Your Hand In Mine
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Your Hand In Mine was a long-running drama that was produced by Singapore
's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp TV Channel 8
. It was the longest local drama that had been produced by Mediacorp to date, with 180 episodes. Originally dubbed as the 2010 version of the acclaimed 2003 serial Holland V, it starred the veterans Chen Liping
and Huang Wenyong
, as well as Yvonne Lim
, Belinda Lee, Cai Peixuan and Joanne Peh
.
It was also the first Mediacorp production to be filmed entirely at outdoor locations like Lentor and Tanjong Katong and the second to be filmed in high definition
after The Ultimatum
.
The drama started airing at the 7 pm primetime slot from 9 November 2009 and ended its run on 16 July 2010. The drama has had acquired a loyal following since its November 2009 debut and some viewers had requested MediaCorp to extend the drama to 200 episodes and beyond.
Living directly opposite them is the Li family, which comprises the bedridden Jianzhou (Liang Tian), his wife Jinyin (Jin Yinji), and their grandchildren Liqin (Shuan Chen) and Lifen (Paige Chua). They had moved to Bishan a decade ago to begin a new life after the murder of Jianzhou's son by his wife Qiumei (Jue Xi). Liqin had been at odds with Aizhen for a long time and they never fail to bicker when they meet. Jinyin is a gambler, and she had raised Liqin and Lifen with her earnings from her mahjong games, earning her the nickname 'Granny Mahjong'. Liqin and Jinyin are both very protective of Lifen, and she knows nothing about the murder of her father. She had been told from young that her parents had died in a fire.
Soon, Aizhen meets Fang Kai (Pierre Png), a rich young man who preferred to keep his immense wealth secret. Fang Kai is Liqin's best friend in university, and Aizhen tries to get more information about Fang Kai through him. Aizhen meets Fang Kai again on the set of Lifen's short film. Fang Kai poses as part of the middle class, but in fact is the son of the magnate Jason Fang. Jason is married to Janet, but the love between them has long gone. They pretend to be a happy family for the cameras, but this changes when Janet slaps Zen (Lynn Poh), a widowed film producer, who threatens to sue her. The case is later withdrawed.
Qiumei is released from prison and tries to find her family. In the process, she manages to get a job at 899, which Shanguo runs. She eventually meets her family after information from a friendly police officer, Lin Hanwen (Huang Shinan), but she is kicked out by Jinyin and Liqin, much to the horror of Qiaomei and Aizhen. They decide to take her in, but it is not long after that she is fired by Yuxiang when she learns that Qiumei was a convicted murderer.
It is not long before Yuxiang finds out about Fang Kai's real identity. She immediately endorses their relationship and Aizhen and Fang Kai can now continue their relationship openly. Lifen's friendship with Aizhen is marred when she briefly creates a love triangle between the couple, but Fang Kai has eyes only for Aizhen.
Aizhen is a job hopper who always has bad relationships with her superiors. But after meeting Yang Yan (Le Yao), a reporter, she decides to enter Clear Sky News Agency as a reporter as well. At the agency, she immediately has spats with Yang Yan and her cameraman, Ah Boon. They constantly collaborate to make trouble for Aizhen, but most of their plans are foiled. Aizhen gets the chance to appear of television, and Yuxiang is very proud of her, but is very disappointed when only her daughter's voice is heard.
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The initial part of the drama attracted an average of 680,000 viewers, middle part 730,000 and above 800,000 towards the ending. At one time, the ratings plunged to a low of 400,000, making it the long-running drama produced by Mediacorp with the lowest ratings. Viewers of Your Hand In Mine suggested that Cruel Temptation should be aired in the weekend to fight head on with Taiwanese drama Love, instead of Glory of Family which was airing during weekends.
Star Awards 2011
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp TV Channel 8
MediaCorp TV Channel 8
MediaCorp Channel 8 is a 24-hour free-to-air Mandarin Chinese general entertainment television channel in Singapore...
. It was the longest local drama that had been produced by Mediacorp to date, with 180 episodes. Originally dubbed as the 2010 version of the acclaimed 2003 serial Holland V, it starred the veterans Chen Liping
Chen Liping
Joyce Chen Liping is a Singaporean-born actress. Probably best known for her role as "Miss Ai-Yo-Yo" in the drama series Good Morning, Sir!, it earned her a "Most Unforgettable TV Character" Award for that role in Star Awards 2003. In the same year, she also took the Best Actress award for her...
and Huang Wenyong
Huang Wenyong
Huang Wenyong is a Malaysia-born Chinese Singaporean actor who has appeared in many Chinese drama Series, and is best known by his own generation for his appearance in The Awakening and The Seletar Robbery...
, as well as Yvonne Lim
Yvonne Lim
Yvonne Lim is a Singaporean actress who has starred in many drama serials on MediaCorp Channel 8 since 1997.Lim was the first runner-up in the Singapore Polytechnic Beauty Quest and a finalist with Go Magazine's Cover Girl Contest before she joined Star Search in 1997...
, Belinda Lee, Cai Peixuan 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...
.
It was also the first Mediacorp production to be filmed entirely at outdoor locations like Lentor and Tanjong Katong and the second to be filmed in high definition
High-definition video
High-definition video or HD video refers to any video system of higher resolution than standard-definition video, and most commonly involves display resolutions of 1,280×720 pixels or 1,920×1,080 pixels...
after The Ultimatum
The Ultimatum
The Ultimatum is a Singaporean Chinese drama which was telecasted on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8. It made its debut on 27 May 2009 and ended on 7 July 2009...
.
The drama started airing at the 7 pm primetime slot from 9 November 2009 and ended its run on 16 July 2010. The drama has had acquired a loyal following since its November 2009 debut and some viewers had requested MediaCorp to extend the drama to 200 episodes and beyond.
"Chit Chat Club"
Before an episode, a three-minute so-called short clip called "Chit Chat Club" (叽喳棺), an appetizer for viewers to make viewers maybe tickle their funny bone.Synopsis Beginning
The Zheng family lives in a five room HDB flat in Bishan. It comprises the money-minded eldest son Zheng Shanguo (Huang Wenyong), his materialistic wife Zhang Yuxiang (Chen Liping), and his daughters, the hot-tempered Aizhen (Yvonne Lim), the hypochondriac Aishan (Belinda Lee) and the slow and simple Aimei (Cai Peixuan). The other two occupants of the flat are Shanguo's elderly mother Lu Qiaomei (Hong Damu), who is always armed with a plan for every situation, and Shanguo's wayward younger brother, Shuiguo (Yao Wenlong). The Zheng family runs a coffeeshop with two outlets, one in Bishan and the other in Jurong West.Living directly opposite them is the Li family, which comprises the bedridden Jianzhou (Liang Tian), his wife Jinyin (Jin Yinji), and their grandchildren Liqin (Shuan Chen) and Lifen (Paige Chua). They had moved to Bishan a decade ago to begin a new life after the murder of Jianzhou's son by his wife Qiumei (Jue Xi). Liqin had been at odds with Aizhen for a long time and they never fail to bicker when they meet. Jinyin is a gambler, and she had raised Liqin and Lifen with her earnings from her mahjong games, earning her the nickname 'Granny Mahjong'. Liqin and Jinyin are both very protective of Lifen, and she knows nothing about the murder of her father. She had been told from young that her parents had died in a fire.
Soon, Aizhen meets Fang Kai (Pierre Png), a rich young man who preferred to keep his immense wealth secret. Fang Kai is Liqin's best friend in university, and Aizhen tries to get more information about Fang Kai through him. Aizhen meets Fang Kai again on the set of Lifen's short film. Fang Kai poses as part of the middle class, but in fact is the son of the magnate Jason Fang. Jason is married to Janet, but the love between them has long gone. They pretend to be a happy family for the cameras, but this changes when Janet slaps Zen (Lynn Poh), a widowed film producer, who threatens to sue her. The case is later withdrawed.
Qiumei is released from prison and tries to find her family. In the process, she manages to get a job at 899, which Shanguo runs. She eventually meets her family after information from a friendly police officer, Lin Hanwen (Huang Shinan), but she is kicked out by Jinyin and Liqin, much to the horror of Qiaomei and Aizhen. They decide to take her in, but it is not long after that she is fired by Yuxiang when she learns that Qiumei was a convicted murderer.
Zheng Family
| Actor | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Huang Wenyong Huang Wenyong Huang Wenyong is a Malaysia-born Chinese Singaporean actor who has appeared in many Chinese drama Series, and is best known by his own generation for his appearance in The Awakening and The Seletar Robbery... |
Zheng Shanguo (郑山国) | Aizhen, Aishan, Aimei and Weiren's father Yuxiang's husband Qiaomei's eldest son |
| Chen Liping Chen Liping Joyce Chen Liping is a Singaporean-born actress. Probably best known for her role as "Miss Ai-Yo-Yo" in the drama series Good Morning, Sir!, it earned her a "Most Unforgettable TV Character" Award for that role in Star Awards 2003. In the same year, she also took the Best Actress award for her... |
Zhang Yuxiang (张玉香) | Aizhen, Aishan, Aimei and Weiren's mother Shanguo's wife Youli's friend |
| Yvonne Lim Yvonne Lim Yvonne Lim is a Singaporean actress who has starred in many drama serials on MediaCorp Channel 8 since 1997.Lim was the first runner-up in the Singapore Polytechnic Beauty Quest and a finalist with Go Magazine's Cover Girl Contest before she joined Star Search in 1997... |
Zheng Aizhen(郑爱真) | Yuxiang and Shanguo's eldest daughter Liqin's wife Television newscaster Yang Yan's enemy Xiaolong's mother |
| Belinda Lee Belinda Lee Belinda Lee was an English actress.Born in Budleigh Salterton, England, Lee was signed to a film contract in 1954 by the Rank Studios after being seen performing as a student of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art... |
Zheng Aishan (郑爱善) | Yuxiang and Shanguo's second daughter Co-owner of 899 Cafe Youli's wife |
| Cai Peixuan | Zheng Aimei (郑爱美) | Yuxiang and Shanguo's youngest daughter Yue Guang's friend Co-owner of 899 Cafe 4D's wife |
| 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... |
Zheng Shuiguo (郑水国) Aunt Suanmei (酸梅姨) |
Shanguo's brother Qiaomei's youngest son Chef Qiumei's second husband |
| Hong Damu | Lu Qiaomei (卢巧妹) | Shanguo and Shuiguo's mother Jinyin's friend In a relationship with Uncle Rojak |
| Chen Xijie | Zheng Weiren (鄭偉仁) | Shanguo and Yuxiang's son |
| Calvin Soh | Wu Youli (吴有礼) | See Wu family. |
| Hayden Hee | 4D Zhu Zhongfeng (朱仲峰) |
See 899 Coffee Shop. |
| Jess Teong | Guan Qiumei (关秋梅) | See Li family. |
Li family
| Actor | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Shaun Chen Shaun Chen Shaun Chen is a MediaCorp actor, most notable for his role in Holland V. He married his girlfriend of 6 years, fellow MediaCorp artiste Michelle Chia in May 2009. However, they had confirmed their divorce on 27 April 2011.-Career:... |
Li Liqin (李立勤) | Qiumei's son Previous CEO of JZ Production Company Aizhen's husband Xiaolong's father Fangkai's buddy Evil Mastermind Murdered Zen Deceased |
| Paige Chua Paige Chua Paige Chua is a model and television actress from Singapore. She graduated from National University of Singapore Faculty of Arts and Social Science with a Bachelor in Arts... |
Li Lifen (李立芬) | Qiumei's daughter Roland's wife Film director |
| Jin Yinji | Lan Jinyin (蓝金银) | Liqin and Lifen's grandmother Jianzhou's wife |
| Liang Tian | Li Jianzhou (李建舟) | Jinyin's husband Liqin and Lifen's grandfather Deceased |
| Jess Teong | Guan Qiumei (关秋梅) | Liqin and Lifen's mother Ex-convict Dezhu's assistant Shuiguo's wife |
| Yvonne Lim Yvonne Lim Yvonne Lim is a Singaporean actress who has starred in many drama serials on MediaCorp Channel 8 since 1997.Lim was the first runner-up in the Singapore Polytechnic Beauty Quest and a finalist with Go Magazine's Cover Girl Contest before she joined Star Search in 1997... |
Zheng Aizhen(郑爱真) | See Zheng family. |
| Adam Chen Adam Chen Adam Chen is a Chinese Singaporean television and film actor.-Biography:Chen is a civil engineering graduate and was offered a contract to join MediaCorp before his graduation. Before becoming an actor on MediaCorp Channel 8, Chen worked as a model for numerous print and television commercials in... |
Roland | See Yue family. |
| 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... |
Zheng Shuiguo (郑水国) | See Zheng family. |
Wu family
| Actor | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Calvin Soh | Wu Youli (吴有礼) | Youqing's brother Rag-and-bone man (Karung-guni) Aishan's husband Jinlian's son Bai Shouye's biological son |
| 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... |
Wu Youqing (吴有情) | Youli's sister Lawyer Yue Guang's former fiancee Fang Kai's wife Jinlian's daughter Bai Shouye's biological daughter |
| Belinda Lee Belinda Lee Belinda Lee was an English actress.Born in Budleigh Salterton, England, Lee was signed to a film contract in 1954 by the Rank Studios after being seen performing as a student of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art... actress |
Zheng Aishan (郑爱善) | See Zheng family. |
| Pierre Png Pierre Png Pierre Png is a Peranakan Chinese Singaporean MediaCorp television and film actor and comedian who works on both Channel 5 and Channel 8 . He is best known for his role as Phua Chu-Beng in Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd and as Mo Yangyang in Holland V... |
Fang Kai (方楷) | See Fang family. |
| 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... |
Liu Jinlian (刘金莲) | Bai Shouye's former wife Youqing and Youli's mother Trickster Dried Chilli's friend Yue Guang's friend Deceased |
Yue family
| Actor | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Zhang Yaodong Zhang Yaodong Zhang Yaodong is a Singapore actor. Yaodong entered the entertainment circle after joining Star Search in 1999. He was a model and had done various commercials before joining Mediacorp. He made his small screen debut in the ever popular sitcom, Don't Worry, Be Happy VI. He has also been awarded... |
Yue Guang (岳光) | Roland's uncle Counsellor Jinlian's friend Youqing's former fiance Deceased |
| Adam Chen Adam Chen Adam Chen is a Chinese Singaporean television and film actor.-Biography:Chen is a civil engineering graduate and was offered a contract to join MediaCorp before his graduation. Before becoming an actor on MediaCorp Channel 8, Chen worked as a model for numerous print and television commercials in... |
Roland | Yue Guang's nephew Lifen's husband Zen's former boyfriend H20's guardian |
Fang family
| Actor | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pierre Png Pierre Png Pierre Png is a Peranakan Chinese Singaporean MediaCorp television and film actor and comedian who works on both Channel 5 and Channel 8 . He is best known for his role as Phua Chu-Beng in Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd and as Mo Yangyang in Holland V... |
Fang Kai (方楷) | Jason and Janet's son Felicia's brother Aizhen's former boyfriend Youqing's husband Xiaolong's godfather Chairman of JZ Production Company |
| Chen Shucheng Chen Shucheng -Acting:Chen joined Mediacorp, then known as Radio Television Singapore , as an actor in 1971. Since then he has portrayed many different roles ranging from the young nerdy doctor in The Awakening, a rich flirting playboy in Pretty Faces to the strict and unbending father in Love at 0°C .-Life... |
Jason Fang (Jason方) | Fang Kai and Felicia's father Janet's husband Zen's former admirer |
| He Jie He Jie He Jie is a mandopop singer in China. She participated in the 2005 Super Girl competition, where she came to prominence after placing 4th in the 2005 competition.-Albums:-Single:-External links:*... |
Janet Fang (Janet方) | Jason's wife Fang Kai's mother Felicia's stepmother |
| Sharon Wong | Felicia Fang (Felicia方) | Jason and Janet's daughter Graduate Liqin's ex-girlfriend |
899 Coffee Shop
| Actor | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cai Peixuan | Zheng Aimei (郑爱美) | See Zheng family. |
| Huang Wenyong Huang Wenyong Huang Wenyong is a Malaysia-born Chinese Singaporean actor who has appeared in many Chinese drama Series, and is best known by his own generation for his appearance in The Awakening and The Seletar Robbery... |
Zheng Shanguo (郑山国) | See Zheng family. |
| Chen Liping Chen Liping Joyce Chen Liping is a Singaporean-born actress. Probably best known for her role as "Miss Ai-Yo-Yo" in the drama series Good Morning, Sir!, it earned her a "Most Unforgettable TV Character" Award for that role in Star Awards 2003. In the same year, she also took the Best Actress award for her... |
Zhang Yuxiang (张玉香) | See Zheng family. |
| Hayden Hee | 4D Zhu Zhongfeng (朱仲峰) |
Aimei's husband Worker at 899 Cafe |
| Patricia Mok Patricia Mok Patricia Mok is a Chinese Singaporean actress, best known for humorous roles on Comedy Nite during her stint as a JTEAM artiste. Patricia Mok has established herself as a competent host and a versatile actress, having bagged the Best Supporting Actress Award in Star Awards 2003 for playing a dowdy... |
Dried Chilli (辣椒干) | Hongzhong's former wife Yuxiang and Shanguo's former employee Jinlian's friend Runs a chain of Penang Laksa stores Yuxiang's friend |
| Chen Huihui | Quan Sao (全嫂) | Yuxiang and Shanguo's former employee Quan's ex-wife Ah Ru, Ah Hui, and Ah Xiang's mother In a relationship with Sotong Chen |
| Duan Weiming | Hongzhong (洪中) | Dried Chilli's former husband Shanguo and Yuxiang's former employee Jinyin's friend Tissue paper seller |
| Foyce Le | Wei Wei (薇薇) | Masseur Hongzhong's former girlfriend |
| Asmiyah Bte Asbah | Wati | Shanguo and Yuxiang's former employee |
| Uncredited | Param | Shanguo and Yuxiang's former employee Married in India |
| Uncredited | Orbit | Obiang's sister Shanguo and Yuxiang's former employee Dezhu's admirer |
| Uncredited | Obiang | Orbit's sister Shanguo and Yuxiang's former employee Dezhu's admirer |
| Yun Changling | Uncle Rojak (Rojak叔) | Shanguo and Yuxiang's former employee In a relationship with Qiaomei |
| Uncredited | Auntie Chicken Rice (鸡饭嫂) | Shanguo and Yuxiang's former employee |
| Uncredited | Sotong Chen (Sotong陳) | Shanguo and Yuxiang's former employee In a relationship with Quan Sao |
Lin Family
| Actor | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
Dolly Lin (林多利) | Hanwen's wife Yuxiang's friend Zen's best friend Minxing's agent President of the Women's Club Xiaodong,Xiaoxi and Xiaonan's mother Dedao's former girlfriend |
| Huang Shinan | Lin Hanwen (林汉文) | Duoli's husband Police officer Xiaodong,Xiaonan and Xiaoxi's father Shuixian's former boyfriend |
| Chen Xingyu | Lin Xiaonan (林小南) | Duoli and Hanwen's son Xiaoxi's brother Ah Ru's friend |
| Leron Heng | Lin Xiaoxi (林小西) | Duoli and Hanwen's daughter Xiaonan's sister In relationship with H2O |
| Uncredited | Lin Xiaodong (林小东) | Duoli and Hanwen's eldest son Deceased Banged by HanWen(accident) |
Supporting cast
| Actor | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua Ang Joshua Ang Joshua Ang Ser Kian is a Mediacorp artiste from Singapore who starred alongside Shawn Lee in the film I Not Stupid and its sequel I Not Stupid Too.Ang studied at Pasir Ris Secondary School.... |
H20 Gao Yongjun (高勇俊) |
Zen's stepson Xiaoxi's friend Shuixian's former student Vice Chairman of JZ Production Company Vice Chairman of Zen Production Company |
| Lynn Poh | Zen Zhou (Zen周) | H20's stepmother Head of JZ Production Company Head of Zen Production Company Jason's business partner Roland's former girlriend Duoli's friend Deceased (Murdered by Liqin) |
| Cassandra See | Helen | Yuxiang's best friend |
| Wallace Ang | Nick | Liqin's ex-colleague |
| Pamelyn Chee | Ah Bing (阿冰) | Auntie OK's daughter |
| Celest Chong Celest Chong Celest Chong is an actress and singer,as well as former cover model.- Biography :Early lifeCelest Chong is the youngest child of four other daughters. Celest’s mother was from an orchid flower family and her dad was a blacksmith... |
Bai Shuixian （白水苋） | H20 and Xiaoxi's former form teacher Shouye's daughter Youli and Youqing's half-sister Hanwen's former girlfriend Teaching in China |
| 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... |
Zhao Dezhu （赵得柱） | TCM practitioner Dedao's brother Qiumei's admirer |
| 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... |
Zhao Dedao (赵得道) | Gynecologist Dezhu's brother Duoli's former boyfriend |
| Zheng Yazhu | Auntie Garbage (垃圾婆) | Youli's godmother Rag-and-bone woman (Karung-guni) Ben's mother |
| Zhang Wei Zhang Wei Zhang Wei was a younger brother of the warlord Zhang Lu during the late Han Dynasty period of Chinese history. Following Cao Cao's attack on Hanzhong, Zhang Wei strongly suggested for defense of the city. After Cao Cao ended up taking Hanzhong, Zhang Wei escaped to Bazhong where he fought against... |
Bai Shouye (白守业) | Bai Shuixian's father Xiaoke and Shuiguo's boss Leader of a traid Youqing and Youli's biological father Deceased |
Minor Cast
| Actor | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Kanny Theng Kanny Theng Kanny Theng is a Singaporean model turned actress. She is the brand ambassador for Hakubi White C Sato Pharmaceutical Canada Inc. She has been bought up as an Online Game Ambassador Monster Forest for Asiasoft Singapore... |
May | Yue Guang's former employee Aimei's friend |
| Huang Shuyun | Rose | Aishan's former office compeititor |
| Vina Lim | Ah Ru (阿如) | Quan Sao's daughter Xiaonan's friend |
| Damus Lim | Ah Hui (阿辉) | Quan Sao's second son |
| Justin Peng | Ah Xiang (阿祥) | Quan Sao's eldest son |
| Lawrence Wong Lawrence Wong Lawrence Wong is currently a Member of Parliament for West Coast Group Representation Constituency in Singapore... |
Ben | Youqing's former pupil Auntie Garbage's third son |
| Henry Heng | PP Yeo | Youqing's former boss Ben's boss Fangs' legal consultant |
| Le Yao | Yang Yan (杨艳) | Aizhen's rival Television news reporter |
| Sun Yuhui | Auntie OK (好姨) | Ah Bing's mother Deceased |
| Dawn Yeoh Dawn Yeoh Dawn Yeoh is a Singaporean MediaCorp actress, most notable for her debut role in The Shining Star.It was mentioned in Xin.sg that Dawn Yeoh's contract with MediaCorp had expired on Dec 2009, and she was no longer a MediaCorp artiste, hence her exclusion from the Top 20 Most Popular Female artistes... |
Duoli's foe | Deceased |
| Silver Ang | Dai Minxing (戴敏星) | Duoli's protege Actress Imprisoned |
| Seth Ang | Xiaoke (小柯) | Bai Shuixian's admirer Bai Shouye's right-hand man Shuiguo's former superior |
| Uncredited | Maria | Duoli and Hanwen's former maid |
| Zhang Wenxiang | Ma Shengli (马胜利) | Hong Kong film director |
| Wang Changli | Mr. Han (韩主任) | Aizhen's boss |
| Uncredited | Li Xiaolong | Aizhen and Liqin's son Fang Kai's godson |
| Zhu Xiufeng | Mdm. Gao (高老太太) | H20's grandmother Zen's mother-in-law |
| Uncredited | Annie | Shanguo and Yuxiang's former maid |
| Uncredited | Soldier | Xiaoxi's former admirer |
Yuxiang and Shanguo
Yuxiang fancies a large bungalow at Lentor Plain, but Shanguo is miserly and refuses to even consider buying it. Yuxiang comes up with an elaborate scheme to persuade Shanguo to buy the house, and contacts Lin Duoli (Pan Lingling), her property agent friend, to help her. Eventually, they move into the bungalow, much to Qiaomei's disappointment. Shanguo decides to transfer ownership of the flat to Qiaomei and Shuiguo.Duoli and Hanwen
Duoli is undergoing a divorce from Hanwen because Hanwen banged their 1st son(Xiao Dong)by accident.Ever since Duoli will not forget what Han Wen did in the past . They promise to keep this a secret from their children until Xiaoxi (Leron Heng), their eldest daughter, turns 18 and finishes her 'A' Level examinations. They continue to sleep in the same room to prevent their children from knowing anything. While packing, Xiaoxi finds out that her parents were divorced, but she keeps quiet, pretending not to know anything.Yuxiang and Youli
Yuxiang moves into her new house and is happy with everything but her neighbours, the Wus- Youli (Cavin Soh) and Youqing (Joanne Peh). Youli is a rag-and-bone man who had gotten rich with his investments, while Youqing is a hot prospect in the legal world, a rising talent within PP Yeo's (Henry Heng) law firm. Yuxiang is always embroiled in quarrels with him, and they frequently threaten each other with lawsuits. Youli mocks Yuxiang for her branded clothing and accessories, calling her a 'Christmas Tree', and Yuxiang counters by giving Youli the nickname 'Weirdo'. Youli keeps a cloth around his neck at all times to hide his tumour. He refuses to have it removed as he is afraid of operations and hospitals.Youqing, Fang Kai and Yue Guang
Youqing is cold on the exterior but is a warm person inside. She was kidnapped as a child and was trapped together with a young boy who had told her the story of the Tortoise Prince. This boy, as would be revealed later on in the series, was actually Fang Kai. In memory of the boy, she keeps several tortoises as pets. As a result of the trauma from the kidnapping experience, she develops claustrophobia and a general distrust towards men. She puts up a cold exterior in defense of her inner psychological scars. All this changes when she meets Yue Guang (Zhang Yaodong) a psychiatrist. She mistakes him for a pervert at first, but later falls in love with him. The feelings are mutual and they get together in a few weeks. Youli likes Yue Guang and places his stamp of approval on the relationship.Aizhen and Fang Kai
Meanwhile, love blossoms between Aizhen and Fang Kai. Despite their frequent quarrels, they are deeply in love with each other. Fang Kai does not want to enter business like his father, instead deciding to run a LAN shop in a shopping centre. Yuxiang is greatly displeased with their relationship as she wants Aizhen to be with a rich man. Yuxiang thinks that Fang Kai is a gigolo and teams up with her friend Helen (Cassandra See) to sabotage their relationship. All of their attempts fail miserably.It is not long before Yuxiang finds out about Fang Kai's real identity. She immediately endorses their relationship and Aizhen and Fang Kai can now continue their relationship openly. Lifen's friendship with Aizhen is marred when she briefly creates a love triangle between the couple, but Fang Kai has eyes only for Aizhen.
Aizhen is a job hopper who always has bad relationships with her superiors. But after meeting Yang Yan (Le Yao), a reporter, she decides to enter Clear Sky News Agency as a reporter as well. At the agency, she immediately has spats with Yang Yan and her cameraman, Ah Boon. They constantly collaborate to make trouble for Aizhen, but most of their plans are foiled. Aizhen gets the chance to appear of television, and Yuxiang is very proud of her, but is very disappointed when only her daughter's voice is heard.
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- Aishan and Youli
- Aimei and 4D
- Shuiguo and Qiumei
Viewership Ratings
The drama did not fare very well in ratings. One reason is due to the fact that Korean Drama Cruel Temptation was running at the same time on Channel U which attracted many viewers.The initial part of the drama attracted an average of 680,000 viewers, middle part 730,000 and above 800,000 towards the ending. At one time, the ratings plunged to a low of 400,000, making it the long-running drama produced by Mediacorp with the lowest ratings. Viewers of Your Hand In Mine suggested that Cruel Temptation should be aired in the weekend to fight head on with Taiwanese drama Love, instead of Glory of Family which was airing during weekends.
Trivia
- Se Ce was to be played by Sharon Wong; but she played Felicia Fang instead.
- Yue Caipiao was to play Yue Guang's daughter. However, due to a change in the script, her character was renamed Cui Ruanfei and separated from Yue Guang's storyline.
- Hayden Hee is the brother of Julian HeeJulian HeeJulian Hee is a Chinese actor-model from Singapore.Julian won Mr. Manhunt Singapore in 2002 and represented Singapore in Manhunt International 2002 held in Shanghai. He was a semi-finalist in Mr World 2003 held in London....
, a Mediacorp artiste. - Jason Fang's hairstyle resembles that of Lucas Chia, the Mediacorp CEO from 2005 to 2011.
- Joanne PehJoanne PehJoanne 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...
playes two roles in the serial, as daughter and mother Wu Youqing and Liu Jinlian. Wang YuqingWang YuqingJeffrey 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...
also plays two roles, as the twins Zhao Dezhu and Zhao Dedao. - The serial's first opening sequence ran from Episodes 1 to 90, while the second will run from Episode 91 to the finale (Episode 180).
- The theme song of the serial has three different renditions, by the band Milubing, Cavin Soh, and Teresa Tseng. They have the same lyrics but different tunes.
- Joanne PehJoanne PehJoanne 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 Zhang Yao Dong act together for the second time after The Greatest Love of All. They made their third pair-up in A Tale of 2 Cities, another TV drama. - Chen LipingChen LipingJoyce Chen Liping is a Singaporean-born actress. Probably best known for her role as "Miss Ai-Yo-Yo" in the drama series Good Morning, Sir!, it earned her a "Most Unforgettable TV Character" Award for that role in Star Awards 2003. In the same year, she also took the Best Actress award for her...
and Huang Wen Yong had made up husband and wife for Just in SingaporeJust in SingaporeJust in Singapore is a Singaporean Chinese modern comedic drama which was telecasted on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8. It made its debut on 25 February 2008 and ended on 04 April 2008...
. This will be their last time pairing up in this drama. - Zhang Yao Dong and Pierre PngPierre PngPierre Png is a Peranakan Chinese Singaporean MediaCorp television and film actor and comedian who works on both Channel 5 and Channel 8 . He is best known for his role as Phua Chu-Beng in Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd and as Mo Yangyang in Holland V...
pairs up in this drama as well as The ScoreThe ScoreThe Score may refer to:* The Score Magazine, a Chennai magazine* The Score Television Network, a Canadian sports channel* The Score , a 1996 album by Fugees* The Score – An Epic Journey, a 2005 album by the symphonic metal band Epica...
and A Tale of 2 Cities.
Star Awards 2011Star Awards 2011Star Awards 2011 was a double television award ceremony held in Singapore. It is part of the annual Star Awards organised by MediaCorp for the two free-to-air channels, MediaCorp Channel 8 and MediaCorp Channel U. Star Awards 2011 was telecast 'LIVE' on Channel 8, on 17 April 2011 and 24 April 2011...
Nominations
- Shaun ChenShaun ChenShaun Chen is a MediaCorp actor, most notable for his role in Holland V. He married his girlfriend of 6 years, fellow MediaCorp artiste Michelle Chia in May 2009. However, they had confirmed their divorce on 27 April 2011.-Career:...
, the villain of this drama, was ironically nominated for the Best Actor, but lost to Qi Yu Wu in The Family CourtThe Family CourtThe Family Court is a Singaporean Chinese drama which was telecasted on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8. It made its debut on 1 September 2010 and ended on 1 October 2010. This drama serial consists of 23 episodes, and was screened on every weekday night at 9:00 pm...
. - Joanne PehJoanne PehJoanne 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...
was nominated for the Best Actress, but lost to Rui EnRui EnRui En is a Chinese Singaporean singer-actress based in Singapore currently.Rui En was talent-spotted while appearing in SingTel's popular SingTel hi!Card commercial as the iconic "running girl" in 2001. She was offered a general management contract by Artiste Networks, a section of Hype Records...
in With You. - Xie Yiwen was nominated for the Best Director, but lost to Breakout's director.