Zhizun Hongyan
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Zhizun Hongyan is a 2004 Chinese television series based on the biography of Wu Zetian
, the only woman in Chinese history to assume the title of Empress Regnant
. The series was first broadcast on CTS in Taiwan in 2004 under the Chinese title 武媚娘傳奇 (Wu Meiniang Chuanqi; literally: The Legend of Wu Meiniang).
, and contains many significant historical events such as Wang Yingzhen's rebellion, the war between the Tang Dynasty and the Tujue
, and the taming of the Yellow River
. Throughout the series Wu Meiniang is portrayed as a simple, intelligent and kind woman who persists in love at all costs. Although she is framed by her enemies, she has never been afraid of them. Because of her fate, she has experienced various kinds of love and hatred and has been involved in intrigues in the inner palace ever since she stepped in there. She finally takes on the responsibilities of constructing her empire.
Zhizun Hongyan on xinhuanet.com Zhizun Hongyan page on CTS website Zhizun Hongyan on Baidu Baike
Wu Zetian
Wu Zetian , personal name Wu Zhao , often referred to as Tian Hou during the Tang Dynasty and Empress Consort Wu in later times, was the only woman in the history of China to assume the title of Empress Regnant...
, the only woman in Chinese history to assume the title of Empress Regnant
Emperor of China
The Emperor of China refers to any sovereign of Imperial China reigning between the founding of Qin Dynasty of China, united by the King of Qin in 221 BCE, and the fall of Yuan Shikai's Empire of China in 1916. When referred to as the Son of Heaven , a title that predates the Qin unification, the...
. The series was first broadcast on CTS in Taiwan in 2004 under the Chinese title 武媚娘傳奇 (Wu Meiniang Chuanqi; literally: The Legend of Wu Meiniang).
Plot
While the story is generally based on factual history, some fictional elements have been introduced, such as the romance between the empress and Li Junxian, a general of the Tang Dynasty. The series begins with Wu Meiniang's early life as a commoner, and ends with her ascension to the throne. It is set in the Zhenguan era of the reign of Emperor Taizong of TangEmperor Taizong of Tang
Emperor Taizong of Tang , personal name Lǐ Shìmín , was the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty of China, ruling from 626 to 649...
, and contains many significant historical events such as Wang Yingzhen's rebellion, the war between the Tang Dynasty and the Tujue
Göktürks
The Göktürks or Kök Türks, were a nomadic confederation of peoples in medieval Inner Asia. Known in Chinese sources as 突厥 , the Göktürks under the leadership of Bumin Qaghan The Göktürks or Kök Türks, (Old Turkic: Türük or Kök Türük or Türük; Celestial Turks) were a nomadic confederation of...
, and the taming of the Yellow River
Yellow River
The Yellow River or Huang He, formerly known as the Hwang Ho, is the second-longest river in China and the sixth-longest in the world at the estimated length of . Originating in the Bayan Har Mountains in Qinghai Province in western China, it flows through nine provinces of China and empties into...
. Throughout the series Wu Meiniang is portrayed as a simple, intelligent and kind woman who persists in love at all costs. Although she is framed by her enemies, she has never been afraid of them. Because of her fate, she has experienced various kinds of love and hatred and has been involved in intrigues in the inner palace ever since she stepped in there. She finally takes on the responsibilities of constructing her empire.
Cast
- Alyssa Chia as Wu MeiniangWu ZetianWu Zetian , personal name Wu Zhao , often referred to as Tian Hou during the Tang Dynasty and Empress Consort Wu in later times, was the only woman in the history of China to assume the title of Empress Regnant...
- Vincent ZhaoVincent ZhaoVincent 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...
as Li Junxian- Ji Tianfu as young Li Junxian
- Kou Zhenhai as Emperor Taizong of TangEmperor Taizong of TangEmperor Taizong of Tang , personal name Lǐ Shìmín , was the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty of China, ruling from 626 to 649...
- Bao Jianfeng as Emperor Gaozong of TangEmperor Gaozong of TangEmperor Gaozong of Tang , personal name Li Zhi , was the third emperor of the Tang Dynasty in China, ruling from 649 to 683...
- Sun Xing as Zhangsun WujiZhangsun WujiZhangsun Wuji , courtesy name Fuji , formally Duke of Zhao , was a chancellor of the Chinese dynasty Tang Dynasty during the reigns of his brother-in-law Emperor Taizong and nephew Emperor Gaozong...
- Yang Tongshu as Xu Yingying
- Tian Zhong as Qian Xiaoduo
- Shi Yu as Duan Changde
- Zhang Guoqing as Jia Jinyuan
- Zhang Tong as Empress WangEmpress Wang (Gaozong)Empress Wang was an empress of the Chinese dynasty Tang Dynasty. She was the first wife and empress of Emperor Gaozong and became empress shortly after he became emperor in 649. She, however, did not bear any sons for him and was not favored...
- Jessie Chang as Consort XiaoConsort Xiao (Gaozong)Consort Xiao, imperial consort rank Shufei was a concubine of Emperor Gaozong of Tang...
- Zhang Mingjian as Di RenjieDi RenjieDí Rénjié , courtesy name Huaiying , formally Duke Wenhui of Liang , was an official of the Chinese Tang Dynasty and Wu Zetian's Zhou Dynasty, twice serving as chancellor during her reign...
- Yue Yueli as Wu ShihuoWu ShihuoWǔ Shìhuò , was the father of Wu Zetian, the only woman in the history of China to assume the title of Empress Regnant. Posthumously honored with the title of King Zhongxiao, Wu was the son of Wu Hua and became a timber merchant. He was also known as the Duke of Ying and King of Wei serving as army...
- Dai Chunrong as Wu Meiniang's mother
- Wang Dongfang as Yuanbao
- Wu Qiang as Shiquan
- Ye Qing as Dongshi
- Fang Yuan as Ling Jing
- Ji Qilin as Li YuanjiLi YuanjiLi Yuanji , formally Prince La of Chao , more commonly known by the title of Prince of Qi , nickname Sanhu , was an imperial prince of the Chinese Tang Dynasty...
- Xu Shouqin as Shangguan YiShangguan YiShangguan Yi , courtesy name Youshao , formally Duke of Chu , was an official of the Chinese dynasty Tang Dynasty, serving as chancellor during the reign of Emperor Gaozong...
- Li Li-chun as Yuan Tiangang
- Zhang Danlu as Shangguan Wan'erShangguan Wan'erShangguan Wan'er , imperial consort rank Zhaorong , posthumous name Wenhui , was the granddaughter of Shangguan Yi and was one of the women most famous in Chinese history for her talent...
- You Jin as Xiao Yu
- Hu Dagang as Tian Sheng
- Wei Yibo as Colonel Wang
- Yu Jianguo as Chuai Fantian
- Wang Ning as Shi Yaoqian
External links
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Zhizun Hongyan on xinhuanet.com Zhizun Hongyan page on CTS website Zhizun Hongyan on Baidu Baike
Baidu Baike
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