Sisters of Pearl

Sisters of Pearl (Traditional Chinese: (掌上明珠) is a 2010 TVB pre-modern drama series, starring Jessica Hsuan, Michael Tao, and Bowie Lam.

Sisters of Pearl
Official poster
掌上明珠
Written byLee Kei Wah
Xun Hou Hou
StarringJessica Hsuan
Michael Tao
Bowie Lam
Kiki Sheung
Joyce Tang
Macy Chan
Joel Chan
Savio Tsang
Lily Leung
Opening theme"忘掉自己" (Instrumental version) by
Myolie Wu
Ending theme"忘掉自己" by
Myolie Wu
Country of originHong Kong
Original languageCantonese
No. of episodes28 (26 in the original broadcast, 30 in some overseas on-demand releases)
Production
ProducerLam Ga Wah 林志華
Running time45 minutes (approx.)
Release
Original networkTVB
Original release3 May (2010-05-03) 
5 June 2010 (2010-06-05)
Sisters of Pearl
Title screen shot
Traditional Chinese掌上明珠
Simplified Chinese掌上明珠

Synopsis

After the death of her husband, Chu Pik-Ha (Jessica Hsuan) returns to her maiden home with her son, in a deliberate attempt to take over the family jewelry business from her elder sister Chu Pik-Wan (Kiki Sheung). To prevent Ha from getting too out of hand, Wan needs her husband Ho Cheung-Hing (Bowie Lam) to create trouble for her sibling. Hing does not follow her instructions, but instead secretly helps Ha tackle her problems one by one. Wan soon comes to realize that Hing has never really got over Ha. Wan's younger sister Chu Pik-Lam (Macy Chan) is still attending school and is too young to deal with such family issues. Wan feels a profound sense of helplessness and becomes even more frustrated when So Lai-Sheung (Joyce Tang) turns up suddenly claiming to be a mistress of her late father and pregnant with his baby. Out of respect for their father, the sisters agree to put Sheung up for the time being until the situation becomes clearer. Shortly thereafter, Ha discovers that Sheung is just a tool of Sang (Michael Tao) who has been plotting to wage a battle of will against the Chu's. Meanwhile, Cheung-Hing has been secretly plotting his revenge against the Chu family all along for framing his father for a crime Wan committed leading to him being jailed in her place, and later committing suicide.

Cast

CastRoleDescription
Jessica HsuanChu Pik-Ha
朱碧霞
Lo Bak-Tim's mother
Chu Pik-Wan and Chu Pik-Lam's sister
(young ages played by Crystal Cheung @ HotCha)
(semi-villain)
Michael TaoHung Yiu-Sang
洪耀生
Chu Pik Wan, Ha, and Lam's cousin
good friends with Chow Yuk-Ji
Died because Ho Cheung Hing sets fire to burn Ho Yuet jewellery shop
Admires Chu Pik-Ha
(semi-villain)
Bowie LamHo Cheung-Hing
何祥興
Chu Pik-Wan's husband
Chu Pik Ha's former admirer
(Main villain)
Kiki SheungChu Pik-Wan
朱碧雲
Ho Cheung-Hing's wife
Chu Pik-Ha and Chu Pik-Lam's older sister
(semi- villain)
Joyce TangSo Lai-Sheung
蘇麗嫦
Chu Siu-Cheung's second wife
Hung Yiu Sang's life saver
(semi-villain)
Macy ChanChu Pik-Lam
朱碧霖
Chu Pik-Wan and Chu Pik-Ha's youngest sister
Chow Yuk Tsai's lover
Joel ChanChow Yuk-Tsai
周旭仔
Chu Pik Lam's lover
good friends with Hung Yiu Sang
Savio TsangHo Cheung-Fat
何祥發
Ho Cheung-Hing's adopted younger brother
Lily LeungNgan Yu-Yuk
顏如玉
Chu Siu-Cheung's mother
killed by Ho Cheung Hing at episode no.19
Lau KongChu Siu-Cheung
朱兆昌
Chu Pik-Wan, Chu Pik-Ha and Chu Pik-Lam's father
So Lai Sheung's husband
Died in Episode 2
Lily LiNg Ngoi-King
吳愛瓊
Coleman TamLo Pak-Tim
羅伯添
Chu Pik-Ha's son

Awards and nominations

TVB Anniversary Awards (2010)

  • Nominated: Best Drama
  • Nominated: Best Supporting Actor (Joel Chan)
  • Nominated: Best Supporting Actress (Kiki Sheung)
  • Nominated: Most Improved Actor (Joel Chan)

Asian Television Awards (2010)

  • Best Drama Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Bowie Lam)

Viewership ratings

Week Episodes Average Points Peaking Points References
1 May 3–7, 2010 1 — 5 26 [1]
2 May 10–14, 2010 6 — 10 26 28 [2]
3 May 17–21, 2010 11 — 15 26 30 [3]
4 May 24–28, 2010 16 — 20 28 30 [4]
5 May 31 - June 3, 2010 21 — 24 30 [5][6]
June 4, 2010 25 — 26 30 [5][6]
June 5, 2010 27 — 28 33 35 [5][6]

References

  • TVB.com Sisters of Pearl - Official Website (in Chinese)
  • K for TVB Sisters of Pearl - Series Synopsis (in English)
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