Legend of Lu Zhen
| Legend of Lu Zhen | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Female Prime Minister |
| Genre | Historical, romantic comedy |
| Based on | Zhang Wei Female Prime Minister |
| Written by | Zhang Wei |
| Directed by |
Li Huizhu Zheng Wei'en Liang Guoguan |
| Starring |
Zanilia Zhao Chen Xiao Maggie Cheung Ho-yee Leanne Liu Gui Gui Jin Qiaoqiao Yang Rong |
| Opening theme | Li Yuchun Cherish |
| Ending theme | Zanilia Zhao and Chen Xiao Mood |
| Country of origin | China |
| Original language(s) | Mandarin |
| No. of episodes | 59 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) |
Yu Zheng Mu Xiaohui |
| Location(s) | Hengdian World Studios |
| Production company(s) |
Perfect World Hunan Broadcasting System Yu Zheng Studio |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | Hunan Television |
| First shown in | China |
| Original run | May 5, 2013 – May 29, 2013 |
| Legend of Lu Zhen | |||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 陸貞傳奇 | ||||||
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| Simplified Chinese | 陆贞传奇 | ||||||
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Legend of Lu Zhen or Female Prime Minister is a 2013 Chinese historical romantic comedy television series. The television series was directed by Li Huizhu, Zheng Wei'en and Liang Guoguan and produced by Yu Zheng and Mu Xiaohui, and starring Zanilia Zhao, Chen Xiao, Maggie Cheung Ho-yee, Leanne Liu, Gui Gui, Jin Qiaoqiao and Yang Rong.[1][2][3] It was first broadcast on 5 May 2013 in China and subsequently broadcast in other Asian countries such as South Korea and Japan.
Plot
It tells the story of a Chinese lady-in-waiting in the palace of the Chinese dynasty Northern Qi. Lu Zhen is the reliable elder daughter of the Lu family, shouldering the family business. However, her father dies from poison and she is married off by her father's second wife in a scheme to seize all the assets. Lu Zhen flees and is saved by Prince Gao Zhan, who will become the love of her life. Gao Zhan faces the same family problems, where his father dies and Empress Lou steals his throne and gives it to his brother Prince Gao Yan. Through Gao Zhan's connection, Lu Zhen is able to enter the palace and become a maid the twists and turns she encounters are many . She proves her self to all the people she deals but is still begrudge her intelligence, she however overcomes all obstacles, except one she can not officially become the emperors wife. To keep her close he makes her the first female prime minister of China. Unofficially the are married in a ceremony of friends. She is worthy of her position and becomes well known and loved.
Cast
- Zanilia Zhao as Lu Lingxuan.
- Chen Xiao as (Gao Zhan) Emperor Wucheng of Northern Qi.
- Yang Rong as (Xiao Huan Yun) Princess Yongshi.
- Kimi Qiao as (Gao Yan) Emperor Xiaozhao of Northern Qi.
- Li Yixiao as Gao Xiang.
- Maggie Cheung Ho-yee as Lou Qingxiang.
- Jin Qiaoqiao as Du Heng.
- Leanne Liu as Lou Zhaojun.
- Gui Gui as He Danniang.
- Tina Tang as Shen Bi.
- Zhang Mingjian as Gao Huan.
- Bai Shan as (Yu Jiu Lu) Princess Ruru.
- Gao Yunxiang as Xu Xianxiu.
Production
This television series shot the scene in Hengdian World Studios, Zhejiang.[4][5]
Critical response
The television series received mixed reviews.
It is hit TV drama In Japan and South Korea.[6][7][8]
References
- ↑ "Legend of Lu Zhen". Retrieved 2013.
- ↑ "The legend of Lu Zhen / Female Prime Minister". Retrieved 2013.
- ↑ "Legend of Lu Zhen". Retrieved 2013.
- ↑ 陆贞传奇大结局：高湛陈晓背叛爱情 陆贞伤心 (in Chinese). 163.com. Retrieved 2013.
- ↑ 陆贞传奇赵丽颖接受专访:更喜欢现实中的陈晓 (in Chinese). Retrieved 2013.
- ↑ 《陆贞传奇》成日韩收视黑马 于正剧风靡亚洲 (in Chinese). Xinhuanet. Retrieved 2014.
- ↑ 《陆贞传奇》横扫韩国荧屏 陈晓新戏即将开拍 (in Chinese). Tencent. Retrieved 2014.
- ↑ 《陆贞传奇》亚洲升温 陈晓引韩国女粉丝告白 (in Chinese). 163.com. Retrieved 2014.