“The Virtuous Queen of Han” Star Shen Tai Hopes to Break into Hong Kong Market
Hong Kong Now TV’s first television drama The Virtuous Queen of Han <衛子夫>, helmed by former TVB producers Mui Siu Ching (梅小青) and Lau Ka Ho (劉家豪), is currently airing in Hong Kong and Mainland China. The historical drama about Wei Zifu stars Wang Luodan (王珞丹), Raymond Lam (林峯), Niki Chow (周麗淇), and a supporting cast from both Hong Kong and Mainland China.
With its diverse cast, the producers of The Virtuous Queen of Han hope the drama can push new stars to the Hong Kong and Chinese television market. It is regarded as Niki’s introduction to the Mainland market, as well as actor Shen Tai’s (沈泰) first attempt at starring in a drama co-produced by Hong Kong.
Shen Tai portrays Wei Qing, the younger half-brother of Wei Zifu (Wang Likun) and the love interest of Princess Pingyang (Niki Chow). Shen Tai and Niki grew close on the filming set, and Shen Tai even joked that he did not understand why Niki ended up choosing to date Jeremy Tsui (徐正曦), who played Lord Duan Hong, instead.
“I kept asking myself why I lost to Jeremy Tsui,” Shen Tai said with a laugh. He added, “I really don’t understand why I’m not Niki’s boyfriend. She told me that she would never date an actor! She lied! But she and Jeremy look great together.”
Shen Tai’s fame has seen a sharp rise in Hong Kong since the drama’s broadcast. Portraying the courageous and loyal general Wei Qing, Shen Tai had many relationship lines in the series, making him one of the more interesting characters to watch. He was the beloved younger brother of Empress Wei Zifu, the lover of Princess Pingyang, and the husband of Wei Zifu’s friend Shen Jia (Li Xinchong 李欣聰).
Shen Tai is very close with Niki and Raymond, who portrays Emperor Wu. Niki and Raymond once shared that Shen Tai was the comic relief in the group. Shen Tai said, “I don’t know why they find me so funny. Raymond is like an older brother. He takes care of everyone. We should become sworn brothers.”
Source: stheadline.com
This article is written by Addy for JayneStars.com
i want to watch this! so sad is not in cantonese
The Cantonese version is airing on Now 100 channel.
Does anyone know where to watch the Canto version online?
I see in its official weibo that it can be downloaded through Now free TV app. On TV, it is on Now 100 channel.
The app only works in HK
So maybe you can try the Mando version with English sub. Its DVD has just been released.
Shen Tai portrays Wei Qing, the younger half-brother of Wei Zifu (Wang Likun)
Why Wang Luodan became Wang Likun?
“It is regarded as Niki’s introduction to the Mainland market”
Why is this series regarded as Niki intro to Mainland market? She already filmed a Mainland series (The Book and the Sword) in year 2009.
Yes but her name is boosted at max with Queen :). After Queen, she is in high demand in China.
same thing with raymond.. not that he wasnt in high demand before xD
Yes, it is true that Queen is his most successful Chinese series. Actually from 2014, his Chinese series starts to become success. Maybe he has chosen series better. Now he just need an adaption to shoot his name to higher.
What other chinese dramas have Raymond starred in? I remember New Breath of Love (man he was such a cutie), Purple Hairpin (but that was crap), Ad Mania (is the whole drama even released yet? I have yet to watch it).. And what else have I missed?
Ohhh he has a crush on niki too? He looks like Jeremy too.
Is Shen Tai the one who slapped Yu Zheng at dinner?
Yes he is.
Why did he slap Yu Zheng?
He said that Yu Zheng offered him “black rule”.
@alluka, what is “black rule” ?
Oh he’s the one? Now I like him!