Tag: Chen Xiao

The Smiling, Proud Wanderer 笑傲江湖 (2013)

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Watched this drama some time ago, but in my effort to document the dramas I have watched, I decided to make some quick comments:

While I think no one can beat Lin Ching Hsia as Dong Fang Bu Bai, Chen Qiao En did make a convincing pitch, given that in this version, the writers decided to change the story – Dong Fang Bu Bai was actually a woman but was disguised as a man. Chen Qiao En makes effort to fulfil her role as Dong Fang Bu Bai, and I commend her for her effort. The writers also did a good job in pairing Chen Qiao En with Wallace Huo (they were a good pair) plus Chen Qiao En was loveable as Dong Fang Bu Bai. I was rooting for them!

On the other hand, it was unfortunate that Ren Ying Ying was not as loveable. So when I realised that Dong Fang Bu Bai was not meant to be with Ling Hu Chong, I literally skipped the last maybe ten episodes and watched the final episode.

Surprise factor: Chen Xiao as Ling Ping Zhi

Rating: ♥♥

Actors/Actresses to watch for: Wallace Huo, Chen Qiao En

Beauties of the Emperor 王的女人 (2012)

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Story timeline ~ 210 BC

Watched twice. (More like one and a half)

Good show. I liked Yun Kuang and Hai Tian and only on my second time did I appreciate Luo Feng (played by Chen Xiao). The story is based on the uprising against Qin Dynasty in its later years and the rise of the Han Dynasty. I think the writers did a fantastic job in bringing some of the historical events to life, but the story is largely centred on the theme of love, and of one kind. Plot progression is not very tight but quick enough.

I liked the historical references and subtle transition between Qin and Han – Progression from the use of bamboo to something lighter, though I do not think it is paper as paper is said to be invented later in the dynasty.

Rating: ♥♥♥

Actors/Actresses to watch for: Chen Qian En/Luo Jin/Chen Xiao

Female Prime Minister 陆贞传奇 (2013)

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Story timeline ~560AD

Watched – 29/3/15-1/4/15

Great show, great acting. Absolutely fell in love with Chen Xiao who plays Gao Zhan. Plot can get a little boring as it is almost at the verge of being repetitive with Gao Zhan and Lu Zhen’s 离离合合 (constant separation and reconciliation). Nevertheless, there is always some progression of plot with each sub-arc and good portrayal of unwavering love between the main two characters. Lots of scheming and deaths but nothing that will turn a fan away or leave her disappointed.

As for the actors and actresses, I think it is a good mix with some familiar faces to ex-Hong Kong drama fan, useful to help distinguish one character from another.

Not too convinced of its historical references, much of it is probably fabricated and not true to history. Little Chinese literary fluff, though I would enjoyed it more with some of these educational elements.

Overall, I will rate this on par with BBJX (if not better)! Recommended to those who like romantic period dramas and will likely watch it again. ♥♥♥♥

Actors/Actresses to watch for: Chen Xiao