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The Gem of Life
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The Gem of Life

2008-10-20 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 8.0

Drama

The Gem of Life was a TVB grand production drama, that broadcast between October 2008 and February 2009. The series was specifically filmed to celebrate TVB's 41st Anniversary. The series was filmed in many locations apart from Hong Kong, including Tibet, Taiwan and France.

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Production details

Creators
Chow Yuk-Ming, Alex Pao, Man-Wa Leung, Yuk Tak Wong
Production companies
TVB
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Louise Lee Sze-KeiLouise Lee Sze-KeiPak Siu Yau
Maggie Shiu Mei-keiMaggie Shiu Mei-keiHong Nga Yin (Sylvia)
Gigi Lai ChiGigi Lai ChiHong Nga Tung (Constance)
Ada Choi Siu-fanAda Choi Siu-fanHong Nga Sze (Jessica)
David Chiang Da-weiDavid Chiang Da-weiHong Ching Yeung
Moses Chan HoMoses Chan HoHo Zit Nam (Terrence)
Bowie Lam Bo-yeeBowie Lam Bo-yeeKo Cheung Sing (Calvin)
Elliot Ngok WahElliot Ngok WahHo Fung (Martin)
Bosco Wong Chung-chakBosco Wong Chung-chakHo Tai Chun (William)
Wong HeiWong HeiHo Tai Wor
Chen Hung-LiehChen Hung-LiehSung Sai Man (Philip)
Helen Ma Hoi-lunHelen Ma Hoi-lunSung Kwok Yuen Yi (Margaret)
Queenie Chu Wai-ManQueenie Chu Wai-ManMan Wai (Mandy)
Linda Chung Ka-YanLinda Chung Ka-YanSung Tze Ling (Elise)
Henry Yu YangHenry Yu YangSung Sai Kei (James)
Wai Ching HoWai Ching HoChing Suk Jing
Lai SuenLai SuenChan Siu Ho
Florence Kwok Siu-wanFlorence Kwok Siu-wanSum Chi Ching
Eddie Kwan Lai-kitEddie Kwan Lai-kitDerek Chan
Kenny Wong Tak-banKenny Wong Tak-banSunny Yau

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