The Master of Tai Chi (TVB)

Infobox Television
show_name = The Master of Tai Chi
太極


caption = The Master of Tai Chi poster
format = High Definition
genre = Period Action
runtime = 45 minutes (approx.)
creator =
director =
producer = Tommy Leung
Choi Ching Sing
writer = Au Koon Ying
Lee Yee Wah
starring = Vincent Zhao
Raymond Lam
Melissa Ng
Myolie Wu
Kenneth Ma
Selena Li
opentheme =
endtheme = "浮生若水" by
Raymond Lam
country = HKG
language = Cantonese
network = TVB
first_aired = February 25, 2008
last_aired =
March 28, 2008
num_episodes = 25
preceded_by =
followed_by =
website = http://tvcity.tvb.com/drama/themasteroftaichi

"The Master of Tai Chi" (Traditional Chinese: 太極) is a TVB period action series broadcasted in February 2008.

The series is TVB's first high-definition series that was ever produced. It was filmed in early 2006 and aired in February-March 2008. Filming locations include Shanghai, as well as Kunming and Jianshui County in Yunnan province.

This is TVB's custom-made series for kung-fu icon Vincent Zhao, and it is also his first ever series in the Hong Kong market. At the request of Vincent Zhao, the main character's name has been changed from 'Wen Zhiu' to 'Mo Ma'.

Synopsis

:It demonstrates the philosophy of the way,:It shows the path to wisdom and harmony,:A master is here to teach the essence of Tai Chi!

Orphaned as a child, Mo Ma (Vincent Zhao) grew up in the country and started learning Tai Chi from his mentor at a very young age. The devastating experience of being abandoned by his mother has left him twisted and full of hatred. To help remove the anger and hatred in Ma’s heart, his mentor finally sacrifices his own life.

To express gratitude to his mentor, and to accomplish the will of his father, Ma seeks to pursue the highest level of Tai Chi. He challenges Tuen Hiu-Sing (Raymond Lam), the leader of the top-ranked Chong Lung Sect, to a contest, but is defeated in the end. To beat Sing has then become his only goal. For a girl named Yin Chi-Kwai (Myolie Wu) and the ambitious martial arts master Lui Yau-Ngo (Derek Kok), Ma and Sing get into fights again and again.

As Ma is on the road to his dream, the gap between him and his soul-mate Song Ching (Melissa Ng) is growing wider and wider.

Cast

Viewership ratings

Award nominations

41st TVB Anniversary Awards (2008)
* "Best Drama"
* "Best Actor in a Supporting Role" (Kenneth Ma - Mai Fung-Nin)

References

External links

* [http://tvcity.tvb.com/drama/themasteroftaichi TVB.com] "The Master of Tai Chi" - Official Website zh icon
* [http://tvb.windy-goddess.net/?page_id=553 K for TVB.net] "The Master of Tai Chi" - Episodic Synopsis and Screen Captures en icon

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