

The Gem of Life
2008-10-20 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 8.0
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-KeiPak Siu Yau
Maggie Shiu Mei-keiHong Nga Yin (Sylvia)
Gigi Lai ChiHong Nga Tung (Constance)
Ada Choi Siu-fanHong Nga Sze (Jessica)
David Chiang Da-weiHong Ching Yeung
Moses Chan HoHo Zit Nam (Terrence)
Bowie Lam Bo-yeeKo Cheung Sing (Calvin)
Elliot Ngok WahHo Fung (Martin)
Bosco Wong Chung-chakHo Tai Chun (William)
Wong HeiHo Tai Wor
Chen Hung-LiehSung Sai Man (Philip)
Helen Ma Hoi-lunSung Kwok Yuen Yi (Margaret)
Queenie Chu Wai-ManMan Wai (Mandy)
Linda Chung Ka-YanSung Tze Ling (Elise)
Henry Yu YangSung Sai Kei (James)
Wai Ching HoChing Suk Jing
Lai SuenChan Siu Ho
Florence Kwok Siu-wanSum Chi Ching
Eddie Kwan Lai-kitDerek Chan
Kenny Wong Tak-banSunny YauTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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