The Legend of Yang Guifei

The Legend of Yang Guifei, also known as The Secret History of Concubine Yang, is a Chinese television series loosely based on the romance between Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang dynasty and his consort Yang Yuhuan. The series was directed by You Xiaogang and starred Yin Tao and Anthony Wong as the couple. It was first broadcast on Hunan Satellite TV from April to May 2010.

The Legend of Yang Guifei
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Also known asThe Secret History of Concubine Yang
Traditional Chinese楊貴妃秘史
Simplified Chinese杨贵妃秘史
Literal meaningSecret history of Yang Guifei
Hanyu PinyinYáng Guìfēi Mìshǐ
GenreHistorical fiction, costume drama
Written byZhang Jianwei
Directed byYou Xiaogang
StarringYin Tao
Anthony Wong
Wang Luoyong
Shi Xiaoqun
He Saifei
Michelle Ye
Li Chengxuan
Elvis Tsui
Tse Kwan-ho
Jin Qiaoqiao
Wan Ni'en
Opening themeWo Haishi Wo (我还是我) performed by Yin Tao
Ending themeShiguang Daoliu (时光倒流) performed by Shi Xiaoqun
Country of originChina
Original languageMandarin
No. of episodes49
Production
Production locationChina
Running time45 minutes per episode
Production companies
  • Beijing Jingdu Century Cultural Development
  • Beijing Zhongbei Television Art Centre
Original release
NetworkHunan Satellite TV
Release27 April (2010-04-27) –
23 May 2010 (2010-05-23)

Plot

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Yang Yuhuan became the wife of Li Mao, a prince. Li Mao was the son of Emperor Xuanzong's favorite, Consort Wu. However, Emperor Xuanzong soon falls in love with her, and he takes her as a consort to deal with the death of Consort Wu. After being harmed several times by Consort Mei, Yang Yuhuan rises to the rank of Guifei. She is compared to Zhao Feiyan by her former lover, Li Bai, and she is reminisced by her former husband, Li Mao. This is the story of a love quadrangle consisting of Yang Yuhuan, Emperor Xuanzong, Li Bai, and Li Mao.

Cast

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