On the Fringe (2011 TV series)

On the Fringe 2011 (simplified Chinese: 边缘父子) is a Singaporean Chinese drama which was telecasted on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8. The show's main cast were Li Nanxing, Fann Wong, Rui En and Zhang Yaodong, with Li returning to the drama career after a two-year hiatus. The show which lasted 20 episodes premiered on 2 August 2011 and ended on 29 August 2011. This drama is a remake from the 1987 series of the same name, which also stars Li and features ex-prisoners and similar antiheroes.

On the Fringe
边缘父子
GenreJuvenile delinquency
Written byAng Eng Tee 洪荣狄
StarringLi Nanxing
Fann Wong
Rui En
Zhang Yaodong
Ending theme谁的珍重 by Deng Bi Yuan
边缘少年 by 姜鄠
Country of originSingapore
Original languageMandarin (华语)
No. of episodes20
Production
ProducerPaul Yuan 袁树伟
Running time≈45 minutes
Release
Original networkMediaCorp Channel 8
Original release2 August (2011-08-02) 
29 August 2011 (2011-08-29)
Related

Synopsis

Yao Zhiyong and his group of friends are a gang of rebellious teenagers who call themselves the WCS. They regularly get into fights with rival gangs. On one such occasion, Zhiyong and his friends had a close brush with the law when the police were called in. At home, he has been walking the thin line by trying to keep his "extracurricular activities" away from his mother.

Meanwhile, Tian Yibang is nearing the end of his jail sentence and reminisces about his old life. Before going to jail, he had been happily married and had a baby son. He refused to change to his old ways and the police soon caught up with him. His wife later came to prison and told him that she was taking away their son and raise him herself without acknowledging him as the birth father. Heartbroken, Yibang resolves to change his life around.

Yibang is released from prison and tries to find some work. At the same time, Zhiyong has been getting into trouble and by chance, their paths cross. Yibang sees his old self in Zhiyong and attempts to help Zhiyong before he goes on the road of no return. To his shock, he later discovers that Zhiyong is his long-lost biological son. Can Yibang help Zhiyong before it is too late?

Cast

Members of Gang

Cast Character Description
Li Nanxing
李南星
Tian Yibang
田一邦
  • Main protagonist, and ex-convict
  • Nicknamed Bang哥
  • Hua Hua's ex-husband
  • Yao Zhiyong's biological father
  • Part of Tian Yibang's members
  • Set up by Leo and was arrested, but later released after finding out that the drug was not his
Fann Wong
范文芳
Liu Jiali
刘佳丽
  • Nicknamed Li-jie (莉姐)
  • Head of triad
  • Jason Liu's elder sister
  • Made Tian Yibang work for her in order to investigate the death of their chief
  • Arrested and later imprisoned in episode 20
Yao Wenlong
姚彣隆
Four-eyed Chicken
四眼鸡
  • Nicknamed Four-eyes (四眼睛)
  • One of Tian Yibang's triad members
  • Wears a pair of glasses to look less aggressive
  • Responsible over the death of Chief
  • Caused his son to become mentally unstable due to his wrongdoings many years back
Brandon Wong
黄炯耀
Ah Qing
阿清
  • One of Tian Yibang's triad members
  • Now works in a coffee shop
Cansen Goh
吴开深
Mo Da
莫达
  • Gang leader
  • Was killed in episode 1

Yao Zhiyong's parents

Cast Character Description
Rayson Tan
陈泰铭
Yao Guo Hua
姚国华
  • Hua Hua's husband
  • Yao Zhiyong's adoptive father
Pan Lingling
潘玲玲
Hua Hua
花花
  • Yao Zhiyong's mother
  • Yao Guohua's wife
  • Tian Yibang's ex-wife

Ah Ya's parents

Cast Character Description
Alan Tern
唐育书
Jack
  • Ah Ya's father
  • Ivy's husband
Eelyn Kok
郭蕙雯
Ivy
  • Ah Ya's mother
  • Jack's wife
  • Suffers from pathological jealousy

Other Adults

Cast Character Description
Rui En
瑞恩
Lin Shasha
林莎莎
  • Nicknamed Blind Bat and Shasha-jie (莎莎姐)
  • Volunteer
  • Lost her sight after being involved in an accident a few years back
Zhang Yaodong
张耀栋
LeoThis is Zhang's first role as a villain and is the main villain of the show.
Kate Pang
庞蕾馨
Zhong Ling
鐘玲
Chen Tianwen
陈天文
Luo Biao
罗标

Villain

  • Nicknamed Biao-ge
  • One of Liu Jiali's triad member and enemy
Constance Song
宋怡霏
Nancy
  • Tomato's mother
  • Works for Tian Yibang's gang
  • Addictive gambler
Jeremy Chan
田铭耀
Ah Dang
阿当
  • Works for Liu Jiali
  • Friends with Tian Yibang and Jason Liu
Bryan Chan
陈国华
Shortie Hong
矮仔洪

Villain

Teen Delinquents

Cast Character Description
Ian Fang
方伟杰
Jason Liu
刘杰生

Villain

  • Sworn enemy of WCS
  • Liu Jiali's younger brother
  • Yao Zhiyong's sworn enemy
  • Set Ah Ya up by placing a condom in her bag and reporting it to Mr Zhang in episode 4, and drugged her in episode 8
Edwin Goh
吴劲威
Yao Zhiyong
姚志勇
  • Leader of WCS
  • Tian Yibang and Hua Hua's son
  • Yao Guohua's adoptive son
  • Jason Liu's sworn enemy
  • Was punched with brass knuckles in the nose by Jason Liu in episode 12 and started bleeding severely
  • Secretly took a video of Jason Liu threatening Bobby and Anthony to join his gang in episode 17
  • Hated and despised Tian Yibang but eventually let go of his hatred and forgave his father in episode 20
Kimberly Chia
谢静仪
Ah Ya
阿雅
  • Actual name was Lin Yaxuan (林雅瑄)
  • Jack and Ivy's daughter
  • Member of WCS
  • Yao Zhiyong's subordinate and love interest
  • Was set up by Jason Liu in episode 4 when he put a condom in her bag and reported her to Mr Zhang, and was drugged by him in episode 8
Gabriel Lee
李正豪
Ah Dong
阿东
  • WCS member
  • Left WCS in episode 17 after being threatened by Jason Liu to join his gang
  • Became a loanshark runner in order to feed his family and clear his father's debts
  • Was arrested on episode 20
Elizabeth Lee
李巧儿
Joey
祖儿
  • Member of WCS
  • Yao Zhiyong's subordinate
Phua Yida
潘昱达
Tomato
  • WCS member
  • Teams up with Yao Zhiyong, Ah Ya and Joey

Awards and nominations

Star Awards 2012

The show received 12 nominations in the 2012 Star Awards ceremony, which tied another drama (Devotion) for its most nominations for a ceremony. The series won three awards (which also tied with two other dramas, A Tale of 2 Cities and Love Thy Neighbour) as the largest count of awards for a ceremony; with the show winning the year's Best Drama Serial, this show became the first television remake to win the Drama Serial award.

AccoladesAwardNominee(s)Result
Star Awards 2012 Show 1
红星大奖2012 光辉大赏
Young Talent Award
青苹果奖
Justin Peng
彭修轩
Nominated
Best Screenplay
最佳剧本
Ang Eng Tee
洪荣狄
Won
(tied with The In-laws 麻婆斗妇 )
Best Drama Cameraman
最佳戏剧摄影
Lim Hap Choon
林合存
Nominated
Best Drama Editing
最佳戏剧剪辑
Teo Pit Hong Joyce
张必芳
Won
Favourite Male Character
最喜爱男角色
Ian Fang
方伟杰
Nominated
Edwin Goh
吳勁威
Nominated
Favourite Female Character
最喜爱女角色
Kimberly Chia
谢静仪
Nominated
Favourite Onscreen Couple(Drama)
最喜爱银幕情侣
Li Nanxing/Fann Wong
李南星/范文芳
Nominated
Star Awards 2012 Show 2
红星大奖2012 颁奖礼
Best Actress
最佳女主角
Fann Wong
范文芳
Nominated
Best Supporting Actress
最佳女配角
Kate Pang
庞蕾馨
Nominated
Constance Song
宋怡霏
Nominated
Best Drama Serial
最佳电视剧
Won
Preceded by
Breakout
2010-11
Star Awards for Best Drama Serial
On the Fringe (2011)
2011-12
Succeeded by
Pillow Talk
2012-13
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