Where the Legend Begins is a 2002 Hong Kong television series produced by TVB. The series is based on the life story of Zhen Fu (Cantonese: Yan Fuk), a noble lady who lived during the Three Kingdoms period. It contains embellishments from folktales about Yan's romance with Cao Pi (Cantonese: Cho Pei) and Cao Zhi (Cantonese: Cho Chik). The series was first aired in Hong Kong on TVB Jade from 24 June to 26 July in 2002.
| Where the Legend Begins | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Chinese | 洛神 |
| Literal meaning | The Luo Spirit |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Luò Shén |
| Jyutping | Lok3 San4 |
| Genre | Costume drama, romance |
| Written by | Chan Ching-yee |
| Starring | Ada Choi Steven Ma Moses Chan Sonija Kwok |
| Opening theme | Shui Chung Sin (水中仙) performed by Steven Ma |
| Ending theme | Lau Sa (流沙) performed by Steven Ma and Rain Li |
| Composer | Joseph Koo |
| Country of origin | Hong Kong |
| Original language | Cantonese |
| No. of episodes | 27 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Mui Siu-ching |
| Production location | Hong Kong |
| Camera setup | Multi camera |
| Running time | 45 minutes (per episode) |
| Production company | TVB |
| Original release | |
| Network | TVB Jade |
| Release | 24 June – 26 July 2002 |
Cast edit
- Note: Some of the characters' names are in Cantonese romanisation.
- Main cast
- Ada Choi as Yan Fuk
- Steven Ma as Cho Chik
- Moses Chan as Cho Pei
- Mak Cheung-ching as Cho Cheung
- Lau Dan as Cho Cho
- Sonija Kwok as Kwok Yun
- Other cast
- Felix Lok as Sun Yuk
- Chuk Man-kwan as So Choi-yuk
- Irene Wong as Chui Fau
- Priscilla Ku as Lau Sik-sik
- Gilbert Lam as Yeung Sau
- Lam King-kong as Ting Yi
- June Chan as Yau-sin
- May Kwong as Song-yau
- Ching Hor-wai as Lady Bin
- Michelle Fung as Lady Wong
- Wong Wai-leung as Yan Yim
- Fung So-bor as Lady Cheung
- John Tang as Cho Jui
- Chang Tse-sheng as Sze-ma Yi
- Wah Chung-nam as Tsui Fong
- Lee Ka-ting as Ha-hau Yun
- Homer Cheung as Yu Kam
- Ngai Wai-man as Sze-ma Long
- Wong Wai-tak as Ka Hui
- Robert Siu as Wah Yam
- Lee Lung-kei as San Pei
- Lily Li as Lady San
- Mak Ka-lun as Emperor Hin
List of featured songs edit
All the songs were composed by Joseph Koo while Chan Siu Kei provided the lyrics.
Awards and nominations edit
TVB Anniversary Awards (2002)
- My Favourite Character (Steven Ma)
- My Favourite Character (Ada Choi)
- Most Improved Male Artiste (Moses Chan)
- Nominated: Best Actor (Steven Ma) - Top 5
- Nominated: Best Actress (Ada Choi) - Top 5
See also edit
External links edit
- Where the Legend Begins at IMDb
- (in Chinese) Where the Legend Begins official page on TVB's website
