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The Master of Tai Chi (TVB)
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The Master of Tai Chi is a TVB period action series broadcast in February 2008.
The series is TVB's first high-definition series that was ever produced. It was filmed in early 2006 and aired in February-March 2008. Filming locations include Shanghai
, as well as Kunming
and Jianshui County in Yunnan
province.
This is TVB's custom-made series for kung-fu icon Vincent Zhao
. At the request of Zhao, the main character's name has been changed from 'Wen Zhiu' to 'Mo Ma'.
Orphaned as a child, Mo Ma (Vincent Zhao
) grew up in the country and started learning Tai Chi from his mentor at a very young age. The devastating experience of being abandoned by his mother and eventually his mentor as well has left him twisted and full of hatred. After a series of events that leads to his house being burnt down in the village, his best friend Mai Fung-Nin (Kenneth Ma
) and him joins the army. After yet another series of events, they saved Yin Chi-Kwai (Myolie Wu
) and Yin Chui-Kiu (Selena Li
) and travelled to the capital together. In the capital, another series of events leads Mo Ma to be reunited to his mentor and he starts learning Tai Chi from his mentor seriously.
Throughout the series, Mo Ma and his friends will experience many injustice that is planned by the Mayor's Assistant and the Head Police Officer aided by Lui Yau-Ngo (Derek Kok
). The relationships of each character in the series will change and evolve as well especially between Mou Ma and Song Ching (Melissa Ng
), Mai Fung-Nin and Yin Chui-Kiu and lastly between Yin Chi-Kwai and Tuen Hiu-Sing (Raymond Lam
), Mo Ma's rival.
The series is TVB's first high-definition series that was ever produced. It was filmed in early 2006 and aired in February-March 2008. Filming locations include Shanghai
Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
, as well as Kunming
Kunming
' is the capital and largest city of Yunnan Province in Southwest China. It was known as Yunnan-Fou until the 1920s. A prefecture-level city, it is the political, economic, communications and cultural centre of Yunnan, and is the seat of the provincial government...
and Jianshui County in Yunnan
Yunnan
Yunnan is a province of the People's Republic of China, located in the far southwest of the country spanning approximately and with a population of 45.7 million . The capital of the province is Kunming. The province borders Burma, Laos, and Vietnam.Yunnan is situated in a mountainous area, with...
province.
This is TVB's custom-made series for kung-fu icon Vincent Zhao
Vincent Zhao
Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo , sometimes credited as Chiu Man-cheuk, is a Chinese actor and martial artist. Zhao is best known playing the role of Chinese folk hero Wong Fei-hung in the Once Upon a Time in China film and television series.-Early life:Zhao was born in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China, as the...
. At the request of Zhao, the main character's name has been changed from 'Wen Zhiu' to 'Mo Ma'.
Synopsis
- It demonstrates the philosophy of the way,
- It shows the path to wisdom and harmony,
- A master is here to teach the essence of Tai Chi!
Orphaned as a child, Mo Ma (Vincent Zhao
Vincent Zhao
Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo , sometimes credited as Chiu Man-cheuk, is a Chinese actor and martial artist. Zhao is best known playing the role of Chinese folk hero Wong Fei-hung in the Once Upon a Time in China film and television series.-Early life:Zhao was born in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China, as the...
) grew up in the country and started learning Tai Chi from his mentor at a very young age. The devastating experience of being abandoned by his mother and eventually his mentor as well has left him twisted and full of hatred. After a series of events that leads to his house being burnt down in the village, his best friend Mai Fung-Nin (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...
) and him joins the army. After yet another series of events, they saved Yin Chi-Kwai (Myolie Wu
Myolie Wu
Myolie Wu Hang-yee is a Hong Kong actress for the Hong Kong TVB television station and a singer under contracts with Neway Star-Career:...
) and Yin Chui-Kiu (Selena Li
Selena Li
Selena Li Sze-wan is an actress and former Miss Hong Kong 2003 contestant. That year, as a contestant from Toronto, Selena was the winner of Miss Talent and Miss Photogenic. Prior to entering the Miss Hong Kong pageant, Selena was attending the University of Toronto studying for a Bachelor of...
) and travelled to the capital together. In the capital, another series of events leads Mo Ma to be reunited to his mentor and he starts learning Tai Chi from his mentor seriously.
Throughout the series, Mo Ma and his friends will experience many injustice that is planned by the Mayor's Assistant and the Head Police Officer aided by Lui Yau-Ngo (Derek Kok
Derek Kok
Derek Kwok Jing-hung is a Hong Kong actor who has worked for TVB since 1986. He filmed over 60 dramas. He is specialised in action and Chinese Kung Fu performance.His career started when he entered the New Talent Singing Awards in 1985...
). The relationships of each character in the series will change and evolve as well especially between Mou Ma and Song Ching (Melissa Ng
Melissa Ng
Melissa Ng Mei Hang is a semi-retired TV actress in Hong Kong. She has been a TVB actress since 1996 after coming second in the Miss Chinese International Pageant, retiring from acting in 2007 to start a family...
), Mai Fung-Nin and Yin Chui-Kiu and lastly between Yin Chi-Kwai and Tuen Hiu-Sing (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...
), Mo Ma's rival.
Cast
| Cast | Role | Description |
| Vincent Zhao Vincent Zhao Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo , sometimes credited as Chiu Man-cheuk, is a Chinese actor and martial artist. Zhao is best known playing the role of Chinese folk hero Wong Fei-hung in the Once Upon a Time in China film and television series.-Early life:Zhao was born in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China, as the... |
Mo Ma 巫馬 |
Kwan San-Yuet's student. |
| Melissa Ng Melissa Ng Melissa Ng Mei Hang is a semi-retired TV actress in Hong Kong. She has been a TVB actress since 1996 after coming second in the Miss Chinese International Pageant, retiring from acting in 2007 to start a family... |
Song Ching 桑青 |
Mai Fung-Lin's fiance. Mo Ma's love interest |
| 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... |
Tuen Hiu-Sing 段曉星 |
Chong Lung Pai (蒼龍派) Head Master Yin Chi-Kwai's lover. Mo Ma's rival. |
| Myolie Wu Myolie Wu Myolie Wu Hang-yee is a Hong Kong actress for the Hong Kong TVB television station and a singer under contracts with Neway Star-Career:... |
Yin Chi-Kwai 言子規 |
Yin Chui-Kiu's sister. Tuen Hiu-Sing's lover. |
| 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... |
Mai Fung-Nin 米豐年 |
Restaurant Owner Mo Ma's best friend. Yin Chiu-Kiu's husband. |
| Selena Li Selena Li Selena Li Sze-wan is an actress and former Miss Hong Kong 2003 contestant. That year, as a contestant from Toronto, Selena was the winner of Miss Talent and Miss Photogenic. Prior to entering the Miss Hong Kong pageant, Selena was attending the University of Toronto studying for a Bachelor of... |
Yin Chui-Kiu 言翠翹 |
Yin Chi-Kwai's sister. Mai Fung-Lin's wife. |
| 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... |
Tuen Tai-Bak 段泰北 |
Chong Lung Pai (蒼龍派) Ex-Head Master Tuen Hiu-Sing's father. |
| Lau Siu Ming (劉兆銘) | Kwan San-Yuet 關山越 |
Mo Ma's mentor. |
| 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:... |
Ma Keung 麻強 |
Chong Lung Pai (蒼龍派) Eldest Student |
| Derek Kok Derek Kok Derek Kwok Jing-hung is a Hong Kong actor who has worked for TVB since 1986. He filmed over 60 dramas. He is specialised in action and Chinese Kung Fu performance.His career started when he entered the New Talent Singing Awards in 1985... |
Lui Yau-Ngo 閭丘傲 |
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| Yoyo Chen Yoyo Chen Yoyo Chen is a Hong Kong actress under TVB.-Biography:Yoyo was given her first TVB role in 2004 in the Sunshine Heartbeat... (陳自瑤) |
So Hung-Ling 蘇紅菱 |
Lui Yau-Ngo's lover. |
| David Chiang David Chiang John Chiang is a Hong Kong actor. His Chinese name is Chiang Da-wei . He is sometimes credited as David Chiang.-Biography:... |
Mo Jik 巫直 |
Mo Ma's father. |
| Ellesmere Choy (蔡子健) | Chai Kei Hak-Yeung 柴崎克洋 |
Tuen Hiu-Sing's best friend/classmate. |
| Wilson Tsui (艾威) | Chai Wai 柴威 |
Head Police Officer |
Viewership ratings
| Week | Episode | Average Points | Peaking Points | References | |
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February 25 - February 29, 2008 | 1 — 5 | |
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March 3 - March 7, 2008 | 6 — 10 | |
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March 10 - March 14, 2008 | 11 — 15 | |
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March 17 - March 21, 2008 | 16 — 20 | |
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March 24 - March 28, 2008 | 21 — 25 | |
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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 Actor in a Supporting Role" (Kenneth MaKenneth MaKenneth Ma Kwok-ming is a Chinese Canadian actor from Hong Kong. He graduated from University of British Columbia majoring in Mechanical Engineering...
- Mai Fung-Nin)
External links
- TVB.com The Master of Tai Chi - Official Website
- K for TVB.net The Master of Tai Chi - Episodic Synopsis and Screen Captures