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Themesong "抱擁情人" by Hubert Wu

Casts: Mat Yeung, Kenny Wong, Samantha Ko, Gigi Wong, Jerry Koo, Billy Luk and Roxanne Tong

Episodes: 20

Brief summary:

From jointly operating a subdivided flat to opening their real estate company; from being best partners to a married couple, Matt Yeung and Samantha Ko are partners in work and life. Samantha has had to fare on her own since she was young. For her, starting a family is more risky than starting a business because she must deal with Matt's family, including his brother (Luk Wing), who has low self-esteem, and sister (Roxanne Tong), who is in love with a playboy (Kenny Wong).

Matt loves Samantha deeply and is even willing to admit to a crime and go to jail for her. A crisis emerges at their company. Not wanting Matt to be left with nothing when he is released from jail, Samantha uses her daughter to get close to her ex-boyfriend, Kenny.  Because of her excessive greed, she and Matt ultimately break up their partnership! The deeper the love, the deeper the hate, the two become enemies from then on...

Subtheme "鋼鐵有淚" by HANA

Casts: Kara Wai, Benjamin Yuen, Philip Keung, Sisley Choi, Ben Wong, Grace Wong, Mat Yeung, Gloria Tang, Benz Hui, Oscar Leung, Berg Ng and Joman Chiang

Guest Starring: Sharon Chan, Tony Hung, Shek Sau

Episodes: 30

Brief summary:

CID Inspector Benjamin Yuen was originally a rising star on the police force. While trying to save a colleague, he gets shot in the head and his life changes forever. After miraculously surviving, he works harder on cases than before, earning the nickname "Iron Detective." But he is tormented by the side effects. Chief Superintendent Kara Hui is ambitious and has high hopes to become the first female Commissioner of Police. The person who shot Benjamin turns out to be Kara's undercover agent, Philip Keung. Philip has no limits when it comes to helping Kara investigate cases, yet Kara breaks her promise to him while jockeying for power against fellow Chief Superintendent Benz Hui. Enraged, Philip shoots at her and accidentally injures Benjamin. The shot forced Philip to become a defector, but he feels guilty towards Benjamin, so he secretly helps him solve cases. Benjamin and Philip become pawns in the power struggle. Luckily, they get the help of Ben Wong, Chief Superintendent of the Complaint and Internal Investigations Branch. Ben vows to use power to end the power struggle.

Subtheme "有我便有你" by Nadia Chan

Casts: Kent Cheng, Kent Tong, Selena Li, Babyjohn Choi, James Ng, Ada Wong, Angie Cheong, Paul Chun, Natalis Chan and Dominic Ho

Episodes: 30

Brief summary:

Con artist Kent Cheng is imprisoned after being set up by Chinese detective Kent Tong and his senior Paul Chun. Kent T. even steals his girlfriend, Angie Cheong. Five years later, Kent C. has become a renowned film producer. He has two assistants (Babyjohn Choi and James Ng), as well as his daughter (Ada Wong), whom he recently reunited with. When his junior Parkman Wong is murdered, Kent C. suspects that his disciple (Edward Ma) did it. The two face off on the gambling table... Ada confesses to her dancing teacher Angie that she has a crush on rookie director Dominic Ho. It leads to an unexpected reunion between Angie and Kent C. Angie steals Kent T.'s books with his illegal transactions and prepares to elope. Outraged, Kent T. tries to destroy the pair. As Kent C. is escorted to prison, he is broken free by a mysterious person. They plan a trap and vow to lure the tyrannical Kent T. inside.

TVB artistes who attended the event include Benz Hui and Michelle Yim.

Casts: Michael Miu, Bosco Wong, Annie Liu, Kate Tsui, MC Jin, Benz Hui, Hugo Ng, Philip Keung, Irene Wan, Maggie Shiu, Mimi Kung, Akina Hong, Alex Lam, Evergreen Mak, Angie Cheong, Rose Chan, Deon Cheung and Wilson Tsui

Episodes: 36

Brief summary:

Northern Lights Insurance Company has a team of insurance investigators that is led by Benz Hui, who loves to make impromptu jokes, and includes wealthy heiress Annie Liu, the affectionate Bosco Wong and retired police officer Michael Miu. They each have their own talents and form a legendary team in the insurance industry. They manage to thoroughly investigate and uncover the truth in all the thorny, dangerous or strange cases that are passed to them. Although 9 out of 10 cases end up with the insurance company paying out money, their mission is to discover the truth. Fairness, impartiality and righteousness are their guiding principles. The three investigators are like special agents, conducting cross-border investigations, searching for clues, following targets and gathering evidence. At the same time, they unintentionally become involved many people's stories and become their guardian angel.

Best Actor Award: 

Joe Ma “Life On the Line”

Vincent Wong, “Fist Fight”

Dicky Cheung “The Learning Curve of a Warlord”

Kenneth Ma, “Deep in the Realm of Conscience”

Benjamin Yuen, “Another Era”

Best Actress Award:

Ali Lee “Who Wants a Baby” 

Mandy Wong, “Threesome”

Nancy Wu, “Deep in the Realm of Conscience”

Tavia Yeung, “Another Era”

Alice Chan, “Deep in the Realm of Conscience”

Best Male Character Award:

Kenneth Ma as Yam Sam-Shu, “Deep in the Realm of Conscience”

Dicky Cheung as Di Kee, “The Learning Curve of a Warlord”

Joe Ma as Mak Chay Tin, “Life on the Line”

Chris Lai as Elvis, “Who Wants a Baby”

Ben Wong as Fan Xiaoyu, “Omg, Your Honour”

Best Female Character Award:

Alice Chan as Princess Taiping “Deep in the Realm of Conscience”

Ali Lee as Ellen, “Who Wants a Baby”

Mandy Wong as Fang Yee En, “Threesome”

Grace Chan as Ophelia, “Omg, Your Honour”

Nancy Wu as Wong Zhen, “Deep in the Realm of Conscience”

Best Supporting Actor Award:

Oscar Leung, “Omg, Your Honour”

Bob Cheung,  "Life on the Line"

Tsui Wing, "Who Wants a Baby"

Willie Wai, "Deep in the Realm of Conscience"

Raymond Cho, "The Learning Curve of a Warlord"

Best Supporting Actress Award:

Mandy Lam, “Come Home Love”

Joyce Tang, "Come Home Love"

Jacqueline Wong, "Deep in the Realm of Conscience"

Kelly Cheung, "Life On the Line"

Angelina Lo Yuen-yen, "Who Wants a Baby"

Most Male Improvement Award:

Matthew Ho

Most Female Improvement Award:

Crystal Fung

Best Drama: 

Life On the Line

Most Popular Drama Theme Song:

“但願人長久" by HANA

Most Popular On-Screen Partnership:

Edwin Siu and Raymond Cho

Best Host:

Kristal Tin

My thoughts:

It's the time of the year again, congratulations to all the winners! Finally Joe Ma clinched the TV King award after 16 times nomination. More leaning towards Mandy Wong to win TV Queen unexpectedly given to Ali Lee for her performance in Who Wants a Baby. Best Drama is definitely Life on the Line. On a side note, congratulations to Edwin Siu and Priscilla Wong who got married in April this year. If you have not watch any of the TVB dramas yet for year 2018, my recommended series are 1) Life on the Line, 2) The Forgotten Valley, 3) Deep in the Realm of Conscience, 4) Daddy Cool, 5) Wife Interrupted and 6) Fist Fight in order of preference. ^_^

My thoughts:

Veteran acor Lau Kong deserves a thumbs up for his performance in The Forgotten Valley. Also support Joe Ma for his performance as the paramedic senior in Life on the Line. Kind of sad that Kenneth Ma didn't manage to win Best Actor last year for The Exorcist's Meter, wonder which year will be his year. During the TVB 51th Anniversary Gala, Benjamin Yuen won Best Actor for the Singapore and Malaysia region for his performance in The Stealing Seconds. I have selected the Top 5 to win Best Actor, please vote if it's your personal favourites as well. ^_^

TVB Best Actress Award

My thoughts:

Seems like TVB is running out of actress to fill up the 20 positions. Mandy Wong FTW! Been supporting her since her days in L'Escargot Year 2012. The logic is if Natalie can won Best Actress last year, nothing is impossible. I have also shortlisted the Top 5 to win Best Actress, please vote if it's your personal favourites as well. ^_^

TVB Best Supporting Actor Award

My thoughts: 

Personally support Willie Lai in Life on the Line. His character in Life on the Line left deep impressions in many, be positive and be happy.

TVB Best Supporting Actress Award

My thoughts: 

Heard that Mandy Lam receives good response in her acting in Come Home Love. Didn't got the time to watch the sitcom, good luck to her! For non-sitecom, I would personally support Zoie Tam in The Forgotten Valley, her acting is great in that drama.

TVB Best Male Character Award

My thoughts: 

Support Carlos Chan in Daddy Cool for best male tv character award. His portrayal as a grandfather to Wayne Lai is likable and not dull at all and the interaction between him, Wayne Lai and David Chiang is interesting to watch.

TVB Best Female Character Award

My thoughts:

I won't mind a double win for Mandy Wong. haha. Another potential one is Ali Lee in Who Wants a Baby?, I don't really like her in that drama, she shouts a lot at Chris Lai in the beginning episodes till I am on the verge to switch off the TV. Grace Wong character as Ophelia in OMG, Your Honour is a complicated mix, wouldn't say it is likable by the majority unless the audience sympathies with her character.

TVB Best Male Improvement Award

My thoughts: 

Support both Matthew Ho and Hubert Wu equally. haha

TVB Best Female Improvement Award

My thoughts:

No preference to any but I secretly hope that they don't give the award to Louisa Mak (like in Grace Chan's case), seems like TVB is trying to promote her by putting all the weak ones on the nomination list. Haiz why is Zoie Tam and Sisley Choi not in the list, both are in the list for previous years and have not won it yet. Last year Best Male Improvement award winner Mat Yeung has been with the company for at least a decade.

TVB Best Drama Award

My thoughts:

The prediction is super easy when you have analytics to take a look at a glance (for more analytics analysis, please refer to this link), to put a disclaimer, sometimes best drama can be a management decision, more of human factor. The top viewership for year 2018 is Deep in the Realm of Conscience and Life on the Line. Personal favourite is Life on the Line, a more meaningful and food for thoughts drama.

Casts: Dicky Cheung, Sisley Choi, Tony Hung, Raymond Cho, Vivien Yeo and Zoie Tam

Episodes: 30

Brief summary:

Dicky Cheung is an unambitious, low-ranking corporal in the Warlord Era. Relying on his savvy mind and silver tongue, he made it through the last twenty years. One time, he saves Generalissimo Choi Kwok Hing and is promoted seven ranks, becoming the local tyrant of a town. Three warlords (Max Cheung, Eddie Pang and Koo Ming Wah) who had established their territory near the town are seething in anger and waiting for an opportunity to deal with him. Luckily, Dicky has three sworn brothers (Tony Hung, Tsui Wing and Oscar Li) who are united against the enemy. They even manage to coerce weapons expert Raymond Cho to join them, allowing them to establish their footing in the town. Dicky has three wives (Zoie Tam, Vivien Yeo and Sisley Choi) who are always competing for his favour. Sisley is a member of the Revolutionary Party. Although Dicky knows of her identity, he still keeps her by his side, which could stir up trouble at any time. The throbbing ambition of someone within the barracks, along with having the other warlords and the Japanese watching him like a hawk, puts Dicky in a desperate situation.