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The Gem of Life

The Gem of Life

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The Gem of Life

2008- 2009

1 Seasons

82 Episodes

8.0(2 votes)

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Drama

Overview

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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TVB

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Louise Lee Si-Kei

Louise Lee Si-Kei

Pak Siu Yau

Maggie Shiu Mei-Kei

Maggie Shiu Mei-Kei

Hong Nga Yin (Sylvia)

Gigi Lai Chi

Gigi Lai Chi

Hong Nga Tung (Constance)

Ada Choi Siu-Fan

Ada Choi Siu-Fan

Hong Nga Sze (Jessica)

David Chiang Da-Wei

David Chiang Da-Wei

Hong Ching Yeung

Moses Chan Ho

Moses Chan Ho

Ho Zit Nam (Terrence)

Bowie Lam Bo-Yee

Bowie Lam Bo-Yee

Ko Cheung Sing (Calvin)

Elliot Ngok Wah

Elliot Ngok Wah

Ho Fung (Martin)

Bosco Wong Chung-Chak

Bosco Wong Chung-Chak

Ho Tai Chun (William)

Wong Hei

Wong Hei

Ho Tai Wor

Creative team

Created by: Chow Yuk-Ming
Alex Pao

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