My Star Bride (Chinese: 过江新娘) is a 2021 Singaporean romantic comedy drama series starring Chantalle Ng and Xu Bin. It was the most-watched Mediacorp programme of the year, attracting more than 582,000 viewers on average per episode.[1]
| My Star Bride | |
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 Promotional poster | |
| Traditional Chinese | 過江新娘 |
| Simplified Chinese | 过江新娘 |
| Literal meaning | "The Foreign Bride" |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Guòjiāng xīnniáng |
| Genre | |
| Screenplay by |
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| Story by | Wu Cuicui |
| Directed by |
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| Starring | |
| Opening theme | "Revise" by Jocie Guo |
| Ending theme |
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| Country of origin | Singapore |
| Original languages |
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| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 20 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Leong Lye Lin |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
| Production company | Mediacorp |
| Original release | |
| Network | Channel 8 |
| Release | 28 January – 26 February 2021 |
| Related | |
| My Star Bride - Hi, Mai Phương Thảo | |
At the Star Awards 2022, it was named Best Drama Serial.[2]
In China, My Star Bride topped the list of foreign dramas available on major streaming site Youku, just within three days of its release on the platform.[3][4]
Cast
edit- Chantalle Ng as Mei Fangcao (Mai Phương Thảo)
- Xu Bin as Zhong Shijie
- Edwin Goh as Zhong Shiming
- Gini Chang as Ouyang Shanshan (Mai Phương Nhi / Mei Fangni)
- Desmond Ng as Qin Shengli
- Cynthia Koh as Zhong Peipei
- Rayson Tan as Zhang Daqian
- Zhu Houren as Zhong Yongnian
- Lin Meijiao as Pan Xiuqin
- Zheng Geping as Ouyang Long
- Aileen Tan as Tang Liyin
- Bunz as Liao Zhengda
- Christy Mai as Kimberly
- Glenn Yong as Osmond
- Vanessa Ho as Bella
- Jernelle Oh as Hu Xianglan (Hò Hương Lan)
- Daryl-Ann as Yuzhen (Ngọc Trinh)
- Cheryl Chou as Xiao Songya
- Alan Tan as Hu Wenhua (Hò Văn Hoa)
Special appearances
edit- Brandon Wong as Zhong
- Jin Yinji as Zhenzhu
- Kayly Loh as Susu
Spinoff sequel
editA telemovie sequel titled My Star Bride - Hi, Mai Phương Thảo (过江新娘 - 你好，梅芳草) began filming in early December 2021 and lasted for three weeks. It was released on 1 February 2022.[5][6]
The telemovie, which runs at 104 minutes, features most of the characters from the television series with Shane Pow joining the returning cast.[7][8]
Awards and nominations
edit| Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| Asian Academy Creative Awards 2021 | Best Actress in a Supporting Role (National Winners - Singapore) |
Cynthia Koh | Won | [9] |
| New York Festivals TV and Films Awards 2022 | Best Original Music / Lyrics | "Revise" | Bronze | [10] |
| Best Performance by an Actress | Chantalle Ng | Finalist | ||
| Star Awards 2022 | Best Drama Serial | My Star Bride | Won | [11] |
| Best Theme Song | "Revise" | Won | ||
| Best Actor | Xu Bin | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress | Chantalle Ng | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Zhu Houren | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actress | Lin Meijiao | Won | ||
| Cynthia Koh | Nominated | |||
| Favourite Male Show Stealer | Xu Bin | Won | ||
| Favourite Female Show Stealer | Chantalle Ng | Won | ||
| Favourite CP | Xu Bin and Chantalle Ng | Won |
References
edit- ^ "My Star Bride tops Mediacorp's list of most-watched Chinese dramas in 2021 | The Straits Times". www.straitstimes.com. 18 January 2022. Archived from the original on 17 February 2024. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ^ "Star Awards 2022 round-up: Who won what". mothership.sg. Archived from the original on 28 April 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ^ "My Star Bride Tops List Of Trending Foreign Dramas On Youku 3 Days After Its Release On The Chinese Video Platform". TODAY. Archived from the original on 7 May 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ^ "Mediacorp's My Star Bride Now Trending In China And It Started 'Cos Of This Video". TODAY. Archived from the original on 7 May 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ^ "My Star Bride - Hi, Mai Phương Thảo - mewatch". Mewatch. Archived from the original on 7 May 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ^ "Catch My Star Bride telemovie, Chinese New Year countdown show and more during the festive period". CNA Lifestyle. Archived from the original on 7 May 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ^ "TV series My Star Bride gets telemovie sequel, Shane Pow joins cast | The Straits Times". www.straitstimes.com. 23 November 2021. Archived from the original on 7 May 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ^ "Hit drama My Star Bride gets telemovie sequel with Shane Pow joining cast". CNA Lifestyle. Archived from the original on 7 May 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ^ "2021 NATIONAL WINNERS". Asian Academy Creative Awards. Archived from the original on 27 December 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ^ "Winners Gallery - New York Festivals". tvfilm.newyorkfestivals.com. Archived from the original on 17 February 2024. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ^ "Star Awards 2022: The Complete List Of Winners". 8days. Archived from the original on 28 April 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
External links
edit- My Star Bride at IMDb
- My Star Bride at Mediacorp
- My Star Bride Telemovie - Hi, Mai Phương Thảo at YouTube
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