting career in 1982 with "Nomad" in which she was nominated for The Best Newcomer of The Year Award... |
Cheng Ming Chu (Liza) 鄭明珠 |
Hoi Leung's wife Macy's mother Hoi Sing's aunt / evil stepmother to Hoi Sing Does not think before actioning, entrusts Linus (Semi-villain) |
| Raymond Lam Raymond Lam Raymond Lam Fung is a Hong Kong actor and singer contracted to the television station TVB and EEG's Music Plus label. He has been famous with his "choking" look.-Early years:Raymond Lam was born into a wealthy family... |
Hoi Sing (Hanson) 海星 |
Boss of Sing Moon Tin Electrical Appliance Hoi Yeung's adopted son (is truly Hoi Yeung's nephew) Ho Wai Sum's son Hoi Leung's nephew (truly his biological father) Cheng Ming Chu's nephew Macy's cousin (truly Macy's elder half brother) Chung Lam Dai's best friend, then gets betrayed Chok Yiu Kwan's ex-boyfriend Fong Lai King's boyfriend |
| Toby Leung Toby Leung Toby Jing-Kei Leung is a female Cantopop singer and actress from Hong Kong. She entered the music industry in 2004 when the MusicNationGroup discovered her talent. Together with Macy Chan, Elise Liu and Bella Cheung they formed the singing group Girl's only Dormitory but later broke up... |
Hoi Mei Si (Macy) 海美思 |
Hoi Leung and Cheng Ming Chu's daughter Hoi Sing's cousin (truly Hoi Sing's younger half sister) Hoi Yeung and Ho Wai Sum's niece Chung Lam Dai's wife, finally divorced |
Chung family
| Cast | Role | Description |
| Dominic Lam Dominic Lam Dominic Lam Ka-Wah is an actor in Hong Kong, and a disc jockey in both Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.-Early Life in Hong Kong:... |
Chung Kin Shing 鍾建成 |
Chung Lam Dai's father Factory supervisor of Sing Moon Tin Electrical Appliance |
| Bosco Wong Bosco Wong Bosco Wong Chung-chak is a Hong Kong actor under TVB management and singer under East Asia Music.-Early career:Bosco's entertainment career began in 1998. He was spotted on the street by a talent-recruiter and soon appear for the first time in a lemon tea commercial and several minor modelling jobs... |
Chung Lam Dai (Linus) 鍾林大 |
Chung Kin Shing's son Hoi Liang and Cheng Ming Chu's son-in-law Hoi Meisi's husband, finally divorced Hoi Sing's best friend, later betrays him Chok Yiu Kwan's ex-boyfriend, later mistress To gain status, uses manipulative strategies as embarrassed about his own background (Main villain) |
Fong Family
| Cast | Role | Description |
| Mimi Chu (朱咪咪) | Mak Oi Ling 麥愛玲 |
Fong Lai King and Fong Lai Ha's mother |
| Zhao Ziqi (趙子琪) | Fong Lai King 方麗京 |
Mak Oi Ling's daughter Fong Lai Ha's elder sister Wing Hoi Group's admin clerk, later senior admin assistant Acted as a spy in Sing Moon Tin Electrical Appliance Later Hoi Sing's wife Cantonese dubbed by Mimi Lo Mimi Lo Mimi Lo Man-Chong , previously credited as Mia Lo is a cantopop singer, actress and radio DJ, having released 11 studio albums and appearing in numerous films, television dramas and stage productions, currently affiliated with TVB in Hong Kong.-Early singing career:Lo was signed to Warner Music... |
| Vivien Yeo Vivien Yeo Vivien Yeo , born 20 July 1984 in Johor Bahru, Malaysia is a Malaysian born Chinese actress currently under contract to the TVB in Hong Kong.-TV series:-Film:-Awards:... |
Fong Lai Ha 方麗霞 |
Mak Oi Ling's daughter Fong Lai King's younger sister |
Chok Family
| Cast | Role | Description |
| KK Cheung (張國強) | Chok Yiu Kwong (Raymond) 祝耀光 |
Chok Yiu Kwan's elder brother |
| Vionn Song (宋汶霏) | Chok Yiu Kwan (Ella) 祝耀群 |
Chok Yiu Kwong's younger sister Chung Lam Dai's ex-girlfriend, later lover Hoi Sing's ex-girlfriend Threatened Chung Lam Dai to divorce Hoi Mei Si and re-date with her (Semi-villain) |
Other Casts
| Cast | Role | Description |
| Power Chan Power Chan Power Chan or Chan Kwok-Pong is an actor in Hong Kong. He has appeared in numerous TVB drama series as well as films. He dated cantopop singer and actress Mimi Lo for 7 years before marrying her on December 2, 2009.-TV series:-Film:-References:... |
Chow Cheuk Wai (Wilson) 周卓威 |
Hoi Liang's personal assistant Colluded with Chung Lam Dai later (villain) |
| Felix Lok | Mr. Yip | Property developer Wing Hoi Group's business partner Discorded with Hoi Leung Colluded with Chung Lam Dai later (villain) |
| Wilson Tsui (艾威) | Mr. Chiu | Property developer Wing Hoi Group's business partner Discorded with Hoi Leung (villain) |
| Brian Burrell Brian Burrell Brian Thomas Burrell is an American actor best known for his roles in Cantonese television productions in Hong Kong. Burrell is also one of the only 4 foreign actors in Hong Kong broadcaster TVB's artiste profiles over the years.-Early life:... |
Mr. Solo | International fund manager Colluded with Chung Lam Dai (villain) |
| Matthew Ko Matthew Ko Matthew Ko Kwan-yin is a Hong Kong actor currently working with TVB.At the age of seven, Matthew emigrated to Toronto, Ontario, Canada with his parents. He returned to Hong Kong in 2004 and worked as a model. In 2005, he became the first ever winner of Hong Kong's Mr. Hong Kong beauty contest and... |
Fong Lai Ha's ex-boyfriend | |
| Law Lok Lam | Wing Hoi Group's shareholder Marketing Director |
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| Chun Wong | Wing Hoi Group's shareholder | |
| Kayi Cheung Kayi Cheung Kayi Cheung , born on 18 November 1983 in Hong Kong with family roots in Chaozhou, Guangdong, is Miss Hong Kong 2007. She also received the Miss Vitality Ambassador award... |
Fanny | Hoi Liang's secretary |
| Catherine Chau | Kay | |
| Lam Yi Kei | ||
| Oscar Chan | ||
Viewership ratings
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August 9 - August 13, 2010 | |
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August 16 - August 20, 2010 | |
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August 24 - August 27, 2010 | |
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August 30 - September 3, 2010 | |
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September 6 - September 10, 2010 | |
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| September 13 - September 16, 2010 | |
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| September 17, 2010 | |
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Award nominations
TVB Anniversary Awards (2010)- Nominated: Best Drama
- Nominated: Best Actor (Damian Lau)
- Nominated: Best Actor (Bosco Wong)