Speech of Silence
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Speech of Silence is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in June 2008.
Tong Tong (Kate Tsui
) lost part of her hearing in an explosion at a young age while trying to save her foster father and siblings. Since then, she uses a hearing aid to assist her. She is well liked by others and has an extremely positive attitude towards life despite her minor disability. With the support of her mentor Ko Ming (Yu Yang
), Tong becomes a voice over talent by utilizing her lip reading ability.
At the production studio, she meets another voice talent Leung Kai-Yin (Kenneth Ma
) who also has keen interest in the industry. Tong soon falls for Leung but is too shy to confess her love to him. Meanwhile, a fellow colleague Yuen Siu Na (Claire Yiu
) falls for Yin as well. Yin however is more fond of Tong and they fall in love soon after and began a relationship.
Unfortunately on one occasion, Tong's sister Chai Ka-Yee (Elaine Yiu
) had everyone believe she was about to commit suicide after failing in a relationship. While trying to console her, Tong falls and hits her head causing her to lose her hearing completely. After the trauma, Tong lost all her confidence and shunned everyone else including Yin. Yin tries his best to encourage Tong to gain back her confidence and happiness in her life.
Synopsis
- Taste the bittersweet, breathe the love...
- Read my mind between silence and sound
Tong Tong (Kate Tsui
Kate Tsui
Kate Tsui Tsz-shan is the 2004 Miss Hong Kong pageant winner and currently a TVB actress.-Education:Tsui graduated from the University of California, Davis, majoring in Japanese. She is skilled in different interests such as acting, dancing, learning languages, and snowboarding...
) lost part of her hearing in an explosion at a young age while trying to save her foster father and siblings. Since then, she uses a hearing aid to assist her. She is well liked by others and has an extremely positive attitude towards life despite her minor disability. With the support of her mentor Ko Ming (Yu Yang
Yu Yang
Yang Yu is a female Olympic medal-winning swimmer from the People's Republic of China. She became part of the Chinese national swimming team in 1999, and will compete for Team China at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-International debut and the 2000 Olympics:...
), Tong becomes a voice over talent by utilizing her lip reading ability.
At the production studio, she meets another voice talent Leung Kai-Yin (Kenneth Ma
Kenneth Ma
Kenneth Ma Kwok-ming is a Chinese Canadian actor from Hong Kong. He graduated from University of British Columbia majoring in Mechanical Engineering...
) who also has keen interest in the industry. Tong soon falls for Leung but is too shy to confess her love to him. Meanwhile, a fellow colleague Yuen Siu Na (Claire Yiu
Claire Yiu
Claire Yiu , born on 10 August 1978, is a Hong Kong actress. She started her acting career after being the 2nd runner-up in the Miss Asia Pageant in 1998. After filming some ATV series, such as 海瑞鬥嚴嵩, and Ten Tigers of Guangdong , she went over to TVB and filmed in some minor roles such as 趙美美 in...
) falls for Yin as well. Yin however is more fond of Tong and they fall in love soon after and began a relationship.
Unfortunately on one occasion, Tong's sister Chai Ka-Yee (Elaine Yiu
Elaine Yiu
Elaine Yiu Tse-ling is a Hong Kong television actress and presenter.-Career:Yiu entered the entertainment industry after winning the TVB8 Presentator Contest in 2002, subsequently signing a management and filming contract with TVB. From 2002 to 2004, Yiu hosted Mandarin-language television...
) had everyone believe she was about to commit suicide after failing in a relationship. While trying to console her, Tong falls and hits her head causing her to lose her hearing completely. After the trauma, Tong lost all her confidence and shunned everyone else including Yin. Yin tries his best to encourage Tong to gain back her confidence and happiness in her life.
Cast
| Cast | Role | Description |
| Kenneth Ma Kenneth Ma Kenneth Ma Kwok-ming is a Chinese Canadian actor from Hong Kong. He graduated from University of British Columbia majoring in Mechanical Engineering... |
Leung Kai-Yin (OK Chai) 梁啟言 |
Tong Tong's lover. Leung Kam-Bor's son. |
| Kate Tsui Kate Tsui Kate Tsui Tsz-shan is the 2004 Miss Hong Kong pageant winner and currently a TVB actress.-Education:Tsui graduated from the University of California, Davis, majoring in Japanese. She is skilled in different interests such as acting, dancing, learning languages, and snowboarding... |
Tong Tong 唐棠 |
Partially deaf. Leung Kai-Yin's lover. |
| Kingdom Yuen Kingdom Yuen -Filmography:-References:... (苑瓊丹) |
Leung Lai-Yue 梁麗茹 |
Leung Kai-Yin's aunt. Leung Kam-Bor's sister. |
| Lau Dan Lau Dan Lau Dan is a Hong Kong actor.- Works :Lau is known to portray good characters, but could play cunning and sly characters with ease... |
Leung Kam-Bor 梁錦波 |
Leung Kai-Yin's father. Leung Lai-Yue's brother. |
| Claire Yiu Claire Yiu Claire Yiu , born on 10 August 1978, is a Hong Kong actress. She started her acting career after being the 2nd runner-up in the Miss Asia Pageant in 1998. After filming some ATV series, such as 海瑞鬥嚴嵩, and Ten Tigers of Guangdong , she went over to TVB and filmed in some minor roles such as 趙美美 in... |
Yuen Siu-Na 袁少娜 |
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| Elaine Yiu Elaine Yiu Elaine Yiu Tse-ling is a Hong Kong television actress and presenter.-Career:Yiu entered the entertainment industry after winning the TVB8 Presentator Contest in 2002, subsequently signing a management and filming contract with TVB. From 2002 to 2004, Yiu hosted Mandarin-language television... |
Chai Ka-Yee (Kary) 齊家怡 |
Tong Tong's step sister. Chiu Man Kei's good friend turned love rival, befriend again Cheung Yau Lover |
| Lai Lok-yi | Cheung Yau 張友 |
Leung Kai-Yin's best friend. Chai Ka-Yee Lover |
| Stephen Huynh Stephen Huynh Stephen Huynh is a former Mr. Hong Kong contestant, and is currently an actor with Hong Kong's TVB. Stephen was born in Hong Kong, however, raised in France and returned to Hong Kong after finishing his studies. Although he has Cantonese Chinese ancestry, his ancestors lived in Vietnam... |
Cheung Jun (Herbert) 張俊 |
Leung Kai-Yin's uncle Chiu Man Kei's ex-boyfriend Chai Ka-Yee's lover |
| Queenie Chu Queenie Chu Queenie Chu or Queenie Chu Wai Man , born in Hong Kong, on April 22, 1981 with family roots in Shunde, Guangdong, China, is a Hong Kong television presenter and actress affiliated with TVB. She was also Miss Hong Kong 2004 1st runner-up.-Biography:Queenie studied in University of Washington,... |
Chiu Man Kei (Kiki) 趙汶琪 |
"QQ Mui Noodle" champion Former shop sales lady Cheung Jun's ex-girlfriend Chai Ka-Yee's good friend turned love rival, befriended again |
| Stephen Wong Stephen Wong Ka Lok Stephen Wong Ka-Lok is a Hong Kong actor currently working for TVB.-Biography:Prior to joining TVB, Wong originally wanted to be a customs officer, which at that point of time due to economical recession, was considered a very stable and well-paid position.... |
Chai Ka-On 齊家安 |
Tong Tong's stepbrother. |
| Mok Hoi-him | Yuen Siu-Na's son |
Viewership ratings
| Week | Episode | Average Points | Peaking Points | References | |
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June 23 - June 27, 2008 | 1 — 5 | |
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June 30 - July 4, 2008 | 6 — 10 | |
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July 7 - July 11, 2008 | 11 — 15 | |
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July 14 - July 18, 2008 | 16 — 20 | |
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Award nominations
41st TVB Anniversary Awards (2008)TVB Anniversary Awards (2008)
TVB Anniversary Awards 2008 is an award ceremony that celebrates the best in TVB programming of 2008. The award ceremony took place on November 15, 2008.-Best Actor:"Best Actor in a Leading Role" Award ....
- "Best Drama"
- "Best Actress in a Leading Role" (Kate TsuiKate TsuiKate Tsui Tsz-shan is the 2004 Miss Hong Kong pageant winner and currently a TVB actress.-Education:Tsui graduated from the University of California, Davis, majoring in Japanese. She is skilled in different interests such as acting, dancing, learning languages, and snowboarding...
- Tong Tong) - "Best Actress in a Supporting Role" (Claire YiuClaire YiuClaire Yiu , born on 10 August 1978, is a Hong Kong actress. She started her acting career after being the 2nd runner-up in the Miss Asia Pageant in 1998. After filming some ATV series, such as 海瑞鬥嚴嵩, and Ten Tigers of Guangdong , she went over to TVB and filmed in some minor roles such as 趙美美 in...
- Yuen Siu-Na)
External links
- TVB.com Speech of Silence - Official Website
- K for TVB.net Speech of Silence - Episodic Synopsis and Screen Captures