Lord of Shanghai
| Lord of Shanghai 梟雄 | |
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| Also known as | The Hero |
| Genre | Period drama, Crime |
| Created by | Hong Kong Television Broadcasts Limited |
| Written by | Cheng Sing-mo, Au Yuk-han, Tsang Han, So Jat-kit, Cheung Kai-wing, Cheung Chung-yan, Shum Lap-keung |
| Starring |
Anthony Wong Kent Tong Wayne Lai Ron Ng Kenneth Ma Myolie Wu Louisa So Jade Leung Alice Chan Eddie Kwan Raymond Cho Mat Yeung Ngo Ka-nin Natalie Tong Lau Kong KK Cheung |
| Opening theme | "Black Rain" (黑雨) |
| Ending theme |
"Regretless" (歲月無悔) by Alfred Hui |
| Composer(s) | Alan Cheung |
| Country of origin | Hong Kong |
| Original language(s) | Cantonese |
| No. of episodes | 32 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Catherine Tsang |
| Producer(s) | Amy Wong |
| Editor(s) | Ng Siu-tung |
| Location(s) |
Hong Kong Shanghai |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
| Production company(s) | TVB |
| Release | |
| Original network | TVB Jade, HD Jade |
| Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) |
| Original release | 26 October 2015 – 29 November 2015 |
| External links | |
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| Chinese | 梟雄 | ||||||||||
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| Literal meaning | "Ruthless Man" | ||||||||||
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Lord of Shanghai (Chinese: 梟雄; Jyutping: Hiu1 Hung4; literally "Ruthless Man") is a 2015 Hong Kong television pre-modern period drama produced by Amy Wong for TVB. It premiered on TVB Jade and HD Jade on 26 October 2015 airing every Monday through Sunday during its 9:30-10:30 pm timeslot with a total of 32 episodes..
The drama is the last of TVB's four 2015 grand anniversary dramas to be broadcast.[1]
The drama, set in 1930's Shanghai, tells the story of three powerful business tycoons portrayed by Anthony Wong, Kent Tong, and Wayne Lai.[2]
Synopsis
In a time when Shanghai was controlled by the merciless warlords, sworn brothers Kiu Ngo Tin (Anthony Wong) and Kung Siu San (Wayne Lai) have to rely on each other. Together, the ruthless Siu San and the cunning Ngo Tin create a world of their own, but in order to stay on top, Ngo Tin has no choice but to leave his past behind completely, including his confidant and true love Ku Siu Lau (Myolie Wu), a Peking opera apprentice.
Ngo Tin gets the attention of casino boss Yiu Gwai Sang (Alice Chan), who recommends him to her husband Kam Tong (Kent Tong), Shanghai’s most powerful tycoon. Along with Siu San, Ngo Tin and Kam Tong become legendary figures in Shanghai, dominating all lands of The Bund.
But a single city cannot accommodate three leaders; Siu San (Wayne Lai) and Kam Tong (Kent Tong) enter a battle for power, creating havoc in Shanghai. Ngo Tin (Anthony Wong) uses this opportunity to suppress both of them, becoming the sole leader of China’s largest port city, controlling the police and the underground triads on both fronts.
Amidst the glitz and the glamour, Shanghai enters a period of chaos when the Japanese Empire starts making moves to attack the city. To protect his people and the country, Ngo Tin (Anthony Wong) donates his wealth and time to deflect the Japanese. But Siu San (Wayne Lai), in an attempt to save himself, becomes a traitor and works for the Japanese army. For his people, Ngo Tin (Anthony Wong) has no choice but to forsake his family loyalty, and destroy everyone in his way.
Cast
Main Cast
| Cast | Role | Description |
| Anthony Wong | Kiu Ngo Tin (喬傲天) | One of the three Shanghai tycoons Unlike the other two tycoons, he is a righteous and has sense of justice Gu Xiaolu's love interest Killed Siu San because of his crimes Left Shanghai and was forced to stay in Hong Kong after being betrayed by Siu-Kwong Younger version portrayed by Kenneth Ma |
| Wayne Lai | Kung Siu San (龔嘯山) | Main Villain One of the three Shanghai tycoons Nicknamed Crazy Dog (癲狗). Although he doesn't fool around with women, remaining faithful to his wife, he stops at nothing when it comes to evil He would do anything to achieve his goals, even by killing but he would not kill his wife, whom he only loves, and his son. He betrays the other two tycoons in collaborating with the Japaneses in later part of the show. He was killed by Ngo-tin in episode 31 (Deceased - Episode 31) |
| Kent Tong | Chak Kam Tong (翟金棠) | One of the three shanghai tycoons A domineering person who would do anything to get on top He is extremely flirtatious, getting caught by his wife Guisheng flirting with his lover and his maid He holds strong grudges against Siu San He dies at the hands of the Japanese, which is caused by Siu San, to protect his wife and people (Deceased - Episode 27) |
Supporting Cast
| Cast | Role | Description |
| Ron Ng | Lai Siu-kwong (黎兆匡) | Main Villain A lawyer He helps Ngo-tin build his empire and helps him solve many cases, but betrays Ngo-tin after the War Chu Ting Ting's boyfriend He is Ngo-tin's closest disciple Married Chu Ting Ting after the war with the Japanese but divorced in episode 32 when she founds out his evil deeds Responsible for the death of Hon Lei in episode 32 |
| Myolie Wu | Gu Xiaolou (顧小樓) | Peking opera apprentice Ngo Tin's confidant Ngo-Tin's first love ever since he was young but failed to chase her She helps Ngo-Tin to fight with the Japanese but was killed when one of the soldiers shot her (Deceased - Episode 30) |
| Kenneth Ma | Kiu Ngo-tin (喬傲天) | Kenneth portraying as young Kiu Ngo-tin, one of the three main tycoons in Shanghai on the flashback scenes. The character is later portrayed by Anthony Wong |
| Louisa So | Cho Yuet-lan (曹月蘭) | Ngo Tin's Wife who trusts him every time, even when the world turn against Ngo-Tin She looks up to Ngo Tin and cares for him unconditionally |
| Jade Leung | Lau Mei-kan (劉美琴) | Siu San's Wife He cares for Siu San and his son unconditionally and does not like it when Siu San works with the Japanese |
| Alice Chan | Yiu Gwai-sang (姚桂生) | Kam Tong's wife but later divorced An affectionate and righteous triad boss lady She died during the war with the Japanese as mentioned by Siu-Kwong in episode 31 (Deceased - Episode 31) |
| Eddie Kwan | Hon Lei (韓立) | A political party member's right-handed man who helps Ngo-tin to fight with the Japanese Died by a car crash indirectly caused by Siu-kwong (Deceased - Episode 32) |
| Jess Sum | Zhu Qihong (祝綺紅) | Cabaret singer, Kam Tong's mistress |
| Natalie Tong | Li Zhijing (李芷晶) | a maid who experiences many ups and downs. |
| Grace Wong | Chu Tingting (楚婷婷) | a righteous reporter who hopes to expose the darkness of society Siu Kwong's girlfriend Married Siu Kwong after the war with the Japanese but later divorced in episode 32 when she found out Siu Kwong's dark side |
| Derek Wong | Lu Jingquan (陸敬泉) | Ngo-tin's student He is a deputy editor in chief on the surface, but he is actually Ngo-tin's informant He is Chu Ting Ting's senior. |
| Pierre Ngo | Mo Kwun-chiu (毛冠潮) | A union's leader who is very patriotic He helps Ngo-tin and the country fight the Japanese but is later shot dead by the Japanese soldiers (Deceased - Episode 24) |
| Yeung Chiu Hoi | Chu Zhiwen (楚志文) | Chu Ting Ting's younger brother. |
Development and production
TVB 2015 calendar, November. Top to bottom: Anthony Wong, Kent Tong, Wayne Lai, and rest of the main cast.
- In August 2013, a press conference was held by TVB announcing future drama collaborations with veteran Hong Kong actor Anthony Wong in order to boost sagging ratings and appease viewers complaints of poorly produced dramas.[3]
- Anthony Wong was confirmed to star as the lead for a future drama to be produced by Amy Wong in January 2014. Wong specifically choose to star in an Amy Wong production because during Wong's early years as a struggle actor producer Amy Wong gave him his big break when she helped him get signed to TVB.[4]
- Aimee Chan was the first TVB artiste announced to be starring with Wong in an upcoming TVB drama in mid January 2014. However Chan later turned down the role when she became pregnant with her second child. Myolie Wu was later re-casted in the role.[5]
- In May 2014, veteran former TVB actor Kent Tong was announced with Wayne Lai, Ron Ng and Pierre Ngo to be part of the main cast. The drama would be Tong's first TVB drama in 30 years.[6]
- The rest of the main cast (Myolie Wu, Louisa So, Kenneth Ma, and Natalie Tong) were introduced during a press conference held on June 3, 2014.[7][8]
- The costume fitting ceremony was held on June 19, 2014 at Tseung Kwan O TVB City Studio One Common Room at 12:30 pm.[9]
- The blessing ceremony took place on July 29, 2014 at 3:30 pm Tseung Kwan O TVB City Studio One.
- Filming took place from June till November 2014 on location in Hong Kong and Shanghai, China.
- Filming on location in Shanghai began in mid-September till end of November 2014. Wong had initially refused to film when in Shanghai due to poor living conditions TVB provided and refusing to provide separate living quarters for his female assistant. After TVB discussed the issue with Wong's management company Emperor Entertainment Group, his management company agreed to pay the cost difference of upping Wong to a better hotel and paying travel expenses for his assistant.[10]
- Lord of Shanghai is Myolie Wu and Ron Ng's last collaboration with TVB as Wu choose not to renew her contract with TVB in order to prepare for her upcoming marriage to boyfriend Phillip Lee and Ng's contract was not renewed and still in discussion when it expired due to Ng's father's death.[11][12]
- A promo image of Lord of Shanghai was featured in TVB's 2015 calendar for the month of November, released on October 2014.[13]
- In March 2015, Lord of Shanghai was one of ten TVB dramas previewed at FILMART 2015.[14]
Viewership ratings
FILMART 2015 promotional image. From left to right: Ron Ng, Kenneth Ma, Louisa So, Myolie Wu, Wayne Lai, Kent Tong, Anthony Wong
| Timeslot (HKT) | # | Day(s) | Week | Episode(s) | Average points | Peaking points |
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| Mon - Sun (9:30-10:30 pm) 21:30–22:30 |
1 | Mon - Fri | 26 - 30 Oct 2015 | 1 — 5 | 25 | 27 |
| Sat | 31 Oct 2015 | 6 | 18 | -- | ||
| 2 | Mon - Fri | 2 - 6 Nov 2015 | 7 — 11 | 26 | 28 | |
| Sat | 7 Nov 2015 | 12 | 19 | -- | ||
| Sun | 8 Nov 2015 | 13 | 22 | -- | ||
| 3 | Mon - Fri | 9 - 13 Nov 2015 | 14 — 18 | 25 | 27 | |
| Sat | 14 Nov 2015 | 19 | 18 | -- | ||
| Sun | 15 Nov 2015 | 20 | 24 | -- | ||
| 4 | Mon - Fri | 16 - 20 Nov 2015 | 21 — 25 | 25 | 29 | |
| Sun | 22 Nov 2015 | 26 | 23 | -- | ||
| 5 | Mon - Fri | 23 - 27 Nov 2015 | 27 — 30 | 26 | 32 | |
| Sat | 28 Nov 2015 | 31 | 24 | -- | ||
| Sun | 29 Nov 2015 | 32 | 29 | -- | ||
| Total average | 25 | 32 | ||||
International broadcast
| Network | Country | Airing Date | Timeslot |
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| Astro On Demand |  Malaysia | October 26, 2015 | Monday - Sunday 9:30 - 10:15 pm |
| TVBJ |  Australia | October 27, 2015 | Monday - Sunday 12:30 - 1:30 am |
| Starhub TV |  Singapore | February 4, 2016 | Monday - Sunday 9:00 - 10:00 pm |
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee | Result |
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| 2015 | TVB Star Awards Malaysia | My Favourite TVB Drama Series | Lord Of Shanghai | Nominated |
| My Favourite TVB Actor in a Leading Role | Anthony Wong | Nominated | ||
| Kent Tong | Nominated | |||
| Wayne Lai | Nominated | |||
| My Favourite TVB Actress in a Supporting Role | Natalie Tong | Nominated | ||
| My Favourite TVB Drama Theme Song | Regretless (歲月無悔) by Alfred Hui | Nominated | ||
| Astro MY FM's Special Pick for TVB Drama Theme Song | Regretless (歲月無悔) by Alfred Hui | Won | ||
| My Favourite Top 16 TVB Drama Characters | Wayne Lai | Won | ||
| TVB Anniversary Awards | TVB Anniversary Award for Best Drama | Lord Of Shanghai | Won | |
| TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actor | Anthony Wong | Won | ||
| Kent Tong | Nominated | |||
| Wayne Lai | Nominated | |||
| Kenneth Ma | Nominated | |||
| TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress | Louisa So | Nominated | ||
| Alice Chan | Nominated | |||
| TVB Anniversary Award for Best Supporting Actor | Willie Wai | Won | ||
| TVB Anniversary Award for Best Supporting Actress | Jade Leung | Nominated | ||
| TVB Anniversary Award for Most Popular Male Character | Anthony Wong | Nominated | ||
| Kent Tong | Nominated | |||
| Wayne Lai | Nominated | |||
| Kenneth Ma | Nominated | |||
| TVB Anniversary Award for Most Popular Female Character | Louisa So | Nominated | ||
| Alice Chan | Nominated | |||
| Jade Leung | Nominated | |||
| TVB Anniversary Award for Favourite Drama Song | Regretless (歲月無悔) by Alfred Hui | Nominated |
References
- ↑ 2015 TVB Anniversary Dramas: 'Lord of Shanghai', 'Captain of Destiny', 'Under the Veil', 'With or Without You'. Retrieved November 25, 2015
- ↑ "TVB推重头剧《枭雄》". Sina Entertainment (in Chinese). 19 June 2014. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
- ↑ Anthony Wong, Sammo Hung, and Tony Leung Ka Fai to Headline TVB’s 2014 Lineup. Retrieved November 25, 2015
- ↑ Anthony Wong to Film New TVB Drama this Summer. Retrieved November 25, 2015
- ↑ Aimee Chan Cast in Anthony Wong’s TVB Drama. Retrieved November 25, 2015
- ↑ 湯鎮業重返TVB做《梟雄》‧黎耀祥黃秋生雙帝鬥戲.(Chinese) Retrieved November 25, 2015
- ↑ Kent Tong, Myolie Wu, and Kenneth Ma Join "The Hero" Cast. Retrieved November 25, 2015
- ↑ "Lord of Shanghai" Announces Main Cast. Retrieved November 25, 2015
- ↑ "Lord of Shanghai" Costume Fitting. Retrieved November 25, 2015
- ↑ Anthony Wong Outraged by TVB’s Poor Travel Policy; "I Won’t Pay for the Hotel Fees!". Retrieved November 29, 2015
- ↑ Myolie Wu Leaves TVB After 16 Years of Employment. Retrieved November 25, 2015
- ↑ Ron Ng Still in Discussion with TVB About Contract Renewal. Retrieved November 25, 2015
- ↑ TVB Calendar 2015. Retrieved November 25, 2015
- ↑ TVB Screens Upcoming Series at FILMART 2014. Retrieved November 25, 2015
External links
- TVB.com Lord of Shanghai – Official Website (Chinese)
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