Pages of Treasures
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Pages of Treasures is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in December 2008.
) works in a bookstore and lives by the principles that knowledge is power. He has 3 children, 2 sons - Sum-Ming (Wayne Lai
) and Sum-Ching (Eric Suen) and a daughter, Sum-Mei (Lily Ho). Sum Ming is not good in his studies and did not further his education at the tertiary level. However, Sum-Ching is very smart and chose to further his studies in IT at a university in United States. To fund his studies, Sum Ming works hard in Mauritius for better pay.
The two brothers now decide to return to Hong Kong. Coincidentally, they both end up working in the same commercial building, Sum-Ming as a security guard while Sum-Ching works as a Senior network Security Engineer. Hok-Man is afraid that the brothers' different job levels will cause a rift in their relationship.
Sum Ming starts to fall for Yuen Wai-Chung (Sonija Kwok
), who owns a clay model shop. Hok-Man tries to help Sum Ming launch a better career by buying a bookstore for him to manage. Sum-Ching, who already has a girlfriend, Abbie Lui Yuen-Yee (Shirley Yeung
), starts to fall for his colleague, Chui Hei-Man (Vivien Yeo
).
Synopsis
Fong Hok-Man (Paul ChunPaul Chun (actor)
Paul Chun Pui is a Hong Kong based actor.He is the brother of actor David Chiang and half-brother of actor/ director Derek Yee Tung-Shing. His son Benji Chiang and his daughter Lesley Chiang are duo in the pop group "Benji and Lesley". Paul started his acting career at the age of three...
) works in a bookstore and lives by the principles that knowledge is power. He has 3 children, 2 sons - Sum-Ming (Wayne Lai
Wayne Lai
Wayne Lai Yiu-cheung is a Hong Kong TVB actor.-Biography:Lai entered TVB in 1983 as a clerk in the business department. In 1985, he gave up the job and trained in the TVB Acting School. He starred in a few series in 1989. He started out in some minor roles, and took on some more significant roles...
) and Sum-Ching (Eric Suen) and a daughter, Sum-Mei (Lily Ho). Sum Ming is not good in his studies and did not further his education at the tertiary level. However, Sum-Ching is very smart and chose to further his studies in IT at a university in United States. To fund his studies, Sum Ming works hard in Mauritius for better pay.
The two brothers now decide to return to Hong Kong. Coincidentally, they both end up working in the same commercial building, Sum-Ming as a security guard while Sum-Ching works as a Senior network Security Engineer. Hok-Man is afraid that the brothers' different job levels will cause a rift in their relationship.
Sum Ming starts to fall for Yuen Wai-Chung (Sonija Kwok
Sonija Kwok
Sonija Kwok is a Hong Kong actress, currently working for TVB.She was born in Hong Kong and is of mixed Cantonese and British parentage. Kwok immigrated to Vancouver, Canada from Hong Kong. She initially attended the University of British Columbia but she transferred to Simon Fraser University and...
), who owns a clay model shop. Hok-Man tries to help Sum Ming launch a better career by buying a bookstore for him to manage. Sum-Ching, who already has a girlfriend, Abbie Lui Yuen-Yee (Shirley Yeung
Shirley Yeung
Shirley Yeung Sze-Ki, born 7 August 1978, is a Hong Kong actress under contract to the TVB television channel....
), starts to fall for his colleague, Chui Hei-Man (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:...
).
The Fong family
| Cast | Role | Description |
| Paul Chun Paul Chun (actor) Paul Chun Pui is a Hong Kong based actor.He is the brother of actor David Chiang and half-brother of actor/ director Derek Yee Tung-Shing. His son Benji Chiang and his daughter Lesley Chiang are duo in the pop group "Benji and Lesley". Paul started his acting career at the age of three... |
Fong Hok Man 方學文 |
Retired Bookstore Stocker Ngan Yu Yuk's husband. Fong Sam Ming, Sam-Ching, and Sam Mei's father. |
| Mary Hon Mary Hon Mary Hon is an actress from TVB in Hong Kong. She has appeared in many television series, such as Beyond the Realm of Conscience.-TV series:-External links:... |
Ngan Yue Yuk 顏如玉 |
Housewife Fong Hok Man's wife. Fong Sam Ming, Sam-Ching, and Sam Mei's mother. |
| Wayne Lai Wayne Lai Wayne Lai Yiu-cheung is a Hong Kong TVB actor.-Biography:Lai entered TVB in 1983 as a clerk in the business department. In 1985, he gave up the job and trained in the TVB Acting School. He starred in a few series in 1989. He started out in some minor roles, and took on some more significant roles... |
Fong Sam Ming 方心明 |
Security Guard Yuen Wai Chung's boyfriend. |
| Eric Suen (孫耀威) | Fong Sam Ching (Alex) 方心正 |
Security IT Analyst Lui Yuen Yee's boyfriend. Chui Hei Man's ex-boyfriend. |
| Lily Ho (何傲兒) | Fong Sam Mei (Sammi) 方心美 |
High School Student Lui Tsu Pui's girlfriend. |
The Lui family
| Cast | Role | Description |
| Kara Hui Kara Hui Kara Hui Ying-Hung is a Hong Kong actress of Manchu ancestry.-Biography and career:Hui's family moved to Hong Kong in 1966 and she started working at night clubs at fourteen. In her interview on Be My Guest, Hui revealed her family lost their savings from her father's business acquaintances... |
Ah Fan 阿芬 |
Lui Yuen Yee and Chui Hei Man's mother. |
| Shirley Yeung Shirley Yeung Shirley Yeung Sze-Ki, born 7 August 1978, is a Hong Kong actress under contract to the TVB television channel.... |
Lui Yuen Yee (Abbie) 雷婉儀 |
Nutritionist Fong Sam Ching's girlfriend. Chui Hei Man's older half-sister |
| Jason Chan (陳智燊) | Lui Tsu Pui (Patrick) 雷樹培 |
Cafe Owner Fong Sam Mei's boyfriend. |
Other cast
| Cast | Role | Description |
| Sonija Kwok Sonija Kwok Sonija Kwok is a Hong Kong actress, currently working for TVB.She was born in Hong Kong and is of mixed Cantonese and British parentage. Kwok immigrated to Vancouver, Canada from Hong Kong. She initially attended the University of British Columbia but she transferred to Simon Fraser University and... |
Yuen Wai Chung 袁慧中 |
Clay Model Instructor Lai Pui Chi's best friend Fong Sam Ming's girlfriend |
| Fred Cheng Fred Cheng In 2001, Fred Cheng , entered the TVB New Talent Singing Awards in which he won second place, following in many notable Hong Kong personalities footsteps such as fellow TVB actors Joyce Tang, Cindy Au and Patrick Tang. Soon after becoming noticed from the competition, he was offered a role in the... |
Yuen Ka Hei 袁家曦 |
Yuen Wai Zhong's younger brother. |
| Sharon Chan Sharon Chan Sharon Chan Man-Chi is a Hong Kong actress and model. She is currently under contract with TVB in Hong Kong.-TV series:-Film:-TVB Songs By Sharon Chan:*Song Name : Love Steps : At Home with Love... |
Lai Pui Chi (Pansy) 黎佩慈 |
Real Estate Agent Yuen Wai Chung's best friend. |
| 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:... |
Chui Hei Man (Hillary) 徐希敏 |
Security IT Analyst Fong Sam Ching's ex-girlfriend. Lui Yuen Yee's younger step-sister |
| Macy Chan Macy Chan -TV series:-Film:-External links:** on Sina Weibo... (陳美詩) |
Michelle |
Model |
Award nominations
TVB Anniversary Awards (2009)TVB Anniversary Awards (2009)
TVB Anniversary Awards 2009 is an award ceremony that celebrates the best in TVB programming of 2009. The award ceremony took place on December 4, 2009.-Best Drama:...
- Best Drama
- Most Improved Actress (Sharon Chan)
Viewership ratings
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December 8–12, 2008 | |
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December 15–19, 2008 | |
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December 22–26, 2008 | |
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December 29, 2008 - January 2, 2009 | |
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External links
- TVB.com Pages of Treasures - Official Website
- TVB Review Blog Pages of Treasures - Episode Summaries and Screen Captures