[TVB-M] The Gem Of Life 珠光寶氣 (2008)

**~Blaze~** · #1 (**permalink**) 06-06-2007, 10:54 AM

Producer:
Chik Kee Yi (War and Beauty, Dance of Passion, Healing Hands 3...etc)

Genre:
Modern Epic Drama / Grand Production

Shooting location:
Hong Kong, South Africa, Aoshima Island, Japan, Qing Dao, Beijing, Shanghai, Thailand, London, Zhu Hai, Macau, and England.
*In Qing Dao they will filming a yatch scene.

Production Year:
January 2007- (sometimes at the end of 2007?)

Costume fitting day:
January 15th 2007

Duration:
80 episodes

Cast:
Bowie Lam
Moses Chan
Ada Choi
Gigi Lai
Maggie Shiu
Bosco Wong
Linda Chung
Wong Hei
Eddie Kwan
Kenny Wong
John Chiang
Ngok Wah
Lee See Kei
Lau Dan

Selling Point:
Set against the backdrop of the diamond and jewelry trade, the theme will explore whether certain aspects of life are as dazzling. Whether there is eternity or not depends on people's moral qualities. Perhaps after some polishing, the same brilliance shown in diamonds can be achieved, illuminating one's life.

This series will film in South Africa and Qingdao, China. The beautiful cast members, beautiful backdrop, and captivating story will no doubt attract many audience members!

New series "Jewel's Splendor" centers around the diamond industry, illuminating the beautiful qualities of life. Taking part in the series, Bosco Wong commented, "We will be filming overseas in South Africa and Qingdao, China. Since I have never been to South Africa, I will be able to explore the many attractions and enjoy the scenery when we film there!"

Character informations (not all are confirmed)
According to the source of TVB, reporters were about to understand that the love and marriage of the three sisters (Maggie, Gigi, Ada of åº· family [Hong (Canto) / Kang (Mandarin)]) is the main focus on the relationship side of the series. In the relationships side of things, the three sisters's marriage do not go so smoothly.

+ Maggie plays as åº·é›…è¨€ Hong Nga Yin, a pretty and smart lady (similar to her mom), and cool. She is independent, and is clear between love and hate. She handles things resolutely and is a workaholic - she is a career woman. Maggie said she will have to confront Bowie and Kenny. The two men are also smart guys and not as simple as their previous characters.

+ Gigi plays as åº·é›…çž³ Hong Nga Tung, a kind and pretty lady. She will have lots of screen time with Moses and Eddie. Love is the most important thing in her life. She doesn't seek fame or fortune, but only hopes that she will be able to live happily ever after with the one she loves. But she finally accepts a marriage organised by her mother. Gigi said JS is not mainly about intrigues clans' rivalries.

+ Ada plays as åº·é›…æ€ Hong Nga Si. Ada's character frequents ball events and enjoys flaunting herself. She is full of confident, and seeks to improve and advance. She clearly knows her goals, and power and wealth are the things she strives for. Ada will be married to Cheung Chi Kwong and Ngok Wah. Ngok Wah is the richest man in this series, but will go banckrupt later. This will change Ada's point of view, and become a more independent lady. At the end she realized Ngok Wah is her true love. Wong He will have a crush on her

+ Moses plays Ho Jit-Nam, a rich and flamboyan guy. He will have a heavy role in this series.

+ Bowie plays as Calvin é«˜å¸¸èƒœ (Ko Seong Seng). He will have most of the scenes with Maggie and Moses and probably least scene with Gigi. Bowie plays a chef who works at this high-classed hotel and he gets to meet all these rich people, he then uses all the rich people to get rich himself. He has a mother who is a prostitute. Bowie spent his childhood in Macao, raised by single mom. He is a cook in the beginning, then join the diamond business later.

+ Lei Szi Kei plays the Hong sisters' mother, a smart lady. She raises her daughters well so that they can married to wealthy families.

+ Bosco plays as William ä½•æ³°å· (Ho Tai Chun). He plays Wong Hei's younger brother. After finishing his study overseas (majoring in jewellery), works for a HK TV program. He meets Linda in that event, and falls in love with her.

+ Linda plays as a spoiled daughter from rich family; a "wet" girl likes to chases men. Her father is é™³é´»çƒˆ. She shares romantic scenes with Wong Hei and Bosco.

+ Wong Hei said his character is the only poor guy in this series. He works for Chan Hong Lit, managing Chan's jewellery business.

+ Eddie is a journalist, have good relationship with the high class society (rich families). He will pursue Gigi in this series. His name in the series is Eric.

+ Chan Hong Lit is owner of a business corporation.

+ Kenny Wong plays as æ¸¸æ—¥ä¸œ (Yau Yat Tong).

--- Ada said JS have a good message about love: "what kind of love do you want? the one that resemblance the sparkle of diamonds (physical) or the one that represents the eternity (as diamonds are forever)?

Love Triangle:
Moses - Gigi - Eddie
Bowie - Maggie - Kenny
Wong Hei - Linda - Bosco

Credits:
asianfanatics.net

Theme Video

YouTube - Opening Theme Song Of The Gem Of Life çå…‰å¯¶æ°£ ä¸»é¢˜æ›² ç²µèªžå—å¹•

Ratings
Week 1 (Episodes 01-05) 31 Points (Peaking at 36 points)
Week 2 (Episodes 06-10) 28 Points (Peaking at 30 points)
Week 3 (Episodes 11-15) 29 Points (Peaking at 30 points)
Week 4 (Episodes 16-20) 29 Points (Peaking at - points)
Week 5 (Episodes 21-25) 29 Points (Peaking at 30 points)
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