Schemes of a Beauty

Schemes of a Beauty
Schemes of a Beauty
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Genre Historical fiction
Format Costume drama
Created by Yu Zheng
Written by Yu Zheng
Novel:
Xiao Qiying
Directed by Wu Jinyuan
Liang Xinquan
Chan Kwok-wah
Starring Ruby Lin
Sammul Chan
Wang Likun
Yang Mi
Mickey He
Opening theme Luo Hua (落花) by Ruby Lin
Ending theme Jiao Fang Dian (椒房殿) by Mickey He
Country of origin China
Hong Kong
Language(s) Mandarin
No. of episodes 40
Production
Executive producer(s) Lin Guohua
Producer(s) Yu Zheng
Location(s) Wuxi, Wuhan, Hengdian World Studios
Camera setup Multi camera
Broadcast
Original channel Shanghai TV Drama
Original run March 15, 2010 – June 11, 2010
Chronology
Related shows World of a Beauty (2011)
Schemes of a Beauty
Traditional Chinese 美人心計
Simplified Chinese 美人心计
Literal meaning Schemes of a Beauty

Meiren Xinji, also known by its literal English title Schemes of a Beauty, is a 2010 Chinese television series, adapted from Xiao Qiying's short story Turbulence in the Empress's Chamber (未央沉浮). Produced by Lin Guohua and directed by Wu Jinyuan, Liang Xinquan, and Chen Guohua, the series is a joint production between Heyday Television Culture Company, Zijun Brilliance, and Yu Zheng Workshop, also funded by Lafeng Entertainment.

Set in Chang'an, China during the beginnings of the Han Dynasty, Meiren Xinji tells a dramatized account of Empress Dou and how her efforts and achievements in the royal court positively influenced the reign of her husband Emperor Wen, which paved the way for the creation of the Rule of Wen and Jing.

Due to its large and diverse cast as well as expensive set and costume production, the series attracted international attention during its production stages.[1] The series were primary filmed in Wuxi, Wuhan, and Hengdian World Studios, Meiren Xinji was produced with a budget of ¥50 million (US$7.3 million).[2]

There were some reports lately saying that Meiren Xinji based its plot from TVB's Beyond the Realm of Conscience. The director denied this, claimed the first draft of the script for the series was released when Beyond the Realm of Conscience was still in its script writing.

It was first broadcast on Shanghai TV Drama on March 15, 2010. On May 11, 2010, it was aired on CTV in Taiwan.

Contents

Cast

Imperial family

Cast Role Description
Dai Chunrong Lü Zhi
呂雉
Empress Dowager, Liu Ying's mother
Bai Shan Bo Ji
薄姬
Liu Heng's mother
Luo Jin Liu Ying / Dou Changjun
劉盈 / 竇長君
The previous emperor of Han Dynasty, Liu Heng's elder brother
Su Qing Zhang Yan
張嫣
Sammul Chan Liu Heng
劉恆
Emperor of Han Dynasty
Ruby Lin Dou Yifang
竇漪房
Empress Dou
Wang Likun Lie Shen'er
聶慎兒
Concubine of Liu Heng
Feng Shaofeng Liu Zhang
劉章
Liu Heng's nephew
Myolie Wu Lü Yu
呂魚
Liu Zhang's wife

Other cast

Cast Role Description
Yang Mi Xueyuan
Mickey He Zhou Yafu
Sun Feifei Qingning
Timimi Chen Li Meiren
Frankie Lam Jin Wangsun
Du Junze Lu Lu
Gao Hao Liu Qi
Yan Kuan Liu Shaokang


Synopsis

During the early Western Han Dynasty, the young Dou YiFang’s mother was drawn into a palace conflict which resulted in her entire family being executed. When she grew up, she unexpectedly entered the palace as a maid. She displayed extraordinary talents when she arranged for Consort Li’s child to be swapped under the care of the Empress. Her intellects impressed the Empress Dowager, and she was sent to Prince of Dai so she could spy on them.

In order to rid the world of further sufferings under the regime, but at the same time earn the trust of Empress Dowager Lu, she suggested to her husband Liu Heng to start training his army under the guise of building his grand ceremonial tomb. People, believing that she was bringing downfall to the kingdom, pleaded for her to be put to death. But none the less, Liu Heng trusted her completely and subsequently made her his queen.

Reception

  • More than 19 millions people watching thought ShangHai TV station. (first broadcast)
  • 1st VOD premier in China, 270,000 concurrent user watching. [3]


Awards and nominations

The 5th Seoul International Drama Award

  • Won: Most popular actress (Ruby Lin)
  • Nominated : Most popular actor (Sammul Chen)

2011 YOUKU Entertainment Award

  • Won : Best TV series of the year
  • Won : Most popular TV drama actress (Ruby Lin)

QQ Annual Entertainment Star Award

  • Won : Most popular actress (Ruby Lin)

2011 Anhui TV drama Award

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References


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